The Washington Bee Newspaper, December 14, 1889, Page 2

Safi diese tt seng SSS VS Published every Saturday at 1109 I stree north west, Washington, D. C. ntered at the Post Office at Washington D.C., as Second Class mail matter. ‘W. CALVIN CHASE, Editor, RSENS GRR EI FE "OUR CONTESTANTS. In our last issue we briefly mentioned the claims of our ¢on- testant colored Congressmen and since that time we feel more en- couraged as to their claime to a) seat in the 5let Congress. We} believe from what it is claimed in | their briefs that they all will be} admitted. There is no doubt that they were ull fairly snd bonestly elected aud the present Congress will be in duty bound to admit them. Jobo Mercer Langston one of the contestants is from Virginia and represents the largest District in the State and no doubt has the largest following of any represen- tative in the State of Virginia. Langston would make one of the most brilliant Congressmen in this country. He is fearless in advocating a cause which he knows to be right. He would be the peer of any man on the floor of the House of representatives. His euccess and popularity have been his fidelity to his peo- ple, his support of the young men and hie fulfilment of his promises when made. The race will have a true defender in Langston if he is seated. Col. James Hill, of Mississippi, was elected beyond all doubt. Hi- evidence is sronger perhaps thar any of the contesiants, Col. Hill is the only man posessing the bravery and courage to face the democratic party in Miissiesippi. He can canvass in avy ec unty of bie District where it would b death to any other man of his standing and infiuence in the State. He is liked by the mos bitier copper head democrat and even when be wae fraudulently counted out by the demecratic re~ turning board of Mississippi, some of the best and worse demucrats iu bic Diouint vawe ruwald and tes tified that they were employed tc count him out. Col. Lill is a solid man and does no more than whathe promises. He is honest and reliable aud bis admission to the 51st Congress will pluce him among the irue defenders of the race. Thos, Miller of South Caroline is a very good man who means to do what is right but he made « mistake in his attack on Genl. Smalis, Mr. Miller was influenced to do so by a number of influen~ tial men in his District. Genl. Smalls says that Miller will never come to Congress again, although he hoped that he would get bis sea: and that he would do nothing against him. We believe thai Mr. Miller 1s a victim of base du- plicity on the part ot his pretended friende; at any rate we believe that be will be seated because he bas a good cause and Genl. Smulls stated a few days ago that he was certainly elected. MARRIED WOMEN IN THE SCHOOLS. The action of School Trustee Grimkie, at the meeting of the School Board, on Tuesday eveuing, diemissing certain married ladies from echoo!, because they refused to resign, meets the hearty approv- al of the cityzens. It was not only Rev. Grimkie’s duty, but it is an unwritten law, that bas been in vogue in the schools from the time the memory of man runveth not to the contrary, that married wo- men shall not teach. The School Board has the right | to enact such laws for the govern- | ment of the echools thut will not be repugnant to the constitu- tion of the U.S., and there is no court that will uphold any act! that js contrary to the laws gov~ erningour schools. When Mes- dames Wilderand Cox were ap- pointed they had a right so long «s they behaved and proved them- selves competent, to hold their schools, but when they essumedan- otber name, by an act of law, their contract previously made, under their maiden names ceases. They do not exist in law,and whoever) the legal advisers of the ladies) were, we are of the opinion, that such legal advice was more of a/ sentiment than a legal fact. Certainly Misses Cox and Wil- der now Mesdames Harris and Pe- | men, in the states, who have the respect and confidence of the peo-| ters will not be so foolish as to at- tempt legal proceedings agaiust | mai! clerks. They do four times the echool Board; certainly these ladies presumed to have married gentlemen able to take care of them and their own sense of modesty should have been cause enough for more money than the railway more work than avybody and get less pay. We would suggest to the Postmaster General to reccom~ mend to Congress more pay for these deserving and worthy serv- them to have resigned after their | ants of the government. marriage. Rev, Grimkie ought not ouly have the legal support of the court, which no duubt he will have, but there is one thing cer— tain that be will bave the support of the taxpayers in this commu- nity. SENATOR CHANDLER’S BILL. The bill introduced in the Se= nate, a few days ago, by Hon. W. t. Chandler, to increase the; Board of District Commigsioners | te five, and have not more than | three to represent any one pclitix cal party is not favorably received by the people. We desire tu say to the distinguished Senator from New Hampshire that the people want representation in the Se- nate aud House of Representa- tives. The people wou.d prefer to elect their own rulers, if a change is to be made at all and if Mr. Chaudler will use his in- fluence in the passage of the lair amendment to the constitu- tion the people will be more pleased. So far as Mr. Cheatham’s retention of bis master in his position on the House side is concerued he shoula not be condemned for that. We under- stand tbat the friends of this man who are democrats aided Mr. Cheatham in his election. How- ever Mr. Cheatham has denied it. P ___————_____} THE NEGROES DIVIDED. Some few weeks ago Hon: John M. Langston received a letter from Mr. W. E. Matthews of this city suggesting the propriety of organizing a National League. The correspondence between these two genilemen brought forth a god deal of enthusiasm through- out the counjry smong the colored people. It has now come to lighi that three different sets of men have issued calls tor national con- ventions 'o me t in different sec- Meuww =f the - —~ aah . dates. Kach of the callers expect to have a large r-presentatien; they all have different views but seem to have one object. What is expected to be accomplishe 1 we are unable to state. Sume have the interest of the race at heart) and others aspire to leadersvip. | We are of the opinion that the whole matter should be submitted to the people and Jet them decide what is best to be done. We have this much contidence in the Americon Negro that no set of men 1n conventions assembled can inaugurate any scheme to sell the rights and liberties of the people to any political party: We know or beleive that it will be attempted or come one will attempt to com~ promise the negro race. There are men who are mean enough to sacrafice the best interests of their people for self agrandizement. We would suggest that all the calls that have been issued be re- called and a conference of repre- sentative men be called for the purpose of considering the propri- | ety of calling a national conven~ tion by colored men. As it stands now a great deal will be said and nothing will be accomplished: It is true that Mr. Fortune was the first to issue a call, for the or- gavization of leagues; next in or< der was John J. Jones of Chicago; and last but not least was the Bu- reau of Relief of this city, a call for a convention to assemble in Washington, This state of affairs shows that the so-called representatives of} the race are divided among them- | selves. It looks weak on the part of a people who bave been free for 25 years; it demonstrates their un=| fitness to organize to better the condition of the masses. There is but ore way to have a successful gathering and that way | would be to calla conference of| ple. RAILWAY MAIL CLERKS. Among the poorly paid employ- es of the government are tke rail- way muil clerks. We think that these bard worked men in the; government Should receive a great deal more money than what they are getting. There are no men mere deserving and entitled to We call special aiteution to the Cantata, “Night of Wonders,” to be given at Grand Army Hall Monday evening next the 16th inst., under the direction of Maj. Fleetwood. The solos and cho-~ rus’ will be accompnnied by an orchestre of accomplished music- ians, ‘The price of admission hus been fixed at the small sum of 25 cents, and the entire proceeds will be devoted to the Organ Fond of St. Mary,2 P. E. Church. ‘To-morrow afternoon at 4 o’clock the Rev. Dr. Douglass rector of St. Jolin’s Parish (und successor to Bishop Leonard) will officiate at St. Mary’s Church. "I'would be well for those having an opportu- nity, and desiring to bear this dis- tinguished divine; to be on-hand promptly at this service. The of- fering will be devotec to the “Or- gan Fund.” Rev. W. A. Credit, of Baltimore, Md., preached a very sbleand log- ical sermon at the 5th Buptist chureh on lasr Sunday night, after which he spoke of the Navassa Island trial. Ashe is the agent of the Brotherhood of Liberty So- ciety, which organization is trying to raise the money tor the defense of the prisoners, which w Il cost $1350, the Society is trying to raise the amount so that the pris- oners may have a fair trial, They appeal to the several churches and the people in general to help them in their laudable purpose. Quite a handsome sum was raised at the 5th Baptist church on Jast Sunday night. We hope that the frfends of justice will respond to the appeal. As there seem to be much spect- ulation as to why the managers of the Cook concert, to be given at the Universalist Church Cor. 13th and L streets on the 19ch inst., will not bold their concert in the Met- ropolitan Cuurch, we are requested to state that eyery effort was made by the management to secure thi- magnificant edifice, but without success. At the time application was made the pastor, Dr. Mitehall, Dad JA8t Degun a rovirol meeting and did not deem it advisable to suspend it to allow the chareh to be used for secular pur- poses. The trustees, in deference to his wishes, refused all applica- tions tor the use of the church dar- tng the montii of December. DEVEAUX COMMISSIONED. A COLORED EDITOR HONORED. Savannah Tribune. Col. John H. Deveanx, late edi- tor ofthe Tribune, bas received his commission as Collector of Cus toms for the Distrset of Brunswick, Ga., from the President, and will next week be in the discharge of t!e duties of the office. The appoint- ment has given the greatest satis- taction to all classes of people at his home in Savanaah, and through out the entire State, as shown by the numerous letters avd telegrams ot congratulatious. The new collec- tor has taken tie appointment quietly with a full knowledge of the iesponsibilities of the pos:tion. A strong fight was made against Col. Deveaux by certain gentlemen in Bruaswick on account of his col- or, but his friends felt all along that opposition on that ground was useless and would have uo standing in the court of the present Repub- lican administration. From our knowledge of the new appointee we cau safely say that the good people of Brunswick will have no reason to regret his selec- tron by the President. Nine tenths of the Repubicans of Brunswick are gratified at the appointwent and merchants and others having business at the Custom House of that growing and thriving city will have no cause to complain. Being a Georgian by biirh Col. Deveaux has always felt great pride in bis State notwith-tanding her faults. He takes a broad view of a Georgians rights and privil eges and will feel bimself as much at home in Brunswick as he would in Savannah, and feel it to be his obligation to do all in his power that is proper for the best interest of Brunswick which is in hig Uon- gressional district. The Tribune management will miss Col, Deveaux's valuable servi- ces, and heartily commend him to the good people of Brunswick, white and colored with its best wishes for bis success = In these days of close economy, when you do not wish to send for your physician so often, keep Dr. Bull’s Baby Syrap in the house and it will save you many an anx- fous moment. Price 25 cents. A VALUABLE AND U BUSINESS CALENDAK. The most convenient, valuable, and unique business table or desk ealondar, for 1890, is the Columbia Bycicle and Stand, issued by the Pope Mfg. Co., of Boston, Mass. The Calendar proper is in the form of a pad of 366 leaves, each 5}x2} in., one for each day in the year, to be torn off daily, and one for the entire year. A good portion of each leaf is blank for memoran- da, and as the leaves are not pasted but sewedat the ends, any entire leafcan be exposed whenever des sired. By an ingevious device the leaveo tear off independently, leav ing nostub. The portable stand. which bolds the pad, contains pen rack and pencil holder, and is made of solid wood, brass mounted. Up- on each slip appear quotations per- to cycling from leading publica- tions and prominent writers, and although this is the fifth year of the calendar, the quotations are fresh and new, mentioning the notable ‘facts in cycling, opinions of medi- eal authorities. clergymen, and other professional geutiemen, tie rights of eyelers upon the road, ad- vice upon costumes, directions about road making, with occasional mention of the bicycles and type- writers made by the Pope Mfg. Co., aud the information therein con tainod would, if placed in book type, make a fair sized volume. “THEY saY Honest will be honestly treated. Keep your crelit up, then your friends will not be atraid to trust you. Never refuse a man in distress, bevanse it will be bound to come home to you. Rev. Phillips is one of the most profound thinkers in tho Baptist association. Will the Senate be reorganized? men Do what you promise if you can and if you can’t do it, say so. Read the book offer in the Begs. “Unere iso Virginia eoutingent ia town looking for oftices. Offices are scarce and applicants ate maby, There is another applicant in the field fur the Recordership. The itecordership will be settled now in a days. Dorsey Clegget will probably be succeeded by a colored man. Look out for a number of colored appoiutments shortly. Tae District Commissioners will be coutirmed. The fight against them comes from an insiguificant source. A few colored policemen will be appoiuted soon. How many democratic votes did Congressman Cheatham get to eud him to Congress? Some good republican would have been more suitable to the place than the democrat he had retained. Offizer McNeal prowotion. is entitled to a There has been about Jeff Davis. Don’t forget Willie Cook’s violin recital at the Church of Our Fath- er Thursday December 19th. Silcott played a handsome game. The greatest event will be Thars- day December 19th. Can Silcott be expedited ? Health officer Townsend will be succeeded by Dr. Adams. Willie Cvok’s violin recital at the Caarch of our Father Thursday December 19, will be a great e- vent. too much talk : Joe Davis made a great speech in the Navassa murder trial. Mr. Wu. A. Cook will make his appearaice iharsday Dee. 19, at the Church of our Fataer. This will be a great event, don’t faii to attend. When you think that you have everything complete that is the time you lose it. Who is it that now looks like a man? Onr genial friend Will Harris a recently converted Benedict. Who caught him in a trap? That green eyed monster com- | monly called love. If you want to listen to good Cook’s violiu recital. Miller of South Oarolina should seated. Saperintendent of the Census Hon. Robert P. Porter, will make a prominent appointment soon. Itis an easy matter to appear wise, but a hard matter to be wise. 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