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THE APPEAL KEEPS IN FRONT BECAUSE: 1-It aims to publish all the news possible. 2-It does so impartially, wasting no words. 3-Itts correspondents are able and energetic. VOL. 20. NO. 21 Home Life in Italy Home Life in Italy In all Europe the most maligned country and nationality, is Italy and the Italians, with regard to the upper middle and middle class men, says the London Telegraph. Of the aristocrat there is nothing to be said; competent authorities have declared him to be neither better nor worse than his compers in other countries. Aristocratic society is cosmopolitan. The middle-class husband in Italy is the most long-suffering and hard-worked, one who has been in all Europe, while his aggravations and his retaliations are few. To those who look on from the heights of foreign superiority it is a continual wonder that he does not break out oftener than he does. Conditions, of course, have much changed in the last fifteen years; there is more money and consequently more comfort, but also greater necessities and demands. The more modest type of the middle-class husbands, whose means are as a rule very limited, will make money go farther. He will have, perhaps, from £2 to £3 a week, and with this will support a wife and from three to six children in such a way as to show no interest in the business. His will have few comforts, his food will be of the simplest, while his wildest diversion will be an occasional visit to a cafe and his habitual one a walk along the Corso or a stroll on the Pincio to hear the band play. The Experi The Experience of All "How many valuable lessons there are that we insist on paying for at the high cost of experience," said Uncle Hiram, "when we might get them for nothing if he would only be willing to profit by the experience of others." "Take, for instance, the case of my young nephew, William, who is just now making a boat, whittling it out with his jackknife. "I find him trying to split off a big slab of wood from the block by prying at it with the blade of his knife, and I try to explain that he would use a knife as he would a cowbar, that a knife isn't intended for such use, and that if he keeps on prying with it like that he'll break the blade off, sure. But William knows better, and he keeps on prying, and pretty soon he snaps the blade off and then he comes to me About Feast About Feasts in Fiction There are certain people who have been known to dislike the "Pickwick Papers" because there is so much eating and drinking in them. But, as a matter of fact, Dickens, fond as he is of giving his characters a good meal, does not introduce cakes and ale into his novels to a greater extent than do other great authors. Thackery commented on the frequent banquets in Scott's works, and Lord Byron's poems are full of feeding. The fact is that the great majority of readers enjoy a banquet, and one of the next best things to participating in a banquet one's self is to read the details of feasts, in fiction. This maxim applies with even greater force to the younger generation. Sir Conan Marve and Her Ram Mayde Marye had a hard-browed ram, as black as any crow, and everywhere that Marye went the ram was sure to go. It went with her to Zion Church one day, and she thought it would behave in a religious thought it would behave in a religious She wisely counseled it on route and his whiteretext as if to prove that his whiteretext as if to say he would A deacon met them at the door and said 'twould be: a sin. to sin' beast kissed by a sin. to sin' beast buttered with a butter. The deacon got a plexus punch that the deacon had to receive. The subsequent proceedings interested him The congregation rubbernecked with widely staring eyes, the superstitious thinking 'twas the devil in disguise. Doing One's Doing One's Level Best The habit of always doing one's best enters into the very marrow of one's heart and character; it affects one's bearing, one's self-passion. The man who does everything to a finish has a feeling of serenity; he is not easily thrown off his balance; he has nothing to fear, and he can look the world in the face because he feels conscious that he has not put shuddy into anything; that he has had nothing to do with the shams, and that he has always done his level best. The sense of efficiency, of being master of one's craft, or being equal to any emergency, the consciousness of pos- It must be taken into consideration that if his house is bare, it is flooded with the sunshine which only Italy provides, and if he is cold he has only to put himself in the sun, which is always called the "Italian stove." With all his poverty, he is hospitality itself. He will invite people to his table, making no apology for its simplicity, and will make it seem a feast by his cordiality and high spirits. He welcomes friends by his evening in his family circle, and is in the habit of returning such visits. But where the middle-class man, both rich and poor, shines above his fellows, is as a father. He will make any sacrifices for his children, and what is rarer, lives with them, so to speak, and enters into their daily life. No stowing away in the nursery with a governess for his children. A nurse there is, but he and the children's mother think of everything, and the youngsters to the public school and overlook their lessons at night. If there is a nurse, she is usually a foreigner, either French or German, and her duties are more to keep the children clean and walk out with them than anything else. Certainly Italian small children are not attractive, because over-inudled, but later their manners are charming, because they are always with their parents, and they thus unconsciously learn ease of manner and gracefulness of speech. ence of All with the broken knife and says: "Uncle Hiram, the blade broke.' "But he had to learn that lesson for himself, and he will break on another blade or two before he will have learned the lesson convincingly; and it will be just the same with all the boys that come after him. "Every or thirty years from now, Willie, grown older then, and wiser by experience, will be telling his nephews or his own sons, maybe, that it isn't safe to try to pry logs apart with a penknife; but his sons and nephews will think they know better, just as he thought, and on go just the same, till they have learned, as he did, by breaking their knives. "Would that the bitter lessons that we insist on learning in this hard way by experience were confined to those that we learn in our youth, in whittling boats!" s in Fiction Doyle has given it as his opinion that an author who can interest boys will do well in his profession, and in the recipe for interesting boys is included the rule. Never scamp the description of a meal—give it in detail. The thousands of young readers who have devoured Harrison Alnsworth's "Tower of London" probably remember the little suppers in the stone kitchen with greater pleasure than almost any other portion of the romance. There was a magnificent spaciousness about those meals which could not fail to appeal to the reader. The very word "pasty" is a poem, and the mention of "chines of beef" and the like convince him that this time he has really got hold of a classic—London Globe. A sister from her seat arose—she fain- ted. She turned back behind her back that glimpsed broke her back. The preacher said that kindness would subdue wild beasts and birds and moved wild animals, waiting pet with soft endearing words. Then came a dull and slickting thunder. The pastor, where was he, the Goat asker, the lion, the lion's head. Then sent they for the butcher man, who slew the aged ram and fixed its meat with chemicals and sold it for spring Level Best soul satisfaction, which a half-hearted, slip-shod worker never knows. When a man feels throbbing within him the power to do what he undertakes as well as it can possibly be done, and all his faculties say "Amen" to what he is doing and give their unqualified approval to his efforts—this is happiness, this is success. This buoyant sense of power spurs the faculties to their fullest development. It unfolds the mental, the moral and the physical forces, and this very growth, the consciousness of an expanded mentality and of a broadening horizon, gives an added satisfaction beyond the power of words to des- THE APPEAL. THE FAMOUS RED LION TAVERN WHERE DANIEL BOONE WAS BORN NEAR THE TAVERN RED LION TAVERN BUILT IN 1750 MORDECAI LINCOLNS HOME NEAR THE OLD RED LION TAVERN Well preserved and still a licensed place, the old Red Lion Tavern, where Washington and his officers used to stop to drink "rum shrub," stands some twenty miles from Valley Forge, on the main highway leading up the Schuylkill valley. And though most houses where Washington found shelter are long since dust and ashes and the few which have escaped that fate are apt to be famous, very little has been printed about this Red Lion Tavern. Yet it has other claims to fame, for the birthplace of Daniel Boone is not far away, the great-great-grandfather of Abraham Lincoln had his home hard by, and the same region boasted the homestead of the Hanks family from _which Nancy was descended. Before the Declaration of Independence the tavern bore the name and sign of King George. When his majesty's face grew less popular in the country the host of the George took down the old sign and put up a new, the Red Lion, for while he was not willing to be known as a Tory, he does not seem to have been an eager patriot, either. The Red Lion seemed safe whichever side prevailed, and the Red Lion tavern has been all these years. It was not long ago that Abraham Lincoln of Churchtown, Lancaster county, Pa., visited the Red Lion Tavern. This Abraham was tall and lean and rough hewn as to the face like the greater Abraham whose kinsman he was. He hitched his horse near the signpost and sat on the tavern north. "I remember," said Mr. Lincoln, "bearing my father tell of this place; how the Boones and Lincolnus and Hankees of past generations used to sit where I sit now, and how Gen. Washington and Lafayette, Stirling, Greene, Wayne, Muhlenberg, Conway, Mifflin, Gates, Lee, and I don't know who besides stopped here. It was a favorite watering place for man and beast. All the special expresses hurrying from Washington's camp to the Continental Congress, siting then at York, baited horses here, and here halted the wagons with cannon and cannon ball from French Creek, and with flour from Reading for the army at Valley Forge. Gen. Wayne, out foraging, met at the Red Lion with Gen. Conway on his way from Reading to Camp at White Marsh, just after his famous letter was written to Gates. Lafayette stopped on his way from Valley Forge to York, when in January, 1778, he was summoned to take charge of the Canadian invasion, and Gen. Charles Lee rested at the Red Lion just before the battle of Monmouth in the same year. In those days the Boones were plain, every farmers, owning many acres in Exeter township, Berks county, hereabout. I've heard, too, that Lydia Darrah, after she had warned Gen. Washington of the intended attack of the British out of Philadelphia, stopped at the Red Lion over night on her way up to Reading. As to the rum shrub already mentioned, the Revolutionary host of the Red Lion was a famous market of this town, and how know it was made exactly: he did know it was a favorite tipple among the Continental officers. However, he said that shrub was a kind of syrup made chiefly in the West Indies, made with lime or lemon juice and Jamaica rum in quantities greater or less. A "Copenhagen" was another favorite drink of the time and place, again a mystery MADE MUSIC CENTURIES AGO. Odd Instruments That Furnished Melody for Savages. Many curious, old musical instruments are in the New York museum. A drum organ from Slam suggests a number of little pails ranged inside a picket fence. Next is a kettle drum from Egypt and tail snare drums from the South Sea islands. A musical kits from China would interest any boy Bassoon Fung Kara Harp from Burmah Flute this time of the year. It is called "Fung Kam." Among the lutes are several handsome ones, some inlaid with mother-of-pear, some with ivory, with light and dark frames, and a very beautiful one with a carved head. Some Spanish guitars have wood, and a miniature from France is set. but most probably a mixture of gin and sugar, with perhaps other things. At all events, the old barroom of the Red Lion has seen many great men drinking these two old-fashioned drinks. From the tavern Mr. Lincoln, who has since died, pointed out over some red hills the farm of 250 acres owned by the father of Daniel Boone. Daniel himself having seen the light, he said, about a mile north of the old inn, in 1733, Lincoln the doctor was led Mordecai the president's great grandfather; the contemporary Hanks bore the name of John, and was the grandfather of the president's mother, Lincoln and Boones, by the way, still live about and trade in the country store in one end of the tavern building. Always Leap Year. In one part of "all the Russians," the province of Ukraine, it is always leap year as far as the female privilege of proposing is concerned. It is said to be customary there, when a young woman falls in love with a man, for her to go to his father's house, and in the most tender and pathetic manner plead with the young man to take her as his wife. She promises the most submissive obedience to his will if he will but accept her. If the young man says: "I beg that you will excuse me from this," she tells him that she is resolved not to depart until he shall promise to take her for better or worse. She accordingly takes up her abode there and remains until he is wooed and won or until he ends the siege by feeling to parts unknown. Loses Russian Trade. British manufacturers appear to be steadily losing ground as regards agricultural machinery in Russia, says the Mechanical Review of London, while America and Germany are continually increasing their output to that district. The King of the Century. The king of the twentieth century. He is the self-same man. All of his works are the ages cast. When the ones first began. He may be black or he may be white. For he reigns by right of his mother's delight. This king of the twentieth century. On a spur of land or a rock-bound coast. He cares not a jot for palace or cot. His home is a paradise. He has not put the same breast, and longs not to be free. From the coddling nest where no storms this king of the twentieth century. In the castle walls where the perfume floats. From the lamps of incense swung. This king of the twentieth century. And a peanud loup is sung. Steam to Preserve Meat Steam to Preserve Meat "Keeping meats sweet and pure in a refrigerator by means of steam sounds a bit queer, doesn't it?" I was asked by George L. Cameron, superintendent of a meat-packing establishment, who continued in explanation without awaiting my answer, says a writer in the St. Louis Globe-Democrat. "Yet that is a method now in vogue on the big steamers which carry, meats from this country and from Australia to Europe. Me placed in refrigerators where the atmosphere is kept continually at an average temperature from 36 to 40 degrees will remain fresh, but not entirely untainted, for an indefinite period. "I think the Australians solved the problem first. They worried over the matter for a long, long time, and adopted expedient after expedient, but all without avail, until someone thought of using steam to volatilize the gases which caused these amoy- Sold Cannon for Gin It was in the days of the kingdom. Some one of the court of the dusky islanders conceived the idea that Hawai should be graced by a navy. This was particularly because king Kalakaua had a row on hand with his brother monarch at Samoa. So a navy was acquired. The navy consisted of a converted teakwood trading schooner fitted with a third mast and full rigged. The Hawaiian admiralty provided the navy with a lot of old brass cannons, enlisted a crew of natives and forthwith sent them out to battle with the obstreperous Samoans. Away sailed the navy to the southward, bent on an errand that should sustain the honor of the Hawaiian flag and the prowess of the Hawaiian bluejacket—if he wore a jacket. A month passed and the month was over, with not a word from the seat of war. An anxious monarch scanned the blue bori. Not Alone the Text She regarded her husband with disapproval as she stood putting on her gloves. He was reclining in an easy chair, knee deep in the sun papers. "A pretty way to spend Sunday!" she remarked severely. "What would your mother say if she knew you never went to church?" and she swept out of the house with a swish of silken petticoats and an air of conscious rectitude. She was late, but fortunately not too late for the opening quartet. She was glad she had not missed that, for the twenty-thousand-dollar-gar cheer was considered the nicest. In the city. After the organ she went from "Parlour" to her eyes around the eyes and promptly fell into a reverie something on this order: "Why, there's Mrs. Smith—and with her husband, too! So that report wasn't true, after all. And she's made her lace handkerchief into a voke for her dress. Good idea for my Joke on Tom Sharkey "Stories on Tom Sharkey are always abundant," says an eastern sport now in Chicago, "and the best of it is that they are nearly always true. Tom is a rich mine for good stories, and never a week passes that he does not do something original and hilarious. Tom was living happily at Sheepshead bay last summer, and one pleasant night was honored by a visit from Patty Corrigan, one of the most fendish practical jokers in the east. During the evening Corrigan looked at Tom's great bulk and massive thews, and then shook his head sorrowfully. "And what's the matter wit' wit, Patty? demanded Tom." "Why, Tom," said Patsy, "I was feeling blue when I looked at you, and realized that you haven't long for this world." "And why so, Patty?" "Why, replied Patty, 'Well, Tom, Song of the Torpedo HISTORICAL SOCIETY. NATIONAL STEADILY GAINS RECAUSE: m of ALL Afro-Americans. rolled by any ring or clique. support but the people's. $2.40 PER YEAR. eserve Meat ing conditions and draw them off. A steam pipe was placed in a wooden duct at the bottom of a refrigerator chamber stored with meat; the gases of this kind are low lying, and the duct led directly to the brine tanks. This experiment occurred at Sydney, and for eighty-nine days the refrigerator compartment was of which time it was opened, the meat drawn forth and every place thoroughly tested. It was as fresh and pure, without the slightest suggestion of bone odor or mold, as on the day it was packed. The gases had been volatilized by the steam, carried off by the wooden duct and the entire noxious condition purified by the brine tanks. With this aid to the refrigeration process, provided care be taken that the temperature never falls below the normal temperature, so that the meat will not become frozen, meat may now be kept for years, and be perfectly fresh when taken forth for consumption." zon with weary eyes for a sign of the fleet. Not a sign, until along about the eleventh week came a message that the navy was in distress off Hilo. Explanations followed soon afterward. Everything had gone well for a few days until the crew had consumed all of the gin it had taken aboard when he lighted the gun and to get it the brave tars were ready for any sacrifice. So they put into Hilo. They traded the brass cannons for more gin and for eleven weeks held out against no worse a foe than the seductive distilled strong waters from Holland. The navy returned in disgrace. The admiralty went out of business and the flag was lowered on the only ship in the navy. For many years the Kaimiolaho was a hulk in the Pacific and the last man on the only man-o-war the royal family ever owned... San Francisco Call. etamine. I wonder who Mrs. Jones is in mourning for. I shouldn't have supposed that broadcloth would dye so well without ripping. I wonder if my white—dear, dear, full skirts are coming in since that imported gown of Mrs. Blank's has one. I shall have to have that remnant made princess then." By the time the benediction was pronounced she had planned her whole spring wardrobe. "What the text?" demanded her renegade husband on her return. "The text? Oh—ah—um—" "Aha, what would your mother say if she knew you'd been to church and couldn't repeat the text?" he said, imitating her tone of righteous indignation. "Well—the text isn't everything one goes to church for," she retorted. "It is for—for the beautiful thoughts that come to one during the service."—New York Press. it's easy to see. Your lungs are not developed large enough to fill that big chest of yours, and you are doomed to die of consumption unless you take prompt measures to enlarge your lungs." "'Wirra, wirra,' moaned the sailor. 'And how can I enlarge the lungs?' oh, that's too much Tom. Get up every time about 4 o'clock, go out in the open air, and shout with all your might for half an hour. Just rear "Ha, ha, ha, uh, uh," as loudly as you can, and it will be wonderful to see the way your lungs will grow." "And at 4 o'clock the next morning the quiet of that peaceful neighborhood was shattered beyond repair by a brawny man, who, taking up a position, booked, bellowed, 'Uh, uh, uh,' in a voice like seven bulbs till the local police force woke up and came tearing after him." And the great warship shoulder sprang sparring with his sword, to whet his to throw with claw and fang. 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I KNOW OF THE BRAVERY AND CHARACTER OF THE NEGRO SOLDIER. HE SAVED MY LIFE AT SANTIAGO, AND I HAVE HAD OCCASION TO SAY SO IN MANY ARTICLES AND SPEECHES. THE ROUGH RIDERS WERE IN A BAD POSITION WHEN THE NINTH AND TENTH CAVALRY CAME RUSHING UP THE HILL, CARRYING EVERYTHING BEFORE THEM. THE NEGRO SOLDIER HAS THE FACULTY OF COMING TO THE FRONT WHEN HE IS NEEDED MOST. IN THE CIVIL WAR HE CAME 400,000 STRONG, AND I BELIEVE HE SAVED THE UNION."—President Roosevelt. SATURDAY, MAY 21, 1904. The Legal and Legislative Bureau of the National Afro-American Council has asked people for funds to prosecute the case of Rev. H. T. Johnson vs. The Pullman Car Co., which has been appealed. It is the intention of the director of the Bureau in view of the recent ruling of the Pullman Car Co., which virtually excludes Afro-Americans from their sleeping cars in the South and bordering states, desires to make a strong effort to get a favorable decision in this Johnson case. The only way the Bureau can get funds is for the people to send in such sums as they feel able to subscribe to this cause, in which every Afro-American person is invited to submit. The specific sum asked for is ONE DOLLAR from each person who feels enough interest in this vital race matter to pay that amount, but no one is limited, and anyone who wishes to do more is at liberty and earnestly urged to do so. The financial secretary of the Bureau is Mr. Jesse Lawson, 2011 Vermont avenue, Washington, D. C., to whom subscriptions may be sent. M. BISHOP H. M. TURNER. Who Advocates the Idea That Afro-Americans Should Go to Africa. P. V. Collins, president of the National Editorial Association, in session at St. Louis this week, in his annual address stated that the freedom of the press should in a large sense be curbed for the welfare of the public and that "yellow journalism" is largely responsible for the increase in crime. We heartily agree with Mr. Collins and verily believe that the prejudice against the Afro-American which has been so terrible for the past few months has been increased ten fold by the manner in which the daily press has directly and indirectly encouraged it. Every crime or misdemeanor with which an Afro-American was suspected of or charged with, was published with "scare heads" or great flaring headlines worded in a way to increase rather than diminish the feeling of hostility. And very many of the lynchings and other outrages which have occurred, to say nothing of crimes of greater or less magnitude have been induced through the thoughtless, willful or malicious methods used by the newspapers in publishing their matter referring to Afro-Americans. The Republican platform to be presented at Chicago has been written and is now clothed in language as agreed upon by the recent conferences of prominent Republicans at the White House. As now completed it will be delivered to the committee on resolutions by Senator Lodge, who will, in all probability, be the chairman. The tariff plank, so those who have seen the completed copy say, closely follows the plank adopted by the Massachusetts State Convention, a few weeks ago. Before that state platform was drawn, Mr. Lodge had extended conferences with the President and other prominent men. One plank will reaffirm the policy of the party on the sacredness of the ballot and the equality of citizens. Rev. H. T. Kealing. Mr. Thomas F. Cadwalader of Baltimore says: "It is in the states north of Mason and Dixon's line where Afro-American crime produces the most dangerous acts of retaliation on the part of infuriated white men nowadays." This statement is not true. Last year only twelve of the 104 lynchings were committed in Northern states and eight of the victims were white. Only four Afro-Americans were wounded in Northern states against eight in the South. The South is still the headquarters of the lynching trust. Harry G. Selfridge who at the age of 45 has bought the Chicago firm of Schlesinger & Mayer for $5,000,000 cash, entered the employ of Marshall Field & Co at a salary of $10 per hour. He rose from one position to another until he became general manager of the retail department and a partner in the firm. Here is an object lesson our young men would do well to learn. Judge M. W. Gibbs is one of the four delegates at large from Arkansas to the National Republican convention at Chicago which shows that the Republicans of Arkansas still adhere to their usual custom of recognizing the "man and brother" in the distribution or political honors. Judge Gibbs is all right, all right, too, and the honor is worthily bestowed. The selection of Secretary Cortelyou for chairman of the Republican National Committee as the choice of President Roosevelt is evidence of the President's power to correctly estimate the worth and ability of men. Secretary Cortelyou is the right man in the right place. The feeling that there will be such a wa'kover in the election of President Roosevelt has made bitter fights in several of the sure Republican states for state officers as are to be nominated or to be elected in Illinois, Wisconsin, Iowa, etc. In killing several cattle recently a butcher in Texas, an ardent Bryan man, noticed that one steer offered not the slightest resistance to his execution. After death it was found that the animal had eaten a copy of Bryan's Commoner. Italians are now being employed as "routabouts" on the Mississippi steamers. Wages vary from $65 to $100 per month. THE APPEAL: A NATIONAL AFRO-AMERICAN NEWSPAPER. WASHINGTON THE CITY OF MAGNIFICENT DISTANCES: A Collection of a Few of the Events Occurring Among the Afro-Americans of the Capital of This Great and Glorious Nation for Our Many Readers. Washington. May 18—Mrs. Mary Church Terrell of this city, who recently addressed the students of Oberlin College, at Oberlin, Ohio, upon the invitation of the faculty of that institution, is the first Afro-American to be thus honored. While there Mrs. Terrell was the guest of the president of the college and was also one of the two speakers at the president's reception to the graduating class of the Oberlin Theological Seminary. On June 1, in company with her sister, she will sail for Europe, and go to Berlin, where she has been invited to address the International Congress of Women on "The Progress of the Colored Women in the United States." Hon. Edward H. Morris has accepted the invitation tendered him by the law faculty and senior class of Howard R. C. R. Allison First Bishop of A. M. E. Church. First Bishop of A. M. E. Church. University to deliver the commencement address. The anniversary exercises will be held May 30, at 7:30 p.m. at the First Congregational church. In speaking of Mr. Morris, the Evening Star the leading daily paper of Washington says: "Mr. Morris is classed as one of the prominent lawyers of the Chicago bar. He was elected to represent for three years in the legislature one of the richest districts in that state. He is the grand master of the order of Old Fellows of the Unite? States and of South America." The preparatory department of Howard University held its third annual prize debate last Friday evening in the Andrew Rankin Memorial chapel. This debate was under the auspices of the athletic association of Howard University. J. B. Allen, president of the association presided. The judges were Prof. Isaac Clark, dean of the theological department; Prof. C. C. Cook, professor of English and history, college department, and Prof. Kelly Miller, professor of mathematics, college department. The subject was "Resolved. That Immigration Should be Further Restricted by Law." The program was as follows: Piano duet, Mrs. Gabrielle-Lewis Pelham and Miss Edna Gray; invocation; Dr. F. W. Fairfield; solo, Miss Nettie Murray; Miss Florence Murray accompanist; piano solo, F. Fielding Bowier; first speaker, affirmative; solo, Diederich Goudreau speaker, affirmative, E. I. Ruddock; third speaker, negative, J. Butts; recitation; Miss Julia Brooks; piano duet, Mrs. Pelham and Miss Gray. Prof. Kelly Miller rendered the decision of the judges and awarded the prize. This was an individual contest based on argument and presentation. The judges declared the best debater to be M. Butts, and the prize of $5 was awarded to him. Uncle Sam has on his long pay roll eight Afro-American commissioned officers in his army, three of these being line officers, while the others are chaplains and a paymaster. A chaplain ranks as captain, not mounted, and his pay is $1,800 per year. They are four in number—Allen Aisworth with the 24th infantry; Theophilus G. Stewart with the "brunette Twenty-fifth". George Washington Priolean of the Ninth cavalry, and William T. Anderson of the Ninth cavalry. Chaplain Allensworth is of the Baptist denomination, while the others are of the African Methodist Episcopal. The last of the Afro-American staff officers of the army is John R. Lynch of the pay department, who entered the service in June, 1898, as an addi- tional paymaster or volunteers with the rank of major, which position he held for three years, until honorably discharged in May, 1901, when he was a pointed to the permanent establishment or regular army, as paymaster, with the rank of captain. The only Afro-American officer of the army that has the distinction of being a West Pointer is Charles Young, now a captain of the Ninth cavalry. Capt. Young entered the military academy in 1884 and was commissioned as additional second lieutenant and assigned to the Tenth cavalry where he remained only about one month, when he was transferred to the Twenty-fifth infantry as a second lieutenant, but in this regiment he remained only 27 days, when he was again transferred to the Ninth cavalry, where he remained until promoted to first lieutenant on Dec. 22, 1896, when he was assigned to the Seventh cavalry, a white regiment. He remained with this regiment for about ten months, when he made a transfer to Ninth cavalry where his service has been continuous since October, 1897. He was promoted to October in February, 1901, and 109 captains will have to move out of the way before he becomes a field officer with the rank of major. There are two Afro-American officers who have won their spurs by coming up from the ranks by the competitive examination system, and they are Lieut. Benjamin O. Davis of the Tenth cavalry and Lieut. John G. Green, Twenty-fifth infantry. Both of these are excellent officers and have had much experience in the army. In speaking of how he ran as a candidate for delegate to the Republican National convention, a certain defended gentleman is reported to have said: "O, I ran; I ran! I ran like a ten ton monument anchored to two hundred cubic feet of concrete." Mrs. A. M. Curtis has returned from California. Chas. E. Hall. PROMINENT PERSONS. Dr. D. D. Bruce of Philadelphia has just purchased a $40,000 house. Rev. J. L. Barksdale of Union Baptist Church, Philadelphia, is dead. Hon. John C. Dancy has been reelected editor of the A. M. E. Zion Church Review. Capt. Charles Young of the Ninth Cavalry has been appointed military attache to Haiti. Mr. Charles W. Chesnutt, the novel- Miss ist, addressed the citizens of Washington recently on "The Elements of Citizenship." Hon. H. T. Eubanks, member of the Ohio Legislature from Cleveland, has been elected alternate to the National Republican convention. John F. Cook, delegate to National Republican convention, is the richest Afro-American in the District of Columbia and worth $500,000. Mrs. Mary Church Terrell will address four thousand women in the German language at Berlin, Germany, in June. Mrs. Terrell speaks German like a native. In a recent address before a Chicago woman's club an Indian woman said: "One thing the Indian women never do is to talk all at once." The shot went home. Barbarianism scored a point on civilization. Quincy has had an Afro-American baby show. FISHER ABRAM GRANT Chas. E. Hall. POLITICAL POINTERS FROM ALL PARTS OF OUR GREAT COUNTRY. The Politicians and Their Doings in the Country, State and City. Although the Campaign is a Leng Way Off, the Pot Begins to Boil. The "Old Hanna Guard" controlled the Ohio state convention. * * * The Democrats will hold a convention at St. Louis and the Republicans a ratification meeting at Chicago. * * * William Randolph Hearst declares he intends to support nominee of St. Louis convention, no matter who he may be. * * * The Chicago Congressional candidates renominated are: William Lorlmer, sixth district; Philip Knopf, seventh district; Geo. E. Foss, tenth district. "President Roosevelt will be nominated by acclamation and elected by a large majority, as the Democrats cannot bring forward a candidate who can defeat him." says Senator Albert J. Hopkins of Illinois. * * * * Big conventions are not as likely to be stampeded this year as they were ten years ago, or even two years ago. Delegates are chosen with greater care, for the importance of the office of delegate is beginning to be appreciated. * * * * This is the last week of the Republican delegate conventions. That is because the call for the national convention specifies that the delegates must be elected at least thirty days before the meeting at Chicago. For that reason there is an unusually large number of state and congressional district conventions this week. More than a majority of the Republican convention has been instructed by state and districts to vote for the nomination of President Roosevelt. The nomination will be by acclamation, as was that of President McKinley at Philadelphia four years ago. * * * * There will be just two questions for deliberation by the convention—the candidate for vice president and the platform. It is possible, but not probable, that the vice presidency will be taken out of the debatable list by the time the convention meets. Senator Fairbanks of Indiana and Congressman Hitt of Illinois are the most prominent favorites. Appointed Consul at Puerto Cabello, Venezuela. The President has appointed as consul at Puerto Cabello, Venezuela, Iome B. Peterson of Brooklyn, N. Y. He one of the proprietors of the New York Age, and elk of the vestry of St. Philip's P. E. Church, the oldest Episcopal church in the country. He is also a director of the St. Philip's Home for aged and infirm people, and has been highly recommended for a M. B. consular position by leading people of the country. His character and capability are both highly commended. He is the first Afro-American appointed consul at Puerto Cabello, but it is stated that there will be no objection to his color. Venezuela is a country of mixed people, and blood of the Negro race is present in many of the leaders of the country. In fact, the leading men of the ruling party are men of mixed blood. There were many applicants for the Puerto Cabello consulate, which was made vacant by the death of the consul. MULATTO SUES A THEATER. Asks $500 for Being Ejected from the Studebaker. John A. Bracken, a mulatto, has begun suicide against the management of the Fine building, the Castle Square opera company and Henry W. Savage for $500 damages under the civil rights act. The suit is brought through Mrs Alice Bracken, mother of the boy, who is 19 years old. In the bill it is alleged that on Nov. 18 Bracken was removed from the theater because of his color. GRAM GRANT. s of the Conference. Defective Page PETERSON PLACED. Jerome B. Peterson. Kenning Building Brack Hill Storm Hill Gladstone Home An unsectarian Christian Institution, devoted especially to advanced education. College, New College, College Preparatory and English, High School courses, with Industrial Training. Superior advantage in arts and Printing. Attendance for boys. Physical culture for girls. Home and training. Aid given to needy and deserving students. Term begins the first Wednesday in October. For catalogue and information, address President HORACE BUMSTEAD, D.B. Virginia Normal Collegiate Institute. 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Send for catalogue to President of Knoxville College, Knoxville TUSKEGEE Normal and Industrial Institute (INCORPORATED) Organized July 4, 1881, by the State Legislature as The Tuskegee State Normal School. Exempt from taxation. BOOKER T. WASHINGTON, Principal. WARREN LOGAN, Treasurer. LOCATION In the Black Belt of Alabama where the blacks outnumber the whites three to one. ENROLLMEN FOR POLLUTY Exempt year 1,253; males, 883, females, 371. Average attendance, 1,105~ Instructors, 88. COURSE OF STUDY English education combined with industrial training; 28 industries in constant operation. Property consisting of 2,267 acres of land. 50 buildings almost wholly built with student labor, is valued at $359,000, and no mortgage. **NEEDS** $50 annually for each of each student; ($20 enables one to finish the course; $1,000 creates permanent scholarship. Student; Labor; Money in any amount for current expenses and building. Work done by graduates as class room and industrial leaders, thousands are reached through the Tuskegee Negro Conference. Tuskegee is 40 miles cast of Montgomery and 136 miles west of Atlanta, on the Western Railway. town, or Atlanta. It is a quiet, beautiful old Southern town, and is an ideal place for study. The climate is at all times mild and uniform, thus making the place an excellent winter resort. SCOTIA SEMINARY CONCORD, N. C. This well known school, established for the higher education of girls will open for the next term October for the very effort of the teachers for the health and thorough instruction of students. Expense for board, light, fuel washing, $45, for term of eight months. Address Rev. D. J. Batterfield, D. B., Concord, N. C. A Practical, Literary and Industrial Trades School for Afro-American Boys and Girls. Unusual advantages for Girls and a separate building. Address. Morristown Normal College FOUNDED in 1881. Fourteen teachers. 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Term begins last to President of Knoxville College, Knoxville GAMMON THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY ATLANTA, GEORGIA AIMS AND METHODS The aim of this school is to do practical work in helping men towards success in the job market; its ideas are high; its work is thorough; its methods are fresh, systematic, clear and simple. COURSE OF STUDY The regular course of study occupies the first semester in the several departments of theological instruction usually pursued in the leading theological seminaries of the country. EXPENSES AND AID Tuition and room rent are free. The amount of tuition and room rent is fully furnished. Good board can be had for seven dollars per month. Buildings heated. Aid from loans without interest, and gifts of friends are granted to deserving students who do well in the exam. No young man with grace, gifts and energy, need be deprived of the advantages now opened to him as a seminary. For further particulars address L.G. ADKINSON, D.D. L. G. 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SUNSHINE HOTELS PITTSBURG CHICAGO WASHINGTON NEW YORK OPHILADELPHIA BALTIMORE LA WASHINGTON aii te » BAINDPATL.-.- & WEEK'S RECORD ‘IN MINNESO- ; TA'S CAPFPAL. Folke—Newsy Items of Social, Re- ligious and general Matters Agnong the People, x FURNISHED ROOMS for rent at 522 ‘West Central avenue; ‘all convenien- ces. Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Peyton have moved from Burr street to 751 Mar- garet street, Rey. W. D. Carter delivered a ser- P mon Thursday evening at the Union Gospel Mission, 443 Jackson street. Gov. ‘Van Sant has issued a procla- mation for memorial day, May 20th, urging that it be fittingly observed as usual. Mr, Fred McCracken, stenographer for Congressman F. G. Stevens re- turned this week from Washington, to spend his vacation. Wait for the May party, to be given by the Ladies’ Afd Saciety of St. Pe- ter Claver’s Church at Twin City Hall, ‘Tuesday evening, May 24th. ‘The Ladies” Aid Society of St. Pe- ter Claver’s Church will give a May party at Twin City: Hall on Tuesday evening, May. 24th., Wait for it, Is your har straignt? If not, seud 50 cents to Ozonized Cx Marrow Co., y 76 Wabash avenue, Chicago, Il. tor 4 bottle of Ozonized Ox Marrow and you can sasily straighten it, Mr, L. Haynes, who has a room at 358 Sibley street, started a fire in his Stove last Monday morning and it got too hot and set fire to the ceiling and did damage to the amount of $50. When you wish a shine call at one of Porter & Evans’ shoe shining par- Tors; 108 B, Fourth street; 337% Wa- pasha street; 417 Robert street. Shines Scents, First-class work. The members ef North Star Lodge U. BF. the sisters of the Mysterious Ten and the Juvenile U. B. F. are re- quested to meet at the hall, 319 Wa- Dasha street, Monday evening at 8 o'clock, Mr. and rs. John Ma’one of Indian- apolls are in the city prospecting and hay possibly remain permanently. Mrs, Vatone is a daughter of Mr. G. L.. Knox, proprietor of the Indianapolis Freeman. Messrs, Williams & Kemp. of the Cosmopolitan Barber Shop.” have put in a large new stock of the best drands of cigars and tobaceos. This is the place to get a good smoke or the best tobacco if you “chews.” ‘The State Savings Bank, corner Fourth and Minnesota streets, is open Monday evenings from 6 to 8. Ac- counts can be started with $1. A little amount saved every week may some Gay stand between you and want, The fancy dress soiree of the Ivy {.eo! Dancing Club last Monday even- | ihe did not prove to be much of a fancy dress affair, though many of the ladies Wore handsome gowns. The af- far was a very pleasant one, however, The Emerald hotel, No. 598 Robert street, has been newly fitted up and is now ready for business... Furnished rooms with or without board. ‘Tran- sient trade solicited. Telephone con- nections, Mrs, May B. King and Mrs. H.S. Harrison, proprietors. ELK EXPRESS CO., G. D. and G. J. Charieston, proprietors, No. 356 Cedar sireet, near Fifth. Packing, shipping and. storing of furniture and house: hold goods, Plano moving a special- iy. House renting, real estate han- tile’, Te’ephone Main 2818 L. Memorial exercises will be condue- ted at the residence of Mr. John Hick- man, No, 405 Western avenue, in honor of the late Mrs, A. G. Russell Sunday afternoon, May 22, at 8 o'clock by the friends of the deceased. All friends are cordially invited to be present. Walter Walker was in the police court_on the charge of drunkenness last Friday and when asked by the clerk whether guilty or not, guilty, ‘said, “Til leave that to you, sir.” When informed that he must ‘answer, he sald he was drunk and was fined $10. Edward Ormes. living at 36 ‘Tweifth street, was in the police court last Saturday, charged with beating his wife and threatening her with a knife. His wife, Ida Ormes, is white and so he was sent to the workhouse for thirty days without the option of a fine, Miss Scottie Primus Davis is among the tour hundred and eighty-one grad- uates of the State University. She Will take the degree of Bachelor ot Arts, There are 185 others who will take the same degree. Miss Davis will he entitled to the distinction of being the first Afro-American gir! to gradiiate fom the University. Plas of the new p.aygrounds at Marion and Thomas streets have been completed by the city engineer. The new grounds will be among the finest in the eft, including two baseball dia- monds for the larger and smaller boys. tennis courts ard a gymnasium and batiss. John McKenna was in the: police court last Mday. charged with non- supsort by Ms wife, Mrs. Bertha Mc- Kenna. She testified that they had been elected from five houses'-within re Germania Life Bidz., Fourth and Minnesota Sts. For the Savings of the Wage Earner. ‘The only institution in St. Paul dol Business. ‘stseuy according tothe Savings) Dank law of’ the’ state “aa Smended to date, and thereby ‘avoids fhe dangers “of “commercial, ‘banking apd ruse, Business." Accounts opened flom 10's: mt toa p. ma except Sature Gays, from @ arm. to 13:80 p.m. On Monday Ev2a:nzs from 6 to 8. Tristees—C, G. Lawrence, John B. Sanborn, Berdinand. Willlus, Henneth Girne “yonn. D.. Ludden.” ‘Thomas Fitzpatrick: Harris Richardson, Gus- teyee.Willfus, John D. O-Brien, Wil> iam Constans, W. B. Dean, Julius Me Goldsmith. | three years on account of non-payment of rent. The case was’ certified to. the district court, ‘The drama, “My Wife's Relations,” which was presented at Pilgrim Bap- fist Church last Tuesday night for the benent of St. Philip's Mission, was de- lightfully rendered before a large and Jeereclative aildlonce and was © ano Sees both from a financial and an ar {istic standpoint, For next week at the Star Theatre tno attraction will be Edward F. Ruoh’s brillant Bon Ton Butlesquers, presenting two fanciful frolics. ‘The Bon Tons in Sunny Spain” and “The Lady Killer,” introducing a great big bunch of beautiful gins and real: funny comedians. Ladies who wish a beautiful _com- plexion will use Mrs, Howard’s Royal Face Cream and Skin Food, a. sooth ing delicacy for softening and healing roughness, pimples, tan and freckles; also a perfect vegetable tissue food for wrinkles-and hdllows in cheeks, throat and neck. Manufactured only by Mrs, R. C, Howard, 662 W. Central avenue, St. Paul, Minn. Phone, Dale ois, {A petition for a recount of the votes in’ the “aldermante ‘contest. in the Bignth ward was filed in the office of the clerk of district court Monday by Peter, Zimmerman, the Republican fandidate for the position, Matt Banta, the Democratic candidate, ‘was declared elected by 189 votes and Mr Zimmerman ‘claims the count--was rong. "He gives a bond for $250 with Fenton G Warner and Wiliam A. Ger ter as boudemen MILLS’ SANDWICH ROOM, is the place to go to get your favorite sand- wich. We make all kinds of sand- Miches, “We have the best grade of coffee and the cooks know how to pre- pare It; therefore we can serve you a Fery excellent cup of coffee, Alt kinds of fruits, melons, etc. strawberries fnd cream, strawberry short cake, 1e cream, lmouade, in fact every €ell cacy that is in season is always kept on hand. Open day and night from 6:00 a. m. to 2:30 a. m. No. 444 Rob- cit street, between” Seventh and Eighth, John S. Mills, Proprietor and Sigheh. 4 A LITTLE OUTCAST. \.AT Grand Opera House, St. Paul. “A Little Outcast.” which has been making a sort. of royal progres through the country, begins @ week's engagement at the Grand next week. it has made a record which Is tre mendousiy complimentary and is one of the most conspicuous successes. 0 the season. Mr. George B. Gill, one of the owners, practically adopted "A Little Outcast” at the start and. the result of his interest is evident: from the success the piece has made. Mt Gill never ceased in his persistent in OS Ay Hy Ya ASS AN Me ca tN Bow Sit, VEO SS eee a aw = i Doe CS ee Fein | ANY i LEN Ss Ww aes bal Shs g ae é PLAS « ‘AND Hs FRIEND” = 1 Oe etme DETECRVE. 4 vention, his watchful instinct of com- edy and ardent interest in the piece. nor has he forgotten to strengthen the cast splendidly, nor neglected cos. tuming and the general beautifying of the ensemble, and the result is highly gratifying. The story is a fascinating one of New York City life and carries the scenes with swift action from ex- clusive mansions to crime, haunted hovels and a startling tale is told with thrilling climaxes and unique _situa- tions. There is wealth of gorgeous stenery the most prominent stage pic- tures being in views of the Five Points, Cooper Union, a brilliant Chi- nese restaurant with gorgeous oriental draperies and half hidden alcoves for opium smokers; a fashionable wo man’s private apartments, showing tape tried boudoirs and a glimpse of a pink marble bath, and the great fire scene on Government Pier, which is indeed a revelation in stage-craft. ‘Anse Blancke, that gay, small_per- son who has always made a hit as “Bob,” a newsboy. and she has exactly the qualities needed to portray such a character. A newsboys’ quintette is introduced incidental to the second act. while a number of up to date specialties are interpolated throughout the produc: tion. /By the Ladies’ Aid Sockity of St. | Peter Claver Church, | ‘The Ladies’ Aid Society of St. Peter -Claver church will give their May party- next Tuesday evening, May 24th BORG Glos Hall, cor Hive and Unk Boe \ ae : i : =? moo L = £4 ONG me. ; << - re =e we se an = Se Wag BISHOP B. W. ARNETT. MAY PARTY. versity. The object of the entertain- ment is to put in a new heating plant and storm windows on -the church. ‘The last entertainment netted $55, lear of all expenses, and they have yet $600. The patronage of the. re- spectable element of the citizens’ is solicited, and’ the ladies of the com- mittee that they will not be. embar- rassed by the presence of persons oth- erwise reputed, and they reserve the right to exclude such persons. Com- mittée: Mesdames J. H. Loomis, A. 'S. Weber, J. S. Harris, W. Waughn, W. 8. Gardner; E. W. Lindsay, J. W. ‘Peyton, W. Green, F. L."Mc Ghee; Miss Josephine Waughn: | “THE ROBISON RECITAL. ‘Attracts a Large and Fashionable Au- dience to St, James Church, ‘The violin recital which was given by Mr. William Arthur Robison at St. James church Thursday evening was Doth a financial and an artistic suc- cess. The church was completely filled with a critical audience repre- senting the intelligent portion of the community and every one went away delighted. Mr, Robison was-assisted by Miss Myrtle Mae Williams. pian- iste, who was heard to better advan- tage than ever before, and won con- tinuous applause. Especially in the Sonata No. 2 Op. 21. by Gade for piano and violin did she display her exceptiqnally fine conception and exe- cution of this difficult composition. Mme. Addie Crawford Minor, St. Paul's favorite soprano, was at her best and was compelled to respond to five encores. Mrs. Elizabeth Roache Bean was very good, and her second number was both humorous and instructive to the young girls and pleased everybody. Mr. A. Warden Haynes’ barytone solo, “Over the Ocean Blue,” was sung in his usual fine voice, and It was re- gretted that he did not respond to the earned encore, Mr. Thos. R. Morgan, cornetist, ren- dered his number in a very pleasing manner. Mr. Robison’s playing was some: thing of a revelation both to those who had heard him freauently as well as to those who heard him for the first time and he charmed all hearers. His rendition of the violin score of the sonata and the Faust Fantasia by Alard were the best evidences of his Imowledge of execution and expres: sion. ‘The whole affair was a decided suc cess owing in no small measure to ee Apparel ; - as ¢ oe eit 5 ee ee ei | } Fe = ae emer tia 1 Le ( Me aa (cee aeons PEELE sooner a ee EE eu fi ee A es SR te aes Re oN, oe aie Bar ess ic a a ee abe eee the excellent management of Mr. A. J. Bell. The church .was tastefully decorated with cut flowers and palms and pre: sented a pleasing appearance. Messrs, S. Edward Hall and E. J. Murphy were paragons of perfection as ushers, while Messrs. J. Strong and F. D. Parker took care of the sale and receipt of tickets at the door with the Skill of professionals. COSMOPOLITAN BARBER SHOP, No, 74 E. Fifth street, Kemp & Wil- liams, proprietors. A strictly up-to- date establisnment. ‘Two bath rooms. three hydraulic chairs, shoe shining stand, latest. style of furnishings throughout. Children’s hair cutting a specialty. ‘Their motto is: “Absolute Satisfaction.” Fine line of smokers’ articles. Public cordially invited. The Cosmopolitan. staff now consists of Mr. Richard Cousby, formerly pro- prietor of the shop No. 74; Minne- Sota street, manager and foreman. ‘His assistants are Messrs. A. Smith and Oscar Sanders. Miss Mary Har- well is cashier. When anything is de- sired in the tonsorial line call at the “Cosmepolitan.”” Those of our patrons 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. Defective Page oo Pa ee SR i Oe eee THE APPEAL A NATIONZL ABRO-AMERICAN NEWSPAPER Satie aa 4 A NATION! ee eee, bcs Sk esis reenter eaters ARPA BERT EER SSS ne ese a object of the entertain: | @HNWRAL CONFERENCE Michigan, tows, and Minnesota, Jn anew heating plant , A coro ndows on -the church. entertaihing’ the general’ eontert tainment netted $53, |A RESUME OF THE GENERAL CON- “Bishop BF Tee who was pres penses, and, they have FERENCE AND ITS WORK __ j of Wjlberforcé University prior 2 patronage of the re- — elevation to the, episcopacy is, c ent of the citizens’ is ciatlan zation Has ered one of the ripest scholars the ladies of the com- | Ths Great Christian Organisation Has race, “He was born in New Jers ey will not be. embar-| ‘Completed Its Quadre jession . Bishop Moses B. Salter is a nat yresence of persons oth-| and’ the Members Have Returned to South Carolina, , and they reserve the! Their Individual Fields of Labor | Has Seen All the Bishops. je such persons. Com- a |_ Bishop James A. Handy was bo ames J. H. Loomis, A. jar Baltimore, Ma., and received his, $. Harris, W. Waughn,| The African Methodist Episcopal training in a school taught by th , B. W. Lindsay, J, W. | Church is a great roljetos body. It Frederick Douglass. The vene en, F. LM Ghee; Miss | numbers ful'y A Nohia In 1787 bp. PFelate is the only bishop on the 1 jghn: organized ta Fuladei es 7 by who can boast of having seen al SO Richard Allen, who was elected the pieces of the african af, El BISON RECITAL. frst bishop, and the growth in the past from Allen to Coppin. He has.a forty years has been marvelous, Prior fom nomory gad his advice vs ahs es lee 1787 all followers of Wesley of af. ‘erful: memory, and his advice - te £ € be 2 ca wy F i asd P Ho Ge Re WOeND. rican blood belonged to the Methodist Episcopal Church, and those who are familiar with the organization of the African M. E. Church say that on one occasion Richard Allen and a number of other Afro-American worshippers were ordered up from the altar at St. George M. E. Church in Philadelphia. which order they obeyed, and when they got up, they also got out and or- ganized a church where Afro-Ameri- can Christians could serve God unmo- lested. It was in 1816 that the first general conference was held and elected Rich- ard Allen the first bishop, but as long as many of them were slaves it was not possible to make much headway. }It was after the emancipation of the slaves that they started its growth, until today some of the best church edifices in this country are owned by the African Methodist Episcopal Church. ‘The general conference has met ev- ery four years since 1816 to review the work, make laws and elect general st: perititendents. These meetings bring together some of the leading men of the race, those who are conservative, together with the radical class. ‘The Bishoos of the Church, ‘At the head of the church are thir. teen bishops, who represent much of thought and work of the Afro-Ameri cans in the United States. They are a SS iN a ee f ON Y, ' y Vy y lel ee pee Pe a atau. 5: men of ability and experience. Bishop | Hone tures, who bos cedugethed | himself by advocating the Afro-Amer- | ican’s departure from America to Af- se oes otop Pie eons hence, have not accevted his sugges: | fon’ the" penbte have followed tke example of Bishop Turner, remaining | in this-country. j soa iey 3. Gaines, D. D, 1s! set in podee lo weators i Gaorate | and was a slave of Robert ‘Toombs. | He entered the work of the ministry at an early age, and on account of hfs | Sonh Wad. Seinesed ts cae Hien ice of his chur | Bishop: B. W. Arnett, the statistician ; of the church, was born in Penasyl- | see he TE! Se wana mieper ot Ter ote Lestautere aan wen tiitoad of the late President McKin‘ey. Bish- of te tate enon diay a entlvat oe Pennsylvania, where he still resides. Bishop Abram Grant was born in an | ox cart in Florida, and was a man be-} fore he learned to read. He is per- oe, ine eraatant ceamgelee oe church. For the past four years Bish- | op Grant has been presiiling ayer the district ‘comprising “Indjana, Ilinols, —- . pea 7 Beek ge sic ilies mecha aris Michigan, Iowa, and Minnesota. He is chatriiin of the! comission ‘which “is entertains ties eymeral peters. Bishop B. F. Lee, who was president ‘of Wjiberforce University. prior. to’ his elevation to the episcopacy is, consid- ered one of the ripest scholars of the race. He was born in New Jersey, Bishop Moses B. Salter is a native of ‘South Carolina, Has Seen All the Bishops. Bishop James A. Handy was born in Baltimore, Md., and received his. early training in @ school taught by the late Frederick Douglass. The venerable prelate is the only bishop on the bench who can boast of having seen all the bishops of the African M. B. Church from Allen to Coppin. He has.a won- derful memory, and his advice is al- ways sought by the leaders of his. chureb. . Bishop William B. Derrick is among the leading thinkers of the church. He was born in the West Indigs, but came to this country a young man dur- ing. the rebellion of the Southern states against the general government and became a sailor. He is the only “sailor bishop” of his church, He is a splendid orator. Bishop Evans Tyree, who has lived in the South all of his life, is regarded as one of the greatest men of the race, He tells thrilling experiences of his boyhood days as a slave, and his struggles for an education are heard with the keenest Interest by those of the race who are struggling to ac complish something in this country, Bishop Tyree has completed his col- Jege education since he has been in the ministry, and has taken a course in-a medical college in Louisville, Ky. Bishop Charles Spencer Smith es- tablished the A. M. E. Sunday School union in Nashville, ‘Tenn., and after serving as its secretary for over twen- ty years, was elected to the episcopacy [four years ago. Bishop C. . Shaffer ‘was born in Ohlo, while the scholarly Bishop Levi J. Coppin comes from Maryland. The Rev. A. J, Carey, D. D., pastor of Quinn chapel, the seat of the Gen- eral Conference, is one of the strong: fest pulpit orators of the African M. E. chureh, and a man of ability. Dr. Carey is a native of Georgia and a graduate from Gammon Theological Seminary, Atlanta, Ga. He has been in charge of affairs at Quinn chapel for nearly six years, and the people are still asking for his return. The Rev. A, L, Murray, D. D., of Bethel A. M. E, chureh is one of the city pastors, and has a large following. Dr. Murray came to this city four years ago from Indianapolis, and has made many improvements in Bethel. ‘was seated as a delegate from one of ‘the foreign conferences, and was on some of the most important commit: tees. One of the greatest lay workers of the A. M. E. church Is Dr. C. V. Ro- mans of Dallas, Texas. Dr. Romans is ‘a physician, having a practice that ‘pays him aimost 915.000 yearly. He Is now en route to Germany where he will take a post graduate course: at Heidelberg. : - "These ‘men are all working in har. ‘mony for the betterment of the race, and, as to how well they are succeed. ing, the work accomplished can bet: ter answer the question. The Financial Side. ‘The Negro’s ability to manage great institutions {8 shown in the successful management of. the African M. E. chureh. Large sums of money are handled during each year, and, while the bishops superintend the spiritual welfare of the church, the church af- fairs are divided into departments with heads who must report to the general conference every four years, and to aboard of managers every’ year, ‘At the head of the book concerns is the Rev. R. H. W. Leak, D. D.. of Raleigh, N.C. in this deartment the ftorarire “or the church © printed, ‘Continued on Fourth Page. foe fe 77s Ge ° J . Pee , Za es eee BISHOP B. F. LEE. SNE MRE HEADERS. gw, oun, usin wi.” mw ot : ee "e- f fesee| FALCONER'S LAUNDRY. dieses ot First-Class Laundry Work. Best in Every Respect. 509-811 Second Ave., So., - Minneapolis. Boat cress ae he Rance ,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. J. W. Robinson is confined at his home with rheumatism. Mr. Geo. Nelson, Sr., father of G. W. Nelson, driggist, is dangerously iM at his home. ‘The Eastern Star will celebrate Easter Day at Bethesda Baptist church Sunday, June Sth. ‘There will be a sangerfest given at St. Peters church by the Sunday school the early part of June, Go to the Ow! restaurant for good home cooked meals at 15 cents. Dine from 11:30 a. m. to 2:39 p. m. First class zooms and board, regu lar meals 25 cents, Sunday dinner 35 cents. Hotel De Temple, 411 Sec ond Ave. S. PAPER HANGING.—Persons whe wish any sort of paper hanging’ done “will do well to call on or address Abe ‘Hamilton, No. $17 Eighth Ave. 8. __The Ladies’ Aid Society of St. Petes ‘Claver church will give a May party jat Twin City hall, St. Paul, Tuesda evening, May 24. Come over and joi us. ‘The annual sermon of the “Easter Star” will be preached by Rev. M. W Withers at Bethesda Baptist churel Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock, Jun 5th, ' Have your tailoring and repairin done by ANTHONY THE TAILOR Suits, $15 and upward. Repairing don at reasonable rates. 212 Washingtor ‘Ave. N. . 2 Quite a large crowd attended the social given by the preachers aid so ciety at the residence of Mrs. Sallie Williams. ‘The neat little sum of $12 was cleared. ‘The antiual sermon of the S. M. T.’s will take place at Bethesda Baptist chureh Sunday evening at 8 p. m.. May 29th. Rev. M. W. Withers will preach the sermon. Plano lessons taught, also instruc- sewing. Plain sewing’ done at the GoodrichRussell Afro-American In- dustrial Home, 2406-2408 17th Ave. So. Miss Lydia Walker, instructor. ‘The Owl restaurant No. 243 Sixth ayenue South is the place to go after the theater or dancing school. Regu- lar dinner for 11:30 a. m. to 2:30 p. m. Private rooms upstairs. Open day and night. Special Sunday dinner. Regu- lar dinner 15 cents, Monroe & Tyler, proprietors. ‘The concert given Tuesday evening at Bethesda Baptist church was a splendid success from every point of ‘view. ‘The auditorium of the church was well filled and a good programme was rendered. The greater part of the $100 was raised. H.C. Richardsce deserves much credit. Minneapolis Afro-American League and the Afro-American members of the G. A, R. will ce‘ebrate Memorial Day with’ special services at St. Peter A.M. B, church Sunday evening. May 29th, Rev. Timothy Reeves will de- liver the address and an appropriate frogram will be rendered. ‘The public fs cordially invited: MINNEAPOLIS Rev. J. M. Henderson. WE WANT YOUR BUSINESS We furnish the house com- plete. Furniture, Carpets, Rugs, Curtains, Stoves, Ranges, Re- frigerators & Housefurnishings. — Will EB. Mathels Go. Cor. 6th & Cedar Sts, ‘CASH OR CREDIT. eee VISIT THE Jesamine Club POOL, AND ; BILLIARDS 4 REAR 245 NICOLLET AVE. : a ee DR. HURD a Q1E. 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The Rev. John H. Collett has also been interested in this work. In addition to publishing the books for the church, he is an official organ, The Christian Recorder, is printed by this department. Dr. H. T. Johnson is the editor of that publication, which exerts a grit influence in the church. The office of department of finance is located in Washington, D. C., with the Rev. E. W. Lampton, D. D., of Greenville, Miss., as secretary. Dr. Lampton represents the possibility of the young men of the South. He was slave born, educated himself, and became one of the leaders in Mississippi. He is at the head of the Stringer Grand lodge of Masons, which institute raised and educated among its widows. Orphans $87,582 in one church and it has been declared that it will greatly exceed that amount this year. Dr. Lampton in his report showed that the receipts of the financial department during the last four years had been $533,994.28, an increase over the last quadrenium of $130,586.66. Church Extension. The church extension department has as its secretary the Rev. B. F. Watson. D. D., of Indianapolis, Ind. This is called the "savings bank" of the church, as money is raised and spent to assist in paying off church debts and is loaned with interest to churches. The plan has met with great success and much is being done to pay off the indebtedness of all the churches and to erect more. Dr. Watson succeeded Bishop Shaffer and his administration has been the most successful in the history of the church. The Rev. W. D. Chappelle, a native of South Carolina, is at the head of the Sunday school department, with offices located in Nashville, Tennessee. The literature for the schools of the African M. E. church is printed and distributed. Through the Sunday schools is where they strive to reach the youth. The missionary department has headquarters in New York City and the Rev. H. B. Parks, D. D., is the secretary. This department has in hands the raising of money to prosecute the home and foreign missionary work of the whole church. The missionaries are paid from this fund. Dr. Parks, from the West to New York eight years ago to succeed Bishop Derrick, who was elevated to the office. John R. Hawkins, A. M., is secretary of the educational department. He is one of the most scholarly men of the race. For a number of years he was president of the college located at Kittrell, N. C., and has traveled very extensively in this country. He has charge of 42 schools and colleges of the A. M. E. church located in various parts of the country. H. T. Kealing, the general missionary of the church, is editor of the A. M. E. Church Review, which reflects the thought of the church. The Connectional Preachers' Aid association has its secretary the Rev. John T. Jenifer, D. D., who at one time was pastor of Quinn Chapel and who purchased the site where the church is now located. He is looking after the comfort of the widows and orphans of preachers. His work is that of insur- The Rev. H. T. Johnson of Philadelphia is editor of the Christian Recorder, Dr. G. E. Taylor is editor of the Southern Christian Recorder, the Rev. J. Frank McDonald of the Western Christian Recorder, the Rev. M. Tanner of the South Christian Recorder, where the department of Christian Endeavor is under the of the Rev. B. W. Arnett, Jr., of Springfield, Ohio. There were many women attending the general conference, yet it has been decided that women cannot be ordained or hold membership in the general conference. They are appointed in the conferences as missionaries and evangelists, but cannot be pastors of churches. Among the prominent women present who are workers in John H. Hurst of Baltimore, Mary F. Handy of Mary, Mrs. M. B. Salal of Charleston, S. C.; Mrs. Sarah A. Anderson, wife of a United States chaplain; Mrs. Ellen Tyre, Nashville; Miss M. L. Gaines, Atlanta, Ga.; Mrs. Julia R. Coston, editor of Woman's Messenger, Hagerstown, Md.; Mrs. C. S. Smith, Detroit, Mich.; Miss Hallie Q. Brown, Wilberforce, Ohio; Mrs. Elizabeth V. Taycin, Cincinnati; Mrs. Rosa Johnson, Cleveland, Ohio, field secretary, Mite Missionary society; Mrs. C. T. Chaffer, Kansas City; Miss M. Alice Chapman, Palmyra, Mo.; Mrs. D. W. Norris, Philadelphia; Mrs. D. W. Gillieski, Jacksonville, Fla.; Mrs. G. A. Perrin, Tampa, Fla.; Mrs. L. M. Lampman, Washington, D. C.; Mrs. Bertha Jenifer, Baltimore, Md.; Mrs. M. J. Payne, Puget Sound. A strong resolution was adopted against dancing, card playing, and whisky drinking. The members were told they were no longer to send their children to saloons for beer and stay in the church. It was declared necessary to do one thing or the other, and they were told to take their choice. The conference is a dignified body of Christian men. Some of the leading preachers of the race are among the number, as are also a number of prominent business and professional men from all parts of the country. "We feel that we must do something for the moral, religious, and intellectual development of the people" declared Bishop Derrick. "The African Methodist Episcopal church stands for the manhood of all men, teaching to do what we do. We realize that there is in this country and are here to stay, and we must make the best of our opportunities. We practice and teach the doctrine of self-help. We believe what man hath done man can do, and this is the inspiration we are striving to put into the minds and hearts of our young people." Noted Educators Here. In addition to prominent churchmen, some of the most noted educators of the race have attended the conference, including Booker T. Washington, the Hon. I. T. Montgomery, founder of a town in Mississippi, known as Mound Bayou. He was a slave of Jefferson Davis, President of the Confederacy, and was during the days of slavery private secretary and body servant to Joseph Davis, brother to the President. He has also established a school for the literary and manual training of the young. Among the others who have been here are: The Rev. Joshua A. Jones, president of Wilberforce university; J. A. Johnson, A. M., president of Allen university, Columbia, S. C.; the Rev. M. M. Henderson, president of Morris Brown college, Atlanta, Ga.; R. D. Stinson, D. D. vice president of the same institution: Professor W. S. Scarborough, professor of Greek and Hebrew, Wilberforce uni- "ALLRIGHT" SHOE LADIES AND GENTS PRICE $350 FOR SALE BY TREADWELL SHOE CO. 129-8131 E.7th St. P.A.CO. S.C.PAUL. "We, a jury composed of men who know cigar values, find that the plaintiff, the Judge Harlan Cigar, is entitled to recover 10 cents from every smoker" Judge Harlan 5¢ Cigar HART & MURPHY, MAKERS, ST. PAUL, MINN. 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LEADERS in Cent Cigar. ave Cent Cigar versity, and author of Greek grammar; the Rev. I. M. Burgan, president of Paul Quinn college, Waco, Texas; G. F. Woodson, D. D., dean of Payne Theological seminary, Wilberforce, Ohio; T. H. Jackson, president of Shorter, North Little Rock; P. W. Walls, dean of the theological Department of Shorter, U.C. Viana, president of Woolsey university, Quindaro, Kan.; A. S. Jackson, professor of mathematics, Paul Quinn college, and D. H. Butler, D. D., Campbell college, Jackson, Miss. Among those who came from Africa are the Rev. C. H. Tanner, H. R. Nyaclyya, I. G. Sishuba, J. Y. Tantsil, Charles L. Dube, J. G. Xaba, and A. S. Gabashane, from South Africa; H. M. Steady and H. C. Curtis, West Coast Africa; Lucas Ponce, B. G. Daniels, B. Gerarder, British Guiana; R. Sally, W. I.; A. D. Holder, Port au Prince, Haytli; I. A. O. Morley, Hamilton, Bermuda, W. I.; J. T. Farley, Barley's Bay, Bermuda. A strong effort is being made at the conference to create sentiment in favor of the Afro-American. If he is not lifted up, if he is not educated, if he fails to get his manhood rights, it will not be the fault of the African Methodist Episcopal church. The general officers elected at the conference were: Rev. E. W. Lampon, Financial Secretary; Rev. H. Parks, Secretary of Mission; Rev. W. Secretrate of School of Sunday School Union; Rev. H. T. Johnson, Editor Christian Recorder; Rev. John H. Collett, Manager Book Concern; Rev. John R. Hawkins, Secretary of Education. M. CONFERENCE NOTES. The General Conference of the A. M. E. Church, which adjourned yesterday, has been the most important quadrennial meeting of the body ever held. While there were no new bishops elected, much business of vital importance to the connection has been transacted and steps taken for the betterment of the various educational institutions fostered by the church. The delegates to the conference go away well pleased with the treatment that has been accorded them by the citizens of Chicago. Chicago never does anything by halves. Rumor has it that Rev. D. P. Roberts of St. Louis will succeed Rev. A. J. Carey as pastor of Quinn Chapel. While Chicago would very much regret to lose Rev. Carey, they will find in Dr. Roberts a gentleman of culture, ability and business capacity. In the opinion of Bishop Turner the white man is the best and the meanest man on earth. A queer combination. Bishop. A feature of the conference has been the reports of foreign delegates, especially those from South Africa. Some of them are natives of the country and speak in glowing terms of the progress the church is making in that far away country. From the beginning of the conference the Bishops have been a very busy set of men. Aside from their many and arduous official duties they have delivered a number of public addresses on subjects pertaining to the race. Gov. Durbin of Indiana, on the occasion of his address to the conference, was given a royal and enthusiastic reception. His address was in advocacy of equal opportunities to all men and an abjuration to the black man to do something for himself. Gov. Durbin has a warm place in the heart of every Afro-American in the country. The crank who interrupted Gov. Durbin seemed to imagine that the speaker doubted the words of "Father Abraham." Which one of the Abrahmens he had in mind was not made exactly clear. MINNEAPOLIS. Before leaving the city Mr. Chas. H. Calloway, who represents the Montana copper industry, left a few shares of stock in the company he is agent for, that can be disposed of. Any one interested in this kind of investment can obtain information on the subject from the assayer of the company represented by Mr. Calloway, who is in Minneapolis for a few days and will be pleased to meet those interested any afternoon after October 4, 1903, between the hours of 3 and 5 at 1020 Guaranty Loan building. Messrs. Walter Dodson, Leon Diggs, Clarence McCullough and Percy Manning, who compose the Informal Club, were all smiles Thursday night, when they bid their guests good night. It was the occasion of the 2nd annual party given by the young gentlemen at Halcon Hall, on 4th street near the Journal Building. The boys made their party significant of the name, wholly informal, people came to dance rather; than to exhibit fine and costly gowns, and they were given a splendid opportunity. The music was furnished by Prof. Armant's orchestra and was adequate; 150 men and women were present and enjoyed the evening's entertainment. CHARLES A. NIMOCKS. 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No. 2, A. F. M. W. M., 3, J. Charleston. Sec. 416 St. Anthony Ave. PERFECT ASHLAR LODGE NO. 40, A. F. and A. M. meets second and fourth Tuesdays at Masonic Hall. No. 319 Wabasha St. at 5:00 P. M. J. H. Sherwood, m. at 5:00 M. Ave. J. E. Porter, Sec. Bradley Bldg. UNITED BROTHERS OF FRIENDSHIP NORTH STAR LODGE NO. 138, U. B. F. meets first and third Thursdays in each month at hall No. 319 Wabasha ways. welcome. J. C. Garner, W. M.; E. W. Lindsay, W. Secy, 343 Wabasha. ST. JAMES A. M. E. CHURCH Cor. B. St. JAMES A. M. E. CHURCH cor. 11:0 a.m. m.; 7:30 p.m. Wednesday prayer meeting 8:00 p. m. Pastor visit on Monday and Tuesday; at home Wednesday and Thursday. Pastor visit on Saturday sick attended on notice. Rev J. C. A. A. son, Pastor, 380 Louis St. PILGRIM BAPTIST CHURCH Cor. B. St. PILGRIM BAPTIST CHURCH cor. 11:0 a.m. m.; 7:30 p.m. Sunday school at 12:30 o'clock. Wednesday evening general prayer meeting. Friday evening general prayer meeting. 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