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The Washington bee., 1888-04-21
PERSONALS.

Ex- Recorder James G. Mat
thews of Albany N. Y, was in
town this week.
Mr.. John c. Dancy of the
Star of ZION, was in the city Mon
day, and left for the Baltimore
Conference.
James Hill Esq, one of the
greatest politicians in the South
was before the Senate Committee
Monday. He called on Senator
Sherman.
Hon. B. K. Bruce and his
amiable wife arrived in the
city last week. Mr.. Bruce left
for KaLsas, Monday night, and
Mrs. Bruce will remain until his
return, the guest of MIR. and Mrs.
Milton Nj. Holland.
Hon. John M. Langston left
for Petersburg, Va, Tuesday
morning.
Bishop J. M. Brown will be
able to be out in few days.
Bishop Lomax called on Sena-
tor B air, Monday.
DIR. w. P. Butler, promising
young physician has established
himself at 2SO9 o ST., n. W. We
wish him success.
Rev. l. s. Lee and wife, of
Orangeburg S. c., left the city
Wednesday, for short sojourn
at Norfolk, as the guests of Rev.
Cook and wife of that city. Thence
visit to Philadelphia, New York
and other northern cities.
Rev. Geo. w. Moore is attend.
ing the Congregational Council at
Mt. Clair n. Y.
The Washington bee., 1888-04-21
EDNORAH NAHAR,
OF BUSTON
MISS

Who has achieved 80 mnch success
as a public reader, will appear in a
literary and musical entertainment
for the benefit of the
BEREAN BAPTIST CHURCH,
on Monday evening, April 23rd,
at the Metropolitan a. Nj. E.
church, NJ at. NV. Miss Nshar's
persistent study aud native talent
have placed her a: once in the
front rauk of her profession; and
no one who 10 capable of apprecia.
ting real excellence In this some
What exclusive art should lose an
opportunity to hear this gifted
young lady. Some of the best OF
our Local talent will furnish the
musical part of the entertainment.
Admission 25cts. Seats may be
reserved for 10cts additional, after
Ap.ll 18th, Tickets sold and
seats reserved at Ellis muse store
93I Penn. ave. avt.
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LANGSTON'S l. GRAFTON.
HIS GREAT SPEECH ON THE SINGLE
BASIS OF AMERICAN CITIZENSHIP.
RESOLUTIONS, POEMS, MUSIC &c.

There was a fine and cultured
audience at Asbury M. E. Church
on last Monday night. The oc-
easlon was au oration by Hon.
John Mercer Langston, on the
slngle basis of American citizen
ship. The audience consisted of
the most refined and cultured COL
ored and white citizens. The
musical program under the direc-
tlons of Prof. F. G. Miller was
well carried out. The organ solo
by that gentleman was artisticallv
rendered, also was his vocal solo
from the oratorio of Elijah. Miss
Anita Joy, who sang solo en-
titled "When the flowing tide
comes in," was good, and Miss
Joy presented a most attractive
appearance, which caught the
admiration ofall; especially the
glltterlng ornaments and the bou-
quet OF flowers In her bosom.
Madam Sarah Waring, Miss
Christiana Young and A. Lincoln
Myers rendered excellent vocal
music. Mr.. Myers is the adonis
of the vocal arena. "Then you'll
remember me" was sung by Miss
Anna Brooks in manner that
elici'ed the most enthusiastic ap-
plause. Miss Brooks has a sweet
voice and the force and effect
with which this piece was render
ed, although young, convinced all
that she will be one of the lead
ing female vocalists in this couu-
try. Letters OF regret were read
from Senator Blair, the Commlss.
toner's, Senator Chace, aud Hon.
John Sherman.
The presiding officer Captain
O. S. B Wall then introduced
Mrs. E. V. Chase Williams, of
Abbiville s. c., who read the fol-
lowing poem dedicated to the oc-
caslou by Mr. Samuel Adams
Wiggins.
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THE PHILOMATHEAN.

There was a large audience
out last Thursday evening to list
en- to the paper of Mr.. Geo. w.
jackson, entitled, "Has the Negro
proven himself capable of self gov
ernment.n For one hour he held
his audience spell bound. Messrs
Geo. Richardson, l.. Moore, Pet
way agreed that the Negro was in.
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MR.. G. g. STEWART APOLOGIZE.
ES FOR HIS MISTAKE.
Editor Cf the BEE.

Editor cf the BEE:
In reply to numerous inquiries
regarding certain articles that have
appeared lately in the bee" tend
ing to reflect upon the reputation
and good character of Miss Pinkey,
L de- ire to state that through some
misunderstanding, the name of
Pinkey was used when it should
have been some one else.
G.. G.. STEWART.
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capable of self government, while
Mr.. Cook disagreed with them All
Next Thursday night Prof. F.
Miller will read a paper entitled.
Practlcal + suggestion regarding the
future of American children.
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SATURDAY. April 2lst, 1858.
Locals.

Locals.
NJ. V. r., Berry Cueman, has
returned to the old town, to study
law, DC.
The concert gwen by Mt.
Ca mel Lycsum, Monday night,
was financial succr SIS.
The concert given at Galbraith
\ &apeI, Monday night, was
largely attended.
Mr., Nelson j. Booker, formally
OF this city, has charge of Bal
moral Ho'el, Montreal, Canada.
Go aud listen TO Miss Ednorah
Nahar Of Boston, Monday, April
23rd, at the Metropolitan Church.
Miss Nahar is said to be the
finest female elocutionist in the
land,
Miss Elnorah Nahar is the
queen Of tie historonic art. Go
aud herr her at the Metropolitan
Church, Monday April 23rd.
Miss Sarah Jenef.r read be-
foe the Mt. Carmel Lyceum last
Sunday, Mr.. VIM. johnson will
read tomorrow.
The 3rd Baptist Chnrch gave
an apron entertainment at the
chnrch, Monday night 1t WAS
an enjoyable affair.
?. 6, NJ, Council, A, q. 10.
OF y. F., has elec ed Tucker Bev-
erIy, G. s. A. and reelected all of
the other officers for the next six
months,
The following persons have
lolned the "Banner Club" of w
'. f.: Miss Nettie Wilson. Miss
Rhoda Wilder, Mrs. Sarah Reed
and Mr.. and Mrs. J. w. Scott.
The Odd Fellows Hall Commit
tee will meet at Odd Fellows
Hall, 11th ST., on the 4th Tburs-
day 10 each month until otherwise
ordered.
Ibe concert on the 9Th will be
az entertainment given wholly
Oy local talent. Let us support
our home talent.
NE local in the Bee last week.
qad no reference to Warren's
Lodge I The entertainment bv
'nlS Lodge was success.
:, Misses Julia and Minnie Morton
vi anu accomplished
aS Of Mr.. Andrew Morton
u DanVllle, Va, now on a visit
y y this city is the guest of Miss
"aly Jones, No. 1909 Sth st.
, Don't forget the souvenir Tea
! ! ar'y d Musical Treat" und-r
! ,ue auspices of the Christian Mite |
CcO,clety =, Of The 18th ST. Baptist |
Suafch, April Both L. MAY 1st.. 'sS |
,s ,Sne OF the most popular talent
!, or 1nlS city, Will participate in the
IStTelSeS, TS5 Admission Is cts.
children 10 cts, VS.
"A A most unique party was
y,se, yse9 last lsl Frid4y evening at Mr..
FY'LSna!l's, 18th street between
4 "a; auq L street II. W., in honor of
} R'SS ~ Loltle Borrand, the charming
," Delle OF Anopolis. Among those
p1'eSeAt We're, Mi-ses Lille Welch,
81 9s Contee, Ida aud Jennie
o|n' ~ ", Alzena Marshall, CeIes-
'"e '. y lascow, Jennie Walker and
N lp'ILe Borrand; Mess, s. M. Curry,
! D - u Wilkinson, III. E. and
,cao ~ Lyman, and others. The
est;S, siS,on Was one of joy and
sbDa, ny, Robert ]. Richardson GEL
SatnU5u his 52nd birthday on
Drou DruluaN' April 14th. Everybody
,Isss,,1 oeu1 enjoyed an evening of
NaSS NIaSule' The table was well
'u Win the choicest viands of
The Washington bee., 1888-04-21

The happy years have swiftly flowr
away,
Since dawned that golden morr
Emancipation Day.
All men are of one blood, let all be
tree,
Freemen by right divine, is Liber
ty's decree.
Slavery is born Of hell, and chains
and fright,
Freedom is born of God, and peace
and right.
Slavery is born of foul and fiendish
crime,
Freedom is Gods best gift, a life
sublime.
Slavery Is wilderness of sorrow,
pain and care,
Freedom makes deserts bloom with
beauty rare.
Slavery accurses master, bondman:
soil,
Freedom hath rich rewards for ev-
cry son of toll.
y never more again the chain, O
never, never more.
But ever more, shall Freedom reign
forever--ever more.
Forever more for Africa's race, a
life of joy and light,
der sons and daughters pathway
blooms with beauty bright.
Today her stalwart sons and gen.
tie daughters sweet
Are walking in the highway cast
up for ransomed feet.
Today her happy mothers, entold-
ing children dear,
Uplift their patient hearts and souls
without sigh or tear.
Today her noble fathers erect in
manhood stand.
Freeborn to honor fame and glori.
Gus station grand,
Freeborn of heavenly wisdom His
purpose to fulfil,
Freeborn by human rights and law.
and His almighty will.
[ see to-day a happy smiling joy
band,
About Homes sacred altar, the
beautious children stand.
see free schools, and colleges, and
churches wering grand.
Rising in grace and splendor all
over Freedoms land.
In all the peaceful future like stars
in heaven at night.
Americas proud children the dark
hued and the white.
see band of brothers, united
strong and free,
Gods Bow of Promise over ALA
pledge of Liberty.
Mr.. Calvin Chase was next in.
who read the ac's of the
Lincoln's proclama.
ton and the following:
THE EMANCIPATION EDICT
says judge Story estates
men form plans of government in
which the beauty and harmony of
. Republic shall be embodied in
visible order and built upon a solid
substruction, but if we allow the
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WHERE THE BEE CAN BE HAD.
prof 7 ". Fowlers, rs Srd street, Sc.
Airs. Polkety's, NJ Street between 18th and
Northwest.
7 u Keller. Druggist, corner 10th and M
street, Northwest.
philadelphia House, 94S Pennsylvania Ave.
Northwest.
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rst,mares for advertising Furnished on appll
.,,, Objectionable advertisements will not
''''r Inserted at any price. All remittances
e .,I5 ,a made by draft. postal money order,
'r rnrass or registered letter. Money forwarded
NV other way, is at The sender's risk. In
si,,,, money the amount and what it is for
.,,uld he distinctly stated.
h.uiu IefTers. etc, should be ad- dressed
W, CALVIN CHASE.
Washington d. Q
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THE CIVIL SERVICE LAW

has been civilIy used by democrat
ic officials against Negro republi.
cans, and operated servicably to
democratic applicants iu hagrant
violation of the Civil Service law,
both in letter aud spirit, aud its
hypocritical assumption of being
the promoter of reform In the
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SubCcribe to the BEE it will pay
merchants to advertise.
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,b Lewis. I4l7 2Sth st. Captain VIM,
gosTl ggnal I7O6 S2nd Street,
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WEST WASHINGTON:

p,o,cber. 1922 b Street Northeast
10 ~ Fowler. SlS 3rd Street. Southeast.
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SOUTH WASHINGTON
r. s. Laws. BIG II street.
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THE BEE
AUTHORIZED AGENTS.
East WASHINGTON.

LC. Moore, advertising agent.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1888-12-21
The Powder Magazine.

The Mayor sent for the powder dealers to
meet him yesterday afternoon at o'clock to
hear what arrangements would be made in
regard to the powder magazine. Messrs.
Bailey and Dyer were the only two present,
the other four saying they were too busy to
attend.
City Clerk Burgess informed those present
that Mr.. Allen, the engineer of The Maine
Central, had notified him that the railroad
company had given all the notification nee
essary and that they were going ahead conse-
quently the powder dealers must look out for
their powder. Mr.. Burgess also stated he
had seen Col. j. A. Smith, U. s. A. and ne
stated he wished to offer every possible ia
cility. An arrangement could be made by
whicq one of the United States ordinance
sergeants would go over to Fort Gorges
at fixed hour every day that the weather
was suitable, to open the large magazine for
the reception or removal of powder and dy-
Mantle, for a compensation Of from 800 to
$3.50 year. The government cannot allow
its property to pass out of its possession so
the sergeant would retain the keys of the
property. The dealers would have to en-
poy their own boats, boatman and teamster
for the transportation of the explosive.
Some informal discussion took place and
the Mayor named Dec. 26th as the day when
the powder dealers must remove the explo-
siyes from the present magazine to that at
Fort Gorges
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1888-12-21
the PEOPLES oHvRcn.
Formal Opening Of the Reconstruct
ed Building at South Portland.

The South Portland Methodist church was
reopened yesterday afternoon after o
thorough renovation of the church and par
sonage at cost of $4,000. Two new vestries
have been quilt, new carpets put down
through the whole. new Gu shions fitted to
the seats and new lights put up. The church
has in fact been entirely rebuilt, the original
building having been worth only $1,000,
while improvements came to $6500.
There was large attendance of members
of the parish and others from South Port
land. The following clergymen participated
Rev. John Collius of Krzar Falls, Rev.
Charles Woodbury. of Fryeburg, Rev. c. P.
Adams OF South Portland, REV. j. M. Frost
of Portland, Rev. Benjamin Freeman of
Cherryield, Rev. N. T. Whitaker, Rev. z.
Turner of Cape Elizabeth, Rev. d. B Randall,
Rev. l.. Fl. Bean, pastor of the church. To
these must be added the name of Presiding
Elder w. S. Jones, under whose charge the
exercises were held. Rev. N. T. Whitaker
preached the sermon from Hebrews, 2:10, on
the sufferings of Christ and the glory secured
thereby. 1t was an able and interesting dis
course applying the spirit of the text to the
work the completion of which they were cell
ebrating. At the close of the sermon, after
few explanations. the pastor, Mr.. Bean,
called for subscriptions to meet the cost Of
the work. Several thousand were imme-
diately subscribed.
AT 730 p. m. the congregation met again,
short speeches were made by the presiding
elder, Rev. A. w. Pottle of Saco and num-
Der of the cler gy, and the subscription list
still further increased.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1888-12-21
A Smart centennarlan.

The Cleveland, o., News and Herald has
interviewed Mrs. Margaret j. Mitchell,
mother of the late Ammi r. Mitchell, for
merly president of the Woodland Avenue
Street Railway Co., of that city, and previ-
ously resident of Portland. Her maiden
name was Margaret Jacobs Stinson and she
was the second child of William and Julia
Stnson of Georgetown, Maine. She was
born Dec. 10th, 1888, and is therefore one
hundred years old. Her father was a well to
do farmer, and her six brothers all became
captains of vessels. Her only sister still
survives at the age of So. Mrs. Mitchell at
Dorchester, Mass, and entered the boarding
school of Mrs. Sanderson and Miss Beech.
AT the age of twenty she married Charles
Cutler Mitchell, of Yarmouth, the son of a
wealthy physician and they moved to Port
land where her husband made a handsome
competency in the wholesale grocery bust
ness. Mrs. Mitchell united with the Second
Parish and sat under the celebrated DR.. Pay
son. For more than fifty years she was
character in the Female Orphan Asylum and
the Old Ladies Home. The late Mr.. Ammi
X. Mitchell was her only son and when he
died, the mother, at ninety years of age, re-
moved to Cleveland to live with her
daughter. Two years ago she fell and dis
located her hip and has not been able to
walk since. Her eyesight is remarkably
good and she is great reader, and most
enthusiastic Republican. No one was more
delighted at the election Of Harrison. Just
think she was maid of twelve wears yvhan
Washn lton died, a miss at school in Boston
when John Adams retired, wife and
mother before the war of 1872, a matronly
woman when Lafayette visited Portland in
1925, and evenly before Daniel Webster
died. She has seen the invention of the cot
ton gin, steamboat, locomotive, telegraph.
telephone, photographophone, dolliphone,
autophone, and the new aerial travelling
balloon. She has general good health and
enjoys life.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1888-12-21
School Committee Meeting

special meeting of the school board was
held last evening, designed to lake the place
OF the regular monthly meetin Which would
occur on Christmas Eve III honor, the
Mayor presided, present MEG wan, Dunn
and McAlpine.
The records Of the month we've read and
approved. The supervisors report, d on their
various schools. The superin endent re-
ports that two teachers are employed on
Long Island, one, Mr.. Young at the school
house. and the other, Miss Jones, in a room
at the east end. and that by this arrangement
nearly double the usual number of children
are In attendance
Mr.. Dunn reports some additional assist
ants needed In one of the rooms in Park
street school, and permission was granted to
the supervisor to supply the same.
1t was voted that Mr. Crosley be requested
to write the next annual report on the part
OF this board. Pay rolls and bills for the
month amounting to SS,556.5S were read and
approved.
The board adjourned until the regular
January meeting.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1888-12-21
DiRIco BOAR CLUB.
Grand ealI and scuIlinei Races at
City Hall.

The grand ball and sculling races Of the
Dirigo Boat Club took place at City Hall
last night There was not very large at
tendance, but the galleries of the house
were quite we'll filled. Grmmers orchestra
gave delightful concert for half an hour,
beginning at s o'clock, and then the races be-
gan. Unfortunately, the sculling exhibit
tons were failure. No race was contested
to a finish, the machines breaking each time
before the distance was half gone over.
Soon after the concert, p. III. Conley, the
well known oarsman, glided upon the floor
with his machine and went skimming around
the hall. He was soon followed by F. A.
Plaisted, and both were given their starting
positions for the two mile exhibition race.
M L. Greeley acting as starter.
The word "go'' was given at five minutes
Of 0 o'clock, and Conley went off with lit
tie the best start. Plaisted began to gain a
little after going around the hall half doz-
en- times By the time Plaisted had gained
about length, Conley's machine broke, and
he left the floor, while Plaisted rowed as
pleased him to the finish, time IL minutes
and 80 seconds. IA
The second was mile and half race be.
tween III. II. MCGEE and j. d. Randall. Ran
dali was the first to appear upon the floor,
but MCGEE came close upon him. The word
was given, and MCGEE got rather the better
start, but on the third time aroun he ran
out Of the course by going inside one of the
turning stakes and thus gaining several
lengths Then Randall ran off into settee,
and before he conld get ready to start
again MCGEE rowed three times around the
hail. In the beginning of the fourth time
around Randall started In couple of lengths
ahead of McGee, but before he had gone two
thirds the way around he ran out into an
other setlee and then he left the floor. Then
MCGEE continued by himself in not very
and 80 seconds.
w. e. O'Connell and NJ. G.. Davis started
In the next, a one and half mile exhibition
race. Neither rowed the full distance.
Davis's machine gave out on the fourth time
around, and be gave up the race. O'Connell
manipulated his machine skillfully and gave
a very good exhibition for few moments,
then he, too. withdrew.
+ A. Plaisted gave a good exhibition of
fancy club swinging between the two last
races, and soon after 0'ConDell left the
floor the dances were called. There was an
order of fifteen, which were danced with
John T. Flaherty as floor director, and T. a.
Browning, ii. A. Sweeney, p. e. Murphy. S.
q. Cady, T. b. Comfy. T. Kennedy, ID. Carey,
n. Keelan, Z. Rodick, M. Lee, j. Butler, d.
Feeney, Daniel McKewen, NJ. l.. Greedy,
John o. Donnell, ii. +. MCGEE, M K. Ney.
d. Randall, M. III. Myers, Henry Babe, as
aids. This part of the occasion at least was
delightful
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1888-12-21
PERSONAL.

G. A. Curran of Calais is in the city.
Ansel w. Bracket of Pittsfeld, one Of the
best known horsemen in the State. die
Wednesday morning.
Geo. NJ. Warren, Esq, of Castine. men,
Der of the Governors Council, and Asa
Lowe of Springvale are at the United States
Hotel.
Rev. Q. FL. Shinn of Deering delivered q
lecture under the auspices Of Charles Keezer
Post. G. A. R., Waldoboro, Thursday. The
subject was "The Southern Unionist in the
War"
The friends Of Mr.. and Mrs. V. r. Foss
celebrated the tenth wedding anniversary of
the couple at their residence ON Melbourne
street, Wednesday evening, and among his
presents was a handsome silver water set
and fine lamp.
Rev. p. b. Thayer of Garland, is one of
the oldest settled pastors In New England
He has been settled over the Congregational
parish of Garland for forty-two years. 1t is
his first and only pastorate, and the oldest In
the State in that denomination. Mr.. Thayer
is greatly beloved by all the people of that
region.
Mr.. IA. l.. Woodcock of Belfast has been
quite busy the past season with his brush,
and has some fine pictures on exhibition in
Belfast. One painting, of grapes, has been
sold and shipped to New York. The Birch
es at Quantebacook, in autumn, companion
picture to the winter scene painted last sea-
son, and a large still-lfe painting, attract
much attention.
One of the acts of the Grange convention
on Wednesday was the voting to present
500 to Mr.. c. M. Freeman Of Deering, a
prominent granger, who recently suffered
the amputation of one of his legs. This was
not done as an act of charity, but merely for
an expression of sympathy upon the part of
his fellow grangers. Mr.. Freeman was for
merly State Lecturer and Master of Veazie
Grange for number Of years. He has al
ways been one Of the foremost members of
the Grange.
Mr.. Edward N. Dingley, of Kalamazoo,
Mich. son of Congressman Dingley of Lew
iston, was married yesterday afternoon to
Miss Miriam Robinson of Neponset, Mass,
at the home of the bride. The two families
and few intimate friends were present at
the ceremony. Following this there was
large wedding reception. Mr.. and Mrs.
Dingley will receive the congratulations of
large number of friends In New England
and Washington, where they are both well
known, and in the West, where Mr.. Dingley
has just started as a newspaper editor and
owner.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1888-12-21
major shorey at Home.

We have received photograph of Major
Shorey, of the Bridgton News, in the char
acter of granger. Besides editing one Of
the best local papers in Maine, Major Shorey
deyotes much time to farming. He has a
beautiful home, overlooking Highland Lake,
while In the distance the white Mountains
are plainly seen. 1t is sid the sunset views
from the Majors house are among the finest
In Maine. The picture is view on the
farm. The Major stands with folded arms
In front of the many shade trees on bis
front is the Majors favorlte gander, with
Mrs. Goose and family. The domestic ami
mails and fowls so love the genial Major that
they come at his call. The old gander will
answer to his name, and Is the special pet OF
the editor. The picture Is good one, and is
highly priced by the recipient.