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The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-05-06
NJ. e. south Bishons.

Nashville, May AIN the bishops
room of the Methodist publishing house
today all the bishops of the Methodist
Episcopal church, South. met in execu-
tive session, Bishop Keener presiding.
Only preliminary work was done during
the morning session. At the afternoon
session the reports of the different
bishops were presented and discussed and
considered. Tomorrow the conference
work will be apportioned among the
bishops.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-05-06
San Antonio Lady Injured.

Chicago, May "A ponderous rock,
weighing ten tons. while being swung
from fiat car, crashed through the sides
of two cars on west bound Chicago
and Alton passenger train today, wreck
ing the cars and injuring number of
people. The injured:
Alice Mayes, San Antonio. hand cut
and body bruised.
Mrs. o. b. Wilson. Chicago, nervous
prostration and fright.
DR.. G.; r., Van Horne. Rockford, ILL.,,
back seriously strained.
T., ]. Murphy, Chicago, cut about the
head.
Mrs. James Mills, Lincoln, head and
hands cut, face injured.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-05-06
King George in GOOD uumor.

Rome, May Am Athens dispatch
to the III Corrier Della Sierra of Milan
long conference with King George, who
seemed more preoccupied with his posi-
ton in the eyes of the powers than with
the war; His majesty, it appears, was In
excellent humor.
Continuing. the dispatch says that M.
Ralli,. the Greek premier, after suggest
ing that Ricotti Garibaldi should enroll
Greeks among the Italian volunteers,
now requests him to suspend the enroll
ment of Italians, leading to the belief
that the secret negotiations to end the
war are proceeding.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-05-06
A Railroad Surpriae.

Dallas, Tex, May 4.-(Special.) THE
following circular was sent out today:
Dallas, Tex, May 4.-Circuar No.
IL: Mr.. d. p. Turner is this day ap-
pointed general passenger and ticket
agent of the Texas and Pacific Railway,
with headquarters at Dallas, vice Mr..
CASTOR Meslier. resigned
81. s. THORNE.
Third Vice President and General
Manager"
The announcement came as a complete
surprise to the community and to Mr..
Turner himself.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-05-06

Constantinople, May At has been
decided to increase the strength of the
Turkish army in the European provinces
to 100000 men, in order to be prepared
for all emergencies. Including the troops
in Anatolia, Turkey will soon have 5O0,-
600 troops under arms.
-Four transports with Turkish troops on
board passed through the Dardanelles on
Monday on their way to the Aegean sea.
Their ultimate destination is not known.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-05-06
Mayer-Adier Case Dismissed.

San Antonio, Tex, May 4.-(Special.)- y
The cases before United States Commits
sioner G. L. Bates against Max B. Mayer
and Monroe Adler, assigned liquor
dealers. for alleged illegal use of the
United States mails, were dismissed this
morning, the United States district at
before the commissioner, as the cases
are being investigated by the federal
grand jury
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-05-06
Decree in EQUITY.

San Antonio. Tex, May 4.-(Special)-
Decree in equity in the case of the Illi-
nois Steel company against George Dull
mig ct al, to foreclose attachment lien
on property was entered in the United
States circuit court today by Judge T. s.
Maxey:. The decree gives judgment for
plaiptiff
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-05-06
Funeral Director. in session.

Galveston, Tex, May 4.-(Special.)--
The eleventh annual convention Of the
Texas Funeral Directors association con-
vened here this morning with. forty dele
gates present Mayor Fly delivered an
address Of welcome. A committee on
credentials was appointed, and the trans
action of routine business was taken up.
This afternoon Vice President Norwood
delivered a lecture on embalming, with
demonstration of his subject, at the medi-
cal college.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-05-06
Young BOY Drowned.

Whitewright, Tex, May 4.-(Special)
johnnie Ashlock the 15-year-old son Of
r. V. Ashlock, was drowned yesterday
while playing in the Womack pool. He
had swum across and half way back
when he was strangled and sank in six
feet of water. only three children being
present, who were too small to help him.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-05-06
Sons of Hermann.

Galveston, Tex, May 4.-(Special.)-
The session of the Sons of Hermann of
Texas today was strictly routine. After
the business of the day was concluded
the delegates and visitors were given a
car ride about the city and entertained
with an oyster roast. The election of
officers occurs tomorrow.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-05-06

flower, coriander, mangelworzer, radish
and spinach seeds and bulbs, not edible:
skins of all kinds, raw, not specifically
provided for; tapioca, poplar and other
pulp woods: heading bolts, stave bolts
and railroad ties.
The Washington bee., 1897-10-09
TRUSTEE RICHARDSON'S REC.
ORD.

Mr.. Geo. w. Jackson, 1928 Linden
Place northeast, had the following TO
say on the subject:
at is to be hoped the public may
not be misled as to the influences
which were brought to bear upon
Commissioner Ross, inducing him to
appoint DR.. George H. Richardson
trustee of our public scho ools. The
scholarly attainmentS of the doctor
are so well known among all classes
of colored people, both in this city
and throughout the country, that it
seems waste of time and space to
recount them. He was born and edu-
Gated in Cleveland. Since residing
here he has taken a scientific course
at Howard University and is also a
graduate of both the law and the med
ical departments. He has always been
an indefatigable student and writer,
having contributed many able essays
on scientific and educational subjects
to the Bethel Literary and historical
Association, as well as to several
other well-known literary societies
"His breadth and depth
thought" confined Mr.. Jackson,
"chaste and forcible style and versa
tility are confessed, and he was pub
licly referred to by the late Fred
Douglass as the philosopher of his
race This in itself is sufficient to
stamp the doctor as an able and ettlcl-
ent man. He entered the government
service at low grade and advanced
step by step until he became clerk
of class 3 In his relations with his
friends and associates he has always
manifested courteous and kind dis
position, and has their respect and es-
TEEN. In addition to the large num-
Der, petitions and interviews presented
to the commissioners urging DR..
Richardson's appointment as trustee,
every clerk in his division joined in
letter testifying to his capacity and
sobriety and entire fitness to fill the
position.
1t is unnecessary to refer to the
meanness of the charges recently pre-
ferred against him, for his exonera-
ton was complete, and he now enjoys
the confidence of his superiors, whom
he has always served with ability and
credit
"The appointment Of DR.. Richard
son." said Mr.. Jackson, in conclusion,
"Is a fitting expression of the deep
interest Commissioner Ross has taken
in the conduct of our public schools,
and an evidence that he is not only
satisfied of the moral fitness Of the
doctor, but also that he possesses
every qualification necessary to meet
the requirements of trust ee."
Rev. William A. Credit said today
that mistake was made in the state
ment that he had called upon the
Commissioners in regard to the new
school trustees. He understood that
number of gentlemen were arrang'
ing to call upon the Commissioners in
regard to the new trustees, bui
whether they carried out their purpose
DR.. Credit does not know. The doc
tor also said that although the Baptist
clergymen expressed their views a
the Monday meeting, yet they had moi
decided on any plan of action.
The Washington bee., 1897-10-09
AN APPEAL TO COLORED
VOTERS.
AN ORIGINAL M'KINLEY MAN SPEAKS
WHY HANNA SHOULD BE ELECTED.

Editor of the BEE:
[From the Washington Post. May is, 1871
Senator Mark Hanna is as busy these
days as he 'ras during the campaign.
His mail is larger and his callers grow
in numbers. He was asked the other
day why he received so many visitors.
Because they have right to see me" J"
was his reply. "You know" he add
ed laughingly, 81 got acquainted with
a good many people before the St
Louis Convention met and never for
get old acquaintances. | told them if
they ever wanted to see Mark Hanna
they should see him, and l propose to
hold to my word. Then, during the
campaign, my circle of acquaintance
expanded still wider. Some times peo-
pie would say, Mark Hanna would
have no use for them after election /
always told them he would have just
as much use for them then as he had
during the campaign. That's the plan
I'm trying to follow up. don't be-
lieve in asking man to help me before
an election and forgetting him as soon
as it is over, and think anybody who
comes all the way to Washington to
see me should not be disappointed. |
may not always be able to do what he
wants, but do the best can"
The Washington bee., 1897-10-09
BRUCE AT SPRINGFIELD.

From the Springfield, (Ohiol Review.
The Senator showed himself to be a
man of unusual intellectual force and
strength of character. His speech
was not the usual Jolly" that we al
ways hear on such occasions, but full
of spendid advice and sledge-hammer
blows at the barbarons disCrimina-
tions suffered by the colored people.
The advice to be frugal and indus trious
and to acquire homes, thus becoming an
active intelligent and substantial force
in our body politics, was timely and
appropriate, and we be ieve will do
much good in this community. The
Senator was sublimely eloquent in pic
turing the wrongs praCticed against
our people in certain States OF our
country, and all he ask was an equal
chance IN the race of life. He plead
ed for a fair chance in the mills and
factories for our men and boys, and
then if we don't work our own salvation
nobody but ourselves will be to blame.
The Senator made a splendid impress
sion upon his audience, and we ear
nestly hope that he will again visit us
at no distant day. We will assure him
a most cordial and hearty reception
whenever he comes.
Senator Bruce also made a great
political speech, which was effect
i've and logical. He delivered also
the political issues.
The Washington bee., 1897-10-09
New Berne, N. c., Oct. I, 1897

To the qualified voters of Ohio:
You will soon be called upon for an
expression of sentiment at the ballot
box. Should, as you would, sustain
the Republican party, you would un-
der the circumstances have done a
thing which if your sainted fathers
were called upon to speak, would
without reservation rise up from a
Christian grave and call you blessed.
Since the great American people
have made by their votes your own son
the pride of the nation (elevating him
to the highest height, can the liberty
loving, law-abiding, patriotic, noble
and pure sons of Ohio do other than
carry the State republican by major
ity never before heard of
If | am to Judge Ohio from the
matchless sons sent forth to represent
the realistic magnitude OF the State as
appeared in the inaugural parade last
March 4th, the friends Of the present
administration, the friends of Gov.
Bushnell, the friends of Senator M. A.
Hanna have nothing to fear, for the
qualified electors of Ohio will do their
duty on election day.
1t was the duty of Ohio to eclipse all
other States March 4th. She did this,
thus proving to the world there lived
not an migrate in Ohio.
The reasons are greater now than
then. The great thought of patriotism
should flow from heart to heart, from
hand to hand, till the republican VIC
tory be won. Honor would then be
sustained, gratefulness and gratitude
would be upheld, just and fitting
compliment would be accorded there
by to the American people, whose
votes elected an Ohioan President OF
these United States.
We have called and paid our re-
spects to the cultured and refined peo-
pie Of Ohio, when the nation selected
and elected leader for all the people
of our united commonwealth from the
State of Ohio. 1t is with the people
of Ohio to return the call with the COM
pliments of the season or do other
wise. ISAAC H. SMITH,
The Original Mckinley Man.
The Washington bee., 1897-10-09

In order to secure the greatest
possible vote for the republican
ticket in Ohio, extraordinary dilli-
gence should be observed in seeing
that all Ohioans be induced to 90
home to vote. A number of re-
publicans are here who are anxious
to help to defeat the democratic
party and secure the election of
Senator Hanna, but who have not
the funds. They are either doing
nothing here or are receiving 80
small salary that the urgent de.
mands of their family preclude
their ability to pay their railroad
fare. There are many who are
getting salaries sufficiently large to
warrant paying their own expenses.
but for business reasons can not
get away. 1t is urgent in that case
that such persons should see to it
that substitute be sent to swell
the majority, A fund should be
raised to help those unable to pay
their fare to get off and it is the
duty all of who can, to contribute
to the fund.
The outlook is more than promis-
ing but it will not do to ignore USE
full timber. If there are not funds
enough at hand let each put in
what he can. 1t will indicate 10y
ality to the party and insure the
greater victory.
The Washington bee., 1897-10-09

ter, who had just served a sen
tence in Jail, and he is now being
prosecuted for another offense.
The fimsiness of the charges so
disgusted the officials that they un-
hesitatingly dismissed them, and
warned the perpatrator to beware
how he trumped up charges against
honest and innocent persons.
Having bern exonerated in these
respects, it is unprincipled and
manifestly criminal to attempt to
injure his reputation in a city
where for twenty years he has been
regarded and is still esteemed one
of the most honest, able and pro-
gressive young men in the District.
The Commissioners knew what they
were about when they appointed
DR.. Richardson, for hundreds of
letters, numerous petitions and IN
teryiews by prominent colored men
(many of them Baptist ministers)
sttesting to his eminent fitness for
the position and his correctness of
public and private life. And this
is the conclusion of the whole mat
ter: the sober, honest, intelligent,
progressive and truly christian
elements rejoice in the appoint.
ment of DR.. Richardson, and pre-
dict for him an honorable and
highly useful career. Commission
er Ross has proved himself to be
above petty jealousies conspiracies
and cabals, and he commands the
respect and confidence of all colored
people who believe in progress and
fair dealing.
The Washington bee., 1897-10-09
REORGANIZATION Of THE
COLORED PUBLIC SCHOOLS
OF THE DISTRICT OF
COLUMBIA.

Now that the new trustees Cf
the schools have been selected and
appointed, it is to be hoped that
the much needed reforms, so long
prayed for, will be made. In
fact, the citizens of the District
will not be satisfied with a continu-
alton of the present status.
The manner and method by and
thro ugh which a change was re-
Gently made in the colored high
school will bear investigation, and
he sooner it is begun the better
for all concerned. If the civil SER
vice law stands for anything, it
should be applied in the high
The Washington bee., 1897-10-09
TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION.
w SPECIAL NOTICE. -A

There are regular authorized CO..
Eeetors tn the employ Of THE BEE
Printing Co., and yhsn they call to see
dekfnonent subscribers they are re-
0uested to pay them, and not giOe the
es6ase that "they aUiH see the Editor" !"
The Editor has no time to see the sab
Isri6ers, and it is hoped that his
friends asd the patrons Of THE BEE
0iI pay the Collector when he calls.
The Washington bee., 1897-10-09

Some public schools are being
taught by incompetent teachers.
With no rew Normal graduates of
last year to choose from it would be
a proper thing to drop the bad tim
Der and replace it by wise selection
from those competent, but unfor-
tunate graduates who have hitherto
failed to get an appointment.
The Washington bee., 1897-10-09
New Berne, N. c., May Is, 1897

To whom it may concern:
After reading the foregoing, / was
moved by spirit of justice to have a
few thousand circulars containing the
matter printed, for free use among the
masses, who never or seldom read a
newspaper, so that they might see and
know that the Republican National
Committee had graced the Republican
party when it elected M. A. Hanna,
ESQ, National Chairman, who is made
up of two unique parts, viz: nine
tenths divine, one-tenth man. His
answer to this query makes him most
remarkable man, reasonable, far,
honorable and as pure man as one IN
this life ever could be and live.
Respectfully, A REPUBLICAN,.
The Washington bee., 1897-10-09
OVER 10000 GO TO ONE CHURCH.
MATTER REV. GRIMKE OVERLOOKED.

If is a notorious fact that the dis
tinguished Rev. Francis Grimke is
on1osed to the Park Temple Church.
His reason is known to himself and
better known to the people. He is the
pastor of the Fifteenth Street Presby-
ferian Church, and has been for a
number of years. He had high re-
gard for Rev. Sterling N. Brown, pas
tor of Park Temple Church. before he
committed sin in the eyes of Rev.
Grimke, by organizing a sweet little
church. Rev. Grimke is very much
opposed to Rev. Brown being on the
school board of trustees, because he
is the pastor of University Park Tenn
pie Church. His excuse is that too
nany of the school trustees are mem
bers of that church.
Rev. Grimke has overlooked ma tier
of his own when he was trustee of the
colored schools, and his opposition
comes now in bad taste. AT the time
he was trustee of the colored schools
the following people were drawing big
salaries, and they have continued to
draw ever since up to the present
time. Of course The BEE does not
mean any reflection on these ladies
and gentlemen who have been paid by
Uncle Sam for a quarter of century
or more, but merely to ask Rev.
Grimke why did he not object. Just
look:
Supt. Geo. F. Cook, ...... f. 900.
Sup. Principal Montgomery, 1900
Sup. Principal Waring, ......2,ooo
Henry Grant, music teacher. 1000
John Nall, principal, ........ 1000
Mrs. Tucker, principal, ..... 1000
Miss Lucy Moten, .......... 1850
Then there are over hundred more
teachers, members of Rev. Grimke's
church. The next time Rev. Grimke
attends the Baptist ministers meeting
will he please explain? Then it is
hoped that he will permit DR.. Alexan-
der Crummell to answer the question
that he, the Dr., propounded TO him
some few years ago. If Rev. Grimke
will take the advice of THE BEE he
will explain the abuse to the people.
THE BEE is confident that DR.. Grim
ke has overlooked these figures, and
now that he is aware of it, he will re-
quest the members to resign his church.
Editor E. w. Davis, of The Inde-
pent Il consider the appointment of
Richardson and Brown the best that
could be made. They are gentlemen,
and the people are satisfied.
The Washington bee., 1897-10-09
THE HOSPITAL LIBEL SUIT.

1t has been discovered that quite a
number of prominent colored physi-
clans are in the conspiracy against DR..
Williams, of the Freedmen's Hospital.
District Attorney Davis has been fur
nished with the names of the men, and
he will no doubt present the matter
before the grand jury for investigation.
If it IS shown, as DR.. Williams hope to
show that these physicians are in a
conspiracy to injure him, they will be
indicted. 1t is known that several col
ored physicians have declared what
they will do.
The Washington bee., 1897-10-09

Now that Commissioner Ross
has been charged with a disregard
for the interests of the colored
schools and branded by his traduc
ers as an enemy, 1t is hoped that
they may succeed in inducing the
Commissioners to confess that they
are idiots and that the accusers are
Just and wise.
The Washington bee., 1897-10-09

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rich large fgure-Ior column; nicely
moulded oil fount; the latest burner
ratchet screw movement, for turning
wick up and down, thus always insur-
ing a brilliant light, clear as a crystal
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ornament
Send S cash yearly subscribers for
this handsome banquet lamp.
The Washington bee., 1897-10-09
HONOR TO MAY.

The one hundred anniversary Of
the birth of Samuel J. May will be held
at May Memorial Church, Syracuse.
n. Y, on the 10th of this month. Mr.
Lewis H. Douglass, of this city, is one
of the principal speakers. His subject
is, MIR. May and the Black Man."
Some of the most distinguished peo-
pie in this country will also speak.
Among them are Miss Susan B. An
thony, Col. Robert G. Ingersoll and
others.
The Washington bee., 1897-10-09
OUR SCHOOL TRUSTEES.

ment of Rev. Brown and Dr.
Richardson as trustees of our pub
lie schools must be the result OF
gross stupidity and monumental
ignorance on the one hand and
sect prejudice and jealousy, person.
al spite and criminal misrepresen-
lation on the other. The fact that
Rev. Brown is now a trustee and
pastor of University Park Temple
is more of a coincidence than q
sequence, inasmuch as that gen.
tleman was favorably considered
as trustee while pastor of Ply
mouth Congregational Church,
and while Mrs. Terrell and Sena-
tor Bruce were already on the
board. Moreover, the fact that
Rev. Brown was selected, indicates
that it was the desire of the Com
missioners to choose men upon the
basis of usefulness to the public
rather than upon denominational
prestige. Rev. Brown is an able,
conscientious and progressive man,
and will bring to the board a much
needed help.
The appointment of DR.. Rich
ardson, as will be admitted by
every fair minded person who has
resided in Washington any length
of time, is one of the best which
has been made for many years.
He has been among us for over
twenty years, and has allied him
self with every progressive move.
ment inaugurated in this city.
His ability as a writer, speaker
and thinker has been felt in all of
our literary and other societies in
stituted for the advancement OF
the negro. He was one OF the
first members of Bethel Literary
and Historical Society, as well as
of nearly all of the other lyceums
in the city. As an editor, he has
displayed wonderful power and
versatility, and has contributed
articles on current topics to the
best journals and magazines OF the
country. He enterad the govern
ment service at a low grade, and
By sobriety, application and
ability, gradually advanced until
he reached the grade of Third
Class-next to the highest in the
classified service. He was edus
Gated in the schools of Cleveland,
Ohio, and this city, at the former
of which he took an academic
course and the latter those OF
law and medicine. He has always
evinced deep interest and taken
an active part in the educational
movements of this city, and has
always proved himself worthy OF
the confidence and esteem of all
without regard to race or color.
Within the past few months a
conspiracy was conceived by few
unprincipled men to smirch the
reputation + of DIR. Richardson. 1t
was represented that he was a
democrat. had contributed 500 to
the democratic mpaign, and was
OF therwise Objectionable. These
misrepresentation were placed be-
fore the office in which he was en-
ployed, and an inquiry was instl-
tuted. Upon investigation, 1t was
found that the accuSers were per-
sons who had signed other than
their own names, and when their
presence was desired, could not be
found, the residences given being
vacant lots or houses which had
been occupied by other persons for
years. The chief conspirator was
found to be disreputable charac-
The Washington bee., 1897-10-09
BLACKS VS.. BRIGHTS.

The real secret of the fight against
the new school trustees is the blacks
against the brights This question
was agitated by men who have been
standing candidates for the school
trusteeShip.