The Washington bee., 1907-03-02
DIR. DU BOIS HONORED.

OF 1890.
DIR. DU BOIS HONORED.
A dinner complimentary to DR.. w
c. B. Dubois, General Secretary of the
Niagara Movement was gwen at Gray
< Brothers Cafe, 1905 NJ street, n. w.
Saturday evening, February p. The
notice Of DR.. Dubois coming to the city
was so short that it was not possible tc
to get invitations to all those who would
have been glad to contribute to a dinner
in honor of the man who stands pre-
eminently for the development of the
race in all its possibilities and aspira-
tions. But notwithstanding the short
ness Of the notice, a company represen-
tative of the business, professional and
official life of the capital was assembled
Doctors, lawyers, teachers, newspaper
men, government employees and business
men composed the company that sat
down to dinner The affair originated
with the Niagara men of the District
of Columbia, but the participants were
not confined to Niagara members.
As the cigars were lighted, Mr.. l. NJ
Hershaw, who acted as host and master
of ceremonies, arose and introduced the
gentlemen who responded to toasts. DR.
E. D. Scott, in a neat and concise speech
spoke for the medican profession, tell
ing of its achievements i'll the healing
art and its success in things material
w. Calvin Chase, editor of The Bee
responded to the toast The Press,
in speech which recited many of the
incidents of his own career as an editor
land publisher. He denied that he had
abandoned the cause of manhood rights
He believed in the Niagara Movement
He was publishing a newspaper and
hence he was bound to chronicle the
doings of all factions and shades oi
thought He approved of the work OF
DR.. Dubois, and closed by wishing him
success in his endeavors.
Judge E. NJ. Hewlett responded to the
toast, The Bar" in which he set forth
the trials and triumphs of the colored
lawyer, He paid a tribute to Dr. Du-
Bois and the Niagara Movement, and
closed by saying that the Movement
should not forget local attorneys II
prosecuting the cases against race dis
eliminating laws.
Mr. John w. Cromwell related Z
number of very interesting reminis-
cences, among which was the fact that
on the very spot where this dinner wa,
being given, was held the first conven-
ton of colored men in the District tC
consider plans for their amelioration
Others who spoke were Joseph H. Stew,
art, w. 7. S. Jackson, H. P. Slaughter
and T. II. r. Clarke
When Dr. Dubois was introduced ht
was received with enthusiastic applause
which was continued for several mo.
ments Order being restored, he thank
ed the company for the compliment i'm
piled in their presence. He said he wa:
surprised to be engaged in the work
of pleading for the political and Civi
rights of his race; that if ten years age
one had told him he would be doing
he would have laughed at that one
He is engaged in his present task, no
because he likes it, but because duty
and truth demand it. Certain thing
would constrain him from putting hi!
Town personality into consideration in (
cause of this kind: first, the interest O
Atlanta University; second, the desir,
not to make other people responsible
for his mistakes; and third, the desire
not to make conditions hard for tn,
Negro of the South. Dr. Dubois theI
gave an account of the audiences he haC
been addressing at the North, and th
, difficulties which confronted speake
addressing such audiences He closet
by celebrating the thought that two du
ties were incumbent upon every one wht
touched the Negro question, first, t
know the truth, second, to speak tn
truth. The speech was received wit
greatest enthusiasm and approval.
! The menu was as follows:
l. Oyster Cocktail
Mock Turtle. Spanish Mackerel.
Saratoga Chips Lamb Chops.
{ French Peas. Asparagus.
= Cream Sauce.
Roast Turkey. Cranberry Sauce.
{ NFosbad po+atORS ettuCe SALAD