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THE APPEAL KEEPS IN FRONT BECAUSE: 1-It aims to publish all the news possible. 2-It does so impartially, wasting no words. 3-It its correspondents are able and energetic. VOL. 28. NO. 17. May Day Festivit HAT a varied and versatile holiday is May Day, meaning, of course, the First of May—an occasion which has significance of one kind or another in a number of different countries. For us latter-day Americans probably the greatest prestige comes from the circumstance that May Day is also "Dewey Day," meaning the anniversary of that memorable spring morning when our most notable living naval hero took his fleet into Manila Bay and dealt the blow which did more than any other single incident to determine the outcome of the Spanish-America lean war. To be sure, it is not the custom of the nation to indulge in spectacular observances of "Dewey Day," but there is a general display of the flag on residences and public buildings in honor of the occasion and it is a favorite occasion for banquets and speech-making. ican war. To be sure, it is not the cation to indulge in spectacular obey "Dewey Day," but there is a general flag on residences and public honor of the occasion and it is a favor for banquets and speech-making. To go at once to the other extinguish the functions of May Day it may be that May Day is also "moving day," date on which expire most leases of property and whose consequences general flitting to and fire of the folklore rented houses and in apartments some communities April 1 is more served as "moving day" than is May most sections of the country the least preferred. In more recent years, too, given October 1 some significance a day, but for the great majority of our cities many cities there are on this monster parades of the union labor or and it has long been accepted as the cloos occasion for inaugurating great strikes in the various trades. Some have been rendered memorable by turbances, but during the past few years and the holiday has, for the passed quietly. To all American children May Day to be looked forward to. There are dances and frolics of various kind if the weather permits and these are as to enlist the participation of the eners and the smallest children as older ones. When weather or other prevent the festivities in the open exercises are held in the school room May Day is for the whole body of Americans an occasion of relaxation and there are so many fr parties and annual gatherings on the one discordant note in the dearth May 1, and, indeed, every day has to be ideal for weddings, but the that May marriages are unlucky in number of brides on May Day and days that follow. May Day, although not always, of course that name, is one of the oldest holiday. In the church calendar May is the combined day of St. Philip and St. James the Less, but the fest mark the day in Great Britain, France and the countries are what may be direct descent of the ancient Rom and the Drules of the Scripture, need the holiday seems to date still the history of India and Egypt, and those ancient countries the May-poleized and conspicuous emblem. History relates that the Drules cest first of May by lighting immense fire of this deity, and it is interesting that this same custom (for all that it has a significant significance) is yet followed and the Scotch Highlanders. Among mants the stocketic stock the festive day referred to the Beltine or Bealing, literally, "the day of the fire," other reminders of the ancient May D to be observed in certain portions of Scotland, but these have lapsed to a tent with the advance of time and of a new population and the curious would behold the observance of the May Day in all its pristine glory trate nowadays to some remote or let in the Highlands. Where the old customs yet obtain all of or village meet on M the nearest moor, round table or in the green sod and the com- themselves in a trench which for the table. A fire is kindled and a paired of eggs and milk, a huge cake being meanwhile kneaded and baked bers. The custard is eaten but the cata-divided into as many pieces as there in the company and these pieces are "Short" W To go at once to the other extreme in cataloguing the functions of May Day it may be noted that May Day is also "moving day," meaning the date on which expire most leases of residential property and when, in consequence, there is a general flitting to and fro of the folk who live in rented houses and in apartments or flats. In some communities April 1 is more generally observed "moving day" than is May 1, but in most sections of the country the later date is preferred. In most recent years, too, custom has given October 1 some significance as a moving day, but for the great majority of our cities who move only once a year, at most, May 1 stakes the call as a fixed festival for the shifting of household shrines. May Day is a date marked for its own by organized labor not only in the United States, but pretty much throughout the civilized world. In many cities there are on this day each year monster parades of the union labor organizations. This has long been accepted as the most auspicious occasion for inaugurating great general strikes in the various trades. Some May Days have been rendered by riotous disturbances, but during the past few years the observance of the holiday has, for the most part, passed off quietly. To all American children May Day is an event to be looked forward to. There are May-pole dances and frolics of various kinds in the parks if the weather permits and these are so organized to enlist the participation of the kindergarten the smallest children as well as the older ones, the weather or other conditions prevent the festivities the open air, special exercises are held in the school rooms. In short, May Day is for the whole body of young people an occasion of relaxation and joy, but for all that there are so many dances, parties and social gatherings on the date, there is one discordant note in the dearth of weddings. May I, and, indeed, every day in May, would seem to be ideal for weddings, but the old superstition that May weddings are unlucky restricts the number of brides on May Day and on the thirty days that follow. May Day, although not always, of course, known by that name, is one of the oldest days on the calendar. In the church calendar the first of May is the combined day of St. Philip Abelos and St. James the Less, but the festivities mark the day in Great Britain, France, Germany and other countries are what may be termed the direct descendants of the ancient Roman Floralia and Julietric feasts in honor of the god Bel—thebal of Scriptures. Indeed, the origin of the holiday seems to still far back in the history of India and Egypt, and in both of those ancient countries the May-pole was a recognized and conspicuous emblem. History relates that the Druids celebrated the first of May by lightening immense fire in honor of this deity, and it is interesting to note that this same custom (for all that it has lost its religious significance) is yet followed by the Irish and the Scotch Highlanders. Among these remnants of the Celtic stock the festival is to this day referred to as Beltine or Beatlaine—meaning, literally, "the day of Bel's fire." There are other reminders of the ancient May Day rites yet to be observed in certain portions of Ireland and Scotland, but these have lapsed to a certain extent with the advance of time and the invasion of a new population and the curious person who behold the observance of the traditions of May Day in all its pristine glory must penetrate nowadays to some remote or isolated hamlet in the lands. Where the old customs yet obtain the youths of a township or village meet on May Day on the nearest moor. A round table or altar is cut in the green sod and the company station themselves in a trench which is formed around the table. A fire is kindled and a cupard prepared of eggs and milk, a huge cake of meatlain being meanwhile kneaded and baked on the embers. The custard is eaten but the cake is divided into as many pieces as there are persons in the company and these pieces are all throws "Shorty" Was An Angel Batman's Good Right Arm Responsible for Credit Given to Heavenly Agency. "Shorty" Griffin, third baseman of the old Jersey City baseball club—five feet two, but gifted with intellect and with such an arm!—was returning from the grounds one day when he ran into an amateur game. "Shorty" could never pass one of these concepts. The score was tied in the ninth. The team at bat was eager to win at all hazards, so they agreed --- W Day activities © L. W. WALDEN FURST APPEAL DEWEY WHO CAME HISTORICAL REGISTRATION TO MAY DAY versatile meaning. Day of May— has sig- ged or an- d differ- ent latter- ably the ones from that May Day," carsary of long morn- notable book his day and which did single the out- sh-Amer- m of the ances of display of that general May Days moritous dis- curses the ob- most part. is an event the May Pole to the parks to be organized kindergarten well as the conditions air, specials. In short, african young jolls, but buses, dancing date, there is if weddings. Would seem supervision restricts the in the thirty nurse, known days on the first of the Apostle nities which are, Germany termed the Anthonian Floralia God Bel- ing of her back in in both of was a recog- nized the sie in honor note that lost its re- lay the Irish these rem- is to is this mean- they are riles yet freeland and certain exciting the invasion person who traditions must pene- lated ham- the youths May Day on salary is not any station need around must pre- of oatmeal on the eme is merely are persons all thrown into a bonnet, one plec- ened with charcoal. The blindfolded and the bonnet. It fail- draws the blackened through the flames of cording to tradition the was unfortunate en- piece was supposed to riffle to the flames in might be induced to gr ductive year. To this modern Irish custom between fires, lighted having fathers jump with their children in the ancient Romans, May Day a festival of casion for sacrifices, sonable to suppose that ideas as to the May may be traced back to the images of the flames of their prototypes in- until the years ago un- land and which are yet paraded on this people are inclined to be in turn, suggested the Q once an indispensable Day festivity and who such merry-making that to tradition. The crowning of the Q possible consort, the May Pole are easily the May Day which present generation and ally accepted by them should be of birch and ribbons. The latter-day up the pole for the occa- As An Angel upon a scheme to "ring in" their best hitter out of turn. A wordy argument ensued._ "Shortly," without the slightest hesitation, entered the confab in an effort to straighten matters. Did he manage to right the difficulty? Certain it is that by the time the field was cleared he was at the plate, coat off, sleeves rolled up, borrowed cap on his head, bat in hand, waiting the pitcher's offering. A fast obliteration was delivered and "Short," swung heavily. A few blocks away a little boy THE WIZARD CHRISTING FUN ON FUN DAY MAY DAY CELEBRANT IN KILTIES* A CELEBRANT IN A MAY DAY FESTIVAL MAY DAY CELEBRANT in KILTEN. into a bonnet, one piece having first been blackened with charcoal. Then all those present are blindfolded and each draws a piece of the cake from the bonnet. It falls to the lot of the lad who draws the blackened piece to leap three times through the flames of the bonfire, although according to tradition the man who in ancient times was unfortunate enough to draw the blackened piece was supposed to give himself a literal sacrifice to the flames of hope that the god Baal might be induced to grant a prosoporus and productive year. To this same origin is traced the modern Irish custom of making the cattle pass between fires, lighted at short distances, or of having fathers jump or run through the flames with their children in their arms. The ancient Romans, unlike the Druids, made May Day a festival of flowers instead of an occasion for sacrifices, and consequently it is reasonable to suppose that most of our present-day places to the May holiday in this country may be traced to the Romans. Indeed, the images of Flora that grace the Roman festivals had their prototypes in the May-Dollies until a few years ago universally popular in England and which, in some sections of the country, are yet paraded on this eventful holiday. Some people are inclined to believe that these May-dolls, in turn, suggested the Queen of the May, who was once an indispensable sovereign at every May-Day festivity and who yet presides over every merry-making that attempts to fully live up to tradition. The crowning of the Queen of the May (and her possible concord, the King and the dance around the May-pole are easily the most picturesque of the May-Day customs which have come down to the present generation and been more or less formally accepted by them. The regulation May-pole should be of birch and adorned with flowers and ribbons. The latter-day custom has been to set up the pole for the occasion on May eve, but into a bonnet, one piece having first been blackened with charcoal. Then all those present are blindfolded and each draws a piece of the cake from the bonnet. It falls to the lot of the lad who draws the blackened piece to leap three times through the flames of the bonfire, although acclimation to the tradition the man who in ancient times was uniformly blackened the blackened piece was supposed to give himself a lion's riffle to the flames in the hope that the god Baal might be induced to grant a prosperous and productive year. To this same origin is traced the modern Irish custom of making the cattle pass between fires, lighted at short distances, or of having fathers jump or run through the flames with their children in their arms. Indeed ancient Romans, unlike the Druids, made May Day festivals, flowers instead of an occasion for sacrifices, and consistently are suitable to suppose that most of our present-day ideas as to the May holiday in this country may be traced back to the Romans. Indeed, the images of Flora that graced the Roman festivals had their prototypes in the May-dolls which were until a few years ago universally popular in England and which, in some sections of the country, are paraded on this eventful holiday. Some people are paraded on the Queen of May, who was once an indispensable scout of the May Day festivity and who yet presides over such merry-making that attempts to fully live up to tradition. The crowning of the Queen of May (and her possible consort, the King) and the dance around a May-pole are easily the most picturesque of the May-day customs which have come down to the present day and more or less generally accepted by them. The May-pole should be of birch and adorned with long ribbons. The latter-day custom has been to set up the pole for the occasion on May Day eve. --- THE APPEAL. ST. PAUL AND MINNEAPOLIS, MINN.. SATURDAY: APRIL 27, 1912. having first been blacken all those present are aaws a piece of the cake to the lot of the lad who piece to leap three times the bonfire, although acan who in ancient times to draw the blackened live himself a literal saca hope that the god Baal a proposive and bovd name origin is traced the making the cattle pass it short distances, or of run through the flames their arms. unlike the Druids, made flowers instead of an oced consequently it is ream most of our present-day day in this country may Romans. Indeed, the Roman festivals the Maydells which were inversely popular in Europe sections of the country, eventful holiday. Some deve that these Maydells, the May of the May, who was overseen at every Maypresides over every attempts to fully live up seven of the May (and her g) and the dance around most picturesque of the have come down to the more more or less genre. The regulation Maydorned with flowers and custom has been to set on May Day eve, but which has the bizarre pantomim plays in most pro Abdul H Dammed," din-like vile it is said to the carpenters with not sought what the fort and an turn to subsidy, "household, and the Oc acquisition. It is safe tests his jesus le his has not additivity began. "I try to person," "an their duty," "do abey may prove. But when many since clock." heard something drop with a resounding crack a foot away. Picking up the ball ran home and cried: "Oh, mother! she was the baseball an angel threw to me!" On general principles the provident Scotman objected to paying import duties, yet he expressed his willingness to pay whatever the government demanded for a jar of heather honey, says the New York Sum. "That is about the only good thing in the eating line that the New York palate has never learned to crave," he said. "I have inquired in many a IN LONDON some years ago there were May-poles standing permanently in the streets. One famous May-pole, erected with much ceremony, was of cedar, was put in place by twelve seamen and had the astonishing height of one hundred and thirty-four feet. The Puritans who settled our New England states frowned upon the custom of rolicking at a May-pole and one of the early governors of Massachusetts cut down a May-pole in order. The celebration of May Day in Sweden is very picturesque and embodies many reminders of its ancient origin. On the previous evening huge bonfires are built in every hamlet and around these the young people dance merrily until all hours. May Day itself is characterized by a fantastic sham battle in which the opponents represent, respectively, Winter and Summer. Of course, Winter is always defeated, as becomes an occasion that ushers in the true Spring season. in London some years ago there were May-poles standing permanently in the streets. One famous May-pole, erected with much ceremony, was of cedar, was put in place by twelve seamen and had the astonishing height of one hundred and half meters. The Puritans who settled our New England state erected upon the custom of frickling at a May-pole and the early governors of Massachusetts cut down a May-pole in God's name. The celebration of May Day in Sweden is very picturesque and embodies many reminders of its ancient origin. On the previous evening huge bonfires are built in every hamlet and around the town, the people dance merrily until all hours. May Day is characterized by a fantastic sham battle in which the enemy appears, respectively, Winter and Summer. Of course, Winter is always defeated as becomes an occasion that ushers in the true Spring season. which have been introduced by persons who love the bizarre. May Day has become a favorite for pantomime performances and for out-door comic plays in which the always popular clowns play most prominent part. which have been introduced by persons who love the bizarre. May Day has become a favorite for pantomime performances and for outdoor comic theater. Always popular plays play a most prominent part. Abdul Hamid, otherwise acclaimed as "Abdul the Damned," is now sixty-nine years old. In his Alaad-din-like village, where he is closely kept out of sight, it is said that he occupies himself with working at the carpenter's bench and arranging elaborate dinning room, and often cooks. The Young man not sought to take away a reasonable amount of what the old man considers necessary to his comfort and amusement, provided he will not plot to return to power, in which case they will cut off his subsidy. "Since his dethronement," says Le Cr de Paris, "he has added 20-Cirassian girls to his household, and to these, quite recently four more, and the Ottoman treasury pays the expense of these acquisitions." that the old sukian as thoroughly detests his jaller, Rassi Bey, as did the great Napoleon his jaller, Hudson Lawe, at St. Helena, and has not addressed ten words to Rassi since his captivity began. Abul Hamid, otherwise acclaimed as "Abdul the Damned," is now sixty-nine years old. In his Aladin-din-like villa, where he is closely kept out of sight it is said that he occupies himself with working at the carpenter's bench and arranging elaborate dinners with his chief cook. The Young Turks have not sought to take away a reasonable amount of money from the fort and amusement, provided he will not plot to return to power, in which case they will cut off his subsidy, "Since his dethronement," says Le Cr de Paris, "he has added 20 Circassian girls to his household, and to these, quite recently four more, and the Ottoman treasury pays the expense of these acquisitions." It is said that the old sultan as thoroughly deprived the Great Napoleon his jaller, Hudson Laws, at St. Petersburg, and has not addressed ten words to Raasit since his captivity began. "I try to do my duty," said the excedingly sincere person, "and I do not hesitate to remind others of their duty." "Go ahead," replied the easy-going citizen. "You may prove to be a very useful member of society. But when you get through you'll have about as many sincere friends and admirers as an alarm clock." "I try to do my duty," said the exceedingly sincere person, "and I do not hesitate to remind others of their duty." "Go ahead," replied the easy-going citizen. "You may prove to be a very useful member of society. But when you get through you'll have about as many sincere friends and admirers as an alarm clock." end of the conclusion of the struggle a figure representing Winter is a figure or is buried in emgy. May Day is the day of the almost the only gala day of the Swab children, and they are wont to include as a feature of the occasion a splendid banquet to which all the housewives are expected to contribute good things to eat. In the United States, May-pole dances can be made especially effective by a spectacular standpoint by reason of the fact that our national colors, red, white and blue, when utilized in the streamers or festoons of the May-pole, make for a color scheme that is particularly pleasing as the streamers are the mostress of the dance. There is no May-pole dance more pleasing to the eye than that in which the dancers skip lightly in their encircling mazes on a level greenward, but May-pole dances on roller skates, on bicycles and on horseback are among the novelties Abdul Hamid's Days Call to Duty New York market, but nowhere have I found pure heather honey. Clover honey abounds, and buckwheat honey and the common mixed honey, but heather honey, which is best of all seems a luxury that New York epicures have not yet learned to appreciate. "I guess I got a little too gay," admitted the landlord. "I wouldn't paint a doorstep for the old tenant." "And he moved!" "He moved; and now I've got to paint the house before I can get a new tenant." Defective Page SHRINE AT RANGOON Edifice in Judson's Country Is Over 4,000 Years Old. Noted Shrine Has Gilded Dome That Rises 370 Feet Above Vast Platform—Picturesque People at Worship. Rangoon—Beyond the slit of the hydra-mouthed Irrawaddy, as you swing in from the Bay of Bengal and churn the turgid waters of the Rangoon river, rises a slender cone of gold out of the smoke of rice mills and oil refineries. There is nothing all the templed east, from the monastery of the Shogun temples of Nikko, that surpasses it, for it is one of the few great shrines that stand out in memory as a thing apart long after the others have faded in confused perspective adown the vista of forgetfulness. That this tapered dome of gilded and bespangled handwork rises 370 feet above the vast platform of its base and that its circumference is a quarter of a mile—this is not anything the wonderful life that throbs in its hirsut life has in the torrid sun. Here at Rangoon, where else—not even at Benares on the Sacred river—here in Judson's country, the most Christian of eastern lands, you may best see "the heathen in his bindness" and idolatry in its grossest and most massive form. Elsewhere you see one or a few statues of Budda; here you count them lozenge and scores—heroic size, lifesize, and reclining. standing; Budda's post card and in chromo; Budda, Budda everywhere. And yet it is all so resplendent in gold-leaf and so gaudy in iridescent spangles that you feel yourself to be in some stupendous playhouse or Oriental bazar instead of in a holest-of-all place whither the feet of the countess pilgrims have turned condescension for more than two-score centuries. It is a long climb up the damp, dirty stone stairway that leads from the two gaudy dragons that flank the entrance at the street level. At every On the Irrawaddy. step as you mount, on either hand, you hear the voice' of supplication—not of worshippers nor of mendicants, but of vendors of post cards and melodious gongs and of the "whacking fat cheroot" made famous by Kilping's "On the Road to Mandalay." When at last you reach the topmost stair and be dominated by the base of the golden dome of the dome is an overtowering cone that upright reef from a stone-paved platform instead of from some forms of geometric walls—a surprise awaits you. This dome that you saw hours ago for it is one of the most conspicuous landmarks that the hand of man has uplifted in the east—is not itself a temple to be entered with unshaded feet and irreverent heart. It is but a gleaming tower that thrusts itself upward from a village of temples, each with a self a marvel of architectural beauty, a monument of tawdry ornamentation. But the Shwe Dhagon has a loverie aspect when you turn from the pagodas dwellers to the streams of devout visitors that empty into the square from each of its four gateways. The Burmese seem to worship in family groups and they have the pleasant habit of arraying themselves in their brightest garments before ascending to the temple of prayer. It is no uncommon sight in her gentle little performance her genius provides a shrine, with the stump of a very fat and very black cigar pruding at a nonchalant angle from her tiny mouth. We saw much more in Rangoon—we of the "Cleveland" pilgrims to so many sacred places—but this is the une overtowering memory of Rangoon. London—Colonel Sealy, under secretary of war, made the following striking declaration in the course of debate on the territorial army in the house of commons: "If I had my boy, when he leaves school, would I be a good man and it would be a very good thing if he were learned to swim with a gun." WINTER AT A SWISS RESORT Most Crabbed Crank Viela to the Delightful Contagion Prevalent in Switzerland. St. Moritz, Switzerland.—There are an infinite variety of ways of spending the winter in Switzerland. You can take a great and luxurious hotel, where the hall is punctuously every day, where the hall is edged cosmopolitan, and you drive up from the station in a motor sleight; or you can just as well go to a tiny chalet perched on the mountain side, where you never know which floor you are on at any moment, because the slope is so great that what you took to be the ground floor at one side of the hotel turns out to be half way to the roof when you look out at the other. When never you go out to a palace at St. Moritz at a coxie little gast-has lost among the party. There are some things in life too riotically jolly to be enjoyed alone. You tingle and quiver with such vig- 0000 0000 Below the Mountains. orous delight that unless you have somebody to share it with it begins after a while to produce a reaction. Almost any one will do to go with; the touchtest crank of your acquaintance will not have breathed three lungfolds of Swiss winter air or caught a first glimpse of that radiant paradise of gleaming white snow and blue-green sky before he becomes a rollicking, irrepressible playfellow, up to the sillest, jolliest schoolboy tricks. But better let it be a party, and a bake where some must be keen outdoor girls, girls ever look pretier, I wonder, than the scramble to their feet out of the powdered snow of a capsized toboggan—cheeks all glowing with a complexion Bond street never dreamed of, eyes sparkling—what sport it all is! COUNTRY THAT IS SHORELESS Bolivia the Third Republic of South America, is Without a Water Boundary. La Paz, Bolivia—In territorial extent, Bolivia third among the republics of South America and is one of the two without a seaport. Her natural outlet to the Pacific ocean was taken by Chili at the end of the war of the Pacific, and today she is shut off from the sea like Switzerland. La Paz, Oruro, and Potosi are all cities standing over 12,000 feet above the level of the sea, says the Christian World. Bolivia's economic advance during recent years has been noteworthy, particularly in the line of railroad extension. La Paz, Lake Titicaca, Oruro, Potosi are all linked with Antofagas站, and express trains carry passengers from La Paz, the capital, to Antofagas ta on the sea-coast in two days. Three centuries of Spanish domination and nearly a century of political independence have done little to pro- Bolivian Indians. duce, or to lay a solid foundation for, a sound system of public education in any way adequate to the needs of the country. Primary education for the Quichua and Alimara Indian element, which forms the bulk of the population, hardly exists, and probably not one Indian in a hundred can read. What there is in the way of secondary education is largely monopolized by the aristocracy and the better classes of the country. A few have passed from these institutions to the universities, but the great bulk of the people of Bolivia today are entirely ignorant of the benefits of education. New York—Mary Cooney is wearing a piece of her rib in her nose today. The rib cartridge was transplanted to replace a "middleskull" nose. $2.40 PER YEAR. TOMB IS IN EGYPT Sarcophagus of Alexander the Great is at Constantinople Searchers Discredit the Moslem's Story That Military Genius Is Buried Near Sidon—Was Embalmed at Memphis. Constantinople, Turkey.—In the Imperial Ottoman museum, at Constantinople, the Turks take great pride in what they have believed to be the sarcophagus of Alexander the Great, obtained near Sidon, says the Sunday School Times. It is exquisitely sculpted on the panels bears what has been thought by some to be the great warrior's fierce design, his evidence, though interesting and suggestive, together with a tradition of his burial at Sidon, is altogether too scant to identify fully the monument. Alas for the pride of the Turks, a recent elaborate study of all the known facts and traditions concerning the burial place of Alexander the Great reaches the confident conclusion that his body was embalmed at Memphis, Egypt, and first given a resting place and afterward removed to Alexandria and entombed. Mohammed made a saint's burial, transferred his name to another side in Alexandria, and gave his old resting place to the name and fame of the prophet Daniel, and built a mosque there to that prophet. The Mohammedan authorities today sturdily refuse to allow any examination of the tomb under the Mosque Daniel, but it is not at all improbable that the glass coffin containing the greatest of all military geniuses still rests in its tomb underneath. So we may yet be able to look upon the face of Alexander the Great. Of all the kings of the ancient world none bulks larger in history than he, and none occupies a more important place in the history with which the Word of God is linked, though this latter fact is oftentimes overlooked. He, more than any other, brought about that transformation that was wrought in Entrance to Tomb of Omar- the period between the Old Testament and the New. It was he who led the Greek phalanx on the world's battlefield and brought in his train literature and art, and set upon the stage of the world that Greek civilization which the New Testament introduced, to which the Semitic civilization displaced the thoroughly Semitic civilization of the close of the Old Testament. Alexander with his sword carved out the way for the new civilization that was to help make up the "fulness of the times" for the Saviour of the world and the saving of the world. In God's strange providence this ambitions world ruler is the great colossus of Oriental history. He stands satisfeud the gap between the old world of narration and the old dispensation belongs and the hope to which the Christ of the New Testament bade the world lift up his eyes. LOST RICHES; GLAD OF IT Mrs. Caroline Hall Randolph Now Says She Has Nothing to Worry About. Kansas City. Mo.—Once one of the wealthiest in the early-day Minneapolis, Mrs. Caroline. Mr. Randolph who celebrated her nineteenth birthday in the Nettleton Home for Aged Women, said she was glad that she had lost her money 20 years ago. "My money worried me nearly to death when I had it," Mrs. Randolph said. "Some one was trying to get it away from me all the time, and when they finally did and I found a house I knew it was gone. I haven't had anything to worry about except my rheumatism." Mrs. Randolph was born in Kentucky. Dogs Slaughter Sheep. Washington, Pa. — Rev. Milton Eglier of Indian Ridge, near here, fired three shots into a peck of dogs who were attacking sheep and killed them. All have been killed by dogs within the last few days. The dogs travel in stocks. SAINT PAUL WEEK'S RECORD IN MINNESOTA'S CAPITAL. The "Saintly City" and Saintly City Folks—Newswy Items of Social, Religious, Political and General Matters Among the People. SATURDAY, APRIL 27, 1912. THE NEGRO NATIONAL EDUCATIONAL CONGRESS, ST. PAUL, JULY 15th TO 19th INCLUSIVE. LAST CHANCE TO REGISTER TODAY. IF YOU ARE NOT REGISTERED YOU CAN'T VOTE. POLLIS OPEN FROM 6 A. M. TO 9 P. M. Mr. Gilbert Valley has gone to Duluth. Mrs. H. A. Kerney, who is at St. Joseph's hospital, is improving. Mr. D. H. Lewis, of Vancouver, B. C. was the guest of Mr. G. S. Gaskins last week. Mayor Keller made a great hit with his speeches at the moving picture houses this week. Mrs. J. R. Jones and daughter Lydia left last Sunday for a trip of several weeks in Chicago. IT COSTS YOU NOTHING To talk to us or procure one of our house catalogues, and it may save you many dollars and much worry about the cost of the furniture, most liberal inducements and the greatest opportunities for a man to own his home ever offered in St. Paul. The prices for the furniture worth $200 or more, and absolutely guarantee our work and material and satisfy our buyers. Monthly prices are $25, according to the price of house. THE EDMUND G. WALTON AGENCY. 148 Endicott Arcade, St. Paul The Daughters of Isis will give a grand May Pole dance at Tschida Hall, May 22. Mrs. Lola Anderson, who has been laid up for several days with lumbago, is again able to be about. Chicken and Dumplings and Apple Dumplings, Southern style, for tomorrow dinner at St. Louis Kitchen. Dr. W. F. Watkins, dentist, of Montgomery, Ala., will arrive in the city for the purpose of opening an office in the Twin Cities. Harrold D. Hilyard, son of Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Hilyard, was installed as a special messenger in the postoffice last Wednesday. Res. 642 Rondo Tel. Date 617-J 2 T. H. LYLES Funeral Directors and Embalmers. 322 Wabasha St. Calls Answered Day or Night in Twin Cities. Active Pall Bearers Furnished if Desired. Lady Assistant When Necessary. Both Phones 508. St. Paul, Minn. The official ballot for the election May 7th will be 31 inches long, and will have on it the names of 55 candidates, representing 5 parties. Mr. F. L. McGhee will leave tonight for Chicago to attend the meeting of the "National Association for the Advancement of Colored People." The Memorial Day Association will request the people generally to wear a sprig of evergreen with a little red, white and blue ribbon attached on Memorial Day. Mr. and Mrs. Henry High, 674 St. Anthony avenue, are preparing to celebrate the Silk and Linen Wedding, 12th anniversary, Thursday, May 16th. invitations will shortly be issued. I WISH TO CALL YOUR ATTENTION TO MY PROPOSITION FOR BUILDING A HOME FOR YOU (SEE CUT ON THIS PAGE) IN ST. PAUL ON THE MONTHLY PAYMENT PLAN. SEE ME BEFORE YOU BUILD. I DEFY SUCCESSFUL COMPETITION IN MATERIAL, WORKMANSHIP OR PRICE AND TERMS. DON'T FAIL TO INVESTIGATE THIS IF YOU CONTEMPLATE BUILDING A HOME. W. R. PETERS, 324-337 McKNIGHT BUILDING, MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. TEL TRI-STATE CENTER 3692. The recital of Prof. Johnson's pupils last Monday night at St. James' church was a rare treat. About thirty of his pupils appeared on the program. A large audience enjoyed the recital. Miss Margaret E. Adams, who has home Thursday evening, considerably improved. She will, however, be taken to the city hospital tomorrow for has been at the state sanitarium, came pital treatment. Mayor Keller is nothing if not a hustler. Last night he spoke to ten different audiences, and everywhere was received with much elat. What's A REMINDER. THE STATE SAVINGS BANK. 93 East Fourth Street. Invites the saving accounts of frugal wage-earners, it is well fitted to take care of them. Interest rate 3½% per annum. DEPOSITS OVER $4,350.00 Charles P. Noyes, President. Louis Betz, Treasurer. the matter with Keller? Nothing, he's all right! You need not go hungry. Just go to the St. Louis Kitchen and get meals like mother used to cook. Good, substantial home-cooked meals at reasonable prices. Regular meals or meals to order. Rev. I. Tolliver, D. D., of Washington, D. C., arrived in the city yesterday morning and will conduct the revival meetings at Pilgrim Baptist church nightly for the next two weeks. Public cordially invited. The One More Effort Club had a very pleasant meeting at the residence of Mrs. J. H. Dillingham last Tuesday evening. The next meeting will be held at the residence of Mrs. J. C. Cox, on Rondo street, next Tuesday evening. The work of the Odd Fellows' Supreme Court is about completed, owing in no small measure to expert stenographic work of Mesdames Henry High and S. E. Hall, who have been on the job during the sitting of the court. Rev. I. Tolliver, the evangelist of Washington, D.C., who conducted the great revival at Pilgrim Baptist church last spring, will arrive in the city on Wednesday, April 24 and begin a series of meetings lasting for about two weeks. The place to have your shoe repairing done in the best possible way at the lowest possible price is at JARVIS*, 104-106 East Fifth street. He has a complete stock of men's, women's and boys' shoes of the best grades for the money to be found in the city. THE BUSY BEE CAFE, 317 Wabash street (up stairs) W. F. T. Chandler, proprietor. Everything new but the first. First-class meals will be in the class at all hours. A splendid regular dinner will be served from 11:30 a. m. to 3:00 p. m. at 25 cents. Open day and time. Tel. N. W. Cedar 4525. MONEY TO LOAN—The J. & M. Loan Co. will loan you money on anything of value, or on your plain note, at rates you can afford to pay. All transactions strictly confidential. Hours: 11 a. m. to 1 and 5 to 7 p. m. Room 28 Union Block. Tel. Cedar 5552. Res. phone Dale 872. J. H. Dillingham, manager. ALBION W. HOLDEN—Fine house painting, hand oil finishing, varnishing, staining, wall tinting, etc. done on short notice. First class, durable work guaranteed. General repairing and jobbing of all kinds. Send or leave orders at 527 St. Anthony Ave., or telephone Dale 2055. Estimates furnished. PETER H. BRUCE W. SANBORN. Republican Candidate for the Assembly. Bruce W. Sanborn, who is a candidate for the Assembly on the Republican ticket, was born in St. Paul about thirty years ago. He received his earlier education in the public school in St. Paul, having graduated at the Central High School. Later Mr. Sanborn graduated at Dartmouth. He returned to St. Paul and took up the law in the St. Paul college and was admitted to the bar in 1906. Mr. Sanborn is a member of the law firm of Durment, Moore & Sanborn in the Germania Life Building. Mr. Sanborn is unassuming, but also energetic and persistent. Municipal officials strongly attracted him. He is progressive and believes in clean and efficient city government. -St. Paul Dispatch. IPE Republican Candidate for Alderman Seventh Ward. Leavitt Corning, Republican candidate for re-election as Alderman of the Seventh ward, has served his ward in that capacity for four years. His record in the common council is an open book of which he asks the most careful scrutiny, and, like Mayor Keller, he is asking re-election on his record. Everybody knows Corning. He is the publisher of The Rasoo, and he's all right. You will make no mistake in voting for him. LAST CHANCE TO REGISTER TODAY. IF YOU ARE NOT REGISTERED YOU CAN'T VOTE. POLLS OPEN FROM 6 A. M. TO 9 P. M. Mr. Charles Lazenberry is still in a critical condition. Dickerson Cafe MINNEAPOLIS A MATTER OF INTEREST. Every one should know the merits of the Dickinson Cafe, 208 Hennepin Ave., Minneapolis, whose superiority needs but one trial to prove. The most modern and sanitary cafe in the Northwest, conducted by Afro-Americans. We are in position to show this at a moment's notice. Attention is particularly directed to our Private Dining Rooms, where our service corresponds with what patrons are able to get in the grill rooms of the most up-to-date cafes. Music each evening. DICKINSON CAFE, 208 Hennepin Ave., Minneapolis. WEBSTER WHEELOCK Republican Candidate for the Assembly Solicits YOUR Vote. M. M. METCALF Republican Candidate for Assembly-man. M. M. Metcalf is one of the Republican candidates for the Assembly. He has been a resident of St. Paul for 28 years and for 22 years has been in the retail grocery business. He is a householder and a taxpayer and is interested in the welfare of the city, and if elected will at all times vote for such things that will improve public property of St. Paul. A vote for M. M. Metcalf is a vote in the interest of the people. GEORGE K. SHEPPARD Republican Candidate for the Assembly. George K. Sheppard, who comes before the voters of St. Paul as a Republican candidate for the Assembly, has been a resident of the city for thirty years, and he is a householder and a taxpayer. He is a member of the Rights of Pythias, the Elks; is a Spanish American war veteran and a member of Cave Carleton, Army of the Philippines. He is a man who took the original Roosevelt Chair of Washington to attend three presidential inaugurations. He is satisfied to rest his candidacy on his character, reputation and standing in this community, which he asks you to investigate, and, if found satisfactory, to give him your support. LAST CHANCE TO REGISTER TO DAY. IF YOU ARE NOT REGISTERED YOU CAN'T VOTE. POLLS OPEN FROM 6 A.M. TO 9 P.M. On last Monday evening there was another meeting held under the auspices of the Ramsay County Colored Democratic League at Elks' Hall. There was quite a large crowd present and much enthusiasm prevailed. the speakers were Otto Bremer, D. J. Sullivan, M. Kartak, M. T. Conroy, J. D. Daily Coll among the candidates. Speeches were also made by Owen Howell, J. W. Welborne, R. M. Johnson, O. C. Hull and Larry Terrey. HERBERT P. KELLER. Republican Candidate for Mayor, St. Paul. Mayor Keller, while he is safe to stand on the record he has made in the last two years, his friends are not overlooking opportunities to bring his good work before the people, and today they will inaugurate another ad- vertising campaign, viz.: "A large number of the grocers of the city who are equally willing to present ad- ministration will begin to take bags bearing the inscription, "This store gives correct and honest weight, as advocated by the Keller administration." E. C. MAHLE Republican Candidate for Assembly- man. E. C. Mahle, Republican candidate for Assemblyman, stands on the record he has made in two terms in the Assembly. His record is one of unselfish and efficient service in the interest of all the people of St. Paul. He has lived in the city thirty-one years and in the Second ward twenty-five years. He has not been a real hidebound partisan but broad and liberal in every way. He is unquestionably entitled to another term and it is to be hoped he will receive the support of all thinking men. You will be doing a personal duty by voting for him May 7. LAST CHANCE TO REGISTER TODAY. IF YOU ARE NOT REGISTERED YOU CAN VOTE. POLLS OPEN FROM 6 A. M. TO 9 P. M. PETER H. Republican Candidate for Assemblyman. R. L. Ware, one of the Republican candidates for the Assembly, is president of the well known real estate firm, Ware-Warren Co., in the Germania Life Building, and is himself one of the largest taxpayers of the city, which itself is a guarantee that he will profit after the business interests of the taxpayers. Vote for him yourself and get your friends to do likewise. M. B. Republican Candidate for City Controller. Maj. J. C. Handy, the Republican candidate for City Controller. Mal. Handy possesses the qualifications that fit him for the office to which he aspires, in a superlative degree. He is equipped with an intimate knowledge of city affairs and his actions in the Assembly for the past two years, making and conscientious in regard to the matters of the city's funds, and will be a very safe man as City Controller. He solicits and deserve your support. 1920 This Cosy Family Home PRICE: $1,450, MONTHLY PAYMENTS $14 AT 6 PER CENT. This attractive home built for you if you own your own lot. Has four rooms finished in polished hardwood, maple floor and cellar. The upstairs is floored but not partitioned. Guaranteed material and workmanship. See me before building. PETERS CONTRACTOR, Tel. Center 3692. 335-7 McKnight Blide. Minneapolis, Minn. J.P.R.U. Republican Candidate for Alderman, First Ward. Respectfully Solicits YOUR Support. PETER J. QUINT. Republican Candidate for Constable, St. Paul. Peter J. Quint is again a candidate for constable at large on the Republican ticket. He has held the same office for years and has made good. He was at one time a member of the police force, but that was a long time ago. He has always been a faithful worker for the party and will doubtless be elected. He solicits your vote. LAST CHANCE TO REGISTER TODAY. IF YOU ARE NOT REGISTERED YOU CAN'T VOTE. POLLS OPEN FROM 6 A. M. TO 9 P. M. J. Republican Candidate for Alderman Fourth Ward. George H. Moeller, the Republican candidate for Alderman of the Fourth ward, is 30 years of age and has lived all of his life in the vicinity of his present home, 261 Rice street. He knows the Fourth ward "like a book" and will like an Alderman of which the Fourth ward will very well be proud, Clean, vigorous, in the prime of life and eager to make a record possibly only to a man with no "strings" on him, Moeller's election by a big majority will be a triumph for those who believe in a "clean Fourth ward." Help to elect him. WEBSTER WHEELOCK Republican Candidate for Assemblyman. Webster Wheelock, Republican candidate for the Assembly is a native of St. Paul, being a son of the late Joseph A. Wheelock, former editor of the Pioneer Press, and for a score of years president of the Park Board. Mr. Wheelock was himself associate editor of the Pioneer Press from 1897 to 1900, and that time until 1909 was its editor-in-chief, succeeding his father. Always interested in municipal government, he has been a close student for a score of years of the practical workings of all departments of the city. Mr. Wheelock has shown himself to be broad and liberal in his treatment of all questions involving the rights of the Afro-American citizens and has been an outspoken advocate of the principle that men should be judged on their merits and not because of race, creed or class. He was an active member of the committee that conducted the Auditorium Campaign, of the Publicity Bureau and of many other committees and organizations for the promotion of the public welfare and development of the city. He is a member of the Junior Pioneers and the Elks. EMANUEL JOHNSON. Republican Candidate for Constable, Is An Old East Sider. Emanuel Johnson, Republican candidate for constable, came to St. Paul in 1872. He built the first residence near Sims and Weide streets in 1858. Aside from five years spent in the Fifth ward, he has lived on the East Side and has been a tax payer all the time. Mr. Johnson has watched and helped the East Side develop from a few struggling houses in a rural district to present-day greatness. The first primaries when convention delegates were selected which he ever attended 7 was held in the open air at a point where Jenks and Greenbrier streets now are, and ever since that time Emanuel Johnson has been identified with the political affairs of the city. Under Mayor Wright's administration, Mr. Johnson was street commissioner for the First, Second and Third bands and he was deputy sheriff under Charleston happe and also under Sheriff Justus. To meet Emanuel Johnson is to become his friend and he is well known throughout the city and universally admired. East Side citizens, regardless of party lines, will be glad to see their old neighbor land in the office which he is seeking. LAST CHANCE TO REGISTER TO DAY. IF YOU ARE NOT REGISTERED YOU CAN'T VOTE. POLLS OPEN FROM 6 A. M. TO 9 P. M. [Name] S. A. FARNSWORTH, Republican Candidate for Re-Election as City Treasurer. Two years ago S. A. Farnsworth was elected City Treasurer, and on entering upon his duties he inaugurated several improvements in the office to secure greater efficiency in the transaction of city business. He has given his personal attention to the duties of his office and has used his utmost efforts to secure an amendment to the city charter providing for the payment of assessments for local improvements in five or more equal annual installments, thus providing for needed improvements and lightening the burdens upon the taxpayer. Mr. Farnsworth is a candidate for re-election and his official record should insure his retention in the office for another term. TokinO TREATMENT THE TREATMENT FOR REDUCING FAT A Treatment That Has Produced The Most Astounding Results DOES NOT INJURE THE HEALTH. Apply to Mrs. J. T. Quarles, 503 St. Anthony Ave., St. Paul. PHONE DALE 3001 A. J. McMURRAY & CO. Staple and Fancy Groceries, Candies, Con- fectionery, Cligars, School Supplies, Etc. Ice Cream Parlor and Cafe, Lunch at all Hours. REAL ESTATE AND RENTALS HANDLED. Cor (Western and Rondo ST. PAUL Best place in the city for Pure Drugs and Proprietary Medicines. A complete stock of Druggists' Sundries, Soaps, Perfumes, Toilet Articles, Pure Candy, Fine Stationery, Kodaks and Supplies, Best Brands of Cigars, etc., etc. F. M. Parker & Co. Prescriptions Delivered Open all night The REXALL Store. Both Phones 315 Let us show you how to SAVE MONEY and SPACE in your home by using the NORTHWESTERN REVERSIBLE CONCEALED WALL BED For full information call, write or Phone NORTHWESTERN BEDDING CO. Bradford and Wycliff Sts., St. Paul. T. S. Park 6275—N. W. Midway 137 GOOD SHOES The Florsheim SHOE For the man who cares STANLEY SHOE CO. OPEN ALL NIGHT RESTAURANT DAIRY LUNCH GEORGE DAVIS, PROP. First-Class Meals to Order at All Hours Dinner From 11:30 A. M. to 3:30 P. M. 25 Cents SERVICE THE VERY BEST 154 E. Third St., ST. PAUL Z. B. FIFIELD AGENT COAL AND WOOD FIRE AND ACCIDENT IN- SURANCE Your Order Solicited OEFICE 156 East Sixth Street RESIDENCE 239 Aurora Ave. St. Paul, Minn. SUITS PRESSED VALET TAILORING CO 156 E. SIXTH ST TRL. N. W. CEDAR 5447 Dr. Bloom Suite 45 Union Block. General Practice of Medicine and Surgery Hours From 9:30 A. M. to 3:30 P. M. ST. PAUL, MINN. Dr. Valdo Turner PHYSICIAN AND BURGEOH. 9 to 11 a. m., 12 to 1 p. m., 3 to 5 p. m. Sundays 10 to 11 a. m. Res. 396 St. Albans Tel. Dale B1R. DOINGS IN AND ABOUT THE GREAT "FLOUR CITY." Matters Social, Religious and General Which Have Happened and are to Happen Among the People of the City. Mr. Charles Mason is still quite ill Send your news to Jasper Gibbs Jr., 2844 12th Ave. So. A Big Rally is planned for Bethesda Baptist Church some time in May. Miss Florence Cunningham, who has been suffering from rheumatism, is greatly improved. The Porters' and Waiters' Club, Glover Shull, manager, has moved to 311 Hennepin avenue. If you want to buy a lot or house or want to rent see Mr. Jasper Gibbs, Jr. Call N. W. Phone S 3830. Mrs. May Glenn is also a member of the May Day Promenade, when will be held at Dearborn Hall. It promises to be a grand affair. 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. Keystone Hotel and Buffet, 1313 Washington Avenue South. Rooms and Meals by Day, Week or Month. Rooms $1.50 per month and up. Special rates for theatrical people. Kidd F. Mitchell, Prop. Wait for the grand May Day Promenade at Dearborn Hall Wednesday evening, May 1st, under the auspices of the Executive Board of the Federated Women's Clubs. Admission 35 cents. McCullough orchestra. Mrs. Ida Sellers chairman. The housewives of Minneapolis are getting their houses ready for the accommodation of the delegates who will attend the Methodist Episcopal Conference to be held in this city during the month of May. A large number of visitors are expected. WHEN IN ST PAUL go to the St. Louis Kitchen, No. 138 Third 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 to m. 30 Mrs. p. supper from 5:00 to 8:00 m. Julia Hinson, Prop. Tel. T. S. 218. The Republican State Central Committee has issued the official call for the Republican state convention, to be held in Minneapolis on Thursday, May 16, at 12 o'clock noon, at the Armory, for the purpose of electing six delegates-at-large and six delegates to the Republican National Convention, to nominate a President and Vice President of the United States, to be held in Chicago, Ill., on June 18, 1912. All county conventions in the state are to be held on Monday, May 13. Each county is entitled to one delegate for each 250 votes or major fraction thereof, and 5 delegates-at-large. The many friends of Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Newton and their daughter, Miss Eva Gordon, are very anxious for the release of Miss Gordon from the Home School for Girls, where she has been confined for more than two years, apparently without cause. Mr. and Mrs. Newton are among the very oldest and most respected citizens of Minneapolis, and own their own home and are in every way fit and competent to care for their daughter. We trust that the State Board of Control will look into this matter and meet in meeting and give this young lady the opportunity of returning to her parents and many friends. THE NEGRO INDEPENDENT PROGRESSIVE CLUB OF HENNE-PIN COUNTY. A Foreword. The Negro Independent Progressive Club of Hennepin County is steadily growing in membership, three hundred bona fide certified members having already enrolled with the secretary, Attorney Wm. H. H. Franklin. Heretofore, the Negroes have taken little or no interest in things political, leaving such matters, practically, to one or two men of the race. But now, through the efforts of this club, they are awakening to their political possibilities. They mean to be a factor in this, and in future campaigns by means of this organization, for this is intended to be a permanent body. The purposes of the club are to further the political advancement of the Negro; to interest all bona fide voters of the county in the proper candidates; to see that each qualified voter does vote, both at the primaries and at the general election, and that he votes for the right men; distribute necessary literature for the proper candidates, and enhance their interests as much as possible; and, finally, to combat the erroneous impression that obtains, to some extent (among a certain class of candidates) that one man, or select circle of men, carry the votes of the Negroes of this county in his or their vest pocket. They are independent and consider themselves qualified to judge of the merits or demi- or each respective candidate, and will not be forced to blind leadership. Each and every voter becoming a member of this club, thereby asserts his independence of judgment, and the right to exercise that judgment. "The men who help us, and will advance our interests, collectively, are the men for whom we will work" is the slogan of the club. No candidate will be indorsed by this club without a two-thirds vote of its members. The officers of the club are as follows: S. C. Phillips, president; Ralph Watson, treasurer; Charles Summer Smith, editor "Twin City Star" chairman of executive committee; W. H. H. Franklin, attorney-at-law, 1020 Metropolitan building, secretary. W. H. H. FRANKLIN. Who is entitled to the claim of being a self made man, and a good one, too. Wm. H. H. Franklin, the Secretary of the Negro Independent Progressive Club of Hennepin County, Minnesota, is an attorney at law, 1020 Metropolitan Life Building, Minneapolis. He is now, and has been associated, with Wm. R. Morris, at this address, since May, 1904. That he is determined, progressive, and independent, may be gathered from his past record. Born an orphan, at Indianapolis, Ind., in 1879, and coming to St. Paul, Minn., when ten years of age, he has risen from the common laborer, practically unaided, his present condition. He drove an ice-wagon, was teamster, two years; coachman, two years, and waited table, at the Commercial Club, and Nicollet House, during his student days at the U. of M., College of Law, besides his janitor work, at night, during that time. In the vacation time, he "railroaded," and has covered all of the N. W. country, including Canada. Though of a retiring and studious disposition, he is well known among the laboring classes, as he has, at time, worked with almost every laborer of long residence, in the city of Minneapolis. He was, owing, solely, to the appreciated personal efforts of Hona, no. 5. Franklin. Representative from the 55th Legislature, an employee at the State Capitol, during a session of the Legislature. Mr. Nash, at some sacrifice, secured this position for Mr. Franklin after the rest of the Representatives from his district, had W. H. H. FRANKLIN. repudiated their personal pre-election pledges to him. Franklin never tries of lauding John P. Nash for his manliness. He has the confidence and respect of his law class of 07; among whom is Col. Erle Lue, Pres. of the Young Men's Republican Club of Hennepin County. Has friends among the other race are ieigion, and are of the highest standing in the community. He earned his first years' tuition, at the U. of M., with the pick and shovel; having helped re-lay during the season of '02 and '04 all of the main street car lines in Minneapolis, with 90 pound rails. Whatever he has gained in life has been without the influence of lodge, church or family. The club now numbers two hundred and eighty-four (284) bona fide certified members, and is rapidly growing. It means to be a factor worth considering in the coming election. The club is a permanent organization. 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. HERE IS THE GREAT CO. THIS IS WHAT YOU'VE I have now completed arrange to running my personally conducted PACIFIC COAST The rates are as follows: FIRST CLASS S TOURIST SLEEER HERE IS THE GREAT CHANGE OF YOUR LIFE THIS IS WHAT YOU'VE BEEN WAITING FOR. I have now completed arrangements with the railroads in regard to running my personally conducted excursion from Chicago, Ill., to the PACIFIC COAST AND RETURN Including meals for entire trip. The Excursion will start in July, 1912, stopping 3 days in St. Paul, Minn., for the party to attend the NATIONAL NEGRO EDUCATIONAL CONGRESS, which convenes on July 15, 1912. The Return Trip will be made via Mt. Shasta Route to Oakland and San Francisco, Cal., and through the grand scenery on the line of the Denver and Rio Grande Railway, stopping at Salt Lake City, Denver, Colorado Springs, Kansas City and St. Louis. Ample time will be given in the "Rockies" to enjoy the beauties of nature, both on the Canadian and United States sides. TRIP COMPRISES 30 DAYS. No change of cars, and all meals served in our special dining car. All who are planning to go will please write to me not later than May 1st, as I wish to complete arrangements with the Pullman Company as to the required number of cars. The Return Trip will be made via Mt. Shasta Route to Oakland and San Francisco, Cal., and through the grand scenery on the line of the Denver and Rio Grande Railway, stopping at Salt Lake City, Denver, Colorado Springs, Kansas City and St. Louis. Ample time will be given in the "Rockies" to enjoy the beauties of nature, both on the Canadian and United States sides. TRIP COMPRISES 30 DAYS. No change of cars, and all meals served in our special dining car. All who are planning to go will please write to me not later than May 1st, as I wish to complete arrangements with the Pullman Company as to the required number of cars. For further particulars, write to C. T. WHITE, 1050 Burnaby Street Vancouver, B. C. BUY YOUR COAL AND FLOUR, FEED —FROM C. W. ST Everything at the right prices. A Complete Assortment of Woolens for Men Fine Dress Suits a Specialty THE NEGRO NATIONAL EDUCA- TIONAL CONGRESS. The Negro National Congress is creat- ing a great deal of interest in the various states in the Union, and is indorsed by many Governors, and the following expressions are in common with sentiment of the rest: "I will take great pleasure in naming a delegation to the Negro National Educational Congress."—Wm. Hodges Mann, Governor of Virginia. "I am pleased to reply with your request, and appoint a delegation."—M. E. Hay, Governor of the State of Washington. "I shall be glad to furnish credential to any citizen who expresses desire to attend."—A. J. Pothier, Gover- nor of Rhode Island. "Will try and appoint worthy representatives of the race at an early date."—Hen W. Hooper, Governor of Tennessee. "I shall forward you the names and addresses as fast as I can have them prepared."—C. S. Deneen, Governor of Illinois. "I will do the best I can in making the selection of worthy men as delegates."—John Burke, Governor of North Dakota. "I shall appoint delegates from this State to attend the Congress."—B. F. Carrall, Governor of Iowa. "I am in thorough sympathy with the object of the organization and want to do everything I can to assist."—P. Bass, Governor of New Hampshire. The following Governors have appointed their delegates: R. S. Vassey, Governor S. Dak. 3 Lee Gruce, Gov. Oklahoma 3 Earl Brerer, Gov. Mississippi 7 O. B. Colquitt, Gov. Texas 9 Albert W. Giltchir, Gov. Florida 9 J. E. Edwards, Gov. Louisiana 1 O. West, Gov. Oregon 4 Wm. C. McDonald, Gov. New Mexico. 12 Nearly every Governor has promised to appoint delegates, except South Carolina. One of the promi- deates delegates from Oklahoma who will take active part in this Congress is Wm. Harrison from Oklahoma City, Okla., a very prominent attorney. Jeff Davis' body guard, Isaiah Montgomery of Mound Bayou, Miss, has been appointed delegate. F. L. Blacksherrs, Supt. "Prairie View Normal School," Prairie, Texas, has been appointed delegate. Wm. H. McDonald, banker, of Fort Worth, Texas, has been appointed and will present at the Congress. Rev. H. Ataway, president "Edward Water's College, Jacksonville, Fla., has been appointed and will be present at the Congress. Rev. J. Logan Crau, of Portland, Oregon, will be present. Rev. J. B. Davis, of Raton, New Mexico, expects to be present. Mrs. Julia Embry, editor of Colorado Springs Eagle, is all delegate and will come. Mme. Fannie E. Motin, of Lincoln Institute, Jefferson City, Mo., will appear in the Auditorium July 16. The interest shown in other places is highly pleasing to Governor Adolph O. Eberhart, and it is hoped that St. Paul citizens will vie with each other in extending its hospitality to the delegates and visitors who are to be our guests for the week of July 15, 1912. 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. THE ST. LOUISE KITCHEN, Mrs. Julia Hinson, proprietor, No. 138 E 3d St, up stairs. Meals 25 cts. 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. Tel. T S. 2718. Every voter should get one of the booklets issued by the Republican campaign committee giving "Some Reasons Why You Should Vote a Second Term to Mayor Herbert P. Keller"—"The Man on the Job." They may be obtained at headquarters, 414 Germania Life building. CHANGE OF YOUR LIFE BE BEEN WAITING FOR. Elements with the railroads in regard and excursion from Chicago, Ill., to the T AND RETURN. SLEEPER, $228.75. PER, $195.85. via Mt. Shasta Route to Oakland and the grand scenery on the line of the stopping at Salt Lake City, Denver, St. Louis. "Rockies" to enjoy the beauties of United States sides. USES 30 DAYS. I served in our special dining car. I please write to me not later than engagements with the Pullman Company WHITE, Vancouver, B. C. ND WOOD D AND HAY OM— TAEHLE. Rice, Carroll and Iglehart Sts. UNG & CO. READING ROOM LAUNDRY OFFICE FOR FIRST CLASS TONSORIAL WORK GO TO UTLEY'S 94 EAST 5TH STREET PHONE 935 2:00 P.M. 2:30 P.M. 3:00 P.M. "You to Everyone s strictly H DUR PAR CIGA HART & MNFRS. Dimes are little young ly when locked up to get savings account and prov tion. "Planted" dollars ings. THE STATE S 93 East F GOL GRAIN BEL 3:30 PM FOR QUICK DELIVERY Hamm's "LEADS THEM ALL" You are always welcome at— 349 University Ave. and 501 Selby Ave. The Best Goods for the Least Money The Wise Ones Deal at Conger's. N. W. DALE 3454 T. S. 5730 macy USE Dont and Pearl N. W. Cedar 939 Capitol Ste 743 W First Class Work S ST. PAUL. Rondo & Dale Sts. ST. PAUL If Your Carpets or Rugs need Renovating Call up or Call on the Twin City Carpet Cleaning Works W. O. HEUSLER, PROP. Telephones: N. W. 2176, Tri-State 1038 122 W. 4th ST. - ST. PAUL, MINN. Defe Defective Page M. B. Shaving, Hair-Cutting, Shampooing, Electric Head and Face Massage, Maniuring, Sanitary Shoes, Shoes Polished KINK-NO-MORE FOR SALE $1.00 PER BOX HAIR STRAIGHTENING A SPECIALTY LEADING AFRICA ANIMAL PAPERS FOR SALE BREWED 1904 BREWED 1904 CONGER BROS. DRUG STORES Brotchner's Pharmacy "You too?" Everyone smokes the strictly High Grade DUKE OF PARMA CIGARS HART & MURPHY, MNFRS. ST. PAUL, MINN. 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. GOLDEN GRAIN BELT BEERS Dont arse with dont Pearline First Class Work Satisfaction Guaranteed ST. PAUL. THE BOSTON EDITOR IDEAU CONCERTO EVERYONE KNEW THE GOODNESS OF GORDON CAPS NO ONE WOULD BE WITHOUT ONE. THE TAILOR MOST WO MINNE J. H. SHE 130 C. H. ROBI Tri-State Phone 3184 Estimates Furnished Free Ed. Hinderer & Son INSTALLERS OF THE FAMOUS Ideal Furnaces AND Sheet Metal Workers West Uni avenue. I C. Archer, 950 St. An HOUSE U. Q. of Menday, I Clifford A. Smith PRESSING Tel Cedar 3488 REPAIRING 100 E.9th ST. PAUL Steel Ceilings, Roofing Guttering and Spouting All Kinds of Sheet Metal, Stove and Furnace Repairing 313 Minnesota St. Paul, Minn. MOST WORSHIPFUL GRAND LODGE OF MINNESOTA, A. F. AND A. M. 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 of each month at Wagner Hall, cor. West- ern Ave. and Charles street at 8:00 p. m. W. T. Francis, W. M. J. H. Charleston, Secy., 636 W. University. PERFECT ASHLAR LODGE NO. 4. F. and A. M. meets second and fourth Tuesdays at Wagner Hall, cor. Western Ave. and Charles street at 8 p. m. W. A. Charles, W. M. J. H. Charleston, Secy., 1354 Thomas street BETHEL CHAPTER NO. 28 R. A. M. Meets second Thursday in each month at Wagner Hall. cor. Western Ave. and Charles Street, at 8:00 P. M. Wm. Stevens, H. P. Claude Goodman, Secy., 558 Shelley street. PILGRIM COMMANDERY NO. 22, Knights Templar, meets fourth Thursday, corner Western and Wagner Hall, corner Western and Charles street. A. D. Adams, E. C.; A. T. Stanley, Sec. corner Kent and Charles streets. MARS LODGE NO. 2226 G. U. o. of O. F. meets second and fourth Wednesday night, odd Fellows Hall, 221 W. N. University Avenue. Entrance on Farrington. B. C. Archer, N. G., J. Wesley Kelly, P. G., 90 St. Anthony Ave. MARS LODGE OF ORTHF. NO. 553 G. U. o. of O. F. meets first and third Monday in each month at Odd Fellows Hall. N. W. Corr. University and Mary Bannister, M. N. G., Mrs. Carrie Lindsey, W. R., 126 Arch Street. PAST GRAND MASTER'S COUNCIL No. 123, G. U. o. of O. F. meets the second Wednesday, odd Fellows Hall, 221 W. University, corner Farrington. Entrance on Farrington. B. M. R Morris, W. G. M.; Thos. R Hickman, G. S., No. 422 St. Anthony avenue. ST. PAUL PATRIARCHY NO. 114. meets second Monday in each month at the University. Resides iniversity. corner Parrington. Entrance on university ton avenue. Thos. R. Hickman (acting) R. V. P.; W. R. Morris, P. M. V. P. ?ee. B. Lowe, P. R. 178% Wabasha. HOUSEHOLD OF RUTH NO. 776 G. F. Meets second and fourth G. Tuesday in Fourth Street Hall. Cor. Fourth street and Eighth Va. South. Mrs. S. Daragar, M. N. G.; Miss Cora Napier, W. R. UNITED BROTHERS OF FRIENDSHIP, No. 38, B. F. Meets 3rd day in each month Wagner Hall, cor. Western Ava. and Charles street. Brothers in good standing always welcome. W. M., W. M., 40 E. B. 4th St. RAMSEY LODGE B. 3, U. B. F. Meets second Friday in each month at Wagner Hall, cor. Western Charles Street. Brothers in good stand- ing always welcome. M. A. Davis, W. M. A. D. Adams, W. S., 411 Charles Street. JOHN H. HAYES LODGE No. 6 K. OFP. meets first and then use day each month at Castle Hall 221 W. U. University cor. Farrington. Mighty K. of K. OFP. in stand- ing always welcome. James Thomas, C. C.; Jas. A. Henderson, V. C.; 148 E 9th S. E. Q. O. K. of R. and S. 221 St Albans street. Meets first and third Tuesday of the month in Castle Hall 221 W. U. university cor. Farrington, H. University of standing always welcome. James Thomas, C. C.; Jas. A. Henderson, E. E.; 148 E. 9th S. 148; James, K of R. and S. 221 St Albans street. BIDDLE CIRCLE, LADIES OF G. A. meets first and third Monday each month in Supreme Court room, old cap- tul building. Mrs. M. J. Leavitt. Prea. Mr. J. R. White, Secy., Phoenix Bldg. FIDELITY COURT OF CALANTHO NO. 345, N. A. S. A. E. A. A. and a meets first and third Monday in each month at K. of P. Hall, 211 Heinemp E. E.; 148 E. 9th clock. Inherent E. E. Barnett, W. C.; Miss Arlene M. Scott R. of D. 25 W. 29th St. FILGRIM BAPTIST CHURCH, Co. 22th and Cedar. Stunday services: Preach school at 12:30 o'clock. Wednesdays general prayer meeting. Friday en- guy study Sunday school lesson. Funeral attended. Rev. H. McDonald, Pastor. GOPHER LODGE NO. 105. I. B. P. O. % of the World, meets second and third floors. Fall, No. 128 East Third street. Fall, No. 128 East Third street. St. Paul, J. R. White, E. R. Richard M. Johnson, Secy., 572 Kent. ST. JAMES' A. M. E. CHURCH, COR. and Jay streets. Sunday services, 11:40 a.m. Sunday prayer meeting, 8:00 p. m. Pastor visit Monday and Tuesday; at home Wednesday and Tuesday; weddings, "unseen" and the sick included. Rev. H. P. Jones, Pastor, Parsonage, Cor. Jay and Fail. ST. PHILIP'S EPISCOPAL MISSION corner Aurora avenue and Mackubla street. Sunday services: Early celebration of Holly Holy Easter first and third Sundays 11:00 a. m. Matins, second and fourth Sundays 11:00 a. m. 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