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THE NEW AWAKENING THE SENATE PROBE. PRESIDENT JOHN W. LEWIS AGAIN GIVES THE RACE A NEW IMPETUS. J. A. LANKFORD, ARCHIT. WASHINGTON, D. C. WOMEN'S MEMORIAL COSMIC METROPOLITAN CHURCH, CAPETOWN, SOUTH AFRICA. Bishop W. W. Beckett, one of the most learned and devout missionaries of the A. M. E. Church, who is Bishop of the Fourteenth Episcopal District, which includes all of the conferences in the A. M. E. Church of South Africa, made a special trip to Washington this week to consult Mr. J. A. Lankford, the noted architect, whose office and drawing rooms are at 1448 Q street northwest, Washington, D. C. Mr. Lankford is the pioneer architect among our people, and he has been a national character for years. His work for Africa and other foreign countries places him in the international class, Bishop Beckett has accomplished a great work among the natives of South Africa, and is planning to begin this edifice after the General Conference, which will convene in St. Louis, Mo., in May. We know Mr. Lankford personally. He is a man of great natural and acquired ability, and is worthy of any architectural work coming under the architectural profession. The above cut is a picture of the drawing made by Mr. Lankford for the South African Church. VOL. XL. NO. 44 THE SENATE PRO JOHN W. LEW THE RACE A NE A GREAT MOVEMENT. President John W. Lewis' New World Movement—National Improvement Association the Salvation of Colored Americans—Meeting at the Whitelaw. President John W. Lewis, who has placed this city on the commercial map and who has been successful in every enterprise which he has established in this city, and who has won the respect and confidence of the people, sent invitations to some of the leading colored business men in the several states to meet him at the Whitelaw Hotel in this city Thursday, March 18, to consider the organization of a national M. commercial enterprise that will be a benefit to the colored people in the United States. In response to the invitations to the representative business men throughout the United States, the meeting was called to order at 10 a.m. by W. R. Williams, formerly of the Manassas Industrial School, but now of Washington. The assembly rooms were filled. Among the few delegates called were the following: Mrs. M. E. The Washington Bee Burroughs, Lincoln Heights; Messrs. Hodges, Mampton, Va.; Miss N. H. S. McNorton, New Richmond, Ohio; E. B. Taylor, Baltimore, Md.; H. H. Faulkner, Bridgeport, Conn.; Z. P. Moore, C. S. Cuney, Rev. P. J. Jordan, Rev. J. P. Nichols, L. E. Murray and W. R. Williams, Washington, D. C., and Rev. P. A. Scott, Glendale, Md. Among the many visitors were Messrs. Giles Jackson, of Richmond; W. S. Woodson; L. M. King, Mrs. F. M. Robinson and W. H. Robinson, of the Whitelaw Apartment House Company. The days program consisted of a few introductory remarks by Master of Ceremonies W. R. Williams, prayer by Rev. P. J. Jordan, reading of call by Attorney C. S. Cuney, and then the address by President John W. Lewis. In this address the speaker was at his best and laid bare the needs and conditions and showed how the men and women present could effect then and there an organization that 14,000,000 Negroes needed at once and which he believed 4,000,000 Negroes would join within six years. He called upon his hearers to stay in session not for the purpose of resolving, but of organizing a life-giving and a hope-giving institution for the colored folks, and then go out with enthusiasm and bring them in from the highways and heides until the problem was in our control. After Mr. Lewis had finished, Mr. Faulkner, of Connecticut, was called on for a short response, and gave interesting information concerning New England and the race problem. When he had taken his seat, Miss Nannie H. Burroughs, of the National Training School, took her place on the platform, backed up what Mr. Lewis had said and pleaded with the folks to take hold with courageous hearts and hands by getting together in this great organization to wake up the young Negro, set him to work and save his health and earnings. Following this, Messrs. McNorton, Taylor, Rev. Jordan, Rev. Nichols and WASHINGTON, D. C. SATURDAY, APRIL3, 1920 Mrs. Hodges expressed themselves, as did also two of the visitors, Messrs. Giles Jackson and W. S. Woodson, and then the first session of the day ended for dinner, with the executive session for organization scheduled for 2 p.m. At the 2 o'clock session the two committees were named by President Lewis convened, in separate sessions on the work of finance and organization, and after repeated continuous sessions on the work in hand, the committee reports finally were made and adopted, with suggestions and corrections, on Friday, March 26, the second day of the conference. It was decided that the name of the organization is to be "The National Mutual Improvement Association of America" with the following officers: John W. Lewis, president; Stanley McNorton, Ohio, vice-president; William R. Williams, secretary; L. E. Murray, treasurer, Mrs. M. E. Hodges, Hampton, Va., second vice-president; executive committee—Miss N. H. Burroughs, Messrs. E. B. Taylor, H. H. Faulkner, Rev. P. J. Jordan, Rev. J. P. Nichols and Rev. P. A. Scott. A NEW BOOK BY DU BOIS. A new book by William Edward Zurghardt DuBois is a milestone in the history of the Negro race and the literary life of the nation. Because of conditions with which all are familiar, Negroes having literary accomplishments find their largest and most sympathetic appreciation among white people. Dunbar, Chesnutt, Braithwaite and DuBois as literary figures bulk larger in the minds of the white people than in the minds of colored people for the reason that the white race is a more highly cultivated race. And yet all of these are not without a growing army of readers among their own kinsmen of the Negro race. DuDois is the author of a new book fresh, from the press of Harcourt, Brace and Howe, New York, entitled "Darkwater." The book contains an autobiographical sketch of the author, essays, poems and short stories. Notwithstanding this variety of matter, one who reads the book from cover to cover completes the reading with the feeling that he has been perusing an orderly, systematic story or thesis. Indeed, all the matter is so arranged that it does create and emphasize a single theme—the aspiration of a despised and proscribed race for the normal, natural and inalienable status to which it is entitled as a member of the human family. The readers of "Souls of Black Folk" will recall how the strivings of the race for the higher and better things were set forth. In "Darkwater" these strivings are drawn with a stronger, steadier and more skillful hand, and in a style that has hardened and become nearly perfect in the practice of years of steady and careful writing, and in the presence of wrongs and injustices such as few peoples suffer in times of peace and order. If there is any one thing in which the true quality of the soul of DuBois is made plain, it is his tender and almost worshipful regard for women—the Negro woman—whose burden is heavier in the environment in which she is placed and the conditions under which she lives her life, than the burden of the Negro man. In his expression of his sympathy with the burdened and hated Negro woman and his condemnation of those who burden her and hate here there is nothing artificial or affected. The sympathy, on the one hand, and the condemnation, on the other, are as simple and real as manly and chivalrous love can be. In "Darkwater," as in all his other writings, one is convinced of DuBois' mental integrity and sincerity. Nothing is said merely for effect, or because it is practical or expedient or opportune to say it; but rather because it must be said, because the sayer would be unhappy and ill at ease if he did not say it, and, above all, because when said, it is as near the truth as flesh and blood can speak the truth. It seems so easy to write as DuBois writes—no search for long and unusual words; no striving after bizarre effects and startling epigrams; no attempt All Star Colored Cast Presenting the Peer of the Screen Classics Admission INCLUDING TAX 25 Cents to arouse the passion of the gallery. Easy as it seems, not as many as a dozen men in all America have achieved that mastery of English undefiled to be found in his pages. Here we have the highest art, the true art, because it is concealed. How thoroughly DuBois understands all that he writes or talk about! It may be lynching or mob drunkenness or jim-crow cars or segregation or disfranchisement or degradation of women—whatever it is, the magic of a few words, orderly and finely marshaled and arranged suffice to set it forth in all its injustice, ugliness and deformity. Many will desire to own and read "Darkwater." Those who do not read it will fail to do so to their own hurt and loss. No one who essays to speak on the present-day conditions in the United States as they relate to the two races will have gone to all the sources unless he has read "Darkwater." It is a book that one will desire to have handy and from which he will make many a quotation, especially if he wants to make sure to have something good in his own addresses on articles on "the race question." THE SCHOOL INVESTIGATION. Before the committee investigating the schools, Mrs. Coralie F. Cook, among other things in testifying as to why she didn't favor the promotion of Miss Mary Wilson, said, in response to questions by Senator Harrison if she made a statement under the action of the superintendent. She said, "No." Senator Harrison: "Did you suggest that it be undone?" Mrs. Cook: "I didn't." Senator Harrison: "But I understood you to say you went to Mrs. Gerry, the president pro tem of the board, before this action was taken?" Mrs. Cook: "I did not." Mrs. Cook had her essay prepared, but Senator Harrison took her in charge and wound her up after she had exhausted her prepared manuscript. Senator Harrison: "Notwithstanding the fact that this man Moens, who had been permitted to go through the colored schools of the District and to photograph little children naked, and advertise in the papers of the District for girls to come to his studio and pose for him, and many photographs were taken of nude women in his studio; and at times with little school children in his lap; and he was charged and proved to have been a German spy; and that Charlotte Hunter was known to have been one of his mistresses, you as a member of the board, desired that she might be allowed to resign and not be dishonorably discharged from the schools of the District of Columbia?" Mrs. Caak: "No, Senator; I cannot subscribe to all of that." Senator Harrison: "You have heard 11th and You Sts. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday April 5th, 6th, 7th Matinee Daily 1:15 each day Continuous Show all that about her, have you not?" Mrs. Cook: "If you will let me explain the situation as it appeared to me, and I think the other members of the board; I will be only too glad to do so." Senator Harrison: "Go ahead; and then I will proceed with inquiries." Mrs. Cook: "I feel sure, if you have any doubt about the matter, the doubt will be clear up. In the first place, no teacher has ever been dismissed from the public schools, except upon the written recommendation of the superintendent of schools. Now, in respect to the charges, there were rife in the community a great many charges, rumors and gossip, and I would like you to know what was done on the part of the officers of the Board of Education respecting those charges." Senator Harrison: "Do you doubt that those photographs are in existence, after this man was convicted in court by a jury, when they exhibited those obscene photographs?" Mrs. Cook: "I really would like to give you the foundation of my position in the matter." Senator Harrison: "Go ahead." Mrs. Cook: "These rumors were circulated by an organization in this city called the Parents' League. A letter was then introduced, signed by Roscoe C. Bruce, relative to Mr. Bernelot Moens, which was read and placed in the record. Senator, this letter was addressed to the members of the executive committee of the Parents' League, and was never answered." Senator Harrison: "What did the superintendent and the board do?" Mrs. Cook: "I want to show you what led up to the action of the board." Senator Harrison: "Go ahead." Mrs. Cook: "It certainly would mean something to the board that no answer came." Senator Harrison: "But Moens had been convicted at that time, had he not?" Mrs. Cook: "Yes." Senator Harrison: "And the board could very easily have gotten the testimony presented in court." Mrs. Cooke: "But they could not get the evidence of what had been presented by the Parents' League in court." It is quite evident that Mrs. Cook evaded the issue. The same evidence in the charges of the Parents' League was the same that was presented in court, as alleged in the charges of the Parents' League. The Senate committee will call Moens, and it is understood he will be asked to testify to all of the pictures he took and caused to be taken under his supervision. There are many persons, married and single, whose names were suppressed, but they will come out in the Senate investigation at the proper time. Society should know them, as an example for future generations: Oscar Micheaux's Within Our Gates A Story of the Negro Congressional Library WAS THURSTON TIMID? NOT BY ANY MEANS He promoted Miss M. E. Wilson against the wishes of this rotten Bole organization, which the editor of The Bee will explode. Against the wishes of the Moens Blue Birds, Miss Wilson was too black for the tints. Miss Moten was retained against the wishes of a defeated clique. She unheld her race, although she is almost white. She never tried to get away from her people. She is above suspicion. Montgomery and Hall have the dislike of the ring. Dr. Thurston is no coward, and the people will sustain him. He has sustained his position, and nothing has been shown against him but the attacks of a selfish propaganda. Abolish the Board of Education and let the people elect. DIED. On Monday, March 29, at 3:30 p. m., at Freedmen's Hospital. Mrs: Evelyn Lacy Butler passed away. The community has lost one of its valuable citizens, friends and neighbors. She was the devoted wife of Mr. Phil Butler and the daughter of Mrs. Addie Webster Lacy and Henry Lacy. Her mother is of the old Webster family of Alexandria, Va. She leaves a husband, a mother, a brother, S. E. Lacy, a sister-in-law, Mrs. Rosa Bell Lacy, Mrs. Evelyn Lacy Hunton, Richmond, Va., and nieces and nephews; Dr. Daniel Renfro. Mr. Daniel Webster, brother of Mrs. Henry Lacy, and a host of friends. Funeral services were held Thursday at 1 p. m. from Walker Memorial Church, Thirteenth and V streets north-west. Take thy rest, dear Evelyn; Thy "Well done" has been given thee. God, thy Saviour, receive thee. My prayer will be ever, "May thy soul rest with Jesus." ANNOUNCEMENT. Mr. Wm. S. Bester has sent in his resignation as traveling salesman for the Overton-Hygienic Manufacturing Company, of Chicago, Ill., for the States of Maryland (including the District of Columbia). Delaware, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, New York, Connecticut, Rhode Island and Massachusetts, to take effect April 1, 1920. ATTORNEY SCOTT BETTER. Attorney A. W. Scott is able to sit up, and in a few days he will no doubt be able to be out. Foraker Theatre 29th and L Sts: Thursday, Friday, Saturday April 8th. 9th, 10th Special Matinee Thursday 2:15 P. M. the Peer of er 5 Cents RACE PREJUDICE JOIN THE N.A. A.C.P. 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Prohibition was espoused by the Protestant sects, principally the Baptists and the Methodists, out of a feeling of intolerance and bigotry toward Catholics. The Catholic Church has always maintained a broad and liberal attitude toward the use of distilled and fermented liquors as beverages. The same thing is true of the Episcopalians, the Unitarians, and, in a lesser degree, of the Presbyterians and the Congregationalists. In the South prohibition was fostered by those white people who have always maintained an attitude of hostility to the Negro. With the advent of prohibition in the South came also disfranchisement, increased lynching, greater intolerance in the matter of travel, and a narrower educational program for the Negro. Lynching has been especially ferocious and unbridled under the prohibition regime in the South. Now we have the Volstead Act to enforce prohibition under the eighteenth amendment. In this community at least the Volstead Act is being enforced with exceeding rigor against Negroes. It was the same when liquor was brought into the District from Baltimore in violation of the Sheppard and war prohibition measures. It seemed then, as it seems now, that the entire law-enforcing machinery was directed to the detection of Negro violators, leaving white violators to do as they would. Under the Volstead Act, Negroes are being arrested for setting up stills, for transporting, for selling, and for prescribing whisky for medicinal purposes. It is the rarest thing in the world to hear of the arrest of white men for any of these violations of the law, although it is generally known that white men are more generally possessed of the knowledge of the methods of distillation and fermentation, and are more given to putting that knowledge into practice, than colored men. The prohibition amendment and the legislation under it are a distinct invasion of the personal liberty of the individual, and it is already apparent that they are going to have the effect of degrading the American people to the level of other peoples who have been subjected to espionage and surveillance as to matters of intimate personal practices. But if people will have such laws, let them be enforced alike in all cases of their violation. We have had all kinds of arguments on the solution of the color question. We have given our money, our life, our wives and our children. We have sacrificed our property, our reputation and everything that has been near and dear to us in this Christian civilization and sham democracy. The man who has recently sprung zation and sham democracy. The, recently sprung from obscurity and from the lowly, who stands first today in the eyes of the be the Rothschild of the colored race of America. This individual has already demonstrated what he can do with the united support of his people. He has, by practical demonstration, shown what can be done with a proper and honest commercial leadership. The Jews all over the world, who have been ostracised, are commercial and political factors; they have shown, by united efforts and proper race pride, that they can be the controlling factors in the great body politic. Today the Jews are the controlling forces in every branch of industry, and yet no race of people has been ostracised any more than the Jews, and when there is a holiday to be observed, practically every store in the country is closed. Someone has opened his eyes. Someone has seen the light of day and has awakened and will open the eyes of the twelve millions of people in this country. On the front page of The Bee will be seen and read with interest where a meeting of representative colored business men met in the parlors of the Whitelaw Hotel for the purpose of organizing the twelve millions of colored Americans into a commercial enterprise. What a gigantic enterprise! It will be a hundred-million-dollar enterprise, and the man who conceived the idea has been successful in giving to the people of Washington three of the only successful and paying enterprises that have ever been inaugurated. The purpose of this great commercial organization is to help the millions of colored Americans in this country. We have all kinds of organizations in the United States, but there has been none that will appeal to the masses and benefit them as will this new enterprise. Mr. John W. Lewis is the father of this million-dollar enterprise. Already his call has been answered by hundreds of the best known colored business men in the United States, who come prepared to back up this movement. No longer will the masses be dependent upon those who have subjected them to every indignity and humiliation. This organization is composed of men who have been a success in the business and commercial world. Every section of the United States, wherever a colored American is known to exist, will be invited to join this new departure, and the colored American will no longer be asleep at his post. The awakening has come. WHEN WE WANT CHARITY. With no exceptions, when we want charity we appeal to the colored theatres and movies. When we have money to pay out in large or small amounts, we go to the Belasco. Howard Theatre is not large enough for the colored people when they have to pay for it, but whenever they want to pull off a charity stunt, every night, Sundays included, the audiences must listen to some harangue or fake story. Managers Thomas, Byars, Dudley and the rest of the colored theatre managers succumb to these tales of woe and open the doors of theatres free, while these same colored individuals find their way to the manager of the Belasco and empty their pockets right into the treasury of that theatre. The Bee is of the opinion that all of these charity stunts should make their appeals on the screens of these theatres and pay for them. Every night the audiences at these theatres must be annoyed by these harangues of these charity orators. If the colored theatres want to know how much their free advertising is appreciated, see how many of them will pay the screen managers at the theatres. It should be stopped, as the people go to theatres to see good pictures and plays and not to be harassed to death nightly. It is an appeal for that fund, an appeal for another cause, an appeal for that movement, until the patience and the people's pockets and time have become exhausted. Now, gentlemen, cut out these nightly charity orators, male and female, and the people may enjoy the pictures and plays and not be harassed to death with a lot of fake schemes for alleged charity. Cut it and let these charity orators apply to the Belasco where they prefer to empty their money. Cut it out! WHO IS TO BLAME? Taylor, L. L. Campbell, J. A. Brown, J. L. Harding and J. C. Field, constituting the National Baptist Publishing Board. Democrats and Republicans Alike—Both Parties Clamor for Jim-Crow Cars—"The Fault, Dear Brutus, Is in Ourselves and Not in Our Stars." The Supreme Court's decision upheld the decision, the decree and the opinion of the civil court of appeals, which decided in favor of Dr. Boyd and his co-workers in the National Baptist Publishing Board. And the Civil Court of Appeals likewise had sustained Special Judge Cherry in the chancery court, who decided in favor of Dr. R. H. Boyd and his co-workers of the National Baptist Publishing Board. There have been three distinct decisions in the publishing house lawsuit in favor of the venerable Dr. Boyd. There were three decisions in the courts of Chicago in favor of Dr. E. P. Jones, of the National Baptist Convention, unincorporated, who is allied with Dr. Boyd and the workers of the publishing board. In summing up the results here today, the Baptist folks declared that the unincorporated convention, known as the "Little R. F. D.'s," or "Jones Faction," by this decision of the Supreme Court had won six decisive victories, thus putting out the E. C. Morris folks, whom they have always styled as destructionists. There is a great deal of history in connection with the litigation, which started in Chicago, Ill., in September, 1915, when the convention separated over the question of a charter which had been obtained by seven men, which proposed to confiscate all the property of the Negro Baptists of the United States. This charter, it is claimed, makes every church owning a dollar's worth of property enrolled with the Morris convention responsible for the obligations of this convention, regardless of how reckless Dr. Morris and his co-workers might be. As it is pointed out, he ran the old convention constantly in debt and had even failed to organize his convention. When the Chicago convention was called to order, the question of a charter was presented, and upon three decisive votes the opponents of the incorporation were victorious, whereupon the Morris followers attempted to adjourn the convention. The Rev. Dr. Parks, of Philadelphia, was presiding when this attempt was made. Drs. Parks, Griggs, Bryant, M. M. Rodgers and several others walked out of the convention. But the Baptists refused to follow them and at once effected a temporary organization, electing Edw. P. Jones, then of Vicksburg, Miss., as temporary chairman. This temporary organization was made permanent the same day. This put an end to the Morris regime as president over a convention that he had served for twenty years and brought to the front Edward Jones. After this the Morris people came back into the convention and tried to get control, but they were outnumbered and outvoted, and the old majority rule and policy of Negro Baptists was maintained. The Morris followers, seeking to avenge this bitter ruin and defeat, resorted to the courts. Injunctions were issued, suits filed, receiverships asked for, and charges of every description were lodged against Dr. Jones and his co-workers. When this failed, the Morris followers attacked the National Baptist Publishing Board, an institution known the world over, with a value upward of a quarter of a million dollars, which had been built by the venerable Dr. R. H. Boyd, who was born a slave and who, without the aid of a dime from the treasury of his convention, established the plant. Who would have thought that jim-crow cars and a flagrant denial of the ballot and a denial of a just trial in the courts and the lynching of nine colored soldiers who fought bravely in defense of the honor of the Stars and Stripes in the trenches and on the hills of France would be tolerated in the United States after victory for liberty and democracy had been won? Who would have thought it? But jim-crow cars are with us, and will remain with us even unto the end of the world unless the colored race become enough ashamed of them to put their money together and buy railroad coaches of their own! The treacheryous Republics are no less clamorous than the Democrats for jim-crow cars for Negroes, and their attitude in Congress proves this to be true. Relative to the jim-crow cars for our race, both the State and National Governments, be it said to their lasting shame, have slammed the door in our faces when we endeavored to enter to make a plea for justice. So the jim-crow car for the colored race is a fixity, so far as being legislated out of it is concerned. Now, out of twelve millions of colored people who love their country to the extent of buying millions of dollars' worth of Liberty Bonds and sacrificing their lives at every call to arms to defend their country's honor, can two millions of them be found who are really ashamed of the humiliation and insults our people must undergo when traveling on the railroads through the South, to the extent of putting up $5 to start, within a short time, to have built enough first-class coaches to place on every passenger train which runs over those Southern roads? Two millions of these manly and womanly race lovers, at $5 each, would make the insignificant little sum of $10,000,000, which would show to the world that the colored race is no less true to itself than to its country's flag. Let's have first-class passenger railroad coaches of our own! And, be it remembered, this money and many more thousands of dollars, would soon come back to those taking stock. Then, too, we'd have our own ticket agents, our own conductors and porters. This is the only way the colored race will ever get out of the damnable, humiliating, dirty cattle cars in the South. Don't forget the fact that the jim-crow cars are for the purpose of humiliating the Northern and Southern educated men and women alike, and also the schoolgirls who must travel and be insulted by those brutal white conductors. If we can give our millions of dollars and our lives to defend the Government, we are very great fools not to do the same for ourselves. What say the preachers and the politicians who delight to stand on the street corners, in the pulpits, and on the platforms telling of their "great love" for their race? What say our school teachers and editors of our race journals who have traveled through the South and know about the brutal treatment of colored ladies and gentlemen who have traveled in those hellish cattle cars? The time is ripe for action! Come on, men and women of the race, and let us show to the world that we are tired of these humiliating and shameful insults. Five dollars will not break the man and woman who are not already broke, but it will make them very big in the eyes of the nations of the world. Awake! Awake! Put on thy strength! To your tents, O Israel! The Morris people not only filed these suits, but organized their following all over the United States in an attempt to take away the patronage and wreck the plant. They established newspapers, and for five years the most bitter, unprincipled and unmanly attacks that could be made have been hurled against Dr. Boyd, who, without answering them, conducted his fight and his lawsuit in the courts. At the same time the National Baptist Publishing Board continued to grow and prosper, and it appears that the Negro Baptists would not be misled by false representations. Dr. Boyd's last report showed his board has handled up- DR. BOYD WINS. Jernagin Faction Snowed Under. Courts Decide that He Is Right—The Nashville, Tenn., March 13 (Reciprocal News Service).—An end has come of the great Baptist lawsuit, and Dr. Boyd and his associates were victorious. It occurred today at 5:25 p. m., in the Supreme Court of Tennessee, when that court handed down its decision in favor of R. H. Boyd, C. H. Clark, J. P. Robinson, G. B. 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The Liberty Department Store Company, organized December 2, 1919, authorized capital stock $25,000, divided into 5,000 shares, selling at $6.00 per share, par value $5.00, now offers this stock for sale exclusively to our people. YOUR OPPORTUNITY HAS COME. Nearly sixty years have passed since we gained our independence, and at this late date we have no first-class Department Store here in the Capitol of the Nation. It is a shame. We all must admit it. Well, the organizers of this Company do not propose to suffer this stigma themselves, or allow the Race to suffer it any longer—if it will cooperate with us. We propose to lease a-building in the business section of the city, and to open with a $25,000 stock, and to increase this stock from time to time as the business may demand. We propose to secure expert buyers; to deal with reliable firms. Numbering, as we do, over 100,000, with superior advantages and money to throw away, who will say it can't be done. ARE YOU WITH US? DO YOU WANT A FIRST-CLASS DEPARTMENT STORE, owned and operated by our people, where you can go to make your purchases and feel at home? Do you want to open positions for your boys and girls? Do you want to own stock in a Company where you will have a voice in its management? THEN BUY YOUR STOCK—AND BUY IT NOW! All Common Stock. Non-assessable. Officers holding money to be bonded. Company to incorporate in a few days. OFFICERS: J. HILLARY TAYLOR President JOHN W. DENNIS Vice-President JOHN G. CHAPMAN Secretary NATHANIEL JONES Treasurer J. R. BARLOW, SARAH A. TAYLOR, MAMIE E. DENNIS, SAMUEL H. WEBB, THOMAS E. CLIFFORD, JAMES A. WASHINGTON L. C. BLUNT TEMPORORY OFFICE: 420 SOUTH CAPITOL STREET Washington, D. C. ward of two hundred thousand dollars for the fiscal year ended August 31, 1919, and that the National Baptist Publishing Board was furnishing literature to about twenty thousand Sunday Schools and had on its payroll more than one hundred and fifty Negro men and women, boys and girls, returned from the convention some time ago, he was asked by a Bee representative what the outcome of the request of the Morris faction would be. Oh, the president of the Race Congress, who has not made a report of the riot fund as yet, said that Dr. Boyd must turn over the city, returned from the convention some time ago, he was asked by a Bee representative what the outcome of the request of the Morris faction would be. Oh, the president of the Race Congress, who has not made a report of the riot fund as yet, said that Dr. Boyd must turn over the property in his possession to the Morris faction. Similar tactics were used to get possession of the Lincoln Training School for Women and Children, of which Miss N. H. Burroughs is president. After Miss Burroughs, by personal efforts, had erected a great institution, a few of the do-nothing Baptists tried to get possession of her plant. But Miss Burroughs was too wise for this same crowd of do-little or do-nothing Baptists. Ed. The plant here is regarded as the greatest accomplishment of the entire race from a business point of view. The decision of the Supreme Court was heralded all over the United States. Special cable message was immediately sent to Dr. R. H. Boyd and his wife, who are taking their first vacation and honeymoon after a marriage of fifty years down on the Isthmus of Panama. When the decision was rendered, Dr. C. H. Clark, who had served as chairman of the board for twenty-three years, said, "We have always believed in that passage of Scripture which says, 'Touch not Mine anointed and do My prophets no harm.'" The first message from Dr. Boyd after he had heard of the result of the lawsuit was, "God still lives, and right prevails. Tell the brethren to pray." There was much rejoicing throughout the city when the decision was handed down. The Essenes, or Masonic Brotherhood, practiced Masonry long before the coming of Christ. At that period Masonry was worked in a crude form. From the building of Solomon's Temple improved ideas were put into operation, so far as the status of the craft was concerned. The teachings of Christ, it may be remarked, were in many particulars similar to the Es- When Rev. W. H. Jernagin, of this FOSTER'S DYE WORKS Eleventh and U St, N. W. and 1400 Alabama Ave. S. E. Phone North 2125,2126 Phone Lincoln 4281 We Return Work Left for Dyeing in Twenty-four Hours We Call For andDeliver The Week in Society BOARD'S. Get in the habit of demanding the BEST of everything, especially in the line of drugs, medicines and toilet articles, which mean so much for your health, beauty and happiness—in short, get in the habit of trading at Board's Drug-Store, 1912% Fourteenth street, where you always get more in use value than what you have to pay in cash value. The best is the cheapest in the long run. Miss Louise Marshall, a teacher at Tuskegee, Ala., and her brother, Carter Marshall, a student of Williams College, Mass., are spending the Easter holidays with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Marshnill, of Fairmount Heights. They have been tendered many parties and receptions by their friends. They will return after the Easter holidays. Last Saturday Mr. and Mrs. John E. Quander, of 662 Acker street northeast, gave a birthday party to their little daughter Cora. Those present were Mr. and Mrs. John S. Quander, Miss Pearson, Helen Tyler, Robert Payne, Gladys Thomas, Louis Roy, Charles Bowie and Charles Settles. Many useful presents were presented to little Cora and a most delightful evening was spent. Mrs. Annie Powell will have as her Easter guests the Misses Virginia Brown and Daisy B. Morse, of Athens, Georgia. The interesting musical program given at the Belasco Theatres last Friday evening by Mr. Roland Hayes was enjoyed by all. *** Mr. Howard Thrasher is again at home after spending some weeks with his mother in Athens, Ga. *** Mr. Chas. Henderson has made Detroit, Mich., his home. His wife will join him some time soon. *** Dr. Alexander Wilbanks is leading a campaign in Wilmington, Del. Mr. Sidney P. Dones, secretary-treasurer of the Bookertie Investment Company, of Los Angeles, Cal., will be in this city a few days on business. *** The many friends of Mrs. Evelyn Butler, wife of Philip H. Butler and mother of Jean Evelyn Butler, are very sorry to learn of her death. *** Mr. and Mrs. E. Harris returned home Wednesday after having a very pleasant motor trip to several places in Virginia. *** The educational rally which was held at New York has given $250 to Miss N. H. Burroughs' seminary. Miss Margaret Thomas is visiting her friends in New York. *** Miss Nannie H. Burroughs had as her guest of honor to dinner Mrs. Watt Terry, of Brockton, Mass. Others also were entertained. *** Howard University has again been remembered, this time by the late Dr. G. W. Cabaniss. *** Dr. Reed W. Childs has returned from Atlantic City, where he visited his daughter, Beatrice, for a few days. *** Dr. and Mrs. J. W. Morse had Dr. E. J. Taylor as their guest to dinner. The Easter holidays of Mr. J. A. James and Dr. J. W. Morse will be spent in Atlantic City. They will make a motor trip out of it. Many out-of-town guests are visiting friends here for the Easter and spring season. *** The preaching of the Easter sermon at St. Augustine Church has been given to Rev. Father Matthews, of the Catholic University. *** Miss Jeanette Carter, correspondent of the New York Age, was in New York Saturday and visited the office of the paper. *** Miss N. H. Burroughs will be one of the speakers at Technical High School April 23. Our wishes for our sick friends are that they will be out by Easter. *** Mr. and Mrs. Ellis Watts, of Wilmington, Del., spent the week end with friends here. *** Mrs. E. M. Shearin, the guest of Mrs. Stella J. Burgess, of Raleigh, N. C., is convalescent after a slight operation. *** Mr. H. J. Davis, 828 Twelfth street northeast, was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Brown, of Wildwood, N. J., for a few days. *** Mrs. Florence Coles has been the guest of her aunt, Mrs. B. F. Walker, 1708 Bainbridge street, Philadelphia. THE WHITELAW HOTEL. On Friday night, April 2, one of the brilliant midnight concerts for which this house is noted will be staged by the Palm Beach Four, now playing at the Belasco Theatre in the "Three Showers," featuring Turner Layton's music. The Evening Star says of them: "The Farm Quartet, composed of Eddie Gray, Arthur Porter, Richard Cooper and Charles B. Forster, has not had its equal in Washington for years." The following guests are registered at the White: Dr. W. E. Lawson, Roanoke, Va., Misses Mena, Dowling and Hattie G. Wilkes, Brooklyn, N. Y.; Frank Hansome, Atlantic City, N. J.; George Hainston, Huntington, W. Va.; Hon. Giles B. Jackson, Richmond, Va.; Leo Williams, Jacksonville, Fla. Mrs. Dora Hemminger, Boston, Mass.; Mrs. H. G. Chase, Detroit, Mich.; Hon. Thos. H. R. Clarke, Washington, D. C.; Charles B. Forster, New York City; Mrs. Clarence E. Muse and sons, New York; Mrs. V. R. Dockins, New York City; LeRoy Belt, New York City; S. J. Warder, Greenwood, S. C.; Charles Harris, Fredericksburg, Va.; Hon. Stanley M. McNorton, New Richmond, Ohio. THEIR 62D ANNIVERSARY. Mr and Mrs. Edgar R. Backley, two of the oldest and most highly respected citizens of Washington and Alexandria, Va., celebrated their sixty-second wedding anniversary. Wednesday, March 17. Quite a number of their old friends and relatives were present. It was a most happy event. Among those present were their five children, two boys and three girls. ENTERTAINS FRIENDS. Monday at 1 p. m. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Tapscott, 423 Q street, gave a luncheon in honor of Mr. Samuel T. Battle, of New York. Officer Battle is a member of the New York police department, and is a brother of Rev. W. D. Battle, pastor of Galbraith A. M. E. Z. Church. Among those present were Rev. and Mrs. Battle and Attorney A. W. Gray. Suits to Order $20.00 Overcoats to Order Up to $60 Makers of Good Clothes 437 7th Street, N. W. TAG DAY JUNE 5. The tag day for the Day Nursery has been changed to June 5. Many captains are continuing to raise money, for which we are very thankful, and we trust many will volunteer to form teams to assist us on tag day or any time prior to that. The amount raised during the drive is $1,525.75 We thank everyone who has contributed and assure you of our appreciation. SOUTHWEST NOTES. Palm Sunday was observed as usual. Rev. H. J. Callis preached an excellent sermon on Christ's entry in Jerusalem. The choir, under the direction of its most efficient directress, was at its best. It was rally day and those present responded nicely. The Sunday School was well attended, and the superintendent, Mr. Edward Weems, asked that they put something in the barrels. The C. E.. Society opened at 6 o'clock with the Zion Baptist C. E. orchestra, and they rendered several choice selections. After the topic was discussed Miss Kate Perry of Zion Baptist C. E. sang a solo, and Miss Mary Wilson of the Rehoboth Baptist B. Y. P. U. and also the principal of Randall School gave a short but interesting talk. The Bee correspondent also visited Friendship Baptist B. Y. P. U., under the leadership of Mr. Frank Johnson. There were remarks by Mr. Edward Snow; piano solo, Mrs. Susie Johnson; solo, Mrs. Jennie Shelton; solo, Mrs. Lizzie Palmer, and other good numbers on the program. We wish the B. Y. P. U. much success. Mrs. Hattie Geary, of 433 First street southwest, was agreeably surprised by a few friends, the occasion being her birthday. The table was spread and all present enjoyed themselves. Those present included Mrs. Barbara Cupid, Mrs. Olive Johnson of Anacostia, Mrs. Sadie C. Bailey, Mr. A. Brown, and Mr. D. Weathington. Have your suits cleaned and pressed at 201 Virginia avenue. Satisfaction guaranteed. L. B. Horton, manager. THE STORK ARRIVES. On Wednesday, March 24th, after lingering for seven years, the home of Mr. and Mrs. Olie T. Carter, of 1243 Fifth street northwest, was cheered by the visit of the stork, which left a beautiful little girl weighing 8 1/2 pounds. Mother and baby are doing well. Dad is all smiles. FALLS CHURCH GLEANINGS. Mrs. Agnes Carver-Jones gave an interesting talk to the Girls' Culture Club at the schoolhouse Wednesday afternoon of last week. Her theme was on character building and perseverance. At the conclusion, lemonade and cake were served to all present by Bertise Lee, Ellen Lee and Sarah Denney. Mr. R. W. Evans presented five climbing roses to the public school last week, for which the school extends its thanks. The roses were planted by the children and duly christened and named for five faithful deceased friends of the town and school. They were named as follows: "The Bessie Reddick," once a teacher here; "The Jenny Miller," who made it possible to obtain a teacher last year; "The Elizabeth Goines," who always entertained the teachers; "The Lou Lee," who furnished much human material for the school, and "The Eliza Henderson," an old citizen of the town. Lost, strayed or stolen-two little Berkshire pigs; last seen heading toward Virginia avenue; known by the names of "George" and "Josie"; liberal reward for either the return of the said pigs or their value in money. Andrew J. Thomas Theatre Company, Props. TWO W EEKS; STARTING MONDAY, APRIL 5th The Quality Amusement Company E. C. Brown, President and General Manager Presents the Lafayette Musical Comedy Company In the Big Musical Revue "THE FOLLIES OF THE STROLL" Three Shows in One—"Jasper Lee's Revenge," "Et Cetera" and "An Affair of Honor." Book and Lyrics by Alex Rogers. Music by C. Luckeyth Roberts. Comedians, Singers, Dancers, Mirth, Enchantment, Song. Sixteen Charming Girls, Plus the Lafayette Beauty Chorus. Night Prices—Entire first floor, 50c. Balcony, 35c. and 25c. Matinees Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday—all seats 25c. MONDAY—Blue Bird—FRITZI BRUNETTE in "THE WOMAN UNDER COVER" TUESDAY—Republic—CLARA KIMBALL YOUNG in "TRILBY" WEDENSDAY—Paramount—DOROTHY GISH in "TURNING THE TABLES" THURSDAY—Pathe—DOLORES CASSINELLI in "THE RIGHT TO LIE" PRIDAY—Vitagraph—HARRY T. MOREY in "THE BIRTH OF A SOUL" SATURDAY—Select—OWEN MOORE in "SOONER OR LATER" SUNDAY—Paramount—DOROTHY DALTON in "L'APACHE" SUNDAY—Fox—MADELINE TRAVERSE in "THE HELL SHIP" Daily Supper Shows—6.30 p. m. Admission 11c. Sunday Supper Show—5.30 p. m. Admission 28c. Midnight Show—All Star Vaudeville Atcs—Seats Now Selling—55c.—FRIDAY, APRIL 9th. James Bell "HIPTOE" King of All Bootblacks Formerly with Howard Shoe Shine Pa 1101 1910 7th St. N. W. NOW AT Hall's Barber Shop 1204 You St., N. W. accident last week when he was thrown from his motorcycle and run over by an automobile, is improving nicely at Emergency Hospital. He expects to return home shortly. * * * Miss Henrietta Lee has returned to Jersey City, where she is residing with her sister, Mrs. Ida Thomas. * * * As a result of the recent Methodist Conference held in Baltimore, Rev. John Reed, lately of Winchester, Va., is filling the pulpit of the Galloway M. E. Church here. A church social club was formed at the Second Baptist Church Thursday of last week. The officers are as follows: John H. Johnson, president; Harvey Strother, vice-president; William Goines, secretary; Roland Denney, assistant secretary; James Lewis, treasurer; Horace Turner, organist. *** Mrs. Russell Mason visited relatives and friends here Sunday. *** Rev. and Mrs. Wm. Tyler and Mrs. C. D. Scott were the Sunday guests of Rev. and Mrs. John Reed. Mrs. Geo. Campbell and son Louis were visitors at the home of Rev. and Mrs. G. W. Powell Sunday. **** Mrs. R. C. Ewing had as her guests Sunday the Misses Lillie and Stella Skinker. ARTIST JOHNSON. Self-Made Man—The Man of the Hour. There is in this city an accomplished and competent artist who won his fame without the assistance of a school or a teacher. This artist is self-made; was born in Baltimore, Md., and came to this city in the year 1913. This artist is a national sign painter, self-taught, who is capable of painting all kinds of signs and designs. No man is better qualified to paint and design SUPPER SHOWS HAVE W S. H. D. 1213 Y. BEST W 7 to 11 P. M. THERE IS A REASON S. H. DUDLEY 1223 S. Luddeville House on and the Only Theatre The Choir of the The Greater H of H JOHNSON and EDW Singers at bury M. E. Ch Monday SSION - DISCRI "THE WOMAN UNDER COVER" RUNG in "TRILBY" H in "TURNING THE TABLES" BLI in "THE RIGHT TO LIE" in "THE BIRTH OF A SOUL" OONER OR LATER" ON in "L'APACHE" in "THE HELL SHIP" 11c. Sunday Supper Show—5.30 p. m. Ad seats Now Selling—55c.—FRIDAY, APRIL 9c HAVE YOU BEEN TO THE S. H. DUDLEY THEATRE 1213 You Street Northwest BEST PHOTOPLAYS AND VAUDEVILLE 7 to 11 P. M. Continuous Performance E IS A REASON WHY YOU SHOULD S. H. DUDLEY'S MID-CITY THEATRE 1223 Seventh Street N. W. ville House on the Thoroughfare. Best the Only Theatre on Seventh Street Own Race Man. Choir of the Asbury M.E. presents Greater Invincible Concer of Kansas City, Mo. featuring JSON and EDWARD MACKEY The Wor Singers and Instrumentalists by M. E. Church, 11th and K Sts. Monday April 12, 1920 8 P. M. ON - - 5 ISCRIMINATION Only Vaudeville House on the Thoroughfare. Best of Photopages and the Only Theatre on Seventh Street Owned by a Race Man. The Choir of the Asbury M.E.Church presents The Greater Invincible Concert CO. of Kansas City, Mo. featuring JAMES JOHNSON and EDWARD MACKEY The World's Blind Wonders Singers and Instrumentalists Asbury M. E. Church, 11th and K Sts. N.W. Monday April 12, 1920 8 P.M. 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Perfect fitting garments guaranteed: OUR PRICES ARE VERY REASONABLE. INSPECT OUR SAMPLES AS EARLY AS POSSIBLE. Our Representative will gladly call and show them in your home—just your name on a card or phone us. signs than Artist Johnson, who is known in many States as an artistic designer. If you want a classy sign painted or any kind of a design made, call and see Artist Johnson at 708 S street northwest. Mr. Johnson never went to school in his life and never had a teacher. He is self-taught, and today he stands before the world a self-made man. This artist has worked for some of the best people in the United States. His work is generally satisfactory. Call at his place of business and inspect his work. Phone: North 9514 Harry C. Smith, of Ohio, relic of disappeared "personal" journalism and editor of the last colored "personal" organs, is "all dressed up and no place to go." He wants to be for Harding for President, and Wood also looks good to him, according to a recent "straddle" editorial in his paper. In the Harding line-up is Charley Cottrill and Thomas Fleming, whom Harry cordially dislikes, as he dislikes all men, but himself, and leading the Wood forces in Ohio is Ralph Tyler, whom Harry has never forgiven for having been appointed to a Federal office without the seeking—something Harry had sought and failed to land. In consequence of this, go where he will. Harry is sure to have aligned with him men he cordially dislikes, and men who never take Harry into account as a factor any more. The Sage suggests, since there are no other colored men for them, that Harry joins the Wilson, Palmer or Burleson camp, for in neither of these camps will he find Tyler, Myers, Cottrill or Fleming, and he won't, then, have any reason to soilquize. "Cannons in front of me, cannons behind me, volleyed and unordered." Well, the truth about the organizing of the Lincoln League is out, and Roscoe Simmons told it himself. Roscoe was disappointed because he was not elected president of the National Negro Business League, to succeed the late Dr. Booker Washington, and the blames Dr. Moton and Emmett Scott for it. Just what business Roscoe was ever engaged in other than that of windjamming to make him eligible for president of a national business organization, nobody knows. But he himself told a man that since he was the nephew of the third wife of the late Dr. Washington, he ought to be acknowledged the leader of the race. Just because he was not elected president of the Business League, he decided to organize, with Bob Church's aid, the Lincoln League, out of which, he said, he intended to keep Moton and Scott. Both Moton and Scott, in brain, achievements, constructiveness, and especially moral character, are as far beyond Roscoe Simmons as pineapple is above the carrion buzzards feed on. The overwhelming defeat of Roscoe for delegate-at-large in Kentucky shows that the colored men of Kentucky also have his measure and repudiate his personally assumed claim of leadership. Judge Terrell is looking forward eagerly to his approaching visit to Cleveland, where he has been invited to deliver an address. The Judge had learned that his old friend, George Myers, with provident foresight, had laid in a supply of medicines said to be especially good as a cure and preventative of influenza. The Judge has been suffering with the "flu" ever since Washington went dry, and if he can make Cleveland before Myers' cure and preventive has been exhausted he may be cured of the disease. There are a lot of friends around this old berg who would like to make the trip to Cleveland with the Judge, just to get rid of the "flu" by being given a prescription to be filled by Dr. Myers. FLORIDA AVENUE BAPTISTS. Rev. Taylor Ordered to Leave the Chair—The Order of the Court Read by an Officer.of the Eighth Precinct—Deacon Langhorn Presides—Motion to Restore the Dismissed Members Ruled Out by Rev. Taylor. Friday evening, March 19, the Florida Avenue Baptist Church was again the scene of excitement. The regular order of business was called for while Rev. J. A. Taylor was in the chair and ordered the church clerk to read the minutes of the last church meeting. A motion was made for them to be adopted. Mr. R. L. Parker offered an amendment to strike out everything pertaining to the dismissal of the following-named members: James Dickerson and J. S. Burke. Rev. Taylor, who was presiding at the time, refused to put the motion, but proceeded with the collection, which was the occasion of the wildest excitement, whereupon Messrs. James Jackson, James Dickerson, James White, and Edward Campbell objected to Rev. Taylor being moderator, under the order of the court. Notwithstanding the objections of these brethren, Rev. Taylor refused to leave the chair. The cry all over the house was then raised, "You better obey the order of the court." For a time it looked as if past events would be repeated. However, an officer was called in to prevent a riot and the imminent destruction of property. The officer was informed by the excited members, all speaking at once, that Rev. Taylor was ordered not to interfere with the church meeting of the members. The officer asked for the order of the court. Rev. Taylor handed the officer a duplicate order, but the officer said it was not the order from the court, because it had no seal on it. "Give me the right order," the officer demanded, "with the court seal thereon." After the order was read to the people, Brother Langhorn was ordered to take the chair. He is a close ally of Rev. Taylor. Brother Porter asked if the board was not wrong in its action, according to the church discipline. The following petition was presented: "Washington, D. C., "March 12, 1920. "To the Board of Deacons of the Florida Avenue Baptist Church. "Dear Brethren, Greetings: "We, a committee of the Florida Avenue Baptist Church, write to inform you of our grievances concerning the actions of the pastor and the board of deacons for failing to comply with the Discipline as appears in the Hitchcox Directory governing all Baptist churches in good and regular standing. "We, therefore, urge that the board of deacons act upon the charges against Rev. William A. Taylor and not permit him to enter into the pulpit of said church until he clears himself of the charges made against him. "This committee voices the sentiment of 200 or more members of the church who are aggrieved over the actions which have been taken by the board of deacons and the pastor, and we ask that you take this under consideration immediately. "Failure to comply with our request will cause drastic action to be taken, which can be avoided by your right action. "We desire to meet the board of deacons at their earliest convenience, and the pastor also is invited to be present. "Yours in Christ, "James Dixon, James Jackson, Joseph Burke, Robert L. Porter, Charles Neill, James White, Charles Baker, Edward Campbell, J. W. Dunn, Bro. Smith, John Lucas, Frank Walker, Committee." PROF. MONTGOMERY. What Is Thought of Him—Popular With Teachers and People. Below is an expression of appreciation and of esteem in which a man who has served the public schools of this city in every capacity except that of principal of the normal school is held by a grateful public. At present he is shaping and supervising all of the special departments in the public schools and the twelfth division with masterful ability and a reputation beyond reproach. A common knowledge of these facts is why the people unhesitatingly subseribe to the sentiments below expressed. At a meeting of representative citizens held recently, the following was adopted: We, the citizens and taxpayers of Washington, D. C., recognize and appreciate in the highest degree the worth, past and present, of Dr. Winfield Scott Montgomery to the school system of the District. His unusual professional equipment, his ripe scholarship, his ability to adjust difficulties and to keep peace and harmony among his subordinates induce us to convey this expression of our regard and esteem. His exemplary life and high moral character are inspiring and encouraging to both teacher and pupils. Therefore, we feel that his educational qualifications, his sound judgment on questions affecting the administration of his multifarious duties, not only in the graded schools but the numerous special departments under his supervision, his rich and abundant experience, which enables him to discharge the duties of his office with sound judgment, dignity, and efficiency, are indispensable to the schools at this time. The kindergarten of the D. C. public schools, divisions 10 and 13, are now enjoying their "golden age" under the directorship of Miss Imogene Wormily. Miss Wormily ranked as one of the best students of the Phoebe Herst Kindergarten Training School, of which she was a graduate. Since her graduation she kept in touch with the work by attending Columbia and other Northern colleges. She brings to the work another qualification which the kindergarten have so long lacked—a thorough knowledge of music, the life and soul of the kindergarten. Her attitude to har subordinates is democratic in the mutual giving and receiving of suggestions. We predict a successful future for this branch of the system. REV: LEO S. OSMAN Requests You to Read This Column Every Week. Ques. What was David's first conquest? Ans. The stronghold of Zion. Ques. What did Hezekiah do when the King of Assyria came against him? Ans. He fortified the city and cut off the water supply from the enemy's camp. Ans. They enslaved and oppressed them. Ques. By whom was David tempted to number Israel? Ans. By Satan. Ques. What relationship was there between Darius and Cyrus? Ans. Cyrus was nephew and son-in-law to Darius. Ques. Who was Elimelech? Ans. A man of Bethlehem, Judah. Ques. Whose advice did Absalom follow? Ans. Hushia's. Ques. Who slew Zachariah, the last of Jehu's dynasty? Ans. Shallum. Ques. Who was Isaiah? Ans. A prophet, the son of Amoz. AT THE HOWARD THEATRE. "Follies of the Stroll" Next Week's Offering That next week will prove one of surprises for the theatregoers should go without saying. The management of the Howard Theatre are exerting every effort to make the engagement of this musical review a bigger success than it was some two months ago, when produced at the Avenue Theatre, Chicago. The entertainment as "The Follies of the Stroll" may be termed, is really one of the novelties in its musical line, for it furnishes three different styles of entertainment. The show opens with a playlet that can be termed a really racial drama dealing with a racial subject and racial people and can truthfully be called a "classic of Negro life." The second part is a musical review, in which the full strength of the company takes part, and is on the style of the Ziegfeld Reviews, plus singers that can sing and comedians that are funny in the bright situations that have been furnished by Mr. Rogers, the compiler of this cocktail of mirth, humor and song. The third and last section of this 21st century limited concoction of entertainment is a rip-roaring farce, with enough songs and dances to constitute under ordinary circumstances an entire evening's show, gotten together to drive away any cares and make you forget that the country has gone dry or that you have to go to Cuba to have a real smile to dust the cobwebs from your tired brain. Those desiring to see diversified entertainment of class distinction are sure to find it next week at the Howard Theatre: There are twenty-five song numbers in the show, exclusive of the many other novelties. The chorus of girlies will be seen in costumes beautifying their already natural beauty of grace in limb and body. So that all in all, with comedians like Messrs. Dink Stewart, Jim Burris, Charles Woody, Al F. Watts, Julian Costello, Charles Shelton, Ralph Mizell and Alex Rogers, and singers and dancers like the Misses Lena L. Roberts, Ida Brown, Estelle Cash, Lydia Webb, Lottie Harris, Lillian Goodner and others too numerous to mention, a jolly evening can be spent witnessing "The Follies of the Stroll" by a stroll to the Howard. MASONIC NEWS. Widow's Son Lodge, No. 7, put on the M. M. degree on Friday. The special feature of the work was the ritualistic part done by Herbert Tolson, W. M. Past Masters Porter and Conway come in for worthy commendation. Warren Lodge, No. 8, passed thirty to the F. C. degree Saturday. Senior Deacon Parks was highly commended for his work. St. John's Lodge, No. 12, will hold a special communication on April 10 for the purpose of doing the E. A. degree. Meridian Lodge, No. 6, after the close of business, will be addressed by Rev. Toles, Past Master, on "He that Is Faithful." Mr. Henry P. Briscoe, of Widows' Son Lodge, formerly of Providence, R. I., employed in the folding room at the Capitol, has been appointed assistant sergeant-at-arms at the National Convention at Chicago June 8. He is also a delegate to the State Convention at Providence, R. I. Upon his return he is to be entertained by the R. L. Beckman Association on Monday evening, April 5. Henderson Commandery will do the K. T. degree April 1. Jonathan Davis Consistory, No. 1 initiated a class of fifty-one on Monday evening. They held their Maundy Thursday feast and banquet on Thursday, April 1. An extensive program was presented. They will also have services Easter Sunday morning at Lincoln Temple Congregational Church. M. W. Clair will preach. Mrs. Etta Weaver Hawkins has returned to her work at the Government Printing Office after a brief illness... A thoroughly efficient janitor of our public schools is Mr. P. Berry, of the James G. Birney School. This schoolhouse is kept spick and span every day in the year. He is very popular with the citizens of Anacostia. Mrs. N. Tossitt, the well-known singer, is on the road to complete recovery from a severe attack of gripe, which kept her indoors for two weeks. Mr. Nelson Toles, of Jasper road, employed at the Government Printing Office, has been confined to his home for the past week by illness. Mr. Toles is one of our most active workers. All of the churches are making extensive preparations for Easter Sunday. The choirs have been rehearsing for weeks, and some splendid music will be rendered. The pastors are brushing up on their Easter sermons. A good turnout is expected. THE TWENTIETH CENTURY Presents to the Citizens of Washington the Realization of a Dream of Fifty Years-A First-Class Steam Laundry, and Wholesale Cleaning Business Operated by Negro Capital and Labor. The proposition is to organize a steam laundry capitalized at $50,000, divided into 5,000 shares at $10 each, payable at the rate of $12.50 per share, the $2.50 being for expenses and surplus. With a population of about 450,000, a third of same being colored, there is no reason why this should not prove a gilt-edged investment. This business will be one of the first to come into direct competition with several large laundries operating exclusively with colored labor. It will practically command the work of ten thousand colored householders and expects one-tenth of the turnover work from other laundries; thus the average work from colored people being about 50 cents per week, a net income of $150,000 per year can be counted, on from that source, which, with the turnover from the other laundries, amounting to something like $75,000 per year, this business bids fair to pay from its beginning; as it has been estimated that not more than $30,000 will be required to run the business the first year. Another fact that should make this an attractive business is that the best laundry workers in the city are colored. This concern promises to employ the best colored help obtainable by paying the highest wages and salaries. Not less than thirty young people will be employed the first year. The president, Mr. Charles L. Foster, a former instructor in machinery in one of our best industrial schools, has made a splendid success of the cleaning and pressing business, and has, therefore, provided for a wholesale cleaning and pressing business in connection with the laundry, with several branches about the city. Those connected with this business have freely estimated that a fair share of this business by our concern should net at least $20,000 per year. The incorporators are in touch with the most expert laundry workers in the city and will adopt only the most approved methods that will bear out the name of the Twentieth Century Laundry and Cleaning Company. Stock can be bought from any of the incorporators and agents. Books are now open at the office of the secretary, 101. K Street N. W., Washington, D. C., and the office of Robert Queen, 1936 Twelfth Street N. W. This organization is capitalized at $50,000, divided into five thousand shares at $12.50. Flowers For Funerals Kramer the Florist 916 F Street, Northwest THE BATTLE OF SALAMANDRA A WORLD REBUILT THIRTY denominations of the Church are uniting in a simultaneous campaign in the week of April 25th-May 2nd. They are uniting because the task before the Church is too great for any one denomination; because there must be no duplication of effort; no waste. These churches know that the world needs many things; but it needs Faith most of all. They know that there can be no final solution of our economic problems that is not a spiritual solution, based on the teachings of Jesus Christ and His Golden Rule. They have had the courage to survey the whole task, and to ask for a budget large enough to sustain (1) the work abroad. (2) the work at home including the church's part in the huge task of Americanization, (3) the colleges and (4) hospitals supported by the Churches, (5) the religious training of the young, and to provide (6)'a living wage for the Church's ministers. The budget is large in the aggregate; yet if each person who loves America would increase his contribution by only a few dollars the whole amount would be easily subscribed. We face the task of rebuilding the world. Let the cornerstone be a strong and vital church in every American community; and the measuring rod by which the builders build must be the Golden Rule. --- I have noticed for sometime the interest which you have taken in the National Training School of this city, and I wish to take this opportunity of thanking you in behalf of the community for your many efforts in connection with the building up of this institution. It has grown from a small plant to an institution of influence and power, both in our own community and throughout the country at large. The work being done there by D. Shepard and his associates is worthy of the highest praise, and I feel that his continued efforts, combined with the valuable assistance which you and the other friends of the institution have given it, will inevitably result in furnishing to our State and our country a body of well-trained and efficient negro workers. I understand that you are now contemplating another trip in behalf of the school, and I merely write this letter for the purpose of wishing you all success and abundant results. WE BACK OUR STATEMENTS WITH $5,000 AMBROSIA HAIR GROWER and AMBROSIA SKIN BRIGHTENER ARE PRODUCTS OF EXPERT CHEMISTS WE GUARANTEE TO START HAIR GROWING IN FOUR WEEKS. AMBROSIA HAIR AND FACE PREPARATIONS ARE VEGETABLE COMPOUNDS THEY ARE ABSOLUTELY SAFE AMBROSIA E-Z STRAIGHTENER FOR MEN ACTS LIKE MAGIC. 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Straightener, straightened my, hair beautifully with one treatment." prioed from $32.50 upwards and a full assortment of Columbia Records at all times for sometime the interest which you have taken in this opportunity of thanking you in behalf of the building up of this institution. from a small plant to an institution of influence in a country at large. The work being done there by Dr. Feel that his continued efforts, combined with the institution have given it, will inevitably result in free and efficient negro workers. that you are now contemplating another trip in the purpose of wishing you all success and abundant resale. THE BACK OUR STATEMENTS WITH YOU JUST A TRIAL WILL CONVINCE AMBROSIA TOILET PREPARATIONS ARE THE MOST SATISFACTORY THEY ARE FRENCH IN SPIRIT, FRENCH QUALITY IRRESISTABLY FRENCH IN CHARM AMBROSIA HAIR GROWER and AMBROSIA BRIGHTENER ARE PRODUCTS OF EXPERT CHEMISTS. GUARANTEE TO START HAIR GROW FOUR WEEKS. NO MATTER HOW STUBBORN IT IS, OR YOUR MONEY BACK. 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MAKES GRAY HAIR PERMANENTLY BLACK WRITE TODAY TO THE HAIR AND BEAUTY EXPERTS 2134 CENTRAL AVE., CLEVELAND, OHIO SECURE THE AGENOY FOR OUR PREPARATION THE BIG INCOME FOR YOURSELF AS OTHERS FROM ALL OVER THE COUNTRY DAILY COM- MONIALS TO THE EFFICIENOY AND CHIE- ROSIA PREPARATIONS—THEY RESTORE BLUE H TO WOMEN—MAKES THEM TEN YEARS YEAR APPEARANCE. In ordering special six weeks' treatment mentio- n our adv. in this paper.) ARE ANY DO YOU DE Drug stores in (Inc.) of the District Banks and B Board, W. I. Butcher, G. Douglass, J. mann Ross, C. D. Sample, A. W. Shipley, R. I. Simmons, W. Singleton, L. Smoot and Why not patronize as well as SERVICE. Some stores SIM we not only INVITE. The above listed Association, an organ EST SERVICE in the us for your needs in perfectly at home. Pharmacist Options, Per- pet Powders. Found Here ing. Physicians patronize ARE ANY OF THESE IN YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD? DO YOU DEAL WITH ANY OF THESE DRUG STORES? IF NOT, WHY NOT? Drug stores in the membership of the Colored Druggists' Association (Inc.) of the District of Columbia: Banks and Burwell.....12th and U Streets N. W. Board, W. L.....1912½ 14th Street N. W. Butcher, G. H.....5th St. and Fla. Ave. N. W. Douglass, J. W.....4th and Elm Streets N. W. Hailstorks, B. F.....2d and H Streets S. W. Jackson and Whipps.....7th and T Streets N. W. Johnson, Nathaniel.....3d and F Streets S. W. McGuire, R. L.....9th and U Streets N. W. Miles and Davis.....7th and N Streets N. W. Morse, J. W.....19th and L Streets N. W. Murray, G. W.....2d and D Streets S. W. Napper, W. P.....7th St. and Fla. Ave. N. W. Peters, E. O.....1st and P Streets N. W. Phillips, F. S.....148 M Street S. E. Pinkett, R. D.....4th and N Streets N. W. Plummer, R. F.....3d and H Streets N. W. Pope, H. S.....1319 H Street N. E. Pride, A. T.....28th and P Streets N. W. Ross, C. D.....10th and R Streets N. W. Sample, A. W.....13th and Walter Streets S. E. Shipley, R. H.....2501 Nichols Avenue S. E. Simmons, W. C.....21st and L Streets N. W. Singleton, L. H.....20th and E Streets N. W. Smoot and Beckwith.....N. L. Ave and O. St. N. W. Why not patronize your own stores and be assured of COURTESY as well as SERVICE? Some stores SIMPLY ALLOW you to spend YOUR MONEY. But we not only INVITE you, but also desire your patronage. The above listed Drug Stores are members of the Colored Druggists' Association, an organization pledged to give you ACCURACY and HONEST SERVICE in the most COURTEOUS MANNER possible. Call on us for your needs in Drugs, Cigars, Toilet Articles, etc., and you will feel perfectly at home. Phone your wants to any of us. Our motto: "QUALITY—ACCURACY—RELIABILITY—SERVICE" Published by order of the COLORED DRUGGISTS' ASSOCIATION INC. Of the District of Columbia CITY OF DURHAM (Chartered 1869) NORTH CAROLINA October 25th, 1918. 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W. 4th and Elm Streets N. W. 2d and H Streets S. W. 7th and T Streets N. W. GARFIELD NEWS. At Allen A. M. E. Church the pastor, Rev. M. W. Traverse, made good his promise of a special sermon last Sunday on "Noah and the Flood." It seemed to be a message direct from God to the large congregation, and everyone was filled with the Holy Spirit. He gave just the beginning of the great subject, which, he says, will take him a month to complete. The choir added much to the effect of the sermon with good music. At 8 p. m. Rev. Hawkins, of Washington, delivered a very touching sermon. The Sunday School is putting forward every effort to make a grand Easter. Visitors to the church were Mr. and Mrs. Luke S. Traverse and son, of West Saratoga street, Baltimore. They were entertained by their brother, Rev. M. W. Traverse. GARFIELD NOTES. The congregation of Allen A. M. E. Church was held spellbound by the pastor, Rev. M. W. Traverse, on last Sunday morning. He is continuing his sermon on "Noah and the Flood." At the conclusion of his sermon Mr. Charles McPherson joined the church and was assigned to Bro.. Richard Beverly's class. He was then given a hearty handshake by the members of the church. We were favored with a visit of another of Rev. M. W. Traverse's brothers, Mr. Mark Traverse, federal juryman of Baltimore. Bro. Henry Tyler, who has been sick, was able to be out last Sunday morning. Hotel OPENS APRIL 1 UNTIL CAPE MAY. This magnificent hotel, located in shore resort in the world; replete with tive in construction, appointments, serv daily; garage, bath houses, tennis, etc. to ladies and children. Sanitarium ad versity of Pennsylvania, in attendance. PRICES MODERATE PHONE NO. E.W. B Funeral Director Tempora 1911-9th Street, N. 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CO. "ONCE USED, ALWAYS USED" Price, 50 cents G. CO. WASHING Mrs. Ada Coleman, of Stanton, D. C., and a member of Allen A. M. E. Church, will spend the week end at Chester, Pa., visiting her son and brother. Miss Bertha Howard, school teacher at Wilmington, Del., will spend her Easter visiting her brother in Chester, Pa. The citizens of Garfield are making many improvements in their homes. Wm./H. Dabney. Monday night Jerusalem Lodge, No. 2—(American Masonic Federation) raised twenty to the sublime degree. There was a large attendance of brethren. The usual banquet followed. *** During slavery a large number of colored people owned slaves, and when Lincoln signed that paper the same pen reduced to poverty many colored people who lost possession of their bondsmen. BODY MASSAGE. Mme. A. J. Smith, 935 R Street Northwest. Mme. A: J. Smith has recently equipped a room in her beauty parlor for the purpose of giving body massage treatment to ladies only. The benefit of body massage is well known. To keep well all the year round, one should take at least one massage treatment every week. Phone, North 4017. **** How nice it would be if brethren would practice the teachings of the 133rd Psalm! TIL OCTOBER 15, 1920 NEW JERSEY in the heart of the most beautiful seah every modern improvement, superla- vice and refined patronage. Orchestra on premises. Special attention given ded, with Dr. C. A. Lewis, of the Uni- e. Send for booklet. DRTH 4326 UNDY and Embalmer ry Office W. Open All Hour SON'S LOVE, TONIC AND SHAMPOO YOUR HAIR The Hair, and Is Also an Excellent er. used and dried thoroughly; then part THOMPSON'S GREATER HAIR twist and let it remain over night it will be surprising to the eye. GROWING TONIC will do this: the hair, also make it grow. If the now thin or how short the hair is, it E. W. DALE, Owner. AUTO] SERVICE --- Dr. H. W. Harris IS CONSIDERED STILL THE BEST PAINLESS DENTIST in Washington. Others come and go, but we stay like the sturdy oak. The REASON is, our work has never failed to give the most pleasing results, and always without the slightest resemblance of pain. Have your teeth made pearly white for the Holiday season. 1 The most sanitary office in the South. Every instrument sterilized before using. Gold Crown and Bridge Work $3.00, $4.00, $5.00 Plates that Give the Most Perfect Comfort and Satisfaction $5.00 up H. W. HARRIS, Painless Dentist Cor. 7th and T Sts. Over Scott's Cafe So that the name and address will not be forgotten bring this notice with you. BRADSHAW'S COMMITTEE A Political Farce—A Reflection on District Republicans. Aaron Bradshaw and a few of his picked acquaintances met in Grand Army Hall Tuesday noon and claimed to have elected himself and Daniel Murray as delegates to the Chicago Republican Convention. No meetings of Republicans have been held in any of the old districts, and not a delegate was elected. It was not a good farce, and certainly no Republican committee would give this farce the least consideration. The only meetings that have ever been held have been at the residences of the delegates from time to time to fix up this farce, which is a reflection on the bona fide Republicans in this city. BASKET BALL. The contest for division supremacy in the Thirteenth Division, Athletic League, ended yesterday afternoon with victory for the heavyweight lads of Lincoln School and the lightweights of Birney School. In the final games Giddings' School heavies easily outpointed Birney by a score of 6 to 1. The Giddings School boys played stubbornly against Lincoln, and with a score of 4-4 the whistle ended the game, causing an extra playing period, in which Pinckney of Lincoln tossed the goal that decided the game. Like the heavyweight game, the lightweight boys competing for Lincoln against Birney had to be decided by an extra five minutes of play. One minute before this extra period expired Brooks of Birney caged a goal after many heart-breaking attempts, and this brought home the victory to the Anacostia lads. The teams played well for a first year at basket ball. A conservative guarding game prevented much scoring in the limited time of the halves. The line-up: Lincoln—Pinckney, r. f.; Cook, l. f.; Dorsey, c.; Bailey, r. g.; Nevelle, l. g. Giddings—Pinckney, r. f.; Roberson, l. f.; Gross, c.; Henderson, r. g.; Dorsey, l. g. Lincoln Lightweights—Franze, r. f.; W. Barnes. I. f.; Simms, c.; Welch, r. g.; Anderson, l. g. Birney—Brooks, r. f.; Cooke, l. f.; Taylor, c.; Smothers, r. g.; Cones, l. g. Scores — Lincoln Heavyweights, 6; Giddings, 4. Lincoln Lightweights, 4; Birney, 6. Officials—Messrs. C. W. Adams, L. Turner, Robinson, Beason, Timmons and Henderson. N. A. A. C. P. PRIZE WINNERS. For the purpose of procuring three drawings to be used for moving picture advertising in the various theatres, the local branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, in planning a membership campaign to be launched later in the spring, offered $22.50 in cash prizes for the three best drawings illustrating the ideals of the association. Artists of the city, including the public schools and Howard University, were invited to submit drawings on or before March 20. On the same evening the executive committee of the association met and awarded prizes as follows: First prize, Mr. Nicholas Campbell, a letter carrier; second prize, Mr. E. K. Ellington, a graduate of the Dunbar High School; third prize, Miss George Green, a young woman student at Howard University. Keep your eye on The Bee if you want to see copies of these drawings. CONGESTION AT AN END. Announcement is made by Director R. G. Cholmeley-Jones of the Bureau of War Risk Insurance that the insurance division of the bureau is virtually at the end of its period of congestion and consequent dissatisfaction and vexatious delays, resulting from the great volume of work suddenly thrown upon it by the demobilization of the armed forces during the past year. Former service men whose insurance has lapsed or has been canceled are encouraged to take advantage of the very liberal provisions for reinstatement of war risk insurance by the payment of two monthly premiums with the application and a satisfactory statement of health. They are assured that from now on receipts for premiums will be sent to them within a few days from the date of the original receipt of the remittance. Instead of the form paragraphs and unsatisfactory form letters which formerly it was necessary CLARENCE W. TIGNOR, Att'y. Supreme Court of the District of Columbia — Holding Probate Court — Estate of George W. Seals, Deceased — No. 26,186 — Administration Docket 61. Application having been made herein for probate of the last will and testament and codicil of said deceased and for letters testamentary on said estate by Rezin H. Shipley, it is ordered this 29th day of March, A. D. 1920, that Mary Clagget Ivory (or Ivy), Blanche Clagget Nelson, Chas. Clagget, George Clagget, Flave Clagget and all others concerned appear in said court on Monday, the 10th day of May, A. D. 1920, at 10 o'clock a.m., to show cause why such application should not be granted. Let notice hereof be published in the Washington Law Reporter and The Washington Bee once in each of three successive weeks before the return day herein mentioned, the first publication to be not less than thirty days before said return day. Jennings Bailey, Attest: Justice. W. Clark Taylor, Deputy Register of Wills for the District of Columbia, Clerk of the Probate Court. to use to answer, the flood of mail, they will be replied to with real letters in insurance cases which require detailed and specific answers. The number of unposted premiums in the bureau, which last October was approximately 88,000, has just been reduced to an average of 10,000, or less than one day's work. Unanswered mail in the insurance division shows a reduction of approximately 60 per cent from the daily balance of five months ago. Probably it will be two or three weeks before it will be possible to answer all the letters as quickly as it is now possible to mail out receipts for premiums, but it is a matter of only a few weeks before the answering of all ordinary inquiries in reference to insurance matters within four days of their receipt in the bureau will be the regular practice. While some difficulties due to failure of service men to furnish serial numbers and other necessary information always will be inevitable, very serious handicaps in the addressing of the men have just been overcome. Through a special appropriation by Congress, the bureau has been enabled to put its entire list of former service men on addressograph plates. This prevents errors that previously occurred through repeated copying from the millions of records with typewriters. Former service men desiring to reinstate war risk insurance which has lapsed or been canceled, or to convert their insurance in cases where it is now in force, should apply to any post of the American Legion, the Veterans of Foreign Wars, or other organizations of former service men, Army, Navy and Marine Corps recruiting stations, State insurance commissioners, any home service section of the American Red Cross, Salvation Army, Knights of Columbus, Jewish Welfare Board, Y. M. C. A., or to other fraternal or welfare organizations or agencies which are in a position to furnish blanks and necessary information. Or, if they prefer to do so, they should write directly to the Insurance Division, Bureau of War Risk Insurance, Washington, D. C., in all cases furnishing the following six points of information for the identification of their cases in the records: 1. Full name (including first, middle and last name) and complete address. 2. Rank, rating or grade at the time of original application for insurance. 3. Army or navy organization at time of original application for insurance. 4. The number of insurance certificate or Government life insurance policy, if known. 5. Army serial number, if in the army. 6. Date of discharge, if discharged. Service men whose insurance has lapsed or has been canceled are reminded, however, that as long as they are without insurance, they are without its protection, and in their own best interests should apply for reinstatement of their insurance without delay. Children5s Stockings, 15c, pair Our specialty is Ladies' Hose— Seamback—of all colors and sizes, $1.90 value for 50c. Men's Silk Hose, 25c. and 50c. Open Saturday Night. 1130, Seventh Street Northwest. Special Bargains We can always show you bargains in every kind of Homefurnishings. Our credit price is just the same as our cashprice. Have you purchases charged and we'll arrange small weekly or monthly payments. A HEAVY GALVANIZED TUB, WITH STRONGLY RIVETED HANDLES; THE LARGE SIZE. $3.00 Pay 50c a week Peter Gr 817- H. F. Swan, formerly the owner of Swan Market, Fourth and Oakdale streets, is now located in the O Street Market, conducting a poultry business. Dealers in produce, etc. Fruits and vegetables of all kinds daily. Open every day. Stands 14 and 35, O Street Market. PORO AGENT Have your Hair done the Poro Way MRS. F. W. BROWN 1338 V Street N. W.: f-21-28—m-6-13 STATEMENT Statement, of the ownership, management, circulation, etc., required by the act of Congress of August 24, 1912, of the Washington Bec, published in Washington, D. C., at 1109 I street northwest, for April, 1920: District of Columbia, City of Washington, ss: Before me, a notary public in and for the District and city-aforesaid, personally appeared Wm. Calvin Chase; who, having been duly sworn according to law, deposes and says that he is the editor, publisher, and owner of the Washington Bee and that the following is, to the best of his knowledge and belief, a true statement of the ownership, management (and if a daily paper, the circulation), etc., of the aforesaid publication for the date-shown in the above caption, required by the act of August 24, 1912, embodied in section 443, Postal Laws and Regulations, printed on the reverse of this form, to wit: 1. That the names and addresses of the publisher, editor, managing editor, and business managers are: Publisher, editor, managing editor, W. Calvin Chase, 1109 I street northwest; business manager, E. Grayson, 1109 I street northwest. 2. That the owner is Wm. Calvin Chase, 1109 I street northwest. 3. That the known bondholders, mortgagees, and other security, holders owning or holding 1 per cent or more of total amount of bonds, mortgages, or other securities are: (If there are none, so state.) None. Wm. Calvin Chase. Sworn to and subscribed before me this 30th day of March, 1920. Augustus W. Gray, [Seal.] Notary Public. (My commission expires January 3, as one man might address another, "can we sell you a pair of pants"? the price ranges $2.00 to $7.50 and we claim to sell lower, if so, see them and see good grade new shoes at $5.00. slightly used coats and vests $2.00 to $5.00 room full Ladies and girls Waist and shoes 50 cup "Eat a Plate of Ice Cream Every Day" BUT---Be Sure It's Carry's Delicious Ice Cream Call Lincoln 5900 for special terms to churches, social affairs, etc. THE CARRY ICE CREAM CO THREE 4½-POUND IRONS, HANDLE AND ASBESTOS STAND TO SET, NICKEL-PLATED HOOD, POLISHED IRONING SURFACE, ROUND EDGES, ALWAYS COOL HANDLE. ```markdown ``` HEAVY GALVANIZED IRON WASH BOILERS, WITH COLD, WOOD HANDLES; POPULAR No. 7 SIZE. $4.75 Pay 50c a week