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The bee., 1884-02-16
The Man WITCH Didn't Drink Voter.

Once there was q man witch didn't bleeye
In drlnkln wotter cos heed TUX 3 noshun
into his he'd that wotter was weeknin to
the body, 80 he drank logger beer all of the
time and told everybody that was the way
to be sentinarian. But one day he seen
In paper wich said that logger was more,n
ninty per cent. wotter. He was mighty
took down und sed heed thot a.l along that
logger was too thin for the human sistum,
and ne lade in big kag of wine. After
heed drunk the wine most oil he told q
kolege professor he guessed man wich
drank wine wud live to be hundred and
~ years old But the kolege professor he
told him that wine was atty per cent. wot-
ter. Then the man wanted to kno of the
kolege professor if he didn't kno of drink
wlch didn't have no waiter In it Then the
kolege professor he laft and he sed he
guessed absloot alkeholl would fl the bill.
The man sed heed get some and fl the bill,
30 he went to pothekerry and bot pint
Of abslOot alkehon and when he got home
he krunk it oil up. Then he laid down on
bus bed and kolled his wife and children
around him and sed, "m mi wife and children
lime going to die cos I've drunk SO much
wotter oil mi life. Lurn from mi sad fate TO
eschu drinkin wotter" Then he dide and
his widder and orfuns felt drefle bad, COS
he'd been good husband and father.
The bee., 1884-02-16
HoN. HENRY g. BUKLEIGH

This gentleman is one of the few
republicans in whom the colored
people can relic upon for equal
justice and recognition. His CD
reer in Congress has been one that
deserves the endorsement of every
true republican in the State of
New York. He was Torn at
Canaan, New Hampshire, ,Tune 2,
1882; he received a common school
education; is engaged in business
connected with lumber, coal min
ing, iron, ore and transportation;
was a member of the assembly of
Essex county in 1876; and was
chairman of the committee on
canal; and was elected to the 48th
Congress receiving 1900 votes,
with no opposing candidate. This
bespeaks well for man who had
no opposing candidate. We shall
publish pen schtch and a por-
trait of this distinguished gentle
man, week after next.
The bee., 1884-02-16
Origin of the Postage Stamp.
LOUISE.

Quite an interesting and curious story Is
| connected with the origin of the postage
stamp. One day girl came forth from an
inn located in the northern part of England
and received from a postman letter, which
| she turned over in her hand as she inquired
the price OF the postage. The man asked a
shilling, sum to large for one so poor as
herself to pay, and so she returned the letter
to the postman with sadness, although she
knew that her brother had sent it. But
sympathetic traveller named Rowland Hill
stood near, and at this moment interposed
and insisted on paying the shilling himself,
although the girl seemed strongly ayerse to
mis- doing so. When the postman had de-
parted, the kind-hearted Mr. Hill was sur
prised to find that there was no need for his
pity; for the envelope, the young girl ex-
planned to him, contained no written COM
munication, but on its outside were certain
marks agreed upon by herself and brother,
from which, as she held the letter in her
hands, she gathered all the information she
desired. I'VE are so poor" she continued,
that. we invented this mode of correspond
sence without paying for our letters"
Such duplicity set Mr.. Hill thinking that
postal system which melted people to
commit petty fraud must be very defective.
He argued that if the price of postage was
lowered from an exorbitant rate to one that
came easily within the means of the mass
OF the people, so many more letters would
pass through the mails that the financial
condition of the Treasury would not be i'm
paired, while society would derive much
additional benefit. He became so interest
ed In the matter that he managed to bring
his views to the notice of the British Gov
ernment, which gave them favorable re-
ception; and on January 10, 1910, which
may be considered the birthday of the DOS
tage stamp, letters began to be circulated
in every part of the United Kingdom at the
postage rate of only penny. Rowland
Hill became Secretary to the Postmaster
feneral, and during the next ten years so
great change had taken place that in 1856
the number of letters sent through the
mails was 7, ,239, ,962, against 500 900 in 1910.
An Illinois sehoolmistress was unable to
chastlse the biggest girl pupil, and called
In a young school trustee to assist her The
trustee found that the offender was his own
sweetheart, but his sense of duty triumphed
over his love and he whipped the girl. Not
only did this result in losing sweetheart,
out her father sued him for damages and
got verdict of $50.
Rev. Joseph Cook calls Niagara @date-
less roar" He might call Courtney date
less rover, too.
The bee., 1884-02-16
Hon. ALPHONSO HART
OF
HILLsBoRo', Ono.

Alphonzo Hart, who represents
the twelfth district of Ohio, was
born at Vienna, Trumbull county,
Ohio, July 4, 1880, was educated
in common school at Grand River
Institute, Austinburg, Ohio; he
studied law in Warren, Ohio; was
admitted to the bar, August II,
1851; was clerk of the house of
representatives in 1854, and was
editor and proprietor of the Port
age Seminal from 1854 to 1857 at
Ravenna. In 1861 he was elected
prosecuting attorney for Portage
county, and reelected in 1863; he
resigned IN 1864, and was elected
to the Ohio State senate, and re-
elected 10 the senate in 1871; In
1872 he was elected a Grant prcsi-
Dental elector-at-large for Ohio;
in 1878 was elected lieutenant
governor O. Ohio on the Republi-
can ticket, and served two years;
was elected to the 48th Congress
as republican, receiving 1888
votes against Is, 1888 votes for Law
renee T; O'Neal, democrat.
The bee., 1884-02-16
A Bait.

The Democratic legislatures are
passing civil right bills as amend.
ments to the blunders made by the
supreme court. Well, our contem-
poraries say, that it is a bait. We
have no doubt of it, and such bats
will capture the colored vote if the
Republicans tail to nominate the
right man. The colored people
observe politics now as white peo-
pie and that is, to this extent: they
discard the motive of the acts OF
the Democratic party and look at
the principle. If the act is con-
sistant with the principle that is
all we ask. But we are confident
that there will be a revocation OF
their acts just so soon as they get
control of the government. 1t is
we'll for the colored people to
guard against these recent demo-
cratic measures, as there will be
all kinds of inducements TO capture
the colored vote. There will be
measures introduced that will look
The bee., 1884-02-16
First Romances of the Spring.

1t is moonlight on the hill. From out
the trees gentle zephyr creeps to rob tne
hyacinth of it's perfumed breath, and ado~n
the garden walk the whip-poOr-wlu lends
his monotone of sadness unto the Dalmy
night. Sleep, with broOding wings, sits sll-
ent DER the scene. But, hark it ls tne
tinkling guitar strummed by the lonely
Ausustus He comes. Beneath the ylne-
clad window in the ghOstly glOamlng ne
pauses, and up the 1Ower-tTellised wall ne
shoots melancholy tenor Faught with the
passionate inquiry, "Must l leave thee here
alOne% No answer returns save the haunt
ing echo and the low clicking OF distant
door. The scene changes.
1t Is the backyard tableau. A white
robed old man bends above chained dog
and sOOthes his too eager spirit as he IOOs-
ems the collar A low voice says "See-eeeK
him, Bull-taEe a short cut round the rose
BUSH" A fash-and the old man is alone
The clatter of fallen guitar comes fren
the front sound like the rush OIL
steeple-ehase nearing the hedge Is DOruo
back, and neck and neck two figures cross
the picket fence to disappear down the dim
RCAopOSNANC VI bAAC ACoCAbN0 cbA~~N'
the old man meets Bull as be returns ou
the outer walk, and removes in a dlscOufg-
ed manner a dark object from his ioamins
mouth, while the animal retires to bis zen
mel in silence. The door opens and snnS 1,s
on the white-robed form, and all Is SUI,
again. But as he gets back into bed anu
shoves the old lady's feet out Of the warm warm
place, he mutters, "BuIl is getting Old, anu
serenades don't pay divydends ike tney
used to; but, if the business keeps up. l
think you will be justified in starting
another patchwork quilt, Maria. 4nS'
Last fellow left real eassumer.
What sort of sample did you get
"TOlerable fair. There was long strlP
with pistol-pocket hanging to IT. ana On'
gallus buttOn.-MaeOH Ga Telegraph
The bee., 1884-02-16
TIIE VIRGINIA MIDLANDR,w.Y
THE TRUNK LINE TO THE SOr,rg
SOUTHWEST AND WEST
Schedule in effect NOVEMBER. lsss.

Schedule IN effect NOVEMBER. lSS3
8 % A. M.-New Orleans Mail, daily. making
close connections to all points South and
Southwest, daily, except Sunday. with G.
and o. Ry. Pullman Sleeping Buffet Cars from
New York and Washington to Atlanta. Pull.
man Sleeping Cars from Washington and Al.
lanta to New Orleans.
10 p. M.-LOuisyille Fast Line, via Chariot
tesv1Ile, to Cincinnati. Louisville. and all
western Points. Pullman Sleeping Cars
Washington to Louisville
10 40 p. M.-SOuthern Mail and Express
daily, to all points South and Southwest. via
Danville and Charlotte. Daily, except sun
day, with c. and D. Ry. Pullman Sleeping
Cars from Washington, via Danyille. Char.
lOtte, and Atlanta. To New Orleans; also from
Washington, via Charlotte and Columbia. to
Augusta.
Manassas Division train leaves Washington
at S5 q. m, daily, except Sunday. Warreuton
trains leave Washington at IS a. m,, and
5 10 p. m. daily.
For tickets and all information inquire at
Company's office. 6Ol Pa. ave, or at Union De-
pot.
NJ. SLAUGHTER,
General Passenger Agent.
N. .MACDANIEL, Agent
SOL. HAAS, Traffic Manager
The bee., 1884-02-16

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News Bureau OF the ColOred Press. We are
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the country connected with the bureau, which
will enable us to furnish truthful, spicy and
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The bee., 1884-02-16
Capt. O. 9. B. WALL.

The charge against Capt. 0, S.
b. Wall, that appeared in the Star
on Monday, to the effect that he
held a meeting on Sunday, and
advocated himself for Chicago is
false. The change WAS made by a
low rate negro and vagabond, who
has no standing in the community
Capt. Wallis gentleman OF busl-
ness principles, and one who ls
highly respected by the COM
munity.
The bee., 1884-02-16

The business management of the
BEE has been placed in charge OF
Mr.. r. b. Robinson of Virginia
We bespeak for him success in this
department of the BEE based upon
his previous and long experience
as a journalist and publisher.
The bee., 1884-02-16

The Philadelphia House is one
of the most popular, and respect
able bouses in the city. Our best
people 60 there and are well
treated. Messrs. Geo. w. Will
liams and Phil. Merridth are the
proprietors. You can get the best
meals at reasonable terms. Go
to the Philadelphia House.
The bee., 1884-02-16

We disclaim any responsibility for state
ments expressed by our correspondents
neither do we indorse all they say.
Correspondence on living topics is solicited,
but to have attention must be brief
Communications for publication must
be accompanied with the writer's name.
Not necessarily for publication, but as a
guarantee Of good faith.
The bee., 1884-02-16

Schedule to take effect SUNDAY. Sov,,,.
BER, Is. 1888. Wv III
Leave Washington from station cou.
New Jersey avenue and street ~, ,,'ef OF
Standard OF 10Th Meridian time ''efn
For Chicago, Cincinnati. Iouis,.,,,-
Lonis. daily. at O5 a. M, 10 I5a m N =, n,'U ~
with through coaches and Palace en- - pm.
Cars to above points without ebaro,.. ~
M. daily to Chicago, except SATURDAY. ~ d.
For Plttsburg at 10 Is a. m ami
daily; 40 p. m. to Pittsburg. Clavo,o p m,
detroit. with Sleeping Cars to Pittsbprn a''d
For Toledo and Detroit. via Monre"uo,
~ 10 a. M daily, with sleeper for rola,,. r,''i'e
wheeling and Lake Erie Railroad o' VIA
Trains for Philadelphia and Neyv Won
a. M. daily except Sunday; 800 D. m anl,ot "
p. m. daily, with parIor and sleenina ',o " ~
taehed. P"s car az
For baltimore on week days,5Oo sas
8 III, 100 and 10 05 a. M, u 10, Q % 225 -, %
SO-45 minute train 40, so. 7oo s,o nv '@
10 Is p. M. "W0
FOR Annapolis. = 40 and d. M. p 2no.,..
p. M; on Sunday, a. NJ, A 4Opm
FOR way stations between Wasb,n.,..-
baltimore, 5. 40, 9 a. NJ, 1910. $50 10 'uE ,
III 10 p. m. For stations ON Metroro,t,a,1
nranch, 4 4Oa. M, and SIS D. rn.. daiIv s,oan,
sunday; for Lexington. Staunton. and vanrr
.brapch, 30 q. m. daily. except SUNDAY s0s
III. daily for Frederick, 20, 10 l5am =
and 40 daily, except Sunday.
For HagerstOwn. 10 Is a. m. and *
daily, except sunday
FOR points on S. V. r. r. 10 I5 fIaiIv
Trains arrive from the VEST datI,. so
a, M, 225, 9 10 pm. ~
From New York and PhiIadelphia %. 9 o.,
a M. daily; 70 p. m. daily, except sunday
From Annapolis, 8 20, 10 10 a. m ! 20 g.
h.; sunday III 4O a, m. and 81 pm.
from Lexington, 70 a. m. daily. and 2I5r
m. daily, except Sunday.
From Frederick and Intermediate ,,l,..,.
s %, 10, a. m, l5 10 and p. m, daily axca,,,
sunday; p. m. daily from Point of Rootu
Trains leave Baltimore for Wsshfryto,. ..
2, 40, 8 30, Z Is, Z 80 9, 10, and lO3Oa m Ion.
80. 4, 49, 5, s 25, 30. and OI5p. m. ON Sr,
days. 2, 40, 80, 9. lOa. m, I3O, 5 25 78o amt
8 p. m.
All trains from Washington stop ar B.,a,,
Station except 4SOp.m.
For further information apply at the Ral,i-
more and Ohio Ticket Office. Wasbing,or
Station, 6I9 and 1851 Pennsylvania avenua cor
ner of Fourteenth street, where orders willha
taken for baggage to be checked and received
ut any point in the city.
w. NJ. CLEMENTS, NJ. of T.. BaItlmora n
K. Lord. G.. p, A.
The bee., 1884-02-16
THE ORPHEUS GLEE CLUB
CONCERT.

The concert of the Orpheus Club
given at Lincoln Hall, is deserving
of more than the brief notice We
gave in our issue of last week.
1t was the first concert of the
Club, and though much was ex-
pected, the anticipations were fully
realized.
The programme was we'll select
ed and consisted of four-part song !
for male voices, the Miserere cho-
rus, with sorrana and tenor solos,
aud soprano and baritone solos.
The club is composed of about
twenty young men who have been
singing under the direction of DIR.
E. s Kimball about five months.
The excellence of their singing
surprizcd every one and did the
greatest possible credit to their
teacher. The blending of their
voices, the purity of tones, the
nicely of finish in 'shadlng, could
only have been brought about by
professor who war a thorough
master of hiss art, and even then
only by the most patient, intelli-
gent, and persistent application on
the part Of the pupils.
Miss Adelaide G. Smith. ofBos-
ton, who assisted the Club, has
mezzo-soprano voice of good
compass, and a most beautiful vio-
lin quality, full and even from tor
to bottom, and she uses it as though
it was easier to sing than to talk.
Although a young woman, she is
already, beyond question, an art
iste III all that the term implies
In each of, the selections she gave
Thursday evening. some new ex-
cellence appeared. In one, Una
Voce, brilliancy of execution, in
another, Tho Lullaby, richness,
sweetness and pathos, i'll another,
o! night full OF horror, from II Ira
vatore, dramatic force, in another
L would wouldn't you,' a keen ap-
probation of the fun intended by
dot very wise poet; in all stead
mess, erarnestness and cultivated
intellectually.
Besides possessing a phenominal,
perfectly well trained voice, her
stage presence is fine and her man
ner calm and dignitied. She in
dUlges in none of the ahectations
grimaces, tricks and ghastly arch
ness, which is SO annoying in some
of the older and better known
singers, Mr., Layton has basso-
cantata voice, remarkable for ITS
fullness, power aud hrilliancy,
which entities him to a good rank
among concert bassos. Lis rendi-
ton of "Hybrias, the Cretan," was
a decided iml r,vement on his
former efforts and shows the care
full training of DIR. Kimball We
would advise Mr.. Layton to con-
tinue his studies, and also to elm
mate from his repertoire "a jolly
good laugh" 1t was sadly out OF
place i'll the recent concert.
The Cornet solo of Prof Jaeger,
was up to his usual standard, and
was enthusiastically received by
the audience. lie is entitled to
rank among the leading eornet
players of the country.
We hope the Orpheus Club will
In response to an universal demand
repeat the concert at an early day,
and gentlemen, by all means en-
gage Miss Smith to assist you.
A reward having been offered for
ryhme to Arkansaw, the Arkansas Travel
er set its machine to work and ground out
the following:
There Is young man here In Arkansaw,
Who can saw as much wood as his ma can saw:
But give him an ax,
And with one or two whacks,
snchop up more logs IMAM his pa can saw.
The bee., 1884-02-16
The colored Press of the country

The colored Press of the country
will evince highly commendable
race pride by supporting Hon. B.
K. Bruce for Vice President he is
worthy oftheir support, he has de-
served it, by his labors in behalf
of his race. There is no reason
why the party to which we give :.
million of votes, should not nomi-
nate him for Vice President, and
thus strike a fatal blow at caste
prejudice. Baltimore Vndicator.
The bee., 1884-02-16
BE KIND.

Be kind to all whom you may meet
On this, our fieeting earth;
Oh, cast not down beneath your iees
The hunblest creature God gives olr''A
Let not this world allure your nesr'
From principles pure 2nd true'
Place not your love on wssisn- OF Ai''
BE kind 70 all, In all you do.
Tha.ich, the poor, at last must De
In common at the grave;
Death sends rs all 70 eternity,
While 10 regrets can save.
The bee., 1884-02-16

BW Wanted A live and reIi-
able agent in every district Of
Washington, to canvass for the
BEE. Call and learn the terms to
agents. We want three thousand
new subscribers for 1884
The bee., 1884-02-16

What special advantage have the great
majority of successful men had when they
started in their career? Only such as they
found within themselves clear head, an
earnest purpose, aRd strong will. They
made their fortunes-fortuned did not make
them
Fight your own battle in life. Ask no
fayors of any one, and you will succeed a
thousand times better than those who are
always beseeching patronage. No one will
ever help you as you can help yourself, be
cause no one can be so heartily interested
in your welfare.
A young lady who entered New York
music shop, and asked the young man In
attendance, aHave you Happy Dreams ?''
was astonished when he replied, "No ma'am,
Pm mostly troubled with the nightmare
He r,idn't know why she went out so hur-
pedly, and slammed the shon door after her:
The bee., 1884-02-16
THE EXCITEMENT OF '63

wasas follows: A man came to this city from
New York and was introduced toa young
lady as man of character and wealthy. He
boarded with one of families and entertained
those to whom he had been introduced, hand
somely. So great was his influence i'll the
social circle, that it excited the jealouscies of
our reformed? socie.y moulders. He was
freely discussed i'll our social circle and more
particularly, by the females, The ladies were
afterwards warned against him, but 1t was
too late. He had plucked from the heart of
one the most refined ladies the seed of wo-
mans affection. got consent of the parents
OF this lady 10 marry by fraud, which caanot
tell you until some further date. There never
was lady and family more duped than were
those of whom 1 speak. The marriage took
place, the affair was very quiet, and none but
the immediate friends of the family were per-
mitted to witness the ceremany. Three days
after the marriage. the detectives arrived
When the facts were ascertained, he was
bigamist and Ibertine, of the most foul
character, and theft of the vilest kind. The
purpose of this introduction to this young lady
was for the purpose of disgracing her, as she
WAS the InOsG T01neQ lhuy OI SOClal ClICles L
cannot give you any more of this disgraceful
affair. 1t was the most distressing event that
ever happened in our social circle. The
jealouscies of the confederates of this act
forced them to it. This was the beginning of
the decay of the Washington society. Our
best citizens got disgusted and denounced in
bitter terms social rings. The bills of 1915
witnessed hard time. They saw the danger
in which they were placed should they admit
to their circle every stranger. 1t is danger
Gus thing to do. That event was great warn
ing to our young ladies of '64'5. If it were in
possible for me to tell the whole story am
sure you would agree with me only wish
that our girls would take warning. 1 only
wish that the parents of this day would take
more care in raising their children.
Yours, lovingly,
LOUISE.
The bee., 1884-02-16
Hon. RoBT. T. LINCOLN.

Secretary Lincoln has been busy
during the week sending off aid to
the Chicago sufferers. This distin-
guised gentleman is doing yeo-
mans service for the suffering
people.
The bee., 1884-02-16
LOUISE TO CLARA.

DEAR CLARA: have been all the week gos-
siping about the marriage of Mr.. ID. The
girls are indignant and there Is no way to
pacify them. The colored press as you well
know is divided on this question. and think
that the peess comment on the matter Is un-
necessary. 1 shall leave for Philadelphia
next week to attend the reception given by our
mutual friend. Last week / spoke abont
few Of the incidences Of '6S and promised TO
tell you something of the Bank Ring, the
Lotus Club and their downfall. AS 1 stated
before this class endeayored to run society
and mould public opinion socially. Society
was the leading theme for discussion no one
would dare TO question the right Of these Or
ganizations as who should be admitted to the
social circle. The very best people of this
community were objected to. The organiza-
tion consisted of some few respectable per-
sons. The people commenced to see how they
were being imposed by this class OF free col
ored people from the North, which they very
soon put stop 10. There was not member
of either organization that was worth any
money. The leading member of the Lotus
wasJ @ cashiar, in name of the Freedman's
Bank, while the white man stoled all the
money. The supposed cashier came to this
city almost penniless. His first business
was that of school teacher. He taught what
was known as Freedsmans' school till the
establishment of the Freedmans' bank, at
which time he was taken in and made an
appoligy for a cashier. He could not stand
the position to which he had been appointed
before he was crazy to establish a cast So
ciety. Messengers in the department, laber-
ers and the like could not be admitted. some
time had passed after the organization of the
bank Ring or Lotus club before its downfall
was predicted. When i say Bank Ring or
Lotus Club l mean that it is one and the
same organization, although Ispoke of them
as separate organizations. The bank Ring
was the Lotus Clubproper. The bank faction
controlled the constitution. l know certain
man come to the city without means of sup
port, and he was taken care of by the boys,
but as soon as he got little headway he
turned against them. Caste was at such
height in this community that it was impOs-
sible tor the Lotus Club to exist. The dis
bBudment ofth
The bee., 1884-02-16
LOTUS CLUB

was forced by the intelligence of the commu-
nifty. No one regretted its demise and those
who were connected with it. The institution
was disgrace to the community. Society was
never in such a condition as at the time this
club was in existence, The men would very
seldom select wives from the female society
connected with Lotus Club. Its real purpose
was exposed by Prof, ]. p. S. Alexandria,
Va, was great center from which our
young men selected their wives. Capitol Hill
and Georgetown Were in bloom. The young
ladies of either section weae ornaments to
lhe city.
The bee., 1884-02-16
BALTIMORE 6 OHIO RAILROAD

DOUBLE TRACK!
JANNEY COUPLER
STEEL RAILS,