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The Washington bee., 1911-03-04

justices seated upon an elevated
platform dispensing the law and
rendering decisions just like a
real judge. There were some am
bilious men connected with the
Odd Fellows who had an idea
that a judgeship would dignity
their Importance, so decided to
adopt a law creating a supreme
court. Just what law this supreme
court will dispense is a question
that time alone will decide.
Negroes are great imitators, and
when a man is Original-take DIR.
Washington, for instance; DIR.
jShepard, Miss Mamie Burroughs.
Mrs. Julia Layton and others
YOU will find the selfish ones con-
demning them.
When will the negro become
original!
The Washington bee., 1911-03-04

Some white men, and some white
presidents of cOiOred schools, de-
mand that a negro must be a par
agOn Of virtue if he seeks an office
or a place on the staff of the
school, but will tolerate a white
man, even though he be a pariah.
There should not be two standards
of virtue-one for whites and ore
for negroes.
The Washington bee., 1911-03-04

When did black become an asset
to be reckoned with for favor and
mulatto a liability to be reckoned
with for disqualification, OF vice
versa! A negro, be he black,
brown, mulattO or white, is still
a negro, and the cause of one
should be the common cause of all.
The Washington bee., 1911-03-04

Last Sunday the pastors Of the
white race made appeals for aid, hnan-
cial and moral, for the cause Of char
ity, TO their congregations.
Rev. John Van Schaick, a member
OF the advisory board of the Colored
Social Settlement in Southwest Wash
ington, has written an appeal to the
cOlored ministers Of this city, asking
that on next Sunday, March 5, will be
known as Charity Sunday among
our people That this day will be set
apart as day Of prayer for the sue
cess OF the work OF the settlement,
sermon preached, and a collection
taken in its behalf
Each minister IS asked to urge his
congregation to lend their influence
and support to this first colored social
settlement IN the world.
Let us feel responsible for our owB
lift our less fortunate brother TO the
plane on which we dwell.
The Washington bee., 1911-03-04

A church. a fraternal or
beneficial organization should
never be relied upon as a
stepping-stone to political pre-
ferInent. When a church is ad-
vertised as a pawn for political
favor, it constitutes a reflection
upon it as a religious institution.
When a fraternal or beneficial
society is used as a thing to barter
for political gain, the principles
upon which the society was found
ed are violated.
The Washington bee., 1911-03-04
The Bee as a Forecaster.

When you want reliable news and
want to know what is going on in the
political world and what is going to
happen, have The Bee to come to your
house. It is a freside companion.
Don't fail to read The Bee. Every
body should have it. You, should not
be without it Don't delay, now Is
the time
All honest people take The Bee but
you. This IS meant for the reader of
this paragraph.
The Washington bee., 1911-03-04
CHARLES DEWEY HILLES.

The selection Of Charles Dewey
Hilles to be Secretary to the Pres
ident is a selection that will prove
as gratifying to the negroes of
this country as it will be satisfy
ing to all officials who may have
occasion to call at the White
House. Mr.. Hilles is a perfect
type of a perfect gentleman. He
lis a man of deep sympathies, and
one in whose makeup the element
of fair-play Is a natural attribute.
Ever since he has been connected
with the Taft Administration he
has taken a deep, sincere and
kindly interest in the Ne
gro race. He has never lost an
opportunity to render the race
genuine service. In fact, he has
created opportunities to be of ser
vice to our race. A more humane.
a more genuinely sincere, and a
more fair man could not have been
The Washington bee., 1911-03-04
LEADERSHIP.

1here IS small element of the
race-tOO small to be dignified
with the appellatiOn of "ele,
ment"-whO are continually cry
ing against DR.. Washington's par
ticipatiOn in political affairs and
against his being consulted In the
matter of negro appointments.
This element, if they can be called
an element, are the ''Outs"-a linn
tied few of the disappointed. AS
was once before said in these col
umns, DIR. Washington has no
fOndness for political activities,
politics being distasteful to him !;
but he believes it is his unbOunded
duty to do whatever is to be done
that will advance the interests of
of the race. Because of his
achievements along constructive
lines In the interest of racial ad-
vancement he has risen to and
been proclaimed and acknowl-
edged the one great leader of his
people. Leadership cannot con-
fine its activities to one line of
thought or action. Real leader
ship covers the entire field of
human endeavor, and wide and
diversified activity is cOrrelative
of leadership.
AS a leader in the educational
field, let us sum up the growth of
educational opportunities for the
race throughout the South, the in
crease of coIored schools, the
financial support that has been
directed to these schools, and then
ask the question, What negro has
contributed as much in achieving
these as DR.. Washington
AS a leader in industrial educa-
ton, let us consider the hundreds
of young cOlOred men and women
who are each and every day earn
ing good wages at trades through |
out the country, and then ask if he |
has fulfilled his mission as lead |
er for industrial education.
As a leader In advocating the
development of commercial OPP
pOrtunities, let us consider the
thousands of cOlOred men who are
to-day successful business men,
and ther ask the question, Has he
been successful as an advocate of
business development!
Before DR.. Washington was
recognized as a leader, and was
called upon for advice because he
was and is the races premier
leader, the few colored officials
chosen in the North were designat-
ed by white politicians, and these
few were marOoned in the office
of Recorder of Deeds and Regis
ter of the Treasury, which offices
were regarded as exclusively negro
offices. Since DR.. Washington has
been recognized as the consulting
engineer-the races leader-we
have, in addition to these offices,
a Judge of the Municipal Court!
the first and only one; a collector
of customs for Washington, col
lectOr of internal revenue for
New York. and one for Honolulu;
two assistant United States dis
trict attorneys, one at Boston and
one at Chicago; a special assistant
district attorney for Washington;
an auditor for the Navy Depart
ment, and soon will have an assist
ant attorney general. Let us sum
up these new places opened up to
the race, and then ask the ques-
ton. Has DR.. Washington's ad-
vice in political affairs resulted In
lost representation to the race!
Into every field of endeavor into
which DR.. Washington has made
an excursion the result has been
a distinct gain for the race. Let's
be fair. and render him the credit
that is his.
The Washington bee., 1911-03-04

The Peter Ogden Day celebra-
tion by the Odd Fellows of the
District, Wednesday, proved very
successful and entertaining. Much
of the credit for the success is due
W. L. Pollard, d. G. NJ.
The Washington bee., 1911-03-04
CONTINUES TO APE"

just as The Bee said a few
weeks ago, the negro never does
thing until the white man does
something. All of these years the
negro dentists never gave It
thought that it would be a nice
thing to render free service to
poor colOred children until the
white dentist first inaugurated the
scheme. viii the negro ever be-
come original?
The Washington bee., 1911-03-04

If Canada really means to ex-
clude cOlored people of the United
States from her domain, simply
on the ground of their color, what
steps will this country take to pre-
vent this violation of treaty.
The Washington bee., 1911-03-04
DIR. SHEPARD IN TENNES-
SEE.

The Daily Times, of Chatta-
nooga, Tenn, reports the visit of
DR.. James E. Shepard, Of Dur
ham. n. c., to that place and the
he made on the people,
irrespective of color OF politics.
The notice in the Times Is very
complimentary, and shows what
leveI-headed men can do for their
people in the South. Both white
The Washington bee., 1911-03-04
NO FAVORITES.

The Atlanta Independent, of
which Hon. Henry Lincoln john
son. the Recorder of Deeds, and
an appointee of President Taft. IS
4 part owner and a frequent edi-
torial contributor, contains a
The Washington bee., 1911-03-04
lice precincts.

When colOred lawyers cease
abusing and eriticising one an
other they will succeed. Tier.
are some honorable men at the
bar. '"0
The Washington bee., 1911-03-04

Senator LOrimer IS no more
guilty of bribery than those who
have accused him. His accusers
should take the mote out of their
own eyes.
The Washington bee., 1911-03-04

If the elective franchise was re-
stored to the people, there is no
doubt that Capt. Oyster would be
the first governor. He is a man
of the people.
The Washington bee., 1911-03-04

President Taft ought to take a
hand in cleaning out the District
Government. Just why cOmpe-
tent cOlOred men are not appoint
ed The Bee would like to know.
The Washington bee., 1911-03-04

It's a sad reflection upon intel
ligence when a race journal raises
the question of color as between
two men of the same race.
The Washington bee., 1911-03-04

There should be a law enacted
by Congress to convict all ''stool
pigeons" for yagrancy. There
are lots Of 'stOol pigeons" in and
around the Police Court and DO
The Washington bee., 1911-03-04

A man like Capt. James F.
Oyster ought to be appointed
Commissioner of the District of
Columbia.
The Washington bee., 1911-03-04

Some negro editors must be
heard; and the only way they can
be heard is to abuse their sue
cessful contemporaries.
The Washington bee., 1911-03-04

If you eliminate politics in the
Odd Fellows, and put the money
where the grafters cannot reach it,
the order will be restored to its
former standing.
The Washington bee., 1911-03-04

1t IS generally the envious man
who become jealous of his com
petitor.
The Washington bee., 1911-03-04

VIM. E. Chancellor ought to
pay this city visit. He will never
forget the sting of The Bee.
The Washington bee., 1911-03-04

If there is an independent order
of Odd Fellows, who will be
grand master!
The Washington bee., 1911-03-04

A thoroughbred dog seldom
barks; it is the poodle that shows
himself.
The Washington bee., 1911-03-04

When a mans usefulness is at
an end, he should retire, for the
best interests of the people.
The Washington bee., 1911-03-04

Mr.. Editor: Justice to my people
demands my attention, and | thank
you for space to defend the Young
people through the columns of the
Negro Defender, to inform the Rev.
DR.. Drew, that / do not object to
his efforts in trying to plant moral
seed in natures ground in spring time
But l do object to the Doctors over
sight in allowing thorn seed. sown
with good seed in prolific soil, that
forces the thOrns and chokes the good
plants
The Doctor sent a sample of the
seed he planted last Sunday to the
white mans newspaper, which was
readily sOwn and sprang up with bad
effect A pastor must be careful as
to what he sends to the white mans
paper | have resorted to every hon
orable way TO close the five-cent thea
ters on the Lords Day, but I have
never heard of any child stealing lead
pipe TO secure admission fee to a mov-
ing picture show If so, would
have published it in a Negro news
paper. /. {. MOORE
March /, 1911.
The Washington bee., 1911-03-04

A person or thing abused must
be OF some Importance.
The Washington bee., 1911-03-04
BAD EFFECT.
Motion Pictures TEMPT Chilare

Rev. Simon P w. Drew, pastor of
Cosmopolitan Temple Baptist Church.
IN his sermon yesterday morning,
warned the people of his race against
the prevalent immortality among chill
dren, owing to many temptations ia
the form of motion pictures and 9th
er amusement places. He said there
are many children willing to steal
large quantities of lead pipe, in order
to obtain the necessary admission
price TO the places.
The Washington bee., 1911-03-04

The Bee leads and all others
follow.
The Washington bee., 1911-03-04

Congress defeats Judson. The
people are against the Engineer
Commissioner.
The Washington bee., 1911-03-04

and colored preachers praised the
address.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1911-06-22

Last Friday j. NJ. Peter purchased
the interests of Frank Crum and Ben
Miller in The Grand picture show and
with Herman Weisen will continue to
conduct the same, as in the past, thus
assuring the public the newest and
best features in ''photoplay" and illus
trated songs.
My samples of 1911 Wall Paper are
now ready for inspection They in
clude the newest and most up-to-date
patterns on the market. j. C. Stende-
back, phone 374. 5tf
Instructions given on piano, violin
and band instruments. For particulars
and terms, inquire of j. W. Anderson,
phone 276. l7tf
What you doin' neighbor? Helpin'
Bill. What's Bill dom? Helpin' Man
dy. What's Mandy doin ? Helpin'
mother. What's mother doin'? TAX
ing HOLSTERS Rocky Mountain Tea.
Sensible family. C. L. Ivey.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1911-06-22
In Memoriam.


The following resolutions were adopt
ed by Geo. H. Legate Post, G. A. r.
Whereas we are again called upon tc
record the passing of comrade OF
war, Charles M. Cox, Senior Vice Com.
mander Of cae Post, who during the
war was a member of Co. E. 35th Reg.
of Wis. Inf Vol. He joined Geo. H.
Legate Post, No. l25, Dept. of Wis.
G. A. r. October, 1854, and died at his
home in this city Sunday, June II, 1911,
therefore be it
Resolved, that we are again reminded
of the rapid depletion of our ranks
which should be to us an incentive tc
still closer comradship.
Resolved, that in the death of Com
rade Cox this Post has lost a faithful
officer, a genial companion and friend,
one who was deeply interested in the
welfare of our order.
Resolved, that this Post extends sin
cere sympathy and coincidence to the
bereaved widow and children and that
a copy Of these resolutions be present
ed to the family Of our deceased com
rade and duly entered upon the records
of the Post. GEO. JEUCK,
J. j. HUMBERT,
J. D. EVANS,
Committee.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1911-06-22

Edward Ellingen, a well known an,
long time resident of Mineral Point
died at his home in this city Thursda,
evening, June 18th.
Increasing business at the Minera
Point woolen mills made necessar,
three additional looms, which have re.
Gently been put in.
James Hebron, member of the
Geo. II. Legate Post of this city, died
at his home in the town of Mifflin Sun
day, June 18th
l25 tons of jack was sold last week
from the Ida mine, near Belmont,
owned by Mineral Point parties.
Mr.. Michael Burns exhibits a potato
raised in his garden the present season
and dug June 10Th that measures seven
inches in circumference.
Miss Lenore Davisson died June 2.
after an illness of four years.
Mr.. c. S. Willard of the town of
Mifilin, who is now over SO years of
of age, is enjoying the sensation and
benefits arising from the growth of a
set of new teeth.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1911-06-22

The many Iowa county friends OF
Capt. I. Jones of Mifflin will be pleased
to learn that he has received the de-
gree of Bachelor Of Laws from the
Law Faculty of the State University
and has been admitted to the bar of
the Supreme Court, after a strict
practical examination by the Supreme
Judges.
The P. M. Sunday School excursion
and picnic on Tuesday was a grand sue
cess. Six coaches and fiat cars were
crowded with $50 passengers. The re-
ceipts amounted to $270.50.
Besides the great Masonic celebra-
ton next Saturday, Mineral Point will
have the honor of a visit from the
Episcopal Sabbath School of Platte
vile and the M. f. Sabbath School of
Darlington, as we learn they are com
ing here on an excursion.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1911-06-22

Amazi W. Cobb died at the home of
his daughter in Minneapolis. Mimi,
June 18th, aged So years. He was well
known in this county. being one of the
first settlers of the present village of
Cobb.
A deer was found feeding with the
cattle on the farm of Richard Johns,
near Belmont lately 1t is the first
time in many years shat deer has
been seen in this vicinity.
Mrs. Wenze Strassel of Dodgeville,
aged II years, was burned so that she
died by her clothes taking fire from
burning leaves at her home last week.
The westbound passenger train was
fred into near Browntown last Satur-
day night. The bullet passed uncom-
fortably near Patsey Whalen, the en-
gineer. This is the second time this
has happened and it looks like de-
termination on the part Of some mis-
creant To hurt somebody.
The balance of the money, $500 in
currency, stolen from the First Nation
al Bank has been found excepting $34,
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1911-06-22
The School Bell Takes a Rest.

Another years term Of our public
schools closed last Friday morning with
commencement exercises at the 2. NJ.
church, when a well executed and en-
joyable program was executed.
The class, thifty.fve in all, was the
largest in the history of our high school,
and the address TO the graduates by
Prof Walter Prye Of Milwaukee, though
commercially brief, was chuck full of
good logical thoughts and expressions,
and those who heed will be the wiser
and better citizens.
Much could be said in praise of those
serving as managers of and instructors
in our schools, collectively and individ-
ually, but it would be simply repeti-
ton of what The Tribune has asserted
heretofore. Suffice il to say, we have
a whole lot to be proud Of and nothing
of which TO be ashamed,
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1911-06-22
Fifty Years Ago, 1861.

John Clowney received a bad cut
near the wrist of the left arm Monday
while adjusting a band about his circu.
lar saw when it was in motion.
Married in this city on the Sth inst.
by James Hutchinson, Esq. Mr.. Charles
Burghardt and Miss Mary Shiefer, both
of this place,
The amount of the school money to
be distributed in this county the pres
ent year is 81, 533.l2.
Word came to the ladies' of this city
on Wednesday evening that 100 haver-
locks were wanted for the Miners
Guards by Saturday morning. The
cloth was purchased and before two
O'Clock on Friday they were finished
and forwarded to Madison.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1911-06-22
FROM THE TRIBUNE FILES


We are glad to say that the report OF
the death of /. T. Lathrop in California
is incorrect. At the latest dates re-
ceived he was in good health and doing
we'll.
Two counterfeitors were arrested in
Chicago last week and large amount
of counterfeit and altered bills in their
possession were thrown out Of circula-
ton.
Two of the leaders of the Michigan
conspiracy have recently been held to
bail, one in the sum of $40, 900; the
other $4,000.
One hundred and thirty tons of iron
for the Galena and Chicago railroad
together with splendid Locomotive
and Tender for the same track arrived
at Chicago last week.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1911-06-22

Married at st. Paul's church by Rev
J.. P. O'Reilly at o'clock, a. m. or
Tuesday, Mr.. Henry Hartert and Miss
Eunice Tonkin, both of this city.
The bride was attired in blue anc
carried white carnations. They were
attended by Miss Mary Eckstein anC
Mr.. Henry Tonkin.
After the ceremonies, the wedding
party went to the home of ous Mack
where a fine wedding breakfast await
ed them. They took the 7;20 train for
a short stay in Milwaukee and other
points, after which they will make
their home in Mineral Point. We wish
them all success and happiness.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1911-06-22

Out of /, 2G0 enlistments in the FRS
Wisconsin Volunteers only $50 survive
Mineral Point thirsteth for rain Tn,
gardens and fields are in a dried III
condition, while within eight and ter
miles from us in all directions they
have been blessed with the needful
c. h. Perkins, one of the oldest set.
tiers of Galena and for many years q
partner of Jesse Grant, father of Gen.
Grant, in the hide and leather business,
died last Saturday afternoon.
At its meeting Monday night, the
council contracted with Mr.. John B..
Joestgen to act as city marshall and
light the street lamps for a monthly
compensation.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1911-06-22
w. r. c. Memorial.

Whereas, it has pleased our Heavenly
Father TO remove from our midst Sister
Barbara Holmes, be it
Resolved, that our Corps has lost a
most valued member one always there
when able to attend. BE it further
Resolved, that the Charter be draped
in mourning for thirty days, that a
copy of these resolutions be placed in
the minutes Of the Corps and that a
copy be sent to the sorrowing family
Lou PRIDEAUx,
ISABELLA CoRRELL,
MARY BROWN,
Committee
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1911-06-22
In Honor of Thirty Years Service.

The social event of the week was the
celebration of the thirtieth anniversary
of the ectorship of Rev. March Chase
held Tuesday evening at the Parish
House under the auspices of wardens,
vestry and members of Trinity Parish.
1t was largely attended, many from
out OF town participating Love and
good fellowship crowned the whole.
Confirmation services conducted by
Right Rev. w w. Webb of Milwaukee
were held in the church at 5 o'clock.
While time nor space viii not permit
this week, we hope in our next issue to
give such notice as the Rev Chase and
his labors merit.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1911-06-22

which is accounted for by the $25 found
on the prisoner when captured and
what he spent.
Stewart Jelleff. the accused bank
rohber, was taken to the county Jail at
Dodgeville last Saturday and win prob
ably remain there till the November
term of the circuit court
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1911-06-22

Graduate Of the American Conservatory
of Music, Chicago, viii give piano and
organ lessons. For terms inquire at
her homeyin this city. Phone 90. 920tf
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1911-06-22
SAFETY DEPOSIT BOXES.

There is no excuse for taking
chance on losing your valua-
BILE papers or having them de-
stroyed by fire when yog can
rent a Safety Deposit Box for
Sl00 a year, Our boxes were
all rented but we have just in
stalled sixty new ones and are
now ready TO supply any who
desire to rent a box.
i0ur Safety Deposit Boxes are
kept in fire proof vault by
themselves, built especially for
that purpose and are available
10 customers at any time dur
ing banking hours.
IOWA COUNTY BANK.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1911-06-22
Twenty Five Years Ago. 1886.

Tuesday five-year-old son of John
Schaff, residing few miles southwest
of this city, was quite seriously kicked
by horse.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1911-06-22
Mowers at Wholesale Price.

J have seven tirst-class new mowers
which ! will sell at wholesale price
$1,000. LESLIE Ross.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1911-06-22
Cement Work.

Sidewalks, l05 cent per foot Work
guaranteed. WEBER 4 PAULUs.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1911-06-22

chance to get a loader at bed rock prices.
livery Rake and the Thomas Loader.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1911-06-22
Houghton Farm Wagons and Trucks

Of Their KIND made. No one doubts Their quality. Perl
If 50 call and look over the IIoughton.
Fort Pierce news. (Fort Pierce, Fla.) 190?-1920, 1911-01-27
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Il is = valuable family friend. Fo-
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members Of my family have been cured
q bad ccughs ard colds by the use OF
FOlsy's Honey and Tar ard / an never
without a bottle IN the house. Il
soothes ard relieves the irritation in
the throa, and lOossns up the cold. I
have always found il a reliable cough
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