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The Washington bee., 1910-08-20
THE SCHOOLS
WILL OPPOSE BRUCE.
A Monster Public Meeting to be Hell

A Monster Public Meeting to be Held.
The citizens OF this city are pre-
pairing to hold monster public meet
ing and to petition Congress for a
change in the colored superintendenCy
of the colored schools. Protest after
protest they claim has been filed with
the proper school officers, but no at
tentiOn seems to be paid to them.
Their next move, it IS claimed in con-
neCtiOn with the monster petition, IS
to file a protest in the Senate and
House District Committees. The cit
izens of DeanwoOd, d. c., are up IN
arms at the transfer and demOtiOn Of
Miss Kinner, who was marked Z
over the recommendation of Super
yising Principal Montgomery. Not in
the history of the public schools has
ever such an act of injustice been
perpetrated.
No teacher in the public schools
seems to be safe under the present
negro regime FavOritism and discrim-
ination seem to be the prevailing feat
ures in the cOlored schools. There
is a popular demand for the TeappOint-
ment OF Prof Montgomery to the as
sistant superintendentship of the col
ored schools Prof. MOntgomery's ap-
pointment would certainly restore
peace and success in the colored
schools The citizens of Deanwood,
D. c., have filed their protest with
President Cox, and it is believed that
their petition will be given considera-
ton The colored public schools have
never been i'll such condition as they
have been for two or three years. The
normal schools are in a condition that
should be remedied 1t is the firm
belief of the people that the Board
of Education will listen to the appeals
of the people and give the people re-
lief
The Washington bee., 1910-08-20
PROSPERITY
MIR. Thomas Dissents-The Colored
Population Excluded

To the Editor of the Washington Bee:
As a rule | abjure controversy, but
your esteemed rival the Washington
Times, in its issue of August 5, so un-
fairly states one conclusion from the
figures OF the Capitals Prosperity
that | am forced to ask for infOrma-
ton. When the Times says That
the $4,000 permanent white pOpula-
ton, exclusive of government en-
ployes, has benefited from a steady
and substantial development of COM
merCial and industrial interests" it de-
liberately excludes the $4,000 perma-
nent colored population, which has
likewise benefited Is that fair?
That is has not equally benefited
may be due to the low wages received
for similar work and for all work, as
we'll as to the fact that its ignorance
and backwardness make it the group
to be preyed upon The Times does
not state what part of the savings
account is that of the cOlored pOpu-
lation. Nor does 1t say that so much
of the general prosperity is due to
the fact that the colored population
rents at greatly advanced prices and
Il It's ~ DuH dJ uOuDllUI NdildliOll LliC
abandoned houses of those who move
to more exclusive neighbOrhOOds and
newer subdivisions. Is not that a
fact?
Horses, wagons, automobiles, and
practically every other useful and nee
essary article has a double value here
because of the presence of that same
$4,000 omitted from the record by the
Times.
Not only does the permanent col
ored population make it possible for
the white population to have greater
and steadier prosperity, but the cheap
ness of its labor makes it possible for
the more prosperous to live in neigh
borhOOds and houses which would
cost half as much again if built by
white labor at union rates.
Would the Times willingly lose for
one year the money return in service,
purchase price and advertisements
which comes to it by reason of the
$4,000 permanent colored population,
provided it could get no compensatory
condition?
CHAS. NJ. THOMAS,
Aug. 9, 1910. I34I T St. N. w.
The Washington bee., 1910-08-20
DR.. Charles H. Marshall.

During the coming week we will
have a session of the National Medi
cal Convention, composed of physi-
clans, dentists and pharmacists from
all parts of the country, and among
the local physicians who are making
every effort to make this session the
most profitable in its history, none
stands out more prominently than the
chairman of the public comfort COM
mittee, DR. Chas H. Marshall
For several weeks he has eXerted
himself to make it pleasant for the
visiting delegates. He has the inter
ests of the profession at heart, and
being so much beliked by the citizens
he has been able to secure acCommO-
dations for the delegates in the most
desirable houses. He has for so
many years been identified with the
professional and business interests of
the city that he now enjoys the en-
tire confidence of the profession.
DR. Marshall is an unassuming man
of broad experience, an affable dispo-
sition, and man upon whom the peO-
pie say that you may rely. 1t IS the
consensus of opinion that the contest
for the presidency will be so warm
that many are betting on Dr. Marshall
as the successful dark horse. There
is an undercurrent at work which tends
to land the Doctor in the presidency.
He is not candidate, however, and
would not raise his hand to secure 1t,
but his friends, who are many, are of
the opinion that he would make an
ideal presiding officer of the medical
association. As chairman of the pub
lie comfort committee, no man is
working harder to make the stay OF
the visitors to the city of magnificent
distances than DR.. Chas H Marshall
His friends are numerous, and while
they are not urging his candidacy,
they think that he would ill the bill.
The Washington bee., 1910-08-20
The Medical Association.

The next meeting of the National
Medical Association will be held in
Washington, D. c., August 23, 24 and
j IS, 1910. By reason of its favorable
location on the border line between
the North and South, its great edu-
cational advantages and hospital ia
cilities, no better place could have
been selected for this meeting. The
officials of the Howard University
have placed some of their finest build
ings at the disposal of the convention.
The great half-million-dollar new
Freedmen's Hospital will open its
doors, and we are assured that the
clinical facilities of all kinds will be
unsurpassed by any the Association
has had in the past.
The Local and Citizens Committees
organized early last fall, and since
then they have worked in complete
harmony and accord to make this
meeting a credit to the Capital City
as well as to the great organization
itself. Not less than 500 delegates
are expected to be in attendance.
The scientific program is being ar
ranged with great care, and physi-
clans, dentists and pharmacists will
hold sectional meetings, so that they
may discuss in a heart-to-heart mar
neT the problems pertaining to their
individual professions. Clinics will be
conducted likewise
The Citizens Committee will see
to it that there be 40 lack of func-
tions, but it is generally agreed that
the socials on this occasion will not
usuTp or interfere with the scientific
program.
The Local Committee is endeavor-
ing to secure special rates. Should
they do so, announcement will be
made Otherwise, delegates and Wis
itOrs are advised to secure summer
tourists or excursion rates to Wash
ington, or the nearest point East to
which these rates may be secured. Re
duced rates may be secured at almost
any time to Old Point Comfort, Va.
(This will apply especially to dele
gates from the South and SOuthwest)
Nothing is more pleasant than boat
ride from Old Point Comfort to Bal
timOre. thence to Washington by rail
in an hour; or those who prefer may
90 directly to Washington from Old
Point Comfort by rail or boat.
DR.. Charles II. Marshall, 27Io p,
street northwest, Washington. D. c.,
is Chairman of the Public Comfort
Committee Write him with refer
ence to attendance, accommodation,
etc. Also watch the Journal of n. NJ.
A. for further notice, program, in
structiOn, etc. You are earnestly re-
quested, and urged, to attend.
Sincerely yours,
THE NATIONAL.
MEDICAL ASSN.
J. A. Kenney, NJ. D.,
General Secretary.
Tuskegee Institute, Ala, July 10, 1910.
The Washington bee., 1910-08-20
Great Social Event.

Social affairs in Washington during
the coming week will reach flood tide.
With our foremost scientific body and
their numerous friends thruOut the land
as our guests, Washington will add to
her already enviable reputation for
hospitality. The calendar of events IS
worthy of repetition. The weeks tes-
tivities will begin with a huge wei
come meeting at the Nineteenth Street
Baptist Church Tuesday - evening,
Aug. 23, at 8 p m, with addresses by
leading citizens and music by our ia
vorite artists. Immediately thereafter
the men will repair to the RefOrmer
Building, 18th and y streets, to be
entertained at a smoker by the Mu-SO-
Lit Club The well-known Pen and
Pencil Club entertainers, Pelham and
GRAY assisted by "Hiawatha" Finley
and Artist Sadgwar, will lntersperse
talks by members and guests with an
illustrated skit In this function local
doctors and citizens will cooperate.
Wednesday evening the lawn party at
Howard University campus under the
auspices of the ladies will be the
picturesque feature Of the week.
Thursday night is set apart for the
n. NJ A. reception and dance, where
social Washington will greet the flow
er of the race amid splendid surround
ings and the inspiring strains OF an
augmented orchestra OF 80 pieces.
Friday afternoon and evening IS gwen
over to the river excursion to Wash
ington Park
1t is greatly to be desired that our
representative citizens cooperate in
each of these functions, in order that
Washington's good name for hospital
ity and public spirit be not marred.
Those desiring to participate may Sc
cure cards from Chairman Lotion,
1928 NJ street, of the General Commit
tee; Chairman Curtis, 1880 18th street,
of the Reception and Dance Commit
tee; Chairman WOrmley, 1888 I4th
street, of the Excursion Committee
Chairman Dumas, of the Committee
on Complimentary Tickets. or Chair
man Gray, 18th and U streets
of the Mu-So-Lit Club; or at any OF
the drug stores affiliated with the Ma
tional Medical Association.
The Washington bee., 1910-08-20
Attorney Geo. Cornelius Scurlock,

Among those who successfully
passed the recent examination for
the bar and admitted to practice
before the courts of the District of
Columbia was Mr.. George c. Sour
lock, of North Carolina
Before coming to Washington he
was a prominent leader in his State,
having entered politics at II and con-
tinued until the rise of White Lily
ism.
Since that time, while loyal to the
Republican party, he does not stand
for the elimination of colored men
from all participation in the party or
ganization.
In 1890 he was the Republican
nominee for Congress from his dis
trict, polling nearly the entire Re
publican vote in an off year, Of $4,000.
In 1901 was appointed postmaster OF
his home city by President Harrison,
and in 1892 was a delegate to the Re
publican National Convention at Min
neapolis.
For several years he was a clerk n
the Pension Office.
The Washington bee., 1910-08-20
DR., SheDaTd's Success
DIR. SHEPARD A SUCCESS.
Close of the Durham School.

DURHAM, n. C., Aug. I5.-With
grand sacred concert Sunday night,
the National Religious Training
School and Chautauqua, OF which DT;
lanes Z. Shepard is the tSunder ana
president, came to close It's hTst
Summer session was a complete sue
cess. and established itself as the only
bona fide Chautauqua among Negroes.
The attendance was about 100 teach
ers. ministers and other professional
people from the States OF Tennessee,
Alabama. Kentucky, Virginia, North
Carolina. South Carolina, Illinois,
Massachusetts and the District OF Co
Iumbia, and the success of the move
ment. which is a permanent one, IS
already assured.
Definite announcements were made
with reference to the permanent work
OF the institution, which IN all Its de
partments will be on a rather high
order. The religious department VIII
train men and women for gospel
work, not only the men in the minis
try. but others for Young Men s
Christian Association and Young
Women's Christian Association work
societies, and a medical missionary
hospital will be erected by the begin
ming of the fall term for the purpose
of training missionaries for work IN
foreign fields.
The literary courses are all ar
ranged on a par with those OF
Princeton and the other higher uni
versities of the North, and IN none OF
its work will the institution be III
competition with existing institutions
among the Negroes. 1t seems to be
the intention of the institution to
begin its work where other schools
leave off, and TO be in a peculiar man
ner a school for the leaders Of the
people. DR.. Shepard states that the
institution will never seek numbers,
preferring to teach its principles with
this broad religious foundation TO the
few, in order that they might more
properly become the real leaders OF
the people.
In the commercial department, in
struction will be given in banking,
insurance, real estate stenOgraphy
and typewriting, and the whole de-
partment will be under the direction
of the well-known Prof. 7. P, Smith,
who for IS years was proprietor of
the Smith Business College, Lynch
burg, Va Prof. Smiths acquisition
Is a distinct increase in the strength
OF the efficiency of the institution
and it is his intention to continue the
work at Lynchburg, if good young
man can be secured who will carry II
on under his occasional supervision
The regular session Of the National
Religious Training School and Chau-
tauqua will begin October y.
The Washington bee., 1910-08-20
Insulting to the Committee.

The most insulting act that has vet
been offered to the local medical COM
mittee was by the Mu-So-Lit Club. 1t
is said that the members of this club
have decided to tender the visiting
physicians a smoker one evening dur
ing the festivities, but no free invita-
tions have been extended to the medi-
cal committee or the resident physi-
clans. 1t is rumored that many OF
the resident physicians take the act
of the Mu-So-Lit Club as a presump-
tuOus insult, when it is considered that
the visiting physicians are the guest.
of the resident physicians and not the
guests of this club. Just what right
the club has to entertain a body OF
medical n1en who are not the guests
of this club, is a question that is being
largely discussed by the medical men
of the city. The medical association
is not political organization, while
they claim that the Mu-So-Lit Club i:
a quasi social-political institution
purely.
The Washington bee., 1910-08-20
Greetings

To the Generous Colored Friends and
Patriotic Organizations of the City:
There is now being conducted at
Oxen Hill, Md, a summer home
known as Camp Pleasant, in order to
afford an outing for unfortunate col
ored mothers and children. It was
estimated that about $1,000 would
cover the expense of maintaining this
camp. The Associated Charities
agreed to contribute $500, with the
understanding that the colored cit1-
zens of the District of Columbia would
raise a like sum. The camp has been
in progress for seven weeks, and up
to date about 300 mothers and chill
dren have been given an outing. Up
to this writing only few of our col
Ored churches and citizens have con-
tributed. We now ask that all friends
and organizations who are in SYM
pathy with the spirit and purpose OF
this movement would send us a con-
tribution. Any amount will be great
ly appreciated, and receipts sent from
the home Office, John Joy Edison,
treasurer, o23 H street northwest. or
to Rev. S L. Corrothers, 1917 Sixth
street northwest, chairman.
John Joy Edison, chairman; An
drew Parker, treasurer.
Vice chairmen-Char1es J. Bell
A. Lisner, A. NJ. Lothrop, Richard
The Washington bee., 1910-08-20
| bership of g.

bership of 81.
Since the last meeting, in 1905, the
president of the association, Oliver
w. Barnard, the oldest of the eleven
children of the family, died, as did also
Mrs. Polly A. Maulsby, the treasurer
of the association. r
Other members of the family viii
be selected at this meeting to fill the
vacancies in those Offices Only three
other members of the association have
died within the past five years.
The meeting takes the form of an
outdoor picnic dinner. Ali relatives,
neighbors and friends of the Barnards
have received a cordial invitation to
attend and bring their baskets.
After the reunion Justice Barnard
will go to Chicago and thence through
Boston to his country home at Center
Lowell, Me He will return to court
the day after Labor Day, and Will
preside until Sept. I8, when Chief
Justice Clabaugh will relieve him
The Washington bee., 1910-08-20
Camp Pleasant.

The colored people of this city can
now show their appreciation and pa
triotism by responding to the appeal
made by the committee to support
Camp Pleasant, which has been in
operation for three years. The sup
port of this camp has come from the
white citizens of this city. There are
10000 colored people in this city
and it is about time that they support
something for the support of the more
unfortunate of the race. Read the ap-
peal elsewhere in this weeks Bee. Dr.
s. S. Corrothers is now the president
Of this organization. Contributions
may be left at this office.
The Washington bee., 1910-08-20
Howard Theater.

This popular theater will open Mon
day evening, Aug p. This is the
peoples theater, and is no doubt the
best structure in the city. It is situ-
ated at the corner OF 9TH and T streets
northwest, in a popular section of the
city. The opening night will no doubt
be the greatest event in the history
of the lovers Of theaters. This the
ater is beautifully appointed in every
particular. It's seating capacity is
greater than any theater in the city.
It is claimed by the management to
have dressing rooms enough to dress
100 performers. The stage is large
enough to take any play that is upon
the American stage.
Don't forget the date Of opening
Monday, Aug. p. Secure your tickets
now. Phone to Manager Smith, Box
Office, Phone North 76z.
The Washington bee., 1910-08-20
The Fake.

Bro. Chase, editor of The Washing
ton Bee, is doing the National Negro
Press Association, Of which R w
Thompson is president, an injustice by
calling it a "fake." This association
was duly and regularly organized at
the time of the meeting of the Ma
tional Negro Business League held at
Louisville, KY, last year; and it IS
under the auspices of and an auxil-
iary to the National Negro Business
League and is recognized by it. Mr.
Thompson was elected president by
editors, and he is at the head Of a
legitimate institution.
The Washington bee., 1910-08-20

Returning to North Carolina, he re
sumed business in which he was en-
gagged before coming to this city
Giving that up, he became the editor
and manager of The North Carolina
Sun, which he conducted for several
years. Relinquishing that post, he re-
turned to Washington in 1897, and
was appointed to a position in one of
the Government departments In
early life he served as an apprentice
and learned the trade of blacksmith,
and carried on business for himself
He is the Elihu Burrett of the race.
Mr. Scurlock will enter at once upon
the practice of the law and at the
same time may contribute to the
press his views on public questions
The Bee has known him for d
number of years. He is unassuming
and quiet in his manner and bearing,
and stands we'll with the people. AS
a speaker he is ready and deliberate
and with a we'll matured mind and
experience and a knowledge of men
and affairs generally, he comes to the
bar we'll equipped for the duties and
responsibilities that he may be called
upon to face.
The Washington bee., 1910-08-20

Sylvester; Walter S. Ufford, general
secretary; T Hubert-JOnes CONNER
c1al secretary.
Officers and Members Colored Auxil-
larry Committee
Clergymen-Rev. S. L. Corrothers
chairman; Rev Walter H. Brooks
Rev. NJ. w. Clair, Rev. A. c. Garner
Rev r. K Harris, Rev. w. J. How
ard, Rev. w. D. Jarvis, Rev. NJ. w
D. Norman, Rev l. n. Ross, Rev
Acquilla Sayles, Rev. l. c. Van Loo
Rev. J. Milton Waldron, Rev. D. E
Wiseman.
Laymen-Miss Elizabeth Brown
Miss H. H. Beason, DR.. George w
Cabaniss, Miss Christina Carter, Miss
NJ. z. Cromwell, Mrs. Anna V
Downey, Miss Mildred Gibbs, Miss
Sadie Hall. Mrs John Hurst, Mr.
Lewis Jefferson, Mr. Lewis E. John
son, Miss Maria L. Jordan, DR.. C
H. Marshall, Mrs. Elizabeth Martin
Mr. Louis Mellinger, Mr.. Samuel Mid
dleton, Mr.. E. Murray, Mr.. L. L
Perry, Mrs. Mary Shaw, Miss Dora
Smith, Mrs. Edmonia Smith, Miss
Jennie Thompson.
The Washington bee., 1910-08-20
GOES TO FAMILY REUNION.
Justice Barnard Off to Valparaiso, Ind

Justice Barnard Off to Valparaiso, Ind
The sixth quiquennial meeting OF
the association known as the Eleven
Branches of the House of William
Barnard will be held Friday at Maple
Arbor Farm, near Valparaiso, Ind. the
home of Charles Nelson Barnard.
In order to attend this meeting JUS
tice lob Barnard, who is secretary OF
the association, adjourned court at
noon Wednesday and took train for
Valparaiso. He was accompanied by
his son. Attorney Ralph ?. Barnard
who holds the office of vice president
of the association.
An August, 1885, this association OF
the descendants of William Barnard
was organized, and now has mem
The Washington bee., 1910-08-20
To New York in a Special.

Attorney Robert Louis Waring,
president of the local Negro Business
League, left the Union Station Tues
day morning in a special limited for
the National Negro Business League,
which met in New York City Aug.
II, I8 and 70. Among those who
were in the special were: Mr.. and Mrs.
Phil Shipper, of Hanover, Va; Miss
Eliza Shipper, Thomas A. Johnson,
Miss Susie Thompkins, Mrs and Miss
Europe, Mrs. Louise Bibbins, New
Orleans, La; Mrs. Margurate
Mechem, New Orleans, La; A II.
Underdown, Miss A. Clark, Cincinnati,
Ohio; Attorney William L. Pollard,
John w. Lewis, Thomas J. Galloway,
Attorney Robert l. Waring Mr.. and
Mrs. Lewis T. Johnson, of this city,
joined the party in Philadelphia, Pa.
This was jolly party, who had a
delightful trip to the Metropolis of
the world.
The Washington bee., 1910-08-20
Howard Theater.

The Howard Theater will open next
Monday evening with one of the most
popular performances that has ever
been put upon the stage anywhere in
this city. The society of the city will
turn out enmasse- Every private box
has been engaged by the leading cit
izens Of Washington. 1t will be one
of the most brilliant openings that the
city has ever witnessed. The famous
manager, Mr.. w H. Smith, has every
thing in readiness to greet all Wash
ingtOn. Those who have not pur-
chased their tickets had better do so
at once
The Washington bee., 1910-08-20
HEAD AT THE TAIL.
That Fake Negro Press Association
Bee Calls Press Meeting a Fake.
(FrOm the Detroit InfOrmer)

(FrOm the Detroit InfOrmer)
The Washington Bee, William Cal
win Chase, editor, calls the negro
press meeting which is to be held IN
New York next week, fake, and says
that the president of the alleged as
sociation neither owns nor edits a
paper; he writes for the press, but is
not a bona-fde editor. A real press
association composed of bona-fde edi-
tors of colored papers would fill a
long-felt want.
The Washington bee., 1910-08-20

J. A. Kenney, NJ. D.,
General Secretary.
Tuskegee Institute, Ala, July 10, 1910.