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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-It corresponds are able and energetic. THE APPEAL HOLIDAY EDITION MINNESOTA HISTORICAL SOCIETY. THE APPEAL STEADILY GAINS BECAUSE: 1-It is the organ of ALL Afro-Americans. 2-It is not controlled by any ring or olique. 3-It asks no support but the people's. VOL. 22. NO. 51. ST. PAUL AND MINNEAPOLIS, MINN., SATURDAY. DECEMBER 22, 1906. $2.40 PER YEAR. St. Paul's Leading Grocery SCHOCH Seventh and Broadway 618-620 Hennepin Ave., MINNEAPOLIS. Telephone 610 Fine Creamery Butter and Cheese, Eggs, Ice Cream, Milk and Cream. We make a specialty of Pasteurized Milk and Cream in Bottles. Cor. 3rd & Minnesota Sts., ST. PAUL Phones; N. W. 304 and 305 T. C. 304 and 326 TOWLE'S Log Cabin Maple Syrup Was awarded the GOLD MEDAL at the World's Fair, St. Louis, 1904, for absolute purity and richness of flavor. The Approval of Millions of People Confirmed by the World's Greatest Exposition. CHRISTMAS FLOWERS HOLLY WREATHING, ETC. Safe arrival of all Cut Flowers, Flowering Plants, etc., guaranteed. Used for Illustrated Catalogues mailed. FREE L.L. MAY & CO., ST. PAUL The Plymouth Useful XMAS Presents IF EVERYONE KNEW THE GOODNESS OF GORDON CAPS NO ONE WOULD BE WITHOUT ONE. LEADERS IN HOLIDAY TRADE CALIFORNIA WINE DEPOT FINE WINES AND LIQUORS. JOS.EURIST PROPRIETOR. 149 E. SIXTH ST. ST. PAUL, MINN. Telephone: N. W. Main 2496-J1 M. L. FINKELSTEIN Diamond Merchant and Jeweler 112 and 114 East Seventh Street ST. PAUL, MINN. FOR YOUR HOLIDAY WINES BRANDIES GINS RUMS ETC. CALL ON JOHN G. ROCHE 376 Robert Street Sole Distributor of Cream Pure Rye ST. PAUL, MINN GENTLEMEN MAY SPEND LEISURE HOURS AT THE Ramsey County Afro-American Club 378 Cedar Street, St. Paul. J. W. Woodfork, Manager. GOLDEN RULE WISHES ALL THE READERS OF THE APPEAL A MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR ESTABLISHED 1870 L. EISENMENGER MEAT CO At the Head of 8th St. HEADQUARTERS FOR FRESH DRES'D POULTRY "LITTLE ROASTING PIGS." Pure Sausage Home-Made Absolutely Pure 455-457 Wabasha Street Only Branch 567 University Ave. F. H. HARM & BRO. Hand Painted China, Cut Glass, Gold and Gold Filled Jewelry, Diamonds and Watches. 387 ROBERT AND 107 EAST SEVENTH Xmas and New Years Ice Creams and Ices Milton Dairy Co. 9th and Wabasha St. ST. PAUL. CHRISTMAS GOODS Brush and Comb Sets, Smokers Sets, Cloth and Hat Brushes (in ebony.) A fine line of Candy in boxes. Just call in, we can please you. F. M. PARKER Druggist Open All Night. Fifth and Wabasha St. McQUAID'S is the place for Christmas goods...His store is Head. Quarters for all the best things Usually needed for Holiday cheer. And at the lowest prices In the city for the same quality. Don't forget McQuaid's, Seventh and Cedar Sts, St. Paul. BUFFALO LITHIA WATER A Powerful Nerve Tonic and Restorative. They Will be Exclusive From All Others in Styling. Fit and Quality PRESSING AND REPAIRING M. W. Tel. 3488-L NO. 411 BRADLEY BUILDING 5th st., between Wabasha and Codar sts. ST. PAUL, MINN. GOLDEN GRAIN BEER BEERS BUY YOUR COAL AND W FLOUR, FEED AND H FROM C. W. STAEH Everything at the right price. Rice, C HARM GLASSES EYE DEFECTS AND SYM DEN BELT ERS D WOOD AND HAY M— AEHLE. Rice, Carroll and Iglehart S D SYMPTOMS. GOLDEN GRAIN BELT BEERS C. W. STAEHLE. Everything at the right price. Rice, Carroll and Iglehart Sts. HARM GLASSES EYE DEFECTS AND SYMPTOMS. EYE DEFECTS AND SYMPTOMS. Eye defects are few—symptoms many. There can be but two defects in the hu Theeye may be too long in whole. Myopic eye. Or too short in whole—the Hyperopic Combine the two in one eye and we ha Properly adjusted glasses will correct Medicines or waiting, never. Symptoms that spring from these two ormations are manifold; such as eye and its in the human eye. whole. Then we have the Hyperopic eye. and we have Astigmatism. will correct these defects. There can be but two defects in the human eye. Theeye may be too long in whole. Then we have the Myopic eye. Or too short in whole—the Hyperopic eye. Combine the two in one eye and we have Astigmatism. Properly adjusted glasses will correct these defects. Medicines or waiting, nevet. Symptoms that spring from these two simple eye malformations are manifold; such as eye and headaches, Indigestion, Dyspepsia, Nervous Debility, Chorea, Epilepsy and other ailments having their origin in lack of nerve force. We correct all Defects of the human eye that glasses will remedy. Charges reasonable. Satisfaction guaranteed. HARMS OCULO CURES SORE EYES 25c PER BOTTLE. F. H. HARM & BRO. 387 ROBERT AND 109 E. SEVENTH STS. ST. PAUL, MINN. A modern brewery in every respect is the BIG Hamm BREWERY We have every facility for mak- ing and do make the Best Beer on the market. Case or draught. CALL FOR IT M. A. B. BUY YOUR A $1 Down $1 Per Week on Any One Piece of Furniture In the House Tol. Main 1678 CLAIMS PAID. OUR BEST AD. READ THIS. SPECIAL NOTICE SPECIAL NOTICE All of this week we will sell any one single piece of Furniture (no matter what the price is) at the exceptionally LOW terms of $1 Down and $1 Per Week READ THIS. Realizing that our friends and customers have so much to buy before Xmas that it is sometimes a very difficult matter to figure out, "even with the best of us," just how to get both ends to meet, we have decided to give our friends the benefit of our exceptionally prosperous year in business in the following lowest of all terms. All this week we will sell any one single piece of Furniture in our great store (regardless of price) at One Dollar Down and One Dollar Per Week. You may select anything you want in Parlor, Bedroom, Den or Kitchen Furniture and just pay down one dollar and pay the balance at one dollar per week, and we will deliver what you select any time and to any place in the Twin Cities. Our floors are just crowded with all kinds of beautiful things in all colors, shapes and finishes and at the lowest possible prices. Come in and inspect our stock—we are sure you will like it. ```markdown ``` ```markdown ``` A This beautiful Couch — an excellent value for the price — is extra large, upholstered in the best velour, choice patterns, solid oak frame and very comfortable. $9.75 Special ..... In Library Tables we have any- way you may wish at your prices. This listing is for a 42-inch, oak finished in weathered, 42 inches long, extra heavy; sells $14.95. Special for Christmas $14.95 A Morris Chair like the gentleman is sitting in for $6.75. Wouldn't you like to sit in one? You will find here the chair, the table, the desk, and they are made by the Royal Chair Co. with push button. Look at the antique before you place your order. In. Music Cabinets we have just. what. you want. In. mishagoy, oak or walnut. One like cut, except the glass on the front and top with a beautiful piano polish, remove removable shelves. It will make a handsome Christmas present for only. Rocking Chair Bucks Ranges BUCKS COOKING A man in a suit sits on a chair, holding a book and a glass of wine, with a city street scene in the background. The best Xmas present can make to yourself family is CELERATED BUCKS' or HEATER. There is absolutely to equal them in the stove and we can prove self, if you will let us set one up on house $11.50 ```markdown ``` Come in and look over our line of In Rockers we have a great vari- ety. One like cut, is made of solid hardwood, hand- rubbed, in golden or mahogany; large and very comfortable. Special $2.75. Turkish Rockers and Chairs We have the best line you can find in the city; all styles and prices from A beautiful Christmas present—present! a malogany finished 8-piece Parlor Suite is well made, very nice finish, upholstered in velour, sells for $22.00. Special for $13.75 30 DAYS' FREE TRIAL. The terms of payment, you can make to suit yourself. Come in and let us tell you about it. $24.00 up WINSLOW FURNITURE CARPET CO. Christmas Gifts Galore! Dr. Valdo Turner PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON. Kendrick Block 27 E. 7th. OFFICE HOURS. 8 to 11 A. M., 12 to 1 P. M. 3 to 5 P. M. Sundays 10 to 11 A. M. Res. 401 Marshall Ave. Tel. Dale 442-L ST. PAUL, MINN. Our Plan of Sharing Profits with customers is an original feature not to be found elsewhere. Main 2179-L Main 558-J2 Don't Delay picking out your Christmas presents. Buy now before we get too busy. We will hold any purchase you make and deliver when you say. SAMUEL G. THOMPSON ```markdown ``` ```markdown ``` Turkish Leather Rocker PRACTICES IN ALL THE COURTS OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA. Upholstered in genuine leather, steel frame construction throughout. This Rocker is extra durable; has deep rolls and tufts. Holiday price. Wills, Deeds, Contracts Etc., skillfully drawn. Complicated Property Matters and Accident Cases a Specialty. Upholstered in genuine leather and made of quarter sawed oak or mahogany frame, steel construction throughout-has deep rolls and tufts; guaranteed first-class workmanship. Holiday Price $28.50 Room 405 Phoenix Building SEVENTH AND CEDAR Regular $42.50 value Terms $2.50 cash, balance $1.00 weekly. OFFICE HOURS 9 A. M. to 12 M. 1 P. M. to 5 P. M. Sundays by Appointment. TABLE ```markdown ``` Made of quartersawed Imperial Golden oak, ex- tends six feet and has 45-inch top. Has regular piano polish. Is without doubt one of the greatest Extension Table bargains ever offered. Christmas price..... $13.75 Made of solid Golden Oak, hand-polished. A nice and neat $6.85 desk. Holiday price,... Terms 50c cash, balance 50c weekly. O. D. CHARLESTON ..... $10.00 587 W. Central. WM. CANNON ..... 25.00 Vancouver, B. C. ED. R. SMITH ..... 14.00 362 Cedar. THE HOUSE THAT SAVES YOU MONEY J. S. MILLS. 30.00 326 Farrington. Pearline SKIPS NO DIRT COLD DOLLARS FOR FIVE CENTS? NO, but for 6 cents we send, postage paid, our 224 page Music Book and Holiday Catalogue if you return this ad. WRITE at once. Our friend from over the Rhine remarked, "Vv everting dot you make music by your hands and on your mout I find in dot Katzelog already, and dot books vel say I give you 15 cents you send to my tree friends one out each." Bear in mind one nickel five pennies or five cent stamp brings our Music and Book catalogue postage paid. Music bath charms, etc. Write now or Santa may beat you. Nothing better for Xmas than musical instrument or book. T. M. Roberts' Sunny House, Minneapolis MOST WORSHIPFUL GRAND LODGE OF MINNESOTA, A .F. AND A M. R. S. BROWN, GRAND MASTER. 405 Century Bldg., Minneapolis, Minn. JOSF H. SHERWOOD, GRAND SECY. 120 W. Arch St., St. Paul, Minn. ```markdown ``` PIONEER LODGE No. 1, A. F. and A. M., meets first and third Mondays of each year at Wagner Hall, cor. Charles street and Western Avenue, W. M.; L. F. De Lyons, Secy. 560 Temperance Street. PERFECT ASHLAR LODGE NO. 4, A. F. and A. M., meets first and third Tuesdays at Wagner Hall, Cor. Charles street and Western Avenue at 8:00 p.m. W. D. Carter, W. M. 1000 Ickhart street. Jose H. Sherwood, Secy. 130 W. Arch St. This beautiful corner Parlor Chair is made of birch, upper frame is mahogany and piano polish, upholstered in extra grade of French silk tapestry in choice colors. Special for $7.50 Xmas.... MARS LODGE, No. 2922, MEETS at Odd Fellows Hall, 221 West University, Mansfield, OH. MEETS at Farrington, Daniel Roy, N. G.; Thos. H. Hickman, P. S., 422 St. Anthony Avenue. PAST GRAND MASTER'S COUNCIL No. 123, G. U. O. of F. meets the sec. of Odd Fellows Hall, 221 W. University, corner Farrington. Entrance on Farrington. Wm. R. Morris, W. G. M.; Thos. R. Kramm, G. S., 422 St. Anthony Avenue. HOUSEHOLD OF RUTH No. 553 G. U. O. of F. meets the sec. of Monday in each month at Odd Fellows' Hall, N. W. Qor. University and Farrington. Mrs. Davies Broyles, M. N. M. University, M. Johnson, W. R. N. 1946 Marston U. UNITED BROTHERS OF FRIENDSHIP NORTH STAR LODGE NO. 138 U. B. F. meets first and third Tuesday in each month at hall no. 116 West Sixth street. Weds. J. R. White, M. J. Q. Adams, W. Secy. 49 E. Fourth street. Hayes Lodge No. 6, Kl of P. meets first and third Tues- sdays at the University cor. of University and Far- rington Avenue, at 8:00 Pythias Knights of Pythias in good standing always welcome. ALLEY OF BENNINGTON 1850 John H. Hayes, C. C., R. W. Gully, K. of R. and S. 339 Rondo. BIDDLE CIRCLE, LADIES OF G. A. R. meets first and third Tuesdays of each month in Supreme Court room, old cap- tion building. Mrs. M. J. Leavitt, Press. Mr. J. R. White, Scree. Photos Bldg. $1 Down $1 Per Week on Any One Piece of Furniture in the House FIDELITY COURT OF CALANTHE NO. 345, N. A. S. A. E. A. A. and A. meets first and third Monday in each month at Minneapolis, Miss. Ione E. Gibbs, W. C. Mrs. Arlivia C. Watson, R. of D. 3040 Findley Place. GOPHER LODGE NO. 105, I. B. P. O. E. of the World, meets second and fourth Monday in trial Ann Hall 116 W. st. St. Paul. T. H. Lyles, E. R. C. E. Charleson, Secy. 607 St. Anthony Ave. PLIGRAM BAPTIST CHURCH. Cor. 12th and Cedar. Sunday preschool at 11 a. m. and 7:45 p. m. Sunday school at 12:30 o'clock. Wednesday evening general church meet Wednesday Friday evening wedding and weddings promptly attended. Rev. W. D. Carter, Pastor, 1000 Iglehart. ST. JAMES' A. M. E. CHURCH. COR. Fuller and Jay streets. Sunday services, Sunday meetings, 8:00 p. m. Pastor visits Monday and Tuesdays; at home Wednesday and Thursday, Weddings, funerals and the on notice. Rev. H. S. Grawes, Pastor, Parsonage. Cor. Jay and Fuller. ST. PHILIP'S EPISCOPAL MISSION corner Aurora avenue and Mackubin street Sunday, April 2. p.m. Early celebration of Holi Ecstatic process. p.m. High celebration of Holy Eucharist first and third Sundays, 11:00 a. m. Matins, second and fourth Sundays, 1:00 a. m. Mass, 2:00 a. p. p.m. Brotherhood of St. Andrew, 6:30 p. p.m. Vespers, 7:30 p. p. Week services: wetnesdays, confirmation class, 8:00 p. m. Fridays, evening prayer, 8:00 p. m. Satur 60 YEARS' EXPERIENCE PATENTS TRADE MARKS DESIGNS COPYRIGHTS & C. Anyone sending a sketch and description may quickly asserten our opinion free whether an invention strictly confidential. HANDBOOK on Patents free. Oldest agent for securing patents. Patent office. Jawararun Ganguly. Receive special notice, without charge, in the ```markdown ``` SAINT PAUL WEEK'S RECORD IN MINNESOTA'TA CAPITAL. The "Saintly City" and Saintly City Folks—Newyss Items of Social, Religious and General Matters Among the People. SATURDAY, DECEMBER 22, 1906. A MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL THE APPEAL READERS. THE ELK EXPRESS CO., now has its office at 522 St. Peter street. A nice front room to rent at 674 St. Anthony Ave., corner of St. Albans. FOR RENT—Nice front room for gentlemen only. Apply to Mrs. W. Dorsey, 348 Kent Street. Mrs. O. H. Allen who was quite sick this week is able to be about again. PIANO INSTRUCTION. Instruction given on the piano at the residences of patrons, or at 575 W. Central Ave. Prof. W. A. Weir. The Mecca club is preparing for its second annual swell, full dress ball to be given about the middle of January. Get you ready. FOR RENT—Five-room house with modern conveniences. No. 700 Sherburn Ave. Apply to Geo. B. Lowe, 475 Wahaba street. When you wish a first class shine call at the Peoples Shining Parlor No. 127 E. 5th street, Walter Porter, Prop Heil's shine 'em up for a nickel. --- Coal $4.50 per ton. Good for stoves, ranges and furnaces. Goes farther than coke. Reduces the fuel bill one half. Holmes & Hallowell Co. Seven Corners. Well, we'll all wait for the Sleeping Car Porters' and Walters' Ball and Reception Christmas night at Normanna Hall, Minneapolis. See large bills. FOR RENT—Five rooms upstairs at 200 St. Anthony Ave., All modern. Apply to G. W. Davis 265 Louis street or barber shop in Germania Life Building. The Vale Tailoring Co., has added three rooms on the third floor of the building cor. 6th and Jackson to be specially for their Ladies' Department. Dr. Valdo Turner has put in one of the most scientific inventions in his office—the vibrator. It is a wonderful little instrument and a great pain remover. For Rent—Three unfurnished rooms suitable for light housekeeping apply too 753 Fauquier street, or Mr. O. C. Hall barr shop in Pittsburgh building cor. 5th and Wabasha. Anyone wish any hair work, hair dressing, shampooing, manicuring, face massage, etc., call or address Mrs. Elizabeth J. Allen, 455 E. Seventh street. Room 2, upstairs. The office of THE APPEAL has been moved from the third floor of the Union Block, No. 49 E. 4th Street, to more commodious quarters on the fifth floor, front suite No. 236. The social given by the Ladies' Catholic Home Club Tuesday evening was a most pleasant affair highly enjoyed by all present. This organization always has very nice entertainments. Where are you going next Tuesday evening? Are you going [where everybody else is going?] Then you will be going to the sofa which Ladies' Catholic Home Club will give at Wagner Hall. Good music. --- The Ladies' Catholic Home Club invites you to a social at Wagner Hall, cor. Western ave. and Charles street, Tuesday evening Dec. 18th. Good music. --- The real swell event will be the dancing party to be given in January by the Mecca Club at Bowhy Hall. There is quite a pleasing surprise in store for the guests of the club so it is said. ELK EXPRESS CO., G. J. Charleston, manager, 522 St. Peter street. Packing, shipping and storing of furniture and household goods. Piano moving a specialty. House renting, real estate handled. Shoes mended while you wait, at Jarvis, 354 Minnesota street. Half soles, 50 and 75 'cents. Prices reasonable for all kinds of repairing. He can do it on short notice. Jarvis 354 Minnesota street. Prof. Arthur Winstead has put in a new Decker piano in Wagner Hall so that the patrons of the Colonade Dancing school may have good music. Come out next Thursday evening and see how you like it. The Mecca Club is getting up a swell supper for its swell dancing A REMINDER. A Savings Account With THE STATE SAVINGS BANK THE STATE SAVINGS BANK Fourth and Minnesota Sts., St. Paul, insures not only absolute safety, but is an incentive to practice economy and put away small sums whenever convenient. Interest compounded Jan- uary and July each year at 3% per annum. $2,800,000. Trustees—Chas P. Joyes, John B. Ludden, Kenneth Cunningham, O. Brien, William Constans, Jule M. Hannaford, Wm. B. Dean, Ferdinand Willus, Gustav Willus, Thomas Fitzpatrick, Harris R. Richardson, Chas G. party at Bowley Hall in January to which the invitations will be issued the first week in January. Everybody is talking about it. The Acelphia Club gave a reception in honor of Miss Hailie Q. Brown at the residence of Mrs. Harry B. How- ley, who was a day after. The ladies were out in full force and had a splendid time. The State Savings Bank, corner Fourth and Minnesota streets, is open Monday evenings from 6 to 8. Accounts can be started with $1. A little amount saved every week may some- day be used for a holiday. JARVIS, the saver and healer of shes, has moved from his old stand on 3th street just around the corner on Minnesota street No. 354 between 4th and 5th. When you need a pair of new shoes or need a mending done --- T. H. LYLES W. B. ELLIOTT Res. 642 Rondo Tale, Tale 419 L. 2. Tel. Dale 617-2 J. Res. 411 Univty. LYLES & ELLIOTT. Funeral Directors and Embalmers. 322 Wabasah St. Calls Answered Day or Night in Twin Cities. Active Pall Bearers Furnished If Desired. Lady Assistant When necessary. Both Phones 508. St. Paul, Minn. SARATOGA CAFE, Scott & Smith, proprietors, 352 Cedar Street. First class meals to order day and night up to 12 p. m. Regular meals: Break fast: 6:30 a. m.; Dinner: 12:00 m. Supper: 6:00 p. m. Regular dinner 25 cents. The Valet Tailoring Co. has added another new feature that of caring for ladies' clothes on contract, for $150 or moths; this amount a lady may have one suit peeped on and pressed and a cloak or wrap once per month. Prof. Arthur Winstead has arranged to have a small orchestra to play for the Colonade dancing school hereafter, and has secured Prof. Rufus Hunter and Miss Vernie Glies who made their debut last Thursday night, giving excellent satisfaction. Joe Eurist, one of the best ever, is not new to the California wine Depot No. 149 E. Sixth F. Wine, liquors and cigars, case beer and family trade specialties. Everybody welcome. Phone N. W. Main 1148 L, Twin City 1505. Those of our patrones who desire to have matter published must get the same in this office not later than Thursday afternoon, otherwise it may be crowdd'afternoon. no notice will be taken of any communication that is not signed by the author. The Saratoga No. 352 Cedar street is now under the management of Smith recently of 568 Cedar street. Smith serves meals at the latter number and invites all old and new patrons to her new place 352 Cedar street. Persons desiring to rent Wagner hall, corner Charles and Western avenues for lodge meetings, parties, dances, meetings or for any occasion, meetings or for reasonable rates upon application. Charleston, 662 University avenue. Dr. H. I. Williams, a graduate of the Chicago College of Dental Surgery has arrived in the city to locate. He has secured an office in the Phoenix Building Cor. 7th and Cedar room 405, where he may be found from 9 to 12 a.m. and 1 to 5 p. m. Tel. N. W. Main 3214. Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Vaughn have issued invitations to the wedding reception of daughter Josephine Marriage and Mr. Alexander O. Moore Wedding, Dec. 24th, from 8 to 10 o'clock, 453 Rondo church. Wedding at St. Peter Claver church Monday at 9 a.m. If you wish a good shave, hair cut, shampoo, or anything in the tonsorial line, call at Richard Cousby's neat barber shop, No. 374% Minnesota first. Class workmen only. Guarded. Music for dances and all occasions furnished on short notice. THE HOTEL ST. LOUIS. Mrs. Jula Hinson, proprietor, No. 317 Wabasha, up stairs, 25cts. Breakfast from 7:00 to 11:00 a.m., m. dinner from 12:00 m. to 3:00 p. m.; Supper from 12:00 m. to 3:00 p. m. All regular 25cts cals. All menu cooking. Tel. N.W. Main 2315—L. Mr. George B. Lowe our enterprise picture frame man of 475 Wabasha street, has added a photograph gallery to his place of business and is prepared to do anything in the line of photography. All the up-to-date novelties. Call and have the latest style photograph taken. Hamm's New Beer. This beer is so decidedly superior to any draught ever ever before brewed, within the few days it has been on sale! It is a popular public favor. Call for it, Hamm's New Brew. 100,000 barrels in stock On draught from row on. The Colonade Dancing School is progressing finely. A large crowd was present at the dance Thursday night and all enjoyed the Daton the new dance. The program. New dances every week from 8:30 to 9:30. Grand Thanksgiving sowe Nov. 29. Arthur Winsted, principal. SAFE DEPOSIT AND STORAGE VAULTS—We invite your inspection. It costs little to place your papers, cash securities, and variables in absconde boxes. Boxes can be had for $4 per year. Store your boxes, trunks, etc. with us. Northwestern Trust Co. 138 Endicott Ar. The Trustees of the State Savings Bank, 4th and Minn. Streets, have declared a Semi Annual Interest Dividend on deposits of 3% per annum—instead of 3% as heretofore. We will accept depositors of Jan. 1st next and will be ready for entry on pass books on and after Jan. 20th. Mr. C. Beckwitt, our contractor and builder, is getting along nicely in his line of business. He has just finished $1,500 and also a job of plastering for $500.00 to say nothing of a number of smaller contracts. He is fully prepared to do anything, building, plastering and general jobbing. The Mecca Club full dress ball which will be given at Bowley Hell in New York City, will be small young men and women are making their annual pligrimage. The part of last year is to be fully eclip sed in every respect. There are to be some new and novel features in the dances and decorations so the boys say. The Ferguson Dixey Jubilee Singers, W. C. Buckner manager were in the city Tuesday under the auspices of the Columbian Lyceum Bureau and the Columbian Hall Hamline. The members of the company are: Mrs. Nell Hawkins Buckner, soprano; Miss Belle C. Hocker, contralto; Mr. George R. Hall, 2nd tenor; Mr. W. C. Buckner, bass; Mr. Chas. Huggins, bass soloist. Corinthian Temple S. M. T. No. 132 will hold an installation and a banquet at Wagner Hall on next night to which the ladies have issued opening prayer by Rev. W. D. Carter, P. D. M.; instrumental solo; address, Mrs. Blanch Charleston, N. G. D. P.; instrumental solo; installation, closing prayer, Rev. A. H. Lealatt, blessing at banquet, Rev. A. H. White, Rev. J. R. White, N. G. D. M. Mr. J. Q. Adams will act as toastmaster. The reading of Miss Hallie Q. Brown the leading Afro-American dramatic reader and impersonator at Pilgrim Baptist church Monday and Tuesday evenings was one of the most delightful treats the people of Miss Brown are having in a long time. Miss Brown is equally at home humorous, sentimental, dialect, pathetic Q. dramatic representations. She was always good but has improved and ripened by work for seven years in Europe and is now unsurpassable and incomparable. The readings were interspersed with musical numbers by Mrs. R. C. Minor, Mr. Walker and all the other. The entertainment was par excellence in every respect. Miss Brown will be heard again before she leaves the Twin Cities, and all should endeavor to hear her. U. B. F.'s Attention. Owing to the fact that the next regular meeting night of North Star Lodge No. 138 U. B. F. falls on New Year's Day, we will be no meeting of the Lodge that night. The next meeting will be held on Tuesday night Jan. 15th. By order, J. R. White, W. M. J. Q. Adams, W. S. THE ELKS' GREAT Vaudeville and Ball the Big Event of the Week. A Viscount's Wager. A marvelous story is being told in Paris of a peer painter's pilgrimage. Ten years ago, according to the story, Viscount Jacques de Gruert laid a wager of £12,000 with some companions that he would make the tour of the world on one foot, accompanied by his fancee, whom he was to marry, a day of his departure, husband and exclusively the whole time on the viscount's earnings as/an amateur painter. There was no stipulation as to time. The pair have just reached Paris on their return, after successfully accomplishing their undertaking and winning their bet. They have traversed Europe, America, Africa and Australia, living on nothing but the meagre profits of the viscount's brusza. a banana bungee, which sometimes pots banana eaters with a venom more deadly than that of the rattlesmite was found in a bunch of banana in a South Water street commission house the other day. The bug is about two and a half inches long, with a pair of stiff, overlapping wings, each about an inch wide. When it clings to an overripe banana one cannot tell where the banana skin ends and bug back begins, on account of mattled brown color of these wings. Thrown on his back, the bug reveals three pairs of legs and one pair of long feeta WHY DON'T YOU Buy Your Christmas Presents AT HALF PRICE AT THE FIRE SALE Thousands of useful gifts to select from our $75,000 stock. Furniture of the best quality. Carpets and Rugs from America's foremost mills. Imported styles of Lace Cur- tains and Draperies. All our famous Peninsular Stoves and Ranges. Nothing reserved. Entire stock on sale. Any Article Stored Free of Charge for Future Delivery. Will. E. Matheis Co. Stock Cor. Sixth and Cedar Sts. St. Paul Salvage Co., Agents Sleeping Car Porters and Waiters Who have joined hands and organized The BIG Club Christmas Night AT NORMANNA HALL Third Street and 12th Ave. South, Minneapolis. THE RAGE OF THE DAY A Celebrated all Star. Big Vaudeville and Ball Don't fall to hear MADAM BLANCH WADE The Great Soprano. MONS. Wm. PARQUETTE World Renowned Acrobatic Comedian. PROF. HARRY JOHNSON The Gentleman Coon. GRAND WALTZ CONTEST St. Paul vs. Minneapolis. There is no question but what this will be the grandest affair of the season. This is something that has never been introduced in the Twin Cities, so embrace this opportunity to enjoy an hour of laugh- J.J.Appleton's-Orchestra Col. K. W. McKay, Pres.; J. A. Sutton V. Pres.; Lee Turpin, Sec.; W. W. Webster, Treas. REPRESENTATIVES M. Franklin, O. Tudas, T. Slaughter C. D. Pickett, Chairman Com. Ar'ts. Woodsey Jemison, Manager. PETER H. BURTON GUMB'S CHOP HOUSE, 41 W.3rd street. Open day and night. Clean and quick service. Meals to order at all hours. Big meal for 15 cents a specialty. Call to see "Gumb" when you wish something good to eat, he will give you "Gumb" made in the city. Big dinner every Sunday beginning at 12 o'clock. Hot biscuit for breakfast and supper. Chitterlings and crackling corn bread Saturday night. Any Creole specialty made to order. The Dunbar Social Club, formerly of 413 Henpin avenue has reopened club rooms at 222 Nicollet ave, third floor. Mr. Charles Burch, the manager, has refitted his new club in the most elegant style and has everything necessary for the entertainment of the club. The employment bureau is connected with the club to furnish employment for those who apply. Tel. N. W. 9636—J. Buy "BLATZ" Milwaukee's Most Exquisite Beer VAL. BLATZ BREWING CO. 1316 Sixth Street South. WM. L. GOEBEL, Representative 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. Drink Golden Grain Belt Beer. Mrs. Frances De Loo has gone to the hospital where she will undergo a serious operation. Wait for the Car Porters and Walters' Club Ball and Reception, Christmas night. See large bills. Holy Communion will be celebrated at St. Thomas Mission by Rev. A. E. Leatak Christmas morning at 9 o'clock. Christmas night is the time for the Sleeping Car Porters' and Walters' Ball and Reception at Normanna Hall. See large bills. A large number of the church members attended the reception given Mrs. Elizabeth Howard at St. Peter's Wednesday evening. Miss Zelma La Force one of the twin Cities' most accomplished musician, who is accrued as organist of the St. Thomas Mission. The Choir of St. Thomas Mission has arranged an excellent program of Christmas music, to be sung the Sunday following Christmas. Mrs. Elizabeth Howard will leave on the 26th for Wilmington, Delaware, she will preach three sermons at Rev. Withers Mission Sunday. Drink Golden Grain Belt Beer. The Saratoga Cafe, No. 322 Cedar street, St. Paul, is the place to get nice home cooked meals. When you visit the saintly city bear that in mind. St. Thomas Mission 5th Ave. and 9th Str. So, Services every Sunday afternoon at 4 o'clock, Sunday School at 3. Rev. A. H. Lealtad, Rector. All. The Sunday School of St. Thomas Mission will have a Xmas tree package. Mr. Lawrence is a graduate Wednesday night, Dec. 26, at the Mission. Exercises at 7:30. Drink Golden Grain Belt Beer. The entertainment given Tuesday by the St. Agatha Girls' Guild and the boys' club of St. Thomas Mission was a very enjoyable affair. The different numbers of the programme were well rendered. Don't forget that the Colonade Dancing School, Prof. Arthur Winstead, and the Woman's Hall St. Paul, carol of Charles and Western ave. regular weekly dances every Thursday evening. Admission 25 cents. Mr. W. L. Ricks left Friday for his home in Iowa where he will spend the holidays. He will return about the first of January for a week, then he expects to leave for the south where he will spend several months returning some time in March. The young men in charge of the arrangements for the Subscribers Ball for New Year's night have met with the teachers and desire to present any additional names should forward them at once to W. H. French, Clarence R. Smith or C. M. Tibbs. WHEN IN ST. PAUL go to the Hotel St. Louis, 3117 $^2$ Wabash St, upstairs for your meals. All home cooking. All regular meals 25 cents. Breakfast from 7:00 to 11:00 a. m.; dinner from 12:00 m. to 3:00 p. m.; supper from 5:00 to 8:00 p. m. Tel. N. W. Main 2115—L. Mrs Julia Hinson, Prop. Bear in mind the Grand German Ball to be given by the Anderson Dancing Academy at K. P. Hall 2111—L. Mrs Julia Hinson, Wednesday Dee. 26. The last ball of the year. Dancing from 8:30 to 2:00 o'clock. A beautiful Christ mas present to all present. A reward of $500 will be given to those who fail to enjoy themselves. Everybody invited. Admission 35 cents wraps checked free. R. A. Anderson, dancing instructor. At the last meeting of Queen Esther, Admission 35 cents the following officers were elected: W. P. Mary L. Joyce, V. P. Sadie Sample, Sec. Myrtle Judy, Asst. Sec., Maude Ford, Treas., Mary Watkins, Trustees, Zeliaphm Mitchell, Ada Beasley, Southhall, J. Anna English, S. M. Clarra, J. A. Glory, G. Q. K. Mattle Fatturoy, I. G. K. Mary Burch, Pilot, Sarah Smith, J. M. Mary Minor, Chaplain Mary Grimes. The lawyers are still congratulating Mr. F. L. McGhee on his splendid victory in the Henry Sussman murder case. It was ten to one that the brilliant defense was made by his man's neck. Sussman fought cows his life to the masterful address made by Mr. McGhee to the jury. plastering and general jobbing. Mr. Beckwith has the distinction of being a national educator, and the builder among Afro-American students of Iowa, Minnesota, North and South Dakota. Mr. O. A. Lawrence has opened a ladies' children's and gentlemen's furnishing and shoe store at 514 Fourth Street So. Mr. Lawrence is fitting up a new office and is sheds the support of the APPLEA'Sers and of all citizens. This is the first venture of its kind in Minneapolis yet satisfaction is guaranteed. If you wish holiday furnishings that are up-to-date, you can buy elsewhere. Mr. Lawrence will be assisted by Mrs. Gibbs who will be pleased to show customers the of Fisk University and has been a resident of Minneapolis four years and has a large business acquaintance. "I am for Men." HENRY GEORGE CIGAR 5c. Winston, Harper, Fisher Co. Distributors. Minneapolis. Suitable Xmas Gifts "It's so Hard to Select a Suitable Xmas Gift," Is a phrase often heard these days. Here are Some that are Bound to Please: Opera Glasses, Lemaire and Flammarion, $2.50 to $30.00. Field Glasses, $10.00 to $75.00. Mountain Glasses, $1.00 to $25.00. Koals, $1.00 to $65.00. Barometers, $1.25 to $60.00. Thermometers, $25c to $25.00. Compasses, $1.00 to $25.00. Reading and Magnifying Glasses, 50c to $50c. Lornetries, etc. Calendar Mounts for your own Nega tives. HEADQUARTERS FOR THE CELEBRATED “ZEISS” Binoculars. E. H. Meyrowitz OPTICIAN Inc. PAY A LITTLE DOWN AND A LITTLE AT A TIME The Adams Plan Has Created a demand for Ladies' Gentlemen's and Children's CLOTHING Among Salaried People. Can we furnish your Clothing this year? It's all on CREDIT! ONE DOLLAR A WEEK MINNEAPOLIS . * MINNESOTA Open evenings until Christmas. An Exceptional Offer To Our Regular Customer We count you as one. So you are entitled to the benefits of the reduction in price. So reason we invited you to examine our splendid line of *Ladies*, *Men's and Children's Clothing*. To our surprise almost the entire stock was quickly taken by careful hand. To make room for the largest and most complete stock of high grade goods ever offered in Minneapolis on Credit, we will sell all broken lots, to you at a sweeping reduction in prices. Ladies' Suits Suit made from elegant cotton, black and fancy check. Eaton Jacket, and skirt. Bouse and Long Coats. You will find suits ranging from a very stylish garment to a good everyday Tailor Made Suit. In some lots we have only one or two suits; in others, a number to select from. Every suit is an exceptional bargain. Lot No. 205 (Silk) $ 6.00 Lot No. 781 8.00 Lot No. 822 12.00 Lot No. 806 13.00 Lot No. 603 14.00 Lot No. 5542 17.00 Lot No. 1854 17.00 Lot No. 801 25.00 Lot No. 308 25.00 We will not attempt to give an indiscriminate, but invite your instruction. Men's Suits In this lot we offer a number of good, durable suits in Checks, Blacks, and Fancy Worsteds. Single and double breasted. Many suits bought for a larger price. To close them out, make the following offer while they last: Lot No. 6525. Size. 35—9 = 1200 The above list of suits will surprise you in value, and will be sold on our easy payment plan. Young Men's Suits Coats and Jackets For children ranging in years from 6 to 14, there is special choosing from among very stunning models, embroidered and latest colorings in finest materials of the finest values as these apply. Last season's price, $8, $12, $16. This sale, $2 to $5. Silk-Plush Ladies' Jackets—Beautiful garments. Short sleeves or light fitting. Trimmed and plain. Last season's price $20. $15. $12. This sale, $.00. Black Cloth Jackets—Heavy, high length, good lining, well made—in all, a high grade jacket. Regular price, $15. A limited number of fine, light weight, loose and tight fitting jackets. Black, Gray and Tan. Regular Price, $9. $8. $5. This sale, $1. F. E. REID J. J. HIRSHFIELD Wines, Liquors and Cigars HAVE YOU READ THE APPEAL? THE APPEAL, A NATIONAL AFRO-AMERICAN NEWSPAPER PUBLISHED WEEKLY BY ADAMS BROS. EDITORS AND PUBLISHERS 40 E. 4th St., St. Paul, Minn. ST. PAUL OFFICE, No. 210 Union Blk. 4th & Cedar, J. O. ADAMS, Manager. 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We must reach us Tuesday if possible, any way most reach us Wednesday, and bear the signature of our correspondent, turned, unless stamps are sent for postage. We do not hold ourselves responsible for the loss of our correspondent everywhere. Write for terms. No copies free. In every letter that you write us never fall to give your full name and address, plainly written, post office, county and state. Business letters of all kinds must be written on separate sheets from letters containing news or matter for publication. PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT. Trent each man according to his worth as a man. Distrust all who would have any one class placed before any other. Other republicans have fallen because the unoccupations have substituted loyalty to class for loyalty to the people as a whole. —President Roosevelt's speech at Little Rock, Ark. SATURDAY, DECEMBER 22, 1906 JIMCROWING THE JAPANESE. Some of our metropolitan journals which at first, were inclined to be very jocular over the California Jim-crowing of the Japanese have faced about, and now discuss the situation as very serious. A leading Parisian journal refers to the work upon the Panama canal, in connection with the situation, as follows: "Results of the work are inferior by nearly 80 per cent a month to what they were when France was at work regularly in Panama. The first boat was to go from one ocean to the other in eighten months. The first boat will not traverse the canal before ten years from now, perhaps not before twelve. That is to say, the United States will be, for perhaps ten years to come, powerless to send its fleet from the Atlantic to the Pacific. That is to say, that for ten years more the Pacific Coast is at the mercy of a Japanese surprise. That is to say, that for ten years more Japan has an undisputed and discretionary supremacy over all the ocean which separates its coasts from those of the United States." P. proximately correct, there is certainly good reason for the abrupt change in the tone of the newspapers. A war with Japan, at a time when the attitude of England is doubtful and that of Germany actually hostile, would be apt to render the last Jimi Crawford experiment, somewhat expensive. But some of the journals referred to suggest and hope that the trouble may be met by diplomacy. That may be very true; and then, again, it may not. "PUTTING ON AIRS" Two Texas cowboys tried to hang John E. Lewis, an Afro-American of Wichita, on a west-bound Santa Fe passenger train between Lawrence and Topeka. Three times they placed a rope around Lewis' neck, but each time he got loose and after the third time jumped from the train and escaped. The Texans prevented other passengers from interfering by bourishing revolvers. Lewis wore a Knights of Pythias pin and the cowboys said they did not like to see a nigger "putting on airs" There were no arrests. It was, of course, a great "ourage" for an Afro-American to wear a Knights of Pythias pin in the state of Kansas in the presence of the high-spirited Texans. Down in Dixel, the unwritten law makes it a high crime and misdemeanor for an Afro-American to put on airs. Such conduct at once outlaws him and renders it perfectly legitimate for any white man, even if he himself happens to be the scum of creation, to render prompt punishment for the crime. The incident shows the character of about nine-tenths of the "ourages" about which the southern blackguard press howls so lustily. Mr. John T. Hamilton is a newly appointed member of the Board of Control of the Iowa state institutions—and thereby hangs a tale. "Get your fingers in the dough. You have to get into the kitchen to know how to cook," is the command with which Mr. Hamilton startled Miss Bertha Bohn, who came from Boston to teach domestic economy to the girls in the College for the Blind, in Council Bluffs. The teacher was at first chagrined, then angry, and produced her contract for a year. "All right," said Mr. Hamilton. "We'll keep you. This requires that you teach the girls how to cook. Roll up your sleeves and take the girls into the kitchen." When the South sent to Congress such men as Clay, Calhoun and Benton she virtually controlled national legislation. But now that she is sending a lot of howling derives who pose and attract attention by the antics of a clown, her influence upon that legislation is bound to grow small by degrees and beautifully less. The demagogues of the present day have ostracised the brains and intelligence of the South, and that section is ruled by an illiterate element far less fitted for the electorate than the greater portion of the Afro-American population. The southern slaveowner and the slave were united in life and in death they are not divided. The New York Herald recently remarked that "justice doesn't travel on leader heels in Center, Tex., where an Afro-American was arrested, tried convicted, and executed within the space of two hours." We should not be surprised to learn that many others beside the Herald have made remarks respecting the circumstance. Any person of common sense knows that the whole thing was a hideous travesty of justice and law. If such things do not justify for the alleged unwillingness of the Afro-American to assist in running down the criminals of his race, they at least account for it. Every step a nation takes in tolerating lawnessness is a step towards national suicide. Lawlessness may become ungovernable, and in many instances it is so in the United States. Under all circumstances, it is dangerous to tamper with it. When the French Revolution was beginning to seethe and mutter the hilarious old duke then said there was nothing but a little "harmless growling of the peasants." He also said that "a whiff of grange shot will settle them." But his mistake in both statements was realized when it was too late for his good. The Evening Star remarks: A great demand for "lecturers" has been worked up throughout the country after the fashion of showmen. Everything "goes." All sorts of celebrities are traveling up and down the land talking in all sorts of fashions about all sorts of things. And it may be remarked, in addition, that the more uncouth, bizarre and vulgar the "lecturer is, the more popular he becomes." It makes no difference if he attacks the most sacred traditions, customs and opinions of all the rest of mankind, as the Star says: "It goes." The lecturer may stir up strife and advocate assassination, but it goes. What does it matter what he says or what harm he does, if he attracts the rabble and compensates the management? Organized labor is acting with great impartiality in respect to the importation of foreign laborers, by allike opposing the importation of brown Japanese to California and white Belgians to North Carolina. This, we are glad to say, makes it an unconscious friend of the Afro-American and a strong opponent of the Southern immigrationists. This renders it perfectly safe to predict that the politicians of the North who have been flunking by the South will disappear like a snow-flake in a river and leave the South to its own devices in the matter. We find the following remark in one of our southern exchanges: It is said down south "wherever a Negro is educated the country has lost a laborer." It is true according to my observation of both white and black. It is not true, in the slightest degree, of either race, unless the word labor is used as synonymous with field-hand, and even then only partially so. Ministers, teachers, physicians and merchants are laborers in the strictest sense of the word; and the country needs them as well as field-hands. The President's message to congress was a remarkable document in every respect. As Afro-Americans we are, naturally, particularly interested in his expressions directly concerning us as a distinct class of the citizens of this country and we are pleased to state that his sentiments meet with our approval. He spoke with no uncertain sound about lynching and other matters directly affecting us which must meet with the endorsement of all fair minded people. The New York Journal of Commerce is not particularly exhilarated by the attempt of some California apologists to justify the Jimcrowing of the Japanese upon moral grounds. It says: "The attempt to justify the action of the school board on moral grounds is in violent contrast with the legalized traffic in immorality, in its most loathsome form, on which some of the chief members of the city government of San Francisco appear to be growing rich." A Pennsylvania sheriff, who went to Virginia and arrested some Afro-American prisoners, had a pleasing experience with the Jimcrow laws of that heightened commonwealth. He boarded a train with his prisoners—was booster first from the white car, next from the Jimcrow car, and the prisoners refused, as they had first-class tickets, to go into the baggage car. He says the next time he goes on such a mission, he will go on foot. Hall, Columbia, happy land. The Jews of Chicago are so little satisfied with the protection afforded to them by the city officials that they have formed a Hebrew Protective Association to be conducted upon the vigilance committee plan. Among the dervishes, mountebanks and harlequins the south is sending to the United States Senate, Jeff Davis is the "most amusingest old cusa." One of the results of Capt. Amundsen's Northwest Passage was the exact location of the Magnetic North Pole. The colored folks have the biggest battleship in the world. The Japanese battleship Satsuma is bigger than the British Dreadnought Extinguisher Only Designed for Earth- ly Use. Years ago, while Rev. Mr. Standauloue was a student at the seminary, he undertook, one vacation season, to call fire extinguishers. His pleasing address and affability enabled him to make many sales. However, he encountered the usual refuctions which are the experience of all agents. The theological student had gained access into the office of a curly broker, and forthwith began expatating on the deluging powers of his incomparable fire extinguisher. "To hell with it!" roared the broker, friendly. "Oh, my dear man," expostulated Standauloue. This extinguisher does not desseize the extreme virtue with which you credit it." —Harper's Weekly. Big Peanuts This Year. Peanut lovers have noticed that the nuts are generally very much larger this year than usual. a fact which may be verified by the most casual glance at any stand where they are sold. They are also said to be much better in flavor, though there are some cooperslots who declare that the small nut is the sweeter. "The increased size of the peanut now in the market," says a wholesale dealer, "is due more to improved methods of cultivation. I think, than, that the peanut is not in weather conditions, though the current conditions is unusually large in quantity. As to the relative mortis of the large and small nut, I cannot speak, being a seller and not an eater, of them. I do know, however, that with these big fat looking fellows on sale there is actually no market for the little ones." In the old sunny fields of Indiana we found the old farmer plowing. "They say this is a great country for poets," we ventured. "It be that," drawled the old man, resting on the plow handles. "Every one of my seven children carries a pretty middle name, and writes poetry." "Pretty good record." "And the old woman writes poetry as soon as she is through in the kitchen." "Great Homer!" "And the hired man writes poetry in the barn." "Wonderful! And do you write poetry, too?" "No, I just recite dialect poems to the mules when they balk, instead of cussing. Works like a charm, 'cause Indiana mules are powerful poetical." Searchlight Scared Footpads. To a searchlight used by a local advertising electrical firm Charles Douglas, an oil worker, ascribes his escape from two highwaymen. The searchlight, on the top of a high building, sweeps every part of the city. While Douglas, alone, was in the southern part of town late at tide, he was in the northern part of town, who ordered him to sashlift his las started to comply, when suddenly the beams of the searchlight fell full upon the faces of the two men, who, terrified, took to their heels. Douglas also ran and made good his es- An Irishman, being arrested for striking a fellow workman during an altercation, said: "Shure, yer honor, I didn't know there was any harm in it. I had nothing in me hand but me fast." Louis XIV. asked Count Mahoney if he could speak Italian. "Yes, please yer majesty," answered the count, "if it's spoken in English." "Here, you bogrotter," said a dandy to an Irish laborer, "come tell me the biggest lie you ever told in your life, and I'll stand the treat." "Be me sowl," said Pat, "yer honor's a real gentleman." Modern Methods. "We have some fine sausage," ventured the waiter. "Keep it." "How about a taste of ham?" "Cut it out." "Corned beef, potted chicken, canned tongue?" "Thunder and Mars! You must take me for an investigating committee. I came here to get something to eat. Bring me a glass of distilled water and a fumigated banana." She had all kinds of money and he had just as many kinds of nerve. "But," she protested, "I don't see why you are in such a hurry about our marriage. I prefer a long engagement." "Oh, I'm in no hurry," he replied, "but my creditors are. See?" "Didn't you guarantee diyah 'llectric fan' fo two yeahs?" "Yes sir; but not against accidents." "Den yo' gotta gimme a new fan, sai. A done husted dis obah Will Washington's hail, an 'twu' no accident, nuthah. Ah done it a-purpose." Compromise. "I have a little granddaughter," said a senator, "who is very fond of animals especially dogs. My mother taught her to produce the world till it sounds like dang. Her father sticks to the good old fashioned daw so the child has compromised, said now every canine is a dang-daw." Behalf the Times. "You should to make love to me and try to have aained five minutes," protested the unsophisticated maiden, readjusting her pennodau. "That's where you push the wrong button," said the young man. "Wheat this little affair of eurs is worked up into a modern love story we shall have done over a thousand words of scintillating, rapturous courtship inside of three minutes. Quit turning your face away!" IN LOVING REMEMBRANCE Of Le Roy Guy Roberts, Who Died Nov. 20, 1906. Just one month since we laid him to rest! In sleep he suffered, in patience he bore Until he was called home to suffer no more. Death has robbed us of our darling dear, he has robbed us of our cherished dear, it was Roy; yes, dear Roy. We can't help but drop a tear. Oh, my miss his coming footstep, we miss Home is not what it used to be since our dear son is not there. When the Lord said you had finished, Hover higher, Roy dear. You have a crown in Heaven By the pain you dreaded. Those that saw you in your casket. As you lay asleep there, The one we loved is still. A place is vacant in our home Which never can be filled. I miss my love dear; I miss thee from thy place; A shadow o'r our life cast; I miss thee from my heart; I miss your kind and loving hand. Your food and earnest care. The hearth of thee, I miss you everywhere. —His Loving Mother, The Next Attraction at the Star Theatre. Cunning, the jail breaker, the man who laughs at prison cells, the handcuffs of every kind, will be an attraction at the Star Theatre for the week, commencing Sunday matinee, December 23. Cunning is the one man that no prison cell however strong can hold. He has been locked in every penitentiary in the United States, the exception of the one at Stillwater, where he succeeded in freeing himself in less than half hour. During his engagement here at every performance after being securely handcuffed and shackled he will be placed in a large portable iron cage and inside of five minutes will step out a free man. He will also be in full view of the audience from these feats during the week he has arranged for many sensational public features. Sunday afternoon at 1:15 o'clock he will jump into the water of the Mississippi River from the railroad bridge foot of Jackson after being handcuffed and shackled in the ice chair. He will plunge in the ice chair before coming to the surface will free himself from the irons. This is one of the feats that has made him famous and in some places it is necessary to cut a hole in the ice to reach the water. He invites any of the spectators before making the handcuffs and chains before making the handcuffs and chains any business house to nail him up in a packing box or tie him in a large paper bag and he agrees to free himself without injuring or breaking either article. In conjunction with Cunning the Star Show Girls, offer a three act force comedy with plenty of action, and be owned by the proprietors of the Star Theatre and is without doubt the best on the road as regards pretty women and clever comedians. Mrs. B. Sears has resumed charge of the Tea Rooms, 581 Wabasha St., where she is pleased to meet old as well as new patrons. The Tea Rooms will be open until late in the evening to accommodate dinner or theater parties. Oysters served any style. Sunday dinners a special. Pies, cakes, etc. made to order at popular prices. THE VALET TAILORING CO. No. 154-156 E. Sixth街, Owen Howell, proprietor. The most up-to-date place of its kind in the city. Clothing made to order, renovated, repaired, sponged pressed etc. They have an elegant new delivery wagon and will call for your clothes goods. They will keep your clothes in stock for a per month. Gent's furnishings of hotel style always on hand. They have also established a laundry and are prepared to do anything in that line, best service at lowest rates. There is an elegant smoker's parlor attached and all the best brands of cigars and tobacco and smoker's articles always on hand. Tel. 3560-L 2. Have Outgrown Their Present Quarter. ticians, were obliged to open a new store at 387 Robert, near 6th St. on account of increase in their business, their store at 109 E. 7th was not large enough. They will continue their 7th St. store, but their headquarters will be on Robert St. They will carry a fine line of gold filled jewelry, diamonds, watches, clocks, hand-painted china and optical goods. Their scientific opticians, make glasses to order and fill cullors' prescriptions. Announcement. The patrons of the Valet Talloring Co. 154-156 E Sixth street and the public generally, are hereby informed that Mr. Addison Davis now has full charge of our Laundry Department and the collection and delivery of our work of all kinds. Both phones. Owen Howell, Manager. THE STATE SAVINGS BANK. Interest Rate on Deposits Raised to Three, and One-Half, Rev Cost. Interest compounded semi-annually January and July 1st. Deposits received in sums of $1.00 to $5.000. Open during usual banking hours and on Monday evening from 6 to 8. Jarvis, the healer and saver of soles, 354 Minnesota street, is in one of his street car signs: "I can mend shoes better than I can write," and if the sign is a fair specimen of his work as a writer, he's right, as he can mend all right if he cannot write all right. The Fashion Tailoring Co. The above is the title of a new firm which has just opened a place of business at 359 Jackson street. St. Paul. The firm is located in Rivers formerly of Des Moines, Iowa, where he was engaged in the same business, has charge of the tailoring department. They are prepared to do first class work in all lines of tailoring, renovating, pressing and repairing clothing. They are monthly contract system for those who desire it. They make a speciality of ladies' tailoring. Work called for and delivered. Patronage of the public solicited. Lowest prices for good work. Phone N. W. Main 1899-J. THE STATE SAVINGS BANK. Total Deposits Over $2,500,000.00. The only bank in St. Paul exclusively for savings; receives deposits in sums of $1 and upwards, and compounds interest semi-annually. Open Monday evenings from 6 to 8. "You too?" Everyone smokes the strictly High Grade DUKE OF PARMA CIGARS HART & MURPHY, MNFRS. ST.PAUL, MINN. T. L. Blood & Co.'s READY-MIXED PAINTS ARE THOROUGHLY RELIABLE. ST. PAUL, MINN. FLOAN & LEVEROOS. A An unsectarian Christian Institution, devoted especially to education. College, New College, Preparatory and English High school courses, with Industrial Training. Supervise students in the classroom. Provide tutoring and extracurricular activities. Home-bake and training. Aided given to needy and deserving students. Term begins the Week of October. For catalogue and information, address: HOPE HUMAN RESOURCES, 1000 WEST 10TH STREET, NEW YORK, NY 10022. HOPE HUMAN RESOURCES, 1000 WEST 10TH STREET, NEW YORK, NY 10022. HOWARD UNIVERSITY Thirty-ninth Annual Session will be gin October 1, 1906, and continue eight months. THE MUSEUM Virginia Normal Collegiate Institute. PETERSBURG, VA. Department: Normal and Collegi- gate; Special attention to Vocal ar- ticulture; Theoretical Agr culture; Social Welfare; Healthy Location: heated by steam used by Electricity; room, boa- tition, laundry. For Catalog and Part-Time