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The Washington bee., 1908-09-12
DIR. LAMFS z SHEPPARD

One OF The coming men Of the
South s DR.. James T. Sheppard, Of
Durham, n, {. The new enterprise
in which he is now engaged will be
a monument to him and posterity. DR..
Sheppard IS a young and progressive
man and an orator of ability. Where
ever he speaks he wins his hearers.
Within a few months he will have
erected in Durham, \. c.. one OF ,he
largest institutions in the South. He
has the confidence and respect of all
classes OF citizens, irrespective Of
col7r.
He stands today at the head Of the
IS Of young orators. and during this
campaign DR. Sheppard vii no doubt
The Washington bee., 1908-09-12
THE NEGRO VOTE

Two years ago the Negroes bolted
the Republican State ticket in Kan
sas, and Of their 1900 votes they
cast 10000 for the Democratic ticket
headed by an ex-Confederate general
for governor.
It is not strange, therefore, that the
National and Iendependent Demo-
cratic parties are vieing with each
ether for the Negro vote in that par
ticular State. Can the Republicans
hold the Negro vote in line in Kan
sas with such recognition as IS be-
ing given him by the Democrats?
The Washington bee., 1908-09-12

Mr., Arthur l. Norys, Judge Taft's
capable chief of staff, also wrote as
follows to Mr., Tyler, in the same
connection:
My Dear Sir: - l have received
a copy Of the Colored American
Magazine containing your article,
Taft and the Negro" have read
every word Of it. It is fine. Of
course YOU never write any other
way"
It goes without SAYING that the ar
ticle reciting the true attitude of
Judge Taft toward the Negro has
been read by thousands Of race-loving
colored people all Grer the country.
Il anyone has failed to read it, he
should vet take steps to procure a
copy Of the Co,ored American Maya
zine for August and absorb every line
of Mr.. Tyler's informing and enter
prising production.
The Washington bee., 1908-09-12

Columbia in the B. NJ. G. which is
to convene in Atlantic City next
week. There is not a more popular
man in the Order than Mr.. Man
ming. His afable and genial man
ners have won for him a host Of
friends. He is a practical carpenter
and builder, and one Of the members
of the executive committee Of the
local Negro Business League. He IS
treasurer of the Odd Fellows Veteran
Association; president Of the Union
Relief Association, and treasurer Of
the Odd Fellows Hall Association,
through whose hands thousands Of
dollars have passed. He is a member
of the Rising Sun Lodge, 10. 1865.
and also a member and officer of the
The Washington bee., 1908-09-12
CAPT. JAMES F. OYSTER
President of the Board of Education
and a Friend of the Colored
Schools.

fair play to all teachers, white or
black. He has no favorites. What
he wants is for teachers to be COM
petent and there is no better friend
in the schools to them. He has al
ready blotted out fayoritism in the
schools and personally seen colored
teachers given their just reward.
There are colored teachers in au-
thority today who are more inimlcal
to the colored schools and teachers
than many members Of the Board II
Education. No teacher will be per
mitted to be imposed upon while Cap
tain James F, Oyster is president Of
the Board of Education.
The Washington bee., 1908-09-12

is always greeted with applause when
he appears before the public. Every
body knows him to be a man who IS
sincerely devoted to his people and
their advancement. Mr.. Maxheld
gave a brief history of his long con-
necto with the Order, and how the
Order struggled to obtain a hall of its
own. He referred to the early strug-
giles of the colored race, and what
the present generation should do if it
wanted to advance.
Mr.. Manning's address was also
full of good thoughts. He is an easy
speaker, calm and deliberate.
The ladies who took part in the
proceedings showed that they were
not behind the men. If anything, they
showed as much enthusiasm as, the
men did in the early struggle of the
organization.
The ovation that was accorded Mr..
Thomas H. Wright on Friday viii
long be remembered. 1t was evident
that he has the confidence and respect
of the organization 1t was manifest
that his honesty and integrity were
above reproach. His work was COM
mended by all of the speakers, and
applauded to the echo.
The Washington bee., 1908-09-12
PARAGRAPHIC NEWS

posed to the marriage of Count OF
Abruzzi and Katherine Elkins.
A labor congress representing l.
10000 workingmen opened at Not
tingham last Monday.
Isaiah Davis, colored, who was ar
rested in Georgetown last Sundayand
charged with selling liquor to minors,
was acquitted before Judge MulIow-
ney in the Police Court last Tues
day morning.
Four thousand officers and enlisted
men left Fort Riley Kansas, last
Tuesday morning on march to St.
Joseph, Mo.
The seventh annual fashion expo
sition of the Dressmakers' Associa-
ton of America opened last Monday
in the Masonic Temple, New York
city.
The Tuberculosis Congress viii
convene the 2Ist instant. President
Roosevelt will be the president Of the
congress.
The Nashville Globe of September
was a special edition containing
three parts,i in which there were tweu-
y-four pages. -
Although one Of her guides viii
have to lose one hand and both feet,
which were frozen, Miss Annie S.
Peck has succeeded in reaching the
summit Of Mount Huascaran, about
10000 feet high, at Lima, Peru.
| A person signing himself as Your
Unknown rFiend" has written a let
ter to Hon. w. H. Taft, warning him
OF a plot which he heard among some
'men who intend to assassinate him
the next time he goes to Chicago.
The Lott Carey convention, which
was in session in this city a few
days, came to a close last week.
The twenty-eighth annual session
of the Grand Fountain of True Re-
formers convened i'll the True Re-
formers Hall, Richmond, Va, last
| Tuesday morning.
Barbara Pope, colored, committed
suicide last week by hanging herself
ito a tree in Lovers Lane"
1t is said that orders are being pre-
pared at the War Department for the
test in skilled horsemanship to be
taken by all officers between the
| grades of captain and brigadier gen.
leral stationed in this city, except
where specially excepted.
The dedication of the new No. 3
Chemical Engine house at LaugdoH
took place September 10.
John H. Smythe, the Negro minis
ter to Liberia, under the administra-
ton Of President Cleveland, died in
Richmond Va, Sept. 5.
Mrs. Annie NJ. Johnson, who
doubted as to whether her husband
was white or colored, is reported as
having been satisfied that he is white.
Prof. A. B. Alexander, chief Of the
Division of Fisheries, Department of
Commerce and Labor, has left the
city for Newfoundland, where he will
advise with American fishermen re-
garding their rights under the modus
vivendi.
Gertrude ISutton, colored, six years
old, whose ability to play the piano
in her section is creating quite a
sensation" The instrument on which
she plays is the make Of 1922. She
has never had a lesson.
The Navy Department was obliged
to decline the invitation extended by
the Netherlands Government for the
battleship fleet to visit the LandjOng
Prick, Java, on the way to NaniH.
A balloon from Berlin carrying two
German aeronauts descended on last
Wednesday at Nezhin, Russia, after
being in the air twenty-three hours.
DR.. w. c. Woodward, the health
officer of the District, returned to his
desk at the District Building last
Wednesday.
The Washington bee., 1908-09-12
CAPT. JAMES F. OYSTER.

The president of the Board Of Ed
ucation, Capt. James F. Oyster,is one
of the best friends to the colored
schools and teachers. No teacher suf-
fers in anything under his jurisdic-
ton. He knows no teacher by the
color of his skin. He believes in
The Washington bee., 1908-09-12
UCA TOR.

be heard upholding the principles Of
the Republican party and strongly
urging his people to support and vote
for Taft and Sherman. He Is a man
upon whom any race may rely He
gives facts and figures which cannot
he cortradicted Dr. Sheppard has
been an extensive traveller in the in
;erest of his people. His new meth
ods Of teaching his people have had
telling effect. He knows the color
ed Americans and their wants. No
man has greater appreciation and re
spect for coIored Americans, and c5-
pecially those in the South, than this
distinguished advocate of the rights
Of his people.
TAFT AND THE NEGRO"
Millionaire John Hays HammoHd and
Chief Of Staff Arthr l. ToryS
Pronounce auditor TyIsTs
Mdgd=iHe ArticIe q FHe
EfOrt.
The Colored American Magazine
forAugust contains an excellent study
If the character Of William Howard
Taft from the pen of Mr.. Ralph w.
Tyler Auditor for the Navy Depart
ment. Mr. Tyler has had over a
quarter Of a century's experience as
a writer, editor and literateur, and
[ any contribution from him is sure to
The Washington bee., 1908-09-12
MR.. Joseph MANNING.

One of the most wide-awake bus
mess men-in this city and prominent
Odd Fellow is Mr.. Joseph Manning,
who will represent Bloom Of Youth
The Washington bee., 1908-09-12

Saturday night he was at work, as
was his custom. Suddenly a crowd
surrounded his little place of busi-
ness. It set FIRE to the building, and
the man, choking in the smoke, fled
10 the street.
The Washington bee., 1908-09-12

Heroic size" lions are to orna-
ment the western end of the Con
nectcut avenue bridge.
The Washington bee., 1908-09-12
COMING CHANGES.

There is some likelihood OF Super
vising Principals Nolle and Baily be
mo transferred to the graded schools
The Washington bee., 1908-09-12

Zion Baptist Church. In business he
is a very careful man, and in his
business transactions YOU will find
him to be one Of the most honest Usn
to deal with. As a representative to
the next B. NJ. c. no better man
could have been selected.
B. NJ. c. AT ATLANTIC CITY.
Grand Master Houston to Be Re
.EIccted-A Big EveHt ASSlTcd...
Grand Master W. L.Houston leaves
Sunday. with his staff, for Atlantic
City to preside over the sessions Of
the Biennial Movable Committee,
which opens on the 18th. 1000 dele
gates and visitors are expected at the
citv-bv-ehe-sea. and Young sPavI ion
will be granted for the accommodation
Of colored people for the first time
in its history. A great street pageant
will be a feature OF the week. many
of the Grand Lodges, Patriarchies,
Households. Juveniles, etc. from all
parts of the country participating.
The reelection OF Mr.. Houston as
Grand Master is assured.
.
The Washington bee., 1908-09-12

odge, No. 1868, Grand United Order
OF Odd Fellows of the District of
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-07-24
An Interesting
Experiment
1t will enable You to deter
mine the Dalue of p. g.
6. Naphthd Soap.
Try it!

Make a strong suds of
P. & @. Naphtha Soap and
cold or lukewarm water.
Put into this all the dirty
dish-cloths you have. Let
them soak for an hour. If
any dirt spots remain, rub
them lightly with the soap.
Remove the cloths. Rinse
them in clear water. Hang
them up to dry.
Look at them an hour
later. They are as clean as
when new-trse from grease
and without odor of any kind.
The point of this little experiment is
this: lip. & G. NaPhtha Soap will
clean dirty dish-cloths quickly, easily
and thoroughly, how much more
quickly and easily will ], clean bed
linen, table-cloths, pilow-cases, skirts,
shirt waists and articles Of similar ma
ture which. are not, md aeVSr sDere,
one-tenth as dirty as the dish-clothsf
5 cents a cake;
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-07-24
MURDER RE-ENACTED
TO SHAKE SUSPECT
But Accused French Butler Goes
Through Gruesome Pantomime
Without a Tremor.

PARIS, July 24.-With all the dra-
matte touches, and amid surroundings
calculated to weaken the stoutest
heart. the murder of Auguste Remy.
the wealthy banker. was re-enacted with
Courtois, the fOOtman. and Renard, the
butler. as the principals. Courtois had
made a full confession. charging Rem
ard with having stabbed the banker
TO death.
At nightfaIl the two Ihen We're taken
fl automobiles TO the Remy residence
for the reconstruction of the crime. -
An angry crowd, numbering 100, wait
ed outside, ard greeted their arrival
with cries OF Lynch the assassins "
and a determined dash wHs made
through the cordOns OF police that sur
rounded Courtois and Renard. The ap-
pearance of re-enfOrcements alone pre-
vented the putting Of the threat into
execution.
An enJeavors failing to elicit an ad-
mission OF guilt by Renard, the two
men were taken back 70 prison amid
the hostile demonstrations Of the
crowds.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-07-24
EXPLORED COLOMBIA
ON DONKEYS BACK
British Officer Shot Boa Con
strictor With Rudimentary Hind
Feet-Found Monster But
terflieS.

NEW YORK, July s4-Capt. S. Mus
grave, Of the British army. was one
OF the passengers TO arrive on the Atra-
to. a Royal Mail steam packet, from
the United States to Colombia.
Captain Musgrave has been on a
twenty months exploring expedition in
Colombia, where he rode a thousand
miles into the interior on donkey. He
rode from Bogota, the capital, 10 the
source Of the river Orino-J.
He brought from Colombia several
specimens of animal life. He has been
doing geological research work, and he
is returning to England with a live
ant eater. known as a tamendua. which
ne is feeding on bananas. rice, and
milk, as there are not enough ants
aboard ship for It.
He has one OF the finest and most
valuable collection OF butterflies in the
world. which he got at Mosa, where
Gated. These butterflies, which are
about nine inches from wing 10 wing
tip. shine like emeralds.
Captain Musgrave said he shot a
boa constructor fourteen feet long.
These hang from trees and seize any
thing that comes along. He disseCted
the one he killed, and said that he
found il had two Tudimentary hind feet
which have neEer before been found
Captain Musgrave said that some OF
the typhons in Central Africa have the
hind feet. but never before have they
been found on a boa constructor.
When asked II a stranger could make
| a living in Colombia, Captain Mus
grave said: yes if he II extremely
smart and extremely UntrUtl full"
Captain Musgrave said he Is going
/ 70 stand for parliament when ne re
turns to England on the conservative
ticket.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-07-24
AVENEL CLUB MEET
SET FOR JULY Is

The AveneI Driving Club Of Montgom-
cry county, Md. which supplied its pa
irons with a high class Of aces in 1907
will open the present year with a series
Of events at Rapley's track on Satur-
day, July ..
The classes thus far announced fol-
low
Glass A-Half-nile heats, 5 in 3; Harry
Pratt, Patrice McCiregor. Belmore, Dora
Bell Trilby, and Gibson
Glass B-Haf-mile heats. in ., Sill
verhema, Bell Boy. Maybe, Alto Bell,
j., and Phil
Glass C-Half-mile heats. 3 in 3: Queen
Lii, Blaizic Emma. and Shutdown.
Admission Will be free and refresh
ennnts will be served on the grounds.
Frank Thomas. Of Washington. will act
as startet. and the first race Will be
called at 3 o'clock
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-07-24
Quebec'S Cheering for Heir
Secondary to Plaudits
for Troops.
VICE PRESIDENT
WELL RECEIVED
Appears in Somber Contrast to
Those Gayly Dressed, as in
Days of Champlain.

QUEBEC. July 4.-On the historic
Plains OF Abraham, where Wolfe and
Mortcalm fought for Canadas destiny,
the Prince of Wales today reviewed The
greatest body of troops ever assembled
IN the coUntry's history. Practically
the whole population Of Quebec end
the thousands Of visitors present AT the
tercentenary saw 1900 Canadian troops
and 1000 sailors from the British bat
tIeships pass before King Edwards
heir.
Eager 10 witness the great review,
people began 10 stream out Of the city
to the historic battlefield with the dawn,
and when the prince. with his escort
Of Northwest mounted police, emerged
from the citadel, but few persons lined
the streets to cheer. His appearance on
the parade ground. however, with Lord
Roberts. Ear Grey, the governor gen
e.aI; Vice President Fairbanks, Sir
Wnfrid Laurier. and a hest OF other
nclsbles, evoked tremendous applause.
Plaudits For Troops.
These plaudits. however. were small
compared to the outburst when the pick
of Canada's soldiery swept by the re-
viewing stand. With plumes tossing
in the breeze and their steel glttering
in the sun. the governor generals body
guard led the advance and the red coats
of the infantry. the dark green Of the
rifle corps, and the fiuttering tartans
Of the Highlanders followed. amid great
enthusiasm.
YeUow-faced uniforms Of the artillery
and a long train Of Whitehead sailors
and. scarlet coated marines followed the
land forces of Canada, and the tars re-
oeived a no less boisterous acclaim than
that which greeted Tommy Atkins
dressed As Of Old
In the great throng which viewed the
military display. hundreds o. persons,
dressed as in the days of Champlain.
ruffled as bravely as ever did theI
forefathers. Laced and frilled dandies
of the DAYS Of Louis strutted with pow
dered and patched court danes Of the
old regime. and painted Indians, sturdy
coureurs du bois. fUr-Clad settlers, and
cloal.sd priests made UP a picture with
out a parallel. After the review the
Prince of Wales and other dignitarleS
were escorted TO the Citadel, where q
great state ball will be givel tonight
In all the applause today for those
who took part in the review, not on,
dignitary. civil or official, was NOR
heartily received than was Vice Presi
dent Fairbanks His speech Of yester
day has touched a popular chord, an
everywhere the soberly dressed an
sober-faced Vice President appears h,
is the immediate target Of volleys o
hearty cheers.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-07-24
"MOVE ON" SIGN
FOR WANDERERS
If Park Benches Are Occupied It's
a Case Of Beat Il" Say
Police.

Major sylvesters 5luecoats. whO seem
determined 70 make q quiet city of the
National Capital, are succeeding 50 wen
with the movement that they are also
taking a hand in stirring up some peo-
pie who, heretofore. have been con
sidered among the Quietest part OF me
population
INC do ar1y-eyed and freZZled human
frv that nuds a resting place around
the parking at Seventh street ana t-ie
Avenue. as well as all similar points.
are now being shown the move or
sign no one who can not md seat
On one Of the park benches VIII be per-
n7ftted 10 lnger IN the vicinity
Verify. the campaign Ter quiet and
sporless town grows apace ana increases
IN momentum
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-07-24

NEW YORK. July 24-Prima donnas. I
show girls. chorus girls. squads. pigeons. |
and broilers in the Minnie Verdi now
at the Casino Theater, reused them
selves from their first sleep and hurried
through the rain TO the theater. where
Nine. Helene Swift professional face
fixer. was scheduled 10 lecture on and
demonstrate How Stage Women May
Be Beautiful at Ninety"
While most Of the girls looked as II
nature had been lavish in distributing
good looks among them. truth COM
reis the admission that there were at
least half a dozen Of the seventy-five
who appeared 10 be within reaching
distance Of the time limit set by tie lee
turer.
Mime. Swift balanced her generous
girth on shaky soap OoX in the center
around The throne
Teachers First Splash.
Now, ladies. if you'll stop gigglng
and grinding gum well se- down to
/ business" was the teachers opening
splash. Some Of you appear TO be sccp-
teal as 10 my ability 70 keep your pic
lures in the billboards until you're near
tho century mark. / promise 10 make
| good in every particular. Take good
/ look at me, and youll see q breathing
! demonstration of what my husband can
do"
/ How old are you. teacher asked
/ Marjorie Cortland timidly-
| "Seventy-two nay last birthday, was
/ the wholesale numerai reply thar
! stunned the stage maicens Il defy
anybody to guess my advanced age un-
less 7 choose 70 tell them. You don't
see any cracks or crows feet on my
/ front page. do you? I guess not. I'm
/ as Young as I look and ] could qualify
for the pony ballet right now
she doesn't look half that large
amount Of age" whispered Doris Cam
eron incredulOusly.
WHO says / amt seve1ty-twos"
4 shouted Madame Helene. taking what
Is usually considered compliment as
a direct reflection on her profession
Calls For Phony Dimples.
ANY Of you ladies that are carrying
| lorsidcd ears. oblique eyebrows OF
, phony dimples step forward now and
Il TN give you the fiT~t q m 5nstratiou.
continued the teacher.
J The girls looked from one 10 M
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-07-24
TANNEY TO LEAD,
POLITICIANS SAY
Though Albert F. Dawson
May Yet Be Drafted to
Congressional Committee.

That Representative James A. Taw-
ney Of Minnesota may become chairman
OF the Republican Congressional com
mittee. to succeed Representative Sher-
man, the Vice Presidential nominee. IS
"A report current here today. II this Is
true, Represe ltative I.Oudenslager or
New Jersey will continue as the com
mittee's secreta airy, and Representative
Albert F. DaWs son Of Iowa viii not
take the post.
\ few days ago # was framed up 20
draft Mr.. Dawson as the new secretary,
and TO make Mr.. Loudenslager chair
ran Of the committee. And in spite
of the circumstautial report here that
The plan was changed in the conference
1T Utica between Speaker Cannon.
sherman and 'rawney, Dawson is still
considered as , probable man for the
secretaryship. as LOudenslager for the
chairman's place.
II will be a l.-a,far Of qualification 10
many Washlngtol i9=s TO know that
Mr.. Dawson is .ae man 10 whom the
Republicans have turned TO take the
secretaryship. IN addition 20 the many
friends he has made in his social NE
and IN the regular routine Of his Work
IN Congress- and the departments, ne
IS liked by all those who are employed
at the Washington navy yard.
Through his personal inclinatlons and
his membership on the House Commit
tee on Naval Affairs Mr. Dawson has
lgureG as a friend Of the labOrers and
the mechanics in the yard at all times
when taere was pending before the
committee or the House any legislation
Injecting them.
There IS some doubt as TO whether
he will take the place as he represents
a normally Democratic district. and
ygtll have his hands fun and plenty Of
= 1rk TO dc 20 carry the election fol
| himself
No definite announcement OF the ina
linc-up OF the committee organization
will be mace unti Mr. sherman resign.
his Craftsmanship. This VIII be done
when the executive committee goes q
| Utica, Mr. Sherman's home. after tn
/ Taft notification IN Cincinnati mex
| Tuesday.
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Chorus GnAge Limit Is Ninety;
Nine. Helene Lectures Beauties

other, but no one accepted the invita-
ton 10 expose her facial shortcomings
before the rest Of the flock. Some OF
the girls who were featuring home
lead pencil dimpIes started 10 back
away from the teachers searching
gaze.
whats shat On the end Of your
nose?" she yelled at Mae DAILY.
ITS only a freckle," was the blush
Come here till remove it," was the
stern command.
What, my nose?" was the indignant
query. Not on your lie. NO mallet
and chisel treatment for muh-
You silly little gouse, I don't use
Instruments. Come here and IN place
that frec'Sle in your paw In FIVE min
@Oh. do. Me! Let her try" came in
a grand chores.
Extracts Freckle.
Miss DAILY stepped up and after her
nose had been showed all over her face
and Ioosened at the roots Nine. Swift
waved the freckle trlumphantly over
her head. The girls cheered this sue
cessfuI experiment and then watched
the teacher putty 10 the hole where
The freckle had been. Alice Els, Mary
Black and Gladys Weymouth, Kitty
/ owen and A score Of others had thciI
/ faces renovated and refitted- but wher
/ Marion Hartman whispered that snt
| desired an absolute divorce from q mole
1 the men present were requested q
! Withdraw
That VIII DO for today" said Mime
| Swift. brushing aside the heaps Of eye
| brows. mOIes and dimples. ''Weu have
/ three sessions a week. Stick 70 ny
I treatment and well put every old
/ ladies home In the country on It's
| blink"