The Washington Bee Newspaper, May 16, 1891, Page 2

Pablished"every Saturday at 1109 1 Street Northwest, Washington, D. C. Entered at the Post Office at Washington There is no such an institution on the Education relief Asscciation The citizens of the city will not tolerate bogus institutions, Rresident Harrison 18 having a delightful time. There are some people, who have the color-mani y that they attribute every ill to that cause. whether it is the result of their own indiscretion or folly or not—New South. There are some people in this eity who are afriad to look at themselves, on account of their color otthe Negro’s + who spitefully asion requires it he can and will rise above personal con. sileratio d defend his foes as quick!y a-his fiien d@ this he has done from the first outbre re part of the Col- nny of the English present time, No yatriotic than country, as history clearly shows.—Graphic. nature, uses him. Yes the negro is the most gen ial to white people and the most treacherous and uncouth to bis own race. Yes the negro is pat- rtotic to the white people aud tis government but unpatriotic to his fellowmen. The negro was born to dispise each other. Why cant a husband or wife be polite at home as they are away. that the wife cant be a di kind ba she wee that the s in the social ei husband unpleasant in every enters his home whe: pushy a t his e explain the above.—Chris- Why is it becomes rough, un- way 4 Can some on: ian Index, Som: women want the whole earth, when the husband can’t own his own clothes. He got his last suit on tick and for that reasou, which is a goed one, he cou!d not give his wife the earth. All women are not loving and the in an A goq wife ora It is a bard tht ing animals alike. We have aiways felt an interest lively, and otherwise, in Dr. Town send, We were interested in him when he was given the position of the Recorder of the Land Oftice and for which office he expressed himself as being high'y gratified We were interested in him whea ashort time afterwards he sudden- ly turned against the administra- tion aud denounced it in unmeus- ured terms because it bad seen tit to appoint bigger men than he was to bigger oftives than he had. We were interested in him whan find- ing himself completely over shad- owed by abler men, he attempted to get even by creating antag. nism between northern and southern meu, thus destroying their harmo nious action and unity of purpose, and ultimately bringing both into contempt. We are interested in bim now wh le he is, menaphori- cally speaking, raising heaven and earth to get a bigger office thau he now holds. Weare even in- terested in the resignation racket Which he is now playing with the hope of attracting momentary at= tevtion on the one hand, and in- ducing the administration on the other to fix him. A life positiva is a good thing you know, and even the Haytian Mission is not to be despised. Rustic editors may be mislead by the maneauvering this “brave office holder,’ but the rE knows what it’s talking about. A NICE LITTLE GAME. It is certainly amusing to wit- ness the backing and filling going on bere by a colored individual who is almost crazy to be sent as a delegate to the next eonvention. Conscious of bis own weuknesg, he has been trying to pull the wool over the eyes of two colored gen- tlemen whom he proposes to use as cats-paws to get his chestnut out of the fire. He has said to each of these gentlemen separately and secretly that he did not care to go tothe convention himself but would support them, provided they would agree to put him on the National Committee. One of ered them | \t at the hook so artfully bate !, .at the otber was just a lit- tle ciay aud said he would take the ratter under consideration. The |: dividual making these prop- ositiv:.s merely intends by this subler.uge to s cure quietly, the cooperaion of both men, have himself elected delegates and leave them to saw wood, A nice little game but it wont work, THE TRUMVIRATE! One or two poli ical nondescripts who went uplike a rocket, and came down like a stick, in order to account for their own utter want ot ability and political sagac- ity have industriously circulated the report that taere was in exis- tence a political triomvirate of which ex-Senator Bruce was the head center, the purpose of which was to control Federal appoiut- ments, The Jndianapolis Freeman in referring to this matter strikes the vailon the head as follows: “Bruce has never yet been found wanting to do the right thing tor his people. If he controls the ad- miuistration in Negro appoint- ments as is reported, we breathe then in periect ease, We would rather trust Bruce thav—well it does not matter, The triumvirate is all right, brethren.” We agree fully with the Freeman. Heretofore a certain class of ne groes have been loud in their de- nunciation of their represantative men, because they did not wield influence with the administration; now they quarrel because these @ representatives, as they al- , wield teo much influence. leg: Hard to please some people. RACE ILOWLERS AND DE- FAMERS. -Colored men should not expect too much of one of their race when One is appointed to office. If he discharges his oflicial duties hon- orably, taithtully and well, what more is required —Star of Zion. Yes we expected they would be after brother Dancy as soon as he got into office. Thefact 1s tha the was scarcely installed in his new position before the bowlers began. He may console himself, however, with the fact that he is in good company; that every colored gen- tleman who has thus far begg aAss— defa- a how! Fas soon Br is recogni ure Unanimous in the cry that heis the wrong man “cru- cify bim, crucify him.” We have received and cousigned to the waste-basket two lengthly com- tounications, denunciatory of Col- lector Dauey, because he refuses to do that which is impossible, or if done would destroy the support and confidence of the community, thus rendering himself incapable of serving either his own interest or that of the race. Common sense is greatly in demand among us just now. DON'T LIKE IT. It is eminently proper for the government to give em ment to colored persons, but when it places them in positions where they outrank acd are enabled to lad huddreds of whive clerka. ‘It is 1 to permit the brigadier to step into the ranks. If that position is not elevated enough to suit their particular fa those who object might with pleasure to thousands of good apsand Democrats to be sent to fhe Government Official. , Well, when the Government concludes that it ean do without the negro, it ougbt to bave no hesitency in manifestating it in some way. The Beg would like to ascertain from its able contem- porary, the Government Ofticial what is there about the intelligent colored man and woman that seems to be so distasteful in the eyes ofthe white people? There are a grest number of white chiefs of divisions who are just as ob- noxious, if not more so, than ary colored man who may be at the head of any division in the Gov- ernment. The negrois an Ameri~ vat citizen, and is entitled to all the privileges aud freedom that any white man is entitled to. It is base ingratitude for any white man to presume that the negro is unfit to be over a section of white people if he is competent. It is merit alone that entitles the colored man, to recoguition and if be is given rec- ognition according to merit it is all that he asks or can expect. He does not ask that he shall be favored nor is be asking for social Tecoguition from any source. It is reported that 1500 people will be at work on the World's i i within the next 30 aay. aa ore LOUISE TO CLARA. Dear Clara: Your loving letter found me auxiously awaiting its arrival and was read with eager eyes. Mother is much better than she was when I last wrote, I hardly know how and where to begin as I have so much to tell you. ** A great deal of nonscnse has been talked about, the question is whose place itis to bow first when a lady and gentleman meet upon the street or in a public ussembly? The important thivg, of course, is that a man should not presume; that for instance, he should not speak to a lady to whom he has been merely intreduced, un- less she showssome sign of willing- ness to continue the acquaintance Not to lift his hat to her with det. erence would be arudeness but he! should not stop to speak unless she makes the first movement in that direction. When two people meet who are real'y acquainted it is not the man who should bow first or the lady it is whichever of them ia the Ist to recognize the other. ‘The man will not commit the awkwardness of keeping her standing in thestreet but beg ner permission to walk beside her for a brief chat. Tbe lady on her part will of course make it pleasant for him to leave her after they have exchanged a few pleasant senten- ces, a” x I expected to have moet you at the marriage of Mr. Hyman. I was indeed disappointed. a*y Ihave been informed that the trouble at Mt. Carmel Buptist Charch is on account of the present pastor. My advice is for them to do as the Bible teaches us. “If your right eye oftead you pluck it at: * Ss *,* I attende! the concert at the Third Bapt Caurch, last Monday and ‘I'uesday evenings. A very appreciative audience was present and it was a successful affair. Rev. J. H. Lee, the pastor, is a christian gentleman aud demands the respect of his entire congrega- tion The congregation 1s divided into game by are al- o please church. Par Iam iuformed that’ Miss H. is to be marricd very shor4lv. Well I think it is about time, for she was in society when I was only tbree summers. She is a reckless girl, one who seem to always speak without thinking; but, she is very industrious. Itis to be some time this month. ane When is the last time you heard trom Bertie? I agree with you ia saying she is a sweet girl, and like wise her friend Goldie seme to be so congenial. I never saw two such sweet disposition girls in my life. I hope they both will get good husbands. But it always happens that good wives get bad hasbinds and good husbands get bad wives. a It is the opinion of some of the harder sex, that women are very doubtful. [ am inclined to believe, that a majority of them carry on a great deal of flirtation, although they will tell tneir best fellow that the sun “rises and sets” iu him. I know men are not fools enough to believe all that the girls tell them. A woman who holds herself above the common level and does not carry on flirtation with Tom, Dick and Harry, isa gem. Females in stores, should be particularly care- ful how they carry on a conversa- tion with persons who call at a place of business, Colored women as a general rule, are unlike the females of the Anglo Saxon. You very seldom see a female stand- ing at a counter holding a conver- sation with male customers. It looks distasteful and unrefined. If a male acquaintance of a young ladies desires to see them, they should call on them at their homes. Only conversation on business should be carried on in business places. Colored men, (i. e.) some of them, make it a business to bang around a man’s place of bus- iness endeavoring to carry on flir- tation with the lady clerks. They should be taught better, if they don’t know better. The women are more to blame in this particu- lar thanthe menare. It they had more regard for themselves and the business in which they are en- gaged they would he like *Ceasar’a wife, above suspicion.” These are only friendly suggestion that I am throwing out to young ladies doing business in public places. Young ladies be careful, be eedate, and when men go any where and bave an occasion to speak of you, they will say, I know Miss —— is a lady and is respected wherever she goes. . But, on the other band, if you are fresh, and allow men to rua on with you, how can you ex~ pect to be spoken well-of or thought well of by those, even with whom you associate, or per mit to carry on frivilous conversa tions. A sedate lady, and one wh _ treats everybody alike, is a jewel THE WALKER MEMORIAL CHURCH. THE BAPTIST CHURCH CONVENTION DECIDES THAT SOMEBODY IS WRONG THE COMMITTEES’ REPORT, ETv. Last Tuesday one of the greut= est Baptist Councils convened iu the Berean Baptist meeting house in this city. The purpuse was to| take into consideration the propri- ety of recognizing a new baptist Church ‘The “Walker Memorial” which came out of the Shilon on| April the 23rd last. There were a great many of the Shiloh members present, because, if the Waiker | Memorial were recognized, that meant at least 150 members, all told, would go and each member would take his friend. -“The Wai- ker Memorial” sat trembling be- cause she did not kn»w how the matter would be decided, but she trusted in God only. A little after 11 o’clock, Rev. W. H Seott went into the room and said, “Gentlemen itis now 15 minutes past 11 o’clock and a number of the gentlemen present have to leave abou: 2 o’clock, I think we had better or- ganize” The ministers filed out of the pastor’s study into the church. Rev. W. HL. Scott moved that the Rev. Dr. Stakely be made moder- ator, and Rev‘ Puillips secretary. It was so ordered. R:v. Dr. Greene of the Cavalry Bap ‘ist Caureh off ered prayer, after which the clerk of tne Walker Memorial called the names of the churches and individ uals invited. The following church- es were present: Berean Baptis'. L. C. Bailey, W. H. A. Wormley Rev. J. Milton Waldron pas‘or. Zion Baptist Conrch, Isaac Bery- man, D. G. Greene and Rev. W. J. Howard pastor, Third Baptist Church, Rev. P, H. Umbles, Rev. Ton to 21 pd Bay H. Lee, pastor. Bethlehem Baptist Church, Hillsdale, Peyton Johoson and Rev, W.H. Phillips pastor. First Baptist Church, 16th and O sts., Rev. Chas. A Stakely pastor. Cavalry Baptist Church. Jonn T. Vinal, Robt. W. Prentiss and Rev. Dr, Samuel! H. Green pastor. E st., Baptist Church Hon. A M. Clapp and Rev. Dr. Muir pastor. Indi- ivdual members: Rev. W. H. Soctt and Rev. Calliss, of Peterburg, and Rev. Jackson of the D. GC. Otber churches were invited but did not respond. Walker Memo-- rial Deacons, Edward Brooks, Ed- ward Brown, J, LU. Thornton. A strange cvincidence is that 28 years ago, the Shiloh Church was org:nized by the same white churches, then Dr. Geo. W. Sampsou was pastor of the First Baptist Charch, (white) located on 13th street. Dr, Jones was pastor of the Cavalry Baptist Church. Dr. Gray of the E street Baptist Church; 80 1f the Walker Memo- rial is not right, neither is the Shi- lob, for the same white churches are the mothers of both. Only the Shiloh did not have any colored churches to her council notwith- standing there were two colored churches in the city at that time. The Walker Memorial bad four colored churches present and three colored ministers. Let us have uo more about they had to get white churches; “if they are right, we are right, if they are wrong, we are wrong.” We are the chil dren of the same mother. Brother Whales read the intro- ductory, after which Mra. Susie C. Brooks read the history of the trou | ble in the Shilob Bapt. Courch, she read it in such fine style that won the admiration ofall. There were few dry eyes, indeed her reading did more for the cause of the Walker Metaorial thau all the ar- gument of the ministers. G. W. Purritt then called the roll of more | H. A. Wormley. The following is the report which was unani- mously adopted: We your committee reports, that from the best light that has been | thrown upon this complicated ques- | tion, the list grievences that have | DEATHS. Dr. Smith Townsend, Health Officer presents the foilowing re- port for week ending May 9, 1891 Number of deaths 129; white 65 been presented to this council by | Colored 64, Death rate per. 1000 one hundred or more members, as) the basis of their desire for separa- | tion from the Shiloh Church, seems | to jastify their action looking to the severance of their church relation | with the same body. We further) report, that we have carefully exam- ined the articles of faith of the pro posed Walker Memorial Baptist Church, and their covenent, and we| accept them as strictly in the line of the Baptist faith, and denonina- | tiontl organizations. In view of all | the facts and circumstances that have born upon our judgements, and saiisfied var conclusions in this matter, we unanimously recommend this the organization of the Walker Memorial Baptist Church, by this| council, and the adoption of the the| following resolutious in this con- nection : Resolved, That, aay member or members in avy Baptist Chureb, in good standing who may desire their letter to join the Walker Memorial Baptist Courch, and upon applica- tion failing to receive them, such member or members inay be receiv- | ed by the said Memorial Church upon their christian experience, the same as if their letter had been granted. Committee: Rev. Wm. J. Howard, A. M. Clapp, Wm. 8. A. Wormley. The report of the wmittee was unanimously adopte ;and the right hand ot fellowship was extended to the new church by the council, after which the council accepted au invi- tauon to a sumptuous repast at the residence of Deacon Edw. Brooks, No. 1810, L st., no. w. Adjourned by singing. Benediction by Dr. J. J. Churr. It was ordered that the ac- tion of the council be sigued for the council by the moderator and secre- tary. Signed : Chas. A. Stakely, Moderator. Wu. H. Phillips, Secretary. NEGROES BARKED. Is A PUBLIC PARK A PRIVATE CON- CERN? THE WHITE ARISTOCRATS PREJUDICED AGAINST NEGROES. Some few days ago the Bee con~ tained a brief mention of the preja- dice of a tew white aristocrats had against the colored people in the vacinity ot Jowa Circle. The matter has veea balled to the attention of the Secretary of War, whether the Commissioners of Public Buildings and Grounds can refuse to place seats in a public park because it is distasteful toa few white aristo- erats. The vacinity of Iowa Circle everybody mast admit, is one han- dred per ceut better now than it ev- er has been, and the colored people are as much entitled to enjoy an evening of pleasure in the park as they have in any other park of a public character, For some time this feeliug against the colored res idents in the vaciuity of lowa Cir- cle hag beeu growing and just how a few fastidious white people can force the government to close a} public park against auother class| of tax payers and citizens is w ques tion that is perplexing the neigh- borhood. Asa matter of fact the colored people in that neighborhood are an orderly and a respectable class and they have as mach right to enjuy the privileges that these public parks afford as that white aristocratic element. Eee MRS. WARING GETS THE MON- E. JONES’ CHECK. READ HIS LELTER. PEOPLE READ 8. GREAT GOD LEC ot per annum white 19.9- cole $ 41.6. Total popalation 26.8 40 were under five years of age; 25 were under one year old, and 22 over 60 years 29 of tae deaths oc- curred.in hospitals and public in- stitutions. The deaths by classes were as follows Zymotic 15 Constitutional 31 Local 67 De- velopmental 12 Violence 4 The principle causes of death were Diphtheria 3 Consumption 19; Diarrhoea 4; Typhoid Fever 3; Pheumonia 12; Congestion of the Lungs 3; Bronchitis 8 2; Whovping Cough 1; Cancers Meningitis 2; Diseases of the Kidneys 4; Births reported 24; white males 20; white females 17 colored males 17; Marriages re~ ported 14 white, 9 colored. Still births reported 2 white; 5 colored Although the number of deaths during this week is precisely the same as that for last week; the Catarrabal Infiueoza which bas prevailed to such an alarming ex- tent for the last two months hag almost wholly abated aud mor- tality trom acute lungdiseases fal- len from 34 last week to 23 this week. An Attractive Combined POCKET ALMANAC and MEMORANDUM BOOK advertising BROW N’S IRON BITTERS the best Tonic, given away at Drug and general stores. Apply at once, THE INDUSTRIAL BUILDING ANDSAVING CO. Loans money to buy or build homes Shares $1 each, payable monthly. Dividends declared ev- ery January. Secretary’s office: 804 F st.,n. w. Open 9 a. m. to 5 p.m. Monthly meetings at Lin- coln Memorial Church, cor. Lith and R sts, u.w., first Monday night in every month. Henry E Baker. Secretary. Francis Hail’s, RESTAURANT. 923 11th Street, Northwest, Choice Wines, Liquors, and Ci- gars, of the finest brands. ysters and Game, in, Segs YOU OO WOT Ef a BUYING YOUR SHOES SLIPPERS --AT-— L- HEILBR 402 ith St, N, As you find theré¢ the largest va- riety at ine —LOWEST— PRICES. See the old woman in th wiudow. P.S. Washington, D. C., May 1491.| Rev. Wm. Waring: | I have jast been| informed from Rev. Mr. A. Dennis) of the Ebenezer Church through a} misrepresentation to him by a Mrs. | Waring, (which I presume to be | your wife,) that be paid over to her | $4.00 belonging to the street parade | cominittee of the emancipation. If isis your wife, I now demand the} return of the monev; if it is not forth | coming, I shall take the necessary | steps to kave it settled at once. | Very respectfuily, | S. E. Jones, | President of the day. City P. O. | Tais negro should be indicted. | than 100 members most of whom were present. The clerk then read the grievences. Deacon Sample | of the Shiloh was there and did good service for the Walker Mem» The _ orator, Mr. Langston, | Rev. J. W. E. Bowen, Rev. George | W. Lee, the “Old Guard” “Shaw! Command,” West Va., Morton and Sumner Posts, a detachment of | Stewart's SHAVING, LAIR CUTTIN & SHAMPOOING SALOON 332 Penn. Ave., N. W., Wash., D. ¢ Finest Brands of Cigars ane Tobacco. P. J. Stew: (Established 1365.) JOSTH’S OLD STAND G19 D St., n. w,. WASHINGTON, D.C. Gentlemens’ and Boys first Clas SECOND HAND CLOTHING Look for poreb in front of Store. ome - Pensions rial. He said the Shiloh stood by | tue National Gaards, the ladies| gpe Disability Bill Is a Lal the declaration that appeared in| D, j f t the Post on the morning of the 9th. | about “Buco? aad the «Statue? The council did not agree with the| After which s committee was ap- pointed to examine all the facts/ photograpbers of thls city, and will | appear in Harpers Weekly the fol- | in the case. Rev. W. J. Howard, chairman, A. M. Clapp aud W, article or with the deacon Sample. | of W. R. ©. and those who at- tend the exercises, are grouped in Lincola Park, May 30, "91, at 5 o’clock, a photograph 11x44 will be made of the scene by Johnsen Bros. lowing week. | SOLDIERS DISABLED SINCE THE ¥ ARE ENTITLED. Dependent widows dent whose sons died vices are included. If yor speedily and successfully pi JAMES TANNER Late Commissioner of Pensions, Waab ington, Di {