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The Washington bee., 1901-06-01
BOOKER WASnINGTONS S IDEAS
IN BALTIMORE.
CoIored High School Faculty VIII in All PrObA
bility Be Selected From His Famous School
for the Youth of Ills Race at Tuskegee.

From the Baltimore, Nd, Morning Herald,
In all probability the principles Of
teaching laid down by the famous
black man, Booker T Washington,
will be applied in the training of the
colored youth OF this city.
According to good authority, if the
plans of the school authorities fail not,
several of the assistants OF the man
who has done more than any other
man of his race for his people will be
brought here and put IN charge OF
classes of their color.
In casting about for instructors for
the Colored high school, the members
of the school board have had their at
tention attracted to Tuskegee Institute,
of which Professor Washington is the
founder, the head and the guiding
spirit
The Baltimore commi ssiOnerS are
particularly impressed with the sue
cess of the institution, which has, IN
deed, riveted the attention OF the
whole land, and they believe that
their ends could not be better served
than by bringing here a CORPS OF IN
struCtors selected fro Il the staff OF the
Alabama school
Seven teachers are needed IN the
colored High School, according to the
program arranged by the Baltimore
board, and it is desired to secure this
number from TuSkegee.
When twas determined TO replace
the white teachers with those OF the
black race the school board began It's
search for talent to take hold OF the
school. That body first looked dill
gently at the material at home, and
then turned its attention 10 that out OF
town.
Ifthe teachers we're TO come from
out of the city Tuskegee seemed the
logical source if arrangements could
be made to get them from that insutu-
ton. The ground has been gone over
carefully and a fair discussion had OF
all the several features which have had
10 plav part in the consideration OF
the subject.
The question now is not so much,
Does the board want TO select It's hign
school faculty from Tuskegee's stan :
as it IS, Can the board get its faculty
there? Those who are informed on
the subject declare that everything has
progressed favorably toward satiS-
factory arrangement and that the
AIabamians viii come TO Baltimore.
If the commissioners are successiul
in this plan they will bring here corps
of teachers who have been drilled and
trained by the most advanced black
man of the age.
Intothe high school these instruc;;
tors would implant the method and
system, the ideas and plans OF the
founder and director of the greatest
work that is being conducted today IN
the interest OF the colored race in the
South.
The Washington bee., 1901-06-01

their facts intelligently. The fellows
to do this best are the fellows with the
A. BIS and the Ii. BIS after their
names, for these letters from univer-
sity such as the institution from which
you come mean that a man has been
weighed in the balance and not found
wanting. The fellow with the Ii. B.,
though he may not make as much
noise IN court as the fellow without let
ters, is the fellow who, after all, can
be relied upon TO win his case If tits to
be won.
II would advise you young men to
go forth with confidence in yourselves.
You must be aggressive, courageous,
and sympathetic il you want to win
name at your profession. By courage,
| mean moral courage; the courage
to be honest and truthful with your fel-
lOW-man."
The ex-governor related a number
of amusing professional stories, and
closed with a beautiful peroration on
human sympathy. His advice to the
graduates was to be sympathetic with
their felioWmen. as one Ofthe essentials
to success in any calling.
The class OratiOns were delivered by
George II. Benjamin, VIM. II. Lewis,
and /. / homaS Butler. Mr.. Butler one
Of the speakers addressed the law
graduating exercises demonstrated d
superior oritorical ability over any of
his competitors. In his address the
applause during and at its conclusion
was deafening as we'll as enthusiastic.
Mr.. Butler is an elo ,utioniSt as well as
a scholar. Since his stay in this city
he has won lot of friends and is lik ed
by all who know him. He won the
Alpha Phi medal in '9q for oratOry
thesis and originality. He has no Su-
periors in the University for oratory.
President Rankin, of the university,
conferred the degrees. The graduates
follow: George n. Benjamin, Chey-
enne, WyO.; Leroy w. g. Bryan,
Lawrence, n. c.. J. Thomas But
Ter, Philadelphia, Pa; Jas. r. Cham
bers, Union, W. Va, William w.
Chambers, York, Pa; John w.
Chappelle, Berlin, Va; George F. Col
Inns, St. Louis, Mo; Scott Z. Harrison.
Baltimore, Md; Henry Heath, Bran
well, w. Va J. Thomas Heard, Ath-
ems, Ga; Clayton E. Kimbrough,
East Bank, w. Va; VIM. H. Lewis,
Manassas, Va; George w. Milford "a.
b., Washington, ID. c.; Isaac II. Nut
ter, Princess Anne, Md, David c. Out
lear, Norfold, Va William r. Patter-
son, Calvert, Tex, Joseph II. RaPier,
Florence, Ala, and Limas Roulhac,
Windsor, \. G.
The Washington bee., 1901-06-01
A GENIUS
The Greatest Inventor in the World.

The Greatest Inventor In the World.
From the Omaha Progress.
Eugene Burkip, a colored boy of I9
years, who lives over on ChlCagO'S
great West side, is the inventor of
rapid-hre machine gun which he claims
is the most effective weapon OF its kind
in the world, and IS destined to throw
the invention of Maxim and NOrdenfelt
now in general use in the ornaments
of the world, into the scrap heap.
Several experts who have seen the
model of Burkin's gun pronounce it
marvel OF ingenuity, and terrible
weapon. The boy IS said to have re-
fused an offer of $50, 900 for his jnven-
tiOn through motives of patriotism, he
being deSirOuS that the United States
government should have the first
opportunity to test and purchase the
weapon.
Burkin is a source of pride to the
Colored population of Chicago, who
are jubilant that one of their race
should develop the creative power.
The boy has never had any meChani-
cal training, yet all the work on his
model has been his own. The first
idea of the weapon came to him dur
ing the Spanish American war, when
the magnificent work of the American
gunners directed his thoughts TO guns
and their improvement. He construct
ed his first model of wood, MS only
tool being jaCk-knlfe.
The lack of funds then threated to put
a stop TO the young inventors work,
but he finally obtained enough money
to go into an iron works on the West
side, which gave him the use of its
tools and machinery for five dollars
day. Here he constructed the model,
which he sent to the patent office at
Washington, which he has already
allowed II of his claims on the weapon.
Prominent men of the Colored race are
using their influence TO induce the war
department at Washington to conduct
a series of tests with the gun. 1t has
been Christened the MAINE.
The Washington bee., 1901-06-01
HANDYWITH HERGUN
Pretty Jessie Fry Is Considered
Champion Rifle Shot.
Native of Iowa, But for the Past sis
Years Resident of Idaho,
Where She Has Made "a Sue
cess of Stock Raising.

Miss Jessie NJ. Fry, the acllnOwl-
edged champion rife shot of Idaho,
is now en- route to the east, TO obtain
information for a magazine article she
is writing.
With rife in hand, a sombrero
perched carelessly upon a wealth of
tawny hair. and possessing a muscu-
lar form, Miss Fry presents a striking
appearance anywhere, says the Phila-
delphia Press.
Her very personality suggests a
spirit of the west; frank, open-heart-
ed, unconventional, with an aversion
for all shams, she is a natural product
Of outdoor life, mountain climbing,
trapping and ''roughing it,"
Gifted with a ready tongue, she at
once Inspires the listener with her
thrilling stories of outdoor life in
Idaho. All this, together with her
unassuming manner, makes her pres
ence as refreshing as a summer
shower.
Miss Fry was born in Knoxville,
Marion county. Ia, and in 1895 moved
to Boise City. Idaho, with her parents
After spending a year at the "hom(
ranch" as she styles it, she secured a
position as teacher in the public
schools in Boise City.
She aftelward taught at Meridian,
Union, Council. Payette Lake and Sal
mon Meadows. She had been engaged
TO teach this year at Bourne, but re-
signed the position to accept an offer
made her by a newspaper syndicate.
She anticipates taking a trip to South
America in the near future.
Miss Fry learned to handle a VIM
chester rife when but - years of age.
She has hunted deer, antelope, wolves,
squirrels. rabbits and grouse, and has
participated in a number of tourna-
ments, matched against some of the
crack shots of Idaho.
She stated that she never cared to
possess a shotgun, being perfectly will
The Washington bee., 1901-06-01

cmer Tor -spOlnng MS paper" One
OF the Autographs depicted a dashing
soubrette, low of corsage and abbre-
waited OF skirt, executing a daring
dance. Chief Sylvester thought the
picture entirely TOO lively for the ma
TONS capital and ordered it sup
pressed The manager protested and
finally after much argument the chief
allowed him to put it up with the
provision that two broad date lines
of bright yellow paper should be post
ed over -he Objectionable features of
the picture. The manager says the
elief has ruined his business.
The Washington bee., 1901-06-01
TUsKE GEE NOTES.

Mr.. Mckenzie Scott, the we'll known
undertaken of southwest has been
quite i'll several days.
The members Of Queen Debosah
Household of Ruth @. u. O. Of 0. F.
have elected Miss Fannie Powell to
represent them in the National Grand
Household of Ruth which meets Aug
uSt next.
The many friends Off A.. Miller.
the able pastor of Lincoln Memorial
Congregational Church regret to learn
he contemplates resigning at an early
day. DR.. Miller is one Of the most
popular ministers in the District
The Washington bee., 1901-06-01
SUMNER TOURS VIA BALTIMORE
& OHIO RAILROAD.

Tickets now on sale TO all principal
summer resorts east of the Ohio River.
SPECIAL excursion tickets 10 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, \. J. ave. & c street, re
garding time Of trai. s, routes and
rates. VI. AT.
The Washington bee., 1901-06-01
Where the Uni ted States Began.

Some of the marvellous changes
wrought by time in the appearance Of
four of the earliest settlements on our
Atlantic coast are strikingly illustrated
in a series of views which will shortly
appear in The Ladies Home Journal.
The places are St. Augustine, James
town, Plymouth and New York. The
iorlorn indications Of Jamestown de-
cay and death as a settlement offer
most interesting contrast to the varied
evidences of the gradual development
of St. Augustine and Plymouth, and of
the gigantic growth Of modern New
York
The Washington bee., 1901-06-01
MORE LAW STUDENTS.
FORMER GOV. ATKINSON, OF WEST
VIRGINIA, GIVES GOOD ADVICE.
Declares Time Gone Forever When Men With
out Character or Learning Can Be Lawyers
Human Sympathy Essential to Success.

At the tWenty-seventh annual COM
menCement exercises of the law de-
partment OF Howard University last
Monday night at the Congregational
Church, Tent h and G streets north
west, Hon. George w. Atkinson, form
er governor of West Virginia, delivered
the address 10 the graduates.
The time IS gone forever" he said,
when men without training, without
learning, and without character can be-
come lawyers. Henceforth the men
who will succeed in this great and
honorable profession will be the men
who know the law and who know how
to make argument, and how to present
The Washington bee., 1901-06-01
."l77ls8
ACQUITTED BY JURY.
Prof. Eastman, of Harvard, Cleared
of Murder Charge.
one uf the Mott Sensational Cases
Ever Tried in the United States
History of the Shooting
of Mr.. GrOgan.

Charles r. Eastman, of Cambridge
1.... professor of paleontology at
Harvard college, has been acquitted
..r.. charge of murder. Eastman
,.. .. trial. accused of the premed-
-.-.. klImg of his brother-in-law,
u...... H. 0rogau, on the afternoon
...I..y 4. 1900, while engaged in a
r.....-.rae.lce match on the estate
,. A.u Clark, the celebrated lens
I...r
Charles E. Eastman, for several
r.... an instructor in the Agassi2
r...um at Harvard college, was
CHARGED with the murder of his
ra-..r-u-Iaw. Richard Il. Grogan.
J-. .- The Avian Clark estate, Brook
I.. street. Cambridge, on the after
noon of July E last.
Owing 90 the prominence of the
rH0 families and the many interest
IN. features entering into the case,
r.. trial attracted widespread atten-
ZION.
Eastman and Grogan married
daughters ofsthe late Alyan Clark,
t.r famous telescope maker. Mr.. and
Mrs. Eastman lived IN the old Clark
homestead. while Mr.. and Mrs. Gro
gam occupied part of a house ON the
Sam. estate.
Fourth of July, 1900, was a day OF
merry making on the old AIvau Clark
estate ln Cambridge, but it ended
ta4.eauy. Eastman and Grogan be-
gam early i'm the morning, like two
boys. to celebrate the national ami
E.rsary Indicative of independence.
They were i'm the back yard, lighting
punk and shooting off crackers.
They seemed To be enjoying the sput-
terms, swapping sport in a most
The Washington bee., 1901-06-01

ANeAALSsJ
ing to "pass up" anything which she
could not bring down with rife or
revolver.
When Miss Fry went to Idaho in
1895, she bought a ranch in Payette
valley, stocked it with horses and en-
ployed a competent foreman to look
after her interests.
She is a splendid horsewoman, and
has ridden and conquered many bron-
chos which the nerviest cowboys of
Idaho did not care to undertake to
ride a second time.
She attends to the details of ship
ping and disposing of her horses, all
of which are branded -. F." and can
mount pony and "eut out" maver-
ick from the herd as well as any cow
boy on the range. She recently dis
posed of so head of horses 20 a repre-
sentative of the British government,
for use in the Transvaal.
Driving, and particularly riding,
has always been a passion with me-"
she said. Even when / was teaching
school an opportunity for a spin be-
hind a fast trOtter or a canter on q
wild, untamed cayuse was seldom al
lowed to slip. l have a couple Of as
good cow ponies as can be found in
Idaho, and every summer oversee the
roundups and the branding. 1t may
seem odd for a woman TO be engaged
in such work. but it is possible, as you
would see if you were there.
Eyes. there is something fascinating
about western life. One soon tires Of
city life, with Es theaters, balls. card
parties and such things, and ] feel that
/ want TO get out where there are no
fences or restrictions Of any kind
Il ike nothing better than 10 rope
one Of my little ponies and take a can
ter over the range. Sometimes I go
with the men, but often / ride alone.
There is no danger, although ii is
pretty wild out there in the Idaho
mountains for a woman. In case Of an
emergency I could protect myself, for
I always carry a revolver. and / hap
pen 10 be one Of the few women who
know how to use it."
Miss Clermont (giggling)-Nfr. Cum
bersome told me he could "trip the
light fantastic toe forever.
Miss 0xford-Well, he is certainly
always falling over his feet!-Brook-
The Washington bee., 1901-06-01

U.w.rg Instructor Acquitted of the
Charge of MurderJ
Friendly n.r Later they engaged in
tar-. practice. After lunch they
Went ra SWIMMING races and on their
return resumed target practice.
The fatal shot was fired about $3.50
o'clock.
The crack Of the pistol attracted no
attention ar the moment, because
blank cartridges were being exploded
and rorpado-- were banging through
our the ucighoorhood and all over the
city of Cambridge.
Urn-au was seen running and stag
grr.ug toward the house. He fell on
the grassy embanllment, the life
blood flowing from his wound. never
t" rise. Eastman followed from the
hen mciosure. placed "a 44-caliber re
'".'er in chair i'm plain sight on the
rn'anhmeur, and knelt down by the
Side of his dying brother-in-law.
"rogan. just before death. made
several accusing statements in single
sentences which subsequently were
used by the authorities as a founda-
non on which to- lay case for arrest
and for au Indictment.
Eastman said. Yes. I did do it,
"at did not mean 10. 1t was an ac-
,.teut."
The Harvard instructors trousers
We're burned and he was slightly
wounded i'm the thigh. That night he
was arrested at his home.
pom examination, Judge Almy, of
'-. Cambridge district court. found
r' probable cause upon which to hold
l---. imam. and released him. The case
Was taken to the grand jury in Octo-
'.., and Eastman was indicted for
murder When arraigned he pleaded
'.... late In October Eastman has
... confined at the NiddIesex coun-
.'"@e of correction, East Cam
.... 4 few weeks ago counsel
-...r motion to admit him to bail,
' was refused by Judge Gaskill.
-.~.man employed his time in Jail in
reading and writing, and, while
S"ar'ng under his confinement,
''. the strain remarkably well.
AIS Wife stood by him devotedly.
The Washington bee., 1901-06-01
KATE CHASE'S GREAT AMBITION.
She Wished Her Father to be President and
worked for His Nomination.

The story OF The Dashing Kate
Chase and Her Great Ambition" IS
told by William Perrine in The Ladies
Home journal for June. Born in 1870,
she early began to exhibit a master
ful spirit, to study politics, and TO dream
Of the possibilities in store for her when
her father, Salmon 2. Chase, was pro-
posed as a candidate for the Presidency
in 1886, and again in 1860. When he
was called 10 a Cabinet position he had
been married three times, and IT was
whispered that he was about to make a
certain lady his fourth wife. But the
resolute Kate had made up her mind
that no one should step in between her
The Washington bee., 1901-06-01
B. & o. WEEK END COUNTRY
TRIPS.

Tickets sold Saturdays and Sundays,
for return until following Monday, at
reduced rates, from Washington to
Charlestown, Frederick, Annapolis
Junction and intermediate points,
NJ. "A. 81.
The Washington bee., 1901-06-01
Police CHIEF as a censor.

Every poster that is pasted on a
-.."ard i'm Washington has TO re-
,.eg first The official 20. X" of Chief
". VI once Sylvester, who is the adver-
.''-- censor of the national capital.
at present the manager of a
.~'"e'iAe company which is appear
S aj one of the cheaper theaters
g 'o"ing deep vengeance against the
The Washington bee., 1901-06-01

for our people to goto Africa. we find
that If the Negro will stop knitting one
another, secure education and finance,
and have unihCation there will be no
necessity for him to go 10 Africa. The
Negro will find in the outcome that
the U. s. is the best place for him to
stay. AT present things are dark,
(our leaders to certain extents are
slightly to blame.) There is big room
for Improvement in the Negro Prob
lem.
Last week the Va. Baptist State
Convention held its 34th Annual Ses-
sion at Bedford City, there were over
200 Delegates present. Washington
d. {. was represented by Rev. Robt
Johnson Rev. DR.. w. B. Johnson.
The Mayor of the City welcomed the
Delegates. The white Churches of the
City were thrown open to the preach
ers and several of them preached
Rev ]. n. Burke of Manchester.
preached the opening sermon of the
Convention, subject Christian Unity.
General Missionary, G. {. Coleman,
made a splendid report, showing that
from 1899 to 1901 that he had collected
over $1,000. Rev. Robt. Johnson of
ID. c., and Revs- J. NJ. Dawson, and
G. B. Smith were honored with the
title of D. d. The financial statement
The Washington bee., 1901-06-01

showed the amount collected TO be
SIA25S.75. After the usual routine the
Convention closed.
The Washington bee., 1901-06-01

Miss Clermont (giggling)-Mr Cum
bersOme told me he could "trip the
light fantastic toe forever.
Miss Oxford-Well, he is certainly
always falling over his feet!-Brook.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1901-03-19
DOING GOOD EVERYWHERE.
A Medical Discovery That Effectually
Cures Piles in Every Form.

For many years physicians have ex-
perimented in vain, seeking remedy
which would effectually cure piles and
other rectal troubles, without resortlns
to a surgical operation. Many rene
dies We're found to give temporary re-
lief, but none could he depended upon
to make lasting, satisfactory cure.
Within recent period, however, a
new remedy, the Pyramid Pile, Cure
has heen repeatedly tested in hundreds
of cases aud with highly satisfactory
results.
The first effect of Pyramid Pile Cure
is TO instantly remove the pain and
irritation generally present and form
that time on the cure rapidly progress
es and before the patient is hardly
aware OF II he is entirely cured. The
remedy seems To act directly on the
nerves and blood vessels of the parts
affected as Ii comes into direct contact
with them and sets up "A healthy action,
which in perfectly natural way,
brings the parts to their normal condi-
tion.
The remedy does its work without
any pain or Inconvenience 10 the suf-
ferer and Is justly considered one of
the most meritorious discoveries of
modern medicine.
Piles Is one of the most annoying
and often times dangerous diseases
with which humanity Is afflicted If
neglected ii frequently develops into
Fistun or some equally fatal and in
durable trouble, whereas by the timely
use of this simple but effective remedy
no one need suffer single day from
any form of piles, unless they want to,
The Pyramid Pile Cure is perfectly
harmless, containing no mineral pois-
ons and is also very reasonable in price
costing but fifty cents a package. 1t
is sold In drug stores everywhere. The
manufacturers of the remedy are the
Pyramid Pile Cure Co. of Marshall
Mich. who have placed this eaeellent
preparation before the public only af
ter giving II thorough and repeated
tests in the hands of reputable physl
clans. The results in hundreds OF cases
have convinced us that 1t will not dis
appoint you.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1901-03-19
GIFT
OF a Public Ii.
brary Building.
Council Takes the In.
itiative.
Asks Judge Grant to
Make Request.
Bierce Park to be Offered as a
Site.

\ public library building for Akron
with Bicrce park as lis site, is to he
secured for Akron, II Judge G. II
Grant can do all the city Council he
lieveS he can accomplish and this with
ont expense to the taxpayers,
Councilman Paul brought the mat
ter to the attention Of the City Fathers
Monday night by making u motion
that Judge Grant he asked to take M
with COL George T. Perkins of Akron
o. other Akron men, or with Mr.. An
drew Carnegie, the matter Of a gift OF
this character for this city.
The motion unanimously carried. An,
other motion which Mr. Paul made
was that the Council assured Judge
Grant that he might offer Blerce park
as site for such a building
The question of Blerce park being a
possible city Hall site was raised, but
no one spoke In favor of locating a
new city building on these grounds,
1t was generally agreed that the CITY
Building should be near the Court
House.