The Washington Bee Newspaper, August 27, 1887, Page 2

Published every Saturday at 1109 I street north west, Washington, D.C. Entered at the Postoffice at Washington c. as second-class mail matter. TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION. One copy, per year - - = $2.00 six months = - - : 1.00 Three months - : : - 0 City subscribers, monthly - - 20 ADVERBSING RATES: One inch, one month - - $100 Quarter column “ = - - 5 00 Half column ee did - - 78 Gne column a! : ba 15 00 One nch, one year - - - wo Quarter column “* - 5 00 Halfcolumn - - - 700 One column x4 - : - 150 00 Special notices 50 cents each. Ten lines con Utate an inch, OREO EEN AN A TET 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 eccompanied with the writer’s nam Not necessarily for publication but as a guarantee of good faith. W. CALVIN CHASE, Eprror. 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. Persons leaving the city, can have the Brx 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. THE WONDER OF THE EAST Attention is directed to the ad- vertisement found in another col- umn, of Mr. Howard L. Smith, of the New York Daily Star, who is sole manager of Miss Maggie Webb, the phenominal and __ beautiful young California soprano. We hope that some of our leading so- cieties and churches will arrange with Manager Smit! so as to intro- duce to the citizens of Washington this season this gifted vocalist. POSTMASTER CONGER. Mr. Frank Conger, our city Postmaster will soon be relieved from his Official duties, as city Postmaster, by some man who is not a resident of the District ot Columbia. Since Mr. Conger has been Postmaster, we must admit hat he has been friendly dispos- ed towards the Negro and made several appointments of worthy yonng men. His recent appoint is Mr. John H. Lawson, a young man of ability and education who passed successfully a civil service examination for a clerkship and was appointed to that position last week We regret the retirement of Mr, Conger because he is one of the truest trends to the colored people and when the time comes we hope that the colored people will manifesta similar apprecia- tion. OUR CIVIL RIGHTS SUIT. The time has come in the his- tory of the Negro for him to ex- ercise those rights and privileges that were created by God and man. The enemies of the Negro seemed to have waited until the success of the democratic party be- fore they dared to demoustrate their prejudices avd disgust for him. Everywhere the Negro goes he is coufronted with rebuke and discrimination. Our visit to Bay Ridge, Md., on last Sunday morning, is an evidence of this fact, but, if there is any justice in the American courts, we shull see if an American citizen can be barved!from the privileges of a pub- lic dinning room, owned aud con-’ trolled by a corporation. The Bay Ridge Co., is owned and con- trolled by the Baltimore and Ohio R.R.Co. This B. & 0. Co., ad- vertised in the daily papers ot this city an excursion to Bay Ridge, with the understanding that you are to have certain privileges and accommodotions. You are con- veyed there by the B. and O. R. R. Co., but after you get there you are prevented from eating ina claims citizenship in this city, he is made the tool ana serf of preju= diced white managers to insult respectable colored people who are not allowed to eat in this public inn, neither woula heallow those under him to treaut respeetable colored people with respect, but they have got too much sense to act upon the advice of this pusil- lanimous serf in the manger. We request all honest citizens who are uot tainted with Negro prejudice to stand by us in this fight for right and justice. We shall either win or lose our case, we cannot lose itif the American courts are fair and we believe they sre to some extent. We shall let Mr. Geo. C. Webb, the fastidions manager of the Bay Ridge Co, and the B. andO. R. R. Co., know that the Negroes have some rights the white man must respect and that all Negroes are not cowards. Acting upon his advice we shall allow the courts to decide this question. HIS ACCUSERS CONDEMNED. ‘HAVE MEN FALLEN TO THISLITTLE MEASURE? “WHO STEALS MY PURSE sTEALS TRASH, BUT HE THAT FILCHES FROM ME MY GOOD NAME, ROBS ME OF THAT WHICH NOT ENRICH- ES NIM, AND MAKES ME POOR IN- DEED.” ET TU BRUTE? Washington, D.C., Aug. 22, 87. Eprtor Bre: Dear Sir.—In the Berg, bearing date of August 18th, I noticed an explanatory article de- nyivg a most villifying and stig- matizing assertion against a cer- tain government clerk. These charges which you have so nobly and generously shown to be false, and without foundation, were of such a grave character that I feel called upon tojoin with you in defense of one who has been subjected to a series of cow- ardly and dastardly attacks upon his honor and good name in this community. 1 have heard of a “Tempest. in a teapot,” but that is a mere myth compared with the sensation caused by that Strange lady pos- sessed of such vivid imaginative powere, and so fertile in expedi- ents as to rival the most brilliant novelists of the day, with this ad- vantagc: for her plot she takes characters from real life, and weaves arouad them not the glam- our and beauty of romance, but the horror and deadly venom of deliberate falsehood more deadly and merciless than the faugs of Cleopatra’s asp, which killed only the flesh of its victims, while hers kill all that is dearest to man— his fair name and honor. A famed writer hassaid, “Good name in man and woman, Is the immediate jewel of their souls: who steals my purse steals trash, ‘tis something, nothing; *Twas mine, ’tis his, and has been Slave to thousands; but he that filches from me my good name, tobs me of that whch not enrich— es him, And makes me poor in- deed.” Ihave been informed that the pleasantest relations have always existed between the accused and this Madam Strange; aud that he has ever treated her with that gentlemanly courtesy and consid~- eration due an elderly person, the mother of a grown daughter and son, whom, heaven grant, may be more tenderly handled by others with whom they are thrown, I think this lady should excite our greatest pity; see her, seated in the deep recesses of her kitchen, surrounded by her help, and an Outlaw weaving falsehoods to blacken the churacter of her friends, “just for fun,” so that when they would hear it they would call at ber house. Oh, shame on you “Mother in Israel,” to engage in such ghoul like fun. Mr. Editor, I think the revelations you bave made in your paper dur- in the last month will almost shake oua confidence in humanity. In the case before us, we have two young men who have been life long friends, Not only bound together by ties of friendship, but vows of true knighthood. Their seeming care for each other was so marked that it wasa sub» ject of comment by all who knew them. But now what do we see; one ot them in the company of this Strange Woman, surrounded by domestics as an audience, as- sisting in promulgating against his friend, as artful, malicious and double-dyed falsehood, as would do credit to the kitchen of public dining room on account of your color, You meet with an ignorant Negro head waiter, who Pluto himself. Oh, false friend, while thou art e justly chewing.the bitter cud of reflec tion, take thy bible, for it is said thou wert'‘once a christiac, and turn tothe ninth commandment and read, “Thou shalt not bear false witness against thy neigh— bor.” And when thou goest to thy couch at night, on bended knees ask forgiveness ot Him who said, “Go and sin no more,” What can we say of our once honored Trustee. A man holding a position of trust, and one who should embody all the ennobling virtues as a model for the five or six thousand children; to be en- gaged insuch low, dirty, con- temptible business—making false charges in your office against those who never did him any wrong, and when exposed, to de- liberately lie out of the whole matter. Ob, Henry, thou hast in- deed, fallen. "were better thou sbouldst turn thy attention to Him who saith, “Liars sball have their part in the lake that burneth with | s fire and brimstone.” Unfortunately I know nothing of the religious proclivities of this Strange woman; but it is plainly seen she is Cutholic enough to have learned that “Open —_confes— sion is good for the soul.” This, at least, is in her favor, as well as the following lines: “Owning her weakness, Her evil behavior; And leaving with meekne:s Her sins to ber savior.” Mr. Editor, in conclusion per- mit me to say, I think you are entitled to the warmest thanks ofall good people in Wash- ington for the manly course you have pursued in this whole mat- ter, 1u promptly retuting the talse and malicious churges, and giving to thepublic the names of the three guilty ones. People who engage in injuring the character of others should be known. . Also for your words assuring the peo- ple here that your paper will not knowingly be a party in circulat- ing falsehoods; but will ever de- tend the weak ugainst strong; the innocent against the guilty. Fol- low in this course, und the BEE will not only iucrease in circula- tion, but will be a welcome visi- tor in every home. I remain, Sir, Respectfully yours, Constant READER. DR, DANIEL HALE WIL. LIAMS, CHICAGO’S GREATEST PHYSICIAN. HE WILL VISIT THIS CITY, The medical congress that will meet here soon will have in iis midst Dr. Daniel Hale Williams, of Chicago, Ill. Last weeks Chi- cago Graphic News, has an ex— cellent portrait of Dr. Williams and sketch of his life as follows: “The world is apt to form its estimates of the worth and ability of a raceftom the calibre of the men itsends to the front to per— form the important duties of life. Shouldtbat rule obtain in the present instance, the colored peo- ple of this country have, in Dan- iel Hale Williams, of Chicago, Il- linois, a splendid example of what it is possible for them to achieve in the noble profession of medi- cine. He was born January 18, 1856, at Hollidaysburg, Pa. His father, a descendant of the Wil- liams of Rhode Island, was also born near the same village. His mother first saw the light at An- napolis, Md.,and wasa descend~ ant, on her mothers side, of * the Carrolls of Currollton. Young Williams attended school in his native village until he was nine years old. The war excitement was then intense. Lee and the Confederate army had invaded Pennsylvania, and his father raised a regiment and went with it to the defense ot Gettysburg, where he was created Major for gallant conduct on the field, At the close of the war the family moved to Annapolis, Md., where the exposure incident to the hfe of asoldier hastened his father’s death. In April, 1866, after the demise of her husband, Mrs. Wil- liams went West, leaving Daniel attending school and making his home with the family of Mr. W. Bishop, of Baltimore, Md. At the expiration of two years the young man joined his mother at Rock- ford, Ill. finally going to Janes- ville, Wisconsin, where he attend- ed school! and began to lay the foundation of a life of usefulness. At Janesville he made his home with the family of Mr. C. H. An- derson, who encouraged and as- sisted him to prepare for a pro- fessional career. He. attended the high school, graduated at the Janesville Classical Academy and at the Comtercial College, and; on the advice of friends, entered the office of Surgeon General Henry Palmer, of that city, as a student, under whose able direc- tion his medical career was mold- ed. His analytical cast of mind and aptitude tor study soon fitted him to become a trustworthy as sistant to his preceptor in all his most tormidable surgical proce- dures, and gave young Williams abundant opportuniity for obser- vation and practice. Acting on the advice of Dr. Palmer, he matriculated at the Chicago Medical College in the Fall of 1879, and completing the course of study, graduated from that institution in 1882. He at once settled downto business in Chicago, and has had almost’ phe nominal success in building up a Jarge and lucrative practice a- mong an excellent class of people. Hoje known to be an_ untiring tudent and a conscientious prac- titioner, is familiar with every de- tail of his chosen profession, and is already regarded asa surgeon of more than ordinary ability. Shrewd in business affairs, gen- ial and companionable in every— day life, he is in every respect a product of the present era. Heis a member of the Chicago Medi- cal Society, the Medico-Legal So- ciety, the illinois Medical Sooiety, and the American Medical As- sociation. He is surgeon at the South Side-Dispensary, one of the surgeons to the Chicago Cable Railway Company, and associate physician to the Protestant Or- phan Asylum. If life and heath are spared to him, he is destined to take an honorable place among the leaders in his profession, THE COLOR LINE AT BAY, RIDGE. EDITOR CHASE PROPOSES A CIVIL RIGHTS SUIT FOR DAMAGES. Hearing that W. Calvin Chase, editor of the Washington BEE, con- templated entering a civil rights suit against the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company and the Bay Ridge Company, a Critic man called on Mr. Chase to find out why he will bring suit. Mr. Chase who was sick at home and evidently very indignant at his treatment, said to the reporter : “Yes, [ intend, through Mr. Wil- liam A. Cook, to bring suit against both these companies if necessary ; but I think I willonly have to sue the Railroad Company, as I under- stand it own and controls the en- tire business of the Bay Ridge Company. On Sunday last I boarded the 10 o'clock train at the B. and O. depot, having bought a ticket for Bay Bidge and return, and was conveyed to that place. At noon or alittle later I became hungry and went into the Bay Ridge Ho- tel to get dinner. When | read the bill of fare, and decided what would suit my appetite, I called a waiter and orderedsome clam chowder and fish.” [Mr. Chase is somewhat of an epicure and so or- dered his dinner in courses. } “The waiter, William Washing- ton, took my omler and registered it with the clerk and then went and got it, bat while on his way to serve me wasintercepted by head- waiter William Twine, who said to him, ‘You know it’s against the rules.’ The waiter then put the food aside and told me he could not serve me. I asked him why, and he referred me to the head- waiter, who came up and said, ‘It is against the rules,’ and referred me to the steward, Mr. Maffette, feeiet, whom I again asked why could not be served, and he re- plied ‘Because it is against the rales of the company.’ Lasked him what rules of the company, and he answered, ‘Your skin is too dark.’ I then told him I did not propose to get up from the table until I got something to eat. He then told me I would have too see Mr. Webb the general agent and manager of the hotel. I then requested Wait- er Baynard to take my card to Mr, Webb, but the head waiter would not allow him to take it. I then said : I will remain at the table un- tilMr. Webb comes, or untilI get something to eat. In the mean- time Mr. Webb, accompanied by another man, came up to me. I told him I wanted to be seryed with adinner, and he replied: ‘You can’t be served here.” I asked him why, and he said: ‘It isagainst the rales of the company.’ I then in- sisted ou his giving me the reason for these rules and asked him if he refused to serve me on account of mycolor. He replied most emphat- ically ‘Yes’ 1 told him tbat was all I wanted to know, and I then left the table.” Daring all this controversy much excitement was created in the dining room, and abouta han- dred colored waiters gathered a- round Chase and Webb. They wereordered to their duties, bat some of them refused to go, and told Mr. Chase that if he would wait until 4 o’clock dinner, when the “rush” came in, if they were not allowed to serve him they would “strike” and walk out of the din- ing room. Mr. Chase said that although very hungry he did not desire to be the csuse of any dis- turbance, neither did he wish to be poisoned, so he went to Irving Park, and got something to eat. which, by the way, made him sick, and urges him ou, to bring bis suit for damages.—--Daily Critic. LAKE GEORGE JOTTINGS. (From our special Correspondent.) Lake George is an intensely in- teresting spot, whether it be con- sidered from a scenic or historic point of view. Here was one of the battle fields of the French and Indian war, and the picturesque ruins of Forts George, Wm. Hen- ry and Ticonderoga are still visible to the traveler. Here still remains the half civilized and half blooded descendents of the warlike red- skins, whose war whoop once echoed and re-echoed across the lake and through the mountains. But aside from the interest inci- dent to the beauty and history of the place, Lake George about now has a special and peculiar in- terest to many of the readers of the Bee—especially the female por- tion, because here are gathered their brothers, uncles, cousins and friends that stick closer than broth- ers——their husbands, of all ages, sizes, colors and conditions of health and prosperity. They amuse themselves with singing or roaming around, view- ing the grand scenery, and once in a while some of them partake rath er freely of the juice of the for- bidden fruit. Mr. Nom n L. Nickins is head waiter. NOTES. Mr. James Williams, Esq., bet- ter known as hard money, is the fanny man and keeps the boys roaring all the time. Mr. Kelly Leftwich can eat more and work less than any body here. Mr. Thomas Lightfoot, the la- dies pet is Mr. Nickens’ secretary and besides being Mr. Wiliiams private company is said to “sling a mean pen.” Mr. William Charlton is the dude, and by his airs and aniies keeps the company always laugh- ing. 5 Mr. John Pollard is the cham- pion food concealer of the hotel. Itis said that he can surround more food than any two men here. Mr. James White is the orator, and his speeches in the literary are great. Mr. Henson Little is the hard hitter and knocks out anything that stands before him. Mr. Malord, besides being one of the biggest eaters, enjoys the dis- tinction of being the great blow- hard and wind dispenser. Capt. Walker knows more law and military tactics than any man up here. The Capt. is a square man out and out. Allthe men are getting along nicely, and though the season is not as good as it might be and there is but one colored young lady at the Hotel, nevertheless the men are well satisfied with the proprie- tor, the head and second waiter, and all will doubtless remain un til the Ist of September. The waiters of Ft. Wm. Henry Hotel will give a grand minstrel concert on the 15th inst. The student waiters will have theirs on the 21st. The students will give selections from Shakespeare’s Hamlet, Rich- ard IIL and Othello. EAST WASHINGTON NOTES. Mrs. Ellen Stevenson and Miss A. Better areat Spring Lake, N. J., spending the summer. They are having a delightful time. Misses Annie Miller and Annie Rrown and Mrs, Annie Mayne are spending the summer at Lay- tonsville, Md They are enjoying the hospitalies of that place. Prof. J. W. Fowler, at 318 3rd Street, S. E., the well known Ton- sorial artist of Eist , Washington, has refitted bis shop in splendor where he will be pleased to ac- commodate bis customers and the puble in general. This is the oldest shop in East Washington. The people in this section of the city are requested to carry their Job Printing, news, church noti- ces, &c., to Prof. Fowler, 318 3rd St.,s. e. Mason, Ala., Nov. 2nd, 786. Messrs. A. T. Shallenberger & Co. Rochester, Pa. Gents.—Your Antidote for Malaria is the best chill and fever remedy I have ever known or tried. [t never fails te eure every case. Since yoj me that sawple bottle [ haye Sold over one dozen, and not a sing be person has taken it who has hot been cured. Please send me 4 dozen by mail immediately. Wi respectfully, N. B. Dixox DU NOT READ THIS" TO HARPERS’ FERRY And do not go by the «y The Washineto: CADET CORPS, AND BUTLER’s Infantry, LIGH In conjanction with the £. GOOD SAMARITANS Maryland, Virginia, and and the Distriet of Co lumbia: The Grand Army of the Republic of Baltimore, Maryland. Witt give a O. of of GRAND UNION EXCURSION West Virginia. On MONDAY. Aug. 29, °87. SDANDS OF MUGIL. Empire Crrnet Band of Ball! mor:e Washington Cadet Corps Band and ( renestra Smith’s Band of Han cock ; Silver Cor- net Band of Winehes- ter. Concert by the Fa- mous Black Diamonds of Balt more. The Battle Flags of the !th, 7th, 30th and 39th Cold Reg iments all tatered and torn by service in the war. Prof. Capen, of the “National Repub- liean,” the vever-failing weather prophet, says there will be cold weater, frost an snow from Sept. Ist to Sept. °, and, if so. this will proba bly be the last Execur sion of the season. Get on Board and don’t get Left in the Cold. Remem ber wedo not go by the r.” ¥ not? Because we go an other way. Tickets $1.25 For sale at the Depot on the mor ing of the Excursiou. fields aro b sen Stinson & =e free, full information about work whic they can do, and Hiveat home,that will pay them from $5 to $25 per day. ~ earned inaday. Either sex, young orold. Capital pape b eg main mr free. Those who start st one ae “Cmng little far*anes, Ail Bow 2 cme Za ae se