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The Washington bee., 1897-06-26
ERs NOT ACTORS.

American Negro can boast
of nelthing and IN that he is pre-,
eminent. The caucasian can boas
of his knowledge in the arts
sciencesland possessing the art OF
money making and his entire con-
troll of government, but there is one
thing, OILY, in which the Negro sur
passes all other natlonalities, and
that is, his talking pro-
clivitles without carrying his
talking into active execution. Yes
the Negro can talk. BE can make
more fuss and threaten what he
will do and never does 1t, than any
other nationality upon this globe.
He can take more snubs and insults
and talk about what he will do and
never does it than anybody else.
The Negro calls conventions, and
resolves himself into commit ommise Of
the whole and resolves to pre- him
self against lynch law "a nnfoir
treatment. He reseaa - loova Tho
repuoncan partEb because the demo-
cratic paftY}lf Vi treats him and dis
0,inin '.s against him on account
u -, Color. He declares that he
VI not support the republican par
y because the democratic party fa-
,ors klu kluxism and never allows
me as delegate in any of their
presidential conventions. He is
opposed to the democratic party
because the republican party recog-
lizes the Negro in all republican
onventions and the foreign service.
Yes, the Negro has been holding
rational conventions ever since his !,
emancipation and resolves to hold
more. If you beat the Negro re-
solving and resoluting you have
got to ''get up and get" He can
'ay more and 10 less than any other !
race upon this earth.
Some few days ago he resolved to
put a straight colored ticket in the
state of Maryland and afterward
resolved it was unwise. Some few
ago few department Ne
groes in this city resolved not to
.upport any store in this city that
refused to employ colored statesmen
and women. These same stores
have not employed colored people
and the Negro gives them larger
patronage, by SO per cent. than he
does his own stores and those who
are really friendly to him. The
Negro is talker and not an actor.
The Washington bee., 1897-06-26
ROSCOE coNKLING Bp,

ROSCOE CONKLING BRr
A PROMISING YOUTH WHO CP,,
FROM THE WASHINGTON
SCHOOL.
From the Cleveland Plain-DeaIer.
, The following item Concern.
coe Conkling Bruce, son of a~S M u
Bruce, is quoted from the rs
Record. "a
Roscoe Copkling Bruce so.
Senator Brues Of Mississ;o1H SoH
went from the q. -,red high Ky pg
Washington two years ago 70 9'IG 20
Ac aaden1y at Exeter, N. II bIn %
1onofed feceSsptly by an elects nss
;istant editor for the neHsyszv : a
the magazine DnbE.s ss
he students Of that institutioD' g
indicates that the color In aaa
Drawn against one boy. So
At Phillips Academy he bas q,
guished himself for Scholarship Uss
oratory. AT the recent anno5uaa aa' 2
Of the honormen for the press.s .,..l'',
he name of Roscoe Conklin0 = "a
stands at the head of the uppeS 9 ,I,9S PIG
class, and the Boston papers r. allocs
contained f1attering description ,sO'n; s1t
delivery of Mr.. Blaine's memor;oIU VI 3
ton on Garfield in the chanel :. "a 2
1cademy. Mr.. and Mrs. Brrc.o mn, u %
heard from other sources oftbs sr. as'
and popularity of their son snS TuS'sS .
grateful to know that the I~J coi.' .
blood in his veins has made no 'ClGIa Gsa
ence with his social or intellsc..ts, s,.s
standing. Z
The Washington bee., 1897-06-26
HOWARD DENTAL
DEPARTMENT.

The dental inhrmary of Howard
University is open every Monday and
Friday from to S o'clock P. NJ. DR..
F. |. Shadd, the efficient and polished
secretary of the medical department OF
the University will give you the neces-
sarv information.
The Washington bee., 1897-06-26

Notwithstanding the clamor Of
the uusatisfed, the axe drops slow
ly, with no hope of a change of
removing instruments and no signs
that the axe will De ground or
welded by more vigorous hand.
The Washington bee., 1897-06-26

The country at large is awaiting
the birth of the tariff bill and the
colored people in particular are
anxious to know what sort of a
bill VIII be presented them at the
cKinley festive board.
The Washington bee., 1897-06-26
REGISTER OF THETRE

REGISTEROF HETREASURY
IT is quite evident that repre-
resentative colored citizen will be
appointed Register of the Treasury.
The President will appoint man
who has the respect and confidence
of his fellow citizens. We don't
mean the respect of a crafty and
corrupt politician, but the respect
of citizens who believe in pure and
honest government. We know
President MCKINLEY is the man to
give us a pure government and rep
resentatives places irrespective
of color. Have we such a man
among us who meets all the re-
ouirements of a repr esentative col
ored citizen? Have we man
whose appointment as Register OF
the Treaury, will give dignity tt,
the Administration and to the 6
ored race? Have we a man
will be acceptable to the hor III
Secretary of the Treasury. b
shown his friendship fo,. -, o,,,o,
ed citizen? The AZ WV 49,
not d'o onlv I1 bv his CO, 10 is respected
ns". nOs OIly hgt ny Sv D.s >eaOred fellow oiti-
s ems O"T D. the opposite race as
"e'i' resident MCKINLEY is
on "A q to satisfy and please his
OO red fellow citizens, if he is per-
lifted, but if men fight among
themselves and refuse to be satisfied
with anything and threaten to an
nihilate the republican party if the
President refuses to appoint this one /
or that one, will do the colored
man no good. 1t is the best evl-
dence that such men are not repub-
licans from principles, but for the
spoils of office. President MCKIN-
LEY wants a sagacious, wise, and
discreet representative colored citi-
zen near him. He wants a man
who is truthful and possessing the
dignity of a Chesterfield and the
political forethought of a Blaine. !
We have man who is a typical
American, wise and astute politi-
cisn who commands the respect of !
the American people and one who
will add credit to his Admi, istra-
ton.
We present for the consideration |
of the President, a man who is held |
in high esteem by the American |
people, and as being a most dis
Greet and honorable representative
citizen. A man who has dignified
every position he has ever held,
elective and appointive.
The President cannot make any
mistake in this appointment. We
would not attempt to detract from
Others the merits they deserve, nor
would we offer name that is not
known throughout the civilized
world and respected by the masses
of the colored people. The man
who will dignity the position OF
Register Of the Treasury. is Ex-
Senator BLANCHE Z. BRUCE, a
polished scholar, a refined gentle
man, finished orator and an as
tute politician.
The Washington bee., 1897-06-26

Mr.. John Curtain keeps one of the
best places in West Washington. He
is thorough going, business man and
liked by everybody who does business
with him.
The Washington bee., 1897-06-26
EXPORT BoUNTIEs.
Senator Cannon Introduces Lubin's
Scheme to Help FARMERS.

He Makes a Hot Speech aid Floors
All Opponents-Present Protection
Is One sided and Robs thei Farmer
He Now Sells I'm a Cheap alnd Buys
i'm Dear Market-Can BE PieoSeeted
Only by Export BOunttes ola Farm
Products-If He Cannot Gekf These
He Wants Absolute Free Tr3aasS
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1897-01-23

Columbus. Miss, Jan. 10. = Meager
particulars of lynching which oc-
Cured about 90 miles west Of here on
the Southern railway Saturday night
reached here Monday. The body was
identified as that Of Peter Henderson.
the negro sleeping chr porter who as
saulted John Griffin, fagman, with an
icepick one day last week. II seems
that Henderson drank freely OF "blind
tiger" whisky and started through the
train with the intention of doing up
the crew. After striking Flagman Crit
fin several times with an icepick the
negro jumped from the train and was
not heard from until his body was
found dangling from the bridge. Crit
fin. though seriously wounded. has re-
covered and is walking around the
streets in Birmingham. There is no
clew MS to who the parties that did the
lynching were.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1897-01-23
IVORY SET FREE.
Unlock editor Termination OF the Trial
Of the Alleged Dynanaiter.


Of the Alleged DynAmiter.
London, Jan. 2l.-rhe trial of Edward
j. Ivory, the alleged dynamite conspir-
ator, which began on Monday. suddenly
came to an end Wednesday by the com
plete collapse OF the governments case.
and the discharge of the prisoner.
When Justice Hawkins took his seat on
the bench In the Central criminal
court, Old Bailey. SIR X. b. Finlay.
solicitor-general, who has been con-
Quoting the prosecution, addressed the
court, saying that the prosecuting au-
thorities In the case had made the dis
covery that the explosives which were
found in Antwerp were purchased after
the date of the alleged conspiracy as far
as Ivory was concerned therein, and
there was no evidence to show that he
was concerned in the purchase OF the
explosives. Therefore. he said. that
portion of the case could not be sus-
tanned, and IL was not customary to
proceed with the trial of case upon
minor charges after the principal
charge had been withdrawn.
Justice Hawkins concurred In the
remarks OF the solicitor-general and di-
rceted the jury To find verdict OF not
guilty. which WAS done. The Judge.
continuing his remarks, commended
the police for their able and impartial
conduct I'm connection with the case
In discharging Ivory. Justice Hawk
ms said to him: Keep no more doubt
full company. IL might bring you into
grave trouble. Look TO your future"
rhe sudden collapse of the govern
ment's case created a great sensation
among the spccfators
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1897-01-23
-nlr steel Plnnt shuta noun.

Chicago, Jan. 2U.-The steel rail plant
at the South Chicago works of the Illi-
rnois Steel company were closed Tuesday
for an indefinite period. Twelve hun
AIRED workmcn who came to the mill
for their usual daily work were sur
prised TO find the notice posted on the
big gates. The cut In the working force
of the company follows rcadjustment
OF wages of all employees except skilled
workmen, amounting to a decrease OF
from ten to sixty per cent, from the
president down to the water carriers.
Regarding the shut down. President
John w. Gates said: THE reason Is
merely that the orders received do not
Justify us In continuing 10 turn out
raiis. No other departments will be az.
fectcd and there will be no more change
IN the wage scale nj present"
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1897-01-23
LOST sM.ooo.
witness Declares lie Was Victim, Not an
Accomplish, ana the bond Theft.

Chicago. Jan. zl.--lhc cnll service
commission OF theclty resumed Wednes-
Gay It's investigation OF the police de
partment. particularly Assistant Chief
AlcS Ross aud Inspector john Shea. a.
connection with the disposal OF S2l 800
worth OF the bonds stolen from the
mlser, Chris Schrage. Ross and Shea
were accused by Sleepy Burke. one OF
lie Schrage robbers. OF having o guilty
knowledge Of the attempt TO dispose ~
the bonds and getting share OF the
proceeds. The name OF ED Smith,
noted roadhOuse<eeper and politicians.
VAS brought into the mysterious affair
by the accusation Of Burke that Smith
had bought some OF the bonds, Smith
was sought Tor ten days ago TO become a
witLess before the commission, but he
Lad left the city on business and re-
urned from Cleveland when he learned
he was wanted.
Smith was the important witness
"Wednesday. lie told the commission
hr was victini-nOt am accomplish
# the gang that robbed the West side
n,iser ~ the wealth lac had accumulated
during lifetime. Smiths story was
that while trying 10 sell his farm IN
Michigan he was introduced by horse
man named W. a. Cave 10 "A man nuined
\. X. Sabin. who offered Smith SCI 800
worth of Cook county bonds for sale m
stead Of buying the farm. Smith
bought the bonds for $4,000 cash and
explained that lac intended TO sell Sabin
the farm a. make up the difference I'm
value between the bond purchase money
aud the murket price Of the bonds. He
wa. out Sli 900 by the deaf when his
bords were discovered to be Schrage
bonds through an attempt to cash them
at the bank. smith did not see Sabin
..oto
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1897-01-23
SENATOR'S TO BE.
Choices which Have Practically Been
Made by Various States.


Springfield, H., Jan. 20.-Wil-
liam T.. Mason will be the next
United States senator from Illinois. He
WAS nominated by ncclamation at the
joint republican caucus Tuesday night.
all other candidates having been with
drawn after il became apparent that
nothing could keep him from receiving
enough votes 10 make him the caucus
nominee.
indianapolis. Ind, Jan. 20.--In the
house aud senate Tuesday Charles w.
Fairbanks was elected United States
senator. ID. w. Voorhees, was put In
nomination by the democrats, Leroy
Templeton by the populists and Fair
banks by the republicans. In the
house Fairbanks was severely ar
raigned by the democrats, who called
him n millionaire representative of cor
porations. The vote in theNhou was:
Fairbanks, 80: Voorhees,. 10; Temple
ton. l.. In the senate the same pro-
gramme was carried out. Fairbanks
receiving n majority OF the votes cast.
Chicago, Jan. 20.-Balots for United
States senator's were taken by several
state legislatures ON Tuesday. These
will meet to-day in joint session and the
formal election will occur. The results
follow:
New York-Piatt trcp}. III: Hin Cden).
~; Henry George. 2
Arkansas-Senator Jones reelected by nm
overwhelming majority. Ten ponulists
voted for j II Sovereign and three repub-
Leans voted for Powell Clayton.
New Observation-Disclosures. 2SS: Parker.
IS
Mssouri-Senator Vest (dem). reelected.
Ballot resulted: Vest. i0i: Kerens (rep.).
IS; Jones (pop.).
Colorado-Scnator Teller was almost
unanimously reelected. vote OF the two
houses showing: Teller. 81: Allen (McKin-
leyite). g.
North Dakota Hansbrough (rep). Gs:
Bentley tpop). %.
Indiana-C Charles W. Fairbanks (rep), to
succeed ID. w. Voorhees,
nnsylvaina- Boise Penrosc (rep.).
Harrisburg, Pa, Jan. 2O.-The house
vote for United States senator was as
follows; Penrose. iGs; Black. 30; Wanna
maker. 1. Moore. OF Chester. voted for
Wanamaker.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1897-01-23
bombay Depopalnted.
PoAcHeRs SHOT.
-Four of Party OF sixteen Hunters Hurt
In Indiana.

-Four OF Party OF sixteen Hunters Hurt
In Indiana.
Crown Point, Ind, Jan. 20.--Seven
watchmen guarding the preserves of
The Tolleston club. of Chicago, ten miles
north of here, and who were armed
with Winchesters. fired into a hunting
party OF Is men Tuesday afternoon
who were on the grounds of John III.
Ciough, of Chicago, fatally wounding
fcur Of them. Their names are: Theo-
dore Prott, riddled with bullets and
rshot; Frank Kosti, shot through the
body; Alvin Boutwell,, arm shattered;
Charles Profit. wounded in the neck.
Most intense Indignation has been
aroused among residents OF Lake coun-
~, who have been shot at by hired men
OF the Tolleston club.
The farmers are reported 10 have been
poacning on the clubs preserves and to
have attacked the wardens when or
edered TO leave. FrankWhtlock and two
OF his wardens were arrested by Sheriff
Farley and driven TO the Crown Point
Jail over the old stage route. This was
taken because the authorities feared the
wrath OF the villagers.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1897-01-23
DEEP WATERWAYS


Report 70 the rtuttr
Washington, Jan. lo.-The report OF
the deep-waterwny commission was laid
before the senate and house of repre-
scntatiyes Monday. with the following
letter from the presidents: i.
ITO the Senate and House OF Representa-
tives: II transmit herewith the report of
James ID. Angel. OF Michigan: John r.
Russell, n Msssachusetts. and lyman =;
commissioners under the authority OF a
law passed March a 1895. to make inquiry
and report. after conference with such sim
liar commissioners as might be appointed
on behalf OF Great Britain or the Dominion
OF Canada. concerning the feasibility or the
construction OF such canals as Will enable
vessels engaged In ocean commerce TO pass
between the great lakes and the Atlantic
ocean. and the most convenient location
and probable cost OF such canals. together
with other facts and Information IN SAID
act specified relating TO the proper construc-.
ton and use
"The commissioners have prosecuted the
work assigned them with great zeal and
Intelligence. resulting In the collection or
n mass OF Information embodied In their
report ard It's accompanying exhibits which
is Of ercs. Importance and interest as re-
lated TO the project subjected to their ex-
animation.
1.-THE advantages of direct and unbrokcn
water transportation or the products OF our
western states and territories from con-
venient points OF shipment TO our seaboard
ports are plainly palpable. The report OF
the commissioners contains. In my opinion,
demonstration OF the feasibility OF securing
such transportation and gives ground for
tho anticipation that better and more UNI
interrupted commerce through the plan
suggested between the great west and for
eign ports. with the increase OF national
prosperity which must follow In Its train,
will not long escape American enterprise
and activity.
1T will be observed that the report OF the
commissioners. though as comprehensive
as the time and facilities AT their disposal
permitted does not definitely deal with the
cost OF the work they were called upon to
consider, and onits some OF the other de-
tails related to IT, Thus far they have
labored without compensation, and part
OF the small sum appropriated for the pay
ment or their expenses still remains unex-
pended.
II suggest 10 the congress the proprieiy
OF making economical provision for such
further prosecution OF their work as VIII
more fully develop tho information neces-
sary TO n complete understanding or this
interesting and important subject
GROVER CLEVELAND"
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1897-01-23

Des Moines. la, Jan. 2i.-The 1000
miners in this district are likely TO be
locked out in few days. They insist
on their demand for so cents ton for
coal that goes over the screen, while
the operators want to pay only 80 cents
for all coal taken out. The miners say
they cannot live at the 50-ccnt schedule,
and the operators say they cannot pay
more because of the war on prices that
has forced them down as low as Si.25
per ton In some cases. The operators
say they will close unless the men come
20 their terms. which is almost certain
not 70 be done.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1897-01-23
SHERMAN CONSENTS.

To BE Secretary OF State I'm the New Adj
ministration.
Canton. o.. Jan. l6.-After more than
two months OF extensive consultation
with party leaders and after weighing
many eligible citizens in the scales Of
personal fitness, statecraft and party
politics, President-elect Mckinley has
chosen the premier of his cabinet
United States Senator John Sherm N,
OF Ohio, for the Office OF secretary OF
state. The venerable. but vigorous
statesman who was in the cabinet of
President Hayes as secretary of the
treasury and has been a distinguished
senator since 1861, except for his term
in the cabinet. made special trip from
Washington to Canton to formally ac-
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1897-01-23

Washington, Jan. 2O.--Rcv. Thomas
j. Conaty, ID. d., was on Tuesday i'm
stalled as rector of the Catholic uni
versity of America. IL was a notable
event in the history of the institution
aud drew together n distinguished Ms.
semblage of churchmen and educators.
The ceremony opened with the reading
of the pope's brief appointing DIR. Con-
atty as rector by Prof. Shea, OF the uni
vcrsity staff. Cardinal Gibbons then de-
livercd an address. and was followed by
the new rector.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1897-01-23
want. the Death PeaaIty Extended.

Washington. Jan. 2O.-Some interest
ing facts concerning .rain-wrecking
were presented TO the judiciary com
mittee of the house Tuesday by Repre-
sentative Hubbard, of Missouri. who
has introduced a bill to provide the
death penalty for the crime. Mr.. Hub
bard showed that the number of.train
"hold-ups" in six years had been 1853.
in which 70 persons were killed and SO
wounded by shots. The record for 1896
was 20 hold-ups, in which ~ passengers
and trainmen were killed and many I'M
jured. four robbers killed and two i'm
iured. The bin is n very severe one aud
fixes the death penalty or imprison-
ment for not less than ten years for ali
"hcld-nps" or attempts at train-wreck-
ing.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1897-01-23
MORE or LESS HUMOROUS.

Shc-"So he married her for her
money!" He--"Yes." She (thought-
fully)-"How awfully rich she must
be."-Cincinnat Tribune.
Lady Ito drunken beggur)-"Are you
not ashamed to beg2" Drunken Beg
rnr-"Yes, ma'am. but I'm full; when
I'm sober I'm burglary. y. Trib-
une.
Freddie-"what do you want 10 catch
the Fly for2" Little Johnny-"Sister has
Just made herself a glass OF lemonade.
and I'm awfully dry."-PIttsburgh BuI'
lctin.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1897-01-23
THE QUEEN HEARD.
british Parliament Formally Opened with
Customary Speech.


Customary speech.
London, Jan. 2O.--The third session
OF the fourteenth parliament was Tor
mally opened by royal commission at
two o'clock Tuesday afternoon. The
function was observed with all due ana
customary ceremony.
The queens speech. which was read
10 the house of lords. was In substance
ns follows:
MY Lords and Gentlemen: My relations
with all the other powers continue to be OF
q friendly character.
THE appalling massncres which hive
taken place at Constantinople and In other
parts OF the Ottoman dominions have called
for the special attention OF the powers sig
natory OF the treaty OF Paris. Papers will
bo laid before you showing the considera-
lions which induced the powers 10 make
the present condition OF the Ottoman en-
pire the subject OF the special consultation
with their representatives at Constnnti-
nopie. The conferences which the six am
bassadors have been instructed TO hold
are stil proceeding.
MY government has discussed with the
United States, acting as friend OF Vene-
zuela. the terms whereunder pending ques-
lions Of the disputed frontier between that
republic and our colony OF British Gull
ana may be equItably submitted to arbi-
rived at with that government which
trust will erect an adjustment OF the con-
troversles without exposing to risks the
interests OF any OF the colonists whose es-
tablished rights are In the disputed ter
ritory.
1T 10 with much qualification that 4
have concluded treaty for general arbitra-
tion with the president OF the United States
whereby, trust. all differences which may
arise between US may be peacefully adjust
ed. hope this arrangement may have a
further value In commencing TO other pow
ers the consideration OF a principle where
by the danger OF war may be- notably
abated."
1t Is with much regret and feelings OF
the deepest sympathy that l have heard
that owing TO tho failure OF the autumn
rains and scarcity famine affects a large
portion OF my dominions In India"
After referring 10 the measures taken TO
mitigate the suffering from famine and
making a reference TO the bubonic plngue
at Bombay, the speech says:
Il huve directed my government 10 take
the most stringent measures 10 eradicate
H.
The speech concludes with referring to
the proposed bills for relief OF voluntary
schools, employers liability. adding TO the
efficiency OF the military defenses TO es-
tablish an Irish board OF agriculture and
various commercial hills. including the ex-
ciusion OF goods manufactured In foreign
prisons, and a bill 10 establish reforma-
tories for inebriates.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1897-01-23

ccpt the tender of the first portfolio.
After his conference with Maj. McKin-
ley Senator Sherman authorized the
positive announcement that he had ac-
cepted the state portfolio. Ii is under
stood that Gov. Bushnell will call a
special session of the Legislature to dll
the prospective vacancy and that he
can be Senator Sherman's successor II
he says the word and does not want 10
make way for Mark llama.