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The Washington bee., 1898-03-19
JUDGE STRAKER'S NEW BOOK.

The Trustees of the Howard Uni
versity have recently been presented
with a law book, entitled, "Circuit
Court Commissioners Guide, Law and
Practice" Written by Judge d. Au-
nent and successful negro jurists In
America. The book covers the entire
field of practice before circuit court
commissioners; and very greatly SIM
plifes and facilitates it. Judge Stra-
ker's experience upon the bench for
four years, as circuit court commits
sioner, for Wayne county Michigan,
has enabled him to write this much
needed book, as none other is extant
dealing with this class of practice.
Detroit most eminent lawyers and
supreme court judges have endorsed
his book, and speak in the highest
manner of his very timely and ably
edited work. All the leading men,
bers of the Detroit Bar Association,
have subscribed for it, several hun
dred copies have been sold through
out the State of Michigan.
The work has a two-fold merit. 1t
facilitates the practice before the cir
cult court commissioners, by exhibit
ing in an abbreviated form of exact
expression, the substance of every
form of cases, with references and cI-
tationS, coming under its Jurisdiction;
thereby saving much time and labor
to the practitioner from searching
through numberless other works on
general practice. And it is also in
valuable to the student of law as
text book and an introduction to the
law and practice of the State of Mich
igan.
Judge Straker has achieved an en-
vlable reputation as lawyer and ju-
rist in Michigan. His chenille is from
among the people of all races in De-
troit and many of the leading business
men in the city retain him in their
lltlgatlonS as counsel.
Eminent in law, he is no less distin-
guished as a lecturer and thinker, and
stands high in the estimation of the
people of Michigan, as man of un-
usual ability and integrity. Occasion
ally he is heard in lectures to his own
people upon political economy and
morals and always advising them to
husband their resources, save money,
get education and branch out into the
business and commercial world.
His influence among the white peo-
pie in Detroit has also been exerted to
the elevation of his race to official DO
sitions and he has recorded several
appointments in the various depart
ments of the city government for
young colored men.
Judge Stalker is an alumnus of the
Howard University Law School and
his alma matir, should not neglect to
confer upon her distinguished son the
degree of Doctor of Laws, which he
has so triumphantly earned, by his
career of success and usefulness in
the Southland crowned by his splendid
achievements in the North among the
wolverines.
The Washington bee., 1898-03-19
BLANCHE K. BRUCE,-DEAD.

Thursday morning at s:15
o'clock, the spirit of Hon. B. K.
Bruce, the last of the trio of
colured leaders, took its flight to
join the majority in the world
beyond. In his private life, Sen
ator Bruce was an ideal husband
and father and his public life was
characterized by fidelity to friends,
sincerity as to motives and an
abiding faith in the ultimate equal
ity of the race. As an active
worker in school affairs, Senator
Bruce was untiring and jealous.
AS a politician he was astute, mag
unanimous and intrepid. AS a
statesman he possessed wisdom,
sagacity, broad culture ard wide
experience. AS friend he was
true, as foe he was generous.
The nation will mourn the loss of
B. K. Rruce and the colored race
will miss his wise counsel and
heroic efforts. He has builded a
for himself in the hearts
of the race, which will endure long
after the brass and marble which
may be in future erected in his
honorshall have crumbled and pass
ed away. For the family, The BEE
extends it's sincere expression on of
which is but one of the
thousands who feel the loss and
pray for balm to sooth their sad
hearts.
The Washington bee., 1898-03-19

and nething more, simply because
he is Objectionable to the lily white
republicans in the State of Louis
lania, backed up by those who
falsely supported Speaker Reed. If
Mr.. Demas is defeated they think
that it will excuse them to the
friends of Mr.. Reed who took his
money and pocketed it, instead of
using it. Their pretense is that
they used this money to elect Reed
delegates, when in fact these con-
spirators put it into their pockets.
Mr.. Reed ought to know this.
The Washington bee., 1898-03-19
STATE OF OHIO, CITY OF TOLEDO.
LUCAS COUNTY.

LUCAS COUNTY ( &C
FRANK J. CHENEY makes oath that
he is the senior partner of the firm OF
FRANK J. CHENEY & Co., doing busi-
ness in the City of Toledo, County and
State aforesaid, and that the said firm
will pay the sum of ONE HUNDRED
DOLLARS for each and every case
of Catarrh that cannot be cured by the
use of HALLS CATARRH CURE.
FRANK J. CHENEY.
Sworn to before me and subscribed
in my presence, this 9th day of Dec
ember. A. D. 1886.
[SEAL.] A. w. GLEASON.
- Notary Public.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken inter.
nally and acts directly on the blood and
surfaces Of the system. Send
for testimonials, free.
F. J. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, o.
Sold by all Druggists. 7sc
The Washington bee., 1898-03-19
ALL FOR DEMAS.
I'M the Auqusta fGa lIJnion.

From the Augusta, (Ga.,) Union.
The Washington BEE insists that
Henry Demas ought to be confirmed
as naval officer at New Orleans, to
which he was appointed by the Presi-
dent last summer. The BEE is right,
and we hope the enemy will not defeat
the Senator"
The entire negro press of the
country will resent the insult that
certain white republicans in the
Senate has offered to one of its
representatives. Mr.. Demas is be-
ing opposed because he is negro
The Washington bee., 1898-03-19
EMANCIPATION DAY GEL
EBRATION.

There is no disposition to dis
credit the eommendablc disposition
on the part of the colored people
of Washington to celebrate the
event Of the emancipation of the
slaves in the District of Columbia.
On the contrary we believe that it is
the duty of all lovers of liberty to
emphasize their appreciation of all
movements looking toward unlver-
sal emancipation in the most forci-
BILE and appropriate manner. Itmat
ters not whether emancipation was
the result of barter and sale or not
the mere fact of emancipation as
means mental and physical olsen
thsllment is sufficient to command
eur respect and gratitude. But
there is an appropriate way OF Gel
ebration and there is an inappro-
pirate way. To engage in form
Of hilarity and iollifcation in
which the spirit of proper freedom
is ignored and were the lower in
stinct Of the race is given full
place to the desparagement and
disgrace of those higher and nobler
instincts Of which the race is pos
sessed, is not only out of place but
bordering on the criminal. The
horde of the scum of the alleys and
rag-tag and bobtail who take
part III out street demonstrations
can be of little profit in assuring
our white brother that we are max
ing progress along those lines
which are calculated to determine
our position in the scale of civil
zation. At this remote distance
from the period of our emancipa'
ton, it is time for the race to doubt
such means of celebrating oul
emancipation as we'll display th'
highest degree of appreciation snt
bring out the best possible results
Street parades in which promis
Guilty is the distinguishing featur
are far from being appropriate, es,
pecially when other means more en-
phatic and respectable are at hand
Instead of squandering money il
, senseless parade, we opine tina
: appropriate exercises at the variou
t churches or in some large publ
, nall would be far preferable. LIE
: the more intelligent and apprecl
t ative meet, invite the whole peopl
1 to join in appropriate exercises an
r thus show to the world that tn
: leadership of jim-crowism an
: cornfeld buffoonery has passe'
; from among us never to return.
The Washington bee., 1898-03-19
E SPECIAL NOTICE. -A

There are regular authorized COL
hetors in the employ Of THE BEE
Printing Co.. and aOhen they call to see
delinquent subscribers they are re-
saested to Pay them. and not .gl0e THE
excuse that "tAey Uin see the Editor. "
The Editor has no time TO see the sub.
Scri6ers, and it is oped that his
friends and the patrons IF THE BEE
will pay the Collie hen he calls.
The Washington bee., 1898-03-19
New Orleans. Mar. D., 1893

NeW OIIedIlS, Nar. q, 1893
My dear Senator:
We still believe you winner. Our
hearts know no failure. Still strong
and confident in your ultimate tri.
umph.
The opposition is shaking glad
hands over committees report and
shouting "victory." l have abiding
faith in that most admirable of men
and a friend as close as brother,
Senator Hanna. These men here
against you are with as much bitter.
ness and acrimony against him. The
fight is on. Success to you both. We
are all right. Hope you have re
covered health.
Yours up or down,
RarneS.
The Washington bee., 1898-03-19
DEMAS THEIR CHOICE,

THE STRONGEST MAN IN THE STATE.
For the benefit of the many thous-
and readers of the BEE and the Sen
ate of the United States, the BEE
takes the liberty to print few of the
many hundred letters sent to Mr.. De-
mas by the leading citizens in the
State OF Louisina. Notwithstanding
the fight that his conspirators are
making against him, the people are
still loyal TO their leader.
The Washington bee., 1898-03-19

Do you want fine produce IF so go
to V. 5. Motion who has been establish
ed since 1866. Stands Ieo, 200 and
2oI enter Market. You can pet ali
you want in fresh vegetables, and de-
Iivered to all parts of the city.
The Washington bee., 1898-03-19
just think of it

There is no Resort for colored
people in the United States.
OFFICERS: Rev. A. L. Gaines, A.
NJ, B. D., Pastor ImmanuelA,M
E. church, Portmouth, Va. Pres.
ident; George l. Pryor, Atty
at Law, Secretary; Rev. H. H.
Mitchell, d. D.,-PaStor Bank
Street Baptist church, Norfolk,
Va.,-TreaSurer; VIM. M. Reid,
Esq, Attorney for the COMPANY;
DIRECTORS: Matt. N. Lewis, Esq.
Editor, Recorder, Norfolk, Va.
Samuel L. Tucker, Esq. of King
Mosley & Co. Norfolk, N.B
Clarke, Attorney at Law, New.
port News. Jno. III. Cooper, Esq
Foreman, School Press, Normal
Institute Hampton. Va.
The Washington bee., 1898-03-19

You all know Mr.. J. d. Donnellv.
18th and streets northwest. One OF
the best known business houses in the
city. Anything you want for the ia
BILE can be found in his store.
The Washington bee., 1898-03-19
: This resort being
at,,Old Point, Va, is
the best location for
a national hotel in
America.

As the buildings are ALREADY
erected and place secured
by the company, you run no
risk in taking stock and the
officers of the company predic
a splendid financial success
Subscribe for all the st0ckyou
can conveniently carry, it VII
pay big dividends.
The Washington bee., 1898-03-19
FALSE PATRIOTISM.

To those who are protesting such |
ardent patriotism and indulging in |
such blooming newspaper cor
respondence, ought at least mani
fest that medium of modesty be-
coming persons of such high pre-
tentious. The fact is, that there
has been no disposition manifested
on the part of those preparing for
the war to unite the colored broth
er to assist them In subjugating
Spain. The metropolitan journals
have been teeming with articles
boasting of the bravery and patriot
ism of the Americans of the Anglo
Saxon descent, but not a word of
encouragement or compliment to
the Americans of the African de-
scent. Moreover if the conduct of
leading Americans who run things
in the South are to be a marker by
which to measure our acceptability
as soldiers, citizens or patriots we
need be in no doubt in the matter.
The uniform barbarity practiced
upon law abiding colored citizens
in the South, ought to be strong
reminder that at least in that Sec
tion, the colored brother has no
reason to claim this as his country
consequently cannot or ought not
enthuse as American patriots. The
murder of Baker and his in.
nocent family expresses sufficient
proof of this. The nation though
boasting of love of liberty and fair
dealing, of protection to its citi-
zens, seems either powerless or in
disposed to make its boasting true
where the colored citizen is con-
cerned. And until this country
is able, or shows a disposition to
prove to the world that it is the true
and honest champion of human
rights and the rights of her own
citizens, the colored brother shows
but slavish Opposition to rush for
ward to prove his fidelity.
The fidelity of the colored people
has been fully tested. They have
been true under all circumstances
and at all times. 1t was shown in
their manly defense of the Union
when assaulted by traitors. 1t was
shown on the plantation while their
mothers were In the field battling
for continual enslavement. But
fidelity is at times an expression of
race weakness especially when it is
regarded by the erstwhile benefi-
ciaries as species of groveding
sycophancy. And, Judging from
our general treatment, that is
about the size of it. Hence while
we may be loyal and patriotic,
while our blood may boil for re-
venge upon those Spanish brutes
who have spared neither woman nor
child even in their dlabolical
butchery, yet common sense and ex
perience ought to teach that severe
silence becomes US. When we shall
have been treated as men and &C.
corded the rights for which we
voted and fought, when we can
consistently claim the right as free
American citizens to demand the
emancipation of others in bondage,
then can we afford to publish our
loyalty, then can we make hatse to
prove that we possess our full share
of patriotism. 1t is inconsistent for
practical slaves to fight for the free
dom of others when brave stand
is necessary in order to procure
liberty for themselves. Wisdom
dictates silence in this case. Loud |
boasting will catch no fish.
The Washington bee., 1898-03-19
MUTUAL AID & PROTECTIVE
ASSOCIATION,
New Orleans, La. Mar. S, 1898.
Hon. Henry Demas,

New Orleans, La. Mar. 5, 1898.
Hon. Henry Demas,
Washington, D. c.
Dear Sir:
l pen you few lines to express my
highest appreciation for you for the
manly stand and fight you have made
for the party. Yourself and Capt.
Wimberly have won the highest prize
That is the confidence of all true re.
publicans throughout the state and
we feel confident of success and trust
that you may return home soon with
all the honors of the Administration.
Yours very respectfully,
J. Y. Philips.
The Washington bee., 1898-03-19

Yes there is another house in tb;s
city who make all kinds floral decora-
tions. Davidson and Walker. If Won
want to be accommodated give them
a call, I7Io Penn. avenue northwest
The Washington bee., 1898-03-19
Buckroe Beach

On the Chesapeake Bay-d;..
ant-about fifteen mint, aulst-
the electric car from Ola Id Po; Oy
Comfort, Va. U rOnt
There is no finer beach 49,.
more attractive spot on tOI .S
Atlantic Coast. We wan, am .ne
to join this company 5r,' bv .,S you
scribing to its capital .sS suI-
Shares only ten isIoI doIIOk otIck
each. Payable s. cash and mas :
per month on each sbars
liberal discount on full na;d q
stock. There are ten acre. ,~ Y Y
land-Water front $50 feet|pi,' y
mic park covered with live ~.
trees.-There are ALREADY erss,, osN
ed an auditorium, cottage and and ;
bath-houSe, containing 6fv
rooms.
The Washington bee., 1898-03-19

While in South Washington don't
fail to call In and see Edward Fl vnn n
Harmony lodge, K. P. He is prest
boy and will entertain you well.
The Washington bee., 1898-03-19

The Boston Market, 17I1-17I3 Penfn
aenue n. W., is where you can satisfy.
nner man. Everything first-clas
The Washington bee., 1898-03-19

For further information call
address g. E. Townsend,
Financial Ag ent, Norfolk,
NY Director ofthe ComPa
The Washington bee., 1898-03-19

Don't forget to 60 to Dr. l.. H..
Harris; one of the best known drug
gist in South Washington.
The Washington bee., 1898-03-19
Y ou can get further
information or sub
scribe for stock from
the following well
known gentlemen.

E. v. Davis, Atty, COG F St, n. W.
L. M. Hershaw, 400 t st. n. W.
John ID. Hyman, at Bureau OF Pen
sion. Rev. /. l. Thomas, 1914 IIth
street, n. w. N. J. Booker, III
10Th st. n W, VIM. Calvin Chase,
100 | street n. W., or to ID. B. Nc
Cary, Cog F street, n.wrat the De-
poSitory of the Capital Saving
Bank, where they will also re
ceive payments for stock
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-22
Mans Rudimcntary Gixxard.

distinguished paleontologist claims to
have discovered facts serving to show that
the vermiform appendix, that mysteriously
useless organ that has annoyed the human
family so much of late years. is no more
nor less than the rudimentary remnant of
the gizzard with which he believes the
monstrous progenitors of man of the ter
tiary period of the earths existence were
supplied. Some Of these gigantic creatures,
lizards in form, birds in kind, ANNA in
some functions, are believed to have devel-
oped by the gradual stages described by the
supporters of the theory of evolution into
the semblance of human being. If the bird
form be the original of the human race it is
reasonable to believe that 1t may have been
supplied with a gizzard, which in the bird
of modern times possesses a definite and
important function in the digestion of the
food The bird having no teeth the food is
in many cases swallowed whole. some
birds can crush the food with their beaks,
but normally the digestion is permitted
largely through the agency of the gizzard,
where the food Is ground into fine PARTICLES
The interior coating of this organ is rough
and muscular. Many birds swallow, as far
as the gizzard. small pebbles that aid the
process of attrition. Thus If the latest the
ory be correct curious paradox is present.
ed. Whereas in the beginning. as now. tie
gizzard performed it's functions most salts
factorily when supplied with undigestible
substances, it's rudiment that now remains
in the human structure becomes a center
of dangerous conditions as soon as any for
eign substance, and especially any hard
matter, is deposited in 1t. One of the mar
wells OF anatomy for some years has been
this strange sac In the upper intestines, ap-
parently without the least function in the
digestive system and capable of being re-
moved without affecting the health Of the
patient save to a favorable degree. Re-
searches have revealed many traces of such
rudiments in the human system. Darwins
studies brought to light many resemblances
between man and the lower orders. 1t may
now be that the despised vermiform appen-
dix will be exploited as the real missing
link binding man to the past ages, when
life assumed many forms that are today
unknown.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-22
Government Control of Railways.


The merchant the manufacturer. and the
farmer, working under conditions of in
dustrial liberty, do not seem to require any
peculiar supervision on the part of the
state, for competition is adequate to in
sure relative justice as between custom, as
well as the sale of goods at a fair price.
But in the railway industry, competition
does not wclk SO benefcent result. On
the contrary, such is its nature that it i'm
poses on railway managers the necessity
of disregarding equity between customers,
and of fixing rates without considering
their fairness, whether judged from the
point of view of cost or of social results.
Were this not true there would be no rail-
way problem.
The railway industry is an extensive, and
not an intensive industry Ability to per-
form unit of service cheaply depends
more upon the quantity of business trans
acted than upon attention to minute de-
tails. The expenses incident to the opera
lions of a railway do not increase in
proportion to the increase in the vol
ume of traffic. This does rot pertain to
the business of the manufacturer. the mer-
chant or the farmer, but is peculiar to the
business of transportation. 1t is adequate
to explain why all advanced peoples have
surrounded the administration Of railways
with peculiar legal restrictions. The ne
cessity of some sort OF government control
lies in the nature of the business itself.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-22
n Misunderstandin Explained.

TIE latest developments in regard to the
provision of rapid transit facilities for the
mount Peasant territory not now so sup
pied are calculated 10 increase the chances
OF securing satisfactory arrangement of
tracks and motor systems in that region
In the near future. The Metropolitan Com
pany disavows any intention to block the
proper development of the project along
the lines laid down by the Commissioners
and appears to place itself alongside the
Traction Company in a willingness to sub
init to whatever may be regarded as right
and proper for the companies to do for the
public benefit. The situation in all other
respects is just the same as before the
explanation Of its position by the Metro
poiitan Company's officials. The needs of
the area affected are still pressing, having
been only restored to their former status
oy the recent revival of rapid transit SER
vice on the 18th street line. The Commits
sioners have acted wisely in considering
the requirements Of the section first of ALL
The misunderstanding now cleared by the
explanation OF the Metropolitan directors
should not serve to hinder in any way the
early passage of legislation giving to the
section, through one or both roads. the
needed rapid transit
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-22
stamps, Imports and Exports.

The most extraordinary demands are be-
ms made on the post Office for postage
stamps from all perts of the country and
extra work must be begun to prevent en-
croachments upon the reserve supplies 1t
Is believed that this increase in the postal
business is a sign Of increased business ac-
tfvity and that herein lies a sure sign of the
times, standing for the unmistakabIe return
Of prosperity 10 the country It is true
enough that the volume of correspondence
reflects in large measure the business
Conditions in every line and trade No
other cause than a swelling of the volume
OF orders and communications about bust
ness enterprises conducted on a rising scale
of activity and confidence can be found to
account for the steady and material in
crease IN the demand for stamps. Other
signs tend to verify this one The income
Oh the govern nent from imports was very
large in February and promises to be still
larger IN March. February, indeed, >was
one of the best periods this country has
known, from a commercial standpoint, for
several years March is usually a good
month in the customs department for the
reason that the goods imported for the
summer trade are usually started into the
country at about this time. April is better
Grated and still operates to increase the
customs revenues. The stock of sugar
rushed into the country in anticipation of
the new tariff is about exhausted and heavy
sugar importations are Low being reported,
bringing the totals up to a satisfactory fig
ire In the line of domestic industry the
signs are all cheering. The exports record
ed last month were unusually heavy This.
OF course. means work for Americans at
lair wages 1t means that mills that have
been idle for the lack of orders are in oper-
alton once again and that the looms. the
fcundries. the furnaces and the shops
are once more turning out their products
While the workmen again busy So,
taking the three symbols of good times to-
gether. the stamps. the imports and the ex-
ports. 1t Is to be reasonably predicted that
the balance sheet. as regards both the gov
eminent ard the people, will soon be in as
satisfactory shape as at any time during
the past decade.