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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-22

AS soon as he has quite recovered from
the earthquake, Governor Swettenham may
as well prepare himself for jolt from the
British government
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-22
Difficulties.

as it hard to get into politics." asked
the ambitious youth.
Sometimes my son, answered Senator
Sorghum; ''but never as hard as to get out
gracefully
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-22

Mr.. Bryan's remarks suggest that govern
ment regulation may be made so strict that
the railways the nselves would prefer gov
eminent ownership.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-22
For the Future to Determine.

Yes" said the sentimental youth. there
is no doubt of her devotion. She treasures
all my letters
That said Miss Cayenne, may be de-
votion. And then again it may be fore
sight
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-22

China, having adopted The modern calen-
dar, will be expected to progress to a civ
ilized appreciation of the patent medicine
almanac.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-22

President Roosevelt has succeeded in CIV
ing Congress a chance at prolonged discus
sion OF a subject which does not involve
mercenary considerations in any quarter
whatever.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-22

1t is somewhat remarkable to find con-
stitutional questions so conspicuously dis
cussed without any comment from Senator
Bailey.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-22

Chauncey M. Depew In his most hilari-
Gus days was never criticised as a SEN
atorial minstrel m.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-22
Beadle Swettenham.

From the New York Evening Post.
That the governor Of Jamaica has, In
a great crisis. acted like giorified beadle.
seems to be the almost unanimous opinion
in England as well as In this country
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-22

The Cubans and f1lipiI os have demon
strated that the amateur politician Is some
times as Iblesor"e as the seasoned pro-
fessional.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-22

John D. Rockefeller has not sufficient
time either to count his money or to read
all the indictments against him.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-22

James j. Hill does not care how little
stock he owns in railway provided he
can own the owners. -. . --....-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-22
Plays.
From the Philadelphia Inquirer.


Only one play in fifty succeeds, say the
theatrical managers. And the worst of It
Is that too often the successful play rs the
wrong one.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-22
Make Them Stand.

From &se Los Angeles Times.
Every animal In Denmark Is made to
pay profit. Wonder what they would do
over there with our street car hogs?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-22
Woman in Diplomacy.

Il
| There Is general agreement of opinion
| that women in the field Of diplomacy make
work for statesmen, and trouble for diplo-
mats.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-22
An Amazing and Versatile Ass.
ESroun the New York Wnrld

That such an amazing and versatile
ass as Sir James Alexander Swettenham
should be governor Of Jamaica at a time
like this is a British misfortune which
compels the sympathy of all intelligent
Americans.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-22

CyIn order to avoid delays on account Of
personal absence. letters to TKE STAB
should not be addressed to any individual
connected with the once. but simply to
TIE STAR. or to the Editorial or Bust
ness Departments. according to tenor or
purptEe.
The Washington bee., 1907-07-20
SCHOOL OF MEDICINE HOWARD
UNIVERSITY.

An optional five 90 years course Tor
those who are employed. No extra ex-
Dense. Capable students can complete
the course-provided they are willing to
give the requisite number OF hours and
do the work. Great demand for phar-
macists and dentists-mOre than a dozen
capable druggists could be placed, at
once, in good positions Pharmacy Of
fers excellent field for lady students To
those who desire to study a profession,
your attention Is called to this new fea-
ture in the SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
at HOWARD UNIVERSITY. We
congratulate the Medical Faculty and
hope the many bright young men and
women who are in the departments will
avail themselves of this opportunity.
Secretary Shadd can arrange hours.
The Washington bee., 1907-07-20
AT TRINITY.

Sunday, July II 1907, was a grand
day with Trinity Baptist Church. Rev
J. A. Taylor DID, pastor.
At II A. NJ. the pastor preached an
able sermon to a splendid congregation
from Romans GA Even so We also
should walk in newness Of life" Sub
ject, The Christians New Life" At
ter the sermon the pastor baptized two
converts. At $50 Rev. W. NJ. d. Nor
man, ID, pastor Of the Metropolitan
Baptist Church, preached a grand ser
mon, subject, God the Refuge of His
People" He electrified the congrega-
ton
At s o'clock the pastor gave commu-
Mon to a packed house. The pastor re-
ceived into the fellowship of the church
"A new members. The trustees made
the financial report last week of the
money raised in the first six months of
the church's existence, ending June 80,
1907. 1t showed that the church had
raised over $1,000 in the first six months
OF its existence; $500 had been paid
on the purchase and repairs of the
church. the remainder for other pur-
poses.
The Second Grand Rally will begin
next Sunday, July 2I.
The Washington bee., 1907-07-20

diers. II IS evident, says the Washing
ton correspondent Of the New York
Times, that the Negro revolt against
President Roosevelt Is going to cut more
Of a figure III politics than has been ex-
pectsd There Is no doubt, asserts the
same correspondent that the Negroes
Of Clio and the country at large are
with senator Foraker. who regards the
Neg-o vote as his most effective weapon
for bringing the Taft camp to terms.
1t was believed that the Taft men would
control the recent Kentucky Republican
State Convention, but that gathering
went only SO far a, to declare that the
next National Convention should select
for President "one in full accord with
the Roosevelt policies. 1t is said that
a fear that the Negroes might bolt the
ticket in the fall was all that prevented
the. convention from specifically indors-
ing Secreary Taft
The Washington bee., 1907-07-20
What | Saw AndHoard. The BaDHst Convention

The judges Of the Police Court ap-
pointed one colored bailiff last month
in the person of Richard Hughes. I
am glad that they saw fit to appoint
Ia colored American, Notwithstanding
the fact that he is not a tau-colored
gentleman.
| understand that colored American
novelty company has been organized.
| think that its methods need little
Investigation, if what I have been told
be true. | have no reason to doubt my
information, because it comes from a
reliable source.
Rev Lampkins is making a bold fght
for the bishopric I feel confident that
he will win.
There IS a great deal OF talk about
teachers having been marked down. A
little investigation by the Board OF Ed
ucation IS what the people want Dr.
Chancellor will recommend the aboli-
ton Of the Offices of supervising princi-
pals to the next Congress.
The Washington bee., 1907-07-20
ITEMS ON THE WING.

For the next three months the clerks
viii have half holidays on Saturdays
from the Federal Buildings in the Dis
trict of Columbia.
The first colored man to receive the
thirty-third degree in the United States
was Jean Baptist P Desable, a promi-
nent colored man of San Domingo. He
was a relative of Tousant LOverture.
He received these degrees in 1901. In
i77o he organized the first Masonic
bodies III Chicago. The same was sup
pressed by the white Masons.
Major Richard Sylvester has been
reelected as Chief of the Police Chiefs
of the United States.
At Bloomington, ILL.,, May 20, 1886,
the Republican party was born. Since
! that time it has died.
1t appears that things are not moving
as nice in the Printing Office as before.
Mrs. Belcher, widow of Capt. Belcher,
who was commissioned by Governor
I Curtin of Pennsylvania as lieutenant
and captain. was removed. Comrade R.
d. Goodman, present Post Commander
Of Charles Sumner Post @. A. R., De-
partment of the Potomac, also lieutenant
colonel Union Veteran Union, has been
reduced to cleaning lamps. The cOmpe-
tent colored pressman whom It was
claimed was appointed by the present
incumbent. was appointed by Mr.. Bene-
dict when he was the Public Printer,
According to a recent order the en-
ployes must not have their mail sent
to the office but to their homes.
Joe Cans has started for San Fran
cisco, Cal, to complete the arrange
ments with Battling Nelson for the
coming fight.
There are Io7,43O walters in the Unit
ed States whose tips amount to $z8,ooo,-
600 yearly.
The remains of Christopher Columbus
are buried in San Domingo in the San
Domingo Cathedral at the left Of the
altar.
There is an ice famine in New York
Fifteen hundred drivers refused to take
out their wagons.
The Postofice Department has for
warded Capt. o. w. French, Lincolnton,
Me, a letter that had been addressed
him 80 years ago.
The Washington bee., 1907-07-20

The local committee is busy arranging
for the coming Of the National Bap-
tist Convention, which meets in its
Twenty-seventh Annual Session in the
Metropolitan Baptist Church. this city.
Rev. NJ. D. w. Norman, DID, pastor,
September II to 10, inclusive.
Judging from past years there will
be at least five thousand delegates, among
whom will be many of the most noted
and eloquent ministers of the race. in
attendance.
The convention, composed of State os-
sociations. Sunday schools, missionary
societies, churches and other religious
bodies, having a total membership of
two and a half million in round num-
b6rs, is the largest Negro organization
of Christian workers in the world. The
delegates, representing religious agen-
cies from every State in the United
States, will discuss subjects pertaining
to the growth of Christ.
The convention, through its publish
The Washington bee., 1907-07-20

Whenever a man becomes affected
with the big head l think it best to
apply cold water to it. It reduces the
size soem times, especially if it IS not
discovered. Diseased heads are dan
gerous at times.
DR.. T. w. Scott, OF the northwest, is
quite ILL.,. l hope that he will recover
shortly
The Washington delegation to the Ne
gro Business League will leave the city
August 10 or II
When all the facts in the Odd Eel
lows discussion are made known they
will be interesting reading. It IS rule
or ruin policy. it takes level-headed
men to be at the head of great body
of any organization
There is to be another colored bank
oragnized in this city. l hope that It
will be under the control Of the ST.
Luke.
Capt. J. F. Oyster will announce his
school committees shortly. There will
be no surprises, because the Captain
knows his business.
FATRPIAY
The Washington bee., 1907-07-20
LADIES ORGANIZE
THE ALPHA UNION

Mention was made Of meeting OF
... at the residence of Prof. and
,... Y. E. Weatherless, 24o2 Bright
..r avenue. in a previous issue OF
r.. Bee. Last Tuesday the ladies as
.ed at the residence % Mrs.
..-herless and one Of the finest un-
was formed. Mrs. Arabella v.
chase. the Deputy Organizer for the
District and the surrounding sections,
.. present and performed the very
-...anr duty Of making the union. The
-.., is the result of the untiring ef-
.-- Of Mrs. Weatherless.
Many of the ladies who are to be
...rbers of this union will be obligated
rr their return from their summer va
cation. The name Alpha was selected
because it Is the first / L. Union COM
-a,cd of ladies in this city.
The following officers were elected
Mrs. Ida G.. Richardson, an Attendance
r-fcer Of the public schools OF the Dis
.-.,t President; Mrs. Eugene BROOKS
.rce-President; Mrs. Mamie Hllyer'
according and Corresponding Secretary;
Mrs Clara Tunnel Financial Secre-
..rr. Mrs. Martha. B, Weatherless
Treasurer; Mesdames Catherine SewalI
lucinda Webb and Rebecca Brent, lrus-
.... Mrs. Carrie Grimshaw, Warden
Mis-, F,relle Gray, Journal Agent and
Mrs Carrie Milford, Chaplain; Miss
tr,a. Gray. Mrs. Lucy Draper, Mrs
r n-r. Miss May Sewall and Mrs.
-..- kennedy.
After -ae Deputy had completed the
.r .5rll the ladies were invited to
.n. dining room and partook OF an elao-
rra luncheon.
The Washington bee., 1907-07-20
Rev. NJ. w. D. Norman,
Chairman of Local Committee,
Rev. A. Sayles,
DCSlN NLdl y
Mrs. Julia Mason Layton,
Chairman of Auxiliary.
THE NEGRO IN THE NEXT ELEC-
TION.

From the Literary Digest, July I3, 1907.
There are about 10000 Negro voters
in this country, and We intend to force
the President to do the right thing by
us or turn the whole in the Democratic
partv." said the Rev. DR.. S. L. Corro-
thers, Of Washington, D. c, addressing
the tenth annual meeting of the Afro
American Council in Baltimore recently.
These words followed an attack upon
President Roosevelt and Secretary Taft
for their attitude in the Brownsville af-
fair and a eulogy of Senator Foraker
for his championship of the colored SOL
The Washington bee., 1907-07-20
JAMESTOWN EXPOSITION
NOTES.

The ten days following the Fourth
of July have witnessed the presence in
the Negro Building of a great stream OF
visitors. Among these was Governor
Hughes of New York, who, after look
ing carefully through the exhibit, Is re-
ported to have pronounced it the most
unique feature of the Jamestown EX-
position. Other distinguished visitors
were DR.. w. P Thirlield, president OF
Howard University; Rev. w. f. Hun
ton and DR.. J. E. Moreland, interna-
tional secretaries of the Y. M. c. A.,
and DR.. w. L. Taylor, president Of the
u. o. of True Reformers, and many
others.
Mr.. c. c. White came to the Ex-
position and installed the musical eX-
hibit of Negro composers in four days
time. thus breaking the record for
ouickness of action in establishing his
exhibit. The musical exhibit Is attract
NO much interest among the musical
visitors and the unique arrangement Tor
the musical instruments by Negro man
ufacturers and title pages of Negro
composers is very excellent.
There has been placed in the Negro
Building Ife-size portrait OF Col
Giles B. Jackson. which is the work
Of Mr.. ]. c. Farley, a colOred artist OF
Virginia. The portrait IS a creditable
work of art.
The historic tableaux that have beer
executed by Miss Meta Vaux Warrick
OF Philadelphia, have been entirely com
nleted. The series, as heretofore an
nounced. represent the scenic reproduc'
tion Of the history of the Negro iron
the landing at Jamestown until tho
present. These groups have been work
ed out with great artistic accuracy, ahC
the effect produced under the artihcla
1iobtine Is simply grand. DR.. lhr-
| It;rId Of Howard University, the othel
day said that his exhibit OF Miss War
ricI's was the finest thing in the Ne
or6 RriIding. In view of the very Ia
vorable comments on other features TINS
statement Of Dr. Thirkield IS exceeding
| " complimentary to the artist.
Saturday August 3, has been set apar
- Nagro educational Day at the Expo
sition and DR.. Booker I. Washington
principal Of Tuskegee Institute ha'
Consented TO deliver the address on thai
dav There will be other features, IN
Guiding music by the Hampton lnsu
| fnfe Band and the Fisk Jubilee Singers
II S probable that the largest GROVE
Of the Exposition. outside OF the WISH
Of The President, viii be present o
| that day.
The Washington bee., 1907-07-20
BALTIMORE AND OHIO R. R,

poo,,Iar excursions to Niagara rams
o,1v s1o round trip; July 70; August
and 16; September 6 and 20; Oc'0Oef
9, 1907. - .o,d m the
above dates, good going only on Spe-
-;o1 Tain leaving Washington at 7.4S
An arriving Niagara Falls at II pm
IT. T:.,,sts valid for return ten (1o)
d.v. including date of sale, on all reg
L. IL +rains except "Black Diamond Ex-
Dress" of Lehigh Valley Route.
Cali on ticket agents for pamphlet
Giving full particulars as to stopovers'
side-trips, etc
The Washington bee., 1907-07-20
EXCURSION AUGUST SIXTH.
P. S.-Baptist papers please copy and

II would be we'll for those who pur-
pose attending the days outing of the
congregation and friends OF St. Luke's
parish on the 9th prox., at Somerset
Beach on the Lower Potomac, to pur-
chase their tickets without unnecessary
delay, as the committee of arrange
ments are considering the advisability Of
limiting the sale to one thousand per-
sons. No postponement on account OF
weather. See advertisement elsewhere.
The Washington bee., 1907-07-20

ing board, supplies eighty percent. Of the
Negro Sunday schools in this country
with spleC.3id periodicals and other pub
locations. Indeed, the National Bap-
tist Publishing House, located in the
city of Nashville, is the largest pub
fishing concern owned and managed by
heroes in America. They are engaged
in all branches of the printing art.
The convention co-operates with both
the Northern and the Southern white
Baptists in education and mission
work, and receives each year substan-
tial help from them
All persons who will take delegates
at the rate Of one dollar per day, please
notify Rev. W, D. Jarvis, I2o D street
southwest. chairman of the home COM
mittee. or Rev NJ. w. D. Norman,
1911 T street northwest, at once.
The following pastors constitute the
managing committee; Revs. @. w. Lee,
DID. w. H. Brooks, DID, w. J. How
ard. DID. J. NJ. Waldron, DID,. J. /
Loving, DID, J. A. Taylor ID, /
Toliver, w, P. Gibbons, Ph.D, J. {.
Dent, DID, James H. Lee, ID, J. 7.
Clark, DID, 5. G. LamNius, 3D., w.
d Jarvis. S. Miller, E. Gordon, and
A. J. Tyler.
Rev. NJ. w. D. Norman,
Chairman of Local Committee,
Rev. A. Sayles,
Secretary.
The Washington bee., 1907-07-20
BOSTON NEGROES PROTEST
.N INTERSTATE COMMERCE
COMMISSIONS RULING
.s. 4gainsf "Jim CrOg0 AHHs*" for
Od-Home Celebration.
In Boston.
-D.--on Glnhe- Iulv 10. 1907. }

Boston Globe, July 10, 1907
At a meeting Of the officers and eX-
r-rriy~ committee Of the New England
Suffrage League held at 3 fremont Row
last night the following resolutions were
passed unanimously:
The New England Suffrage League
"a. w. sTrotter, president representing
tb. coIored citizens of Massachusetts,
Rhode Island. Connecticut, Vermont,
Maine and New Hampshire, through It's
officers and executive committee, haV-
ING read with amazement obiter dlctum
If the Federal Interstate Commerce
Commission that segregation by color
in interstate travel is constitutional, IN
a case involving merely the question OF
equal accommodations by interstate car
riers regardless Of color, hereby pro-
tests against the encouragement of the
color line.
We challenge the assertion OF the
commission that the broad question OF
the right under the 18th and I4tll
amendments of the Constitution to seq
rreqate white and colored passengers
has been upheld by the Supreme Court
If the United States; the Supreme
Court has yet to pass upon that par
Hrular question, while Southern State
courts. as in the case of Maryland and
Virginia, have admitted that Jim Crow
car laws could not apply to interstate
passengers.
While such a decision IS only to be
-xpected under the regime OF President
Theodore Roosevelt. we denounce this
.rt Of the commission IN going out OF
lis wav to fasten upon one-eighth o1
.-r oonulation mark OF the outcasi
.rd Of DEGRADATION such as Russia does
NOT visit upon its peasant or IFS balted
lew, as an insult Of insults to ten mill
ION colored United States citizens ana as
second Dred Scot decision,
~We serve notice on the COMMISSION
thar the colored people Of the country
will not submit to this Matchmaking ol
tba Tim Crow car, and will appeal
its decision to the Supreme court o.
the United States"
The meeting also condemned the at
+empt on the part of the Boston Old
home week committee to have JIM
Crow" annex for the entertainment o. "
colored visitors during old-home week X
Attorney Jacob J. Jones, Howard "
who has taken up the practice OF ID"
Of Vinita in the new State of Oklahoma
IS now in the city, on his return IRON
the Jamestown Exposition, and IS dom
iciled at the residence OF the MISSES
Shorter. 1875 Eighth street northwest
Attorney Jones is true type o.
the progressive, hustling young man
from whose bidding success never tuIh'
away. -
He reports business as being pretty
good and as being well pleased at the
prospects in the new State.
He has succeeded in winning many
friends in Vinita among both white
and colored. fact which gives his OLD
friends in Washington much gratiheatioh
and OieaSure
The Washington bee., 1907-07-20
THE BAPTIST.

All pastors and delegates who will at
tend the National Baptist Convention to
be held in the Metropolitan Baptist
Church, Washington, D. c, from Sep
tember II to 10, inclusive, should write
Rev. NJ. w. D. Norman, DID,, chairman
of the local committee, at once.
Address 1911 T street, n. w, Wash
ington, D. c.
NJ w. D. Norman, Chairman
A. Sayles, Secretary.
P. S.-Baptist papers please copy and
The Washington bee., 1907-07-20
MUSIC AT ST. LUKES PROTEST
ANT EPISCOPAL CHURCH.

During the summer vacation OF lhe
REGULAR choir of the parish OF St Luke
the music at the morning service IS be
ing rendered by volunteer singers from
the congregation, assisted by well-knoWn
soloists IN offertory work
Among the soloists appearing thus
f.r are Miss Barnes, OF Denver, Colo
RADIO "a kindergarten teacher IN our
public schools), most talented So
nrano; Mr.. T. n. Dickson, OF the Treas
prv Department, well-known tenor
- Mrs Louise Hamer BurrelL the
demolished contralto. DR.. c. Sumner
Wormiey. baritone, has been invited .
SC during the offertory to MORO"
morning.
The Washington bee., 1907-07-20
THE IMPOSSIBLE.

THE IMPOSSIBLE.
II we could gather all the tears 'na'
fall
From women's eyes; -
# we could dispen the CLOUDS llia' pan
Their summer skies, -,
What an ocean space those tears "ou'O
fill,
Ceasing never, ill.,
What hope-kissed light from Skies
would thrill
Their hearts forever
The Washington bee., 1907-07-20

ruE PROGRESSIVE NORTHWEST
Send Fifty cents for the Northwest
Negro Progress Number Of the Seattle
Republican and learn of the oppoFfuni-
res Of the Negro in the far Northwest
The Washington bee., 1907-07-20

The committee appointed by the Pres
ident disapproVed of the pension plan
for government employees.
In the future there will be three classes
of milk in the D. c.: certified, inspected
and pasteurized.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1907-06-28
PENNSYLVANIA RAILROAD
bulletin.
PHILADELPHIA's GREAT WEEK

Iuly IS to 20, when the Eks hold their Annual
Reunion in Philadelphia, will be glorious week in the
Quaker City, Not for years have such elaborate prepar
atoms been made to honor the Cys guests as those
which are now being made to welcome members of the
Order and entertain the thousands who expected
to visit the city during the week.
A grand Court of Honor in Broad Street, the most
magnificent structure of the kind erected in Amer
ca and costing $4,000 will be great feature of the
occasion Every night during the week this Court of
Honor together with the City Hail. will be illuminated
by myriads of electric lights of various colors.
On Wednesday, July II. a massed band parade OF
over 1000 musicians will take place
On Thursday, July IS, the grand parade of all
visiting Elks will occur. Over $1,000 men from all sec
tions Of the country will participate Each Lodge will
have its own band and will a distinct uniform.
Each uniform will ypy the state city represented by
the lodge Many of the uniforms will be historical and
picturesque.
On Saturday, July. 90 there will be grand exeur-
sion to the seashore Atlantic City, Cape May, Wild
wood Ocean City, Asbury Park, and other popular
within easy reach of Philadelphia by the fast
express trains of the Pennsylvania Railroad.
Excursion tickets to Philadelphia sale at
all Ticket Stations.
For exact fares consult nearest Pennsylvania
Railroad Ticket Agent