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The Washington bee., 1911-02-11

and, taking his wife and four little
children, fled. Not knowing where
else to go, he turned his steps into
Delaware, that he might seek DrOtec-
ton or his former master, who had
been IN partnership with the master
who had given him his freedom. II
was y o'clock at night when the poor
fugitive, with his exhausted wife and
children, reached the house Of the man
Iii Delaware from whom he hoped for
protection. He raped at the door.
Ills former master arose, came down.
opened his eyes in utter amazement.
and exclaimed: For Heavens sake.
Charles, what brought you here?"
Charles, in a few words, told his
story. But what did you come here
tor: exclaimed the man. You can't
stay here. The laws of Delaware
won't allow free niggers to come into
the State"
My God! my God!7 cried Charles,
cIaSplng his hands and the tears roll
ing down his cheeks; what shall l do?
They threaten to hang me. if | stay
IN Maryland. They tell me | can't
stay here. Where shall | go?"
Well, said the man, 1T is a clear
case that you cannot stay here in Del
aware. You are liable at any moment
to be arrested But there is no help
Tor 1t now. You may stay here until
morning. etc
But we pass from the sad picture,
and say in closing, Maryland, thou
hast fearful account to render at the
bar OF God, and no nation of people
need dread a heavier doom!
With all the laws that are being
made, which have for their aim to
humlllate the colored people, there are
some Negroes who are fools enough
to lndOrse the enactment Of a cur
few law for Washington l would
no more vote for a curfew law for the
little children of Washington than |
would vote to have Jim Crow" street
cars here. Enact the curfew law, and
the next thing you'll be called upon
10 lndOrse the erection Of a whip
ping post" Vote for nothing that
will take from your little ones their
God d-given rights. We've had too much
Of that already.
J. c. Cunningham.
The Washington bee., 1911-02-11
ARMSTRONG's BIRTHDAY,
Founder of Hampton Institute, by
the Hampton Alumni Associa ion.

On Feb. I, 1911, the Hampton
Alumni Association held a meeting II
the Social Settlement Building t
commemorate the birth OF one o
Americas S foremost educators, Samue
Chapman Armstrong, and to assis
financially the Social Settlement work
eTs.
Mr.. F. Lee, President of the Asso
citation, introduced to the large, appre
Ciative audience, which was IN sym
pathy with the work, DR.. Jesse Jones
Assistant Chaplain of Hampton Insti-
tute, temporarily employed by the
Census bureau as an expert on Negro
sociology, who offered the invocation
Mr.. Lee then outlined the life Oi
Gen. Armstrong and told OF the ef-
forts that should be put forth to help
Social Settlement work He next in
trOduCed Rev. A. c. Garner, pastor OF
Plymouth Congregational Church,
who represented the Board of Trus-
tees, and beautifully described the
origin, growth and purport OF the Set
tlement.
5-BEE
Following him came Mr.. Bostic, a
hampton graduate, VINO read an orig
lnal poem entitled The Willing
Hand"
Mr.. Palmer, the violinist, accom-
panied by Mrs. Fischer, gave several
selections, including the Battle Hymn
of the Republic" the chorus being
joined IN by the audience.
DR.. L. A. Gill was then introduced,
who made the principal address on the
life and work Of Gen. Armstrong.
Miss Ellen L. Hawes, a Hampton
graduate, who Is in charge Of the Set
tlement work, concluded the regular
exercises by describing how the work
is carried on. There were a number
of notables IN the audience, and Mr..
Lee could not refrain from calling on
the Hon. Henry Lincoln Johnson, Re
corder of Deeds, who responded with
encouraging, well-Chosen words. espe-
cially to what the principal speaker
had said and to the worth of the
last speaker.
Mr.. d. Duffield made a few re-
marks on how he made 1t interesting
for the Settlement boys At the con-
clusion of the exercises, the ladies in
charge of the Settlement served.
gratis, a light repast
The Washington bee., 1911-02-11
MISS MAMIE H. BURROUGHS
A Wonderful Woman Making Great
Progress for the Women.

The National missionary meeting
held some time ago at the Metropol-
ltan A. NJ. E. Church was organized
by Miss Mamie II. Burroughs. one
of the most gifted speakers in the
United States. At this meeting there
were women from all sections of the
world, which showed the wonderful
influence that she has in this and
other countries Miss Burroughs IS
native Washingtonian and a wom-
an of great executive ability. Seated
upon the platform at this meeting
were some of the greatest mission
aries in the world. The church was
packed from the door to the pulpit
and the speeches were remarkable as
we'll as instructive. Miss Burroughs
Is the President of the National Train
ing School for Women and Girls, and
she IS doing great work for the ad-
vanCement of true Christian woman
hood. Wherever she goes she cleo
trlties her hearers, and the country
is proud of her.
The Washington bee., 1911-02-11
THE NATIONAL RELIGIOUS
TRAINING SCHOOL.
The Generosity of the Northern
White People-Mrs. Russell Sage
Gives Several Thousand Dollars.
More Are to Contribute.
New York, Feb. 4.

New York, Feb. f.
Special TO The Bee.
You may say what you will against
the white people of the North and
South, all OF them are not
inimical to the colored people.
Just think of a judge leaving his
bench to come North and canvass
for a Negro school without compen-
sation or hope Of reward. Judge
]. {. Pritchard, of the United States
Circuit Court, has been in this sec
ton of the country for several days,
appealing TO the Northern white peo-
pie to assist the National Religious
Training School at Durham, \. g., Of
which Dr J. E Shepard is President
His appeals have been effective, be-
cause everywhere he goes the best
people in the North have responded
literally to his appeals. 1t IS
estimated that several thousand
dollars have been subscribed to
the fund of this school. Mrs. Russell
Sage gave her check for several thou
sand dollars this week; also ]. B. and
B. n. Duke, the tobacco kings and
millionaires, have decided to con-
tribute literally to this school 1t IS
believed that the Dukes will see that
this school will be the greatest insti-
tuition IN the South for the colored
people. Judge Pritchard has assured
DR.. Shepard that he means to see that
the Colored people III Durham, n c.,
will have a school of which the nation
will feel proud
The Washington bee., 1911-02-11
Mr.. Horner Speaks.

Attorney R. r. Horner, of the Board
of Education, addressed a large audi
ence in the Assembly Hall OF the Gar
field School last Thursday night His
subject was "A business education
and the necessity for a Business High
School for the colored youth. Mr.,
HOTner made many strong points and
showed very clearly the main salvation
for the coming generation would be
along commercial lines. Other speak
ers were Dr. w B. Evans, J. E. Wal
ker, Dr.. w D. Naylor and George
H. Murray. The choir of Allen A.
M. E. Church of Garfield rendered
acceptably the Mass in F."
Other musical numbers were a solo
by Miss Grace Wilson and a solo by
Mrs. Fannie Giles. Prof. H. Wythe
Lewis presided.
The Washington bee., 1911-02-11
VERNON MAY REMAIN.
The Colored Voters in the West Not
Favorable to His Removal.
Chicago, Ill, Feb. 4.

1t is rumored that a meeting of the
colored Republicans throughout the
West has been called to meet in Chi
ego, ILL.,, some time next summer to
resent the removal of w. I. Vernon,
of Kansas, from the Registcrship of
the Treasury. 1t is claimed that Yer
non IS more important to the party
and can do more than any other col
Ored Republican in the country. Pres
ident Taft has already been petition
ed to retain Vernon, as a great deal
Of dissatisfaction has sprung up
throughout the West because OF the
bad treatment that Vernon has re-
ceived at the hands of the admins
tratlon.
The Washington bee., 1911-02-11
Show Authority.

Persons who are going around the
city holding themselves out as adver-
tlsing agents or representatives of
The Bee should be required to show
their credentials There are several
imPOstOrs soliciting for this paper
who have no authority. The public is
warned.
The Washington bee., 1911-02-11
Wanted

At The Bee office. An assistant
female stenographer and typewriter
Permanent position for the right per
son. Wanted also three good collect
ors, canvassers and solicitors. Call
bzEWeen and 4 p. N. The Bee Print
ing Company.
The Washington bee., 1911-02-11

son and many other great men toll
crate this recent bunco game. shall
nave more to say in the future.
x
The pink editor of the American.
who IS, in addition to his duties. in
! office, IS struggling hard. He won't
be convinced as to the author of the
! sage OF the Potomac. I hav
| them all guessing, and | mean to keep
/ them so until such time as in my opin-
ION It IS wise to uncover. The pink
editor IS under the supervision and
direction of the Recorder of Deeds.
lie must obey him. To do other
wise would be dangerous. l under
stand that both of the boys will be
married soon. | know that it will
be a sweet relief TO marry. | would
advise the young men to go slow in
! their pen picture of the Sage. We
| may think that we know everything,
but we are easily mistaken. How
| ever, let 1t go at that and read my
| pen picture OF a few of the dudes
| III my next.
Referring again to the Assistant
superintendent of Schools, find that
| the sentiment in this city is strong
against him. l will not be surprised
to- see an outburst in the Board OF
Education. l must give Mr.. Horner
credit Tor good judgment and good
sense. He IS fighter, and he doesn't
propose to cater to the clique. |
shall be glad to see a few more like
him on the Board of Education.
There IS something rising in the
schools, and l expect to witness a
volcano at any time. Just why Capt.
Brooks wanted to resign | don't un-
derstand No man resigns a positiou|
under fire. | would advise the good
captain to answer some of the ques-
tons propounded to him. | presumed
that udge Terrell's petition will have
It's effect. l am a little short this
week on account for want of time, Il
shall, however, make this one of the
most interesting, spicy columns in the
leading newspaper IN this city amOngI
the Negroes, and assure its readersI
that the Sage will have no favorites.
Speaking of the passing show, l am
OF the opinion when Ed. Morris goes
abroad, as he anticipates, he will be,
a passing show in deed and in fact.
lie viii pass so far out of the sight
OF the dlgnltaries of Europe that he
Will not recognize his own shadow.
l wonder how many dignitaries will
honor this distinguished citizen. Ii
nope Ed. will have an enjoyable time
BY the way, | wonder if VIII Houston
will accompany him?
The Washington bee., 1911-02-11

son and many other great men tol-
crate this recent bunco game | shall
nave more to say in the future.
The Washington bee., 1911-02-11

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Don't fail to get the latest edition
OF the McCalIs Magazine if you wish
the latest styles for spring clothing.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1911-01-12
Biggest Bible Class in the World.

The largest mems Bible class in the
world is not in New York, with its City
OF Churches, nor anywhere in Europe,
but in the little city of Franklin, with a
population OF not more than 10000, in the
Pennsylvania oil fields. II has an active
membership of 800, with a considerable
number Of distinguished honorary men,
bers, and recently if has been supple
mented by weman's auxiliary which
has more than 200 members. II is a
unique organization and one of the in
stitutionS for which Franklin claims dis
tinction. Though it is a part OF the Sum-
day school of the First BaotiSt church, it
is in effect n-denomlnational, for every
church in the city is represented in its
membership. II is presided over by
General Charles Miller, the millionaire
oil man, who revolutionized railroad lu-
brication. He has been superintendent
of The Sunday school ever since it was
organized in 1874 and leader OF the mems
Bible class for nearly as long.
When the new First Baptist church was
erected General Miller built as an addi-
ton TO it Sunday Scnool annex, which
seats | 500 people, and in it he maintains
an orchestra OF twenty pieces and choir.
The mems class had its origin thirtY-five
years ago in five of the widest boys in
the city whom no one but General Miller
would attempt to teach. He succeeded
so we'll with them that his class grew
steadily, taking in men of all ages and all
creeds. All OF the original five boys are
still members of it. One Of them is a
minister in Philadelphia. General Miller
believes that, as agenera rule, men pros
per in proportion to the extent to which
they carry religion into their everyday
lives, and he is always urging closer
adherence to 1.-The brotherhood of man."
He talks rather than breaches in plain and
forceful language, and he has had great
influence in the religious growth OF the
community. There are many who be-
lieve he is prouder OF his Bible class than
he is of the vast business he has built up,
and he is seldom absent from It. One Of
its honorary members is Rev. Charles
Wagner, author of "The Simple Life, !"
whose birthplace in AlSace is close to that
of General Miller.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1911-01-12
Where Inns Brother Was.

Timothy Olcott, an urchin of wretched
appearance, was haled before Boston
magistrate, charged with obstructing traf-
fic by playing ball in fremont street.
Cant your parents dress you better
than this ?" the magistrate asked, look
ing with disgust at Timothy Oleott's fiji
thy rags.
"Me parents is dead" Timothy bIub-
bered.
"But you've got some friends, surely2"
said the magistrate.
"Pve got a brother" the boy answered.
His brow cleared, and he spoke proudly.
"Where is he ?"
"He's at Harvard University" said
Timothy, throwing out his chest.
"Is he in good position there 2"
asked the magistrate.
"No," said Tim. "He's in bottle
there. He was born with two heads"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1911-01-12
A STORY By Mary Garden.

Miss Mary Garden, at tea in her
apartment at the ST. Regis. said, apro-
pos of Christmas
"Americangirls don't give suchintImate
gifts to their young men as they used TO
do. BY intimate gifts mean toilet
things, you know-hair brushes, razors.
etc.
"a friend OF mile one winter refused
to marry a young lawyer.
"qs this the lawyer asked, final 2
Absolutely final said thegih.
"He rose and took up his hat and stick.
Then he said, there is but one
more thing to ask
We'll, what is that 2 said she
Do you desire me, said the young
lawyer. to return those black satin sus-
penders by mail, or will you have them
now p
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1911-01-12
One Weak Spot.
Most Shepherdstown People Have n
Weak Part and Too Often
It's the Back.

I.C. Harrell, macnlnIst, AIS W. Wash
ngton ST., Charlestown, w. Va, says:
81 cannot speak too strongly in praise OF
Doan's Kidney Pills, as they cured me
two years ago of an attack OF kidney
complaint. NV trouble was mostly with
my back. could not rest well at night
on account of constant, dull ache across
my loins and no position assumed was
comfortable. When arose in the morn
ing, my back was so lame that ! could
hardly stoop or dress and this misery
did not leave me until around noon. The
contents OF three boxes OF Doln's Kid
ney Pills cured me, and during the two
years which have since passed, have
had no return attack Of the trouble"
For sale by ali dealers. Pnce 30 cents.
Foster Milburn Co.. Buffalo, New York,
sole agents for the Unied States.
Remembering name-Doan's-aDd take
10 others.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1911-01-12
Communication.


Editor Register-While there has been
great deal of Improvement made IN
our town in the past few years, there is
one that has been started yet is not com,
pIeted. II is one that viii be great
benefit in faci, il is essentiall as well as
an ornament TO our town, and want TO
call the attention of every man, woman
and child in town and Immediate neigh
borhood to it. II is the firemen's build
ing. Some years ago magnificent steam
engine was bought by our corporation
authorities, and they turned il over 10 the
fire boys to take care of and use for our
protection. The investment was well
made, and am sure no one would like
to be without If. The firemen have not
betrayed their trust They nave taken
good care of the engine and have done
noble work in fighting fires and protect
ing property. Some few years later they
realized that the home that the engine
occupied was not suitable one for fine
machine such as il is. Everyone has
access to it and it could soon be tampered
with, so that it a call was sounded our
engine would be no good.
Again, we all know that it will not be
long before our present engine house
will be unsafe for the engines protection.
II is a very old building. Realizing these
facts the firemen started a sinking fund TO
put up home, and after a great deal OF
effort they secured about four hundred
dollars. They bought a desirable lot
and paid that amount for il, this left their
fund very small. After some time OF hard
work and waiting, the sinking fund again
grew until there was nice little sum on
hand, so they concluded TO start the
building, which they did, and have put
up magnificent foundation which cost
about thirteen hundred dollars, which to-
tails about seventeen hundred dollars that
they have expended, yet they have not
received one cent of the corporation tax
eS TO assist them in the building. They
are now out OF funds, and see no pros
poets ahead. Theycertainly deserve much
credit for what they have accomplished,
and il is now up to our people TO say
wether we shall or shall not 90 to their
rescue and help them TO put the building
under roof. ii is our engine, and our
fire department, and it is very impor-
tant matter. II is certainly TO the interest
OF every citizen TO take part in this i'm
provement.
The matter looks US square in the fact
and now is the time for action. would
suggest that the fremel call mass meet
ing of our people. 10 be held in a public
hall, and urge all 10 turn out, both men
and women. then see if some means can
not be planned whereby the building could
be completed We have never failed in
any undertaking when the whole COM
munity joined together and made the ef-
fort, so let us all join hands in this matter
and help to complete the building.
CITIZEN.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1911-01-12

Joseph H. Choate, a brilliant lawyer Of
New York, deprecated at recent din
ner the exorbitant fees charged by some
lawyers.
"You have perhaps heard" said Mr..
Choate, "of the gentleman who remark
ed TO his counsel, when his case was
settled:
lowell, your fee, sir, is exorbitant.
know positively that you didn't give two
hours to my case from first to last.
'Ah, sir" said the lawyer, airiIy, ii
is not alone my actual time charge you
with, but the cost Of my legal training as
well.
"'AIl very fine, retoHed the client
And now ! wonder il you't MIND
giving me receipt for The cost OF YOU
legal training, so that your next custom
er won't have to pay for il all oveI
again.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1911-01-12
The Ingathering.

So the year dies, andso
Into the aiterglow
All the years days 60.
We count them, one By one,
Days filed with shade or sun,
Days OF great tasks begun,
Days OF achievement;
Days when we. weak and frail.
Felt all our courage fail.
When we benumbed and pale,
Met our bereavement
And far and far away
We find the years first day
But was it sad or gay.
Can we remember
Slowly they die. the days,
As does some ruddy blaze
End in smoking haze
Or crumbling ember.
Joys-there were joys to spare
Greis-there were griefs TO bear
All. and the joys altfairl
Spent on the monowS
Joys were the clinking gold
Dropping from out our hold =
We, like TO misers old,
Clung 10 our sorrows.
And this is stranger still.
Sorrows that worked us i'll
Nor grow as sorrows will,
To things we cherish
AHd out OF all the year
We find that sigh and tear
As blessings now appear
And cannot perish.
So will we count the days
Down all OF times long ways.
And with dim peace we gaze
On bond and ietter:
And know at last that all
OF the blind blows that fall
And the cups brimmed with gall
But make us better.
So dies the year, and so
Gently we come TO know
How fair the afterglow.
Wilbur D. Nesbit.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1911-01-12

A young couple had been married by a
Quaker and after the ceremony he re-
marked to the husband:
"Friend, thou anatthe end THY troub-
les"
, A few weeks after the man came TO the
good minister boiling over with rage,
having found his wife 10 be a regular
vixen, and said.
"a thought you told me ] was at llie
end Of my troubles"
$50 did, friend, but ! did not say which
end" replied the Quaker
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1911-01-12

In a certain camp battalion was being
instructed on chow TO take convoy
through an open country" One company
was told off TO represent convoy, the
men being instructed that they were TO
represent horses. cows and wagons.
After being halted short time The ad-
vance signal was given and The convoy
moved on, but the major noticed that one
man continued TO lie down and. galloping
up to him in a rage, he said MAN, why
don't you advance 2"
The soldier replied: II can't,sir."
Major "Youcan'i Whatdo youmean2"
"'m a wagon said the soldier. land
I've got wheel of"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1911-01-12
Saves Two Lives.

"Neither my sister nor myself might
be living today, if it had not been for Dr.
Kings New Discovery" writes A. D.
Mcdonald, of Fayetteville, N. c.. r. F.
d. No. s, ''for we both had frighttul colds
that no other remedy could help. We
were told my sister had consumption.
She was very weak and had night sweatS
but your wonderful medicine completely
cured us both. It's the best ever used
or heard Of" For sore lungs, coughs,
colds, hemorrhage, lagrippe, asthma, hay
tever, Group, whooping cough,-all bron-
chial troubleS,-it'S supreme. Trial bot
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Hills Pharmacy
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1911-01-12

The husband Of pious woman having
occasion TO make voyage, his vile sent
a written request to the parson OF the
parish, viz: "A person having gone TO
sea, his wife desires the prayers OF The
congregation" The parson, who had
not examined the contents Of the paper,
gave il as follows: "A person having
gone TO see his wife. desires the prayers
ofthe congregation"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1911-01-12
Death IN Roaring Fire

may moi result from the work OF firebugs,
but often severe burns are caused that
make quick need for Bucklen's Amica
Salve, the quickest, surest cure Tor burns,
wounds, bruises, boils, sores. ltsubdues
inflammation II kills pain. II Soothes
and heals. Drives of skin eruptions.
ulcers or piles. Only 25c at Hill's Phaf-
macy.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1911-01-12

Some weeks ago two little girls OF 6
and years old heard party OF older
people discussing skeletons. The six
year-old lass listened lntently to the con-
versation, when the elder glri, with an air
of superior knowledge, said abruptly:
"You don't know what skeleton is
and do"
$50 do p sharply replied the young
er. 81 do know! know for certain,
do ~
"Well, now, what is it2" the elder
wanted to know.
why, it's bones with the people off,
that's what it iS!''
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1911-01-12
Old Soldier Tortured.

"For years suffered unspeakable tor,
tlire from Indigestion, constipation and
liver trouble, wrote A. K Smith, a
veteran at Erie, Pa, "but DIR. Kings New
Life Pills fixed me all right. They're
simply great" Try them for any stom-
ach, liver or kidney trouble. Only 25c
at Hills Pharmacy.