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The Washington bee., 1909-07-17
TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION.
THE SCHOOL MUDDLE

HE SCHOOL MUDDLk
The Negro schools are in a
stew. There are ordinations
and recrimination. Some of the
denoted and transferred teachers
claim that it is all prejudice.
Meetings are being held by
both sides in private house for
the purpose of strengthening
their fences. 1t is also rumored
that Superintendent Stewart re-
fused to agree to all the recon-
mendations made Mr.. Bruce.
Can the rumOr be true?
The feeling among members of
Congress is intense and their is
no doubt but that Congress will
whip out the entire school man
agement at its December session.
Mr.. Bailey. it is claimed, called
to see NJ. Bruce and asked him
why he was denoted and trans
ferred. He got no satisfaction.
Mr.. Bal v also wanted to know
why h was not told that he was
not giving satisfaction.
The Bee would like to know
from Mr.. Bailey why he didn't
tell certain teachers under him
that they were not giving salts
faction. Nobody regrets the re-
movai of Messrs. Bailey and
Nalle. It is a good thing some
time for a person to be fed with
their own medicine. If their medi-
cine is as bitter to them as it was
to the teachers under them they
can appreciate their condition.
There has been too much
treachery in the schools. If ex-
isting conditions continue the
Negro schools will be object les
sons Of the past. The promotion
Of some Of the teachers has not.
been fair to older and more de-
serving teachers: why should
Messrs. Stafford and Jackson be
appointed over the heads of older
and more deserving teachers?
The Bee doesn't claim and
neither does it charge that either
man is incompetent, It does
mean to say and be understood
as having said that there are
teachers in the schools among the
females more deserving than
either Jackson or Stafford.
There are certain conditions
in the High School that should
be remedied. An investigation of
the High School would disclose
some startling facts. Then
again their is a disturbing ele-
ment in the schools that should
be removed. The Board of Edu-'
cation should go further and re
move from the High School an
element that is dangerous. The
most amusing charge that is be-
ing made is that Messrs. Nalle,
Jackson Bruce and Bailey are
prominent Negro Masons and
for that reason they should live
and work in harmony. From the
standpoint of The Bee there is
little sincerity in Negro Mason
". OF course ther are a few
honorable exceptions.
The schools are in a muddle
and they should be remedied.
The Washington bee., 1909-07-17
INHERITED POWER

Some times a person suddenly
springs into power and then he
becomes a tyrant. The innocent
and the weak are soon made vic
tins of humiliation and degrada-
ton. Unmerited power makes
wise men egotists and bombasts.
Many OF them betray friends and
go so far as to place a halter
around the necks Of their bro
theirs and sisters.
A small man suddenly appoint
ed to a large position will often
cause his head to swell larger
than the hat he wore before he
was appointed. A Negro espeC-
tally imagines that a position
makes him a leader and gives
him power over his associates.
This idea obtains among Negroes
who soon become intoxicated by
sudden imposition of power.
There is nothing more dangerous
in a community than a man or
woman possessing unmerited
power. A Negro is more dan
gerous than a white man with
such power.
WHAT IT HAS CAUSED
The recent upheaval in the
schools has resulted and will re
suit in Congress investigating
them. If Congress should inves-
tigate the Negro schools some
injured. Not since the establish
ment of the colored schools has
there been such as upheaval and
CONSERVATION. No teacher seems
to be satisfied or contented. The
Bees charge against the school
management will be laid before
Congress and what will the re-
suit be? The end Of Negro SUI
pervisors of the Negro schools.
The Bee is opposed to the dis
The Washington bee., 1909-07-17
THE BEE WOULD LIKE TC
KNOW

What the next move in the schools
will be.
If DR., James F, Shepard is not the
''it" of the South.
If attorney L. NJ. King is not max
ing his mark.
If some people don't make grave
errors that they can't recall.
The Washington bee., 1909-07-17
OLD MADE NEW.

If you want your clothing
cleaned, altered or repaired, yoL
should send q card or call at the
up-to-date repair establishment.
All work guaranteed or money
refunded.
Mrs. d. Smith,
Proprietor,
Ola D street, northwest.
The Washington bee., 1909-07-17

NEGROES OBSERVE DAY
Picnic and thanksgiving Event
Mark Celebration Of Fourth
A picnic and thanksgiving was held
yesterday at Madre's Park under the
The Washington bee., 1909-07-17

MR.. JEFFERSON'S BOATS
1t is surprising to The Bee
why Colored churches and other
colored organizations should so
soon forget the man who has
made it possible for colored peo-
pie to enjoy themselves on the
river.
Mr.. Lewis Jefferson has spent
a fortune to give colored people
that which they don't seem to
appreciate. Many run after new
gods" because the god has a
white face and who cares but
little for them. The Negro who
cries the loudest for race enter
prises is the most deceiving and
less race supporting. Some OF
the most intelligent Negroes and
many OF the representative or
ganizationS seem to run to their
enemies and give them their sup
port. The man who cries wolf
should himself be watched and
chained, because he is more dan
gerous to the community than
any other animal. The so-called
intelligent Negro is the first to
cry out against "Jim-Crowism,"
and the first to Jim Crow" his
own race and discriminate against
himself.
The Washington bee., 1909-07-17
RHfzBa Ytlaal55!lIL.sl22Es.lI< :

One good room, with the use of
the kitchen for single lady. Apply
on premises, 400 Q street, northwest.
or Thomas Walker, sos 5th street,
northwest.
The Washington bee., 1909-07-17

Rev. Waldron, because It believes
that he is a conscientious man.
But is he at all times consistent?
He preached a very eloquent ser
mon last Sunday morning, but
his attack on the saloons was TN
called for and inconsistent be-
cause when he entered the cam
paign against Judg Taft, Rev.
Mr.. Waldron solicited the aid of
the Personal Liberty League.
If saloons are Objectionable to
him, why would he appeal to the
national organizer Of the Person
al Liberty League and to the
League itself to aid him in his
political fight against the nomi-
nee Of the Republican party. Will
Rev. Waldron explain? viii he
state to his congregation the diff
ference between the National
Personal Liberty League and
saloons? OF course Rev. Wal
dron is a temperance advocate,
and against the saloons, but
would his church refuse FIVE hun
dred dollars from his neighbor,
Mr.. Luke Karney, if he should
offer it to the church?
There are some people in the
world who like whiskey and at
the same time preach against it.
OF course Rev. Waldron is not
one Of these preachers. The Bee
has the highest respect for his
honesty and integrity, but it be-
lieves that he is wrong on the
whiskev question.
The Washington bee., 1909-07-17
COLORED SKINS MADE

If you send 10 cents in stamps to
NJ. B. Berger & Company, ? Rector
Street. New York, they will send you
a sample of their Complexion Won
der, and one sample will be enough
to prove what it can do. They also
wish agents in every locality and will
help them to get started and guaran-
tee them against loss. If you would
like to make money, write to them.
The Washington bee., 1909-07-17

GASKIN'S RESTAURANT
Gaskin's restaurant, $50 8th.
street, northwest, formerly Gas
kins and Gaines. First Class
Services. All the delicacies of
the season. Free Lunch from
I2to I Every Day.
The Washington bee., 1909-07-17
NOT ]. c. CAMPBELL

The communication that ap-
peared in The Bee last week,
signed ]. c. Campbell, stating
that change would be made in
the Recorder of Deeds Office,
was not the J. c. Campbell of the
Census Office.
THE BEE WOULD LIKE TO SEE
Pretended friends exercise a little
honesty sometimes.
Politics eliminated from the Negro
Business League.
Negro lawyers united for once.
Perrie w. Frisby given one more
chance to vindicate himself.
The merits of Attorney Peyton
recognized.
Attorney l. NJ. King elected Grand
Chancellor.
E. NJ. Hewlett placed upon the
bench.
The Negro schools get down to
business.
R. R. Horner watch every move
ment.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1909-08-12
HARNESS RACES.

Cleveland. O.. Aug. 11-Hamburg
record Of 2:03 "a at the North Randall
track today. 2:os Ia being the best ale
Bob Douglas carried away the $4,000
Ohio stake in three straight heats. He
was a heavily played favorite. Thous-
ands of dollars changed hands on the
p BIG pace. which was won by Green
The books opened with Green Pilot
selling at $50. Walter Hal $45, The
Contractor $40. and the feid %. The
Green Pilot was quoted $50 to s1s
against the field.
Green Pilot lost the first heat to WAL
ter Hal by a length. after lea ding into
the stretch. After falling into fourth
place at the half In the second heat.
grand finish and won from Walter Hal
by a length. It was neck and neck
race between Green Pilot and Walter
Hal from the start to the head of the
stretch In the third heat, but Walter
Hal Jagged far behind Green Pilot at
the finish and q few yards from the
wire. lost second place to The Con-
tractor.
Summarizes:
Bob Douglas. sr. g.. (McDonaid),. / !
Penico Maid. br. m. tMacey). ID .
Judge Lee. or. 3. GLaselll: ..,.;.s a
Alice Roosevelt, Todd. Mac. The An.
gelus Besa and Jenny. Constantine
also started. Time. 2:o7 a.; 2:0s la:
2:06 "a.
ala pace. purse $1,000:
Geraldine, br. m. (Geers)......
cecilian King. or. g.. (cox) 80 2
Kavailo. gr. g., (Meehan). ......a . 3
Time 2:10 Ia: 2:o7 1S4; 2:14; 2:o7 la
2:05 pace. purse $1,000:
Lady Maud s.. oh. m, (wiison), -. L /
Darkey Hal blk. M. (Snow.) .....2 2
Reproachless. blk. m. tShank). ...5 8
Major Mallow and Major Brine also
started. Time. 2:O5; 2:05 3-E.
200 pace. purse $1,000:
Green Pilot, b. g.. (Murphy). ....4 I I
Walter Hal. or. g.. (Garth), ..f 2 :
The Contractor. gr., g.. (Gal-
nnger), .....S ~
Byron Kay. Emma WeIte and Point
Burglar also started. Time. 2:07 Ia;
2:06 Ia: 2:0S IA.
Special exhibition mile--HamburR
Belle to beat 200 "a trotting. Time
by quarters: 80 Ia; 1901 Ia; 1892;
2:03 Ia.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1909-08-12

REMNANT BEE BUZZ |
HOT IN BoNNETs OF NEW ORLEANS
MEN.
Owner Bennett AID Charlie Frank Fear
Nothing But NashvfIle-Busy
Now Strengthening

Memphis. Tenn, Aug. 1i--tspecial)
The pennant bee is actually buzzing
In the bonnets of everybody connected
George c. Bennett who holds con-
trolling interest, Manager Frank ana
his players admit II.
Owing to two days postponements
from rain. two games have been ar
ranged for Thursday. one for Friday
and two for Saturday In order TO MI
the fve days schedule. The peculiar
part Of the Pelicans' faith. however, Is
In the hope that they may turn tables
on Nash Vile, as Nashville did on them
last year. when the final game OF the
season decided the pennant.
Neither Owner Bennett. who admits
he knows little about the game. but
who processes to be frm believer IN
the old time adage that everything
evens up In the long rum" Manager
Frank or the players figure on Atlanta
having a ghost of q chance. They rear
Nashville alone.
In order to strengthen their chance
for the pennant. some changes have
been made. Pitcher Brettenstein has
been suspended. Pitcher Foster, who
helped Charleston win a pennant In the
South Atlantic League. will commence
duty within a few days. Breitenstein's
'"suspension" is the hrst friendly sus-
pension attempted on President kava.
nauRh since Manager Smith and others
made a farce out of the player. ana
salary limitations In the 1907 season.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1909-08-12
Killing MAY BE SOLD
TO TROLLEY DODGERS

Chicago. Aug. 1t.--President Murphy Is
considering the disposal OF hold-out king
and Brooklyn may get the baking backstop
for paltry $4,000. That is the story cir
cuiated yesterday in baseball realms Mem
bers Of the Brooklyn team declared the deal
between Murphy and Ebbetts had not been
dropped. Furthermore they said Killing
would report to Brooklyn next spring.
On the occasion of the Cubs recent visit
to Brooklyn, 1t was announced Murphy
would release king for $4,000 Since that
time the price has sumped $1,000 The
Brooklyn Club will probably have to part
company with number Of stars to land
Killing. however. Murphy has fixed the
price and 1t calls for the prompt delivery
of George Bell. pitcher; Lumley. right field
er and manager; Hummel. in-fielder and
Irwin. catcher.
with Archer going at his present clip
and. improving daily the chances are king
would have a hard time winning back his
old job. Announcement was made yester-
day that Irwin HOFFMAN. brother Of Artie
and Toots. is TO become a member OF the
Cub fold. He is the youngest member OF the
family and, according to Artie. 10 q yerta-
bic terror on the bases. with the bat ana IN
the field.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1909-08-12

The chances are that the people who
come TO the fair in October will see
some of the highest class racing that
has ever been held in this Dixie Cir
cuit-the record breaking races OF 1905
not excepted. More good Alabama
horses are taking down purses on the
different circuits this year than ever
before known in the history OF the
light harness horse OF the South and
some OF the cracks Of the country have
received their education In Selma,
Montgomery. Huntsville and Tonnes
see.
more than holding his own. The
r., the green PAGER owned by W. b.
league Of this city. This horse has
yer Park, but his owner has never
started him In professional races un-
til this season, when he put tim
He won his first start at Lima. Ohio.
stepping three straight heats In
He was sired by REDWOOD and out
of the same dam. as Lilly Pointer. the
speedy Dupointer mare owned by Mr..
league. This mare made grand re-
cord over the Southern circuit last fan.
cations point to the fact that this
Tom T.. will make all of '.m 20 some
in the a:1o pace at Memphis. Nashville.
Montgomery and Birmingham.
Al stanley Going Good.
AL Stanley. the sensational 2-year-
old trotter of last fall. has also been
going good. as 3-year.old up In Ohio.
This great son of Todd butted into a
severe cold at Vandiver Park last
March and came pretty near having
pneumonia He seems to be all right
now. but it remains to be seen wheth-
err he will get back to the grand form
OF last October, when as 2-year-old
ne trotted third twice In the classic
Futurity at Lexington In s:ls both
times. -
Gibson Boy. the speedy PAGER owned
by w. g. Weber OF this city. was
also with whitehead's string In Ohio.
but the fast side wheeler was not DO
and he has ueen sent back 10 Mont
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1909-08-12
FOR KEEPING
JACKASS IN THE CITY

J. Brinsfeld. who conducts a horse
shoeing establishment at the corner Of
Lee and Church Streets. was arrested
late yesterday Afternoon by Offlcers Loe
and Evans, for keeping a jackass
within the city limits in violation of
the ordinance passed Monday night by
the City Council. The ordinance became
a law yesterday when Mayor league
approved 1t and the law was placed in
the city code.
When the ordinance was introduced
into the Council meeting Monday
night by Alderman Saul. 1t created
considerable amusement. After a
lengthy discussion, in which noarly ev-
cry Alderman present participated, the
ordinance. together with an amend
ment, was passed.
The ordinance and amendment made
1t unlawful to keep any jackass on any
premises in the city limits adjoining
any residence, hotel. boarding house or
public building or to keep stations or
bulls for stud.
A petition was also introduced sign
ed by about thirty residents of the vi
cinity OF Church and Lee Streets. com
planning against this jackass which
has been kept by Brinsheld at his es.
Enlistment for some time.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1909-08-12
ARRANGE RIVER TRIP
PRESIDENTS ITINERARY DOWN
MISSISSIPPI ANNOUNCED.
During Voyage to New Orleans frem
81. Louis, Taft VIII BE Roy
ally Entertained at River
Paints,

Beverly, Mass, Aug. ii.--Secretary
carpenterstoday announced the detail
ed itinerary of the Presidents trip
down the Mississippi River ana as
arranged by himself and the Lakes
to-the-G Gulf T'eep Water ways AS ci-
alton.
Arriving at ct. Louis from Texas
over the Iron Mountain Railroad at
TAT a. m, Monday. October rs. Pres
ident Taft will be entertained at break
fast at $3.50 o'clock by the Commercial
Club at the st. Louis Hotel. At IL q.
m. he will make an address In the CO.
liseum, which holds $4,000 people.
At D. m. the President will be
the guest of the Business MenT
League at luncheon In the 'sn enc. 9,
Hotel and win then proceed TO East ST:
Louis, Ill, to attend the dedication OF
a Government building at 4 p. m.
The President will return, to st.
Louis in time to sail for New Orleans
on the steamboat Mississippi at p. m.
Arriving at Cape Girardeau. Mo-, at
s a. M, October 2s, the President Will
be routed out OF bed to make an ad-
dress from the upper deck OF the steam
boat to the people gathered on the
wharf. Leaving Cape Girardeau at
a. m, there will be u hve-hour run to
Cairo, Ill, where at noon Mr.. Taft
win make a second address from the
boat. Leaving Cairo at 1 o'clock, the
next stop is scheduled at Hickman. KY
at D. m, where the third address
from the deck of the boat Will be
made. Leaving Hickman at p. m. an
ali night run will bring the party to
Memphis at o'clock on the morning
of wednesday, October 81.
Az Memphis the President WIN leave
the steamer and be entertained In the
city for four hours, making an ad-
dress while there. Helena. Ark. will
be reached at 8 p. m. on the 2Ith ana
an address from the boat 10 scheduled
On Thursday. october %, the only stop
is scheduled at Vicksburg. where the
Presidents party arrives at p. m.
and remains until IL p. m. Friday
morning the President arrives at Nat
chez at 7 o. m, and remains there
three hours, making an address In the
city during his stay.
Between Natchez and New Orleans q
stop is being arranged at Baton Rouge,
but the time OF the visit has not been
set. According to the plans Mr.. Taft
will reach New Orleans Saturday. oc-
tober 80, at a. M, and at o'clock
that afternoon will address the wa
terways convention. Remaining In
New orleans all day Sunday, the Pres.
ident will leave at a. m. Monday,
November Q for the stops scheduled
In Mississippi.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1909-08-12
National League

National League.
Philadelphia at PittsburR
New York at Chicago.
Boston at Cincinnati.
Brooklyn at st. Louis.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1909-08-12
MAYOR QUICK TO
SIGN BABY BONDS

1t took Mayor league just twenty
Ave minutes to Rffix his signature to
ninety-four paving bonds yesterday
morning Each bond was OF a 800
denomination and this amount will be
applied to the paving on North Court
Street. although the original contract
called for the sum of $4,000. The
street is being paved with Belgian
blocks and the work is almost COM
pleted.
Mayor league stated yesterday after
noon that the contract called for a con-
sideration of $4,000 for the paving OF
this street which was the biggest paw
ing contract ever given out for one
street. He said he thought the work
would be completed in about three
weeks.
The paving OF the street began sew
eral weeks ago and the contract was
let to the ByronSoud ers Company.
The work of paving South Perry
Street has also been started and the
cutters OF the streets have already
been cemented preparatory to the lay
ing OF asphalt. 1t Is expected that
the street will be completed by octo-
Der.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1909-08-12
CITY BASEBALL LEAGUE.

League Standing,
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1909-08-12
NEGROES ARE IDENTIFIED
BY INTENDED VICTIMS

Marietta Ca, Aug. 1f-Aivin Glib
son. the negro boy arrested by a posse
early this morning as the assailant OF
Mrs. Iverna Hicks. who was seized and
frightened in her home last night
while putting her child to bed, was
Identified today by Mrs. Hicks young
son, who had q good look at the man
as he ran from the house. Gibsons
shoes also At the tracks found under
the window whore the negro had
made his escape. The negro 10 confined
In the jail here under close guard be.
cause OF the great excitement in the
town.
The negro, willard Webb, charged
with an assault on Mrs. Exy Brown
was placed on trial this morning In
the Superior Court. A Jury was Sc
cured with little trouble.
Mrs. Brown, who was attacked at
her home in Winnings. Ca, positively
identified Webb as her assailant. The
State made out strong case against
the negro and the examination OF wit.
nesses for the defense wes begun
about noon. Webb was brought to
Marietta last night from Atlanta.
where he had been confined In the Full.
ton county Jail after narrow escape
from lynching.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1909-08-12
CLAYTON PUNCHES HITS,
BEATING UNION SPRINGS

Clayton. Aug. 1O.-tspecial.)-In the Sec
SIsyton defeated Union Springs In easy style
by the score of 5 to 3 The feature AZURE. OF ,h tne
game was the batting OF the LOCALS w Shey
St.s meant runs, and driving Crawford from
the box ne third lnntag Da Striking
SIaSeo9n aon ana for the first five innings
f Goe p went down in one. two three OrasTi
Score by INNINGS .12o oos oo.-5 8
TiSS,ons SPRINGS :. 900 oO2 900 l
o1 psstteries"For clayton, Warren and b bsv
,sr For Union Springs. Crawioro' Hef''
~ smell. Umpire Evans.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1909-08-12
MISS PHILLIPS DEAD
MISS SANTA CLAUS" WHALES
DEADLY GAS.
Fraeaa of Little Ones Despairs Of me-
covering Health And Ends Life
did Much FER Man
kind.

philadelphia, Aug. i1--Miss Eiiza-
beth A. Phillips, widely known az
Miss Santa Claus" committed suicide
today, inhaling Illuminating gas.
Pinned to the woman's clothing was
note which read:
Il have been In failing health for
some time. / have always tried to do
my best for mankind"
Miss Phillips enjoyed almost a ma
tional reputation by reason Of her
work at Christmas time among the
poor children
Two years ago at her request all the
letters written by children and mailed
to Santa Claus were delivered to her
and the requests OF the children. so
far as posibIe. were compiled with
She was the daughter OF q prominent
merchant of this city.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1909-08-12
PROGRESS or DEM0POLIs.
stave @nd Handle Factory VIII
Rwflf

Demopolis. Aug. 11.--(Special. )--Mr.
Russell has arrived in the city ana Will
assume control of the machinery which
was shipped to this place about a year
ago for q stave and handle factory !.
Tho panic coming on at that time the
parties who were to establish this In
dustry became discouraged and gave
up the venture. Now In all probabfI-
ity Mr.. Russell will carry this indus
try to completion.
The new buildings which are in the
course OF construction. when complete
ed will add much to the Appearance Of
Demopolis. The Webb building will
be completed and ready for occupancy
by the first OF September, and the Al.
len and Norwood new building is being
rushed forward.
At the armory Of the Demopolic RI
hes Mrs. G. N. Lacey honored her
guests, Misses Georgia Hooks OF Mo-
bile and Annie Irby of Uniontown, By
giving them a delightful german.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1909-08-12
Metal workers Meet.

Louisville, KY. Aug 1.-THE Ma
tional Association OF Sheet Iron Metal
Workers began its fifth annual con-
vention here today. Four hundred del
egates were welcomed by the Mayor
and President BE- Davis OF the Com
mercIal Club. e. L. Seabrook OF Phil
adelphiA, president Of the association,
addressed the convention. Delegates
will listen to illustrated lectures on
subjects akin to the metal trades and
on Friday will elect oflcsrS.