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The Washington bee., 1898-06-11
THE AFRO-AMERICAN LEAGUE
CONVENTION.
From The Defender


The Afro-American League Conven-
ton which assembled at Reading pa
on Tuesday and We 1nesday laSt WAS
one of the ableSt bodies of IT'S kind
that ever met IN the history of the
State. Almost every class of our c1ti-
zens was represented, demonstrating
great ability and aptitude upon the
vital questions looking to the develop
ment OF the interests of the race. The
session was harmonious throughout
and the discussions as can be seen bv
the reports from the correspondence.
were able and interesting. Mr.. Catlin,
the chairman CT the convention, dis
played great ability IN his manage
ment of the affairs of the body, and
but for the facIiouS demonstration on
the part of his friends from Pittsburg
and Allegheny, would have been re-
elected president of the league. The
platform and resolutions adopted by
the organization reflects credit upon
its deliberations. The greatest con-
troversy dnring the whole session was
caused by the efforts TO change the
name of the league from the Afro Ann
eriCan Republican League to that of
the Afro-AmeriCdn League of the State
OF Pennsylvania, eliminating the word
republican so that it may become a
race organization In which every
member of the race could participate,
instead of partisan organization.
Unfortunately, this did not obtain, for
the reason that selfish and personal
motives of some of the aSpiranIs for
n 81 ~
be best TO retain the badge OF repub-
l1canlsm so as to obey the beheSt of
their political bosses. Whilst the pos
ltlun of The Defender is clearly de-
hned, yet there are times and ClrCum-
stances when a race cannot be tied
down absolutely to partisan slavery;
and it is not possible TO suppose that
every member of the race can think
alike in politics any more than they
can do in religion. Honest differ
ences of opinion should be allowed
and tolerated upon all questions
effecting the general interests and
welfare OF our people. Aside from
this narrow partisan heresy, the con-
vention was a success in every way.
We think that its influence will be far
reaching and effectual in giving greater
impetus to that independent spirit So
highly essential for the attainment OF
intelligent citizenship We think we
can see the beginning of the end of
corrupt political influences in the pol
itical organizations of our people, and
when the next convention shall
assemble We believe that ignorance
and selfiShness will have become
extinct, and the higher aim of our
aspirations will be realized not only in
the issues presented for our delibera-
tions, but in the selection of the lndi-
viduals who will become the leaders
of the next National League. The
Defender congratulates Mr.. Catlin and
Mr.. Goodall, the chairman of the ex-
ecutive committee for the splendid
and interesting session which must
leave favorable impression upon the
citizens of Reading without regard to
race, color or condition.
The Washington bee., 1898-06-11
HE DOESN'T KNOW.
From the New York Age,

From the New York Age,
Well, who is Col. L. Nj. Saunders,
and where did he get his military title,
and what practical purpose would
such league serve?
For the benefit of our most dis
tinguished contemporary, the New
York Age, We desire to say that
Col. l.. NJ. Saunders is a white
gentleman who served with distinc.
ton in the late war of the rebellion.
He is the national committeeman
for the District of Columbia, rep
resenting the republican leagues
and clubs of the United States,
duly appointed at the last conven-
tion of republican clubs. He was
formerly the president of the Ohio
National Bank and is worth about
two millions of dollars. He is a
thorough white man who has no
prejudices and gentleman of hon.
or ana integrity. The national
republican party is of the opinion
that the national league of repuhli-
can clubs are great acquisitions to
the party. The editor of the Age.
to the contrary Notwithstanding.
The Washington bee., 1898-06-11
FRUIT RECEIPT BOOK FREE.

The Editors Of Fruit are compiling
a new receipt book that will contain
nothing but receipts that require fruit
every housewife who reads this will
send them all the favorite receipts for
pies, fruit cakes, fruit cookies, fruit
puddings, sauce, pickles, methods Of
preserving, serving, etc. Anything
that is about using fruit in any form
whateer will be acceptable. Write
very plainly, sign your name and ad-
dress, and send to the address below
anu in payment for your receipts one
of the Fruit Receipt Books will be
sent you free when it is published. 1t
is an excellent opportunity to get a
valuable book with little cost. Ad-
dress FRUIT, Dunkirk, N. Y; Roy
w. Van Hoesen, Manager.
The Washington bee., 1898-06-11
ROUND BAY.

The attention of the citizens Wash
ington, societies, churches and other
organizations, is called to the opening
of Round Bay, the Palisades of the
Chesapeake Bay. In another column
of this paper will be seen the adver-
tisement of this popular summer re-
sort. This beautiful place, will be un
der new management this year.
Rev. s. r. Hughes, of Baltimore, Nd,
will have full charge of arranging for
picniCs and excursions The citizens OF
this city are requested to apply at the
Office of The BEE for any information
they desire for the renting Of these
grounds. Rev. Hughes is one of the
best known divines in Baltimore, and
will do all in his power to make the
people satisfied when they go to
Round Bay
The Washington bee., 1898-06-11
DENTAL COLLEGE-HOWARD
UNIVERSITY.

Do you want an education that will
be profitable? In no profession or
calling is there more immediate re-
turn of cash for educational training
than in Dentistry.
Lots of medical men go out of prac-
tice because of the encouragement OF
non success. Hardly ever dentist
AS rule his business is cash, or may
be so, and his expenses little as COM
pared with medical or legal work
HIS office hours are easily regulated,
and he is not called up at all hours OF
the night to see the sick. His calling
is most respectable one, and gives
him entire into society as fully as any
profession.
Among the colored people of the
South Dentistry is fast coming into
demand. The race is getting money,
and with money comes demands for
dentistry. Every month comes to us
calls for a good, capable colored
dentist south. No brighter prospect
anywhere.
You can get a first class dental educa-
ton at Howard University in the city
of Washington for less than it will cost
SOul lllOSt dHy OtnSI pIOlSSSlOH.
Medicine, in all the schools takes four
years. Dentistry only these. A good
common school education is all you
are requird to have.
A few simple instruments, few in
expensive books, all thsse useful IN
after life, are all that you need. Living
is as cheap as YOU choose to make it.
College fees only $50 90 session.
Think of getting paying profession
for less than S2oo.
A Medical man waits years for prac-
tice, and then gets it some times by
accident. A Dentist gets work from
the start. Do you know any good
dentist who is not fairly busy, and has
not been so ever since he took his
Office? Not unless he has neglected
his work, or failed to keep himself in
training Write for college catalogue,
which will tell you all about the Den
tai College.
Address DR.. F. ]. Shadd,
Secretary, eoI r ST., n. W.
The Washington bee., 1898-06-11
KARL XANDER.

One of the best known citizens
in Washingio on, is Mr.. Karl Kan
der, 439 K street n. W AMI one
of the foremost leaders in business
He is Il gentleman of refined man
ners. whose reputation for square
dealing with his fellow man is well
established. There are several
brothers Of Xanders whose reputa-
tion for fair business transactions
has commended them to the entire
community. Mr.. Karl Xander,
whose cut appears on the front
page of this paper is an excellent
type of physical manhood together
with his many other qualities. Mr..
Xander's years of commer cial ex-
perience have resulted prOftably
and today he has very credltable
rating in the business world He
is one of the most liberal and char
liable men in the District, and his
literality and business tact have
brought to him the support of the
best citizens of Washington. If
you want frst-class goods at rea-
sonable prices you should not fail
to give his place a call.
The Washington bee., 1898-06-11
more consideration thar the hest
educated colored man.
ACT NOW.

Why should we wait until the
war is over before we call a
meeting of the Afro-Amenican
lie que. This is a white mans s
war with which the negro has
nothing TO do, so We are informed.
We don't want any negro league
called in Washington to enable
office holders and cowardly negroes
TO control it. New York is the
place to hold such a convention
and it should be held soon. De.
lays are dangerous. Pay no at
tention to trimmers and apolcgists.
The Washington bee., 1898-06-11
NEGRO EDITORS.

The Daily Post, one of the best
known papers in this country, has
taken exceptions to what the negro
editors have said relative to the dis.
elimination against the enlistment
of the negro troops and the refu-
sal of the government to commits
sion colored officers. The Post
would have the country to believe
that neogro editors are mere babies
and it is a condesensionon the part
Of the Post to give them passing
notice. So far as the BEE is con-
cerned, it has noapology to make to
its contemporary for what it has
said in defence of tie negro and
against the seeming discrimination
of those who are mastering in the
colored troops.
The Washington bee., 1898-06-11
T .SPECLAL NOTICE. 81

There are regular authorized Col
IcctoyS in the employ Of THE BEE
Printing Co.. and a0hen they call TO see
dekinouent subscribers they are re-
Uuested to pay them. and not .gf0e the
<zcuse that "they wih see the Editor. .
The Editor has no time TO see the sNb-
.cyibeyS, and ii is 0bed that his
friends and the patrons If THE BEE
The Washington bee., 1898-06-11
A NEW BILLIARD HALL.

One of the most unique billiard sa-
looms in this city is kept by Mr.. Samp-
son Taylor, I2o6 Pa. avenue n. W. Mr..
Taylor is one ofthe best known men
in this city who is an up-to-date au-
thority on sports. These billiard par
lors contain the most modern made
tables. If you want an ENJOYABLE time
at billiard and pool, don't fail to go TO
I2o6 Pa. avenue, northwest.
The Washington bee., 1898-06-11

Do you want fine produce , If so go
TO v. S. Motion who has been establish
ed since 1866. Stands I9e, 400 and
soI enter Market. You can get all
ou want in fresh vegetables, and de-
sveTed to all parts Of the city.
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just think of it

There is no Resort for coIored
people in the United States
OFFICERS: Rev. A. L. Gaines, A..
NJ, B. D., Pastor Emmanuel AN
E. church, Portmouth, Va. Pres
ident; George L. Pryor, Atty
at Law, Secretary; Rev. Fl. H.
Mitchell, ID. D.,-PaStor Bank
Street Baptist church, Norfolk,
Va.,-Treasurer; VIM. M. Reid.
Esq Attorney for the company;
DIRECTORS: Matt. N. evils, Esq.
Editor, Recorder, Norfolk, Va.
Samuel l.. Tucker, Esq. of King
MoSley & Co. Norfolk, N. B.
Clarke, Attorney at Law, New
port News. Jno. II. Cooper, Esq
Foreman, School Press, Normal
Institute Hampton, Va.
The Washington bee., 1898-06-11
BuckrOe Beach

On the Chesapeake Bav-dis,.
ant-about fifteen minutes 5y
the electric Car from Old Point
Comfort, Va.
There is no finer beach Nor
more attractive spot on the
Atlantic Coast. We want yon
to join this company bv sub.
scribing to its capital stoct
Shares only ten (SIoD dollars
each. Payable 81 cash and q
per month on each share.-A
liberal discount on full paid nm
stock. There are ten acres of
land-Water front $50 feet-Pic-
mic park covered with live oak
treeS.-There are already erect
ed an auditorium, cottage and a
bath-houSe, containing fifty
rooms.
The Washington bee., 1898-06-11

If we get no general we do no
fighting. You may call it disloy-
ality or anything you please.
The Washington bee., 1898-06-11

w. B. Hoover, at I4I7 New York
avenue northwest, is where you can
purchase imported and domestic
goods.
The Washington bee., 1898-06-11

The Daily Post is suffering with
chronic rheumatism.
The Washington bee., 1898-06-11

Something seemed to have effected
the upper story Of the Post.
The Washington bee., 1898-06-11
This resort being
at Old Point, Va, is
the best location for
a national ! hotel IN
America.

AS the buildings are aIreaa{
erected and place secureu
by the company. you ran no NJ
risk in taking stock ana m 5lle
officers of the company preu'
a splendid financial success
Subscribe for all the stock you
can conveniently carry, II VI"
pay big dividends.
The Washington bee., 1898-06-11
A COLORED
RESOHl

The Chesapeake Beach Hotel
Company is a joint stock ors,D
lzatlon chartered under tho
laws of Virginia to pureba,.
suitable properly and conduct
a general hotel business at
The Washington bee., 1898-06-11

dh uppOl uUulCuU VI d pIOLHlutHt
coIored man is made, some white
man has TO recommend him. II
was not so under the Bruce Lynch
regime.
5000
There is movement on foot to
resurrect the old Afro-American
Lrague. What the Negroes need
is ii man at the head of such an
organization It is about time for
change to take place in the Afro
American body polite. The Afro
American League of Pennsylvania,
dropped the word republican at Its
last convention held at Reading,
Pa. This was perfectly right. The
Negro is beginning to be all uncer-
tain quantity.
1t is mooted among colored at
torneys, that a bill will be present
ed to Congress amending the bill
rece tly passed, allowing appeals
from The police court, upon writ
of error, to the extent of allowing
such appeals without cost to the
defendants. The bill does not
give any relief to poor people, for
the reason that they are not able to
pay costs of court.
Warden Leonord of the District
jail has been confined TO his bed.
He is now in Atlantic City. there
will be several executions to take
place at the Jail soon, at which the
warden will be present.
There is great deal of wife
beating going on IN this town, to
which there should be a stop put.
The judges of the police court
shou recommend TO Congress the
passage OF bill fixing a penalty
for wife beaters that they would
rememb Der.
A man who whips his wife OF
beats her without cause, should be
gwen 9 and 30 on his naked back,
and in addition be sent to the
workhouse for 80 days, or IL
months and 20 da s, In extreme
cases. Ii there were such law in
fo ce, the court would have less
occasion to sentence men for beat
ing their wives.
Among the many candidates for
the Excise Board are ex-Gov. P.
b. s. Plnchback, of La !; Mr..
Daniel II. Murray and ex-Col ector
OF Taxes, John F. Cook.
Mr.. Plnchback IS being urged by
the Louisiana politicians, while
Messrs. Cook and Mauray are be.
lrg pushed by thu citize:ls of the
District.
The fight will be hot one Mr.
Murray is being opposed on ac-
count of his politics, while Mr..
Cook is being opposed because it is
claimed that he has bt Ell in office
long enough. The same objection
is raised against Mr.. Pinchback.
From what | Can understand, the
Administration will appoint man
who has large State following aud
who has been of great service ts
the party.
The outlook is that some dark
horse will be appointed.
There is to be a change in the
city post-office shortly. The Pres
ident intends to appoint repre-
sentative Republican to the place
The presumption is that the new
city post office will be christened
by Republican postmaster.
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The District Republicans have
been waiting for the appointment
OF some colored man to d position
In the police court. The court is
entirely Republican, and two
thirds OF the prisoners to the court
are colored, and yet the judges
have not seen the Importance of
appointing one colored republican.
The Washington bee., 1898-06-11

Mr.. Corbin of the war department
is not inclined to appoint negro
generals.
The Washington bee., 1898-06-11

For further inform t1t ts'
address g. E. Townsend
Financial Agent, Norfolk
The Washington bee., 1898-06-11
You can get further
information or sub
scribe for stock from
the following we'll
known gentlemen.

E. v. Davis, Atty, 6o9 F St, n. W.
l.. M. Hershaw, I461 T st. n. W.
John d. Hyman, at Bureau OF PEN
sion. Rev. /. l. Thomas, 1914 18th
street, n. W. N. J. Booker, II7
10Th st n w, VIM. Calvin Chase,
IIoo street n. W., or to ID. B. Nc
Cary, Cog F street, NV. at the De-
pository Of the Capital Saving
Bank, where they will sale re
ceive payments for stock
The Washington bee., 1898-06-11

An old politician remarked a
few days ago that the new leader
ship that President Mckinley has
placed in power doesn't seem to
have any influence with him. If
any appointment of prominent
coIored man is made, some white
man has TO recommend him. IL
was not so under the Bruce-Lynch
regime.
The Washington bee., 1898-06-11
WHAT / SAW AND HEARD.

1t is important to know what
YOU are talking about and to whom
you are talking.
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The Texas delegation is still in
the city looking for the ''lost cause"
and wondering whv some people
will make fools of themselves.
Since the decapitation of the late
N. W. Quincy, the white man who
was put into power has gwen the
Texas Negro the cold shoulder.
Some of the disappointed members
from the Lone Star State have
come to the conclusion that they
have made fools of themselves.
They now declare that President
Mckinley can get no more dele
gates for denomination.
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Unanimous for Defense.

This morning President Mckinley
has fifty million dollars in his pocket
book which an enthusiastic and patri-
otto nation has handed to him to go
shopping with. He can use it to buy
thing else requisite TO the current ne
cessities of the country.
He is to be congratulated upon being
the head Of a nation whose legislature
can stand by him without single dis
senting voice or vote and give him
carte blanche TO pour out treasure like
water at his own discretion for pur-
poses Of public defense. If he needs
more he can have 1t on the same terms
The American people are awake at last
and have begun to move. Their fight
ing blood is up, and millions who were
political partisans a few days ago are
nothing now but just patriots without
thought but devotion to our COM
mon country.
1t is not probable that any difficulty
We may have with Spain win demand
much personal sacrifice among our peo-
pie Unless some military power We're
to adopt her quarrel and attack US,
real war * practically out of the ques-
ton. Our navy is sufficient to block
ade cuba, and to infiict any punish
nlent upon Spain in Europe that may
be desirable. Beyond that, probably
All We will need to do will be to fur
nish arms. ammunition and some siege
guns TO Gomez and Garcia, and they
VIII do what fighting may be necessary
on land.
What we ought most To be busy about
would be 10 prepare ourselves for posi-
BILE trouble from any unexpected quar-
ter. Being prepared We would have no
occasion TO fear it. To be unprepared
might prove TOO strong q temptation to
some secretly Unfriendly state
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with the strike of the coal miners last
year. are presumably no better dispos-
ed toward government by injunction, or
to the homicidaI administration of that
government, than they We're six or
eight months ago. On the contrary, We
fancy that they like the thing rather
less than ever. on the strength of evil
dence that wholesale killing is a
venial offense if any, when resorted to
in the interests of industrial capitalists.
1t is not our province to review the
decision of properly constituted court
| of justice, nor to assume that the citi-
zens who composed the jury in the case
of Sheriff Martin were other than
decent men, who respected their oaths
and duty, and found for the defend
ant according to the evidence before
them. But thousands of American cit
liens will criticise court, jury and the
| entire proceeding with the frankest
sort of indignation, and an abiding sus-
| picion that the trial was a farce. and
| its result nothing less than malversa-
! ton of justice.
Nobody who is unprecedented in the
matter Will be inclined to blame them
much or to manifest any remarkable
| degree of surprise next November, if
! the Republican candidates for Congress
| in the Pennsylvania mining districts
should get most unconscionably whip
! ped
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A Great DtnIomntist Needed.

Meier before ia the history Of the
American nation has the lack of a
great diplomatist and statesman at the
head Of our State Department been so
sel ereiy felt II the situation with re-
gard 10 Spain were a simple one, il
would not matter. but it does not re-
uUire more Than ordinary common
sense 10 see that complications are
certain 10 arise which win demand
treatment only 70 be had at the hands
Of a thoroughly wise. brave and trained
foreign minister
This il evident enough from the
European dispatches Of yesterday.
Great Britain is in position of acute
distress. Only a few weeks ago that
government declared in terms. that
Russia would not be allowed TO hold
Port Arthur and TalienWan, and there
b. secure paramount influence in
northern China. without a fight Russia
has taken in and permanently occupied
both positions. and now il remains to
b. seen what The British are going 10
do about it.
Leaving their ultimate action ont Of
consideration for The moment. il is
easy enough 10 see what they are try
ing 90 do al the present time They
arc desperately striving 10 form some
sort ~ a coalition which would be
strong enough To menace the Car, and
a. operate As check upon his Chinese
policy. Current appearances are that
Lord Salisbury thinks a combination Of
his nation with America and Japan
would do the business. II is even re-
ported that 81 intimation has been
given 10 Mr. Mckinley Lhot. II we VIII
back Great Britain against Russia IN
China. our ahectionate cousins win see
that nobody shall interfere with the
execution of our purpose 10 give Spain
q punitive drubbing.
II is question whether the quid pro
quo Is worth the price Of the goods.
We do not assume 20 answer II of
hand; but il certainly would be a grave
thing for this country to enter into an
alliance with any power against the one
single friend we have had in Europe
since the French Revolution.
As Far as the mere commercial as
poet II the case is concerned, it has
yet 20 be made plain that we would
not fare as Well under an amicable
agreement with tie Car as we would
under an alliance with Queen Victoria
Neither il il altogether certain that our
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interest does not lie In backing his
hand. instead of that of our ancient
rival and enemy.
Russia, for example, is not supposed
to object to our acquisition of Hawaii.
nor To our control of the Nicaragua
Canal. On the other hand. Great Brit
ain is irrevocabIy opposed to both. and
would oppose US in these directions
with something more active than di-
plomacy and a richly endowed lobby, if
the Oriental question and other compli-
cations had not interfered and given
John Bull all he can attend to other
where for the time being.
The increasingly intimate relations
which il is plain this country must sus-
tain toward the great and veXing inter-
national questions of the day, make it
vitality necessary that we should have
the State Department conducted by
men of brains aud broad experience.
The very question Of the hour, as to
what position We are to assume in con-
nection with the struggle between Rus
STA and Great Britain, in China. is one
that no provincial lawyer or jurist is
presumably capable of handling. Yet
that appears TO be about the only kind
of talent available in the party now
temporarily in power.
The President should think about
this, and Try TO strengthen his Admin
istration. Weak enough in some other
directions, it is lamentably weak in its
organization for foreign relations.