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EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE NATIONAL AFRO-AMERICAN BUSINESS LEAGUE. S. E. COURTNEY. T. W. JONES. N. T. VELAR. G. B. JACKSON. J. C. NAPIER. W. L. TAYLOR. M. M. LEWEY. J. C. JACKSON. THE APPEAL KEEPS IN FRONT BECAUSE: 1-It aims to publish all the news possible. 2-It does so impartially, wasting no words. 3-It its correspondents are able and energetic. PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT DENOUNCES LYNCHING HE DECLARES THAT MOB VIOLENCE MERELY IS ONE FORM OF ANARCHY. Swift Justice by Due Process of Law Is Urged as the Best Means to Prevent Lynching—Gov. Durbin of Indiana Is Commended for the Attitude He Assumed During the Recent Lynch Riot in Evansville. M. B. T. THOMAS FORTUNE. Chairman Executive Committee National Business League. VOL. 19. NO. 33. PRESIDENT RO DENOUN HE DECLARES THAT M IS ONE FORM Swift Justice by Due Proce Best Means to Preven of Indiana Is Comme Assumed During the Evansville. Oyster Bay, N. Y., Aug. 9—In a letter, the publication of which was authorized to-day, President Roosevelt commends Gov. Durbin of Indiana for the attitude toward lynching. The president also embraces the opportunity to express his own views in reference to lynching and mob violence generally. He points out that mob violence merely is one form of anamnesis for the form of tyranny. The president vigorously urges that the penalty for crimes that induce a resort to lynching shall be applied swiftly and surely but by due process of the courts, and that the punishment for lynching law is adequate to deal with crime, by freeing it from every vestige of technicality and delay." **Law Vindicated.** President Roosevelt's letter in full to Gov. Durbin follows. "Oyster Bay, N. Y., Aug. 6, 1903—My Dear Gov. Durbin: Permit me to thank you as an American citizen for the admirable way in which you have vindicated the majesty of the law by your recent action in reference to lynching. I feel, my dear sr. that you have made all men your debtors who believe, as all farseeing men must that, as far as the republic depends upon that spirit of order liberty under the law which is as incompatible with mob violence as with any form T. THOMAS Chairman Executive Committee of despairism. Of course, mob violence is only One Form of Anarchy, and anarchy is now, as it has always wrongly. I feel that you have not only reflected honor upon the state which for its good fortune has you as its chief executive, but upon the whole nation. It makes you a victim of this country not only to hold up your hands in the course you have been following but to show his realization, that the matter is one of real concern to us all. All honorable men must feel the importance of the law, and be in this country, especially over the peculiarly hideous form so often taken by mob violence when colored men are the victims—on which occasions the mob seems to lay most weight not on the crime Color of the Criminal "In a certain proportion of these cases the man lynched has been guilty of a crime horrible beyond description; a crime so horrible that so far as he himself is concerned he has forfeited the right to any kind of sympathy whatsoever. The feeling of this horrible crime should not be hideously punished by mob violence is due not in the least to sympathy for the criminal, but to a very lively sense of the train of dreadful consequences which follow course taken by the criminal in human wrong. In such cases, moreover, it is well to remember that the criminal not merely sins against humanity in inexplicable and unpardonable fashion, but sins particularly Against his own and does them a wrong far greater than any white man can possibly do them. Therefore in such cases the colored people throughout the land should in every possible way show their belief that they more than all others in the community are horrified at the commission of a THE APPEAL. crime, are peculiarly concerned in taking every possible measure to prevent its recurrence and to bring the criminal to immediate justice. The slightest fact of vigor either in denunciation of the crime or in the prosecution of it itself is itself unappurdable. Moreover, every effort should be made under the law to expedite the proceedings of justice in the case of such an awful crime. But it cannot be necessary in order to accomplish this purpose, and the rights to be heard in his own defense, which are so dear to us all and which lie at the Root of Our Liberty. "It certainly ought to be possible by the proper administration of the law to seize the criminals and the best and immediate efforts of all legislators, judges and citizens should be addressed to securing such reforms in our legal procedure as to leave no vestige of excuse for those misguided men who undertake to rage vengeance through vengeance." "Men who have been guilty of a crime like rape or murder should be visited by the court, and the just effort made by the courts to protect them, in their rights, should under no circumstances be perverted into permitting any abuse of the right to avail or detain punishment. FORTUNE. National Business League. No Use For Technicalities. "The substantial rights of the prisoner to a fair trial must have so justly insisted that they be. But, subject to this guarantee the law must work swiftly and surely, and all the offences that are committed they do when they permit justice to be delayed or thwarted for insufficient reasons. We must show that the law is adequate to deal with the crimes it is necessary every day of technically and delay. "But the fullest recognition of the horror of the crime and the most complete lack of sympathy with the criminal cannot in the least diminish our horror at the way in which these crimes and at the consequences that are already proceeding therefrom. It is, of course, inevitable that where vengeance is taken by a mob it should frequently light on innocent people, and the wrong done to the individual or to which there is connection. But even where the real criminal is reached the wrong done by the mob to the community: itself is well-nigh as great. Especially is this true where the lynching is accompanied with torture. There are certain kinds which, when taken from the mental retard, can never be bypassed from the mental retard. The mere fact of having seen them Implies Degradation. "This is a thousand fold stronger when, instead of merely seeing the deed the man has participated in it. Whoever in any part of our country has ever taken part in the dreadful torture of fire must forever after have the awful spectacle of his own handwork seared into his brain and soul. He can never again be the "This matter of lynching would be a terrible thing even if it stopped with the lynching of men guilty of the inhuman and murderous acts of fact lawlessness of this type never EXECUTIVE CO does stop and never can stop in such fashion. Even violent man in the community is encouraged by every news of lynching in which the lynchers go unpunished to take the lives into his own hands, and this has their own convenience. In the same way **The Use of Torture** by the mob in certain cases is sure to spread until it is practiced more or less indiscriminately in other cases. The spirit of law or violence is sure to rage when mobs with immature lynch criminals for one cause they are certain to begin to lynch real and allied criminals for other causes. The spirit of law or violence is sure to rage three-fourths were not for rape at all, but for murder, attempted murder and even less lenient offenses. Moreover, the history of these recent cases shows the fact that the mind is often turned to the crime by lawless bodies to axe crimes of a peculiarly revolting description other lawless bodies will use torture in order to punish crimes of an ordinary type. Surely no justice is maintained and debasement which the indulgence of such a practice usually portends. Surely all pairlords men, all writers for the daily, press, all clergymen, all teachers, all who in any way wish to be able to handle with cherry, unite To Denounce Such Crimes and to support those engaged in putting them down. As a people we claim the right to speak with peculiar emem- bers, to speak with people of all men without regard to differences of race, fortune, greed or color. We forcibly T President of All the People right so to speak when we commit or condone such crimes as those of which I wish "The nation, like the individual, cannot commit a crime with impunity. If we are guilty of lawlessness or brutal violence, whether our guilt consists in active participation therein, or in imminent conviction or management, we shall assuage either later on because of what we have done. The corner stone of this nation, of all of free government, is respect for and obedience to the law. Where we permit the law to be defied or evaded, whether by rich man or by just so much by black or white, or by just so much by the bonds of our civilization and increasing the chances of its overthrow and of the substitution thereof for a system in which there shall be violent altercations of anarchy and tyranny. Sincerely yours," Theodore Roosevelt. "Hon. Winfield T. Durbin," Governor of Indiana, Indianapolis, Ind." An Afro-American preacher was recently lynched at Lewisburg, Tenn., "on general principles." Shall the Tillmans—the men who go about the country fomenting strife—be suppressed? MITTEE OF THE LETTER FROM GOV. DURBIN. Says Warning Will Have Good Effect —Gov. Terrell of Georgia Approves. Indianapolis, Ind., Aug. 10.—Gov. Durbin today sent a formal reply to the letter he received yesterday from *r*resident Roosevelt concerning the recent mob at Evansville. Gov. Durbin says: "Dear Mr. President! Acting in accordance with the suggestion made by the secretary to the President, I yesterday telegraphed you my approval of the communication you have seen fit to address to me and my colleagues. In doing so I succeeded on the well-wished belief that the commendation you have so generously accorded to my official' acts was only incidental to the broader purpose of your admirable letter, w...ch is a moving appeal to the conscience and the patriotism, destined, in my opinion, to profoundly affect public sentiment on a vitally important national problem. The effect of such an appeal from such a source is certain to be salutary in its widespread influences. In this instance, as in other emergencies, you have spoken with the courage of courage, the courage of courage, the quence of courage, and umer theoration of the clear understanding of and devotion to the duties and responsibilities of American citizenship. "I feel that you have struck the key- THEODORE ROOSEVELT able, who Declares that Ly Peril to the Nation. note of a national necessity when you say that all public men, all writers of the press, all clergymen, all teachers, all who in any way have a right to address the people, should with every energy unite to denounce such crimes and to support those engaged in putting them down and declare the correlated doctrine that "We must show that the law is adequate to deal with crime by freeing it from every vestige of technicality and delay." "Your stirring words will serve to press-home upon the people a responsibility which, reaching beyond all those in authority, is, after all, essentially their own. We promise all the realization of their responsibility and all that it implies will be to eradicate conditions which otherwise may soon become, as you point out so clearly, an amminent menace to the very life of the republic." Atlanta, Ga., Aug. 10.—Gov. Terrell today indorsed the contents of President Roosevelt's letter to Gov. Durbin of Indiana in regard to the recent action of Gov. Durbin to prevent lynchings in that state. NATIONAL AFR Gov. Terrell gave the following signed statement to the Associated Press this morning: "I think President Roosevelt is on the right line, and I am in hearty accord with the views he expresses. The majesty of the law should be upheld, but at the same time there should be a prompt and speedy trial of the offenders in the case of that crime which most frequently excites the anger of mobs and leads to lynchings, and the punishment should not be delayed by technicalities. "We have so amended our criminal laws in Georgia as to have speedy trials by authorizing our judges to order a special term of the court to try criminals. "No law. however strictly enforced, will absolutely stop lynchings for rape, but speedy trials tend to lessen the number and practically serve as a preventive of lynchings for other offenses. "It is interesting in this connection to note that the numerous lynchings in the North and Northwest of late have brought forth such an expression from the President, while the number of lynchings within the same period as to attract little or no attention." Baton Rouge, Aug. 10—In discussing the letter of President Roosevelt to Gov. Durbin, of Indiana, Gov. Heard T, unching is Anarchy and a "I think the remedy for lynch law is prompt and speedy trial. The law should be relieved of its technicalities by which criminals are able to get long and repeated delays. There is one point on which I strongly dissent from the President's view. He seems to think that the punishment meted out to Negroes for certain nameless crimes are punishments especially aimed at by reason of their mischief. His misconduct, doubtless, from the fact that this crime is limited almost exclusively to the colored race. The punishment knows no distinction of color. White men rarely commit this crime, but when they do, the record shows that it matters little in what section it occurs, the same punishment usually follows." The "superior" residents of Orchard Park, Oklahoma, have shown their chivalry by dynaming a house which was being erected by an Afro-American woman. The dispatch giving the information says "the woman was warned." AMERICAN BU THE APPEAL STEADILY GAINS BECAUSE: 4-It is the organ of ALL Afro-Americans. 5-It is not controlled by any ring or clique. 6-It asks no support but the people's. NATIONAL AFRO-AMERICAN BUSINESS LEAGUE MEETS IN FOURTH ANNUAL SESSION AT NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE. The Sessions Will Be Held in the Hall of the House of Representatives, and, Judging From What Can Be Learned, Will Be a Big Event—Citizens Are Making Preparations to Properly Receive Their Guests. The National Afro-American Business League will hold its fourth annual meeting in the hall of the House of representatives, State Capitol, Nashville, Tenn.. August 19, 20, 21. son, Mobile, Ala. "The Afro-American Business Men of Philadelphia," G. E. Dickerson, Philadelphia, Pa. "White Coat Manufacturing" H. L. Sanders, Indianapolis, Ind. "Real Estate." Phil- Booker T. Washington, President, Tuskegee, Ala. R. H. Boyd, First Vice President, Nashville, Tenn. W. O. Murphy, Second Vice President, Atlanta, Ga. Chas. Banks, Third Vice President, Clarksdale, Miss. Emmett J. Scott, Corresponding Secretary, Tuskegee, Ala. Edward E. Cooper, Recording Secretary, Washington, D. C. Gilbert C. Harris, Treasurer, Boston, Mass. S. Laing Williams, Compiler, Chicago, Ill. Peter J. Smith, Registrar, Boston, Mass. Dr. S. E. Courtney, Boston, Mass. Theodore W. Jones, Chicago, Ill. N. T. Veler, Brinton, Pa. W. L. Taylor, Richmond, Va. ```markdown ``` J. 'DR. BOOKER T. WASHINGTON President National Business League. J. C. Jackson, Lexington, Ky. J. C. Napier, Nashville, Tenn. M. M. Lewey, Pensacola, Fla. Giles B. Jackson, Richmond, Va. Booker T. Washington, Tuskegee, Ala. Life Members. Cyrus Field Adams; Chicago, Ill. M. W. Gibbs, Little Rock, Ark. J. E. Bush, Little Rock, Ark. Mrs. I. B. Beale West, West Newton Mass! D. L. Knight, Louisville, K. PROGRAMME. Wednesday, August 19, 11:30 a.m. The league called to order. Invocation. Addresses of welcome: On behalf of the State, his excellency, Governor James B. Frazier; on behalf of the city, his honor, Mayor James M. Head; on behalf of the local league, Dr. R. H. Boyd; on behalf of the clergy, Rev. S. E. Griggs; on behalf of the medical profession, Dr. R. F. Boyd; on behalf of the legal profession, J. W. Grant, Esq.; on behalf of the business men, Mr. Richard Hill; on behalf of the merchants, Mr. John L. Barbour; on behalf of the Nashville teachers, Prof. F. G. Smith; on behalf of the Sunday School Union, Dr. W. D. Chapelle; on behalf of the mechanics, Mr. H. G. Scales; on behalf of the press, Mr. J. Thomas Turner; on behalf of Nashville's citizens, Mr. J. C. Napier. Responses: The president's annual address, corresponding secretary's annual report, treasurer's annual report. Appointment of committees: (a) Credentials, (b) resolutions, (c) auditing. Evening Session, 8 p. m. "The Insurance Business," E. J. Young, Charlotte, N. C.; C. F. John- BINESS LEAGUE. MINNESOTA HISTORICAL SOCIETY. NATIONAL STEADILY GAINS BECAUSE: n of ALL Afro-Americans. relied by any ring or clique. support but the people's- $2.40 PER YEAR. O-AMERICAN BINESS LEAGUE ANNUAL SESSION AT TENNESSEE. d in the Hall of the House and, Judging From What Be a Big Event—Citizens tions to Properly Receive son, Mobile, Ala. "The Afro-American Business Men of Philadelphia," G. E. Dickerson, Philadelphia, Pa. "White Coat Manufacturing," H. L. Sanders, Indianapolis, Ind. "Real Estate," Philip A. Payton, Jr., New York, N. Y.; D. R. Littlejohn, Columbus, Miss.; E. C. Brown, Newport News, Va. Subject to be announced, Oswald Garrison Villard, New York, N. Y. Thursday, August 20, 10 a. m. "The Afro-American as a Factory Operative." J. E. Wiley, Dallas, Tex. "The Afro-American in Blacksmithing and Wagon Building." E. A. Clay, Henderson, Ky.; E. E. Gibson, Nashville, Tenn.; "The Hotel Business," Edward Berry, Athens, O. "Chiropody." Wm. Emmanuel, Chicago, Ill. "The Afro-American in Pharmacy, and as a Druggist." Thomas W. Patrick, M. D. Boston, Mass.; A. DeJose, Sr, New Orleans, La.; E. L. Harris, St. Louis, Mo. "Statistical Report of Afro-American Druggists of America." Dr. Samuel A. Elbert, Wilmington Del. Evening Session, 8 p. m. "Opportunities Offered by Banking" J. N. Donoho, Pine Bluff, Ark. "Afro-American Business, Enterprises of Owens" THE NEW YORK TIMES boro," Dr. J. M. Peters, Owensboro, Ky. "The Afro-American as a Farmer," J. G. Groves, Groveton, Kan.; J. H. Smythe, Hanover, Va. "The Dry Goods Business," T. J. Jackson, Aniston, Ala.; J. W. Adams, Montgomery, Ala. "The Afro-American as a Law Dealer," James B. McCormick, "The Advantage of Building and Loan Associations," Fred R. Macre, Brooklyn, N. Y. Friday, August 21, 10 a.m. "The Grocery Business," L. H. Williams, Marshall, Texas; D. J. Cunningham, Pensacola, Fla. "Timber Jobbing," W. H. Johnson, Baynesville, Va. "Transfer and Storage," T. W. Jones, Chicago, Ill.; W. T. Garrett, Louisville, Ky.; W. E. Cole, Detroit, Mich. "The Jewelry Business," J. E. Henderson, Little Rock, Ark. "The Boot and Shoe Business," J. P. Seabrook, Charleston, S. C. "The Afro-American as a Promoter," Ralph W. Tyler, Brownsville, Ga. "Laundering, Richmond, Va.; J. J. Baskett, Nashville, Tenn. "Loa and Investments," A. S. Beasley, Macon, Ga. "Cotton Merchandising," Felix Jackson, Savannah, Ga. "Founding an Afro-American Town," Byrll Grayson, Grayson, O. T. No night session. 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Prayer by Rev. Newell Dwight Hillis, pastor of Plymouth Church, Brooklyn, New York. SATURDAY, AUGUST 15, 1903 THE PRESIDENT ON LYNCHING. The letter of President Roosevelt to Governor Durbin of Indiana commending his action in the recent cases of inmates who lynch in general is a strong protest against our national disgrace. The President calls on an enlightened public sentiment to oppose mob violence, and grows with what it feeds on, and when mobs lynch criminals for heinous crimes they will eventually lynch alleged criminals for petty offenses, outrageous press dispatches, for what a month there have been lynchings and attempted lynchings for assaults on men, theft and even for "insolence." Mr. Roosevelt calls attention to the treatment of the community and the individuals engaged in these mob murders. He says: "There are certain hideous sights which, when once seen, can never be wholly erased from the mental retina. This is the reason why plies degradation. This is a thousand-fold stronger when instead of merely --- J. D. D. GOV. WINFIELD T. DURBIN. The favorable attention of the country which Gov. W. T. Durbin, of Indiana, brought to himself by his attitude during the race war at Evansville has given him a boom for the Vice president, the Republican leaders are looking for the right man in the Middle West. President Roosevelt has widely heralded his approval of Gov. Durbin by praising in high terms the governor's conduct toward the would-be lynchers, and his utterances on the seeing the deed, the man has participated in it. Whoever in any part of our country has ever taken part in lawlessly putting to death a criminal by the dreadful torture of fire must forever after have the awful spectacle of his own work seared into his own soul. He can never again be the same man." The president emphasizes the demand that the fiends who are guilty of assaults on women and other inhuman crimes should meet with swift and certain penalties, and that the best and immediate efforts of all legislators, judges, and citizens should be addressed to securing such reforms in our legal procedure as to leave no vestige of excuse for those misguided by the law, and to vengeance through violent methods." Calling attention to the duty of the Afro-Americans in cases where one of the race charged with an heinous offense, the President says, and rightly "In such cases, moreover, it is well to remember that the criminal not merely sins against humanity in inexplicable and unpardonable fashion, but sinks particularly against its own rights, and more than any white man can possibly do them. Therefore, in such cases the Afro-American people throughout the land should in every possible way show their belief that they, more than all the others, are responsible at the commission of such a crime and are peculiarly concerned in taking every possible measure to prevent its recurrence and to bring the criminal to immediate justice." The President well in calling on the lawyers for the daily press, all elergemen, all teachers and all who have the right to address the public to unite with every energy to create a public sentiment hostile to mob law. Mr. Roosevelt says that mob law is a nerl to the nation. "The nation, like the individual, cannot commit a crime with impunity. If we are guilty of lawlessness and brutal violence, whether our guilt consists in active participation therein or in mere conviction and encouragement, we shall assuredly suffer later on beaten and killed. We must corner stone of this republic, of all free governments, is respect for and obedience to the law. Where we permit the law to be defied or evaded, whether by rich man or poor man, by black man or white, by are just so much weakening the bonds of our civilization and increasing the chances of its overthrow, and of the subsistence of a system in which there shall be violent alternations of anarchy and tyranny." The strong, earnest words of the President are true. The very existence of the government depends upon the vindication of the power of equal laws. The letter will be widely read, and it is certain that the warning of the President gives us beheaded to the country and that all good citizens will join in a crusade against mob law, which means anarchy. Although thousands of black women have been whipped in Georgia by white men both in prison and out without any very strenuous protests from the chivalric humanitarians, the whole one white woman has been subjected to this humiliation by the warden of the Georgia penitentiary. The unfortunate woman says she was whipped because she would not submit to the lecherous embraces of the state of Georgia, because she was obstinate and impudent to his wife. But it matters not why she was whipped, the fact that she was whipped is the cause of the public indignation. We denounce the outrageous act as strongly as any one, but she was whipped. During the days of slavery many black women were whipped for the same cause that this white woman gives as the cause of the warden's actions—some whipped to death and some not. It makes all the difference in the world whose ox is gored. By the way, it seems to us that if the woman's story is correct, and she was really whipped because she refused to give up her right to lust of the warden, he was guilty of assault with the intent to commit rape upon a white woman, and therefore he was guilty of punishment for such heinous crime at the hands of the best citizens. It's the honor of their women wigh to protect, isn't it? That's what they want, and not ignorant either of the law or its consequences, and who in all probabil- THE APPEAL: A NATIONAL AFRO-AMERICAN NEWSPAPER evils of lynching. Gov. Durbin is a modest man of sterling qualities. Coming into the gubernatorial chair without reputation save for business capacity, he has administered his office with signal ability. He has many popular traits and would undoubtedly prove a popular candidate on the ticket with Mr. Roosevelt. The political prophets are just now closely watching the governor's star in its ascendency. has had a hand in punishing some other brute for an alleged assault upon some white woman's honor. Ought he to escape because he is white? THE GENESIS OF LYNCHING. The Southern press and public men who essay to speak the truth have even been pressured upon the people of this country that lynching was caused by rape, that it had its beginning in efforts of Southern men to protect the honor of Southern women. In his speech at Chautauqua Monday, John Temple Graves of Atlanta, an apologist for mob law, said: "The mob is today the sternest, the strongest and most effective restraint that the age holds for the control of rape." And now comes the Atlanta Constitution and says: "The genesis of lynching is found in the Arial land史史 that a Negro is as good as a white man." The word good in that connection always means 'equal' and yet no fact of science or sociology is more irrevocably fixed than that no man with a white skel believes any such nonguest." That African Americans were often lynched without cause, and now our current is sustained by the leading daily of the South. Speaking of the new union railway station to be erected at Atlanta, Georgia, the Constitution says editorially: "The splendid edifice itself and its built-in equipment with its importance of our railway centralizations and the general dignity of the city's public service buildings." And yet the beautiful structure is to be marred by separate and inferior waiting rooms, constructed for the express purpose of degrading a class of citizens because God has made their virtues, will be admitted freely to any portion of the building, while Prof. Du Bois, William A. Pledger, Rev. H. H. Proctor, Bishop希涛 and thou sands of other distinguished Atlanta citizens, equal in every way" to their Caucasian oppressors, will be compelled to go into the "Jewish wait" room, the way the Caucasian South has of demonstrating its superiority and its vaunted ability to settle the "Negro problem." The cock and bull story published recently that no more Afro-Americans would be enlisted in the navy and that those already in the service numbering more than 500 are to be gradually weeded out has been authoritatively supported by the officials, who state that the law of the land specifically prohibits any discrimination against a person on account of race, color or previous condition of servitude, and that an Afro-American citizen is just as much entitled to the privilege of enlisting in the navy as he is entitled to the privilege under the government. To change conditions it will be necessary to amend the Constitution. Last week several Afro-Americans, their backs lacerated with scars, appeared before the Georgia state prison commission and told heart-rending stories of how they were terribly beaten and sand rubbed into their wounds and farmyard wounds, yet the deceases were acquitted. Of course the fact that the men were Afro-Americans was sufficient to keep down any general sentiment of indignation, but now that a Caucasian woman has been brutally whipped because she was impertinent to the wife of the keeper of the farm, the legislature will appoint a committee to investigate the prison system of the state. Congressman Patterson of Tennessee in a recent speech at Brownsville, closed as follows: "We believe there will be another Appomatto when the North will surrender the heresy of political equality and join hands with the South under the shadow of the Stars and Stripes to persecute the supremacy of the white man on every foot of American soil." This means simply that Congressman Patterson hopes that the Democratic party will come into control of the government at the next election. Vardaman, the swayed opponent of any effort to improve the social or intellectual status of the Afro-American, was not elected governor of Mississippi after all. There must be another primary, and it is likely that he may be elected governor of Mississippi to passels to passion and prejudice, but the fact that he was not able to command a majority of the Caucasian voters are an encouraging sign. God grant that he may be defeated at the next primary August 27. Raymond Patterson continues to unload his rot in the Chicago Tribune and Washington Post. Some things he says are true, but he spills his good points by his many absurd, contradictory and even false statements on the devoid of gentility or the devoid of refer to the race as "darkest." Patterson acknowledges that he has made "an imperfect study of the race question and the rot he writes proves it." The Southern papers have been making a great effort to raise the house to break of lawlessness in the North, and have claimed that no Afro-Americans are prevented from earning a living by the labor of their hands, yet a few days ago a mob of drunken Caucasians Americans who were working on a rail road in Virginia. The recent press dispatch relative to attempted lynching says: "Today the town is quiet, but the white citizens openly declare that Smith shall be lynched—or some other Negro—as a victim of lynching." The trouble with lynch law. It makes little difference to a blood-thirsty molt whether the victim is guilty or not. ENGLISH COMMENTS. "Strain of Barbarian in the American Character." London, Aug. 11.—The "Globe" today discusses at length President Roosevelt's letter to Governor Durbin on the barbarianism of the Americans severely as a class. It says: "The employment of atrocious tortures in the lynching of Afro-Americans throughout the United States reveals a strain of barbarianism in the American character which is a blot up in the lives of African Americans, who really value the liberty of which, as a nation, they are so fond of talking, but of which, as individuals, they possess so little, will do well to lay the President's wise words to heart." The "St. James Gazette" also discusses so little, will do well to lay the President's wise words to heart. It says: "So strong is our sense of common kinship with America that we share to the full the feelings of shame and horror that prevail among all good citizens of the United States when they contemplate this fettering sore. We join in the fight against the vindication of our race which President Roosevelt has voiced so well." The "Pall Mall Gazette" says: "President Roosevelt is evidently seen to be a man of nature of this blot upon their civilization. The courage -with which he speaks is beyond praise, when it is considered that soon to become a king or President." A PLEA FOR HUMANITY. Letter from Society of Friends in England to Fellow Christians of the United States. Dear Friends: We venture to address you in the name and on behalf of the Religious Society of Friends in Great Britain, a body of men and women who are deeply deserving of the practice of Christian living among themselves and others should be brought into harmony with the teaching and example of our Lord Jesus Christ. Our hearts have been deeply pained as we have had our attention drawn to the lynching of persons, both white and colored, with the terrible scenes of haste and violence that frequently accompany them in some of the states of our Union. From trustworthy records it appears that in the past ten years many hundreds of persons in the United States of America have been thus, without legal trial, put to death, murder of, or otherwise tortured; and we have sorrowful evidence that in some districts such doings have been condoned, and even actively applauded, by those who in other respects are right-thinking citizens. In addition to this, there is the demoralizing effect of such spectacles on the men women and children that anger them, of whom sometimes witness them: We earnestly desire to avoid falling into a spirit of hasty or harsh judgment on these matters. We recognize with humiliation that there are grave faults in the conduct of our own people that need correcting, and we well understand that the many evidence of the many among you are fully alive to the claims of humanity, and are doing all they can to remedy the evils alluded to. We leave out of consideration altogether political and racial problems, and difficulties which at this distance, we can very imperfectly understand, and appeal to you in the broad and immediate Christian endeavor and human justice. Our Lord Jesus Christ, in the days of His earthly ministry, when the zealous performance of outward forms of DR. CHAS. E. BENTLEY. At the International Congress of of civilization Dentists, to be held in St. Louis next Dr. Bentley year, has been exalted to a high place. son we firm Dr. Bentley holds first rank because of Some years skill, study and research. The Ameri- the only African Dental Journal for August says of Northwestern him: "the organization and arrange- umi Assoc media of the clinical feature, embrace, deat. Chicago ing in scope, as it does, the entire of their fell world, limited only by the boundaries distinguished Religion was, receiving more attention than the practice of love to men, quoted with approval the words of an anthroprophet, "dare more mercy and kindness." In *Inferiority of His teaching* was the saying of another prophet, that what the Lord requires of us is "to do justly and to love mercy, and to walk humbly with one God," taught that the sons of God were to Father who is in heaven is merciful; and declared that those who refused to act kindly to one of the least of His brethren were refusing kindness to them, and this spirit is His great Apostle urged that "Love is the fulfilling of the law." As Christians, we believe that it is this spirit of love and tenderness which has so largely removed the barricades of the dark ages, and, in proportion as it has had free play in any country, we trace to its influence the development of an ordered commonwealth, in which to the weakest members of life, liberty and justice. In the name of Christ, who died for all men, regardless of name or wealth, race or color, let us, both in England and America, do what we can to form a public opinion based on the principles of His life and teaching. We are in Christian love of the Friends. Signed on behalf of the "Meeting for Suffering" representing the Society of Friends in Great Britain. tional Afro-American Business League: 1. The name of the organization shall be the National Afro-American Business League. 2. The object is to inform, as best way possible, of the progress the Afro-American is making in business in every part of the country, and to stimulate local business enterprises through its annual meetings and in any other manner deemed wise; to encourage the organization of local businesses in commercial growth in all places where such organizations are deemed needful and wise. 3. Any person engaged in any commercial enterprise, or properly delegated to represent any individual or individuals engaged in commercial enterprise, entitled to membership under such regulations as may be adopted. 4. The officers of the organization shall be a president, vice president, secretary, compilier, treasurer and an executive committee composed of nine members, including the president, secretary and shall include the president, secretary and treasurer. 5. This organization shall hold its meetings annually at such time and place as the executive committee may select. 6. All resolutions shall be referred to the executive committee before being debated in open session. The National Afro-American Business League, in session at Boston, recommends: 7. Our people form local business leagues in all the towns and cities of the country where the race is strong enough in number, and such organizations will best promote the interests of the race. 8. These local leagues and delegates, as far as possible, to the national organization and keep in close touch during the year with the officers of the national organization. 3. That these local organizations hold meetings monthly as far as practicable. 4. That we strongly urge that everything possible be done in these local organizations to discourage complicated and useless parliamentary machinery, and that parliamentary and technical discussions be avoided, as far as possible, with a view of concentrating much on the real object of the organization. The following amendments 'were adopted at Chicago August 25, 1901: 1. Each delegate shall be asked to provide a name. 2. Life membership fee shall be $25 for an individual or organization. 3. The constitution shall be so amended to allow a corresponding secretary, a the vice president and a national organizer. Resolution Granting Assembly Hall. It is with no small degree of pride that we announce that the following resolution was introduced in the House of Representatives of the State of Tennessee Monday, March 23d, and unanimously adopted the following day Tuesday, March 24th: "Be it resolved by the House of Representatives, That the use of the hall of the House of Representatives be, and the same is hereby, granted the colored citizens of Nashville for three days in the month of August, 1903, for the purpose of holding a meeting of the National Afro-American Business League, which has for its sake the concession of a richer, richer, richer, and industrial betterment of the Afro-American race." 1890 of civilization, will be gigantic. That Dr. Bentley will be equal to the occasion we firmly believe." Some years ago Dr. Bentley, who was the only Afro-American member of the Northwestern College of Dentistry Alumni Association was elected president. Chicagoans are especially proud of their fellow townsman, who has so distinguished himself in his profession. Knowles Building. Boys' Hall. Stone Hall. Girls' Hall. Model Home. ATLANTA UNIVERSITY, Atlanta, Ga. An unstaffed Christian Institution, devoted especially to advanced education. College, Normal, College Preparatory and Eng. in High School courses with Industrial Training. Support advantages 5a Music and Printing. Athletic for boys. Physical culture for girls. Home 4g Nursing. Attendance classes, and access of students. Term begins the first Wednesday in October. For catalogue and information, address Pabst beer is always pure Brewed from carefully selected barley and hope — never permitted to leave the brewery until properly aged. THE HOTEL TUSKEGEE Normal and Industrial Institute TUSKEGEE ALABAMA (INCORPORATED) Organized July 4, 1881, by the State Legislature. The School Except from taxation. BARRY WILKINSON, Principal. BARRY WILKINSON, Principal. LOCATION At the Black Belt of Alabama where the blacks outnumber the whites three to one. ENROLLMENT AND FACULTY Enrollment last year 1.23S; males 88; females 88. Average attendance, 118%; instructors, 88. COURSE OF STUDY English education combined with industrial training; 28 industries in constant operation. PROPERTY OF PROPERTY Properties value almost wholly built of land, 50 buildings almost wholly built with student labor, is valued at $330,000, and no mortgage. NEEDS $450 annually for each of the student; $200 enables one to finish the course; $2,000 creates permanent scholarship. Students will receive a scholarship. Money in any amount for current expenses and building. Work done by graduate as class room and industrial leaders, thousands are reached through the Tuskegee Negro Confer- Tuskegee is 40 miles east of Montgomery and 100 miles to Atlanta. On the Western Railway, Alabama. Taukeree is a quiet, beautiful old Southern town in the heart of the Appalachian Mountains that is at all times mild and uniform, thus it is a perfect place to spend a week. Fourteen teachers. Elegant and commodious, with a strong emphasis on college preparation. Normal, Xmas, Music Shorthand, Typewriting and Instruct.L.Training. FIFTY DOLLARS in ADVANCES Will pay for board, room, light, etc. tuition is incidental for the entire year. Bundle 900 p.c. in advance. Donations in each department. Send for circular, to t.p. department. REV. JUDSON S. HILL D. D. Merrisdown, Tenn. Send your Sons and Daughters to WESTERN UNIVERSITY QUINDARO, KANSAS A great school for our youth. Department: Normal College and Theological Departments, only $7.50 per month for all ex- New Ready The New Pittsburg Wall Papers Leading Designer everwhere Valuable hints and colored Reproductions free. The Pittsburg Wall Paper Co. New Brighton, Pa. "FOOD FIT FOR THE GODS" TWICE HAMILLE Kaylee's New York White Wrapper. GROCERS EVERYWHERE. Send Postal to Kaylee, M. St. A. living Pl. RX for Free Booklet, also name of your grocer if he does not handle the above. Departments - Normal and College; Special attention to Vocal and Musical Arts; Specialization in Agriculture, Sewing and Cooking; Healthy Location; heated by steam; fitted by a stricty room, boon, turbidity; for Catalog and Participle use. For Catalog and Part-II write to H. J. JOINSTON. President. "GOD HATH MADE OF ONE BLOOD ALL NATIONS OF MEN." IS THE NOTO OF Berea College BEREA, KY. Christian, non-sectarian. Three college courses in Christian non-sectarian. Public tuition for residential fee $4.00 a term. Expenses low. Nations. 285 white men. Pro-American strife. Go to page 11 need to be at 127 H. Succruce. Address. GOD HATH MADE OF ONE BLOOD ALL NATIONS OF MEN." SHAW UNIVERSITY RALEIGH, N. C. For both sexes, Departments of Law, Medicine Pharmacy, Training, College Counseling, Preparatory, English Training, circles, and other information, A.D. PRES. CHAS. S. MESERVE Raleigh N. C. TILLOTSON COLLEGE AUSTIN, TEXAS. OLDEST AND BEST SCHOOL In Texas for Afro-American students. Reputation unsurpassed. Manual Training a part of the regular course. Music a special feature of the school. Special advantages for earnest students seeking to help themselves. Address Rev. Marshall R. Gaines, A. M. President. Austin, Texas. AVERY COLLEGE TRADES SCHOOL ALLEGHENY, P. A. A Practical, Literary and Industrial Trades School for Afro-American Boys and Girls. Unusual advantages for Girls and a separate building. Address: JOSSEP D. MAHONEY, Collegiate. Pa. SAMUEL HUSTON COLLEGE. A CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Experienced Faculty Progressive in all departments, best Methods of Instruction, Health of Students carefully looked after. Student should do many labor as well as think. For catalogue and other information, write to the president. R. S. LOVINGGOOD, AUBTIN, TEXAS. The why some shop-keepers do not sell President Suspenders is they make more money on imitations 50 cents and a dollar. Ask at favorite shop, or get a present from C. A. Edgerton Mfg. Co. Box215, Shirley, Mass. Be sure to call for catalogue. Use "Ceres" Flour for Success in Baking. Best in the World CERES Fancy Roller Patent. Ask your grocer for "Ceres" Flour —refuse substitutes. In happy homes, wherever found, Give her the Washburn's merry sound THEY PLAY WASHBURN MANDOLINS GUITARS AND BANJOS Unequiled for Tono, Durability; and Workmanship. We will gladly send free a beautiful Art Souvenir Catalogue and Facts About The Mandolin and How to Play The Manu dollin' if you will send us your address on a post card. LYON & HEALY, 148 Admiral St. Lyon, WI 53040 The World's Largest Basket Shop, Baskets & Everything Else TOM MURRAY He Makes Chips to ordine 3 for $1.00 beer **WEEKS RECORD IN MINNESOTA'S CAPITAL.** The Salinity City and Salinity City Follow-way Iterge of Social, Religious and General Matters Among the People, Bottled Down. **WANTED-SEVERAL PERSONS OF character and good reputation, should be in local county required to represent and advertise old established wealthy business house with $1,000 weekly with expenses additional, all payable in cash direct each Wednesday, all payable in office, hours and carriage furnished when necessary. References. Ensure self-addressed envelope. Coatinal Co. 334 Dearborn St., Chicago. Mr. F. D. McCracken has been elected president of the Cosmos Club. Half soles, sewed, 75c; rubber knees, 40c; Phone 1556.42. Jarvis, 83 E. 4th. FOR RENT—Nicely furnished front room can be had at 197 West Sixth street. "I haven't paid $5.00 for a hat since I began wearing the Gordon and I buy the best." Invitations are out for the Ivy Leaf Dancing Club, inaugural soiree, September 14th. Miss Gertrude Moore of Chicago is the guest of Mrs. DeKoven Thompson, 378 Jay street. Mrs. B. Lewis and Miss Anna G. Boyle of Chicago are visiting Mrs. Charles Alexander of 727 Thomas St. Mrs. French Bland of Keokau, Iowa, and Miss Maud Wells of Anoka, Minn., are guests of Mrs. S. Bellisen, 437 Rondo. The recently formed club of Knights of Pythias will hold an invitation on Friday evening, Aug. 25st, at Masonic Hall, 319 Wakasha street. The school's epicnic. Thursday was the picnic of the season. There was a very large crowd present and every one had a delightful time. The most popular place for people who take their meals down town is John Godfrey's, No. 552 Wabasha street. Everything neat, clean and well cooked. Lately opened, a restaurant and coffee house at 309 Washington St., near Third. Meals at all hourse at reasonable rates. Public cordially invited to call. Mesdames, W. T. Frances and Lucia King wrote a reception for their mum, Mrs. Maggie Griswold, from 3 to 6 p. m. to-day, at their residence, 606 St. Anthony Ave. Is your hair straight? If not, send 50 cents to Ozonized Ox Marrow Co., 76 Wabash avenue, Chicago, Ill., for a bottle of Ozonized Ox Marrow and you can easily straighten it. THE NAGEL UNDERTAKING CO., Wm. E. Nagel Manager, 208 West Third street, Telephone, Main 1504. Latest equipments in every line. Lady assistant when desired. Gentlemen wishing nice furnished rooms, with all conveniently, by the reasonable rates, should apply at the Benton House, 223 West Third street, up stairs. For good home cooking go to the Metropolitan restaurant. No. 378 Minsone street. First-class meals at all hours. Regular meals, 20 cents. Meals to order in special prices. Mrs. Lloyd Meshaughan, proprietor. ELK EXPRESS CO. G, D. Charleston, Proprietor; G. J. Charleston, Manager. Packing, shipping and storing. Piano moving a specialty. No. 39 E. Seventh street, cor. Cedar (basement). Telephone Main 2514 J 2. If you wish a good shave, hair cut or shampoo to Rihanna's nearby Nine Minsone street. First-class workmen only. Satisfaction guaranteed. Music for all occasions turned on short notice. Shoes mended while you wait at Kravt, E3 East Fourth street. Hats, shoes, 50 and 75 cents. Prices reasonable for all kinds of repairing. Do not if they can be made. Javis, do it on short notice. Jarvis, 33 E. Shs. Charles Jenkins, aged fifteen years, living at Merrifield Park, painted the skin of a companion younger than himself a dark brown. He seems to have a mania in this direction, so he has been placed in charge of the probation officer. If you wish a dainty meal or lunch, night or day, just try Beacon's Cafe, 351 Forst Street. Seven corners — from 25 cents up. Private rooms for ladies. Regular dinner 25 cents. Lunch counter. Everything first class and up-to-date. Those of our parrons who desire to have matter published must get the same in this office not later than Thursday afternoon, otherwise it may be crowded out. No notice will be taken of any communication that is not signed by the author. An examination will be held at the federal building, September 2 for candidates for appointment to the hospital, Washington, D.C. The department makes a rule to appoint only Afro-Americans to which, pays $50 a month. The records of the city health department show that there have been 111 deaths in the city during July, and 311 births. Of the deaths, 25 were of children under one year of age, 22 between sixty and eighty, and 19 between sixty and eighty old. The death rate so far is 8.77. Mr. Edgar DeBaptiste, Jr., gave a very nice little party at the residence of his parents on last Tuesday evening in honor of Miss Sadie Evans of Louisville. Dancing was the feature of the entertainment. Every on epresent enjoyed the occasion hugely. About forty persons were present. When you wish a sandwich or cup of coffee call at Mills' street, between Seventh and Eighth and Eighth, at 5:00 p.m. to 2:30 a.m. Sandwiches delivered by messenger 10 cents extra. N. W. Telephone, main 2004 J. J. S. Mills, proprietor. Owen Howell, No. 156 E. Sixth St., fashionable tailor. Gentlemen wishing suits or overcoats of the latest cuts and patterns should call on men dressed in formal attire. Clothing on short notice. Moderate prices. Goods called for and delivered. SAFE DEPOSIT AND STORAGE faults—We invite your inspection. It costs little to place your papers, cash securities and valuables in absolute safety. Boxes in our vaults can be had for $4.00 per year. Store your boxes, crumple them, Paul Trounce 188 Endicott Arcade. Pilgrim Baptist church, Cedar and Services, 10:45 a.m. 8 p.m. Rev. W. D. Carter, pastor. Preaching at morning service by Rev. Russell of Clinton, Iowa, preaching at evening service by pastor. Subject, "Some suggestions as to the Abuse of Rev. Knowledge." PUBLIC cordially invited. Rev. and Mrs. W. C. Carter leave to-morrow for St. Joseph, Mo., and other points in Missouri. They will attend the Baptist convention in Philadelphia in September and will be away for about six weeks. Rev. Paul Trounce will fill in the Pilgrim church during the absence of the pastor. Visitors to the city, and residents also, who wish to get first class meals should call at John Godrey's. No. 552 Wabasha street, between Tenth street and College avenue. Best and roomable rates. Best meals in the city. Regular meals 25 cents. Sunday dinners from 1:00 to 5:00 n. m. a specialy. Have you tried the Minnesota street? Well, you'd ought to! It is a very elegant, up-to-date, cosy place. Regular dinner from 12:15 to 3 p. m. 25 cents, other meals a la carte at reasonable rates. Open until 2:30 a.m. Lunch comes at 4:30 p.m. If we please you call others; if not, tell the manager." J. C. Splikes, proprietor. Last Saturday several heavy logs fell on the head of Arthur Corbin by the breaking of a swing of a derrick. He was working in an excavation beneath the derrick. The logs had been raised about twenty-five feet when the arm of the derrick broke and the load fell directly over the hole in which Corbin was working. It was thought he was killed, and the logs were quickly removed. The man who was hurried in hospital, where it was found he had sustained only some slight abrasions of the scalp, but was otherwise uninjured. The Cosmos Club again excelled themselves as host at the beautiful residence of Mrs. Lula King on Wednesday evening last. The occasion being a supper in the honor of Miss Sadie Evans of St. Joseph and Miss St. Joseph. The supper table and rooms were very beautifully decorated and at each plate was a very neat and artistic menu card prepared for the occasion on which was on the front leaf, "St. Paul to Louisville and St. Joseph," and Mss in Louiseville and Mss in St. Joseph. "Short speeches and toasts kept every one in a laughing mood. The original poem on the two visiting ladies by Mr. Haynes was bubbling over with wit. Mr. John Godfrey, St. Paul's noted caterer, had charge of the supper. Those were F. D. McCracken, Sadie E. Evans, Harvey B. Burk, Miss Louise, Trent, A. Worden Haynes, Miss Jimilu Smith, Dr. W. T. Frances and Mesdames King and Frances. **STAR IS IMPROVED.** Playhouse Will Open for the Season Sunday, Aug. 23 Manager Singer announces that the Star theater, Seventh street; new dearson, will open for the season Sunday. The theater is housed in a terra cotta and gold color scheme, and fifteen painters are working overtime to get the house ready for the opening. Many minor improvements, which will add to the comfort of the audience, will be opened. Al Rewen's burlesque company will open the season, which is a week earlier than in former years. An excellent list of fall attractions has been booked; the house promises to be the best that offers on the villa circuit. ORDER OF EASTERN STAR. Annual Session of Grand Chapter for Illinois and Jurisdiction. The fourteenth annual session of the O. E. S. for Illinois and jurisdiction convened in St. Paul Monday and opened by St. Paul Chapter No. 30 at Central Hall which was crowded to the doors with one of the finest-looking audiences St. Paul has ever seen. There were about sixty delegates present. The program for the evening was a felicitous Invocation.....Rev. W. D. Carter, Music, Piano Sco.. Prof. W. A. Welr, Music, Welcome from Citizens, Ghee, Escape, Response for Grand Chapter, Mr. T. H. Samuel, A. G. P. Mr. T. H. Samuels, A. G. P. Music, Bass Solo, Violin obligator Mrs. L. Dyson, R. G. M. Music, Violin Solo, Lucetra Cello, Violin, Adrienne Adress, Welcome from Pride of the West Chapter, Minneapolis, Mr. Geo. Day Response... Mrs. Rosa G. L. Response from the Church Address. Welcome from the ChuFu- fes..... Rev. E. Daniels Music, Tenor Solo. Mr. Claudia Jackson Benediction. The program The numbers. the program were written and applauded. After the exercises every one pres- ent was served with refreshments and bad a good time until a late hour. Royal grand patron, J. H. Washington, Galesburg, III; royal grand matron, Mrs. Mary Davenport, Chicago; assistant, grand matron, Mrs. Mary Davenport, grand matron, Mrs. K. Terrell, St. Paul; grand treasurer, Miss Fanny Brown; grand secretary, Mrs. Emma No. Woollridge; grand conductress, Mrs. H. Woollridge; assistant grand conductress, Miss Luetta Lee; grand lecturer, Mrs. A. McClain, Champlain, evening the officers were installed, at Central Hall, which was The Merchants National Bank DIRECTORS KERNNIT CLARK M. WATINS C. H. BIGLOW C.H. BIGLOW a again parked with a magnificent audience. After the installation dancing was inudled in and twelve numbers and a few extras were danced in the audience. The cities have been untiring in their efforts to entertain the visitors and succeeded admirably as all are loud in praise of the reception given to them. The business of the order was completed yesterday foronoon and many of the residents of the homes. All are loud in their praise of the people of the Twin Cities. REGULAR GRAND SEASON. Will Open Aug. 23 With "Old Kentucky." Only one more week now intervenes before the opening of the fall and winter season of the Grand Opera house. Sunday night, Aug. 23, will mark the initial performance of the season, previews of the Old Kentucky, an attraction which never fails to please St. Paul theatre goers. During the summer the theater has undergone the usual cleaning and renovating, and when the season opens it will be filled with pet dogs and brightened and renovated both in front and back of the curtain. House cleaning in a theater means a deal of work. It means a cleaning of the walls and draperies, the washing and polishing of all the woodwork, and the renovating of the seats, requiring the company of working people for several weeks. With the opening of the fall season the management will open for use, for the first time the new ladies' waiting room. Over $2,000 has been spent in providing for this accommodation, and the staff will be able to complete rooms of its kind connected with any playhouse in the West. "In Old Kentucky" needs no introduction to local theatergoers. Even though last season was the tenth or eleventh year of the history of its G. H. WALKER, Manager. Correct Dress for Men. Forty- REDUCE Big Mark- Men's Suits, WERE $10.00, $12.00 and $14.00 NOW $6.50. $3.50 Immense P Our 44th Semi-annual Sale Shoes in large lots we were entire floor stock, consisting Fine Shoes at a greatly red- are strictly up-to-date; all of leathers (except patent); any pair warranted; not a pair in $3.50 and $4. Our Semi-annual EXTRA SPECIAL—340 pair $1.98—All we have left in our sizes from 5½ to 10, good stylish. Just to close out the per pair ... G. H. WALKER, Manager. Established 1832. The Plymouth Clothing House SEVENTH AND ROBERT STRETS. Sole Agents for KNON HATS and HANAN SHOES. Forty-Fourth Semi-Annual REDUCTION SALE. Big Mark-Downs in All Departments. Men's Suits, WERE $10.00, $12.00 and $14.00 NOW $6.50. Men's Suits, WERE $15.00 and $18.00, NOW $8.50. Men's Suits, WERE $20, $22 and $25, NOW $11.50. $3.50 Shoes at $2.39 Immense Purchase Men's Fine Shoes. Our 44th Semi-annual Sale now in progress. Owing to our capacity for handling Shoes in large lots we were enabled to buy from a reliable Eastern manufacturer his entire floor stock, consisting of 1,950 pairs of Men's Fine Shoes at a greatly reduced price. The styles are strictly up-to-date; all of this season's make; all leathers (except patent); any size and any width; every pair warranted; not a pair in the lot worth less than $3.50 and $4. Our Semi-annual Sale price, choice only. $2.39 These are "Union Made," too. EXTRA SPECIAL-340 pairs Men's regular $3.00 and $3.50 Shoes and Oxfords at $1.98-All we have left in our fine vici kid, velour and box calf Shoes and Oxfords, sizes from 51/2 to 10, good widths and every pair new and stylish. Just to close out the lot, only, $1.98 great success, its business everywhere was phenomenal, even exceeding the past seasons in success. It is promised that the attractions that will be promised that offer this season will far exceed any that ever have yet appeared there. Bookings to follow "Kentucky" are unusually strong and it is promised the best list of dramatic offerings the Princess Chic" the well known high class operatic attraction is announced as the second attraction of the season and will be the Fair wed offering. LYNCHERS SENT TO JAIL Governor Nash of Ohio Is Opposed to Lynching. Columbus, Aug. 10.-Gov. Nash said this evening: "I am strenuously opposed to Lynching." Ohio has not had a successful Lynching for six years. Seven years ago the counties awarded the Seven years ago a man lynchned $5,000, and the county had to pay it. An unsuccessful attempt to Lynch made at Akron resulted two years ago in burning the City Hall. The local authorities took the up, arrear, and put in the courts and about thirty were sent to state prisons or reformatories. National Bank MINNESOTA. One Million DEPOSITARY. MORTORS H. CLARK E. N. SAUNDERS H. HILL GEO. H. PRINCE MATKINS L. P. ORDWAY BELOW THE APPRAIRY NATIONAL AFRO-AMERICAN NEWSPAPER GEO. H. PRINCE, Cashier H. W. PARKER, Asst. Cashier CLIFFORD A. SMITH. A Progressive Young Man Goes Into Business for Himself. Mr. Clifford A. Smith was born, reared and educated in Chicago. He learned the tailor trade and came to St. Louis to work as a tailor. Four years held the position of cutter for the fashionable and popular tailors, Red Brothers. Believing that he can use his knowledge to a better advantage by doing business for himself he has opened a neat tailor shop in Clifford A. Smith. rocm 412 Bradley Building, on Fifth street between Wabasha and Cedar, where he is prepared to do anything in the line of his business. Gentlemen wishing stylish garments made to order will do well to give him an order for their fall and winter suits and overcoats. Suit or overcoat finished in Established 1832. Plymouth Clothing SEVENTH AND ROBERT STREET Fourth Semi- CTION Downs in All De Men's Suits, WERE $15.00 and $18.00, NOW $8.50. Shoes at Purchase Men's D e now in progress. Owing to enabled to buy from a reliabl g of 1,950 pairs of Men's produced price. The styles of this season's make; all size and any width; every in the lot worth less than annual Sale price, choice only. These are "Union Made," to s Men's regular $3.00 and $3 our fine vici kid, velour and box widths and every pair m the lot, only, five days after order is placed. Quality cifter, finish glaze, paint, cifter, glaze, and renovated. THE PRESIDENT'S LETTER. What Leading Chicago People Think of Senator Schumer, M. Cultom. It seems to me that the public expression of the President's views on lynching will be a great help to the maintenance of law and order. I have been expecting, some such action by Mr. Roosevelt for some time past. In the last two months lynching appears to have taken a great hold on the country, and it is a serious matter to allow that kind of law-breaking to occur without a forcible protest. It would lead to inevitable contagion. The state and national government should be brought to bear upon the suppression of mob violence. We simply cannot permit it to go on any longer. Mrs. Fannie Barrier Williams. At last we can boast of a President who does not allow political affiliations to influence her decision. President judgment. It is the first time that a President has ever, in an open statement, shown his abhorrence of the countless outrages perpetrated against him. Rockwell's message to Governor Durbin will give food for thought to the highest officials of other states who have closed their eyes to the lynchings of the black men and the deaths of the earth doubt as to our right to call ourselves civilized and enlightened. Edgar B. Tolman, Corporation Counsel. It is a good thing or any man prominent in public life to join in the condemnation of the lynching cell. It is more important thing that the whole people should condemn it. All good citizens should agree that lynching is illegal and that it must be put an end to. A forcible utterance upon the subject from a leading citizen cannot fall FALCONER'S LAUNDRY First-Class Laundry Work. It in Every Respect. Second Ave., So., - Minneapolis. to have a beneficial effect. I think that the President's letter is a good thing. Rev. R. C. Ransom (Institutional Church). I stand for every sentence of the law and against all forms of mob violence. A bad Afro-American is no worse than a bad white man, or any other man. Government should be punished, but not by a mob. The vaporings of Senator Tillman are offset by such men as President Roosevelt and Governor Durbin of Indiana. The heart of the American people has always been right. We stand with President Roosevelt, for the Constitution and the law, and against anarchy and mob rule, North or South. Dr. Harry Pratt Judd (head professor of political science and acting president of the University of Chicago). The prevailing spirit of disorder is deceived dangerous to the welfare of our country. When any public officer takes a strong stand for law and order, as Governor Durbin and that sheriff in Sole Agents for KNOX HATS and HANAN SHOES. Annual SALE. departments. Men's Suits, WERE $20, $22 and $25, NOW $11.50. $2.39 Fine Shoes. our capacity for handling Eastern manufacturer his $2.39 11.50 Shoes and Oxford at k calf Shoes and Oxford, new and $1.98 Danville have done recently, he deserves the praise of all good citizens. Everyone must agree that President Roosevelt, in issuing a strong letter at Congress expressing his same charge of America and deserves commotion. Dr. M. A. Majors. President Roosevelt has always shrewdly seen all things pertaining to the Afro-American people. He is the greatest humanitarian of the age, and is in close touch with sentiment of the people of this nation. What he has said to Governor Durbin has been a moral influence all over the country. Judge Edward F. Dunne. President Roosevelt's letter to Gov. Durbin on lynching beoved be viewed by all good citizens. It is especially timely. A craze for illegal violence has swept over the country and the American people appear to be losing all their respect for law. This is apparent in the South. I think that the community cannot to rest content with the President's forcible letter, but that it ought to expect from other public men similar condemnations of the outrages that have disgraced the country. Dr. Charles R. Henderson (professor of sociology, and an international scholar) authority on crime). This lynching of Afro-Americans is all of a piece with widespread incarceration and labor troubles and the loss of life from them right here in Chicago. The President, as the supreme ruler of the land, does well to come out with a strong statement commending those doing their duty. If we all unite in expressing our opinions, the political hacks will be led to do their duty. Tillman, the anarchist, is being discredited by many of the leading Southern journals. They say he is in no sense a representative of the South. Defective Page COMING LATE Dr. M. A. Majors. MINNEAPOLIS DOINGS IN AND ABOUT THE GREAT "FLOUR CITY." Matters Social, Religious and General Which Have Happened and are to Happen Among the People of the City on the Falls. Mr. J. M. Allison of the sheriff's office is spending his vacation in Chicago. First class rooms and board, regular meals 25 cents. Sunday dinner, 35 cents. Hotel De Temple, 411 Second Ave. S. Mrs. Wm. R. Morris and son returned home Wednesday from Pullman, Ill. where they have been visiting for several weeks. Miss M. Jackson, milliner and modiste, ladies' tailoring. French cleanliness and curling feathers a specialty. No. 1409 Fifth Street. Miss Mac Williams gave a dancing narty in honor of Miss Mildred Lyles of Chicago at her residence, 511 E. Grant St. Tuesday evening. WANTED...In a good location, furnished or unfurnished room, with or without board. Address. THE APPEAL, 608 Nickol avenue, Medical Block. The Appeal is mailed to most of the homes of the people in the area, and we will matter to reach these homes you must publish them in the Appeal. Mrs. Brooks, wife of Rev. W. S. Brooks, formerly of St. Peter's church, but now of Chicago, spent several days in the city last week, the guest of Mrs. John L. Neal. Mr. and Mrs. Geo. W. Nelson entertained at 5 o'clock dinner last Thursday in honor of Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Tyler and daughter of the Chicago. Covers were laid for seventeen. Mrs. Celestine Brown has opened the "Crookie" laundry house, 407 Fifth ave. S. Regular meals, 25 cents. Short orders served. First-class furnished rooms in connection. N. W. Tel. 3434-L2, Newapolis Miss Drusilla E. Crumwell, for many months employed in the office of the register of deeds, died at her home, 143 11th St. N., Wednesday, Aug. 12. Funeral service took place from St. Peter's church Friday, Rev. Reeves officiating. Mrs. C. A. Holly of Denver, Colo., and Mr. James Scruggs of Miami, married last Monday afternoon at the home of Mrs. J. T. Monroe, 717 W. 31st St., where they will reside until permanently located. Rev. E. Daniels officiated. Two steamboat excursions given by McGray B. P. A., Sunday, Aug. 16th, 1903, down the river to Red Wing. Steamers leave docks at 10:30 a.m. returning at 6 p. m., leaving again at 7:30 and returning at 12 p. m. Tickets, 50c.; children free. Mr. John Robinson, who was for some time employed at Boutell's store, died at his home, 905 Washington Ave. N., Wednesday afternoon. Services will be. be held from 5:30 p. m. to 7:30 p. m., Mr. Robinson belonged to the Masonic order. The Masons will have charge of the funeral services. Just before Miss Edna Grey left our city Mrs. Weir entertained the members of her Sunday school class with an afternoon tea as a farewell for Miss Grey. As a token of appreciation and esteem and for her faithful service as organist for St. Thomas, she found this occasion to present to her a solid gold cross. Rev. Everard Daniel made the presentation. Mr. Daniel said in part that as the cross is the emblem of our Holy religion it would ever remind her of the church and of the cross we have to bear. Miss Grey replied her heart her thoughtfulness and for the thoughtfulness that prompted the givers. After listening to some music from Miss Grey, all wished her "God speed." IS GLAD MILES IS OUT. Georgia's Secretary of State Celebrates by Displaying Confederate Flags. Atlanta, Ga. Aug. 9- Georgia's secretary of state, B. M. Blackburn, celebrates the Confederate Miles from the command of the army by decorating the state capitol with confederate flags and portraits of general officers of the confederacy. Blackburn was a child during the civil war, but grew up with great admiration for Jefferson Miles, the general Miles, because the latter put the confederate cheftain in chains at Fortress Monroe. When Blackburn learned Miles was to retire he determined to show his joy by displaying confederate relief used considerable comment among the legislators, who were asked by Blackburn to cheer for the retirement of Miles. Annie Oakley, daughter-in-law of "Buffalo Bill," and the most famous rifle shot in the world, was arrested last Saturday on the complaint of Charles Curtis for selling firearms to buy cocaine. When brought before Justice Cavley she admitted her guilt and begged the court to have pity on her. The striking beauty of the woman that won the crowds at the court was but twenty-six years of age, but looks almost forty. For her spectacular, marksmanship King Edward once led the applause in the court yard at Buckingham Palace. 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The Senator had several days' growth of beard on his face, the result of the episode which side-tracked him for three days down the state. He had been robbed of transportation and funds and escaped from a train by a conductor, who did not differentiate between a United States Senator and an ordinary citizen, and his tongue had lost none of its rancor. "It is bound to be war," declared Senator Tillman emphatically, "and it will come soon. The repeal of the amendment is the only salvation of the country. The few debates I have had with Senator Burton have been me that the Negro question with the South is the Negro question if it ever comes to a show down." The Southern Senator looked around and was surprised to see that he had an audience of many. "That's all right. You think it strange that I talk that way, but it's because you have never thought of the situation, that's all." He said, when a Boston man sneered, "Why, look here, if you encourage these black fellows and give them 30,000 more votes in South Carolina than the whites have, what does that mean?" and the Senator looked at his auditors. "That they will rule," answered one of the Boston veterans. "Not much it don't," retorted the Senator. "It means that about 30,000 and as many more as will give the whites a majority will have" be sent to the land where voting is not among the pleasures. The Senator's tie had become disarrange and he lost a few minutes in it. "Say, do you believe that a 'nigger' is as good as a white man?" he suddenly demanded. "Well, I can't say that I do," was the answer and the Senator laughed. the answer, and the "Of course, you don't, and neither does anybody else. You won't stand for his capers any more than we will in the South. Oh, I have kept Senator Burton busy explaining these little race prejudices, that you have in the North." "Senator Burton said to educate them" volunteered a bronzed and bearded veteran. "Educate them?" repeated the Senator, and then he laughed. "Say, there is only one colored man in one hundred that can stand an education. The first thing that an educated 'nigger' wants to do is to preach the Gospel. If not that he wants to practice law or teach school. Somebody has got to pound it into their heads that they were put on earth to pick cotton, and they will have to pick cotton in the South. You certainly have made a mess of the colored man in the North. It's mighty seldom that a colored man becomes educated. He gets a sort of veneering wants to associate with the people, and when he learns that he can't drop the veneering and becomes just a plain 'nigger.'" The Senator was a bit too much for the soldiers from Boston, and they turned away with laughs and jeers, but not until the Southern Senator had shouted: "Say, you people think of what I have said about the fifteenth amendment. It sounds new, it will improve with age. Remember it's that or the other of reducing the colored majority in South Carolina. Now, don't forget it," and the Senator was on his way to his room. F. E. R. CAR PORTERS ORGANIZE. Propose to Abolish Tipping and Demand More Wages. East St. Louis, Ill., Aug. 12—A sleeping car porters' union has been organized for the purpose of abolishing the "tipping" system. At a meeting last night in this city forty-six of the best known porters of the city were present, and were enthusiastically in favor of the proposition. Officers were elected, and an application will be made for a charter affiliating with the American Federation of Labor. Those present at the meeting claimed that the company or individual which paid a man such a low wage that he was compelled to ask for and receive tips should be forced to advance the scale. LYNCHING DOES NO GOOD That's What Gov. Hunn of Delaware Thinks. Dover, Del., Aug. 10.—Gov. Hunn said to-day: "I think President Roosevelt's letter to the Governor of Indiana was the right thing and he said just what he should have said. "Gov. Durbin has the support and congratulations of all law-abiding citizens of every state. Relative to the question of lynching and mob law; it is to be deplored when and wherever it happens; it certainly does no good, unless it be to temporarily increase the circulation of the daily papers." There is no record that any of the persons who participated in the recent burning of a negro in Delaware have been punished. NO EXCUSE FOR MOBS. Says Governor Dockery of Missouri. Jefferson City, Mo., Aug. 10. —Questioned to-day, Governor Dockery said: "Human agencies enforce the law and until there is a change of sentiment in human agencies there will at times be mob violence. There is no excuse for mobs in this state, which has a statute imposing capital punishment for the commission of the offense for which an indignant people seek to mete out judgment before the courts can act. An officer should obey the law and a sheriff should always afford protection to his prisoner. When a sheriff resists him, probably killing soake of its members who are seeking to take a prisoner from him, sentiment is against him until passions away and cool, sober judgment takes place. Then his course is indorsed." WOULD LYNCH, WHITE MAN. Courthouse Bell in Ridgway, Pa., is Rung to Summon Pose. Ridgeway, Aug. 10.—Fully 200 men quit work this afternoon at the ringing of the courthouse bell and volunteered to search the woods and country roads for a white man who assaulted Miss Singer aged about 20 years. The young woman was picking berries near here to-day. 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Mrs. J. E. Johnson entertained Mrs. Parker and visitors on the beautiful gasoline yacht "Cleopia" last Sunday on a trip to Fond du Lac and other points along the St. Louis river. Breakfast and dinner were served on board. After the dinner had been served and greatly enjoyed, the toastmaster followed toasts, which were responded to in a most happy vein: "The Advantages of Duluth," Mr. H. Merry; "The Thursday Night Club," Mrs. H. E Johnson; "The Picturesque St. Louis," Mr. W. B. Richardson; "Women's Clubs," Mrs. J. E. Johnson; "Duluth as a Financial Center," Mr. Wm. Miller; "Our Guests," Mr. J. E. Johnson; "Impressions of Duluth," Mrs. F. D. Parker; "Renewed Acquaintances," Mrs. F. D. Parker; "A visit by Meryn Harden and Mason and Mr. R. B. Newsome. The party returned to the city after a trip of 36 miles in which all joined in voting it the pleasure of many seasons. AWAIT A GREAT WRITER. Afro-Americans Need Some One Who Can Picture Their Life, Says W. H. A. 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