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The Washington bee., 1909-07-03
Japanese and Their Prisoners.

The Japanese have a rather kindly
way of treating prisoners who have
not been convicted. The regulation
prison dress is a kind of strawberry
red-colored kimono, but many wear
light blue, as a sign that although
under suspicion, they have not yet
been found guilty. When prisoners
IN this class have occasion to pass
through the public streets curious
extinguisher-like baskets are placed
upon their heads.
The Washington bee., 1909-07-03
Ace Of Animals.

The whale, elephant, swan. tor
toise, eagle, raven and camel are all
long lived animals, and have been
known to exceed the century mark.
There are well-authenticated in
stances of elephants, whales and tor
toise living to be more than two hun
dred and fifty years.
The Washington bee., 1909-07-03
Right Handed Men.

According to authorities from IS
90 95 per cent of the men in civilized
lands are right-handed and have de-
veloped the low right shoulder. This,
however, is no new phenomenon, for
even the ancient Greek sculptOTs
had noticed it and posed their sub
jects so as to make them appear
more symmetrical
The Washington bee., 1909-07-03
Weekly HoIidr1L Enforced.

In New Zealand everybody is
bound by law to take a weekly half
holiday, and there must be no shirk-
ing the obligation. The Grand hotel,
Auckland, was recently crowded with
guests, and several walters, instead
Of obeying the law and taking their
prescribed weekly haIf-holiday, re-
mained at work on the promise of
extra pay. But the authorities came
to hear Of it and the proprietor OF
the hotel had to appear in court,
where he was convicted and pun
ished.
The Washington bee., 1909-07-03
Run By the Tide Of the Elhe.

A 14,0OO-horse power plant oper-
ated by tidal energy is to be estab-
lished on the south bank Of the EIbe,
near CuXhaven. This is by far the
most ambitious project of this char
acter which has ever been contem-
plated. Electrical energy is to be
delivered to the town named for
various commercial purposes, but
the greater part Of the product Of
this great power plant is TO be made
use Of by factories which are to be
established in the vicinity. Ham
burg capital is mostly interested in
the scheme.
The Washington bee., 1909-07-03
DOODsday Book,

A book of the general survey OF
England, commenced in the reign Of
William |. (the ConQueror). about
1880, some say about 1886. II was
intended to be a register to deter
mine the right IN the tenure OF
estates, to discover the extent of any
mans land, to fix his homage. and
to settle the question of the military
aid he was bound to furnish.
The Washington bee., 1909-07-03
DR.. FURNISS

On the front page OF The Bee
is a sketch of our American min
lister to Haiti. It will be seen
that this distinguished young
man has made a record in the
position to which he was ap-
pointed several years ago. DR..
Furniss- is an honor to the iplo-
matte service and the Negroes OF
this country. There has been no
man in the diplomatic service
that has made the record he has
since his appointment in the ser
vice. He is a born diplomat and
The Washington bee., 1909-07-03

from all reports the administra-i
ton is thoroughly satisfied with
him. He speaks in glowing terms
of the present government Of
Haiti and he believes that its
new president will do all in his
power to advance the interest of
his government and the people.
The Bee congratulates DR..
Furniss and hopes that he will
continue to add laurels to his
record. He is in this city, the
guest of that distinguished sur
geon and physician, DR.. Charles
|. West.
The Washington bee., 1909-07-03
Newspapers In The U. 8.

In 1910, nearly a century ago,
theSe were 35s newspaper in the
United States. In 1905 there were
26,422 printing and publishing
houses in the country. These repre-
sented 1886, ,O0S,604 of invested cap
ttal and turned out products valued
at $496.061,137. The growth for
the five years since 1900 doubled
the growth OIL the ten years previous.
The Washington bee., 1909-07-03
En1eraIds.

At the present day most OF the
emeralds that come into the market
are obtained from the famous mines
OF Muzo, in the Columbian province
Of Bayaca. These workings are sitg-
ated on the eastern slope of the
Andes, about 70 miles to the
northwest Of the town of Santa Fe
de Bogota. There is another mine,
called Lasquez, two days journey
BY muIeback from Muzo.
The Washington bee., 1909-07-03
HOWARD UNIVERSITY

There IS a growing sentiment
against the management Of GER
tain departments in Howard Uni
versity. It is stated on authority,
apparently reliable, that there is
an attempt to discriminate
against colOred Americans.
Colored teachers stand little
chance for appointment The
law school is on the downward
road because the students are
charged a tuition in violation of
the stipulation of Congress. At
any time this branch of Howard
University may be abandoned.
The institution, it is claimed, is
not controlled by the Board Of
Trustees, but by one individual
The Bee would suggest that
some action be taken at once to
get rid of this autocratic ruler.
The Negro who is interested in
Howard University should act.
The Washington bee., 1909-07-03
French HIiteFaCy.

Although France has had compul-
sorry education for about 25 years,
the percentage of iIliterates reaches
the high figure of 40 per 1000 men,
and 60 per 1000 women. In this
regard Germany appears to great ad-
vantage, as she has only four Hitter
ates per loco Of population.
The Washington bee., 1909-07-03
Worries of Modern life.

Nowadays we must not drink spir-
its nor eat meat; we must not
smoke; the air of cities is poisonous,
the air Of country too strong ahe
light ruins our eyes and the 3ise
racks our nerves; shaking hands is
q means of collecting microbes and
kissing is pure suicide. Life is In
deed growing dull and dif1cult.-
Madrid Diario.
The Washington bee., 1909-07-03
NorwaY,s Wooden Churches.

Norway are fully 100 years old and
are still in an excellent state of pres
eTvation. Their timbers have sue
cessfulIy resisted the frosty and al
most arctic winters because they
have been repeatedly coated with
tar
The Washington bee., 1909-07-03
A Prosperous Town.

Waycross. Ga, with a population
CT $500, has no poorhouse. nine out
Of ter Of the white population own
their homes and SO pei cent of the
chiluren attend school. The saloon
license has annually for the last Is
years been fixed at $4,000.
The Washington bee., 1909-07-03
The Philosophy Of Folly.

They say" observes the Philoso-
pher OF Folly, that it takes nine
tailors to make a man. / always
acknowledge the truth of this old
pToVeTb when one Of these dudes
boasts that he has patronized the
same tailor all his life"
The Washington bee., 1909-07-03
Peat as Euel.

There is strong organization at
work in this country developing the
use of peat as fuel. 1t is now util-
izing many acres Of swamp lands
which are being reclaimed for agri-
cultural purposes, The bt-products
Of the industry are very promising.
The Washington bee., 1909-07-03
Some Big Cities.

New York has about twice the
population Of Chicago. The FIVE
largest cities on earth are, in the or
der Of their size, London, New York,
Paris, Chicago, Berlin. London has
about a third more people than New
York.
The Washington bee., 1909-07-03
Art of Eating.

Eating is not merely an enjoy
ment; II is a science that must be
learnt, as art that must be acquired
by intelligent patience. The man
who at middle age has not discov-
cred what and how much is sIita
BILE for him has not finished his edu-
cation.
The Washington bee., 1909-07-03
Greatest Feat and Cold.

The greatest heat is never found
on the equator, bu: some 10 degrees
20 the north, while more severe cold
has been registered in Northern ST.
beria than has been found near the
Pole.
The Washington bee., 1909-07-03
New York CitY,s Banks.

Twenty years ago the fact was
made much OF that New York City
bOassed one hundred banks and trust
companies. Today, however, the
greater city has no fewer than 212
institutions of this character.
The Washington bee., 1909-07-03
SinDIY IunnOSsihIP

Big with the importance OF a new
discovery, a London preacher says.
''Never check the flowing tide Of
woman's talk" We never heard OF
anybody who ever did.
The Washington bee., 1909-07-03
England Adonts French system.

The French gardening methods by
which an acre of ground is made TO
yield, $2,433 to $3.50 per annum
by the forcing hot bed process has
been introduced in England Vege-
tables are produced all the year and
are forced by a steady temperature
OF 90 degrees.
The Washington bee., 1909-07-03
ENGLISH Predominatea.

Two-thIrds of all the letters which
pass through the postofnces OF the
world are written by and sent to peo-
pie ho speak English.
The Washington bee., 1909-07-03
CHILDREN'S DAY At

Children's Day at Galbraith Afri-
can Methodist Episcopal Zion church,
was celebrated last Sunday. DR.. Cor
rothers, the pastor, delivered a ser
mon in the morning on the IN
iuence of Mothers
At 3 p. m, the Sunday school, un-
der the direction of the Sunday school
Superintendent, Miss S. J. Janefer,
rendered an interesting program,
after which Dr. w. S. Montgomery
delivered an able address.
At 8 p. m, Professor L. NJ. Her
shaw and Honorable John c. Dancy,
both spoke in highest terms of the
work being done by Negro schools.
On Sunday, July 4, at II a. m,
Bishop Smith, the resident Bishop of
Washington, will preach. Those fail
ing to hear this sermon will miss
treat.
Galbraith is one of the best known
churches in this city. They are now
working on a three thousand dollar
rally. The pastor is one of the best
known in the Negro pulpit; a man of
real courage. whose voice can be
heard in the defense of his race at all
times.
The marriage of Miss Ethel Storm
and Mr.. Felix Weir, took place last
Monday evening at the brides resi-
dence. They left the city immediate
ly after the wedding on their bridal
four.
Miss Nena J. Wright, who gradu-
ated from Freedmen's Hospital two
years ago as a trained nurse, left this
city last Friday evening for Balti
more and from there she left for
Charmion, Pennsylvania, Saturday
northwest. Mr.. Pollard no doubt
morning.
ELECTION OF OFFICERS
Keystone Grand Chapter, Order of
the Eastern Star, Southern and
Western Jurisdiction, met June "a, at
Cadets Armory, for election of off
GERS.
Mrs. Lucinda Robinson, 25I6 Mess
more Avenue, northwest. was elected
Royal Brand Matron; Alexander
Payne was elected Royal Grand Pa
tron.
They are working in harmony
and peace. The election was carried
out without any dissention.
All the Grand Chapters and subor-
dinates are in splendid working order
Mrs, Bessie Smith, 2oz o street.
northwest, was elected Royal Grand
Secretary and Mrs. Doa Slaughter,
1892 Euclid street, northwest. was
elected Corresponding Secretary MRS.
Annie Mosely was elected Royal
Grand Associated Matron: Mrs
Rosie King was elected Grand Ex-
chequer.
The Washington bee., 1909-07-03
Taken In Marriage.

Men of talent generally fix upon
ignorant and stupidish women for
their wives: while stupid men almost
Invariably alight upon clever women.
The Washington bee., 1909-07-03
Character by Hat.

It is q strange fact, but true one,
that the kind Of a hat a man wears
and the way he wears It form q very
good criterion Of his natural charac-
ter.
The Washington bee., 1909-07-03
TEACHERS PENSIONS


What patriotic citizen will be
the first to subscribe SIOO for the
benefit Of the teachers fund?
There are dozens of worthy
teachers in the public schools,
who no doubt would gladly wei
come the passage Of pension
bill by Congress. Negro citizens
take very little interest in the
care of their teachers. This is
where the Negro shows ingrati-
tude. The teachers should re
ceive the undivided support OF
the people. Every Negro should
support and urge Congress 10
pass this pension bill. The teach
ers deserve it. There is one thing
about the white teachers; they
have an organization and it IS
we'll supported. The people rally
to its support.
Let every citizen rally to the
support of our teachers.
MIR. ANDERSON'S SPEECH
Much criticism has been in
dulged in by would-be-critiCs
against the speech Of Mr.. Charles
w. Anderson, that was delivered
to the graduates of the colored
schools a few days ago. Mr.. An
derson made a practical talk and
what he said was both interest
ing to the graduates as we'll as
the parents. He complimented
President Taft, it is true, and
what Of it? Any other person
would have done the same thing.
He said no more about Mr.. Taft
than ought to have been said. Mr..
Anderson is a politician it is true,
and if he took. advantage of the
occasion to assist himself, he was
only compensating himself for
services rendered. The President
of the Board of Education has no
favorites and if Mr.: Anderson's
address was too long, which
caused Captain Oyster to COM
ment, The Bee is confident that
the captain meant no disrespect
to Mr.. Anderson. The President
of the Board of Education speaks
what he thinks always.
The Washington bee., 1909-07-03
Learn Thia ToDaY.

Most Of the things left undone
IA this world are left undons be-
cause the people that could do 'em
aou1 know H.-Ta1Dan Wright.
The Washington bee., 1909-07-03
HOTEL MACEO.

When visrtlng New York City,
stop at the Hotel Maceo, 2I3 West
s3rd. Street, corner Broadway.
Steam heated. Telephone, 800,
Columbus.
B. F. Thomas, Prop
The Washington bee., 1909-07-03

Taking into consideration the pro-
portionate weight, the wing Of 3
bird is twenty times stronger than
the arm Of nan.
The Washington bee., 1909-07-03
Rolling Stones.

The Rolling Stones" of Australia
placed on a fairly smooth surface,
will soon roll together in a group.
They contain q magnetic ore.
The Washington bee., 1909-07-03
The PhilosopIler Of Folly.

Il wonder why it is" muses. the
Philosopher of Folly, that when a
'nrsproof building catches fire, they
ways send in three alarms"
The Washington bee., 1909-07-03
DR.. ]. z. SHEPARD

Durham, North Carolina, it is
said, will have the greatest indus
trial school in the South. DR.. !.
E. Shepard, no doubt, one of the
most enterprising men in the
South, is at the head of this new
enterprise. He has made a new
departure on the lines of indus
trial pursuits for the Negro. DIR.
Shepard has been on extensive
travels in the dark continent. He
knows the needs of the Negro
and there is no doubt of his sue
cess in this new propaganda.
The Washington bee., 1909-07-03
COMING CHANGES

CCbAlN(I OHANGEO
1t is believed that at the next
meeting Of the school board many
changes in the schools will be
recommended. incompetence and
insubordination will be the prin-
cipal causes for the coming
changes in the schools. There
will be a few teachers dropped
from the rolls for causes stated
above. There seems to be some
drones in the schools who are too
lazy to work. Particular atten-
ton will be given to the High
School.
The Bee is, and has been of
the opinion that there should be
a female principal in this school
and that all the male teachers
should be either removed or
transferred. Many changes in this
part OF the public school system
are needed, no doubt, if reports
are true. There are hundreds OF
young girls who should have the
care of female teachers. Miss
Millie Gibbs would no doubt
make a fine principal of that
school. She IS a strong woman
and no doubt a good teacher. The
Normal School under the direc-
ton of Miss Motion, is doing well,
Great credit is due Miss Moten
for the number of good teachers
she is sending out every year.
THE NEGRO IN BUSINESS
There are several hundred
business places in this city con-
Quoted by Negro Americans.
Many of them have no concen-
tration of action and neither do
they believe in connecting them
selves with any institution that
will benefit them. There is no
reason why every business house
conducted by colored Americans,
should not be formed into one
great business enterprise. The
Negro business man that wants
to succeed should be able to sell
his goods as cheaply as his white
competitor.
The Negro should not condemn
his Negro neighbor because he
patrOnizes the white merchants.
He may have a reason for so do
ing and that reason may be of a
financial nature.
There are some cOlored orators,
preachers, and agitators who ad-
wise their brothers and sisters to
patronize the Negro because he
is a Negro Suppose the whole
sale or retail merchant says that
he will not sell the Negro CON
sumner anything, or the Negro
merchant; what becomes of his
business?
The Negro must be able to
stand ugon his own bottom and
when he can produce as we'll as
consume he will be a factor and
not until them should he crow.
The Washington bee., 1909-07-03

kills him or herself, it is quite
evident that he or she is a cow
ard. A brave man will stand and
fight it out, no matter what the
ailment is. It is to be regretted
that a person should allow worry
/ to overcome his better judgement
so that it causes him to kill him
self, unless he is crazy or tempo
rarily insane. 1t is the weak or
cowardly mind that gives way to
self destruction.
In some cities there are suicide
clubs organized, but in the State
OF New York, if a person attempts
self destruction he is tried and
punished. To escape the pun
ishment he must make a good
lob of himself at self destruction.
The Washington bee., 1909-07-03
WHAT DOES IT MEAN?

1t is surprising to the more
fortunate people in this country
why Negroes cannot and will
not write. The Bee doesn't mean
to write against any class of in
dividuals, but to write to assist
one another. to advance. Negroes
seem to be divided. There is too
much jealousy among them. The
Negro politicians, the quasi
statesmen and other semi dignl-
taries, seem to have their knives
drawn for one another.
President Taft looks on and
gives a bland smile and says {:
"What fools these mortals be-"
The Washington bee., 1909-07-03

TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION.
ane CODY per year in advance. 5000
Fix months. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. l'oo
Three months. s................ so
Subscription monthly.......... 20
The Washington bee., 1909-07-03
SUICIDES

Whenever a man or a woman
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1909-12-24
The TenopAh Way

~ story IL being circulated around
Tonopah concerning one OF the most
prominent physicians in this city, and
which shows that there arc divers
methods Of collecting bills.
Several months "a well known Tono.
pih lady engaged "a cook hut the pay days
were postponed and instead Of coin of
III" realm being paid for the services,
only promises resulted.
One morning tho lady Of tho house
arose and on visiting tho breakfast table
was astonishcd to find that no propara.
Tons had been made for tho morning
meal. She hastily went to tho hired
girls bed room, where the servant was
round In bed, md who complained Of
being Ill. The doctor was summoned
and. aftcr making nm examination,
asked tho girl II she was really sick.
lhcro was no response to tho inter.
rogation. except II mute look Of appeal
from the patient. Tho mistress loft tho
room at this time, and tho girl biurted
out:
mo, am not sick. only the lady
owes mo three months wages and I am
going to stay IN bed until I receive my
pay"
well. for tho lovo of heaven respond
~ the NJ. d., move over. She owes mo
flOO.'-BOnanza.
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We Do Bio Thlnu

Americans founded tho first govern.
mont under which all men were equal
before the law. Since the Declaration
Of Independence, was published 10 the
world the democratic idea has hourly
received new Impulse until now its
march seems irresistible.
Americans were tho first to demon.
strato tho feasibility of relying on a
citizen soldiery to defend the land and
Its institutions against foreign aud
domestic attack.
Americans were the first to abolish
titular distinctions and to deprive
social eminence of any support save
character or the consensus of those
who choose to consider themselves as
socially elect.
II was an Amorian who invented the
steamship An American invented tho
telegraph. An American invented tho
telephone. An American invented the
electric light. An American invented
the reaper, which makes It possible To
feed tho billion and more people or, this
planet. 1t was an American, too, who
invented tho sewing machine. Ameri.
cans also were tho conquorors Of pain
when they discovered how, by tho use
OF sulphuric either tho tendorest human
nerve could DO made insensible to tho
surgeons steSl.-BoSton Globe.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1909-12-24
The Vacant Chair

What sad memories lingcr around
the old vacant chair. Sitting in the
middle Of the floor. with II plai ntive
look about its frayed and seemingly
weary back, it brings back Il tumultu.
Il riot Of sad rccollcctions that time
can never clficc. Volumes Of bitter
anguish come Ia me when | arrive
home in time to catch the milkman
swiping the loose furniture around the
place, and take off my shoes to- avoid
publicity, and strike my best tee
against the rocker Of the old vacant
chair. Then, forgetting for the mo.
mcnt my uncldd feet. | kick the chair
on tue other rocker. That is when the
sadness and suffering that fingers
around the old chair 0me out with
AN extra edition and great chunks of
gloom settle over me like Il herd of i'll
naturcd flies .-OrcgJn Journal.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1909-12-24
Country Clearly Al Fault

The National Association for the
Study and Prevention of tuberculosis
states that there are in the United
States Ut least 800. 900 cOnsumptives
who arc 40 poor that they cannot pay
for proper medical treatment in tubor.
cluosis sanitoria and hospitals. Some
of them can pay small amounts II week
for their maintenance. blt the great
majority Of thhm cannot pay anything.
For this large class Of patients the
entire country has provided only 10. 200
beds for the free treatment of tubcr.
culosis. In Alabama, Arkansas, Idaho.
Kansas. Mississippi, Montana. Nevada,
North Dakota, Oklahoma. Oregon.
Philippine islands, South Dakota, Texas,
Utah. West Virginia and Wyoming
tho Is no place where the consuinpiiYC
tho iails or tho insane asylutns Of these
states, and in most cases he will get nc
treatment there. Sixteen other states
provide less than 80 beds each for poor
consumptivcs. In only two states,
Massachusetts and New York. have
beds for needy tuberculosis patient,
been provided. so that ut least ono IN
toa may find II phtco for treatment
In many Of tho other states not on,
in fifty of tho destitute consumptive
can find u bed In a hospital or sana
forum.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1909-12-24
Ely Defeats EIko

The Elko basket ball team met with
defeat ut Ely by the same score. IL to 8,
that they won at home. According to
IL dispatch received by Coach Carey last
evening, the score ut the end Of tho
s cond half Of the game was 8 TO g.. q tie.
In playing off the tie, Ely made four
points to Elku's none. Our boys now
have tasted the sweets of victory and
the bitterness Of defeat. We hope they
took their defeat as gracefully as the
Ely boys did. They should now buckle
down to work and win the deciding
game if II is played.
Since tho above was put in typo, wo
learned from Mr.. Carey that the score
at the end Of the regular game stood
GtoG. In the after play tho Ely team
scored o more points and the Elko team
added 2 to their score, making the final
score ~ to 3.
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State BaEkors' Association

Tho State Bankers Association, which
met In Reno last week, elected tho
following officers for the ensuing year:
President John Henderson, president
OF the Henderson Banking Co. OF Elko.
vice president, Walter j. Harris, vico.
president Of tho Farmers and Moro.
hants' bank Of Rono; secretary II. G.
Turittin cashier Of tho Nixon National
bank Of Reno; treasurer, Fred Groj,
Cashier Of the Farmors' and Merchants
National bank Of Rono, Mombers Of tho
executive council John Henderson,
OK eficio, Frank NJ. Loo, vice.prosident
Of the Nixon National bank, and Fred
stadmullor Of the Washoe County bank
Of Reno.