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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-Its correspondents are able and energetic. MEMORIAL DAY, 1904—A MESSAGE OF PEACE By REV. F. P. DUFFY, M. D. Secretary of the American Church Bible Institute, Ravenswood, Chicago. ```markdown ``` Soldiers' Graves in Arlington Cemetery Dedicated. VOL. 20. NO. 22 MEMORIAL DAY B Secretary I have the exceptional privilege of addressing my readers on Memorial Day, and the honor of sending a message to the million old homes among which this article circulates—a privilege I greatly appreciate and an honor I highly esteem. A thousand thoughts leap forward, crowding each other for recognition; the valor of our men, the abnegation of our heroes, the sanctity of our cause, the sacredness of our cause, the bravery of our foes, their high but false aspirations, their mistaken zeal in an unworthy cause—the nobility of our women, North and South, the beauty of their ideals, their almost divine sacrifices: mothers giving their sons, wives their husbands, daughters their fathers, sweethearts their lovers, to be sacrificed as a bloody holocaust on the horrick, stealing altar of war. But all these we must only take as adjuncts of a higher and nobler theme: The greatness of our country in the dispositions and gifts of Providence, and our own consequent response to the suffering giving to us by the inheritance to us by the Fathers of the Republic, and preserved for us by the heroes, whose surrender of life in a holy cause we this day commemorate. How, exactly, the observance of the day arose is involved in considerable obscurity, but no doubt more than one incident contributed to the celebration. One tradition has it that on the breaking out of the civil war a soldier of the German army came to America to join the Northern army, with whose cause he sympathized, and served through the war, coming out unscathed. At the close of the fratricial Soldiers' Graves in Arlington strife, in visiting with other survivors the graves of departed comrades in arms, he remarked that it was a custom in Germany to scatter flowers on the graves of soldiers once a year. The remark approved itself to surviving brothers in arms, friends and relatives of the heroic dead, and flowers were strewed on the graves as tokens of love's tenderness and friendship's esteem. We can readily understand that this was one of the incidents in which Decoration Day originated. But, indeed, in all ages and all countries, flowers on the graves of loved ones have been the tributes of affection of the mourners by the narrow tomb. But what made Memorial Day so characteristic as a tribute to the dead was that they were apart from the observance, like the holy church of the church. Indeed, this is the way Saints' days originated. The anniversary of martyrdom or death was observed with certain rites and ceremonies, and so transmitted to posterity. And it is in no way derogatory to the crown of Christian martyrdom to say our heroic a goodly company for country, liberty, heart, and home of this land of the free, where no slave be forewound forever! But not until 1868 was the day of commemoration definitely fixed. It appears that the idea originated with Adjutant General N. P. Chipman, who conferred with National Commander John A. Logan, of the Grand Army of the Republic, then in its infancy, the G. A. R. was organized at Springfield, Ill., by Dr. B. F. Stephanow early in 1868 to establish that organization be formed for the organization in spreading flowers upon the incarnation of the union soldiers in all the states, or some particular day throughout the year. The object appealed to General Logan, who appointed May 30 as a day to be set apart for decorating the graves. Then, on May 11, 1870, May 30 was fixed upon definitely for the annual observance of the custom initiated two years previously. At the inauguration, General Logan stated that the day was planned "for the purpose of welcoming flowers, or otherwise decorating the graves, or otherwise dressed who died in consequence of their country during the late rebellion, and whose bodies now lie in almost every city, village or hamlet churchyard in the land." The celebration was at first called Decoration Day, but as the observ- ance grew into national importance and took root in the great heart of the people, it was felt that the word "Decoration" was of a too light and festive a nature, and that an expression more adequately captured the occasion and the nation's depth of feeling, was required. Accordingly the word "Memorial" was selected as more fittingly expressive of the survivors' conception of what was due to the memory of the heroic dead. To this instinctive feeling of the saviors of the union the heart of the country throbbed a sympathetic response, and Memorial Day, grand servant of the nation's sorrow, spontaneously substituted for the less significant "Decoration Day." And it is well that this observance should be kept as a solemn high day. The army, it is true, was recruited from the average American citizen; but this was also the chivalry of the land. The best blood, the truest hearts, the noblest hearts, the most firm. They planted the ground firmly, and said with a determination from which there was no resverting, "The Stars and Stripes shall float over a united country, or die we!" They did, alas! many of them die, but the flag floated triumphantly in the free breeze of the united land of liberty. It is wise as well as chivalrous, whilst honoring the patriotic dead, to meet the former for the dead past impatient for the dead past, to live henceforth for the updraft of the downrodden and the regeneration of humanity. Incidences of the great rebellion are ington Cemetery Dedicated. many and varied, but all instructive to the rising generation, and pregnant with a grand idealism to posterity—the idealism of Duty. So her is given the dust, the oust, the soar, the wind whispers low, "thou must," When duty whispers low, "thou must," The general said to the young lieutenant, "It is necessary with the first streaks of dawn to attack the enemy. To insure success we must take him in the rear. I must dispatch these regiments to-light when the moon goes down. This night march is a dangerous enterprise. But it must be attempted, and, if possible, accomplished without attracting the enemy, or raising his suspicions. I would like to intrust this enterprise to you, for the young lieutenant, the勇敢 leader and valiant soldier, but if undertake the dangerous duty you must lead them straight." The young officer accepted the high responsibility. The night was hazy and sometimes clouded, which dimmed or cut off the light even of the stars, and the compass was his only guide. But undismayed and unfalteringly, the young lieutenant led the way through thicket and brake and copse, across streams, through morses, over hills, and the gray streaks of the dawn saw the soldiers resting after their wearlome and arduous march. The cannery led the signal for the battle, the bugle sounded for both wood and shell and shrapnel rained dead and destruction around. He was equal to the occasion. He precipitated himself upon the foe, and the soldiers with a cheer rushed impetuously on the enemy, but were received with a thousand guns belching forth fire and death, as the sun glided the eastern horizon. Among the brave there was none braver than the young lieutenant, and rushing foremost against the foe he fell, plerced with several bullets. But—With dying hand above his head, "With dying hand above his head, "He wiped off his blade, and shouted, Victory!" The enemy hesitated for a moment, then wavered, broke and fled. The battle was won! The general wished to compliment the young man upon the field, but heard he fell in the hour of victory. He rode up to where the young hero lay supported by two comrades, ebbing out his life's blood. The general dismounted, knelt beside his young friend, took him by the hand, and said, with choking sobs, "My boy. THE APPEAL. Mr. Ryder is the author of the in the July number of the Ladies' H "The Celestial City," etc. decorated cere- there has the men on these it ought When act and "BILLY," THE BL Defective Page you did nobly!* A light spread over the pale face of the youth and a wondrous ray kindled his glazing eye, as he said, "General, didn't I lead them straight?" "My boy," said the general, with a gentle pressure of his hand, "you acted valiantly, you did all it was possible to do, you did your duty." A bright smile played around the eyes, turned back from the threshold of death, and flashed "Thanks," his heart but once throbbed and forever grew still! Shall we not keep Memorial Day for such as he? But besides the men who wore the blue and marched under the flag there were other patriots. They were those whose fingers plied the needle, and whose hands moulded the dough, and whose pens indicted loving words to boys who were nobody's sons, for they were orphans—the women of our country. These whole-souled women did not know anything of country or clime or language. They only knew a grand humanity, and that all were of one kin, for they were all children of one great and loving Father. And so they sent them to young men who mothers, and exhorted them to be good and true brave, and ever to do their duty. And so we-commemorate the men who did their duty and the women who taught them. Alas! that the ranks of the veterans are being thinned by an enemy none can conquer in this life—death. And of those who remain the once elastic step, and lilie limbs, and blue coat have changed. The elasticity is gone, the lichenness has vanished, the blue has faded, but the courage is still there, and the patriot's heart throbs broadly as of vore. The 20th of May is observed in the southern states as "Memorial Day," when the graves of Confederate soldiers and sailors are also decorated with flowers with imposing ceremonies. In recent years there has been a happy commingling of the men in Blue and the men in Gray on these solemn occasions. This is as it ought to-be—this is as it shall be. When the causes of the fierce conflict and terrible slaughter, the wrecked homes and ruined lives, the weeping widows and wailing orphans, the broken-hearted mothers weeping for their sons because they are not, and strong men, fathers, and sisters, in their hearts, are realized, surely the olive branch of peace will bring concord and union beneath the weeping willow and drooping ash, and brothers meet brothers in peace, and a higher, nobler, holier patriotism will come forth like pure gold from the refiner's furnace. Patriotism may not be the highest virtue of the human soul, but it has the most intimate relation to the cause we commemorate. And, then, patriotism in America is different in kind, not in degree only, from that of other countries. Patriotism, as it has prevailed in the old world, has been the curse of mankind. There patriotism meant to hate your driver—to oppose, rob, and slaughter the men, women and children on the opposite side of the boundary line, for the agrandizement of the ruling classes—to present the bodies of the "common people" as a target for the arrow, the sword, the spear, and the bullet—to bring mourning and sorrow and poverty into the cabin of the oppressed peasant and the room of the toiling citizen for the honor, power and self of one man—to call the wholesale man made of God, glory and legalized murderers, who revealed in carnage, slaughter, rapipe, and lust, patriots! But America has taught the world a patriotism of another kind—broad as humanity and co-extensive with the globe. It has let tyrants and oppressors know that the poor have rights and the rich duties, and that downtrodden peoples who have shown themselves worthy of independence shall not be exterminated, through relentless hate and cruel wrong, by fire, and that they will not follow that follows in their train, in witness whereof let Cuba testify, that a strong nation, whose patriotism is humanity, can and will right the wrongs of the weak, though they may have a differently tinted skin. This is the patriotism we celebrate to-day, that is symbolized in the flag that floats above us, is emblematic of the solemn functions of commemoration, when we strew garlands of flowers on the graves and encircle with a halo of fame our patriotic dead. This is patriotism, indeed, when at the call of duty two millions of the country's pride leap forward to preserve the Union or to die—this is the patriotism we wish to preserve and transmit—this is the patriotism we desire our sons to emulate—this is the God-given patriotism of humanity which can never die! To preserve intact, whole, and undivided the constitution, nation, and country bequeathed by the Fathers of the Republic is a home of the free and a refuge for the oppressed—be this our shine alm, our highest hope, our greatest ambition! Ravenswood, Chicago, Ill. Copyright, 1904, by Dr. F. P. Duffy. The grand essentials of life are something to do, something to love and something to hope for—Thomas Chalmers. MEMORIAL DAY. Composed by Rev F. P. DUFFY. Moderate marziale. mf 1. "Weep, oh, weep! for the gal-lant 2. "A vaunt! a vaunt!" Death's An- gel 3. "Peace, sweet peace!" said the An- gel in 4. And voi ces sang out from a- 5. "In friend- ship's bonds to geth- er dead, cried, White, bove, live, died; light, love; give; strife, breath, they're mite!" said the An- gel of Death, cease, broth, er meet broth- er in peace; Blue, here's a nurses, sage O broth- er for you; pray, And point to heav'n and lead the way." Mr. Ryder is the author of the Fourth of July waltzes which appeared in the July number of the Ladies' Home Journal, "Hear Ye the Voices," "The Celestial City," etc. "BILLY," THE BLOCKADE RUNNER. It was close and sultry; no breath of air stirred the fence and the mullein-stalks beside the roadway were drooped flat to earth. Even Lieutenant Thomas Morley Gray, as he sat smoking very methodically—as he did all things—upon the top rider of a rickety rail fence beside the roadway, appeared as utterly ignorant that two great armies in blue and gray were doggedly facing each other in serried ranks not more than three miles away, notwithstanding that he himself wore a uniform whose soul of devotion, I shall be delightful any afternoon in the future to go through the Inquishment again for the sake of the reward of a similar note telling me you are riding with this latest arrival in town. "THOMAS M. GRAY." The next afternoon, as Gray was getting his men in order for a threat ened attack of the "trees," Billy again came trapping up with the violet envelope attached to his collar. In the shade of some sumach bushes Gray snatched time to read the contents. "Your latest outburst duly received." When an hour had passed—a long, dragging hour, during which he had alternately fanned himself with his hat and waged unequal combat with the mosquitoes, which, despite the smoke, had declared hostilities—Gray put on his hat with a determined air and slid down from the fence. As he did so he saw a cloud of dust moving along the roadway in his direction. Then out of the dust-cloud emerged a yellow dog, trotting along heavily with his tongue lolling from his mouth. "Billy," said Gray, to stop to the panting beast, "good old Billy. What—what the—" he broke off suddenly in surprise, for tied to the dog's collar was a violet envelope of small dimensions from the same name. Gray snatched the envelope and tore it open. "Dear old Tommy," he read. "Humph," he interpolated. "I know these 'dear old Tommies'—trouble." He again turned to the note. "I can't read Chaucer beneath the big pine tree with you this afternoon because I'm going out riding with Mr. Bennett. Excuse haste and brevity, but he is waiting for me now. I shall show Billy your gauntlets here and tell him to find you, which I'm sure he will do. Now don't be angry and make me call you 'Tommy Green-Eyes' again. "Trusting Billy may find you soon, "HELEN. Gray surveyed the cloudless sky for several tumultuous moments. "Now, wouldn't that—" he began. "The sentence died in an ample gurle, which I face grew wraithfully red and great beads of perspiration stood on his forehead. Then he tore a leaf from his notebook, hastily scrawled a few words and tied it to Billy's collar, where the other note had reposed. He arose, and, followed by the dog, stalked down the road. When they came to the fork Gray pointed down the left-hand road and said, sternly, "Home. Billy. Home. sir." After he watched the dog trot off dejectedly into the dust he himself went slowly up the other road to sneak his way back to his company's bivouac. Late that evening Billy scrambled into the hammock where his mistress lay. She saw the note and in the dim light from the window beside her read these words: "My dear Helper! Tumultum! Have a pleasant afternoon. Undoubtedly it will be much preferable to Chaucer beneath the pine. Billy reached me after I had waited several hours for you. The time passed very pleasantly, thanks to the villainine's heat and swarms of famine-stricken mosquitoes. Belz the soul of devotion, I shall be delighted any afternoon in the future to go through the Inquisition again for the sake of the reward of a similar note, telling me you are riding with this latest arrival in town. "THOMAS M. GRAY." The next afternoon, as Gray was getting his men in order for a threatened attack of the "rebs," Billy again came trotting up with the violet envelope attached to his collar. In the shade of some sumac bushes Gray snatched time to read the contents. "Your latest outburst duly received, per Billy, Mr. Tommy Green-Eyes. Pray don't subject yourself to heat and mosquitoes on my account." The note Billy carried back read as follows: "Thanks. I had no intention of doing so. T. M. G." Then for a week there was silence between them. Gray in his anger cursed the Confederates for lying on their arms instead of making things so lively that he would have a chance to cool his rage on them in battle. But instead he was obliged to sit inactive in camp and daily watch Helen Dennison and Hammett, the foppish civilian, go trotting along the Confederate front on horseback. No wonder he fumed. But one evening when the whole town was in a ferment over the well-authenticated rumor of long impending battle to come on the morrow, Gray heard a mighty yelping and klying in the road as he was skirting the camp on a final round of inspection. He turned back to find Billy and a brindle bull terrier hard at it. With judicious kicks he managed to get them apart, and then his heart came into his throat, for attached Billy's collar was a bit of violet envelope. Gray snatched it eagerly. It had been sadly mutilated in the fray. "I'm in terror over what might happen to morrow. I was just trying to make you jealous," he read, and in another place he made out, "I'm lonesome for you, you foolish." Miss Helen Dennison, sitting on the broad veranda of the cottage, saw a strange outfit trotting sedately across the lawn. It was Billy—a wreath of oak leaves about his neck, and tied to his tail a small brooch in the breeze. Prominent on the oak wreath was an envelope addressed to herself: "My dear Helen," she read, and laughed softly; "I received but the merest fragments of your note, for Billy tried conclusions with a bull terrier with disastrous results. Nevertheless enough remained to give me considerable enlightenment. Billy's appearance when he reaches you—if he doesn't get into other difficulties on the way—is the result of my poor attempt to express my state of mind. We'd better make it as early as possible and spend our honeymoon before your 'rebs' get me." And Lieut. Thomas Morley Gray, who strode up the gravel walk at that moment, beheld Billy struggling from the embrace of a young woman, who blushed furiously as she saw him standing there—Harry Palme in San "THOMAS M. GRAY." The object of the Grand Army in its relation to civil life, and aside from its traditional association and charitable work, was to organize the victory which had been won on the field of battle. The post rooms become schools of loyalty, where reverence for the flag as the symbol of the nation has been made, and whereof all the land knows. It is not too much to say that owing to the far-reaching influence of the Grand Army of the Republic more than to anything else the flag is now universally revered, and there is no longer any question in the land, either in the North or South, that the American people now constitute a nation. Day after day, as the glory of their achievements is found, new acknowledgment in every quarter of the globe, there comes new evidence that they are a unit—the world encompassing power of the future—great, glorious, invincible. But what of the men who won this priceless heritage in the most stupendous struggle of the modern age? They are passing, passing, swiftly passing. More than ever now each annual encampment brings home the tragedy of death in life. More than ever now each annual encampment emphasizes the grim, solitum fact that soon—all too soon—the Grand Army will be the military bolos, will be nothing but a tradition. Figures that do not lie give much food for thought—sad, introspective thought. In April, 1865, more than a million of men were in the military service of the United States. To these must be added a roll of names which at that time numbered over three hundred and fifty thousand—the grand army of the dead. During the four years of the desperate conflict altogether 2,859,132 men had been enrolled in the military service, there had been 676,676 wounds of wounds and other injuries, 43,032 of disease, 224,586, and from causes not classified, 24,852—a total death roll of 359,528. This vast army had taken part in more than two thousand engagements, SHERID SHENIDAN Gen. Sheridan's Grave at Arlington. many of them of minor importance as to the number of men engaged or results attained, while others were mighty battles which strained all the resources and tested the fullest powers of ensuring the survival of the nation, an extent which must make the legend, which floated from a banner stretched across the front of the Capitol, while the conquerors were marching by during those two memorable days of the grand spectacular peace review: "The Only Nation that can defeat the United Debt We Owe the Victorious Union Soldiers," that down the ages forever. It was out of all this that the Grand Army of the Republic grew into being in 1878, with a membership of only 31, 016, out of all those hundreds of thousands of veterans. But its growth was inevitable—as inevitable as its decline and death. In 1890 the organization reached the high-water mark with an enrollment of 409,489, since which time it has diminished at the rate of two, three, four, five, six, seven, yes, and even eight thousand a year and more. In 1892 the roll had sank to 263,745. In that year alone 8,200 anwered for a moment and think what that means. Over eight thousand members passing away every year and the ratio increasing rapidly. Can your mind grasp the figures in all their pathetic significance? Eight thousand every year, and soon it may be nine, ten, eleven—who shall say how many more thousands—till the roster is totally effaced. Stand on the street when the men who have come to live over again the stirring days of the past go marching by. Count them if you can and you will find that there are nearly eight thousand in line. It is an imposing array; a vast host, the like of which is rarely seen in one tense, eager body. And then let your mind try to grasp the thought that before another year has passed all those watching thou- $2.40 PER YEAR. E GRAND ARMY sands will be no more. That is what the passing of the Grand Army of the Republic means. And try to realize, too, what sentiment clusters round that thought. It will be fresh, vivid, real in the minds of each and every one of those matching thousands—the men who fought and suffered for a glorious cause—the passing of the Grand Army of the Republic. But notwithstanding this sad decrease it has been suggested that the membership ought to increase year by year. There are still living over 900,000 of the men who were part of that grand army of the sixties, and of that number less than 75,000 are over 64 years old. Short, therefore, as it may be, the Grand Army may still look forward to a glorious future. —From a speech delivered at the last national encampment of the G.A.R. BEECHER AT FORT SUMTER. The Rehoisting of the Stars and Stripes in Glory. Since this flag went down on the mighty day who shall tell the mighty woes that have made this land a spectacle to angels and men? The soil has drunk blood and is gutted. Millions mourn for myriads slain, or entering the dead, pray for it obliterated. The earth has been raced. Fruittal fields have been turned back to wilderness. It came to pass, as the prophet said: "The sun was turned to darkness and the moon to blood." The course of law was ended. The sword sat chief magistrate in half the nation; industry was paralyzed; morals corrupted; the public walled invaded by rapine and anarchy; whole states ravaged by avenging armies. The world was amazed. The earth erupted when it was as if political night had come, and all the beasts of prey had come forth to devour. That long night is ended. And for this returning day we have come from afar to rejoice and give thanks. No more war. No more accursed secession. No more slavery, that spawned them both. Let no man misread the meaning of this unfolding flag. It says: "Government has returned hither." 4 From this pulpit of broken stone we speak forth our earnest greeting to all our land. We offer to the President of the United States our solemn congratulations that God has sustained his life and health under the unparalleled burdens and sufferings for four bloody years, and permitted him to behold this auspicious consummation of that national unity for which he has waited with so much patience and fortitude, and for which he has labored with such disinterested wisdom. To the members of the government associated with him in the administration of perilous affairs in critical times; to the senators and representatives of the United States, who have generously fashioned the instruments by which the popular will might express and enforce itself, we tender our grateful heart. To the officers and men of the army and navy who have so faithfully and so skillfully and gloriously upheld their country's authority, by suffering labor and sublime courage, we offer a heart tribute beyond the compass of words. Upon those true and faithful citizens, men and women, who have borne up with unfinching hope in the darkest hour, and covered the land with their labor of love and charity, we invoke the divine blessing of him whom they have so truly imitated. But chiefly to the, God of our fathers, we render thanksgiving and praise for that wondrous providence that has brought forth from such a harvest of war the seed of so much liberty and peace! Invoke peace upon the North! Peace be to the West! Peace be upon the South! In the name of God we lift up our banner and dedicate it to peace, union and liberty now and forevermore! 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HE SAVED MY LIFE AT SANTIAGO, AND I HAVE HAD OCCASION TO SAY SO IN MANY ARTICLES AND SPEECHES. THE SCHOLAR OF THE NEGRO SOLICIER IS A 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 BEFORE HE IS CAME 400,000 STRONG, AND I BELIEVE HE SAVED THE UNION."—President Roosevelt. SATURDAY, MAY 28, 1904 CURSED BE FRENCH. One French, a member of the Louis- inlaw legislature, has introduced, "An- ar to promote the comfort of-passengers on steam ferry boats carrying on- the business, of transporting passen- ers on navigable streams in the State of Louisiana, to provide equal, but re-arate accommodations for the vehicle and colored races by providing enrate compartments so as to secure separate accommodations; defining the duties of officers, etc., and to pro- vide penalties for violation of any of the provisions of this act." The bill is a misnomer. Its intent is not to promote the comfort of pas- sengers but to degrade Afro-Ameri- cans by compelling them to go into flity "Jim Crow" quarters. The Afro- Americans of Louisiana ought to remember French and all other fiends who father legislation intended to humi- late and degrade them, and when the opportunity offers they ought to get even in some way within the law. Strike back invariably, but always within the law. Mothers should teach their children to execute such men- 11 30 U. S. Consul at Cape Haitian, Haiti, who was married May 20 to Miss Rosita St. Aubin, a beautiful and accom- plished lady of that city. CAUCASIAN CANNON'S CRIMES. Hoboken, N. J., is agastat of the revelations which have followed the ar- ticles laid against K. M. millionaire, lawyer, Supreme Court Commissioner, clubman, bank director and church trustee, on charges pre- fered by little girls. There are fifteen separate charges now lodged against the accused man, the ages of the accusers ranging from eight to seventeen years. up to last Friday, was regarded as one of the most upright men in the community. He was a leader in social, legal and financial circles, as well as in every movement looking to the improvement of the city. He enjoyed an enviable reputation at the bar, was known to be charitable and a religion trend of thought, and when he was first arrested a score of protests were lodged at police headquaters. Cannon is of pure Caucasian blood. WASHINGTON THE CITY OF MAGNIFICENT DIS- TANCES. 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 26—Commence ment last at Howard University began last Sunday afternoon at 4:30 with the baccalaureate sermon, by President Gordon in the Andrew Rank- kin Chapel on the campus. Dr. Lucy E. Moten, principal of the Minor Normal School was the principal speaker at a mass meeting of mothers at Metropolitan A, M E Church Sunday. Her address, which "INTENSELY HUMAN." Col. Thomas W. Higginson, in an article headed "Intensely Human," in the Atlantic Monthly for May makes the case that African Americans people as human beings. This is contrary to the Southern view, which still regards Afro-Americans as inferior beings. Col. Higginson knocks into the ground that African Americans people who understand the Afro-American are those who keep him in subjection. Any fair-minded Caucasian who reads this article will admit that Afro-American is "intensely human." The M. E. conference at Los Angeles adopted a resolution reciting the fact that in dispensing justice when dealing with Afro-American citizens in certain sections of the country discrimination is practiced, and also that the whole community is held responsible for the crimes of the most ignorant and least educated, and that certain newspapers do their utmost to prejudice the case of an Afro-American in the public mind. In view of these facts, the resolution protested against such actions, declaring that the common welfare demanded: that men of every clime, color, creed, and tongues shall be equal before the law and not justly charged with matters over which they have no knowledge. That's just what we want, and all we want; equal and exact justice and civil liberty. President Roosevelt utterly repudiates the suggestion that he or his administration is in any way responsible for the deadlock in the Republican convention in Illinois. The President has been much annoyed, over the perplexity of his name, by his name has been dragged into the controversy as to who shall be the Republican nominee for Governor of Illinois. He does not understand how such reports could have originated, as he has not designated any one to speak for him at Springfield or deliver any message to the Republicans of Illinois. The Southern papers are making a great "odor" that six prominent Caucasians acted as pall bearers at the funeral of an "old black mammy," at Richmond, Va. The prominent Caucasians simply wished to exalt the "old black mammy" above the refined cultured Afro-American of today, and there is an instinctive desire upon the part of the Caucasian Southwest to exalt the "old black mammy" into the grave as possible. "Think of a civilization which tenderly carries a servant to the grave yet denies civil rights to the servant's descendants." --- In his inaugural address Governor Blanchard of Louisiana made a grand stand play about protecting the Afro-American "in his sphere" and educating him "along agricultural and industrial lines." This is enough to show that the new governor is all wrong when the new president is the fundamental principles of a democracy. No class of citizens should be confined to any particular sphere. A dispatch from Buffalo states that "a notice is a notable absence of distinctions among the Presbyterian assembly." The response seek—the Presbyterians are getting ready to unload the Afro-American. The great men are dead. Little follows fill their places. The indorsement of Congressman Robert R. Hitt'for the vice presidency by the Illinois Republic convention wrote that a man whose whole public life has been an honor to Illinois. Some Afro-Americans in Tennessee have called a convention to nominate an Afro-American for President. It is evident that the fool, killer has not been doing his duty in Tennessee. The New York Journal has a long editorial, "The Power of the Land is in Strange Hands." It would be in stranger hands if Willie Hearst were President, but that will never be. The vote of the Afro-American is needed to elect a Republican president, and it will go to Roosevelt on election day. THE APPEAL: A NATIONAL AFRO-AMERICAN NEWSPAPER WASHINGTON THE CITY OF MAGNIFICENT DIS TANCES. 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 28—Commencement week at Howard University began last Sunday afternoon at 4:30, with the baccalaureate sermon, by President Gordon in the Andrew Rankin Chapel on the campus. Dr. Lucy E. Moten, principal of the Minor Normal School was the principal speaker at a mass meeting of mothers at Metropolitan A. M. E. Church Sunday. Her address, which was an eloquent appeal for better ideals, was listened to very attentively, and was warmly applauded. She predicted a happy future for the Afro-American eloquence, and this future was to be attained only through proper home training. She described the work and discipline of the training school, and argued for the old-time home discipline. Miss Moten set for the mothers the task of cultivating and refining their daughters. Other students met in a meeting. Miss Jocelyn Tompkins, municipal of Sandall School, and Mrs. Rosetta Lawson. On the summer school faculty at Howard University in July will be the foremost industrial educator and also one of the foremost educators of the United States. They are Booker T. Washington, of Tuskegee, Ala., and G. Stanley Hall, of Clark University, an institution to which only men of high educational attainments are admitted. Miss Mary L. Europe, a young Afro-American lady of this city, has a promising future. Last Friday she has presented a program in which she will give a high social and musical circles, in a recital in the parlor of the Portner and played an exacting programme for one who has studied the music of the composer of the S. Coleridge for Choral Society, and her playing at the performance of "Hiwatha" attracted the attention of the wealthy musical white women in the audience. Her programme Friday included the Prelude in E minor, by Mendelssohn; the "Moonlight" Sonata, by Baffi's "Goddess"; the Ruff's "La Goddess"; and Macdowell's "Witches' Dance"; and Sindling's "Fruhlingsrauschen," and the Prelude in C sharp minor by Rachmaninoff. For an encore at the end of the programme she played "Let it win," with great delicacy and artistic finish. Miss Europe has a technique which almost dazzles with its brilliance and shows a sense of artistic flair. She played her all her numbers from memory and without a hitch, and displays temperament and a depth of musical feeling which bid fair to make her an artist who will attract attention she has already done in local circles. She has a wonderful gift of sight reading, and can read a new composition and transpose it at the same time in any key or in all keys. She has almost the keen ear that will blind her to the music, and that she can do it with only two, or three readings of a piece of music. Her touch is both delicate and powerful, and she dashes off the most difficult technical passages with the ease that she can have considerable music and is a close student of composition, and her improvising is at times most beautiful. An audience of several hundred people sat throughout the programme and were most enthusiastic. Mr. Albertus Brown gave a dinner at his residence 1725 10th N. W. last Thursday evening, to a few of his classmates who have just graduated from Howard University Law School. Those present were Messrs. Thos. J. Johnson, J. J. Campbell, Rob. Pel Wright, J. J. Campbell, Rob. Pelham Jr., J. F. Thomas, Phil Cuney, William Darden and Wm. L. Hawkins. The closing exercises of Bethel Literary and Historical Association took place on the 19th Inst. On this occasion a very able paper was read by Prof. T. M. Dent of Georgia. His theme was "An Appeal for Our Bears." Prof. Dent, presented the fact that the school was farther than the 5th grade in the common schools, and that only a very few of our youths, finish, a collegiate or industrial course. The speaker presented statistics from Georgia and the District of Columbia as proof against the assertion that education matters the most. Very few of our very eloquent appeal was made to have our boys educated as American citizens according to industrial capabilities. He maintained that every boy should have at least a complete grammar school education, and those extra abilities, special talent should be exhibited in the higher and industrial schools. THE DOOR OF HOPE I cannot consent to take the position that the door of hope—the door of opportunity—is to be shut upon any man, no matter how worthy, purely upon the grounds of race or color. PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT. The discussion of the paper by the audience was spirited. A very high compliment was given Mr. George W. Jackson of Indiana for his excellent administration during the last year. Prof. J. Gregory of South Carolina was elected president for the last season. Mr. Chas. E. Hall, who was appointed to be political chair of the bureau by Senator A. J. Hopkins, has received a promotion to $1,200 per year. Mr. Ernest Hogan will be seen in Washington the week of May 30th, when the Empire Theater will open a limited summer season. Owing to the great success scored by "The Players" last week it has been decided to bring the company back for a return engagement next week and Mr. Hogan has been secured as an added feature. Prof. J. R. E. Lee of Alabama has issued a call for the organization of Afro-American teachers of the country to hold Nashville Tenn., on the 10th and 12th of August. After ten years of negotiation and arbitration over a little strip of land that sticks into Biltmore, the George W. Vanderbilt estate, like a wedge, the multimillionaire has been forced to sell his property to the American owner. He has agreed not only to pay the former slave some hundreds of times what his six acres of thin soil is worth with its three room cabin, but will build a house elsewhere for him to keep it in repair for the rest of his life. It is said that the proximity of the tumble-down cabin to the mansion built by the millionaire led him to make an offer of $5,000 for the property, but he refused it and waited patiently for another offer which he knew would come, and he was right. In a recent address to the graduating class of the medical department of the University of Dr. Robert Rey horn said in part: Remembering also that the standard of intelligence among the mass of the community is much higher than it was during the past generation. The physician of our day, if he were to occupy among educated people, must not only know medicine, but must also know many other things as well, or, in other words, must be an educated gentleman. Intelligent people will not long retain a respect for or confidence in any physician or their inferior in intellectual acquirements. Mr. Charles J. Pickett has returned to the city after a visit to Chicago, Springfield and Quincy. Senator Cullom has returned here on business connected with the construction of the new postoffice building for the senate, to be located about 200 yards northeast of the capitol building. Senator Cullom is chaired in the commission which will make arrangements for purchasing a site for the structure. The Department of Justice is pre- preparing to take up again the subject of peonage in the South. Additional reports have been received indicating that Afro-Americans are held in servi- tude DR. I. B. SCOTT, The Newly Elected Bishop of the M. E. Church. Dr. I. B. Scott, editor of the Southwestern Christian Advocate of New Orleans. La., has been elected Bishop to Africa by general conference of the M. E. church at Los Angeles. The salary is $5,000 per annum. PURELY PERSONAL Nelson Crews, a prominent Afro-American, has been appointed police clerk at Kansas City: Mo. Miss Lena S. Walden of Nome, Alaska, is the richest woman of the Afro-American race. She is called the second Hetty Green. Theodore Drury, the Afro-American singer, scored a great success in Cavalleria Rusticana at New York recently. Rev. J. H. Cyrus of Port Royal, Va. has brought suit against a hair straightening concern of Bihmond, a. for $5,000 million in alleged theft of the paraded two pictures of him in an advertisement. Under one with kinky hair was the word "before," and beneath the one with straight hair appeared the legend "after." Cyrus, who is one of the best known colorists in Algeria, the notoriety given him in connection with the "hair straightener" has done him great damage. 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 Long Way Off, the Pot Begins to Boil. The Democrats will hold a convention at St. Louis and the Republicans a ratification meeting at Chicago. Former Governor Black of New York will make the speech nominating President Roosevelt at the Chicago convention. Hon. H. T. Eubanks who was elected alternate-at-large to Chicago convention is the American member of the Ohio legislature. The Chicago Congressional candidates renominated are: William Lorimer, sixth district; Philip Knopf, seventh district; Geo. E. Foss, tenth district. GEO. A. Myers of Cleveland presided at a state meeting of Afro-Americans held at Columbus, Ohio, last week, and made a strong speech in which he eulogized President Roosevelt in strong terms. "President Roosevelt will be nominated by acclamation and elected by a large majority, 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 stamped this year as they were ten years ago, or even two years ago. Delegates are chosen with greater for the importance of the office of delegate is beginning to be appreciated. *** 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 president 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. The Republican National Committee will meet at Chicago June 15 to take up contests. The committee does not expect any trouble in deciding any of the contests except that from Wisconsin. It is feared that the contest will be decided by the floor of the convention, whatever the decision of the national committee and the committee on credentials may be. ILLINOIS Mrs. Hattie Graves of Quincy fell recently and dislocated her shoulder blade. Mrs. McClain of Springflied is state organizer of the Women's Federation. Mr. J. H. Kemp and Miss Edna Banks of Springflied were married by Rev. D. E. Murff Wednesday evening. The third annual commencement of Manning Bible School, Cairo, was held Thursday, May 26. Rev. Carr has conducted a successful revival at Du Quoin. Mr. L. A. Meeks of Chicago is working up interest in the K. of P. in Murphysboro. B. N. Murrell, an Airo-American, was member of graduating class of high school at Vienna. Rev. Chas. Tinsley of Du Quoin was a soldier in the civil war. Miss Verna Price has been appointed teacher at Mound City. Charles Q'Neal was drowned in river at Jona. Rev. J. B. McCrary of Metropolis is president of the Sunday school convention of Mt. Olive Baptist Association. Dr. I. B. Scott of Louisiana, was elected missionary Bishop to Africa by the conference of the Methodist Episcopal Conference and he held in Los Angeles. He is the first Afro-American to be so honored by that religious denomination. Dr. Scott is an excellent man in every particular and the conference honored itself by honoring him. CORRESPONDENT WANTED With View to Matrimony — Good Chance for Young Lady. Manila, Philippine Islands. Editor Appeal. I have the honor to advertise through the columns of your valuable paper for a lady correspondent who possesses a good knowledge of stenography and a good correspondent with a view to matrimony. I will give references: Edward Cheatham. Quartermaster's Department, Washington, D. C.; T. Thomas Forster, Washington; T. Thomas McKinney, 1614 W. Houston street, San Antonio, Texas. The lady must be between 18 and 21 years of age. My age is 21. Occupation: Fashion designer for the fashion department. Davis Mani, P. I., and Shearas, China. Knowles Building. Boys' Hall. Stone Hall. Girls' Hall. Modal Home. ATLANTA UNIVERSITY, Atlanta, Ga. An unaccented Christian Institution, devoted especially to advanced education. College, Not onal, College Preparatory and King Sah H gh School courses, with Industrial Training. Superior advantages in Music and Printing. Athletic for boys. Physical culture for girls. Home L and training. Aid given to needy and deserving students. Term begins the first Wednesday of each month. For certain information address Knoxville College. Classical, Scientific, Agricultural, Mechanical, Normal and Common School. Expenses will be suppressed and Medical School will be follow Year will cover all expenses of board, tuition, fuel, light and furnished room. Separate home and matron for little girls and another for little boys from 6 to 15 years. Term begins last Monday in September. Send 30 catalogue to President of Knoxville College. Knoxville BALTIMORE & OHIO R. R. CHICAGO SAN JOSE CLEVELAND PITTSBURG WASHINGTON NEW YORK PHILADELPHIA BALTIMORE ST. LOUIS LOUISVILLE ALL TRAINS VIA WASHINGTON TEN DAY STOPOVER ALLOWED IN WASHINGTON BALTIMORE PHILADELPHIA IMPROVED TRADETS IMPRODUTELY ON ARRIVAL AT EITHER CITY Knoxville College. Classical, Scientific, Agricultural School Coaches, together with Theologe, and Medici will cover all expenses of board, tuition, fuel, light and marches for little girls and another for little boys Monday in September. Send for catalogs to Knoxville Tenn. TUSKEGEE Normal and Industrial Institute (INCORPORATED) Organized July 4, 1881, by the State Legis lature 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 black outnumber the whites three to one. ENROLLMENT AND FACULTY Enrollment last year 1,250 males. 88.4% fee requirements. Average attendance. 1,963. instructors. 88. LOCATION 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 $100,000 and no mortgage. **NEEDS** $100 annually for the education of each student; ($200 enables one to scholarship. Students pay their own bank in cash and labor). A monthly amount for current expenses and building. Besides the work done by graduates as class leaders, the students are reached through the Tuskegee Negro Conference. Tuskegee is 40 miles east of Montgomery and 15 miles west of Atlanta. on the Western Railroad. Tuskegee is a quiet, beautiful old Southern town, and is it quiet, mild and unform, thus making the place an excellent winter resort. SCOTIA SEMINARY CONSORTIUM, N. C. This well known school, established for the first term October 1, will be for the next term October 1. Every student will be made to provide for the comfort of the students. Expense for board, light, fuel washing, $16, for term of eight months. Address. Rev. D. J. Batt. Concord, N.C. A Practical, Literary and Industrial Trades School for Afro-American Boys and Girls in the Indianapolis and Indianapolis separate building. ADDRESS JOSPHI D. MARONY, Principal, Allegheny, Pa. *Morristown Normal College* Founded IN 1881. Fourteenth grade. Formed a command- mous building. Climate unassured. Departments: College Preparatory Normal, Engl- ish Music, Shortcut, Typewriting and industrial Training. FIFTY DOLLARS IN ADVANCE Will pay for board, room, light, fuel, tuition $8.00 per month; tuition $20.00 per term Through for tuition to the department. Seed funds to the present. REV. JUDSON H. HILL, D. D. New England CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC All the advantages of the finest and most completely equipped Carnegie Hall, the most member of a recognized center of Art and Music and association with the master in the Profession are demonstrated at the A.V. Peggall Conservatory of Music, through work in all departments of music. County Museum of Art, in association with GEORGE W. CRAWDEN, Musical Director. All particular and year book will be set on application. BALTIMORE & O CHICAGO SAN FRANCISCO DELEVANDO COLUMBUS TITUWILLE ST. LOUIS LOUISVILLE ALL TRAINS VIA Departments - Normal and Co-operative. Special attention to Vocal and Acoustic Education in Agricultural, Sewing and Cooking. Healthy Location; located by steamed boarding at the specified location. For Catalog and Particases FOR LETTERS TO J. H. JOHNSTON. President Agricultural, Mechanical, Normal and Comm- mand and Medical Schools. Fifty-five Dollars a Year light and furnished room. Separate room bay from room 15. To the highest last President of Kannville College, Anxolving GAMMON THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY ATLANTA, GEORGIA AIMS AND METHODS The aim of this school is to its practical success in helping men towards success in the ministry. Its course of study is broad and practical; its degree its work is thorough. Its methods are fresh, systematic, clear and simple. CCURSE OF STUDY The regular course of study occupies three years, and covers the lines of work required by the school. Instruction usually pursued in the leading theological seminaries of the country. EXPENSES AND AID Tuition and room rent are free. The accommodation is fully furnished. Good board can be had for seven dollars per month. Buildings heat and Aid from loans without interest, and provide students who do their utmost in the line of self-help. No young man with a degree can afford the advantages now opened to him in this Seminary. For further particulari address. L. G. ADKONSON, D. D. BISHOP COLLEGE BISHOP COLLEGE MARSHALL, TEXAS, OFFERS EVERY ADVANTAGE TO STUDENTS. For beauty of situation, commodities of building construction, with skill in construction, is unassured by any school for colored people west of the Mississippi. LARGE and precarious and teachers. LARGE and large brick buildings, also steam plant laundry. A new brick dining hall and large brick buildings, also steam plant laundry. A new brick dining hall and large physical, biological laboratories. Course in carpentry, printing, blackboard, keeping, nursing, COLLEGE keeping, cooking, nursing. COLLEGE PERMAMENT CERTIFICATES. Students can make part of expenses by work. For particulars and catalogue ARTHUR B. CHAFEE, Pre. Jent. TILLOTSON COLLEGE. TILLOTSON COLLEGE. AUSTIN, TEXAS, The best and Best School in the Texas for Colored Students. Faculty mostly graduates of well known colleges in the north. Reputation unimpaired. Manual training in part of the regular courses. Music special feature of the school. Special advantages for earnest students seeking to help themselves. Send for catalogue and circular to REV. MARSHALL R. GAINES, A.M., PRESIDENT, Austin, Texas. SAMUEL HUSTON COLLEGE A Christian School Experienced Faculty Progressive in all departments, best Methods of Instruction, Students of Health carefully booked and trained to do dental work as well as think. For catalogue and other information, write to the president, R. S. LOWINGGOOD, AUSTIN, TEXAS. YPSILANTI HEALTH UNDERWEAR SEND FOR BOOKLET TO MAY & FOOD MICRO YPSILANTI MICH OHIO R. R. NEW YORK PITTSBURG ORTHADOLPHIA BALTIMORE WASHINGTON LA WASHINGTON SAINT PAUL A WEEK'S RECORD IN MINNESOTA 'TAS CAPITAL. The "Saintly City" and Saintly City Folks—Newyme items of Social, Religious and general Matters Among the People. If it's Hamm's, it's all right. Mrs. S. D. Kemp is still quite sick. Isn't this lovely weather for Minnesota? Mr. Will Johnson of Chicago is in the city. Mr. William Charleston still continues quite ill. The Republican state convention will be held in St. Paul June 30th. Roomers wanted. Nice comfortable rooms. Apply at 159 La Fond street. Half sores, sewed, 75c; rubber heels, 40c; Phone 1556-J2. Jarvis, 83 E. 4th. FURNISHED ROOMS for rent at 522 West Central avenue; all conveniences. The Elks Express Co. now has its office and storage rooms at 356 Cedar street. "I haven't paid $5.00 for a hat since I began wearing the Gordon, and I buy the best." Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Johnson have returned to the city to reside at 353 Western avenue. Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Moffit and Mr. and Mrs. E. W. Lindsay have moved to 126 Arch street. William Charleston, Mr. A. Lawrence, Melchor and little Mildred Kemp are on the sick list. Have you called at the new, up-to-date torsional parlor, No. 74 E. Fifth street? Well, you ought to do so. Mrs. F. C. Tobie and two of her daughters, Frances and Minnie, left Sunday to join Mr. Tobie in Denver. For a genuine good time and a swell attend the May Party at Twin City Hall next Wednesday evening. Govern Van Sant has issued a proclamation for memorial day, May 30th, urging that it be fittingly observed as usual. Mr. John H. Hayes, who was called to Kahoka, Mo. by the death of his mother last week, returned home Thursday. The Men's Union Club has adjourned for the summer. The club expects to begin its sessions again the first Sunday in October. STRONG & MORGAN, Fire Insurance Agents and Doctors, Room 422 in Building, with the "Small Loan and Investment Co. You are cordially invited to attend the Men's Sunday club, which meets at Pilgrim Baptist church tomorrow aftermon at 4 o'clock. Good program. Re. Geo. W. Gaines, Mesdames J. H. Charleston, S. Belesen and Mrs. J. Broiles have returned from their trip to Chicago to attend the General Conference. You are cordially invited to attend the meetings of the Men's Union Club are held regularly at St. James A.M. Church Sunday afternoons at 4 o'clock. THE APPEAL is mailed to most of the homes of the homes of the Twin Cities, and if you wish matters to reach these homes you must publish them in THE APPEAL. Is your hair straight? If not, send 50 cents to Ozonized Gx Marrow Co., 76 Wabane avenue, Chicago, Ill., for a bottle of Ozonized Gx Marrow and you can easily straighten it. When you wish a shine call at one of the Evans' shoe shining parlors, 108 E. Fourth street; 337½ Wabasha street; 417 Robert street. Shines 5 cents. First-class work. Mrs. Hawkins, Pamille White Gladys Breut, and J. H. Harrison were fined $25 each in the police court Tuesday morning for keeping a disorderly house at Ninth and Robert streets. The Appeal has purchased the press and outfit of the Richardson Printing Company and added the same to the plant. Bring in your job printing. Best work at lowest prices. Gentlemen wishing nice furnished rooms, with all convenience, by the week or month, at reasonable rates, should apply at the Benton House, 228 West Third street, up stairs. THE NAGEL UNDERTAKING CO., Wm. E. Nagel Manager, 208 West Third street, Telephone, Main 1504. Latest equipments in every line. Lady assistant when desired. The crowd did not come last Tuesday evening, but those who did come had one glorious good time. Better and more jolly will be the time next Wednesday at the May Party at Twin City Hall. Shoes mended while you wait, at Jarvis, 83 East Fourth street. Half soles, 50 and 75 ciscs. Prices reasonable for all kinds of repair. He can do it on short notice. Jarvis, 83 E. th街. "SMALL" LOAN 'AND INVESTMENT CO., Real Estate, Loans, Insur- STATE SAVINGS BANK Germania Life Bldg., Fourth and Minnesota Sts. A Safety Depository For the Savings of the Wage Earner. The only institution in St. Paul doing business strictly according to the rules of the city, the board amended to date, and thereby avoids the danger of commercial banking on the banks of $1 and upward. Bank open daily on Sundays, from 9 a. m. to 12:30 p. m. Trustees—C. G. Lawrence, John B. Sanborn, Ferdinand Willis, Kenneth Clark, John Lidden, Thomas J. Harris, Harry D. Brien, William Willis, John D. O'Brien, William Constans, W. B. Dean, Julius M. Goldsmith. ance and Collections. Office Rooms 4212 and 2421 Bradley Building, Fifth street between Wabasha and Cedar. We make small loans. Mrs. S. D. Kemp, who has been quite ill with lung trouble for some time, died at her residence, 602 Aurora, Tuesday, aged 21. Her funeral took place on Monday, A. M. E. church yesterday afternoon. On account of rain the May Party of the Ladies' Ald Society of St. Peter Claver Church on last Tuesday evening was postponed until next Wednesday evening, June 1st. All tickets will be good for that date. Messrs. Williams' & Kemp, of the Cosmopolitan Barber Shop," have put in a large new stock of the best brands of cigars and tobacco. 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 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. with $1. A little amount saved every week may some day stand between you and want. HOUSE CLEANING TIME—With house cleaning comes refitting and re-furnishing. Pictures can be nicely framed at the LOWE PICTURE FRAME CO. 475 Wahasha street. Call and see our fine line of pictures, frames and mouldings. The Cosmopolitan Barber shop has put on a new coat of paint and varnish and beautiful paper and looks just too nice for anything. It would now seem that the fire never touched 'em. 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. The Emerald hotel, No. 598 Robert street, has been newly fitted up, and now ready for business. Furnished soon with board. Tranient trade solicited. Telephone connections. Mrs. May B. King and Mrs. H. S. Harrison, proprietors. ELK EXPRESS CO., G. D. and G. J. Charleston, proprietors, 105. N. 356 Cedar street, near Fifth. Packing, shipping and storing of furniture and household goods. Piano moving a specialty store. Telephone 321. Handled. Telephone 3218 M. L. Why not go to the White Front Restaurant, 105 W. Third street, near Washington? Meals at all hours, day and night. Special 5 o'clock dinner daily. 25 cents. All the delicacies of the season to order on short notice. Tel. Main 2438 L. Mrs. Mattie Brown. Prop. Don't forget to attend the First Grand Excursion given by J. H. Hayes Lodge No. 6, K. of P. to New Lake Londa. Be sure to purchase your tickets from members of the committee; 75 cents for round trip; otherwise the fare is $1.00. Tickets good on all trains. HOWELL & DAVIS, No. 156 E. 316th street, fashionable tailors. Gentlemen wishing suits or overcoats of the latest suits and patterns should call on them.ades work also done. Enquiries are spelled, enclosed and pressed on short notice. Moderate prices. goods called for and delivered. SAFULTS DEPOSIT AND STORAGE VAULTS — 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 $100, trunks etc., with us. Northwestern Trust Co., 138 Endicott Arcade. Moses Dodson, boarding at 363 East Sixth street, was found dead in his bed Wednesday morning. Coroner Miller decided that death resulted from natural causes. He was thirty years of age, and he had been employed as a porter for the Northern Pacific Railway company. An epiptic fit during the night caused his death. Monday morning, June 6th, "Liberty Bell," enroute from Philadelphia to the World's Fair at St. Louis, will be in the city and all the school children are to have an emergency room. The Twin City Rapid Transit company will issue round trip tickets to all the children free. The schools will be adjourned long enough to allow the children to view the bell. Ladies who wish a beautiful complexion will use Mrs. Howard's Royal Face Cream and Skin Food, a soothing delicacy for softening and healing roughness, pimples, tan and freckles; for wrinkles and vegetable tissue food for wrinkles and hollows in cheeks, throat and neck. Manufactured only by Mrs. R. C. Howard. 682 W. Central avenue. St. Paul, Minn. Phone, Dale 918 J-2. MILLS'S WANDICH ROOM, is the place to go to get your favorite sandwich. We make all kinds of sandwiches. We have the best grade of coffee and the cooks know how to prepare it; therefore we can serve you a variety of fruits, melons, etc. strawberries and cream, strawberry short cake, ice cream, lemonade, in fact every delicacy that is in season is always kept on hand. Open day and night from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on the street, between Seventh and Eighth. John S. Mills, Proprietor and Manager. Mr. Freeman Reynolds, living at 555 Rice street, was, on complaint of Humane Agent Mok, in police court last Wednesday charged with cruelty toward his 12-year-old son. The boy is a bad one and his father was giving him a much-needed whipping when neighbors interfered. After being chastised the lad ran away and was sheltered by neighbors who told the parents that Reynolds was discharged by Judge Finehout. Mr. Mok stated to the court that neighbors had told him that Reynolds was unnecessarily cruel to his child, but the testimony showed that the boy had not been punished unduly. COSMOPOLITAN BARBER SHOP, No. 74 E. Fifth street, Kemp & Williams, proprietors. A strictly update establishment. Two bath rooms; three hydraulic chats, shoe shining stand, latest 'style of furnishings throughout. Children's hair cutting a speciality. Their motto is: "Absolute satisfaction." Fine line of smokers articles. Public Invitation to staff now on the job. Mr. Richard Couss, formerly proprietor of the shop No. 374% Minnesota street manager and foreman. His assistants are Messrs. A. Smith and Oscar Sanders. Miss Mary Harwell is cashier. When anything is de Defective Page THE APPEAL: A NATIONAL AFRO-AMERICAN NEWSPAPER PART OF THE EXHIBIT OF THE MONDAY ART CLUB. Photographed by Maurice Hickman. sired in the tonsorial line call at the "Cosmopolitan." A. C. HOWARD. Inventor of Best Shoe Polish in the World Visits, St. Paul. Mr. A. C. Howard of Chicago, inventor of Howard's Lightning Shoe Polish, and president of The A. C. Howard Manufacturing Co., manufacturers of standard leather dressings, dies and shoe polishes, was in the city this week and gave The Appeal a call. Mr. Howard's preparations were awarded the grand prize at the Paris Exposition 1900 and they are qualified to be the best that are made anywhere. the big department stores in most of the large cities handle Howard's goods. He has made an arrangement with the Golden Rule in this city to handle his goods and this enterprising and unprejudiced firm placed a big order with Mr. Howard. He has made orders from all parts of the civilized world and the manufactory at 3544 State street is constantly working at full capacity. This is quite pleasing and is an object lesson, teaching the fact that if an Afro-American will produce an article that is as good or better than that of others people, the best product for shoes to polish is the best on the market and though he has "his face on every box" it sells like hot cakes. "REMEMBER THE MAINE." ..AT Grand Opera House, St. Paul. "Remember the Maine," which comes to the Grand Opera House next week, is from the pen of Lincoln J. Carter, and is said to be the most sensational scenic production that has ever emanated from that versatile author. The piece is a naval war drama treating upon the incidents that led up to the Latin Spanish-American War and incidentally showing a correct view of the beautiful Havana harbor, in which, during a course of play, the American battleship "Maine" is billed up, a remarkable clear picture of the old Morro Castle during a terrific engagement with the American war ships. Care has been exercised in selecting those actors who are best suited to carefully portray the important and historical characters introduced throughout the play, namely, General Washington, the captain of Cuba during the time prior to the war, Captain Sisgue, who was the com- PART OF mander of the ill-fated "Maine" and the Spanish General, "Butcher" Weyler. A special matinee will be given on Decoration Day, May 30th. BISHOPS ARE ASSIGNED. Quadrennial Conference of the African Methodist Episcopal Church Held in Quinn Chapel Closest to the African Methodist Church of the African Methodist Episcopal church, held in Quinn chapel, has closed with the assignment of bishops as follows: First district—Philadelphia, New Jersey, New York, New England con- Windward islands, West Indies, South Aderica, Sierra Leone, Liberia, and Gold Coast conferences. Bishop Fourth district—Indiana, Illinois, Iowa, Kentucky, west Kentucky conferences. Bishop C. T. Shaffer. Fifth district—Missouri, north Missouri, Kansas, Colorado, California. Puget Sound conferences. Bishop S. Sixth district—Georgia, north Georgia, Macon (Ga.), southwest Georgia, Atlanta conferences. Bishop H. M. Turner. Seventh district—Alabama, north Alabama, Cabama, South Carolina, South Carolina, Columbia, northeast South Carolina, Bishop L. J. Coppin. sas, west Arkansas, east Arkansas, Tennessee, west Tennessee, east Tennessee conferences. Bishop B. F. Lee. Tenth district—West Texas, Texas, northeast Texas, central Texas, Indian territory, Oklahoma conferences. Bishop Evans Tyree. Eleventh district—Florida, east Florida, south Florida, central Florida conferences. Bishop B. T. Tanner. Twelfth district—Michigan, Ontario, Nova Scotia, Bermuda conferences. Bishop James A. Handy. Thirteenth district—Transvaal, Cape Colony, and all south Africa, Bishop C. S. Smith. MISS SCOTTIE PRIMUS DAVIS. First Afro-American Girl to Graduate from State University. There will be four hundred and eighty-one graduates from the State University of Minnesota next week. Among them are 185 who will take the degree of Bachelor of Arts, and Miss Scottie Primus Davis enjoys the distinction of being the only Afro-American among them. The district is the first Afro-American lady to graduate from the State University. Miss Davis is the only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Addison Davis. She was Mias Scottie Primus Davis. born in Lebanon, Ky., in 1883, and at the age of five years went with her parents to Chicago, where she entered St. James Catholic school. Afterward she entered the University in attendance until 1896, when she came with her parents to St. Paul and continued in the public schools. She graduated from Central High School in 1899, and was the only Afro-American graduate at that commencement and only one who had attended the University. She entered the State University in 1900 and has finished a full four years' course. She is especially bright and intelligent, speaks German and French and is excellent in Latin and Greek, and especially proficient in math, science, and social science, and has a host of friends among THE EXHIBIT OF THE MONDAY ART Photographed by Maurice Hickman. her classmates and wherever she has been, her commencement will take place Monday morning, June 2nd, at State University, at 10 o'clock. THE MONDAY ART CLUB Holds its First Annual Exhibition and Recognition, and Furnishes a Sur- vey. The Monday Art Club, at its first annual exhibition, held at the residence of their president, Mrs. John H. Hickman, 405 Western avenue, last Monday, from 4 to 10 P. M., elicited the praise and interest of invited guests present, and ardent admirers of the clubs work urged that a similar exhibition be made at our next State Fair. This club has pursued its first year's work in its several departments with marked success; among them, art and its degree of advancement in art-handicraft. Aside from water color, china painting, photography, lace making, Mexican drawn work, Kensington, Montmelok Bulgarian and French embroideries, a course in millinery, domestic science and the artistic sewing had consisted in the work of students in fact the widest latitude in developing the artistic nature of the individual member has been taken. The club seeks in its exhibitions to advance the influence of art in education and to foster an appreciation of art in the home and the ocular evidences of the ability to draw. A most pleasing surprise to most of the guests present Monday night. The list of entries exhibited is as follows: Mrs. John H. Hickman, sherbet set, hand painted, designed and executed by Mrs. Hickman; lace and embroidered pillow, Montmeliek cloth; lace and embroidered pillow, Montmeliek cloth; Montmeliek centre piece, Montmeliek cloth; embroidered centre piece, sweet peas, tea cloth drawn work; sideboard scarf, scroll lace border; six embroidered doilies; dulcit cut work; tray dolly, darning stitch; Bulgarian pillow cover. Mrs. J. Jackson, lace and embroidered paint; executed by Mrs. Jackson; medallion lace table cover; point lace handkerchief; point lace dolly; drawn work dolly; tea cloth Mexican drawn work; centre piece. --- 'e orchids; lace and embroidered pimp 'oth; embroidered tray & 'broidered centilly strawberries; 'will cover, tre piece, tea rose; two 'nonples and roses. Mrs. K. P. Bond—Lace cover pond lilies; embroidered center; American Beauty roses; embroidered center; bride's roses; embroidered center; strawberries Mrs. John Crane—Lace medallion; three point lace handkerchiefs; three lace trimmed handkerchiefs; embroidered photograph frame. Mrs. Ed. Green—Pillow lace handkerchiefs. Mrs. Scott—Two point lace handkerchiefs. Mrs. T. E. Franklin—Photographs. Mrs. Chas. Allen—Oriental cover; table cover; two lace doilies; embroidered dolly. Mrs. Chas. Center piece, carnations; center piece, strawberries and vine; three embroidered doilies, apple blossoms and forget-me-mots. Mrs. Chas. H. Brown—Pillow cover; lace handkerchief; slippers; lace dolly. Mrs. Morgan—Poppies on brown linen. Mrs. Butts—Three pillow covers. In pillows, pippins, carnations; center pieces, holly Mrs. M. Clayton—Pillow cover; handkerchief bag. Mrs. Olive Taylor—Scarf, Mexican drawn work; embroidered tea cibert; tray dolly. The following named persons kingly loaned articles for the exhibition: Mrs. J. Q. Adams—Silk and velvet quilt, designed and embroidered by the Mrs. J. Q. Adams—Satin valentine, designed and executed by Mr. Adams. Mrs. Martin—Eurub bed set. Mrs. Joseph Turner—Japanese embroidered cover. Mrs. Bowen—Japanese table cover. Mrs. T. E. Franklin—Rose cover, made by the late Mrs. A. G. Russell. Mrs. John Cran—Burnt wood card receiver. Miss Hattie Loomis—Two pen and ink sketches; water color; burnt wood handkerchief box; burnt wood glove and handkerchief box, combined. Mrs. A. Jackson—Oil paintings—"A Rough Road." "Moonlight." Master Paul Underwood—Water color. "Sweet Violets." Mr. M. A. Hickman—Album of photographs. SUMMER SEASON AT THE GRANDS Each alternate summer has wit- RT CLUB. nessed the occasion of a summer stock season at the Grand Opera House, and the coming summer will present, the most auspicious and pretentious offering of this order ever made at this venue. Two years ago the George Fawcett Company, headed by Miss Percy Haswell, played an extended season at the Grand and became decidedly popular with local, theatregoers. This has been playing at Chase's Theatre in Balti more all season and is today recognized as one of the most artistic dramatic organizations in the country. Mr. Fawcett's Company is now playing a spring engagement at Richmond, Montana, and has been playing St. Paul, initiating the opening season here on Sunday night, June 12th. A. M. E. ZION BISHOPS, Elected and Assigned to Their Districts by Conference at St. Louis. The twenty-second quadrennial conference of the American M. E. Zion church has adjourned after a session held in Philadelphia in May, 1908. The final ceremonies consisted of the consecration of the two newly elected bishops, J. and K. Zion, and committee on episcopacy submitted the following assignment of bishops: First district, New England, New York and Central North Carolina, Bishop J. W. Hood; second district, North Carolina, South Carolina and Georgia, Bishop T. H. Lomax; third district, Western e. W. Oxie, Blue Ridge and Southern districts, fourth district, Western North Carolina and Florida, Bishop I. C. Clinton; Fifth district, New Jersey, Virginia, Southern Florida, Cuba and Porto Rico, Bishop A. Walker; six district, Philadelphia and Baltimore, New York and Alabama, Bishop G. W. Clinton; seventh district, Western Alabama, Allegheny, Ohio, East Tennessee, dies, Bishop B. S. Smith; eight district, Northern Alabama, Northern Alabama, Southern Mississippi and Louisiana, Bishop J. W. Alstork; ninth district, Western Tennessee, Mississippi, Northern Louisiana, Texas, and Arkansas, Bishop J. W. Smith; tenth district, Missouri, Northern Arkansas, Palmetto, Oklahoma, California, Philippines and Hawaii, Bishop J. C. Cau Won First-Class Laundry Work. Best In Every Respect. 509-511 Second Ave., So., - Minneapolis. 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. Mr. Geo. Talbert is improving. Mrs. E. McKinze is home from St. Louis. Miss Vice Holder has returned from St. Louis. Mr. F. L. McGhee was in the city last week. Miss Clarence Callife is sick at her home on Eighth street. Mr. Edward Trusdale is spending several days at Lake Milton, Minn. Nettie Scott, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James A. Scott, is seriously ill. Mrs. Bell Taylor of St. Paul was the guest of Mrs. A. Washington last Sunday. The Eastern Star will celebrate Easter Day at Bethesda Baptist church Sunday, June 5th. There will be a sangerfest given at St. Peters church by the Sunday school the early part of June. Go to the Owl restaurant for good home cooked meals at 15 cents. Dinner from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. The annual sermon of the S. M. T.'s will be preached at Bethesda Baptist church at 3 P. M. Sunday, May 29th, 1904. Mrs. H. W. Robinson of Yankton, S. D., and Miss Emma Shaw of St. Paul called at The Appeal office last week. First class rooms and board, regular meals 25 cents. Sunday dinner, 35 cents. Hotel De Temple, 411 Second Ave. $. Look out for the grand railroad excursion and picnic at Forest Lake to be given by the Knights of Pythias on Monday, June 6. Mrs. Sallie Williams will leave for Sedalia, Mo., next Thursday, where she will spend the summer with friends and relatives. Miss May Williams entertained last Thursday evening at cards Mr. and Mrs. James Wynne and Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Mills of St. Paul. PAPER HANGING—Persons who wish any sort of paper hanging done will do well on or address Abe Hamilton, No. 317 Eighth Ave. S. The annual sermon of the "Eastern Star" will be preached by Rev. M. W. Witers at Bethesda Baptist church Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock, June 5th. Have your tailoring and repairing done by ANTHONY THE TAILOR, Suits, 15 and upward. Repairing done at reasonable rates. 212 Washington Ave. N. A grand Literary and Musical will be given by the graduates of the Twin Valley at Bethesda Baptist Church Tuesday evening, June 14. Look for the next issue: The annual sermon of the S. M. T. will take place at Bethesda Baptist church Sunday evening at 8 p.m. May 29th. Rev. M. W. Witers will preach the sermon. Plano lessons taught, also instructewing. Plain sewing done at the Good-Richman Afro-American Industrial Home, 240:240 17th Ave. So. Miss Lydia Walker, instructor. Mr. Chas. H. Calloway, who for several months has been representing the Montana Copper Mining Co. through the west and south, is home again. Mr. Crawford reports a very successful business: A grand barbecue at Minnesota Falls, beginning Sunday, June 5th, and ending on June 13th. A swell dinner for 25 cents. Ice cream parlor in connection. Fine dancing platform and good music. Robt. Chatman, Mgr. The Owl restaurant No. 243 Sixth avenue South is the place to go after the theater or dancing school. Regular dinner for 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Private rooms upstairs. Open night. Special Sunday dinner. Open night. 15 cents. Monroe & Tyler, interpreters. Mineapolis Afro-American League and the Afro-American members of the G. A. R. will celebrate Memorial Day with special services at St. Peter A. M. E. church Sweet Reeves will deliver the address and Reeves will deliver the appropriate program will be rendered. The public is cordially invited. 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. The company will hold 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 of the community on October 4, 1903, between the hours of 3 and 5 at 1020 Guaranty Loan building. Republican Candidate for City Comptroller, Minneapolis. Charles A. Mimocks has been a resident and taxpayer of Minneapolis for thirty years. He is an acknowledged expert accountant of Minneapolis. He has been employed by the city council and also the Commercial Bank to investigate city taxes. His platform includes taxation, over-assessment special improvements must be stopped, modern and improved system of municipal accounting. THE FIRE IS COMING WE WANT YOUR BUSINESS We furnish the house complete. Furniture, Carpets, Rugs, Curtains, Stoves, Ranges, Refrigerators & Housefurnishings. Will E. Mathels Go. Cor. 6th & Cedar Sts. CASH OR CREDIT. H. MOSLEY, Man. VISIT THE Jesamine Club POOL AND BILLIARDS REAR 245 NICOLLET AVE. TEL. 242-01 1 MAIN. IRD 91 E. SEVENTH ST. Specialty — Painless extracting, Crown and Bridge Work. J. J. HIRSHFIELD. P. E. REID. 40 East Third St., ST. PAUL. Telephone 1941-J. L. TREADWELL SHOE CO. 129-13 E.SEVENTH ST. 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The man who runs from work gets no rest. Awkward deeds are better than eloquent dreams. If you wish everybody to see it, put it in THE APPEAL. Mr. and Mrs. Williams of Spokane, Wash., are in the city. The "good old summertime" has at last made its appearance. More than 400,000 people visited the Chicago parks last Sunday. Edward H. Wright, lawyer, 2963 Wash avenue. Telephone Douglass 3003. J. Gray Lucas, the attorney, may be found at 59 Dearborn street, Suite 412. For a good meal, well served, go to R. S. Winston's new place, 3140 State street. The Appeal is on sale at Faulkner's Afro-American news stand, 3104 State street. You need THE APPEAL every week. Send your order to the office, 323-325 Dearborn street. Hon. Martin B. Madden, nominated for Congress in the First District will win against all opposition. Mrs. Mabel Roan gives instruction in short hand, typewriting and music at her studio, 2621 Wabash avenue. THE APPEAL is without question the best advertising medium through which to reach the Afro-Americans of Chicago. "Ozonized ox marrow" is the best preparation for the hair. Sold by all druggists. Depot, 76 Wabash avenue, Chicago. Cole's Carbolisalve cures catarrh. Insert a small quantity in the nostrils at night on retiring. 25 and 50 cents. All druggists. GERTRUDE IMOGENE PALMER, violinist. Concerts, musicals, instruction. Room 86 Auditorium, and 680 Austin Ave. You ought to have THE APPEAL every week. Send a postal card order to the office, 323-325 Dearborn street, and it will come. Subscribers for THE APPEAL, who wish to discontinue the paper must send written notice to the office, properly dated and signed. Mr. Ben D. Bagly, of THE APPEAL in Chicago, may be found at the office, 323-325 Dearborn street from 12 to 1 oclock every business day. Mordecal Sampson, a Caucasian aged 63, and Charlotte Martin, an Afro-American aged 20, were married by Justice Leach at Springfield recently. After being known wherever newspapers are read as the Windy City, Professor Cox, the weather man in the Auditorium tower, says that Chicago has no right to the name. Hon. Charles Wathier of the First ward who has been nominated for a member of the state board of equalization is a winner. He's a loyal Republican and counts his friends by the score. If you wish a loan on household furniture, horse, wagon, diamonds, jewelry or real estate, and are holding a salaried position, call on John Q. Gramm & Co, room 311, No. 30, South Creek street. While the General Conference has adjourned a goodly number of the delegates and visitors still linger in the city. The "Windy City" seems to have an attraction for visitors that is hard to shake off. The famous Eighth Regiment will go to the St. Louis World's Fair. A testimonial benefit to assist them in defraying the expenses of the trip will be given at the Seventh Regiment armory (Tattersall's) May 25. Be sure to purchase tickets and help the boys. Robert Mott is erecting on the Twenty-seventh street side of his State street property a modern playhouse. The front will be of pressed brick and stone, and when completed will present a fine appearance. Later on The Appeal will give a full description of this new place of amusement. The policy sharks have finally surrendered. So say the authorities. Wednesday morning the backers of the 2,200 shops in the city sent out orders for the closing of every shop and the refunding of all money to players who had bought tickets in the forenoon. Wonder how long they will stay closed? "Bat" Masterson of New York, after a careful study of most of the cities of the Union, big and little, gives it as his opinion that, for general all-round badness Chicago easily takes first place, with Denver second and St. Louis in third money. New York he places far down on the list. At last Dearborn street is to be paved and made passable for vehicles. The surface is to be asphalt and the new pavement is now in course of construction. It is sincerely hoped that when the city has done its part the residents along the street will do their part in keeping it clean and beautifying it. Rev. Stinson, a delegate to the General Conference, in a public address, asserted that, in his opinion, there were about 35,000 Negroes in Chicago that could be spared and should be started back South. Yet it is reliably stated that Rev. Stinson contemplates leaving the South and making his home in Chicago. Masonry seems to be taking on a new impetus in Chicago. To an Appeal man a prominent member of the order states that never before in the history of the order in the city had so many applications for membership been made as has been the case in the last two months. There is now much talk of building a much needed hall to house the various lodges. Send 10 cents in stamps for Russo-Japanese war atlas, issued by the Chicago & Northwestern railway. Three colored maps, each 14x20, bound in convenient form for reference. The Eastern situation shown in detail, with tables showing relative military and naval strength and financial resources of Russia and Japan. Ticket office. 212 Clark street. (Tea Lot 721) Oscar De Priest, the Afro-American on the county commissioners' ticket, is a painter and house decorator, and has been a successful business man in Chicago since 1894. He is indorsed by the members of the Colored Men's "ALLRIGHT" SHOE LADIES AND GENTS PRICE $350 FOR SALE BY 129&131 E.7TH ST TREADWELL SHOE CO. 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. THE BEST MAN IN THE WORLD Dorothy Dodd Spring Boots $3. More different s to show in these p than ever before. 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Mr. De Priest is an Odd Fellow, a member of the Colored Men's Business league and treasurer of the Colored Men's Sunday Forum. First District—MARTIN B. MAD DEN. DEN: Third District—WM. W. WILSON. Sixth District—WILLIAM LORI MER. Eighth District—PHILIP KNOFF Tenth District—GEORGE E. FOSS Of the Alleged Race Problem—Caucasians and Afro-Americans Combine. The by-laws of the Frederick Douglass Center have been drawn up, in which the object of the center is defined as promoting "just and amicable relations between the Caucasian-Americans and Afro-Americans, to remove the disabilities suffered in the civil, political and industrial life, to encourage equal opportunity irrespective of race, color or other arbitrary distinctions; to establish a center of friendly help and influence in which to gather needful information and for mutual co-operation to the ends of right living and higher citizenship." The officers of the society are: Mrs. Cella Parker Woolley, President; C. B. C. Bentley, Secretary; John O'Connor and S. Laing Williams, Directors. The center will be located near Wabash avenue and Thirtieth street. BIRTHS Mrs. Gertrude Porter, male, 2838 Dearborn st. Dr. Marte A. Fellows. Mrs. William Gilmer, male, 6313 Langley ave. Dr. R. H. Lawrence. Mrs. E. M. Glover, fema.e, 556 Ferdinand st. Dr. A. W. Mercer. Mrs. Emanuel Harding, female, 368 106th st. Dr. J. P. Otto Mrs. Adolphus, Molsby, male, 5011 Armour ave., Dr. E. S. Miller. Reception Tendered the Eighth Regi- Wednesday evening, on the eve of their departure for the World's Fair, the members of the Eighth Regiment, I. N. G., was rendered a reception by their admiring friends. The event took place at Tatarsalls Seventh Regiment Armory, and was largely attended. The reception included a concert by the regimental band of forty pieces, Prof. Clark N. Smith, director, a dress parade and drill showing camp life as it really is. Adjutant General Theodore Ewert, of the Fourth Brigade, distributed J. Of the Famous 8th Regiment, I. N. G. among the members of the regiment 110 five-year medals and 65 eight-year medals. These were for good markmanship and long and honorable service. After the band concert, medal presentation and drill a promenade ball was participated in by the members of the regiment and their friends. The funds derived from the entertainment will go toward defraying the regiment's expenses to the St. Louis Fair. The attendance was large and the affair a very enjoyable one. The regimental drill was exceptionally fine. Henry B. Bruce, age 57, 42 Maple- wood ave. Mary Sanders, age 50, 731 Madison st. William Walton, age 34, 4426 La Salle st. Ida Alexander, age 1, 4757 Dearborn st. Luda Johnston, age 7, 1716 S. Clark st. Edward Hill, age 31, 2813 Dearborn st. Milton B. Payton, age 42, 2955 Dear- born st. "Protection Is Panic-Proof" Is the title of the recent speech of Senator J. H. Gallinger of New Hampshire. 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First-Class work Guaranteed, Gloss or Domestic Finish. Ladies, Shirt-waists a Specialty. 411 UNIVERSITY AVENUE Main Office 536-538 Wabasha Street, - - - St. Paul, Minn. Both PHONES FOR ANY ONE THAT WANTS THE BEST. ASK FOR SHAROOD'S SHOES. NOUNCEMENT my store will be open nights—and my patrons will always reliable man of experience to fill their orders promptly stock, as you now know, is first-class. A large variety on hand, and those who have been my customers do realize the advantage in price, by buying where the land. taken the agency of Heath & Milligan's (Chicago) small and large packages; also enamels, stains and c ENCEMENT When nights—and my patrons will always experience to fill their orders promptly know, is first-class. A large variety of those who have been my customers davantage in price, by buying where the land of Heath & Milligan's (Chicago) packages; also enamels, stains and c registered letters. Remember, store Phones 315. KER, Druggist MA STS., ST. 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