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The Washington bee., 1909-02-06
ESTABLISHED 1880.
THE COLORED YOUNG
MEMS CHRISTIAN AS
SOCIATION

ISOLATION
There is a struggle among the
colored Young Mems Christian
Associations. Just what the col
Ored people want the white peo-
pie to do, The Bee is unable to
state.
Now, Mr.. John D. Rockefeller
pledged twenty-five thousand
dollars to the colored Young
Mems Christian Association, pro-
vided the other twenty-five
thousand was raised by the col
ored people. The Bee under
stands that many of those who
contributed money to the guaran-
tee fund of the cOlored Young
Mems Christian Association,
about one third of the subscribers
have paid Just think of it! A
colored population of over eigh-
ty-fve thousand people cannot or
refuse to raise the other twenty
five thousand dollars is some
thing to be considered. What
does it mean?
There are some colored people
who are ready and willing to
spend other peoples money but
slow to contribute their own
money to a worthy cause. Many
of them want to dance to the mu-
sic when some one else is paying
but very seldom, if ever want to
pay their share of the expenses.
Some colored people are very
emotional and enthusiastic at
times, but, the moment the en-
thusiasm wears off, then comes
the silence and laggardness. Ten
chances to one that DR.. Wash
ington through his goodness of
heart will be compelled to beg
the balance of the money for the
Young Mems Christian Associa-
tion, that many of these puffed
up and pretended race enthusi-
aSts have subscribed and refused
or decline to pay. Those who
subscribed and haven't paid
should have their names pasted
in a conspicuous place in the
city, or in every church entrance
with the following inscription:
Il subscribed to the building
fund of the colored Young Mems
Christian Association, but since
all of the enthusiasm is over and
those who know I subscribed
have passed from notice, I don't
think that will pay"
Many of those who stood up
in True Reformers' Hall and
gave their names knew at the
time that they were showing off.
The greatest colored man in the
city is Henry Chase, who gave
his check for five hundred dol
lars, and the day the corner stone
was laid not a mention was made
of his name.
The small fools and the big
fools occupied conspicuous seats
upon the stage and were most
active in showing their long ears
and gray hairs. While the object
of the Young Mems Christian
Association is a good one and
ought to be supported, The Bee
never believed that Christians
should worship separate and
apart from each other. If they
believe in a God they ought to
know there is but one heaven
and one hell. A sinner is a sin
The Washington bee., 1909-02-06
WILLIE TO SAMMIE

THE NEGRO BUSINESS LEAGUE
In the absence of President Pitt
man last Friday eevning at True
Reformers' Hall, Mr.. Daniel H.
Freeman, first vice president, presid-
ed. Attorney Hemins was elected
recording secretary, after which the
league proceeded to do business.
The entertainment committee report
ed, but on motion of Mr.. Chase, the
report which was made by Chief
Griffin was recommitted.
A committee of three, w. Calvin
Chase, Mr.. Scurlock and Mr.. Hem
ins was appointed to put the consti-
tuition in print
A committee of three, consisting of
Messrs. Rutherford, DR.. Francis and
DR.. Board was appointed on MEM
bership.
Mr.. Scurlock was designated to
present the first paper to be read at
the next meeting of the league,
which will be February 70.
Mr.. r. L. Pendleton's new Busi-
ness League Journal was indorsed by
the meeting.
Several new members were adj
mitted after which the meeting ad-
journed until February 20.
The Washington bee., 1909-02-06
MR.. TAFT AND THE SOUTH

The South may be like ''leop-
ard spots" but it may be that Mr..
Taft's speeches will change the
atmosphere If the South re-
fuses to be taught by the advice
that has been given by Mr.. Taft,
the South will suffer and not the
North. An excerpt from the
Birmingham, Alabama Evening
Ledger, which The Bee repro
duces this week seems to think
that the South is right. 1t quotes
the many discussions of the Su-
preme Court of the United States
as upholding the contention of
the Southern people in the dis
| franchisement of the cOlored peo-
pie. No matter what the Su
preme Courts decides, we know
that every man of intelligence
should be permitted to vote. Be-
cause the Supreme Court says
that the South IS right in dis
lfranchising colored Americans,
doesn't make it right Notwith-
standing the Interchangeable atti-
tude of the South towards the
colored man, there will be a
change some day.
! Mr.. Booker T. Washington is
a living example of the possibil-
titles of colored Americans. If
the so-calIed friends of Mr..
i Washington were as true to him
as he is to them, The Bee feels
confident that conditions in the
South would change.
There should be less false pre-
tense among the followers of Mr..
Washington. The Bee will admit
there are a few honorable ex-
ceptions. If Mr.. Washington
Ihas done no more than organize
Icolored Americans in business,
Ehe as done more than what they
have done for him and Tuskegee.
IMr. Washington advised the col
Iored voters of the country to
The Washington bee., 1909-02-06
A FUSs OVER DIR. MORSE

Thursday of this week a well
known young lady was on her way
from the drug store of DR.. Morse
with one of his curious novelties,
when suddenly she was approached
by Bee representative and asked to
explain the curious article she had
in her hand. During the course of
her explanation she was surrounded
by at least three dozen people who
became infatuated with the new nov
elites just introduced by DR.. Morse.
There are several hundred left, and
by all means go there at once and
purchase one. Say that you saw it
in The Bee.
DR.. MORSE'S DRUG STORE
The up-to-date drug store in the
West End is DR.. ]. w. Morse's, 1904
L street northwest. The new novel
ties that have just been put out by
DR.. Morse are the talk of that sec
tion. Visit the store yourself and be
convinced. Once inside the store. you
will not be satisfied unless you pur-
chase one of his curiosities. When
you go there say that you saw it in
The Bee.
WILLIE TO SAMMIE
Said Willie to Sammie Pierce;
Where are you going, Sammie?"
Papa sent me to DR.. Morse's to
purchase one of the novelties refer
red to in The Bee" "Ahr' sald
Willie; wait for me-" Il can't"
said Sammie, because DIR. Morse
may sell them all out before l get
one"
The Washington bee., 1909-02-06

GERS are working to make the
League a great factor.
The old time revival at Gal
braith Church is the attraction Of
of the city.
The Washington bee., 1909-02-06
THE BEE WOULD LIKE TO SEE


GaSkins win his suit.
The Negro Business League in
crease its membership.
Miss Martha Liggons reinstated.
Good supervision over the schools.
Booker T. Washington's ability
recognized.
Negro representatives get together.
Journalistic snipes given a back
seat
Five thousand subscribers added
to its subscription list.
Subscribers pay up at once before
they are dropped.
The Washington bee., 1909-02-06
THE PARADE
From the Chicago Defender

1OIII tIE~ ~LIINdBU DE4NIIUCI
The Negroes of Washington, D. c.
have sacrificed the interests of the
race just for the sake of few brass
buttons, by clamoring for a "Jim
Crow line in the inaugural parade
in March. Such skunks ought to
have been sent down with the S. s.
Republic c. Q. D. The citizens
must by all means boycott them.
The Washington bee., 1909-02-06


The Charlestown, West Vir-
ginia, Advocate in its issue a few
weeks ago claimed that The Bee
was blowing hot and cold on the
inaugural parade.
Let's see: The Bee stated that
it was opposed to a Jim Crow"
section in the inaugural parade
but since there was to be one it
should be representative. How
is The Bee blowing hot and colo
There are some colored men in
this country who are willing to
be placed in any position or any
where so long as they are with
the white man and are regarded
as the big rs" over the little
"You's." 4" The citizens of Wash
ington are opposed to a Jim
Crow section in the inaugural
parade, but, as The Bee stated
there are some colored men who
are anxious to be upon dress pa
rade March 4 at any price. The
Bee is not one of those anxious,
ambitious, imaginary brigadier
generals or colonies.
The Washington bee., 1909-02-06
MISS IIGGONS

who has, at all times, been ben
efactress to everybody in need.
Hundreds of the best people In
the community know that Miss
Liggons has made hundreds OF
personal sacrifices for those in
distress. What is her reward
A good and useful woman's rep
utation and character blackened
by those she has helped. Accus-
ed of acts of which she is not
guilty. Pursued like a hound
and held up to ridicule and scorn
by whom? Those with whom
she has spent the best portion OF
her life have stood behind her
back ready to assassinate her by
virtue of hearsay evidence.
There is not a teacher in the
public schools who will say that
Miss Liggons has not at all times
done her duty and has been faith
full to her trust.
Who are her accusers? Her
colored companions and asso-
ciates, relatives of her dead
friend for whom she made so
many sacrifices. The sending
out of a circular letter requiring
teachers to state the amount col
llected or given by them, and to
whom given and for whom.
Tale-bearers going to her
home and telling her that she is
to be criminally prosecuted,
threw the poor woman into a
condition from which it is doubt
full that she will recover. What
good have these tale-bearers and
scandal mongers done? The
harm that they have done to this
poor woman will be a curse upon
them Her condition is most
pitiful. No human heart can ap-
preciate her condition only by
direct contact with her. She is
a weak woman, who has been
driven to distraction by vile and
vulgar tongues, She has been
made a victim of abuse by those
she has served during her long
and useful life.
No labor was too hard for Miss
Liggons to perform. No person
was too sick for her to visit and
give aid. She has gone without
things herself to give ease and
comfort to those in distress. Her
misfortune is due almost to her
colored associates and those Ne
groes who have been clothed
with some official authority.
The tale-bearers and scandal
mongers poured vile tales and
Misrepresentation into the ears
of the school officials. The Bee
is pleased to state, however, that
the President of the Board Of
Education has taken a most lib
eral view of the situation and
has been thoroughly convinced
that Miss Martha Liggons has
been a victim of malice, misrep-
resentation and jealousy.
The Bee feels confident that
Justice will vindicate her cause.
Mr.. TAFTS NEGRO POLICY
From the Dallas Express.
Much is being said, rather COLI
jectured, about the position of Mr..
Taft towards the Negro. The Bee"
in an editorial says: "Mr. Taft will
know no man by the color of his skin
in the filing of Offices in the South. "
But what does Mr.. Taft say about it ?
In his Atlanta speech to the white
people, he said: Il shall only ap-
point men who are qualified and who
are indorsed by the best citizens of
the community where the appoint
ment is to be filed"
Which race will furnish a major
ity of the best citizens in a communi-
ty? The white race? Then what
chance will there be for any Negroes
to get the Federal appointments in
the South under Mr.. Taft'S policy ?
The Bee" asked What is the color
The Washington bee., 1909-02-06
TEACHERS COMPLAIN

If it be true, as it is reported
in this weeks Bee, that colored
teachers in the public schools
are being imposed upon, they
should carry their complaint to
the President of the Board of Ed
ucation, who is always willing
and ready to relieve any teacher
of hardship. The Board of Ed
ucation is satisfied that there is
a screw loose somewhere in the
colored schools and The Bee be-
lieves that at the proper time
some changes, for the benefit oi
the schools, will be made. 1t is
only a question of time.
The Washington bee., 1909-02-06

ATTORNEY PATTERSON
The report that was circulated
The Washington bee., 1909-02-06
HOTEL MACEO.

When vissssg New York City,
stop at the Hotei Aaceo, 2I3 Wea
s3rd. SATeeG, eoEnez Broadway.
Steam ksass4 Telephone, soS
Cofuzabus.
=. ?. Thomas, Prop.
The Washington herald., 1909-10-25
no rr coNrMrED ro-MoRRowl


Fred Nlblo gave a very interesting IL
Illustrated lecture on Ireland at the Co
lumbla Theater last evening. The travel
ogue was listened to by large and ap-
preclative audience, which included many
sons OF old Erin, and Il may be said that
last nights entertainment proved up 70
the standard of Mr. N!blo's former efforts.
The famed beauties Of the lakes and fells
OF Killarney, the Giants Causeway. Cob
Inns GINS. the River shannon. the Innis-
carry. the Sugar Loaf Mountain. the
hills OF Wicklow, the road TO Tipperary
the Cap Of DUnloe. Serpent Lake, Muck
ross Abbey. and many other remarkable
sights were shown in the pictures and
described by the lecturer.
Camerograph pictures OF the famous
Dreadnought in action. the Punchestown
steeplechase, and the pig market at Lin
erick were important features OF the
evenings entertainment. The same SUBJ
ject, ireland, from Barney Castle &c
the Giants Causeway." win be used by
/ Mr. Niblo on next Friday afternoon.
The Washington herald., 1909-10-25
OVER A MILLION VISITORS
IN NEW YORK CITY
Many Hudsun.FuItOn Celebration Guests
Stopped at the Hotel St, Regis.

Careful estimates indicate that during
the week Of September % to October 3
1909 the period Of the Hudson Fulton
celebration In that city,, there were up
ward OF one million visitors Quartered
in New York at once. At such a time
Il is most important for the visitor TO be
housed in a really restful hotel. The
strenuous celebrating cannot be fully en-
ioyed if it's fatiguing features are re-
peated at night in the hotel corridors and
public rooms In the largest hotels this
was unavoidable while in the small ho-
tells their size naturally reduced the
noise OF numbers, but augmented the
feature OF overcrowding. There was one
other class. however. Of which the Ho-
tel St Regis, ut Fifth avenue and Fifty
fifth street, is admittedly the leader,
where neither excess Of noise nor over
crowding was possible, and where pa
irons obtained the same home-like COM
forts and seclusion as IL such things as
tercentenaries, parades. and pageants did
not exist The St. Regis Is recognized
as Americas finest hotel" and on this
occasion It demonstrated anew its right
TO this title. The st. Regis made many
new friends, for those who stopped there
for the first time learned that its cuisine
Is unsurpassed anywhere, and that its
restaurant charges are no higher than
other first-class hotels. They also learned
that St. Regis room rates are likewise
low; from 50 10 81 a day for a COM
Portable and splendidly furnished large
single room; s. day for the same with
private bath Cor IS for two people,: OF
$12 day and up for an exquisite suite
Of parlor, bedroom, and private bath.
The Washington herald., 1909-10-25

Jerry rode away, well throw Il into old
Grissy in a way that viii Jar the pro
lessor. But when it comes 10 the eN-
change Of prisoners. ] must tell the boys
10 bring Up that chap locked in the corn
crib. I had clean forgotten him.
7 don't think you mentioned him. Mt
Ardmore. but I suppose he's one Of the
Appleweight rufians'
Undoubtedly" replied Ardmore. whose
spirits had never been higher, though
the fellow was not without his pleasant
humor. He insisted with great vigor that
he is the governor OF South Carolina
Il wonder and Jerry spoke wistfully-
Il wonder where papa is
''Weu. he's not in the corn crib; be
sure OF that"
Papa looks every inch the statesman. %
replied Jerry proudly. and IN his frock
coat 10 one could ever mistake him FOR
other than the patriot he Is.
The Washington herald., 1909-10-25

State Mr.. William Phillips, win said for
home when he turns over his work 10 his
successor. He win be accompanied by
his wife and daughter. Miss Mildred Car
ter a debutante Of two seasons ago in
New York, where she was presented to
society by her maternal grandmother,
Mrs d. p. Morgan, whose Washington
home Is now occupied by the Secretary
Of the Navy and Mrs. George Won l..
Meyer. They will spend some weeks in
this country and then sail for Mr.. Car
ter's new post Of duty, as Minister TO
RoUmania.
Mr.. and Mrs. Donald Cassels have re-
opened their home in Jefferson place for
the season.
A memorable event in the history Of
the Postal Photographic Club took place
Friday evening. when the tenth anniver-
sary OF its organization was celebrated
by a dinner at the Raleigh Hotel.
The club is composed NJ a large body
OF members in this city AND residents OF
many other cities throughout the United
States who are amateurs IN the line OF
photography.
Secretary and Treasurer Gustavus A,
Brandt acted as toastmaster and master
/ Of ceremonies. and description OF his
trip in the mountains of West Virginia
was read and many interesting views
were on exhibition. Prizes were distrib-
uted for excellence of work.
Capt Curtis f. Crane. OF Chestertown
Md. entertained a yachting party last
week IN his beautiful sailing yacht. the
Josephine. After cruising up the bay
tho guests visited Baltimore. Washington
and Georgetown. and returned TO Chester
/ town early I'm the week Among the
/ guests were Mr. levin Wethered Wicks
/ Mr.. Philip Wilmer. ar. Perkins, Mr.
William Walker Beck Mr.. Thomas Mas
| L. M cnntt EorE
The Washington herald., 1909-10-25
The New Fall Black Dress
Fabrics.

DLACK extremely fashionable this fall wardrobe
be counted complete without least black gown In fact
- is almost necessity, and the fashonaby dressed
will find herself compelled to have three.
Every and i'll black may be satisfied in this splendid
stock which includes only abundance of the staple weav
also the foreign novelties we'll Weights for all purposes
shownfrom the sheer cngng fabrics for evening gowns the heavy
woreds and chevots for costumes
Among the leading fabrics
Imported Chiffon Boadcots spongd and shrunk
needle, SI,75, $780, $3.50, $500, and $500 yard
Storm Serges SOC to $3.50 yard.
Imperial Serges 75c to SIS yard
Wide-wale Serges, SIOO to $2oo yard.
Diagonas, SI5o to $3.50 yard
Cheviots 75c to $3.50 yard.
Satin Cashmere SIPS and SI.5o yard
An-wool Cashmere, 75c SIPS yard.
Lupin's Wool Tafetas, SIoo and SI25 yard
Lupin's Voiles SIOo $500 yard
Lupin's Cheviots, SI.5o to $3.50 a yard.
Lupin's Unfinished Worseds SIS to $500 a yard
Priestley's Tussah Royal, SI.5o $500 yard
Priestley's MOhar Briliantines 5oc to SIPS yard
Priestleys Silk Warp Henriettas SIS $500 yard
Priestley's POplins, $IoO to SL5o yard.
second Hgr-G st
The Washington herald., 1909-10-25

Funeral services for John Hayward. FOR
years head OF the night schools OF this
city, will be held tomorrow afternoon az
2 o'clock at All Souls Unitarian Church.
Rev. [. G. B. Pierce viii oficiate In
terment viii take place in Arlington
Cemetery. Mr.. Hayward was born IN ST.
Johns. Newfoundland in 1855, OF British
parents. He received his education in
England, but came 70 this country short
" before the outbreak Of the civil war,
In which he served with the Twenty-first
New York Volunteers. He is survived by
his wife and three daughters, Mrs. Mary
Crenshaw. and Misses Emma and Mabel
HAYWARD.
The Washington herald., 1909-10-25
The New Fall COLOred Dress
Fabrics.

E important observation this season is the variety of tex
tiles favored Last year it broadcoth broadcoh first
II and last-and nothing but broadcoth.
And while boadcoth still very fashionable seges occupy
prominent position especially the wide vale effects Soft
surface sungy dagonas and zbenes also very popular
cameIs hair effects.
mixed fabrics manges, Scotch mixtures homespuns and
mannish novelty effects have with great approval Other very
fashionable popular silk and satin caSer fine
sted mohair mixtures chiffon cloths and henettas.
The Washington herald., 1909-10-25
REV. DR.. POWER ILL.
Vermont Avenue Church Pastor SUI
fers from IndispokItion.

eTmOnI Avenue Nnurcn fustor SUI
fers from Indisposition.
AIomentarily overcome by the strain OF
carrying on his church work and caring
for his wife who has been IN for some
time. Rev. Dr. Frederick D. Power. pas
tor Of the Vermont Avenue Christian
Church and dean Of the ministers OF
Washington, suffered a slight nervous
collapse on Saturday.
He had recovered sufficiently yesterday
TO leave the house. At the church. Rev
+. L. Powell. a visiting minister, former
pastor Of Mount Rainier Church. delivered
the sermon last evening. The morning
session was occupied by a Sunday school
rally.
DR. Power last evening declared he
would be able 20 continue his regular
work in a few days He was inclined
to treat his indispositlon lightly, saying
II was nothing more than passing
weakness.
Since his wife was taken nl, DR.. Power
has been almost constantly at her side
In addition. he has carried on the work
Of the church The combined strain, il
is believed, caused his Illness.
The Washington herald., 1909-10-25
TRANSFER PATTERNS.

Upon receipt Of this pattern. ordered on coupon
below. place the rough glazed side Il pattern
down material 20 Be stamped then press hot
hatiron on the hack OK smooth side Of the pattern
BE careful net 10 let pittern slipl
The Washington herald., 1909-10-25

Design 20 Be transferred 10 eorset-eover
~, The shoulders the scallop;ng being done
In bu,tonhole stitch having trst beea pad
ded and the dcsigr 20 be worked m solid
embroidery with mereerized cotton: oa
ha,istc. linen lawn. uai0sook. Persian lawn,
iaconer or China silk
The Washington herald., 1909-10-25
HenriettaS.


Just received placed sale beautiful quality of
Swarp Henrietta the product of the foremost French
Included eight different shades from which select
all the soft dull tnshades that hard duplicate These
AZ inches wide and made retail $500 the yard
but offering them at the
Special price, SI.75 yard.
We have another rich quality of Swarp Henrietta the de-
sabe shades of apricot ran cadet amethyst marsh green
light blue pink and brown These also of French
facture and of excellent weight finish.
"a Inches Wide, SI.5O yard.
In the a-woo Henriettas show splendid array Of colors
and shades which selected with great and thought and
which ustfes in claiming this be the complete showing
have made
We offering excellent quality imported Atwood Henrietta
GA inches we of close firm weave, rich finish and fine
$I.OO the yard
Also lighter weight quality inches narrower, but OF the
finish texture and manufacture and the coors
75C the yard.
Special-A small lot Imported Wool Pad several
and in rich combinations of coors Very desirable for separate "
and cmdn dresses offered the special price,
75c the yard. Value, $3.50
The Washington herald., 1909-10-25
IN The SOCIAL WORLD
Mrs. Taft Attends Service at
st. Johns Church.
MINISTER JoUBERT ARRIVES

Miss Elizabeth HOwry Entertains
Miss Cora Bowen - Rear Admiral
and Mrs. BrOwnsOn Open Washing
ton Home Miss Marion Lentze
Returns from Vacation.
The Washington herald., 1909-10-25
Observation-Disclosures
Lingerie.

VATE displaying mporons of French Under
wv wear Bridal Tousseau Neggees, Matnees and Dressing
Saques which include very handsome specimens of
brodes the dant lace and ribbon direct from
Paris
Special attention called the superb collection single garments
prefer selecting composed of odd pieces as many
doing.
Ces Monograms and Initials embroidered on complete
Bridal single garments desired reasonable prices
To-day Sale of GownS DraUerS and ChemiSeS at Very
Special Prices
The Washington herald., 1909-10-25

Women's French Handmade
Gowns of very sheer nainsook,
with low neck and short fluffy
sleeves; deliberately hand en-
broidered and trimmed with Ger
man valenciennes, point de Paris,
and real torchon laces, insertion
beading and ribbon.
The Washington herald., 1909-10-25

Women's French Handmade
Gowns, with low round neck and
short sleeves; hand-embroidered
woke; finished with scalloped edge,
evelets and ribbon.
S2.75 each. We're $3.50.
The Washington herald., 1909-10-25

Mrs. Taft. accompanied by her sister,
attended St Johns Church yesterday
morning. according 10 her custom, and
walked over to the quaint little cdifice
through Lafayette Parl; In true demo-
cratic fashion from the White House.
The Washington herald., 1909-10-25

Miss Martha Goldman Of Boston, who
has opened her home here in Decatur
place for the winter. Is spending a few
days IN Newport where she Is building
a handsome new villa,