The Washington Bee Newspaper, December 4, 1886, Page 1

Che das Terms. $2.00 Per year. | i WASHINGTON, D. ©., SATURDAY, DECEMBER 4, 1886, XEVER SUCH BARGAINS | oe | ae Men’s Boys’ and Children’s Clothing 4s are now offered at the Great Sample of Meun,Bo ys’ and Children’s Clothing Opening at 924 7th St., N. W. Bet. 1 St. AnD MAsSACHUSETTS AVENUE. Over one thousand Men’s Boy’s and Children’s Suits and Overcoats of the best goods. Many of them will be sold at less than the cost of the goods, say nothing about the making and the trimmings. Actual bar- vains seldom come. A sample Suit worth $20 can be bought for $12. Ov ercoats very low, aud Children and Boy's Suits at little over half- rice, Children’s Overcoats at less than you would have to pay for the king. These goods are mostly in single Suits, only one of a kind, and are made of the best English, French and American goods. Prince ‘Aloert Coats sold for $15 now $g, Suits that sold for $12 to $20 at less than two-thirds of the cost. There are no better goods made, many of tuem superior to the best ordered work. Men 8 Suits start at $5 and go up to $16; Boys’ suits $5 to $10; Children’s Suits $2.50 to $6, and Over- coats for Men, Boys’ and Children from $2.50up. You can secure the vest bargains of your life in any of these goods you can get fitted in. We have a lot of Children’s Suits—54 in all—the price of them was $6.50, $7, 8, $9 and $10, ages, 4 to 8. Just think of it. You can have your choice of this lot for $3.90. Little Overcoats for halfprice. Men’s Pants 75c., $1. $1.50, 82 up to $6, We have a lot of Prince Albert Coats, Black Cloth formerly sold for $18, $20, $22—your choice to day for $12. ; : It would be impossible to enumerate the thousands of good things in Clothing for Men. Boys’ and Children. | Come and see for yourself at the great sale of sample Suits at 924 7th St. N. W., bet. I St. and Mass. Ave. Look for the signs. Sample Suits and all Styles of men’s Boy’s,and Children’s Clothing. Salecommences TUESDAY MORN- ING at 10 o'clock. JOHN F. ELLIS & CO, 937 PENN. AVENUE, WASHINGTON, D. C. EXTENSIVE DEALERS IN SNVOUO SONVId AND MUSICAL MERCHANDISE OF EVERY DESCRIPTION Sole agents for the Weber Behring, Vose, Guild, Mason and Hamlin Behr Bros. PIANOS! MASON AND HAMLIN, SMITH AMERICAN. GEO. WOOD PACKARD, CHASE ORGANS! L HEILBRUN’S | ONE . PRICE SHOE aon 71H. STREET. Calf Boots §2.50 to [55.00 GOOD WORK BOOTS $2 to $3. HAND SEWED GAITERS $4.00. SEAMLESS SOLID GAITERS $2 LADIES KID BUTTON $1. to $4. MISSES KID & PEBLE BUTTON 97 Cts. CHILD'S SCHOOL SHOES 75 Cts. RUBBER BOOTS & SHOES OF ALL KINDS. P. S. Look for the Old Lady in the Window. Fine ELECTRIC SHOES $2.50. EXPLOSION IN CLOTHING. Prices Knockega to Pieces. ———Go tothe Great Executors Consignment of Clothing At———_ OIG F STREET ON. W. ; Opposite United States Patent Offi e Men’s Suits by the 1000. Did you ever buy an all Wool suit for $3.90. Did you ever buy anall Wool Double Breasted Suit for $5.60. Your choice of a thonsand pair of men’s pants at 65¢c., 75c., $1.00, $1.50, $2.00 and $2.90. Elegant Dress Suits at $6.40, 7.50, 7.80, 8.40, and 9 dollars. Boys’ Suits from 12 to 17 years 2.65, 2.75 and 3 dollars. DO YOU KNOW WHAT AN EXECUTORS SALE IS? We wit. TELL You—A big firm breaks up on account of the Death of one of the partners, and to settle the estate the above sale is ordered. The stock is consigned to leading clothiers in different cities and sold re- gardless of cost or manufacture, in order to make a settlement with the remaining partners. THIS WILL LAST FOR 15 to 20 DAYS only 8 1 6 EF Street, n: w, (Opposite United States Patent Office,) Between 8th and 9th Sts. INSTALMENT HOUSE, O21& w THE COMMISSIONERS 4ND THE POLICE SCANDAL. THE CITIZENS HOLD AN ENTHUSIASTIC MEETING. ROBERT SMALL’S DEFEAT. OUR NEW HIGH SCHOOL. PUBLIC PRINTER BENE-| DICT. CRIME IN THE DISTRICT, C., &C., Thers is an attempt on the part of some to implicate the commis- sioners in the Police Scandal. While we believe the commission- ers acted unwisely in their efforts to defend Major Walker, we don’t | believe that they knew anything about the order that eminated from | the chief of police. Commissioner Webb is an honest and upright} man, whom we know will doany | thing to promote good government. Major Walker should have been | dismissed and not allowed to re-| sign. Major Walker was not only | disliked by the members of the po- lice force but by the community. He made himself obnoxious to the whole people. Strange to say that he did not publish the conspiracy before he was forced to resign. The Major’s manefesto came too late. If MoeDevitt informed the presi- dent that there was an order given out by the chief of police to watch the members of congress, he should becomplimented. President Cleve- land acted immediately on the in- formation given to him for which he should be complimented. THE CITIZEN’S meeting demonstrated the fact that there was an unanimous sentiment against Major Walker and a popu- lar appreciation for those who were dismissed from the force. Lieut. Arnold is one of the most servicia- ble men to the police department and itishoped that the commis- sioners will respect the will and demands of the people by reopen- ing the matter. The defeat of HON. ROBERT SMALLS isa mistery. Admitting that Gen. Small’s doesn’t possess a clasic ed- ucation, he is a true representative | ofthe negro, and his unjust defeat is a reflection on the honesty of southern politics. If the democrats of the South de- sire the respect and coufidence of the Northern democrats they must deal fairly toward the black man. We are confident that the northern democrats do not agree with the mode of politics in the South. It is believed that we shall have a NEW HIGH SCHOOL. It is evident that the present High School isa disgrace to the colored people anda reflection on our school system in the city so far as the colored people are concerned. Our school trustees should use eve- ry effort in their powerto influence the Commissioners to give usa first class High School. It is now said that PUBLIC PRINTER Benedict is usurping his power. The Government Printing Office is being conducted upon a business basis. Indeed, we know, from personal kowledge that throughout the whole office there is an nniformity in the mode of work. The press room un- der Mr. Sardo is running like a clock. There is no need now of an Irish slave driver to watch the ne- groes and those in subordinate po- sitions. Mr. Sardo, the new fore- man doesn’t leave his private office. The bell that has been so ob- noxious to the ears of the press- room employers is seldom heard. The bindery under Mr. White is conducted systematically. Perhaps there are a few Senators and mem- bers of Congress who are chagrin- ed, but that will not effect Mr. Bene- dict’s confirmation in the least. As we said last week, that JOHN L. WEST would return and meet the charge against him, Let the courts decide West’s case and if he is found guilty, it will bea surprise to us. There is a movement on foot to have a NATIONAL CONVENTION of colored men prior to 1888. We arein favor of such a con- vention if it is to be conducted ja- diciously and in the interest of the KLY REVIEW. | TH’ PEOPLE. | THE GREAT WORK OF TWO MISSION- i | WIFE. A SUCCESSFUL MEETING OF | { | &C. ger.) i This Synod, which is composed | of colored Presbyterians, met at | the Second Presbyterian church, at this place, on Wednesday last. | Rev. W. A. Alexander, of Wilming- | ton, N.C., who has been in the ministry only three years, and who is a graduate of Biddle University, | at Charlotte, N. C.. was elected | moderator. This Synod consists of | 9 Presbyteries, 202 churches, 106 | ministers, and embraces the terri- | tory within the states of North! Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, and Florida. During the past year about fifteen new churches have been organized and fourteen han- | dred new members added. The Sy- nod undertakes a large educational work. They have under their charge and patronage Biddleton Universi- ty, at Charlotte, N.C., with Pre- paratory, Collegiate and Theologi- cal departments ; Scotia Seminary at Concord, N.C., devoted to the education of girls, are the most prominent. They have also com- plete systems of Parochial schools SOUTHERN COLORED Richey, Ro’ ARIES, REV. E. W. WILLIAMS AND | THE ATLANTIC SYNOD. WHAT THE | PRESBYTERIANS HAVE ACCOMPLISH- | Washington, the next Synod _ will ED. THEY OVER-COME PREJUDICE, | and a number of academies, such as Wadingford, at Charleston, S.C., | Branerd Institute, Chester, S, C., |and Ferguson Academy, at Abbe- ville, S. C. It will be observed that those schools and institutes bear the same relations to each other that the different chairs which our wealthy friends have endowed do, | in perpetuating the names of the | benefactors. This work was begun vy the Northern Presbyterian church eighteen years ago, and has been fostered by it with the result as above mentioned. It may be as well to state that this Body labors in the same field, without collision, with their white brethren of the Southern Presbyterian church and they have the same belief, the same Confession of Faith, the same Catechism, and preach the same doctrine which their white friends inculeate, and endorse also the deliverance of the last Southern General Assembly wherein they declare as to the Northern Presby- terians, a beliefin fraternal rela- tions, but no organic union. While this is true as tothe Southern branch of the Presbyterian church, inthe Northern section of the same church they are accord- ed allthe privileges which their Divine calling entitles them to, aud are received as equals in Presbyte- ries, Synods, and General Assem blies. The exercises were very in- teresting to our colored friends; man) came from a distance to at- tend the meetings, and we trust they were edified by their attend- ance. Without detracting from any of the efforts of the ministers pres- ent we may mention that we have heard that the Rev.——Sander’s talk on education was filled with practical thought, and showed him master of his subject, gifted with an unique vocabulary, a fluent talker, and pointing him out asa worthy exemplar of his race and an expouent of their wants education- ally. There were present at the meeting of the Syuod the following white men, viz: Dr. Mittoon, who is dean of the Theological Depart- ment at Biddle University, Char- lotte N. C., and who isa Doc- tor of Divinity and a former Mis- sionary to Siam; Rev. A. S. Billings ley, engaged in regular pastorial work, Rev. Luke Dorland Presi dent of Scotia Seminary, Concord, N.C.; Rev. A. G. West, a regular minister at Sumter, S.C. ; and Rey. H. Payne Nelson, General Secreta- In Abbevillee County there are four Presbyterian churches of the colored persuasion there establish- | ment, at first was found difficult on | account of the prejudice of the ne- | groes, against any but the Metho-— | dist church, but the Rev. E. W. bert Bell. and for bis deacons Richard Romaus, Geo. Barr, Norman Richey, Ben Valen- tine and William Pope. In connee- tion with his church there is a flourishing school taught by his wife who was a student at Harvard University Washington, D. C., and who taught in the public schools at take place at Columbias. ¢., on the second Wednesday of Novy. next. The members present at this Sy- | (Frum the Abbeville, S. C. Messsn- nod express themselves as pleased i +beyoud measure, at the results achieved by the chureh and school at his place, and are greatful to their white friends for the aid and sympathy show them. oo SOME NEGRO CHARAUCTER- ISTICS. No 5. _The Negro is a natural born diplomat. In whatever capacity | it has been his good or ill fortune to be found he has displayed a wonderful facility in ace: mmodat ing himself to the situation. Whether as a slave or a freeman, a@ nurse, cork or minstrel he has succeeded in acting well his part. His very politic smile sce mp. nying the charac‘eristic “dats so boss,” the antequated “kerch‘e,” his eeliness and foxiness and ge- nius for work aud song have wrought out fur him a world ot miracles in America. Silent as coral island builders he has work- ed his way from the depths of his past existence. Circums'ances that seemed ailverse to the devel- opment and recognition of his mauhood h.ve proved advanta- geous tohim. So that it is diffi- cult to conjecture whether Lincoln or Jeff Davis contributed the more to his escape from slavery and bis upward movement of lute years. The Negro has many friends who are very busy working out the solution of his problem. The first set of Negro problem theo- rists maintain that the Negro will have to pack his carpetvag aud go—somewhere not yet de- termined; because they say, it is against the law of nature for two disiinct races to live together on the same continent. Appearances would indicate that the law of nature has been outraged for not only have the two races lived to- gether in the same country bat in much closer relations, and they seem to attract rather than repel each other. The second set of theorists hold that the Negro should stay in America su long aa he behaves himself and keeps in his place, which they s.y is either in tne kiichen o1 the st ble. Tue third set claim that the future welfare of the Negro is to be found in the “bleaching process,” a mixing and remixing an ! blend- ing of races until the rose and lilly are painted in the Negr’s ebony cheek and he thus fades indeti nitely into the Caucasan. But the Negro does vot vex himself over these cvuuflicting theuries, only plodding steadily along ap- parently unconscious of bis ad- vancement. The Negro is charged with baving no inventive skill. That he is no invertur is due to tne fact that his contact with ma- chinery has been limited The machine shops have always been barred agaiust bim, and antl he is allow d to handle machinery intelligently ne must be exp c ed to remain a novice in that line of workmanship. The Grand Ma+- ter Workman of the Knights of Labor at the late national couven people. The Louisville convention | Williams, after mach opposition, was a success and we cannot 8t€ | has succeeded in over coming this why another convention cannot be! prejudice, and has now a church called aud suggest methods tor the 'cymposed of the most influential benefit ot the race. colored people,as the following | list of officers of his church will, | show besides many useful allies | and members. He has for his elders | Lloyd Smith, Geo. M. Richey, L. R. 2 WARTED— LADY trrcca inner own locality and good salary. GAY & BROS., 12 Barclay St. Be ¥ | tion or that powerful organization, expressed his de-ire to sce the Negro us a skilled operative in the workshops aud muchine shops of the country. What a mien- nium for the Negro will be at band when the gates of brass which have barricaded his en- trauce int» the arena of the high- eat class of mechanical labor will turn upon their hinges for his admission as a true Kuight of Labor, Already on the southern railroads the Negro, as “‘tiremen holds the throttle of the locomo~ tive engine, he is virtually the 5 cents pet copy. : “in eee engineer, in many inetances, yet hz was never sent outin charge of a locomotive Why? He is trustworthy, and knows his busi- ness; why then has he not been all »wed to register as engineer on his outward bound trip at the terminal R. R. office? It is be- cause the fraternity of engineers would kick out of the traces and it would be a sudden promotion more significant than his instal- ment into a United States senato- rial chair. The Negro as a prominent fac- tor in the production of wealth must not be overlooked. What ever may be said as to his posses- sions of wealth, his production of wealth cannot be questioned. In the south hie labor is employed in the production of staple south- ern products tobacco, rice, sugar and cotton, which the latter alone amounts yearly to two hundred million dollars. What a monu- ment of wealth to the Negro’s in- dustry. And yet only a pittance of this amount finds its way to jingle in the empty pockets of the Negro field hand. According to his own testimony he comes out at the end of the crop year as if out of a nightmare thanking heaven that he has barely escaped with his lite. This fleecing busi- ness makes the Negro feel uneasy and he would emigrate en masse if he did not rather bear the ills he now has than fly to others he kuows not of, for his idea of geog- taphy is mystified. Boston or Philadelphia to him are immense continents and the Red River ac- cording to his physical geography is colored crimson with the blood of lacerated, ranaway and obstrep- ervus slaves. Asa land owner in the south the Negro is a failure. A great deal of clamor used to go tne rounds ot the Press about one in Mississippi who is an ex slave ot Jetf Davis and who ownsa big plautation formerly belonging to his well advertised master, but one “swallow does not make a summer.” In the days of Ahab, king of Israel, it was a crime to sell land and even it sold would go back to its original owner in seven years. While it is nota misdemeanor in the south to sell land, it is with great reluctance that the landed aristocracy have to part with their native soil—es- pecially if the title in fee is to vest in the Negro. It is like drawing eye teeth. It is an open secret among the landed estate holders that “they own the people who own the land.” And their con- tinued grip on the plebeian ele- ment depends upon their retention of land, arable and wilderness. —_—_—_—_———— | THE GARRISON HOTEL. 342 PENN. AVE. 2. w., Wash’n D. BOADING $ LODGING, Everyratse First Crass. Meals at ail Hours. Ladies and Gents Dining Room, BILLIARDS & POOL. Fred A. Dyson, Proprietor GRAND MUSICAL AND LIT ERARY TREAT! TO BE GIVEN BY THE BAPTIST SUNDAY SG HOOLEU M108, For the benefit of its Normaljschool Library and the shiloh Baptist ebureh, of which Rev. W.J. Wal- ker is paster. At the above named chareh, Cor. L. and 17th sts., no. w. Wednesday evening, Dec., Sth 1886, There will be adebate between W. H. scott, and Geo. a. Richard- son, W,H. Scott, affirmative, Re- solved : That greater honor is due Lincolu for the Emancipation than sumner. The exercises will consist of solos, Duettes,’ Quartettes and select reading from some of Wash- ington’s best talent. ADMISSION - - - COLLECE Bore! jodern and Classical a Me School. Home Farns. Master* from Oxford and Cam- bridge. French carefully attetided to. Students most jul iu Public Examinations. Appiv to HENRY JULIAN LYALE, Principab 25 Cts a #