The Washington Bee Newspaper, May 4, 1889, Page 2

——————————— Pub ished every Suurday at 1109 I stree porthwest, Washington, D. C. ntered at the Post Office at Washington D.C., as Second Ciass mail matter. FALSE ALARMS. A false alarm is simply a false alarm, nothing more. False alarms are sounded sometimes by fire commissioners to ascertain if all the men are in headquarters ready torduty. False alarms are eounded by self constituted lead era of the negro race to find ou its sentiments and feeling, which the leaders alluded to are as in- capable of treating as a Zulu chie! is of reaching heaven without! wings. The people are becoming used to these little side issues. They are beginning to understand that a man or two can do as much shrewd, sharp work on paper, in the name of the “dear people,” as five huadred or five thousand; that three or four men cau hold the biggest mass meeting the world ever saw or heard of; that more cut and dried resolutions can be passed amid yociferous and deafening applause in behalf of the pet scheme or the pet leader than mortal ear ever heard of, or read in the public print. These false alarm politicians carry around with them an article called “method,” very useful to them, very—and they do not hesitate to avail themselves of the pleasures and privilege of using it freely whenever occasion permits. They regard it as a magnificent panacea for too much tranquility and ce, and if properly applied will Eeeny sure to produce the effect desired; viz, discontent, unrest, uneasiness. Look out for false alarms and pessimistic alarmists, who stand ready to, deliver the race fora mese of political pot- tage. All is not lost yet, Neither is “God dead.” The great problem which the statesmanship of the past century hes failed to solve, Weare quite sure cannot be 60 easily disposed of by a neophyte in statecraft. There are woree elements in our social anatomy than the negro. The scum or Europe and its decayed respecta— bility is far more dangerous to the peace and perpetuity of this gov- ernment than the negro ever was and ie—what he will be depends very much on the manner in which he is treated in the future. Anarchists and dynamite's, dety- ing law and order, Molly Ma- guires and white caps, are not only to be found among the negro race. We had a greater respect for the constitution and the law than a large majority of the pauper classes of Europe, who come bere and share its protection, and abuse their privelege. Wisconsin, IIl- inois, Michigan, Minnesota, aud other western states, towards which foreign emigration is tend— ing, are full of race organizations. The Scandinavians, Germans, French Canadians, Welsh, Ital- ians, Hebrews, and other nation- alities have their political and social organizations, and their newspapers printed in their own tongue. Senators and Congress- men, who represent these states in Congress, fear the influence of this element and respect it. What ie good for white men, native or foreign born, ought to be good for black men whose ignorance is not half so dense as that of the classes we have already referred to. We are not willing to accept the gloomy forcast as to our future asa race in this country, which Sir Oracle, with a sound of trumpets anda flare of Chiuese lanterns, has bequeathed to pos- terity. Asa literary production it will go thundering down the ages as the first stroke of political diplomacy ever made by a de- termined and desperate applicant for a petty office. it is said that Jupiter made a lottery in heaven, iu which mor- tals es well as the gods were allowed to have tickets. The prize was Wisdom, and Mingra gotit. The mortals murmured and accused the Gods of toul play. Jupiter, to wipe off this aspersion, declared another lottery for mor- tals only. The prize was folly. They got it and shared it among themselves; all were satisfied; the loss of wisdom was neither regrett- ed nor remembered; folly supplied The false Washington selves the wisest. alarmists around . | With pessimistic learnings will see the point. TAKE YOUR CHOICE. 1888, The Republican party is the ship, “ali else is the sea” —Fredk. Douglass. 1889. Our own policy should be to unite with the gieat mass of the American people in all theiractivities and resolve to fall or flourish with our common country. We cannot affordto draw the color line in politice. A party acting upon that basis would be not merely a mistortune but a dire calamity to the American people— Frederick Douglass. To unite with the great Ameri- can people & isa very prettty phrase and the negro is not averse to doing so. Perhaps Mr. Doug: lass would not refuse to indicate how this may be successfuly _ ac- complished The negro bas made the effort eve y since he has been a freeman, but some how or other he has’ut been able to make it work as successfully as he could wish. Mr. Douglass has heretofore been an ardent advocate of ne- groes voting the solid republican ticket. His famous speech during the early part ot Cleveland admin- istration from which we take our extract will bear us out in this.Mr. Douglass souuded a keynote at that time which went a good ways to- ward making colored republicans more loyai to the principles of the party. It was called forih at a time when serious inroads were being made upon the rank and file of the colored voters by the paid hirelings’of the democratic party Douglass came to the front with his note of warning and boldly de- clared that the “republican party is the ship all else is the sea” what is the matter with the repub- lican party today is’ntita fit place for the negro? why the necessity of his breaking away from the old mooring and attempting to unitry where he can never unite. Until such men as Douglass back their public utterances by public acts as an earnest of their faith in the pos sibilities of the negru. Who has drawn the color line more than Frederick Douglass? who has re- ceived more benefits from the re- publican party because of having done so much, than he? who has done less as a public man, for his race than he? who expects more patronage from the administration because of his “fleacy locks and dark complexion” than he? we fail to understand the late an inexpli- cable speech of Mr. Douglass. As we have before remarked it has a double meaning. It is by indirec~ tion and direction a threat, an ap- pealasupplication to Cassius If Mr Douglass gets an office he will most surely be appointed, because he is anegro no more no less. No the negro eannot afford to divide his vote. The course for him to pursue is to remain in the republi- can party, fight his battles in that party and stand shoulder toshould- er until he gets justice and fair play. Ie wants to vote intellegent ly and only fer such republicans as are willing to recognizethe just- ness of his claims to equal recog— nition before the law. Garrison, Phillips, Sumner, Stevens, Morton, Wilson, Lovejoy aud others of the old duys never deserted a principle which they believe beright. Mr. Douglass stood cn the same platform with these illus- trious champions of human rights, why has he gotten off? what does he mean by changing the time to which he has danced for so many years with so much profit to his health and purse? MILLER VS. SMALLS, Faithful are the wounds of a friend, but the kisses of an eneny are deceitful. It is said that the waters of South Carolina furnish a species of fish, the common name oft which is Cushion Fish, owing to its resemblance to a pin cushion. The cushion fish has a blue belly, and when it is touched it swells to an enormous size and it is very pretty to look upon. Tae Hon(?) Thos. EK. Miller, of the Seventh Congressional Dis~ trict of South Carolina, where cushion fish are to be found in great numbers in the political waters of that state, is a fair specimen of this aquatic tribe. Mr. Miller, it will be remem- bered, ran for Congress last fall in that district against the man who connived witb his party to deprive Gen’! Robt. Smalls of his seat in the 50ih Congress. Mr. Miller has not the supreme pleasure of its place, and those whose had the largest share of it thought them-| consoling himself with the fact that he is even 9 Congressman- elect, though he has the gall to write “M,C.” after his name when endorsing the applicativns of his doubtful constituents who want small places here in the De- partmente, Mc. Miller has evidently forgot ten the old proverb that: ‘Theres many a slip betwixt the cup and the lip,” else he wouldn’t swell up so much like a cushion fish in anticipation of future greatness. Mr. Miller has madea mistake iu antagonizing the Hon. Robert Smal!s, aud it his smartness in interposing an objection against the appointment of Gen’l Smalls as Collector of the Port of Beau- fort doesn’t kill him deader than he is we are very much mistaken in the manhood of the General’s staunchest friend, Mr. Miller wants to see a white man appoint- ed to the place ever Gen’l Smalls. We wish him success in his efforts to defeat the man who threw him- self in the breach and speut his own money in getting up meetings to aid in electing him as the next negro congressman from that state. Mr Smalls can well afford to do without this particular office, and Mr. Miller, who is evidently desireous of holding one, may wake up some beautiful morning next winter and like Othello find his occupation gone as an “M.C.” Mr, Miller bas not improved his chances by any means by throwing himselt against the great Rob’t Smalls. He basn’t injured Mr. Smalls in any way. It will be hard for a mushroon statesman {o impeach the political honesty and integrity of a stal- wart republican like the hero of the Planter. Mr. Miller is too previous, and will not prove to be a blooming success in bis particu- lar line. ES HE UNDERSTANDS US. Bro, Chase, of the BEE, makes the distinc tion, in the last issue of his per, whick makes quite a great difference in his criti- cism ofsouthern leaders, which we accept in the same kindly spirit in which it is uttered. We know the Bee likes to have its say about men and measures to suit its own tastes and inclinations, but it does mean to do the fair thing generally by its contempo- raries, and this spirit we commend. There are self-assumed leaders in the South whom we never could, never can and never will, endorse norfoliow,and the sooner we con- sign them to the shades of oblivion the better for all concerned. On that score, Bro, Chase, we shake hands heartily. In that position we find plenty of associates. Our able contemporary, the Star of Zion, understands the position of the Brx, relative to wou.d-be leaders of the race. If the editor of the Star could re~ main in Washington a few days he would not be surprised when he reads in the Brg our criticism on certain would-be negro leaders. 5 _____? THE GREAT M. C? Miller is supporting for the col. lectorship against Genl, Smalls one Geo. Gage who was collector of the Post for several years, and while in office he appointed every superiutendent of light houses democrats. He also wrote a letter to Secretary Sherman, then secre- tary of treasury, stating that ten dollars per month was enough for any negro, when Genl. Smalls was trying to get the salary of Ruben M. Rutledgeraised, Mr. Sherman had the record searched and ascer- tained that Rutledge was drawing $3000 per year. Page was subse- quentiy removed and Geo. Holmes was appointed. This man Gage _ is the man that Miller is endeavoring to get reinstated. Millers political death is at an end. THE RACE PROBLEM. We have just received a very able documenton the race problem, in America, by Rev. Alexander Crumwell. The doctor deals with the negro in bis usual logical and philosopical manner. It is in pam— phlet form and is sold at the low rate of I5 cts. —_—_—__ OUR COLORED CONGRESS. MAN, Hon. H. P. Cheatham, the col- ored member of Congress from North Carolina, isa wide awake man. We believe that he will make au able representative. Con- gressman Cheatham is in a posi- tion to immortalize himself and from his make up we are of _ the opinion that he willbe equal to the situation. —_—_—_—__ Hon. Geo. B. Reed the Sheriff of Beaufort Co., S. C.is a man of in- telligence and influence in his State. He is a christian gentleman and is greatly liked by the people of his State. Weare of the opinion that Mr. Miller has met his political death by his cowardly and yncalled for attack on Genl, Smalls, A new paper is to be started in Beanford,S. C., by J. Randall Reed, brother of Hon, Geo. A. Reed, the present sheriff of Besuford, S. C. Mr. Recd is deputy sheriff of Beauford. The bame of the paper will be “The New South.” awe On our front page is the por- trait of Hon. Nathan F. Dixon, the newly elected senator from Rhode Island. Mr. Dixon is next to Mr, Kenna in age, but he is a more brilliant orator and scholar. The new 6th Anditor, Hon. T. B. Coulter, took charge of his office Wednesday. Heis full of business and be will no doxbt prove a benefit to the new admin- istration, SS ee The South Carolina Court has decided against Mr. Whipper. There is nothing for him to do now but to turn over his books. RICHMOND NOTES. There is quite an excitement here among the colored _ people. One of the greatest revivals ever known in this city is now in pro- gress. There were 61 persons bap- tized at Ebenezer Bapt. church last Sunday morniug and _ there are over 100 nowto be baptized It is estimated to be over 600 mournersin town including all! the churches, Old and young are professing religion. Quite a talk is going on here among colored politiciana, about the delinquency of tde Presi- dent in uppionting a postmaster for this city. It is also a talk about the statement that the Pres- ident has removed certain colored servants from the White House Your correspondent since his arrival in the hill city, as it is sometimes called, has made many visits, Among some were the Moorest., industrial institution, where we found young men eu- gaged in printing, carpeting, sew- ing schools for young ladies and ete. We found also the office of the Richmond Planet in a bloom- ing condition. Miss Moten of Washiugton, who is teaching music in Petersburg, was in the city spending easter. She was the guest of the amiable Miss Julia Harris of this city, who is teaching there also. Jas. H. Hayes, esq. who has been in your city, attending to business is back in the city at his post of duty. Miss Witlie Jackson, who has been teaching school in the coun- ty, was iz the city this week spending easter holidies. Geo. Lewis, esq. late of How- ard University, is meeting with great success in his law practice. Mr. Robt. J. Rush, of the Ber isin the city, stepping with his brother Lewis Stewart, esq. in West Leigh st. : The Anti-Mahonites, had a rousing meeting here last night, in which many prominent colored republicans participated. Wife, Why Charles where have you been ? Charles, Calling on Harrison at the White House. Wife, What inthe nameof the Lord were you doing at the White House what does Harrisou know about you? Charles, I’m atter the Recorder- ship of Deeds and 1 hear that he is anxious to see all the canidates so he can size them up. Wife, Did he see your nose Charles and did you get close to him when he was talking to yon? Charles, That’s a strange ques- tion, why do you ask? Wife, Well I was thinking that ifhe saw your nose once-(once would be enough)and smelled your breath, he might recommend you tothe Sons of Temperance for awhile before deciding to make you Recorder of Deeds, that nose and breath of yours Charles are not fit to go into the White House and if I was Harrison I would have you fined every time you came there. Charles, Thank you, Madam; that is very kind of you, your can- dor is refreshing. 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- cont'nue, Persons desiring to subscribe for the Bee are requested to send their Rames direct to the office, RELIGIOUS AND SOUTH WASHINGTON NEWS. The rainisters conference on Monday morning last was opened | with prayer by the Rev. Doctor Phillips at 10a. m. The usual! exposition of sermons by the dif- ferent ministers was made, atter| which the criminal condition of} of the city was introduced by R. 8. Laws, who asked that the char- acter of the crimes be considered without any reference to sections of the city or race. The subject was ably discussed by the minis-~ tera present, and the following resolutions were offered on the subject by Rev. Laws: ‘Whereas as the increase and spread of crimes seem more than a match for the law and order societies, and Whereas as the gospel is our only weupon of distruction to sin, therefore be it Res .LveD, That we, the Baptist ministers of the District of Colum- bia, in conference assembled, do recommend a convention of all churches of the different denomi-~ nations with pastors and two delegates from each, to form a christian alliance against intem perance and other crimes which threaten the distruction of the christian religion and the morals of society. A council of 32 churches and pastors of the colored and white conferences met at the Fourth Baptist church on Wedaesday, April 24th. Dr. Johnson was elected moderator, and Rev. 8, R. White, of Rockville, Md. as secretary. The object of the council was to adjust an old difficulty of long standing between the Rev. 8S. J. R. Nelson and the Mt. Olive Baptist church, Northeast. The following letter from Rev. Nelson was read: Washington, D. C., Apr. 24, ’89. To the Baptist churches and min- isters of the District of Columbia: Brethren: —In accordance with the advise and instructions of the Baptist ministers in several con- ferences assembled, having follow~ ed in order the course and advise, you are called to investigate charges preferred against me by the Mt, Olive Baptist church, and other matters published against my moral character, which you may of right consider. Submitting the whole matter for your consid- eration in the name of a just God, whose servant I am, I am Yours, fraternally, 8. J. R. Netson. THE CHARGES. Washington, D. C., January 15, 1889. Bro. 8. J. R, Nelson: You are hereby notified ‘hat you are excladed from Mt. Ohve Baptist church tor taking a false oath against the brethren aud taking them to law; for trying to bribe the trustees; for your unjust ruling in trying to subdue 29 with 11 members, ard for slandering the brethren, Arthur Matthews, church clerk, and W. L, Carter, moderator. The truthful sccount of tlie cruel treatment to the Rev. Nelson by the disorderly members of that church drew to his support every member of the council. One deacon, Carter, went down and locked the door and told the members to “go for him,” and sayiug “we wil put you out.” Resolutions were passed by the council fully exhonorating Rev. Nelson of the charges against him. The Union Relief clab, of the Virginia Avenue Baptist cburch, presented their church on last Monday night a fu'l suit of baptizing garment, a large clock, anda handsome table tor the lecture room. Cora Bouldin, who was put out! of the house for rent not being paid, in O’Neal’s alley, was arrest- ed for assault on Timothy Dez- mond aud Constable Cartin, both of whom she beat and tore their flesh fearfully. Mrs, Harriet Wise, who died on Monday morning last at 4:40 o'clock, at her residence, 318 @ st, was buried from the Zion Bap- tist church en Wednesday, May 1. The examination of the studen's of the Law’s Seminery took place on Wednesday last. ————-—- $100 REWARD. $00 The readers of the(pat in name of paper) will be pleased to learn that there is at least ove dreaded disease that science has been able to cure in all its stages, and that is Catarrh. Hall's Catarrh ¢ the only postive cure poy is to the medical frat Gn being a constitut mel, quires & constitutiona vi Hall’s Catarrh Cure is nally, acting direct] blood and mueas sur, system, thereby dest; foundation of the disease ing the patient stren : ing up the eonstituti: ing nature in doing proprietors haye so mu ‘ts curative powers, t] One Hundred Dollars { that it fails to eure. Send ; testimonials. Address, BEFSold by Druggists, 75e. CCC SHERIFF REED [VN 17 WHAT HE KNOWS por SMALLS—HE TALKS To 4 REPRESENTATIVE. Hon. Geo. Reed, the first , ored sheriff of Beaufor ‘$C is in the city the euest of Robt, Smalls. Mr. Reed, when asked hy . BEE reporter wheth i cepublican, said that }; elected Sheritf of Beanfor: on the republican tic Do you know, Mr. Reed. + * Mr. Milier, the contesting | gyn. greSsman, says that y crat? Mr. Reed —“I_ hay and that is one of Lam in your city is to call on the President him see me. [ missions which yince the Presider republican.” Ques. —“Did Gen’) lls bolt the repabliean tick +t last election?” Ans. —“‘No, Sir.” Ques.—“ What are your poli. ties, Mr. Reed?” : : Ans.—“Kepublican. [ am president of Club No. : fort, S.C., over ¢ strong, and congress mau of Beauford C at the Summervil! pub convention, which nominated 1 E. Miller for congres; wis delegate at said cony 1 and voted for Miller’s Geu’l Smalls and mys to nominate him.” STIADARD sss tm complete form. by the bert » Historians, and General Wri Printed from new type on g00d p tm advance, wo wi Eiowing lise We also offer billowing MARVELOUS PRi ‘Any S books wr 10 cents, % fr ents, or any 40 dovks mai Bent by mall, prepaid, to any ad taken, but coin. currency 61. The Cricket ont Dickens. One of tu: 4. Calderon the Court! ®. Bulldog de Murray. A spicily Bot s bit overdrawa. around us, to. The Coming Str B. Bulwer Ly:ton Meal people fonnd in Deaaties are Arcadia: and motive tree. A < L 1. Part I of above. 2 Duty Unto Denth,o | Rev. George C. Haddock, A Northwest. By bi of this great pu 1 ‘2 es Beeseeee Perr BFrphic account of his assess10 ‘sbabore. ae a 4 4. The Trial of Picks! ’ Dickens. Thi f o 5 %. Allan Quatermain: govel from th f the p 3 eeessien other works. Part Part I¥ of above. 7% The Knightsbridze Charles Reade. One o! 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