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THIS WILL EXPLAIN ITSELF

The National Executive Com
mittee of the American Civil
Rights Association: This associ
alton having In executive session
by implication charged that the
words "Solicitor and Stenogra.
pber," had been inserted, without
authority, in the proposed consti-
tuition and plan of organization by
Mr.. R. A. Dawson, Secretary of
the convention, after said consti-
tuition and bylaws had been
adopted by the convention and
placed in his possession before en-
crossing. This therefore certifies
that after thorough investigation
by this executive committee, at a
regular called meeting hereby de.
clares that said implication was
inadvertently made without any
foundation in fact, or truth and
with great injustice to the honor
able Secretary of the convention.
Rev. D. e. johnson, having
certified as chairman of the com
mittee draughting the proposed
constitution that he himself made
such interlineations in the interest
of the organization, and we hereby
unanimously exOnerate Mr.
Dawson from any and all such
imputatlons. signed
P. B. 8. Pinchback, President;
F, G. Barbados, Secretary.
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THE COLORPHOBIA.

In certain government depart
ments, as well as in the hotels OF
this city, it seems that colorphobia
has taken a strong hold. In the
Bureau OF Engraving and Print
ing a few days ago Capt. Meredith
was confronted with case of pref
udice on account of color which
be Immediately settled by exercis-
ing good judgment and nerve.
We commend Capt, Meredith for
his fairness in this case, and if he
would only 60 step fuIther and
place at least fifty colored girls
where be placed the colored lady
who seemed to be obj -ctionahle
to few common and poor white
employees. We think that it is
about time for the colorphobia "
in the government departments to
cease "Colorphobia" will for
ever exist In the Bureau of Print
ing aud Engraving if Capt. Merre-
lith continues to depend upon the
Judgment of certain democratic
chiefs in his department.
Why is Sullivan retained is q
question that has long since been
asked by men who are friendly to
the administration. If a democrat
must be assistant chief of that de-
partment why not appoint one who
has no prejudice against color |
We are sure that there are some
few who would just as leave work
with coIored people as not, and
will reward merit when found,
| All democrats are not alike, neith-
er are all republicans alike. We
know of republicans who are as
prejudiced against the colored peo-
pie as some democrats are. 1t has
been but few days since We have
been confronted with another case
of "colorphobia ,. in the person of
Hon. II. G. G. Astwood, ex- United
States Counsel to San Domingo.
A democratic Congressman by
the name of Grimes, of Georgia,
got insulted because Mr.. Astwood,
by invitatation. dined with MIR.
Nathaniel Mckay in the Riggs
| House. So far as education is
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concerned and gentlemanly de-
pertinent, Mr.. Astwood is Mr..
Grimes superior.
In regard to the prejudice in the
Bureau of Printing and Engrav-
ing, we must say that Capt, Mer-
redilh and Superintendent White
deserve credit for the manly
course they persued in the case OF
Miss Frances Flood and the imme'
date removal of the fastidious
printers who refused to work with
the lady, receives our appreciation.
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THEY OBJECT TO HER
COLOR.
Nor COOP ENOUGH TO WORK WITH
WHITE PEoPLE-THE BUREAU
CHIEF REMOVE THEM-CHIEF
MEREDITH COMMENDED,

There is much excitement at the
Bureau of Printing and Engraving
on account of the appointment Of
Miss Frances A. Flood as print
er's assistant. She took an exami'
nation last June before the Civil
Service Commission for the posi-
tion of Printers Assistant and
passed very high, in very large
class, and was recently certified to
Capt. Meredith, Chief of the Bu-
reau, by the Commission. When
MISS Flood presented herself to
Chief Meredith for the position,
unlike the case of Miss Victoria
Singleton, who was transferred to
the operative force of the Bureau
a few mouths ago, who received a
like appointment, Was immediate
ly remanded to superintendent
John r. White, who has been
employed in the Bureau for twen-
ty-four years, and has been in bis
present position for fifteen years.
Mr.. White, who is very energet,
ic officer, and has always been
known to carry outthe orders of the
chief, assigned her to plate-printer
Fred. johnson, who refused to
work with Miss Flood, and be was
Immediately dismissed by the
chief. She was then assigned tC
A d. Levi, who also refused to e
to work, and received his cerhfi
| cate of release from the Govern
ment.
The presses formerly run by
these two men have been given tc
substitutes who have regular as
stants. and until a vacancy occurs
Miss Flood will be compelled tc
act as messenger. Capt. Mere
dlth will however appoint her tc
the first vacancy, which is daily
expected.
The printers deny that the re-
belIion is based on the grounds ol
color, and that principal was in
volved, but this is mere pretense
and only a side issue in the en-.
deavor to avoid the law, which
has always been enforced in the
Bureau until the appointment o.
Miss Flood.
Several printers have signified
their willingness to give Miss
Flood a trial as a printers assist
ant, aud it is to be hoped that this
act of discrimination will be dis,
countenanced by Chief Meredith
and his very competent superin-
tendent, John R. White, who de.
serves credit for the solid stand be
has taken in the controversy
which has caused so much indig-
nation at the Bureau.
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positions of honor and trust.

positions of honor and trust.
Having served as a member of
the Mississippi legislature, Secre-
tary of the state of Miss, for four
years, and u. S. Collector of Inter.
nal Revenue for the State the lat
ter place he neld for six years, and
was required to furnish a bond in
the sum of two hundred and twen-
ty five thousand dollars. There is
no man in that state more popular
and highly respected by all classes
than James Hill.
His candidacy for Congress met
with the hearty and unqualified
approval of the Republicans of his
district. He made a vigorous and
active canvass. On election day he
polled not only a full Republican
vote, but numerous fair. minded
and progressive Democrats voted
for him as the testimony in his
case will show.
The standard of Harrison, Nor
ton and Hill was rallied around
with an enthusiasm that cannot be
doubted, questioned or denied
but alas the Democrats of Miss,
the 'Polar Star" of the Democratic
Solid South had decreed that the
State would be true to the doctrins
and principles of that party, and
would send 10 Washington a solid
bourbon delegation, and conse-
quently no Republican need apply.
1t is unnecessary to say, that, in
pursuance with this degree Mr..
Catchings was counted in, and Mr..
Hill counted out, and now by his
presence and not voting, not only
deprives this state and district uf
its legal representation, but p9rti-
cipates and assists materially in Ee-
tarding legislation affecting the
whole country.
The fraud perpetrated on the
citizens of the third, and other dis
tricts in Mississippi and tae South,
affects not only that section but
its influence is felt throughout the
country dthe manifold interests and
concerns of the loyal and patriotic
of this country who fought that the
Union night be preserved, are
thereby imperiIled, retarded, ieo-
paTdized or affected.
How long Mr.. Catchings wih be
permitted to occupy the seat thus
fraudulently obtained and unwor-
thily held-rests with the party in
power.
His claim, title and occupancy of
a seat in the U. 8. Congress is bas-
cd upon a certificate conceived in
fraud, born of injustice, intimIda-
ton, and suppression and the
sooner ne is granted. a ticket of
leave and relegated to. the shades
of private life where he may con-
template in silence and sadness
upon his misdeeds, anil the unstub-
leness of sRccess obtained by
fraud-the better for him and the
country.
Let ar. Hill be seated, let him
participate in the legislation now
beng framed by that grand old
party wifich has become purer, bet
ter aud sanctifed by defeat; and
which is destined to bring about
that era in American. politics when
election frauds, ballot box rifHing,
stuffiug and destroying shall cease,
and a free ballot, and an honest
count shall be had throughout the
Republic.
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EMANCIPATION CELEBRATION.

The Executive committee of the
Emancipation Celebration and parade
met last evening, and decided that the
several districts which anticipate in
taking part therein, will meet on Mon
day the 18th inst and elect three dele
gates and two altermates to meet in
convention Tuesday 18th inst at johnson
hall X st. near 18th northwest.
Clubs and other societies, organized
one year or over are entitled to send two
delegates.
r. Johnson, Chairman,
w. 81. Jerdan, Acting Secretary.
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TIE NATIONAL UNIVERSITY.
OTHER TEACHERS HAVE BEEN Sc
LEoTED AS INTRUoToRs IN THE
THEOLOGICAL DEPARTMENT AND
ASSIGNED TO Duty.

DIR. r, johnson. of the Met
ropolitan Church, to be teach
er in Physiology; Rev. DIR. Geo
w. Lee. revealed Theology; Rev
A. s. Thomas, Professor in Natu-
raj Theology and Grammar, and
Prof. ". H. Scott, of Shiloh, to
be teacher in Church History and
Moral Science; W. j. Howard as
Professor IN Systematic Theology
and Exposition of Sermons, and
President Laws, Biblical Exegesis
and Homilistics.
The monthly report of the
school shows that there are stu
dents from Virginia, Maryland,
Pennsylvania, and the District Of
Columbia, and among whom are
thirteen taking regular Theologi-
cal courses for whose aid funds
from the churches and other Chris
tian friends
Secretary Thomas, in his lecture
on Tuesday last before the teach
ers and students, said, was gain
ing ground in friends and senti-
ment every day, and that it had
all the ministers in their midst,
and churches at their back; that
it was no more Laws Seminary,
which had done great works as
history will snow, but the Nation
al University, founded by the
Baptist denomination for racial
development, without any denom-
national distinction.
The Ministers Conference OF
this city, comprising of fifty-one
Baptist pastors of Washington and
Alexandria, Va, decided that the
recent National Convention was a
decided failure. First, for the
want of time with such large num-
Der of delegates, to do each one
justice, who comes with the inter-
est of the race at heart.
Second. For political reasons
| suppressed the very thing they
came here to proclaim.
Third. That in a Convention for
RACIAL interests, no address should
90 before the American people
which declares that all of our
friends are in one political party
and all of our enemies are in the
other.
Fourth. That the Convention
was controlled by politics which
ignored facts for folly.
Fifth. The political harbingeri
by whom the Convention was con
trolled, made it impossible to be
racial success.
Sixth. In order to have a Con
vention such as is needed at thil
time before the American people
it must be considered well, anG
called by ministers of the gospel
of all denominations, for the well
being of the colored American cit
lzens.
The Conference also condemned
the actions of the American Bap.
tlst Publication Society for ignor
ing the rights of the colored race
III matters of religious cO-opera
ton.
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snoring for ten dollars; but DR..
Bulls Cough Syrup will cure sore
throats aud colds for 25 cents.
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THEY SAY
The Convention is over.

| w UdG LIDS UOCH oOOOn nPAASnON
Auditor Lynch made strong
impression on the Convention.
Barbados was one of the most
conservative men in the Conven-
tiOn.
He didn't approve of the plans of
the Bureau.
Martinett drew up the COnstitu-
tion of the Convention.
The plans of the opposition were
defeated.
The Deputy Recorder of Deeds
has been appointed.
The New Jersey Congressman
made war on the Democrats in the
Government printing Office.
The Commissioners will make
several changes in few days.
Judge Dawson has been exhOnor-
ated.
Judge Dawson didn't change the
Constitution of the Convention.
Some men think that they are
great.
Such men are great in their own
estimation.
The Louisiana boys are great.
Pinchback was the pride of the
Convention.
John R. Lynch wrote the address
to the American people.
Mitchell made good impression
on the Convention, but his report
of the Convention is false.
The Convention was a represen.
tative body.
John Adams, jr., is fine orator.
He will make his mark as an ora
tor.
DR.. Gray is a hustler from way
back.
Honest men are hard to find.
Read the BEE, it is the greatest
paper on record.
1t il an old saying, and a true
one, that every dog has his day.
It is natural to be disappointed
in men, but it is hard to be disap-
pointed in friends.
No changes will be made in the
Recorders Office at present.
There is as much to be done in
this city, so far as the negro is con-
cerned, as there is to be done in the
| South,
The Bureau should first remedy
the defects at home before it goes
elsewhere.
Jackson showed his good sense
by declining Sulllvan's challenge.
DR.. Price is at present the great
est orator of the age.
The Afro.American League is
thoroughly organized.
| Jackson will lick Sullivan In a
fight to finish.
Isiah Weirs, of Philadelphia, was
the nestOr of the Convention.
He never lost his head.
How soon men forget their obli-
cations.
A white face will often scare
twenty black faces of the ole
school.
McCabe is being urged for the
governorship of Oklahoma.
He would make a good officer.
DR.. Price has the right conception
of the political situation in thi:
country.
The negro will take an indepen.
dent stand in '92.
Let Congress create a coloreG
commission to look into the welfare
of the colored people.
VIII Congress create a Commits.
sion?
Fortune has studied the negro
question as much as any man in this
country.
Langston and Hill will be seated.
Let the Census Office be a perma.
nent institution.
Robert p. Porter Is the right man
in the right place.
EMANCIPATION CELEBRATION.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1890-03-18

At the New YORK RACKET STORE
you can buy good pair of Specta-
cles for &C., nose Glasses for s cents,
worth % cts. a pair; good 2 blade
pocket Knife for Zoe. and 16c., worth
l5c. and Soc. pocket ball snap
Purse for &c., 2-pocket ball snap
Purse for &C., worth 10 and Is cts.
10 Marbles for one cent. Ladies'
Misses and Mems Hose very cheap :
Ladies' solid black seamless Hose,
full length, 14c., worth 25c. Mems
heavy Socks and cts, worth 10
and l2c. Mems Isle Thread Socks
pc, worth SOC. Ladies' Handker-
chiefs 1c. up, worth double; hand
made Lace Yokes for aprons and I'M
derwear for 35c. to 75c. each, worth
soc. to $500; Cross-barred white
Muslin s, 10, IL and 13c., worth 2 to
Sc. more per yard. We have big
drive in Shoes. Ladies' Dongola
Kid Shoes s1.2O, worth S1.75.
J. W. CoFFMAN.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1890-03-18
Advertised Letters.

List of letters remaining in the
Post Office at Charlestown. jefferson
county, w. Va, March 10, 1905:
j. w. Zimmerman, Henry NJ. Eau
cher. Miss Minta Carroll, Miss Lucy
Lyme, Mrs. Martha Williams; Miss
Matte Daum.
The above letters, if not called fol-
within thirty days, will be sent to the
dead letter office. Persons calling
for them Will please say that they are
advertised
GEO. II. FLAec. p. NJ.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1890-03-18
Harper's FERRY Letter.


Well, the wild and woody West is
to have the Worlds Fair. Chicago
held up the gold pole and got the
persimmon.
The grizzIed veterans of 1916 had a
reunion in Washington Feb. ODD
According to the Pension report, it
took two regiments" of clerks to
rerate the young fellows to destroy
the country that the Mexican vets adj
ded a vast domain. Those living
whose deeds were the most marvel
Gus, get only $500 a month. The
great Southern leader, a peer of that
war who was always stumbling
block, g sleeps his last sleep and has
fought his last battle.
The weather, the rain and cold, has
retarded the work on Col. Whitman s
grey stone house on Bolivar heights
and other houses in course of cree
ton.
We were shown by Miss MoIlie
Murphy, of this place, slate from
John Browns farm upon which she
had painted cluster of institutions.
MISS murphy. who is the daughter OF
Mr.. Alexander Murphy, graduated
last summer at the Acadamy of Wis
itation, Frederick City, Md, and re-
ceived premiums for oil and pascal
painting.
The congregation of st. john S
Episcopal Church, of this place, are
very much in hopes, as the Hon, w.
l.. Wilson has entered their claim,
that it will be put through this ses-
sion. Senator Faulkner has been
very active in getting proof. The
amount entered is very small consid-
ering the damage. Col. G. b. Will
son, the Supt. of West Point Acad-
amy and an Engineer here on Mary
land Heights, in letter to your hum
BILE correspondent, says when he came
here in 1868 not door, window or
anything was left of the church but
the walls. PATsEY.
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Church Items.

Winchester Presbytery will meet in
Martinsburg, April 10.
Services III st. James Catholic
Church next Sunday, at 103 o'clock.
Rev. Julian Broaddus, of Berry
vile, preached in the Baptist Church
last Sunday morning.
Bishop Peterkin's appointments
Summit Point, Leetown and Mid
dleway, April 6; Shepherdstown,
April 16 and 20; Harper's Ferry,
April 18; Charlestown, Mountain
Mission and st. Phillips, April 27.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1890-03-18

"The Religion of Ancient Egyp-
tians," was the subject of an inter
esting and instructive lecture deliv-
cred before the Clarke Literary So
ciety last Friday night by Mr.. A. C..
Hopkins, assistant instructor in the
Shenandoah University School. The
subject was one that required a stu
dents research and preparation to
interest an audience, but the lecturer
had not proceeded far with it before
establishing the fact that he was well
fortified with these requirements, and
his scholarly presentation of his theme
was creditable to himself and profita-
BILE to his audience. at the conclu-
sion of his lecture the society unan-
imouslY rendered him vote of
thanks Clarke Courier.
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Personal Mention.

! Mr.. Allie Campbellv visited his home
/ here.
Mr.. Maurice j. Kahn visited Roa-
noke, Va, last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. c. Carroll have
returned from Florida.
Hon. James NJ. Mason has been
home for several days past.
Miss Annie Barr visited Miss Alice
Young, of the Summit Point vicinity.
Rev. W. F. Locke was at the home
of his father in this county for sew
eraI days.
Miss Cora Potteraeld, of Harper's
Ferry, visited Mrs. Chas. G. john
son last week.
Mrs. John P. Campbell, of Balti-
more, has beenv visiting at the Stephen
son Seminary.
DR.. G. F. Mason was confined to
the house for few days by fall,
but is about again.
Mr.. WOODBURY. Avis, of New Ha-
ven, Conn, has been visiting rela-
tives in this county.
Miss Belle Winters, of Harper's
Ferry, has been visiting Mrs. G. L.
Sencindiver, in Martinsburg.
Mr.. S. D. Hirschman, of Morgan
town, visited his relatives here last
week, en- route to the eastern cities.
Mr.. S. Schloss, of S. D. Hirsch-
man & Co., visited New York last
week for the purchase of spring
goods.
Rev. Q. A. Wheat, of Listonburg,
Pa, spent few days at Rev. DIR.
Gardner's in this place, on his way
to Conference.
Misses Lizzie Ware, Ella Welsh, Ka-
tie Eby, Lula and Jennie Moore, and
Mr.. H. T. Miley, are attending Con
ference in Baltimore.
Miss Amanda Waters, Miss Duffy
and Miss Alice Young, pupils at the
Valley Female Seminary, winches-
ter, and Miss Neel, of Shepherds
town, visited the home of Miss Young
in this county, and also visited Mrs.
D. S. Hughes of this place.
Lieut.. Scott, of the United States
Navy, who was recently at Capt.
Geo. H. Flagg's, is now stationed at
Philadelphia, as nautical instructor
on school ship Saratoga, which APP
pointment was given him at the spe-
ciaI request of the State of PennsYl-
vania.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1890-03-18

The Gerardstown Times says: The
farm belonging to the estate of the
late John Aiken, decd, and at pres
ent occupied by Henry Aiken, sit
uated about II miles south of this
place, was sold at public auction last
Tuesday. The farm contains 233
acres and was purchased by Chas.
Trussell, of Jefferson county, for
S1,7OO.