The Washington Bee Newspaper, February 29, 1908, Page 1

—— TON or WOL. 27.NO 40 REPUBLICAN RALLY AT TRUE REFORMERS’ HALL — ELOQUENT SPEECHES BY YOUNG ORATORS — STRONG TICKET ENDORSED Phe largest and the most enthusiastic Republican meeting that has thus far been held was in rue Reformers’ Hall Monday evening under the auspices of the Home Rule, Unfed Republican Clubs, representing the twenty-two dis- tzicts in this city. It was one of those old-time Republican meetings that re- called “ye olden times.” Randall Bowie, chairman, called the meeting to order. He was assisted by | Jesse Foster, vice chairman. Attorney Perrie W. Frisby acted as secretary. Seated upon the platform were J. T. C. Newsom, Attorney Thomas L. oJnes, Rey. S. L. Corrothers, Editor James E. McGirt, Dr. Charles H. Marshall, Revs. L. C Moore and others At eight o’clock sharp Chairman Bo- wie called for the reading of the min- utes of the last meeting, which were read and adopted. James H. Holmes, chairman of the executive committee, PROS AND CONS OF THE “jim CROW” CAR DEBATE. Mr. Heflin, of Alabama: ‘:‘The pas- sage of my amendment for ‘Jim Crow’ cars would benefit both races in the Dis- trict of Columbia. It would remove the cause of riction that you see on the cars every day, and which occur because you herd Negroes and whites in the same car.” Mr. Foster of, Vermont: “It is re- grettable that such an un-American propposition as this should be advanced on George Washington’s Birthday.” Mr. Campbell, of Kansas: “I have yet to see any offensive act on the part of a white man toward a black on a street car or of a black man toward a white. The people of *the District of Columbia are legislated for by the Am- erican Congress, and Congress should adhere to the Constitution of the Unit- ed States.” Mr. Burleson, of Texas: “I send my children to the same schoo! with color- ed children in Pittsburg, aKns. I do not believe in marriage between. the two races. There is a vast difference be- tween social equality and politica] equal- ity. and to ride upon the street cars is a political right.” Mr. Burleson, of Texas: “If a secret ballot of this House could be taken on the ‘Jim Crow’ street car amednment there would not be five votes against the amendment.” ‘What | Saw And Heard It is a very strange thing to see. the chairman of the Election Committee,Mr- Sidney Bieber, closeted with candidates. A few evenings ago, or rather dne day last week, he had Dr. William Tindall, RW. CALVIN CHASE offered the following resolution: Resolved, That the Home Rule, Unit- ed Republican Clubs of the twenty-two legislative districts do hereby reaffirm and endorse Hopewell H. Darneille and W. Calvin Chase for delegates and Col William S. Odell and Dr. Charles H. Mr. Flathers, and the two Bradshaws in his office. It is understood that Messrs. Flathers and Horner have agreed to place Mr. Bieber on the National Committee. | I want to say for the benefit of Mr. Bieber that neither Horner nor Flathers will bave an opportunity to place him on the National Committee. The sev- eral Candidates insist on having a rep- resentative in the several boxes. If it is the intention of_those who have charge of the election to have a square election they will not object to the several candidates hqving yepre- sentatives in the boxes. The candidates who enter the contest will not object Marshall for alternate delegates to the fif they wre defeated squarely, but they National Republican Convention that is to meet in the city of Chicago, Ill, June 16, 1908, and shall use all honorable means to secure their election There were fully five hundred and fifty Republicans in the hall, and when Chairman Bowie put the motion on the adoption of Mr. Holmes’ resolution there was not a dissenting vote. Th- first speaker introduced was Editor aJs. E. McGirt, of the McGirt Magazine, of Philadelphia, Pa Editor McGirt delivered an interesting address, He paid a high compliment to Editor W Calvin of The Bee, and gave many why the people should stand by tim. Attorney Armond W. Scott of the lo- cal bar was next introduced. Attorney Scott both eloquent and_ logical. He said that the nomination of Secre- tary Taft meant defeat for the Repub- lican parcy. He also paid a high trib- ute to Senator J. B. Foraker, and gave many logical reasons why the colored Chase reasons was wil] not put their money up and be iraudulently counted out. 1 was giad to see my friend Cooperr on the street the other day. He is out again and looking as well as ever. The mistake the people in this city make is their alliance with newcoiflers. All that a person has to do is to come into the city, make a big bluff of hav- ing great wealth, and that moment he is recognized as a great man. This is the weakness of the Washington peo- ple One day Dr. Wilder is up and an- other day he is down. Sidney Bieber has formed a combi- nation with Mr. Horner now, and Dr. Wilder is down and out. Dr. Wilder proposes to see that his votes are counted. A few days ago he declared that he would be elected, but now it looks very dark for the Adonis of the East. My friend Brother Bieber is weighed in the balance and found wanting.There is another ticket in the field, or there wiil soon be one. The Flathers ticket is the weakest in ATTORNEY A. W. SCOTT. Americans should stand by him. Mr. Scott said further that he did not be- lieve in this silk stocking element. There are the people (pointing to the audi- ence) tc whom I look for support. ‘Those honest people who can appreci- tke field. It is the lily white ticket, which Republicans will not support. The people will have the voting to do and not the articles in the newspa- pers. Newspapers may sometimes make sentiment, and sometimes make votes; but this time they will neither make sen- timent nor votes for Flathers, who is a candidate of Clover, a Democrat who has always been inimical to colored Re- pubticans. Republicans should cut the lily white ticket, Rounder. OPEN-LETTER To the United States Senate: C:ntlemen of the Senate:—I desi-e to call your attention to the expression of the ;cople of this city relative to the Dolliver Sehool Bill, I want you to know that over two. hundred and fifty thousand people are opposed to this bill. f this bill is passed by the Senate the “colored Americans will be satisfied that it was~done to satisfy the Southern clement that exists in your body, and who are opposed to colored people be- ing on the Board of Eduucation. There is too much of this catering to Democratic prejudice and discrimima- tion. This comes from Southern Sen- aters and members of the House of Representatives who are opposed to the colored people. I am addressing myself to the Re- publican members of the Senate who precend to claim to be so friendly to the colored people. I do not want it said that the reason Republicans voted WASHINGTON, D. C., SABURDAY | CrowLaw Defeated THE DEMOCRATIC CONGRESS- cares, Or for separate compartments for the whites and blacks. The House was for the passage of that bill is on account, [obebeve the sagt e ty ateemd C800) | discussion, Heflin of Alabama, who is yeg tainted with the memory ofJefferson cussion: FEBRUARY 29, 1908. 7 MEN WANT JIM CROW CARS— THE ECHOES OF SECESSION. The House of Representatives last week, when the railroad bill was under Davis, precipitated the following dis- But the unexpected happened when Representative Heflin, of Alabama, of- fered his amendment for “Jim Crow” in a turmoil for two hours or more while the members fought out this ques- tion. For Good of Both Races. Mr. Heflinn said: “The passage of my amendment will redound to the good of both races in the District of Columbia. It will re- move the cause of friction that you now see upon the street cars of this city ev- the Senate, and you know it, There are ten millions or* more of colored people in this country who de= mand equality of citizenship. , These people have been fatthful and loyal to the republic. They have struggled fo: an independence that was won by fire and blood and which seemed to be en- joyed by the white man only. The col- ored people hold sacred their public schools. The South, as you well know, does not accord to its colored fellow citizens public school facilitiés of any importance. Southern Democratic Sen- ators have but little appreciation for the higher, or even lower, education of the colored peple in that section. I don't believe Republican Senators to whom I am particularly addressing this open letter, will be a party in passing the Dolliver bill, which means oppres- sion to our colored teachers and an im- pediment to our colored public school $5 Stem. Consider, gentlemen, what you do, and betieve me to be, 2 Yours truly, The Editor. MR. TAFT LAMENTS. While seated in his study a few days There is a growing tendency on the ago, Hon. William Taft, the Secretary part cf those up to trample under foot| of War, and the presidential candidate the rights of the poor. If a revolution} of Mr. Roosevelt, said among other should occur in the United States it} th-ngs to a distinguished visitor: “Oh! would beat the Reign of Terror which} why did I cousent to the discharge of happ:ned in France some years ago. Be-| those colored troops If I had remained tween the money kings, rich women off steadfast I would not have the entire the United States marrying for titles} colored vote against me. I would be and taking millions from the United} president. If I could only recall my States, with foreign immigration com-| act,” said Mr. Taft, “I would gladly do ing here and returning home taking} it” millions is the cause of the trouble in This is the dilemma that Mr. Taft is ate what a colored lawyer does for|the United States. “Also with the vio-|in today. He does not know what to lations of the Constitution of the Unit-} do. As a matter of fact the entire col- them. There is nothing in the Demo- cratic party for the Negro Republican, Continued to page 4. ed States. ored vote is divided. Many say that There are quite a number of divines} Mr. Taft is a good man; others say that in politics in our city. he is against the colored Americans. yonder. Yet nearly every day in the District of Columbia there are disturb- ances on the cars. “They occur because you herd in the same car Negroes and whites; because the males of one race see the males of the other race keeping their seats while the females of that particular race st@nd in the aisle, holding to straps. You will see in the cars every day Negro men keeping their seats, and white women holding to straps, and when a Negro woman enters the car the Negro men will rise and give her a seat. Ladies come into a car and a white man will rise and give the lady his seat, and there you have it. There is trouble be- tween the races on this account, fist fights between white men and black men. A lady comes into a car and a Negro is sitting is sitting next-to the only va- cant seat. She does not want to sit down by him, but she is forced to do so or stand up. “This amendment will remove that. Put separate compartments in a car.! “such proposition” un-American should be advanced. “Does my friend believe Washington himself would vote for this amendmem if he were here?” inquired Mr. Griggs, of Georgia amid laughter. “Emphatically,son,"responded MrFos- an ter. The amendment was bitterly fought by Mr. Madden, of Illinois, who assert- ed that Congress should never legislate in favor of one element against another. He was twitted by Mr. Griggs, who in- quired of hini if he remembered “the = ee | SENATOR W. WARNTR OF MISSOURI. - { Voted Against Colored Soldiers j ee * . of so much friction in the publics}ery day. We read in the newspapers schools. This is untrue, gentlemen of| about offenses and disturbances here and shotgun: quarantine established by Gov- ernor Tanner against Negroes: Mr, Madden responded that he ne er conceded the right of the governor to ast as he did. By this time a number of Southern members were vainly seeking recogni- tion. 2 “Which race does the amendment dis- criminate against?” inquired Mr. Hum- phreys, of Mississippi, who first got the chairman’s eye. . “I don’t concede the right of the gen- tieman to ask such a question,” Mr. adden replied, at which the Demo crats laughed derisively. Mr. Campbell, of Kansas, took up the cudgels for the Negroes. He said: “The gentleman from Alabama has led us to believe that there is riot in{ the street cars of the District of Co- bia. If there is, I have seen nothing of it I have yet to see any offensive PARAGRAPHIC. NEWS By Miss Beatriz L. Chase, The Evening Star says “It behooves the friends of Washington to prevent the enactment of the Dolliver School Bill in its present form.” Today we pause, and drop a tear of grief; We Cease. from our mirth and joys, And view with reverence the ripened sheaf, . The last of Editor Noyes, Editor Crosby Stuart Noyes died on February 21 at Pasadena, Calif, aged 83 years. The funeral takes place to- day in this city at 2.30 p.m, from St. Thomas’ Protestant Episcopal Church. Wiliam Menzo, a patient in the in- sane hospital if Jacksonville, Ill, is said to be dying from the inhuman treat- ment of three attendants, against whom a crithinal charge is to be brought Sam Murchison, while drunk, shot two men and then shot and killed Chief of Police Benton last Suncay just af- ter the churches had closed the morm- ing services at Fayetteville, N. C. The removal of the one hundred and fifty patients from the old Freedmen’s Hospital to the new was begun and cen~pleted last Tuesday. The new hos- pital will accommodate two hundred patients, and was built at a cost of act on the part of a. Negro toward aliour tundred thousand dollars, white man or on the part of a white man toward a Negro. It may be the friction exists in the mind of -the gen- j tleman from Alabama.” Wu Ting Fang, the Chinese Minister: is expected here shortly, it is said, to find ott the President’s position as it relates to China. It has been several Mr. Campbell continued, saying the years since Wu Ting Fang was here people of the District are legislated for Dr. Thomas A. Stevens, who prac- by the American Congress, and that} sig for a while in this city, after , Congress should adhere to the Consti- tution of the United States. graduating from lHoward’s Medical Schcol, delivered the welcome address “I should regard it as an evil day at his home, Lynchburg, Va, at the re- when the House should pass a bill which would create class disturbance. The gentleman from Alabama says, and he was shaking his finger at this side of the House, that there are men here who will yote against this amendment be- there ate colored men ip : districts who have a’vote. It is a shame to the gentleman from Alabama and to his party that there are thousands of colored men in his State and in the South who have no vote. (Applause on the Republican side.) Kansas’ Guarantee to Citizens. “I glory in the fact that the State I have the honor to represent here guar- antees to every citizen within its con- fines the right to exercise the franchise unior of the St. Lukes, at which time Mrs. M. L. Walker of Richmond was present. It is seported that the revival ser- vices at Se James A. M. E. Church, Atlantic City, were held, all night on February 14. Miss Mary V. Beasley, of this city, has been assigned as a clerk in the True Reformers’ Office Hal} at Richmond, Virginia. If certain citizens are discriminated against in Alabama, will the matter be helped by going. to Oklahoma, where the “Jim Crow” car law has been set in motion? It is rumored that many Democrats of Indiana endorse Mr. Roosevelt for under the Constitution of the United) the next President, because they thimk States and under the laws of that State.} he js carrying! out their doctrine to a One man under the Constiuion is as good as another, when he behaves him- self. The amendment offered by the gentleman from Alabama would, in- stead of allaying friction in the District of Columbia and in the United States, inaugurate an era of friction here and jelsewhere in the country. The people of this country do not all think upon the question of the races as the people of Alabama and the people of Georgia think upon that question.” Mr. Bartlett, of Georgia, afterward read a dispatch from a Wichita, Kans., paper, in which it was stated that Book- er T, Washington had been refused ac- commodations in the leading hotel of that city. This was greeted with ap- plause on the Democratic side. Mr. Campbell said in reply that the hotel proprietor had acted without authoriy of any ordinance of he city or any law of the State of Kansas, Mr. Campbell further stated that if Booker Washington had had the time the hotelkeeper would have been made very great extent. > Justice Brewer holds that “women’s tights can be no more inferior than those of men” An appreciative audience greetedMiss Mattie Bowen last Tuesday evening at Simpson M E. Church, at which time she delivered an eloquent lecture. Mr. Abraham L. Johnson was killed instantly jast Tuesday morning while attempting to get on a street car at | Pennsylvania avenue and Seventh street ; James Richardson, one of the public school teachers, was fined $30 in the police court Tuesday for cruelly whip- ping a ten-year-old pupil with two book straps. The Supreme Court of the United States has decided that copyrighted mu- sic may be reproduced on perforated paper for use in pianolas and similar instruments, without violating the law, as the music as reproduced cannot be read. The city has been in the possession of the visiting school officials from every the defendant in an action for “dam-| section of the globe for several days. ages. Hon. D. Augustus Straker’s death “The probabilities are that the man} was unexpected the 14th instant, al- who was running the hotel was a Deni-} though he was sick at his home with la ocrat from Alabama,” said Mr. Camp-} grippe. bell. Mr. Burleson, of Texas: like to ask the gentleman if it is not a] ated from Howard University He. was a prominent scholar and lawyer, and was born in Barba- “I would| does, B. W. L, July, 1840 He gradu- Law Let the Negroes into their compartment] fact that in some parts of Kansas the| School and the whites into theirs. Then let the white man give the white woman his seat ,and let the Negro man give the Negro woman his seat in his i of the car. Then this cause of irrita- tion will be removed, and this clashing and ill-feeling, which constantly occur between the races, will cease. Gentle- men may theorize about this, but there are facts connected with it that you must realize sooner og later. Take the cars that run to Alexandria and Mount Ver- non. You get into one of these cars and find there a compartment for the whites and a compartment for the blacks and no disturbance ever ocurs on that car.” Vermonter Protests. Mr, Foster, fo Vermont, voiced his. protest against the amendment, and said that it was regrettable that on the birth™ day anniversary of George Washington local authorities, under authority of the Miss Minnie J Woodson, who spent State law, pfovide sepaarte schools for| some time in fitting herself or the kin- the races?” After Mr, Campbell had] dergarten work in this city, has gone replied in the affirmative, Mr. Burleson} to Memphis, Tenn., her home, to re- ‘Is that discrimination?” “That is dis- said Mr. Campbell replied: euperate in health. The formal opening of the tunne] un- crimination that ought never to have|der the Hudson River, linking New been made.” Same School, Same Ward. York and New Jersey States, took place between 4 p.m. last Tuesday and 1 a.m. Mr. Griggs, of Georgia, asked, Has} Wednesday. The president in his office this hotelkeeper who unlawfully refused| sent the flash, a signal for starting the accommodations to Booker Washington | machinery. ever been prosecuted or punished or lost his license? Mr. Campbell—Not having any in- It has been said that Father Leo Hen- richs, who was murdered while giving communion last Sunday, must have dis- formation, on the subject, I cannot an- pleased the anarchists and that they had swer the gentleman from Georgia. Mr. Griggs—Is there only one’ fotel in Wichita? planned his death. Mr. Horatio Boteler, who died at his late residence in Philadelphia recently, Mr. Campbell—Oh, there are many| was bom in Washington, D. C, ia Continued en Page 4. 1834. 4 noe Canpuscd ca th Page