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The bee., 1883-02-10
LOOKING FOR THE LIBEL

When the BEE was in court on We'd
nesday, and while his honor Judge
Smell was reading copy of the BEE,
and after having completed its reading
the Judge looked up and asked where
the libel part was. Some of the by
ISLANDERS in an undertone remarked, it
has gone to wait until the "cloudS
rolls" hy-
The bee., 1883-02-10

The pretended conference of Vir-
ginia colored men, that is called to as
semble in this city during this month,
ought to have been called to meet in
the State. State affairs should be
settled in the State, and outside inter
ference should be regarded as an intru-
sion. When the conference does meet
in this city, there will be found in at
tendance full Of mouth and gab, lot
of old political and broken-down society
hulks that will have much to say about
Virginia politics, but who have no
earthly interest there and whose only
claim will be, 81 am Virginian." Let
the live men who give tone to politics
in Virginia meet in Virginia and dis
cuss their matters over. Stay away
from this city, it is not the place for d
conference of thek kind Virginians by
their circular seem to need, and it will
turn to ashes just as sure as it con-
venes in this city.
The bee., 1883-02-10

1--WE MUST make an issue for 1884. A
united stand for a Cabinet portfolio
no whitewash business wanted, but a
united stand for recognition. Bee
1--WE still believe the President means
to do what is right, and will wait a
little longer before we join in the
chorus" Bee.
Consistency, thou art a jewel, but
thou hast never surprised the editor of
the BEE, shall we wait or make stand
for "a? Why not wait until 1884?
Oh, no! the BEE editor might be dead,
you know. We gently suggest that
the word portfolio" be changed to
photograph" Let's all stand for a
Cabinet photograph in 'S4-more likely
TO get it. you know.-Afro-American.
Should we be dead, Bro. Afro, we
know. that we shall leave behind us
our ideal race. the A.fro-American.
The 5fro-America7 suggests photo
graph" Cabinet Portfolio as we would
bemore likelyto get it, undoubtedly our
esteem contemporary is jesting, with a
strong chorus. with the 4. A.fro-American
as baSso-profundo, We would accom-
plish the desired end.
The bee., 1883-02-10

THERE are few negroes in this
city who fancy that with their little
money-a few pennies so to speak
they can shake the solid world from off
its axis and drop it into hades. But
they are fools for SO thinking for the
average man cares no more about such
common negroes than he does about
who killed Cock Robin.
The bee., 1883-02-10

How do the colored Independent
Republicans in Pennsylvania, those
that assisted in the defeat of the
soldier hero candidate Gen. Beaver, for
the young state rights, out and ont
Southern sympathizing candidate, Mr..
Patterson, feel now ? In the language
of the man who was promised some
thing to vote a certain way. What's
in il ?
The bee., 1883-02-10
Special notices, so cents each.
Ten lines constitute an inch.

All communications pertaining TO business
must be addressed 10 the Business Manager
Matter for publication and on private business
must be addressed 10 the Editor and Proprie-
tor. In conjunction with the BEE the mana
gers have established q News Bureau of the
Colored Press. We are prepared 10 furnish
biographies, special correspondence and news
items at q reasonable price. The object OF the
bureau is to furnish colored journals with
special Washington letters when they have no
special correspondents. We have some OF the
best writers IN the country connected with the
bureau, which will enable us TO furnish truth
ful, spicy and concise correspondence Give
the News Bureau O call.
The bee., 1883-02-10

THE BEE had upwards of ten bonds
men at the court on Wednesday; we
accepted with many thanks and ap-
p'eciation. Mr.. w. D. Chapman, a
wealthy colored citizen of this city,
and member of Company B, Capitol
City Guards,
The bee., 1883-02-10

in the ward. The o. V. Catholic schotl
Miss LeCount, Principal, OF which
Col. Jacob Purnell is Chairman, all OF
the other schools are white. and IL
would never do to have the chairman
of one of these schools colOred man,
they will let Mr.. Jones run and then
quietly beat him by Republican votes.
Our reform Governor has had quiet
set back in the rejecting OF his nomi-
nees for the various city offices both
factions of Republicans have united
and present an undivided front, so it is
impossible for Pattison to get any of
his nominees confirmed.
The concert of the Philadelphia
Band was a decided success. Musical
Fund Hall was literally packed at s,
the band made their appearance on the
stage and was heartily applauded by
the audience. Their first piece, the
"Diodem," was rendered with great i'm
pressiveness. A solo by John III. Cliff
ton, ESQ.,, was well rendered; a cornet
solo "the Washington Guards Polka"
by F. Page, Esq, was rapturously en-
'cored: The solo by Messrs. a. Brown
and F. J. Anderson, who acquitted
themselves in a mastery manner. The
entire program gave every proof that
the members of the band had studied
well their parts, and to much praise
cannot be, given to their leader Pro
fessor Oliver and Professor Frank J.
a
concert the floor was cleared for those
who indulge in the May dance, under
the management of Professor James
Augustus.
Post 80, G. A. r., had good turn out
on Tuesday night to muster in COM
rade; this post is one of the most flour
ishingin our midst. \ large audience
was present at the Bethel Literary on
Tuesday night, the program, an address
by Mrs. +. w. Harper. Rev. L. ID.
Miller, of Cherry Street Baptist Church,
has left for Richmond, where he is to
fill the pulpit of the First and Brown
Street Baptist Churches. On Tuesday
he is to unite the Rev Ii. II. Mitchell
to one of Richmonds bellies, on next
Sunday l believe he is to hold forth in
the 10Th Street Church, in your city.
The Private Waters Reception bids
fair to be fine affair on the 9Th. r.
H. Herbert, of Trenton, paid us flying
visit on Tuesday. John II. Durham
will in few months graduate from
the University of Pennsylvania, as a
civil engineer. OCCASIONAL.
The bee., 1883-02-10

The BEE contains letter from
Charleston rebuking Editor Tanner
for repining because the white ele-
ment was not at the late Douglass
banquet. We should like to read
Editor Tanners reply.--7he Peoples
Defense
The bee., 1883-02-10

He has always stood by his friends
and kept his promises. He leaves
Congress with clean hands and clear
record for integrity and forebearance
TO duty.
The bee., 1883-02-10

If the Republican party can find
else to do but add another
hours work on the poor government
employee, truly it is out of job and
its mission is most ended.
The bee., 1883-02-10

THE days of President Arthufs al
are getting beautifully
less, but as yet he has found no one to
share the joys of the White House with
h in,
The bee., 1883-02-10

WE wonder if the President ever
dreams that there are thousands of
Democrats in Office whose places would
fit Republicans better,
The bee., 1883-02-10

When the signal service reports
that the rivers will remain stationary
it means those rivers that are never
tide.
The bee., 1883-02-10
THE BEE LIBEL.
THE cowARDLY INDEPENDENT.

THE PURvIs-CHAsE LIBEL CASE
The charge of criminal libel, brought
by DR.. Robert Purvis, of Philadelphia.
against Mr.. VIM. G. Chase, a colored
journalist, as mentioned in the The
Star of last Saturday, was called for
trial in the Police Court to-day. Messrs.
Hewlett and Moss appeared for the
defendant, and asked for continuance
until next Wednesday; which was
granted. The defendant gave his per-
sonal bonds, in the sum of $500, for
his appearance Monday.-Star.
The bee., 1883-02-10

A LIBEL William c. Chase,
the editor of the Washington Bee, was
before the Police Court to-day, repre-
sented by Hewlett and Smith, to
answer the charge of libel brought
against him by Robert Purvis, of Phila-
DELPHI a.
The counsel for the defense said that
they did not dispute the facts in the
case, and rested their case on the truth
of the statements made and on the
fact that they did not regard the pub
lished article as libelous.
The defense then entered demurrer
to the information on the ground that
it was frivolous, and on it's face did
not constitute libel.
Judge Smell overruled the demurrer
and held the defendant for the Grand
Jury in $500 bonds, which were fur
nished by Wallace D. Chapman
Wednesday Critic.
The bee., 1883-02-10
From the Washington Bee.

The independent colored press of the
country speak out in bold terms and
with one accord charge that the Presi-
dent has. Systematically ignored the
colored people 10y refusing to tender to
a single colored man representative
place, or to listen to the voices of
Douglass, Lynch, Bruce or Pinchback,
or any other representative colored
man. We still believe the President
means to do what is right, and will
wait little longer before we join in
the chorus. But we beg leave to re-
spectfully remind President Arthur
that the time is at hand for him to do
something proper for the ever faithful
allieS.-Cdiro Gazette.
The bee., 1883-02-10

The charge of criminal libel, brought
by DR.. Robert Purvis, of Philadelphia,
against Mr.. William C. Chase, colored
journalist, as mentioned in The Repub-
ticdn, was called for trial in the Police
Court yesterday. Messrs. Hewlett and
Moss appeared for the defendant, and
asked for a continuance until next
Wednesday, which was granted. The
defendant gave his personal bonds in
the sum of $500 for his appearance
Tuesdays Republican.
The bee., 1883-02-10

The charge of criminal libel brought
by Mr.. Robert Purvis, of Philadelphia,
against Mr.. Calvin Chase of the Bee of
this city, for publishing an article
charging him with being hypocrite
and foe of the colored people and Re-
publican party, was called before
Judge Smell to-day. the defendant
being represented by Messrs. Hewlett
and Moss. A continuance until next
Wednesday was asked by the defense
and granted Wednesday Critic.
The bee., 1883-02-10

The civil service bill was bad enough
but this eight hour business is worse.
The bee., 1883-02-10

A statistician has estimated haI
courtshirs average three tons OF eOSi
each.
The bee., 1883-02-10

THE PURvIs-CHAsE LIBEL CASE
VIM. c. Chase, the colored journalist,
against whom DR.. Robert Purvis, of
Philadelphia, swore out a warrant for
criminal libel at the Police Court
Saturday, was called for trial in the
Police Court to-day. Messrs. Hewlett
ard Moss appeared for the defendant,
and Mr.. Charles S. Moore foE the gov
eminent. The alleged libel consisted
in the publication in The Bee, by the
defendant, of an article which stated
that the complainant pretended to be
a friend of the colored race and Repub-
lican party, &C., and received $4,000
per annum out of poor negro earning,
and circulated a circular for Democrats.
who were negro haters, sc. The pro-
secution put in copy of The Bee,
which contained the article complain
ed of, and offered no other testimony.
The defense claimed that thele was no
libel in the article, and Judge Smell
said the question was one for a jury,
and the only thing left for him to do
was to send the case to the grand jury,
which was done, and the defendant
gave $500 bonds for his appearance
before the grand jury. Mr.. w. d.
Chapman went on the bond Of Mr..
Chase WedHeSddy's Star.
The bee., 1883-02-10
A WARRANT FOR LIBEL-DR. PURyIS'
CHARGES AGAINST w. C. CHASE.

DR.. Robert Purvis, of Philadelphia,
this afternoon swore out warrant at
the Police Court, for criminal libel,
against William C. Chase, colored
journalist of this city. The warrant
charges that VIM. c. Chase maliciously
intending to vilify and defame the
complainant, and to bring him into
public scandal and disgrace, Sc, COM
posed and published in a newspaper
called the "1he Bee," defamatory libel
concerning the complainant, contain
ing among other things the libellous
statement Robert Purvis, who has
pretended to be friend of the colored
race and the Republican party, has
proved to he the enemy of the race
and the party for self-aggrandizement.
Have we said anything that meets the
disapproval of honest men? When we
see men like Robert Purvis, who have
heretofore been paid $4,000 per annum
out of the deposits of poor negro earn
ings, and then attempts to mislead the
race because he fails to obtain office it
is ungrateful. He is not fit to lead.
Ingratitude is stronger than traitor
arms. He circulates the following cir
'cular in eX-Secretary Robson district
in the interest of Democrat, a negro
hater cOlOred men read and think.
Put this in your pocket, and take it
home. The Introductory of the circu-
lar is as follows, &c."-SdtWday Star.
The bee., 1883-02-10

"IF you say that l am an Independ-
ent ! shall arrest you for libel'
The bee., 1883-02-10
THE BEE.

W. G. CHASE, Editor and Proprietor.
G. C. STEWART, Business Manager.
The bee., 1883-02-10

Entered at the Postofice at Washington, ID.
d., as secOnd-class matter.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-02-25
MIR. cHRLsTIAYCYSST STOLEN JEWELRY.

Nathan l. Bennett of No II Clinton-place, was
arrested yesterday by Deputy Marshals Bible and
JcfTries on a charge of receiving the JewclIy stolen
from OK Senator Isaac i. Chrlstancy In Washing
ton in 1881. Bennett WAS indicted by the Grand
jury in Washington and bench warrant for his
arrest was issued from the Supreme Court of the
District Of Columbia few days ago. William +.
Wood Of Washington, was iutrusted with the
vice of the warrant and, coming TO this
city obtained from Commissioner Osborn
warrant on which Bennett was arrested at his
home The jewery which was stolen was valued
at about Sll 900 and had been intrustod by the
American residents OF Lima TO Mr. Chrlstancy who
was then United States Minister TO Peru for sale
keeping while the country was in the disturbed
condition due to the CHILEAN war. 1t was kept In
Mr. Christiancy's room at the National Hotel, and
IS supposed to have been taken while work
men we're engaged IN making repairs. Bennetps
business is given that OF jcwcller, and he has
an Office the floor that he occupies In Clinton
place lie ~ said to have been formerly a member
of the Republican Central Committee Colonel
Charles $. Spencer appeared as his counsel before
Commissioner Osborn. The prisoner viii be Ie-
manded till Monday, when bail will be fixed
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-02-25
STRENGTHENING MATTERS.

Corporation Counsel Andrews has written TO
Commissioner Coleman with reference to the recent
decision OF Judge Van Brunt granting an injunc-
ton to restrain the Commissioner from awarding
the contract for removing ashes. garbage and ref
who was the lowest bidder. The Corporation
Counsel thinks that it would be useless 10 appeal
from the decision Of Judge Van Brunt. He says
whether o. not Judge Van Brunt is right III holding
that the pce be paid under any contract FOR renOy
fno ashes and other articles must be approved by the
Roard of Estimate and Appori0nment 1t Is certain that
The Commissioner (of streetCIeanng) cannot let any
Contract unless the terms conditions OF such con-
Including the period for which IL Is 10 rum have
ceyed the sanction Of the Board The approval gwen
nv the Board was OF contract for period OF -FOUR years
from February l. 1888 That particular contract can
moi be awarded IL appeal shan nc taseh anu 1uuso
Van Brunts decision reversed II u not Dy any means
certain that Commissioner OF street, leaning oOuu
make a contract running from MAY OrJuly - WHICH 'Ho
original authorization was from February l.
Mr. Coleman said, when asked what action ne
proposed TO take IN the matter, that Mr.. Andrews
was by law his legal adviser and he would DC
guided by his advice. lie regretted this decision,
because he had hoped to save the city S2OO,OOo OF
more by making the contract.
Contractor Walton had his full force OF men at
work Yesterday and with the and of the extra
force sent into the district by Dir.
Coleman the accumulations of ashes
and garbage have been removed. There are many
Of the side streets which need cleaning. Mr.. wal
ton promised to have 200 horses ana carts IN the
district to-day There has been no trouble Oh the
west side OF the city with reference to the removal
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-02-25
THE MAYORS CABINET"

At the meeting of the Mayor and the heads OF
DEPARTMENTS yesterday v,arioms bills before the ne
Senate bin No. 178 providing for the construction
survey survey and inspection of buildings, within the
cify. was postponed for one week, in order it
that the Corporation Counsel may examine me Dill
refnnd moneys expended in furnishing substitutes
Tor men drafted into the military service OF the
Assembly ill No. 2O7 to prohibit the use Of Pier
No II East River by The Street Cleaning DEPART
ment as a dumping dock and Assembly bill No. ~
eighth Precinct were both objected 10 on the ground
tina these were local matters aud that the city au-
thOrities had ample power in the matter
senate bill No I55. providing for the reapDropra-
ton of money for an armory in this city, was com
mended
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-02-25
NIGHTINGALE BROS. NOT IN TROUBLE.

Nightingale Bros, silk manufacturers OF Pater-
son. y. J.. are not financially embarrassed as has
been stated. They have simply asked an extension
from Their creditors eLable them to become their
own agents and sell their goods direct from their
for nearly two wears very successfully. and they
have determined to try, IT again
Their mill property is valued at $3l, 900
have eight years in which to paw this amount
Their machinery. estimated at $4,000, isnot mort
gagged The extension OF time on their SILK pur-
chases which was asked for has been readily
granted by their creditors. The advaDcements made
by their present agents are snch as are always
made and are not excessive, as stated. The net
balance shown by the firms books is nearly
$50 600.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-02-25
CALLING CAPTAIN MCDONNELL A THIEF.

CALLING CAPTAIN MCDONNELL THIEF.
Patroman Daniel Frazier, of the Eighth Precinct
was on trial before Police Commissioners French,
Mason and Matthews yesterday. Five charges were
pending against him, but 1t was thought unneces-
sarv 70 try him on more than oDe charge OF as
obedience of orders made by Captain McDonheiil,
Captain Mcdonnell stated that when, no
gave him an order Frazier made an ins silI
reply. While the Captain was giving bis testiipnS'
Frazier interrupted him and called MN a tn,oi,
Captain Mcdonnell made movement as II an i l9
knock Frazier down, but lie restrained hllnr Ii
when Commissioner Mason reminded nun ol LIS Lis
position The accused policeman appeared 70 DC
intoxicated He refused 10 he sworn ana s'.lu eIau
he would not remain in the room Colnmiss !, s
Mason then directed two officers to arrest MIN IL ne
attempted to 20 away. - ,...Loo,-
Frazier concluded 10 stav in the room, but ne con-
Timed TO act as if he were demented lie 0hJected
no the presence of Chief Clerk Hawley; he demanded
that ne should be represented by COUNSEL ana aIlrI
frequently repeating his assertion that ne woui9
not answer questions, acknowledged tnat ne nau
disobeyed the CaOtan's orders The ComilnssiOn-
ers by n unanimous vote, dismissed MN from 'he
DEPARTMENT After the vote was taken III his pres
ence Frazier tore off his shield and the number
from his hat and handed them to Mr.. Hawley Ihen
turning TO the Commissioners, he said with sneer
Il thank YOU, gentlemen. for tine klndest act YOU
have ever done me-" He afterward boasttd thaG
he would appeal to the Courts for redress FRAZER
had been policeman since 1877. He had had slXiV,
five charges made against him and had been Ihed
more than 100 days pay.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-02-25
pClTEN RY TWO THIEVES.

Patroman O'Leary, of the Steamboat Squad,
while on duty at Pier No. A East River yesterday
tried TO arrest two river thieves. known as faTret
rell seized him from behihd and threw hun down
while Griffin beat HIM i'll the face Both the thieves
are large and powerful men, and they easily made
their escape, after dealing the policeman blows
VIII CHI left him helpless for the moment HIS face
and limbs were bruised severely: Although the as
'longsboremen they did not assist him or attempt o
prevent the escape of his assalantS.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-02-25
THREE CASES or BLooD-PolS0NING.

The Rev. Thomas Berg, pastor of the Reformed
poisoning. The physicians have no hopes of his re-
covery. On Monday Mrs. Berg gave birth to
child, on Wednesday she died of blood poisoning.
became inoculateo with poison from his wife, and
ms hands and body began TO swell rapidly The
baby is alive and healthy. There are four other
small children IN the family. The nurse who at
tended Mrs Berg is also sick from blood poisoning.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-02-25
IN FAVOR OF A JOINT COMMISSION.

letter was received yesterday by II. J. Jackson
secretary of the Board OF Emigration, from Con-
gresham Richard Guenl her, OF Nisconsn, IN which
resolution. providing for "a commission anu Joint
commission on emigration would probably not be
acted upon bv the present Congress. MIR. Guenther
sail that England was ready 10 take action in the
matter on any proposal coming from this country,
and Germany would undoubtedly follow An inter.
national law should be agreed upon, which won d
tend to increase the safety of those crossing the
ocean.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-02-25
Miss PhRLOA'S SCHOOL Or COOKERY,

222 EAST 17TH.sT. NETWORK e
These are the dishes at this weeks demonstra-
ton lessonsi MONDAY, Fob 20. 10 a. m.-Chicken
Croouotcs Omeets Cream Ia Versailles Cheese soufe.
TUESDAY. 2 p. m.-Beefsteak Maitrc dHotel Butter !;
Nesselrodo Pudding Angel Cake; scoops Admission. 10
cens IL tickets So suggested that ladies bring note
book spoon and napkin PRIVATE INSTRUCTION
GIVEN Application should be made immediately. Circu.
lars sent II wished.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-02-25
FUNERAL OF DIR. CHADBOURNE.

A small group of friends gathered az the house Of
Allen Schenck No. 1875 Ffth-ave., Yesterday morn
ing to attend the funeral Of the Rev. Dr. Paul A.
CLadbOurne. 1t had heen decided by the family
that the services shOnd be brief, as the remains
were TO be taken to Amherst Mass where
the funeral will be held. The Rev. DR.. Parkhurst
of the Madison Square Presbyterian Church, after
short PRAYER read several passages from the Bible
The Rev Dr. Roswell ID. Hitchcock spoke briefly.
He could not permit these services to pass, he said
without few words in tribute to the deceased man.
whom he had known since, as young man, he was
graduated from college. lie alluded to the earnest
ness of Dr. ChadbOurDe as a Christian. The
wear before his marriage he had been
SO seriously Ill that his life vas despalred Of From
that period he bad been devoted more completely to
Christian work. The speaker referred to the
diversity and the wide range OF his intelligence
and the fidelity which he always manifested to the
trust that were under his direction In Dr. Chad-
bonrne's closing hours a vision had come to INN
thar had confirmed his faith in revealed religion,
and he gave his belief III utterances that were pro-
phetic OF the redemption of Christ and the hope Of
map hereafter The Rev. DR.. ). !. Prime closed the
service with prayer. go.
Mrs ChadbOurne, her daughter Elizabeth, and
her son Albert Hopkins ChadbOume, with Mr.. and
Mrs Schenck and their family, were among the
,nourners Among others present were the Rev.
DR. r. r. Booth, the Rev. DR.. Charles A. Stoddart
the Rev DR.. Mark Hopkins. A. V. W. Van Vechten,
Cyrus w. Field, Parlev Page and Arthur u. Graves.
The body was taken from the city on the IL O'Clock
train accompanied by the family OF Dr. Chad
bourne and Mr. and Mrs. Schenck The funeral ser,
vices will be held this afternoon at Amherst, and
tomorrow the body VIII be taken TO Nllliamstown'
Mass, and inferred on Tuesday IN the family
Vault