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The Washington bee., 1897-03-20
TIE CIVIL SERVICE,
[From The Peoples Choice.l

1t is a very strange thing to say why
some efthe little two by four politicians
seem to endorse the Civil Service
views of the present administration
They, themselves have, with tears in
their eyes, said they were soon to take
up their abode in the Capitol city.
They have been blowing off steam for
the longest upon this idea that Mai.
Mckinley, jr., would by one stroke OF
his pen, blot the whole thing out OF
existence.
Now here, little pop guns, if you
ever expect to live in Washington city
at Uncle Sans expense, you had bet
ter let up on the endorsement of the
Civil Service system.
The stand taken by this paper against
Its existence, we will stand.
We do not indorse a Civil Serv-
ice administration, nevertheless,
we believe that President McKin-
ley will do the fair thing, and if he
finds it detrimental to his admins
ton he may ask relief. "The
wheels of the gods grind SLOW"
The Washington bee., 1897-03-20
HIS ENEMIES.

Prof. W. G. o. Jacques, who is
THE BEES travelling art CORES
pondent has got lot of little dogs
barking at him. A paper IN
Florida, another in Texas and
others elsewhere have been saying
everything mean about him. None
of them have been truthful enough
to say that he has spent a great
deal of money aud has demon
strated himself to be a thorough
race man.
No body knows the reasons why
Prof. Jacques was divorced better
than the Floridl and Texas edi-
tors. 90 easy gentlemen, you may
be told something that may be un
pleasant.
The Washington bee., 1897-03-20
THE RECORDERSHIP.

There is an exciting race for the Re-
corder of Deeds between Mr.. l.. c.
Bailey and Col. NJ. NJ. Holland: 1t is
a lively race, but friendly. The former
asserts that he has Cinch on the Of
fee, while the latter is convinced that
he is the coming man. DR.. George ".
Bryant of Baltimore, Md, is being
booked for the place. Mr.. Joshua
Parker of Dover, Del, has the entire
State behind him.
The District contingent will be dis
appointedif white man; hould get the
place. 1t woulc be good thing if the
Office was given to some District white
man, which would forever cool the
ardor of the politicians of the United
States. 1t is lively foot race, and
should John P. Green of Ohio secure it
it will not be disappointment.
The Washington bee., 1897-03-20
OUR DISTRICT ATTORNEY.

Mr.. Henry E. DAVIS has an excel
lent opportunity to show his liber-
ality by appointing one Of the man
colored attorneys, before the Dis
trict bar, as one of his prosecuting
officers. There are several men
from whom he can select, namely,
MIR. Robert II. Terrell, one of the
brightest young men at the bar, or
Mr.. James II. Smith, fully compe.
TEN.
Prof. Birney, with all of his re-
publicanism, a teacher in Howard
University Law School, didn't
select one from among the many
Young men he has graduated from
that institution, although he is re-
ceiving some of its benefits.
Mr.. Birney is from State thai
doesn't believe in Neurology, and
perhaps, he may have been affected
so far as the colored lawyers ar
concerned.
Mr.. Davis is District man, borI
and reared in the city of Washing
ton. His father-in-law is repub
lican who knows no prejudice. h
can show to the world, as a golC
democrat, that he has faith in tn
ability of the colored attorney.
Let Mr.. Davis do his duty.
The Washington bee., 1897-03-20
THE NEXT PUBLIC
PRINTER.

1t is reported on good authority
that Public Printer Palmer will be
appointed in due time to succeed
Hon. Thomas E. Benedict, the
present Public Printer, who has
made such an efficient officer. H"n.
Frank Palmer, who served as Pub
lie Printer, under President Harri-
son. Mr.. Palmer is a practical
man, like Mr.. Benedict. Under
the administration of Mr. Palmer
he always adopted the merit
system and recognized the colored
man.
The Washington bee., 1897-03-20
THE DUMPING GROUND.

The District of Columbia seems
to be the dumping ground for
every pot-house politician. No
where in this country would Office
seekers dare make application for
local appoin. .ments, except in this
city.
The citizens of Washington will
concede to outsiders all the Gov
ernment offices, if they are per-
mitted to control their own loca
offices.
We want the ele:tive franchise
res -ored to US; we W,ut to elect
our own officers and make our OWL
laws.
The Washington bee., 1897-03-20

pleased with the climate of the
Pelican State, he shortly moved
westward into Texas, where he To-
Gated at once being interested in
the political affairs of that State,
taking an active and leading part
in everything that was for interest
and progress of the citizens, and
especially the colored citizens of
the great commonwealth of Texas.
Shortly after coming into this
State, Mr.. Russell established him.
self in the newspaper business,
purchasing nd owning a fully
equipped printing press and outfit,
of which he was sole proprietor
and editor for number of years.
His aggressiveness, energy, and in
domitable will, infused into this
paper, soon made its influence felt,
and to this influence is largely due
the organization and strength of
the republican party of the State
to-day.
MIR. Russell has always and at all
times, since his public career be-
gan, identified himself with every
move that had for its object the ad-
vancement and well being of his
race.
In 1892 Mr.. Russell came to Ok
lahoma, bringing his printing press
with him and located in Klngfsher
city.
He at once began the publication
of his paper here, but I'd the mis-
fortune of being burned out and
his press and entire outfit.
Since his arrival in the territory
Mr.. Russell has taken a great deal
of interest in politics and public
affairs generally. He purchased a
new press and outfit about a year
ago and is now publishing wide
wake newspaper in the interest OF
and for the advancement and ele-
vation of his race.
Mr.. Russell is recognized as a
brave and brainy leader in this L r
ritory. At the Territorial Colored
Mems Convention, composed of ] 0C
delegates, representing 10000 col
cred people MIR. Russell was
elected president of the Colored
Mems Protective League of Okla
homa. As president of the above
named league and elitor of The
Constitution he is doing much
good for his race.
AS a public speaker and mana
ger of public affairs, he is very
often styled "the Blaine" of Ok
lahoma. The republican legisia
tive convention, imposed of Al
white and Is coloreJ delegates
nominated him last year (1896
over four other white candidates tt
represent this, the 10th district il
the Territorial Legislature. HI
made remarkable race but will
the rest of his party he was beatel
by the fusion of democrats ant
populists. We understand that h
is likely to be an applicant for tn
| School Land Com missioner of Ok
iahoma.
r. NJ. WILSON,
The Washington bee., 1897-03-20
"SPOILSMEN." q"
lFrom the Daily Post.l

But if we admit that all the lower
places are sought for more for the
money there is in them than for the
glory of their possessions, it does not
by any means necessarily follow that
the men who seek them are Spoilsmen.
They do not "seek personal profit at
public cost" because their appoint
ment will not cost the public cent. A
holds a place, the emoluments ofwhich
are s. 900 year. His term is about to
expire, and either he is to be reap
pointed or some other man is to go
into that office. B asks the appoint
ment, because he really wants the
$4,000. In four years it will bring him
&I6 900. 1t will help him to educate his
boys and girls and give his family a
better social position. 1t is so much of
a prize that B, c and D, and the rest
of the alphabet enter the struggle for
1t for just the same reasons that inspired
A and all who have ever held it..
There is no element of the spokesman s
character in such a contest. The ap-
plicants propose no raid on the Treas
ury, no addition to public expenditures.
The only question is, which of large
number of honest, reputable citizens,
each impelled by good motives, each
desiring to do the best he can for his
family, or, it may be, his creditors,
shall have the place.
THE BEE quite agrees with its
contemporary, the Daily Post. 1t
might have gone a little further
and said if persons who apply for
the lower offices are spoilsmen, a
man who aspires for the Presidency
of the United States is equally a
"spoilsman."
Perhaps those who apply for the
big offices are like thieves who
make big steals. They are called
honorable gentlemen, but they are
thieves in the eyes of the law just
the same.
This is a political government,
and when an attempt is made tc
uphold a sham civil service law il
will be desth TO any party
The world is made up of spoils
men, no matter how high or how
low they may be.
The Washington bee., 1897-03-20
T SPECIAL NOTICE. 81

There are regular authorized COL
LecsOrS in the employ Of THE BEE
Printing Co., and when they call TO see
delinquent subscribers they are re-
qHeSted to pay them. and not gi0e the
e-xcNSe that "tAey 7OfH see the Editor. I"
The Editor has no time TO see the sub
Seri6erS, and it is hoped that his
friends and the patrons Of THE BEE
wiH pay the Collector aken he calls.
The Washington bee., 1897-03-20
FREE STOP OVER AT WASHING
TON

On all through tickets between N.
East. West, North, and South, reading
via Baltimore and Ohio Railroad :
stop-over at Washington can be Sc
cured, without extra charge for rail.
road fare, by depositing the ticke,
upon arrival at Washington, with the
B. & D. station ticket agent at thu,
point. Washington is always attrac.
tive to visitors, and particularly So
while Congress is in session. This ar.
rangement for stop-over privilege will
doubtless be appreciated by the public
and will bring to the National Capitol
many travellers to view its superb pub.
lie buildings, monuments, museums
and thoroughfareS. Mao. .2t
The Washington bee., 1897-03-20

Our esteemed contemporary The
Richmond Planet is not aware that
the editor in Florida was the caus
of the trouble between the party
mentioned in his last Issue, and
his wife. He failed to state that.
If the party had married the num-
ber, that the Florida editor
claimed, would not the law have
handled him long ago? The charge
is false.
The Washington bee., 1897-03-20
THAT BIBLE.
TFrom the Star Of Zion.l

Bishop arnett, W was the prime
mover in presenting Bible to Presi-
dent Mckinley, has filed an application
for his son to be Register of the Treas
urv If this Bible wins, the thousands
of office-seekers will load down the
President with Bibles.
President Mckinley could not
appoint Bishop Arnett's son if he
wished to. "God loves a cheerful
giyer." and so does President Nc
Kinley. The Bible business is a
chestnut.
The Washington bee., 1897-03-20
OUR NEW ACQUISITION.

Mr.. Oliver F. Gray, Attorney-at-
Law has been added to the reportorial
staff of THE BEE. Mr.. Gray is young
man, who has been living in Ohio, but
intends to make this city his perma-
nent home. He is good writer and
an energetic young man. ANY favors
shown him will be appreciated by the
management. Persons in the West
end who want to advertise in THE BEE
can send card to Mr.. Gray, $40 25th
street, n. W.
The Washington bee., 1897-03-20
AN OKLAHOMA JOU RNA-
LIST.

BRILLIANT SPEAKER AND A POLL
TICIAN.
s. Douglass Russell, the subject
of this sketch. is a native of the
State of Mississippi. having been
born in Natchez, Adams County,
35 years ago.
He emigrated early in life to the
State of Louisiana, but not being
The Washington bee., 1897-03-20
RECORDER DANCY.
IFrom the Star of Zion,]

Hon. John c. Dancy stands the best
chance of any black man Of receiving
the position of Recorder of Deeds Of
Washington, D. c. We know whereof
we speak.
The next Recorder of Deeds, if
it is q District man, will be Col
NJ. M Holland The BEE knows
whereof it speaks. Do you see?
The Washington bee., 1897-03-20

If Congress will abolish the civil
service law there is no doubt that
Major Mckinley will be the unani-
nous choice of his party in 1900.
The Washington bee., 1897-03-20

A District man may be appointed
Recorder of Deeds, but he will be
we'll known and acceptable to all
the people.
The Washington bee., 1897-03-20

Prof j. NJ. Gregory will be heard
from N a few days. He is not
slumbering, and don't you forget
it.
The Washington bee., 1897-03-20

Col. Truesdell has made good
Commissioner, and colored officers
have been recognized.
The Washington bee., 1897-03-20
WANTED, AT ONCE!

Two boys, at TINS Office. t. make
themselves generally useful. Call
between 4 and 5 o'clock.
The Washington bee., 1897-03-20

The republican party in the Dis
trict of Columbis will, no doubt, be
q factor with the President.
The Washington bee., 1897-03-20

The colored citizens are unani-
nous for Col. John W. Ross for
Commissioner.
The Washington bee., 1897-03-20

The appointment of Hon. John
W. Ross will meet the approval of
all classes.
The Washington bee., 1897-03-20

The democratic party in this city
is divided. 1t will come together in
1900, no doubt.
The Washington bee., 1897-03-20

Mr. Chaplin Brown is making the
boys hustle.
The Washington bee., 1897-03-20

The Langston boom for District
Commissioner seems to be asleep.
The Washington bee., 1897-03-20

Some people criticize you for doing
the same thing they would like to do,
but cannot get chance.
The Washington bee., 1897-03-20

The Recorder heard "a false alarm
this week.
The Washington bee., 1897-03-20
The Fair.

17Iz 14th St. between r and S
The largest House Furnishing
Goods Store in the Northwest Sec
ton. Ten per cent. less than down
town prices. Beautiful Holiday and
Wedding Presents.
~ Open Evenings.
E. P. SMITH, Prop.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-09-12
DETECTION OF FORGERY.
Man Never Writes His Nome Twice
Exactly Alike.


Exactly Alike.
From CasselPs Saturday Journal.
A very curious fact about the philosophy
of handwriting is this: That a man never
writes his name twice in exactly the same
way, or in other words, one signature is
never facsimile of any other. So that.
If an expert finds among some genuine
signatures one that corresponds in every
detail with disputed signature-and such
a. thing has happened several times-he is
absolutely certain, first, that the latter
really is bogus; and second that he has
before him the very model used by the
forger. All detectives of the inkpot agree
that the discovery of two signatures
which, on being superimposed and held to
the light, are identical, seem as one, is a
conclusive proof that there has been trac-
ing.
Such are the leading principles of the
experts profession. How are they ap-
piled? In some cases they are not applied
at all. The paper itself. the stamp, if
there is one, may proclaim a document to
be forgery. Then the microscope and
other appliances viii sometimes show
Whether a signature is fraudulent Swim
dlers commonly write a name in pencil
and then ink it over. If the expert has
reason to believe that this method has
been adopted-and it is not difficult to de-
tect, because, Tor one thlng, the signature
looks duller than the other writing-he has
only to put a drop of acid on one of the
letters and, presto the ink disappears,
revealing the glistening plumbago be-
meath. But 1t is practically impossible to
obtain by any mode of tracing sign
manuel that will successfully bear the
closest scrutiny. In following the model,
whether that be a facsimile in pencil or
carbon, or a genuine signature held to the
light, the pen hesitates giving the writ
ing zigzag appearance, which, although
not visible to the naked eye, can be clearly
seen with the aid of the microscope. The
most useful ally of the expert, however
is the camera, which has no equal for
showing signs of erasure, correction and
pen hesitancy.
In one way or another, then, document
may be pronounced a forgery without any
comparison of writing. Rarely is this so
when the work of a really accomplished
professional penman comes to hand He
generally practices a signature till he can
initiate it closely enough to deceive any
bank cashier, when he dashes it off at the
foot of a check with greater fluency per-
haps, than could its owner In this art
Jim the Penman was an adept-the great
est adept in the annals of crime. No trac-
ing or boggling for him, no rubbing out
or touching up; he wrote at once exactly
what was wanted, initiating the most diff
flcult hand with a freedom, an ease and
perfection that were marvellous.
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JAMES n. PLUMMER Publisher
% and 20 North William ST. Dept. $40 New York Civ NJ v

been to get back to old Scotland again and
see his parents. When promised to take
him back he broke down and cried. The
doctors at Dawson City told me his case
was absolutely hopeless and that I would
never get as far as st. AtchaePs with him.
simply told them l would take the
chances.
I'VE left Dawson City June 10 on the z.
B. Weare. Anderson was then getting
worse, but was still conscious. His strong
est wish at this time seemed to be that he
might be able TO reach Seattle. He be-
| lieved that il he could once reach this city
he would be able to rally enough to set
back home again
AT FortyMile the surgeon of the
mounted police came to see Anderson, and
| his diagnosis was fully as unfavorable as
that of the other physicians had been At
st. MichaePs again we had DIR. Chase. He
was just as positive that the poor man
could not last long. Still he stood the
voyage down remarkably we'll He even
grew little stronger after we had left
st. Michaels, and did very well, indeed,
until about three days before we reached
Seattle. We left st. MichaePs on July g,
and reached here two weeks later on the
hrst trip Of the Portland. turned An
dersons case over to DR.. Wotherspoon.
and we brought him up to the hospital.
You see his condition now. He lies in a
stupor, from which he now and then
rouses sufficiently TO recognize me or
some other old friend at his bedside
Sometimes, half incoherently. imagining
himself back at the mines again, he calls
to me. bill, Bill, take me home, In tones
pathetic enough to melt ones heart Again,
when L urge him to get stronger so that
we may be able to reach home, he says
despondently, Bill, Bill; I'll never get
home again -
Thus Anderson fingers at the point Of
DEATH His physician thinks he may sur
vlVe few days or a few weeks, but not
longer Still his friend stays by mis- bed
side, watching for every symptom of pain,
and bending eagerly above him to relieve
every want. He left his work. which was
paying him handsomely, with the sole hope
that he might be abe to carry his friend
back to die with the old folks on the little
farm near Elgin. All the financial affairs
OF the four partners have been carefully
arranged, so that in case of Anderson's
death his parents will receive his full
partnership share of all the proceeds Of
the claims.
Anderson Is SO years old and unmarried.
Up to the time of his sickness he was a
robust man and always did his full quota
of work. MIR. Sims is careful to give out
no statement about the amount of god
thus far taken out of their claims, out
friends say that Anderson had with him
$4,000 and Sim $1,000.
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able; but as soon as l would put my
feet on the floor, the pains would
come back.
Every one thought it was impossi-
BILE for me toget well. Twas paying 81
per day for doctors visits and rs cents
day for medicine. made up my mind
to try Mrs. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound. 1t has effected a complete cure
for me, and have all the faith in the
world in it. What a blessing to wo.
man it is!'-MRs. JENNIE L. SMITH, No.
s24 Kaufman St., Philadelphia, Pa.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-09-12
NOMAN'S - WORLD.

TINS is certainly permissible on a railway
journey, when the pores are likely to be-
come clOgged with something much more
objectionable, it is suggested that
piece Of chamois skin, well rolled in
some harmless powder, be folded and
placed in special lined compartment of
the travelling companion.
There has always been a sense Of sur
prise that women did not ofteuer invent
Women's toolS-that Is, something needed
peculiarly in feminine work saws an ex-
change. But among recent patents is
sued 10 women are those for dish-covers,
for sleeve and cuf-adjusters, for an i'm
proved table-fork, for dress-pockets and
the material thereof, and for ventilat-
ing device for boots and shoes.
Black and white as a combination takes
on new beauties through designers inge-
nuity, and some of the latest gowns that
come as the very last gasp of summer
FASHION are black and white striped mus
IN or silk, lace trimmed and with the
dash of color Of which we do not tire at
1nroat ana waist, says the Philadelphia
Times One Of the very prettiest Of
these was black and white striped mus
ilh' with bodice bloused and lined with
insertions of white lace, through which
showed the white satin foundation The
slender waist was, clasped by a folded belt
OF eerse, the collar matched and both
matched the scarlet in the brown cheeks
OF the girl who wore the gown.
IN SILKS this combination is attended by
more striking effects. In one such gown
the skirt was white silk plaided with
black velvet stripes woven into the goods
The bodice had a fitted white silk lining
covered with spangled black chiffon that
was gathered at neck and waist and was
completed by collar to match with
large chiffon bow in front The white
SIX sleeves were trimmed with black
velvet ribbon in stripes, and the belt had
similar confederation Afordipg a
chance for free use of ribbon this last
gown should be considered as outranking
the muslin one, since this use of ribbon
Is distinctly new and stylish.
For such purposes ribbons are being i'm
ported in a variety that bewilders even
the taste accustomed to the widest scope
Tor choice The new thing is the double
faced ribbon, and that is to be a feature
OF much of the coming dress trimming.
More often two shades of the same color
are represented; that is, one side Of the
ribbon one color and the other a contrast
ing shade. The most exquisite taste has
been exerted in the harmonizing shades.
and merely to invest in some of the offer
cd ribbon will be to pledge your costume
10 g scheme Of color that cannot offend
good taste An exception to the double
shade ribbons is the ribbon showing
green on one side and either black or
white on the reverse. Cerise is also
SHOWN with black or white on the other
SIDE These ribbons are used on gowns
80 cleVerly that only black shows most of
the time, the other face appearing as a
starting edge, and it is most effective in
that way.
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Napoleon on English.
From the Londnn Times.

Yesterdays Nouvelle Revue contains
sixty hitherto unpublished letters Of Ma
poleon. The last of these, the original Of
which is preserved at the national library
is addressed to Las Casas. It is datel
Longwood. March 7, 1916 and relates 10
Napoleon's unsuccessful attempt to Learn
English. He writes: For six weeks
have been learning English, and I maAs
no progress. Six weeks are forty-two days;
If / could have learnt fifty words a day,
should know 1900 words. There are in lls
dictionary more than 10000 words. Let u
say only 10000. This takes 120 weeks "
learn. Now, 100 weeks are two years. D.
this time you viii perceive that the siuos
of a language is a great task, WH.e-
should be undertaken in youth" The eD
perors arithmetic seems rather faulty
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-09-12

The Montgomery Advertiser tells "
that Alabama now produces 100000 paw
of cotton. $4,000 600 bushels of corn, 1cp,ee
600 tons of pig iron and 100000 tons o.
coal; and that the state can easily ,.s
crease these productions to 100000 D an
of cotton, 10O. 100000 bushels of corn 2V q,
600 tons of pig iron and 25,000,000 to tons
coal and maintain this rate of proau0'
for an indefinite period.