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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 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 ``` rr | pacts ‘S WEEK'S RECORD IN MINNESO- TA'S CAPITAL. ‘The “Saintly City” and Saintly City ‘Folks—Newey Items of Social, Re- gious and @onera} Matters Among ‘the People. SATURDAY, DECEMBER 22, 1906. A MERRY, CHRISTMAS AND A_HAPPY_NEW YEAR To ALL THE APPEAL READERS. ‘THE BLK EXPRESS CO., now. has Its offlee 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, 848 Kent Street, Mrs. 0. 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. Welr. ‘The Mecca club is preparing for its second annual swell, full dress ball to be given about the mfddie of Janu ary, Get you ready, FOR RENT—Five-room house with modern conveniences. No. 700 Sher- burme Ave. Apply to Geo. B. Lowe, 475 Wabasha street. When you wish a first class shine call at the Peoples Shining Parlor No. 127 EB. Sth street, Walter Porter, Prop. He'll shine ‘em up for a nickel. Good for stoves, ranges and furnaces. Goes farther than coke. Reduces the fuel vill one halt. Holmes & Hallowell Co. ‘Sete Carnes: ‘Well, we'll all wait for.the Sleeping Car Porters’ and Walters’ Ball and Reception Christmas night at Nor manna Hall, Minneapolis. See large ills. FOR RENT—Five rooms upstairs at 290 St. Anthony Ave. , All modern. Apply to G. W. Davis 265\Louls street or barber shop in Germania Life Butlding. ‘The Valet Tailoring Co,, has added three rooms on the third ‘floor of the building cor. 6th and. Jackson to be used specially for thelr Ladies’ De. partment. Spr. Valdo Turner has pnt in one of the Tatest sclentific Inventions in his office—the electric vibrator. It is a wonderful little Instrument and a great pain remover. For Rent—Three unfurnished rooms suitable for light housekeeping apply too 763 Fauguier street or Mr. 0. C. Hull barber shop in Pittsburg building cor. 5th and Wabasha, Anyone wishing any hair work, hait dressing, shampooing, —manicuring, face massage, ete., call or address Mrs. Elizabeth J. Allen, 456. E. Seventh street. Room 2, upstairs, ‘The office of THE APPEAL has been moved from the third floor of the Union Block, No. 49 8, 4th Street, to more commodious quarters on ‘the fifth floor, front suite No, 296. ‘The ,social given by the Laglies Catholle Home. Club Tuesday evening was a most pleasant affair highly en- Joyed by all present. This organiza- tion always has very nice entertain ments, Where are you going next Tuesday evening? Are you going |where everybody else is going? ‘Then you are going to the social which’ the Ladles’ 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 aye. and Charles street, Tuesday evening Dec. 18th. Good muste, ereesroessosoooroes ‘The real swell event will be the dancing party to be given in January by the Mecca Club at Bowlby Hall ‘There is quite a pleasing surprise in store for the guests of the club so It Is sald. ELK EXPRESS CO., @. J. Charles ton, manager, 522 St. Peter street Packing, shipping-and storing of furni ture and household goods. Piano mov. ing a specialty. House renting, real estate handled. Shoes mended whfle you walt, a Jarvis, 964 Minnesota street. Hall soles, 50 and 75 cents. Prices reason: able ‘for all Kinds of repairing. He ‘ean do it on ghort notice. Jarvis 354 Minnesota street. Prof, Arthur Winstead has put ing new Decker plano in Wagner Hall sc that the patrons of the Colonade Dan ‘cing school may have good music ‘Come out next Thursday evening an¢ see how you like it. ‘The Mecca Club is getting up < swell supper for {ts swell dancing A REMINDER. (A Savings Account With fh Ned nll | a a [oo se sae) eae a ie Oe io a Hig unt a a a a a (ih Ji Soo wet 2 eZ LARS uary and July each year at 314% per Assets Over $2,800,000.00. is ‘Trustees—Chas, P. Noyes, John D. ‘O'Brien, Wilitam Constans, Jule M. Hannaford, Wm.’ B. Dean, Ferdinand ‘Willlus, Gustav Wilitus, ‘Thomas Fite Patrick, Harris Rictardson, Chas. G. pee party at Bowlby.Hall in January, tc which the invitations will be issued fhe Mrat week In dancary, | Everyboly ahh about Th Adelphia Cap gave «seep in nnd oP has faa” sree cheese ef ae aay Bot beter ange nea Tile ven ocean Me eee The siale Sayings Das coma on eee a oe Hou, Salas a Ts 2 Sethe satia Ses Lae Py Gener ie eae ae ene Pilea ee eaten sci tgs ated Boe ae ape 4th street just around the corner on Stites fet he tse fect SEG! fier 1 net sho 5% Ste Sel ay end do seeeoeoeoneneesaeononovere a Lea wr mpc A ee a ae Uvuge « BLLoTr, Funeral Directors and Embalmers. ete & i ivin Cies. Che eaten orc Desired. Mee Lady Assistant When Necessary. SARATOGA CAFE, Scott & Smith, proprietors, 858 Cedar Sites. Pia Sage meals to order day and night up to 12 p. m. Regular meals: Break- fast 6:30 a m.; Dinner, 12:60 in.; Supper, 6:00 9p, ah, akular Alanet ze cana, ‘The Valet. Tailoring Co., has added another new feature that of caring for ial" clothen on ‘contract, far 410 ver month. or this eimolnt a taay thay have one sult per week ‘sponged fd premed and'a cloak or Wray once ter month. r Prot. Arthur Winstead has deranged to havo a smal orchestra to Diep for the Colonade dancing sehoot hereater, tna Shan secured Prot, ufos ifunter nd Mise Vernie Giles who made thelr debut tase Thureday might, eting & cellent satatation Joo Brkt, one of the best over, 1 now proprietor of the “California Wine Depot No. 140 1. Sinth street, Fine Wines, liquors. and. cigars, ease_beor Sn family trade apetaities. avery boty. welcome: Phone. NW. Melo TL, "Fw ty 108, ‘Taowo of ove patrons wno desire to ave matter published must get the same in. this oflee “pot ater then Thursday afternoon, dterwise It tay be eromie! outs "No otlce: will be taken of any eonomuniestion What ta nov signee By the author ‘The Saratoge Cafe No, 262 Cedar street ih'now ‘under te inanageraent of Mea Ella Sith recently of S60 Codar street, ‘She "nan discontinte fering meniy atthe later number tnd invites all old and new patrons to her new place #32 edge street, Persona dering. to. rent Wogner bal, comer Charles and Western ave ties “for” lodge meetings patties daneon meetings oF for aay ofeaston may obtain teste at Feaagnabie Tales “upon appleation “10 9. te Gharioston, GS” University avenue Dr, H. 1 Willlama, a graduate ofthe Chicago Calloge of Dental Surgosy bas arrived in the city to locate. He has Secured su office in the Phoenix Build ing. Gor. ttn and. Cedar, room, 105 Wikre he may be found from 8 to 123 mend’? to'8 pram. "Tol N. W. Main ait Mr, and Mra, J. M, Vaughn have ts sued invitations to the wedding rece tion’ of thelr davehtor Josephite fer sie ant Mr. Arthur F. Oweus, Monday Svening, Deer 24th, at fom’ 810.10 clock 488 Rondo. street,” Weddle Se beter Glover chuseht Mavdny a vam 11 you wish a good shave, hal ent shampoo, Or anything in the fonsoril iin, ei ‘ne Reha. Cousby's neat Darbar ahop, "No. 814%" afanesota street. First class workmen. only. Satlatacton guaranteed, unio fr fances and aif oceasions tornatieg on short notes ‘HE HOTEL ST. LOUIS. Mrs, Julla Hinson, proprletorNo. 37 Wa isha, up stair, Meals Seta, Break fat fiom 1:00 to 11:00 a.m, Dinner from 12:00 m. to 3:00 p. m.; Supper from 9:00 to" 8:00 p. ot ail reser menis 25 et Al nome’ cooking, “Tel NIW, Main 2316 Mr. George B. Lowe our enterprising pictize frame, man of 4fe Wabeoha rest Nas added a photograph Ea lery to his place of business and is Drobared’to do. anything inthe line 8e photography. "All the "uptodate novelties. Call and have the latest Sipe Dbotograph taker Hamm's Now Beer. This beer is s aeeldeuly’ superior “to” any’ “drateht deer ever before brewed, that wit the fem dave fe tae been on sale has already attained a fixed: place in abie favors Call fort Hamm New Brew. 100,000 barrels in stork On draught from row on. ‘The Colonade Nancing Schoo! is pro- | preening finely. "Ainge ered a | Present’ at the! dence: Mhussday oleh {na all enjoyed the Daton the nem | dance wyich was put on’ the program. | New dances every week from 8:30 to [0°30, "Grand Toaniagiing solree Nov 130:" arthur Winstead, principal SAFE DEPOSIT AND STORAGE VAULAS=-We invite your inspection 1 costs itlo'to place your oapers ua aecurities and’ vaio in tose foto safely. Bote In our vaults eu be had for $4 per year. Store your oxen tuoke-sete, with as. North western “Trust Co. 138 ‘Bndicott Ar ‘The ‘Trustoos of the State Gaving sank, ith and Minn, Steet, nave de clared a Sem{ Annual Interest Divi- dend on deposits of 344% per. an: ‘iviustead. of 4% ns. heretofore Interest at this rate pa be Sram od dopottons an of Jan Tat mext an ‘will be ready for entry on pass books ‘on and,atter Jan, 20th. Mr. C. Beckwith, our contrabtor. and ‘builder, is getting along nicely in his ine oF bu ‘Ho has just Anished bullding & rick doling a a et | 31,500. ana : fob of plastering $00.00 to eay nothing of a number o smaller contracts. “He'ts fally proper {fc do anything, balding, repatribe he, Mecca\ Clab; full “dress which will be given.at Bowlby H 2 i January Je the Mecea'to which all the party of last year ts to be fully eclit sed in every respect. There are t be some new and novel features ft the dances and decorations so. th boys say. he Ferguson Dixey Jubilee ‘Sing ‘ers, W. C. Buckner manager were the’ clty. Tuesday under the’ auspice ‘of the Columbian Lyceum Bureau anc Eave a recital at Agricultural Hall Hamline. ‘The members of the com pany are: Mrs, Nell Hawkins Buck her, soprano; Miss Belle ©. Hocker contralto; Mr. R. L. Moore, ist tenor: Mr. George G, Hall, 2nd’'tenor; Mr W. C. Buckner, hess; Mr. Chas. Hug sins, basso soldist. Corinthian Temple 8, M, ‘T. No, 19 ‘will hold-an installation and a ban ‘quet at Wagner Hall on next Monday hight to which. the laales have tasued ‘invitations. ‘The ‘program _ includes ‘opening prayer by Rev. W, D. Carter P.-D.ML; Instrumental solo; address Mrs, ‘Blanch Charleston, N. G. D. P. instrumental, zolo; installation; clos ing prayer, Rey. A. H, Lealtad;_ blest ‘ing ‘at banquet board, Rev, H. 8 (Graves; address, Rey. J. R. White) N GDM. Mr. JQ. Adams will act 6 toastmaster. ‘The reading of Miss Hallie. @ Brown the leading Afro-American dramatic reader and. impersonator a Pilgrim Baptist church Monday and Tuesday evenings was ote of the most, delightful treats the people o St. Paul have had in along. time Miss Brown is equally at home fn humorous, sentimental, dialect, pa thetic ej) dramatic representations. She was always good but has improv ed and ripened by. work for seven years in Europe and 1s now unsur passable and incomparable. The read Ings were interspersed with. musical numbers. by Mrs. R.C. Minor, Mr. Burl Walker and the choir. ‘The en tertainment was par excellence in every. respect. Miss Brown will be hheara again before she leaves. the Twin Cltles, and all should endeavor te hearer ; U. B. F's Attention, Owing to the fact that the next regular meeting night of North Stal Lodge No. 138 U. B. F. fall on New Year's night there will be no meeting of the Lodge that night. ‘The nex meeting will be held on Tuesday night Jan, 15th. . By order, JR, White, W. M. J. Q. Adams, W. 8. THE ELKS’ GREAT Vaudeville and Ball the Big Event ‘of the Week. At the last meetihg of Gopher Lodge No. 105, 1. B. P. 0. B., Dec. 6, At was agreed that the Lodge’ give an entertainment and Thursday, Dec. 19th was chosen as the date for the same. ‘The time was short but the matter was placed in charge of a capable committee and the result was. that jon last Thursday evening Hiawatha ‘Temple was the scene of one of the biggest and best affairs ever given in |St. Paul. ‘The vaudeville show which was presented was never equalled before. It began with an overture by Prof. Cousby’s orchestra followed by a monologue by Mr. Robert Coner’s (King Rastus) late of Billy Kersand’s Minstrels, which was quite artistic and laughable. Mr. and Mrs, Jos. Jordon late of Sells Great Circus gave a fine comedy sketch, they were fol- lowed by: Messrs. Seymour and Mous- fer who were playing a return engage- ment of: two ;wodks: at the-Windsor ‘Theatre who gave a most refined and entertaining turn, then came Miss Mable Johnson who. had worked in conjunction with Seymour & Mousier, who. sang very delightfully: then came the Elks’ Quartet, Messrs Holms, Pool, Rooks and Young who proved to Le a whole show within themselves, ‘The performance concluded with the Smith and Johnson trlo now perform: Ing at the Orpheum Theatre and their excellent work pleased . everybody. All of the performers donated. thelr services for the oceasion and are en- titled to much praise for their gener. osity and for thelr good work which was fully appreciated and roundly ap- plauded by’ the large audience pres. ent. As soon as the vaudeville olfo was concluded the floor was cleared and dancing was begun and continued until 2 o'clock, The supper was fur- nished by A. K. Clark of the Kendall Cafe end was’ excellent. Mra, Bila Smith of Scott & Smith, Saratoza Cafe seryed Ice cream. ‘The lemonade and punch was served by members of the Lodge and both were delight. fol. The whole affair was excellent in every particular and the members of the Lodge are pleased with their signal success, and it is safe’ to’ eay that whenever the Elks announce an entertainment in the future the people will respond. There was. quite a |large contingent from Minneapolis Present. The officers of the Lodge are: T. Hy Lyles, E. R.; J. Q. Adams, BL. KA. F.'Combs. BL. KI Welborne, BE. L. K.: C, B. Charleston Sec'y.: Ri Cousby, ‘Treas.: M. A. John son, F. Sec'y.; 0. C: Hail, Beg. The ‘committee of arrangements that sue ceeded in getting up such a delienttul affair in ten days are: J. Q. Adams chairman, J, 0. Mousler, R. Cousby J. W, Jordan, 0. C. Hall, ©. D. Pickett Jas. H. Grays ‘A Viscount’s Wager. A marvelous story Is being told tn Paris of a peer painter's pligrimage. Ten years ago, according to the story, Viscount Jacques de Gruart iaid a wager of £12,000 with some com- pantons that he would make the tour of the world on one foot, accompanied by his flancee, whom he was to mar fy on the day of Ms departure; his aiid and wife subsisting exclusively the whole tlme on the viscount’s earn ings as/an amateur painter. ‘There ‘was no stipulation as to time. ‘The palr have just reached Paris fon their return, after succesfully ae. ‘complishing thelr undertaking and winning their bet. They have “ry ersed Europe, America, Africa ad Australia, living on nothing but tho meagre profits of the viseount’s hrs, Deadly Banana Gug. ‘A banana bug of the kind which sometimes polsons banana eaters with &.yenom more deadly than that of the Fattlompke was found in inch ot bananad in a Sopth Water strect com Iission house the otber day. ‘The ‘bug. is about two and a: half inches Yong, with a pair of tif, overlapping ‘wings, each about an inch wide, When At clings ‘to ‘an overripe banana’ one cannot tell: where the banana ekin ends and bug Back begins, on account ‘of the mottled brown color f \thess ‘wings. re ‘Thrown on his back, the bug re- ‘veals three pairs of legs and due pale ehlohh Coslene toe ¥ WHY DON'T YOU Buy Your Christmas Presents © HALF PRICE Thousands of useful gifts to select from our $75,000 stock. 1 Furniture of the best quality. Carpets and Rugs from America’s foremost mills. Imported styles of Lace Cur- 2 tains and Draperies. All our famous Peninsular Stoves and Ranges. Nothing reserved. Entire stock on sale. : ‘Any Antiole Stoted Free of Charge for Future Delivery: A. WiLL E: Matheis Co. Stock #7 ate a Cor. Sixth and Cedar Sts. : ees St. Paul Salvage Co., Agents _ a t is a x * NOTICE! : Wait For The Biggest Ball Grand and Great Night of the Twin tee | THIRD ANNUAL, BALL AND RECEPTION [ Given by the + Sleeping Car Porters and Waiters pve’ have joined hapdé and organized The BIG Club Christnas: Night es NORMANNA HALL ‘Third Street and 12th Ave. South, THE RAGE OF THE DAY ‘A Colobratod’ all Star, Big Vaudeville and Ball os leek eile ae ‘MADAM BLANCH WADE he Gee Seneane ~ MONS. Wm. PARQUETTE ‘Worm menounos Aerobed Comadien “| PROF, HARRY JOHNSON The Gentleman’ Coon GRAND WALTZ CONTEST There i a6 Gisstion bul what i Tralee tae grandest amie the season, This ts something that tas’ verde hens muchos awe vie copraig © ewer Se ee SSeS Seer eS NIV ENS Ch J.J.Appleton’s-Orchestra Adasegae Shenae OFFICERS. Col. K. W. MeKay, Pres; J. A. Sutton, 'V. Pres; Lee Turpin, Sec. W. W. Webster, Treas, REPRESENTATIVES M, Franklin, 0. Tudas, T. Slaughter, ©. D. Rickeit, Chairman Com. Arimts, Woodsey. Temison, Manager, JUDGE JOHNSON, FLOOR MANAGER ae: ee J a 4 >_ te | | ea | fale a es) 'M. W. GIBBS. GUMB's CHOP HOUSE, 41 W. 3rd street. Open day and night. Clean and quick service. Meals to order al all hours. Big meal for 15 cents 2 Specialty, Call to seo “Gumb” when you wish something good to eat, he ig the only. “Gumbo” maken in’ the city. Big dinner every Sunday begin ning at 12 o'clock. Hot biseult. fo breakfast and supper. Chitterling: and crackling corn brend Saturday night. Any Creole specialty made to mee. The Dunbar Social Club, formerly of 413 Hennepin avenue-has reopened club Tooms at 222 Nicollet ave, third floor. Mr. Charles Burch, the manager, has refitted his new club in the most elegant style and has everything neces ‘sary for’ the entertainment of the cltt imembers and their friends. An em: ployment bureau is connected with the club to furnish employment for those who apply. Tel. N. W. 9663—J. SEE irciicge cna al -“BLATZ” Milwaukee’s Most Exquisite Beer VAL. BLATZ BREWING CO. 1316 Sixth Street South. WM. L. GOEBEL, Representative MINNEAPOLIS. Sine IN AND ABOUT “THE | GREAT “FLOUR CITY." + Matters Social, Religious and Generat Which Have Happened and Are to Happen Among’ the People of the City. . A MERRY . CHRISTMAS AND 4_HAPPY NEW. YEAR TO ALL THE APPEAL READERS Brink Golden Grain Belt Beer. Mrs. Frances De Leo has gone t the hospital where, she will underge serious operation: = ‘Walt for the Car Porters’ and Walt ers’ Club Ball, and Reception, Christ mas night. See large bills. Holy Comintnfon ‘will be eotebrates at St. Thomag Mission’ by Rey. A. © Leaitad Christmas morning at 9:00 oelook. Christmas night Is the time for the Sleeping. Car Porters! ‘and Walters Ball and Reception at Nortianna Hall See large bills.» A large number of the church mem: ers attended the reception given ‘Mrs, Elizabeth Howard at St. Peter's Weiinesday evening. Miss Zelma La Force one of the ‘Twin Cities’ most accomplished musi clans has Deen secured as organist of the St. ‘Thomas Mission. ‘The Choir of St, Thomas Mission has arranged an. excellent. program of Christmas musie, to be sung the Sunday following Christmas. Mrs, Blizabeth “Howard will leave on the 26th for Wilmington, Dela ware, she will preach three sermons fat Rev. Withers: Mission Sunday. Drink Golden Grain Belt Beer. ‘The Saratoga Cafe, No. “822 Cedar street, St. Paul, is the plice to get nice home cooked meals. When you visit the saintly city bear that in mind. St, Thomas Mission Sth Ave. and 9th Str. So, "Services every Sunday alter noon at 4 o'clock, Sunday School at 3. Rev. AH. Lealtad, Rector. All welcome. ‘The Sunday School of St, Thomas Mission will have a Xmas tree next goods. Mr. Lawrence is a graduate Wednesday night, Dec. 26, at the Mis- sion. 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 avery :enjoyabie affair. The differ. ent numbers of the programme. were well rendered Don't forget that the Colonade Dane- ing School, Prof, Arthur Winstead, principal, at Wagner Hall, St. Paul, cor of Charles and Western ave. holds regular weekly dances every ‘Thurs: day evening, Admission 25 cents, Mr. W. L. Rleks left Friday for his home in’ Towa where he will spend the holidays, He will return about the first of January for a week, then he expeots 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 Bail for New Year's might have met with suecess in every Way and those who desire to present any additional names shoulé forward them at once to W. H. French, Clarence R. Smith or C. Mf ‘Tibbs. WHEN IN ST. PAUL go to the Hotel St. Louis, 3171 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 2%815—L. Mrs, Julia Hinson, Prop. Bear in mind the Grand German Ball to be given by the Anderson Dancing Academy. at. K.P. Hall 211 Hennepin Ave, ndar Washington Wed- nesday evening Dec, /26, The last ball of the yegr. Dancing from 8:30 to 2:00 o'clock. A beautiful Christ: mas present to. all prevent. A’ re: Ward of $500. will be given tb those who fail to enjoy themselves. ‘Every: body invited. Admission 35 cents wraps checked free. R.A. Anderson, dancing instructor. Ab the last meeting of Queen Esther Temple No. 164 5. M. T. the following officers were elected: W. EB. Maty U. Joyce, V. P. Sadie Sample; Secs Myrtle July, Asst. Sec, Maude Bard, Treas, -Maty Watkins Trustees, Zeiphia Mitchell, Ada Beas ley, Bertha Southall, J. Anna English, S. M. Clara Duncan, Z. Belle Glover, 9. GK Mattie Fauntroy, 1. G. 1c Mary Burch, Pilot, Sarah’ Smith, J. M. | -Mary “Minot, Chaplain. Mary (Grimes, yi ‘The lawyers are still congratulating Mir, Kb. MeGhee on his. splendid INictory fn the Henry Sussman murder case./ Tt was ten to one that the bill lantYawyer wouldn't! be able to save ays mabis neck. Sussman doubelessly ‘oes is jite to the masterful address mace’ty Mr. McGhee to the jury. Plastering and. general. jobbing.. Mr. Beckwith bas the alstinction of being the: largest contractor and builder among Afro-Americans in the states of Towa, Minnesota, North ani South Dakota, Mr. OA. Lawrence has opened @ ladies’, children’s and gentlemen's fur wishing and shoe store at 514 Fourth Streét So, Mr. Lawrence is fitting up his store in the latest style and wishes the support of THE APPBAL/S read: ers and of all citizens. ‘This is the first venture of its kind in Minneapolis, yet satisfaction Js. guaranteed. If you. Wish holiday furnishings that are up todate call and see his. line before buying elsewhere. Mr, Lawrence will be assisted by Mrs. Gibbs who will be leased to show customers the of Fisk University and has been a resident of Minneapolis four years and has a large business acquaint: aanes Be “tam for Men.” eine ceonee ; _ | Winston, Harper, Fisher Co. ee Fe cers tanieanal Fea ame ig Oth a ‘Suitable Xmas Gifts “It's so Hard to Select a Suitable Xmas Gift,” Ts.a phrase often Soa ell these Gaye: eS : |Here are Some that are Bound er Please: JOpera Glasses, Lemaire and Flam- marion, $2.50 to $30.00. Field. Glasses, $10.00 to $75.00. Fountain Pens, 1,00 to €25.00, Kodaks, $1.00 to $105.00. Barometers, £125 t0 $80.00. , ‘Phermometers, 25e to $25.00. Compasses, :d0 v0 $5.00, Reading hd Mageitying Glasses, Soe to 83 Tongnettcs, ete. Calendar Mounts °x2.ciivee" HEADQUAMPERS FOR THE CELEBRATED “ZEISS” Binoculars. tas ie ee OPTICIAN }604 -- Nicollet Avenue ~ 604 Minneapolis z <a x oy PAY A LITTLE:DOWN AND A LITTLE AT A TIME The Adams Plan ie ac Geiss dota Ladies’ Gentlemen's and- Children’s CLOTHING Among Salaried Reople. Gan wafer your Chikioe ae it’s all on CREDIT! ONE DOLLAR A WEEK C. F. ADAMS 60, 76-78 South Seventh St. Meecunee Cennetiont Ge ecalige al irate An Exceptional Offer To Our Regular Customer We count you as one. So you are entitled to the benefits of the reduction in price. "Vast season we invited you to ex ‘amine our splendid line of Ladies? Men's and Children’s Clothing. To our surprise almost the’ entire stock was quickly taken by careful buyers, ‘To make room for the largest ana ‘most complete stock of high grade gootls ever offered in Minneapolis on Gredit, we will sell all broken lots, to tegular customers, at a sweeping re- duetion in prices. Ladies’: Suits Suit made from efegant cloth, black ‘ang faney check. Baton Jacket, and skirt, Blouse and Long Coats. a ‘You will ind suits ranging trom a very, stylish garment to 2 008 evers- Gay Tailor Made Sut In some lots we have only one oF two sults; In others. a number to so- lect from, Every suit is an exception. al bargain, Lot No. 1205 (SWK) .....5..2.8 6.00 Lot No. 781... 8.00 Lot No. 822 2000.0..0000101 az00 Tot Nb, 806 cee e.g 2020! 38.00 Tot No. 603 1... 1.00 Vat No. 5542 00.0.0.) rt00 Lot No. 1854000000000 0000002 ytoo Lot No. 801 20200 2.0. 00001 axon Wot Noo -908 fe spee. BN Rae A aac ar rc a le dividual description, but’ invite" your Inspection. Men’s Suits In this lot we offer a number of good, durable suits in Checks, Blacks, and Fancy Worsteds. Single and double breasted. Many. suits bought to sell for a better price, ‘To close them out we make the following offer while they last Lot No. 4534, Size: 3540 ...$ 8.00 Lot No. 5379, Size*35—40 ... 8.00 Tot No. 8507, Size: 35—40 |! 8.00 Lot No. 4518) Size: 35—40 11! g.u0 Tot No. 07188, Size: 35—40 11. 808 Lot No. 6520, Size: 35—40 |.) 1008 Lot No. 6525.’ Size: 35—40 |. 12.00 Decaaphe ete i Rei Ach he rei iar you in value, and will be sold, on our easy payment plan. Young Men’s Suits Serges, Thibets, Worsted Cheviots— many” siyles and sizes. rain ana faney weaves, single ‘and double breasted. Garments. that will give comfort and satisfaction. Bought. to sell for more money. Will be offered during this Special Sale while they Inst, at very low prices: Just the Suit Lot No. 536, Size: 14—19 yr $5.00 Tot No. 4655, Size: 14—19 yr “8.00 at No. $010) Size: M—19 yr 550 Yat No. 580, Size: 419 yr 5.00 ot No. 549; Size! 1419 yr 4.00 ‘Vat No. 01205, Size: 1419 yn 5.00 sLot No. 4653, Size: 14-19 yr 5.00 Lot No. 539; Size: 619 yr 7.50 Do not wait until they are all sold, then blame us fgr not telling you of this’ sale, Goats and Jackets For children ranging in years from 6 to 14, there 1s special choosing from among very stunning models. embra- cing all the latest colorings in finest materials of excellent quality. Such values as these apply. Last season's price, #8, $12, $16. This sale, $2 to $5. Silk-Plush Ladies" Jackets—Beauti- tol garments. ‘Short Mowe~ or ght fluting. “Trimmed and plain, Last ‘season's price, $20, $15, $12. This sale, $5.00. Black Clots Jackets—Heavy, bip length, go6d lining, well mate—in all, * high erade Jacket. Regular price $95, "This sale. $3 to 35 ‘A limited number of “Ane. light weieht, loose and tight fitting Jackets, Black, Gray and Tan, Regular Price, $9, $8 and 5. This sale, $1. ARIGIwT > rh ‘ ee Wines, Liqurs and Cigars. 4QEast ar Street, Fri. 1949-32, ST. PAUL. 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. NEAPOLIS OFFICE, Granty Loan Bldg. Room 1020 HARVEY B. BURK, Manager. CHICAGO OFFICE, 323-5 Dearborn St., Suite 310, C. F. ADAMS, Manager. 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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