The Washington bee., 1911-02-11
Public Men AndThinDS
(By the Sage of the Potomac.)

in speaking of lilywhitism, reminds
me OF a social event that took place
several years age, when a certain we'll
/ known female took it into her head
/ that she was far superior to the fe-
male members of her race because
she was the wife of a great legisla-
! tor. AS a matter of fact, she was
nothing but a school teacher when she
was married to this individual. | see
that this particular individual is now
occupying : front seat in the colored
society.
The recent illness Of the Assistant
superintendent of Schools has caused
a great deal of gossip among the
school mans. They are asking the
question whether he will receive all of
his salary or whether his substitute
will receive One-half OF it, Our good
school teachers are watching the pay
roll with an eagle eye. | am very
much in sympathy with the teacher,
and shall be glad when the pension
bill becomes a law.
Capt. Arthur Brooks has decided
to remain in our schools as the teach
er OF military, or rather the Board of
Education has decided not to accept
his resignation. The Captain is very
popular with the teachers and pupils.
| met Bob Waring a few days ago
and asked him what had become of
his Negro Business League. Bob
couldn't state accurately, but left me
to infer that it was one of those in
cidents that he could not control In
cldent is a good word. Bob was not
satisfied until he secured the election
tor which he worked very hard. It'll
was lively night when he was
elected. His inaugural address was
greater than his election Bob de-
clared among other things that he was
elected without having promised any
body an office. 1t Is now a very hard
matter for Bob 10 persuade his friends
to accept an Office. Well, | would
like to see Negro Business League
III this city. 1t is hard work, how
ever, and the individual who takes
a hold must do some very hard work.
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Some few days ago | had a talk
with leading colored member of the
bar concerning the lack of interest
the cOlOred lawyers manifested in an |
organization. To my surprise, | was
informed that the colored LAWYERS
were too jealous Of each other. lust
why this Jealousy should exist the de- |
Clple OF Blackstone could not state
the cause for so much dissatisfaction |
l am informed that there are at least !
a dozen candidates for the vacant
protessOrship in the Howard Univer-
slty law school. ! am satisfied that
none OF the numerous mentioned can
d1dateS Will be appointed | noticed
in one of the barber sheets that two
persons were prominently mentioned |
tor the JOB. Well, just wait and see
II my prediction IS not correct.
Well, the most amusing passing
show OF the age IS the Odd Fellows
Supreme Court If this Supreme
Court business is not only a passing
show, | don't know what you call
t. A Supreme Court in the Grand
United Order Of Odd Fellows will be
0ne OF the monumental farces of the
age l wonder what the intelligent
Odd Fellows are thinking about? Nv
friend w. {. Martin, who, by the way,
has more sense than the entire sub
committee of management, is loaded
10 the muzzle. / am looking for an
explosion at any time. / have been
wondering to myself what is the need
Of a Supreme Court I am sorry to
see this great and ancient Order fall
50 low. There are some great and
honorable men in the Order. It is
surprising to see the great men in
he Order given seats in the rear.
can see how such men as Thomas
=. Wright, one of the old veterans;
David Clark Mannings, Thomas Wat