The Washington Bee Newspaper, February 16, 1889, Page 2

Saturday at 1109 I siree morth west, W: ington, D. C. Published evi Entered at the Post Office st Washington D.C., as Second Class mail matter. MR..COOK’S REPORT. It may be truce that Superinten- dent Cook is distasteful to Dr. Jobn R. Francis,a local trustee of the 7th school division; that he may find a better, man to euperintend our schools we do not doubt. Admitting all this, should a man be attacked as Dr: Francis hes Mr. Cook, because there was some personal spleen to satisfy? The difference between Superin - tendants Cook’s report acd that of Mr. Powell’s is that Mr. Powell bas occupied 188} pages in his report to explain the condition of his schoole, whereas, Mr. Oook has only taken 36 1+. -pages to tell about the colored schools, which he gives in a nut shell, so to speak. The Bez has been one of Mr. Cooks opposers and it has criticised him on the representation made by certain ool officers, presuming that such information was authenic. We have since learned after care- ful investigation, that the oppo- sition of theze school officers is acuated by some persoual differ- ences between them and Mr. Cook of years standing. This paper will not Jend its columns for such purposes nor will it remain silent to allow others to satisfy a person- spleen against any public offi- cial or private citizens. The brs is bere to oppose the enemy and point out to the people the great conspiracy that is on foot to throw our schools into tbe hands of the enemy. Every movement made by Dr, Francis while he has been on the school board has been to the detriment of our schools and to aid a few prejudiced white men on the board. There is danger abead and we ,hereby warn the people to be on the watch. Every meeting that has been called by the citizens has been characterized by Dr. Francie as all “‘bosh” and represented by irresponsible per- wie uy leo Vaupou this fool te loose his head. Let there be a public meeting called at once and request Con- gress to abolish the board of school trustees and allow the people to elect them. We can not longer telorate the tyrants’ yoke, uor should the colored people longer iaperg themselves to be insulted yy an irresponsible school officer. There is nothing the matter with Superintendent Cook’s report. Mr. Cook starts out in hie report by showing the uumber of colored schools, 176, and the number of upile enrolled, 11,040, divided ot the Norman, High,Gram- mar,and Primary schools. The whole number of teachers employ- ed was 191, of whom 178 were females and 13 males. He showed the fluctuations in attendance of pupils, discipline, courses of study, the condition of the schools, and everything that is necessary for any intelligent body to judge. Very often ignoramuses are plac- ed in positions whose brains are too defective to judge what is nec- essary: FREEDMENS HOSPITAL. Our contemporay the paiLy Press said the following in its is- sue of Febuary 12th: “BaRNES is not the eres man who has com plained of Dr. Purvis, yngress should ap- ween dye ge eee to investigate the man- aac We dont know who Mr, Barnes is nor do we care, nor do we agree withthe’ Press in what it says about the hospital. We have been opposed to Dr. Purvis for some time, not on account of any irregularities in the hospitel or that he is an incompetent surgeon in charge, but for other reasons aside from the management of that institution. The hospital is better conduct~ ed under Dr. Purvis than any oth- er government’ institution in this country and the attendant phys- ians in the hospital, are all com. petent. On the information of several 8 who had been sick at the hospital we took occa- sion to visit the institution and found everything there in the best of order and the fact was as certained, from the parties them- selves, who made the there was a personal difference be- tween the surgeon in charge and the inmates who were discharged. We further learned that inmates make charges against the hospital because they are not permitted to do as they please. So far as Dr. Purvis color is concerned and the cbarge that he is neither white nor black, there is one thing we do know that he isa patron of colored institutitions and enterpris- es and he employes negro cvun— sel, which are more than some of these negroes do who are 80 black, not only in skin, but in heart. We shall not oppose a man because we personally dislike him nor shall we take sides against one because others do on account of a man’s color. Dr, Shadd is the resident physcian of the hospital, he is known and liked by the en- tire community as a man of hon- est convictions and ary attempt to blacken the reputation of this gentleman will be condemned by the citizens. While we ad- mire the “Daiiy Press” for the interest it takes in the colored; people, We are free to say that it has been misuniformed and we know that Mr. Fox, is too much ot a man tO misrepresent an insti- tution on the false representation of a predjudiced class. THE PRESIDENTS MES- SAGE. Iu another column will be read with interest a few extacts from the speech of Hon Jobn Sherman of Ohio, in reply to the presidents message. Senator Sherman very wisely tells the president what to do with the surplus, which seems to be a very hard thing with the democratic admiustration to dis- pose of. The Senator defends our home industries and condema the pauper labor of Europe. His quo- ations from Mr. Hales observa- tion will convince the admiustra- tion that it has vo knowledge of government. The speech is well worth reading und we advise all who can to get a copy ofit. The cry of traud by the defeated party in the emancipation conven- tion on last Wednesday night will net do. When men are honest and keep their pledges there is no doubt that success will crown their efforts. Mr. Carson can only blame his trysted lientenants for us defeat, They werea little too ambitious themselves for office more so than they were for the election of Mr. Carson as chief marshal for the emancipation cel- ebration The election was fairly conducted and so far as Mr. Mar- Shall is concerned he allowed every man in Opportunity to name and vote for his canidate. =e We have secured the services of Mr. Wm. Dulaney as our Alex andria Va., correspondent and it is hoped that the citizens of that place will do all they can to encour age this young man who will re~ port nothing but reliable matter- The Brx may be obtained at hi. place of business, 504 King sts where all matter for publicution concerting the people of that city must be addressed. DRAMATIC ART. Naw Yorks, Feb. 13, 1889. Mr, Editor: i Please allow me a space in your paper to say that I am a constant reader and read in last Week’s issue a very interesting and remarkable article of Frank Fravklin’s on Dramatic Art. While I heartily endorse his ideas on the subject, I caunot or will not ask the question “why is it thatthere are clubs for nearly every couceivable object and for the maintainance of nearly every couceivaole art but tne dramatic art,” for I know only too well ’tis true we have, individually, no means or channel through which to vent our dramatic ability, but should we organize a colored act- ors association with the view to prepare (financially) a dramatic company for the road? A com- pany that could demand a world wide recognitien. The talent we have beyond adoubt. The world is wide and theatre loving people ean be found in every part. There are scores of actors and actresses, scores of dramatic companies on the road and yet not one colored one in the whole world, no, not one. Juet think of it, and why? I do not think it is the lack of reeverance but it is the lack of etirmination to co-operate and work jointly. Ihave worked in the field of drama for five years with the motive and longing for race elevation, In elevating my- self I thought to elevate othere. I have ambitiously and energetieal- ly eudeavored to reach the pinna~ cle of dramatic fame But alus! I have not gone far beyond recita tions, concerts, &. I have played several plays, ‘East Lynne” being my principle production, support- ed by a good company; but never played more than two nights in succession. I wrote a drama _ entitled “Branded by the Dead” in 1884; have been from the Atlantic to the Pacific Ocean in the vain hope of fiuding a colored company to produce it; having failed [ am about to have it produced by @ white company. I hope s.on to hear of an organization for the purpose of holding up the mirror to nature. It needs but an attempt and crowus of success await. Etta B, Spencer I SOUTH WASHINGTON NEWS The Buptist ministers confer- enc+ met Ou Monday morning last at 10 o’clock with president Kob~ inson in the chair and R. 8. Laws secretary. A large number of ministers were present including the Rev. Stardard, a strong oppo- nent to secret societies. he minutes of the previcus meeting were approved. The Rey. Dr. Fitzhugh of the Press was present and after exchanges of pastoral views; collected his items and retired. The ordination and installation of deacons at the Bethleham Bap- tist church on Sunday last, com- bined with the communion services were fully enjoyed by a crowded house. Six deacons were installed by the hand of fellowship and among them were ©. W. Davis at the Interior, and Wm Singleton. The ordination services were conducted by Rev. R. 8. Laws and the communion by S. Alexander: The memorial services of the late Mrs, M. J. B, Lewis and Miss Elizabeth H. Scott, both teachers of the Zion Baptist Sunday school, took place at said church on Sun- day lastat 3 p. m., and was pre- sided over by Supt. B. J. Heart, with the following order ot servic- es: Appropriate singing by the school, scripture reading by the pastor, Wm. J. Howard; invoea- tion by R. Watts; address by the supt. and singing again by the school. Eulogy ot Miss Lewis by Miss M. L. Jordan, and eulogy of Miss Scott by Miss Pierce. The movement fer a sanitary improvement of this section ofthe city is being managed by Dr. 8. A. Sumby, who impressed the idea of cleanliness as absolutely neees- sary for good health. He argued ata great length the danger of those continued povls of stagnant and filthy water around the Ran dall school. The meeting was held at Wesley church and was largely attended by some of the best citizens in this section. The sentiment of the meeting, how-| ever, condemned the unfaithful- ness of the colored trustees for permitting these grand discrimi- nations between the colored and white schools as regards their sauitary treatment. The meeting contended that the health of both our teachers and children are impaired and their liyes are shortened by methods of these discriminations, The colored people fight more for mixed schools than they do for equal school facilities and protection, because they have mixed school boards but neither equal facilities for the prosecution of studies nor protection by the laws of health. Mr. Wm. Hunt met with a sad accident on Tuesday last. He was badly burnt about the face while cooking at a boarding house on 44 and C sts. n. w. Mrs. Francis Roane, who is threatened with insanity, as re- ported by her sister in law, oiled some of her clothes and spread them down atthe inside of her door which had to be burst open from the outside; then she and her children got in bed and covered up. The Baptist journalistic univer- sity and old tolk’s home commit- tee met yesterday at 1 o’clock in the pastor’s study of the 4th Bap- tist church. It consisted of Revs. Laws, Howard, Phillips, Johnson, Lvuving, and Thomas and will continue the work nntil complet-~ ed. Let every Baptist member min ister and all other citizens send in their names to the Bex, A DISTINGUISHED SUUTH- ERNOR IN TOWN, WHAT IS THOUGHT OF HIM. _ Mr. James J, Sullivan, of the Parish of Ascension, New Orleaue, La,, is in the city and brings with him the highest recommendations from distinguished men in his state. Mr. Sullivan has held sev- eral prominent positions in the state; namely, Deputy Collector of Internal Revenue,. Day Inspector and several other important posi- tions. , Mr. Sullivan isa man of education and influence in the state of Louisiana. He is the per- sonul friend of Ex Gov. Pinchback, Gen, A. 8. Badger, and Col. Jam~- es Lewis. Below will be read two important cortificates: State of Louisiana, Parish of Ascension, Febuary 4th, 1889. To the chairman and members Inaugural committee Washington, D. C. Gentlemen ; This is to certify that ata’ meeting of the Republican Parish Executive Committee of the Parish of Ascension held in the town of Donaldsonville on Decem- ber 22d, 1888, Mr. James J. Sulli- van was unanimously elected to represent the Republicans of this Parish at the inauguration of Pres- ident-elect Benjamin Harrison and Vics President-elect Levi Morton, to be held March 4th, 1889, and he is also authorized to represent the Republicans of this parish in any and every capacity. Vv. ©. Contrell, Chairman rep. parish ex- committee Parish of Ascension. Attest V. P. Thomas, Secretary, New Orleans, La., Febuary 7th, 1889. This is to certify that Hon, Jam- es J. Sullivan isa member of the Republican State Executive Com- mittee of the State of Louisiana. P. J. Herwig, Secretary State Committee. Donaldsonville, Par. of Ascension, State of Louisiana, |* Febuary 3d, 1889. To the representatives of the Re- publican party, Washington, D.C. Gentlemen: The Republicans of the Parish of Ascension rejoice with you in the grand success and triumph of the Grand Old Party, and to testify the same send their most honored and trustworthy fel- low parishioner, the Hon. James Jerry Sullivan to represent them at the inaugura- tion of the President-elect Benjamin Harrison. March 4th, 18389. Mr. Sullivan was elected for this purpose by the unanimous consent of the parish committee assembled Dec. 23d 1888, and the republicans of the parish in grand mass meet- ing assembled on the 8d inst. most heartily endorsed the action of the committee. With the hope that their faithful friend and representative will be given the proper recognition by representatives of the party from all other portions of the country, they cordially place in his hand this testimonial of the high regard held for him by the mass of Repub- licans of Ascension. By order of the Parish Com- mittee, V. C. Contrell president, Victor P. Thomas, Secretary. IN A FRATERNAL BAND. FEMALES GAIN ADMISSION IN A PAST GRAND MASTERS CUUNCIL, P. @. M. Council No. 44 cele- rated their ninth anniversary at Odd Fellows Hall on 28:h st. on Monday evening by invitiug la- dies to join them in partaking of a well prepared collation. Bros. J. W, Lee, J. W. Walker, J. W. Reed and Arthur Newman having charge of the arrangements. A- mong those who were preseut were the following: Madams Ella Lew- ell, Geo. Jakobs, H. L. Hclmes, M. E. Whiting, Arthur Newman, Ida Jones, T. Allen, J. W. Lee, Robert Holmes and Chase, Misses Katie Brice and Pryer. J. W. Lee, chairman introduced Bro. H. L. Holmes who briefly sketched he origin ot the Council, and pai- ed a glowing tribute to its worth and dignity, the chairman then in. troduced Bro. B. C. Whiting who complimented the Council for inviting him to be __ present, among many things ho saidin as much as the ladies present were members of the royal family, and especially those who were wives for they would at some time re- ceive the royal tittle and dignity of the past grand masters council. The chairman then introduced Bros. Jones, Allen Reed and Wal- ker who made brief remarks. The ceremonies then ended after three hours of scecial chat, all well pleased anl wishing to continue the blessing and health of life in order that they would have an- other chance to return in the fa- ture. EEE PROGRAMME OF THE NAT- IONAL PRESS ASSOCIATION TO BE HELD IN THE MET- ROPOLITAN CHURCH WASHINGTON, D.C., MARCH 5-7. TUESDAY. MORNING. lla. m., Opening Exercises. Address of Welcome, Hon. M. Langston. Response P. H. Murray, St. Louis ‘“‘Advance” Appointment Committee on en- rollment. Short Addresses. Report of Committee on Enroll- ment. President’s Address. Election of Officers. AFTERNOON, 8 ep. m., Opening Exercises. Installation of Officers. Paper, “‘The Colored News Bu- reau,” J. Q. Adams, “Western Ap- «| Imus: really tell youall at peal.’ Discussion. Paper, ‘Representative Ne- groes,” Magnus L. Robinson, “Na- tional Leader.” Business meeting. Adjournment. EVENING. 7:30 P. m,, Opening Exercises. Report of Special Committee on “The Religious, Educational, Polit ical, Social and Industrial Condi- tion of the Colored People of the South,” John Mitchell, “The Plan- et,” Chairman. Discuasion. Adjournment. WEDNESDAY. MORNING. 10 a.m, Opening Exercises. Paper, “How to make Colored Newspapers pay as Business En- terprises,” R. Pelham, Jr,, ‘*Plain- deal,” Discussion. Paper, “Has Negro Leadership been a Failure?” W. Calvin Chase, The Baz. Discussion, Business Meeting. Adjournment. AFTERNOON. 3 P. u., Opening Exercises. Paper, “Industrial Education,” ©. J. Perry, “Philadelphia Tri- bane.” Discussion. Paper, ‘“‘Tke Best Methods of making our People a Reading Peo- ple,” R. R. Wright, ‘The Sentinel.” | Discussion. Adjournment. EVENING. 7:30 p.m., Opening Exercises.! Paper, ‘‘The Power of the Press,” | Hon. J.C. Dancy, “The Star of! Zion.” Discussion. Paper “The New and Old South,” Hon. J. Willis Menard, | “The Southern Leader.” Discussion. Paper, ‘The Claims of the Ne- groupon existing Political Par-| ties,” L, E. Christy, ‘Indianapolis | World.” Discussion. Adjournment. THURSDAY. MORNING. 10 a. m., Opening Exercises. Paper, Religious, Rev. BR. S. Laws, the Bex. Diseussion. Paper, “What has the Negro to do with the Tariff,” John Durham, | ‘Philadelphia Tribune.” Discussion. Report of the Historian. Adjournment. AFTERNOON. 8. P. M., Upening Kxercises. Paper, “Journalism and Journal- istic Ethics,” H. 0. Smith, Cleve- land Gazette.” Discussion. 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