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The Washington bee., 1908-06-20

V. There can be no dream of DO
litical favors or any other promises
by the Democratic party. 1t has not
and does not solicit Negro votes. But
1t merely wants the Negro disfran-
chised, 50 as to eliminate him from
the political equation. The Demo
cratic party has no love for the Ne
gro. The sanity of the Negro should
not be impaired during the present
presidential campaign. There is
great danger of many so-called lead
ers losing their heads. They have
held a meeting with a dozen or more
men, and have declared with ven
geance that if Secretary Taft or
President Roosevelt is nominated for
the presidency, that the Negroes will
vote for Bryan. This is simply
stretching the imagination too far.
They have not been delegated the
power to speak for the seven hundrd
thousand Negro voters. These self
constituted leaders are not the rep
resentatives of the race and can only
control their own votes. The Wash
ington Bee says:
The cOlored voter has been ask
ed by a few disgruntled and disap-
pointed colored Republican politicians
in the event of Mr.. Taft's nomina-
tiOn-to vote the Democratic ticket.
The Bee wants to know what induce
ments have the Democratic party Of
fered the colored voter. VIII these
disgruntled gentlemen read a few acts
Of theDemocratic party and ask them
selves If they commend themselves
to the intelligent colored voter?"
The argument of The Bee is un-
ansWrable. The Bee has all along
opposed the nomination of Secretary
Taft, but if he is the choice of the
Republican party, The Bee will give
the Secretary of War its unstinted
support. The stand of The Bee is
a manly one, and is just the position
every sane Negro should take.
The choice for the presidency must
be the choice of a majority of the
white voters, The Negro is not in
position to dictate to the great Re-
publican party. There is no solidar-
ity about the Negro vote. AS a rule,
it is purchasable. The Negro can not
better his condition by supporting
Bryan. It is like jumping from the
frying pan into the FIRE to keep from
burning.
It IS not a time for the Negro to
make a spectacle of himself; it is
not a time for him to act a fool; it is
not time for him to be controlled
by passion; it is not a time for him
to be led from his moring by deceit
ful demagogues. He wants friends
in this campaign and he will want
some after the campaign is over.
There is absolutely no inducement
for the Negro to support Bryan or
any other of his party. You can bet
ter correct the evils in a party on the
inside than what can be done on the
outside. The Negro can not afford
to take such hazardous step of try
ing to reform the Republican party
by getting on the outside. Stay in
side if reformation is to be had.
Stop, Look, Listen! The Berean
Baptist Church will give their an
nual outing at Eureka Park, Anacos-
tia, D. c., the 18th Of this month
Refreshments in abundance and
amusements Of all kinds.
The Washington bee., 1908-06-20
w. r. Griffin,
Chief.

Don't fail to attend the annual
outing Of the Berean Baptist Church
at Eureka Park, Anacostia, D. c.,
Thursday, June 25, 1908.
The Washington bee., 1908-06-20

Every effort is being made to make
the outing Of the Berean Baptist
Church a success. Admission, p
cents; children, IS cents.
The Washington bee., 1908-06-20
GRAND MASTER HOUSTON.

Mr.. William L. Houston, Grand
Master of the Grand United Ordel
of Odd Fellows in America, has been
in Philadelphia for several days. His
mission there was to finally inspect
and accept in the name of the Order
the magnificent headquarters which
has been built in the heart of Phila-
delphia, on the corner of Thirteenth
and Spruce streets. The ground,
building and furnishing represent an
outlay of SI35,ooo, and the place is
conceded TO be the finest Office build
ing owned by men of color in the
world. 1t is hreproof, constructed Of
steel, granite, marble and terra citta,
rising FIVE stories above the base
ment. with elevator service and cleo
trical fixtures throughout The first
floor will be rented to merchants,
while the floors above, arranged as
offices, will be used to conduct the
business OF the Order. The building
has a frontage Of 40 feet, and is de-
signed upon the most modern type
of architecture. 1t will be dedicated
The Washington bee., 1908-06-20
NEW PHOTOGRAPHIC STUDIO.

The Photographic studio OfWaren Turner Just open
ed upto-da studio and comnends itself by the
superior class OF work it
Lfesize portraits in OIL pastel and colors.
WARREN & TURNER, I248 Ninth Street Northwest
The Washington bee., 1908-06-20
SONG SERVICE AT SHILOH
BAPTIST CHURCH.

A large audience attended this ser
vice last Sunday evening rendered by
the choir of Shiloh Baptist Church
In the absence of the pastor, Rev.
J. Milton Waldron, the Rev. F. ].
Grimke, DID, pastor of the Fifteenth
Street Presbyterian Church, address
ed the congregation. The following
order of service was observed: Or
gan voluntary, Mr.. c. c. Mckinney ;
responsive Scripture lesson from the
Nineteenth Psalm; hymn, Praise the
Lord. We heavens adore Him. Choir
us, Il will arise" J. Parks; solo,
Hold thou my hand" Briggs, Mr..
Andrew J. Payne; trio, Protect US
through the coming night Church
man, Mrs. Scott, Mr.. Rattley and
Miss Payne; solo, selected, Miss An
ME H. Alurdock; duct and chorus,
Il waited for the Lord Mendels-
sohn. the Misses Payne, Murdock,and
choir; hymns, Love keeps me sing
ing and Now the day is over, 3"
from the Baptist hymnal The choir
Of this church has been recently augs
mented, and is undergoing thorough
training under the direction Of Mr..
J. E. Rattley, choir master.
The third annual family excursion
to Somerset Beach will take place on
Friday, July u, 1908. Tickets will
be limited to one thousand. The
committee guarantees a pleasant out
ing to those who propose attending.
See advertisement in another column.
The Washington bee., 1908-06-20
StatoSunmerNOrmaI |
TO BE HELD

IN NEWPORT NEWS, VA.
PROF. D. WEBSTER DAVIS, THE NOTED EDUCATOR
AND ORATOR, WILL BE. THE CONDUCTOR
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1908-12-10
WorkInan's Final Majority is One.

The recount of ballots of Mantua Town
ship on Township Committeeman, insti-
tuted by Edward Kean, Democrat, who
was. .retuned by the Local Board of EIee-
tion as defeased by one vote, was COM
pleted by the County Board of Election,
sitting in the Court House. on Monday,
and tweniy-seyen disputed ballots we're re-
ferred to Justice Garrison for decision
The ballot boxes reveal vast amount of
ignorance of election laws. Men prepare
their ballots with great care then wrote
their names on the envelope; others cut
ont the names they desire eliminated,
while others use purple pencil So far as
the vote is concerned one is as effective as
she other Those ballots are lost.
or the twenty ballots referred to
Justice Garrison, twenty were counted and
seven rejected. OF these seven five were
Workmen ballots and two Kean ballots, yet
.tbs tally gave Workman his original ma
iorisy of one.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1908-12-10
Woodbury. Bottle Works Tax Appeal
Decided. x

The tax appeal of the Woodbury. Bottle
Works VS.. The City OF Woodbury., which
has been pending for some time before the
State Board OF Equalization OF Taxes, was
decided yesterday at Trenton, when the
Board reduced the assessment from $40
600 to $25 900. -
The Bottle Works appealed from the as
sessment made by the assessor, TO the Co.
Board, who affirmed the assessment. An
appeal was then taken to the State Board,
who on the first argument failed TO agree
upon decision; two members voting to
affirm the assessment, and two in favor of
reduction The re-argument before the
full Board took place yesterday with the
above result.
Swackhamer for the Bottle Works, and
Davis, City Solicitor, for the City.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1908-12-10
Dividing DepttOFd Township.

The division Of Deptford township is
under consideration by both seetions-the
Westville end and the agricultural portion.
Both have had public meetings. the lower
section at AImonesson two weeks ago, and
at Westville last Thursday night.
The Almonesson meeting, we are told,
vas almost unanimous IL favor Of abso-
lutte division, RAINING the line through
William c. Aliens farm, Sithens and
Ladds, to she turnpike. The Westgille
meeting was not so unanimous for division,
buta majority undoubtedly favored bor-
ough government. Henry Stanley was She
chairman, and the meeting adjourned to
re-convene at his call. In the meantime
the sentiments Of the sister towns of New
bold and South Westville will be felt, with
view 50 their consolidation into one bor-
ough ~
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1908-12-10
C0IIeGe Farmers.

The enrolimens for the short course at
the agricultural college, New Brunswick,
far exceeds last year, promises to double
that, which was AZ. Among the number
are three young ladies who enter the Dairy
department. aud promise to enter Oh dairy
and fruit farming. Our young farmers
would find great advantage from this
course, and the expense is trifing COM
pared with the opportunity. Recently an
insect powder was largely sold throughout
Middlesex county and when man took it
for analysis to the college is was found to
be no better than dust That is but one
kind Of work they are doing.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1908-12-10
Cut In Foreign Postage.

The United States and Germany have ar
ranged for a postal rate on letters between
the two countries Of 2 cents instead 1 the
existing rate Of cents. The new .le will
20 into effect January /.
According TO the official announcement
Of the Postofice Departments letters for Ger
many paid at the reduced rate Of 2 cents
will be dispatched only BY steamships Of
she North German Lloyd and Hamburg
American Lines, sailing from New York,
usually on Tuesday and Thursday
Letters via Great Britain or France must
be paid at the postal union rate Of 5 cents
for the first ounce and 8 oenss for each adj
ditional ounce. The reduction in the Iet-
Ter rate was strongly urged by chambers of
eommerce throughous Germany
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1908-12-10
PlTMAN.

Mondays rain was very welcome as
the springs and ponds were very low
The Laurel Sewing Society were
guests of Mrs. George Ellick on Thurs
day.
w. H. Batchler has moved into Fran
els Hess house on Oak Crest avenue
The Christopher Schneider dwelling
on Grandview avenue is completed
The "50O" club enjoyed a banquet
and delightful evening at Hotel Pit
man Saturday night.
The Suburban Company report the
sale of thirty-two lots or sixteen
building sites, last month
Mrs. e. F Paullin gave a jolly sour
kraut supper to number of friends
on Tuesday evening.
The Round Table Literary Club
held a delightful social at the resi-
dence of J. C. Rulon Tuesday evening
Nearly two miles of water main
have been laid on the Suburban tract
this fall
On Thursday Rev. E. A. Robinson at
tended a session Of the great church
council being held in Philadelphia.
Col Richardson of Co. NJ, q. B. b.,
of America, was down on Monday ev-
ening to meet the boys of the local
brigade.
c. w. Sickler is making an extend
ed business tour in the west He has
been as far west as the state of Wash
ington.
The stock of the Pitman National
Bank is now worth $123 per share, ac-
tual value. although it has been in ex-
istence but little over twenty-one
months The stock is in demand but
no one cares to sell.
Washington Camp No. lis, P. O. S.
of A., will hold potpie supper and
cake sale In the ice cream saloon on
First avenue on Saturday evening
next.
Mrs Frank Miller was operated on
the middle OF last week and her con-
dition was very grave for a time, but
the good report comes that there are
now bright hopes of her recovery.
Mrs. DR.. Bidwell and daughter. Belle,
of Vineland; Mrs. DR.. Jelley, of Allen
town, Pa. and Mrs Oscar Souder, OF
Williamstown, were guests OF Mrs.
Harry Rulon on Wednesday last
The w. H. NJ. s. of the local M p.
Church, will send Christmas barrel
to a frontier preacher in Oklahoma.
and will also give $50 to various
schools and ornhanages.
The special revival meetings in the
Ne E. Church closed ON Sunday even
ing after very successful run Of four
weeks. IN all eighty four went to the
altar for pardon. The mem and wonl-
ems meetings on Sunday afternoon
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1908-12-10
A Complaint from SWedesbOrO.
[Contributedl.

tNS0f-s%~fS,seSN-4
In a recent issue of the Swedeshoro Nescs
subsor iber signing himself, or herself,
Take Notice. asked why the Borough
tax-r rate was not itemized on this year s
Swedesboro tax-bills, as it always had been
heretofore.
Evidently, the subscriber was unaware
that the Borough Council appropriated
$4,000 Of the Borough funds to help the
township Of Woolwieh in paying for land
used in straigtening Raocoon creek; but
such was the fact Furthermore, they in
tend making another withdrawal, and this
time Of $4,000 And all this without let
ting the Borough tax payers know any
thing of it,
In order to hide the above transaction =
that is, in order to keep the taxpayers in
ignorance of the fact that their money was
being used for the personal benefit of few
men receiving manure and coal by way of
the creek--it was necessary to refrain from
itemizing she Borough taxes. II such were
not the case the tax-bills wonld have been
itemized as had always been customary,
The Borough Council operated under a
law lately passed by the State Legislators,
giving Borough authorities the right to pay
for land used in the Strengthening of wafer
courses, etc., said land to be the property
of the United States Government. How
eyer, this law which took effect April 22d,
1908, was pushed through in order to cover
she Woolwich township deal particularly; !;
aud it is unconstitutional inasmuch as it
places no limit on the amount Of money
which may be appropriated.
The total cost of the right Of way through
the meadow-an expense assumed jointly
by the Borough and the Townships
$1s00.00, or little less than half the value
of she farm of which the seven acre meadow
sraVersel is a part From that it can be
seen that the purchase price was Eidienlous-
b exolDitant.
The Swedesboro taxpayers are right
eously ineensed. They welcome cordially
all Improvements, bnt they do not want TO
he taxed SO that land may be purchased (at
exorbitant prices) as a gift to the Unishd
States Government. They refuse, 800, to
be taxed heavily iu order to facilitate the
receiving Of small amount of freight by
few persons high in Borough Governmental
affairs
Two things they will and do demand to
know: First, who closed the deal for the
purchase of the land; second, in whose or
what name was the deed for the land drawn
up? A. B.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1908-12-10
The GlassbofO Hotel Case.

The first petition filed by Albert r. and
Charles F. Repp, Of Giassboro, praying the
court TO revoke she license of William F.
Davis, was Of no effect because she aIIega-
tions OF violation OF law lacked defniseness.
On December 4 tbe same. persons filed a
new petition against which that argument
will not apply. The new allegations coyer
several sheets Of type written pages, and
names and dates Of alleged illegal practices
are almost AZ numerous as the written
words.
The petision is rsturnable ON Wednes'
day, December 23. ssU
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1908-12-10

would not smoke cigars, l can't be
lieve they do any good,
| much rather have that money to buy
my wood.
And the man who buys whiskey, well,
hardly know what to say,
But | think I'd feel like throwing him
away.
/ would not spend my evening loung-
ing in the store,
But when my work was done enter
my own door.
And in there | should always expect to
find,
The full amount of happiness allotted
mankind.
Rachel French had the following
paper:
Ii I were a man, / should manage
my farm with the four ms, mind, mon
ey, machinery and muscle, but as lit
tie of the latter as possible. My plan
would be farming as a business not for
living; and a business so complex
and many-sided as to touch civilization
at more points and live a larger life
than If were one of the atoms Of a
crowded city. should try to realize,
first, that the United States is a farm
based nation and as such, is the ma
tive land of the new farmer; second,
that it is not the uncertain traffic of
the stock exchange but the steady out
put of the fields and barnyards that
Is swinging the whole nation ahead: ::
and such realization should help me
TO eliminate drudgery and TO make my
farming pleasure.
The policy of diversified farming
should be mine; instead of putting all
my work on one crop should plant
several. should manufacture a fin
ished animal product from the grains
raised the soil should have fair deal
in the matter of fertilization, the best
seed should be planted, some atten-
ton given to the weather bureau, and
much heed to the market reports
should accept the aid of science,
Scientific Agriculture. 1t has waited
until machinery had prepared the way
by giving the farmer time to think
We know that by submitting a sam
pie of soil to chemist we can find out
what kind Of a crep will give the best
lessYest l2fiE IS De
coming a scientific profession The
risks and uncertainties that formerly
tossed the farmer back and forth be,
tween hope aud despair are being mas
tered. should manage my farm along
these lines and in the near future
know how to harness the omnip.
oteuce of the soil.
Recitation, Minnie Young, entitled,
Spinster Thurbet's Carpet, quite
lengthy, and appreciated by all.
The last question was left over until
next meeting which viii be held at
HaTisonville. the first Monday in
March.
Song by Bessie Summerill
Meeting then closed, with about 100
present.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1908-12-10
,IoneSSirIckIand.

In the celebrated Little Church Ronnd
the Corner, New York City, on the sth
instapt, ex-shsriff Wilson T. Jones. ol
Franklinville. this county, and Miss Mary
j. Strickland Of Philadelphia, were joined
in the holy bonds Of matrimony
Mr.. aud Mrs Jones viii reside in q hand !.
some new residence il Franklinville Ths
happy couple will sake with them il their
new state the sincere congratulations d
many friends.
s. RI Hammit.o ot the keystone Plantee
Company, viii start South to-nlorsow yis.
boat ior Savannah. % introduce his plapter
ii the southern narket.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1908-12-10
IN. D. InvalIdaieS Ballots.

Because the letters IN D = were printed
on stickers after The name of John K Ben
nett candidate for Coroner in Camden
county, Richard Brick, candidate for
Council in Gloucester lost the election and
Edw. J. O. Hafa, Democrat got is By 20 ma
jarity. Bennett was Democratic oandi-
date for Coroner, and some Of bis ssiokers
were on Republican ballots, which Justice
Garrison threw our. Letters don't 20 on
ballots.
After passing on ballots cast for Council
ID the Eleventh Ward, Camden. Frederick
FnkeIy, candidate of the Democrats; was
declared elected hy 4 majority over Morris
Noaker, Republican.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-07
ROSS DARES TO FACE
SAM LANGFORD IN FIGHT
True Test for Young Heavyweight
Against Negro Tonight.

NEW YORK. August TONY Ross, the
Newcastle heavyweight. is the latest as
pirant for pugilistic honors. Ross is re-
glrded by many fight experts as a
conner" Two years ago Ross lived the
simple life in Newcastle, Pa, and he had
no thought of fighting. But after few
trials with the gloves Jimmy Dime. the
promoter and manager. decided that Ross
would make a good prizefghter, and &C
cordingly took charge Of him.
Ross showed gameness In all of his
early contests, and then began TO Inn
prove in his boxing. He fought Mike
Schreck ten rounds to a draw. and later
knocked out Schreck in seven rounds. He
put George Gardner away In five rounds.
and went sixteen rounds with Jim Flynn.
losing on a foul. In his first fight with
Jim Barry he was put out in two ROUNDS.
He secured a return match with Barry
and defeated his erstwhile conqueror In
twelve rounds. He is now negotiating
for a fight with Al Kaufman and is one
of the few men who have not side-stePped
battle with Sam Langford, the clever
Boston negro.
Ross and Langford will meet in the star
bout at the Fairmont A. c. tonight.
Langford is terror and is undoubtedly
the best fighter in the country, with the
possible exception of Stanley Ketchel.
And a meeting between ketchel and
Langford would be worth crossing a con-
tinent to see.
Ross is young. only twenty-five years
Of age. He weighs 100 pounds. and is
& feet 1 inch tall Langford is shorter
by head. and is probably thirty pounds
lighter But size doesn't count for much
where Langford is concerned.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-07
MILLINER BITES POLICEMAN.
Resists Arrest When Her Meeting Is
Interrupted.

NEW YORK, August 7.-'Ladies and
gentlemen" began Miss Mary Papaisky, a
milliner of 202 South 1st street. Williams
burg. yesterday afternoon from a stand
which she and several other little mlliner
girls had erected in Broadway at Bond
street I'VE are here to answer the ques-
ton. What can we do to improve the mil
linery trade? We say Organize We are
not strong enough
Here Policeman Kraus interrupted to
ask for her permit, and when Miss Papal-
sky could not show one, he grasped her
arm to arrest her. Miss Papalsky
scratched him on the hand. and he let go,
while the little milliners cheered and the
crowd of nearly 1000 people hooted.
Kraus returned to the attack and Miss
Papalsky bit him this time. More cheers
and more boots.
Kraus finally took Miss Papalsky and
seventeen-year-o Rose Feins;ein Of Al
Varet street. Brooklyn, and Milly Veilman
of 49, E,ldridge street to the Jefferson
Market court. the crowd following. Mag
istrate Droege fined the smaller girls s.
each. afterward reducing the sum to S.
which they paid. He adjourned Miss
Papalsky's case, patroling her.
Counsel for the Millinery Workers In
dustrial Union. Local 3d. to which the
girls belong. said they had verbal per-
NIT to hold the meeting. received by
phone from police headquarters. and the
magistrate gave him two subpoenas to
get officials in court to substantiate his
statement.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-07
DISCUSS McCREA FRICTION.
Gossip That President Has Provoked
Storm From Directors.


PITTSBURG. Pa. August Tn spite of
denials from high sources that there is
any friction between President James Nc
Crea of the Pennsylvania railroad and
his board of directors, the matter is wide
ly discussed ls.re in railroad and financial
circles, which refuse to accept the de-
malls.
The story that President McCrea, in
spite OF requests from his directors that
the working force of the railroad be in
creased to a degree commensurate with
the business being done, has decided on a
great reduction in the roads working
force.
The story here is that recently President
McCrea dispatched a committee of eleven
from Philadelphia to canvass the road
thoroughly as far as Pittsburg to see
how many men could be laid off with
safety land the report of the committee of
eleven was 1000 wOrkmen could be dis
pensed with.
While these figures may be exagger-
ated by workmen, the fact remains that
many employees at the Pittsburg end have
received notice of a lay-off beginning
next Monday. Four of the eight assist
ant stationmasters at the depot here are
being dispensed with. and on other lines
in like proportion. The move of McCrea
to lay off men. no matter how many 1T
may be. has provoked a storm from the
directorate which asserts to be able to
prove that the condition of the Pennsyl-
vania railroad is such as to demand the
employment of more men instead of lay
ting men off.
that the other side is playing politics.
and that the Pennsylvania road is being
used in the game.