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The Washington bee., 1890-11-01
DUKES LIKE A SNAKE.

"Mother," +" said bright-eyed
little girl, "have snakes got feet?"
Mother:-"No, darling. 1t is
true, however, that a popular be-
lief obtained among the ancients
that snakes really had feet, but
that they were so well concealed
tnat you could not see them unless
you applied fire to the reptiles
back, when they would immedi-
ately let out their feet and run
away"
Daughter:-"Then snakes have
no feet"
Mother. -"Oh, no, they have
none."
Daughter:--''Did you not tell
me that j. 9. Dukes was snake?'
Mother.-"Yes, and a venome-
Gus one too"
Daughter:-"I read in a news
paper, the other day that a white
man pointed his finger at Dukes,
whereupon he became so much
frightened that he abandoned his
poor wife and children and ran
across three states like a whipped
cur never looking back for mo-
ment until be reached Pine Bluff,
Arkansas. How could he run
without feet?"
Mother: But, dear, you must
remember that there are excep-
tions in all things, even among
snakes. This man Dukes is an
exceptional snake and must be SC
regarded. l pity those who look
to this serpent for protection"
The Washington bee., 1890-11-01
THE LEGION OF HONOR,

The members of the organiza.
ton or a majority of them have
decided in conjunction with the
secretary to call a meeting and
have all matters settled. 1t is not
the desire of auy member to de-
fraud the bank out of a penny.
We know that the members or
those who have made loans are
anxious and willing to have set
tlement with the President o1
the bank, through the organiza-
ton. If any member has involv-
ed the organization he should be
expelled. We sincerely hope that
when a meeting IS called every
member will be present. What
we shall say, shall be said at the
meeting and to the members.
The Washington bee., 1890-11-01
THREE-HUNDRED WIVES
IN ONE HOUSE.

The household Of the Khedive of
Egypt is a happy one, for the Khe-
dive himselfis sensible, kind-heart
ed man, very popular with his peo.
pie, and very fond of his wife. She
was the granddaughter of an ex Sui
tan of Turkey, and, it is whispered
holds the matrimonial reins rather
tightly, and keeps so sharp an eye
upon her husband that he has new.
er taken a second wife, although
the law provides that he, or any 9TH
er man, may have four lawful wives
and as many unlawful ones as he
pleases. Taking advantage of this
privilege, old Ismail, father Of the
The Washington bee., 1890-11-01

present Khedive, had in his differ
ent palaces, three hundred at a time;
but so wretched was his life, with
so many women to please and stand
between, that he offered fifty lbs.
and a goldwatch to any man who
would take Que of them off his hands.
But as no one was found courage
Gus enough to do it, he emigrated
with the entire three hundred to
Stamboul, where, l was told, they
are all living under one roof and eat
ing at the same table. e.-Mary j.
Holmes, in Ladies' Home Journal.
The Washington bee., 1890-11-01

any class of colored men to talk
democracy this side of Mason
and Dixon line. The Democratic
party is inlmlcAl to the Negro
and what be can expect by voting
that ticket, we are unable to state.
IF tie South would offer any
inducements to the colored voters
then it would be time enough for
him to change front. The posi-
ton of the Negro is in the Repub,
lican party, at least, for the pres
ent anyway. The mission of the
Republican party is not yet com,
plete and our advice is to stand
by the old "ship of slate"
The Washington bee., 1890-11-01
CAN WOMEN KEEP A SECRET

Every woman is not trusty any
more than is every man; but quite
as many women as men are so. In
truth it may be doubted if thery
are not more trusty women than
there are men. Secrets are seldom i'm
parted to person who do not inspire
confidence they who tell what they
call secrets to dozens of persons,
without knowing much about the
persons, without forming any POSI-
tive opinion of their discrimination
or reticence, are not apt to have any
secrets from the entire circle of their
acquaintances. They are mere bab-
lers, gOsSips, tatlerS who try to be-
stow some Importance on their
communications by declaring them
to be secrets. Such communications
are usually commonplace, or of so
little consequence as to make no
distinct impression on the mind ,
needing to be lablled private, lest
they be thought to belong
to the public. Besides, the commu
nIcatOrs are prone to the habit of
repeating their stories to every one
they can persuade to listen to them,
and then prOhouncing them conf
Dental. To many to whom they are
thus disclosed, the stories are al
ready familiar, and pOliteness alone
prevents the recipient from immedi.
ately saying as much. Candor and
delicacy compel these, when inform
ed of their confidential character.
to acknowledge that they are bv no
means new. But the babblers men
for the most part-take no notice
no this. They 90 their babbling
round, and when they hear their
current tale, they like to assume an
injured air and to assert that some
cOnfOunded woman has betrayed
confidence; that women can never
keep a secret That women should
owe, in any measure their false rep.
utatlon to such Ounce, is the best
evidence of its falsity,-Junius Hen
II Browne, in Ladies' Home Journ.
al.
The Washington bee., 1890-11-01

H. G. Smith, like the black
guard, J. G. Dukes, has endea-
7ored to misrerresent the Ohio
Standard among the Republicans
of Ohio. If Smith was in this
town we would clean him up in
one round. j. G. Dukes the man
who left his family and ran away
from Alabama, will visit this city
shortly. We hope when he comes
he will call at the BEE office and
have his head examined.
The Washington bee., 1890-11-01
THE NEGRO AND THE RE
PUBLICAN PARTY.

A great deal has been said rel
ative 20 the Negro and his
allegiance to the Republicans. If
the Negro does not owe allegiance
to the Repu'n party to whom does
he owe if? Has the Democratic
party, in the least, done anything
for the Negro since he has become
q citizen? Has not that party
done everything in violation to
the fundamental laws that govern
this country? 1t is all folly for
The Washington bee., 1890-11-01
DESERVING OF RECOGNI.
TION.
Harrisburg, Pa, Times.

w. Calvin Chase, editor OF the
Washington Bee, the spiciest OF
journals published by colored men,
has received a tribute as a worthy
and deserving Republican from
the administration. He has been
appointed to the position of Inspect
of Food in Washington, a post OF
of great responsibility and emolu-
ments. No more worthy appoint
ment could have been made. The
credit is said to be due to Hon. b.
K. Bruce, who heartily endorsed
him.
The Washington bee., 1890-11-01

The appointment of Hon. B. K.
Bruce, as one of the trustees OF our
public schools Is satisfactory to the
people. Recorder Brace Will make
an excellent school officer one the
people will respect and honor.
The Washington bee., 1890-11-01

No more Rugs and bIackIegs in
our public schools.
The day for blackguards and
libertines in our public schools
has passed.
The Washington bee., 1890-11-01

The appointment of Mr.. j. w.
Crom well, as one of the supervising
principals of our public schools will
meet the hearty approval of the
people.
The Washington bee., 1890-11-01

1t is a question Of doubt how
the next House Of Representa-
tives will go. There will be
several surprises.
The Washington bee., 1890-11-01

Fellow citizens allow US to pre-
sent to you our new school truS-
tee, Recorder b. K Bruce.
The Washington bee., 1890-11-01
{. B. BARNUM
&CO., 931 PENN. AVE,

This firm has, in conjunction
with the Ready Made clothing
business, Custom DepartmJ Mt,
well stocked with foreign and
domestic goods, which you will
find as low in price as first class
goods and workmanship will al
low (all garments cut and made
in this city, I feel sure that I
can make it to your advantage to
continue the patronage which [
have enjoyed at your hands.
Yours respectfully, P. A. Dickson.
The Washington bee., 1890-11-01

We welcome to our exchange list
the Weekly "Pilot." We wish it
success.
The Washington bee., 1890-11-01

Dogs will bark when they are
scared.
The Washington bee., 1890-11-01

Mr.. w. Cromwell, will resume
the publication of the Advocate
again.
The Washington bee., 1890-11-01

Nicely furnished rooms with or
without board. First class accom-
odatiOn. House heated by steam,
with bath. 1920 I1th ST., n. W.
The Washington bee., 1890-11-01

Many Persons are broken
down from overwork or household cares.
Browns Iron BitteFS Rebuilds the
system, aids digestion, removes excess Of bile,
and cures malaria. Get the genuine.
The Washington bee., 1890-11-01

An active boy Is wanted at this
Office. Liberal wages paid.
The Washington bee., 1890-11-01
Peoples Defender


W. Calvin Chase, of the WASH
ington Bee, has, through the intiu-
ence of Hon. B. K. Bruce, been ap-
pointed Food Inspector at Wash
ingtOn, D.. G. We congratulate our
friend Chase on his good luck.
Standard Pelican.
Editor Chase Of the Washington
Bee, has been appointed Meat In
spector IN Washington, D. G. This
position, we learn, was secured
through the influence of ex-senator
B. X. Bruce. we congratulate you,
Bro. Chase.
indianapolis Freeman.
We know there is no "lOven. be-
tween Brothers Dukes and Chase,
but we don't see why the motives
of the editor of this paper should
be impugned. We are always glad
to learn of the appointment Of any
Afro-Amerlcan, be they friend or
foe. Mr.. Chase is q representative
newspaper man, and one who, we
are certain the Afro, American press
is proud of. Because he and Broth
er Dukes are at outs, no reason why
the entire press should take up arms
against him.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-10-23
A ,fnnrI. SPEECH.
EDWIN BOOTH GOT ANGRY.
A Western Manager Called Him - Ed
and Ii Rlled Him.

A Western Manager Called Him ed 3"
and 1t Rlled Him.
Edwin Booth has enough dignity to
equip dozen tragedians. The most
bumptious managers usually quail I'M
der his calm gaze, says the Chicago
Herald.
He has been known to reduce the
syelled head of leading juvenile In one
interview, and the temperature OF the
star dressing-room when Mr.. Booth Is
in it seldom if ever rises above freezing
point. But last season novice IN the
managerial business took "the starch
out of the main guy" as q member oil
MIR. Booths company afterward re-
marked. -,
Mr.. Booth was playing for the first
time at a theatre in the West, which had
for manager a cultivated gentleman
lately graduated from a pork packing
establishment The theatre was crowded
on the opening night, and the local man
ager was in high spirits. A few minutes
before the curtain rose the manager
went back to Mr. Booths dressing room.
He walked right in without knocking
and the great actor in the robes OF hlch'
lieu gared at him ferociously. But the
manager did not see the glare, and Win
out tremor smacked the Cardinal on
the back and said
"The house is packed; there amt no
standin' room left. Now, Ed, old man,
sail in and show EN- what you can DO.
Mr.. Booths dresser dragged the auda,
cious pork-packer out before "Eds
wrath exploded.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-10-23
BASIC CITY.
The Causes Which Have Led to Its
Magic Growth.
BEAUTIFUL SITUATION.
Endowed by Nature and LIT In The Lovely
Shenandoah Valley.
WEALTH AND HEALTH.
A Handsome Hotel, Industrial Enter
prises. and Residential
sites, Etc. Etc.
WEALTH AND HEALTH.
pc V, Catcher o, 1soo

BASIC CRY, Va, October 81, 1890
Look at the azured contour Of the
Blue Ridge throughout its whole length,
and Just where the dip touches nearest
the emerald valleys, reaching towards it,
stick pin-that is Rockfsh Gap. Think
OF the Appalachian system, and you will
remember that Nature has furrowed but
ONE WAY
through its two hundred and fifty miles
OF mountain barriers, aud that IFS east
ern outlet is-where you may stick an
other pin and strike the came place-at
Basic City, Va The fertile valleys and
the great canyon OF the Allegheny noun
tains, the prominent typographical fea-
lures OF the two Virginias, look towards
one point: the yine-clad hills OF the
Piedmont region touch it the two great
southern trunk lines Of railway, the
Chesapeake and Ohio and the Norfolk
and Western, taking the hint, come TO
the same conclusion, at the same place.
BASIC CITY, VA.
III the reader will observe the map OF
the State he will remark that this place
is situated at about-Gt, 10 he emphatic
the longitudinal centre of Augusta coun-
ty. the most opulent agricultural district
in and the central county of tho famous
Shenandoah Valley the most healthful,
richest. fairest land having trend to-
wards our Atlantic coast, north Of the
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-10-23
Carson's Hotel, Pennsylvania auenv
Washington, ID. C.
FOUR-LEGGEO ACTORS.
Some Lions and Dogs that VIII Perform
in " Nero"
NEW York TimSs.l

Some Lions and Dogs that VIII fefiorh
in Nero"
New York TimGs.l
Six handsome young lions and four
big dogs came up the bay Wednesday
afternoon in the steamship France ofthe
National hne from London. In charge
OF the menagerie was Professor Euard
Darling, who is to manage the animals
when they appear on the stage at Niblo's
Garden as feature Of the presentation
of "Nero." 1t was hoped by the man
ayers to have the lions and the dogs APP
pear last night but the steamer was
Just late enough in getting to her pier
to prevent the necessary customs formali-
ties from being carried out So the col
lection had to resign itself to another
night on shlpboard.
The France had O voyage that was
both long and rough. She vas twenty
one days in making the run, and nearly
all of her passage was made against high
head winds. Professor Darling speaks
with horror of his experience of Allan
tic weather, but his animals seem to
have got along pretty comfortably. None
of them were seasick, in spite of the
tumbling they got, and all OF them look
ed to be in good condition yesterday.
-Four OF the lions have progressed SO
far in their course OF training that they
are able to perform acceptably. They
are known as Sultan, Pasha, Leo, aud
Tom Sultan is three years old and the
veteran OF the lot. The others average
few months younger. Prince and
Brutus are Juveniles who are still under
instruction and are not likely to be called
upon unless something happens to one
of the other four ALI of the lions have
been in captivity since their earliest
youth-in fact, one or two were born in
menagerie.
The dogs are German boarhounds and
are as big as mastiifs. Only two OF them
have come to the dignity of names and q
place on theatrical programmes. They
are known as Nero and Flock, the former
being the star of the company and the
assister Of two lions in see saw. The
other two dogs are younger, and not so
completely trained as Nero and Flock.
Professor Darling and his animals have
appeared only in Paris and London. The
Professor is German who speaks Eng.
lish remarkably we'll.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-10-23

as railroad centre will have added pre-
emineuce so that there can DO no bulge
abou. Basic. A thousand miles OF cuts
and fills bend towards her thousand
miles OF iron spikes nail down twice q
thousand miles OF steel rails reaching,
through exhaustless beds Of coal and
iron, this goal: the contributions OF
science, years OF arduous toll, millions OF
dollars it took to bring and knit together
this great contamination at this western
Sheffield.
Prom distant regions fortune sends
An odd riumvirate OF friends-SeV.
Erempn gratia, tho Chesapeake and
Ohio, the Norfolk and Western, and
the Baltimore and Ohio railroads. See
ing the marvellous strides this Shenan-
doah country is making towards her ma
terial triumph reminiscence OF the
forties and fttfes may not be amiss In
those good old days Commodore
lack Raines was conspicuous character
upon the Shenandoah river, heading the
leader OF feet OF flat boats laden with
iron from Miller's down that sinuous
stream to Harper's Ferry, thence down
the Potomac and over the falls above
Washington 10 that city by hook or by
crook, and hence the expression.
ga GEORGETOWN GRAzEB."
The iron. while Of the best quality,
was high. because for its reduction they
had TO use charcoal and In its transport
tatiop a mule team, an ox-cart, or a hat
,, boat. rs the case might be. But coke
has made it too hot for charcoal. and the
covered wagon is seen az white spectre
far adoyn the dark avenues OF the dead
wears But the iron is still here, and the
| coal is still here, coming to the front at
last with a rush behind ten-wheeled en-
oines 10 revolutionize prices and places.
That the furnaces at Basic City can place
iron in Pittsburgh or New York at -
per ton less than the Alabama plants and
for from $40 to Sl2 per ton less than the
Lake Superior output is the evidence OF
the most eminent authorities that the
supply of brown hemitite ores, assaylng
| AZ to IS per cent. metallic iron, In areas
contiguous to Basic City, is literally
limitless, is a scientific demonstration.
These ores are found for fifty miles
north and south from this place in
Strata virtually unbroken. With other
properties owned by the Mining and
Manufacturing Land Company Is men
toned their large holdings OF these
mineral lands lying Immediately along
the line of the Norfolk and Western
railroad. In these premises, we quote
| from late Philadelphia Press I" But the
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-10-23
YvIRGINIA STEAMBOAT a,.sc-..B.

Y COMPANY for tue sEAsHOkE. A<szsaAsH-
Cheapest ami most pleasant rout - OLV
POIsT, VIRGINIA BEACH. nCEAS VIEW,
NORFOLK PORTSMOUTH. NEWPORT hBns'
CLAREAoNT, and JAhsShi'bh i-AHD'
IkG5 By elegant salon steamer AhAhL
Leaving h.chmond RyBRY MONDAY, WBDN-s-
DAY, and FRIDAY Al A. N. s.reetcars 20
directly W steamers whAHL Fafs ~ Ola fO.Hs
or Norfolk. $780, ssc0ni ciAsa a.
Connections AT Old Point and Norfolk closely
win al liues for aor,heru cities, Yrsina Beach,
and ocean View same afternoon James river
by daylight Grea, tourist linA Cheapest
Through tickets on steamer and st Gnbsr's
Agency, 100 Main sueeI Baggage checked
aTough. siate-rooms engaged for Jay or nlzhk
Freight received daily FOR NORFOLK. POTTS
MOUTH. OLD POINT, AL.XASDklA. allan
TIC AND DANVILLB and FARNviLLk AND
POWHATAs X K STATIONS, aud WASH
IN9TOs, ID. C., all points IA Sastern North
Carolina, Bastorn Virginia, and all regular land
ipRs on tho Jam0s river, al lowest rates sni
through bills issued.
LUCIEk r. TATUM, Yios-Presi1enL
No. M Main street. an1 Rock "a.
IsyIs WEIs iGEn Freight and Passenger AgsnL
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-10-23
RAILROAD LfSEA


DICHMOND, FREDERICKSBURG
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commencing APRIL ~, iscs-eassera STANDARD
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ford, and rredericssoars, Brooke ant
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excep, sunday. Bones Psrlor Car
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sloaner kich mont 70 New York
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eI,ept sunday. buffet Parior Car
Warrington 20 Richmond.
ASHLAND fKAINA
pAnr sxcsrs SUDAN
40. n. leaves 8ibA Arrives ~ Ashianf ~
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COP u .eeoamsasaoa ,sss 49, S :.
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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-10-23
PHILADELPHIA, Il G r. S,fSsf
MoND AND NORFOLK
STEAMSHIP COMPANY

Appointed sailing days Every TUESDAY
and FRIDAY at l2 NJ aud every SUNDAY AIS
A N.
Freight for Tuesdays and Fridays steamers
received I'LL 1850 A. H.. A: for sundsys' steamer
I'll 3 p. N. Saturday. Freight received daily nj
5P. NJ.
Fare, g.
Eor further information apply 10
j. W ACCARRICR.
General Southern Agent ofrioe kocEettA
". P.CLIDE 8 Co.
mol General Agents, PhilafelphiA
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-10-23
POSTPONED RAILROAD MEETING.
DIR. Danes Pastoral Celebration-Drug
Stock Observation-Disclosures
fSneciRl telegram % the Dispatch.l

DIR. Danes Pastoral Celebration-Drug
stock Observation-Disclosures.
Especial telegram to the Dispatch.l
DAyvTu1E, VA, October 22.-A meet.
ING of the directors of the Danyille and
East Tennessee Railroad Company was
TO he held in this city to-day, but rs
some of the members OF the board were
absent the meeting was postponed until
next week. The directors are very retl-
cent but they evidently have some plan
on foot which they do not care to make
public.
EVERY NIGHT THIS WEEK.
Services commemorative OF DR..
Danes pastoral connection with the
Church OF the Epiphany will be held at
the church every night this week. The
services to night we're conducted by DR..
John b. Newton, Of Richmond.
COMPLETELY RUINED.
The otore OF L. Il. Sclater, druggist,
which was partially burned last night,
was so badly flooded with water that the
stock OF goods was completely ruined
Mr.. Sclater estimates his loss at 81, COO.
His insurance is $500 under that amount
Lucinda Hairston (colored), who
halls from the Hairston nelghborhood
in Henry county, has been jailed at Mar
tinsyille on the charge of having muir
dered her infant child, which was lille
gitimate and only week old.
DECESTLY BURIED.
"Mike," a pet dog belonging tC
City-Sergeant Boisseau, was run over anC
killed by a fire-engine last night.
The dog was great favorite with the
department, and was given a decen
burial by the boys.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-10-23

Nh. VIC. CLEM0Ns, No. 2os W. Grace e., Rich.
mond. Va, writes.
Il gives me pleasure 70 recommend A II. G. Touio'
fhsve observed its action very closely with lady nc1
Der of my family The Tonic used FOR What Is CONE
monty known as change ne. Tho patients condition
was indeed critical very nervous, weak and cmaciated.
with no appetite sho had the best medical attention
from tho commencement. and had tried many recorn'
mended remedies, but gradually grew worse She was
so much disheartened. and Impressed vih the belief
that no remedy would be Of benefit 20 hor that found
a. quite difficult 10 get her 10 try he Tono Finally
she did It had charming effect friend Of this
lady also tried Il with similar results and hearty on
dorse It as tho greatest boon ever offered 70 suffering
woman