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MUCH IN EVIDENCE.
Members of the Republican National Committee Dis cussing TOmOrrow's
 Meeting.

ST. LOUIS, Mo. June 9.-Members of the Republican National Commit tee are very much in evidence about the rotunda of the Southern Hotel today and Chairman Carter and See retary Jos H. Manley are to their ears in business incident to tOmor- rows meeting of the committee. David Martin of Pennsylvania, W. H. Hahn of Ohio, Samnel Fessden of Connecticut, J. $. Clarkson of Iowa, and John NJ. Thurston of Nebraska, are among the prominent committee men on hand, while the remaining members will put in an appearance tonight. Gen. Grosyenor is doing the hOnOrs at the Mckinley head quarters until the arrival of Mark Hanna. Numerous conferences be- tween the committeeman and the big party leaders who have stolen into St. Louis the last day or two are be- ing indulged in, the all-impOrIant subject of discussion being the ITO election contests which the commit tee will act on tomorrow afternoon. The claims of what are known as Mckinley delegates will De pre- scented by Gen. Grosvenor and ex- Congressman Thompson of Ports mouth, Ohio, both of whom will be assisted by tae counsel of Mark Hanna, Major Dick and Jos. P. Smith. On the subject of Speaker Reed and the Vice-Presidential nom- ination little is being said by those whose opinions are most sought, but the general sentiment is that sufficient pressure will be brought to l bear upon the Speaker to induce him to accept the nomination, in spite of his natural tendency to decline. Sergeant-at-Arms Byrnes, who has also established headquarters at the l Southern, is progressing rapidly 1 with his end of the arrangements for the big gathering and says that
 within a day or two he will be able
 to give out a full list of his assist
 ants and begin the distribution of
 his 5.OO0 badges The carpenters 1 and decorators have for the most
 part deserted the big convention
 auditorium and today the floors arc
 being given their first sweeping in
 preparation for the dedicatory exer
 cises tomorrow night.
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BLIND, BUT NOT A BEGGAR.
How a Certain Pine Bluff Firm Missed Selling Big Bill
 of Goods.

This morning an old man, dressed in ordinary wearing apparel, with a shade over his eyes, and lead by a small boy, walked into q leading Second avenue business house with the view to purchasing large bill of goods. The blind man was Mir. ]. H. Hall, one of the wealthiest men in Cleveland county. At the time Mr. Hall entered the store and was lead forward to front counter there were at least half a dozen clerks standing idle in the estab lishment, but it was apparent that the old.man was blind and the clerks, (and proprietors, too for that mat. ter) concluded that he was a beggar, and not one of them had charity enough in their hearts to approach the blind man and ask him his wishes or what they could do for him. Mr. Hall and his little boy stood quite patiently at the counter for several minutes. Finally he rapped his cane on the floor to at tract the attention of the clerks. They both saw and heard him, but still not the slightest attention or courtesy was paid him Naturally MT. Hall became very indignant and he and his little guide turned and walked from the store. When MT. Hall reached the door he remarked in an audible voice: II suppose they think l am blind beggar. 1t is true, am blind, but 1 could buy the entire establishment did I so choose. With this he walked into an adjoining store and bought an extensive bill of goods.
 This is true story, and the moral is so apparent that the clerks in the first store entered by Mr. Hall will show blind men more consideration in future, and will not again judge so much by appearances.
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AN 0CTOGENARIAN.
Col. R.W. Thompson Celebrates
 His S7t Birthday.

TERRE HAUTE, INn., June 9:-Col- onel Richard W. Thompson. the ven erable ex-secretary of the Navy and delegate-at-large to the approaching National Republican convention, is today being deluged with eongratn- latery letters nnd telegrams on the occasion of his eighty-seyenth birth day. He is celebrating the day quiet ly with his family. He is in good health and says he is nursing his strength for the purpose of being able to shout himself hoarse for the Republican party, Mckinley and pro- lection at St. Louis next week.
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any personal friendshipfor MT Crane or Miss Marlow And, again, it seems that tEe people who clamor so loudly were more willing to pay S5 to see Irving than $1.50 to see Jef- ferson. It's all right to expect aid from the wealthy and to praise munificence in all of its phases, but don't put it on the ground of patri- otisN In the matter of showing partiality to actors, q St. Louis pub- lie has always been on the other sidf
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4 cnmmereial Cnncress.

LONDON, June 9:-1he annual chambers of commerce congress. the most important gathering of the kind held yearly in Great Britian, was formally opened at the City Companies Hall today, Mr. Joseph Chamberlain presiding. Mir. Albert Rollit, president of the British Cham. Der of commerce, delivered the open ing address. Delegates are present from the leading cities of England. Scotland and Ireland, the Dominion of Canada and other colonial possess sions. The Dominion is especially well represented as the congress is to handle several subjects of vital inter- est to the Canadians, whose delegates viii also present an argument advo- eating free trade within the Empire, with protective tariff on goods of other nations. basing their argu- ment on the assumption that the British Empire can supply the home market with the products of the world at the lowest possible cost.
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A TERRITORIAL
Convention at Vinita, l. T.. Sends It's Delegates Un-
 instructed

vlSIrA, I. T. June 9.-The Dem- ocrats are holding the Territorial convention here today for the selection Of six delegates to the Chicago convention. In pursuance of the instructions passed at majority of the district conventions, the convention will refrain from in- structing the delegates as to a choice for the Presidency, and the delegation will vote for the man who in their opinion best represents. the interests Of the country west Of the Mississippi river.
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DERFEcT and permanent are the E cures by Hoods; Sarsaparilla,s E be- cause it makes pure, rich, healthy, life and heaIth-giying BLOOD.
Richmond. Va.

United Confederate Veterans As sociation, June 30th to July 2nd. For this occasion the Missouri Pacific Ky. will sell round trip tickets for $23.70. Tickets on sale June 27tli and 2sth. Limit of return 20 days from date of sale. II. B. MIzELL, II. C. Townsend. City Agent.
 c. P. GS T. A.
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Nervous ProstratiOn
 Cured by Dr. Miles Nervine.

Prolonged derangement of the nervous system not only affects the brain and mem tai powers, but develops disease in some of the vital organs. The most dangerous of these indirect results is when the heart Is affected. This was tie case of the Rev. N. F. Surface. Fawn River, Mich, who writes under date of Feb. IA, 1s9a:
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Mr. Harry |. Holderness returned yesterday from Beebe He was ac- companied Joy his wife and infant son, George, who have been absent several weeks on q visit to relatives and friends.
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Mrs. Joseph Cohen and her mother, Mrs Bram, arrived in Pine Bluff yes- terday from Russian Poland, after a journey of thirty-tive days. Mrs. Bram is 65 years of age, but both she and her daughter are remarka- bly well after the fatigues of such a journey.
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To Arlkn,Ielnl,Ia. ATE

State Teachers Convention June 23rl to 2ath. For this occasion the Iron Mountain Route will sell round trip tickets for $3 3. Tickets on sale June 22nd to 25th inclusive. with final limit for return of June 26.
 II. C. TOWNSEND, !. l.. REINACu.
 G. P. X T. A. City Ticket Agt.
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To RatesyiIle. Ark.

Commencement exercises of the Presby terian College of Arkansas. July 9th 10 12th. For this occasion the Iron Mountain Route will sell round trip tickets for S6.30. Tickets on sale June 4th. 9th and 9th, with limit for return of June 18th.
 J. L. REINAeH.
 City Ticket Agent.
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 Afnrianna-ArIt-

Grand Chapter Order of the Star June 23d. For this occasion the Missouri Pacific Railway will sell round trip tickets for $7.lO. Tickets on sale June 20th to 23d. Limit of return, June 2Gth. II. H. MIzELL,
 City Ticket Agent
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Order screen Doors and win dOws, shingles, lumber etc, from Hardin Lumber Co.,, old Rigging mill. Telephone Con nectiOn. , d&sw If
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ToLttle Rock.

State Convention Arkansas Ep- worth League, June 23 to 9. For this occasion the Missouri Pacific Ky. will sell round trip tickets for $l 2, Tickets on sale June 22, 2 and 24' Limit of return June 26th
 IL. B. MIzEII4 H C. TOWNSEND, Agent.
 G. F. X r. A.
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It is rumored that, strictly on the "a. t., the ward delegates to the County Convention are holding eau cuses today.
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Tomorrow the Confederate yeter- ans will meet to make final arrange ments for their trip to historic Rich mOnd
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The ease of the State of Arkansas vs. Wiley Goode will be taken up in the Circuit Court tomorrow.
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Dr. John D. Loetzerich left this morning for Hot Springs, and will he absent from the city for about ten days.
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HERE AND THERE.

Justin c. Mccarthy has again com menced his literary work. He has almost ready for the publishers his "reminiscences, a long novel and many short stories. He possesses the gift of telling an intensely thrilling story in way which robs it of that dime novel flavor so distasteful to the better class of readers. "Red Dia- mOnds'' shows this power to d marked degree, and it's popularity is wholly deserved.
 44
 Another author whose popularity ranks high is Maire Corelli Of "The Sorrows of Satan" 1000 copies were sold before the hook reviewers were given fair chance at it. Sine now believes that the advance notices have very little to do with the sale of any literary production. A strange theory. surely, to be advanced by d woman of Miss Corrielli's sense. Her last work was carried on the should CTS, sc to speak, of her former efforts which had been advertised to a finish. If tine young aspiring author thinks differently, let him try it. A few volumes placed iudiciously in the hands of the reviewers will work wonders.
 Ii I
 Sir Henry Irving has eabled $1 ,000 for the relief of the St. Louis cyclone sufferers, an act charitable in itself and praiseworthy in every sense. Commenting upon this daily news paper wonders why Joe Jefferson, Crane, Marlow and d dozen others of our own people have waited so long and at last contributed so scantily to such q worthy cause. There are two sides to this question, as to others. True. the actors men, tiosed always had generous patron age in St. Louis, but after all it was merely business. The men and wo- men vent te those nerear.nan- ces for amusement, and not through
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Prevent your children from eating green fruit Several cases of serious illness has resulted, recently, from children eating green apples.
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Mr. simon Bloom left this morn ing for the "valley of yapors.
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MT. ]. NJ. Rothery and daughter, of Little Rock, are at the Arlington.
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MT. W. C. Hunt, of Memphis, is registered at the Truloek.
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Mir. C. NJ. Brown and wife, of Stamps, are in the city.
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Col. Thos. ". Newton left this morning for Little Rock.
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Mir. Harry Levine is reported much better today.
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Mayor Goldsmith is stlll improv- ing.
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 tFrom Tuesdays Daily.

Mr. John II. Wiley is in town.
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To get a No. Suit at one third less than regular price. We have still left n ..Hn!her of
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DEMOCRATIC CONVENTION.

eises tomorrow night.
The Washington bee., 1896-11-21

This will be the last opportunity that
the people of this city will have TO wit
ness Mr.. John ". ISham's Oriental
Ameri ans, prior to their departure
for the Regent Theatre, Stafford, Eng
land
Two years ago, Mr. lsham conceived
the idea of putting together an enter
tainment to be confined wholly OF col
ored people. To this end, he selected
the most talented only and OF recog-
nized merit, provided then with a
high-claSS program, coStumed them IN
handsome manner and surrounded
them with proper scenic effects.
By this time it is well-knoWn that his
attempts with his "OCtoroOn" ON
pany last season was almost gratifying
ccess, end that it brought large
financial returns. When he realized
the successful result he at once set
about the construction of more pre-
tentious organization to be called
"Oriental America" His first step in
eouiping "Oriental America" was to
go to Paris and London for novelties.
! While there he secured plates for cos
tunes which he gave into the hands OF
Messrs. Dozier & Evens, OF Union
Square, the best costumers in the
theatrical line To JOHN H. Young,
the Napoleon of scenic art, whose
studio is at the Broadway Theatre,
New York, and to Ernest 'lberts at
the Fifth Avenue Theatre, he awarded
the contract for the scenery and prop
critics
The "Orien'al America" alone cost
over $40, 900 before the curtain arose
and that without the cost of talent or
playwright.
The Washington bee., 1896-11-21

The RETURN OF THE GREATEST SHOW
-NEW SONGS AND SPECIALTIES- -
FLDRIDGE THE GREAT COMEDIAN IN
New ACTS.
Mr.. Iuhn w. Isham's Oriental Am
ericaus. the most celebrated AFRO Am
erican troupe in the world, which
created such a sensation IN this city
some few weeks ago, at the Academy
of Music, will return to this CITY next
Monday November az and continue
one weel; at the Academy of Music,
where the Washington people OF all
nationalitieS turned out in full force,
and bedecked themselves iii the finest
and latest fashions To do honor TO
the troupe of Afro Americans that cost
the management thousands of dollars
TO present. Mr.. lSham has found in
this race of people superior ability and
he can Justly class this troupe with
those who have had years of training
and exnerienCe.
Mr., Isham has introduced new songs
and SprCIaltieS. he great and only
Billie Eldridge will appear in new
and laughable comedy, entitled The
Opening Skit." There has been a
general revision Of The former pro-
gramme which will be an entirely new
entertainment.
Some of the new features added are
superior to anything that has ever been
presented upon the American stage
Mr.. Isham has his advanced man, MIR.
Sam NJ Dawson, formerly Of Virginia,
a typical Southerner, VINO was reared
among Afro Americans and who takes
a special pride in advancing the inter
est of the participants in this troupe.
The attendance of the Washington So
cietv will be even greater this time
than it was before because MIR. lsham
Is the first white American in this
country who has not been afraid to in
YES his money, time and patience in a
show composed of Afro Americans
which has demonstrated that Ethiopia
is stretching forth her hands and max
ing upward and onward strides to
progress and civilization.
The people can better show their
appreciation by giving their presence.
They showed il before, they will do SO
again in greater numbers
Don't fail on this occasion to show
the management that the Afro Ameri-
cans Of this city will not allow one Of
the opposite race to do more for their
people than what they are willing to
feciprocate.
The Washington bee., 1896-11-21
THE BETHEL LITERARY.

There was a large and fashionable
audience present at the Bethel Literary
Society on last Tuesday evening. Inc
occasion was the opening OF this pop
ular society. President l.. M. Her,
shaw called the meeting to order ano
made a fine opening address which he
alone can always do. He being a
Young man of classic mind, It Is al
ways an easy matter for him to please
his hearers. President Hershaw pre-
sided with great dignity; indeed, 1t
was remarked he is the best presiding
officer the literary has ever had. ne
orator of the evening was Prof. Rlch'
ara T. Greener, of New York, who
spoke in a general manner, not select
ing any particular subject for discus
sion. He paid a fine compliment to
the literary and pointed out some very
important evils which confront the col
ored race. He was frequently apc-
.plauded throughout his address. Prot
Greener spoke fully two hours and al
the conclusion of his address he was
presented with fine bouquet OF flow
ers by Miss Maria Jordon.
On motion of MIR Lewis II. Doug
lass a vote of thanks was rendered the
speaker. Misses Patterson and 1yree
sang very sweetly solos.
Next Tuesday night Prof. Lewis
Moore of Howard will speak.
The Washington bee., 1896-11-21
Flora Batson December 3.

Flora Batson December 8.
Major Fleetwood is making the Y
NJ. L. A. Gymnasium success.
Prof I. T. Layton of the OrpheuI:
CIee Club is the leading musical oil
rector in the city.
Mrs. Arthur Brooks who is gaining
such a reputation as singer VIII sool
make her mark.
The Thanksgiving Lecture and Sup
Der AT the Nineteenth Street Baptist
Church will be largely attended
The fair at Shiloh Baptist Church is
being largely attended.
The Second Baptist Church Fair has
an attractive program every evening.
MIR, s. Smith, Attorney-at Law
read very interesting paper before
the Second Baptist Church Lyceum on
last Sunday afternoon, entitled ne
Lesson Of the Hour "
The Tag party by the Queen OF
Sheba Chapter No. 3, on last iueSday
evening at the residence of Mrs. Mar
garet Saunders was largely attended.
The reading by Miss Lillian DAILY was
excellent. Miss Daily is fast becom-
ing a popular reader.
Mrs. Jennie Allen had church re-
.cention at her home on Eleventh street
no. thwest on last Tuesday evening.
The Ladies Immediate Relief Asso-
Ciatinn celebrated their first annlver-
sarv At Odd Fellows hall on last Tues
day evening with appropriate eXer-
cisrs and a grand reception. Mr. Da-
vid A. Clark delivered an address on
behalf of the Young Mems Immediate
Relief Association which was heartily
enpIauded. airs. Dennis runey and
Mrs. Lincoln Alexander responded on
behalf of the ladies. Alter which all
parti ipated in one of the grandest
balls of the season. The ladies pres
ent were beautifully attiredin handsome
reception gowns and the gentlemen IN
the regulation full dress suit. The
closing strains of Home, Sweet
Home" echoed through the hail about
2 a. m, and all left after having spent a
delightful evening.
Flora Batson, the Peerless Queen Of
Song in Bergen Star Concert, Metro
politan Church, NJ and 18th streets,
December 3rd Also Henry Thacker
Burleigh New York's great baritone
Joseph II Douglass violin virtuoso:
Mrs. Josephine Ball, SOpra no, and
other talent. Tickets 25 and IS cents.
The Washington bee., 1896-11-21

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The Washington bee., 1896-11-21
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FINE ART SCOHOL.

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The Washington bee., 1896-11-21

KNIGHTS OF JERUSELMANS
and other society people, before buy
ing of your Regalias, Badges, and out
fits for the Annual Anniversary, Call
at A. G.. Lutz, he is in the business, at
6Io I3th street, n. w.
The Washington bee., 1896-11-21
FINE ART STUDIO

M here all kinds of pictures are made. Pictures e
" from tinypes, photographs, ETC.. to any size des
crayon, pastel oil or water colors All the work is
Negro artists who hold frst.cass Art Diplomas. w,
fine pictures and cheap pictures ALSO
The Washington bee., 1896-11-21
SPECIAL NOTICE.

WANTED-4 chorus girls for a
Negro aggregation. Coco pay. Ad-
dress. Phil ii. Brown, 10 E I4th St I,
New York.
The Washington bee., 1896-11-21
THE ORIENTAL AMERICANS.

The RETURN OF THE GREATEST SHOW
-NEW SONGS AND SPECIALTIES- -
FIDRIDGE THE GREAT COMEDIAN IN
New ACTS.
The Washington bee., 1896-11-21

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cents each, but sold at halt Off TO al
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The Washington bee., 1896-11-21

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cents each, but sold at half off to all
who mention THE BEE.
Henry White, 935 F street.
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