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'ij. UMr'S Jvi 's tS 1JUB, WASHINGTOIS SECRET ORDERS. MRS. FLORA BATSOX BERGEN. The Batson Concert at the Met-ropoliton Chnreh on last Thursday evening did not fall short of the people's expectation.

The great central figure was Mrs. Flora Bat-son, who appeared in an imported dress of 2ile Green silk with a handsome embr idered front of pink roses and green leaves. The sleeves were puffs of silk relieved by velvet of a darker hue. The diamond necklace created a sensation, and on her fingers similar glittering stones could be seen. She was called to the front six times, which POLITICAL.

Mr. C. E. Cuny and M. M.

Holland were at the Manasass Convention. Yankee Allen did not think that Col. Holland's services were needed at Staunton, so he returned to the city. 3(c Yankee Allen no doubt thinks that Holland would be in his wav for Government pap if McKinley is'nominated and elected. If Magnus L.

Robinson is seated at bt. Louis, he will vote right. Lawyer T. L.Jones was in Charlotts-ville, this week. EDITORIAL SYNOPSIS.

Behold how good and pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity! It is like the precious ointment upon the head, that ran down upon the beard, even Aaron's beard, that went down to ine sKiris oi nis garments. As the dew of Herman, and as the dew that descended upon the mountains of Zion, for the Lord commanded the blessing, even life evermore. It would be wise sometimes if some of us would read this section of the Bible about three times a week then examine ourselves and see if it is not right. When members of Orders can dwell together as a uim, il ib granu, Dut- wnen aiscora gets in it is bad. There is an old aage which is true, "A house divided against itself is bound to fall." Now when we come to look over matters appertaining to discords and strifes, in Orders there is always some powerful motive behind, in many cases user- pation ot power.

1 by the High Power, in me do hereby suspend you. I I am there, and because I don't like you, you shant play in my back-yard then again I don't like you because you know too much. In the near future I propose to illustrate by practical illustration the moral of this synopsis but thank Goodness this is a free country and where one door is closed there is another wide open. As 1 said before I detest seeing people talk through their hats. It looks bad.

A. A. O. N. M.

S. The Order of the Shrine has no par antage or authority from or affiliation with any existing organization, nor does it profess or teach mysteries belonging to or used by any secret society other then itself. (Truth.) Medina Temple, Oasis N. is the one that will make all the boys live hard. A.

A. S. R. Chicago, April ioth, 1S96. At a meeting of the Prince Hall Consistory of Sublime Princes of the Royal Secrets of the Thirty-second Degree, Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite Masons, held on Thursday in Consistory Hall, the following resolution was offered by Sublime Prince, A.

A. Hill, 320 and was unanimously adopted Whereas, we believe it to be eminently fitting and proper that in all secret and benevolent associations that proper recognition should at all times be given to the service and ability of uiose wno nave lauorcmong ana iaiin-fully in building up and promoting the bests interests of our time honored institution therefore be it Resolved, That we the members of Prince Hall Consistory of Chicago de sire to place on record our high appreciation for the illustrious, D. F. Seville, 330, of Washington, D. who is ably filling the exalted office of Grand Secretary-General of the United Supreme Council of the 330 for the Southern and Western Masonic Jurisdiction, who has done much to spread the light of Freemasonry in all of its branches, grades and departments and is one among the most distinguished and ablest Colored Masons in the country.

PERSONAL MENTION. TAYLOR AND LANGSTON. KUWAT WA GHADAB. MOSQUE OF KALIF ALEE. 7TH STREET ROAD, WOOD.

OASIS BRIGHT- A FINE SOUVENIR. A very fine souvenir has been issued by the officers and directors of the Frenchman's Bay and Mt. Desert Land and Water Company, of Sorrento, Maine. It gives a fine description of the place and contains cuts of cottages and many distinguished Americans, among whom were Secretary Lamont, Hon. Frank lones.

Genl. S. V. Benet. Chas.

A. Sinclair, Greely and others. Genl. A. W.

CITY NOTES. was an evidence of her fine singing and popularity among the people of this city and country. Miss Sarah Saunders the Queen of Elocution was in he best. Her rendition of Winning Cup's Race was excellent. The Howard University Mandolin Club was an attractive feature.

Mr. Edward T. Hms, J'rof. Lay-ton's pupil acquitted himself well. It was a fine program and Mr.

J. W. Cromwell deserves great cred for giving the people of this city a fine treat. BANNER PRESENTATION. Imperial Deputies, Grand Potentates and Ashraf, under the Domain of the Crescent and Kalif-Alee.

(His name be praised.) This Hukm will inform you that the Pilgrims will join in Towaf, towards Al-Mamcur, the 4th Monday Dhu'l-Kaada 14th. The session will commence at 19.30 p. m. (Ancient hour.) The Caravan with camels milk and honey will leave the private mosque of Al-Monthari, I. N.

Adams. (Old J.N.,) at 1S00 p. m. sharp. As the sands are rather warm the hoof of the camels may be burnt.

All Noble Arabs under the Domain of the Crescent and N. S. A. are welcome. (Don't forget The Washington Bee our organ) and candidates.

J. O. HOLMES, 330, Emir-Al Moumenin. ANDREW J. DYER, 330, Sheik-AI Haram.

WM. H. LEE, 330, Al-Monthari. The little daughter of Noble A. J.

Dyer, Emeer of Kalif-Alee, we are glad to say is improving. Noble T. P. Mohammitt, 330, of Damascus Temple, oasis Omaha, makes a specialty of Fez's, his address is 1S14 N. 25th street.

Give him a call. WILL THEY FORM A LAW PARTNERSHIP A PROPOSITION UNDER ADVISEMENT. It is rumored and upon good authority that Hon. JohH M. Langston has had submitted to him a proposition, from Mr.

C. H. J. Taylor, at firesent Kecoraer 01 ueeas, to lorm a aw partnership. Mr.

Francis Glascoe, a negro Democratic Politician, who could not remember anything in the celebrated trial, was the Embassador from Taylor to Langston. Mr. Glascoe informed Mr. Langston that he had been sent by Mr. Taylor to ask him if he would like to form a law partnersnip witn mm alter tne expira tion of his term of office.

This of course surprised the Virginia politician, but he informed Mr. Glascoe that he would consider the mattar. Then remarked Mr. Glascoe Professor Langston, would you have any objections confering with Mr. Taylor Prof.

Langston: None whatever. The Bee has not ascertained as yet whether this conference has taken place, but as soon as it does the readers of The Bee will be informed. Some few days ago Taylor was admitted to the bar upon motion of District Attorney Birney. Prot. Langston was seen on Tuesday, by a representative of The Bee and was asked if the above report was true.

He would neither deny nor confirm what was said, but left The Bee to infer that such a proposition had been submitted to him. LOCALS. THE The eenial ri c. oftheColnr All- -Ieartf turned from South Sv- hasrJ he has been in tht fngi4l mcis.miey. cf IS, strong Ul homo where the R.

while. thr was thepartofhisfriendfSVdea one of the McKinle SJ white republicans tut; aoun and he now uac ineir nanre .1. 'Hh amined before they an the next Republican prf-a? The Sojourner Truth meeting in the Mtr, 't-aL. Church last Sunday X3 o'clock. The meetin; tended.

A very instrnrt.V? read by Miss Gibl. rhMi Ui th 1. V- el: atgJ C2 BISHOP Brotherhood incorporated Rasmi: Jessie K. Roy, Al-Seddek. The National Steamboat Company are making extensive repairs on their steamer, George Leary, and have opened their books for charter.

They will run to Glymont, Rock Point and Norfolk. Charters are being made very rapidly. Their first trips will be made on Sunday, May 3, to Glymont, boat leave at 10 a. m. and 2.30 p.

m. The Amphion Glee Clnb was tendered a testimonial at the Hamilton House on Wednesday evening April 22nd, and the guests turned out in such numbers as to fill the large dining-roem of that house. Through the energy of Mr. Jacob B. Walker, who is the head-waiter at the above named house, the Amphions have appeared there once before.

Every man sang in good voice and each number received an encore, and was happily responded to, as were also several requests that were fur nished by the regular program. At the conclusion of the entertainment Mr. J. Henry Lewis made a very happy and felecitous speech which evoked much merriment and applause as well as a very substantial donation and the club bade their friends "adieu" feeling very high in spirits. The program was very appropiate The Ladies Auxiliary of the Young Men's Immediate Relief Association presented the association on last Tuesday night at Odd Fellows Hall, with a handsome banner, a gavel and a bible.

The presentation addresses were delivered by Misses Chase and Tibbs. The response was made in behalf of the association by the President, Mr. David A. Clark, who made an interesting speech, thanking the ladies for their many acts of kindness, and this notaoie deed in presenting the association with this handsome banner. The remainder of the evening was spent in dancing.

Everybody of the immense crowd had a pleasant time and it was quite 2 o'clock a. as the strains of "Home Sweet Home" were heard. The pupils of E. W. Brown's class of the Nineteenth Street Baptist Sunday School, gave a musicale at the residence of Mr.

A. F. Boston on Friday night. An excellent programme 01 vocai ana instrumental music was rendered. There were many of the boys friends out, including the fair maids.

A WORTHY CHARITY. KALIF-ALEE TEMPLE. A. a. o.

n. m. s. A. H.

1313 A. H. I314. DIVAN-AL AKARIM. J.

O- Holmes, Shayk; A. J. Dyer, Emeer; W. H. Lee, Sahib; P.

Lucas. Imam N. Robinson, Ayn. G. W.

Phillips, Chayzin J. K. Roy, Katib J. M. D.

Wilson, Wakil McKenzie Scott, Alam; P. B. Brooks, M- D. Malah; C. R.

Beckley, Rays; K. A. Washington, Hafir. D. F.

Seville.Is0, I. D. G. Oasis District of Columbia. MECCA TEMPLE, WASHINGTON, D.

C. J. H. Hill, Grand Potentate. J.

N. Dorster, Recorder. The Order of Colored and Sisters of Honor, under the laws of Kentucky. W. T.

Peyton, 330, (of Arabia Temple,) 420 iSth street, Louisville, is the Supreme Advisor. Mrs. M. E. Reed, (wife of Noble J.

M. Reed, 320, of Medina Temple, oasis New York) is engaged in the preseiv- mg of flowers. Mail orders received prompt attention. -Her is West 47th street. She is also the Grand Matron of the Grand Chapter, uraer 01 liasiern btar.

Read the great book of Dr. D. P. Seaton, called the "Land of Promise." It is a book that is interesting and structive from several standpoints. Noble McKenzie Scott, Funeral rector, 4382nd street, s.

ditto J. Dabney, 42S street, n. w. G. U.

O. OF O. F. P. N.

F. Brother Charles Wilson the oldest chartered member of S91, Brother S. M. Piere, M. is one of our rising- young M.

Doc. is the Medical Director of No. 3S57 and the Judge-Advocate of 1726, his office and residence is 23rd street, between and streets, n. w. Brother C.

H. Marshall, of Eureka Lodge, No. 5, F. A. A.

M. and Social Lodge 1S19, G. U. O. OF O.

is still I very sick at his residence, 306 3d street, b. w. menus ana weii-wisners are requested not to talk to him any more than possible, as he is very weak, and it does him harm to talk much. He glad to see all who call. BROWN'S POINTED.

SON AP- Arlrlrpccoc nC v.j yl erv ciKr, luicncicmaue Dv I)r 1 and Rev. W. P. GibW im.mi.tia ttereaanpii t.r which was Rev. iiiyoreaa ponTh-ir 1 ano esus euvk" i ingly sung by a numhpr'VtMJ the Cook Building.

A meeting was held c. Rey. Howard's bet. rd and 1 cte LTi 1 SOMETHING COMMKNSURATE WITH MERITS. HIS in- Di-H.

IS Mr. W. L. Brown, formerly Principal and Professor in one of the most prominent schools in the South has been appointed Messenger in the Executive Mansion to succeed Mr- Samuel Murray, of Buffalo, New York, who succeeded Mr. Charles Leneir of Indianapolis, the young colored man who was brought here by Mr.

Harisson. When it was reported that Mr. Murray intended to resign, there were several applicants for the place. A I young man from Buffalo called to see Mr. I hurber and informed him that he was from Buffalo, N.

and wanted the place Mr. Thurber told him to mfcke application, but, he thought the Presi dent had promised it. Hovcer this applicant saw the President, and he was informed by Mr. Cleveland that he had appointed the son of Bishop Brown that he felt kindly disposed toward the family and wanted to give one of the family something commen surate with his merits, so he appointed Prof. W.

L. Brown to this Messenger-ship made vacant by the forced resignation of Mr. Murray. Prof. Brown has been teaching school all his life.

He is one of the most Driinant young men in tne race, having graduated with high honors from Howard University. This place pays 5900 per annum. -a f'rsjij A NEW LEADERbHip The Metropolitan LVts Lvceumwas crnwHi sea; Le" piea. The occasion was a Mr. W.

Calvin Chase, Leadership." Mr. J. A. Payne, the young man ot line adtlrcs-, positive in ins rulings uavj -speaker, Mr. Chase, and JT'T new leadership was nece- the colored press was tl.

of the people. Mr. Telliferro, if Banner, was invited to t-V IT aiiujcui ine T-Jp. nrlotcarl vv "iv et. iiLci.uure ana esj tian papers.

Mr. Lucius Peterson and said that he didn' tn J'. 1 rM. KALIF-ALEE BRIGHTWOOD, Messrs. P.

H. White and Charles Cheshin who were accused and published with having been locked up in the guard-house of the Capitol for misrepresenting themselves to Democratic and Republican Congressmen were in Virginia at the time and had been here for several days. The St. Mary's Episcopal Church has opened a free dispensary at 937 25th n. w.

It is under the charge of the followine committee: Mrs. Judge Davis, Mr. and Mrs. H. E.

Pel-lew, Miss Creed and Rev. Oscar Mitchell Pastor of the church. The dispensary is open daily from 1 to 2:30 o'clock. Drs. Reyburn, Cabiness, Julia R.

Hall and S. M. Pierre are the physicians in charge. Much credit is due Dr. Mitchell for this institution for the relief to the suffering.

Associated with him is a committee of prominent citizens and the work cannot fail to succeed. TEMPLE, D. C. J. O.

Holmes, Grand Potentate. J. K. Roy, Recorder. Both Temples are in good condition and are doing well.

Grand Potentate Hill is now serving his second term. There are some notable Arabs in Mecca, among which are Imperial Grand Director Noble N. Snowden, Past Grand Potentates W. H. Sever- son and P.

R. Steward, Special Imperial Deputy Grand Potentate, H. N. Smith for Rhode Island and other notable Arabs, under Julius Warren, (Master of the camels, In due time the boys will get there. ALEIKUM ES-SALAAM.

Brother Winfield, of 2099 is still with the Standard Machine 602 9th street, n. w. Also Brother G. W. Murray of Social 1819, Pharmacist, 2nd and streets, s.

w. "Ah, there, Doc." How is business Doc. has The Bee's each week, don't forget. Brother David Bias, of J. F.

Cook 11S5, is still in a critical condition, also Brother George W. Parker, of 1185, at 1215 13th street, n. w. Mr. Burrell Wood, of the 2000.

block of nth street, n. of Union Friend ship 891, is also on the sick list. Washington Patriarchie, No. 181, Captain W. P.

Gray, Commander, will meet at the Hall street, the 4th Monday. Bloom of Youth, 1368, will meet the 4th Monday at the Hall. Lodges, No. 1185, 2033, will meet the ONE OF OUR NORMAL GRADUATES The excellence of the Public Schools of Caroline County, is due very largely to the rare ability of Superintendent Stevens. His idea of fitness and competency has enabled him secure for the schools a corps of able, wormy ana active teacners.

Frequent meetings of the teachers are called by him for the purpose of giving them instructions and suggestions in their work. These meetings are very heloful since Superintendent Stevens permits and invites discussions on methods of teaching various subjects and on any question, relating the science of education. At one of the recent meetings Miss Bessie L. Fletcher, a Nnrmnl Graduate, daughter of G. Fletcher, carried off the laurels by an able production, entitled "Possibilities of the Negro Teacher" which elicited mucn praise lor the writer and much discussion, in which among others, Miss Lear and Messrs.

Butler and Fen-derson, all of whom are teachers of note and able debaters participated. In his talk on Dhonics. SnnprintPn. TnIHffrrn that h. h.ai,i the great dailies of the co-tnY ored papers, although le -A them.

He bfelif vri in a il Mr. J. W. Thompson tock and severely criticized M. Tr' out the disapproval of ther-'-N auuu niaiHiesieii dv mssin n'hn nrcictorl in President told him to resiibe "l.7-i Mr.

Tiivlnr "fl iwinuv ivoauidtiur. inasc; -ji Mr. Lewis Ingram poked ln V-. Taylor much to the merriment cf 7 auaience. Mr.

Ingram uumpuiiientea tne paper. mi. Ingram was anxious fir uabe 10 read another paper on a c. exienaea scale, Dut on the same ha. iur.

w. t-i. Heard, a er speaKer and a ready debater ther mal some people who got up in ties to discuss papers had a lot to hit His argument was so cutting ttatts opposition took exceptions and rssed a pome 01 order on him. 1 he piano solo by Mr. Beckett the violin and piano duet bytheMIisa rnearson were highly appreciated.

The subject for next Wednesi niorht Je i.i: i iii.il. uic ol Cuba should be recosrnized." The President appointed a to arrange lor the closing exercises. Six thousand dollars over the ccr. price was offered for the George Lerv last week. It was refused.

best trained in phonics of all the ored schools. col- EDGAR HENDERSON. i There is more Catarrh in this section of the country than all other diseases put together, and until the last few rears was supposed to be incurable For a great many years doctois pronounced it a local disease, and prescribed local remedies, and by constantly failing to cure with local treatment, pronounced it incurable. Sci ence has proven catarrh to be a constitutional disease, and, therefore, requires constitutional treatment. Hall's Catarrh Cure, manufactured by F.

J. Cheney Toledo, Ohio, is the only constitutional cure on the market. It is taken internally in doses from 10 drops to a teaspoonful. It acts directly on the blood and mucous surfaces of the system. They offer one hundred dollars for any case it fails to cure.

Send for circulars and testimonials. Address, F. J. Cheney Toledo, O. by Druggists, 75c.

Mr. Henderson is proprietor of one of the best and most reliable firms in the Northeast. He always keeps the best the market affords. He is an affiable entlpmnn and one the colored people in the Northeast can deal with Fresh meats and vegetables daily and groceries and provisions in abund ance. Always ask.

for Mr. Henderson and he will not hesitate to accommodate you. There is no need of going to market because Mr. Henderson hns just what you want. See his card in another column.

LOCALS. Mrs. Cordelia Syphax, wife of the late Mr. Syphax, of street is very sick. Madame Flora Batson Beriren dis played unusual talent and ability and proved herself to be the best singer of the race, at the concert at Metropolitan i-nurcn 1 nursday evening.

Patronize the business houses that are advertised in this paper, if you want good things cheap. mosque of adel-kader. oasis kansas citv, mo. dhu'l-kaada 3, 1313. Adel-Kader Temple was opened in a blaze of glory, the 17th of this month at its Mosque in Kansas City.

Fifteen novices walked the sands at the semiannual iniation of candidates. Fifteen of the boys were thrown over the Moon and landed on the sands, which were very warm (as the hot wave has struck us even the sands felt the change.) After the routine, an banquet such as the boys out West know how to prepare was served. The Novices drawned their past sorrows in copious draught of camels milk drawn from the Zim-Zim Well, and they ate the honey from the black-stone, (not the Sacred one.) Among the prominent Potentates, Rabbans, and Ash-rabs present, there was Past Grand Potentate Thomas W. Logan. 330, J.

G. Grand Potentate W. W. Love, Chief Rabban; Peter Harris, 330, (I. D.

G. P. for Assistant Rabban, Lee Burnett, High Priest and Prophet, Thomas A. Jackson Ceremonial Masters, H. M.

Pigeon and Frank Williams Oriential Guide, B. B. Francis, and other notable Arabs. The Arabs after the banquet silently stole away (Home.) King Solemn Temple, Oasis Cleveland, Ohio, is moving along in good shape. The outlook for work in the oasis is encouraging.

The Deputy for the oasis having resigned the position. Noble B. M. Shook a notable Assistant is in charge until the vacancy is filled. 4th Tuesday Georgetown Patriarchie, dent Stevens made special mention of 1.4 iviiinn.tL un.

(fin ncuucsuay at ntiuici as Deing the ijuy zoiu bireei, 11, ana loages 1305, 1369 at street Hall Lodges 1374, 1726, the 4th Thursday, Odd Fellows Relief, the last Tuesday in the month. The Hall Association the 4th Fridav Household, No. 23 will meet 4th Tuesday Household, No. 186 4th Friday at the Hall. street, n.

w. 238 2nd Street, N. S. D. CASTLEMAN.

Mr. James W. Gillingham appreciates St. Augustine Temple, Oasis Grand the patronage of our people. He does Rapids, Michigan, expects to make a stove and furniture business, 3023 hings move around.

As they have street, ri. w. Give him a call, he will ve timber in their midst, they expect satisfy you. bring up good work. Dr.

P. B. Brooks, of Green Mountain, at 320 3d street, s. w. The Doctor is all right and don't you forget it.

K. OF D. C. Sir Horatio N. Smith, Supreme Lecturer, office 124 4th street, s.

Washington, D. C. GRAND LODGE, D. C. W.

H. Johnson. P. G. Chancellor T.

W. West, Grand Chancellor; W. H. Stevens, Grand Vice Chancellor Grand Prelate, T. W.

Henderson, G. K. of R. and Robert Rhone G. M.

of Daniel Freeman; G. D. Dr. C. H.

Marshall G. M. of Archie Robinson G. I. Knight Boston of No.

G. O. Joseph Younsr 5 Grand Lecturer, W. H. Thomas G.

A. Bailey. Calantha Court, Court of Calantha, Sir C. H. Mansfield, Worthy Coun-celor, D.

C. UNIFORM RANK. Sir Horatio N. Smith, in charge. DIVISIONS.

Henry H. Garnett, Division No. 1, Sir W. H. Thomas, Captain Commander; Charles Sumner Division, No.

3, Sir Thomas Henderson, Captain Commander; Syracuse Division, No. 3, Daniel Freeman, Captain Commander. P. C. Brother George R.

Watkins can be found in the future at Odd Fellows Cafe, near 17th n. w. Brother James Parker, of Garfield, No. 6, barber, 1824 street, n. w.

The sick have all improved. West End Furniture H. O. KALE. Exchange.

flJastleman DEALER IN A'eic atul Second-Hand Furniture, Carpet, Stove Itefrlg. erators. 3062 Street, N. WAiHINGTOO. D.

Fine Wines, and Fresh and Cool Beer Bradley S. Dixon 1209 32nd N. Society Badges and Pins a Fine Watch and Jewelry Repairing. Georgetown, D. 0.

Specialty Established 1866. fh, mm Sol Pennsylvania Avenue. Gold and silver watches, diamonds, jewelry, pistols, gans, me chanical tools, ladies and gentlemen's wearing apparel. Old gold and silver bought. Unredeemed pledges for safe.

VAL BLATZ MILWAUKEE BEER 1.25 A CASE, DELIVERS to any part of the City. Frank M. Finley Son, Ag'ts, 2GG Dst.n.- We want a negro judge of the Police Court. iWSXf. JPRSS, JIPC mental Iron Works, JfJ J-3th 8t-N- Wrisz? ip Jr JL.