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The Washington bee., 1889-12-14
OUR CONTESTANTS

l0 our ldeL ISSUE VIC biAOiAF
mentioned the claims of our con.
testant colored Congressman and
since that time we feel more en-
couraged as to their claims to a
seat in the 51st Congress. We
believe from what it is claimed in
their briefs that they all will be
admitted. There is no doubt that
they were all fairly and honestly
elected aud the present Congress
will be in duty bound to admit
them.
John Mercer Langston one of the
contestants is from Virginia and
represents the largest District In
the State and no doubt has the
largest following of any represen-
tative in the State of Virginia.
Langston would make one of the
most brilliant Congressman in
this country. He is fearless in
advocating q cause which be
knows to be right. He would be
the peer of any man on the floor
of tie House of representatives.
His success and popularity
have been bis fidelity to his peo-
pie, his support of the young men
and his fulfilment of bis promises
when made. The race will have
q true defender in Langston if be
10 seated.
Col. James Hill, of Mississippi,
was elected beyond all doubt Hir
evidence is sronger perhaps thar
any of the contestants, Col. Hill
is the only man possessing the
bravery and courage to face the
democratic party in mississippi.
He can canvass in any county
of bis District where it would b.
death to any other man of his
standing and Influence in the
State. He is liked by the mosl
bitter copper head democrat and
even when be was fraudulently
counted out by the democratic re-
turning board of Mississippi, some
of the best and worse democrats iu
hio DisUu i~U UaTuv TUwarO ana les
titled that they were employed t.
count him out. Col. Hill is solo
man and does no more than
what he promises. He is honest
and reliable aud his admission TO
the 51st Congress will place him
among the urue defenders of the
race.
Thos. Miller of South Carolina
is a very good man who means to
do what is right but he made g.
mistake in his attack on Genl.
Smalls. AFR. Miller was influenced
to do so by number of infuen>
tial men In bis District Genl.
SmalIs says that Miller will never
come TO Congress again, although
he hoped that be would get bis seat
and that be would do nothing
against him. We believe thai
Mr.. Miller is a victim of base du-
plicity on the part OF his pretended
friends; at any rate we believe that
be will be seated because be has a
good cause and Genl. Smslls
stated a few days ago that be was
certainly elected.
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We call special attention to the
Cantata, "Nlght of Wonders, ,,
to be given at Grand Army Hall
Monday evening next the 10Th
inst, under the direction Of Maj
Fleetwood. The solos and cho-
rus will be accompanied by an
orchestre Of accomplished music
ians. The price of admission has
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cents, and the entire proceeds
will be devoted to the Organ
Fund of ST. Mary P. E. Church.
Tomorrow afternoon at 4 o'clock
the Rev. DIR. Douglass rector OF
St. Johns Parish (and successor
to Bishop Leonard) will otficIate at
St. Mary's Church. 'Twould be
we'll for those having an opportu-
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promptly at this service. The Of
fering will be devoted to the ''Or-
gan Fund"
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RAILWAY NAIL CLERKS,

Among the poorly paid employ.
es of the government are the rail-
way mail clerks. We think that
these hard worked men In the
government should receive great
deal more money than what they
are getting. There are no men
mere deserving and entitled to
The Washington bee., 1889-12-14

As there seem To be much Spect-
ulation as to why the managers of
the Cook concert, to be given at
the Universalist Church Cor. 18th
and L streets on the 10Th inst, will
not hold their concert in the Met
ropolitan Church, we are requested
to state that every effort was made
by the management to secure thi-
magnificent edifce, but without
success. At the time application
was made the pastor, DR. Nit obai'
uau just Degun ro~i-nl meeting
and did not deem it advisable
to suspend it TO allow the
church to be used for secular pur-
poses. The trustees, in Difference
to his wishes, refused all applica-
tions for the use of the church dur
ing the month of December.
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more money than the railway
mail clerks. They do four times
more work than anybody and get
less pay. We would suggest to
the Postmaster General to RECON-
mend to Congress more pay for
these deserving and worthy serv-
ants of the government.
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seated.

Superintendent of the Census
Hon. Robert P. Porter, will make
a prominent appointment soon.
It is an easy matter to appear
wise, but hard matter to be
wise.
A fool will appear wise in his
own estimation.
Holland is making a good Chief.
Col. S, A. Whitfield is one of the
best politicians in this country.
He is known among the boys 10
Ohio.
Go to Willie Cooks violin reel
tai and be made happy.
The Washington bee., 1889-12-14

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THEY SAY

I'LL
Honest men will be honestly
treated.
Keep your creIit up, then your
friends will not be afraid to trust
you.
Never refuse a man in distress,
because it will be bound to come
home to you.
Rev. Phillips is one of the most
profound thinkers in tho Baptist
association.
Will the Senate be reOrganized? ?
Do what You promise if you can
and if you can't do it, say so.
Read the book offer in the BEE.
Inere Uinei inio- -onatinsont
iu town looking for offices.
Offices are scarce and applicants
are many.
There is another applicant in the
field for the RecOrderShip.
The Recordership will be settled
now in days.
Dorsey Clegget will probably be
succeeded by a colOred man.
Look out for number of colOred
appointments shortly.
The District Commissioners will
be confirmed.
The fight against them comes
from an insignificant source.
A few c0lOred policemen will be
appointed soon.
How many democratic votes did
Congressman Cheatham get to
end him to Congress
Some good republican would
have been more suitable to the
place than the democrat he had
retained.
Officer McNeal is entitled to a
promotion.
There has been too much talk
about Jeff Davis.
Don't forget Willie Cooks violin
recital at the Church of Our Faith
er Thursday December 18th.
Silcott played a handsome game.
The greatest event will be Thurs
day December 10th.
Can SilcOtt be expedited?
Health officer Townsend will be
succeeded by DR.. Adams.
Willie Cooks violin recital at
the Church of our Father Thursday
December 10, will be a great e.
vent.
Joe Davis made a great speech
in the Navassa murder trial.
Mr. Wm. A. Cook will make his
appearance Thursday Dec. 10, at
the Church of our Father.
This will be a great event, don't
fail to attend.
When you think that you have
everything complete that is the
time you lose it.
Who is it that now looks like
man?
Our genial friend Will Harris
recently converted Benedict.
Who caught him in a trap?
That green eyed monster COM
monty called love.
If you want to listen to good
music you should attend Willie
Cooks violin recital.
Miller of South Carolina should
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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-07-07
Ap,y AND NAVY INTELLIGENCE.

Washington July 6.-Second Lieutenant 1eoree b.
Duncan Infantry, has been ordered to instruct inc
Kentucky State Guard their encempment at 0fays0h
Springs during the week beginning July 70 flrs' teu
tenant H. K Lemly ID Artillery, has been assigned 70
temporary duty AdiutsntGeneral OF the District OF
Columbia Militia Captain John g. Leefe 18th infantry
has been ordered Inspect the Alabama State troops AZ
their encampment near Selma during the week beginning
July IL. Captain H. S. Haskell. 18th Infantry mas
been relieved from duty Davids Island. n. \, ana
ordered TO Join his company. First Leutenants f. u
Gucker ID Cavalry and r. Il. Stee1man. 18th Infantry
have been relieved from recruiting duty at Jefferson Baf
racks Mo- Davids Island respectively aud ordered
p, ion their regiments OF absence for two months
has been granted Second Lieutenant T. A. Root 81 Imam
try and the leave granted First Lieutenant f. T. Rich
nond Second Artillery has been extended Two months
Assistant Surgeon ). s. White has been ordered 10
dpty AZ the Naval Hospital y. Y. July 10. Lieu
tenants Walter S. Hughes and Harry Hodges have been
detached from the Quinnebaug. and placed on waiting
orders
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-07-07
AHUSBAYD TRIES TO KILL HIS WIFE.
HE HAD BEEN ARRESTED BEFORE FOR BITING

HE HAD BEEN ARRESTED BEFORE FOR BITING
PIECE OFF HER NOSE.
Crank Sullivan, an ex-c0nvict was committed 10
the Tombs yesterday await the result OF injuries
which he had inflicted his wife Ellen. He was sent
to prison several years ago for biting of piece OF her
nose Lately the Minated couple had been living al
No 10 Baxter-st Ellen's fondness for talking with
other men led TO frequent quarrels. as Sullivan Is an
insanely Jealous man. He has made living by
selling mussels On Friday night he had bitter
quarrel with his wife and she left the house. vowing
that she would not live with him any longer. He
followed her out and her talking with a man In
the street. Then he ran TO the Elizabeth-st police
station and said he wanted his wife locked up. He
was told that Mrs. Sullivan had right to go where
she pleased. "All right he said, III take the law
into my own hands,"
Going back homo he sharpened knife and began
a search for Ellen. lie found her at 80 a. yes
teray in front Oh No 81 Mulberry st. and commanded
her to 20 home with him. She refused. and he stabbed
her three times in the face. William PradO, Of No.
50 Mulbcrryst. threw sullivan on the sidewalk and
tried hold him down. but Sullivan bit of piece of
PIado's ear and Prado let him 60, Policeman Hoolihau
caught Sullivan aud locked him up His wife was
taken 10 the hospital in Chambers-st Her wounds
painful, but the surgeons said yesterday that
she was likely 10 recover.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-07-07
THE PRESIDENT RETURNS
PLEASED WITH HIS TRIP TO WOODSTOCK.
ADDING LARGELY TO HIS STOCK OF SOUND
KNOWLEDGE BY THE WAY.

ADDING LARGELY TO HIS STOCK OF SOUND
KNOWLEDGE BY THE WAY.
President Harrison finished his Fourth of July
trip last evening He arrived here from New
port on the Despatch about 8 80 p. m. just IN
time to catch the Washington express Of the Penn
sylvania Railroad, which leaves New-York at that
hour. The Despatch went around the Battery to
Jersey City, and the President was taken on tug
TO the Pennsylvania Railroad pier In less than
five minutes after landing he was on his way 10
the White House, accompanied by Secretary Tracy
Lieutenant T. b. M. Mason and Clarence W.
Bowen.
The Despatch left Newport about 1880 yester-
day morning amid the glare of the electric search
lights and the explosion of torpedoes. The party
consisted of the President, Secretary Tracy,
Senator Hawley, of Connecticut, Congressman
Reed. of Maine; W. Z. D. Stokes. Lieutenant
Mason and Clarence w. Bowen. They did not
retire until some time after the vessel started,
the President seeming to enjoy the general con-
versation and the quietness after the stirring
scenes of the day. 1t was late when they rose'
and breakfast was eaten on deck.
The Despatch had the Presidents flag flying
and almost every craft that was met saluted the
distinguished passenger Many sail boats and
launches came almost alongside TO enable their
crews to see the President. At Larchmont ana
Greenwich there were yacht races, and watching
them seemed 10 give General Harrison much
pleasure. He talked about the various interest
ing points that the vessel passed, and asked
numherless questions about them, adding, as one
of the party put It, a tremendous
amount to his stock of Sound knowledge No
stops were made along the way, there being
barely time to catch the train.
In passing the Navy Yard a tug was signalled
for, as the Despatch could not go up to the per
The tug Seth Hawley was waiting II followed
the Despatch around the Battery, and the landing
was made quickly. Few seemed TO know that
the President was expected. There was no crowd
at the station, but one speedily collected Inc
drawing-room car Newport had been set apart
for the Presidential party. During the Few
minutes time he had to wait the President chatted
with newspaper men about his trip.
1t had been particularly enjoyable, he said
from beginning to end. The sail down the Sound
had given him great pleasure. The announce
ment that he would 60 to Deer Park yesterday
was incorrect He intended. he said. TO 90 to
Washington and remain there few days ne
will probably go TO Deer Park Friday or Satur-
day. While the President was taking a me
looking old gentleman came forward ana SHOOK
hands in the most enthusiastic way Before oIneIs
could initiate his example the party went apoard
the train. g.
Senator Hawley went back to Hartford. Con,
gresham Reed proceeded on his way TO Maine, ana
Mr. Stokes also took leave of the President AT the
station.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-07-07
COMMISSIONER TANNER IN CHICAGO.

Chicago, July 6.-Pension Commissioner Tanner srs
rived here from the West this morning He said mat
he had spoken at Ottumwa Topeka, Council Bluhs
and Omaha and had spent Soldiers Day In Crete. Il
have no particular recommendations TO make to Con-
cress said he but II Congress will arrange matters
so that every person who needs pension can secure
Il I dare say the Grand Army of the Republic VIII
show wonderful uDanmity in declaring IL the best
course People North and South will say amen, but
I cannot say as much for the much talkedof service
pensons' Congressman with whom have oonversed
about the Lowering bill as advocated by the IT, a. n
say that the finances Of the country will not stand r
There are now about $4,000 pensions, ana lzoy'
600 veterans, and the drain of ss per month can 90
easily computed. No, let the service pension mauef
rest for some years If Congress adjusts IL so thai
only those who need and are entitled TO pensions re
ceive them, that Is al that can be asked =,
The Corporal then touched upon the reported AMI
mostly existing between him and General j. e. Blac K
The report that had lot Of letters which formed
part of some private correspondence between Genera
Black and another we'll known man." said Mr. Tanner.
Is untrue. General Black and myself differ radically
I'm politics. but otherwise we are personal and warm
friends, of the same train Of thought
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-07-07
A BOLD ATTEMPT TO ESCAPE.
A PRISONER JUMPS THROUGH WINDOW AT
THE JEFFERSON MARKET COURT.

THE JEFFERSON MARKET COUNT.
Charles Brown who caught after a lively chase
In the Nineteenth Precinct Friday night after
stealing Edward Jansen's money drawer at No. ia
West Nneteenthst, made matters lively in the Jeer
son Market Court yesterday By trying 10 escape He
got out into the street by leaping through window
and came near getting away, TOO. George b. Esch-
BACH lawyer, took Brown into the examination room
to consult with him. The room was In charge Of
officer Evans, Of the Court Squad There ara four
windows In the ROOM about ten feet nom the ground
and opening on sxth-ave. Suddenly there was a
smashing Of shutters. officer Hussey looked around
and saw Browns body half way out Of an open win
dow There are bars It, Pushing the lawyer
aside Hussey caught Brown by one heel The latter
wrenchcd away and jumped.
Hussey went out of the window after him. Evans
followed and close together all three dashed into Gay
street. Through Christopher ST. to Wavery Pace
they ram Brown darted into hallway and into .
yard making his way from there into the rear room
Of little lumber shop. A moment later aud Hussey
bounded into the room, revolver in hand Brown
seized It. There vas sharp crack. Both their
hands were covered with the burned powder. Inc
bullet rnbedded itself In the ceiling. Brown lmped
when he was brought back, having hurt his leg In
jumping. Three charges were made against him
one of arcency, one of assaltng Schroeder and the
other of trying to escape. He was held on all three,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-07-07
NEW-JERSEY SOLDIERS IN CAMP.
THE FIRST BRIGADE PITCHES ITS TENTS AT
SEA GIRT FOR A WEEK.

SEA GIRT FOR WEEK.
Camp Green. Sea Girt. ~ j.. July tspecial.-
Passengers the New-Jersey Central trains passing
this point have gazed with admiration upon the
beautiful tented field that extends here from he
railroad to the beach The encampment of the First
New-Jersey Brigade opens this afternoon with tho
entrance Of the troops. and over 1900 tents are
pitched and In readiness for the occupancy OF tho
guardsmen. The State Of New.Jersey owns at this
place what Is probably the finest camp
ground In the United States. 1t over 200 acres
Of ground remarkable for its eyenness and Is situated
near the ocean and close beside the Manasquan River
The State has used II a brigade camp ground for
the last five years and kept improving It until 10
possesses every facility Bath houses erected on
the beach and suits provided for the men, VOL as
a competent bathing master, who keeps the bathers
out of danger close proximity to the beach is the
rfie range, with ammunition house for the
storage Of supplies and hospital fully
equipped in case of emergency.
Governor Green, in honor Of whom The camp is
named. remains in camp with the troops. His head
quarters In the pretty white cottage adjoining
the main entrance of the camp. Near the house, IN
a of roomy wall tents, sojourn the staff few
feet away are the brigade headquarters. Here in lux
uranty furnished tents dwell the brigade command
ant, Brgadier- General Dudley Steele, and bis staff
To tho right close to the Manasquan River are pitched
the 1900 tents housing the four regiments and three
battalons which TO live hero for the coming week.
Although the troops will enter camp to-day. tho
formal opening of the camp Will not take place untii
Monday Each day will be taken up with rifle prac-
tce battalion drills skrmsh drill and instruction in
guard duty. Dress parade will be held every even
ing at p. m On Thursday next the troops VIII De
reviewed by Major General Hume, division COM
msnder. and on Friday Governor Green and staff VIII
review the brigade. This promises to be the most
interesting day of the week. Excursion trains Will
leave Jersey City, Newark Orange and Elizabeth for
the encampment. Tomorrow service will be held at
the different regimental headquarters BY the ch.ams
of the various commands and the will sing hymns
accompanied by their respective regmental bands.
The Governor and his staff will attend.
Tho First Brigade comprises the LIST and 20 Regl..
ments of Newark: the Sd, of Elizabeth; the 4th OF
Jersey City the LIST Battalion of Patterson; the "a,
of Hackensack; the Sd. of Orange, and Calling Gun
Company A, of Elizabeth.