The Washington Bee Newspaper, August 20, 1887, Page 2

Published every saturday at 1109 I street northwest, Washington, D.C. pntered at the Postoffice at Washington c. as second-class mail matter. TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION, One copy, per year - - six months - - Three months - - City subscribers, monthly - - ADVERTISING RATES: @Qne inch, one month - Quarter column “ e Half column a Gne column Ove nch, one year - Quarter column “* - Halfcolumn One column Special notices Utute an Inch. = $2.00 1.00 5 0 = $100 5 00 780 15 @ 10 00 55 00 75 00 - - 150 00 cents each. Ten lines cun “ » We disclaim any responsibility for stat ments expressed by our correspondents neither do we indorse all they say. Correspondence on living topics is solicited but t have attention must be brief. Communications for publication must be accompanied with the writer’s name Not necessarily tor publication but as a guarantee of good faith. W. CALVIN CHASE, EprtTor. 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 pa- per, give us 10,000 subscribers. Persone 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 send in their names at once. The race isin need of a_ first class paper that will make its ap- pearance often. On account of the great demand for the columns of the Ber this week,a great deal of important matter is crowded out. Areport from Boston states that Recorder Trotter was ban- queted there this week by promi- uent colored citizens; We have eeen no account of his speech on the occasion. We are of the opinion that he made none. Our contemporary the Advocate says that the Col will have some- thing to say about the next Dis- trict Republican convention. An ase will bray, even in the presence of kings, but what effect does it have? The Colored Press Ascoviation that met at Louisville, Ky. Aug. 9th, wil) please except thanks for our reelection as historian. Our history of colored editors will be the first and finest ever published. The editor of the Montgomery, Ala., Herald caused the white people ot the state to call a public meeting for saying that the “white Juliets were after the black Romeos.” Wehave white Jali- eis in this city whe walk on the street with black Romeos, Ccn gress has endeavored to pass a law prohibiting it, but failed. We have received a copy of the «American Protestant, printed in this city. It is independent in politics, but it has at its head as presidential candidates, Wm. M. Evarts, of New York for President, aud J. B. Foraker, of Ohio tor Vice President. The Germantown Independent Pictorial Annual for 1887, is one of the most valuable and instructive almanacs that bas ever been sent to this office. The weekly Indepen- dent has been received at this of- fice since the publication of the Bee, and we find it to be one of the most reliable and interesting pa- published in the State of Pennsylvania. We would not be without a copy of the Annual, SENATOR HARRIS, We have been informed by a gentleman closely, related to Sen- ator 1. B. Harris, of Tenn., that he (the Senator) is convinced that Mr. L. Murray Browne was un- justly dismissed from the Land Office; that the information fur- nished him by the Negro Clem- mons against Mr. Browne was false. Weknow Senator Harris istoo honorable a man_ to stoop to small things and the reinstatement ot Mr. Browne would be a just act on his part. Senator Harris was the only democrat to champion the cause of Mr. Jus C. Matthews with great personal sacrifice and it is hoped that he will be as equally solicitous in the case of Mr. Browne. WE DIFFER. There are some people in this country who entertain the idea that a child is responsible for the acts of his father or that the fatber is responsible for the acts of his child, Recorder Trotter is one of the men who think so, as was demonstrated in the discharge of Fred. Douglass, Jr., from the Recorder of Deeds office. Some have concluded also, that Prof, Langstons chavees for Congress in Virginia are frustrated simply because his son committed a rash act by shooting Mr. Ruffin. We know Prof. Langston, we know and so do the people that he and his wife have reared their chi.dren as carefully and tenderly as par- ents could. If Prof. Langston encouraged his son to be reckless and disrespectful to people then there would be causes to blame the parents for the misdoings of their children. Prof, Langston is a Virginian by birth and if the colored people wish to honor one of their race who is an honor to them, by all means send Prof. Langston to Congress. The time has come for the colored people to be united and respect their repre- sentattves. Weskall be glad to see the day arrive when the race will. honor their distinguished representatives, Prof. Langston wil! do honor to any position he may occupy and demand respect from sll classes ot American citizens. We sympa- thize with Prot, Langston and his family because We know them to be honorable and respectable citizens, who have tried to teach their children to know right from wrong. No parent can but help from sympathiztng with their children no matter what accident has befallen them. The enemies of Prof. Langston in this city and elsewhere have attempted to make political capital out of an act com. mitted by his son, for which he is not responsible. THE PRESS ASSOCIATION. The National Colored Prees Convention that metat Louis— ville, Ky., August 9th, was in ev- ery particular a success. The reekction of Prof W.J. Sim- mons, as president, was a recogni- tion of merit. With such a man at the head of the Press Associa- tions as Prof. Simmons there is no doubt of it becoming one of the sirongest organizations in this country. The members of the Press were handsomely entertain- ed at a banquet aud other enter- tainments tendered by the citi zens of Louisville. All that was promised by Prof, Simmons was realized. We favor Nashville, Tenn , as the next place of meet- ing. The south will be convinced in course ot time that we have intelligent and educated colored men possessing sufficient ability to run newspapers, ‘There is no man in this country more respect- ed and honored than the distin- guised presideut ot the Press As- sociation and there isno man who demands more re-peet by the southern people, Prof. Simn.ons can be jurstly styled a leader of his people. He isa man void of prejudice and petty jealousics and one the people will follow. They will follow him because they honor him, and have faith in the man. May he continue at the head of the Press Association until its p wer is felt: throughout the country. NOT YET ARRIVED. The great leader of the Negro has not come up on the stage yet, and when he hoes come he will not bail from the North, nor will he be a northerner ot southern extractiou.—Atlanta Defiance. When this long looked for in- dividual makes his appaarance, the question of locality will be of small import. He may hail from the pine forests of the North, the pulmette groves of the South, or the wilds of Ethiopis, provided he has the nerve tostem the tide of popular opinion, self-abnegation enough to make race interests par- amount over individual gains, the wisdom of the wiley serpent in making his point when dealing with the ofber race, the dove’s meekness under the slings and ar- rows Which will be hurled at him by his own race, the grit which never acknowledges defeat, the patience which never flags. with the el queuce of Cicero and De- mostheues combined, he will find his place ready made and waiting for him. Ifhe is lurking any- where around Atlanta, let nim ap- pear at once —Detroit Plaindealer. Perhaps it will be in the 21st century when the individual makes his appearance. Perhaps Bro. Chase, of the Bee can give us a little light on the subject as he has been speculatiug in that re- spect. We imagine he will be cre- ated in Washington, the great cen- tre of Negro intelligence.—Kansas City Dispatch. Right you are Bro. Coles, he will be here about the 2ist centuary, his name will be W. Calvin Chase, the 5th, from the city of monu- ments formerly the city of magnifi- cent distances alias the Capital of the World. Wehave no leaders we havea few representative men who have taken the advice tha lago gave to Roderico,—put money in thy purse—for some white man to take out. How does this strike you Bro. Coles? HE REFUSED TO ANSWER. It is true that the Bee has been made responsible for many things and condemned by a few who don’t understand the art of jow- valism, but there cannot be a case shown where the Bex has mis- represented any one and rerused to make the AMENDE HONORABLE The Ber has Jnever, knowingly, taken the advantage of the help- less nor has it ever been ungrate- ful to those who have aided it. During the great school fight against Mr. John H. Brooks, to whom We have no apology to of- ter, Mr. Henry Johuson, formerly his colleague, furnished this paper a gieat deal of information, some ot which was published and some rejected. The rejected matter was too scirulous to put in our columns. During the time when the Ber made an attack on a baw- dy house on 8th street, in which several department clerks were charged with immoral conduct and lasciviousness, a great deal of the matter was true. In the Bee’s expcse of the circumstances con- nected with this house and dur- ing the time, “Brakers Ahead,” appeared in the Bee, Mr. Johnson made visits to this office daily and informed the editor of this paper that a certain “depar: ment clerk,” calling his name, said that, “All Washington women had their price,” &c. When we were in- formed of these utterances, we severely condemned the alleged author for having spoken so dis— respectfully of our Washington young ladies,who stand morally equal to any in this country, In our issue of July 30, in connetion with an article which appeared in last week’s BEE, we had occasion to call the attention ot this ‘gen- tleman in connection with anoiher transaction which turned out to be a fulse report. The gentleman to whom the article referred is a “department clerk,” and a man who stands high in our social and business circles. A request was sent to us from the person to whom the article referred, asking the name of the author, which was furnished him. It cau be seen by the correspon- deuce between himand Mr. Jobn- son, that Juhuson makes evasive replies to all direct questions that ure put to him, and most empbat- ically refused to answer the ques- tiou, “whether (be) Johuson, in formed the editor of the Bre of whut he has been asked.” We have been informed however, that Mr. Johnson should say, that he never reads the Brg, nor has he been to this office within a year. Let us see how much truth there is in this statement. During the Matthews fight with the Senate, Mr. Johuson was in this office from two to three times daily, as his documents will show, some published, some rejected and others modified. _ During the month of June Mr. Johnson was in this offiee four or five times, as witnesses will testify. It was during the fight of Matthews with the Senate, that Mr. Johnson brought to this office an article arraigning Hon. B. K. Bruce, Mr, M. Holland, the Bagby Bros., H.C. Bruce, and others. The article was rejected and Mr. John- son was informed in the presence of Mr, Arthur St. A Smith, that the Brg would not be guilty of iu- gratitade to Senator Bruce and the others in the article to whom we were friendly. Mr. Johnson} knows that we have the docu- | ments in his own handwriting and witnesses to substantiate every- thing that we say. The half has not been told concerning the true character of Henry Johnson. The columns of the BEE are open to him to say just what he pleases, and if he knows anything to the detriment of the editor of the Ber the columns are at his disposal to make any defense he feels dis- posed. We CHALLENGE a CONTRA~ DICTION Of what we have said or mey say hereafter concerning Johnson, His refusal to answer is evidence that he lied. The letter of the accused will also be found in another culumn. THEY SAY THAT, It is easier for an elephant to go up a hill backwards than it is for a deceitful man 16 tell the truth. Hon. Fred. Douglass has re- turned to enter the race of hope- ful candidates for the next Dis- trict republican convention. People often pretend friendship, but, when you honor them enough to refer other people to them as a reference, instead of speaking well of you they often give you a bad name. Honorable men will not do such a thing, but great men are often guilty of this act. The time often comes that we ask these friends to do us a favor. Iago reminds us of Richard III as wellas the celebrated charac or of Iago in Othello. Atter Rich ard had committed numerous crimes and succeeded in making himeelf king, he mects his mother and the court in tears, and says other people do these outrageous acta, but, “I am to blame.” This is lago’s fate to day. After his many rascally acts, he thinks that he is the most abused and wronged man in the city. Othello’s dggger will soon pen- etrate the official head of this Lago, Gen’! Ordway is considering the propriety of creating a new office, so that he can put a Negro ou his staff. The only office for the Negro, now, is footman to Gen’] Ordway. The “Nig” will get there some~ way, The National Guards are com posed of two thirds colored, and a Negro footman on O.dway’s staff, is a just (?) recognition. Look out for the Junior Excel- sior’s Bell reception. Gus Stewart is a dandy invent- or of new style entertaiuments. The Col. need not give himself any uneasiness about Fred. Dyson. Fred. is one of the boys and re- spected- Heis the last mun to allow excitement to turn his head, and sell out a candidate in whose interest he is sent by the people, The young men will meet the Jol. in 1888. In order to have decent elec- tionsin this city, the national committee will order primary elections. Every man will stand or fall on his merits. The Col. will be weighed in the balance and found wanting. The young men will organize. Women generally abuse one an- other to give relief to thei- feeling. Women, as well as men, often lie on each other because one is getting along better than the other, Some men are weak in mind. like women, A weak man is a dangerous being. All men are not weak, hence all men are not dangerous The way to tellan honest man is the expression of his mouth. If he demonstrates a quivering smile when he talks, trust bim not, The man or woman who shows his or her teeth when he meets you, is dangerous. It is the wise man who learns. The atheist deny this and as— sert that it is the anwise who learns, as the wise already knows. Persons who borrow the Bee from their neighbors will steal trom them. Honest people generally buy what they want. Some time ago, a lady was heard abusing the Brx, the next week the Brg said that she was one of the most wecomplished ladies in the city. She ealled and paid six months in advance. Flatter a fool or an egotist when he abuses you. _ The people demand the reergni- tion of the colored militia on Gen. Ordway’s staff. _They may demand, but reeng- nition will be fouud wanting. _ Read the Bee and (be happy. Love the editor and die easy. SS HOWARD UNIVERSITY. DEPARTMENT OF LAW. - "4 -~ 3} Academie Year= 87-88. The Department is open to all, without distinction of sex or race, who are over eighteen years of age avd pos: the proper qua tiovs. Those desiing to become members of the schoolshould en- ter their names upon the regist: r of stu- dents, in the hands of the before the opening of the acadi from which registry the roll of studeuts will be made up. TIME AND PLACE. The school year will commence Mon- day. oct. 3, and continue until June 1, 1888. The U sity bas recently pur- chased for the use off w Department the commodious building known as 420 5th st., n. Ww, opposite the city Hall, and remodeled and fitted it up to meet the needs of the school, where the el: . will meet on the day named at6 0’elock Pp. m., to re announcements of the faculty. All » contemplate entering the Department are earnestly requested to be present at the opening. For farther information apply to B. F. LEIGIITON, Dean, No 482 La. Ave., n. w. Wash, D.C. ° Jas. H. Smith, see’ty, LeDroit Build’, cor. 8ih & F sts, nh. W. SUMMER RESURTS. HARPERS FERRY, VA., Is one of the most interesting, beautiful and healthy places for persons seeking pleasure, comfort or health during the hot days of summer. 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. 1. ~ FIRST CLASS BOARDING HOUSE, ~ ire the patronage of my friends and ing strangers. Having enlarged my house I am better prepared to aecom- modate all with large and yood table board. 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