The Washington Bee Newspaper, June 25, 1887, Page 2

BEE Published every saturday at 1109 I street | northwest, Washington, D. C. Entered at the Postoffice at Wasbington | !,.. #8 second-class mail matter. | TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION. | One copy, per year - = $2.00 | Six months - - - - 1.00 | Three months City subscribers, monthly - ADVERTISING RATES: One inch, one month Quarter column “ <3 Half column a One column Qne nch, one deed aarter column poareaenn at 7 0 One column 150 00 Bpecia) notices 50 cents each, Ten lines con ‘tute an inch. eo 20 - $10 560 750 15 00 10 00 55 00 We disclaim ny responsibility for stat ments expressed by our correspondent neither do we indorse all they say. Correspondence on living topics is solicite but to have attention must be brief. Communications for publication mu he eccompanied with the writer’s nam Not necessarily tor publication but as guarantee of good faith. W. CALVIN CHASE, Eprror. LONE LAE SL RATT TCA A colored Citizen’s Committee ought to be organized. Give us 10,000 subscribers, and the BEE will be issued tri-weekly. | names of those males and females) | who were caught atthis house to) \ save the character and reputation of persous, who are being accused | of being there on the evening of thisraid. These ladies and gen- tlemen are entitled te it, and tre) community should know. Such an expose would be a benefit to the | parents of the youug ladies who are being daily accused of being at this house. pulpit to exercise its influence to put a stop, if possible, to the im- morality in this city. We are free to say, however, that there is not | one third of the immorality among the colored people that there is a- mong the white people, although |there are some white people, who are endeavoring to prove the fact by making wholesale charges a- gainst a respectable class of color- ed people in this community. As a rule, the white people blame the whole race for what oue does, while on the other hand a white person who commits a crime is held individually responsible. We would suggest to such divines as Revs. J. H. Dailey, of Asbury, Walter H. Brooks, of the 19th st. Baptist; J. H. Riley , of the 15tn st. Presbyterian, W. Bishop Johnson, of the 2ud Baptist, T. G. Stewart, of the Metropolitan, W. H. Lee, of the 5th Baptist, Robert Johnson, of the 4th Baptist, Geo. W. Moore, of the Lincoln Memorial, and all ministers of the other Churches, set apart Sunday, July 3, to preach asermoun against these houses of immorality iu the District. It will do great good and will no doubt tend greatly to referm the morals Ifyou want a National race pa- per, give us 10,000 subscribers. Persons leaving the city, can have the Brx sent to them by pay- ing for it in advance. The Bes has more bard, common- sense reading in this week than we have seen in it for many months. We shall be glad to furnish all in- formation ih our power to those who wish to make Denver their fu- turehome. The good people here are anxious to have honorable and illustrious people from the old states to swell their number and shed intelligence among them.— Denver Argus. Thanks Bro. Mitchell, we had an idea that you «ould be respectable if you desired. Weare pleased to know that the BEE, since its six years of existence, has at last said something to please the great edi> tor of a great paper. SCHOOL CHANGES. We understand that it is con- templated to appoint Miss Jose- phive Turpin, of Howard Univer- sity to one of the positions in the High or Normal School. We de sire tosay to our colored’ trus- tees that such an appointment over such ladies as Misses Emma F. Merritt and Mary Nalle, who should be proufoted will be loudly condemned by the people in this community. The citizens are tired of so much imported talent over our competent and worthy young ladies. We make no personal reflection on Miss Turpin but we object to her being appointed in either the High or Normal School when we have so many worthy young ladies among the corps of teachers. We would suggest and we know that it will meet the approval of a large number of tax payers and citizens in this city, if the school board will] appoiut Mr. John H. Lawson, at college graduate and a latin scholar to the position made va- cant by the marriage of Miss Dafiiu, and Misses Merritt or Nalle to the positions inthe High and Nor- mal School. There will bea vacan- cy inthe Normal School and in- stead of importing teachers trom elsewhere let us consider the claims of those who pay taxes to support our government. We know tbat Dr. Francis, Prot. Greg- ory and Mr. Jobuson are disposed todo what is right and for that reason we have made these sug- gestions inthe interest of mernt and fair play. ———ss BAWDY HOUSES. There are in this city several bawdy houses, where young giils are carried by men, who are sup- to know right from wrong. These houses are situated in a vi- cinity where respectable families reside, and are conducted in such a manner that make them above suspicion. Mothers who have raised their daughters to live re- spectable, are not aware of their midnight visits to these houses. Young ladies should be careful of their associates and not be seen in the company of suspicious males and females. We regret that the names of so many respectable young ladies nave been used ma- liciously, in connection with the re- cent 20th st. raid. We shall no doubt be compelled to publish the of those, who are inclined to visit these houses. The editor of this paper will guarantee to publish in this paper, all or part of what is said in this direction. We do this in the interest of the parents who have daughters growing up in this community. ALABAMA NOTES. A SMALL BOY WINS THE PRIZE. PUBLIC SCHOOLS. “IT WAS coon.” THE A The Franklin Cade's, « mili- tary company of 18 or 20 boys, from ten to twelve years of age, gave a picnic and exhibition drill at Eureka Garden, last Tuesday, Jane 13. There was also an in- dividual drill between members of the Conipany, for a suit of cloth s, Which was won by Willie Dow, ene of the smallest boys in the company. Franklin Johnsen, in whese hon-r the company is named, is the Captain and was in command on this occasion. He jus'ly merits the credit given him of having a fine drilled company ol boys. The Mobile Patriarchs, No 37, held their regular monthly pa triarchial inspection drill, last Friday evening, at the residence of the drill master, Robert Thom as. At the conclusion of the drill, the patriarchs and their guests were a-ked to partake of some punch, which had been pre- pared for them through the kind hospitality of Mr. Thomas. At this stage of the procee-lings, toast drinking and speech making were in order, and were kept up until alate hour. The occasion was highly enjoyed and will long be remembered by all present. The public schools in this city, closed last week, and’ the closing exercises of al! were quite interest- ing, especially so, to parents, in cases where promotions to higher grades were gained, This of course, was particularly gratifying. On the whole, the training, discipline and matked advancement over last year, reflects much credit up- on both teachers and pupils, and seems to give entire satisfaction to parents. The following, clipped from the “Mobile Register’, of the 18th inst. is quite amusing, coming from the source it docs “IT WAS A COON”. Among the graduates at West Point this year, isa colored youth from Kansas tamed Ulysses @G. McAlexunder. He has passed the four years without a jar and winds up seventh in h’s clas3 The papers un‘te in speaking well jofhim. The negro does remark ably well when he tries anyway. There is no longer a question that his r_ental capacity isequa! to a high degree of cultivation—[Mont- gomery Advertiser ] Is this the journal which talked about a “Coon” drill at Washing jton? Andis it possble that it can tolerate a “Coon” in the U- nited States Army? Perhaps a change has come over the spirit of its dream, and maybe it wants a “Coon” gomery ! “Come to this breast, my little It is the duty of the; Uuiversity at Mont-, stricken Qoon, We shot off our mouth a little too soon.” The Register is ever on the alert, and will remind its contem~ porary, The Advertiser, of ite |inconsistency when she gets a chance, The Register might have added aleo, “and maybe it wants the proposed Colored World’s Ex- position at Montgomery!” “Will wonders ever ceuse ?” OKoLOoNo. OUR VIRGINIA LE(CTER. THE FUNERAL OF REV. ALFRED HAM- ILTON, SUMMER NORMALS. RELI- GIOUS EXCITEMENT PRODUCES DEATH, YOUNG MEN ENDORSING THE BEE. EX-GOVERNOR CAMERON’S PosITION. RICHARD WINDSON ECT., ECT., ECT. [Special correspondence of the Bee] Alexandria, Va., Jnne 25, ‘87. Rev. Alfred Hamilton, one 6t the oldest members of Robert’s Chapel and an esteemed lo:al Methodist preacher, died at his late residence on St, Asaph strect, last Saturday. This funeral tock place from the Methodist church on Monday afternoon, The church was heavily draped in mourning. Long before the apx pointed hour for the solemn ser- vices totake place, young and old friends and others could have been seen wending their way to the old church to pay their last respect to the old veteran of the cross, and ere the funeral cortege reached the church, the edifice became deuszly packed, In the pulpit were seated Rev. R. P. Lawson, pastor of the church, Pre- siding elder H. A. Carroll, Rev, R. H. Robinson of Washington D.C., Dr. Fields Cook, Rev. Sam- uel Madden, Rev. Mr. Johnson, The corpse were borne into the church by the following pall bearers: Messrs. John Credit, Wm. Ciagget, John H. Madella, Wm. Foster, R sbert Darwell, and Robert Smith, Then followed the family and other members and mourning friends of the deceased. Slowly in the rear Universal Lodge No. 10 Ancient and Accepted Ma- sons, filed in, tollowed by R, H. Laneaster Lodge, Grand United Order of Odd Fellows. Rev, R. P. Lawson read the open- ing hymn. Dr. Fields Cook in- voke the divine blessing. The choir then rendered a solemn an‘hem. “Ile is at rest.” The pastor Rev, Mr. Lawson then sermon from the text to be tound in the 14th chap. of 1st Thes. salonians, 14th verse. At the close of the sermun Revs, R. H. Robinson, Madden and H. A. Carroll paid eloquent tributes to the worth, integrity, and christian deportment of the deceased fath- er in Israel. Among the dis- tinguished persous present we notice Hon. John B. Smoot, Mayor of the city. Among the mourners were Mrs. L. Chase and Mra. Laura Contee of Washing: ton, D.C. Roberts Chapel has lest a true christian and defender of the church, andthe community an upright and exemplary gentle- man. May he rest in peace. Mr. J. R. Marshall left Chicago, IIL, last week. Those who “want the earth” will not get it from the fact that “it ig the meck who shall inherit the earth,” and the offices too. A young mens Assembly will ;s00n be organized, We are cost- ing about for the mght material. Orgauize 8 colored }ent military company. | H | Mr. Arthur Fisher proposes, |at an early date,to open a first class tonsorial establishment, for independ- i | We have au element in our |city that represents the “immu- j table, pudding head” class. They read only white newspapers, | Mr. Rufus Preston desires his | friends to call, We would advise jali to call upon him as he wishes to present every visitor witha | handsome present. At Lynckburg July 19th. an institute for colored teachers will } be commenced and will run for }four weeks. It will be conduct- led by Prof J.H. Johnston as- isisted by others. This is the first |instance in whichsummer Nor- |mals for colored teachers have |been conducted by Virginia colored teachers, and presentsa fine opportunity for the instruc- tors to display their talent and ability in this direction. delivered an able aud eloquent Another institute for colored teachers will be heid at Culpepper, onthe fourth of July. It will run eight weeks, The Institute at Wytheville will be held in July. The two latter will be held under the Supervision of the County Superintendents. The summer Session of the Virgin- ia Normal and Collegiate Lusti tute will be held for five weeks, commencing July the 5th. A recent act of the general assem— bly changed the length ot the session, reducing it to five weeks. This will be conducted by Prof. John M. Langston who will be assisted by the regular faculty of the Institute, these iostitutes are held through the generosity of the trustees of the Peabody Educational Fund. The State makes uo provision for the payment of the expenses of the Institute. Mrs. Horace Fairfax has Opened an ice cream garden at the corner of Princess and Af- fred streets, Fine swings and ete., can be found in this pleasant resort. Our young men are rallying to the Brz. Messr Builey of the 3rd ward, Smith of the 2nd, and Spriggs of the 4th have entered their names upon our list. More to follow. Mr. W. H. Whiting has put in his store one of the largest and most complete refrigerators that can be found in the city Mr. Whiting is the architect of his own prosperity. ‘ More anon, Ratnzow. SOUTHERN SOCIETY. RICHMOND’S GREATEST SOCIAL E- VENT, THE INDEPENDENT CLUB ENTERTAINS THE BEST SOCIETY, (Special correspondence.) Richmond, Va., June 17, ’87. Among the many social orga- nizations in this city, the Inde pendent Social Club is by far the most popular. The greatest social event which ever occurred here, was a basket picnic to Moun Pleasant, on last ‘thursday morn- ing. Your correspondent being one of the invited guests, took oc casion to make a few notes con- cerning the affair and the en- joyment that was had. At 7 o’clock Thursday morning the Chesapeake and Ohio R. R. depot, was alive with the elite of Richmond, The boys were going for a day’s pleasure at Mt. Pleasant Park, about 16 miles above the city. Everything in readiness the train moved off at 8a. m., with about 100 happy souls, and after about three qnar~ ters of an hours ride the conductor called out Mt, Pleasant. The young men tovk charge of the well laden baskets, and up the hill we went. Time will not per- mit me to describe all the beau ties of that grand place. It is enough to say that nature has done much for it, Soon after our arrival on the grounds, daacing commenced, and Oh! how we tripped the light fantastic and made the welkin ring with our merry shouts of joy: The whole day was one of unin- terrupted joy and pleasure. The dinner was the best ever served | and everything conspired to make the occasion one of pleasure, and | an everlasting reminder to the boys of Richmond. Mr. Editor—I can only say, as one of the fortunate ones, all honor to theI. S. C. May they live long and do well is the wish of their many friends. The fol- lowing ladies and gentlemen were present: INDEPENDANT SOCIAL CLUB, Offieers: Pres. J . Dabney, vice pres. Louis Brown, Sec, Charles Freeland, asst. sec. Duy- id Parker, Sergeant-at-arms E. Minton, mod- erator, A. McClain. Committee: Henry Bol- den, Wm. Hayes, and John Smith. LADIES PRESENT: Victoria Powell, Nannie Roberts, Mollie Turner, Hester Lightfoot, Bettie Hill, Laura | Long, Rosa Smith, Emma Trent, Elise Grif- fin, Lizzie Wiils, Mary Scott, Georgia Ran- dolph, Annie Payne, Martha Payne, Mary Payne, Julia Burley, Lizzie Fentress, Fannie Grey, Wanetta Harris, Kate Hirris, Willie Jackson, Susie Harris, Armeta Harris, +l+ mira Marshal!, Lucinda Marshall, Lucy Wil- son Sarah Brown, Cora Brown, Sarah Holmes, Mary B. Holmes, Alice Holmes, Julia Holmes, Ella Guntner ‘Carrie Coleman, Rosa Yancy, Annie Jackson, Alice Robinson, Matilda Drew. INVITED GUESTS: Miss Alice Kemp, and escort, Mollie An- derson, and escort, Lillie Drew and_ escort, Pres., Vice Pres. andSec. ofthe T. Y. P_ E, Social club, Willie Scott, Archie Hawkins Miss Annie Wallace, Pres., Vice Pres and Sec., of Independent Social Club, No, 2, W. Chapman, : cott Wood and lady, Acme So- cial Club—Pres,, Vice Pres., and sec’ty, A. D. Price, L. J. Price, Mrs. Henry Moore, Mr. and Mrs. A. Walker, Ellen Mundin and escort, Miss Sparrow and escort, Miss Syphax and escort Miss Leah Holmes, Mr. Willie Wood and lady, Mr. Daniej Farrar, Miss Lizzie Holmes and ercort, and Miss Kate A. Dab- ney and escort. Subscribers will please have ther money ready when our agent calls. ~ “THEY SAY THAT, _ itis easier to run a Frotter than itis to sting a Bee. When an office is too big fora small man he should be given one to suit his size. _ Perhaps it is because he believes in ghosts. Men who believe in such things must be ont of their head. He had an idea of carrying a pistol to shoot them, Itis against the law to carry a pistol. Men should not be blamed when they are attacked by ghosts. He who sells his friend out has a weakness. His weakness is on music and highly musical people. Never bary a man aniess you are sure that he is dead. Asick mule will kick after he recovers from an illness. Brutus once played the fool, but when he got a chance he over- threw the house of the Tarquins. Men are often wise in their own conceit, The Recorder of Deeds is one of those wise ones. When fools are placed in a position they forget men’s names. New made men fools. Dr. Shadd is one of the most gentlemenly pbyscians in the city. The doctor knows bow to win the people. honors often turn He is not a member of the Fish- ermen nor the sons and Daughters of rest. Some men are forced to join or- ganizations to obtain practice. Such men are poor physcians. The BEE knows no man by his money or position. Money makes fools and positions often turn a weak man’s head. Never push a man when he is falling, let him a lone and he will brake own neck. A falling man who has been good to his neighbour will catch himself before he reaches the bottom. When secretary Lemar retires, per- hapsa_ few of his negro pimps w:ll retire with him. A mean man never prospers. He whoattemps to injury his i agg often does harm to him- self. Matthews will retarn from Al- bany. It will not be a Trotter this time. Col. Schyer will be made re- corder of deeds. This seem strange but neverthe- less true. The Col..isan honest and up- right man. When he is made recorder there willbe a trotting mateh. The Bee never took any stock in a Trotter. There is nothing in a Trotter that the Bee wants. The BEE is able to knock any Trotter out thatrans against it. Hive you heard the news? A new city Postmaster will be appointed. He is not from the District of Columbia either. OUR COLORED CADET. The abovecut represents .Mr. | John H. Alexander, of Heleva, | Arkansas, who graduated frm |the Military Academy at West | Point. Mr. Alexander, is perhaps the first colored cadet who has |been successful in coming out | without being molested, or by having his ears cut off. The white students at the institution | might as well let the colored stu- | dents alone, because as long as | the institution remains In exis- |tence colored young men will be jfound there. ‘All they want is a fair show. Mr. Alexande: uated seventh in his ¢] if there could have been have prevented him from gradua. ting, it, no doubt, wou'd hay, been done. . —_— THE BAPTIST SUNDay SCHOOL UNION. T grad. 838, and & Way to HOW THE CHILDRENS DAY Was CEL. BRATED. SPEECHES RECITATION, SINGING £C. THE PRESIDENT ¢)y. PLIMENTED, There must have been fully 25000 people present last Saf. bath sfternoon at the 4th Baptist church. The occasion was the chil. drens day of the Baptist Sunday Schools under the auspices of the Baptist Sunday School Union Mr. Alexander Hamilton, Presi. dent and Miss Mattie E.’ Pryo secretary. Long before the time for the exercises to begin the church wag crowded with the best people of this city. The platform was bexy titully decorated with {lowers plants and the Amer can fags, The president, Mr. Hamilton +s. ceived congratulations from all sides on the success of this e The suspension of canary birds in different parts of the ciurch and the singing male by them anil the merriment of the little ehil dren made everything lively and pleasant. The program of exer- cises consisted of scripture, read- ing by Rev. Wm Philip; pray- er, by Rev. S. G. Lampkins; welcome address, by Miss £, V, Pinekn-y; _ roll of schools, an ad. dress by Prot. James Storm, subject, “Children’s hours.” Prof, Storum’s address was tull of thought and logie; solo, by Miss Annie Davis, of Be:hleham Zion: essay on flowers by Miss M. M. Thornton, which contained 2 great deal of literary ability. There were selections from tie People’s Mission Schvol, Western Mission and Fvurth schools; dasies by Misses Mable Carter and Mary Johnson; pansies, by Misses Alice Carter and Rossetia Semple; rosebuds by Misses P. Dorsey and Nettie Moten; solo, Miss Hattie MeWill; the tower Belle of blue, Miss Lydia Dicker- sou; what shall we plant, Mr. Geo. Jones, The other participants were Messrs. J. H. Brooks, Robert Shields, Robert Taylor, Geo, Timms, and Misses P. Jackson, Mamie Dotson, R. Melntosh, biblical recitations, Misses Siaugh- ter, Cregwell, Hunter and others. Mr. W. Calvin Chase, who was expectel to deliver an address on the influence of the Union in the community was sick ani unable to be present. ‘The exer- ewes were well conducted and the Union deserves great credit for the success it has met witb. —_—_—_— JUST THE PLACE. Persons desiring to be accommoidat ed with first class ice cream go to the saloon of Mr. W. H. Thomas, 1520 L st n. w, Mrs. Thomas is too well known for an introduction to the public and her numeroas friends. itis known that white establish- ments are opposed to accommodate colored citizens and for that reason Mrs. Thomas has opened 4 first class saloon for ladies and gentle- men, and for that reasou the citl- zens should support her. It is the finest place in the city. ————— SUMMER RKESORTS. Lincoin HALL. HARPERS FERRY, VA., Is one of the mogt interesting, beantiful and healthy places fur persons seeking pleasure, comfort or health during the hot days o! sommer. The yard has been im proved and the halls are being painted. House open from July 1st to October Ist. BOARD $4 PER WEEK. Send for a card. WM. H. BELL- Prop. EASTON MANSION. NEWPORT, R. I. > FIAST GLASS BOARDING HOUSE. ~ I desire the patronage of my friend and visiting strangers. Having enlrg* d my house I am better prepared to accom modate all with large and airy rooms a0" good table board. The house is pieasth& ly situated on the bill, near the Ave» overlooking the Harbor, Forts, ete. For terms address: CHas. C. Hast): 63 and 65 Levin St., cor. Thomas, New port, R. 1. Mrs, W, ryor, vent, F, Thomas Ladies and Gents Ice Cream 5A- LOON and Sammer Garden. No. 1520 L street, no. w- Washington, D. ©