The Washington Bee Newspaper, April 23, 1887, Page 1

10.000 | SUBSCRIBERS wanted. ‘y THe VENDING «EGR VOL. ' : J . ERTIS? { whte” ashington Mee.” S.,000. Seco a cet rome 5 cents per copy. ; — ~ WASHINGTON, D. U., SATUKDAY, APRIL 23, 1887. ee a a No. 47. NEVER SUCH BARGAINS Men’s Boys’ and “Children’s Clothing As are now offered at the Great Sample of MEN, BOYS’and * “OHILDREN’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 ofthe best goods. Many of them will be sold at less than the cost of the 6 js, say nothing about the naking and the trimmings. Actual bar- voi seldom come. A sample Suit worth $20 can be bought for $12. ( yreronath very low, and Children and Boy’s Suits at little over half ‘e. ‘Children’s Overcoats at less than you would have to pay for the se ig. These goods are wostly in single Suits, only one of a kind, mar pid made of the best English, French and American goods. Prince ai a Goats sold for $15 now 8G, Suits that sold for $12 to $20 at less than two-thirds of the cost. There are no better goods made, many of nerior to the best ordered work. Men’s Suits start at $5 and go oa cic; Boys’ suits $5 to $10; Children’s Suits $2.50 to $6, and Over- “d “4 fi "Men, Bo > and Children from $2.50 up. You can secure the “te \ x a ins of your life in any of these goods you can get fitted in. We $8 ae of Children’s Suits—54 in all—the price of them was $6.50, $7, a 4 310, ages, 4 to 8. Just think of it. You can have your choice 5 Sat for $3.0, Little Overeoats for half price. Men’s Pants 75c., “¢ ay 50 29 yy to $6, We have alot of Prince Albert Coats, Black Cloth She sold for $18, $20, $22—your choice to day for $12. — suld be unpossible to enumerate the thousands of good things in cues for Men, Boys’ and Children. Come and see for yourself at the great sale of sample Suits at g24 ith St. N. W., bet. 1 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, have JOHN F. ELLIS & GO, _ 937 PENN. AVENUE, WASHINGTON, D. C. EXTENSIVE DEALERS IN MUSIC SN V9UO SONV Id AND MUSICAL MERCHANDISE OF EVERY DESCRIPTIO Sole agents for the Weber Behring, Vose, Guild, Mason and Hamlin Behr Bros. PIANOS! MASON AND HAMLIN, SMITH AMERICAN, GEO. WOOD PACKARD, CHASE ORGANS! LOUIS HEILBRU Largest and Hest O SHOE HOUSE Offers an entire new and complete stock of: $4,.Hand Sewed Gai- ters for ladies and gentleme $2.00, 2.50 and 300 LADIES FINE KID BUTTON. $2,00, 2,50 3,00 GENT’S SEAMLESS GAITERS. $1.00, 1.25, 1.50 GENT’S SOLID SHOES. $1.00, 1.25, 1.50 LADIES& MISSES BUTTON 75 Cts. MISSES & YOUTH SCHOOL SHOES. OXFORD TIES & LOW QUARTER SHOES 175 cts. to $4.00 SLIPPERS 15 cts. to $2.00. 20 Tickets good for a pair of $1.50 shoes, Heilbrun’s 402 7th St. SEE:—THE OLD LADY IN WINDOW. A liberal discount to charitable Institutions and pastors. The 5 ne ’ Price PS. LU Ww. G. BRADLEY, — Meriden, Conn., SOLE MANUFACTURER, G5, RIGEG C'S, Sli umf Bund and Spin Wagons, single and double ated = Riding qualities unsw Si ble d stylish. Prices remson- irpassed. No jar to the feet, Durable and stylish. Shipments singly or by carload to all parts of the United States. sible Agent wanted in every town. Send for Price List and descriptive Catalogue. lence earnestly folicited. a Oa kt » set iohs very person acting as Agent for ‘our Wagons, will have nam wertise- ‘agons aavertions in the leading paper of the county or town where Agent resides, six mouths, | THE EMANCIPATION DAY CELEBRATION. NOTWITHSTANDING THE RAIN THE GREAT PROCESSION TOOK PLACE. PRESIDENT CLEVELAND REVIEWS THE PARADE, EXERCISES AT THE LINCOLN MEMORIAL CHURCH. COL. WILLIAM’S ORATION, PROFESSOr GREGORY AND MR. DANIEL Ca- HILL’S ADDRESSES. The 25th anniversary of the Emancipation of slaves in the Dis- trict of Columbia was celebrated Monday. Long before the time for the procession to form rain fell thick and fast. It was indeed a disappointment to those who had made preparations as well as to those who were anxious to witness the procession. There were many nilitary organizations that had ar- ranged to turn out in the procession but wereinformed by chief marshal, Rey. Robert Johnson, that the pro- cession had been postponed, which was the cause of the Capital City Guard and Cadets not turning out. Major C.B. Fisher, of the Butler Zouaves and Capt. Turner of the National Guards, remained in line like brave soldiers, but re- fused to go to West Washington, which everybody endorsed, buat met the procession at 19th st., after it had gone through West Washington, fell in line and pass- ed in review before the President at the EXECUTIVE MANSION. President Cleveland stood in one position uutil the entire procession had passed. The rain did not pre- vent several hundred females from following the procession over its published line of march. Had °it been a fair day there would at least have been 12000 people in line. The procession did not pass the District Commissioners until 5:15 o’cleek and the Commissioners pre- suming that there would not be any parade had left the District building. The Chief Marshal, Rev. Robert Johnson, had a large staff aud his appearance on a firery steed was grand. His staff officers, Mr. R. C. Powell, Ralph Wormley, Capt. Geo. D. Graham, Chief of Staff, de- serve special mention also Mr, E. Bright. The 8th District, Robt. Brown, Chief Marshal, made a good ap- Pearance and all others who took part in the procession. The W. C. Whitney ship commanded by Capt. R. M. Dorsey and Lieut. W. H. Brown was one of the most attrac- tive features in the procession. THE EXERCISES in the evening at the Lincoln Me- morial Congregational church were well attended. On account of the offi- cers objecting to band music in the church, the musical program was dispensed with. At 8:15 o’clock Mr. W. Calvin Chase, chairman of the committee on speakers in- troduced the presiding officer Prof. J. M. Gregory, the president of the meetiug who called on Rev. John R. Riley, who offered an elo- quent prayer. , Mr. Arthur St. A. Smith read a letter of regret from Judge W. B. Snell, who pleaded a previous en- gagement. Mr. Chase then read the follow- ing: THEEMANCIPATION EDICT’ WHEREAS, it is incumbent upon all governments to protect its citi- zeus in their civil and political rights, and not make of one class of citizen serfs or slaves in the body politic and of another lords and dignitaries to the detriment of the poorer class; we claim that the people who have been recently Emancipated do not receive that recognition and fair treatment at the bands of those who from time to time have control of the govern- ment, and WHEREAS, all citizens were crea- ted equal there should be no prac- ticed custom nor implied law to de- bar citizens from the free exercise of their civil and political rights, not- withstanding which party is in pow- er ; norshould the past conditions of any race bea pretext to justify auy uvjust discrimination towards a race who may not have been so fo: ta- nate as others. Certain citizens can be protected against the as- saults of the Mexican Government; special proclamations can be issued to protect the Chinese against the assaults of Americans on the Pacifie coast; Senators and members of the house of Representatives in in Congress, Legislatures of states, can adopt resolutions of sympathy for Ireland; but when unarmed negroes are:shot down in a court house, clothed with judical authori- ty, the state government, our na- tional Congress and state legisla- tures and the executive become silent, and declare that if the State refuses to bring the murderers to justice, the national government bas no authority to act. WHEREAS, the state becomes in- active, Congress silent and the citi- zens implied approval of these crimes committed against those who are in the minority, some law should be enacted by Congress whereby all citizens should be pro- tected in their civil and_ political rights. Ifthere is any party in power that hesitates to enforce state laws for the protection of its citizens, the people should make a change. Aremedy has been sug- gested, by one of the great leaders ofthat party which claims the credit of relieving the negro from bondage to freedom, which will eliminate prejudice in politics. If a division of the colored voteis a solution of the race problem in the body politic, the committee on speakers tor the 25th anniversary of the Emancipation of Slaves in the District of Columbia most re- spectfully recommend it. We would further recommend that the negroes should not divide to their detri- ment nor should they affiliate with any party that refuses to confirm the nomination ofone of our race who has been allied to that party for years, nor should they support a party that refuses to confirm one of the race on account of color, ifit is proven that color is the cause. If, however, there is one in any party that is kuown to be friendly disposed towards the race and it is assured that that man will recognize merit regardless of color, previous condition of servitude such a man should receive the sup- port of the American people. land certain republican principles and seemingly a just man, he has not gone far enough to assure the negro that negro democrats, if there are any, shall succeed negro republicans, nor has the party which he represents assured us that it wantsthe negro vote; and whether the suggestions in the speech of Hon. John Sherman ona division of that vote should be adopted, in the opinion of the com- mittee on speakers, should be de- cided by @ national convention of colored men which should be call- ed to convene in the fall of 88. WHEREAS, thequestion of Home Rale tor Ireland, is agitating the best minds of great Britan, and the United State, why should over 200,000 citizens in the District of Columbia, be denied the elective franchise? Home Rule should first be granted at the seat of this government, the capital of this Republic. While it is true that we have been Emancipated from slavery, we did not want to be dis- franchisd, which is equivalent to political slavery. To those patriots who were instramental in given to us partial citizenship, and who have passed out of existence, Suri- ner, Morton, Wade, Stevens, Lin- coln and John Alexander Logan, we tender our grateful remember- ence. Therefore be it RESOLVED, that, the presid- ing officer of this meeting Prof. J. M. Gregory, be and is hereby requested to communicate with the representative citizens of the several States for the purpose of considering the propriety of calling a convention of colored citi- zens to. meetin the fall of ‘88 at such aday and place that shall he decided upon. Done in the city of Washington this 18th day of April 1887, by the authority and request of the committee on speakers for the 25th anniversary of the Eman- cipation of slaves in the District of Columbia. Prof, George W. Cook then read resolutions, in which thankfulness for THE IMPROVED CONDITION OF THE RACE was expressed, and calling for a thorough aud systematic high edu- cational trainiug. Negro migration for any other than individuals interests was denounced, and alle- giance to the principles of the Republican party was promised. Hon. JohnH. Smyth read a poem entitled, “Tie Slave’s Dream,” written for the occasion by Mr. M.} Scanlon. The acts of emancipation were then read by Mr. St. A. Smith. Prof. Gregory said: ‘It seemed eminently proper that we should conclude the day’s demonstratio n Waile we recognize in Mr. Cleve-| by holding this meeting to cele- brate the emancipation of the col- ored people of the District of Co- lambia.” The advances made by the race during the past twenty- five years were briefly touched upon. The political questions of to-day were discussed. THE DIVISION OF THE COLORED VOTE, ‘tas advocated by one of the lead- ing Republican journals of the country.—-The Nationai Republican of this city--was to a large extent commended. fn local politics such action would not be difficult, bat in national politics, where the lines are more closely drawn, it would be more difficult. The repub- licau party is and has been the party of the negro, and the negro was not -politically ungrateful. “The Democratic party has,” said he, ‘‘as yet no claim upon the ne- gro vote. The negro has many firm friends in the Democratic party, among them President Cleveland, whom I respect most highly.” [Applause.] Senator Sherman’s speech at Nashville was reviewed lucidly and its lessons stated fairly. After a glowing eulogy of the historian of the negro race, Prof. Gregory in- troduced Col. George W. Williams, (Continued on 2ud Page.) know why you were so an at that invitation.” ce “Why, hang it all, the bottle was empty.”— Tid Bits, 38 ALEXANDRIA AFFAIRS. Col. David A. Windson, ex- postmaster, is spoken of as a re- publican candidate for congress neéxt year. Mrs. Darnell is lying very sick. We Alexandriats will look for Hon. Jobn B. Syphux’s newspa- per. The Knight of Arlington will find himself lost when he enters the journalistic field as the Beg will certainly sting him to death. Beware! You will find New York a more profitable sphere. The Brz will boast of an army of readers in this city before May flowers blossom. It is expected that there will be an independent ticket in the field at an early date for municiple affairs. It is not generally known that competent school teachers §ean fiud employment here. Mrs. Harriet Dogans, wife ot our esteemed citizen Mr. John Dogans, died last Saturday. The deceased enjoyed the friendship ofa large circle ot friends who deplored her death. RICHMOND BRIEFS. PREPARING FORTHE DRILL. REV. JASPER ON THE “SUN DO MOVE.” SEWARD COMBAT. NEWS, &e. : Mr. Troy Cromwell was buri- ed last Monday from his late ree idence on Wolfe street. Mr Cromwell was an honest toiler and leaves behind an honorable record. Ricamond, Va., April 20th, ’87. The colorad military compa- nies of our city are drilling with renewed activgsy with the hope of participating in the National Drill at Washington, May 23rd to 30th. A testimonial farewell concert will be tendered Miss Addie M. Johnson, one of our most highly esteemed ladies, prior to her de- parture for Australia,at the 3rd Street A. M. E. church, Tueeday evening April 26th 1887. Rev. John Jasper, as usual, by request preached on that conventional chestuut the “sun do move. There was a brilliant entertain- ment given at the residence of Mrs. Susan Harris on Monday night April 18th, Many ladies and gentiemen were present and partook of a hearty repast. The Elite Loaming association has reorganized with much suc cess. This association comprises some of our best citizens, There was a broadsword exhi- bition at Bochen’s park Monday April 18th, and in spite of the dark cluuds and the wet ground five or six hundred peuple were out to see the sabre combats by members of the Ross comvination. They did not see exactly what they expected. Perhaps these piping times of peace bave made the people bad critics 4s to skill in the use of the sword, but at any rate many of them conceived avery poor opinion of that exbi- The Bue wiil make it lively for certain parties. Look out tor it. A few of our office holding spittoon washers are demoerats these stormy days. Mark these patriots and see wheré they will be whea the clouds roll by, Harvey lodge of Odd Fellows will give an entertainment at their ball next month. Last Sunday was baptism day. Rev. Graham emersed 95 converts and Rev. Madden 95, Alexandiians think the reason of the wet reception that emanei- pation day celebration met with Was owing to the fact that a Bap. tist_ preacher was the chief Mar- shall. Rev. Robert Johnson who is poweriulin prayer, asked for the Baptiet blessing, and he was bounteously showered with it. It isiime for the fourth ward to have acolored representative in council. Let Mr. Cartwright call Republican clubs together and nominate a ward ticket. Get in line for 88. It is bread and but— ter now with our former leaders, who have turned their backs on the G. O.P. A friend in need, isa friend indeed. Look out for the Beg next ve week, it will be newsy. bition. 2 Our city is quite lively and HARDWARE. presents its usual appearance; iu —————~+2-____ spring our fields are spread witb dame nature's green — car- peting and all are hopeful ofa healthful summer. Respectfully, LUTHER. WILLIsToN, Fiortpa, Sept. 7, 86, Messrs. A. T. SHALLENBERGER & Co. Rochester, Pa., Gents.—I have tried the bottle of Pills for Mala- ria, seut me, with the most won~ derful results; one dose cured a@ case of two month’s standing. Please send me one doz: by mail immediately, with some ad- vertising matter. Very truly, J. P. Epperson. Dealer in General Merchandise, ate IT WAS AN INSULT, ‘¥es, sir, I consider it a rank insult,” exclaimed a man to his seat-mate on a railway train. “What’s the matter?” “A drunken loafer in thesmok- ing car had the impudence to offer me his bottle, and invite me to take a-drink.” “A great many men would not consider that an insult.” “But I do, sir.” Sau acaiaeetheeheeeEe A famous Washington gamb'er, it is said, will so on go to preach— ing. He woud have began it tea years ago, but he has only just nuw found a cure for his cough. “ I ne zo testotallersa It is Dr. Bull’s Cough Syrup. “No, sir.” ee “A temperance lecturer, per-| “Behold! the world rests and haps?” her tired inhabitents have paus “Nothing of the kind.” «Oh a Prohibitionist?” «Sir, do you want to insult me, too?” “Not at all; I only wished to ed from trouble and turmoil, be- cause the customary headache and neuralgia have been cured by Salvation Oil. Price 25 cents a bottle.