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The Washington bee., 1888-11-24
HE DEFIES THE PEOPLE.

The published interview of DR..
John r. Francis, in the "Evening
STAR of November 10th, is an evi-
dence Of that gentleman's lack OF
common sense and good judgement
as a public officer. The people in
mass meeting assembled declared
that they wanted no change in
the office Of superintendent of color.
ed schools. DR.. Francis, asserted in
his Fridays interview, that the peo-
pie who attended the meeting at
the 5th Baptist Church, were an
ignorent class lead by would be
leaders and such who can be found
in Willard Hall conventions.
We have always endeavOred to
give some excuse for DR.. Francis,
ignorence and his inability to ham
die school questions, but his igno-
renee has been Of such glaring
character that it has been beyond
the ability of the "Bee" to give suf-
ficient excuse to the people. Who
attended the meeting at the 5tb,
Baptist Church? There were Rev.
Laws, Howard, Lee, Scott, Col.
Holland and the Editor of the
"Bee," one of the ignorent persons
to whom the doctor referred in his
interview. The Ed. vii accept the
reference made to himself, but he
will not permit this peveish boy to
assert that the other gentlemen
mentioned above are irresponsible
persons. We protest against the
action of ''his lord highnesS" Who
is DIR. Francis? He was borne in
this city and his parents are highly
respectable citizens against whom
We have nothing to say nor
shall we personally attack this
young man who has a great deal
vet to learn. The doctor said that
he proposes to better the condition
of our schools; that we have not
had decent schools for ten years
and Notwithstanding what the
would be leaders assert he will con-
tinue in his good? work. The doc
tor wants college graduates as
teachers, and according to his the
ory no others need apply. The Dr..
knowledge of books can be sum-
ed up in nut shell. He went to our
The Washington bee., 1888-11-24

High school in this city, from which
he never graduated, he attended
Howard University, from which he
never graduated unless in medicine
and how he got medicine through
his brain was a wonder to the na-
tlves. 1t was mystery to the
masses when he graduated in that
profession. He had been attending
school from the time he was able
to 60, and was a complete failure.
He is incapable of judging
a persons ability nor has he any
knowledge of our school system al
though he is a native of this city.
He asserted with the audacity of a
Caesar, and the assurance of Ma
poleon, that he will abolish the
office of perintendent of our
schools.
1t is an old adage, give fool lit
tie authority and he imagines that
he is King and has the power to
over-turn, palaces and govern,
ments. What ails the doctor? He
has a weakness; he has a spleen
to satisfy, and what that spleen is
the s'Bee" will now state. Very
soon after DR.. Francis, graduated
in medicine, DR.. Cook, entered one
of the finest medical colleges in the
county and graduated with the
highest honors and is consider
ed in this community as one Of the
best physicians in this country, the
whites not excepted. DR.. Cook,
joined several Samaritan and other
beneficial organizations, at the earn
est solicitation of the officers and
members and by his extraordinary
skill and ability, he has become
power in this city with the medi-
cal profession. This caused jeal-
ousy on the part of DR.. Fran
els, "against the house OF Cooks"
DR.. Francis, removed Miss Datch-
er, sister of DR.. Cook, from a posi-
tion in which she had taught sue
cessfully for number of years and
not being satisfied with that. he
wanted more Cook blood, hence bis
attack on the Office of colOred sup.
erintendent of our schools. Of
course the Willard Hall, would be
leaders who oppose DR.. Francis, do
not possess such large brain as
the doctor and for that reason the
DR.. has such little sense. The brain
OF the willard hall participants, af'
ter being weighed, was found very
small, but mighty sensible and
the doctor will find out in a very
few months. The doctor has the big
head and he defies the people. The
doctor shall be given an opportuni-
ty to express himself in our next
meeting which shall take place in
a few days. Notice will be given
in the next issue of the Bee"
The Washington bee., 1888-11-24
JOHN SHERMAN .
A CLUB NAMED FOR HIM.

A large number of citizens and
personal friends of Hon. John
Shermans' met at the office of the
Peoples Adrocate on last Monday
afternoon for the purpose of or
ganizing a John Sherman Inaug-
ural Club. Mr.. J. w. Cromwell
of the AdUOcate, briefly stated the
object of the meeting by saying
that the object of the club wos to
honor the man that had done 81
much for humanity and especially
the colored race. At the conclu-
sion of Mr.. Cromwells remarks,
Mr.. w. Calvin Chase of the BEE.
nominated him president of tie
club, and, on motion of Mr.. j. Nj.
Ricks, Mr.. Chase was elected
secretary.
The following committees were
appointed: On membership: Mes
srs. w. Calvin Chase, r. s Smith
and B. F. Petway. On hall:
Messrs. j. A. Moss, J. M. Ricks
and r. s. Smith. On Constitu-
ton and by-laws: Messrs J. W.
Cromwell, r. f. Williams aud
r. S Smith.
Mr.. w. G. Martin said that he
was in sympathy with the club.
and would do all he could to make
it success. The following gen.
tlemen were admitted to member
ship: VIM. Beckett, Andrew
Twine, Col. NJ. NJ. Holland, Ed.
Furbush, John Taylor, T. w.
Chase, Rev. r. s. Laws, J. G..
Strather, g. w. jackson, Capt. o..
S. b. Wall, DIR. w. s. Lotion, w.
Q. Martin, A. Hamilton, Jerome
Molord, 4. Jas. Rush, Jerry Rob-
lnson, l. w. Pules, A. r. Rich
ardson, Robt. Browne aud macy
Others. Preparations are being
made to tender Senator Sherman
grand serenade which will take
place az SOON as permanent head
quarters are secured.
The Washington bee., 1888-11-24
UNPLEASANTNESS.

1t is remarkable to note with
what agility the over-zealouS demo,
crat, holding a minor position in
the various departments at Wash
mgton, has renounced his theme OF
ITO the victors belong the spoils.
~The late unpleasantneSs," (not
the late war; but the election to
the presidency of Genl. Harrison,
is the cause of this sudden change
of front. Many of these gentle.
men were not content to accept pro.
motions according to the plan laid
down by republican administra'
tions. but pushed themselves into
the fat places under Uncle Sam, re-
eardless of merit or the rights OF
older clerks who, in point of time
service and ability, were justly en-
titled to them.
In many instances where the ap-
preparation would not warrant the
promotion of a democratic clerk, re-
publicans were either reduced or
removed. Evidently the demo
Gratis were very sanguine OF Mr..
Cleveland's, reelection. They had
grown so bold, few days before
the six of November, as to declare
openly, that the president had re-
nOunced his civil service policy
and would indicate it by a "clean
sweep" after the 4th Of next March.
They even went so far as to extort
money from republican clerks,
promising them immunity from re-
moval, at the same time limiting
that a list would be made of those
who refused to contribute. In this
manner thousands OF dollars were
collected for the democratic cam
paign fund. The only relief
the republican clerk had was
to contribute to both sides. The
election of Genl. Harrison, has
entirely upset the calculations of
the democratic office-holder who
finds himself too near the top round
tor comfort. He would now be con-
tent with less salary. He is now
willing to 60 to the bottom Of the
ladder and come up in the good old
way, if be will only be permitted to
hold on. But the great difficulty
is in finding republican clerk who
is willing to relieve him Of the un-
pleasant situation. What the dem
ocrats lacked was experience. w
L. Woodbridge, Chief Division of
p. o., supplies, p. o. Dept, of this
city is one of those jubllent demo
Gratis who was so sure Of Mr.. Cleve-
land, election that he asserted that
the civil service law was dead let
ter and the people would see after
the 4th, of March. Mr.. Wood
bridge, will be given an opportuni-
ty to realize the non enforcement
of the law known as an offensive
partisan.
The Washington bee., 1888-11-24
MOOR'S WESTERN
MOPS.

Why not man save his mOreY
when he can?
| call every Jauitor and a.
other Persons attention that has
use for MOP. | guarantee that
one of my Mops will ou;-wear any
other two MoTs made. 1t cleans
the dirt and dries the floor better
than any you ever used IN your
life. So call or send me a p;a
card, | will supply You with QUE
or more if you wish.
Price 25c E rch or So 90 Per Dozen
Address: Room 6, No. 8 Sherman
Street, Chicago.
LEMUEL MOORE
l.. q. MOORE, agt., 234 2nd st
Washington d. G.
Patented July II
The Washington bee., 1888-11-24

Dodge & Chandler, Of Cambria
Mills, Michigan, wrote DR.. Shall
enberger:
We are selling five different kinds
OF Ague Pills, but yours are in the
lead. After trying all other reme-
dies our customers invariab y fall
back on Shallenberger's Pills. They
never fail to effect a cure, and liv-
ing In the midst of a fever and ag-
ue country, We speak from expert
ence.
The Washington bee., 1888-11-24
WHERE TO BUY THE BEE

East Washington, Prof j. "
Fowler, 31S 3rd street 5. 2.
South Washington Dr. D -
Sumby, F bet. 3rd and Al stS'' ; W
and Rev.R. s. Laws, 316 RI II. . " u
Northwest DR.. Beller, l0In ,.,S :uS
M streets Capt. w. P. Gray ,9'b 19,b
near L ST.; Mrs. POkety, VI Oct - Ia.b +
and 18th sts.; Chas. Bealle, co., loi SiS
aud Ell sts.; Philadelphia House 0'
Pa. Ave. ,or
Can always be obtained at .org az!
of the above named places e''''
Saturday morning.
The Washington bee., 1888-11-24

Every man who attended the meet
ing at the 9Th Baptist Church were
ignorant. John r. Francis, the
white mans tool.
They were lead by class of ire
sponsible, Willard Hall would be
leaders john r. Francis the know
nothing.
The Washington bee., 1888-11-24
GIVE Us JUSTICE.

To the editor of the Washington
BEE:
Sir: Will you allow me
space in your valuable paper to
call the attention of Major w. g..
Moore 10 an inc dent that occurred
on Saturday evening Nov. 3rd:
Washington, d. C.,
Nov. 5 b; 1888.
Col. W. g Moore, Major of the
Metropolitan Police force of
Washington, d g.
Sir:-On Saturday, Nov. Sd,
1888, in a court, Commonly
known as alley) Bet. 6 and 7th
and L and NJ SITS. n. W., which is
Inhabited entirely by colored peo-
pie, about 9 o'clock fight took
place between some of the inhab-
ltants Of the court, In which one
young man was cut, but not
seriously. Shortly afterwards
two officers arrived on the scene
and arrested the young man who
did the cutting and carried him
to the station house to remain
Saturday night and appear in
court Monday. About 11:3O
o'clock on the same night, the
inhabitants on L st. bet. 9Th and
7th sts., both white ana coIored,
were awakened by hearing screams
from females and the cries of
murder. The occasion was a
fight between a crowd of white
men and women at bar room Oh
L street near 9th st n. W. They
soon left the bar room and com.
ing down L street continued the
row, and, when they arrived just
opposite the court where the first
fight occurred, they seemed TO
get the best of the women aud
they were compelled to cry out,
at this time two officers came
down L street and ran between
the two pugilists and separated
them, and, instead of taking them
to the station house and keeping
them until Monday morning to
appear in court, they refused to
arrest them and only separated
them and ordered them to 90
home. The champions started
down L street and before they
had reached 9th street they re-
newed the fight and cries of mur-
der were again heard. Instead of
the officers going to them and
placing them under arrest they
went back towards 7th street as if |
nothing had occurred.
Now, when the police report is
made out, the names of the col
ored men will appear, but the
names of the guilty white parties
will not be mentioned aud conse-
quen!ly will not appear in Col |
Moore's report. This is the way
Col. Moore and his subordiDates
perform their duty. I am surpris-
ed to say that out of 1913 arrests
made, 1877 were colored and 56 |
were white, when out of 100 fights
between the whites there are
about 25 arrests made, and out
OF 100 fights between the colored
there are about 80 arrests made,
making total of 115 arrests out
of 200 atfrays, white and colored. |
In 100 fights between the whites
70 arrests are not made, and out
of 100 fights between the colored, |
10 are allowed to 90 free, making
a total of IS.
From the above table the public
can clearly see why Col. Moore's
report shows that there are more
crimes committed by colored peo-.
pie than there are by whites al
though there are about 10000 |
whites to $4,000 colored in the
District OF Columbia. From what
we can understand from Colonel
Moore's report, the white people
are In the majority in everything
except in criminal acts and viola.
tion of the laws and etc.
Respectfully.
&. III WaTsoN
The Washington bee., 1888-11-24

Senator M. s. Quay, is called the
earthquake too the democratic
party.
The Washington bee., 1888-11-24

Every job brought to the BEE
ohlce entities you to one free no.
tice in the BEE.
The Washington bee., 1888-11-24

Col. W. w. Dudley, will undoubt
edly be made secretary of the In
terror.
The Washington bee., 1888-11-24

The recent literary meeting of
the Friday night club, was a sue
cess.
The Washington bee., 1888-11-24

Hon. John Langston, will be seat
ed.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1888-11-30
FORETELLeRS OF STORMS.

The saw like note of the great titmouse 1,
said to foretel rain; that of the blue tit,
cold
that the cry of the owl, if heard in bad
weather, foretells a change.
Herons, says an old author, flying up and
down in the evening as if doubtful where
to rest, ''presage some evil approaching
weather"-a legend as old as Virgil
In Germany dwellers in the country lack
faith in the skylark as announcing fine
weather, but when the lark and the cuckoo
sing together they know summer has come
In Hampshire swans arc believed to be
patched in thurderstOrrus, and it is said that
those on the Thames have an instructive pre-
science of floods. Before heavy rains they
raise their nests
In the south OF France so much store Is set
by the wisdom of the magpie, that if it
builds its nest on n summit Of tree the
country folk expect n season of calm, but if
lower down, winds and tempests are sure to
follow.
The adherence in which mariners hold the
swallow like storm petrol is well known. Its
appearance is believed to denote wild weather.
AIS AAelAO MI ID eAS A'ioeheA SshACy
Of sailors, and is also called storm finch and
water witch.
Concerning gulls in general children who
live by the sea say: "Seagull, seaguil, sit on
the sand; it's never good weather while you're
on the land" and fisher folk know that when
the seamews fiyOut early and far to seaward
fair weather may be expected.
When rocks fly high and seem to initiate
birds Of prey by soaring, swooping and fall
ing, it is almost q certain sign of coming
storm. Staying in the vicinity of the rock
cry, returning at midday or coming to roost
in groups are also said to be omens to the like
effect.
The constant iteration Of tine green wood
pecker's cry before the storm has given It tho
names OF rain bird, rain pie and rain fowl.
Stormcock is a provincial name shared by
this bird and the missel thrush, the latter
often singing through gales of wind and
rain. Storm bird is also applied to the field
fare.
To Scotch shepherds the drumming of the
snipe indicates dry weather and frost at
night, and Gilbert White remarks that wood
cocks have been observed to be remarkably
lstless against snowy, foul weather, while,
according to another author, their early
arrival and continued abode "foretells a
liberal harvest. Chicago News.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1888-11-30
DAUGHTERS OF EVE.

Mrs. Cleveland is now waging war against
tight shoes.
Mrs. Ole Bull and her daughter are spend
ing the summer in Norway.
Nine. Carnot, wife of the French presi-
dent, parts her hair on one side.
N. Kate Gentry failed to obtain patent
recently because she parted her name in the
middle.
Senator Joe Browns wife can spend i
couple of hundred dollars every day without
being growled at
Nine. PATHS castle in Wales will be sold
because its fair owner has been robbed right
and left by her neighbors.
Miss Whipple. granddaughter of the late
! Ex-Governor Swan of Maryland, is conSd
cred the pluckiest rider at Newport this sea-
son.
Mrs. Humphrey Ward, author of robert
| Elsmere" is slight woman, with n colorless
face, dark hair, large nose and small but
piercing black eyes.
Mrs Arthur, of Westmeath, Ireland re-
Gently gave birth to three sons, and immedi-
ately named them respectively Charles
Stewart Parnell, William O'Brien ami
| Michael Davitt Arthur.
A young lady living near Minden, Neb.,
has made herself dress from flour sacks.
1t is said the dress presents very unique
and picturesque appearance, with Straight
Grade in front and early Rises" behind.
| Miss Leona Dare, the famous athlete. re
Gently made balloon ascension i'll England
hanging by her feet from trapeze. On
alighting, six miles away, she found that sine
had forgotten her clothing. and had to ride
back to town in an open wagon, clad only III
tights.
One Of the most famous names upon The
British turf will disappear from it i'll conse
quence of the recent marriage of the dow
ager Duchess of Mon,rose She has fol
years run horses under the name Of "Mr
Manton," but henceforth they will he entered
| in the name Of her new husband, Mr.. Henry
Miner
An industrious English woman has discov
cred what the average English person ex
ponds annually for dress. She founl on;
lady who, with an income of $500, spent only
$50 a year on her dresses. Another VINO
| with her husband, receives an income al
fl,500, spends only $50, while her husband
gets along on 30 per annunl.
Mrs. Leland Stanford's jewels are valued
ct round $1,000 Her diamond neck
lace is the finest in the United States. arc
probably in the world 1t cost $4,000, ant
consists of large "blue tint solitaires. Be
sides this she has several pairs of magnfi
cent solitaire earrings and enough other pre-
tious stones to fill quart measure.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1888-11-30
HOW NATIONS SALUTE.

Egyptians greet one another with the re-
mark: How goes the perspiration:"
The Moor salutes by riding up at full gal
lop and firing pistol over your head.
In Germany 70 pass stranger on the road
without greeting him is considered very i'm
polite.
The Malays and other Polynesians salute
by smelling. This is performed by rubbing
noses
In France every man, no matter what his
station, il he be coal HEAVIER, lifts his hat to
another.
The Chinese have regular codo of saluta-
tons, eight in number, according to the in
dividual.
The Japanese show respect by bending the
knee, though in the street they only make a
feint of SO doing.
In India the Buddhists salute by lowering
the palm Of the right hand ard bringing it
up toward the face, at the same time saying,
Ram, ram chair"
A former resident OF New Zealand says
that on meeting after long absence two
Maories seize hands and rub noses violently,
OF the same time loudly weeping, presumably
from joy.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1888-11-30
SCIENTIFIC SOuIsS.

The electric light station at Bath, Me-, is
burning sawdust in the furnaces there with
satisfactory results.
Flour of sulphur has proved to be an eff
Gent preventive against the ravages of car
pet bugs or buffalo moths.
Sweet oil and putty powder. followed by
soap and water, are efficient means for
Frightening brass and copper.
The progress of saccharine is becoming q
matter CT attention for the French govern
ment. good quality Of sugar is made in
France out of turnips.
Pyrodene is a new liquid which renders wood
textile fabrics, paper and other infiammable
materials fireproof. As paint for wood it
is II special success, rs it does not blister in
the sun.
Take small quantity of per cent. car
bolic acid solution and sprinkle sheets, cover
let, pillow and bolster, on both sides, the
edges Of bed curtains and the wall next
tho bed. The face and neck may also he
slightly wetted with the solution. Not n
single snat or musquito will come near.
In France very practical use of photog-
raphy has recently been made. Several per-
sons were imprisoned by the caving in Of a
well. hole was bored, and down this a
tube with camera was slid. The photo
graph showed the faces of some of the de-
ceased, and demonstrated the uselessness Of
efforts ct rescue
c. A. Paillard, of Geneva, Switzerland,
after fourteen years of experiment, has de
termined that the alloy of palladium is non
magnetizable as used in watches, and is a
satisfactory substitute for the metals COM
monty used. Only the hair spring and COM
pensation balance are made of this metal,
and tho cost of the watch is not increased.
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Knew What He Was About.

maria" said Snifkins, as he sat at the
broadcast table, "just glance at the weather
bureaus predictions for today in the news
papers, will you!''
at says fair weather and lower tempera-
ture"
Fair weather and lower temperature! Ask
the girl to find me an umbrella and FAM
Arkansaw Traveller.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1888-11-30

N CONCIT-ION.
The consciousness that have presented
but an imperfect statement Of the condition
of our country and lis wants occca~i"ns no
fear that anything omitted i NOT know II
and appreciated by the congress, upon
whom rest, the responsibility Of intelligent
legislation on behalf Of Il great nation and
Il coniiding people. As public servants We
shall do o,lr duty well if We constantly
gnard the rectiIndr of our intentions. main
tain unSulicd nur love Of country. and with
unseltish purpose strike for the public good
GROVER tlES ELAND.
Washington. ID. C., Dec. ,. lSSS.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1888-11-30
PLAYS AND ACTORS.

Marie Van Zandt will come to America
next year.
Helen Dacre will support Rosina Vokes
this season.
There IS a rumor that Mr.. Irving may keep
Mr.. john Drew with him in England.
Campanini is at Acqui. He will open his
season in New York about the LIST of Novem-
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1888-11-30
His Old Habit,

81 suffer drcadfully from ennui, DOCTOR"
said Mr.. Bohre.
do you still retain your old habit OF talk
ing to yourself, sirp queried the physician,
innocently. -Harper's Bazaar.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1888-11-30

With the rapid increase of immigration
to our shores and the facilities of modern
travel, abuses Of the general privileges
afforded by our naturalization laws, call
for their careful revision. The easy and
unguarded manner in which certificates of
American citizenship can now he obtained
to avail themselves of the opportunity to
become absolved from allegiance 70 their
native land, and yet, BY 4 foreign resi-