The Washington Bee Newspaper, February 3, 1894, Page 1

ESTABLISHED JUNE 2, 1881. | | | It has the largest bona fide circula- tion of any Afro- American journal published at the Capital. VOL. XII STRISTONT CHT AND. CHAT. The News of the City Dished Up for The Bee Readers.. PERSONAL POINTS POINTEDLY PUT. Home News and Events Transpir- ed Since our Last Issue--Other Matters Worthy of Careful Con- sideration. Miss Blandena Deitz will be married soon. The United States jail is crowded. The Acanthus Club is the most popu- lar in the city. The new pastor at Asbury church is quite a favorite. Recorder Bruce, who left the city last week, has returned. There will be some changes in the school board next year. Editor T. Thomas Fortune was in the city this week on business. There isno house in the city that sells better goods than H. King’s. _ Rey. Fisher, of John Wesley Church, is having large revival meetings. Mr. P. A. Dickson is still at Fried- lander Bros., Ninth and E streets NW. The Mackeuzie Bros., manufacture their own hats, and guarantee them all. Colored thieves have an idea that Detective Lacey should not arrest them. Ex-Governor P. B.S. Pinchback gave a card party to Editor Thomas Fortune this week. Bishop J. M. Turner, of Atlanta. Ga., was in. the city Monday ani called on Recorder Bruce. Carroll’s- restaurant, 236 3d st. south- west, Washington, D.C., is one of the finest in the city. Mr. Parris Lyons has opened a bil- liard_ saloon at the corner of Twelfth and E streets NW. Col. P. H. Carson has applied for a place under the District Commissioners. Ile expects to get it. Mr. Grove will lecture at the A. M. E. Chureh, in Anacostia, on Monday night, and on Tuesday night at the Mt. Zion M. E. Church, Georgetown, D. C. The Montana Mining Company is un- dergcing an investigation. There are doubts about the genuineness of the mine. Miss Helen Adams, of the High School, is making quite a reputation as asinger. She will soon become a prima donna if she continues. Mr. E. L. Thorton, with Congr man Murray, ve applied to the Na- tional Republican Campaign Committee tor funds to run a Republican paper. over- vas a disagreement among the members of the Nineteenth Street Bap- tist Church last Sunday morning. The trouble was about Mrs. Louise Haw- kins, nee iv. Mr. Melville ©. Curry was married to Miss Nellie Washington January 31st, at the bride’s house, 715 O st. n.w. It was quite a grand affair. Many valu- able presents were received. Prof. F, L. Cardoza, of the Higi School, will be removed. The bad cou- dition of the High School demands his removal. It is not known who will be appointed to succeed him. Dr. George W. Bryant, one of the most eloquent negroes in the country, has established teadquarters in this city. Dr. Bryant is the secretary of the Civil Rights Association. Smythe, the white Minister to Hayti, Wrote a letter to the President of the black republic telling him how he must run Hayti. Smythe was under the im- pression that he was on a Virginia plantation. MADAME TAyLoR, OPrRATIC TEACHER, makes a specialty ot plac- ing the voice correctly for opera and churebes, Will form a class for the colured at reduced rates by commenc- ing at once. Voices tried from 2to5 o'clock on Mondays. Four nights pleasure. @rand Mid- winter Festival of the Capitol City Band, at Bethel Hall, M st. bet. 16th und 17th, commencing Monday even- ing, February 5th, and ending Thurs- day evening, February 8th, 1894. Ad- mission 10 cents. In speaking of the band Sentertainment in Philadelphia, Pa., the Philade Iphia Tribu: e says: “The concert and musical reception “ven by the Capitol City Band, of hington. D C., was an overwhelm- ig success. The selections rendered by both band and oreh- stra were of the highe-t order. The reputation this band has, of being the finest colored band in the United States, is well mer- itd. Mr. Fle S. Hoffman is the teader of the band, and he oceupies that position with dignity.” THEY SAY. Keep promises w'en you make them. Boys will be boys no matter what they do. There ought to be no parade April 16th, Watch your friends is what you must do. Your enemies you know. Rev. Geo. W. Lee is one of th® most profeund speakers in this coun try. C. H. J. Taylor looms up for Re- corder of Deeds. Taylor is doing good work in the South. The negroes in that section should support him. Editor Fortune makes occasional trips to the Capital. What is he after, is the question. Manager Oooper, of the Amer- ican, will hold his own. He has gotten rid of the sneaks. C. H. J. Taylor has got the poli- ficians guessing. He is here to-day and another place to-morrow. He knows a good thing when he sees it. The Montana gold Grove’s eyes. mine is in Pay your money and take your choice. Live in hope for a better day. Smyth, the Haytian Minister, is in it. Up to his neck in mud. He will find the Haytian negroes different from those on the Virginia p'antation. The BgE is the organ of the peo- ple. If you want to be a BEE you must be industrious. Let us be uuited on all questions. The Senate is in a muddle and the House is in the mud. Editor Ress will Sando Mingo mission. apply for the Astwood will be provided for. Douglass’ speeches are on the street for sale, SPORTING NOTES. [BY YOUR UNCLE ROY.] Peter Jackson is in Baltimore this week. Col. Carson, of our city, was in that city Wedne: y night, and he says that Peter is playing to tremendous houses. Current events have shown the Duval Athletic Club that they were pbuilding upon the sand in their oft-expressed guarantee to have the Mitchell-Corbett fight come off in Jacksonville, Fla., in spite of the Governor’s pronounciamento to the contrary. The Governor’s stexd- fast and immutable opposition to the fight has been the thorn in the side of the club throughout, and whether the club adopted a conciliatory or inde- pendent stand he has pursued the even tenor of his opposition with the final and very natural result that if Corbett and the other fellow fight in Florida they will have to take to the woods and then with the chance of the authorities interrupting the proceedings at an in- opportune moment. Judge Cole’s decision overruling the motion of the defense to quash the in- dictment against certain persons en- gaved in the business of book-making within a mile of the city limits fell like a pall upon the spirits of a remnant of the talent, who still lingered among us with the hope of a favorable decision. To the intensely moral the ‘Sport of Kings” is a nauseating and malodorous pastime, and should have no place or opportunity in our city; but it is ex- tremely doubtful if public sentiment would uphold such extreme views. Judge Cole’s decision may be an abso- lutely equitable interpretation of th+ law bearing on the case, but it is hardly in accord with the prevailing sentiment jn the public mind. The Bee Great Advertising Mediam TRY IT! Do you «ant re- liable news? Do you want a fearless race advo- cate? Do you want col- ored trade? Read and adver- tise in THE B Rev. ,WILLIAM GiBBoONs, JR, pastor of Mt Carmel! Baptist Church is to-day the youngest aud no doubt one of the best known minieters in any of the Washington pulpits. He 1s the 3on of the late Rev. William Gib- bons, sr., formerly pastor of Zion Wesley in South Washington. Zion Wesley is not tbe church to- day as it was when Rev. Gibbons, ey.; was pastor. This distingu:shed divine wes looked upon as a Moses among his people, and was beloved by all who koew him. His son is a chip from the old block, who has risen above the common level, and stands to day among the people as his father did in former years, The name of Gibbons has been a household word amorg the Baptists ot this city. He was ealled to the pas- tcrate of Mt. Carmel Church :: March ’91, at a time when such a man as he was needed. Several ministers older and more experi- enced than he had filled the pul- pit, and made every effort to save the church, which was about to be sold, and it was not until this young Napoleon of the pulpit took charge did the people realize what progress they were making to save their church, From March *91 to December 31, °93, Rev. Gibbons has raised $7,204. This demonstrates the financial ability of this yourg divine, who is now in bie thirtieth year, having been born in 1864. There is no minis- ter more advanced in years and with larger experience that can show such a financial record as this. He has been the salva- tion of Mt. Carmel Churen, whose congregation hus increased from 100 to 500 or 600. What would such a man do with an older eburch and a larger congregation? There is a great demand tor bim among some of the oldest mem- bers in Zion Wesley; but whether he would accept a call to that or any other church is very doubtful. A man who can take nothing and :make it grow to thousands of jsolid dollars is an acquisition as; well as un important factor in any cbusch or community. ‘I'he per- sonal appearance ot Dr. Gibbons strikes one with admiration, He is about 6 feet in height, broad- shoulderd .and robust and full chest. He 1s refined and highly educated, having graduated from the Western iTheological Semi- nary, in Pebvsylvania. He was sent there through the instrumen tality of Mr. Joseph Waltoman. Rev. Gibbons was the only col- ored student at this seminary, and on Sunday evening he will preach @ sermon to his congregation prepatory to his returning to the seminary to receive a degree. Mt. Carme! Church is now owned by the congregation, and to Rev. Gibbous the church is indebted, He is like Crsar’s wife—above susp‘cion. Graeme, photographer, 920 7th st. nw., is turning out mighty fine work cheap for the money. Call and see him. A grand concert will be given next Monday evening at Mt. Carmel Church. This concert is given by the charitable club of the church. We are making Mantelo Cabinets for $2 per dozen, als» elegant Cabinets for $3. Our work is first class. J. D. Mer- ritt, 925 Pa. ave. nw. YOUR .. LANKETS 3 COMFORT: i Now is the time, if you Hav’nt. Blakets 98c. Up. Comforts 50c. Up. Talk About Cloaks You would’nt ever dream. about the bargains we are offering. Heavy loth lang Cont 2.48, Hoty Cloth Reeias «8 And Rave Bargains at Higher. Prices. fhe Pe Pi sic Pic ic Pc Pc tic Pic tic tie COUPON. This coupon entitles the holder to 5 per cent. discount on Blankets and 10 per cent. on Cloaks and Wraps. Cut it out bring it with you to TOLEITNS, 914, 7th bet. I & K Sts.,. w. The “ECONOMY” Shoe House. 706 SEVENTH ST. N. W., FOUR DOORS ABOVE G. Will sell’all goods at a great sacrifice, commencing SATURDAY, Jan. 13th, for one week only, to make room for our Spring stock. We have no old stock to offer you, nor have we any bankrupt or shoddy goods, but clean, fresh goods, bought and selected by expert shoe buyers. ‘¢ All goods warranted.” Note the following prices below: spring heel button worked buttonhboles, 5 to 8, that were 67c, now 48¢; ‘Child’s Dong. patent tip spring heel button (worked buttonholee) 84to 11, that were 85c, now 67c; Misses’ Dong. (worked buttonboles), patent tip spring beel batton, 1. to 2, that were 85c, now 74c; Misses Dong. spring heel button, 12 to 2, that were $1, now 76e. Ladies Dong. patent tip tutton that were $125, now 98¢; Ladies’ Dong. patent tip Blucher lace that were $1 75, now $125; Youths’ snoes from 11 to 2, all solid leatber, that were $1 25, now 99 ; Boys’ shoes with nickel brads in the bottom of soles, smooth and comfortable, the wear unsurpassed by any shoe on the market, reduced for this week only to $1 25. Meu’s hand-sewed stick downs for tender feet that were $150, for $1. Men’s working shoes, all solid leather, for 98¢ Men’s hand process caif shoes, all styles and sizes, that were $250, now $1,938. Ladies Goat Slippers, 10 c, We will give to every one that cuts this coupon out and present to us from January 20th to February 1si,a pair of our $1 boys and misses’ shnes for 75c, Thy is a chance not often seen, so you had better come early or your s fe may be sold. COUPON. This coupon entitles the holder to 25 per cent off on our.$1 misaes and boys shoes. HA VE Y()U Boucut Infants’ shoes that were 35c, now 23c; Child’s Dong. Patent Tip}: NO 22 THE GREEAT Consignment Sale EVER KNOWN ENTIRE STOCK ’ OF A BALT MORE FIRM MOST BE SOLD AT ONG. —PRICES——_ LESS THAN WAL The Biggest: Bargains of Your Life. DONT’ MISS IT: MEN'S Overcoats, Be: ulothigg In Heavy Blac! $7.50. actu y; Children R $4.50, Wor 7 eee H Tredlander & dra, Cor. Ninth azd E St.N.. —_———_ ESTABLISHED 1860. NS EABNESS A SPECIALTY. vers and Meltons, a Finest qual EE .Germuiller. Manufacturer and Dealer in SADDLEs, Wures Trunks Sarcuets Florse HARNEss CLorHine ——_— 6Lluisi OPPOSITE pera MY. ASHINGTON,D. C, a —NOVELTIES— (; in endless variety from the smallest musical Toy to the larst Concert GRABD PLANO PIANOS and ORGANS of all the best known mikes, solid on easy MONTHY INSTALLMENTS. Acom- plete line of SHEET music and music book . For everything musical call or i addres E. F. DROOP, $25 PENNA AVE., Washington, D. €. Sheetz - - - We will continue to sell our sixty cents candy for 35 cents during the winter months. Fresh d Try it and be convinced. COR. 10th AND F STS., N_W. Fippell and Proctor, * ee Pian Currers, aor 826 9th’ Street, N.W., | Washington, DC. Photographer. 728 7th St., N. W. Washingtou, D.C A. QO. Hu iterly, Opp. new cit fresteffce.) Society B Wataker and J e Manafacturer of Badges. Medals and aré Silver. Watches,'Clocks and Jewelry. Jewels Fine and Complicated Watchand Mu sie Box Repairing Specialty. PRL BO 1 OTT THE INDUSTRIAL BULD- ING AND SAVING Co. Loans money to bay or build homes, Shares $1 each, payable monthly. Dividends declared ev- ery January. Secretary’s office: 609 F st.,n.w. Open9a. m. to 5 p.m. Monthly meetings at Lin- coln Memoria! Church, cor 11h and Rate, n. w., first Monday night in every month. Heyry E Baxzr, Secretary.