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The Washington herald., 1914-11-16

simply working in the subconscious observing rea-
soning getting their effects through processes so
easy and so swift that they scarcely aware or
wholly unaware. OF them it may be said, in the
popular phrase that they can do these things in their
sleep.
In some ways we are all like the artistic people.
The thinks we do best are often the things we can
do in our sleep, the things do when are SEEM
ingy distracted perhaps actually engaged in doing
something else
There is a popular actor who for several years
played the part. He once told me that at times
he scarcely knew what he doing He was so
tired of the character that it was relief for him,
while he was the stage, to think of something
else And yet his work, apparently, remained the
same. 1t did NOT even become mechanical He had
developed it to high finish and he had relegated it
to the realm of the subconscious There it remained
a beautiful expression of acting and from there it
could radiate out into the theater, controlling the
actor even when he giving to it only part Of
his mind, or possibly none at all
Sometimes women who are skilled housekeepers
try to recall whether they did this part OF the work
that at the close of the day. without being able to
remember They have to look to make whether
the work is done Then they likely to be
prsed to find that it is done well. They did it, of
course. without thinking. subconsciousy. Through
making exactions it left no trace in the memory
Here is of the rewards of subconscious skill
Not only does it achieve without friction effort
but with minimum of expenditure.
The subconscious is a treasure-house. 1t may also
be the house of torment. Everything depends the
way safeguard it. If put there only what is
good, it will constantly work for benefit. But if
we let one bad thought get in, it will become i'll
feeling, perhaps evil impulse, habit to tyran-
nize over us and to torment us.
In the subconscious lies the zeal self. II may be
very different from the imaginary being that pre-
sent to the world But every now and then it will
quietly drive the imaginary and itself
No matter how may strive to hide il, when once
it wishes be seem it will conquer For this rea-
son those of who for the opinion of the world
ought to be socitous about the subconscious to
make it fine and beautiful The only way is to recog-
nze the importance of reality. for. OF all things in
nature the subconscious is the most real. Perhaps
it is the only reality.
Those who live wholesomely in the subconscious
are likely to be not merely efficient but healthy and
and serene. For them the tasks OF
life are not tasks. but diversions. 1t is as if they
1ad tapped fund of exhilarating and inexhaustble
energy, if they had established relation with the
The Washington herald., 1914-11-16

Mr.. and Mrs Waldo S. johnson arrived
here from Maryville. Cal. on Friday and
will make an extended stay at the Hotel
POwhatan
The Washington herald., 1914-11-16

NJ Brieux and the members of the
American Academy OF Arts and Letters
will be the guests of Mr.. and Mrs NiCho-
as Murray Butler on Wednesday. The
Buffers will give a reception that even
ng at their home in Morningside Drive.
The broad ax., 1914-01-31
Professor spinsarn's speaking Dates.

Professor spinssrn's Speaking Dates
Professor J. E. Spingam, chairman
Of the board Of directors Of the Ma
tionaI Association For the Advance
ment Of Colored People, opened bis
speechmaking campaign against race
segregation at large and enthusiastic
meeting In Detroit Thursday evening.
Jan. 6 he arrived In Chicago Satur-
day and spoke at Lincoln Center Sun
day, Jan. IL From Chicago Mr..
spingarn went to Quincy, Ill, where
be delivered a most effective address
Tuesday, Jan L. The other places
and dates IN his schedule for speeches
are Kansas City, Kan, Jan 10 and at
Topeka, Kan, Jan 10. The Hon. Ar
thur CappeF, Progressive candidate for
governor Of Kansas. II expected TO pro
ode at the meeting IN Topeka, 81
Louis Jan. 10. Indianapolis, Ind, Jan.
q and perhaps at Cleveland, o., Jan.
Is ON his return trip to New York.
The broad ax., 1914-01-31
HALF CENTURY OF FREEDOM.

Or. FrisssII Makes Optimistic Address
at Hampton Instituts Celebration.
Here In Virginia colored people have
Q better chance than anywhere else
IN the world TO i've ana improve. We
can work out the race problem better
In America than anywhere else While
there Is much for the colored people
10 struggle for, still there should be
great thanks to God for what has
been accomplished"
These inspiring words were spoken
by Dr.. Hollis B. Frissell, principal or
Hampton institute. when he addressed
the large audience Of colored people
who recently assembled In the normal
school gymnasium at Hampton insd-
tute 10 hold a union celebration OF
their fifty years Of freedom
DR.. Frissell urged the colored people
to cooperate for the development OF
the nation. He referred to the work
which the Negro Organization society
a doing to teach the lessons Of better
health, better education, better farms
pleasure at seeing 50 many Of our peo-
pie Of the lower peninsula gathered at
Hampton institute.
Rev. A. A. Graham Of Phoebus, the
presiding officer, referred to the I'M
portant work which mothers and IA
theirs now aged had done in making II
possible for our young people to get
an education.
Addresses by local colored men and
women showed the progress that has
come during fifty years Of freedom and
the work that remains to be done. The
music included singing by the large
Hampton chorus and audience ana
band selections under the direction OF
Professor W. NJ. o. Tessmann.
The broad ax., 1914-01-31
BIG FINANCIAL CAMPAIGN.
Favorable Outlook For New Y. N. c. A.
Building In New York.

FdNOFa1 SuNCCN = OF We" u Ne ~ -
Building IN New York.
The recent Y. NJ. @. A. building fund
campaign IN New York. which attract
ed nation wide publicity. brought
about n unity OF EFFORT never before
known among the cOlOred people Of
that city. II called up latent energies
which were heretofore undreamed Of
It established SELF confidence among
individuals WHO wUi Sed earnestly to
do their share IN securing funds for
the big 7. NJ c. a building campaign,
and It resulted in tile collection Of
over $4,000 in fortnight from those
who had little to give,
This cooperation indicates what may
be brought about when men Gnd wOm-
en- realize that they have important
interests In common and that they
win for themselves q new place IN the
estimation aud respect Of their white
friends when they become active work
ers instead Of passive benefciaries-
The daily reports from those raising
money In the campaign evoked much
favorable comment. Analytical minds
we're active 10 giving, by comparison,
true value to the gifts OF our men and
women-gifts from a race with few
avenues open for earning even a bare
living In q great cosmopolitan city.
DIR. J. T. MOOrland, national secre-
tary Of the colored mems department
Of the Y. NJ. c. A, and his able as
sistants deserve a great deal Of praise
for their untiring work in raising mon
ey for the large fund from which the
eolored people will receive back enough
money for two well equipped build
ings. More important than the added
material equipment Of the Y. III. O. A
work VIII be the improved social re-
action among our people, who win
have more opportunity to develop
along the lines Of physical cOnserva-
ton, wholesome amusements and ref-
gious culture.
The fact that our race viii have In
New York an association building cost
ing $4,000 for men and one costing
100000 for yong women viii put
more pressure on men and women in
other cities 50 that they viii follow
the farsighted wisdom OF such a man
a. Julius ROsenwald Of Chicago and
help the cOlored people financially and
otherwise to have in cities and towns
where the race resides In large mum;
bers first class association buildings
and efficient organizations 70 help In
the struggle for the higher things Of
life
The broad ax., 1914-01-31
JAMES D. C0RR0THERS AS
WRITER OF SHORT STORIES
Glimpse Of His Early Struggles and
subsequent Rise to Prominsnes.

That due preparation for ones call
ing in life, a fixed aim, high ideals and
sticking 10 the Job are necessary fac
tors In the upward struggle to gain
success are distinctly apparent In the
rise Of the Rev. DR.. James d. Corroth-
ers, poet orator and short story writer.
Dr.. Corrothers is a native Of Michigan
and received his early education in the
public schools Of South Haven, Mich.
Being the only colored boy In the
school, he had a hard time convinc-
ing the white boys that he was human
flesh and blood just as they were. he
met their taunts and slurs both In
the classroom and on the school
grounds with manly courage and prov
ed himself to be the equal in intellect
and physical prowess Of any In his
class. By hard labor and strict econ
omy he made his way through school,
finally graduating from Northwestern
university and Bennett college.
DIR. COrrOthers has been active In the
ministry, but deVOtes practically all Of
his time now to literary work bis
poems and short stories have appeared
in some Of the leading magazines and
newspapers, such as the Century, Amer
lean. Criterion. the Philadelphia Press
and other we'll known and influential
publications. One Of his latest poems,
'sThe Dream and the Song" appears In
the January number Of the Century.
The Rev. Mr.. COrrOthers, accompa-
MED by his wife, who Is a successful
music teacher and gifted pianist, at
tended one session Of the National
Negro Press association at It's annual
meeting held In Philadelphia last Au-
gust and by invitation delivered q
most timely and helpful address which
was much appreciated By the members
Of the association and the large audi
ence present BE Is destined to rise
still higher In the galaxy Of poetic,
fiction and short story writers. Always
abreast Of the times. competent, genial
and ambitious, bis fame will increase
with the coming years.
The broad ax., 1914-01-31
ADVOCATES ,E4usL J.snCE.
What Oswald earris-= Willard Says
Aba. RaSe -SreS alton.

what cs~si1 Carrie Willard Says
Abo-s RaSe --SrsS atom.
The news from Washington that the
effort to segregaIe the cOlored and
white clerks ia the federal depart
ments Is checked II not ended must
cause to rejoice every one who be-
ieves In fair play and the square deal.
says Oswald Garrison Willard, editor
Of the New York Evening Post, In a
lengthy article in the Philadelphia
Press Jan. 2 he says:
Particularly to supporters Of the
Woodrow Wilson administration, like
myself, Is the news welcome, for this
attempt to draw caste lines IN the
very heart OF the government Of the
greatest Of democracies, founded upon
the principle that all are born free and
equal. constituted a grave blot upon
Mr.. Wilson's record, besides laying
him open to the charge Of preaching q
new freedom" but practicing a new
slavery" for those upon whom divine
Providence IN its wisdom has bestowed
dark skins.
But. y we can rejoice over this re-
versal Of bad federal policy, to our
shame be it said that segregation goes
on apace elsewhere. Nine southern
cities have voted to establish the
ghetto on American soil. though Au-
gusta, to its credit, has Just voted
down this cruel and un-American
proposition.
1t is a policy dictated by the most
selfish OF considerations, for It would
make the progress Of a race In an
urban community depend upon land
values. For once the commonest ex-
cuse for holding the Negro down-the
false cry Of race purity and Of social
equality-ls put aside In favor Of this
new proposition that the Negroes
must be confined to a given quarter
lest by going elsewhere they depreciats
the property Of whites.
Thus II Is laid down that II a colored
man would rise and secure for his
children better light, better afr, a bet
ter home In less crowded and more
sanitary quarters. he Is thereby COM
hitting a social crime; that we must
prevent his carrying out an ambition
which we applaud In every other
American. be be Jew or gentle. Ar
menian or Russian or Pole or German
or pure American.
We reprobate It In the Negro as II
mere contact with him were leprous
We can all sympathize with those
whose property suffers in value by
reason OF color prejudice. but the
whole history Of our cities tells OF the
ruinatiOn OF aristOcratic quarters by
the influx Of trade or of masses Of i'm
migrants. Sudden changes In value
are what every one faces who buys
urban property. Losing money ought
surely never to be an excuse for put
ting extra burdens on a race already
heavily disadvantaged.
The broad ax., 1914-01-31
ne Portsrouth Va bod sooisty.

The Portsnouth (Va.) Choral soeisty.
The Choral society Of Portsmouth,
Va, a wen organized musical organi-
ration. recently presented the cantata
-Hiawatha's Wedding Feast At the
Hampton institute with much success.
The program was given In two parts
and consisted OF mixed quartets. bari
tone, soprano, tenor. eontralto and bass
voices Hiram Simmons was director
and pianist BE was assisted By h.
Nathaniel Dett. director Of musie e
Hampton Institute.
The broad ax., 1914-01-31
CELEBRATION IN HONOR OF
SENATOR CHARLES SUMNER
Birthday Of Famous Champion Of HUI
man Rights Fittinsly Observed.

Speaking at a largely attended meet
ing In Washington Tuesday night Jan.
6, the Rev. DR.. I. N. Ross, pastor OF
the Metropolitan A. N. E church,
urged the colored people to arm them
selves with every necessary equip
ment for the proper protection Of their
civIl and political rights as American
citizens. He gave it as his opinion
that the race should spend less money
for musical instruments. dancing les
sons and the like and more for the
kind Of education which qualities one
to defend himself against insult and
oppression.
The meeting was held in honor Of
the birthday Of Charles Sumner, the
great champion Of human freedom and
liberty. Mr. Oswald Garrison Willard
also spoke In defense OF the race, de-
claring that the present attitude OF
the national government toward our
people was nothing less than a new
slavery which did not even represent
the heart and conscience Of the true
south toward the colored people. The
speaker denounced the segregation Of
employees In the government service,
declaring that In many instances the
law Of the civil service commission
and the constitution OF the United
States were both being violated.
Dr.. Ross said that IT was the policy
Of this country to prepare for war In
time Of pence and that the race should
look well to fits primary interest now,
because no government can long exist
In peace and prosperity half slave and
half free. This was Uncoln's ipse dixit.
and Il proved 20 be more than true.
The meeting was enthusiastic and viii
result in much good to the cause Of
justice and fair play for those who are
being Wronged without Just cause
The broad ax., 1914-01-31
Looal Lsaau. On urban conditlons.

The Savannah (Ga-) branch Of the
National League on Urban Conditions
Among Colored People. recently organ
lied By Assistant Director Eugene K
Jones Of New YORK, starts on auspt
eiously. Since its inception the earc
part Of November Il has raised over
$40 a. q fund with which to carry on
Ets WORK. Ths league distributed din
ners and gifts OF various kinds 20
needy families and the less fortunate
children Of the community as q Christ
mas remembrance. Sol O johnson -
president Of the league
The broad ax., 1914-01-31
AI.h, Lodo. % Hold csIsbr.fIon.

what promises to be one Of the big
gest events Fl secret society circles In
Brooklyn IN February u the forty-nfth
annual celebration and reception OF
the founding Of Alpha lodge. 1851.
Grand United Order q Odd Fellows
ne ansir WIN Be held at Labor b
esum THURSDAY evening. Feb 3
The broad ax., 1914-01-31

II E reported that King George
MED the frst poem Of Poet LAureate
Bridres. Possibly the king liked e Do
cause Il was rather short
The broad ax., 1914-01-31

washington is to stop the use Of pro.
family on the streetA This y cola
and unsympathetie world for disap-
polnted once seekers.
The broad ax., 1914-01-31

A Pennsylvania farmer boasts OF a
han which laid an egg with nieka
inside. Another puzzle for the income
tax collectors
The broad ax., 1914-01-31

The new water cure for biehIoddits
vIu doubtless prove efeetual II the
patients are fortunate enough 10 rally
from the water.
The broad ax., 1914-01-31

switzerland may welcome Mrs Pank-
hurst with full confidence that nobody
win attempt to burn down the glacial
scenery.
The broad ax., 1914-01-31

Iddvfnter surf bathing may be de-
Hxhtful. but a lot Of people manage 20
eet along without It with no diseom-
fort whatever.
The broad ax., 1914-01-31

II Is costing more now even 70 looh
at an egg. Egg Gamblers are oemAno-
ing higher wages
The broad ax., 1914-01-31

Some married men make ideal com
panions-away from home.
The broad ax., 1914-01-31

In addition to other things, hexico
now seems to need the money.
The broad ax., 1914-01-31

At the same time II Vesuvius could
rure her own bronchitis Italy would De
able TO breathe more freely.
The broad ax., 1914-01-31

Suffrage League to Give Song Recital.
The Lucy Stone Suffrage league q
Pittsburgh Is preparing for an elabo-
rate song recital. 70 be given at the
Bethel A. n. Z. church Thursday
evening. Feb. % Nine Marie Bur
ton-Hyman. the well known soprano
sOloIst Of the Chicago Conservatory Of
Music. VIII take the leading part Mrs-
II. Wexford Holmes Is president Of the
ieasla
The broad ax., 1914-01-31

II begins 30 look as though q pao
thing were now a good thing for the
average New York play producer.
The broad ax., 1914-01-31

Many large corporations are learning
that ~ "a both profitable and wise 70
make the people love them
The broad ax., 1914-01-31

Cincinnati wants lamps on baby car
riages. tn want headlights on roller
skates next
The broad ax., 1914-01-31

Many a man would benefit more
from a holiday II his wife took 1t roi
him
The broad ax., 1914-01-31

Vaccination may keep people from
taking things, but it won't cure klepto-
mania.
The broad ax., 1914-01-31

And now Manhattan is to have 9
buiIding taller than the WoolWortn'
The sky Is the limit
The broad ax., 1914-01-31

Early to bed and early to rise-ano
you'll be surprised at the people you
viii meet going home
The broad ax., 1914-01-31

1t is perhaps better to be green with
yerdancy than with envy.
The broad ax., 1914-01-31

"Are you familiar with the Mexican
situatiOnY
'Only up to 8 o'clock this morning. /"
Detroit Free Press.
The broad ax., 1914-01-31

LET us ny," said the ardent lover bold
To his fairest fascfnator,
Not that he feared her fathers wrath,
But that he was an aviator.
Baltimore American
The broad ax., 1914-01-31

They 90 into the church unWed.
And married they come out
And this Il why. Il has been said,
The sex Il 80 dsYout
The broad ax., 1914-01-31

slow Is your Shakespearean club
getting ONT"
"Splendidly. We learned two new
steps last week."-Life-
The broad ax., 1914-01-31

When you count up the worrieyth that enter
some lives
Do not stop
TN you add In the husbands who go'Wtth
their wives
When they shop.
Cleveland Plain Dealer.
The broad ax., 1914-01-31

you said you would make papa
come to terms"
Il did, and they were the vilest any
one ever applied to me."-London Mall.
The broad ax., 1914-01-31

We couldn't set along without TIE activS
p, .sSs i n. l Eiaaiy provsa.as4 fron D.s-
-DaHAs NsuA
The broad ax., 1914-01-31

There vas q young man named SnideE.
Whose hobby was hard apple cider.
He called On his DAME
But suffered her name
And dared not sit down beGsde her.
Spokane epohesman-RoyieW.
The broad ax., 1914-01-31

Astronomers and golfers are
Alike. so il appears
At any rate both mediate
The motion OF the spheres.
San Francisco Chronicle
The broad ax., 1914-01-31

'gTime works wonders" quoted the
sage.
That's because It is always on the
job" returned the foOl.-Cancfnnah En-
quirer
The broad ax., 1914-01-31

Should you attain to knowledge great
A certain sadness win befall;
You can't get any one TO wait
And listen while you tell II all
Washington Star.
The broad ax., 1914-01-31

you said you would make papa
come to terms"
Il did, and they were the vilest any
one ever applied to me."-London Mall.
Should you attain to knowledge great
A certain sadness VIII befan;
You can't get any one TO wait
And listen while you tell IT all
Wellington Star.
Ms. Newgold- AIbertine,
you are not playing that duet together.
One of you Is a bar ahead Of the other.
GeneVieve (proudlyl-Well,. L was the
one ahead, anyway!-Puck
When you count up the worTiegthat enter
some lives
Do not stop
TN you add In the husbands who goIwith
their wives
When they shop.
Cleveland Plain Dealer.
"Are you familiar with the Mexican
situatiOnY'
"Only up to o'clock this morning"
Detroit Free Press.
''Let US ny," said the ardent lover bold
To his fairest fascinator.
Not that he feared her fathers wrath,
But that he was an aviator.
Baltimore American
''Time works wonders" quoted the
sage.
That's because It is always on the
job" returned the fOOl.-Cincinnad En-
quirer.
Astronomers and golfers are
Alike. so Il appears
At any rate both mediate
The motion OF the spheres.
San Francisco Chronicle-
SLOW Is your Shakespearean club
getting ONT"
"SpIendidly. We learned two new
steps last week-"-Life-
They 70 into the church unwed.
And married they come out
And this II why, Il has been said,
The sex Il 30 dsvout
Jaek-My mother paid p for this
coat.
Jn-lEy mother has q charge -
count She never pays for anything
Golfers Weekly.
There vas q young man named snidsr.
Whose hobby was hard apple cider.
He called On his dames
But suffered her name
And dared not sit down beEide her.
-spolane epo<esman-RovioW
II see that one Of the ladies says
gsniues never ought TO marry"
II suppose she Is married or doesn't
know q genius who would be likely 10
ask her anyhow = Chicago Record
Herald
We couldn't set along without TIE aCtivS
hi sa1s e. Kindly pr0vsdsne4 from pso-
- pls who explain
The broad ax., 1914-01-31

Jaek-My mother paid p for this
coat.
JM-Ny mother has q charge -
count. She never pays for anything
Golfers Weekly.
The broad ax., 1914-01-31

II see that one Of the ladies says
gsniuses never ought TO marry"
81 suppose she - married or doesn't
know genius who would be likely b
ask her anyhow = Chicago Record
Herald
The broad ax., 1914-01-31

Dssk Rosn fsg business purposes q
braasA law sGss e ". q. AaaMuua
. L A NSWby, SslA ana e,nls g.
~ ". sRnM.
The broad ax., 1914-01-31

Ms. Newgold-GeneVieve, Abertine,
you are not playing that duet together.
One Of you is a bar ahead Of the other.
Genevieve (proudlyl-Well, Il was the
one ahead, anyway!-Puck.
Evening star., 1914-12-29
SEEK TO ISSUE BONDS
TO FINANCE EXTENSIONS
Permission of Public Utilities COM
mission Asked by W. R.
& E. Co.

Permission to issue bonds to finance
extensions and other improvements has
been requested of the public utilities
commission by the Washington Rail
way and Electric Company.
Officials of the company, including
Clarence P. King. president: w. F
Ham. vice president, and S. r. Bowen
with Engineer Commissioner Kutz
chairman of the commission. The tota-
amount of bonds proposed to be issued
has not been made public.
improvements to Be Undertaken.
Among the improvements to be un'
dertaken for which funds are needed
are the extension on 14th street, be-
tween F street and Pennsylvania ave
nue. northwest, so as to provide direct
transportation over the company's
lines between the northwest section OF
the city and the bureau of engraving
and printing and other government
department buildings in that vicinity
the Congress Heights extension over
Nichols avenue to Upsal street; the
Portland street line to the steel plant
and others.
Instead of financing each improve
ment separately, the company wants
to issue enough bonds at one time to
provide for its entire Improvement
program. Commissioner KutZ said the
request would be considered carefully
by the commission before a decision
was reached.