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The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1898-10-20
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My present large stock
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for incoming Fall Goods.
During the next thirty
days

you will have an opportunity
to buy at prices never before
offered in this section Of the
country.
The Washington bee., 1898-07-16
CAPT. JOHN MCDONALD.

ADEFENDER OF MARYLAND's HONOR
A CENTRAL FIGURE IN THE GROUP
OF NEW LEADERS IN THE NEW SOUTH
F rom the Washington, ID c. Colored Ameri-
can. Edward E. Cooper, editor and manager.
Maryland politics presents many
curious and interesting phases calCu-
lated to stimulate the investigating
instinct of the student of current
events and their causes. A mighty
revolution has taken place there in the
past three years. The corrupt demo-
cratic ring, honey-combed with the
vicious influences of Gormanism and
greed, has been hurled ANONYMOUSLY
out of power, and in lis stead there
has been called forward a group Of
honest, straightforward and broad
guaged men, whose state pride and
high personal character are powerful
safeguards againt the Establishments
of pelf and peculation. They have
rescued the state from a long standing
regime of misrule and debaucnery,
and stand as sentinelS, watching over
the peoples money, and seeing to it
that treasury lootipg and election
frauds are relegated forever to the
limbo of things that were. In this
galaxy of lummaries who have done
and are doing SO much to brighten
the prospects Of the resourceful State
of Maryland, no figure gives out more
resplendent lusture than that Of Capt.
Tohn Mcdonald. None know him but
to praise him, and his name will live
in history as long as prime factor in
the redemption Of foreign state, and
mark the dissolution of that twin relic
of a besotten civilization, the solid,
unreconstructed South. His rise to
fame insures the passing of old con-
ditions, and give promise OF brighter
tomorrow.
Capt. John Mcdonald, who repre-
resents the Sixth Maryland District in
Congress, is one of the few public men
who in representative capacity, looks
strictly to the interests of his
people and few men in Congress ap-
ply their time to business so zealously
as does the captain. He is rightly
termed the war horse" of the Mary
land delegation, and is pains-taking in
everything that comes to his notice.
There are few men in Congress who
can boast Of an experience more
varied. He is self-made man, in
that he rose from the ranks by his
own might, yet he is one Of most stu
dious and best informed members of
the House. He is life long republi-
can, and in spite of great odds, re-
mains steadfast to the principles of
the party.
A man like Capt. Mcdonald ought
to remain in Congress at least eight
years. A soldier of the late war he is
naturally called upon for counsel in
'questions relating to the pensions Of
veterns. He has not at any time since
he has been in Congress turned
deaf ear to the pleadings of his COM
rades nor to any one who had busi-
new with the government. Every
man, black or white, find in Capt.
Mcdonald the elements of true rep
resentative of the people. The Sixth
Congressional District of Maryland,
has been represented in Congress in
The Washington bee., 1898-07-16
AARON BRADSHAW.

CHAIRMAN OF THE DISTRICT PEprp-
LICAN CoNMITTEE.-A THOROUGH
REPUBLICAN AND A SAFE PARrv
REPRESENTATIVE.
Aaron Bradshaw was born Nov
1851, at Woodbury., Gloucester Cor2''
ty, New Jersey. Both his paternaI and
maternal grand fathers were soIdierS
of the Revolutionary Army and served
throughout that long struggle for
liberty.
His father, Henry Bradshaw, was
one of the earliest anti-slavery men of
New Jersey and prior 10 the war OF the
rebellion was In constant hot water
because of his antipathy 10 human
slavery and on one occasion was ar
rested and imprisoned because Of his
refusal to allow the slave hunters
from Delaware to enter his house to
arrest fugative slave who had sought
his protection 1t was largely through
his efforts that Gen. Kearnev's bri-
gade was recruited in 1861 and If is
said that there were more of Mr..
Bradshaw's relatives killed in battles
during the war of IS6I-IS65 than any
other family in the United States. His
eldest son, Henry, at the age of II
years OF age was the first to volunteer
tor the night assault on Fort Sumpter
IN 1868, and was with his entire COM
pany. starved to death IN Anderson.
vile prison. Mr.. Bradshaw's services
during the war in succorinp The
wounded soldiers of y. l., on the bat
tie fields of Virginia and removing
them TO the Gov. Ward Hospital at
Newark, n. J., which hospital was
erected and supported through the
efforts OF Gov. Ward and Mr.. Brad
shaw. For his services to the soldiers
OF his state on the field of battle Mr.,
Bradshaw was invited in 1865 to ad-I
dress the Legislature of y. T., in Joint
session and received the thanks of the
legislature for his services to the sick
and wounded of his state, an honor
never before or since accorded to any
one in that State.
After the war Mr.. Bradshaw settled
IN Washington, d. c and in 1867,
when the question of negro suffrage
was voted upon, Mr.. Bradshaw was
on1 OF IS white men who with Sayles !.
Bowen. Lewis Clephlane and others
who had tnecourage Of their conylc-
tons and dared TO vote their sem
timents.
The Washington bee., 1898-07-16

the past by some very able men. The
record fails to find one who was
more faithful, honest and capable than
Capt. Mcdonald. No better represen-
tative ever came to Congress from
that district and the republicans will
find ii TO the best interest of the party
to keep him where he is. Surely, if
the wishes of the colored people are
consulted, they to a man, ask their
white allies to Join them renominating
him or a seat in the Fifty-sixth Con-
gress. One term in Congress is not
enough for one who possesses the
elements of leadership and capacity
of statesman. One term simply en-
ables man to learn the ways of leg
islation. He cannot really show what
there is in him, until he enters upon
his second term, backed by the inf1u-
ence and expence accumulated.
Capt. John Mcdonald was born in
Ireland in 1896; was educated in the
schools of his native home. He came
to this country, and as early as 1887
joined the United States Army, follow
ing the fortunes of war through the
wild West in many Indian campaigns
from Arizona to California. When
the stars and stripes were fired upon in
1861 he hasten to the front for the de-
fenSe Of his country and flag, serving
IN the army of the Potomac. Serving
his country until the close of the war
and returning to the West after peace
was declared, he again participated
in several Indian campaigns. He was
retired as captain in 1868 for disabil-
tiles incurred in the army. He was
elected to the Maryland legislature
in 1851, where he served his party and
people faithfully, and in such a way
as to commend him to their support
for larger field of usefulness. Such
record as this ought to be sufficient
for any party leader to present to his
friends. Capt. Mcdonald will be re-
turned to Congress as he should, be-
cause OF long public service and de-
votion TO his duty. He is a member
of the military committee and one of
its sub-chalrmen. No one dare doubt
his fealty to the old soldiers, or TO anv
friend, or movements looking to the
good OF his constituents from his
State. He is stalwart republican,
fearless debater and is always ready
for battle. He will be returned tn
Congress by the thoughtful voters of
the Sixth District without difficulty.
The Washington bee., 1898-07-16
RICHARD SYLVESTER, ESQ.

If merit counts for anything,
and we believe that it does, Rich
ard Sylvester, Esq, is the only
logical successor to the late Major
VIM. G. Moore as Chief of Police.
There is no man better qualified
for the position, and no man the
citizens of Washington would pre-
fer to see appointed than Mr..
Sylvester, who has a thorough
knowledge of the office, hence the
Commissioners could make no
mistake in appointing him. Mr..
Sylvester is safe man; he has no
prejudices, nor will he stoop to
small things, which is so character.
istic of some pub ic men. There is
no man who has served the people
more faithfully than Mr.. Sylvester.
He knows no man by the color of
his skin or the curl Of his hair. He
recognizes merit, and that is much
needed in the Police Department.
The Commissioners could make no
mistake by appointing him, but
they may make a mistake if
they appoint some other man. The
appointment of Mr. Sylvester would
be a popular one. as not one
popular appointment has yet been
made by the commissioners.
Aside from the popular approval
this appointment would meet, merit
is Se;ing Se,ng recognized.
The long and distinguished SER
vices that have been rendered, the
honesty of this well known officer,
and his recognized executive ability
are enough to commend him to the
favorable consideration of the COM
missioners. The citizens are en-,
titled to the appointment of man
they know. We could write a
volume on the excellent qualities of
Mr.. Sylvester, but, what is the use?
1t is because he is too well and
favorably known to the commits
sioners.
We know We voice the sentiment
of every citizen of Washington
when we say that the appointment
of Mr.. Richard Sylvester will meet
the approval of the people.
The Washington bee., 1898-07-16

assert that you can be purchased
for glass of whiskey see that they
are not telling the truth. Capt.
Mcdonald has a higher opinion of
the voters in the Sixth District than
that. Vote for our friend and
soldier. His record is better told
by the work he mas accomplished ;
his eloquence is not in his tongue,
but in his heart and hands. His
acts and deeds speak more eloquently
than polished false tongue and a
deceitful heart can. We know that
the colored citizens of the Sixth
District are no fools. Be sure and
get on the right side. You must
live for the future and not TODAY
alone. The colored citizens Of
Maryland have bright future, so
let them embrace it.
The Washington bee., 1898-07-16

His son, Aaron Bradshaw. the sub
ject of this sketch, is we'll known to
our citizens, as active, aggressive and
fearless republican since his boyhood,
commenced his political career in this
city in 1867, at which time he became
a member of the Republican Central
Committee from the old 5th ward and
in 1868, when Mr. Bowen was a candi-
didate for mayor and was elected, it
is said that large part of the credit
OF that successful campaign was due
to Ir. Bradshaw, because of his alert
ness and political sagacity in manag
ing matters east of the capitol. In fact
SO bitter was the feeling against him at
that time by the democrats on Capitol
Hill, that an attempt was made byl a
large mob TO tear down republican
banner which hung in front of Mr..
Bradshaws house and but for the
timely arrival Of several hundred of
Mr.. B's republican friends, led by the
gallant and we'll remembered Major
Morse, grave consequences would
have resulted there and then as Mr..
Bradshaw was beseiged in his house
with few of his friends we'll armed
and determined to protect the banner
at all hazards. The next evening how
ever, Mr.. Bradshaw was waylaid by
crowd of democrats at the corner of
3rd and East Capitol streets and so
severely injured by knife cuts about
the head and neck that it was some
time before he recovered from the
serious injuries he then received. The
persons who assaulted him were un-
known, the assault however bore good
fruit, because it caused Mayor Bowen
at Mr.. Bradshaw request to appoint
colored man, Cooper on the police
force OF the Capital city and it is
| thought that Cooper was the first COL
ored police officer in this country. 1t
is we'll known that Mr.. Bradshaw Sc
cured Cooper'S appointment and at
the time he was severely criticised by
the enemies of the colored people be-
! cause of his efforts in having Cooper
appointed.
MIR. Bradshaw most signal service
to the colored people however, was
his championship of the colored
schools and the nomination and cleo
tion of Appleton P. Clark, as alder
man, from the 5th ward IN 1868. Mr.
Clark became the chairman of the
committee on schools and the mag
nlficent school system We now have,
had its commencement largely through
Mr.. Clarks efforts and the strong sup
port he received from Mr.. Bradshaw
in the 5th ward.
Mr.. Bradshaw has been a member
Of the republican Central committee
since 1867, and for the last years has
been Its chairman. He was a dele
gate when but boy to the first repub-
lican convention in this city after the
war and been in every other one since.
In 1852, he named the honorable Fred.
Douglass for Congress in Lincoln Hall
and Championed his cause. Mr.. Doug
lass failed of the nomination by only
two votes and it was claimed by all,
that he received the majority of the
convention, but the chairman of the
convention declared Gen. Chapman
nominated and Immediately adjourned
the convention and left the hall.
Mr.. Bradshaw has never been an
office holder nor office seeker. In all
his years Of service to the republican
party both locally and nationally he
has only been in office about 4 years
The Washington bee., 1898-07-16
THE POST NEEDS STEAK.

The Washington Post is very
much in need of a bottle and milk.
Last week it got hold of a black
sugar tit, in the person of Prof.
Kelly Miller. 1t sucked until it
belched out something which it
thought was pleasing to the colored
people. If the Post is not fed on
beef steak instead of cows milk it
will die of indigestion. The Post
is in need Of something to chew on
and not milk bottle and tit.
The Washington bee., 1898-07-16

From 1878 to 1875 he was assistant
Segeant-at-Arms of the House Of Rep
resentativeS Of the United States, and
while in that position he rendered
signal service to the republicans IN
Louisiana, Mississippi and Arkansas.
He rendered great service 10 his party
in Arkansas in the BrooksBexter
war in 1875. He was chairman of the
Board of Pension Appeals, Depart
ment of the Interior, from 1882 TO 1855,
and was an efficient and conscientious
officer. He was known 10 Secretary
Lamar because of his activity in bring
ing to light the murder and murder
ers of the VIcksburg riot of December
s, 1875, and dismissed by him for dp-
offensive partisianshIp.
Mr.. Bradshaw is member Of the
bar of this city and is also engaged IN
the real estate business. He ENJOYS
the confidence an6 esteem OF all tne
leaders Of our party and IS eSPeccIaaH{
regarded because of his Pollucdl
sagacity and his steadfastneSs IN up
holding the true principal OF the re-
publican. His motto through lie mas
been that Cali men are created iTe5
and equal" and 1t is within the
knowledge of every right thinking
colored man in the District that NJ
has always upheld that idea at al
times.
We hope the day is not far on tnaI
such men as Mr.. Bradshaw VIII Iece.'T
the political recognition life time o'
disinterested party service merit -,
OF one thing we can say, Is taa1 va
Bradshaw enjoys the confidence aI1
esteem of every colored person ID ,H1
District of Columbia. AllappreciatT, MS
unselfsh services to them ana l"S..
cause and readiness at all times ~
speak and act for their best inIeiV9,o
and welfare.
He is the peer Of any man, Wnlls -..-,. u.
colored, in this District ID 0''''
respect. .-t
The colored people appreciate zy &l,.
honor him and IN honOrlng MN ~ ~
honor themselves. He is one Oh -.-
fathers, although young in yeeaLs,- ~
the republican party OF TINS. Bl7...- IS
and in company with SalleS Io"-,' T-
Zalman Richards, John F ClooES; -. H.
Purvis, Mai. Morse, VIM. a. Co--f I'll
Chas. Champion, Benz + Aeeo5 -. Ell.
other fearless republican Leaders Dl-.,'. NJ
it possible for all men OF " ILL., -,
color, to stand on the broad R.a-';- C;e,-
of humanity in this, the Capi'@'
of the United States,
The Washington bee., 1898-07-16

Hon. John G. Jones, $50, Chi
cago, H., Sovereign Grand Com
mander and Imperial Grand Po-
tentate, is the most eminent and
learned (colored) mason in the
world; a brilliant lawyer and a
credit to the race, one whose char
acter and virtues should he emu
lated and whose advice should
be needed.
The Washington bee., 1898-07-16
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There are regular authorized COL
Eecfors in the employ Of THE BEE
Printing Co.. and 7Uhen they call 10 see
delinquent subscribers hey are re-
gNe5ted TO pay them. and not tgf7e the
exeuse that "they pfh see the Editor. I"
Zhe Editor has no time to see the sub
lt,T6eys, and If is 0bed that his
friends and the patrons If THE BEE
The Washington bee., 1898-07-16

All hope is not lost. We see the
boys who did so much at conven-
tions to make Mr.. McKlnley's
nomination possible, are coming up
one by one to the Government crib.
Through the influence of Capt.
Lyons and others, a few loaves and
small fishes are still being served.
The Washington bee., 1898-07-16

The BEE will present a mem
orial to Congress asking that a
defendant when brought before the
Police Court be allowed to make
affidavit to have his case before a
judge whom he believes to be un-
prejudiced towards him.
The Washington bee., 1898-07-16

The ladies of the Sewing School
deserve great credit for their fine
exhibition. Profs. Hill and Balti-
more of the Industrial School, and
Prof. Hunster of the Drawing
School, are entitled to the highest
praise and commentator.
The Washington bee., 1898-07-16

The principal of the Normal
School, who threatened to resign
her position if the trustees in
creased the admission of graduates,
has changed her mind. The trus-
tees, however, may ask her to
resign.
The Washington bee., 1898-07-16
SURRENDER OF SANTIAGO

This Spanish possession has at
last surrendered. We think it is
about time, as the suspense kept
the people nervous. We suppose
the next move will be on Havana,
If Blanco were muzzled a while.
the war would come to a close.
The Washington bee., 1898-07-16

The colored public school exhib-
its far surpassed those in the other
schools. Those who missed them
missed treat,
The Washington bee., 1898-07-16

President Mckinley may yet see
the necessity of making a few
changes in our District govern
ment.
The Washington bee., 1898-07-16

Ma ior John R. Lynch looks we'll
in his uniform. We hope that the
administration will give him rep
resentative position after the war is
over.
The Washington bee., 1898-07-16

If the President wants a colored
colonel of national reputation it is
an easy matter for him to fnd
one.
The Washington bee., 1898-07-16

The school trustees certainly did
not move the admission Of more
graduates to the Normal School
without cause.
The Washington bee., 1898-07-16

The attention of the voters of
the Sixth Congressional District is
called to the letter of Ex-Lieut
Flipper, in support of Capt.
Mcdonald.
The Washington bee., 1898-07-16

The Washington Post is very
much in need Of a Negro that it
can use to advantage.
The Washington bee., 1898-07-16
HON. JOHN MCDONALD.

1t is the opinion Of some people
that a man is smart who has the
''gift of CAB" and is eloquent in
his delivery. Some people are
persuaded bY an eloquent delivery,
which is more or less filled with
"glittering generalities" and false
utterances, sandwiched with prom
ises easily broken.
A man who 6eceives another and
takes from him his money, and
then goes to another man and does
likewise, it is question Of conjec-
ture whether that man is safe
representative from whom to take
advice. Such men very seldom tell
the truth, but when they do we
should give them credit for it.
Good deeds are more eloquent
and effective than the power of
speech. The man who does good
deed is surely a better man than
the one who says he will do thing
and never does it,,
We reproduce from the Colored
American an article TO which every
intelligent man in the State. of
MARYLAND can subscribe, The Col
ored American has found in Capt.
John Mcdonald, pure man and a
safe representative. 1t SAYS that
he should be returned to Congress
because he is entitled to a renonl.
ination. /. also states that his
opposers are unfriendly to the
colored race, which should be
argument sufficient to cause every
colored citizen in the State Of
Maryland to repudiate any man
who is unfriendly to the advance
ment Of the colored people. Editor
Cooper who is the author of the
article on Capt. John Mcdonald,
has been in Maryland he has
assured the brave Captain that he
is his friend, as well as the colored
citizens in his State.
The colored citizens Of Maryland,
says Editor Cooper, are very intel
ligent and will not be deceived by
traitors who may advise them to
leave Capt. Mcdonald and support
someone else. Editor Cooper,
himself would not be guilty of such
ingratitude, and We are confident
when he wrote that article in
upport of this brave soldier, he
meant every word of it, and meant
that every colOred republican in
the Sixth Congressional District
should follow his advice and give
their support to the man whose
name heads this article.
The voters of the Sixth District
should not fail to read what Editor
Cooper has said about Mr.. Nc
Donald. His article appears in
this issue Of this paper. The Editor
of The Colored American has no
use for men who do not know their
own minds and their own opinions.
He dislikes traitors Or men who
would be guilty of deserting a good
man for an enemy Of the colored
race. The Afro American of Balti-
more, Nd, agrees with US IN this.
An article from that paper also in.
dorses Capt. Mcdonald.
The entire colored press believes
That Capt. Mcdonald should be
rerominated and elected. He sue
ceeded in obtaining a favorable
report from the Naval Committee,
in the case Of Ex-Lieut. Flipper
The loyal colored men of Maryland
who have been charged by the
opponents of Capt. Mcdonald, that
they can be bought for drink of
whiskey, will certainly teach them
lesson when they cast their votes
for delegates to be sent to the
Rockville convention. Colored men,
do your duty, and let those who
The Washington bee., 1898-07-16

DR.. F. j. Shadd has always fav-
ored an increase of admissions to
the Normal School.
The Washington bee., 1898-07-16

Commissioner J. w. Ross has
the undivided support and conf
dence Of the people.
The Washington bee., 1898-07-16

Editor Cooper, of The Colored
American is very anxious to have
Capt. Mcdonald elected.
The Washington bee., 1898-07-16

The Distri' republicans are
somewhat chagrined because they
have been ignored.
The Washington bee., 1898-07-16
MAJOR WM. G. MOORE
IS DEAD.

Major VIM. G. Moore, Chief of
Police, is dead. He died at his
late residence, 1710 L street n. w..
Tuesday morning at 6:25 a. m.
Major Moore was one of the most
distinguished men IN this county.
He was a manly as well as posi-
tive man. He was an efficient
officer of the Government, and one
in whom the people had confidence.
He was a kind hearted and gener-
Gus citizen who loved honesty and
sincerity in man. This commu-
nifty loses one of the best public
officers under the government.
When Major Moore commanded
the Washington Light Infantry,
he was one of the few men who
recognized colored officers. The
colored soldiers have the most pro-
found respect and admiration for
him. They shall ever hold dear
and sacred his memory.
We honored and respected him,
and to his bereaved family we
tender our heartfelt sympathy.
The Washington bee., 1898-07-16

The BEE extends cougratula-
tiens to Major Lynch, who now
lays aside the cares and tolls of
politics and assumes the role of
Major He is a most honorable
and upright man, and it is hoped
that the administration will do it's
duty toward a good man. We need
Lynch at home.