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The Washington bee., 1901-05-18
NOVEL AND EXCITING
Louisville Mans Scheme for Match
Race Between Catfish.
PLANNED for the Benefit of the Thou
sands of knights Templar Who
VIII Visit the Southern
City Late in August.

''How would you like to see a cat
fish race?" asked a tail, gaunt
stranger of Mr.. j. T. Gathright, OF
Louisville, KY, as he entered the lat
ter's office in the Louisville Trust
building. I've got pair of good uns
that I've been working double, but
think | could get 'em in shape to run
single an pull you off good, square
race. Excitin'! I'll bet my shanty
that ther's never been a hOss race
out here at the Downs that'd give
one-tenth the enjoyment"
Before the stranger proceeded any
further, says the Courier-Journal, he
gave his name as John Sebree, said
that he was a shanty bOatman, and
that he had heard that Mr.. Gathright,
as chairman of the committee on no.
tells and accommodations for the
Louisville conclaye, had been looking
around for some little attraction that
might be of particular interest to
the visitors who stop at the Tented
city in Fountain Ferry park during
the celebration next August.
~ thought l might interest you in
them fish, an l dropped in" con-
tinued Sebree before Mr.. Gathright
had time TO tell him that he believed
the Knights TempIars would hardly
find it convenient to devote their at
tention to a contest between channel
cats.
I've named 'em Billy and Teddy"
the visitor went on. They're as gen
tie as lambs an easier to manage
than a Jetfersonyille ferryboat. Billy
and Teddy are both about four years
old, / reckon, and l trained EN- over
a year ago TO draw a boat.
How'd l do it? Well, harnessed
'em to the skiff, of course. 4 catfsh's
well-nigh the strongest animal on
earth for its size. Maybe you didn't
know it. Them two can easily pull
The Washington bee., 1901-05-18
eliminate the Negro.
From the Atlanta, Ga, Age.

From the Atlanta, Ca, Age.
We quite agree with what the Wash
ington BEE says with reference to Con-
gresham BAnkhead's s interview in the
Washington Star. The BEE says Mr.
Bankhead is foo Is p. OF course he is,
and in the coming years his poSteritY
will say that such men as Bankhead,
Tillman and Gambler were foolish. OF
course, they will be across the river
In what part of that country beyond,
We know not. We are charitable
enough to wish them a cool spot
Among the things he said is the follow
ing:
There are quite a number of fwhite
men in the South who are forced TO
vote the democratic ticket because the
Negro is in politics.
Now how are you going to get him out.
We are in politics and expect to stay
There is nothing except the securing
o. spot where we can be 10 ourselves
with our local government free from
direct control of white men that will
satisfy us. We are frank to say that
we had rather be with the white peo-
pie. We love them, but if we are not
10 have our rights politically get rid Of
US; best for them and best for US.
There can be no peace here with white
primaries and oppression. The colon
izing of Negroes in cars aud election
booths is the worse thing could be
done. For the next few years keep as
close TO the Negro as possible. He
bears watching. Booker Washington
ought to tell this.
The Washington bee., 1901-05-18

more or less has bad effect. Just why a
jury should be publicly condemed
either by the court or the prosecuting
officer, because a virdict OF conviction
is not brought against defendant is an
offense that should command the i'm
mediate attention Of the Department
of Justice. Juries in many instances
do not feel disposed to convict de-
PENDANTS because a judge thinks so
A few days ago, a jury in the lower
branch OF the Police Court was sOundly
scored because a virdiCt of aCquittal
was brought in. The next day where
party should have been acquitted
verdict of conviction was rendere-
by the same jury that was previously
scored the day previous, A jury
should not be intimidated either by a
Judge or a prosecuting officer. If they
b nestly b elieve that a person should
be acquitted, it is their duty to aCquit,
no matter what the judges or prose-
cutting officers opinion may be.
The Washington bee., 1901-05-18
WHY DISCRIMINATE ?
The House Of Detention Officers Separate the
the Prisoners,

On Thursday morning the house OF
Detention wagon brought to the Police
Court, four prisoners, two girls and two
boys, One of the girls was white.
When the wagon arrived, the three
colored prisoners including the small
colored girl were sent through the
basement to the cell in the rear OF
the court house, while the white girl
nothing more than q street walker,
being charged with vagranCy and in
cOrigibility was allowed TO pass up
the steps through the court house and
given a seat in the rear of the court
among the spectators. When her case
was called the testimony againtS her
was of the most revolving character,
but still she was allowed to sit among
the spectators in cOurl while the small
colored girl and two boys were sent
back into cells. The aunt Of the white
girl testified that her mother wanted her
sent 10 the Reform School. The court
however sent her back to House OF
detention. From what the othcer tesu.
fed. she should have been sent 10 the
Work House, but under the law
prisoners under sixteen are placed IN
charge of the Board of Chlldrens Guar
dianS.
The Washington bee., 1901-05-18

gives me much satisfaction that time
and absence make no impression on
my love for you; it glows with no less
aTdor tnan at the moment of parting,
which must be happy omen of its
permanent nature. When mere per
Sonal charms attract. the impression
may be violent but cannot lbe lasting,
and it requires the perpetual presence
Of the obje, to keep it alive; but when
the beauty of mind, the soft and sweet
disposition, the amiabIe and lovable
character embellished with innocence
and cheerfulness are united to the al
fractions of personal beauty, it bids
defiance to time. Such, my dear
Floride, are the arms by which you
have conquered, and it is by these the
durability of your sovereignty is estab-
llshed over your subject whom you
hold in willing servitude. May God
preserve you. Adieu. my love: my
hearts delight. / am your true lover. !"
The Washington bee., 1901-05-18
LAST OF GREAT TRIO
pstires from Active journalism
After Years of Usefulness.
LAX. Mcclure, Contemporary and
pf,aF of Greeley and Dana, Re
Iiaouishes Charge of Phil
udeIphiR Times.

r.. -.-frrment Of Col. a. X. Mcclure
,--r. -f.editorial staff of the Philadel-
-. Times marks the passing from
.-..r..m of the last of the "old
-..rH " or those few men who a little
S..ra quarter of a century ago swayed
n. pub.ic mind and welded great
-. .r rI- politics of the land. Col.
1G.rrrr.. Horace Greeley and Charles
Dana we're three men VINO helped
~ make history in the days preceding
and during the civil war, and Col. Nc
C.rr- IS the last Of that famous trio.
F.v men in the newspaper business
have rounded out such a career as Col.
Mcclure. While Dana was several years
chr senior Of Col. Mcclure, it is inter
s,rigr to note that their entry into
Journalism was almost contemporaries
Gus. for IL was after two years of serv-
fr. 70 Boston that Dana became asso-
c.ared with the New York Tribune in
1,4-. and Col Mcclure entered the field
inI,4f. Neither Greeley nor Raymond
nor Bennett completed such a service.
There are few parallels among the
living or dead. Col Mcclure began
with the elder journalism which was
lit. more than political pamphleteer-
ing kept pace with the modern jour
Ia.-m and showed himself equally
successful i'm both. He has seen the
social material and political muta-
lous of over half a century and has
been au active and potent factor in the
vita. and mOmeutous history of more
than q generation. The men who have
crossed swords with him know the
power of his blow and well understand
tae necessity ot going into battle with
him with visor down. with armor com
p.r.e and without loose joint in their
harness. Notwithstanding the force
which he brought TO the fight, no one
Who has been brought into associa tion
with him can fail to testify that. how
ever sharp the clash and however
The Washington bee., 1901-05-18

NOlG OF LOUISVILLE GIDHliltuL 10TH lk4l5
MasOns)
a skiff with me an my wife an the
four young uns in it.
Now, here's what I've got 20 pro-
pose: / see by the papers there's GO
in to be a lot of people here this
summer to attend this big time the
Knights of the Templars are gOin' to
have. A fellow was tellin' me YOU
wanted to get up something a little
out of the ordinary TO give the folks
you'll have at Fountain Ferry a lit
tie divershun."
This is quite out of the ordinary,
I must say" Mr.. Gathright here
found opportunity to sandwich in.
well, that's right, an I'm your
man." went on Sebree. Now, you 90
ahead an fix your seats for the peo-
pie along the bank of the river an I'll
do the rest. I'll take Billy an Teddy
an hitch 'em TO light skiff apiece.
I'll fix up the skiffs with flags an
things to make 'em look like these
fancy gondales-ain't it?-the Italy.
ullS nave IhtH my bNO DOJS VIII
drive 'em in a race. You understand
there won't be anything seen by the
audience but them two boats speedin'
along the surface of the water With
maybe little foam ahead of 'em an
the two boys a-hollerin' an the peo-
pie a-shoutin'.
For the crowds that can't see from
the shore we might arrange it to get
boats down there. / think we could
get Capt. Billy Deyan to keep the
track clear. Now, 1 know you're
wantin' TO know my price for this at
traction, an I'll add that I'll bet
there won't be a bigger attraction
here at this cOnclave. Well, sir, it'll
take quite a little time to get the fish
in training to work single, an I'm
frank TO say / want to make little
out of the thing, so I'll agree to put
you up a rafting good show for $780,"
81 will be glad TO take the matter
under adyisement," said Mr.. Gath
right, as he bowed bis visitor 70 tbs
door with Pohtenesk.- -s=xe-s1>z
The Washington bee., 1901-05-18

B. c. Council; C. .,.H. H. Voss.
C. G.. c. P. Shelton; G. W., J. H. Hall
G. S. A, A. Smith.
Thursday evening at their hall a
grand entertainment was given, and a
large number OF friends were present.
Mr.. Willie White, in a we'll fitting full
dress and Miss Buelah Stewart, in a
lovely costume led the Grand March
at 1880. Mr.. Alonzo Smith, in a few
well chosen remarks, introduced Mr.
Geo. s. Contee TO the gathering. The
New Council, who at this time had
emerged from the ante-room IN single,
RECALLED. and formed a line across the
hall. Mr.. Contee. in the course of his
remarks, complimented the members
upon their success in attaining the high
er degrees; he spoke highly of the
treatment he had received; and ex-
pressed desire to return again at an
early date. He left for Denver Friday
morning. While here. he was the
guest Of Mrs. Lizzie Sammons.
The Washington bee., 1901-05-18


tFt- 0Ts Editor Who Has Just Retired
from Active SerViceD
strenuous the struggle, there was un-
drurarh ira kindly and benignant dis
POSITION Many have felt the force of
his free lance. but have felt respect
and admiration for the courage. the
genius and The power which hurled the
shaft.
H -ueah.Ug of his life work Col. Nc
O-r. recently said:
l have long held that the response
b. direction of q widely read and re-
>.r..ea newspaper is the highest trust
~-".r our free government. 1 do not
speak 20. il Jo claim for it honors which
may no questioned. but speak of it to
Present thr oppressive responsibilities
"...a Pest upon those who to-day are
'-..a.lu- nation of 10000. 900 people.
"-.-E government where every citi-
'.- US sovereign and where the peo-
l... -".o d" their hands the destiny of
-. greatest republic I'm the world.
nus. cabinets. senator's and rep
,... III ..'''..'r- come and play their parts
". The public stage and pass away
". .." u" or remembered. the many
w. .. .''golten-and political parties
N.0a'oa and perish as new necessi-
"-. new conditions arise in the
'I our free institutions. In
own day there have been created
.. .g" political ORGANIZATIONS which
d. famed national Importance, all
p. -..- have elected governors in
6 . 'an'a and two Of which have
49,. presidents Of the United
.--. ..' three of them exist to-day
,r .. history They are the anti
r. .. .At "hjg, the American and
M. .''I'an parties. Charged with
.-.. ".-arsr of civil trusts in the most
D.. -'"rd government of the earth.
s-., -,'. must be hOnored or dishun-
Ri. ~ .Ar measure of his fidelity to
ina .t."nal duties and must be so
Pom -." id the hereafter. when the mar
ana Runway of life that divides past
Y--..... ."..'r eternities has been ira
r.... connection Of Col. Mcclure with
t-rs VI. ,D OF the republican party. his
rs.t p with Lincoln and the part
~. -' played in the election of the
M. .'' president" are matters of his:
s..t s.l saws the Chicago Chronicle. 1t
nh. work as chairman of the Penn
'a,a republican committee that
a. maj state to the republicans and
ne election of Lincoln a posi-.
. lie has always been willing to
The Washington bee., 1901-05-18
THE PRESIDENT S SPEECH.
Highly Commended by Distinguished Citizea
Wants IL Circulated.

Editor Of the BEE:-I thank you for
the publication of the speech of our
President to the "ColOTed people of
Texas" by some means best known to
those whose duty it was to inform US 1t
appeared only in a few papers and was
therefore lost to many readers. | am
willing to pay whatever II may cost TO
have you continue its publication Wi h
a boorder around it that attention may
be more attracted TO it. 1t is worthy of
the noble man who uttered It and the
more it is read and thonEht over the
more every honest soul will conclude
admit the words are as if spoken Of
the Gods. | am quite sure that when
the midst has cleared away We will be
willing to see that most of our ills are
ofo,r own making. Many could have
been avoided had we acted more wise
ly. My hope is that in what seems to
US this very dark hour we may be
brought closer together and made to
see more of US alike. am subscriber
TO the Post and am allowed 10 assist
in editing that paper and have often
wished TO lend hand in the editing OF
the BEE. CHARLES II. SHORTER.
Washington, D. c. 1904 7 St. n. w.
The Washington bee., 1901-05-18
John c. cALHOUNs FORMAL woORG.
n. Wrote bat One Love Letter to His Pretty
Sweetheart

Though an ardent lover fretting at
times slow course until his wedding
day. .Tohn c. Calhoun wrote but one let
ter to his Sweetheart-his pretty consin
Florlde Calhoun. All the other com
municatiols, when the lovers were
srDarated. were made through her
mother. But shortly before her mar
riage "the Great Nullifier" wrote ex.
pressing his anxiety for the arrival OF
the happy day, and the letter recently
cane to light is published in the May
Ladies' Home journal. After giving
expression to the JOY he has found IN
her company the letter runs: ' II
The Washington bee., 1901-05-18
SUMNER TOURS VIA BALTIMORE
& OHIO RAILROAD.

Tickets now on sale to all principal
summer resorts east Of the Ohio River.
SPECIAL excursion tickets to Buffalo
account Pan American Exposition, and
to Niagara Falls now on sale. For
further information apply to Offices
Nos. 7o7 18th street, GIG Pa. Pa. Ave,
and Depot, n. j. Ave. & c street, re-
garding time Of trai S, routes and
rates. NJ AT
The Washington bee., 1901-05-18

1914, when the British captured Wash
ington, they burned the public build
ings. The Presidents House being
among the number. 1t Itbeing damaged
TO some extent it was painted white to
hide the fire stains, the custom has
prevailed since that year. The proper
title is Executive Mansion.
Ossif Gabrielowitsch the famous
Russian pianist pays the following
compliment to the musical genius OF
the negro: that the colored man IS
really superior TO the white man IN one
way. He is a born musician. l have
found that music is nearly always the
expression OF the highest intellectually
and the negro is really one Of the hrst
musicians of the world.
The Washington bee., 1901-05-18
considerations which will make trouble
for the Cubans.

considerations which will make trouble
for the Cubans.
The movement in the South to dis
franchise eAfro-Americans continues 10
grow. Alabama has followed the cour. :
outlined by Mississippi, South Carolina,
louisiana, North Carolina and Mary
land.
At the annual convention of Ameri-
can Academy Of Political and Social
Science, held at Philadelphia recently,
Prof. 6. 7. Winston, in his address
says, the future Of the negro seems
hopeless.
The funeral Of DR.. Richard De Bap-
tiste one Of the emenent members of
the Baptist denomination took place
from Olivet Church, Chicago, Ill. April
10th thousands ofcolored citizens were
present.
Benjamin Franklin who died in 1900,
left $1,000 each TO Boston and Phiia-
delphia to be kept invested for 100
years, the accumulation to be devoted
TO certain public objects. The Boston
fund amounts to $500. $50. The Phila-
delphia little over 100000.
Why is the Presidents house calle /
the white House? Because Aug. "a.
The Washington bee., 1901-05-18
A White Man Whipped.
From the American Guide.

From the American Guide.
The whipping post still exists in Del
ware. Saturday white man convicted
Of theft was publicly whipped at Dow.
er. He was sandwiChed between two
negroes, and one lash did duty for all
three. The whole town looked on
while the stripes were laid. Thus we
have an illustration of brutal punish
ment. If the purpose Of the law is TO
reform and restrain, Delaware is half a
century behind in her conception of
that purpose. Several attempts have
been made to repeal the whipping
post law in Delaware, but her people
are so set in their ways that all such at.
tempts have failed.
The Washington bee., 1901-05-18
PUBLICATIONS ISSUED
BY THE BALTIMORE AND
OHIO RAILROAD
Guide to Warrington.

The Passenger Department of the
Baltimore & Ohio R. R. have issued
a Guide 10 Washington, which in
many respects eXCels all other guides
published, both in artistic appearance
and careful description of points Of int
terest in the Capital City. The from
cover Of the book is embel ished with 3
handsome steel engraved portrait Of
the stuart" Washington. The re
verse cover bears an American flag in
the grasp ofa eagle. The inside pages
contain recent photographs of all Of
the Government Buildings with cor
rect information concerning them,
together with other interesting features
of the city, and the very latest map.
Copies will be sold at the principal
Tickets Offices of the Baltimore &
Ohio 4. K. for ten (IO) cents cash, or
will be mailed to any address on re
ceipt Of fifteen (I5) cents in stamps on
application to the undersigned.
"REASONs WHY"
Reasons WHY" is a fOTty-tWO page
pamphlet giving in condensed form
the important facts concerning the
Baltimore & Ohio r. r. 1t is an
argument setting forth the claims Of
the railroad for public consideration.
This artistic booklet contains many
half-tones and drawings illustrating
the history, scenic charms, the de
velopment and progress of the rail
road, and the superior service afforded
to patrons. Single copies can be OF
tanned Of Tickets Agents, or will be
mailed to any address OH receipt Of
two (2) cents in postage stamps on
to the undersigned.
d. B. MARTIN,
Manager Passenger Traffic,
Baltimore & Ohio K. r,
Baltimore, Md.
The Washington bee., 1901-05-18
GEO. s. CONTEE IN SALTLAKE CITY.
Distinguished Honor Paid nim-InEtItuted 9
High Council
ON the Salt Lake City PIaindeaIer.

From the Salt Lake City Plaindealer.
Geo. Contee, who is we'll known
throughout Colorado and the West,
was IN the city this week, and institut-
ed Past Grand Masters Council, !"
which is is the highest branch yet
reached BY the Odd Fellows Of this
city. The officers of this new branch
are we'll known, and are as follows:
n. w. G. NJ, A. A. Clark; d. G. M,
A. L. Howell; G.. S., w. Clark; G. T.;
The Washington bee., 1901-05-18
B. & o. WEEK END COUNTRY
TRIPS.

Tickets sold Saturdays and Sundays
for return until foi owing Monday, al
reduced rates. from Washington tc
ChArlestoWn. Frederick, Annapoli.
Junction and intermediate points
M. "A. 81.
The Washington bee., 1901-05-18

receive blow as weII as TO give If
He has had genius for losing a hattie
with the same zeal as he gave to a
winning cause. He has been the cen
ter rush IN every struggle with which
he has been identified on the field of
politics, and after the game was won
or lost he has invariably come up smiI-
ing to the line, ready to give the word
for the next contest.
The Washington bee., 1901-05-18

Mrs. Fanpie Harrison Of IA44 Madison
ST., northwest who has been confined
10 her bed by a severe illness for
7 monthsi is better with = fare prospect
Of recovery.
The Washington bee., 1901-05-18
The Idol Of Kantuctyv

Ihe Idol OF Kentucky.
Nearly all the organizations for de-
bate in Kentucky bear the name Of the
Henry Clay Debating club"
The Washington bee., 1901-05-18
BAD EFFECT.

Complaint by Members Of the Bsx COndemna
tiOn Of = Jary's Verdict
The Washington bee., 1901-05-18

The practice of condemning the vir,
dict of a jury, either by the Court or
the prosecuting officer, in all cases
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1901-01-19

far enough to be an easy prey Tor
the lurking foe. Then. too. IL occurred
to him that he must not leave the
ranch unprotected. Already be was
within long rife range Of the height;
already probably some beady eye was
CHANGING through the sights, and the
deadly tube was covering him as he
came bounding on. Three hundred
yards more and his life probably
wouldn't be worth a dollar In con-
federate money, and wisely the young
leader began TO draw rein, and, turn
ing in saddle, signaled to his single
companion, laboring along one hun
dred yards behind, to hasten to join
him. Presently the trooper came
squirting up,a swarthy young Ger
man, but though straining every
nerve, the troop was still mile away.
"Ride back, Wegner, and tell the
sergeant TO take ten men around that
side-the south side OF the bluff" and
he pointed with his hand; "the rest to
come straight to me-"
Oh, well was IL for Dean that he
checked his speed, and as the young
dragoon went suffering back, that
he himself drew rein and waited for
the coming Of his men. Suddenly from
far out along the ridge in front, from
the very crest, there leaped a jet or
two OF fire and smoke. Two little
spurts OF dust and turf flew up from
the prairie sod dozen yards in front,
rifle bullet went singing off through
the sunny air, Rabb, his handsome
bay, paved the ground and switched
about, and up on the crest, riding
boldly in full view, two 1.-THE, naked.
painted warriors, war bonnets trailing
over their ponies groups, yelling shrill
insult and derision, went tearing away
northward, one OF them pausing long
enough 10 wave some ragged object
on high and give out ringing, exultant
whoop ere he disappeared from view.
Its scalp, lieutenant" shouted
the foremost sergeant as he came up
to join his chief. They've got one,
anyhow"
"Come on. then. and well get IL
back" was the only answer, rs with
nearly thirty troopers stringing out
behind them, the two launched out in
chase.
ITO ne Continued