The Washington Bee Newspaper, August 13, 1887, Page 2

‘The a, BEE | j | << —— wi 1 wtreet ae | al Washington | aller, Published eve sorth west, Wash ntered al Uhe Postati . as second-class Mar” PERMA 07 Qne copy, per six monty «© SUBSCRIPTION, | year + - - 2 Three onthe - > - A Clty subscribers, monthly - - =| ADVERTISING RATES: Yne inch, one month - $1 0 | quarter columa “ - 5 00 | Half column ~ ae 7 50 | One column 4 15 00 | One neh, one year 10 0 Quarter column * 55 00 | Halfcolumn - - 750 One column - 150 00 Special notices 50 cents each. Ten lines con utmte an inch, Spee NR NN tt TITS Ne disclaim ny responsibility for stat ments expressed by our correspondent neither Go we indorse all they say. Correspondence on living topics is solicite bat to have attention must be brief. for publication mu secompanied with the writer's nam Not necessarily for publication but rs guarantee of good faith. W. CALVIN CHASE, Eprror. ORR EA Communications he A colored Citizen’s Committee | | ought to be organized. Give us 10,000 subscribers, and the BEE will be issued tri-weekly. If you want a National race per, give us 10,000 subscribers. pa-| Persons leaving the city, can have the Bre sent to them by pay- ing for it in advance. Persons who desire the tri-week- ly BEE sent to them will please seud in their names at once. The race isin need of a_ first class paper that will make its ap- pearance often. A Daily paper among the colored people. has been but it An interesting letter received from Lake George, us too late for publication. The Baltimore Commouwealth’s office is said to have been burnt up last week. The Bre is making it warm for Recorder Trotter. The Ber is right. Trotter has shown his hand. He is one of Mr. Fortune’s “hide bound” democratic parti saps. It is only a short time when he will be trotted out of the capi- tal.—The Birmingham Era. Mr. Trotter is making it warm for himself. The Bee is friendly to Mr. Trotter. We want to warn him against his bad advisers. OUR PUBLIC PRINTER. On our front page will be found | a potrait ana biographical sketch of Hon. Thomas E. Benedict, Pub- lic Printer. It will be seen that Mr. Benedict has been and is now a poplar democrat in the State of New York. His ability as a prac ticle business man has been well demonstrated in all the positions he hasever held. As Public Printer he has certainly systematized and put his office in practical oppera- lien. ing under him and in the same building that he is, are entitled to the same pure air that he receives and for that reason he has expend- ed money to thoroughly ventilate his office. A visit to the Govern- ment Printing office, will convince you that the Public Printer is do- ing well and conducting the office as practically as any printing of- fice in the countiy. The picture of Mr. Benedict is an exact likeness of him. Hehasa stern look and he is jast as stern as he looks and as affiable as stern. Although a demvcrat we commend him to the people of this country as a triend to the Negro. HE IS PATRIOTIC: Mr. Douglass’ letter to the Ber this week is rather patriotic in sen- timeat. He admits that he bows to Trotter, but not as a serf. Serfs are slaves 8ay8 Mr. Douglass. To | Capital City away a litt” | sition ? \ | color He believes that those work- | 1 OEE would throw ae of their jealous dispo ud be more brotherly, the ved militia would receive more -ecognition. If Mr. Douglass would juse his influence in this direction, he would render great service to all concerned. Mr. Douglass bas made a bad case The colored soldiers are ignored andin our opinion whether en- | listed for three or ten years, when | they are ignored, by all the heav: en let them withdraw. We have often said that the white people of Amer- \ica are like the Patricians of Rome. Receive all the credit for what Ne- |groes do. We have no faith in Ordway and his National Guards. A Negro from Texas has been appoimted Demonstrator of Anato- my at Dartmouth College. There used to be auewspaper in this city called the ‘‘Caucasian, which de- voted a great deal of time to dem- onstrating that the anatomy of a Negro was quite different from that of a white man. It was held that there was a marked structural dif- ference in skull, shin and heel. Perhaps the new Professor at Dart- mouth will ve able to turther elucidate this problem when he gets fairly settle down to work.— New York World. Yes give the Negio a chance, j and he will show that he is capable of doing many wonderfal things. OUR DISTRICT MENT. GOVERN- We admit that the people have a just ground of complaint against our present system of govern- ment, and the manner by which the citizens are taxed; but, there is no just ¢ ground to charge Com- missiuner Webb with having mis- appropriated the funds of the people. If there ever was an hon- est man. Col. Webb is one. We admit again that the tax on water is excessive and unjust. The present form of our District gov- ernment is unconstitutio al and no other class of people weuld tol- erate it but the people in this city. In abolishing the right of suf- trage, the white people have suf- tered as much as the Negroes on whose account that suffrage was taken away. The citizensappeals | to Congress have been disregarded, hence, their only resort is to de- mand the rcstoration of that weapon of defence which protects all citizens under a pure governmrnt, Men are ap- pointed to govern us against our knowledge or consent, and who enact such laws that are tyrrani- eal and unjust. If Col. Ludlow is respousible for any irrecula, ity let him be removed, but don’t let us accuse other men who are | known to be honest and upright The duty of all cfficers of a gov- ernment is to en ct such jawsas will benefit the people and not op- press them. The present form of government 1s oppressive and un- constitutional. ‘Taxation without | representation 1s against all law and decency. ‘The only ren.edy tor the people is an abolition oi jour present furm of government. A DEPARTMENT CLERK. On Saturday July 30, an article |} was published in this paper on the information furnished by Mr. Wim. H. Outlaw, against a gentleman with whom he has been intimate | for several years, and known to be life friends. The Bee has always been a defender of those who are oppressed, and fearless in its de- uunciation of those who attempt to wrong anyone; and whenever it is ascertained that we have mis- represented or injured anyone, we have always made a correction and put the responsibility where it be- longs. What Mr. “Outlaws and Mrs. Strange’s moti were in circulating such a malicious charge we are unable to say, but sball leave it to the people to judge from the letter of Mr. Outlaw, and the report of the National Detective Agency, Mes: McDevitt and Flinder, two of the best known detectives in the country, who took jsome ume, by carefal investiga- | tion. to find out the true iuwardness of this charge. They inform us in | their report that there was not the jleast ground for suspicion nor was give force to his letter he says, it would be dangerous for the color- | ed soldiers to withdraw from the National Guards, as the white men wonld get all the credit. This is just what we complain of, the white | people are getting the credit for | everything anyway and the Negro the rebuffs. We haye nothing to take back; we still assert that, if | General Ordway has discriminated against the Negro by ignoring them, let them withdraw. The} cause is, no doubt, there is too much disvision amoug our colored unilitia. Ifa few members of the | | got | there any truth in the charges what- soever. It can be seen that their | report is substantiated by the let- | ter of Mr. Outlaw who said that he the information from Mrs. Strange. Mrs. Strange said that ; she first got it from Mr. Outlaw, | but, her statement was subsequent- ily ‘contradicted to Messrs. Me- Devitt and Flinders by her, which will be seen in their report. If there was any animus on the part of either party, or if it was | said in fun as she said it was, in either case, it is cowardly and ma- licious. If, what Mr. Outlaw said be true, that the gentleman had injured him, his method of getting even demonstrates malice and cow- ardice. 1f what Mrs. Strange said be true, that she wanted the gen- tleman tocome to her house, her method of accomplishing that pur- pose was wrong. The Bee pre- sumed in publishing their state- ment, that it was defending the hovesty and virtuous intentions of an injured lady by not allowing a man to accomplish a nefarious pur- pose, . ‘The Bee, therefore declares that the gentleman is innocent of what has been chargea against him, and that the whole thing was an imaginary emanation of Mrs. Stranges, and the publicity and circulation are credited to Mr. Outlaw. OPEN LETTER TO COM- MISSIONER WEBB, AN Washington, D. C., Aug: 13, °87. Hon. W. B. Wess, Commissiover of the District: Sm :—It was not my intention to have written to you again before the reorganization of the school board, but, the ecstacy which fills the hearts of the people is so great that I am compelled to inform you. There 1s one obstacle to the pro- gress of the colored schools and he is in the 7th school division. The transfer of Dr. J. R, Francis to that division, and the appointment of Prof. W. B. Johnson in the county will cause harmony in the colored schools. If itis your intention to appoint a man from South Wash- ington, no better man is more suited than J. F.N. Wilkinson or Dr. Sumby. Ifyou go East, Mr. Lewis Cornish will be acceptable. it matters not Mr. Webb, whether you appoint men from the East, West, North or South, Dr. Frau- cis, Profs. Gregory and W. Bishop Joluson, are the proper men to represent the colored schools. It is not my desire to dictate to you Mr. Webb, as you know my appre- ciation for your administration and its government are far above all earthly dignities. I don’t want you to make any mistake in the ap- pointmentof men, and you know the Ber nevér presents a man who can’t stand the calcium light. We present you gentlemen, and not libertines ; we present you schol- ars, not ignorance, and men of high social and moral character. Can we have the pleasure of con- gratulating you in our next issue on the appointment of these wor- thy gentlemen? Yours for the Peopley Tue Eprror. A REORGANIZED BOARD. COMMISSIONER WEBB CON PLATES CHANGING SCHOOL TRUST: HE THINKS THE EDUCATIONAL INTER- . ESTS OF THE CITY WILL BE BETTER SERVED BY AN AMENDAP AGGRE- GATION. WHO WILL BE REAP- POINTED. There need be no surprise felt if within a few days an order is is- sued by the commissioners looking to the reorganization of the board of school trustees. Last July the terms of several of the members of the board expired, aud as yet they have not been reappointed. The delay in making the reappoint- went has caused some ttention to be drawn tothe matter. After patient inquiry it was learned with some positiveness that Commis- sioner Webb had determined to disband the present board and make a new one. He evidently be- lieves that the interests of the schools would be benefitted by the proposed new organization, al- though the present boaru has done most excellent work, and Mr. Webb realizes this fact. The new board will be largely made up of members of the old board. Mr. Webb has been considering the matter for a long time, and has expressed himself very freely to friends about his proposition, and they, in turn, after mature consid- eration, have advised him to carry out his plan. During the year harmony _ prevailed among the board, and the new members post- ed themselves thoroughly in school matters. There were no discord- ant elements prevailing, and the schools profited thereby. Encour- aged by this, he believes that the board can be improved on, and with the reasons he advances, which are not the least discredita- ble to the present board, he thinks | that his plan will be a satisfactory one. There is no disputing the fact that Mr. Webb has given the) schools carelul attention and has informed himself thoroughly as to | their needs ; he is keenly alive to} their actual’ wants, and his ambit-| ion is to give a perfect system of instructions to the youth of the! city, | The present board is comprised of the following: J. J. Darlington, | president: John W. Ross, Apple- ton P. Clark, Rosewell A. Fish, W. W. Curtis, Dr. A. H. Witmer, Dr. John R. Francis, Henry Joln- son, and James M. Geeay. The| three last named are colored. Of| the present membership it can be positively asserted that Messrs. Darlington, Ross, Gregory, and Fish will be appointed on the new board. It is probable that the commis- sioner’s intentions will be made known to the board shortly. In fact, some of them already expect it aud are ready with their resig- nations. This must occur shortly, as but little time remains before it will be necessary for the board to meet for reorganization and elec- tion of officers.—Sept. 8. Commissioner Webb was asked last night by a “Republican” re- porter if he contemplated any ear- ly changes in the school board. Said he: “I dou’t know that there will be any changes right off, but the terms of some of the trustees ex- pired on the 15th of July last, and they are now holding over until their successors are named.” ‘Will you reappoint any of those whose terms expired last month?” asked the reporter. “That is a question I cannot an- swer. I don’t think, however, it will be a great while before the school board has a full quota,” was Mr. Webb’s answer, and it carried with it the conviction, to the reporter’s mind, that some of the old trustees were doomed to go. The school board will be ished. abol- Col. Webb knows his business. Johnson’s unpublished manu- script will make interesting read- ing. Should you do anyone an injury never be too proud to correct it. Never expose a friend when you fall out with him. It is ingratitude toexpose those with whom you have been on friend- ly terms. A talkative woman isa danger- ous being. What has been said or done be- tween those who haye heretofore been on triendly terms: should never be divulged. The deal will make our public schools harmonious and beneficial. Those who don’t subscribe for the BEE, steal their neighbors. He who steals his neighbor's BEE is a thief. Thieves will steal, but, honest people will buy what they want. Sherman delegates must be elect- ed from the District. The democratic party is here to remain fora time.—Roscoe Conk- ling. Those who think that Conkling is dead in politics, will soon be con vinced that they are mistaken. The people in South Washington want R. W. Tompkins on the school board. Major C. A. Fleetwood should be placed on Ordway’s staff. Philosophers are styled great men. All men are not philosophers. If you owe a man and can’t pay him, tell him so. It is better to tell the truth than it is to run from a lie. Less can be said when the truth is told. Itis not always policy to tell the truth. The truth will often critminate you. It is better totell the truth on your friends than it is to lie on them. A friend will never lie on anoth- er. To speak of a person’s faults be- fore their face and of their virtues behind their back, is agollen rule. All rules are golden when virtu- ously applied. Virtue is ne harder to find than sin. Never speak ill of one because others do. An abused man or woman often an object of importance. A man of whom everybody | speaks well is a deceitful being. is A knave can often please ev: ery-| body. It is not everybody who says Lord, Lord, that will euter the king- dom of heaven, but he who en- dureth to the end. A lie is hard to contradict, the truth is seldom believed. Some people read the ills of one, and but seldom see the good that said. Traitors retreat when boldly confronted. they are Harry B. will never retire from} the fields of pleasure until Bob. Tompkins is united in the holy bonds of wedlock. | Robert has a tongue wheedle with the devil. Some people will often deny knowing their friends. that ean Such people are dangerous. Never disown your friends should they happen ta_meet with a mis-| fortune. Misfortunes come unexpectedly. SEWING MACHIN: HAS NO EQUAL, | enantio | |PERFECT SATISFACTION ' |New Home Sewing Machine (y —ORANGE, MASs.— : Scat ore wan | | 20 Union Square, N Ye Cer A GREAT SPEECH TUE PEOPLE WAN?) |“ quanta, Ga. Dallas, Tex, TO READ, FULL OF THOUGHT | PHILOSOPHY? We all, more or less have mis- fortunes. RECORDER TRUITER’S SPEECH | The Cosmopolitan mite hancwomest, most e In our special from Boston il Dt@trated family magaz week great importance was at- fn ng AE ig md tached to the sj e'ch of Mr. J. M.| gach number, flied w Trotter, Recoracr of Deeds, and | and literary articles, which caused a request from sev-| #Raforcig pts eral subscribers of the BEE to re- Lathrop, Louise € produce it. It reads like the school | Boyesen, zee boys’ speech, “A boy stood on the | Newton, the burning deck, &c., or I want to M be an angel.” Below is the speeeh: | James M. Trotter. Recorder of} Deeds for the District of Columbia, | said in his address of welcome: “I | am bardened with a teeling of ae itude on account of the honor that | has been bestowed upon me by he HOUSE One or more illustrated a: page engravings in every ; m Letter I Fileora coll, Sheet-Music Binder Free to every Subscriber, These premiums seit ing asked to preside over this, the first of our reunions. Iam proud | to be able to meet you whom of all | men I am fond of meeting. Com- | rades, I have come here to day | with no prepared speech. For the} past few weeks Ihave had th nghts | come up in my mind that I have | thought [should like to express, | but Fhave not felt that I could | pen any formal speech- J thought | that the inspiration that I would receive from seeing you again for the first time in 30 years would put welcome words into my mouth. Bat allow me to merely attempt to say somethiag about the past record of the black portion of the Union army. It is very fitting that you should meet to review your past history. Your history was| different from that of the rest of} the army. You went forth to the war, not knowing anything about the future, you knew that if you were captured you would be given} no quarter. I see before me to-day meu from all over this State who were determined never to give up; men who were bound to fight until death. All ho or, 1 say, to that governor who said to us, “Come | over here and we will give you a} chance to fight and to win a name for your race.’ God bless that hero, John A. Andrew. (Cheers.) | God bless the grand old mother State of Massachusetts. (Cheers.) | This gathering is to celebrate} our regard for him, and is to re mind us of that other young , Splen- did, noble soldier, Colonel Shaw. | (Applause.) What a pity it is| that the grave of Shaw is nof near- erto us. Then how much better we would be able to show our re-| gard for him. | “Governor Andrew was the only | | | | | j} ally and ac of all lette Any paper ca to, taken out without others. one can insert any piece s/ $ distui Get ‘SAMPLE COPY a send 20 Cents to publishers. AGENTS WANTED. BIG TONS PAL governor of any state who dared put the insignia of commission up ou the shoulder of the colored dier. sol-| On this account and on ae count of other sueh deeds of this magnavimous friend of the colored | man, we are here to pay this trib-| ute, and on the morrow we go to! Hingham to pay our tribute to this | war governor.” UNIVERSITY. EVEN DEPARTMF” HOWARD UNIVERSITY. DEPARTMENT OF LAW. ew = Academie Year= $7--88. ‘The De partment is open to all, without distinetion of sex or race, who a sof age avd iovs. Those become members of the schoolshor ter their names upon the regist: r of dents, in tl ing of the aeadem from which registry the roll of ait ts | will be made up. ‘IME AND PLACE. The school year will cou mence Mow-|} day. Oct. 3, and continue until June 1, 1888. The University has recently pur- chased for the us the Law Department | the commodious building known as 420 5th st., n. w , opposite the city Hall, and | remodeled and fitted it up to meet the needs of the school, where the classes will meet on the day named at6 0’ clock p. m., to receive announcements of the faculty. All who contemplate entering | : k the Department are earnestly requested | os to be present at the opening. ‘ Na Ai { 4 For further information apply to hi B. F. LEIGHTON, Deas, No ENGINES | 2 482 La. Ave., n. w. Wash., D.C. a =~. nske Jas. H. 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