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THE APPEAL KEeps IN FRONT BECAUSE: 1-It aims to publish all the news possible. 2-It does not inform in newspapers. 8-Its correspondents are able and energetic. PASSING AWAY OF THE TOOTHSOME SHAD A VOL. 23. NO. 18. PASSING AWAY THE TOO Catch Not Twenty-five Pet Is Steadily "Delaware shad" on the bill of fare in American hotels and restaurants is becoming a delusion and a snare. The restauranter does not willingly substitute shad from any other water for those taken in the Delaware, but year after year the Delaware catch has decreased so steadily that the supply is out of all proportion to the demand. In fact the fishing was so bad in 1905 and 1906 that the opening of the season of 1907 finds many of the Delaware fishermen either out of the business or working in the South where the catch offers somewhat better rewards. After all is said and done, Delaware shad had the reputation of outclassing all its fellows. The Chesapeake shad had its adherents, but gourmets the nation over, who disregard all local prejudices, have ever been a unit in awarding the palm to the fish caught in the Delaware, 100 miles from the seacoast. In the past, everybody had a chance to feast liberally on the big fellows. Shad were caught in such quantities that he humbly housewife could have them for two meals a day in season if she wished. A great big shad two feet long could be purchased at a quarter, and in one year 4,000,000 shad were taken out of the river and its tributary. Last year the climax was reached in the gradual decline of Delaware shad fishing, and the total catch did not run up to one million during the entire season. Fishermen stack to their task long and faithfully, and employed every recourse of their knowledge, but more often than not the nets came up empty or with such a few that the catch did not pay for the expense of making the cast. If the same falling off was general, less apprehension might be felt about it, but in other streams, like the Sanahuja and St. John's rivers, and the Cheekwood River, the normal. Only the Delaware seemed to be involved in the famine. Pennsylvania experts and members of the United States fish commission have, during the nine months intervening since the end of the season of 1906, been investigating the conditions that threaten to clean off the table one of the most notable of spring delicacies. The question is not an easy one to solve, and for the shad is a riddle at best, is most of the knowledge of its habit, and is most conjecture, contradicted frequently, and notable for many exceptions. Some high spots stand on which all experts are agreed. Shad are migratory, and are found in the coastal waters during only a short portion of the year. In their annual migration, they first appear in the southernmost waters of the rivers and streams emptying into the Atlantic, about the closing days of December and the opening days of January. WORK Helping Him Out. "Jimmy, who was the father of our country? Whose picture do you see everywhere?" "I dunno." "Yes, you do. George W—. Now say the rest of it." "George W. Childs." At the Astoria. "What a haughty manner that elevator boy has!" "Yes. He takes titled people down constantly."—Broadway Magazine. LOADING BIG SEINE IN BOAT PRE PARATORY TO MAKING A HAUL. Toward the end of January they are in the Savannah river. About the 1st of March they have worked northward to the Chesapeake, and in the closing days of March they are noted in the Delaware. In the Connecticut they are first caught on the 15th of April. After remaining in the inland waters for a short time, they disappear. Their habitat from this time on till the opening of another season is unknown. Old fishermen always argued that the superiority of the Delaware shad resulted from the distance the fish had to swim from the South before it made the ascent of the river that LOADING BIG SEINE IN BOAT PREPARE he shad the local unit in caught from the chance wellows. entities could in sea. shad based at 00,000 er and chased in he shad did not entire k long every more empty which did being the general, about the Sa- and the up to seem- members mission touches Philadelphia. "Further North, better the flavor," was the motto, and there seems some ground for thinking that the fish getting away from the warmer waters of the South developed a firmer, richer flesh than its brother taken closer to the equator. One expert gives as his theory that shad are deserting the Delaware because it is too much mixed with coal dust. The river drains through the anthracite region of the eastern part of Pennsylvania, and also gives a liberal deposit of coal dust from the Schuylkill. In spring time the water is often impregnated with this coal dust to such an extent that there results what are known as "black freshness." The shad coming up the river, with A WORKING NET IN CLOSE—END OF HAUL. of our you see It was stated yesterday, during the trial of a suit for defamation of character at the Accrington county court, by a man who had been accused of stealing a purse, that after the accusation was made, the accuser discovered that her cat, was sitting on the purse. An apology was tendered and accepted—London Express. It sometimes happens that a wise man has occasion to marvel at his ignorance. THE APPEA toothless mouth opened wide in expectation of palatable food is greeted instead with a mouthful of coal dust. This he votes poor hospitality, and naturally, when next year comes around, he not only stays away, but advises his friends to do so. The spawning grounds for Delaware shad are at the headwaters of New York State. In the past the shad never subjected to this journey, and was caught during his migration at all points enroute, but now the only fishing of any consequence on the river is at Gloucester, N. J. This year fishermen along the river have been eagerly watching for the "scouts," as they call the first comers. There has been nothing in this first indication to hold out any hope that the season will see an improvement. Now, in place of the optimistic predictions of other says, all that can be heard is that the conditions are all wrong. "The moon is wrong," "too much snow water on account of the late spring," "winds unfavorable," the fisherman say, in addition to the PARATORY TO MAKING A HAUL. plaint about the damage being done by the coal dirt. It is also possible that the position of a great city, right midway along the course of the river, between the sea and the spawning ground, has resulted in fouling the water till it has become distasteful to the highly aristocratic state. The United States government has done what it can to avert the famine of Delaware shad. Systematic propagation has been put into effect, and fishermen have been taught the imperative need of putting the little fellows that the net gets back into the water. But all to no avail, and grief is keen among American epicures that the Delaware shad is soon to go the way of the Maryland diamond-back terrapin. A Breath From Berlin. "What did he do, Mr. Chairman," said an excited speaker at a recent political meeting in Berlin, "when he found the ship was sinking? Did he nail his colors to the mast and stand by the old flag? No, sir; he got out and ran away." We will! shouted an inspired soalist, who was really a German "burn all our ships and with every sail unfurled will steer boldly out into the illimitable ocean of freedom!"—Illustrated Zeitung. Defective Page The happiest woman in the world! Where is she to be found? America proudly lays claim to possessing the most beautiful and intellectual of women, France points to the splendid vivacity and daintiness of her gentle sex, England boasts of the British matron, and so it goes; each nation patriotically holds its head aloft in the insistence that in all the world our "owl" characteristic is a virtue characteristic, or that particular virtue. Every land that boasts a flag extols the virtue of its women folk. But the happiest of women! Where are they to be found? Demetra Vaka Brown, traveler, student, authoress and wife of the noted literateur and editor, Kenneth Brown, says the happiest woman in all the world abide in Turkey—the land of flowers and dreams where love is all in all, the land where life of peace, the peace of nature, the purity of the mind, the allure of all that is beautiful in nature, has found, perhaps, its highest development—the land of the "unspeakable Turk." "How silly," said Mrs. Brown, when she heard the axiomatic characterization. "How shallow — how little is known of Turkey and its customs—you suppose the women of the harem are unhappy—they are the happiest women in the world. I have talked and lived with the wives of Selim Pasha, four in all, and discussed the very problems that arise at once in Turkey. I have heard the question of the Turkish harem is mooted—they have told me their stories, their hopes, their fears—and they are happy, very, very happy. I have lived in other Turkish households, and everywhere I have found that happiness is the rule, not the exception. In America I have lived ten years, and I have seen two happy women. They were happy because their husbands were passionately in love with them. Woman's happiness depends on love, you know, and on love on life. "But, Mrs. Brown," I asked, "would you be happy with quarter of a husband?" "Show me," she replied, "the woman who has the whole of a husband." She pursed her pretty mouth and brought into play a small array of tiny wrinkles that hurried up her dalty forehead when I asked if she thought the Turkish mode of life would bring happiness in the United States. She seemed at a loss for an answer. She shrugged her little shoulders, and shook her head with half a "yes" and half a "no," and then she sighed rather than said: "Perhaps not—no—perhaps not—but I don't understand—it is the point of view, the mental process from which their happiness springs. Perhaps you must understand the religion of the Turkish woman to conceive why she is happy—even then it may be difficult. It should be explained." "Remember," she said, in warning, "I do not indorse the harem; neither do I condemn it. I do not give an opinion. I simply tell you what I have seen—what I know—that the Turkish women are equally as intelligent as the American women, indeed many of them are more so, and that happiness, great happiness, is the invariable rule. In the articles I have written that are appearing in Appleton's Magazine, I express no personal opinion. I just relate exact conversations as I am and get down happenings of fact. From these pictures of harem life, those who run may read. "You may judge for yourself whether it is best to have four wives or one," she added, with a charming touch of humor. A hundred questions arose in my mind. What of divorce—what of intrigue—what of the future generation—what of this horrifying system of selling women into slavery—what of the vile pestilential storm of immorality that must result from a system that permits a man having as many wives as he may choose to buy—what of the passions aroused in rivalry for the love of man, the hatred, the revenge, the jealousy, the crime, and so on infinitum. But the first sentence of this charming traveler's story checked the flood the blood of her "You see," she said, "the child is the most sacred thing in Turkey. The birth of child immediately sanctifies marriage—it is the law. The bearer of the first child is the first wife. There is no such thing in Turkey as the illegitimacy of children. Woman's holy mission is to become a mother—this is the will of the law of Allah. Nothing is so sweet, so glorifying to the Turkish woman as the thought of motherhood. And only those women are ignored who fall to reproduce their kind. There is no race suicide in Turkey. The holy thought of motherhood is the perfect state there." "Some one once said," I remarked, "Creeeling" a Bridegroom. The old border custom of "creeling" the bridegroom has been revived at Lauder, Berwickshire. The creel, a basket used by fishwives for carrying their fish, was placed on the bridegroom's shoulders, and the crowd of creelers then threw stones into it until the bride publicly kissed her husband. Then he was released. Some people never praise any one but the Lord. Pablo Picasso MRS. BROWN IN TURKISH WALKING COSTUME "I forget just whom, and it does not matter, that after, all the Stoics were stoics, but where in all Christendom do you find a Christian???" "True," said Mrs. Brown, "true. It might be said of Turkey. The Turkish religion has done much better for the Turks than the Christian religion has done for the Christians. Then you see most children are sold at once into slavery, so the question of expense is part in the bringing of large families in the remark seemed horrifying. But the explanation placed it in a different light. "You see," continued the speaker, "slavery is not slavery as you understand it." It carries with it no disgrace. The slaves are practically equal to their mistresses. Frequently they marry the same husband. They perform their duties, which are very light, and then they sit at the feet of their mistresses and at once they are in perfect communion. They seethe with joy and laughter, and they have very little to do. No slave works more than four hours a day. "They are all educated. Ignorance is a disgrace to the rich. If a man have four sons then he must take three of the sons of the poor and educate them with his own. Each man in his sphere must help his poor neighbor. The hording of vast fortunes is impossible. You see a man must buy a wife for his son. This usually is done when the boy is seventeen or eighteen. Usually, except among the very high personages, he buys a slave for his son. There is no stigma in slavery. There is no caste. The purchase price becomes the dowry of the wife, and no one can take it from her. As a matter of fact slaves in Turkey are far more free than women in America. MRS. BROWN IN TURK "Later in life a man may purchase as many wives as he choose. Four is the usual number, though lately many Turks have no more than one on account of the great expense. You see if one wife has two servants so must the others. Then they don't live in the same house as the husband, so the expense of a large household is very heavy. Suppose all this seems quite strange, but you know the Turkish woman does not think it wrong in man that he loves another woman. It is that Allah has made him that way. One of the wives of Sellm Pasha, Djimlah, a sweet and lovable creature, talked quite confidently to me of this subject one day in her apartment. She loved her husband with a deep and abiding love that knew no doubt. "Djimlah, I said to her, 'wouldn't that love be强爱 if he loved only you?' She caressed my hand and smiled so sweetly at me, as she replied: 'My little one, don’t make me strong, I am the most intelligent woman in the world, the most entertaining, the most brilliant, the most beautiful, you could never be everything to your husband. That is the way Allah has made them; that Ancient Granary in India. The "goalah," at Bankipur, India, was built for a granary in 1783, but was never used for that purpose. It is 425 feet round at the base, with walls 12 feet 2 inches in thickness, the interior diameter being 100 feet. It is about ninety feet high and might contain 137,000 tons. Inside is a most wonderful echo, best heard from the center of the building. As a whispering gallery there is perhaps no such building in the world, not even the famous Mormon temple. THE APPEAL STEADILY GAINS BECAUSE: 6-It is the organ of ALL Afro-Americans. 5-It is not controlled by any ring or clique. 6-It asks no support but only to please. is the way all of them are—and those that are not are good for nothing." I asked, her if the women, too, did not need more than one in their lives. She smiled again, her wise smile. "Women are not like men," she said. "Women, good women, natural women, are mothers above all. Their hearts are filled the moment they become mothers. All their effort, their ambition, their love settles on the head of the child." "And what of the divorce conditions," I suggested. "If a man says, three times, 'Go, you are free,' a wife is divorced. She takes her dowry, of course. A woman secures divorce simply by leaving her husband. She has nothing to explain. "There is no doubt no bustle. Time to the Turk is a limitless quantity from which he can take as much as he pleases. He differs widely in every way from the European. He has abolished entirely the spirit of restlessness. And so he the Turkish woman. So they love their lives. What you conceive to be confinement forms their great happiness." "But their amusements?" "The bath—then, sometimes, they go to the cemetery for a picnic—possibly an ox drive in the afternoon." "And don't these rather exciting diversions lead to flirtation?" I suggested. Mrs. Brown pursued her little mouth again, and nodded her head. "But you see a Turkish firt has all the best of it. She may flirt, but a man may not flirt back. "There is a beautiful simplicity in the Turkish woman. They are completely honest. They will discuss with perfect cander the physical failings of the other. There is no spirit of jealousy. American women are competitive. They are always vieing with each other for the favor of a man. Let a man enter the room and both are changed instantly. The affections may play no part. But each woman is a man. The man she desires to outdistance her rival—the Turkish women have no rivals. It is this strain, this artificially that makes the American women as a class so boreseme. Always they are competing. Always they are trying ISH WALKING COSTUME. to impress you with their knowledge, and no matter how much knowledge they have they are always craving for more. "The American woman is a slave in every sense of the word. She is the slave of fashion—if her neighbor has two maids she must have three—she is the slave of convention — she chains herself by her spirit of unrest, her grasping for more. No matter how she lies they are afraid to be still unsatisfied, she always thinks there are other worlds to conquer and gain. I know the French woman. I know the Greek woman. I know the English woman, I know the American woman, and I know the Turkish woman, and of all the Turkish woman is by far the happiest. Why, may be an unanswerable question. And she is intellectual. It is not the happiness of ignorance. Of course I know American women who are perfectly charming and delightful and lovable, and they are dreamed of some and woody unhappy. They are intellectual bugbears." Unpleasant truths always a lot of people whom they do not concern. Judge (in breach of promise case) —You say you must have been temporarily insane when you proposed to the plaintiff. Can you prove it? Defendant—I can, your honor, if you will cause the plaintiff to remove her veil so that the jury can see her face. One Kind of a Check. Poet's Wife—Have you got a check from your publishers? Poet—Yes, a card saying, "For God's sake, leave us in peace!" MRS. FEARN, OF WASHINGTON, TRUE PHILANTHROPIST. Her Mission the Amelioration of the Condition of the Blind—Queen of Roumania Her Close Friend. A fascinating and forcible philanthropist whose mission and its appeal is unique, is Mrs. Walker Fearn, of Washington, a grand dame of queenly men, who has spent most of her life at European capitals. Mrs. Fearn's late husband was United States minister to Roumania, in which interesting country the couple became intimately identified with "Carmen Sylva," Elizabeth, the beautiful, the good, the brilliantly endowed queen, perhaps the most remarkable woman in the world, possessing almost every talent and every grace. The queen of Romania found a ready sympathizer and coadjutor in her various humane enterprises in the charming American, the two women being confidently en rapport. Mrs. Fearn and the Carmen Sylva, the royal poet and philanthropist, worked hand in hand. Mrs. Fearn's special enthusiasm being enlisted in the queen's wonderful mission to the blind. There are 20,000 of the sightless in the small country of Romania, and for the amelioration and uplift of the condition of these unfortunate the queen is holding an especial city, "Vital Luminary," a luminous hearth, where every possible assistance and national advantage will be afforded the beneficiaries. Mrs. Fearn, since her return to America, is pursuing the same line of humane endeavor here as was inspired by her friend, the beautiful queen of Romania, with whom she is in constant communication. Mrs. Fearn is conservating, gratiously the best efforts of her life to the relief of the blind, her philanthropy being expressed immediately in a vivid interesting lecture that she gives called "A Mission of Love to the Blind," with stereoptic views taken from intimate home scene and royal glimpses at the Romanian capital. Mrs. Fearn wears during her lectures, a wonderful native Romanian costume, a court dress presented to her by Queen Elizabeth, heavy in embroideries of silver, A long, white flowing vell winds gracefully at the back. Mrs. Fearn, one of the effective social factors of Washington, entertained an appreciative company of friends charmingly at, with talk about her work, a mealtime, and a rich collation. Her own picturesque Swiss maid also wrote a beautiful Romanian costume of the appropriate class. Mrs. Fearn, formerly Miss Frances Hewitt, was born in Louisville. Most of her early life was spent in New Orleans. She is starting on a tour at once to carry her beautiful message to other parts of the country, going first to Cincinnati, where she will be the guest of her life-long friend, Mrs. Longworth. Then Kentucky, Tennessee, New Orleans, Texas, Indiana and other sections will have the privilege of hearing this charming woman who has consecrated her life gratiously, without the slightest remuneration, to so noble and benign a cause. At her home at Hansschen's to a tremendous, without the slightest remuneration, to the Rev. Dr. Clementa's blind chaplain of the house of representatives. A recent autograph message from the queen of Romania to her sympathetic friend reads, "Bring light to the blind, my dear Mrs. Fearn, and make their life shine for all those whose mind's eye is not yet opened, Elizabeth." New Homes in Washington. Only a few days ago the announcement was made of the half million-dollar home to be built at Washington Park. In general gossip that options have been secured by Mrs. Marshall Field, of Chicago, and George W. Vanderbilt, of New York and Biltmore, on residence property in the northwest. The property on which the homes for these millionaires is to be erected is the west end of the square fronting on a small park formed by the intersection of New Hampshire avenue and Seventeenth street. The property has a frontage of nearly 200 feet. Tourists and Mount Vernon. Mount Vernon, the home of Washington and his burial place, is visited by thousands of tourists every year, but Washingtonians don't go there. You hear Washington folks endeavoring to flag their visiting relatives and friends from other places from the trip to Mount Vernon. Most folks who visit Washington want to see Mount Vernon. They suggest the trips to their Washington entertainers as soon as they get there. Reward for Faithful Service. For the last two years of his service in congress Mr. Theobold Ojten, of Milwaukee, Wis., has led a Sunday night sacred song service for the guests of the hotel in which he lived at Washington. Recently he was presented with a gold watch bof in behalf of those whom he had led in the service—Congressman Crumpacker's wife making the presentation speech. Cabinet Officers' Signatures. Secretary Root, although his full name, Iliou Root, is not a long one, found it laborious to put his whole name on his state department mail, so he now simply sign it "E. Root." Secretary Bonaparte's right arm does not seem to have grown tired, however, in signing his mail he still signs his full name, "Charles J. Bonaparte." HAVE YOU READ THE APPELLY 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, Rs. 10 Union Blk. 4th & Cedar, J. O. ADAMS, Manager. NEAPOLIS OFFICE, Dutty Loan Bldg. Room 1020 HALVEY B. BURK, Manager. CHICAGO OFFICE, $23.5 Learborn St., Suite 310, C. F. ADAMS, Manager. TERMS. 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Solicitingsg wanted everywhere. Write for terms. is coalesce free. In every letter that you write us never fail to give your full name and address, plainly written, post office number and state. But news letters of all kinds must be written on separate sheets from letters containing news or matter for publication. PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT. Treat each man according to his worth as a man. Distrust all mankind because any one class placed before any other. Other republics have fallen because the unscrupulous have substituted loyalty to class for loyalty to the people as a whole. —President Roosevelt's speech at Little Rock, Ark. --- SATURDAY MAY 4. 1907 THE CRIMINAL CAUCASIAN. New and startling light is constantly being thrown upon the morality of our upper classes. A Georgia judge calls attention to the reckless gambling which prevails among "society" ladies; an eminent divine charges that the automobile is being used for immoral purposes; and it is claimed by Dr. James E. Russell, dean of the Teacher's College, that the public school system of this country creates anarchy among men and immorality among women, is useless as a means of preparation for life and is a menace to the country's future. We fear that the Caucasian is so much perturbed by the claimed immorality of the Afro-American that he has not time to look into his own affairs; and that in consequence, he is going to the "denmitition bow-wows" at a fearful rate. RACE HATRED Racial hatred exists and has the strongest reasons for its existence. All the dark skinned tribes and nations of the earth know how the white man has treated them from the days of Cortez and Pizarro down to the Twentieth Century. [Portrait of a man in formal attire, facing forward, with a serious expression. The background is plain and light-colored. The portrait is oval-shaped with a white border.]] HON. WILLIAM B. RIDGELY Comptroller of the Currency Who Denies the Report That He Would Retire From Government Service. Mr. Ridgely was only reappointed last December and consequently has almost a full term to serve. His service is satisfactory to the administration and he likes the work. Furthermore, h is friends say, he reached a determination some time ago to make Washington on his permanent home. has made many friends socially and has invested heavily in enterprises in and near Washington. To leave now would be a serious sacrifice for him and he has no intention whatever doing so. They know of the devilish doings in South Africa by the British, the plunderings in North Africa by the French, the outrages in East Africa by the Germans, the slave trade carried on in West Africa by the Portuguese and the infernal doings of old Leopold of Belgium in the Congo Free State, and the gobbling up of Chinese territory by the white nations. And particularly do they know of the infamous treatment to which Afro-Americans are subjected in the Southern States. Is it not very easy to infer that racial hatred exists and it should exist. All oppressed people should hate their oppressors. Governor-elect Hoax Smith of Georgia has sailed for Europe. Before leaving he said: "The next President of this country will be a man who represents the interests of the masses of the people." Hoax does not represent the interests of the masses of the people of Georgia. During the gubernatorial campaign he made bitter speeches arraying the masses of the whites against the masses of the Afro-Americans who constitute nearly one-half of the population of the State. Through his paper the Atlanta Journal, encouraged the mob and was to a large extent responsible for the bloody massacre of innocent Afro-Americans in Atlanta last September. Hoax has been proposed for President but according to his description of the next President, he is not the man—"he does not represent the interests of the masses of the people." NOT CONVINCING LOGIC The Washington Herald says: "The time has come to stop saying that the South justifies lynching. The South does nothing of the kind—never has—and never will. In that section the practice is condemned and repudiated positively and absolutely. That is the truth, and it is the South's due that it be said." "Methinks, the lady doth protest too much." THE APPEAL is not disposed to deny that many Southern journals condemn lynching absolutely and unreservedly; others make a pretence of so doing, and many individuals act in the same way. But, alas, the coroner's jury can find no witnesses; no lynchers have been hanged or imprisoned, and the crime is still "committed by parties unknown." The Herald's logic is not very convincing. A STRANGE OCCURRENCE. A passing strange occurrence is reported from Virginia. Two Afro-Americans were accused of criminal assault by Miss Manile Sheldon, and not only were they not lynched, but were declared not guilty, despite the positive identification by the woman in question. The explanation of this remarkable occurrence is that both of the accused persons proved an alibi so clearly that no other verdict was possible. The people of the community in which Miss Sheldon lived were so wrought up by her audaculous lying that only the presence of state troops prevented a lynching. The case proves that there is in existence a class of white people who will lie about such matters in order to screen themselves from the consequences of their rascality. Some person who is either a humorist or a lunatic has actually suggested the name of Hoax Smith the great Georgia "niggerologist" as a suitable candidate for President of the United States. Through the agency of Bishop Turner, Hoax secured a place in Cleveland's cabinet, and he is now Governor of Georgia. But Hoax would not run as well as Parker did, for several reasons, one of which is that hill-billies are not so plentiful in the country at large as they are in Georgia. A GREAT JOKE. as the Report That He Would Retire ment Service. last December and consequently has al- is satisfactory to the administration is friends say, he reached a determina- on his permanent home. has made many Trends socially and and near Washington. To leave now and he has no intention whatever o. THE JIMCROW T.-D. A Southern Jim crow journal such as the New Orleans Times-Democrat cares little for what moderately intelligent people care for or think about its lies concerning the Afro-American so that the hill-billies of its state believe every word of it. The Times-Democrat speaks of the Afro-American young men who recently passed successful civil service examinations in that city as "raw plantation Negroes." This of course suggests the idea what sort of fellows were those noble white Louisians who ignobly failed to pass the very same examination. THE FUTURE AMERICAN. Mr. Joseph H. Choate says: "The American citizen will be a person through whose veins run all the strains of blood in the world—a composite man." In other words, the future American citizen will not be a white man, in spite of all the efforts of Tillman and todixon. It is a fact well known that all the strongest legislation of the South has utterly failed to prevent miscegenation and will continue for all time to come. Mr. Choate seems to be about right. The Postoffice Department does not intend to draw the color line in the matter of white and Afro-American mail clerks working together on the same runs. And this is exactly right; for it would be a disgrace to our government to allow itself to be dictated to by a few tuppenny upstarts from Jimcrowdom or anywhere else. The Afro-Americans in the postal service deserve special commendation, for they have won their promotion in the face of great difficulty and opposition, and it would be wrong for the government to consent to humiliate them in any way. I expect to spend the rest of my life in studying the problems which concern the State and the South and in writing and talking about them—From a speech by Georgia's Governor-elect. It is the candid opinion of THE APPEAL that Hoax ought to spend the rest of his life in prison as punishment for his share in inciting the Atlanta murders of September, 1906. Many of the persons charged, with peonage in the South are Northern men, a fact which renders them no less worthy of hanging by the neck until they are dead, dead, dead. Owner Knows Why When She Finds It an Emblem of Sickness. If there is any faith to be placed in the working of charms and the significance of talismans it might be well worth while to know and understand some of them. Foreign curios, for example, are in great demand, whether they are found in their native lands or in this country, and many are bought and worn without the slightest knowledge of what they are meant to represent. Not long ago a well-known society woman purchased an attractive Japanese charm which bore an inscription in Japanese. The fair purchaser liked its style; it was quaint and odd looking, and it was just the thing to hang on an oriental chain she possessed. But it so happened that whinever she chanced to wear this ornament some ill luck came to her or her friends, usually to her. This ill luck was so marked that she finally laid it to the charm and in order to find out whether there could be any evil omen in the charm she sent it to an orientalist and had the design and inscription read. What was her surprise to find that the ornament was the Japanese emblem of sickness. Needless to say, it never again adorned the fair owner, who has since made it a rule to know something about the significance of the foreign curios she is tempted to buy. MRS ROBLEY D. EVANS Women in Wartime By Mrs. "Bob" Evans. Famous Admiral's Wife Describes the Bravery of Women During the Spanish War—Good Work Done by Organized Societies—Eagerness with Which Women Volunteered Their Services—Women in Army Families Suffered Most—Little Instances of Heroism on the Part of Wives and Sweethearts. (Copyright by J. B. Bowles. (Mrs. Robley D. Evans, wife of Admiral "Bob" Evans, and alster of Admiral Tatiana Evans, and sister of Admiral Tatiana, relieving the sufferings of sick and wounded soldiers and sailors during the Spanish-American war. She found able assistants to the war, and placed themselves under the tuition of a trained nurse so that they might work and knowledge among the stricken men.) A great man found the work of the women of the United States in the civil war worthy of commemoration in one of his great speeches, and although no one has as yet paid a like payment for our women during the Spanish war it is not less worthy of some record. The difference between the work of the four years from 1861 to 1865 and that of the four months from April to August, 1898, was a difference of quantity, not of kind. The spirit which prompted and sustained it was of the same high quality. But whatever the questioning the women of Women with heart strings torn asunder by those "partings, such as wring the life from our hearts" went lovely to work. Hospital stores of all kinds, food, medicines, clothing were issued to every point where they would be received and any request for such aid was granted as soon as made. One instance will illustrate the variable method pursued by them. It came to my knowledge that the Manitoba, a hospital ship, was to sail from Newport News for a West Indian port to bring home wounded men. At the same time I was told that the ship was nearly unfurnished with medicines and hospital stores. The brigade surgeon, Dr. Birmingham, at my request made out a list of the most important things and this was telegraphed to the Secretary of the Colonial Committee at Washington D. C. morning at nine o'clock. At three o'clock on the afternoon of the same day the stores and medicines were shipped. They reached Newport News the following morning, and a day later the Manitoba had sailed with a "full supply of hospital necessaries," as the brigade surgeon telegraphed. The women did that important piece of work in six hours. Those who will look into the matter will find the promptness and efficiency of the civil war work very worthily continued in the Spanish war. Those who may think that the women were undertaking to do work that should have been left to the war department and the surgeon-general's office are urged to reflect that on the THE THOUGHTS OF YOUTH. Boy's Ambition Probably Shared by Many of Hie Age. Mrs. M. G. Black, of Gardiner, Ore, who has received one of the last awards of the Carnegie hero fund for saving three young girls from drowning, was talking about bravery the other day. "Do I think that bravery, heroism, can be cultivated? Yes," she said. "In a sense I do. Heroism is unselfishness carried to its highest point, and children can certainly be trained to be unselfish. There is only one way to teach them that, though, and that is the way of kindness. Beat and bully children, and they won't grow up unselfish, but the opposite. She smiled. "I knew a little boy," she said. "Once, at a party, I had a long conversation with him. "And," I said, as I helped him decorate a pink egg, "what are you going to do when you grow up?" contrary the women were only supplementing in isolated cases and in a small way the great and admirable work accomplished by our secretary of war and the surgeon-general of the army—work that should be recognized as the best and finest ever done in its especial line. The women who were not members of organizations before the outbreak themselves with wonderful prompting and inflexible discipline in cities under various titles and did faithful and valuable work. They sewed through the long hours of hot summer weather; they wrote letters; they offered themselves as nurses, some of them first qualifying themselves for the latter work by severe courses of hospital training—severe because hurried, the usual instruction being crowded into a few weeks with no allowance, such as is usually made, for rest and recreation. One of the loveliest of their many friends was the visiting caretoring, presiding over the families of the men who were "gone to the front." Hot and cold, dust and rain they regarded as trifles—or not at all. As I was then living near one of the hospital centers, at Fort Monroe, the letters that came to me were numberless. They came from all parts of the country, their writers asking only a place to work in. A noble example of womanly patriotism was shown by the wives of the officers and men of the regular service. The women of the navy families live in constant expectation of being left with all the care and responsibility of those families when the men are "ordered to sea" and were in a measure prepared, their courage and patience seem unfailing and their spirit was well expressed by the words of the wife of our great naval commander, who wrote to me at the outset that we may "flow shall our weave to be worthy to be the wives of these brave men!" That seemed their only thought. The weak, the selfish, the craven were so few that we need not count them, and in the face of such trials we may surely forgive them. But too much cannot be said in praise of the women of the army families, upon whom the terrible order to their men to go beyond the seas fell like a thunderbolt from a clear sky. The heats and droughts of Arizona and New Mexico, the desolation of the Bland Islands, the bird cages of the far northern fort, the isolation of the company' posts, the separations from home and friends, they had borne uncomplainingly, but this was the unknown. The tropical and pagan lands were to those poor women regions of mystery and dread which swallowed up their protectors in forests and jungles, leaving women and children bereft of the comfort and support of their families. Small ship. Small wonder if they blenched and shrank back appalled at the prospect! Yet complaint was rare and courage and patience almost unfalling. Usually a semblance of hope and confidence was maintained that sent the men out to their hard duty, cheered with the thought of the women's bravery and their ability to bear the burdens suddenly thrust upon their unacustomed shoulders Time is precious, but truth is more precious than time—Beaconsfield. "Looking up from the egg with a from the egg," answered: "WYLAP name." Tommy (who has been punished)— Mamma, did your mamma whip you when you were little? Mother—Yes, when I was naughty. Tommy—And did her mamma whip her when she was little? Mother—Yes, Tommy. Tommy—And was she whipped when she was little? Mother—Yes. Tommy—Well, who started it, any way?—Lipincoff's Magazine. "Yes," said the girl who collects, it is one of the best autographs I have in my collection." "But are you sure it is genuine?" asked her friend. "Positive. I cut it with my own hands from a telegram that his wife received from him."-Royal Maga- Somerset Building An unsectarian Christian Institution, devoted especially to a education. College, National College Preparatory and English High School courses, with Industrial Training. Superintendent in Music and Printing. Athletic for boys. Physical culture for girls. Home and training. Aid given to needy and deserving students. Term begins the first Wednesday to October. For catalogue and information, address Thirty-ninth Annual Session will be gin October 1, 1906, and continue eight months UNITES MATRICULATES FOR GIN OCTOBER 1, 1906 Instruction is given by the didactic lectures, quizzes, clinics and practical laboratory demonstrations. Well-equipped laboratories in all departments. Unexcelled hospital facilities. Knoxville College. Classical, Scientific Agriculture. 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Tuskegee is 40 miles east of Montgomery and buildings of Atlanta, on the Western Rail- way. Alameda. *Takenges in a quiet, beautiful old Southern house, where the master is at all times mild and uniform, thus the children are well cared for.* TILLOTSON COLLEGE The Oldest and Best School in Texas is Oldest High School, a graduates of well known colleges in the north. Reputation unrepassed. Manu- nage skills. Music a special feature of the school. Special advantages for earnest students skeeling to her herself. Send for a calendar of courses. PEV. MARSHALL R. GAINES, A. AUSTIN. President. TEXAS A Practical Literacy and Industry Trades School for Afro-American Boys and Girls and a separate building. Address Joseph D. M. Mahoney, Principale. DOYUU4, MBSS5 All the admirals equipment Conservatory built in the wood, the atmosphere of a recognized art of Art and Music and the ability to present students of admitted students at the New England Conservatory of Music can be arranged in the department COURSE W. CHADICK, Musical Director F. J. Shadd, M. D. Secretary Departments - Normal and Collegiate; Special attention to Vocal and Artistic Agricultural culture, Sewing and Textile Healthly Location; heated by steam lighted by electricity; room, board tuition, light and seat, $80. FOR COMMON SCHOOL WRITE TO J. H. JOHNSTON, PRESIDENT Agricultural, Mechanical, Normal and Common and Medical Schools. Fifty-five Dollars a Year and legal privilege. Won't have more girl boys from 8 to 14 years. Term begin last 3. President of Knoxville College, Knoxville AMMON THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY ATLANTA GEORGIA AIMS AND METHODS The aim of this school is to do practical men towards success in the ministry of education is broad and practical; its ideas are high, broad and practical; its methods are fresh, systematic, clear and simple. CURSE OF STUDY The regular course of study occupies the time of work in the several departments in the instruction usually pursued in the leading theological seminaries of the country. EXPERIENCE Tuition and room rent are free. The apartments for students are plainly furnished. Good board can be had for seven dollars per month. Buildings heated by steam. Jaws without interest, and gifts of friends who do their utmost in the education of students who do their utmost in the grace, gifts, and energy, need be deprived of the advantages now opened to him in Seminary. For further particular address L, G. ADKINSON, D. D. Pres. Gammon Theological Seminary. For further particular address ATLANTA, GEORGIA. A normal and industrial school with a dation. "To learn and usefulness in every vocation of it." Board and boarding halls are a thorough, symmetrical and complete Morristown Normal College Fourteen teachers,荔枝 and com- modious buildings. Climate unsurpassed formal, English, Music, Shortshorthair. Type-writing and Industrial Training. FIFTY DOLLARS IN ADVANCE will pay for board, room, light (eut, tudion and incidentals for the entire year term). Through tuition $2.00 per term. Through work hours per department. Send for circular to the president. Rev. Judson S. Hill, D. D. Morristown, Tenn. SCOTIA SEMINARY CONCORD, N. G. This well known school, established for the higher education of girls will ope- r will be made to provide for the com- fort health and thorough instruction of students. Expense for board, light furniture, 456 for terminal office Address. Rev. D. J. batterley, D. D. Concord, N. G. Few factors Progressive in all departments is of Instruction, Health of Students carefully of Instruction, Students taught to do mana- labor as well as this, the other information, write to the president, R. S. LOVINGGOOD, AUSTIN, TEXAS OHIO R. R. NEW YORK CARLISLE NEW YORK MILPOLY LA WASHINGTON 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. SATURDAY MAY 4, 1937 A nice front room to room at 674 St. Anthony Ave, corner of St. Albans. Mr. Charles Miller now has charge of the laundry department of the Valet Tailoring Co. Winter still lingers in the lap of spring very much to the regret of many who would like to see her smiling face. PIANO INSTRUCTION. Instruction given on the piano at the residences of patrons, or at 575 W. Central Ave. Prof. W. A. Weir. Rev. W. S. Brooks. D. D. of Des Moines, formerly of Minneapolis, will preach at St. James church tomorrow morning at 11 o'clock. When you wish a first class shine at the People's Shining Parlor No. 1231, Walter Porter, Prop. Heil shine up for a nickel. Mr. Phil Reid and his base ball club arrived in town Tuesday morning. Mr. Reid has been sick before and since his return but is better. The St. Paul Gophers, Phil Reid's ball team, will make their first appearance on the St. Paul diamond at the down town park this afternoon. Don't build until you have consulted with George H. Evans, carpenter and builder, the man who builds with the knowledge, 536 St. Anthony Ave. Mr. G. H. Evans, carpenter and builder, 536 St. Anthony Ave., takes full charge of a contract from the search for title to the placing of a mortgage. The office of THE APPEAL has been moved from the third floor of the Union Block, No. 49 E. 4th Street, to more commonside quarters on the fifth floor, front side No. 256. FOR RENEZ three unfreezing machines for light skipping. Apply at 763 Faquier street or to Mr. O. C. Hall, barber shop in Pittsburg Building, cor. 5th and Wabasha. The offices of the Cosmopolitan Mutual Casualty Co., and the "Small Loan" and Investment Co., have been moved to room No. 27. Union Block, bet. 4th and 5th streets, opposite the Court House. No need to worry about mechanics liens if you employ Mr. George H. Evans, carpenter and builder. A bond transaction of desirability transactions confidential, 536 St. Anthony Ave. SARATOGA CAFE, Mrs. Ella Smith, proprietor 323 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. Do you wish to be happy and have a good time? If so, you are cordial- invited to attend the social dances given every Tuesday evening at Key- stone Hall, 1313 Washington Ave. south, Minneapolis. Lunch served. Admission free. FOR RENT. Two nice rooms for man and wife or two gentlemen. All modern conveniences. Also nice barn for two horses with space for two vehicles, hay loft, etc. Terms reasonable. Apply at 607 Rondo street. Joe Eurist, one of the best ever, is now proprietor of the "California Wine Depot No. 149 E. Sixth Street. Fine designs, high quality, and family trade specialties. Everybody welcome. Phone N. W. Main 1143 L. Twin City 1505. Those of our patrons who desire to have matter published must get the same in this office not later than Thursday afternoon, otherwise it may be crowded out. No notice will be taken of communication that is not signed by the author. The Saratoga Cafe, No. 352 Cedar street is now under the management of Ella Smith, county of 356 Cedar street. She has discontinued serving meals at the latter number and invites all old and new patrons to her new place 352 Cedar street. Jarvis, the healer and savior of sores, 354 Minnesota street, says 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 shoes all right if he cannot write all right. SARATOGA CAFE, Open day and night. Short orders at all hours. Steals, Ham and Eggs, Bacon and Eggs, Chicken, Oysters, Fish, etc. Supplies all kind, always on hand. Supplies after church and the party. Hamm's New Beer. This beer is so decidedly superior to any draught ever before brewed, that within the few days it has been on sale it THE STATE SAVINGS BANK Fourth and Minnesota Sts., St. Paul, Insures not only absolute safety, but is an incentive to practice economy and not pay insurance convenient. Interest compounded January and July each year at 3½% per annum. Assets Over $2,800,000.00. Trustees—Chas, P. Noyes, John D. Ludden. Konneth Clark, John D. O'Brien. William Constans, Jule M. Hannaford, Vm. E. Dean, Ferdinand William, Gustav Willis, Thomas Fitzz patrick, Harris Richardson, Chas. G. Lawrence. CARPENTER BUILDER Plans and Specifications Furnished Free Estimates Cheerfully Given JOBBING PROMPTLY ATTENDED TO has already attained a fixed place in public favor. Call for it. Hamm's New Brew. 100,000 barrels in stock. On draught from now on. THE HOTEL ST. LOUIS. Mrs. Julia Hinson, proprietor. No. 317 Wabasha, up stairs. Meals 25cts. Breakfast from 7:00 to 1:00 a.m., dinner from 12:00 m. to 3:00 p. m.; Supper from 5:00 to 8:00 p. m. All regular meals 25 ct. All home cooking. Tel. N. W. Main 215 L The State Savings Bank: is now simply enforced in its new bank address. To lunch streets. There the courtyard of Minnesota University it used to be. Their quarters are most modern and up-to-date in the appointments. Call to see the elegant building and incidentally begin a savings account. MANDOLIN AND GUITAR LESSONS will be given by Prof. K. J. Hamilton at his studio 566 Cedar street from 2:00 to 5:00 p. m. Instruction at forfeiture) residences will be given at the convenience and evening at the convenience of public Terms tre a specialty. Rates reasonable. reasonable. North Star Lodge No. 138 U. B. F. is preparing for a very large time on the occasion of the visit of the National Grand Master W. A. Gaines to this city May 21-22 and 23. A grand banquet and a great program will be given including the best speakers and musicians of the Twin Cities. Mr. G. H. Evans is the only Afro-American carpenter and builder, in the Northwest, that can draw a full set of plans and specifications for a building, and superintend all parts and branches during construction; it matters not whether it is an old fashioned log cabin, a modern house, or a modern construction. 536 St. Anthony Ave. ST. PAUL, GENERAL, JOBBERS. No. 41 W. Exchange street, Tel. N. W. Main 224-3J. are prepared to do anything in the line of building, repairing, plastering and general jobbing. Spring is almost here and if you want anything done about your house give us an order. Satisfaction guaranteed. Terms to suit. C. Beckwell, Manager. The Fellows will hold their Annual Thanksgiving sermon at Pilgrim Baptist Church, Sunday afternoon, May 12th. The sermon will be preached by Rev. W. D. Carter. The Annual Address will be made by M. V. P., W. T. Francis. The Minnesota State Band has been engaged to play for the play. NEW ENTERPRISE. The St. Paul General Jobbery, No. 41 W. Exchange, (formerly occupied by the Elk Express Co.) have added to their business General Expressing and Storage to be styled, The Beckwith Express and Storage Co. Excellent, dry storage rooms, arranged so that each patron may have instant access to his goods. Rates reasonable. Call and inspect our building. Tel. N. M. Main 224.5 J. C. Beckwith, Manager. T. H. LYLES W. B. ELLIOTT T. H. LYLES W. B. ELLIOTT Tel. Dale 612.7, Tel. Dale 14541. LYLES & ELLIOTT Funeral Directors and Embalmers. 322 Wabana St. Calls Answered Day or Night in Twin Cities. Active Pall Bearers Furnished If Desired. Lady Assistant When Necessary. Mr. Peter Conway died at 2 o'clock Thursday afternoon at the residence of his daughter. Mrs. S. A. Weber. The funeral will take place at St. James A. M. E. church tomorrow at 2:30 o'clock. He was a charter member of Mars Lodge No. 2202, G. U. O. of the University. The threshold of Ruth 553, P. G. M., Council 123 and Patriarchie No. 14. His funeral will be conducted by the Odd Fellows. THE VALET TAILORING CO. No. 154-155 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 and deliver goods. They will keep your clothes in order for $1.00 per month. Gents furnishings of latest style always on hand. They have also and are prepared to do inquiries 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 smokers' articles always on hand. Tel. 356-52 L. Why the "Brigadiers" Have Been So Successful. In this era of progressive theatricals it is a difficult task to present something that is entirely novel in the amusement line. Many ruses are used to gain the approval of the theatre going public, but in the end the majority have only failure for their pains; of course a few succeed. The reason for the failure of many managers can be attributed to their invariably cling to the beaten path in offering something for the entertainment of their public. When some clever promoter however, takes the correct tack in giving amusement before the result is known, they have never been flattering. This is what Manager Cromwell of the "Brigadiers" which burlesque organization will be the next attraction at the Star Theatre commencing Sunday matinee, May 5th has done. The "Brigadiers" offer a rat-tail musical comedy called "Mr. Dooley On the Empire Circuit." This comedy which was written by Mr. Paul Cullen with lyrics and music by Mr. Charles H. Smith and Frank D. Bryan is fairly replete to overflowing with humor and artistry, who summons the role of "Mr. Dooley" is a comedian of the first water and is ably supported by a company of vaudeville stars, comedians and a chorus of twenty-five bewitching beauties whose singing and dancing are so lively that they know how to pose and wear becoming costumes most gracefully and form a delightful background for various clever performers. There are so amounts of dingling musical numbers that the Empire Circuit" including the celebrated military pageant, the Yankee Doodle Dancing Girls, the "Dancing Athletic Girls" and the great character song called "Chicago" sung by Mr. Dooley. The specialties are by the following artists: Bumps and the Mouret; bibit; the Sisters Maginel-Mullini who play on various musical instruments in adroit and correct style; Sherman and Fuller known as the "Tumblers, Bumps and the Mouret" and a side splitting "A Day at the Beach" which is a pot pourri of surprises and funny bits; Miss Nellie Burk, a captivating singing and dancing soubrette who sings and dances in a manner that evokes Indian culture, comes from Europe where they have created a furore for many years. The Fashion Tailoring Co. The Fashion Tailoring Company. No. 359 Jackson Street, William Martin. Manager, is prepared to do cleaning, renovating, pressing and repairing of men's clothes. They have a monthly contract system for those who desire it. They make a speciality of ladies' tailoring. Work called for and used by the company is solicited. Lowest prices for good work. Phone N: W. Main 1989-J. RELIGION COSTS A PENSION. Veteran Converted to Christian Science Knows He Never Was Injured. Whatever one's reconceived notions of a man's faith may be one cannot help but admire a man or woman who lives up to it to his own hurt. Allen county has a man who for many years drew a pension in the belief that he was injured in the service, that his illness was due to those injuries, long night marches, or the close encounter that he was entitled to a pension. He had been examined by a pension board and it had given his claims O. and said that he deserved a pension. But there came a day when he became a convert to the Christian Science religion, which taught him that pain was an error, that one never was sick, but that one merely ruled matter and that those who believed they were well were well. If he followed this belief to the last analysis he knew that he had not been injured in the service, that the lonely vigils of the camp life could not have injured him, and that the long marches were really good for his health that to believe he was not injured and he gave up his pension, saying that he did not deserve it. He was drawing a pension of $12 a month when he discovered that he was a well, strong man. Congress recently passed a service pension bill which gives a pension of $12 to those who have passed the age of sixty-two. He is now sixty-one, and says that when he reaches the proper age he intends to make application again for a pension under this service bill. PINE TREE BIRDS' SHELTER. Where Feathered Wanderers Sleep in Winter_Party, Explained In zero weather, when the night is pitch dark and there is a piercing wind driving a piercing snow perhaps you have wondered, as I have, to think how the little wild birds could manage to sleep and not freeze nor be covered up in the snow. To army, winter, night while walking through Central Park, New York city, I partly answered the question. A branch of a large pine tree swung close to and a little above a street lamp. The branch and its twigs were quite free from snow, the dense leaves or "needles" forming a roof above them and catching the snow which had quickly filled up the spaces between the slender leaves. Here and there, the snow formed a ringing the leaf clusters was a little group of English sparrows looking as comfortable as could be. They were somewhat disturbed by my pausing to watch them and a few left, to find a perch on some higher branch. Probably there were scores of these sparrows in this tree, for I was able to examine only the branch near the light. Who knows but that every pine in the park and many a one in the woods as well is a veritable tenement for the birds.—St. Nicholas. Defective Page Cosmoplitan Mutual Casualty Company ASSESSMENT ACCIDENT CO.'S STATEMENT. Compostable Mutual Casualty Company, Home Office, 422 Bradley Bldg., St. Paul, Minn.; Joseph S. Sturgeon, President, H. Morgan, Secretary; Incorporated Secretary, Minneapolis; INSURANCE COMMISSIONER. Net Assets, December 31, previous year. INCOME DURING 1906. Membership Fees with Applications. (1) Annual Dues and Expense assessments or Premiums. (2 and last part of 2) Premiums or assessments for Specific or Temporary Disability Benefits. (3) Total paid by members. $894.00 Total income. $894.00 DISBURSEMENTS DURING 1906. Specific Benefit Claims, including installments, paid. (1) $323.06 Total paid to members. $323.06 Commission Salaries and Expenses of Agents and Collectors. (4-6) Salaries of officers and employees. (7-8) All other disbursements. (9-11) $183.00 Total Disbursements. $904.06 Excess of disbursements over income. 10.06 ASSETS. Cash in Office and in bank. (6) Accrued interest and rents. (10 and 11) Assessments due and Unpaid. (14) 2.40 Total. (15) $129.09 Deduct ledger liabilities. 65.35 Total Admitted assets. $68.74 Assets not admitted. $75.00 LIABILITIES. Claims adjusted and unpaid. (1, 3 and 5) Claims unadjusted and reported. (See 1 and 4) Claims resisted. (See 2 and 4) Advance assessments and divided obligations. (7) All other liabilities (not including contingent claims). (6 and 8) Total actual liabilities. Balance to protect contracts. $97.00 EXHIBIT OF CERTIFICATES OR POLICIES, BUSINESS OF 1906 TOTAL BUSINESS NUMBER AMOUNT 60 950.00 Written during the year. 55 5,500.00 Total. 118 $1,800.00 Ceased during the year. 27 2,700.00 In force Dec. 31, (end of year). 91 9,100.00 Claims unpaid Dec. 31 (beginning of year). None $323.06 Claims incurred during the year. None $323.06 Total. None $323.06 Claims settled during the year. None $200.00 Unpaid Dec. 31 (end of year). None $784.00 Terminated by death or specific benefit during year. Received from members in Minnesota during the year. * BUSINESS DUE IN MINNESOA. * FARE DO MINNESOA. DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE. Leverage statement of the Compostable Mutual Casualty Company for the ending December 31, 1906, of which the above is an abstract, has been received and filed in this department and duly approved of by me. THOMAS O'BRIENN Insurance Commissioner. By E. A. Waters, Deputy. Program for Season Dec. 24, '06 to May 12, '07. MEETINGS. Every Sunday afternoon at 4 o'clock in the morning at church, Cedar Street and Summit Ave. SUNDAY, APR. 25. Reading of the Journal SUNDAY, MAY 7 — Ladies' Day Twin City Malds and Matrons' Club SUNDAY, MAY 12 The Drug Habit! Dr. Valdo Turner OFFICERS. W. T. Franca, President. R. P. Hearn, Treasurer. R. E. Hall, Secretary. J. E. Cloak, Treasurer. J. H. Jackman, Treasurer. Dr. Valdo Turner, Chapman. EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE. H. B. Howard, Chairman F. L. McLean, W. Haynes. J. H. Hickman, Rev. W. D. Carter. CLIFFORD A. SMITH THE TAILOR, HAS REMOVED HIS PLACE OF BUSINESS FROM THE BRADLEE BUILDING TO EIGHTH THE NATIONAL PORT OF PACIFIC THE GOLDEN RULE. HE INVIEWS OLD AND NEW CUSTOMERS TO CALL AND INSPECT HIS ELEGANT STOCK OF NEW SPRING AND SUMMER SUITTINGS. PRESSING AND PARAING DONE IN SHORT NO TICE. NORWESTERN TELEPHONE. The Minnesota State Federation of o-Farmer Women's. Clubs will meet in St. Paul in July. W. M. GiBbs. WE GIVE YOU THE LARGEST MEAL IN THE CITY FOR 15 CENTS YOU ARE CORDIALLY INVITED 41 W. THIRD STREET, ST. PAUL. FOR SALE. Bargains in Cheap Homes, if Taken at Once, by Williams & Co., 475 Wabashai. 8—Room House Western and Aurora ..... $3,100 7—Room House Edmund St. ..... $1,750 6—Room House Rondo near Kent ..... $1,900 6—Room House Central Ave. ..... $1,900 8—Room House Fuller St. ..... $2,000 4 Lots Rondo bet Mackubin and Kent ..... $60 7 Lots University Ave. .. $750 to $1,700 2 Lots on Charles, south facing ..... $60 2 Lots on Edmund, south facing ..... $50 1 Lot on St. Anthony, south facing ..... $65 Di, H. I. Williams, a graduate of the Chicago College of Dental Surgery has secured an office in the Phoenix Building Cor. 7th and Cedar room 405, where she may be found from 9 to 12 a.m. and 1 to 5 p.m. Tel. N. W. Main 3214. THE STATE SAVINGS BANK. Interest Rate on Deposits Raised to Three and One-Half Per Cent. Interest compounded semi-annually January and July 1st. Deposits re- quire $1000. Deposits are open During usual banking hours and on Monday evening from 6 to 8. SAFE DEPOSIT AND STORAGE VAULTS - We will assist you in it costs little to place your cash securities and variables in absolute safety. Boxes in our vaults can be had for $4 per year. Store your boxes, trunks, etc., with us. North Trust Co. Inc. 138nd Incort Arcade. REMOVED. "Westward the Star of Empire Takes its Way." S. W. Manderker is the pioneer of the fuel trade has been from 45.4th. 4th. 5th. 7th. 4th. 5th. This site is convenient to all cars and is particularly handy for ladies who may order coal without going out of the shopping district. The same fair treatment, good fuel and prompt service will be accorded to ladies in all areas. Remember the new number "7" West Fourth street, one door above the corner of 4th and Wabasha. The Valet Talloring Co., has added another new feature that of caring for ladies' clothes on contract, for $1.50 per day. The Valet Talloring Co. may have one suit per week sponged and pressed and a cloak or wrap once per month. 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. Shoes mended while you wait, at Jarvis, 354 Minnesota street. Half soies, 50 and 75 cents. Prices reasonable for all kinds of reparing. He can do it on short notice. Jarvis 354 Minnesota Street Do you wish to be happy and have a good time? If so, you are cordially invited to attend the social dances at Jarvis, 354 Minnesota street. Stone Hall, 1313 Washington Ave, south. Lunch served. Admission free. MORTGAGE SALE. Now therefore notice is hereby given, that the said mortgage contained and therewith recorded, said mortgage will be for foreclosure and the premises in said mortgage described will be sold at Public Auction and the premises in said mortgage or one of his premises, the Cedar Street Entrance of the Court House and the Ramsey County on the 20th day of May 1907, at ten o'clock in the foreclosure. Attorney's fees and the costs and expenses of sale sale. MARGARET J. BENTLEY Mortgagee. David F. Peebles. David F. Peebles. Globe Bldg., St. Paul, Minn. MINNEAPOLIS A WEEKS RECORD IN MINNESOTA TA'S CAPITAL. The "Saintly City" and Saintly City Folks—Newly items of Social, Religious and General Matters Among the People. The bible institute meets at St. James church each Tuesday evening. Drink Golden Grain Belt Beer. The Wyman Home Circle will meet next Tuesday evening at St. Peter's church. The Pulpit, Aid and Dorcas societies of Bethesda church will hold a bazaar May 21-23-24. Mrs. Ada Nichols has bought the grocery store at 26 1st Ave. N., and has gone into business. The Pastor's Aid Society of St. James' church meets every Friday evening. Literary programme. Mr. Christ Twyman an old and respected citizen was buried from St. Peters church Tuesday afternoon Drink Golden Grain Belt Beer. Mrs. Joseph Blackwell who has been confined in the hospital for the insane at Anoka, Minn., died last Tuesday. Mrs. C. F. King who has been spending several weeks with her husband in Winnipipe, Canada returned home Wednesday. The ball given by Anchor Hilyard Lodge at Holcomb Hall, Wednesday evening drew a good crowd and everybody had a good time. The Saratoga Cafe No. 352 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 5th Str. So. Services every Sunday afternoon at 4 o'clock. School at 3. Rev. A. H. Lealtad, Rector. All welcome. The Pulpit Aid. Missionary and Dorcas societies of Bethesda Baptist church are making great preparations for the bazaar to be given early in May. --- "I am for Men." HENRY GEORGE CIGAR 5c. Winston, Harper, Fisher Co. Distributors. Minneapolis. The Bazaar given by the Wyman Home. Circle at K. of P. Hall last week was well attended and was a splendid success, more than $100 was cleared during the time. The mock trial at Bethesda church two weeks ago was such a howling success that the management has cided to repeat it Wednesday evening. May 15. Don't miss the mock trial. Drink Golden Grain Belt Beer. WHEN IN ST. PAUL go to the Hotel St. Louis. St. Wibash 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 5:00 p. m. Tel. N. W. Main 21:35 — L. Mrs. Julia Hinson. Prop Gathred Fish From Fence Fish stories are always in order. Since the recent flood along the Ohio and Wabash and their southern Indiana tributaries there has been a good crop of this sort of fiction. With the receding of the water it is said that luckless specimens of the funny tribe are being plucked from fence pickets, bushes and trees, and barn lofts. A basket is all that is necessary to get a good moss of fish if one follows up the places vacated by the flood tide. One farmer, Thomas Gognat, near Hazelton, pulled a choice assortment of buffalo and perch from the meshes of the wire fence surrounding his picket fence. In the weight of two pounds appurtened, he obtained a boatload. He feels more than compensated for the loss of his fowls. CITATION FOR HEARING ON PETIATION FOR ADMINISTRATION STATE OF MINNESOTA. The petition of Hannah Thomas having been filed in this court, representing that Arthur E. Thomas, then a resident of the County of Ramsey, State of Minnesota, died intestate on the 23rd day of February, 1907, and praying that letters of administration of his estate be granted to herself. IT IS ORDERED, that said petition be heard and that all persons interested in said matter be and hereby are cited and required to appear before this Court on Monday, the 27th day of May, 1907, at 10 o'clock in the forenoon or as soon thereafter as said matter can be heard, at the Probate Court Room, in the Court House in the City of St. Paul, in said County, and show cause, if any they have, why said petition should not be granted and that this citation be served by the publication thereof in the APPEAL according to law. Witness the Judge of said Court, this 26th day of April, A. D. 1907. E. W. BAZILLE. A complete outfit. Includes a "Puritan" model violin, extra heavy canvas case, instruction book, fingerboard chart, tuning book and an extra set of strings. This mandolin is one of our leaders. Has nine mahogany and walnut ribs, with inlaying wood between, spruce top, faux wood top, a screw cage and a screw cog patent heads; German silver frets; nickel plated tailpiece with separate hook for each string; mandolin for entirety of American manufacture. Thoroughly well made, represents the best possible value for the money. Every instrument is put in first class leather, by an expert player before it leaves our establishment. Easy Payments. W. J. Dyer & Bro. 21-27 WEST FIFTH ST. AT PARKER'S DRUG STORE You Will Find Everything Needed To Keep You Healthy And Well. OPEN EVERY DAY AND NIGHT THE YEAR 'ROUND. F.M. Parker & Co. Druggists FIFTH AND WABASHA DR. H. I. WILLIAMS DENTIST Room 405 Phoenix Building SEVENTH AND CEDAR OFFICE HOURS @ A. M. to 19. M. A. P. M. to 5. P. M. Sundays by Appointment. Tol. Main 1678—L. Dr. Valdo Turner PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON. Kendrick Block 27 E. 7th. OFFICE HOURS. 6 to 14 A. M. 12 to 1 P. M. 3 to 5 P. H. Pensglove 10 to 18 A. M. Res. 401 Marshall Ave. Tel. Dale 442-L N. W. 'Phones Main 2173-L Main 655-72 SAMUEL G. THOMPSON Attorney and Counselor at Law PRACTICES IN ALL THE COURTS OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA. Willa, Deeds, Contracts Etc., skillfully Matters and Accident Cases a Specialty. RD Specialty — Pain- less extracting, Crown and Bridge Work. FORD'S HAIR POMADE Formerly known as "OZONIZED OX MARROW" STRAIGHTENS KINKY OR CUBLY HAIR that it can be put up is any style desired consistent with its length. It is known as "OZONIZED OX MARROW" and in the only safe preparation known to us that makes kinky or curly has a straight ascent and a long- length of the post-borm, harsh, kinky or curly hair soft, pliable and easy to comb. These results are the most effective methods of combing bottles are usually summed for a year. The use of Ford's Hair Pomade removes and prevents the daunting ring,ły-co-chimney and the hair-felling of the oat-breaking off makes it grow and, by nourishing the roots, gives it new life and a more effective effect on the hairless hair. It is a toilet because for ladies, gentlemen and children, Ford's Hair Pomade is used to be used and is also used since about 1898, and label, "OZONIZED OX MARROW" was registered in the United States and the United States's most-known "Ford's" as a site makes the hair STRAIGHT, SOFT and PLIABLE. Beware of incitations. Remember that it is not only in 50 ct., size, and is made only in Chicago and by us. The genuine has the signature, Charles Ford. From each pack of the alcohol, the other one is the one with every bottle. Price only 50 ct., Sold by drugists and dealers. If your druggist or the company has a new brand, you can send us 50 ct., size and wholesale dealer or send us 50 ct., for one bottle postpaid, or $1.40 for a bottle or $500. The price is the same as the price of the post-borm, and express charges to all points in U.S. A. When ordering, send postal or express money order, and make a final order. Write your name and address plainly to The Ozonized Ox Marrow Co. (None genuine without my signature) Charlie Ford Reed 153 E. KINZIE ST. CHICAGO, ILL. Agents wanted everywhere. FIRES NOTHING BUT JCKES. Judge Thacher Refuses Demand of Southerner for Satisfaction. Documents in the congressional library at Washington show that when the establishment of the mint was under discussion in Washington's time there were some amusing debates in congress concerning the devices the coins should bear. There is one account of a squabble over the design for the silver dollar. It appears that a member of the house from a Southern state bitterly opposed the choice of the eagle on account of its being the "king of birds," and hence neither suitable nor proper to represent a nation whose institutions and interests were wholly inimical to monarchial forms of government. Judge Thacher, in reply, had playfully suggested that perhaps a goose might suit the gentleman, as it was rather a humble and republican bird, and would also be serviceable in other respects, as the goslings would answer to place upon the dimes. This reply created considerable merriment, and the irate Southerner, considering the humorous rejoinder an insult, sent a challenge to Judge Thacher, who promptly declined it. The bearer, rather astonished, asked: "Will you be branded as a coward?" "Certainly, if he pleases," replied Thacher. "I always was one, and he knew it, or he would never have risked a challenge." The affair caused much mdrth, but was finally adjusted, cordial relations being restored, the irritable Southerner concluding that there was nothing to be gained in fighting one who fired nothing but jokes. Tiger and Elephant Hunters Wanted. A reward of Rs. 40 is offered for the bustruction of a man eater that has been wandering about the village of Chapparmukul in Sahari Mauza and which has lately killed a man near the railway bridge of Chapparmukul. He is reported to be doing great havoc among the cattle of the villagers and the Napalkhutl on the other side of Titialamlui stream, which is in the district of Nowgong. The deputy commissioner of Kamrup also offers a reward of Rs. 50 for the destruction of a rogue elephant, which has killed a man and is doing considerable damage to property and crops in the village of Mauza Panbari. The elephant is a maka, one about eleven feet in height with tusks about two feet long—Bande Mataram. Not the Same Growl. Mrs. Rachel Foster Avery, the noted woman suffrage leader, was talking in Philadelphia about divorce. "Ill temper is at the root of divorce," Mrs. Avery said. "Men and women are not so vicious as some people think. Impatience causes more divorces than immorality. "When I was living in Pittsburg, I called one day on a certain married woman. "At dinner time my hostess rang for the maid. She said: "Mary, is that Mr. Brown downstairs? I thought I heard him just now. "No'm, Mary answered. "That wuz the dawg what wuz growlin'." A Wit in Overalls. Said the speaker at a lawyers' dinner: "We lawyers couldn't do better than to resolve in the new year to be gender in our cross-examinations. Rudeness in cross-examination never, never pays. This is a truth that I once saw proved in a damage suit. In this suit a cross-examining lawyer shouted at a witness in overalls: "You, there in the overalls, how much are you paid for telling untruths? "Less than you are,' the witness retorted, 'or you'd be in overalls, too.'"—Kansas City Star. Home Again! Mme. Z. who went away from home for a few days, found she had forgotten to bring a valuable brooch. She wrote her maid to look carefully over the dining room for it, as she remembered having it there last. The maid replied: "Madame! I looked carefully for your brooch while sweeping the dining room this morning, but all I found was thirty matches, four champagne bottles and two packs of cards." Mme. Z. returned home the same evening. Why He Gave Short Weight. Senator Tillman was attacking an offender who had pleaded a hypocritical and false excuse. "Why," he cried, "the man is worse than that rich coal dealer who said to his weigh clerk during a blizzard; "Jim, make that ton of coal for Smith 250 pounds short. Mrs. Smith is a poor, delicate widow, and she will have to carry all of it up two steep flights of stairs. I don't want her to overexert her strength." Mongoose in Grenada. Mongoose, which were introduced into Grenada by the planters to destroy the cane rats which attacked the sugar canes, have become a plague. They have exterminated the rats, but they have also almost exterminated the fowls on the island and have attacked sheep. On several occasions they have entered the laborers' houses and bitten children. Photographed Only in Full Dress. An Agra correspondent went to the amir's camp to take a few photographs. The amir was personally arranging the troops of his bodyguard in front of his pavilion for the reception of the viceroy and was in mutti. When he saw my camera he smiled in a good natured way, and, putting his hands over his costume, at the same time looking down to his attire, he said in English: "Not yet." He then sent one of his officers to say that "his majesty wishes you to take no photographs till he is in full dress."—London Daily Graphic. Her Way of Putting It. He—Every fiber of my being yearns for the. She—Aw, you're stringing me! 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GOEBEL, Representative D A PROMISE S NECESSARY TO SECURE AN Edison Phonograph or a Victor Talking Machine WRITE FOR PARTICULARS RO. 21-23-25-27 WEST 6TH ST ST. PAUL, MINN. The Horsheim SHOE FOR THE MAN WHO CARES STANLEY SHOE COMPANY 422 Nicollet Ave. BIG CATS MOST DANGEROUS. Even Grizzly Bears and Rogue Elephants Must Take Second Place. Of all wild animals, including the rhinoceros with his frightful charge and his dreadful horn, including the rogue elephant with his unbounded strength, his marvelous cunning and his villainous trunk, and including that gray shaggy rogue, the American "grizzly" with his rib-crushing hug, his ponderous paw and his hot, reckoning maw, no beast is as dangerous to man as any one of the big cats. For besides the mouth provided with teeth that can crush through the leg bone of a man as if it were a pipestem, each foot is provided with five pondlard-like claws, pointed like needles and from three to four and a half inches long. As the beast strikes with these he draws the claws in, keeping hold of muscles and tendons and ligaments and tearing them out of the flesh until they snap like rubber bands, so that unless the victim succumbs it will be months and months and sometimes years and years before he can regain the use of an injured member. But not only do these talons tear. Curious to say, considering that although the claws are needle pointed the edges are dull as the tip of a little finger, a cut with one of these hooks is like the cut of a dagger. DEVICE TO PACK BUTTER. Method Used in Australia Said to Bring the Best Results. Attention has been attracted in Germany to a new method of packing butter, which has been tried with satisfactory results in connection with shipments from Melbourne to Kimberley. The method, which is said to have been already extensively adopted in Australia, consists in placing the butter in a box formed of six plates of ordinary window glass whose edges are closed with gum paper. The glass box is covered with a layer of burnt gypsum (plaster of paris) six to seven millimeters (about one-fifth of an inch) thick and is then wrapped in specially prepared waterproof packing paper. As gypsum is a bad conductor of heat, a regular temperature is maintained within the glass box. At present the cases are made of sufficient size to contain 100 kilograms (220 pounds) of butter. What the Tree Would Have Said. An alumnus of St. Stephen's college said of the late Bishop George F. Seymour: "Bishop Seymour founded St. Stephen's, and we treasure here many anecdotes about his wardenship. "The bishop was very fond of trees, and one day, while walking with a young lady, he pointed out to her some of the fine trees in the neighborhood. She professed great interest and delight. She cried: 'How the noble aspect of beautiful trees stirs up the keenest emotions of the soul.' Then, patting a great, rough trunk, she went on. 'You superb oak, what would you say to me if you could talk?' "The bishop smiled. "I believe I can be his interpreter," he murmured. 'He would probably say, "I beg your pardon, miss; I am a beech."' An up country business sman was once introduced to Abbot Lawrence. "Mr. Smith," said Mr. Lawrence, with a musing air. "I don't think I know you, do I?" "Well, you ought to," was the reply. "I've traded with you for twenty years." "Always paid your bills, perhaps?" "Of course." "That accounts for it," said Mr. Lawrence. "I know the others." Manhattan's Christenings. Manhattan island was once named New Orange for fifteen months. When the English took it from the Dutch the name New Amsterdam was changed to New York, and then when the Dutch recaptured it in July, 1673, they called it New Orange. It held that name until the English retook it in November, 1674, when the name New York was restored and has been retained ever since. Mistake His Calling First Senator--Roosevelt would have made a great composer wouldn't he? Second Senator—Because he composes so many messages? Yes. But think what a great conductor he would have made! First Senator—How is that? Second Senator—Why, who would have dared to miss a note when he wields that big stick? Trading Quali for a Wife. Quall are plentiful at Lake Nyanza, and after being snared in the grass by the natives they are kept in small wicker cages strung on a long pole stuck in the ground. When a sufficient number of quail have been collected they can be exchanged with a neighbor—like coupons—for wives— Wide World Magazine. Not Missing an Opportunity. The following epitaph may be seen in the cemetery of a parish in the environs of Paris: "Here lies Mme. N—, wife of M. N—, master blacksmith. The railing around this tomb was manufactured by her husband."—London Mirror. Visiting Friend—I suppose you belong to one or the other of the political parties. Suburban Citizen—No, I belong to the "balance of power" party. I'm a strap-hanger every is B Ha BREW CALL FOR M. S. S. HA GLA EYE DEFECTS A HARM GLASSES EYE DEFECTS AND SYMPH HARM GLASSES EYE DEFECTS AND SYMPTOMS. Eye defects are few—symptoms many. There can be but two defects in the hue. Theeye may be too long in whole. TH Myopic eye. Or too short in whole—the Hyperopic c Combine the two in one eye and we have There can be but two defects in the hu Theeye may be too long in whole. The opic eye. Or too short in whole—the Hyperopic Combine the two in one eye and we ha Properly adjusted glasses will correct t Medicines or waiting, never. Symptoms that spring from these two nations are manifold; such as eye and tion, Dyspepsia, Nervous Debility, Cho er ailments having their origin in lack We correct all Defects of the human Theeye may be too long in whole. Then we have the Myopic eye. Or too short in whole—the Hyperopic eye. 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. 337 ROBERT STREET, ST. PAUL, MINN. "You too?" Everyone smokes the strictly High Grade DUKE OF PARMA CIGARS HART & MURPHY, MNFRS. ST. PAUL, MINN. modern brewery in every respect is the BIG Hamm BREWERY We have every facility for making and do make the Best Beer on the market. Case or draught. FOR IT REMEMBER IF YOU WISH CLOTHES TO LOOK NEAT. UP TO-DATE IN EVERY RESPECT. HAVE CLIFFORD A. SMITH TAILOR MAKE YOUR Fall and Winter Suits They Will be Exclusive From All Others in Style. Fit and Quality PRESSING AND REPAIRING N. W. Tel. 3486-L NO. 411 BRADLEY BUILDING 5th st., between Wabasha and Cedar sts. ST. PAUL, MINN. RM SES AND SYMPTOMS. ects in the human eye. in whole. Then we have the the Hyperpic eye. eye and we have Astigmatism. will correct these defects. over. from these two simple eye mala- las eye and headaches, Indi- Debility, Chorea, Epilepsy and origin in lack of nerve force. the human eye that glassea MOST WORSHIPFUL GRAND LODGE OF MINNESOTA, A. F. AND A. M. R. S. BROWN, GRAND MASTER. 405 Century Blvd., Minneapolis, Minn. JOSE H. SHERWOOD, GRAND SECY. 130 W. Arch St. St. Paul, Minn. PIONEER LODGE No. 1. A. F. and A. M. meets first and third Mondays of each month at Wagner Hall, cor. Charles street and Wagner avenue at 8:00 p. m. F. L. Phipps, W. M.; L. F. De Lions, Secy., 606 Temperance street. PERFECT ASHLAR LODGE NO. 4. A. F. and A. M. meets second and fourth tuesdays at Wagner Hall, Charles street and Wagner Avenue at 8:00 p. m. W. D. Carter, W. M. 1000 Iglehart street. Jose H. Sherwood, Secy., 130 W. Arch St. MARS LODGE. NO. 2202 MEETS at odd Fellows Hall. 221 West University, Rutgers. at Rutgers. Farrington. Daniel Roy. N. G.; Thos. R. Hickman. P. E., 422 St. Anthony avenue. PAST GRAND MASTER'S COUNCIL No. 123, U. O. of F. meets the sec- condition of Odd Fellows' Hall, 221 W. University, corner Farrington. Entrance on Farrington, m. R. Morris, W. G. M.; Thos. R. Hickman, G. S., No. 423 St. Anthony avenue. ST. PAUL PATRIARCHY NO. 114, meets second Monday in each month at Odd Fellows' Hall, 221 W. University, w. corner Farrington. Entrance on avenue, thos. R. Hickman (acting) R. V. P; W. R. Morris, P. M. V. F. Geo. B. Lowe, W. P. 178$^1$ Wabasha. UNITED BROTHERS OF FRIENDSHIP NORTH STAR LODGE NO. 138, U. B. F. meets first and third Tuesday in each month at hall No. 146 West Sixth street. come, J. R. White, W. M. J. Q. Adams, W. Sec'Y. 4 E. Fourth street. John H. Hayes Lodge No. 6, K. of P. meets first and third Tuesdays in each month at hall Odd Fellows' Hall, 221 W. 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