The Washington Bee Newspaper, October 19, 1889, Page 1

is. $2.00 ‘Per year in Advance, 5 cents per copy. WASHINGTON, D. C., SATURDAY, OCTOBER 19, 1889. NO. 21 \\WW AND HEARD. Col. Geo. W. Wil- remember George, s engaged to a hom he met on the ras love at sight [for lady was 80 would loose her he went in person London, “to ask » legal points in- age with a col- i.” Jast what the ul said is not told, left for Belgium standing that on bis to be married. unthe? It he don’t a it will not be for il nerve. ing * olored man was ido, Miss., ‘Sat wonder where Anybody can inst any a grudge hed at once. 2 usis daily I passed St. the other y toa little k fora nig- vody else to iis bound sto pur- firmly believe i visit these the like of eeu. in carried off ts of every- only by ber id beaatiful illus lence, but for in ber selection of refreshments. icoln Brown and »yS Were as dap- s kittens at play ound the good ung men do not »Sam rob them to pick up an ex- they understand business of the vay,” those who m2 will bear testi-x 3.own Caterers. , if reports dys- > his an to such rot. would, de urnals have vice to him in plored papers, we as yet reached thar white dailies, yet nuch tous. It shows id if Mr. Lyneh would of bis money into one . white paper, he would a practical illustration and faith in bis own race shoulders he has ito prominence. Our must take another tack, not aid our enterprises, ily mast not ran them rd to the wise. ose ae < that some of us are | poky to live. The hat ought to be noised most carefully kept si- Justin D. Fulton was ast week to tell the col- ot his recent visit hat he saw there. In- indreds to greet and im there was but a people. His talk was ive ad those who were resent were well paid ut. I happened by to hear of his intend- ! hurried around and idozen friends. We ita buisiness to tell { visits of such men ‘our time in scandal this time we need all We can get and if we large numbers, justly, conclade that x Kellog’s friends of- ume explanation of ‘s conduct in asking how that he is not gainst colored men an extract from a ster Thompson who ‘og to send him oue of ) But strange to ed the fact that ‘etter shows most con- Le had doubts about He says: “Ido not know that I am perfectly right, bat | I hope the feeling of sincere friend- ship is mutual.” Bat it is not sta- ted that Kellog granted the prayer. But what if he did, that proves nothing. Jeff Davis: has given his picture to several of bis former slaves. Thompson, like his prede- cessors, was glad enongh to travel ou the ordinary ocean steamer, but Mr. Douglass, to whom honor is not new, demands his rights and so excites the ire of these big heads in the Nayy. The Secretary of the Navy should investigate the mat- ter. Mr. Douglass as United States Minister is entitled to and should receive all the honor due him, KING MARLEAUX. BLACK MEN ORGANIZE. ILLINOIS NEGROES FORM A LEAGUE. CLAIMING THAT THEY HAVE BEEN UNFAIRLY TREATED IN THE STATE WHICH PRODUCED ABRAHAM LIN~ COLN—THEY WILL NOW WoRK OUT THEIR OWN SALVATION. SPRINGFIELD, Oct. 7.—Nearly a hundred colored men met bere in State convention to-day to discuss their status in Ilinois and the na tion and devise means to improve their political and material condi- tion. The Negroes are at last awaking to the fact that while they are regarded with intense affection by republican politicians jast before elections they are soon forgotten after their votes have been counted, and are not even treated with fair- ness in the charitable institions of the State which claims the honor of producing Abrabam Lincoln, is presided over by a republican gov- ernor, represented in the nation’s highest legislative body by two re- publican senators. Denied recog- nition by the party which has prov fited by their support, occupying an inferior position in every field of endeavor, deluded by the false promises of pretended friends, they met to day with a determination to adopt decisive measures. and took a long step forward by organizing themselves iato the ‘Colored Man’s State League of Illinois,” which will doubtless become a definite factor in State politics. The call for the convention, which was read, declared that the time had arrived *swhen leading and active colored republicans should deliberate and confer upon the present condition of the race and the principles and measures important to their wel- fare, progress and general improve- ment. Their civil, political and intellectual advancement can ouly be promoted through the channel of organization, for in the multitude of conselors only is there strength and wisdom.” Jobn C. Jones, of Chicago, who is the leader of the movement, call- ed the conference to order, and in an impassioned address recounted the wrongs heaped upon the color- ed people North as well as Souta. He said the interests of the colored people would be advanced if they would unite with labor organiza tions, and warned them that they need not look to Congress for any additional legislation for their pro- tection. Referring to what had re- cently occurred at the town of Law- rence, in this State, when colored men were beaten and shot, he de- clared that nothing had been done by either the county or State au thorities to bring the perpetrators of the outrage to justice. There was not a charitable institution in the State under State or county control, be said, in which the same treatment is aecorded to colored inmates that is bestowed on the whites. The managers of the insti-~ tutions should be made to under- stand that discriminations of this character must cease. The federal government had done nothing to put a stop to the outrages to which the colored people were subjected in the North, aud the State govern- ment was eqaally remiss in duty as to abuses in the charitable institu- tions of Illinois. “It is a wellknown fact,” said the speaker, “that for years the colored people in Illinois and other western States have been led by self-constituted colored lead- ers who live in the District of Co- Jumbia and in Mississippi avd in Louisiana, by such men as Fred. Douglass, B. K. Bruce, P. 8. Pinch- back, and lesser lights, who have been reaping a rich harvest by mis- representing the colored people of this country. The interest of those self-appointed colored leaders have been stimulated only. Their real object is self-aggrandisement. The colored people of Illinois want to be represented by men of their own State, men of brain and character and not mere political jugglers.” The speaker denounced trusts and monopolies, and declared that they must be destroyed and that the time was fast approaching when the laboring classes must be recog- nized. At the conclusion of Mr. Jones’ speeeh Rev. T. M. Henderson deliv= ed an address of welcome to the delegates, which was responed to by Wm. Henry Baker, of Chicago. A permanent organization was ef- fected by electing E. H. Morris, of Chicago, chairman, and W. A. Joiner, of Springfield, secretary. Anorganization was then formed to be known as the ‘Colored Man’s State League of Illinois.” The of- ficers elected are: E. H. Morris, of Chicago, president ; John ©. Jones, of Chicago, first vice-president; John J. Byrd, of Cairo,second vice- president ; E. H. Wright,of Spring. field Sec; E. Roey, of Braidwood, treasurer. Au executive committee ofnine was also appointed. The league will meet annually, and its object is the advancement of the interests of the colored people, ed- ucationally, civilly, politically, in- dastrially and socially. Chairman Morris was directed to appoint a committee of nine to in- vestigate the charges made by Mr. Joues as to discrimination against colored men in the charitable insti- tutions of the State. The conrer- ence will contin.e in session to- morrow, and in the evening wiil be addressed by Governor Fifer, Sen- ator Caliom, Hannibal ©. Carter and Robert Mitchell, of Chicago. it is expected that the governor and the senator will then declare anew their devotion to the Negro and his interests. The present movement is understood to be the first step toward the organization of a nation- al colored league with headquarters at Chicago. — FREDERICK DOUGLASS. WHAT IS SAID HE HAS DONE FOR THE NEGRO NORTH —GIVE THE OLD MAN CREDIT. To the “Colored Veteran :” William Belkizer, of New York City, Preston Jackson, of Oxford, Obio, Jeremiah Perkins, of Koches- ter, N. Y., young colored men, were taken by Mr. Frederick Doag- lass into his family the same as his own sons—fed, clothed and taught the printers trade—all at Mr. Doug- lass’ expense and before the war. Nathaniel Moore, another young Negro was brought up and school ed by Mr. Douglass. Miss Mary Smith of Troy, N. Y., now married and residing in California, was al- so reared and educated in Mr. Douglass’ family along with his own children. Since the war, William E. Winston, a young Ne- gro refugeo from Alabama, was taken by Mr Douglass at the age ot fourteen, kept in school for five years at Rochestra, N. Y., put to printers trade, and at the time of his death was receiving $90,00 per month at the Government Printing Office. Charles Mitchell, of Mary- land, np toa few years ago, made his home with Mr. Douglass and } was kept in school for several years. Only last week he paid Mr. Douglass a visit, and he is doing well. A scoreof other young col- ored men, if they cared toowu the trath, can testify tothe material aid given them by Mr, Douglass} time after time, while trying to learn a trade or get an education. No enterprise of any importance, gotten up by colored people of this country, either before or since the war, but what has had his material support—not one. These facts are pretty well known to colored people worth con- sidering, with perhaps a few excep- tions, but as a correspondent of “Tbe Washington Bee” asks “how many culored men and women has he ever helped to get an education or lean a trade? and what public enterprise has he ever encouraged with his vast means?” I thought to recall the foregoing instances 4 self-made, that man is Mr. Doug~ lass. He has never claimed lead- ship, He has never been an officer seeker for himself, though he has 1a right to accept office, or say wiat he liked when asked. The young Negroes of today, who are spending their time ann talent in trying to bring him into disrepute } with bis people, are the very ones who should be the most thankfal for his past services, for had it not been for his early efforts, and those associated with him, they would to- day be on the plantations of their parents former masters. I trust I may be pardoned for ; taking up so much of your limited Space in my reply to the gentleman {from Albany, whose non de plume is “Saracen.” ARAB, <-> FoR KENT-KOOMS. First class job work done at the BEE office. Calland inspect, FOR RENT:—Fourteen bricks six rooms, with hall, water, gas~ jets through, only $12.50 for those fronting B= st., n. e., and $1050 per month for those front- ing Warren st. Apply to L. @. Fletcher, Sr., and L. H. Douglass, 934 F st., n. w., room 11. : Aug, 10, 1m, SONS WANTED—for Capt. Andrew Cailloux, Camp No. 3, Div. of Md.,S.of V.,U. 8S. A. For information, cail or address 212 HSt.,n.w. 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THE MONACH SHIRT Worth $1,25 now 97 cts, the most perfect fitting shirt in the world. Great bargains in Blankets and Comfor- tables from 75 cents up. You may save 20 per cent by pur- chasing our goods, You are in- vited to call early and examine our stock. BROADHEAD & CO. 907 F Street, (Masonic Temple.) Established 1867. THE OLDEST, cAEAPEST & MOST RELIABLE HuUSE oN F stReev. | Sept. 1 8 mos. | | $$ ere ———_ | Advertise in the Bes; it will) coming under my personal obser: | vation. . | I dou’t know that Mr. Douglass | is under any more obligation to ed- | ucate other people’s childrengfhan | any other man. I don’t kno of a} single obligation that he is under | to bis race (so called.) I don’t} know that he ever held a position | of any profit by their votes or eu couragement. If ever aman 10 this world can jay claim to being p1y merchants. 100 life-size crayon portraits givenaway. 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