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The Washington bee., 1911-04-29
Happiness In GIssp,

saw once how like sleep was 10 life
In the deep waters. 4 man who 90 my
waking eyes looked cold and starved
and ragged sat upon one OF the benches
On the embankment He was sleep
Ing, and l knew from his face that
then at least he did not count himself
miserable. But presently q policeman
came and shook the sleeper into wax
Ing life. Then all the violence Of the
world seemed to be let loose upon this
wreck Of man. He shook and blink
ed his eyes and breathed with heavy
spasms. It was just as when a hsh
is caught out Of the depth Of the sea
and suddenly cast into a basket. I
have seen mackerel shake and gasp
like this poor man suddenly caught up
out OF the native depths OF sleep. Or
II you think that fish thus dying Is
only an amusing and not q painful
sight then think OF what it might be
If some giant Of fable could catch Us
I'D out OF our native air into the space
between the stars. Would we not will
ingly sink back again into the depth
OF air? So it is when the loud world
lets us glide down into sleep.-London
Outlook
The Washington bee., 1911-04-29
Water Under Deserts,

Some of the most curious phenomena
Of the world are the underground wa
ter supplies beneath deserts. In the
Raiputana deserts water Is held in
vast quantities In sandstone beds un-
der the scorched surface and is drawn
up from wells sunk into the strata.
Bikaner raises It's walls In the midst
Of a weary, almost rainless waste Of
sand and depends on these hidden els
terms for its very existence. Whence
it comes, where is the outfall and what
quantity runs under the baked sand
remain a mystery. In one well at
Bikaner 1t has been ascertained that
the water supply is equal to 10000 gal
Ions an hour, which is held to point to
the conclusion that there is an enor-
nous subterranean flow and that the
snow fed rivers of the HimaIAyas must
be the source. People in Bikaner say
that pieces Of wood dropped into one
well have come up In another. The
idea Of an underground river opens up
a wide range Of possibilities to the i'm
agination.-Times of India.
The Washington bee., 1911-04-29
The Making Of Lsnsas.

The essential part OF any device for
the study Of the starry millions-the
suns, planets, comets and the nebulae
that are perhaps new worlds in the
making-is the lens or the optical train
that consists Of a series Of lenses. 1t
Is this that makes the modern science
Of astronomy possible. There is abso-
Iutely no other human occupation that
requires the accuracy Of observation
and the delicacy OF touch that are
requisite for the making Of the finest
lenses. These are the most perfect
products Of human hands. 1t may
convey some idea Of the labor requir-
cd In the making OF a large lens TO
say that at least one years time is re-
Quired for the grinding and polishing
Of a thirty inch object glass. A little
lens two inches in diameter requires
the unremitting care and attention Of
a skilled workman for two or three
days. 1t is easy, then, TO see why 1t Is
that even lenses Of high class photo
graphic work are costly. A forty inch
object glass for a large telescope can
not be made in much less than four
years time, and If everything does not
go just right it may require much
longer than that.-Kansas City Star.
The Washington bee., 1911-04-29

rica, or the countries above mention
uuainted with the work and the prob
lens of Africa and these other coun-
tries. Such meeting will be valua-
BILE and helpful, also, in so far as it
will give opportunity for a general in
terchange of ideas in organizing and
svstematizing the work of education
of the native peoples IN Africa and
elsewhere and the preparation of
teachers for that work. Wider knowl-
edge of the work that each is doing
should open means of cooperation
that do not now exist.
The object of calling this confer
ence at Tuskegee Institute is to af-
ford an opportunity for studying the
methods employed in helping the Ne
gro people of the United States, with
a view of deciding to what extent
lTuskegee and Hampton methods may
be applied to conditions in these coun-
tries, as well as to conditions in Al
Tica.
It is hoped that numbers of people
representing the different govern
ments interested in Africa and the
tives from the United States and the
countries of South America, will de-
eide to attend this conference. Es-
pecially is it urged that missionary
and other workers in these various
countries be present and take an act
i've part in the deliberations of the
conference.
1t is desirable, in any case, to have
any suggestions as to what might be
done to make the work of the con-
! ference more helpful to all concerned.
The names of persons who would like
to be present, with whom you are ac-
quainted, will be appreciated, and
| through you they are invited to be
present and take part in the delibera-
tions of the conference.
Those who come to Tuskegee prop
erlv accredited will be welcomed and
entertained as guests of the institu-
ton, and will be under no expense
during their stay here.
BOOKER T. WASHINGTON.
Principal, Tuskegee Normal and In
dustrial Institute, Tuskegee Insti-
tute, Alabama.
The Washington bee., 1911-04-29
A 0aatroaomIo JsV.


OF all the superb Vtctuals which. By
their great variety and unique colloca-
ton. make Maryland the Eden and
Arcadia OF every man who loves good
eating, the planked shad Is probably
the most powerful and poignant in its
appeal to the senses. The wild duck,
though it sets the palate to vibrating
Ike an aeolian harp, has no thrill for
the eye. 1t is a small and unlovely
bird Of a dull color and ungraceful
outline. So, too, the diamond back
terrapin. 1t has no more beauty In
death than a plate Of soup. And ceF-
tain other exquisite delicatessen, for
all their sweetness, do not soothe the
sense OF smell. OF such are the raw
oyster, the boiled hard crab and the
Magothy river cabbage. But the
planked shad-ah, here we come to a
delicacy which enchants US alike
through the eyes, the palate and the
nose! As it comes upon the table 1t
has the imperial dignity Of a Charlie
magne. Its noble head moves one to
reverence; the epicycloid curve Of its
tail is Ike the curl Of d great comber
upon a coral beach. And it radiates q
perfume as Of Araby.-Baltimore Sun.
The Washington bee., 1911-04-29
Peraian Jests.

An exceedingly ugly man, says the
Persian Joe Miller, was once In the
mosque, asking pardon Of Allah for
his sins and praying to be delivered
from the fires Of hell One who over
heard his prayers said to him: Where
fore, o friend, wOuldst thou cheat hell
Of such a countenance? Art thou re-
luctant to burn up a face Ike thatr'
Another story the Persian jester tells
is that a certain person with hideous
nose was once on a time wooing wO-
man. Describing himself to her and
trying to make an attractive picture,
he said, 81 am a man devoid Of light
ness and frivolity, and / am patient in
bearing affiictionsp'
aye" said the woman. "Wert thou
not patient in bearing Affections thou
hadst never endured thy nose these
forty years.
All of which is more witty than kind,
-Harper's.
The Washington bee., 1911-04-29
Oashinu Into DANCER.

when | was younger" a big Broad
way traffic cop remarked, Il used to
cuss at everybody who insisted on
dashing across the street in front Of a
car or truck. / cuss the act still. but
not the person. Fact is. I've learned
that a majority Of people just can't
help it. An approaching vehicle about
to cross their path is like a red rag to
a bull. It's a sort of challenge, dare.
And the impulse to defeat its purpose
can't be controlled. There isn't any
plan of action. It's a case Of dash
first and think afterward, and some
times, Of course, the thinking is done
In a hospital.
'Its a sort Of disease Of the nerves,
1 guess, because the head Of a busi-
ness house will do this fool thing just
as quick as his errand boy will. But
the cop and the driver are to blame
whenever there's a miscalculation."
New York Globe.
The Washington bee., 1911-04-29
His Name In the Directory.

'One funny thing have learned
about human nature" said the drug
store cashier, SIS the habit many peO-
pie have Of marking their own names
In the city directory. They do that be-
cause the directory is the only place
where their names ever get into print,
and it has such a fascination for them
that they can't resist calling attention
TO it. A funny old man who likes to
talk tells me that he has made special
trips TO different parts OF the city just
to mark his name in the directories Of
the neighborhood. He puts a little
cross in red ink before It. asked him
what good it did. He said none posi-
bly,, although he is a teacher OF Ian
guages and may get few calls on ac-
count Of that queer advertisement
But his is an exceptional case. Not
many persons spend time and money
hunting city directories. but every
time they happen to see a new one
they can't help looking up their names
and putting some kind Of a mark
around them."-New York Sun.
The Washington bee., 1911-04-29

Baptist Church, on West Rittenhouse
street, Germantown, and the colored
Baptist church at Ocean City.
He was president of the State Bap-
tist Sunday School Association for IS
years, and was much respected by the
white Baptist ministers. He was a
self-made man, receiving but little
education in his youth, and in order
to help the young founded the Down
ingtown Industrial School, of which
DR.. Credit is president.
Trower organized a building and
loan association for the colored peo-
pie of the city and erected 20 houses
for their use in the vicinity of the
Cherry Street Church.
Booker Washington considered him
the greatest man of his race in this
country, and in his published book
devotes an entire chapter to his life
and work. The funeral will take place
Saturday at noon. Booker Washing
ton has been invited to be present.
The Washington bee., 1911-04-29
WaIkinq,

The Almighty has not freighted the
foot with a single superfuous part.
Every inch Of every foot is meant for
use. When a man walks in the right
way, speaking literally. the back Of the
heel strikes the ground first. Then the
rest Of the heel comes down, after
which the outer edge OF the foot takes
the bulk Of the burden until the for
ward movement shifts the weight to
the ball OF the foot and finally to the
toes. The ideal step is a slightly rock
ing motion. At no time should the en-
tire foot be pressed against the ground
Heel to toe is the movement. Try 1t
and see how much farther and more
easily you can walk It's the Indians
way, and what poor Lo doesn't know
about footwork can go into the discard
New York Press.
The Washington bee., 1911-04-29
MansfsId's Coaching.

Richard Mansfield" said an actress
who played in his company, was a
great teacher, but terribly relentless.
shall never forget a time when was
playing with him in The First Vio-
lin / could not, strive frantically as
l would, do the thing he wanted He
was gentle at first, and then, persisting
In my failure, he began to lash and
whip and sting me with his words
until 1 thought 1 should have to run
away. In agony Of impOtent despera-
ton / cried out:
az cannot! Oh, cannot!
''AIr. Mansfield threw up his hands
in q gesture of relief, and a smile play
ed about his lips.
"'Why,' he said sweetly, you're do
ing the very thing right now. No one
on earth could do 1t better And then
I knew what he meant, and those lines
were triumph to me all that season"
Detroit Free Press,
The Washington bee., 1911-04-29
MORE MONEY RACE PROGRESS.

# oIored people groom themselves dainty destroy persps
ton odors remove grease shine from the face and
discoveries for improving the skin and dressing the har they
will be better received in the business world, make mere
money, and advance faser
Ths Chemical Wonder Company Of New York is the best
- friend coored people have It improves their bodies
w DR. Booker Washington improves their minds That Com
nanv manufacturers Chemi al Wonders which will make
red people as attractive individual pecularites will
nit Coored in New York who use these Wonders hold
better situations banks clubs and business houses, and
men have better positions marry better get along better.
III Complexion WonderCresm will light up any ooiOred
face (back or brown) time used To prove this
trial. send demonstration sample Ior 10 Genus Nsgaa
Jar 90 cents postpaid
2al Magneto-Metallic Como, called Wonder Comb. Can
ceaed before using, help straighten and dress the hair
Costs 20 cents and will last lifetime
Co Wonder Uncurl When this Pomade dressing is il ths
hair M kinks can be uncurled and the hair becomes Aexibe
When heated the scalp and through the h with WOE
der Comb any stiff knoty ha" Will dress we'll 80 eehtS post
paid
m crow long Just as fertilizers in the soil make eorRstalks
grow 50 cents postpaid
(5) Odor Wonder Powder instantly destroys persPiraop
oor People who neglect such chemical cleansing are obnoT
jous 90 cents postpaid.
(61 Odor Wonder Liquid This fine toilet surrounds
h bodv with delicate perfume. When with used
Od Wonder Powder conditions of body become per
ect If you spare cents extra, order this luxury
cents postpaid
postpaid.
and insure health of the hair and scalp postpaid
(o) Shell Pink Creme will give light brown girls beautiful
pink cheeks without nade-up appearance so cents postpaid
We guarantee all these Wonders represented
We give advice free about hair skin and scalp
VIII send book Al sttrsetveness free.
We will friends Of eeloFea
pie
We require agent for locality and guarantee
,ya;nst loss Only 81 capital required
Always write N. B. Berger Co. Rector Street, New
vork We market Cheneaj Company prepare
tsaRa.
The Washington bee., 1911-04-29
Tea In PARAGUAY.

When the natives of Paraguay drink
tea they do not pour 1t from teapot
into a cup. but fill a goblet made out
Of a pumpkin or gourd and then suck
up the hot liquid through a long reed.
Moreover. the tea which they use is
altogether different from that which
comes from China, being made out OF
dried and roasted leaves Of a palm
Ike plant which grows In Paraguay
and southern Brazil The natives say
that this tea is an excellent remedy
for fever and rheumatism.
The Washington bee., 1911-04-29
Fenced In.

Near Harvard square, in Cambridge,
stands the old elm under which Wash
ington first took command Of the
American army. Around this tree Is
an iron picket fence inclosure perhaps
a couple Of rods across. One night a
man who had imbibed too freely STUN
bIed against this circular fence. Grasp
ing one picket after another, he groped
his way painfully round and round the
outside Of the inclosure about a dozen
times. Finally he sank down in utter
despair. "Oh, amt it awful-fenced
in and no gate to get out OF it!' said
he as a party of students rescued him
and took him hOme.-National Monthly.
The Washington bee., 1911-04-29
John S. TROWER,
Best Known and Probably the Veal
thiest Negro in the Country.


From the Philadelphia Record.
John S. Trower, aged 81 years, the
well-known caterer, said to be the
wealthiest Negro IN Pennsylvania and
perhaps in the country, who was re-
Duted TO be worth one million dollars
and more, died yesterday morning at
his home, No. 500 Germantown ave
nue., of pneumonia. He IS survived by
his widow and six children, one OF
whom is the wife of DR.. r. K. Cherry.
TrOwer for a great number OF year
was interested in every movement IN
the uplifting of the people of his race,
and gave literally of his means, III the
building of churches, Sunday schools,
industrial homes and beneficial organ
izations. He was born IN Eastville,
Northampton county, Va, October 3,
I849 AS a young man he learned the
catering business in Maryland and 40
wears ago he embarked in the same
enterprise for himself. He was phe-
nomenally successful, and had done
the catering not only for the fash
ionable society of Germantown and
Chestnut Hill, but also in this and ad-
joining States.
He was, according to Rev. w. a.
Credit, pastor of the Cherry Street
Baptist Church, the most prominent
colored layman in America. He at
tended all the national church con-
ventiOns and became a powerful pub
lie speaker. He was chairman of the
trustees of the Cherry Street Church;
10 years superintendent of its Sunday
school and at the last meeting was
elected superintendent for life.
He personally guaranteed all the
mortgages and loans of the church,
, amounting to $4,000, until few
years ago, when the church became
financially strong, and he was reiev-
ed of this responsibility. He also
nanced the building of Zion Africa
The Washington bee., 1911-04-29
The Roulette Ball.

That capricious little ball that de-
cides our fortunes at the ever fasci-
mating game Of roulette at Monte Car
10 occasionally flies from the skillful
croupier's hand, though not often.
One afternoon it slipped from its
manipulator's fingers and found its
way into an Englishman's coat pocket.
So impressed was the Englishman
that he promptly lost a couple Of hun
dred pounds But the little ball once
found a far stranger destination than
that. Escaping from the crOupier's
hand, it flew straight into the mouth
of a German onlOoker. and he was so
impressed that he promptly swallowed
tt-LOndon BystandeT.
The Washington bee., 1911-04-29
Rohsmians and Wedding Rings.

Here are two wedding rings that l
have just made over" said the jew
eler. They are for Bohemian women.
They lost their own rings, SO they had
their husbands rings cut down to fit.
That is a custom In their country.
Both husband and wife wear wed
ding rings there If the man loses his
ring he has to buy a new one, but If
the woman loses hers she wears her
husbands. ! DO a good deal Of that
kind of work. Other women who lose
wedding rings just buy another one
and say nothing about it, but these wo-
men are too conscientious for that.
Usually ! have to make the mans ring
smaller, but once in awhile it has to
be spliced to make it fit The women
are always considerably chagrined
over the splicing and offer all kinds Of
explanations to account for their big
fingers."-New York Sun.
The Washington bee., 1911-04-29
4 Msmarv Of Edwin Booth.

My season with Edwin Booth was
delightful. | found him one or the
kindest and pleassntest men OF the
profession. He also possessed what l
consider a great quality-simplicity Oh
manner. Some stars have the Idea
that 1t is necessary to be naughty and
inaccessible with the members Of their
companies. They put on airs Ihey
ike to crush their fellow actors and
pose as a kind OF divinity before them.
From Nine. Modteska's Memoirs" in
Century
The Washington bee., 1911-04-29
GBarroWdFsSs.

It is stated that a well known riddle
was written by a cOsteTmOnger- The
riddle in question is a charade and
runs as follows:
Ny frst's a little bird as ops;
My seconds needfUl in 'ay crops;
Ny ole is good with mutton chops.
The answer. of course. is sparrow
grass" which the learned DR.. Parr al
ways insisted on using in preference to
the potter asparagus" Notes
and Queries.
The Washington bee., 1911-04-29
a Lesson With His Autograph.

An admirer once wrote to Lowell de-
scribing his autograph collection and
concluding with the remark, Il would
be much obliged for your autograph" !"
The reply came, bearing with 1t les
son on the correct use of the words
would" and should" which deeply
impressed itself on the mind OF the re-
cipient. The response read:
Pray, do not say hereafter. Il would be
obliged" II you would be Obliged. Be
obliged and have done with # Say 1
should be obliged" and oblige yours truly,
JAMES RUSSELL LOWELL
The Washington bee., 1911-04-29
A RemodeIsd IeKt.

"Perhaps you could preach US a ser
mon about the condition Of things in
our town." says the resident pastor to
the visiting one. SALOONS, gambling
houses and the like run wide open all
the time, and the officers pay no atten-
don to them"
"Yes," agrees the visitor; Il might
take as my text, There's no arrest Tor
the wicked Judge
The Washington bee., 1911-04-29
q Story of Robespierrs.

The story is told Of RObespierre that
at one time when at the height Of his
power a lady called upon him, be-
seeching him to spare her husbands
life. He scornfulIy refused AS she
turned away she happened to tread
upon the paw Of his pet dog. He
turned upon her and asked, Madam,
have you no humanity
The Washington bee., 1911-04-29
The AnaIysiS,

did you have the soil Of your back
yard analyzed by the agricultural de-
partment?'
Eyes. They said it consisted largely
Of glass. tin and putty, with traces OF
builders lime, and suggested that 1t
might do to raise a mortgage on
Louisville Courier-Journal.
The Washington bee., 1911-04-29
River Queen.

The River Queen is a safe as we'll
as clean boat. 1t is the boat for the
people Up-to-date service will be
given to all patrons Of this boat.
Every wharf where the boat lands IS
safe, and the parks are well lighted
and the people we'll projected from
the weather. Select year date now.
Office at wharf
The Washington bee., 1911-04-29
She Wanted TO Know.

Bridegroom-Now that We are mar
rIed. darling. we must have no more
secrets from each other Bride-Then
tell me truly, Jack, how much did you
really pay for that engagement ring?
illustrated Bits.
The Washington bee., 1911-04-29
Graca Before Meat.

The Zulu admires a woman accord
ing to her weight The Zulu can re-
spect a 200 pound woman, but It is
only a 300 or 400 pound one that he
can really love. We enlightened per
sons, on the other hand. have been
taught to Ike grace before meat-EZ-
change
The Washington bee., 1911-04-29
q Rnni PnaA

Poetry" said the literary girl, ''is
the art Of expressing intense feeling
In figurative speech"
ain that case" replied Miss Cayenne,
''the man who writes baseball news is
sure a poet"-Washingto Star.
The Washington bee., 1911-04-29
Great Achievement.

"And what do you regard as the
greatest triumph Of modern surgery?'
collecting the bills" promptly re-
gponded the great practitioner.-Lon-
don Spare Moments.
The Washington bee., 1911-04-29
Armsd For Pesea.

Wife-Will your disarmament NEST.
ing finish late? Husband-Yes, about
midnight, I expect. But don't be nerV-
ous. 1 shall have my rsyOlver.-BOs
Vivaat
The Washington bee., 1911-04-29
She Mas Numarnus.

''I want a license TO marry the best
girl In the world" said the young man.
Funny. isn't itY' commented the
clerk. "That makes 1900 licenses for
that girl this season. ."-PhiIadelphia
Telegraph.
The Washington bee., 1911-04-29
On the Safe Side.

May l see my fathers recordr'
asked the new student. "He was in
the class Of II"
Certainly, my boy. What fOr?'
"He told me when | left hCme not
TO disgrace him. sir. and / wish to see
Just how far / can gO."-Bufalo Ex-
press.
The Washington bee., 1911-04-29
EsnsciaIIv In the subways.

'"There amt but one trouble with
this here city air." said Uncle Rufe,
shifting the atmosphere speculativelyi
'ft do need ventiIatin.' - Hollands
MAGAZINE
The Washington bee., 1911-04-29
INTERNATIONAL CONFER
ENCE ON THE NEGRO.
Wednesday, Thursday and Friday,
April II, I8 and I9, 1912.


For some years past I have had in
mind to invite here from different
parts of the world-from Europe, At
rica, the West Indies and North and
South America-persons who are ac-
lively interested or directly engaged
as missionaries, or otherwise, in the
work that is going on in Africa and
elsewhere for the education and up
building of Negro peoples.
For this purpose it has been deter
mined to hold at Tuskegee Institute,
Alabama, Wednesday, Thursday and
Friday, April II, IS and 70, 1912, a
little more than a year from this time,
an international conference on the
Negro. Such a conference as this
will offer the opportunity for those
engaged in any kind of service in Al
The Washington bee., 1911-04-29
His Reason.

why do you always leave the
house. James. when | begin to sing
the old songs?" pouted Mrs. HOwlit.
Fresh air." said HowIit-HaTper'
Weekly.
The Washington bee., 1911-04-29
The Advantage.

Tenant-LooB here. that house TOOK
from you is extremely damp. House
Agent CbluntlyI-Well. don't you see
the great advantage Of thatf II 1t
gets on fire It won't burn.
The Washington bee., 1911-04-29

Areauy great man Is known by three
sipns-generosity IN the design, hu-
manity in the execution and mOdera-
don in success Bismarck.
The Washington bee., 1911-04-29

He who has the truth in his heart
need never fear the want of persua-
sion on his tongue.-RHskin.