The Washington Bee Newspaper, April 9, 1887, Page 2

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Subscribers are requested to pay up. Send in your names tothe BEE Wewant to s.cure 10,000 sub~ ecribers. ‘The smart Elie of the Cleveland Gazette said last week that C. I. J. Taylor was not a graduate ot Oberlin. What difference does thet make? He got there over those who may have certificates of graduation. Many fools bold certificates ot graduation and pos- sess less sense than an ass. The editor ofthe Cleveland Gazette for instance. OUR COLURED SOLDIERS. Under the auspices of Morton Post No. 4,G. A. R. the citizeus of the United States, as represent- ed in this city, will be invited to attend a monster macs meeting to be held in the main auditorium of the Metropolitan church M St. bet. 15th and 16th Sts., April 26th, 1887. The object of the assembling is to celebrate the eve ot the birthday of Genl. Grant, and show tribute to soldiers and suilors of the war for the Uuion; give expression regarding the projected monument to the color- ed soldiers and seaman 10 the union army avd nuvy. Speeches aud short addresses from promi- nent officers and soldiers, Cump fire songs, recitatiuns (from chil- dren whose fathers were soldiers and. sailors during the war.) and national Hymns, Anthems and chorouses. No admission fee, will be asked. The obj.ct is to muke it a great representative assemblage, worthy of so great a cause. Citizens without regard to race, age, sex or religious beliefs, are earnestly requested by the Grand Army men, t0 join hand and help muke this a memurable event. A DIVISION OF THE COL- ORED VOTE. THE COLO9KED PRESS ON SENATOR SHERMAN’S SPEECH. UNLOAD THE NEURO. FREEMAN, NEW YORK. :——Sen- ator John Sherman, in bis Nasbville speech last week, touch- ed the question of Negro disfran- chisemeut with a ten-foot pole only. Senator Sherman, like Mr. Blaine, is vo go-l ug in Politics. But be will find as Mr. Bliine found in the long run that the South is a bird on whose tail feath. ers salt wiil wot stick. The big guas of the Republican party are atraid to grapple with this Negro question with courage and honesty, because the people of the North are tired of the Negro question. It remains for colored meu, as it re- mained for Irishmen, to take up the matter and fight it to theend. We have fought the fight for six years and we are courageous to fight it, if need be, for sixty more. ApvocaTE, Washington, D. C. :— lf the Republican party is prop- erly represented by the “Nation- al Republican” of this city, and its purpose is to cease in future to contend for a “free ballot anda fair count,” and the participation of the laws, the Negro will cease to vote the republican ticket. But that will not necessarily make him 2 Democrat, unless, forsooth, this stances, profita ‘by the e blunder whieh the sp -ztegi disturbed * Negro would haveitsparty~ .epublican”| the prejudice of other races against PLaner, RB commit. * us. The assertion of a right, there- | : Some ofsar ichmond, — Wa.:=| fore, does not necessairly imply NOT MARRIED. pose r vote. Even friendly dis. -d journals’ appear to 1ecom wend such division among the colored people themselves. To all such we would suggest that they sbali stand where we see which we cau tie. will bring about that result. are ostracised in a body. AMERICAN Baptist, Louisville, Ky.:— Now white men who hate Ne ious contemporaries Seem about the division of the rest easy. Wedo not propose to divide of ourselves. It rests with the Democrats of this country. We we are antl something tangible to If the Kepubli- cans desire to see us in any other party, persecution and suabbing We shall act ina body as long as we and pil unfair attacks, and tocalm/LETTES TO THE EDITOR. | the harboring ofa prejudice. In- deed we entertain no feeling of pre- | judice or ill will against any race but on the contrary seek to be broad enough in our views to de- || fend the rights of all to the end .| that equal justice shall be meted out to all alike. Anything short of this is prompted by the spirit of Beelzebub and is diametrically op- posed to all the teachings of Serip- ture and Christianity. Our great need is more light, and that we must have. EDITOR R. C. 0 ISA JOKE. Birmingham Ala., April 5th, ’87. Editor of the Brs:— I noticed that your correspon- deat from Mobile in bis personal notes in your issue of April 2nd says, that it is “rumored,” that I was married to Miss Mattie Ew- ing. Lam glad it is only a ramor circulated by some busy body. It is not true, I don’t mind an oc- casional juke but I certainly don’t like this. Correct the “rumor” for me and you will greatly oblige yours, R. C. O. Bewsamin. BENJAMIN SAYS IT TRIBUNE, Phila., Pa. :--The very suggestion is an insult to intelli- gence of the negro. The man is either a knave ora fool, who thinks the intelligent and progressive ne- gro of this country desires to hoid Mr. Editor, I have to ask you | for au avswer, as I “‘salate Major) Fleetwood, with pride, if he las | been unjustly treated, and if not) T look upon him with shame and, pity for the Gallant Corps, that} be commands. Yours &e., @.8. R. Miller Ex-lst Sergeant Troop H 10th Cavalry U.S. Ar my 1014 18th Srreet un. w. Wash- ingtou, D, C. —— ALABAMA NOTES. MILITARY NEWS. FRED DOUGLASS LITERARY SOCIETY. THE COLOR- ED WORLDS FAIR. A N&W PAPER ESTABLISHED. PERSONALS &v. Pie LIGHT RUNNING <a > SEWING:MACHINE HAS NO EQUAL, RFECT SATISFACTIO his suffrage up as a marketable commodity te be knocked down to the highest bidders. The negro has always risen above the indus- trial and social condition that have made him the sacriffce to American progress. And to day, confronted by the great economic problems that promise to divide the solid South, itis his duty to wave considerations of present benefits for the good that must come to future generations. LANCET, Petersburg, Va. :---We are of that class who have not reacbed the point where we can ac- cept and follow the advice recent- ly given by the Washington, D. C., ‘National Republican” in reference to the colored voter namely---to vote a half on the other side. We are republicans from principle and as such will contend for the suprem- acy ofthat party. We believe in the republican party because of its policy of protective tariff and its devotion to the standard of equal rights, and we stand ready now to aid in its determination to do what the democratic party led by Mr. Tucker in Congress declined to do, make liberal appropriation from the public money for the education of illiterate children. We can find no way into the democratie camp. groes profess to preach the republi- can principles, but we don’t judge these men by what they prexch on political Suadays. It is their whole treatment that causes us to have] littie faith in their preaching. They are politically eolor-bl'ind and a Negro has to be a Diniel Web ster or a Henry Clay before he is fitto drive a c.ty scavenger cart, wh le a white man with a glib ton- gue and the education in a speller to “Baker” is sent to Congress. CHRISTIAN INDEX, Jeckson, Tenn.: —Mr. Sherman’s address at Nash- ville, Tenn., last week was very pointed and worthy the reading of all in whose reach it may come. SENTINEL, Phila., Pu.:---It is very true that Senator Sherman had the euthusiastic support of all the hidebound colored newspa- pers, when he was proposing a year orso ago to distranchise the col- ored men of the South to get even with the southern politiciaus. Of course it was safe to talk this way about the black voters, with some of their newspapers saying “thank you,” and themselves sub- mitting to whatever treatment men in both political parties choos- ed to deal out to them. But the noble Senator had better luok out bow he talks in his speeches, if he expects statesmanship of some ot our colored contemporaries. By inference he has been saying that tue vote of the countrv is going to divide, and that by right it ought to, when the fall conditions of citizenship are accorded it. No- body will deny that Mr. Sherman is a very seusivle man, and nobody that has the least pretension to common sense will fail to see that strong partizan as Mr. Sherman is, he recognizes this state of things as coming in the near fu ture, and as being best for the good of the country. Whether be orany other of the republican leaders admit it or not, it is best for colored men, and consequently for the country. Now what Mr. Sherman has been saying about the division of the culored vote and all that it implies, the colored mugwumps and independent news- papers have been saying for the last four or five years, with a view CoNSERVATOR, Chicago, Ill. :--~ The colored man must be no ex- ception. He must ook out for himself or be lost in the proees- sion. White Republicans “vote straight,” “scratch” or support in- dependent nominees, as their inter- ests dictate. The coloured Repub licans must do the same. The example of the Fourth Ward Re- publicans will do much to inspire in colored men contempt for the machineand encourage the practical assertion of political rigut. Let the good work go on. Let Repub- lican leaders “Break slates,” “smash the machine” and call in- dependent nominees. The colored voter will profit by this example, and até the proper time will not forget the injuntion ; “Ge thou and do likewise.” Senator John Sherman was once heard to say to a eolored friend and portege, that if he were made President, he would call a colored to prepare the race to put on the| man to his cabinet. It is possible, fall garb of citizenship and walk | that already he has been looking npon this broad earth in the full) for the man in the South. stature of men. + ADVOCATE, Boston, Mass. :--- What stand the negrowump will take in ‘88 remains to be seen, but it is safe to presume that the ne- gro independents will do in the fu- ture as in the past: talk democra- cy—-vote republican; preach ap Cleveland---vote Blaine. What, therefore, can be the governing | principles of the catch as-catch-can negro independents or infantine | colored democracy ! We may some day see. PLAINDEALER, Detroit, Mich. :-- Tue National Republican thinks that by the nomination of Mat-) thews and Trotter, President Cleveland sought to divide the; Afio-American vote North and South and create néw party lines. It credits the President with a great deal of foresight and believes he was actuated by purely patriotic motives. The invitatio:, for so the National Republican terms it, it thinks ought to be accepted by the Afro-American voters, because WoRLD, Indianapolis, Ind. :-- Perhaps the best evidence of the mental progress of the Negro race is the growing tendency to_politi- cal divisions. Iu the churches, in societies, aud in the various busi- ness avucations divisions have been as many and as_ marked among the Negroes as those which have characterized other races, but politically they have been a unit. This teudency may not be very gratifying to pvliticians of one political persuasion, but it is beneficial to the Negro, and is the surest means of securing to him his fullest political rizhts. ANOTHER MAN. HE ACTED IN SELF-DEFENCE, Petersburg Va., Apr. 4.-— Frank M. Langston, son of Hon. J. M. Langston, @x-miuister to Hayti, A MONUMENT TO THE COL- ORED SOLDIERS. A BIG MEETING APRIL 26th. Washington, D. C. April 5th, 87. To the Editor of the Bzs. Shortly after Mr. Hoar, intro- duced the bill to erect a National Monument to the colored soldiers and sailors, you urged that there should bea meeting, national in composition and character in this city, that an expression might be given on the part of the loyal and patriotic veople of the country favorable to the matter. Your suggestion has been actel upon by Morton Pust and now we ask the co-operation of all itan church. We trust “Old Veterans” rejoice in the well wishers are legions. terest fur our cause. Yours respectfully, THE NATIONA: DILL. TO THE MAJOR, Washington, D.C. April 3d, 1887. Editor of the Brg: Sir: ton trom the National Drill authority invested. citizens and especially their personal pres- ence April 26th, at the Metropol~ to see such an audience on this cccasion, as will make the heart of the knowledge that thei friends and We thank yon for your zeal und in- Morton Post, No. 4. MAJOR FLEETWOOD AND THE CADETS BARRED OUT. A PERTINENT LETTER Speaking of the National Drill and also of those entered to take a part in the same, I noticed what I consider an ineult, either to Max jor Fleetwood, or to the Washing- Cadet Corps, which he 1s said to be commanding. In your last issue of April 2nd, 1887, you say that Major Fleetwood has been “barred out” aud if this act of “barring out” the Major is an un- just act, why then the insult has been miliciously casted upon Major Fleetwood, and it is an act of an- just treatment to the officer, if the case is not by some one, with And if the “barring out” of Major Fleetwood trom. the National Drill is due to any fault, or crime, that he has committed, why the Cadets have been insulted, and not by the party ur parties who have “barr- ed” their gallant Major irom the field of a “Mock Battle,” but the Cadets have received this insult, trom Major Fleetwood, unless the Major can give the public, and the many admirers of the Grand and prosperous Corps that he is in the Command of, some expla- uation why he has allowed him- self to be “barred out.” As I have been a soldier myself, although of a some what different calibre than that of the Cadets, I fully realize how much plvasure it gaves me to take my station in the baek ground and gaze upon my commanding officer, take his [From our regular correspondent | | Mobile, Ala., Asril 4th, 87. | |NEW Home Sewing Machine Co. Toe Gilmer pa assewbled at je Pep aig a ne their Armory last Friday evening, A + Chicago, Il St. Louls, Mo the cbeabiol bel their wane ee ence monthly muster. The boys made a very pretty appearence in their blue uniforms aud executed the ditfeieut manuel of arms with perfect ease Altogether, the boys are well up in tuctice. Much credit is due to their Captain R.R. Mims, who bas been untiring in nis effurts to bring his company up to its pres- ent standard of perfection. Capt. Price Williams, of the Mobile Rifles, avd Col. F. P. Davis ot the First Alabzma Re imeut, honored the vccasion with their presence. The company was put through the manual of arms by these offi- cers, and acquitted themselves creditably. after speaking words of encouragement to the boys the visiting officers, together with the officers of the company, were invited in the ante-room, where they were geeted with a table heavily laden with luncheoas and a large bowlof punch. After partaking freely of this lay-ouc they reiired. Then the privates were commanded to “fire in and fall back,” which they did promp!- ly and cheeriuily. The whole affuir, which was highly enjoyed by all present, coucluded with “The Twelfth Battalliou quick- steps,” discoureed by the famous Eureka band headed by Prot. Stokes. The Fred Douglass literary so- ciety met last ‘Tuesday evening at State St Church the exercises of the evening consisted of select reading by Miss Georgia Cushman and Miss Della Brandon. Mr. F. H. Lavens and wife of the Excelsior, who were present, | stamps were cullea upon tor a few re- marks. [Le responded in his usual vien, expressing his delight at being preseut and complimented the club upon the good work it was accomplishing by its litera- ry pursuits, ihanking the club for the compliment just paid him, he retired much pleased with having attended. A large and enthusiastic meet- ing was held in State Street church last Monday evening in the interest of the Colored Worlds Exposition. The meeting was called at the instance of Mr. Phil- ip Joseph. Rev. A. F. Owens presided us chairman and Thom- as W. Jackson Secretary. Still another was held more recently it seems by the board of directors at which time J. B Quison was chosen chairman aud KE. C. Cato, secretary. At this meeting it was resolved to authorize a committee of three with Philip Joseph as chairman, to canvass the state for cash subscriptions tothe Exposi- tion. The Orphans Friend a paper published bere by a compauy of ladies and gentlemen, in the in- terest of the proposed Orphans Home, made its first appearance is the most ex! ual Bales, 24 ortlandt Ste, ANTS, will be mailed on receipt of , 35 & 37 ¢ Jersey Cit America. Plants. 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No fair-minded, honest man will deny that in many States and sec- tious of the South the Negroes are by fair means or foul deprived of that great privilege of American freemen, the right to voie for whomsoeVer they may choose to fill all official positions. This, as we bave said previously, is be- cause they are solidly Republican and race prejudice is aroused against them. Stak OF ZION, Salsbury, N. C.. The STAR makesit a point to party taking advantage of circum defend the Negro race against any “ander our peculiar dual system of State and Natioual governments, the sovereignty, that the Republican | party, even with the full control of the National government, could | not remedy some of the evils un-| der which the colored men of the} South are now suffering, aud it be- wisdom for them to cease any long- | this morning shot ard fatally wounded John H. Ruffin, a col- ored hand in Camerou’s tobacco factory. Largston charged Ruf- fin, with having taken a meer- schaum pipe from his (Langston’s) room, aud upon Ruffin denying this called nim ad-d liar and fired at him, the bull entering the abdomen. The doctors fear that Ruftin may die from peritonitis. Langston surrendered to the | police. He claims to have fired | tue shot because Ruffin advanced | upon him threateningly and aa he | thought with the inteation of mak- | ing an assault.— National Repub- } hean. | Ruffin has since died. post in the midst of the highest rank that ‘Uncle Sam” could pro- duce, and by his ways and actions declare that he was perfectly at home, and I also realize how the Washington Cadets must feel if they are aware of the fact that they are being led by 8 Major” tbat hus by his own free will, aud with his own pen and ink, signed and approved his own commission, kuowing at the same time that such a commission did mot extend any farther than his corps Ar- mory, and recoguized by no one asa militia officer but his Corps, ifsuch is the case, I see no one who can answer this letter, and give more satisfaction to others und myself than Major Ficetwood. It he is aware of the fact that he has been “barred” from the National drili, and cannot make his appearence only asa “looker on” cannot answer me,or will not answer me, why, | When old Judge Jowler was | tucked ia his little bed by Mrs, | Mouser he couldn’t sleepa wink }until the excellent woman had boubgt bottle a of Dr. Bull’s Cough | Syrup. Then he crossed his little | hands and sunk in sweet repose. last Saturday. It is a neatly print~ ed little sheet and it is to be pub- lished Semi~Monthly. i Mis. Carie E. Bryant is presi~ dent ofthe company und Mr. I, N. Fitzpatrick Editor. “OKoLONO.” In the; article on Deputy Re- corder Loguen last weck and our reference to Senator Ingalls should have read that Mr. Loguen did not think Mr. Ingalls and the Sen- ates opposition to Mr. Matthews was justifiable. Potomac Union Lodge G, U. 0. of O. F. celeb-ated their anv’y last Tuesday evening in grand style at Fishers hall. 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