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The Washington bee., 1897-12-25
THE BEE WoULDLtEEr rovr..

If Editor Ni'chsIras happy
itor Cooper's salary. a'aed to E5
If being on the dunn
JOB for an editor. ? . ''ol a nass
lfthe civil service law n.:r
repealed. "" VII. no. s.
If there is not dav of ,....,
for the ungrateful. ~ 'e'TIo1to,
HoW many nominations ,.:r
the Senate after the holiday" g"' 90 70
If Judge Kimball wiIIbar
" III Os appointed
Will the republicans sea, H.
w. Murray? -'' non Geo
When the colored schools ,.,,,
a decent industrial department, s''' aa''
VIII any more unspeDtan,r,-.
be turned into the treasurryg Op'iaao'
Will there be a discon,;,,,.
small men being appointed 10 rls.,e oF, o.
Will DR.. Purvis ever ca,s.
of his mouth. S"oo,ias
The Washington bee., 1897-12-25

Washington, d. c., Dec. 4, 81.
Hon. B. K. BRUCE,
Register U. s., Treasury.
MY DEAR SIR:-If Judge from tbs
kind and complimentary expressiore
of citizens and officials must conclude
that the President has chosen wisely
in his selection of Register, and made
a popular appointment as well. But,
in addition to what common rumor
says, | know for myself you are "the
right man in the right place"
| congratulate you most heartily.
and wish you all possible success in
the administration of your important
and responsible trust.
Sincerely your friend,
I. PETTY.
The Washington bee., 1897-12-25
re- SPECIAL NOTICE. -N

There are regular authorized COZ
lectors in the employ Of THE BEE
Printing Co.. and 7Ohen they call TO see
delinquent subscribers they are re-
uuested to pay them. and not gt0e the
excuse that "they wiN see the Editor. "
The Editor has no time to see the sub
seyi6ers, and it is hoped that his
friends and the patrons Of THE Be
will bay the Collector Vken he calls.
The Washington bee., 1897-12-25

Some time apo THE BEE con
tanned a communication from MIR.
W. E Bruce, relative to a sermon
preached by Rev. Gibbons, of Mt
Carmel Church. Rev. Gibbons
from what IHE BEE has learned
was justified in saying what he did
on the occasion the sermon was de.
livered. Rev. Gibbons is plain.
conscientious man, who strikes di,
rectlY from the shoulder. The BEr
makes this statement in iustificl,
tiol of Rev Gibbons.
The Washington bee., 1897-12-25
A POPULAR N AN.

The Sixth Auditor of the Treas.
ury Department is gentleman
who has made many promotions OF
young colored men on their merits.
l he question of color never enters
his mind where man is deserving
and entitled to a promotion. He
is one of the most popular men who
has ever been in that office.
The Washington bee., 1897-12-25

We published last week a large
number of newspaper Endorsements
of the appointment of Hon. B. K.
Bruce as Register of the Treasury.
From the thousands that have ap.
peared since that time, our space
will only permit us to present a
very few. No appointment m: de
by the President has elicted such
universal appreciation, and given
such complete satisfaction to the
country at large as this one has
Gone. 1t is, indeed, national ap'
pointment.
The Washington bee., 1897-12-25
from the Savanna, tGa. } Tribune.l

Hon. p. X. Bruce assumed charge
of the Office of Register of the Treas
nrv on Monday. He found on his desl,
a most elegant floral testimonial pre-
sented bv the employees of the office
The new Register has received the
congratulations of host of friends
during the week kilograms have
been received from every State in the
Union. felicitating the appointment Of
Mr.. Bruce who was the only colored
man considered whose selection by
the President would give general salts
faction to the colored Americans.
The Washington bee., 1897-12-25
[Erom the Little Rock, (Ark.,l Guide. ]

The nomination of Hon. Blanche K.
Bruce, by President Mckinley, to the
office of Register of the Treasury, is
one of the surest hits of the recogni-
ton of worth and ability yet made by
President Mckinley from the colored
contingent. Blanche k. Bruce is the
recognized national leader OF the ne
groes of the United States He is a
scholar, a statesman and a natural
born leader of men. His selection
was hailed with JOY and delight by the
negroes throughout the country.
The Washington bee., 1897-12-25
From the Philadelphia, pa American.

Next to the late Fred. Douglass
Blanche X. Bruce, the recently ap-
pointed Register of the United States
Treasury is the best-known colored
man in the country. He has always
taken an active interest IN educational
matters, and at the time of his aH-
pointment he was member Of the
Board of School Trustees of the Dis
trict of Columbia. He is light
mullltto. He and his family move in
the best colored circle of society.
The Washington bee., 1897-12-25
Washington, d. c., Dec. :, 'o7

Washington, d. c., Dec. 5, 81.
Hon. B X BRUCE.
DEAR SIR:-It is with much pleasure
that | see the announcement of your
reappointment as Register of the U.
S. Treasury. A just recognition of
your ability and endorsement of servi-
Ces heretofre rendered. | am sure
your selection will give general salts
faction, and permit me to extend my
humble congratulations and wish YOU
continued health and happiness.
Yours truly,
Y PORTS
The Washington bee., 1897-12-25
Guthrie, o T., Dec. 18th 1897

Guthrie, . T., Dec. 18th 1897,
Hon. B. K. B uce,
Washington, ID. c,
Accept congratulations from the far
west especially from an admirer of
yours. express fully the sentiments
oklahoma when say that we con-
gratulate the President in such recug-
milton Of the race in selecting to fill so
worthy and eminent position, of
which you are recipient,
Respectfully,
N. {. Johnson.
Deputy clerk, Logan County.
The Washington bee., 1897-12-25
Hon. Blanche X. Bruce,

Hon. Blanche X. Bruce,
Register of the U. S. Treasury,
Washington, d. c.
Dear Sir and Friend
1t affords me unalloyed pleasure
to congratulate you upon the action of
the administration in honoring you
and the race through you by appoint
ment to the responsible Office of Reg
lister of the Treasury, we of Mississippi
feel especially honored, because one
who has been so closely indentifed
with us, to fiji an appointment of such
national import.
Yours very truly,
lsiah T. Montgomery.
Ex-member Miss. State Constitu-
tional Convention.
The Washington bee., 1897-12-25

While President Mckinley may
be doing his duty in adhering to
the civil service law, ne is certainly
defeating his denomination. If
the law is not repealed by this Con-
gress you may look for a Demo
cratic Congress.
The Washington bee., 1897-12-25

The BEE is in favor of appoint.
ing all female su pervising princi,
pals. 1t is believed that it would be
to the best interest of the schools
The BEE makes this suggestion
for the consideration of the Board
of Trustees.
The Washington bee., 1897-12-25
from the St. Paul, Mimi, and Chicago Appeal

From the St. Paul, Mimi, and Chicago Appeal
President Mckinley did the proper
thing last week in appointing B. X.
Bruce to his old position as Register
of the Treasury. We think this is the
best appo 'ntment he has made and he
gave it to the man, of all others, who
should have received it. We believe
that it is as proper to continue TO hon
or Afro-Americans as white men. No
one objects to honoring Sherman or
Reed, no one thought it anything but
right that Conklin or Blaine should be
always to the fore front. President
Mckinley vas thought worthy to be
repeatedly elected Governor of Ohio
and then made President of the Unit
ed States. Nothing was too good for
him. We should feel jus: the same
way about our representative men
Let them be recognized first and then
the small fry afterward. Let them die
in the harness, honored and respected
by all if worthy-and Bruce has prov
ed himself worthy. After Douglass,
Langston. Bruce, Lynch, Hill. Quincy,
Pinchhach and men of their ilk have
passed away will be time enough for
Younger men to rise and try to fill
their shoes. There seems to always
be a desire among us to pull down
rath than to push up our men who
get toward the top. AS we said before
both Mckinley and Bruce are to be
congratulate =
The Washington bee., 1897-12-25

Perhaps, if the District Commits
sioners would look around them
they would be convinced that new
lieutenant would be acceptable in
the place of Lieut. Kelley.
The Washington bee., 1897-12-25

Some men have no idea what it
costs to run newspaper. The
man who continually wants a free
puff is mighty cheeky. Some peo-
pie have an idea that it is easv
matter to print newspaper.
The Washington bee., 1897-12-25

One OF the greatest house furnishing
houses in the city; place where
you can get anything you want. Do
you know George & Coz If not call
and see them. Inspect their store and
if they don't satisfy you mother place
in the city can, ooS 9TH St, n. W.
The Washington bee., 1897-12-25

The President declined to act.
Congress will be compelled to do
something with the obnoxious civil
service law.
The Washington bee., 1897-12-25

Arrangements are being made
by some of the leading citizens to
celebrate January lst, instead Of
Of April 10th, as National Emanci-
patton day
The Washington bee., 1897-12-25
From the Vidette Post, Gibson. Miss

The appointment of Hon. B. K.
Bruce as Register of the Treaury, was
the most grateful act of the present
administration, and one, too, that will
receive the hearty approval of everv
decent republican in the country. We
congratulate Mr.. Bruce. We
The Washington bee., 1897-12-25
From the ruskegee, (Ala..) student.I

The President has appointed Hon:
B. K. Bruce to the place formerly held
bv him under the Garfeld-Arthur ad-
ministrations-the Registership OF the
Treasury. MIR. Bruce will give entire
satisfaction in the discharge of the
duties of this exalted place. He will
bring to the Office native dignity
and an ability of the most pronounced
kind.
The Washington bee., 1897-12-25

Perhaps the District Commits
sioners will have chance to ap-
point a few colored applicants
before their time expire.
The Washington bee., 1897-12-25
THE BEE WOULD LIKE To $?

Honest men appointed to offo
The republican party aboli5 4.
civil service sham.
Bishop Fl. w. Arnett, cha2lg,5
the next House of Representa-,
Robert II. Terrell elevated "a,
position that commensurate wt5 i
merits. -
Mrs. Alice Stange-Davis hsr.
uniform system of music in the u..
schools.
The Washington bee., 1897-12-25

President Mckinley has the
sympathy of THE BEE in this, the
hour of his bereavement.
The Washington bee., 1897-12-25

1t is bad thing to place small
men in office, and especially men
who have no official experience.
The Washington bee., 1897-12-25
pp1rcE THE NATIONS CHOICE
TcoNTINUED FROM LAST WEEK
rr-on the Tacoma, CWash.,) Ledger. ]

from the Tacoma. Wash.) Ledger1
Rlanche K. Bruce has been appoint
cd 70 his old position as Register of
the % Treasury. He is capable and
Ln,.st III and has given evidence Of it
bv m his former record, and his appoint
,nent ~ nt' is a fitting recognition to the
Great mass of colored voters who have
sIways remained faithful to the Re-
publican party
The Washington bee., 1897-12-25
WHAT THE BEE KNOWS

There is big fight for ,ba p,r.
Court Judgeship. ' ''A;'
Some one at the Police Hs,s,.
ters will get it in the neck. '4' ld''
c. Maurice Smith is near n. n.
trict attorneyship. '' DS'
Col. M. M. Parker can Be r,;,.4
States marshal if he wants TO -'''-
a new trustee will be appoia,.i i
a few days ''''''' 10
We need a new Judge in the n4..
Court. '' '-''
President Mckinley is c--.;..
aware of that.
Some colored lawyers have II. s,
head sure.
d; B. McCary of the Capita. G,
Bank, is business man.
The Washington bee., 1897-12-25

disappointment of Capt. Arthur
Brooks Major of the First Separate
Battalion meets with popular ap,
proval.
The Washington bee., 1897-12-25

:nsfnsGR' and S59 qf %i1f2L. PGIics R ]. Lima.
MRS MRS Herkimer Roseb,ol'r. IT, NJ asi W
spence, Miss HenriSJT,l.e Nj. Jo,suS saS
hGtta ,;? Curtis, Miss HenTi.I.,u H,,a IurtS E.l E
Miss NJ Emma NeftricE sHiLietta Fa,,aIlS3S nISS
MIR; and Mrs. G. " lohn BrSga. B '
and 2 Mrs. 5. ]. NJ. BrorIo Miners. n. NJ
Lee, Miss Ray Purnslr', 'Iss Trs%y,, ~
Evans. Mr. and Mrs F-e. Nss b., p
Miss Nina Brown. W- 'anS SS [honp;os
ans AIMS Miss Annie c. WIigioTge VIII
ana a Mrs: Charles Wilson mans, Ins Nj,
ter MIR. j. c. Asburv ~ and daggS
The Washington bee., 1897-12-25

An excerpt from the Paris Daily
Beacon of Illinois was through
error credited to Ohio, in our last
issue.
The Washington bee., 1897-12-25

The present Excise Board ought
to be abolished.
The sun., 1897-11-21
NOTES ON COLD STORAGE.
Very Low Temperature Not Necessary IL
the Air Is Kept Pure.

Very Low Temperature Not Necessary II
the Air Is Kept Pure.
At the meeting in Detroit Of the So
ciety For tho Promotion of Agricultural
Science Professor Rane of the New
Hampshire Agricultural college read q
valuable paper on cold storage which
placed the matter on novel basis. The
professor made it appear that very
low temperature is not necessary pro-
vided the air is kept pure. Following
are in brief some of the remarks made
by Professor Rane:
The firSt essential to this preservation
is pure air For orchard fruits the tenn
perature should be as low as possible
and be above freezing, grapes not need
ing SO much cold. In from "a to 36 de-
grees, where light could be excluded
and the air kept pure and free from gas
es, the fruit will keep indefinitely.
The assumption that oxygen is the
agent of decay is erroneous. The condl-
tions which favor or avert plant growth
are the same as those which avert or
favor decay.
The presence of moisture favors de-
cay. The first gas generated in house
is carbonic acid gas, and it is the first
impurity found in a cold storage house.
If temperature is high, there is shrink
ing, then softening and loss of flavor
Fruits in a vault in which q candle can.
not be kept burning are affected as II by
IA iC, ~
to be present,
The Temperature for preservation,
other things hping right, was shown to
be not as low us generally supposed,
from 80 to +1 being IiVcn for apples, 40
to So for peaches. 4G for pears 81 for
cabbases and 81 to 80 for fresh beef.
Butter, Professor Eano said, should
have % degrees and be lGpt in room
by itself.
A destrl)tion Of the ststioD cold
storage house, which is on the north
side of the barn cellar, was given. The
floor is impervious to air. The all i'm
portant part of it is the yentilators which
are run across the cellar The filling
between the sheathing is Of fine shay
ings, packed as tight as possible. The
cost, including lumber and labor, was
given as $50. The system worked well.
Of 300 barrels put in the loss over Win
ter was very light. Sold i'll the spring,
the price was for first quality. The only
expense of the keeping was the labor Of
hauling. Potatoes stored in the same
house kept perfectly.
The sun., 1897-11-21

delicate trimmings. Broche silk, velvet and
embroidered satin, with incrustatlons OF
lace, fur or gold galloon, are much en-
ploycd for these wraps, which it is impos-
sible to make too elegant.
Boas are very thick and large, but not
long, and are usually terminated by an
animals head. Otter aud dark fur, skunk
and black fox in particular are much
liked.
Corduroy is now to be had in all colors,
dark and light, and is largely employed
for children's wear, to which purpose it Is
very suitable, being warm and serviceable
as well as pretty. -.
Short Jackets of cloth are seen in blue,
Russian green, moss green, garnet and
red, as we'll as black and mode colors.
They are adorned with expensive buttons,
and for cold weather are usually closed to
the throat with a medici collar II they
are braided and have a motif at the back,
there is no middle seam behind If they
are not thus trimmed, there is seam.
Hussar blue, steel gray and red will be
flvorite winter colors, and gowns and
Jackets will frequently be seen matching
each other in color. Tailor costumes in
particular will be thus made en- suite, cloth
being the preferred material.
Today's illustration shows walking
costume. The skirt is of fancy wooden
goods of mixed red and green. The skirt
is entirely untrimmcd. The blouse bodice
is gathered at the waist and has a corselct
of black velvet. The close sleeves have
velvet frills at tho wrist. Tho short cape
of black velvet is trimmed with wide
band of mongolia, and the valois collar is
also trimmed with mongolie. The lining
is of quilted black satin The black vel,
vet hat is trimmed with green ribbon ami
black ostrich plumes. JUDO CHoLLET.
The sun., 1897-11-21

JACKET. VA N
broche silks, combined with gauze ard
mousseline de sole, embroidered, spanglcd
or beaded compose many beautiful toilets.
Small capotcs are seen having crowns
covered with embroidery Of gold, silver,
steel, beads and spangles Hat crowns arc
also made in the same way, the foundation
of the embroidery being very fine, kid.
like cloth of some light tint-crcam, pearl
gray, butter color, white or pale pink.
The brim is usually of dark velvet.
Many curious. elaborate and minute
methods of decoration are seen on eXpen-
sive gowns this season. One costume has
the upper and front part of the bodice
sprinkled with little ornaments composed
of four small loops of very marrow velvet
ribbon, which form a cross, fastened IN
the middle with a metal bead These little
crosses are scwCd on at regular intervals.
Other gowns, embroidered, have tlbcrs Of
ostrich plumage worked into the cmbroid-
cry. Still others are decorated with hne
latticcwork of narrow velvet ribbon
A new skirt, having Il seam down the
front is made in two pieces, Just allie,
one piece for each side The seam III the
middle of the front and that in the middle
of the back nrc bias, and the skirt is mold
cd to the hips by means of darts. This
style of skirt is especially designed with q
view to the use of plaid and striped goods,
all question of matching being thus elm
mated except at the two seams, where the
lines of the design form vandykes.
Todays illustration showsa tailor made
cape of beige cloth. 1t has jacket effect
in front, being double breasted and fas-
tening with two rows of horn buttons and
having velvet faced coat collar with Ia
pels. The cape portion covers the sides
antt back and has large revers of velvet.
The cape is finished with stitching and
lined with surah. JUDO CHoLLET.
The sun., 1897-11-21
WINTER FASHIONS.
Coming Events In the World of Style-A
Walking Costume.

Evening wraps are mainly of the cape
variety this season, and are always more
convenient when they assume that form,
as any slecved garment, no matter how
large the sleeves may be. interferes moro
Or less with the bodice and crumples its
The sun., 1897-11-21
NOVELTIES.

Costumes, Skirts, trimmings, Capes and
Jackets.
Evening costumes are very brilliant.
lavishly decorated with embroidery ant!
metal effects Velvet of light tints anc
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-11-27
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS.

TREASURY DEPARTMENT., Washing-.
ton. h. IL, NoysGber l9Sh. 49,. Seated
proposals are hereby invited and viii se
received al this department un,l . CLOCK
y m. Tuesday January IL iSS, AZ
which time ana place they Wall DC opssleo
Ia the presence OF attending bidders. tcF
the building by contract OIL enc s ~. 20.
site tsseeI and wood stSata propSIieT- Ter
the L. 5. Coas, and Geodettc Survey Tor
service in Alaska and the Aieus1An ISL
ailds> The .siilii OF the appropriation
for the building and complexion OF this
vessel Is one hundred and twenty-five
thousand dollars (si-5,sss9. Said vessel
is 70 be constructed IN accordance Win
plans and specifications provided ny the
L. $ Coast and Gsodetic Survey, whca-
together with terms OF proposal, contract
etc, may be obtained upon ApfisSAQoil
10 The L. 5. CoaS; and Geodeilc survey
Offics after December :, 1927. Proposals
viii be considered only from sucn SsAp-
builders can show 10 the SatlSfac.lon
OF The secretary of the treasury that thes
are possessed OF the necessary plant and
1acill%isSs Tor performance OF the WORK
Evidence as 10 this ability must accom-
pany the proposal. Each proposal must
Include the construction OF coth the NeS
Sci and her machinery. complete IN al!
respects, as required by the plans ana
Specifications Contractors plans anu
specifications differing from those OF the
department will however. be considered:
The said vessel must be completed and
delivered on or before February /, NV
Bidders are Informed that because or
the urgent need of speedy delivery the
element OF time TO be consumed in her
construction will be givea consideration
in determining the award OF the con-
tract. Each proposal must he accempan-
led with a cash deposit or certified check
payable 10 the order OF the secretary or
the treasury. in the sum OF five thousand
dollars S5.00), The certified check OF the
successful bidder will be retained until
the execution of a formal bond or con-
tract, and the approval Of the same ny
the secretary OF the treasury, and the
certified checks of the unsuccessful bid
ders viii be returned Immediately after
the proposal of the successful bidder
shall have been accepted. Bids must be-
addressed 10 the secretary of the treas
ury. and be endorsed on the envelope
Proposal for L. S. Coast ard Geodetic
Survey Steamer for Service in Alaska
and the Aleutian Islands, The right IS
reserved 10 reject any or all bids, and 10
waive defects IL deemed for the interest
Of the government 50 TO do.
l.. ]. GAGE.
Secretary.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-11-27

~ THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE
STATE OF Washington for King County
sara Is. Waterman. Plaintiff va Annie
Nixon. j. NJ. r. Atkinson. as Executor
OF the Last VIII and Testament of Holm
Z. Nison, Deceased. j. n r Afssrsnr
as Guardian Of the person and e~ts.e
OF Harry Aiger Nixon, a minor heir n,
John &. NIXON. deceased; j. NJ n A.
klnsoH. as Guardian OF the sstatfs Of
Annie Marie Nixon ard Ruth Cafhersss
Nixon, minor heirs of the said Iahn ~
Nixon. o.eeased: Harry Aiger Nixon.
Annie Marie Nixon, Ruth catherfns
Nixon. The Provident Life q Trms,
Company, Of Philadelphia, a CONFORMATION
Schwa0acher Bros. IL Co. Inc Co.
roraiion. The First National Rank 80
Seattle, corporation: Thomas a. Corr
pany. n corporation, and Ralph y Un,-
kins Defendants. No. ASST summed.
for Publication
The state OF Washington 10 tha sasa
Harry Alger Nixon. Defendant: 'N
hpu are hereby summoned 10 anf,e.r
within sixty days after she date Of ms
mrs. publication Of This summons. fo-pyif
within sixty Says after me i2gh day Of No.
NeTnbsr. A H. isss. and defend the shnya
sAlLs0 action "a I6s Above soilsed oourt.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-11-27

NOTICE OF ASSESSMENT ROLLING
tice OF Assessment Roll OF Local I'm
proYement District No. 141 for the i'm .
provenent OF pike Street. i'm the City OF
Seattle. from Seventh Avenue 10 E,fvhfh
avenue. under Ordinance No 4sls and
hearing thereon.
Notice Is hereby given that The aSaass
ment roll Of Local Improvement UIs, rio,
Street. in the City OF Seattle from Seventh
Avenue TO Eighth Avenue. under ora
nance No. ssis. has been reported nv ~.
Board of Public Works to the CITY Conn.
Gil of the City OF Seattle. and is now m
fjle In the office Of the City Clerk and ~
same is now open for public lnsDecfion q !,
said office. and will remain open for IN
spection until Monday. the 9Th dav ~ ne
cember. 1881. AT 5 o'clock D. m. and Ali ner-
sons interested are hereby REQUIRED IN a.
pear before the city Council al a sessIa,,
thereof 10 be held In the Council chayrhar
In the City Hall, on the 9Th day of pecay,.
Der. 1897. at 7:3a o'clock D. m and rnaLa
objections thereto. AT said time an fsy"d
the Council Will consider any and All Or
Jections made. and will make such enrrec-
ions IN said roll IL deems iust ana NIL,
then by Ordinance approve such roll ana
levy and assess the amounts ,herace
against each parcel and lot shown in saId
ron. and declare the same a first ue1
thereon. Said matter may be asiiourned 10
a later date If SO ordered by the ,yfv rso,,,.
csi. WILL III. PARRY
CITY Comptroller and ex-offfclo CIV I-iarL
It the city OF Seattle
Date OF first publication. November IL
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