The Washington Bee Newspaper, September 13, 1902, Page 1

“ J FIRESIDE COMPAmvn. 1g Is true if you see it in THE BEE. &A PAPER FOR THE P&QPLE. | | PONT BORROW TEHIS PAFrEB —— Drngeter. vn cle, De you want uve wo IUM, ¥ rr: news? Do you want fearless race ed gy Read and advertise THE BEBI WASHINGTON, D. C. SATURDAY, SEPT EMBER 13, 1902. OURINSULARBUREAU tt Has Recently Been Expanded | g from a Division. tave Complete Charge of Mat- . Relating to AN Affairs Sub- ot to Jurisdictton of the War Department, ppine n of former divisi department Capt. Clarence fantry, remains at the iblished office tary ting he | will »wance of a special <, pay and ct cont@ims a that effect. assigned to the bureau | itters pertaining to n the island posses- ted States of the , subject to war depart- the repository of all government of the 1ot remain at the ir records for the war department » over Cuba and here. For the terpret the lers, laws and the data for the secretary of war hat arise in the gov- In the future > data for the of certain ands valuable that may arise in justing our re- nents of Cuba ar to the insular govern- andles their correspon- m and through him to irtments of this govern- ion with for- ary. It may be “ry question involved rovernmental af- the possible scope of this bureau. tters referred to the bureau tions of law, These ques- ch diverse ch extended research, eter as being titutional interpreta- law and relations, irtial law, the politieal ws of both Spain and as well as the gen- established eus- gulate and officers narily r a of public as insular governments nt and transportation id equipment tained in the United example transportation of a ers and the purck ete govern- e Philippine 1m through | -d with ities and made ae- d desires, Ameri- far as is ef assist- rs of the for- ief; disburs- es G, Jester, af; | F and cor- . Ed- | being the | ‘ —se | reepondence : A. Wootlson. Mr. Frank Steinhart, who is now in Havana | as the agent of the government inclos- ing up the accounts of the vernment, has been selecte: elerk of the new bureau, and will take | hold of affairs as soon as he can be re- | lieved of his present duties. military las chief Lawsuits in Europe. In Britain there are 1,150,000 civil lawsuits in a year. Franc erally considered a litigious nation, has only 708,000 yearly. Bright Brains and Fair Lady, Mrs. Hansom—-I understand, sir, that you have secretly been making love te my daughter, and I must forbid an ae- quaintance begun in that way. You should have seen me first. Shrewd Suitor—Madame, had I seen | you first, I should have forgotten your daughter and fallen in love with you. | Mrs. Hansom—Um—the informality | of the proceeding was all I objected to. ; Come with me and I will introduce you. | —N. ¥. Weekly. The Folieowing Letter Speaks for itself. | Washington, D. C., Sept. 5, 1902. | B. H, Warner, Esq., } Dear Sir:—Several weeks ago an | apparently authorized member of the Public comfort Committee having su- | pervision of part of the work of enter- | taining the G. A. ». this coming Oc- | tober appeared at the @. A. R. Head- | ‘quarters, and requested that the dif-| in Kentucky, ‘ twelve months in servitude’. Ceunty court at Lawrenceburg, Ky. Million must mount the block and in a measure share the appoiated lot his fore-fathers did some forty years ago, Providing an over-seercan be had slavery. Strange indeed, yet, never- ern ballot box do we see it, but the strong arm of the law, that >peedily sends murderers to the gal- lows, falters. stagnates justice, and sends a poor lamented charge into Slavery. In case of no sale the officials will have no course to pursue. Achrs tian community should forbid such in- tolerance, Longevity of life is pride and virtue of Mary McDonald and, though dim-eyed with all her fa- culties, she pertly tells how she car- ried food to George Washirgton and his men at Vailey Forge. If she sur- vives the 14th. day of November next she will ce!ebrate her one huudred and thirty second anniversary. Mary Mc Donald is a small negress cheerfuily, calm, probably the least worried of any, she is now an inmate in the home ple in West Philedelphia “‘Grandmam” This seems a little something like now | the-less true, No longer at the South- | Strictly the! atthe big auditorium in Atlanta during for the Aged and infirm Colored Peo- | nd you must spend | formers always accompanies his con This | certinos whenever the was the verdict and peualty passed him on the program as soloist. upenthe head of Fisher Million, a| colored mau by Judge Davis of the} | aculty place: Washington musical talent away | |from home have fared pretty badly. |Orme, Elkins, Frank Williams and | others have drifted from troupe to} troupe until they have been lost sight of, Williams & Walker the celebrated | | team of colored comedians, scored a} {big hit at Cornelius Venderbilt’s pri-} | yate theatrical performance in their | palatial resideace at Newport, R. [.. recently | Nickens’ Female Orchestra from | New Orleans consisting of twenty-five | preces accompanied the huge chorus the Young People’s Congress held re- cently in that city. The musical staff of our public schools remains unchanged for the season of 1902 © Miss Gibbs is still the | directress with Prof. Layton, Misses| |Johnson, Hayward, James and Prof. Grant as assistants. Anaudience of about 4,500 people | attended Black Patti Troubadors show \terent Posts of the Department of the! Potomac nominate comrades to serve jon the committee of Public Comfort. In accordance with this request, my | name with otherswassentin by the | Commander of the Post cf which I am (@ member. My attention was called to |the fact that the persons named by {our Commander have, instead of be- |ing as were Comrades of other Posts | |placed on the Committee for which | | they were designated, been proscribed landset aside on the color and race }line to look Out for the interests of colored veterans, who may feel like | visiting the Capital of the Nation they aided in those who find sympathizers in the m+n who now insult and proscribe vet- erans of the G. A. R. because of their race and color.For one I protest against | the action which"‘Jim Crows’’ colored saving from the treason of! veterans and absolutely refuse to serve | in a capacity which insvlts every man | who took arms in defense of his coun try Tneshame is not on the colored veteran, He didhis duty and performed it weil, Yourrace accepted our service | in your ex:remity and today nota few white men in the arrogance of race would crush under their heels of hate the black men who stood shoulder to shoulder withthe loyal hosts in this nation, Respectfully, Louis H. Douglass. The Jim Crow Committee Washington D. C. Sept. 11, 1902, Mr. Daniel Murray, Dear Sir:— Your |Comfort Committee for the coming Grand Army Encampment, was re- ceived. Please convey to your com- | mittee my respectfnl declination, and tree as he, and in this enlightened | age of our civilization no negro with | the proper conception of self—respect | would act as a member of his commit- tee, atter his declaration that, he menoncemmittees with white men, While I have great respect for those who fought to save the Union, ! have such a statement, whosmelled not the Ing the late war of the rebellion, nor | the Spanish American war. Having at | heart, as you have, your own welltare |and that ufthe negrorace in the Dis- | trict of Columbia, you should tell Mr. Weller that there are some negroes here as good, ifnot better, than he, |and when he attempts to discriminate onaccount of color he must select ne- | groes on the order of Booker T. Wash- tonwioare willing to apologize for the wrong done to the negro, no | matter how grave they are. Again de- Clining toserve ona “Jim Crow com- mittee, beleive me to De as ever fer Right and Justice. = W. Calvin Chase. THE PASSING SHOW. Mrs. Chares H. Wilson in company with Miss Josie Griffin, a trained nurse, have returned from Marshall, Va, wheérea Very delightful vacatioa was spent. Mr. James Lee, an attache of the Government left for points South Sun- day. He willalso visit New York and Laitimore. Miss Jennie Rogers of 1orr Fourth street, N. W., now resides at 1012 Sev- enth Street N E. The masonic excursion Saturday evening was the last of its series. The splendid manner in which this famous | | organization has conducted its annual water outings is the best known to the patrons and well wishers. It is hew- ever a favorable advertisement for next vear. Aside irom the handsome reve- nue derived, the season bids its adieu without the slightest regret, fully as- sured thatthe comfort of none has been in ao way neglected. no respect for any man who makes | powder, nor saw the battlefie.d dure} | state except a few cities. HON. WM. E, MASON, | Will Win In Illinois, The Fight Against Him hy Congressman Hopkins and Others Will Result In Senator Mason’s Triumph. | as sheis more familiarly known has | at Convention Hall this city on Labor | }lost the entire use her sight, cata- ment is as intelligent as ever. | Mr. J. Calvin Pinn left for Tuskegee | | Ala., Tuesday week, where he will uc- | Washington Industrial |Mr. Pinn is an echo of Washingtoa | Sterling. No fear is entertaiued as to | his success. | Ear, would not think of placing colored) Musical Notes. | Mr. Clarence White our popular | young violinist is spending his vaca- tion in Cleveland, Ohio. | Mrs, Esputa Daly, of St. Augustine | Church is preparing tor an or,an_ re- cital assisted by a large chorus. Mr, J. Townsend Beason, of the Mt Zion Choir is preparing for a rendition of standard Operata by this fine choir during the fail season. Messrs. Joseph Douglass and Ford Dabney_have returned to the city after | a highly successful concert tour through | | the New England cities. The S. Taylor Choral Society has | not as yet resumed the fall rehearsals. Prof. John T. Layton is expected soon to have his forces at practice. A few premising singers in this city are Misses Josephine Wormley, Burke, Bell, Wallace, Chase, Masaton, tar- ret, Mason, Benjamin and a dozen others. ) St. Phillips P. E. Choir of New York , City is about the best our race affords in this country. Their music is always ofa highorder. ‘the choir is compos ed eatirely of male voices. Frof. Charles Harris at one time or- ganist at the Metropolitan A.M.E. Church this city conducted the big chorus at the recent Young People’s | Congress held at Atlanta, Ga. Mr. Pav! Bolin, pianist now studying at the National Conservatory of Music | New York City is without doubt the peer ofany of our key board artists | the race has produced. The Conser- “Found guilty as a vag’’ saysa court| vatory Orchestra of seveuty five per- fetter inviting me to be} racts forming over both eyes. Despite | was the real star, the local dailes asad eal ine eck ot | present at yourresidence, to meet the | this her voice remaining clear, her | spoke in the highest terms of her fine [45 so called because o l bi Ps chairman, Mr.Weller, of the public | hearing is keen and her mental endow- | singing, the rest of the show was very | the flower, which has the appearance y 1 that, lam as/| eu ni rtantchairin the Booker ba ame 4 | zempind “your. ceateman: 2824 itd erases School. There | Orchestra of this city will soon resume | { Day. As was expected Mme Jones | | poor. | Dr. M. Flores the cuban_ violinist of | Havana, Cuba a member of Hoffman’s }his studies of medicine at Howard| University. This is the graduating | year for the popular Doctor who grad- uated in Pharmacy two years ago from the same school. | The so called song services held by | the choirs of our different churches | (with the exception of possibly one or! two) are simply musical farces. it’s a case of Mary Jane or John Jones trying to sing without any musical voices whatever and the choruses do- ing a musical filabuster. The foundation for the True Reform- ersnew Masonic Hall in this city has been dug. It appearsto us that the! | site selected at the corner 12th and U streets, northwest, is not large enough | were the two adjoining frames on U! | street side purchased ample room would ther be had and a long felt! | Want would then be supplied. The school commencements, concerts, theatrical troupes would all go there. Mr. Carrington Returned. Mr Campbell Carrington,the swuave practitioner has returned to the city | looking well and hearty aftera three months vacation in Saratoga, New York and many other Eastern cities. Mr. Carrington is always a welcome visitor in the Courts and his absence} has been greatly missed by his large | cliantage. He has enjoyed himself ar his robust physique fully demonstrates the treatment he has received and ihe enjoyment he has had since his absence trom the city, ® Money, Music and Muscle. Long Island commuters enjoyed an amusing spectacle on the thirty-fourth sireet fer y the other morning-Russell Saige, Duss, and JamesJ. Corbett in adjoining seats, Corbett was on his way tothe metrovolis from his coun- tr; pace at Far R ckaway, Uncle Rus- sel was making his daily journey to hs ‘“al' street office from his home at Lewrenc:, and Duss was returning from aie t at his.business manager’s | home at Ricnmond Hill. ** That’s Russell Sage”, | 23 cities. | state. | of a dove with expanded wings. jing at Jones Park on the Conduit road | Jones and Ex senator whispered | Corbett to Duss; don’t leok the part, oes he’’? Duss acknowledged the information with correct appreciation, but was more interested in the pugilist, “‘Phat’s Corbett, the prize fighter’’, whispered Uncle Russell to Duss;‘*don’t look at all brutal, does he’’? Then the strange trio settled back and tried to appear absorbed in their newspapers, butit was only too evi- dent that each was more interested in the odd keeness with which the oth- - Passengers enjoyed the little come- y. STATISTICAL DATA. [It ts estimated that fully 39,000,000 people are living in the United States under pr i either by state law or by local a third of the} Me. The fol- | towns have in the| bition laws:] | counties, 50 out of € Arkansas—In 50 out of 75 counties. California—In 175 cities and towns. Colorado—In 50 cities and-towns. Connecticut—la 75 out of 125 towne Delaware—in fully half of the state. Florida—In 30 out of 45 towns. Georgia—The whole of the state ex- cept four cities. Illinois—In 680 cities and towns. Indlana—In 140 towns. Iowa—The whole of the state except Kansas—The whole of the state. Kentucky—In 90 out of 119 counties. | Louisiana—In 20 out of 59 counties. | Maine—The whole of the state. Maryland—In 15 out of 24 counties. Massachusetts—In 263 out of 353 cit-| ies and towns. | Michigan—In 400 cities and towns. Minnesota—In 400 cities and towns. Mississippi—In 71 out of 75 counties. | Missouri—In 8¥# out- of 115 counties. } Montana In a few counties. Nebraska—In 250 cities and towns. New Hampsbire—The whole of the | New Jersey—In 200 cities and towns. | New York—In 700 cities and towns.| North Carolina—In 60 out of 90 coun-| North Dakota—The whole of the] state. | Ohio—In 500 cities and towns. Oregon—In the great Ind’ in reser-| vations. | and | Pennsylvania—In 600 cities towns and 20 counties. Rhode Island—in 20 citfes and towns. | South Carolina he whole of the/ state except ten cities. South Dakota—The whole of the | In 70 out of 96 counties. In 120 out of 240 counties. Tennessee Texas Vermont—The whole of the state. Virginia—In 55 out of 106 counties. | Washington—In 40 towns and cities. West Vi In 40 out of 54 coun-| ties. 00 cities and towns | Wisconsin—In | The Holy Ghost Plant, The Holy Ghost plant, a produet of Mexico, Central and South America, } The Latest in Ineubators, As a living incubator, John Fitson, a farmer of Eminence, Ky., holds the record. During a prolonged fit of sick- ness his wife placed 48 eggs in bed with | him, and in due time 44 chickens emerged. wae 3) Republican Barbecue. The republicans ofMaryiand will hold a barbecue next Monday Even-| Md. Among the speakers are Messis. | W. Calvin Chase, John W. Freeman, Dr. Geo. H. Richardson, Thomas L. John P. Green. A large ox willbe killed and cooked. | Take the F street for Cabin John and | ask to be fut offat Jones’ Park. | << + Joha C. Nalle Appointed, A Worthy Promotion, The People Satisfied. Merit wins. | In theappointment of Mr. Nalleto the position of supervising principal, vice J. H. N. Waring resigned the Board of education has appointed a man on his meritand one who is de-/ serving. Mr Nalle isa young man of ability and highly qualified for the place. The citizens of Washington who are interested inthe schools are sat- isfied that the Board ‘selected the right man. ‘Trustee J. F. Bundy is entitled to the respect and commendation of the peo- ple of the District of Columbia for his fight in having Mr. Jonn C. Naile appointed Supervising Pri al, BALTIMORE & OHIO RAILROAD. BATTLFFIELD KUUTE. VeRY LOW RATES TO WASHINGTON, D. C. OCTOBER 4th, 5th, 6th, and 7th, ACCOUNT 36 th NATIONAL ENCAMPMENT G. A. R. From all stations east of the Obie, river tickets will be sold for reguler trains of Ociober 4,5, 6 and 7 vahd for return until October 14: except if tickets are deposited with Joint Agent f ngton, between October 7 and 14, and on payment of 50 cents, they may be extended to leave Washington uatil November 3, 1902, inclusive. Call on Ticket Agents Baltimore & Ohio} R, R. for full particulars. Puliman reservatidgs should be secured in ad- vaice. Sept. 13—3t. | | current. j simultaneously by | John C.! * MARCONI IS BEATEN, American Inventor Puts Italian’s Device in the Shade. Can Transmit 52 Words a Minute te wi Not Affect the Work of the New Instruments, Two Wires — Atmosphere Wireless te uphy has been taken out of the realm of theory and experi+ ment and made a profitable commere cial possibility by the invention Dr. Lee De Forest, an American ventor and a graduate of Yale. has perfected the Dei« which consists of a small tube, open at both ends and hold. in its bore two small wires. Be- tween the ends of this is is placed a j small bit of special paste which or- dinarily offers u paysage for the loca} When wave from the sendiag machine traverses the electrical the responder on its way from the up- right wire to the ground it increases the resistance of this device, but its | conductivity is automatically restored | the instant the electrical wave has passed. A telephone receiver in circuit with the responder will give a sound which is an exact reproduction of the sound of the sending spark, from whieh emanates the electrical wave: No relay or tapping-back device is required, as is the case with Marconi’s receiver. Hence the simplicity and the great speed of transmission possible with the De During the last week two operators of the De Forest Wireless '" aph compiniy accomplished a feat which, While new in the anna ‘orest system. = of wireless tel- egraphy, is only s ificant of the possibilities before the responder or automatic receiver in combination | with the telephone. At the on of the De Forest coms pany at 17 State street, New York, two DR. LEE DE FOR Who Has improved the (inventor s graph.) read the two operators messz & were received and listening at two separate telephone re- attached to one and the Forest responder, and attuning ceivers same De without any syntoning device in circuit. from the De station and was especial mnessage was sent min- Staten island quite rapidly, 30 words per | ute, with a high-frequency spark (120 per second). ‘Ihe other was from some foreign station, evidently a “Marconi installation. The speed was about ten words per minute, sent with a low-fre- quency interrupter centrated his attention One operator con-~ upon the Staten iskand m ge while the other to pick Gut by their pecular from the was able drumming sound the signal | other station. The fact that without any tuning de- vice this can be accomplished with one and the same responder demonstrates the advantages of the telephone re- ceiver over any sounder or tape-re- ng device, and the greater im- De Fore atmospheric and foreig t system from disturbe of the ane ed two » record aneous ™m y for yntonized stem in its pre development, and it is interesting ow that, with two od sufficiently « accomp! n or twelve adopted ¢ the place cation Han- the De Forest system between For cock. New York The signal ervice of tl s govern- sed a De Forest ap- in the ment has pure paratus to place on a war ves fal maneuvres off Sandy Hook. aoe - fo anal * 4 ps