The Washington Bee Newspaper, February 26, 1887, Page 3

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North west. : philadelphia House, 348 Pennsylvania Ave. and M Penneyl S10 Northwest. Hysou’s Barber Shop, 14th and Hi steets, 1. W- Wee SATURDAY, FEB. 26, 1837 Locals. Subscribe for the BEE, per month. mtain all the news, For sale by all newsdealers in the city Our subseribers would confer a favor by leaving the amount of their sub=crip- tions at their houses for the collector, and thus save annoyance alike to patron and ollector. NOTICE Agents ure not allowed to collect money due tor advertisement unless they can produce an authenicated receipt with the editor’s uame attached thereto, Money paid under any other circumstances, 18 done atthe risk of advertisers. Agents solicit advertisements, but are not allowed to collect the same without au- thority. sales W. Calvin Chase, editor <-— Lineola charech, Monday night. WANTED—at this office two printers. Colored preferred Go see Prof. Adams aud his class, Monday night. Rev. S.G. Lampkins left this week for Hollins, Va., Institute. Dr. Dorsey who left the city on Friday morning for Philadelphia will return on Sunday. It will be the mistake of your life if you do not go to Lincoln church, Monday night. The first entertainment given by the Twilight Musical Association was at Mt. Pisgah charch Thurs- day evening and was well attended. “Kings are like stars, they rise and set.”They have headache, cuts, hurts, like meaner’ men, and are as sure to call for Salvation Oil. Much to the gratificatiou of his mavy friends, Mr. C.F. Murray has recovered from his recent at- tack of vertigo. Refreshmert$s will be served by the ladies of the €aurch, after the German entertainment Monday night, Mr. J. Linwood Jolson, re- cently of the Brg, will leave for Brooklyn, N. Y., Sunday at 11:20 p. ma. Whatever tends to increase use- fulness, by banishing pain and suf- fering, will eestainly secure notice and appresal. We allude to Salvat- ion Oil. Bro. Pattello, we know such things will happen occasionally. Weonly expose a thief when he attempts to hide the gods. You understand? Much success to the Advocate. Demosthenes, the Grecian ora- tor, cured his stammering by hav- ing his moath full of pebbles, and mauy are the modern orator who have cured their hoarseness by an occasional dose of Dr. Bull’s Cough Syrup. Miss Lizzie Weightman, of New Orleans, La., a very pretty creole, the cousin of Col. Wm. Murrill is in the city enroute for the north She is a fine conversationalist aud a lady of refivement. Rev. James Wharton, of London a noted divine will preach at the Lincoln Memorial chureh cor. 11 and R sts., next Sunday morning and evening. Be sure to bear him. _The event of the season, Monday hight. o'clock. Holling, Va., Feb. 23, The mother of Rev. S.G. Lam- kins,died last night about 7 Rev. Lampkins is pastor of Mt. Carmel Baptist church, Lieut. Col. F. C. Revells, com- mander of the Capital City Guard and one of the most prominent and influential members of the Grand Army ofthe Kepublic has been commissioned and placed on the staff of that organization. This isa recognition of merit and ability. The Twilight Musical Associa- tion of Norfolk, Va., is giviug a series of musical entertainments in our city under the management of Mr. W. S. Wilson. They come well recommended. We are inform- ed that they sing, for churches, and societies. Arrangements can be made by applying at 1204 R st., n. w. Coleman House. E. L. Stevens Esq., of the Indian Bareau delivered bis famous lecture on the Reminiscences of thiriy-five years in the National Capital last Tuesday evening at the Lincoln; Memorial church to a large and appreciative audience. It was a master piece of eloquence full of wit and humor. Miss Alice G. Harmon and Mr. John a. Davis, were married Mon- day night at the residence of Rev. John R. Riley, 12301 st. n. w. Miss Harmon, is a beautiful blonde anda lady of remarkable refine- ment. Among those present were: Mrs. Reed, Misses Anna Lane, Cora Thomas, Jennie Evens, Anna Kenna, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. W. Gay- nor and others. The Twilight Musical Associa- tion of Norfolk, Va., gave a musi- cal entertainment at the Mount Pisgah Church, Thursday night. Though the audience was small, the affair Was a success in every other instance. The musical talent of this association was proven to be that of the highest character and it is earnestly hoped that it will be liberally patronized at its next en- tertainment which will be given soon. Mr. W. S. Wilson the Supt., deserves much credit for this well trained association. May success follow them. (For the next enter- tainment see hand bills.) The members of the A. F. P. club gave one ot the grandest re ceptions ever given in Cumberland Tuesday Feb., 22, ana as this is a very popular organization, some of the citizens in Cumberland were am ng the invited guests. A tull baud was in attendanc:, which reudered some of its cho:ce sections. The menu was ail that could be looked for, the la- di:s wore some very nice costun.es and the gentlemen were in full dress suits and looked very kaud some. Mr. Jacob Cutleit is its pr-s- ident and Mr. Dehort is secretary. Rev. Presley, late returned mis- sionary from Africa lectured in the Second Baptist church on the 21st ist., and in the Enon Baptist church on the 22uad. He had a a crowded house and everybody gave him marked attention, while he talked about the land of Africa and its inbabitauts. There seems to be new interest awakened in the minds of our youug people to goto Africa and labor among the heathen who arein darkness. Now may all who listeved to the lecture ef Rey. Presley feel that it is his and her duty to do allin their pow- er to help send the gospel in the land of their ancestors. Let the churebes and Sabbath schools go forward with new zeal and iuter- est in this great work. ———_— ee _ NOTICE. All members of the finance com- mittee are requested to meet at the Bee office Monday evening Feb, 28, at eight o'clock, sharp. W. H. Jackson, chairman. ee CHIEF MARSHALL’S AP- POINTMENT. Rev. Robert Jonngon, chief Mar- shall for the emancipation celebra- tion bas made the following ap- points: Capt. Geo. D. Graham, chief of staff; Ralph Wormley, Right — aid; and = Tilghmen Dorsey, Left aid. The full staff and other appointments will be announced through the Bee ina few days. _.+ oe ——— A NEW COAL YARD. Mr. Wm. A. Lavalette, formerly a proof recorder in the Govern- ment Printing office and editor of the new National Era has opened a first class wood and coal yard at Nos. 50 and 52 W st. n. w. This is au opportunity for citi- zens ofthis city to show their appreciation for home enterprise. Mr. Lavalette is in company with another gentlemen who is as acesmmodating as he. Wheu you go say you saw his ad- vertisement in the Bee. Lincoln church, Monday night. EVANGELISTIC MEETINGS. Rev. J. C. Fields, the evangelist will begin a series of Revival meet- ings with Lincoln Memorial church corner 11 and R. sts., next Tues- day evening March 1. at 8 o'clock. He will be assisted by Mrs. Fields. Rev. and Mrs. Fields held a very successful meeting with the above church sometime ago. A cordial invitation is extended to all. Geo. W. Moore pastor. Don’t forget that the great Ger- man entertainment by Prof. Adam’s class takes place at Lincoln Memo- rial church, next Monday night. THE PARADE. Washington’s Birthday was duly celebrated last Tuesday. The Washington Light Infantry, and the Biffies went to Alexandria, Va., while the Cadet and Capital City Guard paraded in the city in the afternoon. Lieut. Col. F. C. Rev- ells, commander of the Guard had his full staff out which was the center of attraction. Major C. A. Fleetwood with the Cadets were out with the Guards and both organizations presented a good appearence, and it can be said that they area credit to the city. It is gratifying to the people to know that the Cadets and Guard are working in union. The Guard staff it is said to be the finest in the country. It is composed of men of high social staading in this community. ——— Lincoln church, Monday night. ————_— > »+—_____ BAPTIST HOME MISSION. The Woman’s Baptist Home Mis- sion Society of which Miss M. E. Pryer, is president met at the Wesley Zion church last sabbath afternoon at 3 o’clock. Notwith- standiug the rain the enthusias- tic female workers were out in force. The first speaker was Prof, W. B. Johnson, of the second Baptist church. He spoke elo- quently and logically on the im- portance of the society and the great work that -it was accomplish- ing in the community. Miss Maria Jordon, was the next in- troduced and read an essay, giv- ing good advice to those iuterest- ed in mission work. Addresses were made by Revs, W. J. Howard, J. H. Lee of the Sth Baptist ehureb, and Presley the Mission- ary to Africa. The exercises throughout were listened to with interest’ by all present. The ladies connected with the society deserve much credit tor the work they are doing in the community. ALAS TS DEATH OF JOHN T. JOHN- SON. A DISTINGUISHED COLORED CITI- ZEN DROPS DEAD. John Thomas Johnson formerly Treasurer of the District of Colum- bia died suddenly of the heart disease at the corner of 15th and Penn. ave., n.w. Tuesday after- noon about 5:30 o’clock while he was crossing the street on his way home. Mr. Johnson was about 65 years old and one of the best known citizens of this city. He figured a number of years in Dis- trict politics and other important measures in the interest of his people. He wasa man of educa- tion and a firm believer in christi- anity. His wife died several years ago which left him to care for several small children. He has several grown sons who are men of influence in this city. He has been in bad health since the death of bis wife, aud after a recent spell ot sickness and his early recu- peration his friends aud tam:ly had decided that he had sufficient- ly gained and was on the road to health and activity. He has been a member of St. Lukes P. E. churea for a number of years, a constant and zealous ebristian. SOUTH WASHINGTON. A movement is being put on fvot to petition the District Com- missioners to put gas in Randall School Building before the next schol year, for the accommodation of the ci:izens of this section. A man and wife, named Nelson and Naney Payne, who have be- come a publie worry by fighting in the streets, bad another serious fight in G st., on Sunday morning last, about 11:30 o’cleck, caused by the unfaithfalness of her bus- band. Mr. R. A. Holmes, a well known barber in Washington, who lives at 619 2nd st., has gone totally blind. The parlor of Mr. S. A. Webb, 532 44 st., were brilliantly allumi- nated on Monday evening last, where a social entertainment of many of our society ladies and gentlemen were delightfully enter- tained, Mrs. Emma Smith, proprietress of the ladies saloon 442, 44 st., is now lying very low. Many new resident houses in this section are being filled by fam- ilies from the northern section. Mr. J. Adams, is doing good bus- iness in the wood and coal trade. Dr. S. A. Sumby is rapidly gain- ing the contidence and customers throughout South Washington in hir supplies of mediciue. Mr. J.H. White, the fish and oyster dealer says business is much better on the river. ro Lincoln church, Monday night. eee EMANCIPATION DAY. COM- MITTEES APPOINTED. A BIG PROCESSION ANTICIPATED ON EMANCIPATION DAY. The twenty-fifth anniversary of the enfancipation of slaves in the District of Columbia will ocear on Saturday, April 16, and a big cel- ebration is expected to take place. Cfairman C. F. Mosby, ot the con- vention held last Friday, has an- nounced the following committees : Arrangements—W. H. Barker, chairman; Samuel Tinney, P. H. Carson, Otho Branson, Charles H. Johnson, Addison Bankett, John W. Freeman, Ralph Wormley, Rob- ert Brown, Simon Pocher, R. D. Roffiu, Arthur Goins, J. T. C. Brown, Edward Harris, Nathaniel Boston, Silas Chapman, Henry Miller, J. C. Strather, Motimore Dorsey, and Logan Williams. Finance--W. H. Jackson, chair- mau; J. W. Brauson, ©. H. Mar- shall, James Thompson, J. W. Fow- ler, Robert Olmstead, Levi McCabe, W. Calvin Chase, Lewis Willis, Rev. Robert Johnson, Rev. B. L. Phillips, J.L. Turner, Robert, Holliday, Joseph Thompson, A. W. Clements, J. W. Cvoper, Robert. A. Green. On speakers---W. Calvin Chase, chairman; A. St. A. Smith, Prof. J. M. Gregory, Charles H. Mar- shall, W. H. Johnson. On music—- W. H. Lee, chairman; G. L. Joy, J. H. Mitchell, Johu BR Cole, Jeff Lee, Samuel BR. Collins, Richard Johnson. On wilitary—maj. C. B. Fisher, chairman; Maj. C. A. Fleetwood, Lieut. Col. F.C. Revells, Capt. B. Young, Capt. James E. Campbell, Capt. Lewis Johnson, Capt. Arthur Brooks. On reception—Tilghman Dorsey, chairman ; S. E, Jones, Ciem Craw- ford, Simon Pocher, Charles Turner. Executive committee--C. H: Mar- shall, chairman; W. Calvin Chase, A. St. A. Smith, J. W. Branson, W. H. Barker, C. H. Hill, Calvin Brent, George Puillip, Siduey W. Herbert, C. H. Alexander, Wim. Hawkius, John W. Freeman, W. H. Lee, James Thomas, Hamilton Voss, Daniel Washington, Heary H. Dade, Thomas W. Chase, Win. Simpson, Samuel Asher, Otho Williams, Johu Lewis, W. H. Jack son, Thornton Payton. The chair man will make other appointments hereafter. ee RELIGIOUS NOTES. Throughout the country, general interest is being manifested in the African Mission work. The District of Columbia, is in no sense behind in sustaining her proportional relation thereto. About 300 conversions in and about the city of Washington, have been added to the fellow-ship of the christian churches since christ- mas. Complete arrangements for the lifting of $1,000 by the Virginia Avenue Baptist chareb, on the 8 bh day of May next, the second Sun- day has been made, Rev. S Alexander, pastor of the First church, West Washing- ton is having a great revival inter est among the his large and_pros- perous flock, and many souls are being converted. Our Pittsburgh letter says that many interests are being spiritually built upin that city. It informs us that the Rev. J. H. Braxton recently seat to the Green Street Baptist church, is get- ting along nicely and is much be- loved by the people. That the literary associations in the chnrches of that city are all in full bloom. The Baptist Sunday School Un- ion of this city met with the Mount Zion Baptist church, 12th and E n.e. on Sunday the 13th, and a large number of representative members gave evidences of the good working of their schools. The young people’s meeting at the Wesley Ziou A. M. E. church which takes place at 9 a.m. on Sunday, is becoming to be of geuer- al interest. Revivals are still on the increase in this city, and are generally among all the churches. Rev. R. H. G. Dyson is reeeiv- ing many congratalations fer bis grand uvexpected, and matghless success in the conversion of:souls at the Wesley Zion. Rey. Washington Holmes, is having grand successin his meet- ing at the Israel Baptist, 9th and North A sts. Rev. S. J. R. Nelton, bas, been called to the pastorate of the Mt. Olive Baptist church, East Wash- ington. Deacon Lewis Burrell, of the Zion Baptist chareh, lies very sick at his residence 235 F st. s. w. The Saint Paul A. M. E. chareh has greatly encreased in interest and number under the pastoral charge of Rev, J. R..Henry. The rain and snow storm on Sunday last, did much to break the plaus of chureh goers. Lincoln church, Monday night. pe: A NEW PARTY. THE TWO OLD PARTIES WEIGHED IN THE BALANCE AND FOUND WANT- ING. THE EDITOR OF THE NEGRO AMERICAN GIVES HIS VIEWS. Birmingham, Ala., Feb., 22, ’87. Editor ot the Bzg: The-action of the republican Senate in rejec:iug Hon. James C. Matthews nominated to be Re» corder of Deeds, for no other _rea- son than because he is a Negro convinces me that the Negro’s hope for political recognition is ina new party. It isan estab lished fact that the democratic party is not in love with the Ne- gro, nor has it ever professe! to be, but the progress of civilizavion, the udvancement of knowledge! and the demands of society foree that party to recognize the Ne- gro. ‘This right and need ot the age however, is block d by the republican party, the supposed party of equality and justice, and the pretended friend of the Ne- gro, Iftben the enemy can d> nothing, and the friend (?) will do nothing, our assistance must come from some neutral source. Both the democratic und repub- lican parties have by their | ng| en inuance in p»we- ani control of national affairs bee meso cor tupt in praciice and so negligent of the interests of the pe. ple as, to forreit all claim upon public confidence and support, while their usurpation of power, their greed for spoils, their cringing serviliy ty combinations «nd corperations of great wealth whose policy is the rm bbery of the masses; the flagrant disregard of the known or exp essed will «f their coustiiuencies; th ir ap- poiutment of a bias and dependent judiciary for partisan and pe:sonal purposer; ther class legislation; their squandering of the pub ic domain upon rich syn icates, aliens and corporations, have demonctiated their unworthiness, and the necessity of ther ov r- throw and expulsion from power and awhority. There is nothing truer then the fact that p htied parties and public offic rs long invested with governmental pow- er, and with the administration of law are prone to abuse their trust and privileges and to use the power placed in their hands for selfish purposes, Both the democratic and repub! can parties are cursed with the arrogance and the dictat rship of machine politics. Tney advecite n> prinx ciple tr they have none, and if a party cannot agree us to what principe it wili advocate, it has no valid reasou to exist When Samuel J. Tilden wrote to Dorsheimer at the democratic vatioual conven'ion of 1880 telling him to mike the democra ie plat- form as near the revubli an as possible, s» us they would get as much tor the suce 83 of one as the other, he stated the principles of bo bh the old parties in a nut shel. Their only aim an object is hor mony tor the s:ke ot: success an: gain. Therefore the nec s-ity for a vew party representing the in terests of the people to bittle fur the right against organized and legalized wrong , and to eorree the abuses long practiced by the old partirs is beginning to be seen ard realized. Whilst the democratic party used the p: or white man to further their inter ests, the republican party mode use of the Negro t» run up their bank aceount. ‘The political alli- ance of the Negro, especially to his party has prov da curse tater than blessing because he has failed to comprehend the nature of par- ties. Instead of using the party he has permitted the party to use bim. We clung to this party; for it we bave suffered more thaa any people have ever suffered for a party and forour paina it de- serted us, basely abandoned us to our fate, and now our right to choose with whom we shall be politically associated is questioned and weure given to understand that we have no more right now to exercise our judgment than when we were only chattels. Such an invasion of the rights of American citizens must shock the moral sense of the South Sea Is landers. Now that our substan- tial rights are denied by one party, ard onr political action torvidden by the other, we must jvin hands with the masses of oppressed whites in demanding a new political party. The new party will create a sentiment that will tind a way to suppress the wrong and secure the right. Iu the field of American citizenship, it will recognize no: line of creed or color. tw is our opportuni- ty. Ours will be the fault if we fail to make the best of it. R C. 0. Benjamin. Lincoln church, Monday night. ~ GRAND CONCERT - —BY THE—— WHISHINGTON ~ BiG ~ SCHIDL. Of the 7th and 8th Divisions, At the METROPOLITAN A. —t BURCH.— Fri. Mavech 11, ’87. Chorus to consist of 50 voices. PROGHAM: Part Ist. CHorus——“*Come Where tie Wild Flow- {ers Bloom Operetta. - Penelope:—Cast. Penelope, The Maid, Miss Jennie Collins Mrs. Croaker, The Mistress, Miss Sarah [Dickerson Pitcher, a Policeman, Mr. Towsend Bea- [son Tosser, a Soldier.........Mr. Grant Irving Chalks, a Milkman....Mr. Howard Jackson CoRNET SOLO. -Mr. Stanton, Wormley, accompanied by Miss Florence Patterson MILITARY DRILL High Se.ool Cadets SoLo —‘The Tempest of the Heart.’ Mr. (Harry Lewis Part 2nd. Drama Perfection, or the Maid of Muns- (ter: Cast, Sir Lawrenee Parayou......Mr. Wm, Tibbs Charles, Sir Lawrence’s Nephew, Mr. (Madison Fraction Sam, (Valet to Charles) Mr. Frank Davis Footman, John... Mr Geo, Johnson Kate O'Brien... Miss Mamie Williams Susan, her maid ........ - MisS Narcissa Beal SELECTIONS From ‘*fhe Little Tycoon.” CHorus—"“Ou the Sea’’ SOLO & CHORUS— “We'll Watch for the Whale,” High School Glee Club—Mr. (Jos. Shamwell, Soloist. ~oro & CHorus—“*The Cats on our Back Fence,’’ Chorus 50 voices, Mr. (Howard Jackson, Soloist. Doors open 7 o'clock, Concert at 8. Admission 25 cts. Proceeds to procure books for the school Library. A NEW COAL--YARD. ~~—2240 Pounds to the ton~~ WwW. A. Lavalette, & Co, Have opened anew Coal Yard at Nos. 50 and 52 W St., bet.9 & 10th sts.n.w. All kinds of Coal fur- uished at current rates aud prompt- ly. Pine Wood sawed aud split orin Blocks. Orders may be left at 1103 F st. n.w., (Scott’s Book store, with R. S. Pendletow.) 135 F st.n. e. (Mr. Lavalette.) 745 2ud st. n.w., (R.S. Smith,) or send send postal toany of the above numbers, A share of your patron- age Is solicited. vine LIGHT RUNNING —ORANGE, MASS.— 30 Union Square, N.Y. Chicago, ll, St. Louls, Mo. 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