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The Washington bee., 1911-11-04
WHAT THE ST. LUKES ARE
DOING.

Aliens Chapel, Garfield, D. c..
was filed last Sunday afternoon with
members of the Order of St Luke and
their friends. The Azara Council of
the Order, which meets in Garfield,
gave the representatives of other
councils present most hearty well
come and cordial reception. Mrs.
Julia Mason Layton presided She in
trOduCed Rev 4. S. Patterson, who
the devotional part Of the
exercises. Mrs b. B. Anderson, the
district deputy, gave an interesting
sketch OF the work done in Washing
ton and throughout the country where
the order exists. Rev. w. D. NaylOT,
pastor of Aliens Chapel, then made
the speech Of welcome, which was re
sponded to by Miss NJ. A. Marde.
The choir rendered good music. In
strumental and vocal music and read
ings and essays entertained the con
gregation, and everybody enjoyed the
occasion Those who took part in the
exercises were:
Miss Cecilia A. Cannon, degree
chief of Azara Council, Garfield, ID. {.
Mrs. Martha Ellis, of Patience
Council. Anacostia, d. c.
Mrs. Elizabeth Gross, Of Cecilia
Council, 200
Mrs. Fannie J. Shipley, Of Prosper
ity Council, Anacostia, d. c
Mr.. Louis Taylor. Of Taylor Coun-
Gil, No 400.
Miss Mary Morton, of Rosa Conley
Council, 57I.
Mr.. Alex. S. Richardson, Of National
Capital, No. 562.
Miss NJ. A. D. Madre, Degree Chief
of Amanda Smith Council, No. 43I.
Mrs. Narcissa Fossett, OF Patience
Council, No. 564.
The Washington bee., 1911-11-04
CAPTAIN OYSTER.

The colored public schools are
indebted to Captain James F. Oys-
ter. He has been one man on the
Board Of Education who has looked
after the interest of the colored
schools. The teachers in the color
ed schools have the highest respect
and admiration for him. He be
lieveS in the advancement of not
only the cOlOred, but the entire pub
lie school system. Our colOred
schools have never been in a better
condition than now. Assistant Su-
perintendent Bruce has the conf
dence of the people Tn this city, and
Superintendent Davidson is to be
congratulated in having such an
able assistant as Mr.. Bruce. The
Bee feels confident that the Colored
schools will now continue to ad-
vance under the present manage
men.t
Captain Oyster, therefore, gener-
ally acts for the people He is more
of the representative Of the cOlOred
schools than any other member OF
the Board of Education. If the
people want anything done they
generally appeal to Captain Oyster.
The colored teachers appeal to him
as well, because they know that
they have a friend in him and in
him they have confidence.
The Washington bee., 1911-11-04
WORLD GROWING BETTER

Those pessimists who think
these times are the worst in the
history of the republic, and who
think the world is surely growing
worse. ought to be reminded that
Washington, an hundred years ago,
used most extravagant language in
expressing the conditions of the
times then; that Jefferson predict
ed the Union would soon go to
pieces, and that John Randolph
thanked God that he had no chill
The Washington bee., 1911-11-04
ESTABLISHED 1880.
HARRY BACHARACH.

No man can we'll afford to repu-
diate a man who has been loyal
to his every trust. No voter can
afford to vote against his friend or
a man who believes in according
to every citizen his civil and politi-
cal rights. The record of the man
who IS a candidate for mayor of
Atlantic City should be the peoples
choice, because he believes in hu-
man rights. He believes in the
liberty and independence of voters,
regardless Of color or condition or
religious creed.
1t is dangerous to change exist
ing conditions in this city, if those
conditions are a benefit to the
masses. The colored voters of At
lantic City should be guided by a
sense of reason. They should stop
and consider towhat extent change
would benefit them. If the outs in
tend to give them more recognition
than what they are now receiving,
if our school facilities are to be in
creased, if promotions are to be
made in our police department,
then the cOlOred voters would be
justified in making a change in eX-
isting conditions. But, can a fusion
ticket be trusted or relied on?
When Republicans and Democrats
combine to defeat our friends, is it
not time for the colored voters to
open their eyes? The colored
voters Of this city owe it to them
selves to have a watchful eye of
their surroundings. They should
let the fusion ticket see that the
colOred voters are citizens above
reproach, and are entitled to recog-
milton according to merit. Our
voting strength must be reckOned
with. We should no longer be the
"drawerS Of water and heWers of.
wood
Mr.. Bacharach is a most honora-
bic man. The colored Republicans of
Atlantic City could not elect a more
honorable man to office than this
young Republican. 1t is evident
that he is strong with the Republi-
can voters Of Atlantic City, as att
the meeting held Saturday evening
in the Fitzgerald Auditorium, in
which $500 white and colored Re-
publiCans had assembled, only two
opposing men in the meeting were
in evidence. The speech of Presi-
dent Taft, which appeared in Ihei
Bee last week, was read by the
Editor, Mr.. Chase, amidst great en-I
thusiasm. While there may bel
some independents among the col
ored voters, It was evident that MIR.
Taft's speech to the colored Repub-
lican voters of California had the
same effect on the ColOred voters OF
Atlantic City.
Attorneys Isaac II. Nutter and
lanes \. Lightfoot, the two Re
publican leaders. seem to have the
situation we'll in hand. Mr.. Nutter
is a brilliant orator and man OF
ability. Mr.. LightfOOt is an astute
politician. and a man who has the!
confidence and respect of his fellow
citizens. Both, Messrs. Nutter and
Lightfoot, if they succeed in elect
ing their ticket, will certainly es-
tablish their leadership in the State
Of New Jersey. There are quite a
number OF Washingtonians in At
lantic City, and the Editor of The
Bee extends his hearty thanks and
appreciation for the splendid ova-
ton given him by the Republicans
of the CITY. when he was intrOduc-
The Washington bee., 1911-11-04


There was no opportunity for
doubt in President Taft's Los An
geles speech as to where he stands
with reference to DR.. Washington S
place in the world. He said, in
language not to be misunderstood,
that DR.. Washington is one of the
greatest men Of this or the last cen
turv. That is the verdict of the
times. by their works We shall
know them" Well it is by DIR.
Washington's works that he has be
come the undiSputed leader Of his
people, and an example for all
other peoples.
The Washington bee., 1911-11-04
DURHAM CONFERENCE.
Ministers to Meet South.

The coming ministers conference,
which is to meet at Durham, \. c,
will be one of the greatest gatherings
IN the State. Ii will be held July .,
1912, and from what the press says, It
will be a great event
The indianapolis Freeman, one OF
the greatest papers in the West, says
this about the conference:
The Shepard Ministerial Confer
ence at the National Religious Trim
ing School, Durham, n. C., next July,
will be one OF the big events OF 1912,
There Is hope for the race as long
as it can produce constructive ge-
muses. like DR.. James E. Shepard,
founder OF the splendid National Re
ligious Training School at Durham,
\. c"
The Washington bee., 1911-11-04

1t is the duty of every colored
man and woman to lend a helping
hand to the Social Settlement work.
1t is an institution with CRYING
needs. It's an oasis in a desert of
immortality and squalOr.
The Washington bee., 1911-11-04

DR.. John r. Francis is to be COM
mended for his efforts to attract
attention and help to the Social
Settlement. When a busy physi-
clan like him steals time from his
practice to help lift up the less for
tunate 1t shows the humanity in
the man.
The Washington bee., 1911-11-04
TO MOTHERS AND FRIENDS.

Come or Send our DdugnteFS-
Clarke's Training School-Dress-
Making, Ladies Tailoring, Design
ing, The Art of Remodeling, Milli-
merry, Hair Work.
Competent teachers in charge. The
school has been established twelve
years. We have had 43o graduates, all
of whom have made good. A number
of young women have gone into the
dress-making and millinery business
for themselves, others are teaching IN
institutions or working in establish
ments, while many others are work
ing at their trades in families, earn
ing good salaries. Tuition in reach
of ali. Day and evening classes.
For further information apply to
Mrs. Addie R. Clarke, HOO R Street
Northwest. All kinds of employment
furnished. Hours arranged TO suit
each student
The Washington bee., 1911-11-04

Procrastination may be thief of
time, but in the rendering of a de
cision in the colored school matter
DR.. Davidson's procrastination is
the bearer of peace.
The Washington bee., 1911-11-04

Andrew Carnegie was elected last
week, lord rector of the University
of Aberdeen. without opposition.
The Washington bee., 1911-11-04

1t is question whether or not,
in our mad rush for pleasures, and
our foolish desires to initiate the
lavish splendor Of the ultra fash
ionable and plethoric-pursed whites
we do not become unmindful of the
duty we owe to our own poor and
unfortunate whom we are permit
ting to become wards Of the whites.
Charity begins at home, and duty
should come before pleasures.
The Washington bee., 1911-11-04

If the various ladies card clubs
throughout the city would deny
themselves the palatable repast that
precedes or follows the game Of
whist, and take the assessment that
is levied for the refreshments and
devote it to charity, many little
colored poor child might have its
hunger appeased with a bit of
wholesome food. Think it over,
ladies.
The Washington bee., 1911-11-04
The Texas Freeman saws:

"Dr. James E. Shepard, president
and founder Of the National Religious
Training School, Durham, y c, has
accepted an invitation to deliver an
address early in the new year before
the Bethel Literary and Historical
Association. the nations banner or
eanization for literary and scientific
research. He will draw a crowd, as
he always has message that the
world IS eager to hear.
The Washington bee., 1911-11-04
Richmond. Va, Reformer, says:

indications point to an immense
concOurse of ministers at Durham, n
c., in response TO the courteous 1nvl-
tation extended by DR.. James r.
Shepard, the energetic and resource
full president and founder OF the Ma
tiOna1 Religious Training School he
conference will begin July 3, 1912, but
it is expected that by January I the
roster of those who are to be present
will be made up through the letters
of acceptance that will come IN from
all parts of the country.
"it is to the ministry more largely
than to anv other class OF race lead
ers that we must look for the cOrrec-
ton of the moral ills that affect the
body polite. If there is to be social
betterment in our various cOmmun1-
ties. reduction of crime, an agita-
Ition in favor Of temperate habits, and
A triumph of virtue over vice, the
minister is the man who must take
the initiative in the work. Through
him will be drawn the healthful &C
tivities of the doctor, the protective
force of the lawyer and the practical
influence of the business man. Under
living the whole fabric will be the in
tellectual force of the school-teachs-,
who must prepare the mind and the
hand of the individual to take ad-
vantage of the opportunities laid out
for him by the minister's successful
appeal to the spiritual and ethical
side of mankind"
The Washington bee., 1911-11-04
National Union saws

The conference Of MINISTERS, CALI
ed by DR.. James E. Shepard, to meet
at the National Religious Training
School Durham. n c., next JulyE
should be largely attended, Every
minister of every denomination in
this city should make it a point to
be there to instruct and be instructed
along lines of racial betterment,'
The Washington bee., 1911-11-04
We own no steel stock.

Our riches, like all colored edi-
tors riches, consists of hopes.
The Washington bee., 1911-11-04
The Florida Sentinel says:

Inc TTOTlUd oCHIIIItT odl0.
DIR. J. Z. Shepard, president of the
National Religious Training School
at Durham, n c., went to the conven-
ton of the National Medical Associa-
ton at Hampton, Va, and was a CON
spicuous figure in that great gather
ing. DR. Shepard has project on
foot that will make the natives sit up
and take notice. Watch for announce
ments soon
The Washington bee., 1911-11-04

Read TAs Bee
The Washington bee., 1911-11-04

81 have read somewhere or another.
in Dionysious Helicarnassus, l think,
that History is Philosophy teaching
by examples" So writ Henry St.
John, Viscount Bolingbroke, who,
prior to becoming a mummifed has
been" use to breath the oxygen of
life in merry old England from 1912
to 1851. Every time I read this sort
of literary clam-chowder spiced with
a sort of dill-pickle tartness, it makes
me think of the Right Rev J. Milton
Waldron. D. D. Democratic Divine),
the muscular preacher with a Celtic
face and a sOrrel top covering to d
Uranium that has nc room for wit
Now I don't believe the Reverend
ever read much history IF he has it
hasn't sunk deep enough in his reason
reser voir 70 furnish examples" of
failures. The Rev. Waldron is one
of those courageously inconsistent
men who gets one bite Of juicy sur
loin and forthwith imagines he has
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1911-12-14
Norge.

Norge. Dec. 18th Mr.. A. j..
Hall. while helping shred corn at
Mr.. VIM. Andrews last Friday. had
the misfortune of getting his left
hand caught between the rollers and
was pulled in almost TO the elbow
before the machine stopped. his
hand was bruised and cut so bad
that al the fingers had TO be
amputated. Drs. Stephenson and
Hankins attended him. He is now
/ getting on as well as can be expected.
( Mr.. and Mrs. S. p. Larry. spent
last Friday in Hampton.
! Miss Mabel Anderson is staying
with Mrs. L. A. Thun, who has been
quite sick for some time.
/ H. J. Kinde & Son ere getting II
a nice lot of Christmas toys. anc
goods Of ali kinds.
Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. L Rustad. o.
! Skiminoe. spent Sunday here.
The Sunday school children havr
commenced pracGcing for the Christ
mas tree. Miss Minnie Flatten i
instucting them. and Promises Il
; have a nice programme arranged
Regular meeting Of James Cit.
T Camp NJ. w. A. at Viking haI
Friday night, the 18th.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1911-12-14
COCLAl AND =
I----..---s------ ------1
"a PERSONA

Mrs. Spencer Lan= 6 visiting her
parents in Hampton for few days.
Mrs. II. d. Cole and little Miss
Carrie Cole Lane spent yesterday in
Norfolk.
Mrs. V. P. Holt and daughter. of
Hampton, spent Sunday with Major
and Mrs. r. 7. Armistead
Miss Lettie Warburton had as her
guests last week, Mr.. and Mrs. w.
A. Maddox. Of Farmville They
were here to attend the Phi Beta
Kappa celebration.
Mrs. Van +. Garrett and two
young daughters. who have beer
spending a month or so with Mrs
CARROTS parents. Governor and Mrs
Francis Nichols. in New Orleans. Ar,
expected home the first of mex
week.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1911-12-14
Wedding Cards.

Invitations have been received
here this week 70 the marriage o.
Miss Estelle WEIGH Habil TO COL
James 7. Christian. The wedding
will be solemnizsd in Grace Church.
The Plans. Wednesday evening.
Dee. q, at 5 o'clock.
Another wedding Of interest to
Williamsburg people Will take place
in Lebanon. Ohio, Thursday even
ing. Dec. %. al O'Clock, wher
Miss Merrill Proctor. daughter oil
Mrs. Mary Virginia Proctor Wilson
VIII become the bride of Mr.. Fred
eriCk Hooker Ball. of Williamsburg
The ceremony will take place in th'
home of the brides mother Norti
Broadway. Lebanon, and the card
announce that Mr.. and Mrs. Ball vii
be at home after January in VII
lismsburg.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1911-12-14
Charles City.

Charles Cry. Va. Dec. l2-Tae
turner's are happy. for Christmas IS
almost here and they are better PFC I
pared for this festal season than they [
have been before for years. The
weather during the past two weeks
has been fine and they have dore
most OF their fall and winter work.
such as getting in corn and getucg
up wood for the cold days that sIs
70 come. Now they await with
esger interest the coming Of Christ
mas time. so dear 70 Us all, with i's
/ season Of fun and merry making.
The shipping Of holly is a com
parstively new. but thriving industry
with US. ano during the past mon.h
hundreds and hundreds OF boxes
have been shipped 70 the northern
msrkets; much 10 the sorrow OF our
good friend. the robin. whose favor
Ire food is the holly berry.
! An entertainment consisting OF tab
lleau<. concerts. and a play entitled
How They Kept a Secret" Wi
be given at old Sanaria church Of
2 December p. beginning at 8 p. N
e for the benefit of NJ. P.easan
church and Sunday school.
Mrs. L. B. HasCsu and Miss Ere
dora Haxau are visiting relatives
> Richmond.
! Judge Thomas II Wilcox, G
~ Norfolk. was weekend guest OF b
D. parents al Bel Ayr.
y Judge and Mrs George L. Cnu'
IS uan. OF Richno ID. are visiting the
cousin. Capt. Thomas L. Christian
near Providence Forge.
d Miss Lottie Clay. or Toano.
visiting Miss Wlddill near Roxbur
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1911-12-14
Hassns Elect Officers.

The annual election of officers of
Williamsburg Lodge No. 8 A. +. &
A. NJ. was held at a stated communi-
cation Monday night. resulting as
follows:
K w. Gait. master; w. A. Bczarth.
senior warden; L. w. Hopewell.
junior warden; Frank Armistead.
senior deacon; +. II. Ball. junior
deacon; DR.. Geo. A. Hankins,
treasurer; H. M. Sweeney. ST.,
secretary; NJ. J. Hoover, 7. J. Stubs
ST, chsplains; r. d. Wilkins. tiler
+. K. Savage. B. +. Wolfe, stewards
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1911-12-14

The formal dedication Of the open
air school was held at 8 o'clock Fri
day, December 8. The weather
was perfect and an interested num-
Der sttende d, DR.. Richie gave z
most helpful and delightful talk on
the value OF open air schools. The
children gave several folk dances
and songs. A letter from Mr.. Eg-
gleston was received IN which he re-
GREETED very much being unable 10
attend.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1911-12-14

Horse and Surry, working Boy foot
Pedal the very latest in wheel toys
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1911-12-14

The public is cordially invited to
a sacred concert given by the pupils
of the Model School at the Method
ist church on next Tuesday evening.
December 10. at 8 o'clock. The
silver offering taken will 20 to the
Kings Daughters.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1911-12-14
JEWELRY

We are showing q remarkably rich
collection and are proud OF S. Il Is
very beautiful and distinctive and Ia
buying il We have taken advantage
Of every short cut that would lower
the price 10 our customers.
We have a beautiful stock OF solid
gold Shell Rings, Breast Pins. Scarf
Pins. Hat Pins. Brooches. and var
ious other articles TOO numerous TO
mention. but al marked al specially
low prices.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1911-12-14
Toano News.

Tosno. Va. DEC. II Mr.. {. M.
Cowles has as his guest today MIR.
Z. c. Gsnnaway. mail clerk on the
c. & o. They hsye gone huatog.
We know NJ. CJwles viii enjoy the
hunt, as he seldom gets a chance to
go.
Mr.. Bach Martin and wife also
Mr.. J. +. White and Miss Eta Wal
kins went TO Richmond Monday IN
Mr.. Martins auto.
Friday morning Tom Carter. a
colorsd man. had his house destroy
ed by fire. Everything was burned.
His insurance had just run out.
Rev. (. Ruffin Jones preached IN
The high school building on Thurs
day night.
Mrs. NJ. S. Warren vas in Rich
) mond on Thursday. shopping
Miss Mary Warren is visiting a
/ her uncle's. Mike Warren.
Mr.. J. NJ. Jennings has returneC
, from New York and reports a granC
S time while there.
mr.. aud Mrs. K. T. Gstewood ar
e now 10 their new residence. We AZ
j glad 10 welcome them in our town.
Y The stores Ia Ioano commence
]. look ike Christmas and Santa Clau
il is near,
Miss Anna Simpson. Of Rick
& mond. is visiting Mrs. W. H. Pc
T. ter.
Mr.. Gusts. Of Eastern Shore We
10 the guest OF Mrs. d. w. Marst,
ID Suncay.
DR.. George Hsnk:ns has as h
Of guest this week DR.. u. &. Canada
OF Richmond.
ye Mrs. A. w Jennings is improvi
.. and expects 10 be home from {
p. hospital before Christmas.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1911-12-14

When you have a cold get a bottle
Of Chamberlsin's Cough Remedy.
Il will soon fix you up ali right and
will ward off any tendency toward
pe~umonia. This remedy contains
no opium or other narcotic and may
be gwen as confidently TO a baby as
10 an adult. Sold by all dealers.
Knives. razors. scissors sets. and
manicure sets al Stones drugstore.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1911-12-14
Handkerchief

FOR THE ENTIRE FAMILY AT
SPECIAL PRICES
Our Handkerchief Department Is
complete with the largest stock In
town. You are sure q md what
you want at the right prise.
The Thibodaux sentinel. (Thibodaux, La.) 1905-1912, 1911-05-20
Missouri Mules for Africa

By the steamship Welsh Prince, which arrived N
Cane Town the first week of February, says ms
Daily Consular and Trade Report there came
shipment of American mules which, by those com
petent to know are adjudged to be the finest mules
yet landed in South Africa.
They were purchased by wellknown local farm
er who toured the state of Missouri to get them On
behalf of Brice Bros of Springs, who hold the con
tract for the supply of mules to the Johannesburg
corporation The shipment consists of 124 mules
all of which are four to seven years OF age ana
stand Is hands in height this being the stipulation
made by the corporation who further stpulatea
that they must all be bred in the state of Missouri
which is In such high repute mule breeding
country.
representative of the South African News hsd
an opportunity of seeing the shipment, and %
states that they a magnificent lot and haVe
stood the trip from America WELL Seven days wefs
required for their railway transportation to tho
American port, 80 days at sea- with three more days
to johannesburg
On occasion heavy shipped anu
portions of the mule boxes washed away. The cap
tain of the vessel slowed the vessel down for tns
hours while the whole crew erected other boxes W
the whole voyage there was not a casualty. and
considering the time the mules had been on me
journey, they looked well and fit. This is the seq
ond shipment that Brce Bros. have brought. Ae
cording to local dealer, the mules just import@
are worth G100 ($486.65) to C 120 ($5839S) pau
in Cape Town
IF we could breed mules like those in this coun
try said South African authority, "our FORTUNES
would be made" The buyer stated that mules we's
very dear in Missouri, G 40 ($194.66) each being
considered an average price. and while in Missom
ne saw one pair which realized $4,000.
The Thibodaux sentinel. (Thibodaux, La.) 1905-1912, 1911-05-20
NEW YORK RUNS FROM HABIT
But Business Does Not Demand That
Everyone Act as Though They
Were Crazy, Says Missourian.

No use trying to keep our New York
secret from John K Bracken of Jop-
Inn, Mo-, any longer He knows all, as
the long suffering wife In the melo-
drama tells her husband at the end OF
the fourth act Constant reference by
outsiders to our frightfu1 speed had
convinced most of us that the hurry
was due to the vast amount of bust
ness, but the man from Joplin refuses
to fndorse that popular theory
Pretty speedy town, eh?" Mr..
Bracken was asked
well, that all depends" he drawled.
IF you refer to the vehicles, yes; to
business, no. You've got so used to
lodging street cars, motor cars, trucks,
fire engines, ambulances, bicycles and
heaven knows how many other kinds
Of vehicles, that it has become second
nature to walk as If you were running.
Of course there Is more business here
than in any other place on earth, but
your business would not make it nee
essary for every man, woman and
child to act as If they were crazy
New York Herald