The Washington Bee Newspaper, March 28, 1908, Page 1

_ *[eooT~fsesgTy [euoysseusu0g WASHINGTON arp <i WOL. 27.NO 44 WASHINGTON, D. C., SATURDAY MARCH 28, 1908. BOOKERT. WASHINGTON THE GOSPEL OF LF - HELP. pounded in Eloquent Notes by Dr. Book Washington. Tuskegee “Wizard” Cheered to the Echo at Metropolitan Church by 3,000 Sympa- Ss Ethusiastic thizers Eminent Industrialist Honored by All Washington — An International Event — Legislators, Diplo- mats and the Masses as One Dr. Washington's Illuminating Ad- dress—The Cadets’ BAH 4 Surhip- tuous Dinner at Lassiter Home— The “Wizard” De-Lighted as Nev- Hundreds Turned Before er Away. An throng filled every available inch of space in the Metropolitan A. M. E, Church on M street, between 15th and 16th streets immense which northwest, assembled Wednesday ev- ening of last week to hear Dr. Book- er T./ Washington lecture on “The Advancement of the American Peo- ple.” The thoroughfares adjacent to the church were crowded long be- fore the opened, and shortly after seven o'clock standing room within was at a premium and doors were late comers were unable to secure ad- mission at The vast au- ditorium—the largest owned by col- this the any price, ored people in section of country—has never contained a more brillian assemblage, fully three thou- sand persons being in attendance, and half as many more The coming of the nent of industrial education and prin- were turned away. well-known expo- cipal of the famous Tuskegee Insti- tute had been heralded far and wide for a fortnight, and a deep interest had been of both other eagerness to him a welcome commensurate with lis eminence as a statesman and with aroused among the extend with to races, each vieing in their their own conception of his value to the Republic vitation of the Metropolitan A. M. E. Church and its allied organiza- tions, the latter including primarily Bethel Historical He came upon the in- the Literary and Association. The committee in charge of the arrangements consisted of Mr. Henry Lassiter, Rev. John H. Welch, pastor of the church, and Miss Marie A. D. Madre, Bethel Literary Society, When Wash- ington this four years Lassiter was also in the memorable of Dr. urch, president last visited ch », Mr. the charge of details, and suc- cessful outcome of that more than duplicated Not occasion wa in this instance a single stone was left unturned to make it the stel-} lar event of the times, and so general was the enthusiasm that the reception outstripped continental bounds and took on an international charcter, -as invitations to be present were accept- ed not‘only by the highest officiary of America, but by representatives of the Diplomatic Corps from many for- eign governments, a partial list of whom we below. a give On the Platform Hon. William retary of War; Har- jan, of the United States Supreme Court; M Howard Tait, Sec- Justice John M Jusserand, French Ambas- British Ambassador, were among the nota- sador; Hon. James Bryce, ble persons who accepted invitations to but previous engagements occupy seats upon the platform, were unavoidably detained by Some of those who graced the rostrum were: Con- gtessmen M.. B. Madden, of Illinois; P. P. Campbell, of Kansas; J. War- cen .Keifer, of Ohio; Dr. W. P. Thirkield, president of Howard Uni- versity; Dr. Robert Reyburn, dean of Howard Medical School; Capt. J. F. Oyster, Dr. B. W. Everman, Mrs. Ellen Spencer Mussey and Mrs. M. Church Terrell, of the Board of Ed- ucation; Justice Robert H. Terrell, of the District Court; Register W. T. Vernon; Auditor Ralph W. Tyler; Prof. A. T. Stuart, superintendent of the Washington schools; Prof. R. C. Bruce, assistant superintendent ;Com- missioner H. B. F. the District of Columbia; Miss Lucy E. Moten,principal of Normal School all’ classes | R.D of Harlan; Pre Howard's -Kelly Miller, dean College Department; Major R. R. Moten, of Hampton In- stitute; Mr. R. W. Thompson, of the National Press Bureau; Mr. John A. Lankford, president of the Washing- ton Negro Business League; Major Charles R. Douglass, Mr. Lewis H. Douglass, Dr. and Mrs, A. M. Cur- tis and others. The accomplished Lyric Orchestra of Howard University rendered sev- ctions during the eral tuneful course of the evening. nen Madden and Campbell Speak Out, The meeting Was called to order at eight o’clock by Chairman Lassiter, Congres: }and after prayer by Dr. Welch, Rep- | resentative Martin B. Madden, of Il- ilnois, was introduced as the presid- ing officer of the evening. There was prolonged cheering as he and Dr. Washington made their way to the front of the paltform. Mr. Madden was greeted most cordially and his introductory remarks, declaring for the perfect equality of every class of jcitizens beneath the Stars and Stripes brought down the house. The speak- er referred in eulogistic terms to the distinguished visitor, heartily endors- ing his splendid work at Tuskegee, and denominating him‘ as unques* tionably the foremost Negro of the century. Mr. Madden said the entire country, regardless of race, is justly proud of such an exemplary citizen, and that all could follow his leader- He eonsidered the economic develgpment of the Negro as the: fundamental element in the solution of the so-called “race prob- thought Dr. Washington was doing more than any other agen- cy in the land toward bringing about ship with profit. lem,” and this solution on solid and enduring lines. He plead for the removal of all restrictions and discriminations based on color, and believed the time would come when, the Constitution would stand forth in all its beauty and strength for the protection of black and white alike. Madden, had been instrumental in preventing the adoption the Heflin amendment providing for separate street cars in the District of Columbia, received an forward to de- to the Kansas, who, with Mr. of ovation as he came liver an address of welcome great educator. ilar strain, espousing in no uncertain tone the right of to equal enjoyment of the He spoke in a sim- citizen privileges every guaranteed by the Constitution, and his and engaging presence won him host of friends. His to Dr. Wash- ington was one of the finest flights of voice for tribute magnetic a forensic eloquence ever heard on a local platform. “The Wizard” at His B “The Wizard of Tuskegee,” as he lis facetiously termed by his army of admirers, had reason to be proud of the magnificent ovation accorded to !him as he stepped to the re {to begin his address, after a felicitous Madden % 3 The vast audience — downstairs, up- | introduction by Chairman stairs, and everywhere — rose as one ‘individual and cheered the “Wizard” jto the echo, giving him the Chautau- qua salute again and again, and it was several minutes before the speak- er could make himself heard the tumult. Dr. Washington appeared to be in a better humor, and, as upon each former occasion, above never he “made the speech of his life.” For hour and a half he held the closest attention of his hearers, say- ing much that was new and the best of what had been previously said,pre- senting an address that was strong in all parts and which “struck home” in every paragraph on the vital issues of the day. His many salient utter- ances, grave and humorous, drew out frequent d€monstrations of approval; and his apt anecdotes illustrating the peculiarities of various race types, evoked laughter that was spontane- ,ous and pointed a moral that argu- ~ment could not have made plainer. “In opening, Dr. Washington paid a one Macfarland, of|happy tribute to the beauty and the cleanliness and the order that char- acterized the National Capital, and Congressman P. P. Campbell, oi! ding desk | What | Saw And Heard I am convinced that the people of this community election. a fair They will see to it that vote is counted for the candi- date for which it is cast There are to -be sonié important changes in the School Board in July. Mrs. Mollie Church Terrell will succeeded by a very eminent author- ess of this city, Miss | Emma Fatterson will demand every Chanie, and will t to her former position. fessor F. L. Cardoza will be reap- pointed supervising principal The people will request’ the reap- pointment of, Captain Oyster, Dr. Everman, and Mr. (¢ All three are good men. I don’t like a liar. There be honesty in politics as well as in "ox. ali other branches of the body-politic. | Siiict } eo zy; * Wasi oo malt be e reinstated John Nalle will be reduced and transferred. Pro- should | “CHASE TO DOVER. Washington, D. C., March | Hon. Elmer Dover, Sec. Dear Sir: Saturday, March 1 1908. 23rd, 19 National Committee. sth, ween the hcurs of 10.30 and 1j¢4.m., 1 called at the office of Mr Sidney | BieBer,cha.rm, of the BfectionBoard tfor the Dis of Columbia, ap- | pointed by the-National Republican Committee in 1907, for f arranging for the @lection of delegates from this city to the National Republican Conven- ret December, the the purpose {tion, which is to meet in Chicago, | Qlin June 16, 108. The chair- man, Mr. Bieber, had previously an- nounced would be in he and his committee is (Bieber’s) office on nine o'clock to purpose of allow- that day t a.m, 2 2 noon, he FREDERICK DOUGLA THE AGITATOR AND ORATOR, eS Things are becoming lively Between and the election of delegates you many changes. My genial friend, Hon. Ralph W. Tyler, is a journalist of ability. now ime for will see He knows how to run a newspaper, and knows how should be conduct- ed. I never saw so ticians in my life. of the managers of the Horner-Fla- thrs ticket, as well as my friend Hor- ner, declared that the discharged ex- one any hungry poli- No. 2; Dr. W. Bruce Evans, princi-]spoke earnestly of the pleasure it] Negro detective would be reinstated pal of Armstrong Manual School; Prof. W. T. S. Jackson, prin- cipal of M Street High School; Dr. (Continued to Page 4) A Training}gave him to visit Washington andjin his old job. It would be easier for Continued | on 4th page. now. the Bob Keys, one ling all. candidates for delegates to the National Republican Convention to qualify. I waited in his office long after the i by him, but he did not show up, and neither. was Mr. Collins, the other of the Committee, notified that such a meet- ing would be held. March 14th, I addressed the enclosed letter to Mr. sieber, and up to date [ have receiv- ed no response. Saturday, March 21, I called again, by engagement, at his office—I am quite sure it was about 5.30 p.m—and among other things I said that I was willing and ~pre- pared to qualify my delegation for the election, and in addition I said hour designate member wines 1908, pé-} } that I would give him a petition of one thousand names of qualified Re- publicans if he would place my tick- et. He emphatically declined. You are aware, Mr. Secretary, that I have publican party loug before Mr. Sid- ney Bieber knew what the Republi- can party meant, and I yet belfeve in the great principles of that party. I can’t see what authority Mr. Bieber has to ignore any Republican who presents himself to qualify with his Committee when (he) the chairman has violated the It is quite evident that no legal call has been issued by the Election Board, and as the chairman has violated the rules that he made I respectfilly request that you direct the Election Board to place my ticket on the official list or permit me to appeal to the qnali- fied registered voters in this city and present my claim to your Commit- tee. rules. Awaiting an early reply, believe me to be, Very respectfully yours, W. Calvin Chase. WHAT THE. COLORED CITI- ZEN HAS LOST. The citizens of Washigton, that is the colored citizens, have lost a great | 1 , deal since their emancipation. There | was a time when the colored citizens of Washington, notwithstanding the palin against them, soon after } the war, stood well with the com- munity, A The most powerft! institution held Freed- time i by the colored people was ; men’s Savings Bank. \ ay the Washington colored controlled by the bank, known the “Sank Ring.” Then there was the Legislature and the Common Council, the Police and Fire Commissioner, the colored treasurer, the late John T. Johnson, father of Mr. Jerome A. Johnson, one of the most eminent colored men in this city. The colored citizens man aged their own schools; indeed, had the disbursemeyt of their part of the funds. It was through the treachery of certain politi- cians that they lost the elective fran- chise, the contro] of the school, and everything else. Laborers under the Board of Pub- lic Works were receiving from $2.00 cciety Was anmoyes in this as s school Negro 50 per day. The last election held in this city the that |to ok place in this city. Colored men «voted outright the Democratic ticket and were mobbed. was one of bloodiest ever The last vote, on the four million loan, greatly embar- the taxed held people voters The irresponsible The rassed tax by ers. were who no property. condi- { ‘ worse than it has ever been, and it is getting worse The condition of the colored schools is worse today than it has ever been. The colored people continued to fight their colored superintendent, Mr | George F. T, Cook, until today their |school system is on the downward , Toad Most Francis Venerable Patriarch, John N. Wilkinson, Sr., conferred initiatory degree of the G. W. ). of Odd Fellows upon his son,John N. Wilkinson, Jr., at the meeting of the Eastern Star Lodge, No. 1028, March roth. A NEW DEPARTURE IN SUN- DAY SCHOOL WORK. The Sunday School of the Nine- teenth Street Baptist Church has pur- stereopticon, and an illus- trated review of the lessons is giv- quarterly. At the end of the last quarter, Sunday evening, March 22, the superintendent, Mr. William I. Lee, assisted by Prof. Benjamin Washington, gave a most excellent lecture and review. The lecture, ac- companied by the illustrations, was interspersed with recitations, solos, ete., which were greatly enjoyed. by the large number of children present, including a liberal number of adult visitors. | the ( I Thurs: chased a en PARAGRAPHIC NEWS. The rumor that the old Government Printing Office is regarded as a men- ace is being defiled by the officials. Robert L. Downing appeared be- fore three large audiences last Sun- day as an evangelist. supported the principles of the Reef ition of the colored people today is} PARAGRAPHIC: NEWS { By Miss Beatriz L. Chase. In a message from Senator Tillman it states that he is slowly improving, but it is doubtful whether he will re- turn to Washington again during the present Congress. Mrs. Laura Lemon Turner, wife of Bishop Turner, has been elected as general president of Connectional Woman's H. and F. Missionary So- ciety. It rumored that Minister Wu has given an invitation for the At- lantic battleship fleet to stop at China on its way around the world. Action was taken last Tuesday by the House Committee authorizing the construction at Boston of an immi- grant station, not to exceed $250,000 in cost. Andy Johnson, of Tennessee, who was bitten by a dog, and was given treatment developed rabies, but three women and two men, then choked himself to death by tying a collar around his neck, the early part of the week. A joint resolution authorizing the President to appoint: a commission is of five to investigate the conditions of the jail and workhouse, was in- troduced in the Senate last Tuesday. PresidentRoosevelt has granted the request of Senator W. J. Bryan, who died last Sunday at Providence Hos- pital, to name one of the battleships now being constructed the “Florida.” Mrs. Elizabeth Sousa, mother of the band master, lost her suit insti- tuted to obtain $1,000 accrued pen- sion money due her as the widow of Antonio Sousa. The suit dis- missed last week. It is officially stated that the death rate and sick rate in Panama is lower than Washington, Baltimore, or New Orleans. Among the dinners and receptions given in honor of Senator P. C. Knox the testimonial by the Pennsylvania ent were all the high officials. Rev. Radcliffe, of the New York Avenue Presbyterian Church, says, “The time is coming when a larger co-operation and mutual partnership between men will take place.” His sympathies are with the ones who toil. ; Mr. B. T. Washington is reported as saying that during the month of January there were 24,332 arrests, of was : which 33 were for drunkenness. Many persons are connecting them- selves with the American National Red Cross Society, since the Gov- ernment decided that it should be op- en to every good American citizen. the According to Afro-American | Ledgér, some of the ladies of Balti- |more are wearing “parasols and um- \brellas for hats.” Must be very large hats The forty-fifth annual session of ‘the Washington Conference opened lin the Metropolitan M. E. Church, Orchard street near Druid Hill ave- nue, Baltimore. It is said that Williams Industrial College, of Little Rock, Ark., after five years’ closed its doors. The property is in the hands of ereditors It is said that the depositors of the Oriental Bank in New York, which failed during the recent finan- cial panic, will be paid in full. The Health Department statistics at Baltimore, Md., show that tuber- culosis caused the death of 112 per- sons during the month of February, in that city. The Supreme Court of the District of Columbia was forty-five years old last Monday, the court being organ- ized March 23, 1863. Samuel Einstein, who has been for thirty-five years District Poundmas- ter, has impounded during that time over 200,000 dogs and put to death of that number 90,000. Spencer C. Cavendish, the eighth Duke of Devonshire, died at Cannes, France, last Tuesday of heart fail- ure. The Duke owned 185,000 acies of land and many mines. It is reported that the present King of Portugai who was wounded in the attack in which King Carlos and the Crown Prince were killed, will like- ly lose his arm. istence, has