The Washington Bee Newspaper, May 27, 1893, Page 2

Published every Saturday at 1109 1 Street North west, Washington, D. C. Entered at the Post Offiee at Washington as second class mail matter. W.CALVIN CHASE, EpITor. OUR WOMEN. There is away to improve the condition of the race, even though it is hard to reach the pinical of fame and glory, There are some few colored men, in office, who have an idea that all females are alike. Some bave gone so far as to say that they are all questionable, although he has sis- ters himeelf. This shows how lit tle respect this individual has for females. Colored men especially are the first to question the honesty and purity of their women. There are, in this city, ladies who are as pure and as honest as sunlight. This suspicion arises among men who come to this city and are ap pointed in the severel departments of the government. pee The moment these men arrive in town, they fall in with a class of men whose associations are with a class of women who have no re spect for themselves and who be lieve that a glass of beer isa suffi cient premium for their body. Of course these men don’t know how to discriminate between virtue and immorality. It is often the fault of the young women, to an extent, that are talked about and slandered. Every upstart that comes to town is taken up and made a lord or aking in his own estimation. Colored men mistake kind treat ment some times for something else ; they are of the opinion the mo ment a colored lady smiles at them that she 1s a woman of easy virtue, while on the otuer hand a white woman, no matter who she is or from what place she hails, the ne gro department employees, will treat her with all the dignity and referrance of a queen. Let the young Irdies be more careful with whom they associate and consider the extent to which they allow these dignitaries to go and be sure that you know them well before you make their acquaint ance. Colored men don’t protect their women. THE HAYTIAN MISSION. WILL A WHITE MAN BE APPOINTED? THE SPECULATORS WANT TO CONTROL, It is now rumored thata great deal of influence is being brought to bear on the Secretary of State to have a white man sent to Hayti to succeed Hon. Jobn Durham. Tbe impression is made that the Haytian Government wants a white man, which is untrue. The opmion is that Secretary Gresham favors the proposition, whether this is true or not remains to be seen when the appointment is made. Smith M, Weed and others want this done, but, it is understood that President Cleveland does not favor it. C. H. J. TAYLOR. There is no man in this country who has been more instumental in dividing the colored vote than Ex- Minister C, H. J. Taylor, who is at present in this city. Mr. Taylor isa fluent speaker and an astute politician and a man who bas a great deal of influence among the colored people of this country. No appointment under this admin- istration, would give more satisfac- tion to the conservative element of the colord contingent, than that of Mr. Taylor. While the BrE is republican in polities it recognizes merit in any man, be he a democrat or arepubli- can. Itis men with the BEE and not party. —————SESEEEEE ss» A LITTLE OFF. The Washington Bee andthe Ledger, spell Negro with a small ‘“n’’. Now you orgbt to keep your grammars on your desks if youcan’t do better than that, Just apply your first grade leurn- ing and you won’t commit this error again.—Atchison Blade, The editor of the Blade is not only in need of a grammar but com- mon sense. It was decided at a meeting of the Press Convention held in Atlantic City, that the word negro should begin with a capital letter. WA colored woman named Sarah Cooper died in Phi'adelphbia last week at the ad- vanced age of 113 years. Her last days were unfortunate. By the time she was 108 she had through thrift and industry accumulated several thousand dollars’ worth of property,of which she was robbed by an ungrateful young colored man whom she had adopted. ex. WHO WILL SUCCEED;MR. LYNCH? CoLorED DeMocRats JUBILANT | Oxiy WarrrxG to seLect THE Proper Man. CLARA TO LOUISE. — Dear Louise: 11ead your very interesi~ inz letter last week tothe house- hold aud I never heard girls laugh so loud and heartily, over your ‘ desciption of the play, as they. Information has reached this Office that a colored man will suc ceed Hon. John R. Lynch, Who that man 1s the BEE has not yet been informed. It may be Matthews of Albany or McCant Stewart of New York city. While there is & great deal of uneasiness among the. colored democrats, the President has assured them be means to 40 what 1s right and just teward them. Ot course this kind of talk is not at all satisfactory to the boys; they want to see something, but when this something will make its appearence no one can tell. here is no doubt but that Mr. Cleveland will give the colored democrats such recog nition as they deserve. Dan Brooks threatens to pull out acviminal record. Since there is nothing in the one that he threatens to pull out, the Bez has one in which his ancestors would blush at. Deputy recorder(?) Dan would no doubt blush should he rise one of these bright morning and see what the BeE has. Let it come the Ber would like to see it. She will remain, Dan ard you will go, mark what the Bez predicts SHE WAS NEGLECTED. oi Miss Anna Williams. a mem er in Asbury church, was seriously a jured on last Sanday morning tthe corner of 11th and G sts, n. w. While she was attempting to get off a Belt line car. She was carried to the Ewmer- gency Hospital where she remaiu ed from half past ten till evening without medical aid, and she was then carried to her home where her family physician had to be ealled in and rendered what aid he could. He ascertained that her hip was broken and splintered. FROM OUR EXCHANGES. From the Lancet. The Negro, in order to work out successfully his own destiny and reap the rich benefits of the true citizenship, and enjoy all his God given rights, must keep constant pace with the growth and de velopement of the country. the requirements of augmenting busi- ness principle. The killing of Felix Davis in Watkinville, Sunday, May J4tb, was one the most bratal known to the history of that place. It makes our mind run back to the dark days, when Alf. Richardson was bound down down by those anxious to soak their hands in his life blood. From The Athens Clipper. The attention of young women 18 called to typesetting, which is lu- crative and especially adapted to them. The fact that women may sit at their work when tired is a great recommendation to it. The heavy forms are lifted by men espe- cially employed for the purpose ; salaries range from $8 to $25 a week, with an average of $15. It is much easier to pick up type than it is to play scales correctly on the piano, whilst it is less trying to the eyes and nerves than much of the fine needlework so confining as to be injurious to the health.——Ex. From the Weekly Call, There is no race more eager for parade than the Afro-Americans. It seems that it is an inherent qual- ity. If be cannot dress, spend money lavishly, he thinks itis a curse placed upon him on accouut of his color. The thought of the coming morrow finds no lodgement in kis brains today—is his bighest ambition, and this very idea, is causing him more trouble than any other, What he should do is to think less of today and more of the coming morn. Devote less time and means to the satisfsing of his appetite and prepare for the battle of lite. From the Weekly Gazette, Arthur Croom, an aged man, was called apon to pray at a prayer meeting held near Lovingston, Alabama, one night recently. He failed to respond, and when the congregation rose he still knelt. It was discovered that he had died while kneeling, without a sign or a movement to indicate his sudden death. From Tie Church Avocate, Mizra Abraham is a convert from Islam, whose steadfastness and Christian zeal in persecution are at present exciting not a little interest in Persia. He was arrest- ed for preaching Christ. He was beaten and tormented and cast in- to prison, For three weeks he was in prison in Oroomia, and after- wards in Tabriz. He persisted in confessiug Christ. He has won the heart of his jailor, receiving in consequence, liberty to see his friends, read his Bible, and speak to his fellow prisoners. Ten out of the eleven prisoners in jail he has won over to Christ. For one to read the description of the “‘American,” dramatists would conclude that the only dramatic writers were in this city. The Union League Club, of which Mr. Andrew F. Billyer is president, gave a banquet at Odd Fellows’ hall Monday evenixg. There was a large crowd present and the speeches were logical and elcquent. I regret very much that I cannot give fall details of the af- fair, the reason is, it was oa the stag order hence no ladies were present. Yhe Union League is becoming to be a powerful organizition and Iam of the opinion that it will be a great help to the colored people. Such an organization ought to be supported, especially when they have men ot brains conuected witb it. Well the PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH will goin debt again. The mem. bers are not satisfied with what they have got. They want an edi. fice that will be au ornament to the city and the founder, the late John F. Cook. I had a talk with our dear sweet Birdie a few days ago, I am more than convinced than ever that she is one ot the be-t young girls in this country. Of course we decided some years ago that girls are naturally deceit. ful, but in her one finds no change. Sbe is still loving, kiud and con- genial and always has a word of encourgement for the down hearted girls. During wy recent visit to Phila- delphia, I met our old friend Goldie who made it very pleasant for me, we visited the old centepial buil 1- ing, Fairmount park with all its menageries and curiosities, and all the most popular places there. I found the colored people situated jast as they are most all over the country, living in the short streets and mostly in the Southern part of the city ; of course there were some few exceptions, for instance on Pine street some very aristocratic colored families reside and are liv. ing in great style. The caucasians seem to know a colored Washingtenian, for we seemed to be the center of attrac. tion and several times I had to pall my veil down as i was tired of be- ing stared at. which hiudered me alittle from seeing the beautiful old Quaker city. I can assure you their gaze were not on the accouut of prejudice, for on several occasions we either had luncheon or dined at some of the best white hotels there and were waited upon as though we were as they. Altogether I had @ most enjoyable time. I have just received a letter from the hostess of Silcott Springs, Loudoun Co., Va., who informs me tbat she has again decided to take boarders. Silcott Springs is a beautiful place and with the Webb mansion and all its beautiful. envi- ronments one could not help but enjoy themselves. I wonder if Mrs. Samuel P, Murray wili open her house to boarders thissummer? You know Miss and Mrs. Murray are two genial persons. Yours truly, CLARA. No man is more anxious for a colored democrat to succeed him then Recorder B. K Bruce. The charge against bim is false. From the New South, Indiscretion is the bane of the Negro race in this country. A lit- tle more balance to the Negro lead- er would greatly benefit the race. TO THE COLORED PRESS. Office of the Historian of the Col. ored Press Association of the Unit- ed States.—1109 Ist. n. w., Washington, D.C., May 8, ’93 By virture of a resolu'ion accom- panied with the report of the last historian, of the colored Press As- sociation, Mr. T. Thomas Fortune, adopted at a meeting of the last press convention held in Philadel phia, Pa., in September, 1892 to the effect, that each colored editor or publisher of a newspaper shall mail to the historiau of said associ- ation a copy of his paper, so tbat a correct record may be kept and to enable the historican to make a concise report to tbe association of all papers published in the Ucited States by negroes. It is also hop~ ed that, each publisher whose name does not appzar in his paper will furnish the historian with his cor- rect editorial staff. Fraternally yours, W. Calvin Uhase, Historian of the Colored Press Association of the United States. THE AMERICAN EDITOR?, | Tey Take It ALL Back. THEIR CorREsponDeNT Ligp. THEY Cax Now kxmats Wite Vue Promise THat THEr Witt Not Do so AGalIN. From the Colored American. The folling item appeared in the news columns of The Colored American of a recent issue: “The Secretary of the Interior, Hon, Hoke Smith, received a call from Hon. OC. H. J. Taylor a tew days prior to the appointment of the new Recorder of the Land Office, to ascertain how the land lay and = found out so far as his own claims were concerned that it was principally io mud. The Hon. ,Secretary received him courteously, listened patient- ly and smilea blaukly (Taylor can smile a little himself, by-the- by.) Mr. Taylor thought that he ought to be given the Recorder~ ship of the Land Office and pro- ceeded to state the reasons why in elegant and energetic phrases. W ben he had concluded, winding up as be did with an eloqaent peroration in whicn he paids glowing and gracetul tribute to the black martyrs who stood up to be counted tor the democratic ticket, himself’ among the number, the Secertary politely informed him that that particular place had been pre-empted as were a:so several, indeed all, the chiefships in bis department. The only places he had at his disposal were a couple of messengerships in the Pension Office, one of which he could have it he wished it. Mr. Taylor is looking for something higner and he is uot entirely heppy vy any meaus. His sweet face 1s a study.” We had reason to believe tnat our special contributor was cor- rect in this report, but upon iu vestigation it appears that he was misinformed as to the nature of the conversation held betweeu the Hon. C. H, J. Taylor and the Secretary of the Interior and, therefore, slipped into error. Having uo desire to do Mr, Taylor an injustice, we are pleased to make this correction PERFUMES USED BY ROY- ALTY- The Empress Eugenie bad, and still cherisues, a true Spaniard’s taste tor strong scents, her favorite odors being sandalwood and lemon verbena, writes Lucy Hamiltion Hooper in a deligbttul article in the April Ladies Home Journal Quen Victoria seldom uses any perfume except the homely and refreshing lavender water, of which large quantities are annually manufactured for her use. ‘I'he Princess of Wales delights in that delicate scent kuvown as wood- violet. The Empress Frederick uses quantities of cologne water, especially in the daily bath, which she, as a typical Englishwoman, never fails to take unless she be hindered by loess, employing in Way @ quart of cologne wa‘er daily. ‘the Empress of Austria preters for toilet uses the delicate orange scent know as Portugal water. The Queen-Regent of Spain has a delicicus pertume es- pecially made tor her use from the spice-scented blossoms of the carnation. —~ DISCRIMINATING AGAINST LADIES. “HELLs Bottom” Purrine on AIRs. Editor of the Beg: I think that your paper is the ouly one, in this city, that will give the colored peo le justice I shall try to inform you what happened in one of the drug stores in “Hells Bottom afer it has been improved by the negroee, A lady friend and myself stopped in the drug store at thecorner of 11 and S streets northwest to purx chase a glass of soda water, it hap- pened the clerk or proprietor was waiting on two white ladies who had purchased what they wanted, but continued to stand at the counter but the moment we enter- ed the clerk got very busy attend- ing to nothing; we wai-ed fur some tume presuming that he would wait on us finially I said to him, “will you please wait on this lady and I.” I bad just as well shot him, There is as much discrimation against colored people in that sec tion of the city as there isin the city of Baltimore. Shall euch bad treatment continue against the colored people ? There should be w remedy. Respectfully, Miss McNzgat. \ ARE WOMEN TIMID? Women timid, forsooth? writes Juniue Henri Browne in a perti~ nent article entitled “Are Woman Timid?” iu the April Ladies Home Jonrnal. Much as we may talk of their being so, out its talk is not an echo of our reaso:.; every man of us relies on their courage measurably, in the ordi- nary affairs of life, and entirely in most of its crises. We usually be- gin with our mothers, and end with cur wives. But whatever their relation, they are an inestim able help to us in every great trial, their calmness. strength, decision and hopefulness. Unhappy he who atsucha time has no femip. ne counselor, eustainer and friend How many men bave borne testi- mony to the invaluable aid of woman, when the future blacken- ed, and fortune seemed inexorable How many more might bear! such testimony, were they but willing to epeak! Is woman not coustantly upholding weakness, inspiring morality, stimulating higher motives? Not a hundredth part of her efficiency in this way is known, nor ever will be known. She is rarely conscious of it herself, it is regarded by her as a part of her duty, a matter of course, aud he who is sup= ported lifted to a@ loftier level often chooses, through self love, to ignore her assist ance. Her acts, under such conditions, are the result of moral courage, and of the kind uf which men have so plentifula need. NEGRO DEMOCRATS. How Tuey Are REVIEWED BY Tax PartisrAn Press. From the Savanrah Tribune. Negro democrats who are figur- ing tor selection as successors of Recorder of Deeds, Bruce and Fourth Auditor Lynch may well give up their intention for Mr. Cleveland is determined to give their places to white men. Itis said that there are about 40 Negro applicants tur the up- poiutment as register of Deeds of the District of Columbia. The present encumbent, B. K. Bruce wants Cleveland to appoint a white man. Perhaps he will, but if so, well. wait and see. From the Atchison Blade. U. H. J. Taylor has indulged in something we hardly expected him to; caused a letter to be writ- ten to Cleveland asking bim to remove colored Republicans before their term of office has ex— pired and appoint colored Demo- crats to succeed them. Challie ought to know Grover has a style peculiar to himself and he cannot be changed. This 1s not a manly request. From the Reformer. The Negro democrats have sent a petition to Mr. Cleveland re minding him ot their loyalty to the democratic party and of the sup port they gave him. Perhaps thsy felt that the “pie” was nearly gone and that they were not getting even the crust and soa geutle re- minder would beinorder. These men have been most faithtul to Cleveland and the democratic par+ ty and shonld receive recognition for their services, TUE DUTY OF SOUIETY PLAIN. Fiom the [Boston Traveller.’} Tr at society has evere claimed control over the traffic in intoxi- cating drinks is shown by meas» ure, regulating, protecting, and licensing it, and deriving a reve- nue from it. This traffic destroys property, increases public burdens alms-houses, hospitals, and prisons. It lessons public morality, in creases crime, avd brings shame, sorrow and want to the innocent. It has never b en claimed that it bas benefited any community, or ever in aby way increased its pecuniary resources or added to to its intellectual, moral, or spir~ itual advantages. It would seem that the duty of society is plain It may punish the drunkard so far as his conduct the influence render hima public enemy, but it mustdo more than this: it must remove the cause of the evil. It forbids kinds of business injurious to the public comtort and health. It probibits their bnsiness and funishes the keepers of houses of infamy, ven- ders of bad books or _‘ottery tick~ e's, and prohibits other business that injare public mora) ani corrupt the young. It control the use of private property t takes what is necessary fy; the public good, irrespective of the wishes of the owner, and oP the control of what it recounizes as belonging to the citizen, <> tha tne public comfort and safety may not be injured. It demands im. provement and imposes taxes with reference to public conyen. ience or benefit. There is no req. son for supposing the traffic in intoxicating drinks is an e and exempted from the c society. inds og ‘x! eption utrol cf Mr. Lemuel C. Moore suceae gy JE. Bruce in the Interior depart ment. Kev. Mr. Gilebrist has appointed to a position j terior department. Mrs. B. F. McDowell of vills, 8.C., is m the a ing the Presbyterian con outs been 2 the Ip _—-___ TAYLOR Is IN 17. From the Freeman, Ind, “We are sorry that the olf: ning has not come in toueli of C. H. J. Taylor, of the Ame: He isstili ou the anxio where in the neighborhood of \\ ton, D. C, ”* Hxcbange. He who waits serves. Don't you giy “old alphabet” ont. His day is and watch eut, he don’c lead all the A drama and tableau exhibiti under the auspices of the Heile Sicily st Grand Army Hall, M ening June 5, ’93. The belle Philadelphia wilt preform for t ion. A grand ball will take place aite the exhibition to which there will be no eXtra charge. General admission Reserved seats —— FEDERAL TAX ON INCOMES. An Interesting Rumor as to the President's Programme. President Cleveland accord Washington dispatch, has de four points in his message to Congress, which indicate the policyof his Admin- istration. They are: Fin st—An income tax. Second—Repeal of the 10 per ce on State banks, Third—Repeal of the Sherman act Fourth—Modification of the Taritf act Only the general recommend: tio the establishment of an income tax be made by the President. D: be left to Congress. Whethe be a tax on incomes of $2,000 an or whether the tax shall begin at $1,000 are details which Mr. Cle has not considered. In his mess Cleveland will advocate the 1 aud the practicability of the tax, leaving all the rest to Congress. ‘The programme as outlined by reports that recetve ere- dence indicate that Mr. Cleveland will stick closely to the financial plauks of the Chicago platform. nt tax ENGLAND’S MONEY CRIS!S- Gold from the United States no Longer Snapped Up for Austria. The opinion is general in London that the acute stage of the financi a passed. Small amounts o! riving from France and Hol supplies from the United Stat longer snapped up for Austr steady drain to Vienna great! the gravity of the crisis in Gr Silver reacted early in the » to the Australian troubles, but «!t« became steady. The Stock Exchang has undergone a tremendous « out, all sorts of weak account eliminated, and no fears are regarding the outcome of the ment. Nevertheless, many mi depending upon the Australis expected. Officers of the Ban lanl say that gold will soon | flow back to the United States. Reading Railroad Will Reorganize. An agreement has been r tween the Reading Railr pany and George M. Pullman, | of the Pullman Palace Car Com) which a reorganization of the |’ Company will be effected and it cial condition materially impro+ Pullman is a creditor of the Company to the amount of $5,') car equipment notes. The Company was anxious to have Ms man join the scheme for reorg The plan was put before him an asked to underwrite $2,000,000 new collateral 6 per cent. bor held the proposition under cous and at the meeting last week «+ subscribe to $1,000,000 of thes The refusal on Mr. Pullman's | subscribe to the whole amount, = 000, it is said, will have no eff: plan of reorganization, as it is !u derwritten, Mr. Pullman gay adhesion to the plan and expr: conviction that its adoption wou the best interest of the company Mayor Manning Purchases a Ne ‘The Sunday Telegram of A! that Mayor Manning has pure plant for the new newspaper ¢ pects to publish if he loses cor Argus. He was the only bidd piinting plant of Weed. Pars which is now in the hands of @ He bid $30,000, subject to the » which amount to $70,000. this finely equipped plant, over $300,000, for $100,000. 7 subject to the approval of tl Court. It is the intention of ning to begin the publication paper just as soon as he obtaii sion of the plant. —=—