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The Washington bee., 1911-01-07

| the Potomac is at fault in saving that
the men whom l named were the
| exceptions. 1t was just the reverse;
! they were not only college men. but
were not appointed upon influences"
but were required to pass examina-
tiOns as rigid as there are in the pres
ent civil service
Rev. Waring and Cornwell attained
their high clerkships-the highest
held by colored men for many years
under the civil service of 1871
competitive, too.
the men whom | named won their
distinction in their activity in public
affairs before coming into the serv-
ice-they had done something.
The editor of The Bee was a full
hedged lawyer and newspaper man
and was meddling in public affairs
before he was a clerk True, l did
not mention Dancy, McKinlay, As
bury, Jones and Kelly Miller; they
were struggling, but had done moth
ing. Whatever has come TO them
has been since they had the courage
to quit the service and do as the
men l mentiOned-do something.
The clerks OF to-day and the mes
sengers may be, and many of them
are, bright and brainy, but they have
done nothing; and how could they
overshadow our public men of to-
day? Men Overshadow others when
they live about their fellows. Those
men of whom he writes may some
day OvershadOw our public men of
to-day, or those of the future, but not
so long as they remain mere clerks
and messengers.
Terrell, Dancy, Tyler, Anderson,
Pinchback, Lewis and Vernon have
done something; hence they are not
OvershadOwed by the persons whom
the Sage mentions.
l am glad I wrote the first article,
because it took the Sage out of his
accustomed slangy, suggestive, rag
time way of writing of Men and
Things"
The Bee is a family paper, he
should remember, and his column is
too valuable to fall into the low, sug-
gestive, slangy, rag-time style that
he seems to prefer to a higher plane
Let him adopt a lOftier style, and his
column may even overshadow The
Bee itself
Let us hope he may turn about
face and give us something that we
all may read with profit | am still
a reader of The Bee
The Washington bee., 1911-01-07
LET US BE GRATEFUL.
written for The Bee by J. c. Gun
ningham.)

AS the year 1910 has about finished
her life'S work and is about to give
way to her successor, IQII, we, as a
race, should resolve to make improve
ments along all lines for our future
success as American citizens. There
is going to be many new leaves turned
over, many lies told, and many things
left undone which, if done, will add
much good to the colored race We
should be Froud' OF all the good things
which come to us through the Provi-
dence of God. We should take a
pride III upholding the hands of those
.ho have the manhood about them
'. N;peak when the interest of the race
10 oSUs- for it, etc
SoS- -aking of upholding the hands of
.,,e de serving ones of the race, there
IAnnrnes 70 us the thought of the many
I'd things which have come to the
Negro zee that would not have been
otherw. Q had it not been for the
earnest efforts put forth by the col
ored press of this country These
little papers are but watchmen on
of many years-almOst unsupported
by their own people, which is a last
ing shame to them-and sounded the
alarm of danger in times of critical
moments
Every editor of the colored press
should be given new-year's present
by thousands of their people, by send
ing them a cash subscription for one
year. Let the preachers and leading
ones of the race who delight in see
ing their names in these papers, start
off and urge upon the rest of the race
lovers to follow after them. This is
duty, my friends, you owe these
editors, your race and your God
VIII you perform It?
And now a word for The Bee
The writer has been a reader of The
Bee for, 10, these many years, and
has always found in its pages some
things which are inspiring to us as
race. Everybody knows the editor of
The Bee, for Mr. w. Calvin Chase is
one of the most fearless quill drivers
in the colored journalistic field. With
his pen in hand, Mr.. Chase always
makes a noise which indicates that
there is something doing. Let every
preacher, school teacher, and big
Negro subscribe for The Bee.
| close, now, talking to the readers
of The Bee for this year-maybe for
ever, | know not-but let me wish
all of you a happy and joyous new
year. l will not embarrass you by
persuading you not to get too full
of the spirit on New Years day, but
| will entreat you, however, if you
won't be sober, be as sober as you can
The Washington bee., 1911-01-07
The American Workmen, Inc.

At the last monthly meeting. in De-
cember of the American Workmen
officers for 1911 were elected as fol-
lows: President, J. w. Hardwick;
Vice President, Dr. E. H. Allen; Sec
retary, Mrs. ]. w. Hardwick; Treas
urer, Mrs. NJ. A. West; Chaplain, I.
E. Williamson; Warden, Miss Sarah
Gibson; Conductor, George T. Doug
las; Inner Guard, Miss Agnes Banks;
Outer Guard, William NJ Bailey; Past
President, William Foman.
The public installation of the Off
GERS at the lodge room on Friday,
Jan. I3, at $50 p. m.
Mr.. L E Williamson, one of the
most active members of the order,
was also elected as a delegate to at
tend the biennial meeting of the Su-
preme Lodge, which will convene in
this city the second Tuesday in April.
The Washington bee., 1911-01-07
No Advance Prices.

There will be no advance prices at
the Howard Theater next week. The
management regrets that there should
have been any misunderstanding, but
it was something over which he had
no control with the present weeks en-
tertainment
The Washington bee., 1911-01-07

referring to Louis Gregory again, he
is such modest young man, and
such a just young man, that he ought
to get one OF Adams ribs. ] viii
guarantee that if he gets the right one.
a sort of cross between balmy spring
and I2o Fahrenheit, he will forget that
old BAHIA ever wore a turban. He'll
be current-right down to the minute.
Louis Gregory can get me, but
The Washington bee., 1911-01-07
Welcome, 1911.
A New Steamboat Company.

A New York capitalist has been
promoting a new steamboat company,
where the colored people of the Dis
trict of Columbia will have a new
three-trip place within IS miles OF
the Capital on the Potomac River.
Mr.. Jefferson F. Coage, President
of the steamer Jane Mosley. has been
selected as manager of the new COM
pany. The plans for this new COM
pany will mature by March L. An
up-to-date resort for respectable col
ored people is hereby planned. Three
trips will be made daily for the sum
of SIoo to churches. clubs and or
carnations desirous of chartering
This new boat will be one of the
finest that will run upon the river.
Mr.. Jefferson F, Coage is one of the
best-known steamboat managers in
the country, and it is believed that
this new company will meet all the
requirements of a hrst-class service
for the people. Watch The Bee for
full particulars.
The Washington bee., 1911-01-07

There is no doubt but that the
Howard Theater will have the banner
week of the season, as far as business
is concerned, the week of Jan. 9, when
Chief Pinebird and his company of
Senook Indians and cowboys viii ap-
pear in a sensational Western drama
entitled "The Apache Kid" The play
deals with the exciting life of the Far
West in its early days and, as it was
writtenNby Pinebird himself, should
surely prove true to life and of great
interest to Eastern theatergoers.
A street parade OF mounted Indians
and cowboys will be given over the
principal streets of the city daily.
The Washington bee., 1911-01-07
Farewell TO Old 1910.


GoOd-by, naughty nineteen ten, with
all of your grief and pain;
With your snow and frost and biz
ards, and your storm clouds and
your rain;
With your earthquakes, comet zig
fires, and your tumult ar y
Gooo-by, naughty nine lo !
you've taken many q .lif. g.. sen;
Good-by, good old nineteen d,
love you all the same, we
For you brought us so much sun
shine, so much JOY, and wealth
and fame;
Such glad songs and such sweet mu-
sic, made such lovely flowers grow;
Good-by, good old nineteen ten; we
hate to see you go.
Good-by, sad old nineteen ten, with
all OF you doubts and fears,
With all of your woes and sorrows,
disappOintments, bitter tears;
With your miseries and your bur
dens, borne alike by friend and foe
Good-by, sad old nineteen ten; ii IS
time that you should go.
Good-by, dear old nineteen ten;
you've been a dear old friend;
You've been good and kind and cheer
full, and we've loved you to the end;
For you've given us time to worship,
time to reap, and time to sow;
Good-by, dear old nineteen ten; we
lOathe to see you go.
Welcome, 1911.
Welcome, welcome, New Year, let
the bells all ring;
Welcome, welcome, New Year, all
join in and sing;
Welcome, welcome, New Year, for
our hopes in thee;
May this dawning New Year set all
people free.
James Conway Jackson.
The Washington bee., 1911-01-07

Sage of the Potomac.
Editor of The Bee: The Sage OF
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1911-11-20
TWO BOOSTS GIVEN
PUBLIC SERVANTS
Crossing Copsand Judge Null
lowry the Recipients.

Betterment of the condition of crossing
policemen and a vote of thanks to At
torney General Wickersham because of
point Judge Alexander r. Mullowny to
a Police Court judgeship occupied the at
tention of the board of directors of the
Civic Betternent Association at its meet
ing yesterday a, the Frederick. The &C
ton will be reported to the association
early in December.
1t was recited that the crossing police
men, while performing full police duty,
do not enjoy the benefits that are ac-
corded the men on the regular force.
They are not given the thirty days sick
leave or the twenty days leave 81 alb
sence that are granted the regular police
men, 1t was asserted, nor are they bene-
ficiaries of the police pension fund. The
crossing policemen are not in line of pro-
motion, and must therefore perform full
duty a. the minimum wage. They are re-
quired to purchase their uniforms the
same as the others.
Robert F. Bradbury, vice president OF
the association, called attention to the
duties of the crossing officers in stopping
runaway horses, in preventing accidents
under cars and other vehicles at longest
ed street crossings and to the arrests
made by the men at the crossing. He
advocated the passage of the bill now
before Congress to place these officers on
par with the regular policemen.
James V. Barber and Capt Mitchell,
president of the association, spoke in
high terms of the splendid service" that
has been rendered the District by Judge
Alexander R. Mullowny in the Police
Court
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1911-11-20

Ash barrels are not allowed on the
streets Of Berlin. Ashes and garbage
are collected on certain days and dump
ed into q tightly covered wagon. without
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1911-11-20
FED COPP FILM PASTOR
In SUNSHINE TEMPLE
Uses Reels to Portray the Story of the Prodga Son.
Some Up-tO-date Religion.

show the forgiveness of a stern re-
lieious father for his wayward son. The
plot conferred around the loss of a sheep
ON the fathers farm. The son was
limiting for one Of fathers lost sheep
when pater came along. and, touched by
HIS sons DEVOTION to dpty. forgave him
on the spot Rev. Mr.. Kopp, outlining
theh purpose OF his new church, said:
''The Sunshine City Church Is the
beginning of central institutional
church for Washington. The idea Of
moving pictures as an aid to sermons
Is quite new in Washington. although
II has been tried elsewhere. am dis
tinctly surprised and pleased with the
attendance" The Sunshine City Church
Is the Leader Theater m Ninth street.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1911-11-20
This Wife
and Mother
Wishes to tell you FREE
How She Stopped
Her Husbands Drinking
By all Means Write to Her
and Learn how She did Il.

For over 20 years James Anderson of 81
Elm Ave. Hillburn, N. Y, was very hard
drinker. His case seemed hopeless one,
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1911-11-20

In a motion picture theater in Ninth
street northwest Rev. Zed H. Copp,
former probation oflcer OF the District.
and now pastor of THE Sunshine
City Temple" staged yesterday morning
the first practical demonstration WASH
fngton has seen OF the motion picture
films as an aid to sermonizing Nearly
80 persons saw three reels dealing with
modern life in Its relation. TO Christian
ity, run OF on the screen while Rev.
Mr.. Copp delivered his sermon on
Divine love-"
The first reel showed the delivery of
ths children OF Israel from Egypt, their
suRerines in captivity and their ac-
acknowledgement OF freedom.
Then followed a flm calculated to
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1911-11-20

minor type. Certainly a child going
through the book would have impressed
upon his mind for life the authors opin-
ion that just those black-typed starring
events are the principal ones of American
history.
Fortunately. the authors view of which
events are principal seems to be thought
full and scholarly. The book has been re-
ceived with approval by a notable collec-
ton of leading educators, its novelty and
its practical value for the teaching of his
tory are obvious. In short, II is built
upon another of those new and ingenious
American ideas by which civilization is
being advanced. 1t is a work which we
can heartily recommend.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1911-11-20

II You Want Carpets Cleaned
and relaid call Conger's, sd and n. Y.
ave. CPhone West 42O. Quick, salts
factory work at reasonable prices. No
extra charge for mothproOfing. =
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1911-11-20
ANTI-JAG MOVEMENT.
Tabloid whisky Is Under Ban of
Royal z. Cnbell.

That ingenious invention designed to
pass the internal revenue officers with
out payment of the customary tax-solidi-
fed whisky-must carry the revenue
stamp.
Royal E Cabell, Commissioner of In
ternal Revenue. examined theh tabloid
product designed to pass the exigeneies
of a revenue tax, both Internationally and
chemically, and issued his ruling. The
tabloid is composed of whisky and glyc-
arfn
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1911-11-20
MILANO'S WIFE LEAVES.
Expected to Return in Time for
Her Husbands Trial.

Her Husbands Trial.
Mrs. Fortunate Milano, wife of Tony
MiIano. who is charged with the murder
f fourteen-year-cld Harry Elton Smith
at Milano's shoemaker shop several
months ago, left Cor Brooklyn. n. Y,
yesterday morning with her three chill
dren. Mrs. Milano will live there with
her mother and sister. She is expected
to return to Washington for the trial Of
her husband.
Through the efforts of friends and Ital-
ian societies, SIS has been contributed to
Mrs. Milano. She visited her husband
at the District Jail Saturday.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1911-11-20

but lO years ago ms Wlfe
in their own little home,
gave him a simple
remedy which much to
her delight stopped his
drinking entirely.
To make sure that
the remedy was respon-
sible for this happy
result she also tried it on
p her brother and sew
eral of her neighbors.
1t was successful in
EI
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1911-11-20

has toucheda drop of intoxicating liquor since.
She now wishes everyone who has drunk
enness in their homes to try this simple
remedy for she feels sure that it will do as
much for others as it has for her. 1t can be
given secretly If desired, and without cost
she will gladly and willingly tell you what it
is. All you have to do is write her a letter
asking her how she cured her husband of
drinking and she will reply by return mail in
a sealed envelope. As she has nothing to sell
do not send her money. Simply send a letter
with all confidence to Mrs. Margaret Ander-
son 1t the address given above, taking care
to write your name and full address plainly.
(WS EarHEStS adziR eUery one Of orr rsHAtrJ
1Ubo qpiJheJ 10 arr a dsar one Of d'zzHkEHHEy
10 qVrife to hhiJ LADY today. Her ofer G q
SisoerS one.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1911-11-20

The Republican national convention
next year will consist of 1,072 delegates
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1911-11-20
Meet Tomorrow Night.

The Columbia Historical Society will
hold its 18th meeting tomorrow evening
in the lecture hall of the Washington
Club, l71O l street northwest. Early
development of the Potomac route to the
West will be the subject of paper by
Mrs Cora Bacon-Foster.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1911-11-20
LOCAL MENTION.
EXCURSIONS TODAY.

Norfolk and Washington Steamboat Companys
steamers from foot Of Seventh street for Old Point
Comfort and Norfolk Dolly at 645 p. m.
Steamer Charles Manchester for Mount Vernon and
Marshall Hall leaves Seventh street wharf at 10
a. m. and ! IS p. m. daily, except Sunday
Cars from Fifteenth street and New York avenue
every quarter hour for main sc.-ance Zoo PARK.
Chevy Chase, and KensngtOn.
Washington, Baltimore and Annapolis Electric
Railway operates si1ty-three limited trains each day
between Washington and Baltimore. leaving Fiji
tenth street and New York avenue the hour
and half hour. Also trains to Annapolis Eve min
utes after the hour.
Cars from Fifteenth and streets northeast direct
to National Trimming School and Bladensburg.
Chesapeake Beach train schedule in railroad
column. Take New York avenue Columbia Line)
sweet car. For additional information phone Lin
coin l629.
To Great FaIls-Great Falls and Old Dominion
Railroad cars every few minutes from Thirty-sixth
and NJ streetS
The evening world., 1911-01-28
HUSBAND CALLED
HER %SUFFRAGETTE
"SHEP0L|CEMAN
Bought Corsets for An
other Woman as His Wife,
Mrs. Cogswell Testifies.

Mrs. Laura r.. Cogsweii told Supreme
Court Justice Page to-day Of the do
nestle strife that has resulted In both
herself and husband. DR.. Henry b.
Cogsweli. OF No, 1853 West Seventy
eighth street. applying for q separation.
Tall. dark and g~oodlooking. Mrs.
CogSwell seemed perfectly at ease on
the witness stand. She began her testi-
mony by saying the doctor called her
vile names. which so acted uI,Dn her
mind that she became nervous aud III.
What were the names he called
your" asked II. A. Cailan. her counsel.
Well" she replied. ''he said hat
when tho surrayettes obtained the
right TO vote I'd be a she-pollceman.'
This caused a ripple OF tighter
throughout the court room and Justice
Page had to rap several times for
order.
Mrs. Cogswell declared her husband
struck her on several occasions.
She told OF visiting a corset shop
where DR.. Cogsveli bought corsets for
some OF his patients. She said she
asked the salesgirl how many corsets
DR.. Cogswcll hal bought.
"'Why. Dr. Cogswell ard his wife have
Just been In the girl Informed NO.
said Mrs. Cogswell.
What aid you say to that?'
Nothing, ! went home and asked my
husband what It all meant. His reply
was that he had represented the other
woman as his wife because he got tbs
corsets at a lower price
After she and Dr. Cogswell parted
Mrs. Cogsweli said the doctor mot her
once on Broadway and tried to make w
with her.
"He caught my hand and called ms
his darling wife and said he wanted me
10 come 10 hts office and have q Ions
! talk whit him. which I did several days
later"
Mrs. Cogswel declared sho hadn't
bought any new hats or dresses since
she and Dr. Cogswell separated.
The evening world., 1911-01-28
WINIFRED HUNTER A BRIDE.
American Pianist Marvied tn Wor-'
ten TewsOn - London.

LONDON. an. 2s.-wtnifred Hunter.
the pianist. and daughter OF Mrs. Flora
Hunter of indianapolis. Ind, and Worst
ten Tewson. a journalist. were married
here to-day.
The evening world., 1911-01-28
Retailers All Forecast Relief
From Proposed Reciprocity
With Canada.
A BOON FOR CONSUMERS
Local Grocers Already Plan
ming an Organization for In
vading Northern Markets.

Canadian butter. eggs. cheese. honey
and fresh vegetables. including potatoes.
coming into this country free from
duty. will strike q telling blow for the
consumer In New York CITY. accord
ing to the c~oncensus OF opinion ex-
pressed to-day by leading retail mer-
chants. In fact. local grocers banded
together in q powerful retail o~rganiza-
ton. are already planning the Invasion
Of the Canadian markets. and the pur-
chase there of.the duty free food stuffs
by the carload.
New York City has been at h mercy
OF the wholesale vendors of food STUN
for 80 long that anything X retaliatory
methods waged by the retail dealers will
doubtless surprise even the ~plundered
public. Reciprocity with Canada fur-
n,stes the opportunity for which the
retailers have been patiently waiting.
we retailers are tired OF being
blamed for the high prices OF o
stufYs." said President T. J. Mckinney.
OF tho United Retail Grocers' Associa-
| ton OF Brooklyn. Already We have
| plans under way 10 seize the profit OF
the mlddlemen-io per cent. at the very
iowest-and present the same to the
consumer.
Weapon Against Wholesalers.
The Ambulance duty free OF Cana
dian products will give Ms q weapon
which We can use against he whole
saiers who have kept agents travelling
through the West. grabbing up all Of
tho best creamery butter. and latei
doiing II out to US at exorbitant prices
this premium when butter II scarce
running very high.
provided our plans for q genera
| elimination OF the wholesaler 60 through
there IN no reason why we retailers can
not send our agents into Canada Will
authority to contract for the best dair,
products. eggs and fresh vegetables !
nece,sary. Shipment can be made direc'
To tho New York market. The effect o
such n course would be to force dowi
the prices Of American foo stufrs here
For at present the dock prices for foo
.tufYs printed In the commercial news
PAPERS are their cost before the whole
saler beglns 10 TACK On hs pe'e'"'"s
Of the cost Of living"
THE New York Mercantile Exchang
II the autocrat of the butter and es
market" said President George Stad,
lander Of the New York Retail Grocer'
Association. THE Exchange makes tn
prices. with respect to butter III
creameries through the West first de
mand and obtain a premium. rangin
from one M a half TO two cents
pound sven when plentiful. as In Jun.
the recognized low b Of the butte
market. when scarce. this premium
runs from three to four cents a pount
Rolling UP Cost to Consumer.
After adding n profit for himself q
from one to two cents a pound. III
wholesaler rolls the butter tubs ou
to the wagons Of the retailer. In orde
TO keep the wolf from the door. the r,