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The log cabin Democrat., 1909-09-07
Editors to Panama.

Little Rock, Sept. 7.-Earl w. Hodges, secretary of the Arkansas Press Association, has received from one of the promoters of the Panama trip for editors of the Southwest a letter in which he states a statement will be issued within 10 days which will show all expenses of the trip and the itinerary, with the number of tick cts which will be allowed Arkan. sas editors. Secretary Hodges says he hopes the number allotted to Arkansas will reach 50, as there are that many or more, who want to make the trip.
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-09-07
FAMOUS CONFEDERATE
 WIDOW TO LECTURE

Pres. J. J. Doyne and Pres. w.. w. Rivers recently had all oppcr- tunity to secure the eminent leC- turer, the wife of the famous Con- federate General Pickett. who has won her way to the hearts of every citizen by making alive again the story of Pickett and his men. They expect to announce the date of her appearance as soon as Mrs. Pickett can decide. If she is secured a full house will be expected to hear her.
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-09-07

David Stewart of this city has definitely informed his friends that he will be in the race for sheriff ot Faulkner county at the next Demo- cratic primary election. MT. Stewart has spent most of his life ln Faulkner county, coming here when small boy living at Mt. Vernon until a few years ago, when he moved to Conway. He has been prominent in the Demo- cratic party ever since reaching manhood, but has never before of- fered for public office.
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-09-07
Burden" Pres. Stonewall An dersonof Hendrix College.

Open discussion, organization, appointment of committees, etc.
 It is especially desired that every citizen and property own CT of Conway attend this meet ing. The proposition of install ing waterworks here is one of vital importance and cannot fail to interest everyone who makes his home ill this city. Is is thought that there could be no better way of getting the move ment started than to call all the citizens together and let them acquaint each other with all the information possible on the sub feet.
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-09-07
To Aid Unfortunate Citizen.

Subscriptions were taken in Conway today for the assistance of Andy Hefington, living # miles southwest of Enola, who suffered a severe loss by fire last Thursday night. Mir. Heffington lost large barn two, mules, a new wagon, a lot of seed cotton and feed :, amounting to about S5oo, with no insurance.
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-09-07

Those desiring to be present in the Art Exhibit at the county fair here October 4 to 7. are requested to send in their drawings, paint ings, etc.. at once to me, so they may be entered in their respective departments. Anyone desiring in- formation about the art exhibit call me by phone.
 Miss Lucy Livingston.
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-09-07

committee of the Confederate home, are in the city today to at tend the monthly meeting of the board and accept the home after the many repairs whi>h have been made upon it. The buildings will be turned over by the contractors today. The walls have been kal- somined, all the building screened and hardwood floor put in the hospital.
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-09-07

The Woodmen Circleentertained at their nall last night in honor of Mrs. Dora Reeves, and daughter, Miss Mary, who will leave this week for San Antoine, Texas. Ice cream, cake and fruit were served, and Mrs. Reeves was pre- sented with a handsome gold mounted parasol as a token of the esteem she is held by the circle.
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-09-07

We, the undersigned, will gin cotton at s cents per 100 pounds lint, and wrap with seven yards two pound bagging for ST.
 McCulloch & Allinder, Enderlin Bros,
 W. l.. Whitten.
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The log cabin Democrat., 1909-09-07
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Fred Lucas, who has been teaching school at Pickles Gap, has moved his family to this city and he will attend the Normal School the coming session.
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-09-07
Confederate Home Board

Little Rock, September - Col. s. E. Sweet of Widener, E. A. Darr of Atkins and c. A Bridwell of Hope, the executive
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-09-07

? beautiful corner lots, high and dry, East front, one block of Gen. tral College, at bargain. See F.. F. Thines.
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-09-07
WEATHER.

Tonight and Wednesday gener- ally cloudy weather; showers to- night or Wednesday.
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-09-07
To Prosecute Trust.

Little Rock, Sept. 7.-Attorney General Hal l.. Norwood left this morning for Newport where he will assist Prosecuting Attorney Jeffreys of Jackson county in the prosecution of the Waters Pierce Oil Go. for the alleged violation of the anti trust laws. He is taking a vigorous part in all the anti trust and railroad suits and IS ex- pected to remain until this suit is over before returning to Little Rock.
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-09-07

H. P. Fuqua returned last night from Benton, where he has been visiting his uncle. He left for his home near Greenbrier.
The Washington bee., 1909-10-09

ington paid Prof Kelly Miller
was a deserving one. Professor
Miller, as dean of the College de-
partment, has brought hundreds
of students to that institution.
There is no man in the country
any more respected than PROBES
sor Miller.
Does The Bee understand DR..
Washington to mean that the
country must stand by DR.. Thir-
kield, right or wrong? His re-
cent speech would indicate that,
anyway. The Bee does not agree
with DIR. Washington's speech.
There were a few things that
should have been lett out. Per
haps the Southern colored man
is more capable of appreciating
his speech in full than the North
ern Negro. The Northern Ne
gro cannot see things as DR..
Washington see them. 1t is true
that the physician of today must
prevent the body from becoming
sick. He must adopt the more
advanced science, as DR.. Wash
ington suggested. The Bee does
agree with him when he admon-
ishes the Negro physician to be
clean when he visits his patients.
He must keep good company. In
many instances his speech gave
good advice to the Negro ply
sician.
The Washington bee., 1909-10-09
SPERRY IS RETIRED
Rear Admiral Reached the Age
Limit of 81 Years.
Naval Commander Goes Out Of SerV-
ice Without Having Seen Active
SerVice-Once Chief cf
Naval War College.

Newport, r. l. II Rear Admiral
Charles S. Sperry, U. S. N, who was
retired the other day, having reached
the age limit of 62 years, will be re-
membered as the commanding officer
OF the arOund-the-world voyage of the
American navy, from San Francisco
to Hampton Roads. Succeeding Fight
ing Bob" Evans, who successfully
piloted the fleet from Hampton Roads
to the Golden Gate, Admiral Sperry
had the usual misfortune of those who
succeed a public favorite. However,
Sperry soon proved that he was an
able commander as well as a faithful
second-in-cOmmand. Evans and Sper-
ry both spent the best part of their
lives in the service of the United
States.
Admiral Evans was born in 1916 and
entered the navy in 1860 Admiral
Sperry was born in Brooklyn in 1847
and entered the naval academy two
years after Admiral Evans. Sperry
was educated in the public schools of
his home, so far as a naval officer can
have home. He married Edith
Marcy, a daughter of William L.
Marcy, who was governor of New
York state in 1833-S9, and later Sec
retary of state under Polk, and secre-
tary Of state under Pierce. Admiral
Sperry was promoted to ensign in
1868, to master in 1869 and to lieu
tenant in 1870. He has had three
tours of duty as instructor at the
United States Naval academy. 1874-7S,
1SS1-S4, and 1891 He was COM
missioned lieutenant commander 1885;
served on the Chicago of the squadron
of evolution, 1898, and at the bu-
reau of ordnance in Washington,
1S93-95.
He became a commander in 1894,
and from 1895 to 1898 was at the New
York navy yard. His knowledge of
The Washington bee., 1909-10-09

close their settlements and leave for
Europe or Bar Harbor or their coun-
try places, and this throws the poor
people on their own resources when
amusements are at a premium.
Our idea is no high flying one. We
want to make friends with these peo-
pie and help to amuse them. We will
preach no new religion.
The children are not the only ones
looked after, however. There is a bill
lizard room for the men, as well as
shower baths, a fully equipped gym
nasium under the direction of an ex-
pert. Every week a smoker will be
given as well as a dance, concert and
a party with cake and ice cream. The
place is self-supporting. The indus
trial teachers will train the girls in
sewing raffia work, chair Gaming, mil
linery and hammock making. The
boys will learn carpentry and chair
Gaming. Folk dances, singing, march
ing and fancy drill will be taught the
children between seven and fourteen
years. All the children will be taught
the rules of first aid to the injured.
At night the roof will be surrounded
by Chinese lanterns and electric lights.
At one end there is a covered audito-
rum for the older people.
The Washington bee., 1909-10-09

/ eappointed a Negro who shall
work in four States, under the
direction of the white superin-
tendent and a special committee.
Shades Of Moses! Alter all
these years Of progress and ad-
vancement along educational and
religious lines, it is a reflection
upon the race, if among its re-
ligious leaders one can not be
found capable of directing the
work among Our Sunday School
people in the Southland. We do
dot believe the members of this
Association know to what eX-
tent the color line is being drawn
in its affairs. We do know, how
ever, that the great membership
in all the denominations, North
and South, white and black, do
not endorse this proposed action.
Those who cater to passions and
whims will learn that the South
ern whites do not admire, respect
or follow mollycoddles; they al
ways admire bravery.
The Bee is no religious journal.
It's mission, however is to defend
the right and truth and to safe
guard the rights of the people.
We trust theNegro religious bod
les will look into this matter. Our
people can not afford to accept
any gift supposed to come in the
spirit of the Master but marked
with the habiliments OF the dew
il. We shall have more to say
about the proposed book to be is
sued by this Association which
is to show the remarkable prog
ress of the race.
The Washington bee., 1909-10-09
Reporters Are But Human.

The poor reporterl He is always
the scapegoat. And yet a harder or a
more devoted worker does not live.
Inaccurate he sometimes is. Who in
the world is not? To reflect Justly
in words the most trivial incident is
one of the most difficult of human
tasks. But consider the vast number
of times when, after the most ardu-
GUS effort, the reporter secures the
news and presents it clearly and in
terestingly The public reads, enjoys,
profits-and f. cts. It is only when
something goes y ng that some one
sits up and scolds.
The Washington bee., 1909-10-09

ordnance was an important factor in
preparing the fleets for the Spanish
American war. 1t was his devotion to
this work which prevented him from
getting a better war command than
that of the Yorktown, which he held
from 1898 to 1900. From 1901 to 1903
he commanded the New Orleans.
Despite his long career in the
naval service, since April, 1868, when
he was appointed ensign, Admiral
SperTy has never seen active service.
At the time of the outbreak of the
Spanish-American war. the admiral,
then commander, went to Washing
ton and asked for a ship. He wanted
to go to the front.
ANY officer can command a ship"
said the bureau chief You go to
Brooklyn and superintend the fitting
out of the ships with ordnance. There
is no glory about that, but you can
make yourself mighty useful"
Admiral Sperry went back to Brook
lyn, his home town, and there served
out the war in the Brooklyn navy
yard.
By virtue of his presidency of the
War college, Capt. SpeTry was a mem
Der of the general board of the navy
and he was the naval member of the
national coast defense board. In May,
1906, he became a rear admiral, and
in June went to Geneva as naval dele
gate Of the United States to revise the
convention of 1864, concerning the
treatment of sick and wounded in
/ time of war In 1907 he was again the
naval delegate of the United States at
the second international peace con-
I ference at The Hague. His services
to the United States and to humanity
at this conference are universally con-
ceded to have been great.
At the conclusion of the conference,
Admiral Sperry was one of the four
rear admirals chosen to take the feet
of 16 battle-ships around the world.
Succeeding Admiral Evans in the
supreme command at San Francisco
in May, 1908, he brought the fleet back
to Hampton Roads by the way of
China, Japan and the Philippines.
When in the Mediterranean his feet
was rushed to the aid of the earth
quake sufferers in Sicily and Calabria,
Italy.
Admiral Sperry is of slender build,
weighing not more than 40 pounds,
is sallow of complexion, with black
hair slightly gray over the ears, and
with piercing black eyes. When not
troubled with indigestion, and when
work is progressing favorabIy he is
the most genial of gentlemen, replete
in anecdote and most companionable.
The Washington bee., 1909-10-09

man ever appointed to the commission
er's chair. He is a graduate of Prince
ton and was admitted to the bar in
1901
Much Importance now attaches to
the position Mr.. Cabell holds, for un-
der the new tariff law he will be
charged with the responsibility Of the
collection of the corporation tax, in
addition to several hundred millions
of other revenue.
President Taft met Mr. Cabell at
the Virginia Hot Springs at meet
ing of the State Bar association the
summer prior to his nomination for
the presidency. They became very
good friends, and this friendship has
now landed in the Jap of Mr.. Cabell
one of the most desirable plums.
The Washington bee., 1909-10-09
A HoUSEToP coNEY ISLAND
Realistic Miniature of the Real Thina
on Roof in Tenement Region In
New York City.

New York.-ReV. Bob" Davis of the
Brick Presbyterian church of this
city assisted by dozen college men
and several college girls, have start
ed a miniature Coney Island in the
midst of "HelPs Kitchen" in Man
haitian.
This oasis is situated on the roof of
Christ Church Memorial building and
covers, with the neighboring roofs
about half an acre. Swings, shoot the
chutes. rocking and swinging horses,
sand, teeters are all there on a small
scale, in fact, all Coney Island except
the sea.
when summer comes" Mr.. Davis
said, settlement workers usually
The Washington bee., 1909-10-09
Fair View Park
Spend a day in the Country
with the Birds and Wild
Flowers.

F AIR VIEW PARK.
situated on the Little Fall Road
or District Line; reached by the
Cabin John or Glen Echo cars.
This beautiful, elevated park is
one of the healthiest resorts in
the District of Columbia, and is
noted for its water and shady
grove.
Dates are now open for picnics.
The Park will also be open ev-
cry Sunday to the public. Re
freshments at city prices.
JOHN R. SCOTT,
At the Park. Proprietor.
The Washington bee., 1909-10-09
FORCE THE REMEDY

1t is quite evident that the only
method to adopt to make the Ne
gro amount to anything is by us
ing force. While many white
people discriminate against the
Negro on account of his color, it
is doing him good. Since there
are so many drug stores that will
not serve him, he is establishing
drug stores of his own. There
are some of the finest drug stores
in this city controlled and con
Quoted by cOlored men and wom-
en-.
There is no excuse for the Ne
gro not being able to be accom-
modated in frst-class order. He
has drug stores, restaurants, din
ing rooms, hotels, cafes, ice cream
parlors, and everything that will
cause life to be made agreeable
and happy. The more the white
people take from the Negro and
force him upon his own resources
the better he will succeed in ev-
cry path of lie.
The Washington bee., 1909-10-09
INDUSTRTALISM

Industrialism is the keynote or
one of the foremost attributes OF
American civilization. Without
it the Negro is lost in the equa-
ton. Higher education is all right
for those who are capable of TAX
ing it in, but the masses who
must learn a trade to live by
should take kindly to industrial
ism. The moment a white per
son tells the Negro to follow in
dustrialism he becomes angry and
declares that the white man is in
imical to higher education for
him. This is not true, to a great
extent the Southern white man
has shown great friendship for
the Negro, more so than he does
for each other. Tuskegee is do
ing today more than any indus
trial school in the country. DR..
Washington may have his faults
he does not claim to be perfect
but there is one thing about him.
and that is. he is a friend to his
race, and that The Bee knows
his enemies to the contrary not
withstanding.
The Washington bee., 1909-10-09
THAT NEW ASSOCIATION

4
From the Philadelphia Tribune.
We hear that the National Press
Association has been reorgani1d,
with our old friend, Mr.. R. Nv.
Thompson, as president In the re-
organization we detect the same bid
marks of weakness that caused The
decline of the old organization, VIZ:
the absence of the men who are ac-
lively engaged in the publication and
editing of papers, and the attempt
to tack the Press Association on to
some other body.
When the late DR.. Simmons organ
lied the original Press Association
ne took the pains to gather into is
fold men who were actively engat
ed in the work. Such men as Fot-
tune, of the New York Age Mitch
ell, of the Richmond Planet; Coope-
of the Indianapolis Freeman: Lew.
is, of the Petersburg Herald: Perry,
of the Philadelphia Tribune; Smith.
of the Cleveland Gazette; Chase, of
the Washington Bee; Murphy, of.
Baltimore, and many others, All of
whom represented a class of men in
the business. And the very minute
these men lost interest in the move
ment and the sessions were made
up, in the main, of correspondents
and proxies, the Press Association
began to wilt and eventually died.
For years Our old friend, the Hon
cradle Cyrus Field Adams, tried to
rejuvenate the parent body by tying
it on to the Afro-American Council,
but the thing would not work, and
now Mr.. Thompson is trying to tie
it on to the Business Mems League.
and we fear he, too, will fail. Fail
because he does not know that the
vital questions which require the at
tention of the bona fde newspaper
man are so important and varied that
no other issues can be injected when
the real, active host of newspaper
men get together, and we very much
fear that little good can or will be
accomplished to further the work
among newspaper men until the bona
fide men take up the work. as they
should do.
OF course, we have no fight with
Mr.. Thompson because he has had
the courage to start something. As
bright and jovial and as competent
as he IS as a correspondent. he does
not publish a paper, hence has not
rubbed against the ordeals and hard
ships of a publisher, and only the
experienced fellows can tell what
should or should not be done by
Press Association.
1t may be that Mr.. Thompson was
induced to take this step by the ad-
vice of our friend DR.. Washington,
and the organization newly formed
may be sufficient to carry out his
ideas. This may all be true, but as
a practical newspaper publisher we
beg to convey the same message to
DR.. Washington, viz: that a genuine
National Press Association must be
made up of bona 6de publishers. and
The Washington bee., 1909-10-09
FOR PICNICS

Madre's Park, situated on the Eek
ington and Suburban line, has been
fitted up and is for rent for picnics.
lawn fetes. Sabbath schools and pri-
vate parties.
1t is beautifully lighted by cleo
tricity, has spacious pavilion. so x
so, excellent water and fine car SER
vice.
Take cars marked Berwyne, River
dale, Laurel or District Line, and
get off at gate.
For terms call and see N. A.
Madre, I248 9th street, northwest. or
see janitor at the park.
The Washington bee., 1909-10-09
PLUM GOES TO A VIRGINIAN
Royal E. CabeII Appointed Internal
Revenue Commissioner, Succeed
ing John G. Capers.

WashingtOn.-Royal E. Cabell, for
the last three years postmaster at
Richmond, Va, has succeeded John G.
Capers as commissioner of internal
revenue. Capers Tetires to take up
the practice Of law. Mr.. Cabell is
only 80 years old, and is the youngest
The Washington bee., 1909-10-09
ESTABLISHED 1880.

Subscription monthly. y..s''''''' so
ARE THE NEGRO DENOMI-
NATIONS TO SUBMIT TO
THE PROPOSED POLICY
OF THE INTERNATIONAL
SUNDAY SCHOOL ASSO-
CATION?
The Bee has watched with
considerable interest for a long
time the policy OF the Interna-
tional Sunday School Association
toward the Negro under its pres
ent management. The Negro has
always been appreciative Of the
things that have been done in be
half of the race, and we believe
is growing in appreciation OF
those things that friends thru
out the country continue to do.
Especially is this true of all ef-
forts along religious and educa-
tional lines.
The International Sunday
SchoolAssociation is a great body
of organized Sunday School
workers. 1t has a tremendous
power for good or evil, and it
does seem to The Bee that
body which is supposed to stand
for right and truth and for that
fellowship characteristic of the
followers of the lowly Nazarene,
should make the effort to have
those feelings manifest in all its
actions toward its membership.
Instead, it is sad to relate, and
cur opinions are based upon pos
tive authority, - that there is
rot as much prejudice and hatred
to be found in any organization
secular or religIous-as in the
international Sunday School As
sociation.
The disgraceful scenes of the
Louisville Convention are yet
fresh in the minds of many. Con-
trary even to the express desires
of the Southern white contin-
gent, it was sought by the re-
spOnsible management to intro
duce Jim Crow conditions into
Christian assemblage. In all
the years previous with the pos
sible exception of Atlanta) there
had been no friction. We under
stand that the Chairman of the
Committee stated in vehement
language that the Negroes will
have to take that or nothing
else"
And now comes the crowning
humiliation! In the years gone
by, the work of the Internation-
al Sunday School Association
among the Negroes has been di-
rected by colored men. We point
with pride to what has been ac-
complished through these agents,
especially under the administra-
tiOns conducted by Maxwell.
Marcus, and Shepard. The re-
markable impetus given to Sun
day School work in the South
can be largely attributed to these
men, and yet the present Chair
man would have us believe the
work of these men have been
failures, and upon his recon-
mendation we are told that the
Central Committee decides that
for the future the work of the.
international Sunday School As
Sociation among the Negroes
shall be conducted by a white
man, to be known as Superinten-
dent in charge of the work among
Negroes and that under him shall
The Washington bee., 1909-10-09
HOTEL MACEO

When visiting New York City.
stop at the Hotel Maceo, ZIG West
53rd. Street, corner Broadway.
Steam heated. Telephone, Boa.
Columbus.
B. P. Thomas. Prop
The Washington bee., 1909-10-09
DIR. WASHINGTON SPEAKS

OF course The Bee is an ad-
mirer of DR.. Booker T. Washing
ton. His speech in defense of
Howard University, under the
auspices of the opening of the
Medical Department of that in
stitution last Monday noon, was
a studied effort on the part of
that distinguished gentleman. The
Bee has been in doubt all along,
but now it is convinced that the
Howard University needs prop
ping up.
The Bee is for Howard Uni
versity. When that institution
to be for the Negro.
The compliment thatDr.Wash-
The Washington bee., 1909-10-09
d laughter
OBITUARY

Mr.Emmanuel Thomas, of 63 G
street northwest, who was accidental
ly run over by an automobile Sat
urday evening, September Is, died
at the Casualty Hospital. Mr.. .Thon-
as had been employed at the Govern
ment Printing Office for thirty years,
during which time he won a host
of friends. Mr.. Thomas was held
in high esteem by all who knew
him and will be greatly missed by
his friends. He lives a widow, one
son. to mourn his loss.