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The Washington bee., 1901-08-24
An APPEAL.
Ts ths Amsrlesn PespIs-Ths Congress and
the President Asked TO Iatsrceds Msb
Rais Against the Constitutes

every effort has been made, by
State and National Organizations, to
inauguTate plans and methods, to cure
the evils that have taken a hold Of
the minds oftho American people, and
even permitted every Southern leEis
lative body in violation OF the Amer
ican Constitution and the laws govern
ing law and order, pass unconstitu
tional laws. What methods, there
fore must the negro adopt TO pro
tsct himself. Shall he appeal to
the shot gun? No. Shall he use
force2 No. THE BEK would suggest
that q representative conference be
held in the District Of Columbia on or
about the middle or latter part OF
November, and through that confer
ence let the American people make an
appeal to the President and the Presi
dent TO the Congress of the United
States. There should be something done
al once TO ameliorate the condition Of
the negro in this country. 1t is hoped
that the entire press of the country
will take q hold of this matter and do
all ia its power to put this movement
on foot Let this conference be void
Of politics entirely. There shOuld not
be the least reference TO politics but.
simply methods to be adopted, where
by the President and the Congress Of
the United States adopted such method
to protect all classes of American
citizens. 1t is hoped that the churches
througout the country will take an
interest is this subject and do all in
their power to make this gathering a
success. There is every reason TO be
lieve that the better element of the
American people is opposed TO the
methods adopted by the mob in justify
ing such acts that are perpetrated "
said mob in satisfying the ends ofjus
tice. THE BEE maintains that mob law
s in violation of the Constitution of the
United States and il never was Inten
ded by the trainers Of the Consti ution
of the United States. that the viola
tiors of the law should 90 unpunish
ed. The American negro doesn't be
Iieve in anV class or Individual com
mitting a crime and allowed TO go free.
The negro, is an American citizen,
and while there are some, who don't
believe in law or order. there are
others who are Just as patriotic, honest
hftb -HlGElE III ltiNii AAAChSi~tAS ~ 'Aa~
white man. The colored people OF the
United States are not responsible for
what few of their number may he
charged with. Those who have the
laws to make and the power TO execute
them should be able to Disseminate be
tween those who are good and those
who are bad Therefore. the American
people are appealed 10 to take such
action in this call that they deem best
and wise. II is proposed to have this
conference of representative citizens
from throughout The country to assem-
BILE, in National Conference on or
about the latter part of November
1901 and adopt such an address to the
American people through the Pres
dent of the United States and Con
gress. Those who favsr such a move
ment will so indicate 1t. bv addressing
the Eitor of THR BEE Washington
D. G. The press, throughout the
country, irrespective of politics viii
please give this call favorable consie
eration,
The Washington bee., 1901-08-24
LIE ON THE STAGE.

Charlotte Crane is to join julia
Marlowe's company.
John Drew and his daughter Louisa
will make a European trip this sum
mer.
Sarah Bernhardt may produce
French version Of mistress NelI'' in
Paris.
A new play which made a hit in
London is by Capt. Basil Hood, and is
called Sweet and Twenty"
E. H. Sothern has written cur
tain-raiser with the curious title OF
Never Trouble Trouble Until TroE
BILE Troubles You"
A bill has been prepared to intro
duce in the Prussian parliament to
prelong the copyrights on Wagner's
works. Under tn law they will not
become public property till 1888.
Cequelin is responsible for story
to the effect that just before Bern
hardt last left Europe RostAnd read
to her his latest tragedy, and tire
actress, bursting into tears over the
story, was confined to her bed 1oz
several days.
The Washington bee., 1901-08-24

the C. A. r. in this City knew, that so
far as this Department in which this
Post of Colored Veterans is located is
concerned it has been wiped out OF
existence, and that with a reorgan-
lied membership at the tune Of one
hundred and eighty-tWo members. So
that not knowing the facts in the case
Ione is constrained to say How can
such things be-" You are set on the
watch tower and may discern the sign-
lof the times and see how slowly but
surely the very earth seems sliding
from under our feet, in this the Capi.
tai City Of our Country. But can the
Iencapment speak that word in such
IA way as to cry stop to these men who
have brought about the condition as il
lis to-day? Every member Of that En-
campment from the Department of the
Potomac is bound to see 10 it that the
sCt1on Of their Department is sustain
led, they will use every effort TO pre-
went that noble body Of men from
knowing the truth. II the real facts
In the case Were known to such a man
as William Warner the most damn
a ole act in the history of the G. A. K
lwCuld be uncovered and thwarted.
iGod grant that by some over ruling
Providence the National EnCampment
may order a halt and fair play prevail
CHARLES Ii. SHORTER.
The Washington bee., 1901-08-24

tssk possession Of the shoes of Doug
las and he has said notaing. Too COW
ardly to speak out for his people, he
hides for an opportunity to spOlikizs
for lack OfmoTal courage. Why say
anything2 II he can't help, why retard?
His "brethern" said what was credited
to them at Philadelphia and if be were
not less than I coward, drawing the
salary he does, he would have been
there with them he ping those who
made it possible for him TO live IN ease.
If a mob were to take our friend from
law officers, we would take our Win
chester and get in an alley and shoot.
We would do it to prevent murder.
The law SLOWS it to US. 1t IS our right,
and the Negro coward that attempts
to tell mob that we are not thus con
stituted is a liar. We want peace. II a
Negro murders or commits rape we
want him tired by the courts and we
will help bring him to justice, but We
cannot say that we would not shoot 8
lynCher to prevent murder Of a kins-
man or neighbor, and c do not want
towards apologizing for US. The rank
and file Of the Negro race just look
out for this class of Negroes. Give
them a black eye. We give the inter
view in another column. read 1t.
The Washington bee., 1901-08-24
A PLAIN TALK AS TO SECURING NEGRO
HOMES.
By Principal Booker 7, Washington.

By Principal Booker T. Washington.
Every coIored man owes it TO him
self and to his children, as well, to Sc
cure a home just aS soon as possible
No matter how small the plot of land
.may be or how humble the dwelling
place thereon, something that can be
called a home should be secured with.
out delay. A home can be secured
ImuCh easier than many imagine A
small amount of money saved from
week to week or from month to month
land carefully invested in a piece Of
and, will soon secure enough land up
on which to build comfOrtabl home
mo individual should feel satisfied un-
It'll he has a home More and more the
southern States are making as one OF
the conditions for voting, the owner
lship of at least $500 worth of property
land persons gho own homes not only
ireap The benefits that ceme from eRn-
ling a home. IN other directions, but
such persons will also find themselves
lentitled to cast their ballot.
Care should be taken as to the ioca
ltion of the land 1t is Of little advant-
Iake TO secure lot IN some crowded, :,
dark, filthy alley. One should try 10 Sc
Icure a lot on q good street and one
Ithat is carefully and veil worked, So
| that the Surroundings of the home will
he enjoyable. Even if oae has to 60 a
good ways into the coHntTy to secure
Il lot, it is much bstteT than to buy laHd
6n an ussightlY, undesirable alley. |
believe that eur people de best, as 9
The Washington bee., 1901-08-24

SONS based on such small cause. II is
hoped that Mr.. White will act right
along with the council, in or out of
office.
Much consideration is due Bishop
Walters owing to his great zeal in be-
halt of the institution; he has been its
main stay largely; its strong tower;
the hub around which it has swung.
II seems that the presidential bee
was not at ali quiescsnt in the con-
grsSsman's bonnet. The scene sim
ply shifted; did not change.
Mr.. White in his extreme provoca-
ton, as he sees it, has now resigned
his position as vice-president. 1t may
be that he has washed his hands of the
whole business for all time.
The Washington bee., 1901-08-24
DEAIH OF GEO. w. SMITH.
A Well Known Young Man Gone.

Mr.. George w. Smith one Of the
hest known men in the city died at the
FIeedman's Hospital last week after
a short but serious ILLNESS, the
typhoid fever. Nj. Smith has been a
resident Of this city all his life. His
father and mother were among the
leading people. Miss Annie Smith
his sister is the only surviving mem
Der of this we'll known family. He
was buried from St. Lukes Episcopal
Church last Sabbath afternoon and
interment was at Harmony Cemetery.
The Church vas densely crowded
many OF the oldest and most distin
guished citizens were present. George
as he was Familiarity called had many
friends. He was loved and hOnored
bY all who knew him. He was
a prominent member of many organ
ization who turned out to pay honor
to their dead friend and member.
The Washington bee., 1901-08-24

BEE says: there are ignorant whites
and ignorant blacks; and dirty whites
and dirty blacks. And yet the Bee
says: "the dirty whites as well as the
llllterate whites are permitted to go to
Shesapeakse Bach where the most re-
hned and highly educated blacks dare
not attempt to go. Is this not purely
a matter Of race and color Of skin ra-
ther than condition. Give the Negro
a chance, recognize those who de-
serve recognition; and those who are
worthless, place them in the same cat
egory with the whites who are
worthless.
The Washington bee., 1901-08-24
THE AFRo-AMgRlcAN COUNCIL.
1r. Whites Withdrawal VIII Effect the Organ
ization-A DOubls Play.
Fron the indianapolis Freeman.

Fron the indianapolis Freeman.
If report is true the scene between
Bishop Walters, of the Afro American
Council, and ex-COngTesSman White,
which took pace last year IN Indian
apolis. has been Tepe~ te at the Phlla-
drlphia eetlng. On that occasion
il was brought out thai Bishop Walters
had intimated that he did not care TO
be his own successor as the president
of the council. Mr.. White took this
as a cue TO do little CanVasslng IN his
own behalf as the bishops successor.
On the face of things II did appear as
though the bishop had not dealt fairly
with the then congressman. ishop
Walters, however, explained the in
difference az TO the presidency, insist.
ing that his church, the board OF
bishops, did not concur in his intense
activity IN behalf of the organization.
Bishop George W. Clinton, his coll
league was there to CorrObsrate Bish-
Cd Walters declaration that the
church, the board of bishops, had
changed their minds in view OF the
grand work being carried on by him
through his efforts in the council.
Ex- CsngTe essman White, however.
refused TO BE- comforted by Walters
codiCil. He maintained that the bishop
had made overlures to him. actually
grooming him for the place. The con
Vsntion tosk very kindly to the bish-
op explanation aad voted according
ly.
We hope, however, such is not the
case for an institution canHOt affera
TO be rent asunder by internal dissen-
The Washington bee., 1901-08-24
East WssbiagtoH Men Organize.

Articles ofiacorporation have been
recorded in favor OF the East Wash
ington Business Mems Social and
Beneficial Association, The incor.
porators are Messrs. William II.
Booker, John a. Moss. William H.
Adams, M. T. Clinscales, Joseph Hol-
Inns, Douglas P Syphsx and Robert
S. Quander.
The Washington bee., 1901-08-24
THE COLORED VETERAN.

Mr. Editor:
The final word in the case of 0. P.
Morton, Post Department Of the PO-
tomac. will be spoken by the 35th
National Encampment Of ths Grand
Army of the Republic that opens its
session September nth 1901 at Clevs-
land, Ohio. So quietly have matters
been conducted that but few outside
The Washington bee., 1901-08-24
.BIBuOGRAPHIA AFRICANA.
OR THE NEW PLUTARCH.

/ sibiiographicaI. List of all Books or Pamph.
lets that have been written aud published by
Afro o-Amsrlcans or Afro Europeans Of which
Record now exist. The whole pu, forth a.
evidence OF the intellectual equality OF the
African Race and its Decendents 10 the re-
motest degree. Together with $50 sketches
Of the more noted Aathore with numerous
comparisons with Csucasians.
The Washington bee., 1901-08-24

I..Dsr--1 hear tAss Bishead Is intSr-
..ts5 IN amateur thsAtrieals-" Jumpupps
I'SWsll, PES, he L Ezphests2-"-To~n I0S-
isA.
The Washington bee., 1901-08-24
COL. PLRD0ER DISPLEAsKe.

lie Pays His Respects TO Recorder CheathsH.
He Stands By His Guns.
From the Atlanta. Ga. Age.
Hon. II. P. Cheatham Who has bee a
generally regarded as the Negro tha
succeeded TO the shoesof the lamentsd
Fred Douglass, IS fast being rsleKated
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1901-12-14
THOMAS BAD C
Chicago Papers Story of the Con-
oressman's Corn Deal.


Chicago Tribune: Congressman are
not more infallible in judgment than
ordinary mortals. A story that rs be-
ing told on Judge Lot Thomas of the
Eleventh Iowa district illustrates the
point.
Judge Thomas lives al Storm Lake
and owns several farms in the immedi-
ate n-eighborhood. The country is
wholly devoted TO agriculture and is
years the corn yicld-corn being the
principal crop-is from thirty-hve to
sixty bushels per acre.
1t will be remembered that for sew
eral weeks during midsummer the re-
gion Of the central states was badly
in need of rain. Judge Thomas fine
farms were no exception to the rule.
The majority of the acreage was In
corn and the rental was on shares,
Thomas to receive two-fifths and the
tenant three-flfths
came into Judge Thomas office with
a wTy face and began to tell how che
corn was whitening UP. He succeeded
In making a favorable impression. Be-
fore he went out the congressman made
him a proposition.
1.-THE situation is certainly not favor
able" he said, land it's as bad for me
as 1t is for o but l tell you what I'll
do. You give me our bushels to the
acre for my share and you may have
the remainder"
ing on the basis Of a ten-bushel per acre
crop.
Soon after the conversation rain
came and crops picked up. Competent
judges declare Judge Thomas land will
yield forty bushels to the acre.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1901-12-14
KISSING BY TELEPHONE.
FerScrmance in Which a Wcmar
Seemed TO Find Satisfaction.

Now York Sun: = When the woman at
the soda water fountain turned round 10
pay her bill she saw the fat clerk braced
back against the perfumery stand, fam
ming himself Imply
did you hear that?" he asked.
"ilear what?' said the woman.
"What?" he repeated incredulousIy. "It
doesn't seem possible that anybody could
become so absorbed in a glass of ice
cream soda as TO miss that. / am talking
of the osculatory performance OF the wom-
an who just went way from the phone.
Honestly that CUSTOM is a new one
on me. I've been working in drug stores,
one place and another. a good many
years, and have heard several millions
of women talk through the phone, but
this is the first time ] ever heard one Of
them kiss over the wire.
Sure, didn't you hear It? why. the
smack sounded like n popgun. I'll bet
the fellow at the other end Of the line
caught it, all right. Ee couldn't miss 1t,
even If he was away out In San Francisco.
81 wonder If this thing of ending a tele-
phone conversation Is something new or
Is il an old fad that | am just catching
on TO because / am so mortal green? I'm
used TO hearing pet names slung over the
wire by the dictionary fun. but this is
my first kins. fguratively speaking. It's
funny. Long distance kisses may be old
style in other parts of the town, but j tell
you they're a novelty here"
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Made to Order.

Washington Post: 1t sounds as I'M
probable as only perfectly r things
can sound, and three others besides
myself are ready to testify that my
ears did not deceive me. 1t was IN
the drawing room Of a woman in New
York, and the hour was that time OF
The afternoon when self-respecting
Americans drink tea and try their best
10 look as If they had done It every
Gay as long as they could remember.
The hostess was full of iridescent tales
g. her visit.
you'll find this tea quite a treat
che said proudly. Il give 1t to non
but my very dearest friends. 1t was a
present to me. 1t is Sir Thomas tea
"Lipton's?" asked n who was
drinking a cup of 1t. did he inn
' port it?"
The hostess looked pity for the ignor
| ance of her guest.
Import it," said she. "Of course not
II came from England. You know h,
las huge factories over there. H.
doesn't import ii; h makes ii. Tht:
tea was made in England"
And | was one Of four who heard,
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1901-12-14
Physicians Much Interested.

Northport, Mich, Dee. 9.-The medi
cal men are just now eagerly discuss
ing n most remarkable cure of a sever
CASE of Kidney Disease in this county.
Mr.. Byron O. Leslie of Northport has
for years been n victim Of Kidney dc.
rangements with all the consequent
pain and annoyance. He was gradually
growing worse and as the disease adj
vanced he became very respondent,
often wondering If he would have to
endure this suffering all his lifetime.
But at last he found n remedy that
cured him in Dodd's Kidney Pills. He
was much pleased, but did not say
much about it lest the good effect he
experienced would not last. Now, how
ever, after months of continued good
health, he has concluded that he is
permanently cured and his announce
ment of this has caused n profound
sensation among the physicians and
the people who knew OF his apparently
hopeless condition.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1901-12-14
CHAPTER X.
RUN DOWN AT LAST.

What brought o back so quick?''
said the newcomer, in a low tone. II
wasn't looking for any signal, and was
just going to turn in when / happened
to see the smoke. Who have you
brought with you?"
zone OF the Avery's Is with me- was
the reply. Its a long story, Dick. /
met him on the way. Come and take a
peep at him and make sure. / haven't
told him anything that'n hurt us, but
there is no doubt he is the right party.
Come on, but keep out of sight till you
are sure"
AS he spoke he retraced his steps to
the fire. the other following close be-
hind him, until he was able to peer
cautiously around a rock n obtain a
good look at the party. Then, with a
shout, he sprang forward and seized
Avery's hand, exclaiming:
"Bill, old man! Shakel Where's
John?"N
Avery clasped his hand warmly, but
did not reply for a moment, and the
two old friends silently noted the
changes which the years had made in
each other. Many had passed since
they met, and as they stood there, look
ing into each others eyes, with the
light from the fire pickering upon their
rugged features, to each it seemed that
tHey were pdCh III TIE olu udyS, WHeH
their blood was hotter than now, and
their hair innocent of the gray with
which both heads were literally
sprinkled.
Taylor was the first to recover him
self, and he repeated:
Where is John? Didn't he
Poor John is dead" interrupted the
other, sadly. HE died on the ship he
was coming on from Boston and was
buried at sea-. This young man saved
him from drowning, but he was hurt
internally when he fell overheard and
never got ver t."
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1901-12-14
Continued Next Week,
SEASlCk OLIVES.
How They Are Affected by Rolling
and Pjtchjno of the Shin.

n OF the Sndp.
New York Commercial Advertiser: A
large percentage OF the olives coming to
this country, the dealers say, suffer with
the human malady of seasickness on their
ocean voyage. As In the human being,
the seasickHess OF the olive is the result
of the yessCl = rollins dno pitcning, Nnlcn,
in some way, affects the strength of the
brine in which they are packed, and In
consequence the olive turns dark and
sick, and must be cured quickly or 1t will
succumb to the attack.
A large importing house in this city
has two expert chemists or doctors"
who examine all olives at the steamer
dock upon their arrival. The seasick
olives are at once taken from the brine,
carefully washed and deposited In strong,
clean brine, which, In nIust cases, has the
Saiutary effect desired. Some olives re-
Vive and are then non the worse; In fact,
they are often improved in quality. The
Importation Of olives reached !, 300, 900 gall
Ions here last year. The finest olives
grown come to the United States. In
France they eat the crescent olive, which
Is home grown. About 1G 1000 gallons Of
these come 10 this country, but they are
considered inferior TO the Spanish. In
England the edible olive Is small, cheap
and oily. Most OF the fine Spanish queen
olives, which grow wlthin i iifty-mile ra-
aus OF seville ana nowhere else, come
10 this country and constitute between
g. and 20 per cent of the entire imporLa-
ton. They are not popular In Spain, as
they are deemed too expensive, and the
Spanish people prefer to ship them and
obtain the money. The constitution OF
the olive Is very delicate. From the time
the crop is gathered until 1t Is finally
packed in the bottle there Is not a mo-
ment which Is not fraught with the in
teusest anxiety on the part of all who
handle the fruit.
Some three years ago there was n 70 per
cent advance in the price of olives, ow-
ing to the shortage OF the crop. The
price, however, has been maintained, and
importers believe it will remain high.
Olives are usually imported In the bulk,
as the duty on bottled olives Is 40 per cent
ad valorem, while in barrels there is a
specific duty Of - cents u gallon. which
Is much cheaper.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1901-12-14
Beware of Ointments for Catarrh that
Contain NTarcurv

as mercury will surely destroy the sense OF
smell and completely derange the whole system
when entering 1t through the mucous surfaces
Such articles should never be used except or
prescriptions from reputable physicians. as the
damage they VIII do Is tenfOld 10 the good yol
can possibly derive from them. HANS Catarrl
Cure, manufactured by f.. j. Cheney & Co. Tole
do. o., contains no mercury, and Is taken inter
nally, acting directly upon the blood and mu
cOuS surfaces of the system. In buying Hall,
Catarrh Cure be sure You get the genuine. 1t Il
taken internally, and made in Toledo, Ohio, BY
Il. j. Cheney & Co. Testimonials free.
9S~Sold by Druggists, price zoe. per bottle.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1901-12-14

ELY'S CREAM BALM is prepared
for the particular benefit of sufferers
from nasal catarrh who are used to an
atomizer in spraying the diseased mem
branes. All the healing and soothing
properties of Cream Balm are retained in
the new preparation. 1t does not dry up
the secretions. Price, including spray
ing tube, - cents. At druggists or Ely
will mail it.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1901-12-14

Brooklyn, n. Y, Dee. "a medical authori-
ty says: 'In many families throughout the
world Garfield Tea often takes the place Of
the family physician, for practically every
one suffers at times from disorders Of stom-
nch, liver, kidneys or bowels. Certainly,
from no other medicine can such good re-
suits be obtained. This Herb remedy makes
people well, thus greatly increasing their
capacity for enjoying life; 1t Is good for
young and old"