The Washington Bee Newspaper, January 5, 1889, Page 2

ae be AAR aay vi Ag meio: ssn epost Pubs el every Sjturday at 1109 I etree northwest, Washington, D. C. Entered at the Post Office at Wasbington D. C., as Sec nd C’ass meil matter. NOT A CANDIDATE. Some smart eleck bas been boom- ing Senator B. K. Bruce for the the cabinet and declares that the voic of this country will devide if the Senator is not appointed. We desire to say first, that Sena— tor Bruce is not a candidate for any official position under the administration of Mr. Harrison. We don’t eay that the Senator would refuse one nor would we say that the Senator would accept a position. We do say, however, that if any position is offered him, it must be one that would warrant him to give up his lectures. Again, Senator Brace has author- ized no one to urge him for any position and he doesn’t thank any one for making these false etate- ments. FLEETWOUD’S TESTIMO- NIAL We have already received sev— eral letters from distinguished citizens favoring a testimonial to Major Fleetwood of tne Wash- ington Cadets. It is the object ot the Bex to make this one of the grandest events in the history of the colored militia. We would like to hear from any others who desire to join in this testimonial. THE CATHOLIC CONGRESS. The congress of colored Catholics that met in this city duriug the past week demonstrated a degree of intelligence and ability. Our es- teemed friend Mr. Rudd of the American Catholic Tribune was el ected chairman and the ability he displayed in the management of the convention assured us that he deserved compliments ‘This con- gress was compored of men of ability and influence and if the work continues as it was demon- strated in the convention this week we congratulaie our Cathol ic brethern and hope that some good has been zecomplished. Dr. Laws in his letter this week begs the people to aid in giving the colured Press conven tion, that will convene in Marcb,a royal reception. Mahone aud isis Lieutevants, are iu town, Weare of the opinion that the little boss will not enter Mr. Harrisons cabinet. We wantit distinctly under- stood, that the B x is on friendly terms with every political repub- lican organizaton in the country and that the Join Sherman Lea gue is not antegonistic to any or- ganization in this city. The Bsr will support Col. Carson for any position that his qualifications en title him. There is but one way for the District republicans to suc- ceed and that is by unity of act- ion. We still maintain that Car- son is entitled to recognition and we hope that this will settle all conjectures as to the position of the Ber and Col. Carson. The at- tempt to draw the Bex and politi- cal organizations into a fight will not succeed ———Ss GENERAL BARRISON. There is no man in this country | &' more perplexed at this time than Genl. Harrison. But we have con- fidence enough in him to know that he is capable to select a cabi- net that will meet the approval ot the entire republican party. I: is hoped, hower, if Mr.- Harrison, is consulting the representatives ot the white race, that he will con- sent sueh men of our Face as Ex- Register,Bruce, Lion. John Lynch and Prof. Lengston, who have the respect and confidence of the American negro, relative to the wants of our people. While it is our desire to have a representative in the cabinet, we can truthfully say thatthe colored race will be satistied if Mr. Liarrison, will as- sure protection, under the cousti~ tution of our government. JOHN SHERMAN. The criticism of Mr. Fred. Dou- glass, against the recent speech of| Senator Sherman, is entirely out of place. Mr. Douglass has done and is doing more to the detri- ment of the colored race, than all the speeches like the one Mr, Sherman made two weeks ago. If Mr. Douhass continues to say that the negroes are worse off to~ day than they were in slavery, there is no telling what will be- | come of the negro. Let Mr. Dou- glass retire. AT ALEXANDRIA, VA. The celebration of Lincoln’s Emancipation edict by the citizens of Alexandria, Va., on the first inst. proved a grand success in every r.spect. Long before the appointed hour, deuse crowds of people assembled around the building in which the exercises were to be held. Within a few moments after the doors of the Third Buptist church were thrown open, every seat was occupied. But still the people came, a con~ tinuous stream of humanity from every direction. When Rev. W. Graham, the able pzstor, called the meeting to order, there was not standing room in the church; the people were packed and wedg- ed in, and yet not one-half of the thousands had gained admittance. All Alexandria and vicinity were out doors. The church was tastily draped with Bunting; avd tbe choir was very effective. As Mr. L. W. Pulies, the orator of the evening arose, @ spontaneous Ovation was tendered him. Mr, Pulies enjoys the well earned reputation of being a polished gentleman of learning and one of the most tearless leaders of his rave; but, if anything was lacking to stamp him one of the most eloquent and forceful of our young leaders, his brilliant effort ou thie memorable occasion was sufficient. His oration was a scholarly and mas. terly historical review of human slavery and its gradual extinction from their inception to the pres- enttime. With sublime pathos he depicted the wrongs and suf. ferings of bis people, and while he declared that the rapid pro- gress of the race had no porallel in history, ancient or modern, sacred or profane, yet were they far from enjoying the full rights, privileges, aud blessings guaran- teed by coustitutional amend- ments. He held thatso long as slavery existed in the United States, the “Declaration of Inde- pendance” was a self evident con~ tradiction to the principles it enunciated. In powertul lan- guage he arraigned the South for itsoutlawry and crimes against personal rights and human life, and warned the nation against the Nemesis of fate. He declared that the Ffiteenth Amendment to the constitution must be respected and obeyed, in spirit and iu letter, in every section of this country uo matter what the consequences, the National government was pledged, legally and morally, toexecute the constitution aud the laws, and in the name of 10, 000,000 American citizens of Af- rican origin he demanded that the government redeem its pled- ges and oaths by the honest and fearless discharge of its duty and securing to wary citizeus even- banded, exact justice. The race problem must and would be settled in a national and civilizea manner, The negro was orought here without his consent, against his desire, but was here to stay, rapidly iuereasing in num- bers, wealth, and education. This Was a “condition and nota theory” which confronted the white man, and the sooner it was realized, aud a harmonicue adjustment reached, the better it would be for all concerned, society and ‘ood government. There were now 30,000,000 negrocs on the North American contivent and there would be in the United States 60.000,000 negroes during the next 80 years, ifthe ratio in in- crease of the past 20 years was maintained. The limit bad been reached when patience ceases to be a virtue. The wanton shedding of innocent blovd in the South must cease. With an array of stubborn facts the orator proved that the negro had helped to make this nation what it was to day; that he was justly entitled to the protection of the government and the right to enjoy the full bless. ings of good governmeot. He paid a glowing tribute to the negroes’ valoy and bravery in war, trom the war of the Revolution down to and du:ing the war of the Rebellion which was instru- asunder. He pointed out the faults and habits which operated mental in bursting slavery bonds |- asa barrier against the race and urged the -importance of curing them. He dwelt impressively upon the great neceasity of acquir- ing EDUCATION and LaNp, with these firmly in their possession, the race problem would solve it- self. He counselled systematic organization and practical co.op~ eration, with closed ranks and a solid front to the enemy, march boldly forward to victory and eomplete liberty. Whenever and wherever a man of the race was engaged in an honest contest in-~ volving the political and civil rights of the negro, it wae an imperitive duty to sink personal differences and stand united by the principles involved until the victory was won. The oration was couched in that elegance of language for which Mr. Pulies is noted; it was im- pressively delivered snd canvot fail in accomplishing much in encouraging the race in its des« perate upward struggle. . RULES FOR VISITING THE SICK. ; Ejemer Sun. 1. Whenever you go to see a sick person never take a brass band; brass bands are’ more or less expetsive. If, however, you takea brass band with you, let each map play a different air, finishing up with “lam O’Shanter” on the brass drum. It is best to have this executed in the room directly un- derneath the sick chamber. 2. Always ring the bell as thou- gh you were trying to pull the back yard out by the roots. Con- tinue this until you get seven or eight engines piayiug on the hou- se, 3 Ifyou can’t get up by the front way, either knock outa win- dow, or go up on to the roof by the lightning rod. The latter plan will enable you, if the house is a frame one, to kick all the boards loose and proved a matinee for those in the house. After you have reached the roofif you hav- en’t strangled yourself with pro- fanity, cough up your false teeth and yell down the scuttle for astep ladder. 4, Always bear a cheerful counte- nance. If you go into a sick room looking Jike a thirty-five cent chromo of a Shawnee cemetary, it will be apt to throw a damper on the festivities. Talk as loud as you can, so that people in the next township will think a theologica! student, home on vacation, is keeping his lun in training. A few such rules as these kept in mind during a visit to a sick friend will be apt to prove benefi- cial, as it willinepire the patient with more will and a stronger de- termination to live and create a sort of a vacuum in your family. i ee SOUTH WASHINGTON NEWS. At the ministers confernce on Monday morning, Dec. 31st, there were some thirty ministers present. After the usual conventional con- gratulatory greetings, testual ex- positions and spiritual of their charges for the year. R. S. Laws introduced a proposition, that as ministers, we urge upon the incom- ing administration a greater share of government patronage for the colored citizens than received heretofore. His objects most ser- iously to being held responsible for not supporting the republicans as a race, and then all of the patronage goes to thedemocratic Irish girls because they are white. His ar- gument was ably supported by the Rey. Dr. Johnson, Kev. Dr. J. H. Lee, Revs. J.1. Loving, W. J. How- ard. Sandy Alexander, ot South Washington, and others. A com- mittee consisting of five, with R. S. Laws as chairman, was appoint- ed toa plan, embracing the em. bodied ministers to call upon the President immediately after the 5th of March. The remains of thejlate Mrs. M. J. B. Lewis were removed from the vault on Saturday last and entered into their final resting place. The non-denominational confer- ence of the District ministry met at the Metropolitan church M st. n. w.,on Monday last at 11 a.m. Dr, Dyson presided with important discussions on the divorce cases among the people of Washington. The Charleston, South Carolina ‘‘World” says that 21 acts passed by the legislature of that state are unconstitutional. All of the acts of the southern states are unconstitu- tional. The revival started in a great many churches last Monday night, and at the Virginia ave. church 8 presented themselves for prayer. a We vall and The christmas feast begun among the young people, on Christmas Eve at 1419 4th st. n.w., where Mr. and Mrs. John Coates tendered to their grand-daughter, Miss Delia Winfield, wko received her friends from 12 to 2 p. m. Among those present were Misses Blanch and Gertrude and Wm. H. Thomas, jr. The wives of the District pastors will pay their respects to each other at the conference on Monday next. New year receptions and calls were the life joys of the day. The day was bright, brilliant and cheer- ful and the entire community seemed disposed to look and act tae same. Little or no disorder prevailed, and strong drinks in comparison to previous years were begged off because so few wished it. We tender our best wishes to our readers for their happy new year, and to the ministry. THEY SAY “Does it pay to write and publish open letters denuoncing the repub- lican senate.” Letters better be open than closed. He would have done anything to retain his place in the Recorders office. The ‘“‘Bee” never turned demo- cratic but the long haired animal that cried like a baby when Trot- ter discharged him, is the author of acertain letter of which the BEE has a copy asking a certain senator to confirm Mathews. It will not pay to deliver any more Louisville speeches asking the negroes to turn democratic. He would have remained Record- er of Deeds had Cleveland, allowed him. He had plenty of praise for Cleveland, when he kept him in office. Sneaks will be exposed, but hon- est men will get their reward, The next administration will tell whether it will pay. He will need republican endorse- ment before he gets what he wants. He will be left. Don’t count your chickens betore they hatch. Floppers canuot come in at the last hour and be rewarded. A man who will attempt to place his sisters husbaud in a rediculous light, is capable of doing anything. The difference between the two is, one has got money and the oth- er had to mortgage his house to sur- vive the democratic admiuistra- tion. Langston will be seated. We have friends in prosperity who become our foes in adversity. Ex Senator Brace, has the finest house of any negro in the United States. Ho resides in an arristocratic neighborhood. It takes money to live here. Langston holds the key to the next governor of Va. He has a large constituery be- hind him. All men are not fools. _ Some men will play two games if they can. It is impossible to run with the hare and hunt with the hound. New Years was a pretty day. It is hoped all honest men will continue to live honest and happy. Calvin Brent, the architect will open a new office soon. His business is on the increase. Callers were numerous Tuesday. The Christmas tree at Lincolo school was a great affair. Save yorr money and at the end of the year count it. New resolutions were numerous on New Years day. All drunkards resolve to repeal. It is natual forsome men to lie. The Fern Leaf, will soon be heard from. There is no use to kick the outs must come in. Predjudice often rules in the physical treatment of babies. They are allewed to suffer and scream with pain from colie, flatulence, bowel disorders, etc., when some reliable and safe remedy as Dr. Bull’s Baby Syrup, would give al- most immediate relief and perfect ease to the little sufferer. VIRGINIA NEWS. Alexandria, Va., Dec. 22nd, 1888, W. A. Carter, agent and correspondent | 915 Prince st. The amusement loving public seldom if ever have -an opportuni- ty to listen to such fine music as that at the opera house, Dec. 27th by the celebrated Asbury choir, of Washington, D. C., who came here atthe solicitation of the Temple Relief Working club to sing for the benefit of Kobert’s Chapel M. E. Church. The choir made a handsome appearance and deserve great credit inde2d for securing such a noble musical director as Prof. Bell, who, one may have thought when he was beating, that surely the golden cord had been banded down and the professor was ringing the bells of heaven. The talent wus all so much admired that special com- ment would create an ill feelipg probably. Tutton will probably say ha! ha! to this. “Gone where the good old ‘‘dar- kies go,” said one of the characters in the Christmas cantata at the chapel, and ever since then a por- tion of the members seem to have a horror for cantatas and a dislike for pipe organs unless the organ could be put somewhere to suit everybody, and when the place was found, then a few old chapel guards picked up courage enough to protest that “new time foolishness” bad no business there. Other’s cay that the choir will be- come stuck up which is impossible —being up already. However, we must continue our defense for the old chapel guards and the organ club, who, we hope, will discuss this matter at once with~ out mal ce to Bucks or they will get suuck in the back with a Pinon. Tie 26th anniversary of the Emancipation Proclamation wae a grand success. A meeting was at- tended by so many representatives of the colored race was never be- fore witnessed on the sacred soil of old Virginia. The exercises consisted of prayer by the Rev. W, F. Graham, of the 3d Baprist church, where the meeting was held, music by the choir, under the directions of Prof W. P. Fry, intruductory remarks by Magnus L. Robinson, president or the Douglass Library Association, reading of Harrison and Morton letters and letters of regret from distinguished American ciiizens, and the Emancipation edict by Wn. A. Carter, sec.,a poem ded- ieated to the occasion by Solomon G. Brown, esq., and read by Mr. Brown, was received with applause at the conclusion of exch verse. The New Year callers were numerous indeed this year. Egg- nog, coke, wine, ham sandwiches, and coffee. Gross grain silks and other luxuries were so very num- erous this year that some of our young men wondered why so many speakers spoke at once. Some of our young ladies receiv: d as many as 150 cards. If this Bex continues bere it will have a little city of magnificent distan~ ces. Bishop Hurst filled the pulpit at Robert’s chapel on Sunday night last and gave some sound advice to saints and sinners. Miss Lou Ternice spent the festive season in the monumental | city. | Alonza Stafford, a pupil of the Washington public schoo!s, spent his Christmas with relatives here. The William’s reception, South Royal street, is said to have been on the Royal order, As close as Lampkins keeps himself to the Coopers, one would suppose that he is desirious of| | when he can? becoming a barrel maker. Who is Buck Williams? The Third Church congrega-| tion will probably erect a Lincoln} monument in their neighborhvod | commensurative to the firet spot) in northern Virginia where our| emancipation was duly and ap- propriately celebrated, We wonder if Cabanise went to | the monumental city, too, or did he deter his trip until] Maren. Mr. KR. B. Robinson of the} Leader, is again a citizen of the home of his father. 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