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The bee., 1883-05-05

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formed aleading factor, we took ocea-
sion to ask the honorable gentlemen
what he thought of Fred. Douglass,
his abilities and place among the IN
dividualities of the age.
Asa speaker and leader, how does
he stand. Mr.. Williams, have you
heard him lately2 Oh! yes, but then
II tell you he can't make political
speech. l heard him twice in Chicago,
during the convention. 1t was the
worst l have heard in many days
Extract from an article over the
signature of "Lomax." If Mr.. Will
liams' opinion of Mr. Douglass is quoted
correctlyas given by Lonlax in Sept.
1880, we are not at all surprised in his
making Mr.. Douglass appear to dis
advantage in his history of the Negro
Race in America. 81 #
The bee., 1883-05-05
THE WASHINGTON BEE CHAL
LENGED.

The Washington BEE, or any. other
colored paper or any colored or white
person or persons, tell deliberate false
hoods when it or they say that Hon.
George w. Williams History of the
Negro" is a fraud. i
We dare the BEE to show the
fraud in the work of Mr.. Williams and
we will answer every charge made. If
the editor of the BEE feels capable to
make review of Col. Williams book,
we not only challenge him.to do SO but
are prepared to answer every biased
statement made by him. We defend
tae book becaus, it deserves it; but
the contents of the book is its best
defence against the attack Of narrow
minded and jealous journalists. Bro.
Chase, come TO the front or shut
up. Our challenge is not ealy made
to you alone, but to ali of your
Boston Leader.
Brother Smith; remember that you
have said that you will make good our
charge. Shylock demanded one pound
of flesh, and if he took any more, a
dead man he would be. If you fail in
your attempt to acquit Mr.. Williams
of his historical fraudulent publica-
tions, we shall consider you ALTAR and
narrow-minded journalist t.-ED:
The bee., 1883-05-05
MRS. KALI IN TUSCAROWAS
OHIO = WASHINGTON LET
TER-CHRONICIE

Emancipation Day was observed
with appropriate ceremonies, and a
procession made up of societies and
companies from all parts of the coun-
try. The line of march commenced
at IL NJ, and the avenue on To the
White House was thronged, while
bands played, flags were floating and
trades were represented as the pro-
ccssion moved on. Together were
assembled the most intelligent and
cultivated Of the colored race and
the worn-out relic of the inhuman
traffic. which, thanks to the noble
veterans of national advancement
and prosperity, has been blotted out
from the records of the American
people. But as if in memory of
the sad days of bondage, the rain
fell steadily like tears from the sky,
and the wind moaned as though in
sorrow for the wrongs that once
existed.
Heaven send that those people
from whose hands the shackles have
fallen will not prove recreant to their
trust AMI turn aside with ingratitude
from the principles of the party which
has endowed them with the right to
march through the streets of Wash
iHgton proclaiming their rightsas free
men.-Mrs. Kali Washington Letter.
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silent as though they never had an

silent as though they never had an
existence. Again the history says
that Mr.. Douglass was not endorsed in
opposition to the exodus of the negro
from the South. This, another histori-
cal lie Mr.. Douglass was endorsed at a
mass-meeting of citizens held in
this city, at which meeting Hon. B.
K. Bruce, then United States Senator,
occupied a seat on the platform, and
the editor of this paper was secretary
of the meeting, and John B. Syphax,
of Virginia, was chairman of the meet
ing. A committee of five was ap-
pointed from this meeting to investi-
gate the cause of the exodus from the
South. About one month after the
appointment of the committee, the
report of the committee was pub
lished in the Sunday Capital of this
city. A reference to the files of that
paper will convince the country that
the Exodus was fraud, just as much
as a portion of this second volume of
Mr. Williams history Of the colored
race. We come now to the impart por-
tion of Mr.. Williams history. where
both MesSrs. Garrison and Williams
are
The bee., 1883-05-05
A Tree Within a Tree,

The vigorous growth of a tree in
close seclusion from light and air has
recently surprised Farmer Samuel How
ard and his neighbors of Sharpsburg,
Miss. Having cut down large black
locust, he found to his amazement that
he had feiled at the same time tree of
another kind which had grown to a
height OF twenty feet and diameter
of ten inches within the locust's hollow
trunk. and had, moreover, put out sew
Iral branches. & @
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Spocisl notices, so cents each.
Ten lines constitute an inch.

An communcauona pertaining 70 business
must De addressed 30 the Business Manager
Matter Tor publication and on private business
must be addressed 10 the Editor and Proprie-
TOR. In conjunction with the BEE, the mana
sere have established News Bureau of the
tolored Press. We are prepared 20 furnish
biographies, special correspondents and news
items at reasonable price, The object Of the
bureau is TO furnish colored jOurnals with
special Washington letters when they have no
special correspondents. We have come OF the
BEST writers IN the country connected with the
bureau, which will enable us 10 furnish truth
ful spicy and concise correspondence. Give
the News Bureau q call.
The bee., 1883-05-05
THE NATIONAL CONVENTION

THE NATIONAL CONVENTION
There seems TO be a great deal of
dissatisfaction against the holding of
the National Convention in this city.
We have received several letters from
prominent citizens requesting us to
urge the copmittee to change the
place of meeting. At this time we are
undecided as TO what course we shall
persue in the premises. We would like
for the coming convention to be sue
cess and so arrange it so all interested
will be satisfied. The committee issued
the call last Saturday, which will be
found in this weeks issue of the BEE
We see by our exchanges that there
Will be a great deal of opposition.
which will no doubt tend to impede
the progress of the convention. How
ever. we shall wait while longer.
The bee., 1883-05-05

The Washington Bee deserves great
credit for its 14-colum report of the
Emancipation celebration held in
Washington last week. Just like Bro.
Chase: every thing thorough.-Boston
Leader.
The bee., 1883-05-05

In the Practitioner, doctor lsiS''
a history of the course Of d 5 ''ise s'o. - NOT
family, which illustrates, II J. !, ;l;tr ~ Of
demonstrate. the transmissibI.lLy.o .o If
Bright's disease. A woman NV ~ dis.
whose brothers had died OF 'llls Ll,.saIf
ease in early manhood, VINO 20 was
died of it when sixty years o. %, even
the mother of twelve ch ldEeg' o--aud.
of whom also died from it, anu ,st are
children If whom two at leaS'
aFlicted with kidney disease
The bee., 1883-05-05

We advise our exchanges when they
publish our matter to give us credit for
1t. Quite a number Of our exchanges
stole our Emancipation report last
week. The BEE was the only journal
that had a full report of the proceed
ings, especially the speeches of Hon.
Fred. Douglass and Rev. r. S. Laws.
Please take warning in the future.
The bee., 1883-05-05
Yours for the interests of the race,

The celebrated Fisk Jubilee Sing ers
held fourth at the Congregation al
Church last evening. There will be a
matinee this afternoon. This trou pc
VIII sing again Monday and Tuesday
evenings. We advise all to go AL
hear these fine artists.
The bee., 1883-05-05

The columns of this paper scraps
and notes has been for some time under
the management of Mr.. George NJ.
Arnold. The same will continue and
he becomes also associate editor.
The bee., 1883-05-05

The produce of Dominion fisheries
Tor the past year is valued at S16,O88,-
6I2, being an increase in value COM
pared with the preceding year of
$271,510.
The bee., 1883-05-05
POOR PHILOSOPHERS.

as well as one of them being an un-
truthful historian. We cannot believe
that Mr.. Williams wrote certain por-
tions of this book, especially that pnr-
tion where he commits so many blum
ders, we are inclined to believe that he
has been imposed upon. We believe
that some one furnished him with the
data concerning Washington and
WashingtOnians. Mr.. Williams has
endeavored to place good and honest
men in false positions. He is full of
prejudice and revenge. He has only
tickled the fancieS of his admirers and
has thus brought himself down to
shame and disgrace as a historian and
philosopher.
The bee., 1883-05-05

A scientific authority holds that
successive cropping of the soil to one
gram Dree ds such insect enemies as the
weevil and Hessian fy.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1883-03-17
MRS. DAVIS TROUSSEAU,

The bride was married in Il travelling
dress Of dark brown silk and plush, trim
med with pompons. Her hat of brown vel
vet, trimmed with silk of the same color
was decorated with brown ostrich feathers.
The other dresses were very elaborate, be.
| ing comprised Of no less than fifteen COM
| plcte suits. with hats and gloves to match.
| The first reception dress is OF ivory satin
hand painted down the entire front and ON
the corsagc with flowers in beautiful wreatls
and bouquets. This exquisite design is by
| Worth. Six other cu$t0mcs arc from the
hands of the same millinery master One
reception dress Of pink satin is made en-
train, with Spanish lace in deep founces,
loopcd with flowers. Another dress is of
black satin, hand painted skirt still anoth-
or, green velvet, trimmed with satin. bead
sarniturc. One of green silk, trimmed
with green velvet, skirt ovcrlaid with os-
trlch feat her trimming. One is of black sat-
III, with sleeves of antique Spanish lace the
entire front being heavily embroidered with
beads one Of plum colorcd velvet trimmed
with terra GOTTA silk embroidered crepe front:
one ofpnk crepe, trimmed with white Span-
ish lace; one of black velvet, with chenille
fringe; one tea colored satin front combination
red and tcacolOrcd satin, cut in squares.
pulled, garnishcd with deep nounces Of
Spanish lace; one ecru silk trimmed with blue
brocaded silk one of old gold satin, over
dress oirich Spanish lace; one ofvolet velvet.
black silk corsagc one of pink silk front
embroidered in silk, overlaid with pearl
horse shoe; one gros grain silk, hand-paint-
ed with designs of birds and flowers: also
wraps OF blue and red satin. The entire
trousseau is said TO have cost $4,000. The
bridal gifts were Of unusual elegance and
richness. From the groom came pair of
diamond earrings, soltaires Of great size
and 5rilliancy: diamond brcastpin, neck
lace OF twelve diamonds. two diamond rings, |
solitaire and cluster-a princcly gift. Secrc- |
tary of War 1incon's gift was a mother of
pearl poncmonnae, with violet satin, hand |
painted with designs of Cupids and flowers.
From secretary of State Freinghuysen came
library OF English authors, bound in impc-
rial morocco, two hundred volumes. Presi-
dent Arthur's gift was magnificent punch
bowl of solid silver, two feet four inches
high, rcpousse lined with gold. Judge
Hunt gave set Of silver knives and folks, |
with carved silver handles. Italian work
manship, representing the twelve seasons.
\ silver tea service, gold lined came from
Judge Otto, and II French ormou clock and
diamond ring from Col. Wharton J. Green. |
From others came u pin of chased gold bar |
shaped, set with five large diamonds Il card |
receiver of hammered gold, brought to this |
country by Highlandcrs in 1745 and since
kept is an hcirloom mother of pearl and
ossrlchcathcr fans six sets of silver dinner
and dessert spoons, goldlined besides a
multitude of minor prcsents.-IhiIo. Times.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1883-03-17
fcculiarities OF England's Queen.

The ohstinancy Of Queen Victoria is
proved by the open, persistent fayoritesm
shown to her 'gillic" or wallet, John Brown.
Incomprchcnsible and meaningless, it goads
almost to madness her immediate en- iou1uge,
and every open or tacit opposition only
causes it to he more manifest. That proud
est of proud women has been made by II
preconccrtcd plan TO see this servant of
hers in the most degrading state of drukcn-
ness almost at her very feet, and yet, with
an iniatuation stronger even than fcmininity,
her manner to him remained unchanged,
and She made no sign that could give u
clue to her secret thoughts. Ladies in wait
ing of exalted rank have rcbellcd openly
against the breach of etiquette his famili-
arity has created, and refused to be made Il
party TO it, but snubbed by them, he was
only the more gracously treated by his
royal mistress. He follows her like q
shadow from palace to palace in public and
in private. behind her chair ut meals. i'm the
rumble Of her carriage in her drives, bend
ing over TO exchange Il few words, and
calmly possessing himself of her field glass
Ia inspect some distant manwuvcr at Il re-
vicw.-.Sroich letter.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1883-03-17

THE MOVEMENT of cremation show signs
of growth in this country. although it is
very gradual. a society of lis advocates is
about TO he formed in Chicago, with cap
ital of one hundred thousand dollars A
crematory is to be built with all the latest
improvements, the Pennsylvania establish
ment being at an inconvcnic cnt distance for
the Western people who desire their re-
mains TO be disposed of through this agcn-
cy. BY new invention one may now be
reduced to ashes under delightfully."- aesthetic
conditions. The crematory chamber, by
means of superhcated air, is raised to tenn
peraturc of about fifteen hundred degrees
Fahrenheit When opened to receive the
body the in rushing cold air cools this
chamber to delicate rose tint, and the Ia
mcntcd deceased, after he has been enjoying
this bath of rosy light for an hour, finds him.
self completely decomposed, nothing re-
manning of him but few pounds of pure
pearly ashes, which can be taken out and
put in an urn of terra Gotta or marble. or
whatever else is preferred, and handed over
to his friends for parlor or garden orna-
ment.
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Total value,
S12S so

ioV'i 'atuej SIPS 80
one ticket given away to every purchase of five
dollars lS5) free of charge; to every $40 pur
chase; ) to every $50 purchase / to every $40
purchase; to every $50 purchase.
CONCLUSION.
Some people will think this a queer way to ad
vertlse others no doubt will think it is paid for
by the customer / shall cndeavor to prove to all
that it is legitimate from first to last In tho
frst place to make my establishment popular, |
nave every season been giving away Souvenirs,
at u great expense, which were of little value to
any one. This season the thought struck me- to
Issue LOCO tickets, and give ticket to each
purchase of FIVE DOLLARS, when the 900
tickets have been given away, to have a Grand
Drawing. So the persons holding the lucky nun.
berS, will be the possessors Of handsome prizes.
remember my establishment is the only house
in the city, which has but ONE PRICE. Every
article being marked in plain figures, from which
never deviatc. Any person not being satisfied
with the bargains bought of me- have the privi.
lcge of returning the same, and get back their
money. l guarantee my marked prices much
lower than the prices you pay after jewing others
down.
have the Largest and Finest Stock of CT 9TH
ING AND GENTS FURNISHING GOODS this
season, ever offered to the public A call is
solicited. M. ]. WATERMAN,
AleXandrias One Price Clothier
mhl3 Cor. King and Fairfax streets,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1883-03-17
MEDICINAL.
Oh, ,MyBack!

That's q common express
sion and has a world of
meaning. How much suf-
fcring is summed up in it.
The singular thing about
it is, that pain in the back
is occasioned by SO many
things. May be caused by
kidney disease, liver COM
plant, consumption, cold,
rheumatism, dyspepsia, over
work, nervous debility, &c.
Whatever the cause, don't
neglect it. Something is
wrong and needs prompt
attention. No medicine has
yet been discovered that
will 50 quickly and surely
cure such diseases as
Browns IRON BITTERs, and
it does this by commencing
at the foundation, and max
ing the blood pure and rich.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1883-03-17
THOSE WOMEN FOLK.
HOW IARD-IIEADED MEN ESTIMATE SOME
THINGS WHICH THEY DON'T
UNDERSTAND,

Anybody who has led domestic life knows
pains III the chest are among the women who do
the work. Oltcn-and perhaps gencrally-tho
dStrcsscs are borne without much complaint
The women get about, and the machinery of the
house goes OH. Beyond this, those coarse-grainetl
animals whom New England women call ''thc
men folks, seldom look. So long us their wives
or daughters arc not actually in bed, under the
doctors care, the average thick-skinncd husband
and flthcr gives the subject no attention. At the
same time the poor household drudges--who de-
serve Il better fItc-crcep around, broom or utcil-
sils in hand, up stairs. down stairs and out-of-
doors, doing that womans work. which "is never
done Losses of loved wives and fair girls
losses Whose suddcnncss and uncxpcctedncss as
tonish those woodcn-pated husbands and fathers
fall, seemingly out of clear sky, and form the
logical sequel 10 the story of neglect
Now, you men who stand at the heads of ten
thousand such homes, allow us to drop word in
your receptive ears. If these women of yours are
worth having, they arc worth saving. That back
achc-that pain i'll the chest! What are they but
indications Of some organic trouble of the kid
ncys, the heart or the lungs? End it at once by
tho application of BENSON'S CAPCINE POROUS
PLASTER. 1t will soothc that nervous distress
drive away that pain, Danish that dull weary
backachc, give new strength to the body and fresh
hope to the heart. No other plastcrs will do this
The Benson Plaster, however, is not mado to sell
but to heal. 1t is Il remedy which never yet broke
its promise-and never will.
Il hoe, D,,t
% cents and putting the plaster in your pocket
look for the word CAPCINE cut in the middle
Scabury & Johnston, Pharmaceutical Chemists
New York. mh14-W&S
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1883-03-17
FANCY GOODS, NOTIONS, &C., &c,

HOSIERY, GLOVES, Handkerchiefs, Collars,
and Cuffs, in great variety.
LADIES and CHILDREN'S MERINO VESTS
and PANTS, all sizes and qualities.
ZEPHYR WORSTEDS, Germantown Wools and
Knitting Yarns, in oil shades and colors
scp29 G. G. BERRY, 70 King st.
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Alexan1rla Oa4rtte.
PUBLISHED DAILY AND TRI-WEEKLY BY
EDGAR SNOWDEN,
At the Gazette Building, Nos. 70 & 70 Prince st

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orany Information or business can be sent by tele-
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Contract advertisers will not be allowed TO exceed their
space, unless the excess is paid for at transient rates
advertise other than their legitimate business in the
space contracted for
All transient advertisements must be paid for In nd
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Price fifty cents when not exceeding six lines.
RESOLUTIONS III memoriam, of thanks tributes of respect
resolutions adopted by societies persons unless OF
public concern, will only he printed in this paper as
advertisements.
Entered at the posto1ec at Alexandria Virginia. as
second class mattcr.l
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G.. M. ADAMS.

We occupy our large alal handsome new store
SO King street, Sarepta Hall Building.
Mems Ncckwcar-Our assortment is always COM
plctc, showing at all times the latest novelties
from the markets of Paris, London and New York.
Corsets from soc. to $3.50 per pair. Special
attention is called to our new improved Corscts ut
S100.
Mcrino Underwear, the largest and most choice
assortment offered. Prices 2Oc., 25c. 4Oc., Soc,
65c., Toe, S1.O0 to $3.50 EACH
Gloves in Kid, Silk, Dog-Skin, Castor, Ringwood,
and a full line Of Updegratfs
Hosiery-Constantly receiving something new,
Balbriggan, Cotton, Merino, Cashmere, Fancy
Stripes and Solid Colors.
Notion Departmcnt.-Shirts, Collars Cuffs, Sus-
pendcrs, Towels, Napkins, Handkcrchicfs, Ger
mantown and Saxony Wool, Zephyr Worstcds,
Buttons, Pins, Dexter Knitting Cotton Skirts,
Night-Gowns, Chemisc and Drawers Ribbons,
d.aces, Shawls, Hair Brushes, Combs, Pcrfumery,
Soaps, Rutings, Ru ns, Fans Jewery, Embroid-
cries, Spool Silk and Cotton, Belts, Knitting Silks
and Canvass. G. NJ. ADAMS
aug29 So King ST., Alexandria, Va
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w A. JOHNSON s co.
WHOLESALE GROCERs,
GENERAL COMMISSION MERCHANTS,
And Dealers in
ALL KINDS OF LIQUORS,
Have on hand GIBSON'S Xxx, xxx, xxx,
and PURE OLD RYE, OLD CABINET and
MONOGRAM WHISkIES; also BAKERS and
THOMPSON'S PURE RYE WHISTLES, to which
they invite the attention of the trade.
Orders from the country for merchandise shall
receive prompt attention.
Consignments of Flour, Grain and Country Pro-
duce solicited, for which they guarantee the high
est market prices and prompt returns
Northeast corner Of Cameron and Royal streets
sep14 Alexandria, Va.
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WHOLESALE
GROCER AND LIQoUR MERCHANT,
Corner Market street and Strand,
Alexandria, Virginia.
AGENCY DUPONT'S SPORTING, MINING and
BLASTING POWDER.
full line of celebrated pure old Whiskies,
Brandies, Gin, Rum, &C.. Massey & Cos. Phila-
dclphia and Claggetts Baltimore Ales, and Berger
u Engel's Lager Beer, in casks or bottles.
Agent for the POTOMAC RIVER STEAMERS.
Orders promptly attended to and consignments
solicited. my1-tf
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1883-03-17
WOOD AND COAL.
NEW COAL AND WOOD YARD.

desire to inform my friends and all who use
the articles that l have opened
COAL AND WOOD YARD
OIL the Wharf, between Prince and Duke streets
that intend to sell US low as any concern in the
city, and customers may rest assured that THEY
WILL RECEIVE, IN EVERY INST ANCE, 224O
lbs to ton of coal and 12S cubic feet to cord of
wood.
If not convenient to come to yard, orders may be
left at the hardware store of B. e Peakc, corner
King and Pitt streets, or feed store of F. J. Pol
lard, corner King and Henry streets, which will
be duly appreciated, promptly attended to, and
goods DELIVERED to any part of the city free of
charge. Orders from the country solicited.
G. II. SCHAAFF,
Formerly Proprietor of Chinese Tea Store.
GEO. SrRUDER,
.1No. B. LAPHEN. oct10-tf