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THE APPEAL KEEPS IN FRONT BECAUSE: 1-It aims to publish all the news possible. 2-It does so impartially, wasting no words. 3-Its correspondents are able and energetic. Early Co Against Abraham Lincoln very spirited one, belonging to Lamon, the marshal of the District of Columbia, was Mr. Lincoln's favorite saddle animal and when he was in the White House stables he always chose him. As horse and rider approached the gate I noticed that the president was barreheaded. After I had assisted him in checking his steed the president said to me: "He me pretty near getting away with me, didn't he? He took the bit in his teeth before I could draw the reins." I then asked him where his hat was and he replied that somebody had fired a gun off down at the foot of the hill, which scared his horse, and the lurch of the animal topped his hat off. I led the horse to the cottage where the president and his family was staying. There he dismounted and went in. Thinking the proceeding a little strange, a corporal and I started in the direction from which the report of the gun had been heard, to investigate. When we came to the place where the driveway meets the main road we found the president's hat—a plain silk hat—and on examining it found a bullet hole through the corner of the crown. The shot had been fired upward and it was evident that the person who had fired it had secreted himself close to the roadside. We listened and searched the locality thoroughly, but to no avail. The next day I gave Mr. Lincoln his hat and called his attention to the bullet hole. He unconcernedly remarked that it was put there by some foolish gunner and was not intended for him. He said, however, that he wanted the matter kept quiet and admonished us to say nothing about it. The next fall, after we had taken up our winter quarters at the White House, a conspiracy to kidnap the president was unknowingly frustrated by us. Had the truth of the affair leaked out at the time it doubtless would have created great excitement. Our quarters were immediately in front of the south porch of the Executive Mansion, a position which placed us at about equal distance from* the treasury building on the east and the war and navy building on the west. For reasons at the time unknown to us we were ordered to move our guard tent and place it at the west end of the gravel walk, directly in the rear of the war department. While we stayed there nothing occurred to arouse suspicion. Shortly afterward we learned, however, that on the very night after we had moved the tent the confederates had a plan laid to capture the president. The conspirators were to hide in the shrubbery and when the president came along --- VOL. 26. NO. 7. BOUT the middle of August, 1862, Company K of the One hundred and, fifth Pennsylvania volunteers, known as the "Bucktail" regiment, of which I was a private, was detailed as a bodyguard of Presl- BOUT the middle of August, 1862, Company K of the One hundred and fifth Pennsylvania volunteers, known as the "Bucktall" regiment, of which I was a private, was detailed as a bodyguard of President Lincoln and continued in that capacity until his assassination in the spring of 1865. During the three years of my stay in Washington, the most critical period of the nation's history, I saw and heard many things that have never found their way into the public prints. Some of the bodyguard were constantly with the president and his family, whether at fashionable levees, receptions to foreign legations or private interviews. At all such functions we were silent spectators of all that took place. We were always treated with the highest respect by the Lincoln family, who regarded us as a part of the household. Every private of the guard received the same attentions of courtesy as the most famous statesman or diplomat at the capital. We all formed a strong personal attachment for the president and when the grand old man laid down his life in behalf of the cause that had been his life work we felt as if we had lost the dearest friend we ever had. During the first two years of our term of service the most rigid discipline was enforced. Sometimes we would be ordered to use extraordinary vigilance and to let no one enter the grounds of the White House without the proper passes and to be very particular as to who approached the president. Often the order would come for the guards on duty to be doubled. It was seldom that he knew the direct cause of these extra precautions, but we supposed that the officers of the secret service were in possession of information of some plot that broomed harm to the president. Up to 1864, owing to our vigilance and the protecting hand of Providence, our beloved chief had escaped the hand of violence. The back of the confederacy was broken, a good feeling pervaded all Washington and consequently the strict watchfulness that had prevailed grew into laxity. This was the fatal period, for it was at this time that conspiracies were hatched and confederates overran the city, comparatively unmolested. The president and family spent the summer at the soldier's home, situated about three miles north of the city, and thither the bodyguard always accompanied them. It was in the summer of 1884, while we were up at the home, that an incident happened that came very near culminating in just such an awful tragedy as followed only a few months later at Ford's theater. It was the custom of the president to remain late at the war department when anything of great importance was happening in the army, consulting with the secretary of war and transmitting and receiving dispatches, and after his work was finished he would ride out to the soldiers' home. That summer he had persistently refused an escort, imagining himself perfectly secure. One night about the middle of August I was doing sentry duty at the large gate through which entrance was had into the grounds at the home. The place is situated about a quarter of a mile off the Bladensburg road and is reached by a devious driveway. About one o'clock I heard a rifle shot in the direction of the city and shortly afterward could hear approaching hoofbeats. In two or three minutes the horse came near enough so that in the dim moonlight I recognized the rider as the belated president. The horse a THE APPEAL. ST. PAUL AND MINNEAPOLIS, MINN., SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 1910. Mrs. Lincoln the walk they were to seize, gag and carry him across the river into Virginia. Thence he was to be taken to Richmond or some other confederate stronghold, where he was to be held as a hostage. The members of the bodyguard always supposed that the conspirators were frightened away when they saw our guard tent and abandoned the plan of kidnapping. Not long after the attempted kidnapping another episode took place, which afterward was found to have been planned by a band of assassins who made their headquarters in the city. Bourke, the veteran coachman, who had served at the White House through Pierce's and Buchan's administrations and thus far into Lincoln's, was taken sick and compelled to be off duty. Immediately a stranger, who represented himself as an experienced coachman from Baltimore, applied at the White House and was employed as coachman. From the first he was domineering and after a few weeks became so important that he was discharged and Bourke reinstated. One night shortly afterward, just about dusk, the discharged coachman was seen sneaking around the stables by some of the guard. The stables had been locked for the night and it was not supposed that he could do any damage and consequently the men who saw him did not go to the stables. Presently the whole interior of the barns was found to be on fire. The guard was called out and by dint of great exertion we saved the president's coach and team, but Tad Lincoln's ponies and Col. Hay's carriage team perished in the flames. The plan was to have this man fire the stables and thus to distract our attention. During the excitement some of the conspirators were ready to rush into the White House and murder the president, but instead of remaining in the house Mr. Lincoln ran out among us and thus in all probability frustrated another attempt at assassination. What makes this appear more likely now is the fact that, after the incendiary was arrested he produced several witnesses, who later found employment at Ford's theater, to testify that he was down in the city during the whole of the evening. These were the persons who doubtless planned the great conspiracy that brought the great benefactor to the grave. THE AMERICAN Housefurnishing Company's FIRE SALE Monday, Feb. 14th AT 9:00 A.M. $100,000 Worth of Furniture, Rugs, Stoves, Carpets, Linoleums and General Household Goods at Stock up your home for the next five years to come. Sale begins Monday, February 14th, at 9 a.m. The American House furnishing Company 434 and 436 WABASHA ST. Champion of All Spellers Permanent Value of Newspapers Missouri Man Claims to Be Supreme in Field of Endeavor That He Has Chosen. Up in the northern part of Missouri is a scholarly gentleman who is something of an idealist when it comes to spelling. For better than 43 years he has been teaching district schools back in the country and during 37 of those busy years he has issued an annual challenge to the world to spell against him. This gladiator of the spelling book is known as "Prof. D. Jones, the boss speller." The latter clause is used by the warrant of the professor's own style in signing his correspondence. Not long since Prof. Jones was in Kirksville, Mo., the home of osteopathy and the normal school. The faculty of the latter institution invited him there to lecture on spelling and to show what he could do in other lines. On this occasion a friend induced Prof. Jones to pose for a photograph. After the camera Regarding that learned prejudice against employing newspapers as historical material, I wish to say that, like all other evidence, they must be used with care and skepticism, for one good authority is undoubtedly better than a dozen poor ones. An anecdote I heard years ago has been useful to me in weighing different historical evidence. A Pennsylvania-Dutch justice of the peace in one of the interior townships of Ohio had a THE APPEAL STEADILY GAINS BECAUSE: MINNESOTA 4-It is the organ of ALL Afro-Americans 5-It is not controlled by any ring or circus 6-It asks no support but the people's SOCIETY. of All Spellers man had taken him in several dignified positions, the professor entered the reception room of the studio and addressed the crowd there, all of whom were strangers to him. "Good people, my name is Jones—Professor D. Jones, the teacher. I am the greatest speller, nbt of Missouri, not of the United States, but of the whole world. Now, I confess that sounds a trifle egotistical, but, you you must remember, I don't claim to be an engineering expert, or a preacher or a doctor, but I can spell, and what's the harm of telling the truth? You see I've made it a specialty. Forty-three years ago I began teaching a district school in Wapello county, Ia., and we had spelling matches. I noticed that it was a good thing for the students to learn to spell; it made 'em quick and observant and they got along faster with their other studies. It became a sort of hobby with me, and finally, while teaching at Olathe, Kan., in 1870, I threw down the spell. man arraigned before him for steal- ing a pig. One witness swore that he distinctly saw' the theft- committed; eight swore that they never saw the accused steal a pig, and the verdict was worthy of Dogberry. "I discharge the accused," said the justice. "The testimony of eight men is certainly worth more than the testimony of one."—James Ford Rhodes in the Atlantic. $2.40 PER YEAR WAIT! CAN ompany's LE b. 14th 000 gs, Stoves, General s at ALE ST OR VALUE e years to come. 4th, at 9 a.m. n House- furnishing Company HA ST. ing gage to whomsoever cared to lift it. The dean of the university there, a man ripe in years and learning, took it up, and we two went at it." The district school teacher beat the dean of the university. After that nothing could stop him. Every succeeding fall he issued his challenge. Now and then it was accepted, but after one defeat followed another in the attempt to lift the championship from him they quit, the professor says. It is said that a young lady, a proofreader on a newspaper, once bested the professor in a famous spelling match—Spare Moments. Practical Grace. The family were waiting at the breakfast table for the father to come and say grace before beginning the meal, and the four-year-old, growing hungry and impatient, said: "Let me say the blessing," and putting her head flat down on the table, began: "Now I lay me down to breakfast, we are all hungry, O Lord, and you know father can't hurry!"—Los Angeles Times. Tough Luck. "Talk about drawing a blank prize in a lottery while de fellow next to you draws de capital," sighed the fat messenger boy, "I know how it feels now." "What yer been up against, pal?" asked his friend. "Why, totty-nine an' me was en gaged at de same time an' he got a message to carry out to one of de White Sox while de game was goin en an' I got a job to air a pug dog foat two hours."—Chicago News. HAVE YOU READ THE APPEAL? ST. PAUL OFFICE No. 236 Union Block, 4th & Cedar J. Q. ADAMS, Manager MINNEAPOLIS OFFICE Guaranty Loan Bldg., Room 1020. CHICAGO OFFICE 223-5 Dearborn Street, Suite 660. C. F. 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Sample copies free.** **in every letter that you write you never fail to give your full name and address, plainly written, post office, county and state.** Business letters should be separated sheets from letters containing news or matter for publication. Enter as class name, June 4, 1888 at the post office, at Paul A. Murray, under act of Congress, March 3, 1870. M. B. The Republien platform, adopted at Chicago, explicitly declares not regard to race or color, and just as explicitly declares for the nation, in letter and spirit of the thirteenth, fourteenth and ninth constitutions, it is needless to say that I stand with my party in the plank in the platform, and believe that the justice to all men and the fairness of these amendments are in keeping with the real American spirit of the speech accepting Republien nomination for Presidency. SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 1910. LIBERTY IN AMERICA. During the graduating exercises in the Baron de Hirsch school in New York, where fifty immigrant children had learned the English language sufficiently well to enter the public schools; when the American flag was borne past the children, one little girl pulled up the folds and reverently kissed that which symbolized to her freedom and safety for the refugee, an end to oppression and the right to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. In the United States are 10,000,000 Afro-Americans who are alleged to be citizens. All were born in this country. Thousands now living have fought to defend the flag; thousands who are dead gave up their lives in defiance of the flag. The race gave 250 years of unrequited toll and added billions of dollars to the wealth of J. B. H. Retrenchment is the keynote in the estimates of expenditures for the executive departments of the government for the fiscal year 1911, embodied i n the annual report of Franklin MacVeagh as secretary of the treasury, made public today. This is in line with President Taft's declared policy of greater economy in administering the affairs of the government. "The total estimates for 1911, in the country and since the civil war have added other billions to the national wealth. The majority of these people are loyal, peaceable, law-abiding men and women, yet they are wronged and oppressed in the land of their birth. In twelve states of the Union, in which the government is a travesty on democracy, Afro-Americans are subject to discriminating laws, their civil and political rights are disregarded and their lives are never safe from the fury of the mob. The little Jewish girl ought to be grateful that she has left Russia, where her race is oppressed, to live in America, where foreigners have their rights protected. The Jew, despised and maltreated in Russia, can come to America and send his children to the general public schools, while the Afro-American in many parts of the country must have his children enter jimcrow schools or grow up in ignorance. The most ignorant and degraded foreigner who comes to this country has a decided advantage over Afro-American citizens. SPLENDID SUNDAY SCHOOL COM MENTARY. Among the recent outputs of the National Baptist Publishing Board in the way of Sunday school helps is the National Baptist Sunday School Lesson Commentary. This book i sin its 7th volume and is published annually 1910 M. B. HON. FRANK H. HITCHCOCK, Postmaster General of the United States. With a positional deficit of nearly $17,500,000, the large of the Postoffice Department, as its leading features, eral Hitchcock's first annual report is given to the public of previous periods traces the financial condition of the a self-supporting basis between the years 1789 to 1810, gle year, to the colossal shortage for the fiscal year end2 second-class mail privileges and the rural free delivery so for the big deficit, the former to the extent of a loss in $64,000,000 and the latter of $28,000,000. To give some idea as to the size of the postal service of its operations, the report states that the service 235,000 employees. These employees handled during the last 14,000,000,000 pieces of mail. The number of postoffice 60,144. There are 26,652 domestic transportation routes, 618 miles. A delivery service by carrier is provided on 4 and in 1,440 cities and towns. Ordinarily post stam With a postal deficit of nearly $17,500,000, the largest in the history of the Postoffice Department, as its leading features. Postmaster General Hitchcock's first annual report is given to the public. A cursory review of previous periods traces the financial condition of the department from a self-supporting basis between the years 1789 to 1810, except for a single year, to the colossal shortage for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1909. Second-class mail privileges and the rural free delivery service are blamed for the big deficit, the former to the extent of a loss in its operations of $64,000,000 and the latter of $28,000,000. To give some idea as to the size of the postal service and the magnitude of its operations, the report states that the service now has about 325,000 employees. These employees handled during the last fiscal year nearly 14,000,000,000 pieces of mail. The number of postboxes in operation is 60,144. There are 26,652 domestic transportation routes, aggregating 448,618 miles. A delivery service by carrier is provided on 40,628 rural routes, and a delivery service by Ordinarily postage stamps to the number of 8,737,197,021 were sold during the recent and domestic come season. The value of the value of $401,074,844 were issued. The total receipts for the fiscal year of 1909 were $206,562,383.07, an increase of 6.31 per cent over the receipts of the previous year. The total expenditures amounted to $221,004,102.80, an increase of 6.07 per cent. including the naval building program, are $684,132.197," the report says. "Excluding the increase on the Panama canal estimates the total estimates for 1911 show a decrease of $72,444.494 under the appropriations of 1910. Including the increase in the canal estimates, the total estimates for 1911 show a decrease of $42,18,968 under the appropriations for 1910." by this concern, being edited by R. H. Boyd, D. D. LL.D., Secretary National Baptist Publishing Board with Rev. W. S. Ellington, B. A., D. D. Associate Editor. The book for 1910 embraces the usual far-seeing helps for the Sunday school workers. Both editor and associate editor have made it what cannot be claimed for other commentaries, strictly orthodox and purely baptistic. The splendid feature is that each lesson has both the authorized and revised texts. It is suggestive, illustrative and fully comprehensive. The commentary contains the lessons and motto texts for 1911, which really puts the book twelve months in advance. All of the work done on this periodical is by Afro-Americans who are now past masters in their professions. THE UNITED STATES NOT SU PERIOR. All true patriotic Americans are, of course, impressed with the idea that things of all kinds are so vastly superior to those of the same kind which exist in other parts of the world that they will be surprised to learn that an intelligent citizen of Boston who just returned from a tour of Europe found that in some respects the idea is by no means correct. The gentleman in question visted an European city about the size of Boston and had the curiosity to wish to see the slums of the city. He relates as follows: 1920 $171,500,000, the largest in the history leading features. Postmaster Genggiven to the public. A cursory reviewal condition of the department from years 1789 to 1510, except for a sinisthe fiscal year ending June 30, 1909. rural free delivery service are blamed extent of a loss in its operations of 000. of the postal service and the magnites that the service now has about ended during the last fiscal year nearnumber of post offices in operation is transportation routes, aggregating 448;ier is provided on 40,628 rural routes, nearly postage to the number J. Representative Lowden Will Set Up Black Hawk War Mounments to Mark Lincoln's Path. Representative Frank O. Lowden, of Illinois, is planning a project to set up permanent markers to outline the march of Abraham Lincoln during the Black Hawk war. Mr. Lowden has donated considerable money to the plan and others have become interested. His object is permanently to fix the march and the places where the followers of the martyr President camped. The march hunted from Beardstown, continued to Oquawka, and thence to the mouth of Bock River. The markers are to be of stone with suitable inscriptions. It is Mr. Lowden's plan to have maps of the territory, copies of which will be kept in public records of the State of Illinois. There were no streets swarming, as in large American cities, with children who had no other place to stay. The streets on which these homes were located were as clean as in the most prosperous parts of the city, and that means cleaner than any part of Boston. The same was true of the backyards and alleyways and places that here would be dirt holes. In the United States, every city, without exception, is cursed with slums and the slums run the city. Certain parts of the city are given over to filth and vice. The red light districts of Chicago are known throughout the civilized world. Americans have not yet learned the art of running their cities on the European plan. VERDICT FOR AFRO-AMERICAN. Mrs. Agnes Carver brent, an Afro- American woman, has been awarded a verdict for $750 damages against the Great Falls & Old Dominion Railway Company for alleged false arrest, by a jury in the Circuit Court of the District of Columbia. The plaintiff was a passenger in August, 1906, on a car from Georgetown to Livingston Heights, in Virginia; she was seated in the third seat from the rear of the car, and when Virginia was reached the conductor, acting under the jim crow car law of Virginia, directed her to move to the second seat from the rear. When she declined he caused another employ of the road, known as a special officer for Fairfax county, but not for Alexandria county, to place her under arrest. She was taken to Great Falls, it was testified, then to Rosslyn, and to the Alexandria county jail, from which place she was released about midnight. It was a great outrage and Mrs Brent ought to have gotten the $20, 000 she sued for. It is, however, re markable that she was awarded $756 as the usual award in jim crow cases in the District is one cent and costs IN GOOD (?) OLD GEORGIA. There is great excitement in Georgia. In many places white men and boys are in mobs on the streets and whenever they see an Afro-American man or woman wearing the badge of any secret order, they walk up and pull it off. Even members of the Grand Army of the Republic are not allowed to wear a brass button of their order HON. FRANK Representative Lowden Will Set U. Lincoln Representative Frank O. Lowden set up permanent markers to outlining the Black Hawk war. Mr. Lowden has donated consider have become interested. His object the places where the followers of the march started from Beardstown, corn mouth of Rock River. The markers are to be of stone w Lowden's plan to have maps of the ter public records of the State of Illinois. If they do they are sent to the chain gang for sixty days. This is said to be done by way of reprisal, because of the objections made by certain Northern Grand Army men to admitting the statue of Robert E. Lee to the Hall of Fame. Now just why the Afro-American should be held responsible for the action of some people in the North is a little hard to see. It is the opinion of THE APPEAL that General Lee would regard such petty meanness with abhorrence. The British government has granted a comparatively liberal degree of self-government in India as the result of the demand for an annulation of the condition of the native population. Throughout the East there is an awakening and conditions are changing for the better. In Christian (?) America the Afro-American is being systematically and continually robbed of his rights and subjected to humiliating conditions of life. At a medical powwow in Atlanta, Dr. Stiles said: "The hookworm was undoubtedly brought here by the Negroes." Which leads THE APPEAL to remark that both the Negroes and the hookworm were undoubtedly brought here by the white men. William E. Curtis attributes the unrest in India, which is giving the British government so much trouble, largely to the class of natives partial- ly educated by the government; and he is probably right. He quotes from Pope the line, "A little learning is a dangerous thing," but does not quote the next line, "Drink deep or taste not the Pierian spring." Nor does he suggest that a little liberty is also a dangerous thing is being learned by every white race which is exploiting a dark-skinned race for political and commercial purposes Humanum est errare. If anything would justify a mob, it is the action of the cold storage companies in corralling vast quantities of food for speculative or stealage purposes. Much of the high price is due to these practices, and no one need be supplied if their plants are, sooner or later, demolished by hungry men and women. Jimmy Vardaman, the Mississippi citocean-mergatus, is trying to get to the United States Senate in order to swipe the Fifteenth Amendment. He probably has the hookworm already; but we warn him if he tackles the old Fifteenth, he probably will have the pogonip before he gets through with it. But—rush in, etc. The Maryland Democrats have evolved another scheme for the disfranchisement of the Afro-American, that is, by refusing him registration. The proposed end is, of course, to make the state as solidly Democratic as Texas. Since Georgia has been sending Afro-Americans to the chain gang for wearing Grand Army emblems, we next expect to hear of Afro-Americans changenged for calling themselves Methodists and Baptists. The birthday anniversaries of four great men occur this month, viz.: George Washington, Bishop Richard Allen, Abraham Lincoln and Frederick Douglass. They are all dead, but their memories are still alive. If nothing else will suffice the vendors of meat to lower the price, the fact that Mrs. Hettie Green is suffering because she cannot afford to eat it, ought to do so. How can a man afford to spend more money to secure an office than the entire salary of the office? The question is worth studying. O. LOWDEN. to Black Hawk War Mounments to Mark's Path. of Illinois, is planning a project to fine the march of Abraham Lincoln durable money to the plan and others is permanently to fix the march and the martyr President camped. The continued to Oquawka, and thence to the with suitable inscriptions. It is Mr. Rutitory, copies of which will be kept in "DIXIE." Since one of the government music men has raised a terrible storm by pronouncing "Dixie" the most popular national song, it seems meet for THE APPEAL to say its say about the matter; and that say is that in its opinion "Dixie" is of unmistakable Negro origin, and was probably written and arranged by Dan Emmett from what he had heard the Negroes of his company sing. Indeed, old Dan, in his account of the way he came to write the song, almost admits the fact; for he says: "When caught in inclement weather, the Negroes with the circus were wont to wish they were back in Dixeland." This undeniable proof of the Negro origin of the song which old Dan Emmett caught and wrote off. Another, once very popular song—"Listen to the Mocking Bird"—originated in the same way, and the musician who wrote it off made no secret of the matter, but admitted that he caught it from "Whistling Dick," who was accustomed to sing and perform on the streets of Philadelphia. 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If you have, you know of the love and esteem in which she is held by the women. If you don't know of Mrs. Best, you had better enquire of your neighbors or friends about her and the Best Combined Treatment. Thousands of women each year are getting acquainted with her, why not you? THE BEST COMBINED TREATMENT, as originated and manufactured by Mrs. Cora E. Best is saving thousands of forlorn and helpless women from constant suffering, insane asylums or untimely graves. If any disease peculiar to your sex has fastened itself upon you, write at once to your friend, Mrs. Best and she will gladly give you advice. Do not delay, until it is too late, but address, MRS. CORA E. BEST, Minneapolis, Minn. Don't argue with dirt Pearline 539 Florida Avenue, Departments-Normal and College; Special attention to Vocal and Instrumental Music. Theoretical Music. Healthy Location; beated by steam, lighted by electricity; room, board, tuition, light and heat. $800 to write to President Virginia Normals college Institute, Petersburg, Va. 1908 W. C. McNelli, M. D. Secretary begin October 1, 1908, and continue eight SE IN MEDICINE. SE IN DENTAL SURGERY. SE IN PHARMACY. E IN MEDICINE IS OFFERED. laboratories. joins the Medical College, just completed facilities. School and Polyclinic will begin May 5, and four weeks for Dental Course. D., Secretary GAMMON THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY The aim of this school is to do practical work in helping men towards success in the ministry. Its course of study is broad and practical; its ideas are high; its work is thorough; its methods are fresh, systematic and simple. COURSE OF SCHOOL The regular course of study occupies the first and covers the lines of work in the several departments of instruction usually used in the reading theology country. EXPENSES, AND AIR. Tutton 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. Aid from loans without interest, and student friends, are granted to deserving students. Students must attend in the grace, gifts, and energy needed of the advantages now opened to him or her. For further particular address REV, J. W. E. BOWEN, D. D. Pres, Gammon Theological Seminary BRAINERD INSTITUTE A normal and industrial school with a great emphasis designed to give a thorough, symmetrical English education, and lay a solid foundation in every vocation of life. Board and staff. MorristownNormalCollege Fourteen teachers. Elegant and commodious buildings. Climate unsurpassed. Departments. College Preparatory. English. Music. Shortland. Typewriting and Industrial Training. **DOLLARS IN ADVANCE.** will pay for board, room, fuel, tuition and incidentals for the entire year. Board $6.00 per month; tuition per term. Thorough work done in each department. Send for circular to the president. SCOTIA SEMINARY CONSORTI N. C. This well known school, established for the higher education of girls will open for the next term October 1. Teacher be made to provide for the comfort, health and instruction of students. Expense for board, light fuel, washing, $15, for term of eight months. Address: Rev. D. J. Satterfield, D. D. Able and Experienced Faculty. Progressive in all departments, best Methods of Instruction, Health of Students carefully looked after. Students taught to do manual labor as well as think. For catalogue and other information, write to the president. H. S. LOVINGGOOD. Austin, Texas. Heard of Best? who is doing in restoring HEALTH if you have, you know in which she is held you don't know of Mrs. Washington, D. C. ATLANTA, GEORGIA AIMS, AND METHODS Rev. Judson S. Hill. D. D. Morristown. Tean A WEEK'S RECORD IN MINNESOTA'S CAPITAL. The "Saintly City" and Saintly City Folks—Newswry Items of Social, Religious, Political and General Matters Among the People. SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 1910. THE MISSION CLUB WILL GIVE A DANCING PARTY EASTER MONDAY NIGHT, MARCH 29, AT BOWL-BY HALL. COAL. AND WOOD—Z. B. Fifield. 205 Scandinavian-American Bank Building, Cor. Jackson and Sixth streets, sells the best grades of Coal and Wood at the lowest prices. Fire and accident policies also written up. Have you joined the meat boycott yet? Monday is St. Valentine's Day, look out for love (2) missives. The Elks give a grand ball at their ball next Thursday evening. Mrs. John A. Roper is again confined to her home by illness. The grand Masonic banquet is set for April 7th. Get you ready! Try the Special Sunday Dinner at Copper Cafe, 65½ W. Third street, 35 cents. The Red Moon, a new Billiard and Pool Room, has been opened at 124 E. Third street. Habit, the best 5 cent Cigar. "COAL THAT BURNS, COAL, NOT CLINKERS," "THAT'S WHAT WE HAVE. HOLMES & HALLOWELL, SEVEN CORNERS." FOR RENT-Three nice rooms to men and their wives, or to single men, at 464 Rondo street. Elegant Sunday dinner at GOPHER CAFFE, 69% W. Third St., from 11:30 to 3:00 p. m. 35 cents. Res. 642 Rondo Tel. Dale 617-J-2 T. H. LYLES Funeral Directors and Embalmers. 322 Wabasha St. Active Pall Bearers Furnished If Desired. FOR RENT—A nice room with heat and gas at 674 St. Anthony avenue, Gentlemen preferred. For Rent—Four-room flat for rent; sewer and water. Apply at Room 27 Union Block. Small Loan Co. Washington dinner party at Pilgrim church, Tuesday, Feb. 22, from 12 m. to 10 p. m. Dinner, 25 cents. Leat began last Wednesday, "Ash Wednesday," and will continue for 40 days, ending on Easter Sunday, March 27th. The progressive Club entertainment last Monday night was a very pleasant affair, and is the last until after Lent. Miss Nora Godette entertained several of her friends at a card party Friday last. Cards were played at four tables. Mr. Andrew Schoch, on whom the Republicans had set their hearts as a good candidate for mayor, has declined to enter the race. Mrs. Frances Smith, who formerly lived at the corner of Rice and Rondo, has been taken to Chicago quite sick with consumption. FOR RENT—Neatly furnish room for gentlemen. Cas, hot and cold water, use of telephone. Board if desired. Tel. Dale 3219. From what has been learned only one Afro-American made an application for appointment as a census enumerator in St. Paul. And if the Beef Trust you would curb, Nor, to its mandates yield, Stay appetite with root and herb And products of the field. If you get THE APPEAL it is a weekly reminder to come and pay what you owe for it. Putting it off only makes the bill larger. One of the nicest places to get your meals is the St. Louis Kitchen, 3273. Wabasha. All home cooking in the good, old-fashioned style. Miss Helen Anderson was hostess at the regular meeting of the I. T. S. club. A very palatable three course supper was served to the members. Elizabeth Temple, S. M. T. (Missouri Jurisdiction) meets at Tschida's Hall, first and fourth Friday of each month. Hattie Turpin, W. P. Ida Perkins, W. S. Franklin Temple, No. 2, S. M. T. (Missouri Jurisdiction) meets every second and fourth Tuesday evening A REMINDER THE STATE SAVINGS BANK Fourth and Minnesota Sts., St. Paul, Susures not only absolute safety, but an incentive to practice economy and out away small sums whenever convenient. Interest compounded Jan- uary and July each year at 3½% per annum. Deposits Over $3,000,000.00. OFFICERS. Charles P. Noyee, Prest. Kenneth Clark, V.Pres. CHRISTIE B. LAWRENCE, FREED. at Tschilda Hall, Alice Franklin, W. P.; Mary S. Anderson, W. S. The Masonic fraternity is preparing to give a banquet in the near future Washington leaders are to a great exalt that is planned to eclipse anything of the kind ever held in St. Paul. St. Philip's church is preparing for a grand sacred concert for the opening of its new guild hall, corner Mackubin and Fuller streets, Monday, Feb. 28. Admission only 15 cents. Public cordially invited. Shoes mendez while you wait, at Jarvis, 354 Minnesota street. Half joies 50 and 75 cents. Prices reasonable for all kinds of repairing. He can do it on short notice. Jarvis 354 Minnesota Street VOCAL AND PIANO LESSONS given by Mrs. Addle Crawford Minor at her residence 471 W. Central avenue. Hours for instruction arranged due to suit patrons. Tel. Dale 2192. Terms reasonable. Mr. G. L. Alexander, formerly of Helene, Mont., a brother of Ari, Edward James, is in the city for the purpose of locating. He is a first-class electrical engineer and comes highly recommended. Mr. L. J. Thompson is now the proprietor of the Silver Grill, 128 E. Third street, where he will furnish the finest a in carte meals in the city at the lowest prices. Old and new patrons cordially invited. Some of the readers of THE APPEAL seem to forget that they can get ANY SORT of printing done at this office as cheap and as neat as anywhere else. Patroize your own institutions and you help yourself. There is to be a Lincoln celebration tonight at the Y. W. C. A. rooms, 425 W. University avenue, Col. J. Ham Davidson will be the principal speaker. There will be a chorus of 25 girls and the Tuxedo Trio will sing. Everybody invited. Dr. H. I. Williams, our dentist, has moved his office from the Philipsburg building to Room 64 Medical Block, corner of Seventh and Robert streets, over Mansur's Drug Store, where he will be pleased to see all old as well as new patrons. THE ST. LOUIS KITCHEN, Mrs. Julia Hinson, proprietor, No. 317 Wabasha, up stairs. Meals 2iets. 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. All regular meals 25 cts. All home cooking. 4 SUITES PRESSED VALET TAILORING CO 156 E. SIXTH ST The masquerade concert at Pilgrim Baptist church Tuesday evening was a very enjoyable affair, quite a large percentage of those present were en masque. Mrs. Edward James won the first prize for the nicest costume and Mrs. T. J. Williams second prize for the best comic. The champion, John Johnson, will be in St. Paul during the week beginning March 6, and the Boys' Culture Club will give a grand entertainment with Johnson as the principal attraction one night in that week, date of which will be given later. The $5,000 damage suit of Arthur H. Fabian, the twelve-year-old boy who accused Miss Margaret Lennon, principal of the McKinley school, of having whipped him, was continued until the March term of the district court by Judge Oscar Hallam Wednesday. ```markdown ``` Mrs. McCullough cordially invites you to attend the prize Masquerade Soirie and Class Party given by the Autumn Leaf Dancing School, Monday evenings, Feb. 14 and 28, 1910. Prize Masquerade Party Feb. 14th at Dearborn Hall, 45 Fourth street south, Minneapolis. Admission 35 cents. Wraps Checked Free. There was a splendid meeting at St James' church Sunday morning, three persons joined the church: Messrs. C. H. Miller and John Monamous presented the church over $50 as the net proceeds of their drama; the new Excelsior club presented $10 and the old One More Effort club presented $12. Everybody was happy. Have you seen the new, novel and beautiful calendars that are embellished with handsome pictures of handsome Afro-Americans? If not, call on Mrs. Mayne G. Williams, Room 27 Union Block, who is agent for them. She has a delayed shipment which will be sold at reduced prices. Get one now before they are all gone. National Grand Master W. A. Gaines and National Secretary M. A. Perry of the U. B. F. and S. M. T. were expected in the city to try the case pending against ex-Treasurer Bledsoe this week, but owing to the illness of his lawyer Mr. B. S. Smith, Minneapolis, who is confined in the hospital the case has been postponed to a later day. In the article, published last week, containing a list of presents received by Mrs. Florence L. Duckett at her birthday celebration, the names of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Adams were inductively left out from among the members of the Mite Missionary Society, that gave the beautiful study lamp, linen and flowers. Mr. Theophile, Grand Pre., who has been attending the University of Minnesota pursuing a course in law, left Thursday for Chicago, where he will continue his course at the Northwestern University. He has made a number of friends during his stay, especially among the young ladies, who regret very much his departure. Mrs. Hattie Green, who lives with her husband at 242 Eagle street, fell dead in a butcher shop on West Third street about 6 o'clock Wednesday night. She had climbed up the long steps leading to Franklin street and it is thought the long climb was too much for her. The deceased is a stranger in the city, having recently arrived. The GOPHER CAFE, No. 6915 West Third street, formerly conducted by Mr. Joseph Hanley, has changed hands and Mr. H. Florence is now proprietor. As before, the cafe will be open all day and all night. There will be a regular dinner served from 11:30 to 2:30 for 25 cents. Meals to order at all hours. Old and new patrons cordially invited. Mrs. B. R. Durant of Payne avenue entertained at a six-course dinner in Candidate for Nomination for Municipal Judge. J. W. Boerer, one of the assistants to County Attorney R. D. O'Brien, filed for the democratic nomination for judge of the municipal court. He is a son of Lieut. Ernest Boerer, of the Rondo street police station. He has served in eighth ward twenty-five years. He trained in 1903 from the St. Paul College of Law, and entered practice as a partner of R. G. O'Malley. PETER H. JOHN W. BOERNER. Mr. Boerner was a clerk in the state insurance department when T. D. O'Brien was commissioner. He has been head of the organization in his ward for six years. honor of Mr. and Mrs. James Vass, who will leave in a short time for New York, their future home. Around the handsomely laid table were seated beside the members of the family Mr. and Mrs. Mrs. Vass, Mr. and Mrs. Archer and daughter Winifred, Miss Bundy, Mr. George Lee, Mrs. Durant was ably assisted in dispensing her hospitality by Miss Bundy. "Hustling" Morgan is a name given the manager of The Guide Publishing Co. by Mr. James A. Vass. Mr. Morgan has been publishing the news of St. Paul among our people in a breezy way in four daily bulletins hung at the places frequented by our men, and it is estimated that there are about three to four hundred readers daily. You can never tell where he will show up next and he will de. The annual banquet of the Lincoln Club will be held at the Mercians Hotel this evening at 8 o'clock. Governor A. O. Eberhart will be the principal speaker. Pres. Herbert P. Keller will introduce George F. Dix as toastmaster and other speakers will be Clarence C. Dinehart. Julius A. Schmahl, Chas. E. Elmquist, Ed. G. Regers, James D. Denegre and Frank B. Doran. Any one desiring to attend is at liberty to do so. Tickets are one dollar. On Monday evening several of our young people enjoyed a bobbing party to the home of Miss Charlotte A. Gillard. The party went down to Inver Grove on the car, where they were met by a bob, which carried them to Miss Gillard's home, a drive of four miles. The evening was spent in dancing and card playing. A light luncheon was served. Everyone was loath to leave for home. Among the party were Misses Anderson, Godette, McGhee, Elliot, E. Howard and Loomis; Messrs. Bassfield, John Gordon, Grand Pre, Gross, Maxwell, Hall and Haynes. There was a little social event last week that was a little out of the ordinary. Mrs. Harriet Moore, mother of Meshesam L. M. Terrell and Delta Fettis, was 90 years old on Tuesday and the event was celebrated with a family dinner party in which four generations were represented in the persons of Mr. and Mrs. L. M. Terrell, Mr. and Mrs. Wilt Moore, Mrs. Delta Fettis, Miss Hattie Moore, Miss Willie Moore and Mr. Louis Moore. The occasion was quite pleasing to all. Mrs Moore received several nice presents from friends. She is in good health and bids fair to live for several years to come. To a number of the good citizens of the Twin Cities a circular letter was recently sent in the interest of our great violinist, Mr. Clarence Cameron White, now nearing the completion of his studies in Eurone, exile a number responded and their donations have been forwarded. There were, however, a few who did not respond, but who doubtless wish to have their names in the list of these public-spirited race helping citizens, but have carelessly let the opportunity go by. The list, however, is not yet closed and these who still wish to show their race pride and public spirit should at once respond in the envelope furnished for that purpose. CLEVELAND ALL RIGHT. Cleveland. Ohio—No other city in the United States can be host of recognition such as has been given to the Afro-American by Mayor Herman C Baehr. Last November Herman C Baehr, Republican, was elected mayor of Detroit. Tom L. Johnson, Democrat, who was a candidate for the fifth term. Mr Bach took office on January 1, and during his first month in office twenty-three Afro-Americans have been appointed to positions through the efforts of Concailman Thomas W. Fleming, who was the first Afro-American ever elected to the council in this city, together with Hon. H. T. Eubanks, member of the Ohio Legislature, Deputy Sheriff Samuel E. Woods, Maier John C. Fulton, Mr. A. D. Boid and Mr. Nahum D. Brascher, editor of The Cleveland Journal. Every county office, with the exception of the Prosecutor's and Clerk's office, has a representative of the race employed. The latter office is controlled by Democrats. More than $100,000 a year is paid in wages to our race by the city and county administrations. Following are the appointments: William H. Smith, district inspector, Department of Buildings; Robert I. Drake, sanitary patrolman; Nahum D. Brascher, city storekeeper, Auditor's office; J. Clarence Brown, chief in- firm; J. Robert B. Hunt, in- firm; Dan R. Fairfax, clerk, Water Works Department; Walter Patterson, park police; W. Q. Thornhill, notice clerk, Sidewalk Department; William Brown, inspector of brick and cement, Engineer's office; Samuel Kyle, barman, Collection Department; Edgar P. Mcore, messenger, Director Public Service office; Abraham Stevens and Jacob Cummings, Janitors, City Hall; Charles Haves and Jersey Gordon, night watchmen, City Hall; John Clifford, janitor; Central Market House; William Shaffer, barn man, Central Police Station; J. A. Johnson, janitor, jumping Station; George Turner, turner, police officer, police officer, police officer, East Ninth street, Seventy-five Afro-Americans are employed at the Garbage Department as drivers of garbage wagons at $2.00 per day, and about twenty are working on the streets as "white wings." Twelve men have teams working for the city. These holding positions in the county offices are as follows: Major John C. Fulton, clerk in Treasurer's office; Cerimuth Hudson, clerk in Auditor's office; Samuel E. Woods, deputy in Sheriff's office; Loretta D. Fowler, ratelayer; James A. D. Night watchman, Court House; William Burton, jailer, Court House; Mrs. Emma Green, copyist, County Recorder's office. "AVENUE GIRLS." Girls of all kinds, large and small, dark and fair, lean and stout, but all pretty and graceful, are the predominant feature of Jas, H. and Leen H. Curtin's "Avenue Girls" Company at the Star Theatre for the week of Feb. 13. They are much in evidence throughout the action of the farce, which contains a great many novel and unique features, other than the musical numbers, which are in the main responsible for the phenomenal success, which the "Avenue Girls" is enjoying this season, and have caused quite a sensation. Mona Raymond as the leading lady has several wonderful kowns, which her striking beauty show off to decided advantage, and her singing is of such sweetness and calibre as to deserve special mention. Children Teething. Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup has been used for over fifty years by millions of mothers for their children while teething, with perfect success. It soothes the child, softens the gums, allays all pain, cures wind colic and is the best remedy for diarrhea. Sold by drug lists in every part of the world. Be sure and ask for "Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup," and take no other kind. Twenty-five cents a bottle. SWEET INNISFALLEN. The Next Attraction at the Grand Theatre. THE FIELD Bernard Daly. From the beautiful lakes of Killarney, we are to be shown in scenic effects one of its islands in the new romantic play, "Sweet Innisfallen", with Bernard Daly as the sweet singing Irish laddy, Larry O'Connell, as a star of the first magnitude. Mr. Daly and his new play promise much that is beautiful in stage setting, as everything the production is fresh and new. The location is the Irish lakes, an island in the historic Irish lakes, gives a fine opportunity for beautiful scenic display. The story is said to be strong in plot and action, with Irish wit and humor on tap from the rise of the curtain in the first act until its fall at the end of the fourth and last. As a singer of Irish ballads, Mr. Daly has no superior and that is a successful Irish comedian, necessary tenor voice. Mr. Daly and company in "Sweet Innisfallen" will appear at the Grand for the week commencing Sunday matinee, Feb. 13. ALLEN-LINCOLN DAY Anniversary of Abraham Lincoln and Richard Allen Celebrated. Rt. Rev. Richard Allen was born Feb. 11, 1751; Abraham Lincoln was born Feb. 12, 1809. The birthday anniversaries of these two men, who so much for the Afro-Americans, will be celebrated at St. James A. M. E. church on tomorrow evening under the auspices of the Men's Union Club. The public is cordially invited to be present. Program. 1. Gloria... Choir and Congregation 2. Hymn... "All Hail the Power of Jesus" Name 3. Invocation... Rev. Daniel Harding 4. Anthem... Choir 5. "A Modern Reformer"— Rev. H. S. Graves 6. Singing Jubilee Song... Choir 7. Address... Mr. A. C. Kelso 8. Battle Hymn of the Republic— Sunday School and Congregation 9. Singing Jubilee Song... Cnoir 10. Address... Mr. F. L. McGhee 11. Address... Mr. F. L. McGhee COMMERCIAL BARBER SHOP. No. 94 East Fifth street, between Minnesota and Robert streets. First class in every particular, Mahogany partitions, French plate mirrors. Hot and Cold Baths. The only Baths protected by Sanitation Glass. Expert artists in white uniform. Hand-some reception and reading room. Ladies need not hesitate to bring children to have work done. Messenger service. Phone N. W. Main 3230-1. W. J. Utley & Co. Proprietors. Dr. Adam Speed, chirropodist, has arrived in the city and has arranged with Messrs. Utley and Vass, of the Commercial Barber Shop, 94 E. 5th street, to receive patients there. He relieves corns, bunting, ingrown nails and all ablations of the feet without pain. He will call at residence or place of business without extra charge. Prices reasonable and work guaranteed. Office hours 9 to 11 a.m. Telephone Cedar 3320. THE VALET TAILORING CO. No. 154-156 E. Sixth street. The most up-to-date establishment of its kind in the city. Clothing made to order, sponged, pressed, renovated and repaired. Goods called for and delivered. Four suits pressed for $1. They are prepared to give best service at lowest rates. Tel. N. W. Cedar, 4362 O. Howell, manager. Where do you get your laundry work done? Why not give it to the Valet Laundry Co. They do the best work at the lowest prices for good work. They call for and deliver the goods. Call up Cedar 4362, or call at 154-156 E. Sixth street. Ladies you can get just as good "French Dry Cleaning" done by the Valet Tailoring Co., 156 E. Sixth street as anywhere in the city. Why not let them do it for you? Did you who KNOW you are indebted for the paper you are reading make a New Year's resolution to pay what you owe? If so, please live up to your resolution. Mrs. James McClain, of 503 St. Anthony Ave., after being a private patient at the city hospital for some time, has returned home. PRINTING of all kinds done at THE APPEAL office. Satisfaction guaranteed. THE COSMOPOLITAN MUTUAL CASUALTY CO. WOMEN'S FEDERATION. Holds Fifth Anniversary Meeting At St. James A. M. E. Church. The Fifth Annual Anniversary of the Afro-American Women's State Federation of Minnesota was held at St. James A. M. E. church, St. Paul, on Tuesday afternoon, Feb. 8. The meeting was opened by the president, Irene E. Gibbs, followed by singing "All Hail the Power of Jesus" Name." Prayer by the chaplain Mrs. O. E. Rice. A short time was devoted to a praise meeting, the singing being led by Mrs. B. C. Carter with Mrs. Lula Chapman presiding at the piano. The president made a few fitting remarks after which a number of the members spoke. The reports from the women's clubs were then made. The Federation was then very highly esteemed by Mrs. Ida 'Sellers who read 'We's go to go." Singing "Onward Christian Soldiers" came next, followed by a paper by Mrs. Belle Graves, entitled: "Susan B. Anthony and her love for the enfranchised." A "round table" was then conducted by Mrs. Lillian Turner. The delegates to the N. A. C. W. were then elected as follows: Mrs. Ione E. Gibbs, Mrs. Nellie Francis; alternate, Mrs. Jennie E. Watson. Meeting adjourned to 8:30 p. m. The evening session was opened by singing "All Hail the Power of Jesus' Name." Initation by Rev. Wharton of Minneapolis. Remarks by Rev. J. L. Carter, Minneapolis. Solo, Mrs. Idella Sellers, Minneapolis. Address, Mr. Harvey Burk, Minneapolis. Paper, Mrs. Mattie Hicks, St. Paul. Selection, Minneapolis Choral Club. Reading, "Lucy's Backsliding," Mrs. Ida Sellers, Minneapolis. Solo, Mrs. Ada Spence Murphy, Minneapolis. Address, Mr. Wm. Smith, Minneapolis. Tenor solo, Mr. F. C. Nelson, Minneapolis. Reading, scene from "Merchant of Venice," Miss L. O. Smith, Minneapolis. Report of Committee on Resolutions. Address, Mr. F. L. McGhee. Selection Minneapolis Choral Club, W. C. Jeffrey director. The meeting of the Federation was the best in its history, and attracted a large number of visitors at both sessions. The various papers, addresses, musical and other numbers were most excellent in every particular, and all who attended the sessions were amply repayed for so doing. The Kings Daughters' Charity Club served supper to the 50 delegates who were at the meeting. THE SILVER GRILL. The Up-to-date Restaurant a La Carte Service, 138 E. Third St. MINNEAPOLIS DOINGS IN AND ABOUT THE GREAT "FLOUR CITY." Matters Social, Religious and General Which Have Happened and are so Happen Among the People of the City. If you want the news read THE APPEAL. Mr. and Mrs. B. S. Smith are both on the sick list. The mother of Mr. Wm. R. Morris is not expected to live. Do you read THE APPEAL editorials? If not, do so. Mr. Burca's continued illness has caused his removal to Asbury hospital. A revival is being conducted at St. Peter's church by Mrs. Jones, of Iowa. Mrs. G. Pleasant, of 302B-21st Ave. S., is suffering from an acute attack of lagripe. The choral Club of this city made a splendid showing on February 8th at St. James' church in St. Paul. A Chitterling supper will be served by the ladies of the Doreas Society Feb. 16th at the residence of Mrs. Anna Wright, 411 4th Ave. S. Supper, 25 cents. Served at 6 o'clock. Lawyer Harvey B. Burk, has opened a law office in room 528 Boston Block, cor. Hennepin Ave. and Third street and is prepared to take charge of cases in any of the courts of the state. A. Quinn musical and Martha Washington concert will be given at Bethesda Baptist church on Tuesday evening, Feb. 22. The Doreas ladies will serve tea in Martha Washington costume. Admission, 15 cents. Come and have a good time. Mr. Jasper Gibbs, Jr., has been appointed manager of THE APPEAL for Minneapolis and is entitled to the courtesies usually extended to representatives of the press. He may be reached by phone South 3826 or by mail addressed to 2844 Twelfth avenue south. WHEN IN ST. PAUL go to the St. Louis Kitchen, 317% Wabasha 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 Mrs. Julia Hinson, Prop. St. Thomas Episcopal Mission will hold her opening service Sunday afternoon, Feb. 13, 1910, at 3:45 c'clock in the first story of their new building, corner 27th street and 5th avenue. All are cordially welcome. On Monday evening there will be a social music program, consisting of music and adoration, singing the Sunday school and Young People's Guild will hold a social reunion. All are cordially invited to attend these gatherings. EIGHTH SEASON. Mrs. McCoulough cordially invites you to attend the prize Masquerade Soiree and Class Party given by the Autumn Leaf Dancing School, Monday evenings. Feb. 14 and 28, 1910. Prize Masquerade Party Feb. 14th at Dearborn Hall, 45 Fourth street south, Minneapolis. Admission 35 cents. Wraps Checked Free. Anything the Matter With Your Stove? Then call on the St. Paul Steve Repair Works, 126 W. Seventh街. Fix everything, water fronts, stove putty, fire clay, mica, stove polish, stove stolves, shakers, etc. Repairs of all kinds made on short notice. New and second hand stoves for sale. Whatever you wish to know about, call on us. Telephones. N. W., 1206 L1; Twin City, 342. A NEW HOUSE BUILT FOR YOU A NEW HOUSE BUILT FOR YOU MY 1915 15 PETERS, From Australia." I am now the St. Paul Manager of the Edmund G. Walton Agency of New York, St. Paul and Minneapolis After many years of diligent application we have succeeded in perfecting home plans designed for Minnesota climate to such an extent that today we defy competition in workmanship and price. 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The use of Ford's Hair Pomade in all hair types curly hair softer, more pizable and glossy, easy to comb and arrange in any style devised consistent with its length, as long as the Pomade remains in the hair. This result is one of the most popular applications according to directive 5.19. Pomades a month will keep the hair in satisfactory condition, and two to four bottles, regular size, are usually sufficient for a year. Directions with every bottle. Ford's Hair Pomade removes and prevents dandruff, invigorates the skin and keeps it from resting in harsh and dry conditions, falling out or breaking off and gives it new and vigor. Absolutely harmless. Used with hair and visor. Absolutely harmless. Used with inflate. Delicately perfumed. Its use in a constant pleasure. A much satisfactory topper for ladies, gentlemen and children. Dr. Valdo Turner PHYSICIAN AND SURGEN Kendrick Block 27 E. 5th OFFICE HOURS. 1 to 11 A.M., 12 to 1 P.M. 8 to 5 P.M. Sundays 10 to 11 A.M. Res. 386 St. Albans, Tel. Dale 918. HASS BROS. INC. PORK AND BEEF PACKERS General Meat Dealers U.S. Government Inspection of all Hogs, Cattle and Sheep. 457 and 459 St. Peter St. 10th Piece Tel. N. W. Dale 1140-J J. B. Michels 396 DALE ST. FANCY GROCERIES We are here to please the people. Agent for Dr. Lauretzen's Health Table Malt Tonic. The only pure Malt on the Market. Tel N. W. Main. 5830 Z. B. FIFIELD AGENT COAL AND WOOD FIRE AND ACCIDENT INSURANCE Your Order Solicited OFFICE 205 SCAND. AMR. BANK BLDG RESIDENCE 239 Aurora Ave. St. Paul, Minn. Frank C. Friedmann PRESCRIPTION DRUGGIST solicits your patronage Full Line of Drugs, Sundries, Perfumes and Toilet Articles. Seventh and St. Peter Streets, St. Paul, Minn. DR. HURD 91 E. Seventh St. Specialty — Pain- less extracting, crown and bridge work. MAGIC PATENT APPLIED FOR Agents wanted in every town, but do not wait, send for it today Magic Shampoo Drier, $1.00 Magic Alcohol Heater . 50c Eastern Agents. New York Hair Co., 738 Broadway, N. Y. MAGIC SHAMPOO DRIER CO., MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA. "You too?" Everyone smokes the strictly High Grade DUKE OF PARMA CIGARS HART & MURPHY, MNFRS. ST. PAUL, MINN. Telephone Cedar 2622 "CURLEY'S BAR" 122 East Third Street Finest Brands of Imported and Domestic Wines, Liquors and Cigars N. C. CAMPBELL, Prop. S. E. Cor. Third and Robert ST. PAUL SAVE $1.00 ON SHOES. One dollar is the least you save by buying the famous SORENSEN $2.50 SHOES FOR MEN AND WOMEN Every pair has the Style and Quality others ask $3.50 and $4.00 for. Large stock to select from. Shoe repairing at lowest prices S. T. SORENSEN 151-153 E. 7th street St. Paul 324 Nicollet ave. Minneapolis HARM GLASSES FECTS AND SYMPTOMS. HARM GLASSES EYE DEFECTS AND SYMPTOMS. Eye defects are few—symptoms many. There can be but two defects in the human eye. The eye 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, never. 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. OPTICIANS. 267 ROBERT STREET, ST. PAUL, MINN. HELLO, BILL! THE BOSTON EDITOR It is now Lent. You cannot eat, why not dance at the THE MAGIC IS THE TIMES LARGER THAN PICTURE-IT STEEL HEATING HAT HANDY DOOR KIT-10 HANDY DOOR COME Ladies you nee EVERY lady can have a beautiful and insurient head of hair, if she uses this collar necessity. 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"Leads Them Ali" Hamm's Exquisite Beer Served at these gatherings gives added zest to the enjoyment of guest and host. $2.50 SHOES Digesto MALT EXTRACT For the Nursing Mother The mother's health and strength are of vital importance during the nursing period. Digesto Malt Extract is a highly concentrated, pre-digested liquid food, which has not only the power to digest other foods, but also to create new rich blood, and fatty matter necessary to the formation of strength-giving milk. Palatable and Efficient At all Drug Stores MADE ONLY BY THEO. HAMM BREWING CO., ST. PAUL BREWERS OF Hamnt's Famous Beer Dimes are little young dollars. They grow only when locked up together. Treat yourself to a savings account and prove it to your own satisfaction. "Planted" dollars will add to your earnings. HA GLA EYE DEFECTS THE STATE SAVINGS BANK 93 East Fourth Street GOLDEN GRAIN BELT BEERS The Most Proper Line of FALL WOOLENS TO BE HAD FOR A NICE SUIT OR OVERCOAT IS SHOWN BY Clifford A. Smith ST. PAUL. MASONIO J. H. SHERWOOD, GRAND MASTER. 130 W. Arch St., St. Paul. C. H. ROBINSON, GRAND SECRETARY. 1821 Fifth Ave. S., Minneapolis. PIONEER LODGE NO. 1, F. AND A. M. Meets first and third Mondays at each month, 1826 East Third street at 8:00 m. Walker Williams, N. M. William England, Secy., 391 Farrington Ave. PERFECT ASHLAR LODGE NO. 4, F. and A. M. meets first and third Tuesdays at Tschida Hall, con. Latton and Thomas streets, at 8:00 p.m. George L. Hoage, W. M. Jose H. Sherwood, Secy., 130 W. Arch street. MARS LODGE NO. 2202 G. U. O. of O. F. meets second and fourth Wednesday nights at Odd Fellows Hall, 221 West University, corner Farrington Avenue. Entrance on Farrington, E. R. Durant, N. G.; J. Wesley Kelly, P. S. 445 West University Avenue. HOUSEHOLD OF RUTH, NO. 553 G. U. O. of O. F. meets first and third Mondays in each month at Odd Fellows Hall, N. W. Cor. University and Farrington, Mrs. Carrie W. Dunn, M. N. G., Mrs. Ida M. Johnson, R., No. 916 Marion St. PAST GRAND MASTER'S COUNCIL No. 123, G. U. of O. F. meets the second month at Odd Fellows Hall, 121 W. F. corner Farrington. Entrance on Farrington. Wm. R. Morris, W. G. M.; Thos. R. Kraman, G. S., No. 422 St. Anthony avenue. ST. PAUL PATRIARCHY NO. 114 meets second Monday in each month; at Odd Fellows Hall, 221 W. University. corner Farrington. Entrance on Farrington. R. V. P.; W. R. Morris, M. V. P. 320, E. Lowe, W. P. R.; 178% Wabasha. Minneapolis. HOUSEHOLDERS MONTH NO. 776 G. U. of O. F. meets second and fourth Tuesday in each month at Labor Temple Hall, Cor. Fourth street and Elight G. U. of O. F. meets second and fourth G. N.; Mrs. Margaret Williams, W. R. UNITED BROTHERS OF MEMBERS UNITED BROTHERS OF FRIENDSHIP NORTH STAR LODGE No. 138. U. B. F. month at Tschida Hall, Cor. Arundel and Lafond. Brothers in good stand- ings welcome. O. Howell, W. M. J. O. Adams, W. Seyc, 49 E. Fourth street. John H. Hayes Lodge No. 6. K or J meets first and third Tuesdays in each month at hall, cor. of University and Far- mer Avenue. C. Clock K. Knights of Pythias in good standing always welcome. John H. Hayes, C. C. R. W. Gulik, K. of B. and R. meets first and third Tuesdays in each month at hall, cor. of University and Farrington Avenues, at 8:00 c'clock P. M. Knights of Pythias in good standing always welcome. John H. Hayes, C. C., R. W. Gully, K. of R. and S. 389 Rondo. BIDDLE CIRCLE, LADIES OF G. A. R meets first and third Tuesdays of each month in Supreme Court room, old capitol building. Mrs. M. J. Leavitt, Pres. Mr. J. R. White, Secy., Phoenix Bldz. FIDELITY COURT OF CALAN'THE NO. 315, N. A., S. A., E. A. A. and A. meets first and third Monday in each month at K. of P. Hall, 211 Hennepin Ave., Minneapolis, Mrs. Minerva E. Barnett, W. C.; Miss Ariene M. Scott, R. of D, 25 W. 29th St. GOPHER LODGE NO. 105, I. B. P. O. E. of the World, meets second and fourth Thursday in the Month at Biskall Hall, No. 126 East Third street, St. Paul W. H. Johnson, E. R.; R. M. Johnson, secretary, 376 Minnesota. PILGRIM BAPTIST CHURCH, Cor. 62th and Cedar. Sunday services: Preschool at 12:30 o'clock. Sunday services: General prayer meeting. Friday evening general prayer meeting. Friday evening general prayer meeting. Sunday services: School season. Funeral service reunion. Sunday services: Carter, Pastor, 683 St. Anthony avail. ST. JAMES A. M. E. M. CHURCH, Cor. cutler and Jay streets. Sunday services, 1:00 a.m.; 7:30 p.m. Wednesday prayer service, 1:00 a.m.; 7:30 p.m. Wednesday prayer service, 1:00 a.m.; 7:30 p.m. Sunday services: Supper soup, 1:00 a.m. Sunday services: Thursday. Weddings, funerals and the sick attended on notice. Rev. H. S. Graves, Pastor, Parsonage, Cor. Jay and Fuller. ST. PHILIP'S EPSICOPAL MISSION Arter Avenue and Machubin street. Holy Eucharist, 7:30 a.m. High celebration Holy Eucharist, first and third Sundays. Holy Eucharist, first and third Sundays. Brotherhood of St. Andrew, 6:30 a.m. Vespers, 7:30 p.m. Week services, 7:30 a.m. Matins, second and fourth Sundays. Brotherhood of St. Andrew, 6:30 a.m. Vespers, 7:30 p.m. Week services, 7:30 a.m. Matins, second and fourth Sundays. Holy Eucharist, 9:00 a.m. M. A. St. H. Lealtad, Rector, 544 Fuller St. There's A Delight In Knowing That It's Good Butter. Ordering Star Brand Always Gives This Assurance. Churned Fresh Every Day By The MILTON DAIRY CO. Both Telephones 9th and Wabasha DR. HURD 91 E. SEVENTH ST. Specialty — Painless extracting, Crown and Bridge Work.