The Washington Bee Newspaper, January 19, 1889, Page 2

BEE. 1199 I siree Pub ished_every Suturday northwest, Washiagton, D. C. Entered at the Post Office #1 ‘Vasliugton D.C., as Second Class mail matter. A GREAT NEGRO. rhe question bas tren 2 ked whet has B. K. Bruce doze io command the respect end coufi dence of the America: We desire to say that Mr. Bruce has never disgraced any P Stim that he has ever filled nor has he been unfaithful to his peo; le. Tic is honest in his dealings u men and has never betrayed tie trust imposed in him. He stands to day ove of the most polished rep-~ resentatives among ue: What he sayscan be relied on. Unlike those whom he bas aided and defended, he is the last man to desert a friend and the first to forgive anenemy. 4 posed him through jealousy aud prejudice, but to day he stands before the American people a friend to the cause of human lib- erty. If he were asked to day if he favored a negro for the cabinet, he would be liberal enough to say yer, and if he were asked to name a negro he would be unselfieh enough to do so. This is the kind of a man B, K. Bruce is. He isa safe leader, and his judgement and knowledge of men cau be found in his very nature. As a lecturer he has been suc- cessful and is honored everywhere he appears. Heis the races’ triend and fur that reason the BEE has always commended him to the American people. The colored press throughout this country can- not say too much in praise of Blanch K. Bruce. Se THE PRESS CONVENTION. peepic. The coming press convention will be one ot the largest ever held in this country. There will be some of the most distinguished Journilist in this country in alten- dance. Prof. W. J. Simmons is the man who has made the color- ed press association a success and it is hoped that the citizens of Washington will contaibute as convention a success. The colored editors must be entertained and with the expenses that will be incurred it will require omen, We therefore respectfu'ly tq. our fellow citizens to s-.' t'« contributions to either Cai Leader or Bee and pr. per will be given. We wani *: ple to interest themseivs matter and show to o guished editors of the p.c:s the people of Wasbingion ciate what they are doivg for elevation of the race. We 5 have with us, such men a editors Horn, of the Chattonoago Just ce Murry, of the St. Louis Advance Phelham,otthe District P/cndealr, Smith, of the Cleveland Gazeiie, and many other distinguished and brilliant editorsin this country. As soon as the programe is com- plete we shal! puplish it in this aper. ‘UNITED. We favor P. Hi. Carson for chief marshal of the Emancipation, whom we opposed some years ago To convince the people that we are united let us show what can be done when the negroes are united. We shall work for one common cause and that is fora successful celebration. We have long since come to the couclusion that unit- ed we stand divided we fall. Let the convention be called some time in next month. There is no reason why we can’t have a large celebration. REV. SINCLAIR, Rev. Wm. A. Sinclair, graduate of Howard University, has been appointed by the authorities of that institution to collect a schol- arebip fund. We don’t know of a@ man more deserving of recog- nition than Rev. Sinclair. We know that he will meet with suc- cess in his new field of labor. The} institution is greatly in need of| such a fund for the encourage-| ment of our young men, and it is | hoped that Rev. Sinclair will be} encoursged by our many thousand | philanthrophists throughout this country, Men have op-| MR, WEBB’S NOMINATION. The nomination of Mr. Webb as District Commissioner doesn’t seem to meet the approval of the Washington people. Mr. Webb may be a republican, but it seems | that he might exercise a little of | his republicanism by appointing a |few worthy colored citizens to some ot the District offices. It is | hoped, however, that the Senate jv ll:ntorm Mr. Cleveland that | Mr. llarrison is desirous of ap- | pyinting a republican commies- loner, | ——— | ; The Washington BEE Is not pleased be- cx: te Some one mentions ex-senator Bruce | for President Harrison’s cabinet, It is not thing that is for the benefit of his race in this section, and row that he has taken charge of the school question itis certain that svme- thing will be done in this direc- tion. LANGSTON’S SPEECH. THE GREAT LEADER SPEAKS, The followiug extracts are from the speech of Honorable John Mercer Langston, delivered on the occasion of the Emancipa- tion celebration in New York at Cooper Institute. Ladies and gentlemen: First of | atall likely that Mr. Bruce willget there, but we do not know any oue who better de- serves to than he. (Peoples Choice.) We are of the same opinion and | we beleive that our esteemed con- tempory misunderstood our arti- cle. No one would be more grat- ified to see Ex-senator Bruce in Mr. Harrison’s cabinet than the | Editor of the “Bee” and noone | deserves the recognition more |than Senator Bruce. He is an | honor to our people and will dig- nify any position to which he may be appointed. ‘A COMPLIMENT We beg leave to inform the col ored press throughout the country that the Trustees of the Metropoli tau church have kindly granted the use of the auditorium of that great church and alsothe famous Bethel Literary, throagh Prof. Storum, president will turn over the evening on which the literary meets, for the use of the colored ed- itors. Now let the citizens do their duty by sending in a contribution to pay necessary expenses. Proper credit will be given through the local press. NO NEGRO NEED APPLY. Since the democratic party has beenin power, so far as the Dis trict of Columbia is conserned, the colored man has been ignored en tirely. Our chief of police Major Moore has failed to find one com- petent negro to promote to a ser geants position, although there are a few who were left on force when the republican part went out of powerr. No one but Major Moore and the democratic District Com —= “Sp °~ has been ignored. Thereis a bet ter day coming tor the colored man. The tire department is like ibe police force so far as we are enueerned, SEessss-z_ DJljinquent subscribers are re- |qucsted to pay up or the paper be discontinued and their . Ja ‘s.e3 placed on our dead head iist to the public view. People | who want the paper must pay for |i", if it is not wauted pay and dis~ continue, IMPROVING COLORED SCHOOLS. A MEETING IN DOVER TO MEMORIAL- IZE THE LEGISLATURE, Special Correspondence of Tux Mornine News, Dover, Del. Jan. 10,—A mass meeting was held in the colored school room last evening for the purpose of considering what was neces:ary to improve the colored public schoole. The Rev. Geo. H. Washington was made chairman and Prof, T. B. Snowaen secretary, Joshua Parker stated that the ob~ ject was to inaugurate a plan to hold a state convetion, to advise and draw up a petition to present to the Legislature, asking it to give the colored people a better school system, Proffessor Snowden _ briefly spoke of the condition of the pub- he schoo]; that most of the schools werein session during only 4 months of the year, and those schools were taught in houses in every way unsuitable for school purposes. The children are crowd ed in small rooms like sheep in a pen. The case was further discussed, atter which an executive commit- lee was appointed to take charge of the who'e subject and to con fer with other committees that may be appointed in other places. The committee appointed ie; The Rev, Thomas H. Johnson, Samuel Moliston, T. B. Snowden, the Rev. W. I. Chase. John D. Hayes, Sam- uel Attwell and Jordan Williams. Joshua Parker has always been recognized asa leader in every- all, my friends, I am thankful that I am a colored man, and I congrat- ulate yeu, fellow-countrymen, that Benjamin Harrison will very soon enter upon his duties as President of the United States. [Applause.] When he shall become our Chief Executive, not only the good peo- ple in New York will feel the safe- ty of our laws, bat those who live on the other side of the Potomac River will live without tear of ma- lice or dread. We will all live un- der the vine and fig tree of peace then, for in Harrison we see a pro- tector who will give usall the pro- tection that the Constitution of our country guarantees—a man who will protect us because we are A- merican citizens, although our bair is short and onr faces sooty. WE ARE ALL WHITE. It is a fact that according to American law we are all white, we are all black. American laws ney- er distinguished a man by the col- or of his skin nor the texture of his hair. Not in the declaration of Independence, the Constitution or any great State paper of this na- tion is the word ‘“‘white” used as characteristic of citizenship where it is either defined or defended. It is an old democratic idea that ought to have been exploded long ago, that this is a white man’s country and a white man’s govern- ment. This is really a black man’s country and a black man’s govern- ment, for in the olden days the black man shed his blood to defend and perpetuate the American Con- stitution. No man can bay his place in a country or buy his stand- ing forever so well as by the shed- ding ot blood. Wehave got this old idea that this is a white man’s government started upon us again. It used to be preached to us before the war. (Cries: ‘That so.”] At one time 1 was going from ny home in the Northern part of the Ohio toward BRE GERIGHATIC PGT of mine who said : “Now, sir, where are you going? I suppose you are going down to the central portions of the State to make speeches in favor of negro suffrage. Don’t you know that the word ‘white’ is specifically men- tioned in the Coustitution in the enfranchising clause, thereby snut- ting out forever the mulatto and negro from representation in the government?” “Sir” said Ito my democratic friend, can you put your fin- ger on the word ‘white’ in the con- stitution—that is, in the clause to which you refer- for I shall farnish you now with that document?” “I can,” said he. “Then, sir, you shall do it,” and I stepped to my carpet sack- for I was acarpetbagger in that State {applause ]--and took out the Con- sutution, certified to asto dotting ing of every “i” and the crossing of every “t” by James Buckanan, once Secretary of State of this government, and bearing the great seal, the imprees of our national sovereignty on its face. ‘Take this, Colonel,” I said, “and, if you please, put your finger on the word ‘white’ for me.” He took my document, and wip- ing his glasses and adjusting them, commenced with the word ‘we,” and ran his finger along every line of the document, not then pos- sessing the thirteenth, fourteenth and fifthteenth amendments and when he had reached the last word of the very last amendment he said: TAKE YOUR DOCTRINE. “Not yet,” said I, “because I want you to show me the word ‘white.’ ” “Take your book,” said he, “it is eae Consiitution.” [Laugh ter. “Oh, but it is the Constitution of the fathers,” said J, ‘‘and it is certified to by a democratic Secre- tary of State; so if you please, pat your tinger on the word ‘white.’” He did not do it, and no man can do it, from the day of its ratifica- tion up to this very hour. I know our constitution is the embodiment of a perfect Christian and political principle. “We hold these truths to be self- evident, that all men are created equal * * * * * inaleinable rights, among which are life, liberty and the pursuit of bappiness.” Under the shadow of that broad political doctrine, covering every | inch of our territory, climbing to the top of every mountain, and breaking upon the slope of every hillside and valley, the man who boasts American blood, either white of black, finds a sate abiding shelter. Whea we added the Thir- teenth, Fourteenth and Fifteenth Amendments, we made kuow dis- tinction on account of color, bat gave point and emphasis only to the old doctrine of the Constitu- tion. It has been said in the Sonth that this is a white man’s govern- ment. Every true Americar, ster- ling statesman who desired the fa- ture glory and perpetuation of our free institutions was prepared to say that our fnnodamental law makes no distinction on occount of color. Now, I will tell you what voice to send to us down in South Caro- lina, Louisiana and Mississippi. “Be steady, gentlemen of the South, in your conviction that you are American citizens. Stand by that faith, Liye in it, and, if the emergency presses you, resolve to die in it.” When you begin to teach us that doctrine we will begiu to be not only docile and humble, bat self-respecting and manly. THE NEGRO PROBLEM. Senator Eustis, of Lousiana, announces that the ground work of our difficulty in this country came in with the negro problem. He is a wise Senator and repres- sent a great State. However, I fear that he is a little apprehensive of negro supremacy in the State where he teaches that the real diffi- culty is in 1ts tundamental phase, viz., the consciousness of the white man that be is superior. That is remarkable. I never saw one who was conscious that he was superior to me [laughter,] and I have met a good many white men all along the line, from blacking boots as a boy, to practicing law in the upper courts as @ man. (Ap- plause,) MORE DEMOCRATIC BRU- TALITY. COLORED REPUB. LICANS DRIVEN FRUM HOME. The democratic party of Critten- den County Ark.,in the recent e- lection carried the county by fraud intimidation and the shot gun. A statement by those colored repub- licans who were compelled to leave home sent the following state- mentto the Republican Senators aud Representatives in Congress. We the undersigned, would most respactiully show and repre- sent ta von and each of you. that we were on the 12th day of July A. D. 1888, banished and driven from Crittenden County, Ark., and are now inexile in the city of Memphis, in the state Tenn. upon a suspicious charge, without authority of law, based upon se ven anonymous letters received by certain white citizens residing at Marion, the county seat of said Crittenden county; that we were driven from our homes, families, property, and citizevship by a large body of white Democrats, armed with Winchester rifles and other implements of war, without notice or the opportunity to make our defense and show our inno- cence the circuit court of said county then being in session, with the warning never to return. And the said parties, to perpetuate and keep us in exile and from our homes, indicated each of us for a felony. to wit: Conspiracy to mur- der. And from said 12th day of Ju- ly we have been living in exile and banishment in the city of Memphis, only ten miles from Ma- rion. as aforesaid. That all of said partie:, especial- ly the sheriff of said cvunty, know that we were in said city and frequently and often told some of our number that we would not be molested or arrested ou said in- dictments as long as we remained from the said county Crittenden. That some ot us have large fam- ilies who are now suttering tor the necessaries of life, which they would not if circumstances were otherwise. That some of usheld and occu- piep important and trustworthy po- sitions in said county, to wit; Coun- ty judge,clerk, assessor, member of the Arkansas legislature, &c, Xe. That our banishment was a jo- litical trick; that heretofore our county always gave about 1,800 Republican majority but at the general ele-tion held on the first Monday of last September, she gavea Democratic myjority of 1,- 450, a Democratic gain ofover 3,- 200 in 2 years. Now, therefure, we wouid most earnestly represent to you that we are innocent of said charges; that the cirenit court of said county meets on the second Monday of this month; that we are desirous ot returning to our homes for trial; ne that by reason of our long banish- ment and the expense of living in the city of Memphie, and support- ing our fanfilies who still live and reside at the said town of Marion, weask youand each of you, though itis with reluctance, for aid and us- sistance tu help and procure com- petent counsel to defend us on the charges aforesaid before said court. The statement is signed by F. T. Moore,a former justice of the peace; G. W. Deaker, Wm. Roy~ ster, Tice Nelan, Henry Bily, Da- id Ferguson, David W. Lewis, a former judge, aud York Byers. SOUTH WASHINGTON NEWS. At the ministers cenference on Monday morning last, a large force of the members were in their seats at 10 o’cluek four the purp%se of listening to a paper which wus to bave heen read by the Rev. Geo. W. Lee who was not present for causes yet uuex- plained. he topical expositions of the members and the general work of their charges were exhib - ited; and the conference listened to an able address of the Rev. R. Jotinsoa upon the immediate ne- cessity of an ecclesiastical congress which was continued until Mon- day next after the reports. Rey. Thomas Randolph Sum- merville of the A. M. E. Church, who has received an appointment by Bishop 8. 8. Jones, D. D., for Bradock, Pa., took leareof the Baptist ministers on Monday morning last and paid many com- pliments to them for their kind- ness to him, and left for Pittsburg last night. Dr. 8. A. Sumby has completed and opened his yery handsome office adjourning his residence on F st. bet. 3d and 43 sts. The governmentis now doing the right thing in placing lights iu every street and alley iu South Washington. Throughout the city the air is filled with righteous cries culling for salvation. Many of the more prominent churches have just closed their week of prayer and reported many who asked for prayer. There wasa very tashionable gathering at the residence of Mr. and Mrs Edward Lewis, 513 3d st.,to wituess the marriage of Miss Helen Betrs their niece, to Mr. Cyrus Spottwood, a society favorite among the South Waah- ington household. Among the many friends who appreciated the occasion were Mr. and Mrs, A, Fickling, Mr. and Mrs, Meses Smith, Mr. and Mrs. C. D. Sydnor, Mr. aud Mra. E. Tigsor, Mr. Saf- ford Parker and lady, Mr. Thomas Allen and lady, Miss Rachel Be ts, the sister of the bride, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Newman, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Brooke, Rev. T. R. Summerville and wife, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Humphry, and Misses Lizzie Williams, Ajice Smith and Maggie Taylor, ‘The presen's received by the bridal party were certainly too numerous to mention in these col- umns. The bd linens, table lin- eus, napkins, towels, the silver chiua, and glasss ware completely occupied one of the lirge rooms. Mr. C. B Smivh left on Wed- nesday evening last for Pitsburg, Pa. GRAND ARMY INSTALLA- TION. There was a larg> crowd at the installation of officers of the Grand Army of the Republic. O. P. Mor- ton Post, on Monday night at their hall. The following officers were installed: Comrade Charles k. Douglass, Commander; Perry H. Carson, junior vice command- er; Wesley Howard, quartermas~ ter; A. T. Augusta, surgeon; Chas, B. Fisher, officer of the day; Ambrose Cook, cfficer of the guard; James W. Butcher, adju- tant; Douglass Syphax, quarter- maser sergeant. After which Mr. Fred. Douglass, sr., delivered an address. The barbershop of Mr. J. W. Taylor at 1107 Ist. pn, w. is the place after all to be accommodated with a good shave and hair cut, at a reasonable price. There is no dis- tinction on account of color. Clean towels on every customer. Give him a call. The Bex is the paper to publish your wants, for sale and all perso- nal mentions in. All matter should be in not later than Thare- day morning. HOW IT Worken “Good morning, Jack! why + seen you fora month past \y,,. 2” world is the matter wit}, . to have renewed your yout ” “Well, Phil, L have, Di ber the last time [saw y.u 1 Was?. Sick and blue, mood a man gets feels the most 1 Straight to the d-yi) “Not so bad as 1 events you didn’t go t. ll “Thank goodne thank Vinegar Bitter Do "athe, ber that day I saw you last — recommended that reinedy empl sistently, and I was first ye 1 rylos half convinced? men “[ remember it perf ‘ needn’t say another Word upon the oo ject; your looks tell me that you toug medicine.” ; ner: “No doubt of it: eve upon my improved looks Imus: really tell youall the oldstyle, as you reco didu‘t mind the itter tas ished the bottle in about Was greatly improved, s> nm detirmined to change off a y PP style. a “Well, how did you like “You tola me your wite new style, I believe; well, | y agree wihher [like the of] mueP, but the new is a finer more expensive prepuratio “I believe it ts; in faet. and £ wonder the MeDonal pany sell it for the sa the old style, beeau: costly preparation.” “Well, that doesn’t concern was it said that peopl« fan vemsel ves pious somtimes when they wera only bilious.2 No matter! I w ¥ going ten seem Ty OF tosay that L betie wieked wher their stom: ous organ of eouldn’t be ; ly so out of order they if they tried.” i “And if all the miserable and victims of billiousn the thousand and one i heir to would only take V what a happy world this “[ should :ecommet “T never go back on t “Well, the u pay t take their choie+, for admirably.” LidiTe VINEGAR BITTERS THE GREAT BLOOD PURIFIER and Health Restorer. Cures all kinds of Headache within Thirty Minutes—Try it. The only Temperance Bitters known. It stimulates the Brain and quiets the Nerves, regulates the Bowels and renders a perfect blood circulation through the bu- man veins, which is sare to restore perfect herlth. sa A beautiful book free. Address, R. 4. MWe DOVLD DRUG Co. St., New York lf You Have No — Indigestion, Flatulence, Sick Headache, *-all rum down,” low flesh, you will find Tutt’s Pill the remedy you need. They tone ep ia th Se eae eeemeiee. “nufterers trem des. yeleal overwook will find hem. Nicely sugar coated. SOLD EVERYWHERE. Vy, 532 Washinton. R. E. STOVALE-JOUN H. PAYNTER. R. E STOVALL & (0. STAPLE & FANCY GROCERIES. COFFEES AND TEAS A SPECIALTY. 1002 20TH STREET NOATHUEST ee DANIEL PREEMAN, 400 REW YORK AVENUE NOATHNEST Portraits enlarged 10 Crayoo, Oil. and Pasted. Old pictures made pew. ARTISTIC we RK OF ALL DISCRIPTION. — PLAIN, PICTORIAL AND BUSINESS SIGNS. | Orders by mail or otherwis? promptly attended to. — Jan. 12th I ¥ Let every Baptist member mia tater and all other citizens sen! ™ their names to the Bez,