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The Washington bee., 1909-05-29
Man With A Record Testimonial Excursion
TESTIMONIAL EXCURSION

TESTIMONIAL EXCURSION
On Friday, June 4, the Indepen-
dent Steamboat and Barge Company
Lewis Jefferson, Manager, will give
a testimonial outing to Washington
Park on the steamer River Queen
for the benefit of Perry H. Carson
A committe has been selected from
the public to assist the steamboat
company in its efforts to assist Mr.
Carson in a substantial manner
Colonel Perry H. Carson needs nc
introduction to the Washington pub
lie He is now i'll at his home and
appreciates the effort made in his be-
half. Honorable John c. Dancy has
consented to deliver an address fol
the occasion. Thoma L. Jones, a
member of the local bar, will be the
chairman of the committee and intro
duce the speakers at the park. Every
citizen of our city who knows of our
The Washington bee., 1909-05-29
OUR PUBLIC SCHOOLS

To the Editor of The New York Age
For the sake of the mere truth I
feel in duty bound to make the fol
lowing statement Of facts;
I. The corps of teachers in the
public schools of Washington are as
a whole an honor to the community
because of their high character and
their devotion.
2 The personnel of the present
Board of Education worthily repre-
sents the worthiest interests OF this
city.
3. The appointment of three col
ored citizens to the Board gives due
and proportionate representation to
the colored community, such repre-
sentation being of absolutely vital
Importance.
q. iHC puDlLC SNliOOIS VI w doh-
ington have attained a higher level
of actual efficiency than hitherto,
largely because this Board of Educa-
ttion has consistently maintained the
policy of seeking to employ experts,
of holding these experts severally
accountable for the conduct of their
departments and of granting each an
authority commensurate with his re-
sponsibility.
5. Never before in the history of
these schools has the merit system
been more vigorously applied.
Signed,
Roscoe c. Bruce.
May 10, 1909.
J. NJ S.
The Washington bee., 1909-05-29

! Maxwell of New York City, in a re-
cent report (I9o6-Io97), "is that the
principals and teachers do not guide
pupils in selecting their high school
courses, along the lines of their spe-
cial aptitudes. "
Let it be remembered that after all
it is to the 8th grade teacher more
than anybody else except the inter
ested parent, who actually influences
the choice of the pupil between the
secondary school of distinctively
literary type and the secondary school
which utilizes the materials and pro-
cesSes of the arts and crafts for the
purposes of general education. Let
the teachers influence be exerted not
haphazard but deliberately, with
equity and intelligence and the spirit
of the educator.
On Monday, June I and on We'd
nesday, June 6, the classes (8B)
throughout the city will hold con
tinuous sessions { from 600 a. m. to
I. P. M. On each of these days the
8B pupils will report either to the
NJ Street High School or to Arm
strong Manual Training School at
? 80 p. m, where they will be re-
ceived by the Princip and faculty,
At the Monday meeting the Prin-
ciFal, Head of Department, and in
structors will describe and explain
the functions and resources of the
school and seek to aid the pupils in
the selection of courses and studies.
At the Wednesday meeting the
pupils should be able to report def
nitely with the written consent OF
their parents) upon their choice.
When the pupil reports to the sec
ondary school of his choice on Mon
day morning, September 20, he must
carry with him his record card and
his vaccination card.
Very respectfully yours,
Signed,
Roscoe c. Bruce,
Assistant Superintendent
The Washington bee., 1909-05-29
FUNERAL OF
Assistant Superintendent

GEORGE FORESTER
Funeral services over the remains
of the we'll known assistant carpen-
ter in the Armstrong Manual Train
ing School, George Forester, was
held at the 10TH Street Baptist
Curch, last Sunday afternoon.
The entire church was draped in
mourning, deceased having filled the
office Of deacon at the time of his
death, Social Lodge, No. I, F. and
A. Masons, of which the deceased
had been a member since 1865, and
chaplain, attended the funeral in a
body.
DR., Brooks, pastor of the church,
ofhciated, assisted by Revs. Jarvis,
Howard, Walker, WiSeman and Mid
dleton. The church was filled with
friends of the deceased.
He leaves a widow and a number
of children and grandchildren to
mourn his death. Interment in Har-
mony Cemetery.
The Washington bee., 1909-05-29
HONORABLE n. B. SCOTT,
UNITED STATES SENATOR

HONORABLE n. b. SCOTT,
UNITED STATES SENATOR
The Bee takes great pleasure in
presenting to the colored citizens of
West Virginia the Honorable N. B.
Scott, the junior United States Sen
ator from West Virginia, whose cut
appears in this paper. Senator Scott
is making a great record in the Sen
ate on account of the bold fight that
he is making to protect the home in
dustries of his State, and he is being
ably assisted by his colleague, stand
ing shoulder to shoulder with Sen
ator Scott for the protection of the
products of their State. He also has
the undivided support of the West
Virginia Congressional delegation,
who stand undivided for the protec-
rion of home industries and for the
protection of the laboring classes of
his State.
Senator Scott is a true friend to
the cOlored race and he demonstrated
the same in his loyal support to Sen
ator Foraker in the Brownsville
case, and the high tribute that was
paid to him by Senator Foraker al
the presentation exercises was a
just recognition of the valuable ser
vices given him by the Senator from
West Virginia.
The Bee feels safe in saying that
West Virginia never has had an
able representation in the United
States Senate nor the House of Rep
presentatives than it has at the pres
ent time. The entire delegation
stands a unit for protection, and the
speeches of Senator Scott speak for
themselves.
The Bee hopes that every loyal and
liberty loving colored voter in the
State of West Virginia will read his
speeches and give them their most
careful consideration, for it is a well
known fact that West Virginia is the
only Southern State where the Negro
has not been disfranchised and sub
jected to the humiliation of the Jim
Crow car law, and Senator Scott has
been instrumental in helping to pre-
vent the same. Senator Scott is a
true and loyal friend to the old sol
der and is always ready and willing
to do anything in his power to fur
ther his cause.
Senator Scott is giving his undi-
vided attention to the present con-
sideration of the tariff bill and IS al
ways in his seat when the Senate
Convenes and stays until it adjourns; !;
and the result of the present consi-
deration of the tariff bill will be due
to many suggestions made by him.
Every voter in West Virginia should
feel highly complimented in having
such a strong and able representative
in the United States Senate who is
so ably supported by the Congres-
sional delegation of West Virginia
The Washington bee., 1909-05-29

good friend P. H. Carson, should
help make this day a grand success,
The steamer will leave her pier at
Seventh street, southwest, at at 30
5 80; 5 and 7:3o p. m, returning in
time for cars to all sections of the
city.
The Independent Steamboat Com
pany IS managed and controlled by
Lewis Jefferson, a member of our
own race, a man who should be sup
ported by his people, especially when
he donates one of his boats for a day,
the proceeds of which are to be given
to a worthy citizen. AS Mr.. Carson
is high up in the Masonic and Odd
Fellow fraternities, the committee
expects the united support of at least
these two orders.
Any citizen who wishes to pur-
chase tickets or contribute toward
the movement, may phone or write
Lewis Jefferson, Manager, 1901 First
street, southwest, Lincoln 8I8; or
Jefferson S Coage, Purser, 1911
Eleventh street, northwest, Main,
1872.
The Washington bee., 1909-05-29

Charles w. Anderson, who is to be
the commencement orator for the
schools.
1t has been suggested that an ex-
animation be held for the many can
didates for Recorder of Deeds. If the
examination includes writing, spell
ing, and arithmetic, which has been
suggested, there will likely be many
failures, unless candidates begin to
study up. The Bee suggests that
candidates better BEGIN to brush UP
Rev I. N. Ross, the new pastor of
Metropolitan African Methodist
Episcopal Church, is said to be one
of the most brilliant Negro pulpit
orators in the country.
It is said that Ralph w. Tyler
prizes very highly photograph re-
Gently received from the President,
bearing the inscription, in the Pres
ident's own hand, "For Ralph w.
Tyler with friendship and best
wishes of William H. Taft"
President Gregory, the new execu-
tive head of the Bethel Literary So
ciety, will instill new life into that
organization, and make it the power
that it formerly was.
Mr.. Gilchrist Stewart is still in
the city, engaged in looking after the
Brownsville affair.
MIR. Oliver Randolph has returned
from Mississippi, where he was call
ed by the critical illness of his mother
two weeks since.
Honorable John c. Dancy attended
the commencement exercises of Liv-
ingstone College, the past week.
Honorable w. T. Vernon will at
tend the commencement exercises at
Wilberforce College, and then GO
west to attend the commencement OF
Quindara School.
The Colored Republican Club, oi
New York, gave its annual banquel
this week.
One man attempted to keep a list
of the candidates for Recorder oi
Deeds, but the entries were so fast
he lost the count. At the last count
there were sixty-six.
Mr.. r. B. Horner, the local candi-
date for Recorder of Deeds, was re-
Gently presented to President Taft
by Captain Oyster, Sidney Bieber
and Mr.. Fathers. Mr.. Horner ex
presses himself as sanguine of ap,
pointment. SO do the other candi
dates
The Washington bee., 1909-05-29
PARAGRAPHIG NEWS.

John w. Collier, the ex-policeman
who shot Captain William H. Mat
thews March S last, in the latter's
Office, was arraigned last Monday in
criminal court No. I.
Oscar S. Straus, former Secretary
of Commerce and Labor and recently
appointed ambassador to Turkey, was
the principal speaker last Sunday
night at the dedication of a window
in honor of the Roosevelt admins
tration at the Metropolitan Temple,
in New York City.
A great crowd witnessed the col
ored cadets prize drill at the Ameri
can League Base Ball Park, last
Thursday afternoon at $3.50 o'clock.
F Bernard Stevens has handed in
his resignation as teller of the United
States Savings Bank.
Richardson P. Smithwick, a ma
turaliSt, lost his life as the result of
sand caving in upon him while he
was digging last Saturday into the
side of a sand dune for kingfsher
eggs.
Midshipmen and sailors of the
Japanese training squadron will pa
rade at Seattle, June I, bearing their
side arms.
The Philippine tariff bill was final
ly passed by the House last Monday
The principal topic discussed be-
fore a special session of the Interde-
nOminational Bible College at the
Plymouth Congregational, last Sun
day afternoon was "The Vacant
Chair in Our Educational System"
A very large crowd assembled in
the Andrew Rankin Chapel of How
ard University last Sunday afternoon
to listen to the baccalaureate sermon
which was delivered by President W.
P. ThirkieId.
This city is preparing for safe
and sane" fourth of July celebration.
1t is said that Empire Day in
England, which comes on the ami
versary of the birth of the late Queen
Victoria, was more generally OBJ
served last Monday than since its in
auguration.
The secret service has issued a
warning of the appearance of a new
counterfeit two-dollar silver certih-
cate.
The funeral services of George w.
Forester, who died May 10Th, were
held from the Nineteenth Street Bap-
tist Church, last Sunday afternoon.
1t is thought that before Mrs.
Taft goes away for the summer she
will be fully recovered from the
nervous breakdown.
The Lincoln cabin, birthplace of
the War President, which was to.
have remained permanently on the
memorial farm in Hodgesville, has
been brought to Louisville and locked
up.
Adrian c. Honore, brother of Mrs.
Potter Palmer, is made defendant in
a suit for $4,000 damages.
DWhiskey administered as a sure
cure for seasicLness caused the death
of two nine-year old boys last week.
The closing exercises of the Man
assas Industrial School, of Manas-
sas, Virginia, began last evening and
will close newt Monday.
The annual meeting of the c. G.
w. c. Association was held at the
Peoples Congregational Church last
Monday at 7:3o p. m.
TEACHERS TO MEET
The Washington bee., 1909-05-29
TEACHERS TO MEET
BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE DISTRICT
OF co UMBIA.

BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE DISTRICT
OF co UMBIA.
Washington, D. c.
Franklin School, May u, 1909.
Roscoe Conkling Bruce, Assistant
Superintendent of Schools,
To the Supervising Principals,
High School Principals,
Heads of Department,
Ladies and Gentlemen:
During the last week in May or
the first week in June the several
Supervising Principals @ill clearly
and fully explain to their 9Th grade
teachers the aims and opportunities
and services characteristic of each OF
our secondary schools. AS soon as
possible, thereafter, the teachers OF
Grade 8B will do the same thing to
Dupiis and parents. The teachers
will also give individual pupils the
most carefully considered personal
advice and suggestion in accordance
with the temper and aptitudes of the
individual pupil.
"The greatest defect in Our school
system today" said Superintendent
The Washington bee., 1909-05-29
MR. GREEN'S VIEWS

From the Daily News, London
England.
An interesting visitor to London
is a Negro Judge and ex-senator
the Honorable J P. Green of CleVe-
land, Ohio. For over thirty years he
has practised law in his native city
The Washington bee., 1909-05-29

peare, was a Senator, and for eight
years was administrator of the Post
age Stamp Department of the United
States.
interviewed by a Daily News"
representative, he gave his views on
the Negro problem, ''the most inn
portant social and political question
we have to face"
The financial problem is of less
than the settlement of the
relations between black and white
In popular speech, the term Negro
does not differentiate between the
different colors of the black race.
The phrase covers all the gradations
of color, from the blaCkest Negro on
the plantation to the palest native,
with blue eyes. If he has a drop of
African blood in his veins, he is
classed as Negro.
Race Hatred.
The Northern people regard the
results of the war for Union as an
accomplished fact, and the three
amendments put into the Federal
Constitution, viz, abolition of
slavery, rights of citizenship, and the
elective franchise, as settlements not
0 be disturbed, and all the efforts of
the North are to enable the Negro
to exercise these functions and to
uphold him in the enjoyment OF
them.
But in the South, the conditions
are different. While there is class
who sympathize with the Negro in
his struggle for advancement, the
great mass of the Southern people
view him an an inferior, and will not
tolerate him either socially or politi-
cally.
The great excuse put forward for
dispossessing the Negro of his social
and political rights is that there
would be intermarriage with the
whites, and this would degenerate
the race. But they forget that, not
withstanding all the laws that are
now on the Statute Books of the
Southern States prohibiting and pun
ishing miscegenation with severe
penalties, it continues to spread, the
white man of the South being re-
sponsible for it.
Men like Senator Ben Tillman, of
South Carolina, and Ex-Governor
Vardaman, of Mississippi, are preach
ing the doctrine that the Negro
should not be educated beyond the
rule of three, and they have large
following in the South. This, how
ever, does not discourage the Negro.
In spite of prejudice, caste, and OBJ
stacles, he is making wonderful pro-
gress along the lines of agriculture,
mechanism, arts, and the professions.
when Lincoln isued his procla-
nation of emancipation it was freely
prophesied that the Negro, like the
Red Indian, would die out in a few
years, and that the staple products
of the South would be greatly dimin-
ished The friends of the freedman
have been agreeably surprised to
find that both conclusions are in
correct.
From 1868 to 1907 illiteracy in
the South has been reduced to 40
pei NCllI-, IlICIC dlC Z,OOO-COO 4NCSiO
children in the schools; 10000 in the
higher institutes of learning; 10000
teachers, 10000 students learning
trades; 1900 students pursuing clas-
sical courses; 1900 pursuing scien-
tifc courses; 1900 graduates;
100000 volumes in libraries owned
by colored people; 200 institutes for
higher education, 1000 physicians;
I BOO books and pamphlets written
by Negroes; 300 lawyers; and 10
banks, 6 magazines, and 500 news
papers owned and controlled by col
ored people" "
Ito be Continued.)
FREE!!
The Washington bee., 1909-05-29
FREElI

With every new subscription for
one year in advance, The Bee will
give package of 100 visiting cards
free. Don't fail to take advantage of
this offer.
The Washington bee., 1909-05-29
THINGS HEARD

A movement is on foot to give a
shad bake, at Washington Park, on
June 10Th, in honor of Honorable
The Washington bee., 1909-05-29

Send for The Rec if you want
a live paper.
The Washington bee., 1909-05-29
| DESERVED COMPLIMENT

Mr.. William H. Carter, Jr., choir
master of St. Luke's parish choir,
was the recipient of a beautiful ma
hogany music cabinet, valued al
fourteen dollars, also a handsome
engraving The Six Musicians" last
Friday evening at the residence OF
Miss Maud DuVall, 500 T streeg,
northwest. The occasion was the
annual entertainment of the choir,
which was an enjoyable affair.
The presentation was made by DR..
Thomas ]. Brown, rector of the
parish, on behalf of the congregation
and choir, and was most feelingly
responded to by Mr., Carter in ac-
cepting the gifts. Mr.. Carter has
given great satisfaction as choirmas-
ter of St. Luke's parish; far beyond
that of any of his predecessors.
The Washington bee., 1909-05-29
SALEM BAPTIST CHURCH

SALEM BAPTIST CHURCH
The Thirty-seventh Anniversary
of the Salem Baptist Church began
last Sunday and will end on the 3Ist
with a grand reception. An elabo-
rate program has been provided, en-
bracing addresses by the Auditor for
the Navy Department, Mr.. Tyler,
Rev. Jarvis, Albert S. White, Revs.
T. w. Longwood, J. A. Taylor, and
H. Johnson, also Mrs. Julia M. Lay
ton; a white quartette" will also
furnish music during the anniver-
sary. Rev. L. D. Best is pastor of
the church and chairman of the
committee on arrangements.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-11-09

Association and Business Mems Asso- ciation oppose the proposed increase. and that the measure was not placed before the Fire Commissioners before presentation to the Aldermen
 He also suggested that the salaries oc firemen be fixed by charter amend ment, which would estop changes by the Board of Aldermen. Had he add ed to this. provision applying the referendum to such amendment. the suggestion might be acceptable.
 The incoming Board of sAldermen, which will meet on Dec. 9th. can Of course override tho veto. and there seems to be an impression that 1t will GO so. In the old board, the vote was Is to s. and a considerable num- Der of its supporters are hold-overs.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-11-09
HARTFORD WOMAN DROPS
 DEAD AT HER WORK.

Hartford. Nov. 9.-Annie L. Elwood. dropped dead yesterday while at work in the printing house of the Case. Lockwood & 'Brainard company. Heart disease was the cause
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-11-09

Senator Cummins who refused to down when Senator Aldrich said the party. could win successes without his aid or. that of the other insurgents. refuses also to down at the bidding of Speaker Cannon, who declares that if the insurgents are Republicans he (Cannon) is not. The Iowa Senator asserts that they will continue to bat tie for tariff revision downward. and 1t is quite possible that President Taft,s Tariff Commission will afford them an opportunity of attacking more or less of the tariff schedules He further says that the insurgents will not allow themselves to be driven out of the party. There is.'' he adds. mo power on eaEth that can drive them, out-'' It may be that Senator AIdrfch and Speaker Cannon will de- velop a greater power athan Senator Cummins wots of Certainly. they can in the present Congress block any insurgent plan of tariff reform
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-11-09
NEWTOWN

Miss Spatcher of New Milford. who has conducted successful Millinery business at Sandy Hook in the past. will meet her costumers and friends at the old stand over the store of Corbett Grove & Co, this week un- til Thursday.
 Mrs. James Brennan and son James were Sunday guests in town
 Theodore Beardsley of Stepney pass ed Sunday with Sandy Hook friends.
 Miss Catherine Campbell of New Haven has been the. guest of her par ents, MT. and Mrs. F. w. Campbell of Sandy Hook
 Edward J. Keane of Bridgeport. has been spending a few days with Bots ford friends
 Mrs. John Carlson and Miss Anna Carlson spent yesterday in the Park City.
 The Geology class of the Newtown High School, and a few of their friends in charge of Miss Bessie Mitchell en- joyed an excursion to Roxbury Falls. Saturday. The journey was made in the Gospel Wagon driven by Clarence Frank After their arrival a picnic lunch was served The chief points of interest which they visited and stud jed were the Garnet Quarry, the Silica Factory and the Falls. Those who made up the party were Prof. c. E. Cooke. Earle Peck. Phillip Morris. Misses Mary Fairchild, Clarice Bots ford, Lillian Beers. E. Madge Peck, Mary Lynch and Helen Blakemann.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-11-09
FASHIONS AND PADS

Ribbons. lace and feathers are combined to make some of the alluring neck pieces. Marabouts. too, is often found in these altogether charming combinations
 Among the newest things in the fas- tenings for headgear are pins with bugs and beetles on top Some are of silver and some of gold. They have tiny jewel eyes.
 Bags of fur. matching the neckpiece and muffs. are among the novelties, of the season. Others are of leather. fur trimmed. They are usually silver mounted
 Among the new bedspreads are those which have scallops instead of the us ual hem or fringe. These are espect- ally effective if used on a bed provid- ed with a valence-
 White fox and ermine head the list of fashionable furs: next in favor Is sable and the silvery gray chinchilla and squirrel still have plenty of friends.
 Coats continued long. Tailors are striving to accentuate their narrow ness in back. while breadth across the front, especially at the shoulders. seems desirable.
 Rhinestone hatpins. ranging in size from a fve-cent piece to half dollar are extremely well thought of and are used both for ornaH&nt and their util-
 Muffs this season will be wider and deeper than ever. Even with the in- creased amount of fur these acces- sories of the toilette are wondrously light to carry
 An exceedingly pretty set of turn over collar and cuffs for the jacket is fashioned from handkerchiefs- Those with coIored border and design are es- pecially effective.
 Orange. the exact shade of the fruit is one of the most fashionable colors. It is alluring in panne velvet for the long military cape. which is getting in fashion every day.
 New evening coats are all on the burnous or kimono lines. In coloring they contrast with the dress under neath but the Things are the same shade of the dress. and very often Of the same material