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The Washington bee., 1911-09-23
NEGRO MANAGER

If the Howard Theater is set
apart especially for the colored
people, they have decided to with
draw their support to it until a col
ored manager is appointed. Then
again, if there are no frst-cIass
shows placed, they will certainly
not support any and every old show
that is put on in this house. Uncle
Toms Cabin is an old rusty play,
and it has outlived its usefulness.
What the people of this city want
is a hrst-class show. 1t must not
be presumed that the colored peo-
pie in this city will be satisfied
with old things placed in this thea
ter. \ colored manager or no sup
port. No more advertisements will
be placed in this paper for that
theater until there is a Negro man
ager, and all Negro help placed in
this city. The people are request
ed to act accordingly.
The Washington bee., 1911-09-23
"PIII-"

DR.. Davidson, superintendent Of
the public schools, in his address
before the colored school teachers
of Washington, emphasized his OBJ
lection to pull in the matter of
promotions and appointments Of
teachers. Just at this time this ref
erence to pull was most oppor-
tune, and his reference to it SEEM
ed more like the result of design
rather than an accident. He espe-
cially cautioned the teachers
against running to board members
to secure promotions. This has
been the bane of the Colored
schools in this city. 1t is the one
thing that is most responsible for
the present deplorabIe conditions
now existing in school circles. The
fact that one certain school official
has been trying to Danish pull is
what has gotten him, among other
things, III a peck of trouble with
some board members who opine
that they were selected to dictate
promotions and appointments.
Danish pull" from the schools,
and you will build up a strong
school system, and you will pro-
mote harmony among teachers.
The efficient teacher who happens
to lack close intimacy with some
board member or some powerful
political friend is always placed at
"a disadvantage, and is too fire.
.quently disappointed by seeing the
inefficient teacher who has a pull
with some board member given
an undeServed promotion. Banish
pull and permit merit to play its
full part, and the star-eyed god
est of reform will take up her
peaceful abode in our Washing
ton schools.
The Washington bee., 1911-09-23
ROSCOE c. BRUCE.

1t is quite evident that Superin-
|tendent Davidson is satisfied with
the work of his colored assistant
superintendent, Mr.. Bruce, and
the large Endorsement that has been
received from the people. 1t is
quite evident that the best people
in the community favor his reten-
.tion and it is evident that Mr.. Da-
wilson will be guided by them.
Mr.. Bruce has been deceived by his
supposed friends and men who
have been controlled and guided by
selfish and personal motives. The
Bee will make a few friendly Sug-
gestions to Mr.. Bruce, which it
hopes will be benefit to him.
I. Beware of the man who has
personal axes to grind.
?. Trust no man who has no
good blood for any one.
sd. Be guided by the advice of
your friends who have defended
YOU in the hour OF need.
4th. Get rid Of those who are
inimical to the success Of your ad-
ministration so for the best good
of the service.
5th. Protect the aged teachers
who have given their entire life to
the schools.
DR.. Davidson is a leyel-headed
man. He is we'll acquainted with
human nature. He can readily see
the selhshness Of people who have
their personal ambitions to satisfy.
The people have had no say in
the selection of their school repre-
sentatives. If they had the per
sOnnel of the Colored board Of edu-
cation would be different. If the
Judges of the Suprebe Court in
their appointment Of COlOred rep
.resentatives on the board of eduCa-
ton would listen to the people and
appoint persons who represent the
people.
The Bee hopes that DR.. Davidson
will give the colored assistant SUI
'perintendent unlimited power over
the colored schools. He cannot
succeed unless he is permitted to
manage his schools. The Bee also
begs leave to call the attention OF
DR.. Davidson to the friction in the
normal school, which must be rem
edied.
Capt. Oyster had to read the riot
iact to the two principals in this
school. There is now a disagree
.ment among the two principals, and
lit is important. for the good of the
schools, to remedy the existing
evils in this school. For thirty
years or more The Bee has defen-
ded the interest OF our public
school teachers. and there is moth
ing in our school system that is
new to The Bee.
The Washington bee., 1911-09-23

ed bnnioH, thereby permitting a
number twelve shoe to be worn
with ease and comfort. With a
view simply to benefit the pupils,
we would suggests the bathing
beach is closed-that Turkish baths
be introduced, with native
from Turky in charge, wherein
the sweet, natural smelling frag-
rance Of the benehciaries will be
blended with the Ottar of roses and
other choice exotics, thus adding to
the school room a delightful atmos-
phere, and at the same time cur
failing the teachers expense in the
matter Of smelling salts and kin
dred germ destroyers. We simply
throw this line of thought as a
suggestion, with a view of embrac-
ing these and all other fadS in our
public schools, and then, perhaps,
the regular teachers may have an
hour or so daily to instruct the
pupils in the studies for which
they are responsible but cannot do
full Justice on account of the nu-
merouS fads which break up their
continuity Of lessons.
The Washington bee., 1911-09-23

We call attention to Mr.. Almond
SCOTS interview in another col
umn, on President Taft's recogni-
ton of colored lawyers, for the
reason that he well says the colored
lawyers are the buffers between the
Negro and his rights under the
laws, and that the colored lawyer is
depended upon by the race to de-
fend him at court against iniquit-
Gus laws passed by Democrats.
Mr.. Scott states a self-evident
truth.
The Washington bee., 1911-09-23
ESTABLISHED 1880.
DR.. TUNNELL.

The people Of this community
fully recognize the fact (as he does
himself) that DR.. Tunnel is the
one colored member Of the three
colored on the Board Of Education
who possesses brains and eduCa-
ton, and for that reason it IS to
him alone that the colored people
Of the District look for a proper
and unSelhsh interest in the public
schools. The fact that DR.. Tun-
nell is an educator himself, a mem
Der of the faculty of Howard Uni
versity, IS also a warrant for the
belief that he stands for ability and
efficiency in the public schools, a
thing for which he is a stickler at
Howard, 50 much of a stickler that
he himself says he has been nick
named the bear cat. 1t has been
said, by some close friends of DR..
Tunnel, those with whom he is on
most intimate terms of friendship,
that he being practically a new
member of the board, and with ex-
acting duties of a dean upon him
at Howard University, he has here
tOfOre listened to and trusted much
TO the older member, Mr.. HOrner,
believing that Mr.. Horner was in
capable Of attempting to make the
public schools serve personal ends
or personal spleen. This same au-
thority, or rather authorities, state
that DR.. Tunnels eyes have been
opened by this unholy alliance,
formed to punish certain school
officials, including Prof. Bruce,
and that hereafter he proposes to
know for himself before uniting
with Mr.. HOrner and Mrs. Harris.
Dr. Tunnel is the only colored
member of the board, and he feels
so himself, whose name is known
outside Of the confines of the Dis
triCt, and we might almost say
outside the confines of their own
homes. DIR. Tunnel feels, as an
educator of many years expert
ence, as a valued member of How
ard Universitys faculty that he has
too much at stake; that his reputa-
ton IS too thoroughly founded to
jeopardize it by allying himself
with fellow members, who are
either disappointed office seekers or
who have relatives whom they
would reward, in an attempt to dis
turb the efficiency and harmony of
our schools. 1t is believed that
DR.. Tunnel is ready to repudiate
any designs of fellow members
which fail to square with justice
and public good. The fact that he
was absent from the board meet
ing last Saturday indicates as
much.
The Washington bee., 1911-09-23
PARAMOUNT HEIGHTS NEWS.

Paramount Heights may we'll look
upon with pride the substantial devel-
opnent which is now going on in the
community.
The Fairmount Heights public hall.
the Fairmount Heights public school
house and the Fairmount Heights
Methodist Episcopal Church edifice,
and the public waiting station at
.S1Xty-hrst street, go TO show that the
community is blessed with men who
are enterprising and men who go the
limit to bring to the community last
ing and needed Improvements The
community owes much to Mr.. R.
White, who has sought opportunities
to lend helping hand. On one occa-
sion he gave two hundred dollars
worth OF land He made cash con-
trlbutiOns on so many occasions. He
made quite reduction on the price
of land. sold for the public school
All Of the aforementioned i'm
'prOvements are due to the wide
awake and enterprising spirit created
and fostered by the Fairmount
Heights Citizens Association, of
which Frank Coalman is president
That Association has for more than
six years stood for the real develop
ment Of Paramount Heights. 1t is
blessed with having among its list of
ex-presidents men of high standing.
On that list are found the names of
the following gentlemen: Prof. w.
ID. Nixon, teacher in the M Street
High School; Mr.. w. Sidney Pitt
man, the noted architect and son-in-
law of DR.. Booker T Washington.
who is president of the Tuskegee In
stitute, Tuskegee, Ala, which school
is the largest in the world, and the
Rev. A. II. StrOther, the founder of
the First Baptist Church of Fair
mount Heights.
Mr. James F. Armstrong went to
Mount Zion NJ. z. Church, of West
Washington, D. C., on September II,
to invite the pastor, DR.. d. w. Hayes,
his choir and congregation, to attend
the corner stone laying of the Fair
mount Heights NJ z. Church, which
will be laid by the Grand United Or
der of Odd Fellows, of the District
OF Columbia. The exercises will take
place at Fairmount Heights Septem-
Der 24, 1911, at 2:3O o'clock. The pas
tor OF Mt. Zion preached a wonder
tul and instructive sermon.
The grocery store at the public hall
has a full line of fancy goods
The Fairmount Heights Republican
Club met at the public hall on Sep
tember 20. The constitutional COM
mittee made its report Instructive
papers were read and many of the
male citizens spoke and showed the
advantages OF union OF the men of
Fairmount Heights and vicinity into
one strong citizens association 1t is
the belief that many additions will
soon be made TO the Regular Fair
mount Heights Citizens Association.
1t is also the prevailing opinion that
if the irregular so-called progressive
association don't reunite with the
Fairmount Heights Citizens Associa-
ton, certain influential persons will,
as individuals, break away from the
irregulars and join the regulars. who
have all the patronage and are doing
all the substantial development in the
community.
Rev. Smith, pastor of the First
Presbyterian Church here called on
the representative of The Bee last
Sunday. He expressed a desire to see
the citizens of Fairmount Heights re-
united.
The Washington bee., 1911-09-23
LEAVE OUT HOWARD.

The Bee trusts that there is nc
truth in the rumOr that the alleg-
ed slate of the three Colored mem
berS of the Board of Education
involves, eventually, the presidency
Of Howard University. 1t is bad
enough to have our public schools
torn with dissentions and by fac
tons each year, and to have teach
ers and school officials considered
as pawns to designing people
higher up but it would be a ca
lamity to have a national institu-
ton Of learning like Howard Uni
versity also made a pawn to serve
the selfish ambitions of those who
would wreck anything and every
thing to carry their point. In ev-
ery consideration of the schools
and every move of the triumvirate,
please leave Howard University
out.
The Washington bee., 1911-09-23
LADIES VOLUNTEER.
Publicly Give This Lady, MADAM
McNairdee. the Praise

Publicly Give This Lady, Madame
McNairdee, the Praise.
The Dallas Express:
For she Is certainly worthy Of
praise that she has done for our
homes. May God bless her and her
days De long on earth. We pray.
Testimonials.
10 Nhom 1t May Concern:
1 am a married woman and have
Oeeh Ior ten years. | had only lived
SIX months IN any peace on earth in
my home until l consulted this wor-
thy woman. Two years ago. and since
then my home, by taking her advice,
mas been all that any family could
WiSh' am, your sister in Christ.
MRS. w. H. H,
Sherman, Texas.
The Washington bee., 1911-09-23
To Whom L Nav Concern

My dear readers, you are MISSING
half of your life in misery and sbamss
worrying with a man that will nor +rv
once to please you, cherish or romfort
you, and hold a bright light of GOOD
moral conduct before his childreG hv
making home happy Now, listen. #
you have sighed, worried. cried and
pleaded with him, and to no avail. Won
pray and let Madame McNairdaS
advise you. l know you will never re-
gret it My husband was a drunEa-d
a run-abOut and around, a gambler
and the most wicked man that our
Lord ever let live, until all at once
after reading so often of this woman
| took up courage and let her hear
from me. Today l will say it on a
stalr-steps of Bibles. | have model
mani in every respect. | will praise
tins woman as long as I have breath.
She made my husband a man. a hus-
band, a gentleman.
am, yours in Christ and s. NJ. T.
MRS. 7. @. D,
Oklahoma, Okla
The Washington bee., 1911-09-23
FADS IN OUR PUBLIC
SCHOOLS.

The introduction into our public
schools of a specialist in dentistry
10 examine the molars of the chill
dren with a view. doubtless to aid
them in mashcating and digesting
some of the knotty problems served
in the daily menu, scientifically
called curriculum, is a move in the
right direction, and should not stop
there. Why not have an eve spec
ialist t. aid the pupils to differen-
tiate as to whether the teacher 5
dress Is the latest hobble or harem
skirt, What objections can be
offered against the appointment of
a mGHiCIViSt whose duties would
not be labOriouS. and think of the
great change. by removing the ac-
cumulation of dust from cinder
picking, in the finger nails of some
OF the pupils, and restoring them.
we'll groomed, to their delicate and
natural pink shade; Let us not
be satisfied to rest there, but run
the whole gamut and have a full
fedged chiropodist, who would
look after the little tootSicS and
trim away all fungus growth,
whether between, on top, or on the
sole Of their delicate little t0OfSieS,
also apply the pruning knife to that
concentrated bunch of agony call
The Washington bee., 1911-09-23

DR., Corrothers, it is currently
reported. has not hesitated in con
demning the narrowness and pin
headed ideas of his co-wOrker
Rev. !. Milton Waldron. DR.. Cor
rothers' friends say that he be-
lieves in coming out in the open,
and not doing things behind closed
doors. He IS unalterably opposed
to the Waldron idea of secrecy.
Good for Corrothers.
The Washington bee., 1911-09-23
MRS. POSIE T. NJ.
Washington, d. c.
, Whom 1t May Concern:

To Whom 1t May Concern:
L have always been one Of those
that did not give any thought of this
until about four years ago had 4
great trouble and it cost me almost
every dime | had, and my mother
asked me one day to tell some of this
trouble to this woman that we read
so much about in our papers. Mother
says, L feel that she can help YOU"
| had to laugh with tears in nv ewes.
tor | was in jail; then finally / said
Suit yourself; anything now, so [
come clear and get out of here" She
let this woman hear from her and
about me. We never can forget what
this woman said in reply. She said
IN substance: IF you will pray and
trust God, [ will do the crest" And
bless her today and forever, was
called to trial, and every witness that
could be found spoke in nv behalf
and those who did not could not be
found l was returned to iail twice
and then set free. Do you blame me
for saying she is a power unknown
to help those who seek her aid? I
am now doing business for myself
and making good Every month [
send her twenty dollars. / have done
this for four months, and shall always
divide my last dime with her. | am
her friend at all times.
@. A. CAMERON,
Jacksonville.
The Washington bee., 1911-09-23
Jacksonville.

Thousands are hocking to see this
wonderful lady daily Her powerful
consultation when needed has sent
sunshine to the homes of all who call
ed. Don't put off. but call at once,
II you wish to enjoy future happiness.
Don't delay. Hightly indorsed by all
the press, teachers, preachers, lawyers
and doctors. and come we'll recon-
mended by four Of the leading lodges,
the 5. NJ. T., United Order of True
RefOrmers, also the Calanthan Court.
The church society Of her home.
known by the name of United Sisters
of Charity of the Missionary Church,
and loved by all. God has endowed
her with an unspeakable blessing to
and humanity She deals in nothing
to be ashamed of.
She wants to hear from all that are
III trouble or distress. Address
MADAM McNAIRDEE,
100 NJ Senate Avenue,
INDIANAPOLIS, IND.
Positively no attention paid to let
ters without one dollar enclosed.
The Washington bee., 1911-09-23
SPIRITUALISM.
PROF. H. ROGERS PEGUES.

The colored Psychic and Spiritual
medium Advice given in business
and domestic affairs None better.
Office hours. Q A. NJ. to 10 P. NJ.
Circles Thursday and Sunday even
ings at 8 P NJ
Classes on Monday evening.
Attention paid TO the sick free of
charge
1921 Ninth Street, n. w.
The Washington bee., 1911-09-23
My Dear Friends


am now making my own volunteer
statement because this lady has caus-
eo me to be SO happy | would ike
SO much to give you my name. but 7
nope you know why | went with
young man two years and we sDat all
the time. We were twice engaged and
he would disappoint me, until | con
suited this wonderful lady. Now we
are married, and have been for near
three years. He is so nice and kind to
me. | told him a few months ago
OF this advice, and h. would not
agree with me until he lost his lob.
and he then made up his mind. and do
you know that my husband has one
OF the best jobs of his life by consult
ing her. No matter what Won want
to do or know, let her hear from YOU.
and L VOW you will never regret it. [
can not help believing that she is
sent OF God to do just what she is
dong, and you never hear of a thing
ugly that she has done. I visited her
during the K. of P. Supreme Lodge.
and L never met nicer lady. am a
Christian and a leader in a good many
church clubs. We chatted a good
deal of such things. | find her very
entertaining. am, as ever, her
friend,
The Washington bee., 1911-09-23

Some OF the men who were loud
est and most active for the removal
Of Prof. Bruce had better take a
careful inventory Of their own
moral records before venturing too
far in the spotlight.
The Washington bee., 1911-09-23
MurraY's

IF you want hrst-class service and
meals at all hours, go to Murray's
Cafe. It is a frst-class place in every
particular. Don't forget the number,
1910 u Street Northwest. You will
see many of your friends there.
The Washington bee., 1911-09-23

Marrying for love IS getting to
be so rare nowadays that it is con-
sidered almost raw. Love is a
thing to discard, it seems.
The Washington bee., 1911-09-23

The oppositions against Prof.
Bruce were lame in that they could
bring no supported charges Of inef-
hCienCy.
The Washington bee., 1911-09-23

For Rent.
Rooms, 1903 Sixth Street n. w
Phone Col I343-M.
The Washington bee., 1911-09-23

DR.. WaIdron has a faculty for
getting things twisted.
The Washington bee., 1911-09-23

A single mans motto: Life is
one bum restaurant after another.
The Washington bee., 1911-09-23

The public schools are not in
pawn to three.
The Washington bee., 1911-09-23

Do something and be somebody
The Washington bee., 1911-09-23

If they ever appoint a censor for
motion picture shows in this berg, I
arise to nominate Maj. Charles R.
Douglas for the position. Maj.
Douglas IS a CONSTANT motion pic
ture fend. He hardly ever misses a
night And he seems to enjoy them.
Must enjoy them, or he would not be
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1911-03-08
Ellen Terry's Joke.

When Ellen Terry was presented
with a Founders gold medal at the
New theater, New York, recently-an
honor conferred in recognition of her
great services to dramatic art-she
was called upon TO make a speech of
acceptance. 1t so happened that the
actress was exceedingly hoarse and
she was therefore forced to cut her
remarks short So she told this story:
"a friend of mine once bought par
rot and gave much money for 1t with
the understanding that 1t could speak
fluently, but when he reached home
with it he found to his dismay that
the bird was dumb. So he took 1t
back. This parrot cannot say a word,
he said Indignantly to the bird fancier.
1T can't talk at ALL Talk the deal
er exclaimed. Come to think of it,
know 1t can't, but it's a devil to
think"
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1911-03-08
Tho suhtIsty OF Him.

John, DEAR" said Mabel, as her lord
and master entered the house, I've
just had a letter from mother, and
she is coming to visit us. It is pref
ty expensive trip for little Muddy, and
a little"
"Of course we can," said John, Civ
ing his wife a generous kiss. Gust
you write and tell her that I'll be only
too glad to pay for her railroad ticket
back home again as soon as she de-
cides to go."-Harper's Weekly.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1911-03-08
ASToNIsHED THE "oLD MAN"
His 'Rah 'Rah Son by No Means the
"Dude" He Had Hitherto
Seemed TO Be.

The new governor Of western
state has two sons. One Is big and
husky like his father. but the other is
more slight; and at times he rather
vexes his father by his affection OF
'rah-lrah boy clothes and a general air
of lassitude and dudishness.
The two sons and the father were
In the library one night and the name
of a prizefght referee came into the
conversation. The 'rah-'rah boy had
been sitting by, twiddling his thumbs,
but his ears pricked up at the mans
name, and he drawled: II rather like
that chap. He's all right"
What do you know about him?"
the other brother asked, rather con-
temptuously.
ooh, he gave me shade the best
OF It one night"
Gave you the best of it?" both
father end brother shouted.
Yes; you see, fight under the
name OF Young Ryan and he counted
pretty slow one time when was
down. Saturday Evening Post.