The Washington Bee Newspaper, December 18, 1897, Page 5

THE WASHINGTON BEE, AR RECEPTIONS. who intend to keep open w Year’s day will please mes to the Society Edi- Bre. There will be no atever for publishing these | No publication will be the writer’s name is Society Eprror THE Bre. irs. Rachel Johnson of 920 11th st. | nhwest, who has been quite ill has | sufficiently to be up again, ratification of her family and | Mrs. Johnson, who is one of| known ladies in this city has | nds and her convalescence n gratifying to them. a oo Blakey, of Eleventh street, very sick. inment by the Industrial Nineteenth Street Baptist 1 Friday night was a grand Mis Mary E. Bruce, of Eleventh ‘ vest, will visit Baltimore lidays. y Church-Terrell has gone s, Tenn., to deliver an ad- er, the poet. H. A. Rucker, of Atlanta, Ga,, ity, stopping at the Burmuda. Rucker is looking well and he is getting along nicely in ysition ve Conkling Bruce is sick ege, Mass. Mrs. Bruce, had been called to the bed side ter mother, left Indianapolis, Ind., 0 Young Roscoe is not dan- yously il is. Ida G. Richardson, wife of Dr. i Trustee Richardson, is quite ill at yhome, 309 Eleventh street, north- if BEE WOULD LIKE TO KNOW. How many lawyers indérsed Judge ithe President will spring a few sur- How many colored Republicans will ya civil service platform. the plank in the Republican plat- m satisfying civil service is nota Nould the civil service stand under ‘emocratic Administration. How is it ect se that the civil service will and not others. isnot always better to stand by t friend HE BEE WOULD LIKE TO SEE. in the Board of Commis- lrimble Collector of Taxes ague Assessor. Assessor c F inter Palmer given the ointment, colored Republicans given M nest politicians in office. Lyons postmaster at Au- ©! Deveaux appointed collector. ol. Pledger sent abroad. So ®t honesty among men. T IS RUMORED Donne will be judge. prises will take place soon. | board in a muddle, surprise may be be looked © Kimballism on the bench. ple will hold a mass-meet- ‘e National Colored Protective | Which declared that it “ght the confirmation of| 18 an organization with | Ship of officers, and not| can they succeed in hay- endance. The protest the unanimous con- { Mr. Bruce. George W. Murray, of inia, will, its hoped, be bas made a gallant 4e is entitled to the un- *‘pport of a Republican Parker United States | OUR PUBLIC SCHOOLS. MUSIC TEACHER, MRS. DAVIS, CON- FIRMED--BASE BALLIN THE SCHOOLS —THE PROTEST THAT WAS NOT RE- CEIVED. JUST AS THE BEE PREDICTED. The Board of School Trustees met Tuesday afternoon at the Franklin building, and among other important subjects football came in for a share of attention. There were present Messrs. Barnard, Harries, Wilson, Brown and Dr. Hazen and Dr. Rich- ardson, Gen. Spear, Mrs. Tulloch, Mrs. Terrell and President Whelpley, the full board. Letters were read to the board, one from the District Com- missioners appraising them that the | school building situated at the corner | of Fifth and Quincy streets. northeast, has been named the Eckington school, and others submitting the resignations ot Miss S. B. McNance, teacher in the seventh grade, third division, and Mr. 1; H. Stickney, teacher in the Western igh School. Both resignations were accepted. Additional leave of absence for three months, to date from January Ist, was granted to Miss Marguerite Lasier. A communication was _ received from a committee of Northeast Wash- ington Citizens’ Association, asking the co-operation of the school trustees in a plan to have composition written | by the school children of the North- east on the subject of grade crossings and the danger incident thereto. It was proposed that these essays should be submitted to a competent commit- tee for appraisement, and that a sui- table gold metal shall be given to the author of the one that seemed to that committee most meritorius. Many objections were urged against this proposition, and the whole plan was nejected by a unanimous vote. Dr. Richardson made the wae objec- tions. Secretary Falck read petitions from all the eighth grade teachers of the District asking for an adjustment of their salaries on equitable basis and from the teachers in physics in the colored high schools praying for an increase of salary. Both were referred to the committee on ways and means. CHANGES AMONG TEACHERS. The following list of changes in the staff of teachers was submitted and approved: Third division—Promote A. L. Am- brose from sixth to seventh grade, and from $775 to $825 per annum, vice S. B. McNantz, resignation accepted; L. V. Snowden, from fifth to sixth grade, and from $700 $775, vice A. L. Am- brose; M. A. Kuhnel, from fourth to fifth grade, and from $650 to $700 per annum, vice L. V. Snowden; M. M. Gardner, from third to fourth grade, and from $550 to $650 per annum; F. W. Potter, from first to.third grade, and from $500 to $550 per annum, vice M. M. Gardner. Appoint Grace Cauld- well teacher of first grade at $400 per annum, vice F. M. Potter. The above changes to take effect December rst, 1897. 2S division—Appoint E. Schlos- sor janitor Langdon school, at $165 per annum, to take effect December 1, 1897, vice E. D. Smoot, resigned. Eighth aivision—Assign F. M. Costin, teacher, transferred from tenth divis- ion to seventh grade, and promote from $775 to $825 per annum, vice Emma Patterson, transterred to tenth division. High schools—Central—B. M. King, teacher, promoted from $650 to $700 per annum, vice J. H. Stickney, re- signed. Business—Promete A. S. Hazelton, teacher, from $600 to $650 per annum, vice B M. King, promoted. Western—Appoint Julia L. Pearson, teacher at $600 per annum, vice Pe Se Stickney. Tenth division—Transfer F. M. Cos- tin, teacher of sixth grade, to eighth division, in place of Emma Patterson, at $700 per annum. Eleventh division—A ppoint Frances |E. Payne, teacher ot first grade, at $500 per annum; appoint Sarah E. Jen- kins teacher of first grade at $500. Cooking—Appoint Janey T. Free- man temporary teacher of cooking at $425 per annum. |. Night schools—Appoint Louise P. | Kelly teacher at $1.50 per night, vice | H.R. Pannell, resigned; appoint J. E. | Anderson teacher at $1.50 per night, | vice F. E. Payne, resigned. The committee on teachers and jani- | tors recommended that certiticates be |granted as follows: Third class, Jes- sie M. Peck and Lillard Gooden; sec- jond class, Harvey E. Hanes; first \class, Eliza E. Crommiller, John A. Russell, Rose L. Hardy, William R. Eastman, Julia L. Langille, Annie E. | Douglass, Grace E. Palmer, Pauline | Mueden, Emma J. Maloney, Clara M. Upton, Virginia Bukey, Bessie L. Yo- der, Alice F. Mitchell and Mary A. Turhorst. MUSIC TEACHER SELECTED. Dr. Brown, chairman of the com- mittee on music, announced the close | of the selection of a music teacher for jthe colored schools. An examination had been held, he explained, to select | from the applicants for the place the | person best fitted to do the work, ap- plications having been previously limited to persons now en; aged in teaching in the colored schools. This committee, consisting of Prof. Henry Xander, Prof. Hedon Morsell and Miss E. B. Wilson, had decided that of all the applicants Mrs. Alice Strange Davis posessed the most qualifications for the post, and the committee there- fore recommended her appointment. This report was adopted and confirm- ed by the school board. Mrs. Terrell expressed a desire that the committee be formally thanked for their services, to which the trustees agreed. She then asked that Supt. Cook, of the colored schools, be asked to make a Statement in regard to the matter of the salary for the place. To this the board also agreed, and Mr. Cook ac- cordingly explained away any appre- hension any one might feel that a new place had been created or any large Salary offered for the work to be done. | i ! } Broce--The ation’s Choice. [Continued from 4th page.] have suceeded in all this, they will haye made a name asa race like that which Bruce has made as a man. [From the Boston Currant.] Mr. Bruce belongs to the boquet race, and his color Es nothing to do with the degree of his race idenity or manhood. He is a negro just the same, and for our part we are perfect- ly satisfied with him, and have nothing but congratulations for his plum get- zug proclivities Bruce doesn’t bluff and boast—he just gets there. We don’t object. {From the San Francisco, (Cal.,) Outlook.} The expected has happened and Bianche K. B-uce has been appointed by President McKinley Register of the Treasury. He was appointed to the same position by President Garfield in 1881, and served out his full term without a blemish attaching to his name. His backing for the present appointment consisted of the best in- fluences in the republican party, his own people were almost a unit, and during the recent Ohio campaign he did some very effective work. Itis an unusual honor for one man be thus honored twice, and the race will re- joice with Mr. Bruce in his success. He is counted the most influential and successful politician of the race. Plain and unassuming and not affected by his successes, he is popular with the masses. While there may be a few who feel that Blanche K. Bruce has received honors enough, yet, in in the light of his past excellent record and the integrity displayed in every trust imposed in him, President Mc- Kinley has made no worthier and more befitting appointment. From the Utah (Salt Lake) Plain Dealer. In this issue appears the cut of ex- Senator Blanche K. Bruce, whose ap- pointment by the President as Register of the Treasury adds another link to the long chain of the present admin- istration appointments. This place has been, above all others, the prin- cipal feature among the race journals, as to the fortunate and successful can- didate. The gentlemen who were after the place should be complimented upon the manly and intelligent de- meanor that existed between them during the extended contest. The Presid nt in making the selection should be congratulated upon his choice and judgment. Mr. Bruce is highly respected and his ability to per- form the functions of the office is sealed. Every member of the race should fell proud of it. Mr. Bruce is one of the foremost colored men of the race and is a true and tried leader. Twenty-two years ago he served in the United States Senate from Mississippi, and there showed his ability as a statesman. In 1881 President Garfield appointed him Register of the Treas- ury and he filled the office creditably to himself, the Administration and the race. Heis 56 years old and is quite wealthy and stands high in the ranks as a politician, scholar and a gentle- man. We congratulate Mr. Bruce upon his successful candidacy and pre- dict that he will fill the office satisfac- to the letter, as it is no stranger to him and his business life experience will assist him greatly, as he has been there long before. R. W. Thompson, correspondent Indianapolis Freeman.] Ex-Senator Blanch K. Bruce, by the wisdom and foresight of President McKinley and his own commanding elements of strength, is Register of the Treasury. The long waited for event has happened, and the only strange thing about it is the unusual fact that in this day of disappointment and uncertainty the fittest man has won out by such a handsome margin. Your correspondent has, from the be- ginning, favored the selection of Mr. Bruce, believing that high official sta- tions—such as carry with them the ; insignia of leadership—should be filled by the most representative characters among us. Mr. Bruce has had much experience in public life. He has made many valuable acquaintances among the strong political factors of the nation. The warm friendship his genial nature has cultivated, coupled with a record unblemished by the sug- gestion of scandal, combine to give him an influence potent for great good to his race. In this respect he has no rival among the leaders of to-day, Broader business relationship and ! years of study along economic and} Philosophical lines has ripened a naturally acute trend toward states- manship, and Mr. Bruce is now in bet- ter condition to serve his people than ever before. of his, and one which has done as much as any other to keep him alive in the popular mind, when other able contemporaries have fallen, forgotten by the wayside, is his confidence in the young men of the race He has kept in touch with them in all matters looking to their moral and material advancement, and has never failed to eraep all opportuniti-s to lend aid and comfort to their political ambitions. He has kept pace with modern thought and taken kindly to the spirit of progress—when many of his rivals have stuffed their ears with deafening wads of superistition and antiquated dogmas. Herein lies the secret of his perennial success, His is an example well worthy of emulation. Mr. Bruce’s selection gives universal Satisfaction, and is, from an Afro-American stand- oint, the most popular act of the McKinley administration Republi- cans and democrats unite in commend- ing the choice, and hold it up as an indication that Caucasion politicians concede that there is in Negro leader- ship sufficient form and virility to in spire recognition. The Registership is the particularly national office, and as such it has been appropriately ten- sentially national dered to the race's es: character. It has been given to the race’s citizen-at-large and favorite son. (R.H Terrell, cerrespondent New York Age.] The appointment of ex-Senator B. - Bruce as Register of the United States. Treasury is thoroughly Tepre- sentative in its character and gives that general satisfaction that should always follbw Conspicuous political recognition. I know of no selection A happy characteristic | for public office that has been more heartily applauded than this particular one. The colored people themselves are foremost in extending to President McKinley their thanks for his marked consideration of the race through Seator Bruce. They are fast learning the important lesson that to be strong with an administration it is necessary to have a friend at court to plead their cause. Mr. Bruce has come in touch with the political leaders of to-day and made upon them the same favorable impression that he made upon his colleagues more than twenty years ago. When he was Register of the Treas- ury during the Garfield-Arthur admin- istration, Mr. Bruce came in contact with the leading bankers of the coun- try, and made them his friends. The prestige that came to him as Senator helped him, to be sure, in his later career, but those who know Mr. Bruce well are cognizant of the fact that this distinction is not the sole basis for the honors that he has won in the various walks of life. In every posi- tion held by him he has been an un- qualified success. Mr. Bruce has always served the public in some way and has thereby greatly helped him- self in the estimation of the public. Indeed, the great secret of Mr. Bruce’s success lies in the fact that he does everything well. He has worked his way to the exalted place of leader of the Negro race in America. He has not attained it by adventitious circnm- stances. His winning manners, equa- ble temper, high toned generosity and freedom from malice and envy have made Mr. Bruce a most popular man with his friends. In short; he is one of the wisest, most prudent and most judicious leaders the negro race has ever produced. He has been justly elevated by President McKinley to a place that is in keeping with his re- presentative character. Nothing can give more convincing testimony of the gratification of the leading men of the country over the ap- pointment of Senator Bruce than the hundreds of telegrams and letters that he has received complimenting him on his appointment. Among those most profuse in their congratulations are former Seanators, Cabinet officers and public men who were associated with him a decade ago. He, indeed, is a wise leader who can draw to himself the support of the leading men of both the great political parties in this country. Such a man isB. K Bruce. The Negro race in America should give him that loyal support which it is necessary for a leader to have, in order to make his leadership a success. LEADERS | BusINess |) | Do you want a fine pair of Dresden‘ corsets? One of the best places to go is at Sigmund’s, 1902 Penn. avenue northwest. For h he cannot be beaten. One of the greatest house furnishing houses in the city; a place where you can get anything you want. Do you know George & Co.? If not call and see them. Inspect their store and if they don’t sati-fy you noother place in the city can, 908 7th st., n. w. Augensteins, the old reliable house for toys, china and house furnishing. It is the cheapest house in the city. Read his card in another column of this Paper. Don’t purchase a present until you go to Augensteins. Do you want fresh groceries? Go to J. N. Kiem, 1900 L street northwest. For fresh and salt meats this is the place. You all know Mr. J. D. Donnelly, 14th and I streets northwest. One of the best known business houses in the city. Anything you want for the ta- blecan be found in his store. _, Go to the Fair, 1712 14th street n. w., if you want cheap goods. Mr. Smith is affiable and cannot help pleasing you. Chester Market prietor, 21st and oliday goods » A.C. Leese, pro- L streets is one of the best known places in the city. Patrons of The BEE should not fail to patronize this place. The Boston Market, 1711-1713 Penn. avenue n. w., is where you can satisfy the inner man. Everything first-class. W. B. Hoover, at 1417 New York avenue northwest, is where you can purchase imported and domestic goods. Do you want floral decorations? Fine imported and domestic roses, The greatest house in the city is Jess 2 Small and Son, rth and G streets northwest. There is no house in the city to equal this one. If you are broke after pay day and cannot make your best girl a present, you want to goto either of the two best nown loan offices in this city. There are no two place like Fulton and Bunstine. See their cards in this Paper. Yes there is another house in this Hon. B. K. Bruce, Please except congratulations upon our appointment, which is especial- iy gratifying to Afro-Americans, as I consider you our foremost Afro-Ameri- can. Resp’t. yours, Jas. L. Goopatez, Chairman Executive Committee Afro-American League, of Pennsyl- vania. THE CONGRESSIONAL LYCEUM. A LARGELY ATTENDED MEETING— DANGEROUS TENDENCIES AND HOW TO CHECK THEM. There was a large and appreciative audience present at the National Con- gressional Lyceum at Odd Fellows Hall last Sunday afternoon. Presi- dent W.C. Martin presided. Invoca- tion by Deacon Leroy Harvey. Prof. John W. Crummell read a paper, en- titled: ‘‘Dangerous Tendencies and how to Check Them.” Among other things Prof Crummell mentioned the increased number of lynchings in the states, especially in the South; the wholesale disfranchisement of the ne- gro vote in the Southern States, and the high death rate among the colored population of the country, as indicated by statistics, as dangerous tendencies which should, in some way, be check- ed. In the presentation of facts he fully sustained his wide reputation as a scholar and one of the best informed men of the race, Prof. Crummell was followed Py Hon. John C. Dancey, one of Nort Carolina’s most popular colored ora- tor and statesmen. He forcibly com- mended upon the conditions of things as shown by Prof. Crommell’s paper. He concluded by saying that he was an optimist, and believed that the present political and social condition of the race would soon give place to progress and a higher christian civili- zation. Lawyers Simms, Stewart and Dr. Johnson discussed the paper. The Lyceum was again honored by the choir of John Wesley Church, Mr. . W Compton, director. Thesinging ;by the choir was supplemented by Messrs. Harvey and Robinson. Mr. Harvey is a skilled violinist, and the cornet solo by Mr. Robinson, Miss Marietta Harve accompanist, was loudly applauded, and was subjected to faVORAGTE comments by the audi- ence. Miss Marietta Harvey is one of the most accomplished pianist in the District, and the Executive Commit- tee acted wisely in securing her ser- vices. : The senior choir of the Nineteenth Street Baptist Church, Prof. James T. Walker director, has accepted an in- vitation to be present next Sunday afternoon, at which time Prof. Walker will sing a solo. Ex-CONSUL SMITH’S CHILDREN CARED FOR. The five little children of ex-United States Consul H.C. Smith, who rep- resented this government at Santos, Brazil, were providedwith transporta- tion, by the Board of Children Guar- dians on last Monday morning and sent to Tennessee, the home of Mr. Smith’ wife. There isa difference of opinion as to the desertion of Mr. Smith from his wife. It will be re- membered that Mr, Smith did not place his children in the care of a home until after his wife left him. It was then when he left for New York City where he is now. Of course his friends agree that his wife’s actions did not justify him in leaving his chil- dren in destitute circumstances. city who make all kinds floral decora- tions. Davidson and Walker. If you want to be accommodated give them acall, 1710 Penn. avenue northwest. Do you want to make a fine wedding or birthday present.? If su go to House and Herman 7th and I streets northwest. You can get anything you in the way of furnishing your house. Do you want fine drugs, first class perfumery? Do you want your pre- sciptions carefully compound? Then go to L.H. Harris, the only recog- ized and standard drug store in the southwest, corner of 3rd and F. If you want fine wines, whiskies, foreign and domestic, goto Louis J. Kessell, wholesale and retail, 425, roth street, northwest. Thisis one of the best and cheapest houses in the city. Don’t fail to give him a trial. Certainly you want a good picture made ora fine crayon portrait? You want to look like yourself and if not better without changing yourself; i should not fail to go to the only ouse in the city who has the instanta- neous process of taking a person’s picture to perfection, Every prom- inent person in this city always look for Price, 723 7th street northwest otherwise known, as ‘“‘Only One Man.” The great negro art company, will surprise you with a picture if you will call once. Goand see the wonderful pogress of the race and see how young colored men and women are employ- ed. Go and inspect the pictures, 1733 10th sireet northwest, 614 D street northwest, Prof. W. C. O. Jacques. While in South Washingion don’t fail to call in and see Edward Flynn of Harmony lodge, K. P. He isa great boy and will entertain you well. The old reliable McKensie Scott, who has one ofthe largest places of business in the sothwest, has in- vaded the vacinity of 1113 13th street, northwest, where he has opened an- other place of business. Me means to conduct a business that will be pleas- ing to everybody. Mr. Scoott is a funeral director and embalmer that any one who once employs will not hestitate to call on him again. Call at his new place of business and see what he is doing. LETTERS FROM THE PEOPLE, A COLORED DEMOCRAT’S COM- PLAINT. Washington, D. C., Dec. 6, 1897. Editor of the Beg: Will you please allow me space in your most valuable paper, for the pur- ose of asking the following questions: Why is it that there were a few negro democrats discharged, and so.many so-called negro democrats retained? I agree with The Begg, what it says to negro democrats hulding places that should be filled by republicans, but what I can’t understand is, why you don’t publish the names of -every negro democrat holding office under the present administratration and see that they are removed. There are several sound money negro democrats who supported Mc- Kinley, but have been discharged and silver negro democrats retained, and should they be retained in office until 1900, they will laugh in your face. I believe to the victor belongs the spoils and that these so-called negro demo- crats should be removed at once. The Bex is the paper to see that it is done, it being the only negro republican aper published in Washington. We fod to you for advice in this matter. Hoping that you will give your attention. Yours truly, An Honest democrat. this nT J HSMALLASONS ORCHIDS, ROSES, VIOLETS. o-Mrtistic Floral Decoratasr~ecs Washington; tei Distance & Luea 14 & G Sts. Telephone connections New York: 1153 Broadway | FORTRESS MONROE, VA. WHOLE SALE & RETAIL —Dealer in—— Fine Groceries CIGARS AND WINES, 1417 New York Avenue n. w, Telephone rg. OUR CHRISTMAS SOUVENIR Pree to every custome: from Saturday, De- cember 18, until Chri-tmas. A handsome panel “CHRISTMAS GIFT." Get one and ask to see the Sleds and Child's Books we give with each pound of Baking Powder, GRAND UNION TEA CO, 621 Seventh street. TEAS, COFFEES, SPICES, 621 7th street n. w. Stand 47 and 48 N. E. Market. 7zand8 S E. EE ene ae M. F. KELLEY, Has just opened a new GROCERY STORE, at 103, 20th street n w., Where you can find a choice line of all kinds of PRODUCE. Give me a call and you will call again. Don’t forget the number, 1035 20, ST. N. W. T, FOLLIARD, 3238 M Street, West Washington. Dealer in FIRST-CLASS Wines, Liquors, Cigars, .obaceo, Ete, READ THE BEE, The leading journal in the coun try. The greatest advertising me dium in Washington. If you wan your business increased, subscrib and advertise in The Washington Beg. Itcan be purchased from any of the following agents : Hillsdale—Dr. Gaila Drug store West Washington — James L, ‘Turner, 3,000 M street. South Washington—K# Murray, 600 602 3d street. NoRTHWEsT. Jackson’s barber shop, 505 » street. S. J. Beckley, 2519 M street. Lucas’ Barber Shop, C. Ri -h, Agent, 1805 L street, n. w. J, T. Smothers, 1827 T et. n.w Dr. H, Belier, Druggist, corner, 16th and M streets n. w. L. H. Harris’ Drug Store, Third and F streets s. w. W. H. Horseman, 501 D street n. WwW. SPECIAL NOTICE. Persons who want Washing and Iron- ing done in first-class style, and at the shortest notice, will please call or send a card to Mrs. Maria Smith. Address Box S, BEE Office. Do you want fine produce? If so go to V. S. Moton who has been establish- ed since 1866. Stands 199, 200 and 201 enter Market. You can get all you want in fresh vegetables, and de- livered to all parts of the city. Established 1866 SPY, , NSTI Unredeemed pledges suitable for holiday presents, for sale cheap. Old gold and silver bought e. 2. PO sO a Loan Ofhee. = ‘HTVS YOd SADGA Td GHWAAGAYANN ‘AAATIS GNV GTOD G10 AOA Aivd HSVO WATCHES, DIAMONDS, JEWELRY, &c, MONEY LOANED ON | eee SEER Seat SERS Sar 1218 PennsylvaniaAvenue Northwest