The Washington Bee Newspaper, July 2, 1887, Page 2

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CALVIN CHASE, Eprror. ought to be organized. i es Give us 10,000 subscribers, and the BEE will be issued tri-weckly. sihetiiaisiincinieensintacini If you waut a National race pa- per, give us 10,000 subscribers. ee Persons leaving the city, can have the Bex sent to them by pay- ing for it in advance There are Negro haters in the Re- publican party who don’t think a Negro has any rights a white man ix bound to respect. Dowa them.— Cairo Gazette. Tuere are as many Democratic Negro haters as there are republi- caus, lets down them. There seems to be some trouble in Washington, D. C. Tne Re cod (+r) Trotter is kicking and the busy litle BEE is staying. Tere will be some fine speed exhibited if Chase & Trotter enter the track together.— Peoples Witness. For the benefit of our estecined coutemporary we would say, should the Bes & Trotter enter the track together, knowing as we do that he lacks sand, he would be knocked out. He will tolerate the discharge of colored people iu his offive, but, has not the manhood to discharge a few salaried white clerks. He should make an explanation who is responsible for the discharge of those colored men. MR. CLEVELAND ON THE NE- GRO. On our first page will be seen an interview between President Cleve- land and a Texas editor on the Ne- gro. Mr. Cleveland fraukly ad- mits that the Negro is progressing, and that the democratic party has abolished the color line in polities. Mr. Cleveland must admit this fact, while he may believe that the Ne- gro is being tairly treated he is re- ceiving but little official recog- nition from him or bis administra- tion. . While the republican party iscqually asfaulty as the dcmo- eratic party, the former party cer- tainly did give more official pat~ vonage to the Negro than what the democratic party does. While Mr. Cleveland is well disposed towards the Negro, he hasnot done all that can do if he wil’. The colored pop- ulation of thiscityis from seventy w eighty thousand, who pay taxes on over $10,000.000 worth of real estate; does not that entitle them to more recognition than what they have received? We want to see the democratic party go fur ther than the republican party be- fore we shall believe that Mr. Cleve- land and his party are better Uhaa former republican presi ents and the republican party. It is all well enough to talk on paper, but we want something more substantial. ini ATTENTION G. A. BR. We hope that the colored mem- bers of the Grand Army of the Re- public of this city, whe propose go- ing to theencampmentat St. Louis, Mo., September next, will form themselves into a phalanx, and tender their services as a “guard of honor” to his Excelevwcy, the Presi- dent of the Uniied States. It will be a graceful act on their part, and there is no reason to believe other- wise than that the President’ w il pleasantly aud even as gracefally accept the compliment. The time for this is now, don’t wait until tue wind is taken from your sails. The idea isa good one, it is sensi- ble, patriotic and will serve to do an immense amount of practical good in the cause of our adyance- ment, and the steady progress the | colored, race is making. There are no poli- ties in the Grand Army, neither need there be any in this “new de- parture.” We therefore invite the attention of Messrs. Fischer, Ke- vells, Richardson, Grahaw, Fieet- wood, Holland, Butcher, Howard, Arnold, Hall, Goodman, Foskey, and otber prominent veteran sol- diers and sailors ; also members of the Natioual League of soldiers and sailors, to this matter. The columns of this paper are open for any communication in the line of furwardi g the “new depar- ture.” WILL IT EVER STOP? Elsewhere in this issue of the Ber, will be found an article on a reported mishap iu our schools. There must be some law adopted to compel those wio have the ~ in- struction of our children, to put a stop to the immorality in our schools. We have been informed by a gentleman in bigh official standing that one of the male prin- cipals in our scheols bas been charged with a serious offense. We bope that it is not so. The lady , we understand, has resigned which has caused a special com- mittee from the school board, to be appointed to investigate the ru- mors that are in circulation. The l.dy is from one of the oldest fam- ies in this city. She has never been known to be placed ina com- promising position. We regret the circumstances and if it taurus out to be true, we hope that the school board will deal severely with the man. Woman is a weak being, hence it is our desiré and object to defend tim against the assaults of the stronger sex. The result of this investigation w li be known in a few days, which will expose the guilt or innocence of the parties. There is way to put a stop to this kind of doing in the public schools, by enacting alawto com- pel applicants to give the highest and the best recommendations of their moral character before they are appointed to teachers positions. We had two persons to call at the house of the lady which resulted in the report being false. OUR HIGH SCHOOL. Dr. Johu R. Francis, a member of the trustee board of the public ‘hools aud a member of the com- mittee on high aad Normal schools, is en leavoring to bring the color. ed high school upon the same bas- is as the white high school. To do this he will be compelied to search the best colieges in the couutry for teachers. In conversation with Superintendent Powell a few eve- nings ago. we asked Lim where he got the teachers tor bis high school? We were informed that the teachers in the white high school were from the best colleges in the country. He was also asked if any of his teachers were from the Di-trict? He said vo, and for our benefit he hauded us the following list of teachers in the white high school, who are graduates from other institutions: Principal, E. A. Paul, Asst. Prineipa!, L. M. Dame, Assistants, Wilbelin Bernbeardt, kK. S. Burgess, F. M. Crane, Ca- mille Foutaine, C, K. Goodwin, E. R. L. Gould, G. R. f-rael, C. H. Koyle F. R. Lane, A. M. Lathe, A.S. Rainey, 8S. H Woodman, E. M. Pitts, Helen M. Hayes, Percy Hagies and Francis Haldeman. To obtain a good colored high school, Dr. Fianecis and Superin- tendent Cook, must do as Mr. Pow- eil, has done. It can be seen that every teacher in the white high school is from some of the very best colleges in the country. The people ar» looking to Dr. Francis for afirst class high School with first class teachers, and it is be- lieved that, Dr. F ancis and Mr. Cock, will endeavor to give it to us. If good teachers are; ut in the high schools, the people will be satisfied be they from the district or else- where. Our high schovl needs to be reorganized. We can no longer appoint persons to responsible po- sitions, simply because they are our pets. We have had too mach of tiat already. There are two appointments to be made in the high school, our district teachers will have the same chance to ob- tain a position asany. It there are any District ladies or gentlemen whoareseeking positions in the high school they will be given an oppor- tunity to enter the « xamination, ——————_— | DEADLY AFRAY IN LOUISIA- NA. TWO WHITE MEN AND SIX NEGROES KILLED IN A RIOT OVER AN ABREST. ‘ In a riot at Oakland Ridge, La., Monday morning two white men and six negroes were killed and several white mea dangerously injared. The riot bad its inception inan attempt to lodge a negro charged with assaulting a white girl in the colabvose. Jerry Baldwin and his two sons, and three other ne- groes fired on the Geputies, wounding Deputies Baker and Gardner. The assailants then dis- persed and rendezvoused with others at a cabin about two miles from ‘town. On learning their whereabouts the officers went to arrest them. On approaching the cabin they were fired upon, and ove of their number, G. W. Hig ginbothem, was instantly killed, and Constables Johu Gonger, Gard- ner, and Baker dangerously wound- ed. During the melee which follow- ed Jerry Baldwin and one of his sons and four’ other negroes were killed. Town Marshal John Cou- ger, who received eleven bullet wounds, died at 3 o’clock in the afternoon.—Associate Press Dis- patch. If all colored meu would do like these colored men in Louisiana, there would not be so much lynch- ing aud killing of negroes. This negro was charged with assaulting awhite girl. There was no evidence of proot but was ariested on sus- pecion, and the only way to put an end to these outrages on the negro is to do as these colored men did in Louisiana. IS IT A CONSPIRACY ? WHO IS INTHE WRONG? DOUBLE DEALING AND DUPLICITY PRAC— TICED ON FRIENDS. MEN WHO WERE THE MOST FAITHFUL AND ENERGETIC CONDEMNED. For some time there bas been some misunderstanding between Recorder Trotter and James C Matthews. ‘Trotter who became Recorder by accident has been criticised and condemned by some who have heretofore cluimed to be friendiy to him. Mr. Henry Johnson, a clerk in the Recorder’s office, hus been charged with hav- ing one or two persons discharged which has caused some severe criticisms to be mide. It is now reported and believed to have been stated by Trotter himeelf, that Mr. Johnson endeavored to have these persons retained and that he was not a party to tbe conspiracy to injure any one. It is ulso true that Mr. Johnson did allin his power to serve Mr. Mat thews, and secure bis confirma- tion if possible, also did the gentlemen = who were cis- charged while Mr. Trotter was sick. It is now stated that Mr. Matthews was the cause of Mr. Douglass’ discharge, and that an attempt is now being made to bring pressure to bear to have Mr. Jobnson discharged, While it is true that the Ber takes no stuck in this muddle, it believes in giv- ing credit to men who have been faithful to those who have needed assistance. There is a conspiracy some where.’ Some one is to blame for these discharges, out eyerybody seems to deny them. It is stated that Mr, Trotter is not responsible and the Bee learns that, in the conversation Mr. Douglass had with Mr. Trotter, a tev days ago, he was told the circumstances of his discharge. During the conver- sation Mr, Johuson was exhoner- ated entirely. If this is trae what Mr. Trotter has said, where does the responsibility rest? Mr. Doug- lass is satisfied that Mr Johnson had nothing to do with it, and Mr. Matthews says that he did not cause it. OUR VIRGINIA LELTER. THE PUBLIC SCHOOLS QUARTERLY MEETING DEAD AT 99 YEARS, SOCIETY CIRCLES. CUPIDS DARTS. RICHARD WINDSOR, THE '‘COMING MAN.” THE BOURBONS TUNE. RALLYING TO THE BEE, ECT., ECT. [Special correspondence of the Bee} Alexandria, Va., July 2, ’87. The public free schools have closed tor the summer. The teachers have earned their vaca- tion. The number of public shool teachers in the United States is 319,549. The children consti- tate, according to the last census, a great army'<f prospective citi- zen-; the numberenrollid being 11,169, 928, and the average at- tendance 6,250,300. Without general instruction the people would be at the mercy of dema- gogues and learned thieves, who will deceive them by the high sounding titles and the arrogant elgime of “leaders,” “great men,” and ete. In the ‘public schools not only are the general facts of a common sebool education com~ municated and the mitd taught how to learn, but the traditions and institutjons of the American people are made known, and_ its spirit communicated through the intercourse which the pupils have with their teachers, and with each other, Without the public schools anerchy and despotism would reign supreme in this country. All honor to the men and women who conduct the public sehools. They do their work well. That some schools are not what they should be, and some teachers are careless and inattentive, are admit- ted. hat there are so many de- tails that almost any school will turnisb, points of criticism must also be acknowledged, and that system may be materially modi~ fiel for good. Butas a general proposition it cannot be denied that the public schools do impart alarge measure of intelligence, aid many safe principles of cou- duct, and much of the history and love ofthe country to the great majority of those who remain long under their care. In many sections uot only an ordinary, but much of the higher education 1s) imparted to the children of the poor at the expense of the rich who pay the taxes. Some of the principles of these schools equal av minister, lawyer or physic/an, in the town where they reside in knowledge, moral character and and influence for good. The pub- lic school vocation is sedentary, exceedingly trying to the nervous system, and whatever means of} ventilation may be adopted, ¢n- finement from five to seven hours per day-in rooms occupied by from 50 to 75 children in va rious conditions of the bedy, ex ternal and internal, consuming | the vital airand producing other effects equally pernicious to the health, which though counteract- ed in their case by the energy which they putinto play out doors is extremely hurtful for adu'ts, es- pecially when continuing for a long period of years. Their va- cation is essential to heath, which | will enablethem to return with that vivacity, without which learn | ing is dullness, enthusiasm impos- | sible and order difficult. All hon~ orto the faithful public school! teachers. Last Sunday was quarterly meetiug at Roberts Chapel. Rev | Hi. A, Carroli, the presiding elder, | preached to a large congregation | and saints and sinners were edi-| fi.d by the powerful, comprehen- | aive and logical discussion, of the) learned elder. Mr. Alfred Webb, the oldest | colored citizen of our city, who died at the age of 99 years, buried last Saturday from bis resi- dence on Commerce street. was | | Our society circle will sadly miss the many of its most viva-| cious members who have packed | their trunks and left for the} and chose whom shall be your standard bearer in the next House of Delegates from Alexandria city and county” The other side, Bourbanism, will leave no stone unturned to win, and though they fear that Speaker Stuart is, at this time, an unavailable candi- date, they will run him neverthe- less, as a representative of true Bourbanism. As he and his par | ty’s campa‘ga sung is a3 follows: A charge to keep we have A Negro to keep down: A never dying thirst for power ‘Yo bind him to the ground. Arm, as with a jealous care, To make him know his place. And Ob! thy servants Lord prepare ‘To rule the Negro race. Help us to rule and cheat The Negro on the sly, Assured if they <lon’t vote for us They shall torever die. Our county and city will repudiate them and will bury the Bourban candidate, whoever he may be, by a handsome majority. The colored vote, we predict, will be solid next fall. Mr. Charlie Spriggs, of Balti- more, Md.,is at Dulaney’s, the King street tousorial artist. The third ward is still voting for the Bez. Mr, Fad Lee, Rev. Mr, Webb and others, have reg- istered. ‘There are more in line who bave net yet reached the pooth of Rainbow. THEY SAY THAT, Anything can beat a Trotter that is hide bound. A Trotter that is bide bound should take flaxseed meal. Flaxseed meal is a good remedy to loosen the hide when it is tight. Some men think they are great in their own estimation. Those who think so have been made great by others. When you are made great by |others you should know how to treat them. Trotter has explained Fred. Douglass, Jr., discharge. The responsibility has been put on Matthews. Notwithstanding Trotter is not inclined to reinstate him. Matthews is in Albany and Trot- ter is in Washington. springs and mountains. It is rumored that a handsome | barber, will soon lead to the alrar, | one of our most accomplistied pub- | lie school teachers. If it proves | to bea reliable rumor then, we| wish them a pleasant Row [e] | over Cupi:is pleasant lake. | Again we hear the ring of | marriage bells in thecity of Pet- ersburg, as Miss Mattie Stribbling | is preparing to leave for that city, | in a tew days, | Messrs, D. Johnson and Chas. Derrick, have | gone to Cooperstown, N. Y., for | the summer. Mrs. Mary Spriggs, leaves cal Monday for Asbury Park, where | she will be joined shortly by her! two daughters, Misses Annie and | Bessie. | There is great activity begin- Men often talk the loudest at the small gate. Trotter lacks sand. Men who believe in ghosts cer- tainly lack sand. It is only a question of time be- fore things will be right. Let us wait and see what board intends to do, John Lawson should be appoint- edin the High school. Prot. Hugh M. Brown, ought to the W. Chinn, Willis | be made principal of the High | School. When honest men fall out thieves get their dues. When thieves fall out honest men are injured. The Col. says that he will go to the next republican convention. It will bea very cold day ifhe does. | There is a Trotting match at tlhe | Recorder’s Office. Several competent colored ladies | have been furloughed. | Unhappy is the man who hangs | on official favors. The Cadet’s picnic at Brown's | Park, July 4, will be a grand affair. | | Trotter isfuot a dangerous man after all. Dr. Francis has proven himse!! |a good trustee, and the people | want him reappointed. | Let all intruders stand aloft, and let the Lord’s anointed be crowned. There is nothing mean about Prof. Gregory- Some people think so, because he will not allow himself to be used. You eannot bribe an honest man. ALABAMA NOTES. | THE ORPHANS FUND. SOCIETY NEws, ac, = Mobile, Ala., June 28. ‘87, There was a grand character Bazarand entertainment, given at Love and Charity Hall, last Wednesday and Thursdsy eve- ning, given under the manage- ment of Mra. C. E. Bryant, EJ, Ellis and T. W. Tobin. The exerc'ses consisted o tableaux, essays and icetures, in- terspers d with vocal and instru- mental solus. Revs. R. D. Brooks F. N. Ragland, LN. Firzpitrick and A. F. Owens, made a few in- teresting remarks, appropriate tothe plice and cceasion. The object of the entertainment is said to be for the benefit of the “Orphans Fund.” whieh is being raised for the purpose of erecting ;a hand for the orphans, widows, | and infirm. The Hatter, Nicholas, Brown and Goubile, Base Ball combin tion, will give a busket picnic, to Dog River, next Sunday, July | 3rd, at’ which place, wiil be,a grand match game played be- tween two picked nines. The clubs and their guests will start from the city for the base bull arena at 5 o’clock, In the morn- ling, aud will be conveyed thee | by 4large 4 horse wagous, en- |gaged expressly for the occasion. |‘ Those who have been fortunate fenough to get an invite, exspee's | to have “Ram Times.” | Miss Dela Hunt, one of the faculty of the Tuskeege Normal School, is on a visit bere and is the guest of Mrs, Edward Har nev. Miss Hunt attended the closing exere.ses of several of our | public schools, and was very fu- vorably impressed with the eda- | cational training exiibite! by the pupils, | Miss Georgia Cushman, a pop- ular society Miss left the city last week for Wytheville, Virginia; where she will spend the Sum mer. She carry’s with her the best wishes of her friends for « pleasant trip and a safe return home. | Mr. Geo. L. Russell, the effi- | cient secretary of the Fred Doug- lass Literary Seciety, will take his depar:ure to-morrow for the smoky city, Pittsburgh, Pa After spendibg a few days there with friends, he will go to the moun- | tains for the Sammer. Miss L, C. Thomas, priticip’e }of the Chunchula Schoo), was in |the city last week, attending the {teachers examination, which ws | held by Prof Dickerson at the | Barton Ac. demy. | Mesers Henry James, Alfred Carter, William Trotter and « } | ning to develop itself, in political | Candidates are numerous and| number of others left last week circles. Theall absorbing topic | is, “what man shall be nominated | tor the next House of Delegates?’?| Many are called, but who will be vehozen, Ina recent letter, we mentioned the names of many} prominent men who have been | tried und proven true to the G. 0.| P., when friends were few, and, others who have enlisted in the cause of progress, and who believe | in the Fatherhood of God and the, brotherhood of man. In that a | vailable list we omitted to men—| tion the name of that young spar- | tan, Mr. Richard Windsor, aud, | don’t you forget it. Prof. J. M. Gregory is being en- dorsed by the peopfe for the sup- erintendency of the colored public schools. : No better man could be found, Simmons will be reelected Presi- dent of the press convention. The next Press Convention ought to meet in New York. _ The Bex is the newsiest paper in the country. The self-@onstituted citizens com- | mittee is troubled with cramps. for the eastern shore, Point Clear, where they wi.l rusticate dur- |e the hot months. efore the many readers of the “Beg,” shali have peroused | these improfitable lines, your | correspondent will, in all proba- bility, be high up in the Alle- gheny mountains of Pennsylania, where he wil] spend the Summer, and where te will meet ay number of Washingtonians, and where the “Bex,” will be a welcomed yisitor by all, especi- jally by, OxKoLono. as some of his friends have brought, A Negro league under the lead-| him forward as an available candi | ership of Fortune would be a thing date, it has stirred up the other Of the past. | “fellow,” and the camp is all astir. | But notwithstanding the activity | of the rank and file, Cap'ain Dear- | born seems to be but a_ passive! spectutator. Though it is thought that he is waitiag tor the “clouds John Sherman will be nominated. | Conkling must be consulted. | Rey. J. A. 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