The Washington Bee Newspaper, March 2, 1889, Page 2

= = 1] | ' # 3 & Nd Pub'isxed every Suurday at lug I stree northwest, Washington, D. C. ntered at the Post Office at Washington D,C., a6 Second C'ass muil matter. OUR POSITION. The editors and managers of that weakly patentback called the Leader, are Fred. Douglass, Jr., Mag. L. and k. B. Robinson, bave from time to time made per- sonal attacks on the editor of this paper. Before we go any further let us state who these men are: Mag. Robinson and his brother, as we stated last week, are two of the worse political acrobats in this country. Fred. Douglass, jr., who is not capable of making a liv- ing on hisown responsibility, but depends largely upon bis father of whom we shall speak before we conclude this article. Seme time ago these editors cf the patentback published au ar- ticle charging us with inconstancy, etc. And in the last week’s issue they published another communi- cation, signed Md., to the effect that Dr. Purvis indicted us for libel and we are now supporting him. Let us see how incunsistant we have been: We would not have gotten into the libel euit with Hon. Robert Purvis, of Philadelphia, had it not been for Mr. Fred. Douglass, who was then Recorder of Deeds, and Mr. Chase was in his office at the time. No one knows this better than Fred. Douglass, Jr., the present associute editor of the weakly patent- back. Again when Hon. Robert Purvis called on Mr. Douglass at the time, he (Douglass) informed us of certain things wb:ch he was afrad to stand to after a consulta- tion with Col. Corkbill who was then District Attorney. Had we listened to Mr. Douglass, the ed- itor would have been compelled to have stood the responsibility of the suit; but through Mr. James H. Smith the case was dismiesed. It was through Mr. Douglass that the history of the negro race was criticised in the Bes, and Fred. Douglass, Jr., furnished certain data especially the facts concerning his father’s Saratoga ch, We would have been a jolly good fellow had we publish- ed what Fred. Douglass, Jr., re- ~quested us to publish concerning his brother in law Nathan Sprague, one of the most enterprising men in the real estate business in this city. It can be seen that the Douglass’ are mean enough to do anything to carry out their own selfish purposes. In the Purvis libel suit, Dr. Purvis was manly enough to inform the Secy. of War that his father and Mr.Chase would settle their own indiflierences, Dr. Purvis is a man although he has his pe~ culiarities. We have everything to say in his favor so far as the management of the Freedmens Hosp tal is concerned. Weare unlike Fred. Douglass, Jr., who did all in his power, which was very little, to have J, C. Matthews confirmed to have bimeelf retained as a clerkin the Recorder’s office, and then attempt to deny it. He squeeled like a pig when Trotter discharged him and it is for this reason bis father wants to be made Recorder to satisfy a prejudiced spleen on a few small clerks in the office. The republican party will not give any man @ position to revenge his enemies. Mr. Fred. Douglass, Sr., complimented Mr. Cleyeland and said that he wae the best president since Lincoln; that Mr. Cleveland was the first man to inyite him to his receptions; that he gave him his own time to resign. Now he says that he wants a reappoiut- ment to the Recorder's office as a vindication ot his removal. ‘That is not it; the reason he wants the office is to appoint his entire fam- ily as he did before.” Mr. Fred. Douglass, Sr., was the first man to urge the negroes to eplit. He urged it at Louisville, Ky., at the colored convention chat met there, and it was W. H. Young, ot Tennessee, a Langston man, who exposed Dougiass’ perfidity and ingratitude to the republican party. He had the most compli- mentary thiugs to say about Mr. Cleveland as long as he held the office of recorder of deeds; but the moment he resigned after having been in one year under Cleveland’s administration, he wants to be reappointed asa vin- dication, He has been vindicated; he was vindicated when the re- publican party put him there, but he showed bis political ingrati- tude when he urged the nezroes to divide at Louisville, Ky. When Cleveland made his inaugural ad- dress, the Bes, as well as every other negro paper, flattered | bim and presumed that he would do the square thing towards the negro, and when he nominated Mattews for recorder ot deeds the Bre supported Mattews, not because he was a democrat but because he wasa negro. And it is the negro first with us even if he is a democrat although we are Opposed to negro democrats. There has been a great deal said against Public Printer Benedict, but the Brg has tound him sound On the negro question aud so far as other people regard him, we have nothing to do, bave ul- ways said that Mr. Benedict, although a democrat, has given the negro recognition in his de- partment. The trouble with all negroes like Douglass, where they can’t use you, you are a bad fellow. Tne association of Fred Doug- lasa, Jr., with the Robinson bro: h- ers, the two political acrobats, is no surprise tous. We want the associate editor of the weakly patentback, alias the Leader to answer these questions: Ist. Who was responsible for the attack on Hon. Robt. Purvis, of Philadelphia? 24. Who was responsible for the attack on the history of the negro race and the personal at- tack on Col. Geo. W. Williams? Also, who was responsible tor the attack on Richard T. Greener? Who prepared the mitter and se- cured the data and many other things that we have not mentions ed? Either Fred. Douglass junior or senior or both can auswer this. When these questions are answer- ed perhaps the public can best judge who are the hypocrits and who are consistant We have more to say which the Douglasses will find very interest- ing reading. Tue attack that Fred. Douglass, Jr , and his two recent negro democratic converts make will not effect honest repub- licans. And when Trotter kicked him out of his office he knew that he was getting rid of a very small man. HONORING A GREAT MAN. fn another column of this paper will be seen a report of she memo- rial exereiees;- it honor of Rev. Joseph Chickering, DD., held in the 4th Baptist Church of this city, Sunday afternoon Feb., 17, The eulogist on this occasion was Rev. Robert Johnson, who deliv- ered a most eloquent address on the life and character of this great philanthropist. Dr. Chickering was a man well known throughout this country as the negrves friend, who aided our race in every respect to reach the highest degree of civilization and respectability. The memory of this man should be celebrated by every colored church deno— mination iu this city, he is entitl- ed to it for what was dove by him in life for the elevation of our peo- ple. The prime mover in these exercises was Mr. W. H. Lucas, a young man who has the interest of his race at heart and oue who never forgets a kinduegs done in the interest of his people. Rev, Chickering was to the colored peo ple that the late Charles Sumner was and when our people find a man who is friendly disposed to- ward them they should not forget that their duty is to demonstra‘e the fact that they know how to ap. preciate kindness, ‘I'here were ma- ny ditinguished speakers und oth- er persuns p vseut, among the most priminent was Dr. K. M. Gallandet, president of the Deaf and Dumb Institution. We all know Dr Galandet as a man who knows no person by his color. As long as he has been president of the Deaf and Dumb [nstitution, he has never been known to dis— criminate on account of color, but has treated all alike, rich or pocr, high or low, We speak from personal knowledge of Dr. Gallan- | det, we kaow how he treated those who are near and dear to us; we know that in him the nezro race throughout this great country have a true friend und it is with pleasure that we can say that a nobler mav, a truer christian and a finer scholar dos’ent exist than the president of the Deaf and Dumb Institution. We shall ever honor him and those kind hearted and christian ladies and gentlemen, he has under him to instruct deaf and dumb. These exercises will Jong be remembered and the memory of Dr. Chickering memorial society will go down to posterity as be- ing the first organization to do honor to the races friend—Dr. Jos- eph Chickering. The society is to be congratulated, for its timely action in inaugurating these mem- rial exercises and it is hoped, as we have before stated, that every colored church in this city will do honor to the memory of their dead friend and christian fellow citizen and may his memory be a lasting monument of all that was good, great and honorable. Rev. Robert Johnson is extended our gratitude and approval, for the excellent and eloquent eulogy he delivered on the occasion of these memorial exercises, our poor A SUCCESSFUL MAN. Mr. W. A. Stewart, one of the most successful realestate men in the city, has just completed and sold the largest residence built by any colored man in the United States. It was sold fur $36,000, He also completed two houses on Maryland avenue and 4% street, and sold them for $9,500 cash. He is now erecting nine fine houses on Capital Hill which will be completed shortly. ‘There is one thing Mr. Stewart should be complimented for and that is he isemploying all colored mechan~ ics, This speaks well for a yonng man who is just 29 years old. These new houses will cost $40, 000. Mr. Stewart has demonstrated the tact that colored men ean suc- ceed if a chance is given them and this ought to sufficiently impress boss builders who don’t employ colored mechan- ics that the negro only asks for a chance to demonstrate what he can do when they are properly aided by those of his own race. It is claimed that Mr. Stewart cleared $10,000 last year in his business. He is the largest and most progres- sive builder of his age and color in thiscountry. His work shows this. Heisayoung man who de- serves to be encouraged. It is also understood that he w:ll soon start a hall for the Junior Excelsiors of which he is president. A peep in Mr. Stewarts office will demonstrate the fact that he conducts his busi- ness upon a business basis. It is nicely fitted up on the most im- proved order and the manner in which he dispatches business will convince all that he is a reliable business man... : DR. ©. B. PURVIS. We desire to suy to those who have found fault with Dr. C, B, Purvis and those who have at- tempted to criticise the editor of th Bex for speaking a few words in behalf ot the doctor and the Freed- mens hospital, that he has never tany time asked the editor of this paper to say one word in his favor or the institution of which he is the surgeon in charge. The complaint against the institution comes from those who are friend- ly to the editor and the paper he edits. Dr, Purvis has never inti- mated directly or indirectly to the editor of this paper anything, The record of the Freedmans’ hospi- tal under Dr. Purvis will epeak for itself. We do say, however, that Dr. Purvis, although he may have bad cause to complain a- gainst those who have endeavored to force the editor of this paper to attack bim, never by action o words urged this paper to speak unkindly of any one, Can any of his enemies say as much? President Harrison will not be a party to the removal of a com- petent man from that institution without cause and we are of the opinion that these applicants will be convinced when President Har- rison comes in. GEN’L ROBERT SMALLS. We congratulate Hon. Robert Smalls on his recent speech de- livered in the House ot Represen- tatives in his own defense, It was a masterly efiort. General Smalls is a republican and a strong friend to his race, and his fraudu- lent defeat for Coagress was the work of the democratic party in the south. The charge that Gen- eral Smalls didn’t vote for Har- rison and Morton is denied by the best citizens in South Carolina. We have always been an admirer of General Smalls and have always fouud him to be a man of honesty and integrity. His recent speech should be in the hands of every American citi- zen. There has been an effort to depreciate the services of General Smalls which will not do. Gen. Smalls is a strong man in his state and a true republican, The southern colored people have been imposed upon by a class of cor- rupt northerners which is testified to by the most intelligent colored people in the south. We desire to call the attention of our readers to the great slaughter that is being made at the mana- facturing establishment of Herzogs 918 7 st. especially in ladies wear. Those who want to save money should give him a call before going elso where. He guarantees a save of 25 per cent on all wraps, children apperal and hosiery. Thus the Bgx lives to see Grov- er Cleveland retired from the po- sition ot honor and fame. Little did he think that the Brz would survive his retirement from the presidency. Grover Cleveland is nomore. NEW YORK NOTES, Rector Hutchings Bishop de- livered the sermon at St. Philips church Sunday; his assistant prea- ching at the evening service. The New York city contingent to the inauguration will have Bill Johnson and J. H. Deyo, two prominent Alabamans, in their party. : The Reception of the Elite Dancing Academy, at Dyrie Hall, on the 22ud was a swell affair. Mrs. Emma Gilbert Johason, will arrivein Washington fora short visit on the 2ud of March. E. B. Wright and R. F. MclIn- tyre, spent the 22nd at Albany. Hon. Jas. C. Matthews, who has been an invalid for 4 weeks, has so far recovered as to be able to attend to his law bueiness with the aid of an expert clerk. Speak- ing of Mr. Matthews, it is ramor- ed that he may in the near future remove to N. Y. city; be has hed two or three tempting otfers made him to enter into a law partner- ship with well known law firms in this city. He is being urged both by his colored and white friends; he hesitates about leaving his practice at Albany which has greatly increased during the past year. He is cvunsel for one of the largest estates in the city of Albauy. It is hoped that he will find it to his interest to remove to this city,as we need such men in this city. The [ncorporated Brauch of the Southern League have routed the Jarrot branch completely. Major Poole’s place is in full bloom and he does not feel gray as has been reported. A cut and sketch of D. A. Green, 2 prominent business man on 6th Ave., will shortly appear in this paper. Articles of news interest left at Greens will be included in these notes weekly also advertisements at usual rates. Necro AmMERIcan:—The policy of the “Negro American” is Dem ecratic. It advocates a division of the colored men’s vote between the two great Political parties of this country, It undertakes to foster and disseminate Jeff rsoni- an principles of government and to emancipate colored men from party slavery. Help us. One doilar a year. Geo, Parker, R. F. Mclatyre, F. C. Lawson, publish- ere, =e VIRGINIA NEWS. WM. B. DULANY. Correspondent. The BEE can alwys be obtained at the office of the Alezandria, correspondent every Satur- day moruing, at 501 King street. Miss Rose Arch has been the guest of Mrs. Andrew Turley for the past few months at her hand- some residence in the county. Miss Arch has been the recipient of numerous courtesies, among them an elegant reception given in her honor Friday, Feb, 22d, by ber friends at the residence of Mrs. F. Ross which was attended by many prominent ladies and gentlemen. A special sermon will be preach- ed to the Grand United Order ot Odd Fellows at the Shiloh church on the first Sunday iu March. Hon. Frederick Douglass will lecture at Lannon’s Cpera House, March 7th. king club of the First B rch held a successful en- te t and supper at Odd Fel- low n last Wednesday night. Dr. Piper of New York is on a , A ene en ne ce visitto this city. His presence here is regarded with much 1nter- est by one of his gentlemen friends. Monday will be a gencral holiday in this city. Fg SOUTH WASHINGTON NEWS Atthe ministers conference on Moa- day morning last much business was transacted. Expositions of sermons were made in the regular order, and a large number of con- versions were reported by the pas- tors of the several churches. Rich- ly merited reports were made trom the several Sunday schools which showed a healthy condition during the winter. The committee on the Old Folks Home and Baptist University made its report to the conference and was debated by the Revs. Drs. Lee, Brooks, W. H. Phillips, A. 8S. Thomas, Dr. Laws and others. President Robinson said that the report was of too important a na- ture to pass over lightly, and as next Monday i3 inauguration let the report go until the following week, The recommendations about the use of the Brz as a denomina- tional journal, with sufficient number of subscribers is # grand thing which shall not be opposed, because the men at its head are able men and with much prudence both for men and measures. The report says that the Bre can be of great use until otherwise ar— ranged for, Notice was given by Rev. A. S. Thomas that Rev. W. F. Gra bam had gone to Danville, Va., and the Rev. H. L. Coleman had been culled to fill his place as pas— tor. The ministers decided that the Rev. S. J. R. Nelson, having been excluded from two churches, the Zion Baptist and the Mt. Olive, that before he can be in good standing with the churches any- where, he must trace the whole course of ministry and make ac~ knowledgements where he per- jured himself. That trom all evidences he ought to be a mem- ber of the Rockville, but by per- jury he is excluded from the Zion Baptist. THEY SAY Geo. H. Boston will prevent all Republicans who are inimical to him from receiving an appointment under Mr. Harrisou’s administra- tion. His organization has been placed at the tail end of the procession. This isan evidence how much water he will draw under the next administration. Fred. Douglass, Jr., is only stoo- ping to Carson because he thinks Carson will have influence under the next admiuistration. The BEE can live without an of- fice. It will bea thorn in the side of many ambitious demagogues. Some men talk too much. Sherman League is the greatest organization in the country. Boston is a bag of win. He can get any position he wants. In his mind. THE METHODISTS. IN CONFERENCE. Lhe ministerial union, which is com posed of pastors of all denominations n the city and District met at the Metro- politan Chureh, at 11 a. m. Monday. Rey. J. G. Mitchell, D. D., presided and Rev. George W. Moore acted as seerezary. ‘The pastors reported the Subjects of their sermons as follows: Dr. G. w. Moore, “Onr Father’s House’”’ Dr. Dyson, “The Destruction of Jerusalem,” Rev. J. P. Cox, “The Christian Flock, Dr. C. H. Phillips, Neutrality Impossible in ( hris- tian Life Dr. Grimkie, An Lluto.tue-ory, Rev. 8. N. Brown, ‘The Dew of Ileaven, Dr. J. G. Mitcheil, Tekeland C. W. Fit- zhugh The Word of God. Addre-8-s were tade by Kevs. Arthur Jones and Costia The ministers discussed and endorsed the Sunday rest bill, Rev. Dr. Mitchell was appointed to read at the next monthly meeting a carefully prepared paper on The Attributes of God and Rev. C. W. Fitzhugh was appointed to prepare a pa- per and read it at the next meeting on Structure on Certain Papets in relation to Crime. Delinquent subscribers are re- quested to pay up or the paper will be discontinued and their names placed on our dead head list to the public view. People who want the paper must pay for it, if it is not wanted pay and dis- continue. BENJAMIN HARKISyy —. LINES OF WELCcoM E. Hail to the man m tp advancing, a Hail to the man of power a; d of ___ State; pie: List to the neigh of horses see their thei _praneing, Hail to Ben Harrison, + Hail to the man the chosen nation; Noble his stature and noble his _ _ mind:— a Hail to the man make grand installation, ot his his Sound loud your praises on th wind ! ra Hail to the man beneath the starry banner, z Let every one in weleom ng him partake, Let joyous be our hearts, _ous be our manner, Hail to Ben Harrison, the Grea: From the Atlantie’s rocky coast un- to Pacifie Ocean, From the warm Southern clineg unto the cold, cold North, Loud rings the voice of praise wild the emotion, Hail to the great man of wort) Wrap ye the flags around each rearing postal, Let him behold the stars, the stripes and blue; Let songs of welcome come from every mortal,— Hail to Ben Harrison, the True! Long may he live, long may bright fame enshroud bim, Peace be his friend and joy te his mate, Hail to the man with voices low applaud him,— Hail to Ben Harrison the Great! Edgar Ware. a THE BAPTIST. THEY WILL CALL ON TUE PRESIDENT. The Baptist conferenae met Monday morning in Rev. Dr. How- ard’s chureb, F. street. This confer- ence was an important one and much care taken in discussing the questions brought before the meet- ing. The committee appointed weeks ago to prepare a plan to a colored Baptist university in triet of Columbia and an old home reported as follows: First. That it is wisdom on tl the colored Baptists to establis' sity in the District of Columbia m by a colored president and color: sors, aud that what is known Seminary be the nuelens of th in the starting of a univer primary, academic, and thec partment be first iaangurated, an the iustizution be knowa as Laws | sity. two that viver= $-cond. ‘that the old people’s lx built on the grounds of the Bnd that it be established for the aaptist minisetig who have bern wor, out in the service of the chure!. This port was sighed by Revs. R. $. Laws. J. Howard, W. H. Phillips, J. 1. | and Robert Johnson, The repor committee after some disevsslon over to be tivally disposed of a H meeting. Rev. G. W. Lee, A. 5. Thomas, W.J. Howard, W. H. Phillips, J Lee, and J. I Loving were ap; committee to prepare an a presented to President Harriso tion to an equable distribution of » age of offices in the District of Co umbia and to report the same at tlie next me ing. The following number of were reported; Dr. Howard’. Dr. Lee’s ehureh, 192; Dr. Robert sou’a church, 67; Dr Phomas « cbureb, 28; First Church George » 25. A torpid liver deranges the whole sy* uces tem, Sick Headache, Dyspepsia, Costiveness, Rheu- matism, Sallow Skin and Piles. There is no better remedy for these common diseases than Tutt'* an Pills, as a trial will prove. Fries*"" Sold Everywhere. $85 Solia G: Sold for $1 OO. per. ranted. Hee your home who may have called, th who write at once can and Samples. We pay all expres Stinson & Ce., 812, ~ DAMEL FREEWAY. MEN WRK HUE THE Portraits enlarged 1 Cr: and Pasted. Old pictures mae WORK ARTISTIC WwW. €b “OF ALL DISCRIPTION- - PLAIN, BICIORIAL | || BUSINESS SIGNS. otherwis Orders by mail or promptly attended to- Jan. 12th ly Dont fail to pay your subserlp tion.