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The Washington bee., 1897-01-01
AN APPEAL. TO THE PEOPLE

The Metropolitan Baptist church
was organized, in May, 1868, by
Rev. Henry Bailey who built a
frame structure on the ground
where the church now stands. At
that time there was but small lot
and a dilapidated frame structure
which no doubt, corresponded with
the times and condition of the peo-
ple i'm that vicinity. It was neigh
borhood that will be long gremem-
bered and one of which history re-
cords many offenses which were
menaees to civilization.
The founder of the structure
failed to reform the condition OF
the people in that vicinity. Not un-
til the late Rev. John Brooks, one
of the apostles of reform arrived on
the scene and in connection with
Rev. johnson, this great divine,
was the section that was christened
with the name that became Obnox-
iOus to the ears of the people,
What can now be said Of this great
citizen and This section where the
! Metropolitan church is located
1t is dedicated as " Paradise
Found" The property of all
classes is valuable. Instead OF one
or two churches there are many ;
in the places of the huts and novels,
we witness gifted palaces and mag
nifcent edlfices which o. will be
handed down to posterity, or to our
children and children's children
The towering forms of the pioneers
will be only shadows and their
deeds will be emblazoned on the
scroll of fame.
The Metropolitan Baptist church
was formerly known as the Fourth
Baptist church. Rev. Robert John
son was elected pastor in June
1870 and in 1882 the old frame
structure was torn down on account
of it's weakness. The church was
% Dy OU 1ec1' NV oOhuoOu "
push and energy succeeded in IN
creasing its membership. The
church became too small. Tht
people were enlightened in thu
great truths Of church reform
Rev. johnson saw an opportunity
to enlarge so he purchased two lot
west of the church and now it
present capacity is ten Thousand
uO,OOO)square feet of good ground
The present brick structure cos
forty-fve thousand (s45, ,OO0) dol
lars and its dimension is IS by III
feet, two (2) story press brick front
on which there is a mortgage o
twenty two thousand ($22, ,00O) dol
lars. 1t is no doubt the larges
colored Baptist church in this cit
and structure that Is a monumen
to the great Baptist denomination
The church is about to be sold be
cause its membership has not, ol
The Washington bee., 1897-01-01

dCcOuuG VI Iue ST6dh uAoHOioi Vi oSh,
been able to meet its notes.
We have endeavored to do our
duty and to uphold this Christian
congregation we have worked as
siduouSIy to maintain our credit
and promote the Christian religion.
Necessity now compels US to make
an appeal to the Christian people
for help. We need help and we
must have it. We believe that the
dissemination Of the Christian doc
trine in this country does as much
to reform an immoral people as the
laws that are enacted to punish
crime.
The moral effect of the Christian
ministry upon a community has
demonstrated its power in he
neIghborhood in which our church
is located. No one knows this bet
ter than those who are aware of the
mast history of our church and the
great work of form that has
been instituted by our pastor and
his coworkers
Must our work stop here on ac-
count of our inability to liquidate
our church Indebtedness p? Our
government has been made strong
on account of its crusadrs against
crime and offenses. Our rulers
have been more or less Christian
advocates and promoters of a good
government,
The laws of church and state
have kept the people in tact.
Our Emancipation has taught us
to 90 on ward and upward and what
we haze gained since Emancipation
by our industry and adherence to
the laws of church and state should
not be lost in this era of our Chris
tian government and r form be-
cause we are powerless to help our
selves. The God who controls the
destiny of nations, religions, creeds,
etc., is asked to aid us in this hour
of distress. We make this appeal
to the Christian people.
1st. Because the Metropolitan
church is in need of financial aid.
2nd. Because we can not pay
off the present Indebtedness of the
church without the aid of the
Christian people and our friends.
3rd. This congregation and
church have been a benefit to the
vicinity in which it is established.
4th. We appeal to our Baptist
churches throughout this country
to send at once a contribution to
ala us in liquidating our indebted
ness.
Our burden is heavy and our Ia
bors have been incessant and In the
name of Him who giveth and taketh
we appeal to,our Christian Churches
to aid us.
All contributions will be received
by our pastor, Rev. Robert john
son and acknowledged through the
press of this city.
Respectfully submitted by the
following trustees of the Metropol-
itan Baptist church
q. r. Robinson,
Joshua johnson,
Harry Hamilton
2015 Vermont avenue n. w.,
Washington, D. G.
The Washington bee., 1897-01-01

Queen Lilioukalani will return
to this city and have talk with
the President and Congress, look
ing to her restoration. Liliouka-
lani is brave woman who has been
wronged by representative of the
American government.
The Washington bee., 1897-01-01

All applicants for the Office of re-
corder of deeds are requested to
send IN their names at once, to en-
able the president to select the one
he wants. Kansas applicants ex-
cepted.
The Washington bee., 1897-01-01


Washington to 60 around the
United States holding his hat.
When this national apologist was
in this city and made speech, he
said among other things st the
Metropolitan church that his school
made all the tin ware that was used,
tubs; sod all the milk and butter
that could be made. the best por-
tion of the ate printing was
done at his school and indeed the
made and raised everything and
sold all they made and raised. If
what Prof. Washington asserts be
true, why is it necessary for him to
travel throughout the United States
ike a national brggar misrepresent-
ing the Afro American to the more
fortunate class of citizens !? He is
an Afro American apologist in that
he apologies to the white people
for the short ,omings of the Afro
American and misrepreseuts the
race. If he told what the race is,
and what the race can do, and not
cite isolated cases detrimental to
Afro A. ericans to tickle the fancy
of the Caucasian, We would say that
he is a benefactor. No, sir. It is
not what he tells disparagingly of
Afro Americ. ms as it is his syco-
phantie utterances to advance the
personal ambition of Washington.
Apologists are known from the !
days of Socrates, Atheragorias, Ia
tian, Theophilius, Origen, Eusi- |
BUS.
c"Under the Roman Empire when
5he Church was made dominant.
biologists and apologetical writings
lrew less For the benefit of
he philosopher of The Age, we de-
inc an apologist as being cone who
speaks or writes something in de-
ense or extenuation of what ap-
,ears to others wrong or unjustia-
lie, or of what may be liable to
lisapprobation. l. may be an ex-
enuation of what is not perfectly
ustifiable, o a vindicatinn of what
s or may be disapproved, but which
he apologist deems to be right"
This is MIR. Washington's philoso-
'hy today. He is advocating
| ctrine that depreciates the Afro
American in the estimation of the
American white people and endeav-
ring to show that he is incapable
# higher education that the arts
md sciences, emoluments of Office
hould be subordinsted % s me-
hing or scheme in which he is
engaged to make him an industrial
lead, center and foot, wher by he
IAN fill his pockets by feasting upon
he credulity of Afro Americans, and
lppease the conceit and egotism of a
'ew prejudiced Caucasians. If the
philosopher of The Age wants a
better definition of an apologist, |
we refer him to Gortius De Veri-
tale, ect }, Butler (Analogy of Re-
igion, Natural and Revealed), etc.
Works by Neander and Tholuck.
1t is true we are not all saints,
neither are we all failures or apollo
gists, and if the Afro American
race did not have to contend with
so many vasiIating politicians, and
men who are continually making
apologies and defenses for those
who wrong US daily, we would not
have so much cause to complain.
and Editor Fortune must admit
although 1t is very painful, that
the majority of Afro American rep
reseutatives and especially those
who are Office hunting, and those
who want to foo, the white people
by abusing the Afro American are
The Washington bee., 1897-01-01
w. CALVIN CHASE. EDITOR.
TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION.

This is peculiar world and peo-
pie in it are peculiar. There are
certain colored editors in this coun-
try who have more gall than they
have sense.
The Washington bee., 1897-01-01
ADVANTAGE
B A [ L E Y S
TRUSS.

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ture that it is impossible for it to be-
come displaced.
1t permits the utmost freedom of mo
ton with perfect safety.
All uncomfortable and injurious steel
spring pressure is avoided.
The pad is held in place by woven
bands, which retain an equal pres
sure in all positions Of the body.
1t can be worn in bed, great deSid-
eratum to the young as tending to a
perfect cure.
1t is the only suitable truss for chill
dren and females.
The proper amount of pressure can be
brought to bear and maintained IN
any position without pinching or
harm to the wearer.
1t will cure hernia if placed on the pa
tient sufficiently early.
Excepting umbilical, it is the best
truss ever offered for all kinds Of
hernia.
1t is so perfect and comfortable in its
adjustment that the patient in
short time forgetS he is wearing it.
(See the certificate of Mr.. Daniel
Iohnson.)
Sent postage paid to any address on
receipt Of price; s. for single and f4
for double truss.
In ordering, give location of hernia,
right or left side, and measurement.
Satisfaction given or money refunded
when the truss is returned in good
order. Address
l.. &. tailey.
Room Is, 600 F St., n. W.
or 1921 M St., N. W.. Wash. D. @
The Washington bee., 1897-01-01

Entered at the Post once al Washington
cond class mall tnRtter.l
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1897-04-23
A Joke on . supreme Court.

Judge Burlingame has a joke ON tho
Michigan supreme court. In ordering
new trial for J. .. II. Holmes, convicted
Of murder in the first degree and whose
defense was insanity, the supreme court
took occasion sharply to criticise Judge
Burlingame's charge to the jury, assert
ing that 1t too fully expressed the courts
opinion Of the merits Of the case. The
charge to the jury In the Holmes case
happens to be verbatim repetition of
u charge to jury made by Judge Bur
lingame five years ago in trial where
insanity was the defense, and in sustain
ing the verdict at that time the supreme
court found fault with the charge be-
cause II did not go far enough. Cor.
Chicago Times Herald.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1897-04-23
j u B p r. / N 7 / N q
sUUH 4
LARGE POSTERS, HANDBILLs,
CIRCULARS,
CARDS, BLANKS,
BILL-HEADB.
Together with every other description Of
PLAIN AND FANCY PRINTING.
Executed with neatness and dispatch.

Yearly advertisers will be allowed 10
change four times during the year without
charge Advertisements should be marked
with time and space they are TO occupy.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1897-04-23

Hungry His dns--Woti You dunno
wot miser Is? A miser Is man that
denies hisself the necessaries Of life
when he has the money to buy 'en.
Weary Watkins-oh, have met some
of them fellers But fought they call
ed theirselves prohibitionists. Indian
apolis Journal.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1897-04-23
A LAZY LOVER.

Mighty soulsl' the patriarch cried.
fattening his nose against the grimy
window pane and peering out into the
storm Jest look at 1t a-comin down
He'd "a know'd we was a-goin to hev
it like this, you'd "a seen me a-leavin
home--you'd "a seen me a-leavin
home.''
The old man thoughtfully stroked his
bushy beard. He felt that he had met
but Just retribution for coming TO the
store to loaf. When, an hour before, he
had awakened from doze In his arm
chair, picked up his stout stick and
hobbled to the village, the sky was clear
and blue. Not cloud was visible any
where, and the sun was blazing down
on the fields Of yellow grain that he
overlooked from the porch of his little
house on the hill But the storm, M
storms do in that mountainous part Of
Pennsylvania, was gathering its force
unseen behind the neighboring noun
tains, piling black cloud on black oloud,
and then, like an army charging on
sleeping enemy, it swept forth from Its
hiding place amid the flash of light
ming and the crash Of thunder and del
uged the valley.
my, oh, myW muttered the old
man. ut serves me right. ought to
"a know'd better. Whenever l runs
down here for minutes loaf, 1t rains
Never team comes along to give me a
lift home, an hez to paddle back In
me leaky ole boots. "
He hobbled to his chair by the empty
stove, about which were gathered the
men Of the village. despite the fact that
no fire blazed within and cold weather
was far ahead.
~ hope the company hain't displeas-
In" snapped the chronic loafer. He
knocked the ashes out Of his pipe. refill
ed and lighted it and sprawled out upon
the counter, pillowing his back against
pile Of calicoes.
"Not at oil, at all. It's the loaAn
hate. I never could loaf, said the old
man, CHANGING at the prostrate form.
The chronic loafer made no reply save
faint "Huhl"
Jest because felly sets around the
stove hain't no sign he's lazy, "said the
miller warmly.
Fur be 1t from me from sayin NO,
boys fur be 1t. said the patriarch,
strolting his beard. But, az was sayin
awhile ago. l don't want to git inter no
sech habits as Absalom Bunkel.
"Abs'lo Bunkel - Bunkel-B Bunk
elP' repeated the shoemaker, punctuat-
ing his remarks with puffs OF tobacco
smoke.
Bunkel--Bunkei2" said the store
keeper inquiringly, tapping the end Of
his nose with his pencil.
who the heck's Abs'lom Bunkel"
the loafer cried
"Absalom Bunkel was u man AZ was
naturally so lazy 1t was credit to him
every time he moved" the patriarch
began. "You uns knows the ole lawg
house tibet stands where Big run crosses
the road over the mountain. It's all
tumbled down now. They amt no
daubin atween the lawgs The chin
bley's fallen; the fence hez gone, an the
lots choked up with weeds. It's for
lorn place, but when was lad 1t
was jest about the slickest thing along
the ridge yander. That's where Absalom
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1897-04-23

What fine teeth you have. Grumpy.
Are they your own"
"You can bet they are. hold the
dentists receipt in full. ''-Detroit Free
Press
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1897-04-23
Real Estate Agents:

I'VE undersigned having entered into the
real estate business, 10 Gaithersburg, 10
LoN prepared to make sales of some of the
..sN farming lands in Montgomery county;
,n So oi houses and lots, both in and out Of
wi. wh- We also have q number of houses To
~. Loans negotiated, &c. Correspond
'1'e solicited. Respectfully,
Q. W. CRAWFORD q CO.,
9Aithersb1re. Nd.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-16

4c for Lining Cambrics, kid finish. 1c to 5c for Ribbons from No. to 16. 10c for Baby Lawn Caps. 15c for all Leather Belts. Sc for Mems Madras and P. K, 4-in-hand Ties, value 25c each. 49c for full size white Crochet Quilt. Japponet, Silk Initial Handkerchiefs, 121sc. 5c yard for 20 different designs in embroid- cries. 7c yard for 50 different designs in embroideries. 15c embroideries re- duced to 10c. 69c for Ruffled Linen Un- dershirts. Very handsome assortment of underskirts and qualities from 50c 10 S5.9S for very handsome Silk Changeable Taffeta in Skirts.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-16
Extraordinary ofsring
 High-class Novelty Silks.

Consisting of Chameleon Brocades, Satin Damas Brocade Velours, Check Moire Poplins, Figured Gras De Londres, etc., etc., all the handsome designs and color ings, worth up to $2.50 a yard; we might say S150 and sell all we have in short order, but no!
 All go this week at the low price of ST.
 50 pieces all Silk Evening Shades Taf- less than $1 to $1.75 the yard. They go in this sale ct 69c yard.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-16
CoLoRED DRESS GOODS

Bargain table news grow in interest with each passing week. Tariff proba- billties keep one guessing how long such low prices can continue. This week be- gins with a grand bargain table display of sO-inch Silk Striped Challies at 19c yard; no lovelier designs or printings have ever been shown at any price.
 Then there's the Waffle" Checks, that make such pretty separate skirts for grown people and pretty gowns for chill dren, at 17c and 32 inches wide.
 Tomorrow we offer all wood Serges and Henriettas, 3S and 42 inches wide, slightly damaged in the crease, at 19c a yard.
 Double width Wool Novelties, well worth soc. Yours at 29c.
 54-inch Navy Blue Storm Serge, all wool Yours at 49c
 For this sale one lot Dress Goods Fan cies. actually worth S5c and $1 yard, now 49c.
 Big assortment of figured and plain Woolen Dress Goods, single and double width, 10c yard.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-16

The prices that go into effect tomor- row should interest deeply every house keeper in this vicinity.
 Bleached Irish Linen Table Damask, 62 inches wide, worth CSC yard, for this week 50cI
 Extra heavy full bleach all-linen Table Damask 62 inches wide, regular price, 72c; special for this week 55c. ..
 Very fine bleached Table Damask, 63 inches wide. beautiful floral designs, reg ular price, soc a yard; special price 60c.
 Full Bleachcd Barnsley Table Damask, 6s inches wide, regular price S9c; this week, 65c. neaN
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-16
Sale of Lace Curtains.

Starts in the morning. The prices tell the tale. Note them carefully.
 Very handsome $4 Lace Curtains, de- signs entirely new. Yours at SPAS the pair.
 worth $6.5O pair, dropped in this sale to $3.9S the pair.
 Few pair let of extra long and wide Lace Curtains to go at a sacrafice.
 20 pairs of Al Curtain Swiss, extra wide value 40 to soc. Yours at 20c.
 25 pieces of Leno Scrim, 40 inches wide, 4c. = s.,....
 All Remnants go at one-third value.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-16
MATCHED LACES-

Promptly at 8 o'clock tomorrow morn ing we shall put on sale 50 pisces Matched Cream Laces, widths of Lace with insertion to match and in an elegant pattern.
 Torchon Laces, 2 to inches wide, all linen and handmade, at 6c yard.
 4-inch Crochet pattern Laces at 4c yard.
 12 yards in bolt of Lace, 14, 2 and 21A inches wide at 15c, 20c and 25c.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-16
Sheets and Pillow Cases.

Full size Sheets of soft Muslin, ready for use, at 45c.
 Pillow Cases, 36x45 of extra good Mus lin, for 25c. Ready for use. Ask to see the Hemstitched Sheets and Pillow Cases. They are etremely low.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-16

Very fine Barnsley Bleached Table Da-- mask, 72 inches wide, regular value, 95c; this weeks price 75c.
 Very heavy Cream Damask, warranted pure linen, regular price, 55c; this weeks price, 40c. s.
 Heavy Cream 72-inch Damask, regular price COG; this weeks price, 45c
 Misses 25c Tucked Muslin Drawers, to years of fine Al muslin, 15c. a
 One lot of 50 pair Ladies' Drawers; tucked and nicely trimmed with lace and hemstitched embroidery, worth $1 the pair. Yours at 49c.
 The greatest Nightgown for ladies in the south at 75c, goes in this sale at 49c.
 Muslin Skirts, ruffled and tucked. Yours at 20c.
 All other pieces at proportionate prices.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-16
Ladies Suits, Skirts and w aists.

We cannot begin to do justice in type to the smart, stylish garments shown in such profusion, but would much rather let the garments speak for themselves. Here is just hint, however, of the splen- did values to be found there tomorrow.
 We still sell figured, black, lined and bound Skirts at 98c.
 Grenadine Skirts made over colored Things at $3.4S.
 Black Satin and Silk Brocades at $6. .S9 is considered good $10 skirt elsewhere in Birmingham.
 In Checked Skirts we offer them nicely made and bound, from S1.4S up.
 Too much cannot be said in commen- dation of our line of Ladies Shirt Waists. The values offered are par excellent" Stunning value shown tomorrow at 49c. At 75c we offer waists that can only be had of us The new waist, with plated frill collar and cuffs is very natty in red, pink, blue and very neat line of fig ures. Quite the correct thing in white shirt waists are shown by us. ..n.., Ladies Suits.
 Te start them off at s3.50 for an all >/'ool suit. In few words: "The place b save money is Caheen's. Buy suits for Nashville Centennial now.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-16
A Special Sale of Corsets.

It will be gala week for Corset buy CTS.
 200 handmade c. F., P. D., I. C., and Sonnette Corsets. All at the marvel ously low price of Soc. Sizes from 23 to 30.
 Another-All our Misses Corsets that are considered good value for 75c. They are yours at 39c.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-16
Hosiery[~

19c the pair for a fine line of Ladies' 35c tan Hosiery. Misses and Children's tan, ribbed Hose, value 35c. Yours at 19c the pair.
 Mems Balbriggan 1s Hose, than which there is none better for wear, value $3 dozen. Yours at $1.75 dozen or 15c pair.
 25 dozen Misses and Children's Hose Dc pair.
 Ladies' very fine hand-spun Silk Hos iery, value $3.50 Yours at $1.50 pair.
 All our S2.5O pair Silk Hosiery at 9Sc pair.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-16

Pretty Sheer Dimities and Lawns. in neat patterns, worth 1Oc the yard. Yours at 61sc. .--.5 A magnificent line offered tomorrow, the value of which is 15c. They are yours at 10c the yard. The new crimson Lappett, Lawns Dim ities and Organdies from 9c up. { f4~- Very fine patterns in Percales. Yours at SEC. Light prints, fast colors. 31kc. agtea 'i2 Cotton Challies. Yours at &c., At 5c fast color and fine grade Dress Ginghams for children. ~ @tt stfttA5>A ,.-. Very superior line of fine Organdies at 29c the yard.
 s4 ss.- -4sFss r,. Magnificent line of Linen Effects from S14c yard up. ~.sa
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Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-16
Sale of Wash Goods.

Hot shots from the best Wash Goods Department in the city.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-16
SWEATERS.

Our s2.25 and $2.5O Sweaters, in Ladies', at 9Sc.
 gs Our s1.25 and s1.5O Sweaters, in Boys g, and girls, at soc. .eot Canvass Leggins at 4Sc. Jersey Leg gins, S3c. g-f- 9sf
 rtbry
The Portland daily press., 1897-06-07
flour.

provisions. Groceries: c.e
The Portland daily press., 1897-06-07
BRIEFLY TOLD.

AS the result of the bicycle races at the
Manhattan Beach oval Saturday after
noon in the second and last of the series
of track athletics, held by the Intercol-
legiate Association of Amateur Athletics
of America, the University of Pennsyl-
vania still stands at the head of the asso-
citation and has 35 points, Yale maintains
second position with 26 1-2; Harvard S
and Princeton's positions are unchanged
at 16 3-4 and Is 1-2, respectively, giving
Harvard her coveted third place.
Amherst won the triangular intercol-
legiate meet Saturday, with So points.
Dartsmouth and Williams We're tied for
second place with 40 points each.
Fifteen thousand bicyclists paraded in
New York Saturday night and 100, 900
people saw them.
Aeronaut John Walters was killed at
Centerville, Ia, Saturday. He was
caught on some wires, was torn from his
parachute and fell 40 feet.
President Barrios is reported to have de-
clared himself dictator of Guatemala
/. Rear Admiral Samuel Phillips Lee IT.
s. n. retired, the last of the commanders Of
the Great Squadron during the civil war
died at his home atsSilver SPRINGS near
Washington city Saturday afternoon.