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The Washington bee. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1884-1922, 1889-11-09
REV. LEE BACKED DOWN

Cowards generally do their
boasting at long range, but a
brave man will do what he in
tends to do and boast afterwards.
Rev. Geo. w. Lee is one of those
boastiug preachers and as we said
last week he had more gall than
any thing else. In his letter to a
local paper he attempts to be fun
nv and Ia such an attempt he
proves himself to be just what We
said he was. In sermon preach
ed a few Sundays ago, he decla ed
from his pulpit that "two-thlrds
OF the members of Congress were
sinners and the other third drunk
ards. He repeated the same words
in a sermons again at night. We
called the gentleman to a halt and
asked whether a man could be so
foolish to make such utterances.
When he read our critism he de-
clared to some of our friends what
he intended e. do: Eyes L said it,
said he. In a local paper of last
week he backeddown bysayIng that
he didnot mean this Congress and
concludes his letter in the follow
ing remarkable vernacular, which
is an evidence that his brain il
iHtiuenc, d hy his gall:
THE Bee" invites me to her columns 10 re
woke my statement. / believe she is sincere
in this. ] think also when she calls hate
To sau der She will be heard viii app ause
AlthOug ne Is practi ally experienced II
this business and lis resClts, not only mar
who desire TO retain his VeTacity should n eet
d.. but the pandemonium could afford 70 heal
her. ] know no moral North but | nlteC
States of America with every section equal
ly responsible for good government and pro
teciOn OF it's citizens. The outhern peoph
are no greater sinners than the Northern
people, as The Bee seems TO think. 1 an
preaching against sin everywhere "hence
l viii not retract."
GEORGE W. LEE, PASTOR
Fifth Baptist Church,
The Washington bee. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1884-1922, 1889-11-09
Democratic Challenger

D0ulOCThGIC Ou1IIuuSOI
- look for Tom Jones to
p i've that Bill Smith had been
convicted for stealing. In tie
mean time Smith is asked wheth-
er he knows the Election Laws?
Yes sir, says Smith. I don't be-
lieve you do, says the registrar
and I shall read them to you.
He read two long pages of print
ed matter to Smith on how to
vote.
After having kept the man at
the window 25 or 80 minutes,
Tom Jones returns and challeng-
ed the vote of Smith. He was hus-
tied out of the line and if he at
tempted to give 1mpudence he
would be arrested.
Such were the methods Of the
Democrats at the polls in Virgin
ia, in jackson Ward. We left to
get our dinner. and bade goodbye
10 our friends Hayes, Mitchal and
Geo. w. Lewis, who is practlcing
law and is doing well. Our stay
in Richmond has convinced US
that the Negro has no show in his
political tights, unless the present
system is changed.
The Washington bee. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1884-1922, 1889-11-09
mTHE DEMOCRATIC CHIEF
CLERK OF THE INTERIOR"

A few days ago a laborer was
appointed in the Genl., land office
presumably to do labOring work,
but not so, after he bad taken the
oath of office, he was Immediately
assinged to desk in the Regis
terry division. Being a white
man we suppose and believe that
Chief Clerk Dawson didn't care
to humilate him by assigning to
the work of laborer. "The de-
mocratlc chief clerk of the Inte-
rior is dead set against white and
colored republicans, and more es-
pecialIy colored republicans who
have ambition and manhood.
Rudolph Scheitlin an efficient and
competent employee of the Land
office has been over looked for
the last two or three years by
this discriminating and yiudlttlve
recipient of republican favor and
patronage. The Secretary of the
Interior will do the country and
the party service by removing
this "Democratic chief clerk" and
putting in his place republican
with a back bone. Mr.. Dawson
has held on to this place with a
death like grip since 1868 Decen-
cy should compel him either to
die politically or resign.
The Washington bee. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1884-1922, 1889-11-09
A WARNING.

While we have the most abld-
ing faith in the administration Oi
President Harrison, the result oi
Tuesdays elections, is warning
to it. Mahone's defeat ia Virgiuis
is DO more than what we eX-
pected, although, we should liked
to nave had him elected.
1t is evident that the admins
tration must act at once in recog-
nizing loyal party workers. The
colored voters in Ohio were d.
vided, Ii e.,) some IF them. In
Virginia, it was the same thing
except in Richmond, the colored
voters were almost unanimous fol
Malone, but they were not per-
mitted TO vote. In jackson
Ward, Virginia. the black County
of Richmond City, there We're
four precincts and each one has
from 900 to 1000 voters, and from
our personal knowledge it took
two hours. or more to vote five
colored Republicans.
We believe President Harrison
to be sincere, and we take this op-
portunity of telling him to act at
once towards the healing of party
differences. 1t is true that the
Negroes are dissatisfied and will
not listen to those WHO are inclin~
ed to believe that the President
will deal Justly by them.
Gov Foraker may be popular
in the state Of Ohio, but no man
can be trusted who proves false to
his fellow man.
While Senator Sherman was
true to Foraker and did ali in bis
power to elect him, the friends of
the Senator's, bad not forgotten
how treacherously he (Foraker }
treated Senator 81 ermen at the
late Chicago Convention. We
predicted the election of Frank
Hume, not from a party stand
point. but from personal one.
The colored men in the County
aud City of Alexandria voted for
him without ceremony, while Mr..
Hume is a Dem ncrat and allied to
that Iarty which is iDimical to
our interests, be { (Hume) is a good
man.
Colored men are beginning to
think for themselves and are sup
porting men and not party.
We hupe that the administra-
tion may see the imp rtance OF
immediate action from last Tues
days elections.
The Washington bee. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1884-1922, 1889-11-09
OUR TRIP TO RICHMOND,

For the first time in the his
tory of our exlstance, We left this
city Tuesday morning, on the 4:3O
train over the Baltimore and Po-
tomac road for Richmond, Va.
We arrived there in time to find
Editor John Mitchell out of his
office and at the polls in jackson
Ward, to which place we were di-
rected to 90 to find that eminent
lawyer for whom we were looking,
James II. Hayes We did not
have to go at the time we started,
but We saw our man coming a.
cross the street on his way to his
office, and to our surprise he in
formed US that things, politically,
in Jackson Ward, were in fear~
full condition, this is all he would
say until We went there ourself to
see
We have often heard of Dem
ocratic tactics in the South and
how badly colored men were
treated at the polls which we did
not hisitate to believe.
We saw for ourself by a visit to
Jackson Ward. the stronghold of
the colored Republicans.
We first visited the third Pre-
cinct where we found over 900
colored men in line. We took
upon ourself to ask whether they
all were Republicans and intend
to vote for Malone, to which we
got an affirmative response.
We witnessed the tactics of the
Demo cratic Judges of election in
voting colored Republicans, which
were indeed disgusting and diabol-
ical. We lett and went to the
4th. Precinct and found things
worse. There were over 600 vo-
tiers in line, some of whom had
been at the polls all night and had
not voted.
We took our stand opposite the
polls and watched the movements
of lawyer Hayes, who wanted TO
vote. He stole up to the head of
the line and took charge of a tal-
ly book which Was left in his care
by Malone supporter, by that
means he got IN his vote.
The Democratic Police officers
tried their uttermost to create a
rOit; about five or six of them
would rush into a crowd of col
0red voters at the window, preten-
tending to put them back and rush
a crowd of white Democrats up to
vote.
Occasionally colored Republi-
can would be called On to vote,
aud the questions asked were GER
tainly ridiculous and fraudulent,
which Congress should remedy
Immediately it convenes.
A sample Of the questions we
shall herewith give. There were
over 900 men in line, as we said
before, and about dozen or more
at the window, Democratic
registrar takes the colored vote in
hand: Where do you live? On
such and such a street. Have you
been convicted for stealing? No
sir; well, we believe that you have
been convicted for stealing. Mr.,
Challenger 60 and find Tom
Jones.
The Washington bee. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1884-1922, 1889-11-09

the rem edy you need. They tone up
the weak stomach and build up the
fIagGing energies. Sufferers from
mental or physical OyerWOOk will ina
relief from them. Nicely sugar cOaied'
COLD EHNENEs WV EIEEEE
The Washington bee. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1884-1922, 1889-11-09

No appetite, indigestion, Eiatulenee,
Sick Headache '-aii run down. los
ing flesh, yOu will find
The Washington bee. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1884-1922, 1889-11-09
THE PRESS ON PURVIS.

The colored editors throughout
the country are unanimous in their
support of DR.. g. B. Purvis OF
the Freedmans Hospital. The
Washington correspondent of the
Ind anopolis World paid a hand
some compliment to DR.. G. B.
Purvis last week. This Hospital
gives the colored students great
er advantages than any institution
in the country. If coloIed doc
tors must have an office, we would
suggest that they apply for the
insane asylum, or the Health Of
flee.
The Washington bee. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1884-1922, 1889-11-09

made, the colored voters OF
country will be satisfied. p
are creditably informed that
President intends to do a gre.
deal more.
The Washington bee. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1884-1922, 1889-11-09
MALONE SEM FOR LANG
ST0N.

Hon. VIM. Malone sent for
Hon. j. NJ. Langston on Wednes-
day evening aud informed him
that be would support him for
his seat. Langs'on is the biggist
man in the STATE of Virginia. We
regret Mahone's defeat. All the
The Washington bee. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1884-1922, 1889-11-09

Langston men votod for Malone,
every District except the 4th
District, which is Langston's
District went democratic.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-05-04
AMoman.s Discovery.

Another wonderful discovery has been made
and that, too, by lady in this county. Disease
fastened its clutches upon her. and Tor seven years
she wthstood Its scverest tests; but her vital or
gsI were undermined and death seemed immi-
mont For three months she coughed necessarily
and could not sleep. She bought of us bottle OF
DR.. Kings New Discovery for Consumption, and
was so much relieved on taking the first dose that
she slept all pght, and with one hottie has been
tremendously cured. Her name is Mrs. Luther
Luiz" Thus writes w. C. Hamrick Co., OF
helby, N. C..
Try it. Sample bottles FREQ at E. S. Leadbcator
e. Bros drug store.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-05-04
LOCAL BREVITIEs.

1t is reported that Walter West, of Cul.
pepper, has been appointed postal clerk on
the Midland road
The steamer George Leary is of the Nor.
! folk route for her spring overhauling, and
the Excelsior ia ruu hing in her place.
Mr. Thomas Barry, president of the board
of county commissioners of Prince Georgia
county, Nd, died at his residence (Con-
cord) in Marlboro Forest, on Thursday,
aged 81 years.
The Midland Railroad Company has Sc
lected the site for the new depot at Fairfax
Station. IL will be located on the north
eide Of the railroad and on the west side OF
the county road
1t is figured out that the railroads of the
world are worth $500 900 900 600, nearly one
tenth of the wealth OF the civilized nations,
or ore than quarter of their invested
c,pital, and that ali the ready money in
the world would buy only about one-third
of them
The Confederate Monument Association
of Fairfax at its last meeting failed to select
design, being unable to agree as between
one submitted By Messrs. G. L. Neale &
Son, CT this city, and one by Mr.. ]. F. Man
ming, OF Washington. A committee COM
posed of Messrs. ]. Owen Berry, James M.
Love and M. D. Hall, will decide as be
tween the above designs.
little boy named Sam Beavers this evening
found floating in the river, near the Pioneer Mill
wharf, bottle in which was piece of paper on
which was written the following: Tho finder
of this will find my body in Broad Greek, Mary.
land side, below Fort Foot. Requiescat in pace"
A match game of base ball was played on tho
grounds of the Episcopal High School, near this
city, yesterday afternoon, between the Howard
team of that school and the nine of the Universe
ty of Virginia at Charlottesville, which resulted
in favor of the latter nine by score of IL to e.
Lee Bowie, of Charles county Md. formerly
with Mr. w. S Tow5on, of this city. has been APP
pointed postal clerk between Washington and
New York.
Those who took part in the cantata of Esther
are requested to meet at Trinity NJ. E. Church on
Monday evening next at o'clock.
1t is learned that the residence of the late ".
H Irwin, oil Prince street, has been sold to a
gentleman from Petersburg
The May term of the County Court begins on
Mondsy.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-05-04

For all diseases of the kidneys, bladder or
urinary organs use Finney's Compound
Syrup Of Buchu, a positive and speedy cure
for the following symptoms Pain in the
hack, insomnia, nervousness, muscular
weakness, vertigo, dizziness in the head,
dropsical swellings existing in men, women
or children, weakness arising from various
abuses. AZ blood purifier it has no equal;
it eradlcates from the blood through the kid
neys, ALI acid and other poisons, leaving
the skin smooth and free from all eruptioDs.
BRoADUs & SMITH, agents,
Successors to S Il. Lunt, Alexandria, Va.
jan14. 6m y
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-05-04

"Oh, my back !" is a common exclama.
ton, and expresses world of misery and
suffering. 1t is singular his pain arises
from such various causes. Kidney disease,
liver complaint, waiting affections, colds
rheumatism, dyspepsia, overwork and ner'
vous debility are chief causes. When thus
ailing seek prompt relief. IL can be found
best in Browns Iron Bitters. 1t builds up
from the foundation by making the blood
rich and pure. Leading physicians and
ministers use and recommend it. 1t has
cured many, and if you are sufferer, try 1t.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-05-04

For three weeks was suffering from a So
we're cold in my head, accompanied by pain in
the temples. | tried some of the many catarrh
remedies without any relief Ely's Cream. Balm,
was recommended to me. After only six applica-
tions of the Balm every trace of my cold WAS re-
moved Henry C. Clark, 1st Division New York
Appraisers Office.
For several years have been troubled with ca
tsrrh Ely's Cream Balm has proved to be the
article desired. l believe it the only cure L.
H. Coburn, Merchant, Towanda Pa.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-05-04
Saved His Sight.

MIR A w HAWKES. About year age
I procured my first pair OF glasses from some
dealer, but they strained my eyes and caus
ed them to ache. | !nen bought pair o.
your Crystal d Lenses, and the effect has
been wonderful, as proof OF which do mol
use any glasses now and see as we'll as ever
F. +. DANIEL. NJ. ID.
Ell. Tex. Med. Record.
All eyes fitted and tit guaranteed by l.
Staber & Co, Alexandria, Va.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-05-04

CATARRH CURED health and sweet breath
secured, by ShiIoh's Catarrh Remedy. Price
50 cents. Nass Injector free. Sold by E.
s. Ieadbeater & Bro.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-05-04

POLICE REPoRT.-Lsst night was clear
and cool with one ledger and one prisoner
at the station house.
The only case for trial this morning was
that of George Blue, arrested By oiilcer
Brenner on the charge Of killing an infant
He and his wife were admitted to bail.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-05-04

ARE You MADE miserable by Indigestion,
Constipation. DIZZINESS Loss of Appetite,
Yellow skin ? Shilobs Vitalizer is positive
cure. Sold by E. S. Lead5eater & Bro.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-05-04

SLEEpLEss NIGHTS, made miserable by
that terrible cough. Sbiloh's Cure is the
Remedy for you Sold By E. s. Leadbeater
& Bro.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-05-04

FIsa.-since yesterday about 60 600 her
ring and 200 shad have arrived at Fish
town. Herring sold at from S. to So 5o per
thousand, and shad at from 50 to SIS per
hundred.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-05-04

SHILoH's CATARRH REMEDY positive
cure for Caterrh. Diphtheria and Canker.
Mouth. Sold by E. S. Leadbeater & Bro.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-05-04

Mr.. SH1NNs CAsE.-In the Corporation
Court of Fredericksburg yesterday, Judge
Wallace, after charging the grand jury In
regard to the case of the Common wealth vs.
George r. SbnD, arrested for selling cou
pons without license, stated that the poll,
c. of the State was to crush out coupons and
keep them out of ths treasury, and II the
accused was found guilty he should be pun
ished to the full extent of the law. The
grand jury found true bill and the case
was continued TO the June term, Mr. Shlnn
renewing his bail bond for $500.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-05-04
LOST AND FOUND.


OsT-This morning, on King street, between
4 Fsyette and ST. Asaph. LADY'S SILVER
WATCH, with chain attached. suitable reward
will be paid for its return to
my1 st Jos SOUTH FAfEEIE ST.
OST-A LARGE, LIGHT. YELLOW SETTER
IL Deg answers to the name of, Shot" Last
seen on Easter Monday. Suitable reward if re-
turned to THOMAS b. REECE,
my3 st 2l3 south Columbus st.
HROM LIVERPOOL, ENG TO BALTIMORE,
i MD, direct on steamship "Orsnmore." six
teen crates (16 cts.l of WHITE GRANITE WARE,
square and oval shape, of the best manufacture,
which we are offering at very low prices. he
member every piece of White Granite sold by US
is WARRANTED FIRST and will last you much long
or than the thirds offered by other parties at
very little less price.
my3 Ell MILLER & SON, 81 King st.
lust REcEIvED-3O ENGLISH CHINA TEA
j SETS, 90 pieces, different decorations, rasg-
ing in price from 81 to ~. This is a rare chance
for nurcbasing fine Tea Set. For sale by
mv3 E. J. MILLER & SON.
nHE CELEBRATED ENGLISH CARVING
SETS William Beckett, maker) with genuine
horn handles, plain and silver mounted, Can be
pu mva I'm r. c. ACTON, COG King street.
DoAsTED and GREEN coFFEEs for sale at
Ia ;on iSTef pi'''' " &c. MILBURN.
ORANGES and LEMONS just received and for
" sale by [mh20l &C. MlL6ORN:
hN Mya hAoNDA' '0 J. c. MILBURN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-05-04

SURPRISE PARTY.-Mr. and Mrs. Jas. D..
Hall were agreeably surprised last evening
by visit from a number of their friends, in
celebration of their birthday. A very en-
joyable evening was passed, and the visitors
left many beautiful tokens of their esteem.
Mr.. and Mrs Hall were born upon the same
day OF the same month"; rather remarka-
BILE coincidence. Among thoae present were
Mr.. end Mrs f L. Kellogg, of Washington,
who were married in This city on the 80 b
ult., by Rev. FL T. Sharp The bountiful
repast spread by the host and hostess consist
ed of everything that was calculated 10
tempt the appetite, and was greatly enjoyed.
After INDUCING in music and games until
after midnight the company left for their
homes highly pleased with their visit
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-05-04

TIE OPPOSITION TICKET.-The republi
cans and independents held another meet
ing last plight and almost completed ticket
for the municipal election. Mr.. w. a
Moore was named for Mayor, and Mr.. Fu'-
tie Deputrou for Auditor. Both, It'll under
stood, have accepted their nomination. No
one was decided upon for collector of taxes
for the northern district, but the remainder
of the ticket for salaried Offices remains ss
heretofore published in the GAZETTE Mr..
Jos. Broders was named for Alderman 10
the Third ward. and some slight chang 8
were proposed in the council tickets for the
different wards, but such tickets were not
completed. The ticket so far presented is
not thought to be strong one.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-05-04

FIGHT WITH A BEAR.-The canal boat E
P. Cahili, loaded with COAL arrived here to-
day from Cumberland, consigned to Messrs
w. A. Smoot 81 Co. The captain reports
that whom his boat was about six miles this
side of Wiliameport on the canal, his crew,
who were ashore, were attacked by large
black bear and after fight were compelled
10 take to tho water The bear after killing
a dog belonging on the boat escaped. The
crew were both surprised and frightened by
the sudden appearance of the bear and cay
he fought desperately and would have killed
soma of them if they had not returned to the
boat.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-05-04
THE FRENCH COACH HORSE,
"FEVRIER, ("

Will stand for mares from April LIST until July 1st
at my stables, rear Mount Vernon. Parties wish
ing me to send the horse to their stables will let
me ho,r from them at an early date, and We will
try to arrange the natter
Fevrier is bay, 16la hands weighs 300 lbs,
six years old April 18th, 1888 was imported by
Powell s. Bro, Springboro', Crawford CO. Pa, in
1856, and was bought from them by the present
owner and others March Z, 1887. 100
Terms: SIS for season, payable July 1, 1883
S25 to insure, payable when tho marc IS certainly
with fosl. Address j. N. dlB6S.
mh2S 6w Mount Vernon virginia.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-05-04

r., mis- section fair slightly warmer weather,
IL winds becoming variable.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-05-04

PERSONAL Mr.. Jos. kaufman declines
to be candidate for the City Connol from
the Second ward on the dependent ticket,
saving that he is lifelong democrat.
DR.. c. w. Chancellor, secretary of the
Maryland State board of health, has return
ed from Enrope improved in health.
Misc Nellie Fowle, of Fairfax county, is
visitiug friends in Richmond.
Raw Dr. Mnnigerode arrived here to-day
and will make this city his home at least for
the present His residence will be with
his daug hter.in'law, Mrs. Minnigerode, on
Prince street.
Mr.. Archie C. Slaymaker left here to-day for
Ocean Grove N. j., to accept position SIS cashier
and book keeper in big mercantile store.
Mayor Downham has returned from his trip to
New York.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-05-04

A INV COMPANY The National Sand
aud Dredging Company was organized 10
this city TO day by the election of Mr.. F. a..
Reed as president aud Mr.. W. M. Reardon
secretary and treasurer. The capital stock
is 10 be $50, 600, divided into shares of 500
The company already have boats and
dredses aud will dredge sand in the Poto.
mac river and elsewhere. A charter will be
applied for in a few days. The directors are
Messrs. F A Reed, w. M. Reardon, Park
Agnew, c. w. Ridley and F. Mertens. Mr..
r.. Cation was elected attorney for the
COMPANY.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-05-04

KS CONFEDERATE VETERANS The regular
monthly meeting of the r. E. Lee Camp, Conted-
crate Veterans, will be held on Mondiy evening,
Nav 9th, at o'clock. A full attendance Is de-
sired.
my4 2t EDGAR WAKEFIELD. Adiutant.
F0R SALE.
new three-foot, oval front full SILVER
'n my4-it HUGO II ERFUKiH, 500 King ST.
A MOTHER CASE OF THOSE CHEAP THREE
n for % cents Seamless Half Hose just received
mx4 At A. B. SLAYMAKER'S.
CtoME LOOK AT OUR or CENTS GING-
q HAMS at [my4l A. B. sLAYMAKERS.
Jersey KNIT VESTS AT 1913 CENTS, FOR
. ND HthD' l-N-> At B. sLAYMAKER's.
naUMMS DRY and EXTRA D2Y CHAM
M PAGNF, pint and quart bottles, for sale by
anoR GEO. McBURNEY s. SON.