The Washington Bee Newspaper, February 27, 1897, Page 4

Published every SATURDAY at 109 1 Street Northwest, WAsuixcton, D. C. Botered at the P.8( Office at Washington Cond Ouse mail acter! W. CALVIN CHASE, Epitor. TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION. Ou.e copy per year. - €2. Six months.... I Three mouths. 5 City subscribers, monthly. 00 00 -60 REST YOURSELVES. Now that the incorporators, to be, of the Freedmen’s Hospital have been defeated, it is presumed that they will allow that institution to run unmolested, and allow the Surgeon-in-Chief to have a little rest, If Dr. Williams made a mistake in his recommendation to Congress, he was forced to the issue by those who first made the attack on him. There are several things to be looked into and be considered im- passionately. Dr. Willams was a good fellow in the estimation of his enemies before he struck back, and it is tne fair now to say that he is inimical to the colored physicians, when those who have failed to drive him have been defeated in their attempt to oust him by placing the institu- tion under a Board of ‘I rustees. Some of those who are fighting Dr. Williams found him, before they broke with him, a good fellow. They went so far as to say that he was one of the best surgeons in the country. ‘They now say that his successful operations,a* the hospital, are by mere accidents. If by acci- dent he is successful in his opera- tions, is this not a good argument in his favor, to the effect that he is an eminent surgeon? Why not be fair and give him credit for the successful conduct of t'e Freed- men’s Hospital ? His enemies object to Miss Ever- sole, the superintendent of the trained nurse department. She is s refined lady who has no preju- dices. The matron of the hospital, Mrs. M. J. Brown, is an Afro-American lady of distinction, and a lady who is highly respected in this commu- nity. She is personally known to the editor of this paper and to the entire community. She is from one of the best known and oldest femilies in this city, and it is hoped that her salary will be increased commensurate with the position she holds and her merits. lf there were reasons for a change at the hospital Tue BEE woutd join in with the opposition and advo- cate it. We are confident if there are per- sons in the hospital objectionable and inimieal to the interests of the Dr. Williams colored plysician would remove them. We want it distinctly understood that this paper will net be a party to any scheme to have him removed unless it be shown that he is inimi- cal to the Afro American physician. We also decline to publish the communication received this week attacking the conduct of the hospi- tal, because we know it to be false. Dr. Williams will not be removed, unless he does something contrary to the laws governing that institu- zion, and should he decide to resign no outsider will be appointed. So rest yourselves. —_——— aes THE OFFICE-SEEKER. Tue BEE is convinced that the ro-American contingent will be wepll cared for under the next Ad ministration, and it is confide t Major McKinley will do more for\the colored man than any Presi- denjt who has occupied the Execu- chair, although he will be confronted by the civil service. The great mistake that has been mad¢ is the numerous delegations of white and colored office-seekers visiting Major MrKinley at Canton. Never before in the history of any President has such a circus been witnessed. It bas been disgusting to the President-elect and tumiliat- ing to the true-hearted American citizen who wants the next Admin-' BEE. istration to gucceed. The very ides of men visiting Canton, appeaiing “|to the President-elect for office, even, before he is inaugurated and before the appointment of his Cab- inet, is ridicalous. Indeed, it looked like men were going crazy over the spoils before the donor ie given a ehance to distribute the loaves and fishes among the several heads for the worthy masses. Never b fore in the history of Pr sidents-elect can one act of this kind be cited. Major McKinley has been em barrassed, worried sick and made tured by these streams of offize- seekers. ‘The most sought for office among Afro-Americans is the office of Re corder of Deeds for the District of Columbia, a purely local office, supported entirely by the caxpayers of this city. 1s it the only office of its kind in the United States? Does not every State have a Recorder of Weeds? Why is itthat these num- crous applicants do not apply for these offices in their respective States? The office of Recorder of Deeds in this city has been the bone of contention ever since Presidents have made it convenient to appoint outside pet politicians. The ;eople of the District of Columbia cannot longer stand this imposition upon their rights and domestic tranquility any more than President-elect Me- Kinley can be continually bothered before his inauguration with office- seekers The unnecessary trips of office seekers to Canton have done the applicants no good It is surprising to see men wh) were most enthusiastic over the nomination of the President-elect seem now to stand on the anx- ious bench. The President-elec’ seem. to 1p- preciate the fidelity and enthusiasm of the Afro American voter3 in the campaign that has just now passed, and ug Bee is more than confi- dent that the faithful black allies will be remembered. MR. DAVIS EXONERATED? Tue Bee is never .wrong in pre- dictious and results. The moment Mr. enry E. Davis was nominated this paper tendered him its hearty congratulations, and was confi- dent that he would be confirmed. His personal and political eremies endeavored to convince the great Virginia Senator and Senator Gor- man that Mr, Davis was an unfit pérson to serve as District Attor- ney. It has been evident from the testimony that has been submitted to the sub-committee that the dis- tinguished silver advocates had been impose! upon and that Mr. Davis had been misrepresented to them. ‘HE Bex is of the opinion that: the gentlemen who took the side of silver were honest and sincere in their convictions, and it is not be- lieved that Mr. Davis, in any way, attacked them personally. Mr. Davis is a young man, and by birth he is a Washingtouian, He married the daughter of one of the most disiinguished lawyers in this city, Hon.:A.:G. Riddle, and so far as Mr. Davis’ is concerned he is a} gentleman who: wiil serve the goy- ernment, but not to the detriment of the innocent. ‘The confirmation of Mr. Davis as United States District Atturney brings to the frort one of the most brilliant men in this country, a young man of ability and excellent legal attainments. He will do his duty because he knows how. ‘The veoplé have con- fidence in him, because he has con ducted himself in such a manner as to command ‘heir confidence. —__ SENATOK HANNA. Tue Bes tenders its congratula tious to Senator-elect and Nati snal Chairman Marcus A. Hanna of Ohio. ‘THe Bex is never wrong on political questions. It said, some few weeks ago, when all hopes of the appointuent of Mr. Hanna were about to be banished that he would be appointed Senator to suc- ceed Mr. Sherman. Governor Bushnell has done the THE WASHINGTO handsome thing. and the country feels grateful to him. Mr. Hanna was entitled to the honor, and he has received it. AMERICAN CITIZENS IN CUBA. Consul General Fitzhugh Lee, a true Virginian, who was too much of aman to remain on Cuban soil and see American citizens impris- oned for political reasons, hus acted tion to the Department of State. THE FREEDMEN’S HOSPITAL. THE INCORPORATORS SENATOR MCMILLAN CLAIMED TO HAVE UPON. DEFEATED.— DISGUSTE BEEN IMPOSED The District Appropriation Bill will pass Congress without the act of in- corporation being one of its features. Senator McMillan claimed that he was imposed upon and certain things were misrepresented to him. The Secretary of the Interior will continue the supervision of the Hospi- tal, at which place the defeated incor- porators will renew the opposition to the Chief. here has never been an attempt to incorporate the Hospital before, and why it should be asked for at this time, the Senate District Com- mittee could not understand. Below will be read a copy of the act that was not accepted by the Com mittee : manfully in tendering his resigna-| ANNAPOLIS NOTES. MEDAL MUSICAL CARNIVAL—JOHN T. | GROSS IS DEAD—SICKNESS, PER- SONALS, ETC. (From our Regular Correspondent.] GRAND AUSICAL CARNIVAL, The noted event of the season in col- ored society was the musical carnival given iast night at Mouut Moriah A. M. E. Church, on Franklin street. Al- though an inclement, night, numerous auditors were entert :ined, among them ‘a number ot white people. The com- pany is called ihe Alexander Carnival , Company, of Philadelphia, and is com- ' posed of artists of eminent talent of ‘that race, several of whom have few | peers, under the management of Chas. Alexender. Mr. Robert Robinson is a brilliant grand organ soloist,and never has such melody pealed forth from the church organ at Mount Moriah as the; strains heard there last night. Mr. George A. Alsopp, as a violin soloist, displayed marked talent and ability, and has attained a proficiency seliom acquired by artists in his line. Mme. Lawrence is a brilliant soprano soloist; her voice is clear and sweet, and she takes her high notes with as much ease and melody as her low ones. Her voice is no ordinary one, and she was greatly appreciated. Mr. J. 1 homas Butler pleased everyone with his humorous recitations, and as an elocu- tionist in dramatic lines he is a decided success. He has a large repertoire of choice selections, two of which were given at last night’s entertainment in response to requests sent from those in the audience.—Evening Capital, Feb. 1g, 1897; The death of John T. Gross at his home in Annapolis Neck takes from our midst a Christian gentleman and CERTIFICATE OF IN-} CORPORATION OF | THE FREEDMEN’S | Recorded Janu- HOSPITAL FOR THE £ Wary 19, 1893. DISTRICT OF COL- | UMBIA. We the undersigned, all being of lawful age, and all being citizens ot nited States, and residents of the a, and desiring to for benevolent and charitable purposes, do make this cer- tificate in accordance with the general incorporation laws of the District of Columbia, and state as follows First. Said association shall be known in law by the name or title of the Freeamen’s Hospital of the Dis- trict of Columbia. Second. The term of which it is organized shall be perpetual. Third. The particular business and object of the association shall be to maintain and carry on within the. Dis- trict of Columbia, an hospital for the poor, where free medical and surgical treatment may be had by all persons received as patients in aceordance with the provisions of the by-laws to be adopted by said association regu- lating the admission of patients to said hospital. Fourth. The undersigned, nine in number, may by vote, increase their number of directors to twelve and shall manage all of the business and con- cerns of said associaticn for the first year of its existence. In witness whereof, we have here- unto set our hands and seals on this tgth day of Jannary A. D. 1893. (Signed ) Francis J. Grimke. [SEAL.] ol Wm. Ballantyne, bi Thos. B. Hood, N. F. Graham, John F. Cook, Henry E. Pellew, James H. Meriwether, . E. Rankin, ush R. Shippen, presence of Henry J. Gross, DistTRicT OF COLUMBIA, ss 1, Henry J. Gross, a Notary Public, in and for the District aforesaid do hereby certify that Francis J. Grimke, Wm. Ballantyne, Thomas B. Hood, N. F. Graham, John F, Cook, Henry E Pellew, James H. Meriwether, J. E. Rankin, Rush R. Shippen, who are personally well known to me to be the persons who exe:uted the annexed certificate of incorporation, dated on the 19th day of January, A. D, 1893, personally appeared before me in the District aforesaid and acknowledged the same to be their act and deed, for the uses and purposes therein speci- fied. $ Given under my hand and official seal, this 19th day of January, A. D 1893. [NOTARIAL (Signed.) 86) | =NRY J. GROSS, Notary Public A NUT TO CRACK, H As Tue Bee said to Dr. Williston a few days ago that. Dr. Williams would win the fight, he asserted that they had him, but it has been proven otherwise. LITERARY NOTES. | 2 Charles Dana Gibson, in illustrating a short story that narrates the romance of a princess, for the March Ladies’ Home Journal, has created what he regards as his typical English girl she is said to be a3 distinctive and striking as his famous American girl, . nd while essentially different, she is quite as in- teresting. The drawing wil! illustrate Robert C. V. Meyers’ story, ‘‘The Morning After the Servia Got In.”” Olga Nethersole, the actress, has turned her attention to writing, and will give adeice of a practical nature to } “Phe Girl Who Aspires to Elocution.”’ | Her contribtuion will appear in an; early issue of the Ladies’ Home Jour- nal. A novel method cf_ presenting the newest and freshest Eastertide crea- tions of Paris milliners bas been }adopted by the Ladies’ Home Journal for March. In that magazine the new French hats and bonnets will be pic- tured as they are worn. This unique display is useful, therefore, in pomting to several contrasted types and faces. MARDI GRAS — NEW ORLEANS, MOBILE AND BIRMINGHAM, Signed, sealed, and delivered in the} out clearly not only Fashior.’s decree, | but the styles in head-dress best suited , an honorable citizen. He was about 73 years of age, a member of John Wesley M. E. Church for 50 years, a licensed exhorter for many years. He was are- markable man in many respects, not- withstanding he could not read and write, but he could page and line many hymns and remember and repeat whole and parts of chapters of the Bible His quotations were numerous and correct, } ranging from Genesis to Revelations. He lived a correct life and died a tri- umphant death. His funeral was at- tended Sunday, 21st, at 3 p.m., from his church, followed by a large con- course of people from all parts of the county. Rev. T. W. Boothe, his pas- tor, officiated, assisted by Rev. Joseph Collins, Rev. J. W. us, Rev. B. T. Per nd Rev. Dennis Hebron. He belonged to the order of Isaac and Re- becca, who honored him in death by turning out in full dress regalia. The services were very impressive and sol- emin. His body was laid to rest in the cemetery adjacent to the church. He leaves a wife and a large family to mourn their loss. Peace to his ashes. Mrs. Nancy Blackstone, one of the old members of Asbury Church, de- parted this life Sunday, and was buried W ednesd 2:30 p.m, by her pastor, Rev. B T. Perkins. Her age is not known to the writer, but it is believed to be in the seventies. She was at- tached to the Monday evening class, of which Rev. W. H. Draper, her former pastor, was leader. She has not been active in church work for many years, owing to her extreme age. Her funeral expenses were borne by Mr. A. Mc- Culler, of whose family she was a relic of ante-bellum days. The infant son of Mary and Edward Queen died Thuisday, Feb 18th. The funeral services were conducted at their home on Governor street Satur- day by Rev. B. T. Perkins of Asbury Church. Col. D. W. Young has la grippe. Alexander Cornish is confined to his home on Governor street with a severe attack of asthma. Solomon Bolden is still quite sick Mrs. Sadonia Brown and her mother are both quite sick at their home on Acton street. The la grippe is very prevalent in our city The doctors have their hands full at this time Rev. I. Garland Penn of Lynchburg, Va., a ant general secretary of the General Conference Board of Control for the Epworth League of the M. E. Church of the United States of America, will spend Sunday, March 7th, with Kev. Perkins, and preach at 11 a m., and deliver a special address to the League in the afternoon. Bro. Penn is one of our prominent educators of the South, a young man who has worked his way | up by push and energy. His ability as a writer is acknowledged by all. obtained prominence as a Commi sioner of the Atlanta position and by the publication of the 4 fro-Ameri- can press Rev. G. H. Reid spent a tew days in Washington last week. Miss M. E Watkins and Miss M. L. Peaker spent three days in Baltimore ona visit, returning Tuesday morning. | Miss M B. Palmer was attacked by Ja grippe all last week, and_remains in our city, the guest of Mrs. G. H. Reid. The 22d was observed as a holiday here. The flag was. hoisted on the State House at half-mast, and 21 guns were fired at the Naval Academy at 12 | M., and the schools and all public , places of business were closed. |! COLORED HOMES BROKEN UP— CHILDREN GONE ASTRAY. | (From the Americus, Ga., Pen.] The streets of Americus are full of ' colored children. They are dirty, bad and noisy. They go in troops from one place toanother, many of them with no | mission but to do mischief and involve themselves, their parents and iriends ‘introuble. Americus, in this respect, is only a copy of all our Southern States. Wherever we go the same ubiquitous idleness and school of grow- ing viciousness presents itself in a pic- ture at least not pleasant to I6ok at. These idle boys and girls are generally ‘the children of laboring women who have no time from work to raise, ches- tise and properly rear their children. In many cases, yes, in thousands of in- home is only a place to sleep at. It is b oken up. The father, mother and. grown-up sisters and brothers remain | aeay during the day and the children dwell ln the streets. They fight, learn ' bad ways and words and grow up with | no ideas of higher and better notions of | life. This.cause and source, mcre than | any other, has fil.ed and crowded the! Southern prisons, and which supports an army of criminal lawyers : Our people earn nearly all the labor , wages of the South. They should be taught to keep the home establishment regulated. When children are idle keep them at home and indoors, not in , the streets. Let the most intelligent and decent member of the family stay ' there, keep it clean, govern the chil- dren and prepare it for the rest, com-! fort and happiness of those out at work. It is better for those to work to support some one at home than for all to leave, even to work. The children go to ruin, the home becomes desolate and ‘deserted and the family broken up. The home is a divine institution, and those who run counter to God’s Jaw and love of it shall suffer. | J. L. HENDRIX - Manager. Capital Furniture Company, DEALERS IN 1D WHEAPEPIO Th STOVES. MATTRESSES, 1280 Seventh Street, 4. W,, WASHINGTON, D.C. #0 Goods Sold on smalt Weekly and WELL PAID. Monthiy Payments. The New York Star has a well written article ini s issue of February 20th, en- titled ‘‘The of the Egotist ”* Some of the many Afro-American poli ticians who are employed by the Na- tional Republican Committee are paid for their services should read it. There are hundre of republican politicians who have been paid for their servic | SPECIAL PRICES and they will certainly not have the - cheek to ask for an office. These ap- ROOM SUITS. plicants are more numerous than any | —— i other class. Hy Refrigerators, COAL OIL and GASOLINE STOVES, ON BED | THs FRANKLIN |BOARDING =AND HIRING STABLE, as mercury will surely destroy the Storage Froom. sense of smell and completely de-!R. 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