The Appeal

"ALL WE ASK IS A FAIR CHANCE; WE WILL BE SATISFIED WITH NOTHING LESS." Rev. A. J. Carey of Chicago, Who Represented the Afro-American People at the Perry Centennial, Tells of the 109 Dauntless Colored Heroes Who Fought in the Battle of Lake Erie. Denounces Racial Segregation of Government Employes as Unnecessary, Unjust, Unfair, Unamerican and Unchristian. EYES EXAMINED FREE Glasses Fitted to Correct all Eye Defects JAMES E. LEE Optician 528 Nicollet Ave. MINNEAPOLIS "ALL WE ASK IS Rev. A. J. Carey of Chicago, W Denounces Racial Segre REV. A. J. CAREY, A. M., D. D., PH. D. erman; Members of the Per- nial Commission; Ladies men; indeed a happy day! Perry's Little Brother. Historians have written, poets have sung, and artists have painted in glowing colors the stories of Perry and Elliot, of Yarnall and Brooks, of Dobins and Dr. Parsons; and yet somehow strange as it may seem there is no character in all that thrilling drama that has for me a greater fascination than that of Alexander, Perry's Little Brother. I delight to read of his love and devotion, his loyalty and herolism; how he was with Perry at the start from Hartford; amid the rigors from Hartford to Albany; from Albany to the Lakes; at his side when shot and shell toore waving, masts and bulwarks, resulting in a carnage unparalleled in naval warfare; with him as he passed over the port-gangway with his fighting flag under his arm; with him in the little boat while roundshot and grape churned the water on his shoulder; with him himpson lightly he stepped on Niagara's deck; with him when the intrepid, but ill-fated, Barclay pulled down the British fighting flag and displayed the flag of truce; with him when he penned the matchless message, "We've met the enemy and they are ours." the "Calcendonia," the "Porcupine," the "Ariel," the "Scorpion," the "Tigress," the "Trippe," the "Somers," the "Ohlo," and the 430 dauntless seamen who could die, but never could "give up the ship." And we gather here on this historic spot, a hundred years after the battle's over and the victory won, to celebrate, to commemorate, to rejoice, not so much in the victory of arms, as in the trumphs of peace; and to learn, If we may, some lessons that will tend toward And do you ask me why the story of Alexander, the story of the "Little Brother's" loyalty, heroism and devotion possesses so great a charm for me? Perhaps this is why: The battle over, the victory won, Oliver Hazard Perry enters into full enjoyment of a soldier's and a sea captain's reward. Promotion, honors, emoluments, a country's lasting gratitude, the victor's spoils, eternal fame are his. So with Elliot, Yarnall, Parsons and almost all who survived that bloody conflict. A Litany of Atlanta Silent God, Thou whose voice afar in mist and left our ears an-hungered in these fearful days Hear us, good Lord! Listen to us, Thy children: our faces dark with a mockery in Thy sanctuary. With uplifted hand heaven, O God, crying: We beseech Thee to hear us, good Lord! We are not better than our fellows, Lord, we are human men. When our devils do deviltry, curse The deed: curse them as we curse them, do to the than ever they have done to innocence and weakness and home. Have mercy upon us, miserable sinners! And yet whose is the deeper guilt? Who mad Who nursed them in crime and fed them on injustice? and debauched their mothers and their grandmothers and sold their crime, and waxed fat and rich on public Silent God, Thou whose voice afar in mist and mystery hath left our ears an-hungered in these fearful days— Hear us, good Lord! L'sten to us, Thy children: our faces dark with doubt, are made a mockery in Thy sanctuary. With uplifted hands we front Thy heaven, O God, crying: We are not better than our fellows, Lord, we are but weak and human men. When our devils do deviltry, curse Thou the doer and the deed: curse them as we curse them, do to them all and more than ever they have done to innocence and weakness, to womanhood and home. And yet whose is the deeper guilt? Who made these devils? Who nursed them in crime and fed them on injustice? Who ravished and debauched their mothers and their grandmothers? Who bought and sold their crime, and waxed fat and rich on public iniquity? Thou knowest, good God! Is this Thy justice, O Father, that guile be easier than innocence, and the innocent crucified for the guilt of the untouched guilty? Justice, O Judge of men! Wherefore do we pray? Is not the God of the fathers dead? Have not seers seen in Heaven's halls Thine hearsed and lifeless form stark amidst the black and rolling smoke of sin, where all along bow bitter forms of endless dead? Is this Thy justice, O Father, that guile be easier than innocence, and the innocent crucified for the guilt of the untouched guilty? Wherefore do we pray? Is not the God of the fathers dead? Have not seers seen in Heaven's halls Thine hearsed and lifeless form stark amidst the black and rolling smoke of sin, where all along bow bitter forms of endless dead? Awake, Thou that sleepest! Thou art not dead, but flown afar, up hills of endless light, thru blazing corridors of suns, where worlds do swing of good and gentle men, of women strong and free—far from the cozenage, black hypocrisy and chaste prostitution of this shameful speck of dust! Turn again, O Lord, leave us not to perish in our sin! Thou art not dead, but flown afar, up hills of endless light, thru blazing corridors of suns, where worlds do swing of good and gentle men, of women strong and free—far from the cozenage, black hypocrisy and chaste prostitution of this shameful speck of dust! ```markdown ``` --- VOL. 29. NO. 43. Mr. Chairman; Members of the Pery Centennial Commission; Ladies and Gentlemen; This is indeed a happy day! What American heart is there that is not stirred with feeling of National pride and a sense of deeper, broader larger patriotism, as we stand here today looking backward just one hundred years. What might conflict, what conquest of arms, what supremacy of American seamanship and soldiery, what daring and courage, what heroism and self sacrifice were displayed within these hundred years ago when Christendom knew well what unparalleled progress and development, material, intellectual and ethical has been achieved during this century of peace, between England and America, historians and chroniclers are daily kept busy in their efforts to record. When on that September afternoon the unconquered Perry, fresh from the deck of the battered Lawrence, drove his pennant to the Nagara's masthead, cut his way through the lines of the British Squadron, dismantled the "Detroit," shattered the "Queen Charlotte," and forced to unconditional surrender the entire British fleet, he lifted above the clouds to shine in immortal glory, not only his own forever honored name, but the names also of the "Lawrence," the "Nagara," the "Caleendonia," the "Porcupine," the "Ariel," the "Scorpion," the "Tigress," the "Tripe," the "Somers," the "Ohio," and the 430 daintless seamen who could die, but never could "give up the ship." And we gather here on this historic spot, a hundred years after the battle's over and the victory won, to celebrate, to commemorate, to rejoice, not so much in the victory of arms, as in the triumphs of peace; and to learn, if we may, some lessons that will tend toward Thou knowest, good God! Awake, Thou that sleepest! From lust of body and lust of blood Great God deliver us! ST. PAUL AND MINNEAPOLIS, MINN.. SATURDAY. OCTOBER 25,1913. TWELVE PAGES THE APPEAL. Afro-Americans Have Proved Loyalty. But what of Alexandra? and what of the 109, the "Little brother in black" whose loyalty, devotion and love for this country have never righteously been questioned? Like Alexander, he has been with you—his bigger brother—from the beginning until now. With you at Boston and at Bunker Hill, where Crispus Attucks, Peter Salem and a dozen Sable-hued, shed first blood for American Independence. And who can forget the sixties? the horrible years of the Civil War, when brother fought against brother, father against son, and our glorious nation was rent with inter-necine strife? How dark were those days! How imperilled was the Union! Yet when Lincoln's call came forth from Washington, a call for volunteers, a call for men who would bare their breasts to shot and shell for the reuining of a severed nation, the "Little Brother" answered "We're coming Father Abraham, 200,000 strong." Thirteen lustrous stars were falling from the folds of Old Glory, falling into the dust of secession and rebellion; but beneath those falling stars nearly 200,000 colored soldiers marched side by side with their "Bigger Brother," caught those falling stars on the points of bristling bayonets, pinned them back within the folds of the star-spangled-banner, sealed them with their blood and marched on, singing the "Union forever, hurrah, boys hurrah!" Colored Heroes At El-Caney. In the late unpleasantness with Spain, it was the 25th Inf. (the little brother in black) that was first called to move in preparation for war. Soon followed the 9th and 10th Cavalry and the 24th Infantry. How well those black regulars acquitted themselves is told in official records, and in the press publications of that day. This is what a leading journal said of the 25th at El-Caney: "American valor never shone with greater luster than when the twenty-fifth infantry swept up the sizzling hill of El-Caney to the rescue of the rough riders. Two other regiments came into view, but the bullets were flying like driving hall; the enemy were in trees and ambushes with smokeless powder, and the rough riders were biting the dust and were threatened with annihilation. A rough rider described the feelings of his brigade when they saw the other regiments appear and retreat. Finally this rough rider, a Southerner, heard a well-known yell. And out of the distance moved a regiment as if on dress parade, faces set like steel, keeping step like a machine, their comrades falling here, there, everywhere, moving into the storm of invisible death without one faltering step, passing conquering up the hill, and never stopping until El-Caney was won. This was the Twenty-fifth Regiment (Colored), United States Infantry. The charge of the Twenty-fifth is deserving of comparison with that of "The Light Brigade" in the Crimean War, or of Custer in the Massacre of the Big Horn." This is the story of El-Caney as this woman journal-a few days after the conflict. FROM lust of power and lust of gold, Great God deliver us! From the leagued lying of despot and of brute, Great God deliver us! A city lay in travail, God our Lord, and from his twin Murder and Black Hate. Red was the midnight and cry of death and fury filled the air and trembled stars when church spires pointed silently to Thee. And sate the greed of greedy men who hide behind the veil. Bend us Thine ear, O Lord! In the pale, still morning we looked upon the deed our ears and held our leaping hands, but they—did they the ears and leer and cry with bloody jaws: Cease from Grief was mockery, for thus they train a hundred crimes while Turn again our captivity, O Lord! Behold this maimed and broken thing; dear God it black man who toiled and sweat to save a bit from paid him. They told him: Work and Rise. He worked sin? Nay, but some one told how some one said and whom he had never seen nor known. Yet for that man man lieth maimed and murdered, his wife naked children, to poverty and evil. Hear us, O heavenly Father! Doth not this justice of hell stink in Thy nostrils, long shall the mounting flood of innocent blood roar in sound in our hearts for vengeance? Pile the pale fraternized brutes who do such deeds high on Thine altar, and burn it in hell forever and forever! Forgive us, good Lord; we know not what we say! Bewildered we are, and passion-tost, mad with the mobbed and mocked and murdered people; straining of Thy Throne, we raise our shackled hands and chase by the bones of our stolen fathers, by the tears of our deed the very blood of Thy crucified Christ: What meaneth the Plan; give us the Sign! A city lay in travail, God our Lord, and from her loins sprang twin Murder and Black Hate. Red was the midnight; clang, crack and cry of death and fury filled the air and trembled underneath the stars when church spires pointed silently to Thee. And all this was' to sate the greed of greedy men who hide behind the veil of vengeance! Bend us Thine ear, O Lord! In the pale, still morning we looked upon the deed. We stopped our ears and held our leaping hands, but they—did they not wag their heads and leer and cry with bloody jaws: Cease from Crime! The word was mockery, for thus they train a hundred crimes while we do cure one. Turn again our captivity, O Lord! Behold this maimed and broken thing; dear God it was an humble black man who toiled and sweat to save a bit from the pittance paid him. They told him: Work and Rise. He worked. Did this man sin? Nay, but some one told how some one said another did—one whom he had never seen nor known. Yet for that man's crime this man lieth maimed and murdered, his wife naked to shame, his children, to poverty and evil. Doth not this justice of hell stink in Thy nostrils, O God? How long shall the mounting flood of innocent blood roar in Thine ears and pound in our hearts for vengeance? Pile the pale frenzy of blood-crazed brutes who do such deeds high on Thine altar, Jehovah Jireh, and burn it in hell forever and forever! Bewildered we are, and passion-tost, mad with the madness of a mobbed and mocked and murdered people; straining at the armposts of Thy Throne, we raise our shackled hands and charge Thee, God, by the bones of our stolen fathers, by the tears of our dead mothers, by the very blood of Thy crucified Christ: What meaneth this? Tell us the Plan; give us the Sign! Keep not thou silence, O God! Another tells of the memorable charge when the rough riders and the 71st N. Y. were pressing up the heights of San Juan Hill and the one was singing "My Country 'Tis of Thee" and the other the "Star-Spangled Banner," the black regulars burst forth with the music of their hearts, "There'll be a Hot Time in this Old Town Tonight." But why multiply instances! Why recount the battles? American history actually teems with the deeds of heroism and of valor, of dauntless courage and unwavering loyalty on the part of the Little Brother" in the Nation. The 100 fought with Perry upon these waters in the war years ago were part of the vanguard that army of American Colored men who love the stars and stripes and who suffered, bled and died for the preservation of this Nation. The Height of Moral Heroism But it is not upon field of battle alone that the "Little Brother" has earned his meed of praise. The late-ex Governor Norsten of Georgia paid this tribute to the "Little Brother in Black." "While almost the entire male population of the South was absent from home in war, the women and children were left without protection except as it was furnished by the strong arm of the Negroes, who were saves upon the plantations of the southern states. It never occurred for a moment that there might be any urpising or any insurrection to destroy our loved ones. We knew their attachment and their loyalty." Proceeding he said: "The South has made one great mistake attributable. I am sure to poverty and the bitterness engendered by re-construction, in failing to rear a monument to the slaves of 1860 and 1865, for their unceasing devotion to our homes and the gallant protection they gave the women and children of the South during the dark days of our bloody civil strife. If anything like it has occurred in the history of Nations I have never read it. All honor and gratitude to the Negro as we knew him before and during the war." Did Gov. Northen speak of building a monument to the fidelity of black men from 1860 to 1865? If the bones of the countess colored men, women and children who have been murdered, lynched and burned since 1865 could be gather together for me, I could with them build a monument whose apex would pierce the milky way. In another paragraph he paid to the "Little Brother" in America this further tribute: "Before issuing his proclamation in September, 1862, threatening the emancipation of the slaves the following January, it is a matter of record that Mr. Lincoln, hesitated most seriously upon taking so important a step. Mr. Seward had lived in the South and he knew the conditions that offered fearful opportunity for massacre and blood, with the women and children exposed to the maddening curse of three million angered men if Mr. Lincoln's proclamation should stir their blood. This really seemed to be the case, which the slave element should "be for us' as Mr. Lincoln expressed it." "No-wonder." said Governor Northen. "Mr. Seward was appalled." No Defective Page --- wonder Mr. Blair thought the order inopportune, and Mr. Bates insisted that the slaves should be taken out of the country before such cruel slaughter as he evidently apprehended, should begin. The proclamation, however, was issued; the civilized world listened in strained and painful silence for slaughter and butchery the like of which history had never yet recorded. Horror hung upon the face of humanity. And yet not an assault was made, not a child was slain, nor a residence burned. Every Negro slave of the South stood true to the trust committed him. Our homes, our mothers, our wives, and our sisters were saved in the midst of dangers that never before were made possible in civilized warfare." Such is the tribute which ex-Governor Northen paid to the race to which Perry's immortal 109 belonged. And who would for a moment believe that such a race has so deteriorated as to be guilty of the horrible crimes now charged against it? Does the "Bigger Brother" in this American Nation, big in wealth and resources, big in culture and intellectual attainment, big in all that goes to make a people great; does the "Big Brother," of this Nation feel between himself and the "Little Brother," who has always proven his loyalty, his courage and devotion, that the spoils of war have been equally divided? What has the "Big Brother" taken? What has the "Little Brother" been allowed? We ask for an equal deal; nothing more; nothing less. Today we speak of peace, of universal peace! HOW CAN THERE BE UNIVERSAL PEACE WITHOUT UNIVERSAL JUSTICE? The immortal Perry, one hundred years ago, sent from this very spot the thrilling message, "We've met the enemy and they are ours." Today the American people are engaged in mortal conflict with enemies far more potent, far more dreadful than British fleet or armed cruisers; enemies which either must themselves be conquered or they will conquer us. Is the "Big Brother," really big enough for the task for the responsibility, for the opportunity that is his? And, as a true American, one who loves this country and believes in this country's greatness and future goodness, the "Little Brother" stands here today to plead for a fair chance—we ask for nothing more, and we will be satisfied with nothing less. And what does this fair chance mean? YOUR son, Mr. Chairman, sets out upon his career with a hundred voices to hall and urge him on. His race is with him, bearing him up in its sympathies and in its achievements as the ocean lifts the ship upon its bosom. The colored boy begins his ascent with his race a drag upon him; aye, the weight of the whole mass must he lift. If he finds one voice to encourage him, there are a thousand to sneer and bid him keep his place. All the men who see the contest have his right to rise and to contend if at last he shall succeed in standing upon the higher ranges of attainment he will be in an atmosphere that is chill indeed. But if there is any discipline in IT no longer blind, Lord God, deaf to our prayer and dumb to our dumb suffering. Surely Thou too art not white, O Lord, a pale, bloodless, heartless thing? Ah! Christ of all the Pities! Forgive the thought! Forgive these wild, blasphemous words. Thou art still the God of our black fathers, and in Thy soul's soul sit some soft darkenings of the evening, some shadowings of the velvet night. Whither? To life? But not this life, dear God, not this. Let the cup pass from us, tempt us not beyond our strength, for there is that clamoring and clawing within, to whose voice we would not listen, yet shudder lest we must, and it is red, Ah! God! It is a red and awful shape. suffering, any dignity in bearing the cross, any reward for those who overcome, then surely some day our "Bigger brother," yea, the world, will doff their hats to the sturdy ones of us who against unparalleled odds have their way; who have climbed with bleached fingers, and bruised feet, lines of Kliping: they is neither East, nor West, nor border, nor birth when two strong men stand face to face that they come from the ends of the earth." What a Fair Chance Means. A Fair Chance signifies the Afro-American's liberty to be himself. If he can maneuver the farm, dig the mine, and run the engine; if he can plead the case and treat the sick; if he can in verse, in marble, or on canvas, mold his thoughts in forms of power and exquisite beauty; if he can be the statesman and leader of men—then There Must Be No Hinderance Placed To The Exercise Of His Talents. But the liberty which civilization is quite willing, theoretically at least, to accord, almost everywhere today involves something else which civilization is more reluctant to grant; that something is EQUALITY. Industrial Equality, the opportunity to work on fair terms, and enjoy to the fullest the harvest of one's labor. Educational Equality, the opportunity to know the truth which like the air belongs to all, and in that knowledge to be free. It is to be lamented that some of our best friends, at one time began to waver as to the expediency of giving the "Little Brother" the higher education. Political Equality, the opportunity to register, to vote, to make laws, aye, and to administer laws. The "Little Brother" cannot justly be debarred from any privileges of citizenship, even the emoluments of office. Social Equality, and there is a phantom of dread haunting this suggestion, which is wholly insubstantial. Social equality in the truest sense of the term, means simply that all sorts and conditions of people in this country, must live side by side in a spirit of mutual helpfulness and Good Will. We cannot legislate social relationships; they are not determined by the state. They are governed by other forces than the volitions of man. They are fixed by the laws of Nature and of Nature's God. The Work of Fifty Years. Fifty years have passed since the immortal Lincoln issued his great Proclamation of Emancipation. Within in that short space of time the Afro-American people have made good; from the depths we have climbed to the heights. From 3,000,000 we have increased to 10,000,000. Beginning in poverty we have amassed fully a billion dollars of property and have 62 banks owned and controlled by our selves. From ignorance we have gone up so that according to the last census seventy percent of the race have wiped out the stain of illiteracy. Colored men have attained eminence in all of the learned professions. The time is too short for me to recount the achievements of all who have written their names high on the honor-roll. Why! in Chicago alone there are three Afro-Americans, of world wide MINNESOTA HISTORICAL SOCIETY. T. S Center 101 N. C. SHEEHAN GROCER MINNEAPOLIS $2.40 PER YEAR. G LESS." 9 Dauntless Colored 1 Unchristian. fame: A dentist with an income of twelve or fifteen thousand dollars a year; a lawyer worth a million dollars in real estate and personal property and an annual income of more than $30,000 from his practice, and a surgeon who was the .rst man in all the world to operate successfully on a living human heart. All of this has been accomplished in spite of prejudice, oppression and hardships which would have deterred a less determined people. But, Mr. Chairman, Members of the Perry Centenian Commission, although we are notally free, we have not yet reached the full stature of manhood in all the states of the Union. We have done and are still doing our part. We have ever been loyal to the flag, the black anarchist has ever torn the stary banner down. But we feel that we have not had a square deal. In many of the states we are distranchised because of race; and jim crow laws disgrace the statute books of every southern state. Why! if a patriotic black man wished to visit the tomb of Washington, he would be compelled to ride in a jim crow car. A hundred years ago, Perry protested when many colored men were sent to fight with him upon the "Lawrence." Commodore Chauncey, God bless his memory, replied: "I have yet to learn that the color of a man's skin affects his qualifications or his usefulness. I have fifty colored men on board my ship and many of them are among my bravest and best seamen." How does this comport with the treatment of efficient and trustworthy Afro-Americans in Washington today? Protests Against Segregation In the departments of Washington, colored clerks have recently been set apart from their fellows with whom they have worked for years, as if they were lepers. I do not know that you gentlemen are aware of these things, but the "Little Brother" feels that such segregation is unfair, unjust, unAmerican and un-Christian. He enters his vigorous protest and appeals to you, to Mr. Taft, and you Governors of these several states, to exert all your influence to wipe out these discriminations and see that all employees in the civil service of this Government are treated as human beings without regard to race, color or creed. And men the Chairman, and gentlemen of the Chairman, thanking you in behalf of the 100,000 uncleas seamen, who fought with Perry in years ago, in behalf of the 10,000,000 Afro-Americans who love and honor the flag, for this opportunity of speaking for them today. I plead with you that we celebrate we shall also determine that the most effective forces of our American life shall be turned upon injustice, and unrightness as exhibited in every form of discrimination, disfranchisement, segregation, mob-violence and jim crowism, the enemies of our national life, to the end that the day will not be turned when white men and color, native and foreign born, South as well as North, shall book upon the safted feet of all the enemies of our domestic peace within the great Republic and may with truth exclaim "We've met the enemy and they are ours." leaf to our prayer and dumb to you too art not white, O Lord, a these wild, blasphemous words. hers, and in Thy soul's soul sit some shadowings of the velvet God, for Thy silence is white FRANK PEOPLES Contractor & Builder Mr. Frank Peoples is a contractor and builder, with offices at No. 236 Boston Block, Minneapolis, Minn. Two years ago Mr. Peoples came from Omaha, Neb., to take advantage of the larger opportunities afforded by the Twin Cities, electing to make his home in the larger of the Twins [Name] FRANK PEOPLES Contractor and Builder, 236 Boston Block Minneapolis No brass band met Mr. Peoples at the depot. He came with few acquaintances and no friends. He brought with him the confidence en- THE HOME OF THE MAYFIELD MUSEUM RESIDENCE OF FRANK PEOPLES. 3732 Portland Ave., Minneapolis. gendered by twenty years experience in the builders' trade and the knowledge gained in several years of contracting. To know his own ability was one thing; to prove it, something entirely different. It was not the accomplishment of a month, nor of several; but pluck and hard work wins, as its always will. Today, after two years of effort, Mr. Peoples may be said to have arrived. A number of beautiful houses, some of which are pictured here, attest his skill. Numerous testimonials, some of which are appended, tell in the most convincing way of the place he has won in the estimation of the community. Recognizing that success might only be won by meeting competitors on their own ground. Mr. Peoples at GAMELY AND DEEPIES AT RESIDENCE OF EDWARD HAMMOND 3582 Clinton Ave. Minneapolis once adopted the modern methods of selling and oulding. "SMALL PAYMENTS DOWN AND THE BALANCE LIKE RENT," became his slogan as well as theirs. Contracts, properly drawn, to protect the interests of his clients; materials that must measure up to expert knowledge, and workmen who must build under his personal supervision; the establishment of an unimpeachable credit among the merchants with whom he deals—these things in combination have been the factors which have contributed to his success. Mr. Peoples believes in keeping in the public eye, and "printers' ink" is constantly called upon to tell the story of what he has done and is doing. Office room in the business center, modern equipment and a stenographer to carry on the office work, are the THE HOME OF THE MAYOR RESIDENCE OF MARTIN BROWN 3852 Clinton Ave., Minneapolis --- final touchs to an up-to-date business. Mr. Peoples is one of the Trustees of St. Peter's A. M. E. Church, belongs to several orders, has an active part in every civil movement for the betterment of his people, and is altogether a citizen in whom Minneapolis may take pride. Not the least of his possessions is a charming wife, whose activities in church and social circles have brought her well merited popularity. "The proof of the pudding is in the eating." The people who have done business with Mr. Peoples, as merchants and as oilers, are surely able to speak with authority. More of like tenor, the following are offered: Minneapolis, Minn., March 25, 1913. My Dear Mr. Peoples: In answer to your inquiry, it gives me great pleasure to say that I am more than pleased with the home you built for me. 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Pastor Zlon Baptist Church, Minneapolis. 1 --- 1920 RESIDENCE OF FITZROY CELESTINE 3805 Portland Ave., Minneapolis Rev. T. W. Lewis, Minneapolis. J. Q. Adams, Editor THE APPEAL, St. Paul. w. T. Francis, Lawyer, St. Paul. Wm. M. Smith, Clerk Postoffice, Minneapolis. Rev. A. H. Lealtta, Rector St. Philips Episcopal Church, St. Paul. Minneapolis, Minn., March 23, 1913. Mr. Frank Peoples. A number of times in the past two years I have contracted with you to remodel or repair certain properties controlled by me. I feel it is but more justice to say that I am greatly pleased and satisfied with the work you have done. In every instance I feel that you have saved money for me, for in every case your bid was lowest among all those offered. You have furnished excellent material and good workmanhip and at no time have I had to wait for you. Shall there only be pleased to give you anything else I may have in your line, but will hope to successfully recommend you to others. Minneapolis, Minn., Apr. 21, 1913. To Whom It May Concern: We have done considerable business with F. Peoples, contractor, in the Boston Block, and are pleased to state that we have found him satisfactory in his dealings with us in every respect. He seems industrious, experienced and successful. We take pleasure in recommending him for such work as he may undertake. Respectfully, Hennepin Lumber Co., By Ernest F. Smith, Pres. Minneapolis, Minn., Apr. 24, 1913. To Whom It May Concern: We have had dealings with Mr. F. Peoples, contractor, of this city, for some time, and have found him reliable and trustworthy. We have carried a credit account with Mr. Peoples, and bills have always been paid promptly and satisfactorily. We do not hesitate to say that our dealings with him have been agreeable in every particular. Forman, Ford & Co., W. B. Atwood, Sec'y. Minneapolis, Minn., Apr. 18, 1913. To Whom It May Concern: The bearer, Mr. F. Peoples, with of fices at 236 Boston Block, has carried an account with us for several years He has always bought good material paid his bill promptly, and our relations with him have been in every way satisfactory, and we take pleasure in recommending him to anyone who re requires his services. Gardner Hardware Company. Per C. J. Leitz, Sec'y. MISS ESSIE R. MASON Miss Essie R. Mason is a Minnesota product. To the credit of Minnesota, he it said—she was born in the city of Minneapolis and enjoyed the benefits of that municipality's up-to-date educational features. Graduated from the South Side High, her schooling was supplemented by a course in business college. Miss Mason studied office method and bookkeeping, and acquired at the same time an expert knowledge of stenography and typewriting. She has made practical use of her bookkeeping. At various times she has been employed with "The Cone Grain Co.," "Jewett Typewriter Company," with "The Toombs Real Estate Company," and is now with the "F. Peoples Real Estate and Building Company." Mr. Peoples credits no little of his success to the fact that this young woman has taken entire 1920 1910 RESIDENCE OF WITHERS AND CAREY. 2816 13th Ave. So., Minneapolis. 236 Boston Block. charge of the office details, leaving him free to give his full time and energies to the larger affairs of his business. As a public stenographer, the services of Miss Mason are in frequent demand by tenants of nearby offices. Of a retiring rather than a militant disposition. Miss Mason has none the less been a helpful source for good in the circles in which she moves. since her early girlhood she has taken an interest in the St. James A. M. E. Church, seeing there an organist, choir mistress, church clerk and Sunday School superintendent. She is, in short, a fine example of the Twentieth Century Afro-American woman, beloved and respected by her many MISS ESSIE R. MASON friends and acquaintances cultures, only universities. She is the only daughter of Mrs Wm. M. Smith, who is pardonably proud of having reared so promising a daughter. MRS. IDA N. SELLERS. President State Federation of Afro American Women, Minneapolis. Mrs. Ida N, Seilers, President of the Minnesota Federation of Afro-American Women, declares that in their deliberate choice for presidents, the Minnesota women have their shape, chosen wisely. By their brilliant condemnations at home and the splended presentations they have made abroad, the value of Federada effort has been enhanced and the state of Minnesota placed upon the map of national accomplishment. She fears, however, that in the involuntary choice which followed when upon the resignation of her predecessor, she automatically became president, much has been lost to them. It must not be forgotten, however, that the Minnesota Federation is an organization of large extent and great possibilities. It requires for its success the united effort of many women to unite Minnesota's women into a cohesive body—to so mold and influence activities that concrete results will foster. We keep them cheered and heartened and keep them climbing. These things require executive ability of high order, personal courage and unremitting labor. With this thought in mind Mrs. Sellers has excellent opportunity to qualify. She has come up from the ranks. Sue has experienced every phase of club work. As state organizer she has developed largely in executive management. All who know her will admit the courage with which she meets others. Even tempered and magnetic, she has a power of persuasion which has never failed her. As a worker she is tireless; her activities in church, in club and charitable exhorts command the respect of all who know her well. Mrs. Sellers is an elocutionist of Notwithstanding the many demands, many dorms open here. --- time necessitated by the duties noted above, she refuses but few of the many invitations given to appear in program. It is confidently believed that when Mrs. Sellers goes to meet the national body next summer she will carry a report of united and effective effort on behalf of the Minnesota women, pleasing to those who receive it and second in importance to none which have preceded it. REV. M. W. WITHERS. N. D. Pastor of Zion Baptist Church, Minne- apolis. Rev. M. W. Withers, N. D., is one of the progressive citizens and race leaders of Minneapolis. During his REV. M. W. WITHERS faithful and judicious labors in the ministry in Minneapolis for the past thirteen years he has made a host of friends of both races and by frugal and business acumen has accumulated some property. He graduated from Lane Institute, Jackson, Tenn., in the class of 88. He also graduated from the Northwestern Institute of Neuropathy, Minneapolis, with the degree of Doctor of Neuropathy in 1905. On June 2nd of this year he was wedded to Miss Mary H. Moseley at the home of the bride in Chicago and both are now enjoying a happy married life. MRS. M. W. WITHERS Graduate Delsarte Artist, Lecturer and Elocutionist, Minneapolis. Excursionist, Minneapolis. Mrs. M. W. Witers nee Mary H. Moseley late of Chicago, now wife of R. M. W. Witers, N. D. is a young woman with charming personality and unusually well equipped by education and experience for the arduous duties which devolve upon the wife of an active earnest divine. Mrs. Witers is a graduate of the A. and M. College of Normal, Ala. In preparing for her chosen profession of elocation she studied in the Columbia College of Expression in Chicago and St. Marks Academy of Birmingham, Ala. Nothing that could be said here would show more clearly the character and attainments of this lady than the following testimonials: Columbia College of Expression, Steinway Building, Chicago, III., Sept. 11, 1911. Miss Mary Moseley has studied Vocal Expression in this College and I desire to say a few words in her be-halt: We have known her for about three years. She is a conscientious young woman, possesses marked teaching ability, a personality that tends to a helpful, harmonious relationship with her pupils. She is equipped to handle reading and elocutionary work in a thorough and satisfactory manner. She uses her knowledge to the best advantage. She is a teacher who will not be MRS. M. W. WITHERS satisfied with mediocre standards, and refines her pupils with her high ideal of the work. Her influence is for the good, we feel certain. She holds a certificate from "Course One" of this College, and bears the honor of being the only one of her race having finished here. Leon Bates Crozeir, Dictator Evening Instruction Miss Mary A. Blood, President. Bethel A. M. E. Church, Chicago, Ill. Oct. 10, 1910. Miss Moseley, as a Reader, may be said to have begun preparation for her career as teacher very early, has found foundation and material therefrom, in what has made for her and the negro an uplifting and profitable accomplishment. She is an earnest and consistent christian, with a character that is above reproach. And anything, that any church, or institution may do to assist her along in the line of her profession is deserving placed. Dr. D. P. Roberts, Pastor. CHARLES W. BROWN Expert Electrician, Minneapolis. Mr. Chas. W. Brown claims to be much like umbrellas—a product of Delaware, and raised everywhere. He attended the grade schools of Wilmington and r hiladelphia. While attending the Howard High and Industrial School, he added the study of carpentry and blacksmithing, carrying these items to the factory. At age of 4 years he went to Boston and took a commercial course in the English High School. After finishing there he engaged himself as sapping clerk to a large firm in the bicycle industry. While in their employ he became one of the fastest bicyclists thereabout, winning many trophies and honors. Leaving the employ of this firm, he, with a partner, began the bicycle business on his own account. Shortly after he took up railroading, and while running into Canada began the study, through a correspondence school, of electrical engineering. Following us, he came to Minneapolis. Though quite successful here, Mr. Brown decided to further perfect himself in his chosen field of electrical pursuit, and for that purpose made one more change. Going this time to Milwaukee, there to enter the university, later graduating with high honors and winning the respect and admiration of his teachers and fellow students. He was the only Afro-American in his class. His photo now decorates the wall of the principal's study, in company with a cut of a wireless controlled airship which he perfected, and demonstrated in the presence of thousands of enthused Milwaukee citizens. Returning to Minneapolis, Mr. Brown is successfully conducting an electrical business. He installed the beautiful and complicated light system in use at the Twin City Stag Club. Mr. Brown is a helpful factor in civic activities in the city. An official and ardent supporter of the Sunday Forum, designer of the Forum emblem, secretary of the newly organized branch of the National Society for the Advancement of Colored People. Never satisfied with present successes, Mr. Brown intends to seek employment for his talents in the field of electric engineering among his people in the Soultland. All that he has done or hopes to do Mr. Brown credits to use care and training of a loving mother, whose memory and influence accompany him everywhere. 1920 Employing Agent Swift and Co., Agent for Continental Casualty Co., St. Paul. Mr. C. W. Patterson is a native of Minnesota having been born in Red Wing some twenty-six years ago. His father, Mr. J. Patterson is a prominent and successful horse dealer and is the owner of some fine stock. Mr. Patterson is the oldest of eight children and is the first and only Afro-American graduate of the Red Wing high school. He has quite a foot ball artist when attending school. For more than two years he has made St. Paul his home and has shown himself to be something of a hustler. He holds the position of employment agent for Swift & Co., and has found employment for hundreds of men at their South St. Paul plant. He is also agent for the Continental Casualty Co., of Chicago, and has been quite successful along that line. He is quite popular in society and is a prominent member of the So-Lit club, the leading social organization of the Twin Cities. Information has been received from Duluth to the effect that Lieut. T. W. Stepp is in St. Mary's hospital suffering from an operation for appendicitis. The Lieutenant says quite as much of a hero as he did in passing through the siege of Santiago in 1898, as this is the second operation for the same cause within six months. WM. F. LISBON TRANSFER AND FUEL CO. 1316 So. Fourth St., Minneapolis. The last few years in the life of Mr. Wm. F. Lisbon show what pluck and energy will do for a man determined to get out of the rut. Eight years ago, with $15.00 to his credit, Mr. Lisbon determined to change methods and launch out for himself. He does not tell by what magic this small capital was exchanged for a business outfit; but shortly thereafter, in a modest way, he established an express business. What business came his way he cared for promptly, and he cared for it as well as any one else could do. M. S. K. Gradually the business has grown. Today he has a transfer and fuel business that keeps himself and four men constantly busy. He will transfer a trunk or an elephant, deliver a ton of coal or a carload. His outfit will bring $2,000,00 in the market. From the profits of these few years he has bought a five-acre tract of ground on the Dan Patch line. This is leased to a truck farmer and some day promises to be a valuable asset. Mr. Lisbon is a lover of the out-of-doors. In company with good dogs, of which he has several, with rod and gun, his vacations are spent in perfect enjoyment. The success which has attended Mr. Lisbon in his business ventures has encouraged several young men to follow along similar or other lines. Minneapolis may well be proud of men of his caliber. ROBERT W. MARSHALL. Robt. W. Marshall is the full name of the subject of this sketch. But "Bobby" Marshall he is to thousands and thousands of Minnesota football enthusiasts, and as "Bobby" Marshall he will be affectionately remembered as long as football shall endure and the love of prowess shall remain to quicken the heartbeats of red blooded men. Four years Bobby played football upon the Minnesota team, and for three of those years Minnesota's standard was returned victorious. During three years of his college career Marshall played first base on the ball team. His playing is remembered as a classic, and for two of those years his team were champions. Leaving the University, he carried with him his unconquerable love for athletics and soon was engaged to play at La Moine baseball tee. During that season he played third base and led his team in every department. Striving to throw off the fascination of athletics, Bobby entered the law office of Mr. Wm. H. H. Franklin and settled down to a serious mastery of the game of law. Later he studied in the office of Nash and Armstrong, a firm of well known attorneys. But the call o. the blood would not be broken after three years of effort Bobby throw off the restraining hand of Blackstone and returned to his well loved diamond. For two years he wore the uniform of the Minnesota Gophers, managed by "Daddy" Reid. After the Gophers, he spent one season in company with the Keystones of Minneapolis, winding up his professional activities with a season or two with the Leland Giants of Chicago. During the height of his football career in 1906, to be exact, he was awarded the upstart of the All Star Football Team of America by a vote of the American critics—unanimous save one. For three years in succession, he was, without a dissenting opinion, given a place upon the All Western team—surely honors sufficient to satisfy even so ambitious a player as "Bobby." But the call of the pigskin and the lure of the diamond has been overcome at last, or is it perhaps only subdued for the moment? At any rate Bobby has given them up and in the office of the State Weighmaster is quietly following the humdrum paths of business. Even here the aggressive methods which won renown upon the athletic fields are making themselves felt. Assigned to duty with the Washburn-born men to command, Bobby is still vigorously forcing the pigskin called "business to the "goal" of success. 1920 Lawyer, 1020 Metropolitan Life Building, Minneapolis. Mr. Franklin is a graduate of the Law Department of the University of Minnesota, class of 1907. He is counsel for the Askin and Marine Clothing Co., of Rochester, N. Y., with a branch in Minneapolis; attorney for Bailey & Nohner Clothing Co., and for B. Jacobs Jewelry Co., Minneapolis. He is President of the Colored Citizens' Civic and Commercial League Incorporated, Minneapolis, and is the man who drew up the articles of incorporation, constitution and by-laws of the organization. ZOZELL SLEET'S BIRTHDAY PARTY On Thursday afternoon, September 16th, the very cute and precocious daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George C. Sleet, Zoellie, celebrated the second anniversary of her birth by being hostess for a little quartet party, the guests of honor being Misses Evatrey Bradshaw, Jessarose Alexander and Masters Leonard Talahauher, James Oliver. Of course they were accompanied by their doting mammas as chaperons. Our photographer, Mr. A. W. Cotton, took a picture of the quartet as they posed on a sofa, which is reproduced in this issue. Dainty refreshments were served, a feature of the kitchen in usual ice cream in the shade of "Kitty" in the kitchen. The little hostess was the recipient of the following gifts: the party, Mamma Sleet; toy cat, Papa Sleet; book, James Oliver; dress, Evatrey Bradshaw; hair rosettes, Jessarose Alexander; set dishes, Leonard Talahaufer; starter for bank account, Mrs. Henry High; cut flowers, Mrs. Laura Michaels. A copy of the party group picture was presented to the baby members of the party. WM. M. SMITH. Night Foreman, City Division, Post-office, Minneapolis. Among the many men of sterling qualities and ability in Minneapolis few equal and none surpass Mr. Wm. M. Smith, who came from Ohio more than a quarter of a century ago and made his home in Minnesota's metropolis. He has been connected with the postoffice for many years and now holds the responsible position of night foreman of the city division. He is wide awake along civic lines and is always found on the side of those who strive for the uplift of the people along all lines. He is the possessor of rare literary attainments and few persons can handle the King's English more detly and effectively than he. He is short he is a general all around hustler and THE PEALE is indebted to him mainly for the excellent showing that Minneapolis and her progressive people have made in this issue. If anybody should ask "What's the matter with Will Smith?" The answer would be. "He's all right!" SAINT PAUL A WEEK'S RECORD IN MINNESOTA'S CAPITAL The "Saintly City" and Iaintly City Folks—Neway Items of Social, Religious, Political and General Matters Among the People. SATURDAY, OCTOBER 25, 1913. IS TEN CENTS PER COPY, FOR SALE AT APPEAL OFFICE. Mr. J. R. Morris has moved to 582 Rondo street. It is unwise to trust the man who trusts no one. Mr. L. M. Thornton has moved to 461 Charles street. The man who is looking for trouble can always find it at home. Don't think other folks are fools because you think you are not. Mr. and Mrs. R. T. Waters have moved to 582 Charles street. Mr. Roy Goins has returned from Canada, where he has been for several months. And sin when it is finished bringeth forth death—James 1:15—Selected by E. W. Gilles. The office of the "Small Loan Co." has been moved to rooms 25 and 26 fith floor Union Block. If you wish to invest your money safely to draw four per cent interest buy St. Paul certificates. The splendid cut of Lincoln, which appears in this issue is used through the courtesy of the Pioneer Press. If you have some news you would like to see in THE APPEAL, write it on a postal card and send to this office. The heart of a coquette is like a rose, of which her lovers pluck the leaves, leaving only the thorns for her husband. Whatever short comings may obtain in this issue, charge them up to efforts in behalf of the big SOUVENIR NUMBER Madame L. A. Porter of Hudson ave., entertained at dinner last Sunday Miss Sadie St. Louis of Minneapolis, formerly of Boston, Mass. W. T. FRANCIS WHO FOR A NUMBER OF YEARS WAS IN THE EMPLOY OF THE LEGAL DEPARTMENT OF THE NORTHERN PACIFIC RAILWAY COMPANY, HAS OPENED OFFICES FOR THE GENERAL PRACTICE OF THE LAW AT 88 AND UNION BLOCK, ST. PAUL, The B. Y. P. U. of Pilgrim Baptist Church meets each Sunday at 6:45 P. M. The meetings are very interesting. All are cordially invited. Madam L. A. Porter has moved to 939 Hudson avenue with Mr. and Mrs. Tobush Burt. Her services may be had by calling Bonmont 965. If you have anything good to say of THE APPEAL tell it to your friends. If you have anything bad, tell it to "Hustling" Morgan, the agent. If the readers and well-wishers of THE APPEAL will send items of social news to this office it will be appreciated and the news will be published. The October term of the supreme court commenced last Tuesday with 299 cases on the calendar and the court will be kept busy until the end of next March. WOMAN WANTED—At the Acme Cafe, 107 E. Third street, to help in kitchen and dining room. Good wages for the right person. Call mornings between 8 and 9 o'clock. --- T. H. LYLES. Funeral Directors and Embalmers 150 W. Fourth St. Calla Answered Day or Night In Twin Cities. Active Pall Bearers Furnished If Desired. Lady Assistant When Necessary, T. R. (Hustling) Morgan—Real Estate, Loans, Insurance Collections—Notary Public—Representative of THE APEALE. No. 418 Charles street. Phones 508. When you buy ice cream, why not buy the best? It's made by J. C. Vander Bie, 416 Partridge street. It's for sale, too, at all places handling first class ice cream. SPIRELLA CORSET, Cora E. Anderson corsetter. Any lady wishing to be properly corsetted call or ad- A REMINDER THE STATE SAVINGS BANK Invites the saving accounts of frugal wage-earners, it is well fitted to take care of them. per annum. DEPOSITS OVER $5,000,000.00. Charles P. Noyes, President. Louis Betz, Treasurer. Grand Benefit Ball Under the Auspices of Gopher Club dress 365 Aurora Ave. Tel. N. W. Dale 1345.—Advertisement. Gopher Lodge, Elks, has given up its hall at 126 E. Third street and now meets at Wagner Hall, corner Charles and Western Ave., on the second Wednesday in each month. "The Favorite Shining Parlor," Messrs. Beard & Alexander, proprietors, has been moved to 105 E. 5th street, where first class work is done on short notice at all times.—Advertisement. If your wife is ailing buy her a GOSSARD CORSET and she will be in better SHAPE than ever before. For sale by Mrs. J. E. Cloak, 292 St.兰堡街. N. W. Phone, Dale 2076.—Advertisement. Mr. R. M. Johnson has been commissioned a notary public in and for Ramsey County by Gov. O. A. Eberhart and he is now fully equipped to do business for any person needing his services. Mrs. N. Howell, of Milwaukee, Wis. is in the city, the guest of Miss Fannie Johnson, 2307 Sixth ave. N. Mrs. Howell is the mother of Mr. Owen Howell, proprietor of the Valet Tailoring Co., St. Paul. VOCAL AND PIANO LESSONS given by Mrs. Addie Crawford-Minor at her residence 251 Rondo street, only. Hours for instruction arranged to suit patrons. Terms reasonable. Tel. Dale 1597—Advertisement. Rev. Woman, pastor of Plymouth Congregational church, Holly ave., and Mackubin street, will address the newly organized "Society for the Advancement of Colored People" on Sunday evening, Nov. 9, at 8:00 o'clock. Mr. James A. Hyde is now operating the Cosmopolitan Cafe at 40 E. Third street. He puts on a swell regular dinner from 11 a. m. to 5 p. m. for 25 cents. A la carte meals at all hours. If you wish a good meal in a big hurry call on him. The Globe Method—To sell Furniture that will Satisfy, at prices that will Gratify. We give Furniture and Stoves you do want, for Furniture and Stoves you don't want—Globe Furniture Co., 473-475 St. Peter street.—Advertisement. Mr. T. H. Lyles, our undertaker, who has had his office with Listoe. Wold has moved with this firm to its new and up-to date building, 150 W. Fourth street corner of Franklin where he may be found as usual. Both Phone Dale 2974. ST. LOUIS KITCHEN, 138 E. Third street, up stairs, Mrs. Julia Hinson. Prop. A la carte meals at all hours from 7:00 a. m. to 8:00 p. m. All home cooking. Regular Sunday dinner from 1 to 3 p. m. 40 cents. Tel. 6090.—Advertisement. PROF. C. S. PATTY'S HERB MEDICINES can be had only at the corner of University avenue and Mackubin street. If you are not feeling well it will certainly be worth your while to learn about these remedies. Tri-State Phone 5732—Advertisement. FOR SALE—5732 ROOM HOUSE, ALL MODERN EXCEPT HEAT—Carroll avenue near Farrington, large beautiful lawn and garden. A fine comfortable home for only $3,500. Shown by appointment. C. P. Abbott, 301 Pioneer building—Advertisement. F. H. Harm & Bro, the popular jewelers and opticians, formerly of 237 Robert street, have moved to larger and better quarters at No. 14 East Sixti* street, between Wabasha and Cedar, where they will be pleased to see old and new patrons—Advertisement. The place to have your shoe repair 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.—Advertisement. PATRONS of the St. Louis Kitchen, 138 E. Third street, Mrs. Julia Hinson, proprietor, are hereby notified that on and after this date regular dinners will not be served during the week; only a la carte service will be given. All old and new patrons cordially invited to try the new service. For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son that who soever believe in Him should perish but have everlasting life. John 3:16. There is a way which seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death.—Proverbs 14:12.—Selected by E. W. Gilles. SAFE DEPOSIT AND STORAGE VAULTS—We invite your inspection. It costs little to place your valuable papers, cash, securities and other valuables in absolute safety. Boxes in our vaults can be had for $4 per year. Store your boxes, trunks, etc., with us. Northwestern Trust Co., 138 Endicott Arcade.—Advertisement. Mr. James Thomas, the enterprising proprietor of the "Little St. Paul Cafe," 130 E. Eighth street, has renovated, repaired and returned his place of business very neatly and attractively. The chef is Mr. Charles Jackson, better known as "Big Boy," and he is turning out some very totohsome meals. Call and see. RELIABLE DENTISTRY at reasonable prices. Dr. H. I. Williams has opened offices in suite 202 Kendrick Building, 27 E. Seventh street, and has all the necessary equipment for doing dental work painlessly. He will be pleased to have old patients call or any one who appreciates honest work at honest prices—Advertisement. Copies of the Souvenir Edition may be obtained at the office of THE AP be the barber shops, clubs, restaurants and the places of business, price 10 cents each. A copy will be mailed to any address sent to THE APPEAL office, accompanied by 10 cents. Send in your orders, don't delay until all are gone. DO IT NOW. Mr. C. H. Jackson has opened a dining room to be known as Jackson's Place at 550 Wabasha street. Regular dinner will be served from 11:30 to 3:00 for 25 cents. Special Sunday dinner from 12:30 to 4:30 for 35 cents. Especial attention will be paid to families and parties. Open until midnight. Tel. Cedar 7362.—Advertisement. 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.—Advertisement. Rev. P. P. Woman, pastor of Park Congregational church, corner of Mackubin and Holly ave, will deliver an address on the "National Association for the Advancement of Colored People" at his church, Sunday evening, November 9 at 8:00 o'clock sharp. The public is cordially invited and it is hoped a large number will be present. Go and take your neighbors. THE VALET TAILORING Co. No. 154-156 E. Sixth street. The most up-to-date establishment of its land in the city. Clothing made to order, shopped, 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, advertisement—Aidmentism. WHEN YOU ARE HUNGRY, and want a quick meal, just go to the LITTLE ST. PAUL CAFE, 130 E. Eighth street, between Robert and Jackson. James H. Thomas, proprietor. There you may get first-class meals to order at all hours, day and dinner. You can order dinner daily from 11:30 to 2:30 for 25 cents. Tel. Cedar 9021.—Advertisement. EVERYBODY knows who knows anything about it that the Southern chefs cannot be surpassed in toothsome cuisine. Ellis, James Palmer, the chef of Crescent City" is now the proprietor. Acme Cafe, 107 E. Third street and invites those who are fond of good "eats" to call. Regular dinner from 11 a. m to 3 p. m. for 25 cents. A la carte meals at all hours. Try 'em. The Mecca Athletic Club was organized last Tuesday evening at the Mecca Cafe, 471 Aurora avenue with twelve members. The officers elected are: Arthur White, president; Chancey Bradley, vice president; George Manning, secretary-treasurer; Elmore Ridley, assistant secretary. The dues are 25 cents per week. Any one joining at the next meeting will be conferred a member. The next meeting will be held at the home of Arthur White, 777 Thomas street, Monday evening, October 9 at 8:00 o'clock. Young men who desire join the club are invited. The object of the club is the betterment of conditions among the young men morally and physically. The So-Lit Club held a social meeting on last Thursday evening at the residence of Mrs. Della Pettis with Miss Harriette Pettis as hostess. While a little previous, the affair was a sort of nalloween party. The house was beautifully decorated in Halloween colors and novelties. Numerous Halloween games were played which produced much merriment. Favors were won by Miss Clara Howard for producing the broadest smile; Miss Adah Lewis for pinning the stem on the pumpkin correctly; Mr. S. L. Ransom for pitching the greatest number of beans in the pumpkin's mouth. The table was uniquely and characteristically decorated and the place cards were written in the witches' alphabet and each person found his place from a key which was furnished. A dainty luncheon consisting of chicken patties, olives, bread and butter, sandwiches, coffee, ice cream and cake. Eighteen enjoyed this feast of reason and flow of soul. Miss Albreta C. Bell will be the hostess for the next meeting on the second Thursday in November. MRS. MILLIE ALEXANDER The Hair Manufacturer and Hair Dresser in St. Paul. Mrs. Millie Alexander the famous hair artist, well known in many states is now located at 499 Western avenue, St. Paul, manufacturers all kinds of hair goods, transformations, switches, puffs, etc. Will give four scalp treatments per month for $1.50 and one jar of her wonderful Hair Grower free. Office hours from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Phone Dale 4926. Hair dressing for weddings and parties a specialty. The Day of Prayer at Pilgrim In accordance with resolution adopted at the National Baptist Convention at Nashville, a special service of prayer in behalf of the Afro-Americans in this country was held at Pilgrim Baptist church, St. Paul, last Sunday morning which ran well into the afternoon. The church was filled with christians who unburdened their hearts to God in earnest supplications for relief from the persecutions under which the race suffers at this time. Each prayer was freighted with the desire that help should be given, but that it should be in God's own way. Among the many prayers offered was those of the old and the young and a number of ex-slaves who remembered the times when they had offered similar petitions for relief, in the cotton fields and rice swamps in the days of slavery. It was the Pilgrim Baptist church that gave birth to the resolution fixing Sunday, October 19 as a day of prayer, and the earnestness and faith in those prayers must have shaken the gates of heaven, and directed God's attention to this long suffering people. MINNEAPOLIS THE 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. FOR SALE AT APPEAL OFFICE. There is on foot a move to organize a lyceum bureau in the Twin Cities; there is a wealth of talent in the two cities. Mr. Arthur R. Bodene, formerly of Boston, Mass., but more lately of Kansas City, Mo., is now a resident of Minneapolis where he is tailoring for the Vehon Tailoring Company. Should you need anything in drugs or medicines, or drugists' sundries, toilet articles, cigars, soda, etc., call at Geo. W. Nelson's drug store. 121 Sixth street south. Prescriptions Otis Hamilton and John Evans who were arrested after a fight and a chase last Saturday, have confessed to three holdups in which they got $49.60 and a watch. Now they will get something else. WHEN IN ST. PAUL, go to the St. Louis Kitchen, No. 138 E. Third street, upstairs, for your meals. Meals to order from 7 a.m. m. to 8:00 p. m. Regular Sunday dinner from 1 to 3 p. m. 40 cts. All home cooking. Mrs. Julia Hinson, Prop. Tel. Cedar 6090. Advertisement. A religious census at the "U" shows actual church membership of students as follows: Catholic, 360; Lutheran, 311; Presbyterian, 274; Methodist, 259; Congregational, 218; Episcopal, 188; Baptist, 110; miscellaneous, 120. There are 449 students who have no religious preference. On last Saturday Wm. Billingsley, who was on trial for manslaughter, he having during an argument last June, killed William Zeithner, was found guilty of manslaughter in the first degree and given an indeterminate sentence in the pen of from five to twenty-five years. Billingsley pleaded self defense. MADAM NELLIE McCULLOUGH ANNOUNCES THE OPENING OF THE TWELFTH SEASON OF HER DANCING SCHOOL AT MASONIC HALL, COR. 24TH STREET AND 5TH AVENUE, MONDAY EVENING, OCTOBER 27, 1913. REGULAR PATRONS WILL TAKE NOTICE AND ACT ACCORDINGLY. THE MADAM HAS SOME NEW DANCES TO INTRODUCE. Attorney Franklin was successful in securing the money that he had garnished in the hands of Chief of Police Martin Flanagan, of St. Paul, belonging to Harry Merrill and Louis age, now under arrest for robbing Jake Few of $51 Franklin secured $195 and some personal property belonging to the defendants, worth, approximately, $100. Payment was delayed for more than three months, and it was due to the tireless efforts and persistency of Few's attorney that the money was recovered. He was opposed by the Chief of Police, the Sheriff, and the County Attorney's office. Hurrah Boys! THE Young Men's Progressive CLUB OF MINNEAPOLIS WILL GIVE A GRAND CONCERT & BALL AT National Guard Armory KENWOOD PARKWAY MONDAY EVENING, NOV. 10 ENTERTAINERS OF GREAT MERIT WILL FURNISH THE PROGRAM. W. R. MORRIS, ESQ., WILL BE MASTER OF CEREMONIES. THE Y. M. P. C. HAS SOME VERY CLASSY STUNTS TO SPRING THAT WILL PLEASE EVERY ONE PRESENT ON THAT OCCASION. THE McCULLLOUGH ORCHESTRA WITH THE LATEST CATCHY MUSIC WILL BE THERE IN FULL. NET PROCEEDS TO APPLY ON Y. M. P. C. BUILDING FUND. REGULAR Y. M. P. C. PUNCH WILL BE SERVED. B. M. McDew Chrm.Com. Arrangements ClarenceMcCullough Chrm.Com. Management Tickets - 50 Cents Don't fail to attend the Festival and Sale by the women of St. Phillips church, corner of Aurora and Mackubin streets, in the Guild Hall, Wednesday and Thursday evenings, Nov. 5 and 6. Sale of home made products fancy articles, aprons, etc. Pie eating contest Wednesday evening, German Frolickers Thursday evening. Admission 10 cents. Advertisement. THIS SOUVENIR EDITION MAILED TO ANY ADDRESS FOR TEN CENTS PER COPY. SEND TEN CENTS IN ONE OR TWO CENT STAMPS FOR EACH COPY ORDERED. SUPPLY LIMITED. ORDER NOW. --- 1 CROWDED OUT. Owing to the great number of cuts in this issue the fac-similes of the program and inscription on badges and napkins at the Fiftieth Emancipation Anniversary Celebration have been crowded out. EMANCIPATION CELEBRATION. Continued from second page. I think it is a good thing. W. G. Hood. I highly endorse the affair. Chas. Saunders. Will be with you if life lasts. J. C. Black. Will lend whatever aid possible. Q. Hicks. Go right ahead, I am with you. Joseph Adams. Accept best wishes for success. J. A. Roberts. Am always with a good thing. Geo. W. Duckett. Just what we've all been waiting for. C. E. Jones. With pleasure I will do all I can. J. H. Bannister. There is no such word as fail with you. Orrington C. Hall. A splendid idea in which I heartily concur. Chas. W. Scrutchin. Bemidji, Minn. Count on me to assist in this noble enterprise. Tolbert Bush. I am always willing to push a good thing along. Wm. W. Wimberly. I was with you before. I'll be with you some more. George Barnett. Am delighted with the idea and will help to carry it out. F. D. Greene. Am always ready and willing to help along a good thing. J. A. Sayles. Count me with you in your splendid affairs every time. J. W. Blair. We accept your invitation and heartily tender our assistance. J. N. Sellers. I'll be with you with some new stunts for the grand march. Owen Howell. I believe in the brotherhood of man and will help you all I can. R. J. Solomon. The Twin-City Star is always with THE APPEAL for race success. Charles Sumner Smith. I think it is all right and will do all I can to help make it a success. Jerome Covington. Shall be pleased to do what I can for the success of the proposed affair. Wm. R. Morris. It will be a success I know as it has the right man at the head of it. W. S. Johnson. Put me on the list of Promotors, Pushers and Patrons, I'll be with you. J. W. Barnett. Have been with you in many troubles and won't forsake you in this. Dr. J. R. White. I am in for all undertakings that are for the honor and glory of the race. Luther Singleton. I only hope for perfect success and will back you with my time and money. L. V. Douglass. Being a builder myself, I am always ready to help others build. I'll help you. Frank Peoples. If you work on the celebration as you do at your residence it will be all right. Thos. Neal. You can always be depended on for big things, just go ahead, I'll hold your coat. L. B. Greer. I seldom get to go to entertainments but I'll be with you in yours if possible. L. M. Terrill. You helped me to pull off some good things and you can count on me to help you. J. H. Dillingham. They tell me you are something of a manager of big affairs and I'll be there to see. J. Louis Ervin. I know that your coming entertainment will be a grand success and we are with you. W. W. Mills. The Emancipation Celebration with you at its head cannot be anything but a success. L. A. Melker. Count on me as one to assist in every respect to make the affair a grand success. Samuel Brown. "Every little bit, added to what you've got, makes just a little bit more." Add me. R. E. Cousby. Nothing gives me greater pleasure than to help boost a project that well merits the same. J. E. Johnson. The entertainments you have man- --- aged is recommendation enough. We are with you heartily. James A. Vass. We have been pining for a first class entertainment for a long time and hall yours with joy. F. A. Williams. I fully approve of your proposed celebration and deem it worthy of the highest consideration. S. J. Belleen Your entertainments have been such delightful affairs that I would not miss one. Count me in. T. E. Franklin. The prospects for your entertainment look good to me and I will all I can to make it a success. William Alston. You may count on my best efforts in your behalf as fully as I gavw them in your former entertainments. Wm. M. Smith. Nothing is too good for THE APPEAL. We, with united effort should make this celebration "Excelsior." B. F. Edwards. I think it is a very worthy undertaking on your part. I will do all in my power to make it a success. D. E. Beasley. The prospect for your grand entertainment looks good to me. I shall do all I can to help you on to success. Ralph Watson. I am heartily in favor of this entertainment. The records of your past entertainments speak well for the coming function. Clarence L. Smith. The Fiftieth Anniversary of Emancipation ought to be celebrated—Under your efficient management it will be an assured success. Jasper Gibbs, Sr. What man has done, man can do again. The entertainments you have given were per excellent; the coming one should surpass them all. W. T. Francis. I indorse the movement most heartily, as I think we as a race, should not lose sight of the day four million of our people were emancipated. G. W. Moker. Am sure this entertainment is quite appropriate, and should have the encouragement of all. We will do all in our power to assist in making it a huge success. I don't see why your entertainment shouldn't be one of the grandest. I will give you all the assistance you can to make it. I wish to see you do the "turkey trot" that evening. H. C. Petticord. On the receipt of your circular letter I began to think up something new and novel to present at your entertainment and I think I've got it. I shall respond with the best I can produce. Chas. H. Miller. I am sure that the coming entertainment will be a grand one from the fact that your previous experience and success in handling affairs of this kind is a guarantee that this one will be the grandest of them all. I know that your coming entertainment will be a pleasurable success. The celebration of the Kifftih Anniversary of Emancipation marks an era that should spur the race onward and upward to higher destinies and greater achievements. Dr. J. M. Boddy. Being an old soldier and cherishing the memory of that Grand Old Man, whose hand guided by our Loving Father with one stroke of his pen set 4,000,0.0 slaves free. Why, Mr. Editor, if all felt as I do you would not have standing room. The proper date for an Emancipation celebration is September 22, the date upon which the immortal Lincoln issued it, and that date was selected, but owing to the fact that St. James A. M. E. church had secured the famous Ferguson Dixie Jubilee Singers for that date the management for the celebration under the auspices of THE PHILIPPINE ORGANIZATION the church and set Monday, September 30, as the date. Preparations then started in earnest and the people began to send in their names as patrons until the list appeared as follows: PATRONS AND PATRONESSES. RECEPTION COMMITTEE. MR. AND MRS. W. S. Butler Willis Colter La Coste F. E. Cooper N. Walter Lunsford Jasper Glbs, Jr. Harry Harper J. Jeffrey C. W. Patterson Veasus Pope Arthur Rhodes W. Stepp J. W. Strong Samuel Scott J. L. Titus J. A. West W. F. Williams Robert Marshall W. T. Mitchler J. Jeffrey R. O. Lee R. M. Johnson J. A. Smith Richard Stokes There was some trouble experienced in securing a suitable hall but finally the beautiful up-to-date Arcanum Hall in the Lowry building was secured and the following committees were appointed: DR. W. T. MITCHELL DENTIST 403 COURT BLK. 24 E. 4TH ST. ST. PAUL LITTLE DIAMOND CAFE First Class Home Cooked Meals to order at all hours Daily Dinner 11 to 3 at 25c. Sunday Dinner 11 to 6 at 30c. Breakfast 6:30 Supper 5 to 8 476 Robert, ST. PAUL VANDER BIE'S ICE CREAM IS THE BEST For Sale Everywhere J. C. VANDER BIE 496 Partridge ST. PAUL, MINN PHONE DALE 3601 "THE BUSY CORNER" A. J. McMURRAY & CO. Staple and Fancy Groceries, Candies, Confectionery, Clgars, School Supplies, Ete. Ice Cream Parlor and Cafe, Lunch at all Hours. REAL ESTATE AND RENTALS HANDLED. Cor. Western and Ronde ST. PAUL Office Cedar 1673 Dr, Valdo Turner PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON Kendrick Block, 27 E. 7th OFFICE HOURS 9 to 11 a. m., 12 to 1 p. m., 3 to 5 p. m. Sundays 10 to 11 a. m. Res. 386 St. Albans Tel. Dale 918. TEL. DALE 5252 WILL DELIVER Ladies Your Looks Be Improved USING Madam Notah Wilson's GUARANTEED BEAUTIFYING FORMULAS Will give FREE instructions with Hair Dressing, Hair Straightening, Manicuring, Massaging, Also Hair Tonics, Cold Cream, Etc. 563 Charles St. ST. PAUL Office Cedar 5552 PHONES Res. Date 2419 J. S. STRONG DEALER IN Real Estate and Insurance Handles Farm Lands and City Property; Builds, Buys, Sells or Rents Houses. Insures your Life, your House, your Household Goods Insures against damage by Fire. Lightning or Tornado. See STRONG before closing a deal Elsewhere. Office 25-26 Union Block Corner of Fourth and Cedar. ST. PAUL MINN. Walker Williams A. C. Lyles Red Moon Barber Shops WILLIAMS & LYLES, PROPS. FirstClass Tonsorial Work a rche Expert Workmen 124 E. THIRD ST. 370 RONDO ST ST. PAUL, MINN. --- SUITS PRESSED VALET TAILORING CO 156 E. SIXTH ST $1 Shampooing, Hair Dressing, Manluring, Facial Massage, Scalp Treatment. Switches Made to Order. Sore Corns, Ingrowing Nails, Bunlons Removed. TRY PORTER'S WONDERFUL HAIR GROWER. 194 W. Central Ave., ST. PAUL. MAGGIE JENKINS ROBERT HOPKINS TRE MEOCA JENKINS & HOPKINS, PROPS. Ice Cream Parlor, Confectionery, Soft Drinks, Cigars Etc. Phone Dale 6893. 545 AURORA. ST. PAUL. Best Service Good Menu "LA FRANCE" CHOP SUEY CAFE Mrs. J. M. Mask, Prop. & Mgr. AMERICAN AND CHINESE DISHES Regular Dinner from 11 a. m. to 2 p. m. OPEN FROM 7 A. M. TO 2 A. M. 255 First Av S. Minneapolis --- ot Jt Ee TE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE. Joseph Adams Wm, R. Morris TPP Anderson Geo, W. Nelson Joseph Baylum =F. Peoples 3CPBiacke € H Bobinson By Beastey | Chas. W. Scrutchin W. Be Chandler Jose, Sherwood ow, Duckett GS. Smith Sn, eevin Wm.’ si. Smith 5, f Bawards Clarence L. Smith W.it.Prancis, = W. de Uey Jasper Gibbs, Br. J. N. Sellers One Halt KO. Lee 5. W. Harper Le Mt Terein Geo. L. Hoage Vaido Turner 0°. “toward Go's. ‘Tibbs: Johnson © Br Yancey Wei Johnson =A, Smith’ TH Dyles Geo. Ww. Willa PROGRAM COMMITTEE. Chas. H. Miller” W. TH, Reynolds Geo.” Barnett Ja, Roverts S05. ‘Bellesen i Salters Samuel Brown Liither Singleton Geo. ‘Benton 5B. Stewart Rolla Beard N. "Walter Goins G25. Charleston GP. Eyier So Ditingham = J.’ White W.B. elliott ‘rthur White BW. Graham = BA, William, S. 8. Hall fe Bi, Johnson Henry, Hare E,W. Peston fm. Ligeins Noble Pryor Geo. 8: Lowe Vernon ‘Barksdale. BW. Lindsay Thos. ‘Neat 5 Me ‘Mask EG: Nelson GW. Moker: S) J. Mason FLOOR COMMITTEE. © L. McCullough W.F, Willams. MoE. Basksdale™ J.D. "ritus HG. Bass Samuel, Seott 3! Govington EW: Strong i. V"Dougiass = Wm." Hyde Gwen towel Ww. Ww. Wimberly Quitman iteks ——-Fifston White GE Jones Waa. Welr W.'S. Johnson =F. .” Green XG. Lowe Givson Owens. GG. ‘Steet Tichard Stokes Giover Shunt H.C. Pettleord Willis Colter 5... Ransom: Jasper Gibbs, Jr, Arthur Hhodes AN Wrught BPW. Stepp £: BP." Moore Ralph Wateon REFRESHMENT COMMITTEE. RB Chapman Alex. Payne ‘Wm. Alston 5A, Sayles Teti Anderson = W..8. Butler BG: Arener La Coste TW Bannister E,W. Blair EW, Bamett HE. Jeter Wi W."Braasnaw WW. “P. stitenen RoE Gousby. Chas. Saunders Robert Starshatl We, Utley. GW. Rawards Jas, Vaan TB Franklin ik. Waters Ty B. Greer 6 Ww. Patterson Henry. igh Veassus Pope Samact Hatcher ‘Tolbert Tush Wi Fenking 3. 'W. Milton MW An Johnson #, J Solomon S''rawrenee = Win W. Mill, ‘G. W. Edwards = Jas, A. Vase oR Rankin er Waters Ty B Greer G. W. Patterson, Kienry. High Veanus Pope Kamuct tateher Tolbert rush A Tenkins 1. W. Mitton Mt Avyonnson —, Y. Solomon. J’ tnwrencee | Wn We Sits, ‘Then began the formulation of the program for the occasion which was Arranged as published in fac-simile elsewhere in this issue The programs were elegant speci- meng of the “art preservative of all arts.” The order of dances snows that the music played for the same is al- most entirely by Afro-American com- posers which added not a little to this enjoyable feature. The Celebration. The celebration was held in Arcan- um Hall, one of the handsomest and most complete in the city, with its elegant reception rooms, smoking room, dining rooms, kitchen, ete., the whole being used. When the hour for opening began seated on the plauorm were: Secre- tary of the State of Minnesota, Julius A. Schmahl, Judge John W. Finehout, Sergt. John W. Harper, Master of Cer- emonies, Rev. George W. Camp, at- tornies W. R. Morris, W. T. Francs and J. Louis Ervin and editor J. Q. Adams. ‘After a beautiful overture, “Thunder Cloud,” by the McCullough’ orchestra, Rev. George W. Camp, pastor of the Zion Presbyterian church offered the invocation, Then followed the reading of Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation by editor J. Q. Adams. This was followed by an address by attorney J. Louis Ervin, “LINCOLN AND THE EMANCIPA. TION.” Mr. President, Ladies and Gentle men:—I would not consider myself man worthy of the name, did I not feel a source of pride in being called upon to address you this evening. The Emancipation Proclamation was issued by Mr. Lincoln, Sept. 28rd, 1862, and took effect January Ist, 1863. The first emancipation proclamation was written by Mr. Lincoln, July 22nd 1862, but for reasons never disclosed was’ not issued, To my mind, thi paper is second in importance only to the Constitution of the United States, which has often been described to be the greatest instrument ever de vised for the government of man. Ij is not only important to the Afro Americans of this country, but equall so to the white people and to all the people of the civilized world, since this was the last great country t abolish legalized slavery, and exhibit: the greatness of Mr. Lincoln. While posterity is endeavoring, very wisely, to discredit and to forget great part of the painful civil war; i is cheering to note that no effort ha to be made to forget anything abou President Lincoln. In his case, in jurlous gossip has long since die away and been buried. —Whateve might be said of him in other respects, at least the purity and singleness of hi: patriotism shines brilliant and lumin ous through all the cloud dust of de rogation. By his position he had more a stake, both in his life time and befor: the tribunals of the future years, thar any other person in the country; ye there was only one idea in his mind and that was: NOT THAT HI SHOULD SAVE THE COUNTRY BUT THAT THE COUNTRY SHOULI BE SAVED. Not the faintest shado of self ever fell for an instant acros this simple purpose. He was intent t play his part out faithfully, with al the ability which he could bring to it but anyone else who could, might wi and wear the title of savior. H chiefly cared that the saving shoul be done. Never once did he maniy ulate any covert magnet to draw t ward himself, the credit or the glor of a measure or a move. To his ow future he seemed to give no though: Tn order to fully appreciate th greatness of Mr. Lincoln, with refei ‘ence to the emancipation of the slav we need only to study his policy car fully: First he proposed, GRADUA: EMANCIPATION OF THE SLAVES Second, Compensation to the owne and Third, Colonization of the fre Colored people. Had Mr. Lincoln's first propositio been fully comprehended, instead turning out 4,000,000 of ignorar slaves upon a section of the countr which could not care for itself; w would have had a system whereby th exslaves could have worked out the own destiny, a people taught to sul port themselves and to improve th community in which they were t dwell. Had Mr. Lincoln’s second propos tion been’ fully comprehended; an had the United States governmer paid to each slave holder $400 a hea for each slave, as Mr. Lincoln su; gested, all the slaves in the state « Virginia could have been purchase for less than it took to maintain th war for a single day, This would nc have only been a great saving fro an economical point of view, and 1 lives and blood, but a friendlier rel: Ue: When I think of the rapid increase and spread of prejudice and discrim- ination, I can easily see what an ad- vantage we Would have, if we had our people and our forces together, and I can the more appreciate this last proposition of Mr. Lincoln, ‘Time was, when prejudice was con- fined to the more ignorant of both races; today it has no bounds; the greatest profession in this country, The American Bar Association, has seen fit to discriminate against one of our greatest men, simply because he Was not white. ‘The treatment which our people, in the post office department at Wash: ington, are receiving, is a disgrace to this country, Let me close by saying that, I be Meve the race question in this coun. try will be settled some day, but not until they have been fully’ debated upon the fleld of battle, and if the Afro-American is ever called upon tc debate them there, they will do so as fully and completely as they debated the questions with the Spaniards marehing up San Juan Hill. Mayor Herbert P. Keller was next on the program but his honor was un avoidably absent and the next number was by the very excellent young musi cians, Messrs. Harry and Abraham Eurist, on violin and plano, who ren dered “‘Le Souvenir,” by Ch. Doncla, and “Gavotte,” by Frz. Jos. Erssec winning rapturous applause. Attorney General Lyndon A. Smith was next on the program, for an ad dress, but having been suddenly taken seriously ill he was unable to be pres: ent; but Secretary of State Julius A. Schmahl who had graciously consented to represent him, after being intro: duced by lawyer W. T. Francis, spoke in part as fouows: Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentle men: I am appearing here this even ing as a substitute for a legal mind the Attorney General of the State, who is confined to his house and has been for several days through illness. 1 always like to follow a legal speaker because he is very apt to stick to the law while I engage, more or less in slitterings atid generalities. As I came down to your hall this evening T was pleasantly reminded ot a little incident which occurred up at the Capitol about a year or so ago by one of your number who asked me i T came down ‘here to tend bar. You will probably remember that the Sec retary of State's office was used by the military department one night at the governor's reception and it is said that liquid refreshments flowed freely I was somewhat amused at Mr. Adams method of putting the motion for the appointment of your resolutions com mittee a few moments ago. It remind ed me of the Methodist minister whe was trying to get the people in his congregation to join ise church. He said, “All those who want to be savei will’ please rise,” and everybody go up but one man, when they were seat ed the pastor called for the negativ and this man stood up and said, “Wel Pastor, I guess you and I are the only ones that want to go to hell.” My friends, my mind reverts back t those pages of history when fifty year ago this country was a country inal most complete darkness. At that tim it was a question whether or not : government of the people, for th | people and by the people was to exist or whether a handful of southern |states, through thelr misguided cl iizens, were to control and were to se up a government of their own an |forever make servile and subject t them the black man. As I read th pages of history I glory in the me who were the agitators prior to an during the war. I glory in Garrison Beecher, Phillips and John Brown, bu I glory most in the existence of th greatest emancipator of all, Abrahar Lincoln. He had long since been cor ,Vinced but he waited for the Norther people to become convinced in thel own minds that there was but on thing to do and that was to issue th emancipation proclamation that woul set four million black souls free, an at the time it was issued I am sur he sent fortn the enthusiasm that di more than anything else to ultimatel bring about a union in the governmen of America. | m the last fifty years no race ha progressed like the Afro-Americar | They are in every way the equal of th ‘white people. The truth is that th Afro-Americans are a peaceful, gentl non-warlike people. In their faithfu ness to the tles of friendship they ar superior to the Anglo-Saxon. Wa there ever a more wonderful demor stration of fidelity than during th civil war, when four millions of slave jlabored in the cotton fields and pr vided sustenance for their master | who fought to continue their bondage ‘The care of the estate, the women an children, and all that’ the Southern held dear and sacred were entruste |to the slaves and history does not r cord a single instance of faithles |ness, After the slaves were freed, s great was the hatred heaped upo him, because he wanted to be a mai | that nothing saved him from utter a nihilation, but his value as a labore | Tt was my pleasure as I passe through the Panama Zone a few wee! ‘ago to see employed, in that greate of mechanical and engineering wor large numbers of black men employe | as engineers and in other positions - great importance. And I am sure th that is the condition that will exi: all over this country whenever yc ; people raise to the importance of you position and unitedly assert yot rights, As I look back 15 or 20 yeai | ago I'can see men right here In th audience men who were doing meni “labor at that time, but I am proud 1 | Into the sunshine of sweet liberty. Two generations have passed down Iife's highways; ‘Two generations of black men—free born. What progress made since the long night of slave days Paled ‘fore the dawn of the Jubilee ‘Morn? Come with me back to that day in September, When prayers’ were answered, the slave's shackles fell. Only a few now are left to remember; Ask them the pitiful story to tell. | How they were destitute, helpless and heart-sore; Sold like dumb brutes, so was justice defiled. Strong, rugged bodies, like horses well cared for; Sinews of steel and the mind of a ‘child. ‘Then like a giant that avakens from slumber, Startled the sun's noou-day glory to see, So the black legions, four million in number, Rose from their lethargy, frighted— but free. Rose. from the auction-block’s whip: ping and killing; Rose by God’s grace to his purpose and plan, Lifted by Him from the soll he was tilling; Rose a crude creature and stood forth—a man, Into the school house, the work-shop, the world-strife, Straightway he entered, nor found the way smooth. Hell-nourished prejudice struck at his very life; Stalked him and mocked him where- eer he might move. So we have come to our fiftieth mile- stone, ‘Weary with fighting; how long, Lord, how long? Weary with wond'ring if Christ really did atone; ~ ‘Weary of telling the world of its wrong. Prayerfully hoping a just consumma ton Of all our ills, many sorrows we bore; ‘Strong in our faith that the great Proclamation, Our Rock of Ages, must stand ever more. Fifty years, fifty years, fifty years freedom. Toll the death-kmell of a half cen tury. Out of the Stygian blackness of thrall dom, Into the sunshine of God’s liberty. Judge of the Municipal Court, Joh ‘W. Finchout was introduced by At torney W. T. Francis, and spoke i | part, as follows: T have attended all of these cele brations, managed by Mr. Adams, an JT have attended them because I hav Jenjoyed them, because they are at Jeducation and’because I consider it | privilege which I am glad to have t |] meet you and get acquainted with you and to know you better. I am sorr |that there are not more of my peopl || here tonight to see you, to know yo |and to meet you asi do. It would b | 8 means of changing sentiment in you |favor. You are a progressive peopl |and you are winning your way slow! ‘but surely. I am acquainted wit '| many of your men for whom I have th | highest regard. | I want to take this opportunity o saying just a word about my frien |W. 'T. Francis, whom I have known fo | a number of years. He is a young mai || of sterling character, a good lawyer ‘|and:a citizen of whom we might al }| well be proud. I also wish to expres my appreciation for Mr. Morris an .| Mr. Ervin, as gentlemen, both of whor ||have practised before me with abilit ;| I thank you for the privilege of be ,| ing here tonight, 2 ,|_ Attorney W. "PD. Francis followe ‘|Judge Finehout and among othe ,| things paid a well deserved tribute t s|Secretary Schmahl and Judge Fin -| hout. 2| Following Mr. Francis came a pian s;number by “The Appeal Quartet,” hands, who rendered “Salut a’Pesth, 5 | Misses Ada Lewis, Mildred Shull ¢ ?| Minneapolis, Misses Albreta Bell an ij! Adina Adams, who scored quite a hi | gftttomey W. R. Morris, the scholar 1 |lawyer of Minneapolis, spoke upon th -| matter of the segregation of the Afr -|Americans in the departments < >| Washington and gave one of his usu: 2 logical and helpful addresses. | Next was a soprano solo, “Far “}well Ye Hills” — Tschaikowsk: | Mme. Addie Crawford Minor, who a j/ usual completely covered herself wit s|glory. For an encore she sang Tosti t| “Goodbye” and by special request « , |Judge Finehout, sang “Swanee River {| Miss Albreta Bell, accompanist. t| The audience was then treated to t| very pleasing number by a young el {[eutionist from Grand Forks, N. D 1] Who came especially to appear on th +|Program, Miss Frances Willard M r|Cray. Her reading was fine and dre ;| deserved applause, ;|_ Mr. W. T. Francis by request the i] introduced Mr. George R. Garner, 5|tenor robusto from Chicago, who san | two selections in a most’ delighth ;|manner. This was a little extra tre n| for the audience that was highly e1 |Joyed. Mrs. S, Edward Hall was h - | accompanist, SS eet ear De oe ad ae grams that has been furnished to the People in a very long time. During the evening a telegram was recelved from Dr. A. J. Carey, pastor| of Institutional Church, Chicago, as follows: At the close of the exercises the floor was cleared by members of the floor committee and the grand march, Jed by Mr. J. Q. Adams and his daugh- ter, Miss Adina, was conducted by Mr. Owen Howell, in which more than 100 couples appeared. Then followed the toothsome supper of which all par- took with relish. ‘The culinary department was in charge of Mr. Louis Carter and Mes- dames Anna Casey and Bernice Jones. ‘The service of the supper by the ‘members of the refresnment commit. tee was very satisfactory, consisting of chicken salad, finger rolls, coffee, ice cream, cake and Appeal punch ad libitum, ‘The programs were handed by Misses Edythella Adams, Martha Goins, Olga Wilson and Ruth Hunter, who also furnished slips to the ladies upon which to give descriptions of their costumes but only a few took ad- vantage of the opportunity. ‘The check room was in charge of Master J. Q. Adams, Jr, and Foster Brown. ‘Mr. Orrington C. Hall was in the box office and Mr. Richard M. John. son was doorkeeper. Mr. S. 1. Ransom was very efficient as head usher with the floor commit- tee as his assistants, ‘The celebration following “Fashion Week” gave evidence that the ladies of the Twin Cities are right up-to-the. minute and they do say that the dis. play of magnificent gowns has never been surpassed on any former ocea- sion. ‘The gentlemen In their. full dress suits formed excellent back. grounds for the ladies. A few of the gowns are described below: Mrs. Florence Henley, brown crepe de chine, Persian trimmings. | Mrs. L. M, Terrill, gray silk, cut steel trimmings and chiffon, Mrs, 0. D. Phelps, Minneapolis, black satin, black lace, ostrich tip scart, white kid gloves, bird of para- dise in hair, Miss Lynn Fogg, Copenhagen blue silk voile, chantilly lace trimmings, Pearls, Mrs. Jennie Bell; black chiffon pana- ma beaded net, diamonds. Miss Albreta C.. Bell, pink satin, cream net and chiffon drapery. Mrs, Wm, Alston, black messaline satin ‘net, ‘versian’ trimmings, ame- | thysts. Mrs. J. G. Clemens, Chicago, black brocaded veivet charmauese with gold lace, diamonds and emeralds, Mrs. Frank Peoples, Minneapolis, gray crepe de chine, with gray chit. fon blouse, trimmed with white fur and | rhine stones, French hat of black vel: vet trimmed with band of swansdown, black and white plumes. Mrs. Inez Moss, minaret gown of cream shadow lace and chiffon, Dres: den cap trimmed in pink and blue rose buds, diamonds. Miss Florence Utley, silver beaded arapery over blue silk crepe, pink roses. Mrs. 8. W. Williams, blue silk, Paris style. ‘Miss Rozella Sample, Minneapolis white silk poplin trimmed in shadow lace and chiffon. Mrs, L. V. Douglass, Minneapolis black ‘Spanish lace over yellow sill messaline. Mrs, Henry High, waite voile heavy lace, turquoise blue crepe a chine sash. Mrs. 8. Lawrence, white satin char meuse coat trimmed in mink fur, drap ed marquette velvet skirt trimmei with cut glass buttons, diamonds. Mrs. E. F. Alley, Chicago, embroi dered voile, marquette trimming, ove1 white charmeuse, crushed girdle an sash os pink ‘charmeuse, _smoket pearls, diamonds. Mrs. E. W. Lindsay, shadow sil with draping of mackemay lace, erush ed girdle and sash of kings blue chat meuse, diamonds, | Mrs. A. H. Schooly, gray voile trim med in pearls and emeralds, persia Passamentrie, black-matinee hat, blu ostrich plume. Mrs. Della Pettis, black chantill lace over voilet silk. Mrs. Sidney Salter, tan oriental em broidered crepe meteor. Mrs. Edith Mitchell, pink char meuse, bodice of shadow lace, Miss Irene Salter, gas light gree: charmeuse with overdress of dew dro chiffon. Miss Ruth Lawrence, blue mar || quisette over pink poplin, Mrs. Homer Goins, white satin an shadow lace en train. Miss Mildred Plummer, Minneap¢ lis, lavender chiffon over lavende | satin. Mrs. Glover, Shull, Minneapolis {Diack charmeuse trimmed in whit chiffon, diamonds. ||, Mrs.'Valdo Turner, blue oriental em || broidered silk and shadow lace, pearls || Miss Mamfe Goins, cream lace an ||thine stones over champagne satin. | Mrs. J.B. Glass, lavender broaé _j cloth and creme lace. || Mrs. Wm, Mills,” pink messalin trimmed in shadow lace. |) Miss Lillian McCoy, oriental en | broidered voile and shadow lace. | Mrs. R. C. Minor, blac. chiffon ove .| white satin and lace. Mrs. E. Boyd, blue satin charmeus | Mrs. C. P. ‘Tyler, black importe ;| Tobe over canary brocaded satin, trin "| med in shadow lace and rose buds. () Miss Mildred Shull, Minneapolt || gold dew drop chiffon over charmeus; Toses. | Miss Adina Adams, robins egg blu ,|fale charmeuse, bodice of shado} -| lace and raine stones. : | Biles. W Parke aray crane da chin: : Ladies and Gentlemen There was a time when buying on credit was considered bad form, Business methods have changed all that now. 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June 6, 1885 at the postoffice at St. Paul, Minn., under act of Congress, March 3, 1879 SATURDAY, OCTOBER 25, 1913. THE REPUBLIC'S SHAME For the first time in the history of the United States, the machinery of the government of 90,000,000 people is being used to humiliate and degrade 10,000,000 of its loyal and law-abiding citizens. In some of the departments of the Federal Government at Washington Afro-American employees have been segregated from their former associates and fellow workers and ordered to use separate retiring rooms. In some instances cages have been built to separate Afro-American and white government clerks. No other class is obliged to bear this badge of degradation. There is no warrant in law for these orders of subordinate officials. The facts have been brought to the attention of the Department heads and thousands of petitions, memorials and letters have been sent to President Wilson, but up to this writing he has not seen fit to rescind this infamous un-American policy. The clerks who have been humiliated by the segregation orders are in no sense wards of the government. They have won their places by examinations in competition with white men and women and the government which they have so faithfully and efficiently served has no right to place upon them this badge of dishonor. It is not a question of social equality that chimera which so many Caucasians claim to fear, but of civil equality which is the right of every citizen. Heretofore the attempts to degrade the citizenry have been the work of individual states in the Southern tier; the Federal Government must be held responsible for this new attempt to establish that impossible thing, caste in a Republic. Honest fair minded Americans feel that the fair fame of our country is being trailed in the dust; they hang their heads at this grisvous wrong. It is the Nation's shame. We hold President Wilson responsible because in the final analysis the acts of his subordinate officials are his and he has the power to end this injustice by a word. We have not lost faith in the President and we believe that he will carefully consider the many protests which have been made and give the word which a Christian Statesman should give, that during his administration there shall be no segregation or discrimination on account of race, creed or color among the servants of the government. eral government and has caused hundreds of persons to write letters or protest to President Wilson. Recently he was selected to represent the Afro-American people at the Centennial of the Battle of Lake Erie and how well he did the work is shown on the first page of this issue where the full text of his speech may be found. He was selected by the Chicago Jews as the most suitable person to represent THE ONLY SOLUTION Recently at the Church of England Congress at Southampton, Sir Sidney Olivier, who was governor of Jamaica from 1907 to the end of 1912, put forward the claim that no solution of the American color question was possible except by a resolute disclaimer of the color line and the race differention theory. Sir Sidney Olivier certainly knows what he is talking about. In the island of Jamaica, where he was governor for five years, there are about 800,000 colored people and only 20,000 whites and yet there is absolutely no friction between the races. Jamaica is a British colony and the government is just. Colored men enjoy every civil and political right which white men have and there is no color line. Among a few things Sir Sidney Among other things Sir Stinley said: "My study and comparison of conditions in the United States and the West Indies," he said, "has brought me to that conclusion. American and colonial politicians and public men are not Exeter Hall abolitionists nor evangelical Christian missionaries. I do not expect them to adopt the methods of missionaries, nor do I sympathize with all their programmes. But it cannot be ignored that it happened that the faiths of the men who laid the foundations for the peaceful development of the mixed community in Jamaica were democratic and humanitarian and, above all, uncompromisingly Christian. "Were race differentiation held to it must increase civil discord. When the balance of numbers is as it is in the South in America it must tend to foster obscure preparations for civil war and rebellion. If statesmen and citizens face in the contrary direction I do not say that they will attain immediately civil peace, but I am confident that they will be traveling the only road toward it. "I do not suggest that race does not greatly affect facilities for combination between humans in healthy national life, but race difference is only one of many schismatic agencies. The solution of the difficulty involves discipline for the white man as well as the black." A GREAT RACE DEFENDER Rev. A. J. Carey, D. D., pastor of the Institutional A. M. E. Church, Chicago, is looming up these days as the greatest advocate of the rights of the race in the Northwest. He has held meetings, presented resolutions, memorials and petitions against racial segregation by the fea PROTEST AGAINST WRONG - To submit in silence when we should protest makes cowards out of men. The human race has climbed on protest. Had no voice been raised against injustice, ignorance and lust; the inquisition yet would serve the law, and guillotines decide our last disputes. eral government and has caused hundreds of persons to write letters of protest to President Wilson. Recently he was selected to represent the Afro-American people at the Centennial of the Battle of Lake Erie and how well he did the work is shown on the first page of this issue where the full text of his speech may be found. He was selected by the Chicago Jews as the most suitable person to represent the colored race at the Jewish protest meeting held there last Sunday. He made a characteristic speech comparing the Afro-Americans to the Jews. His address was so well received that he was invited to speak at an overflow meeting, where it was acknowledged he made the best speech of the day. It was an impassioned appeal for justice to the Jews who are persecuted by the Russians in Europe and the Afro-Americans who are persecuted by the Christians in America. His remarks were greeted with deafening applause by the audience composed principally of Jews. Just now, owing to the silence of those who were in former years ready to defend their people and the large influx of microwindows from the South, there is great need of a great leader in Chicago, one who will not compromise on the rights of the race and Dr. Carey seems to fill the bill. He must stick to his text and never yield an inch to those who would drag his people down. If he continues to fight the battles of the race as he is now doing without fear or favor, he will in a short time become the acknowledged leader of the Afro-American people in the West and there will be none able to successfully dispute his title. ACCURSED BE THEY IF THEY YIELD. For more than a quarter of the century the editor of THE APPEAL has struggled to give the Afro-American people of the West a newspaper which would defend their rights. A complete file has been preserved and the editor is proud to say that not a single false note has been sounded. THE APPEAL has always advised its readers never to relinquish a civil right and to aid their Southern brethren to regain the many rights which have slipped away because of the activities of jim crow propagandists. THE APPEAL has never been a profitable business proposition in itself, the editor has made his living out of his job printing office and from other sources of income, but he feels that he has done something to aid the Afro-American people and the consciousness of having fought for the right compensates him for the years of hard work and the expenditure of thousands of dollars. The editor of THE APPEAL is a father and the one thing he has endeavored to impress upon the minds of his children is self respect, especially as it relates to demanding all the rights of American citizenship. He is a poor man and has little of this world's goods to bequeath them, but if they have learned their lesson well and will suffer hardships and privations and even prefer to die rather than degrade their souls by willingly accepting any treatment which is in any way inferior to that accorded to other Americans, the editor will pass into the Great Beyond happy in the thought that he has left his offspring a priceless heritage. The editor of THE APPEAL would rather see all of his children in their graves than to feel that they will ever even in their minds consider the proposition of becoming jim crowists and if they are ever willing to give up liberty and become servile sycophants, may God's most awful curse descend upon them and their children and may their children's children be accursed through all time and eternity. A recent number of the New York Independent contains an article by Professor Kelly Miller of Howard University entitled, "I see and I am satisfied." It is a resume of race history and the professor expresses himself as being greatly pleased with what has been accomplished since his advent on earth about fifty years ago and with conditions as they are today. Prof. Miller is nearer that great seat of American prejudice—the National Capital than the writer, but out here in Minnesota THE APPEAL is inclined to regard the Miller view as somewhat distorted. It is a joke to say that the American heart will beat true to the higher impulse. Christianity is all right until it strikes the color line and then it is a farce. Kelly Miller is a black man but even he does not realize the remorseless, unrelenting prejudice which resides in the average Caucasian heart. The professor's soul "abounds with reassurance and hope" just as orders have been issued by government officials which say that white and colored employees must be separated in the toilets. By the way—did not the professor about fifteen years ago suggest "self-efacement as the solution of the race problem? With the United States government segregating his race, with the various states enacting jimcrow laws, with the Christian church ordering Afro-American worshipers from the House of God, with innocent colored men still the victims of mob murder, with hundreds of thousands of Caucasian mothers instilling race prejudice into their prattling babes, with Bishops of a Christian church telling the country that enfranchisement was a crime and United States Senators demanding the repeal of the Fifteenth Amendment, Kelly Miller is satisfied! ANNIVERSARY OF ATLANTA'S SHAME. Seven years have passed since the bloody massacre of innocent Afro-Americans at Atlanta, Georgia, and we reprint Du Bois' famous "A Littany of Atlanta" that the race may not forget the awful days when Colored men, women and children were shot down like dogs because of their race. Not a single person who was killed had been guilty of any crime whatever. The massacre was caused by the incendiary editorials of the Atlanta News and Journal, owned by Hoke Smith, since Governor of Georgia and now United States senator from that state. In his gubernatorial canvass Smith also made incendiary speeches inciting the Caucasians against Afro-Americans and demanding that the race be disfranchised. This has since been done by legislative enactment. Senator Hoke Smith is said to be the author of the jim crow policy of the present administration and he has the active support of Dardaman, Heftin, Roddenbery and nearly every Southerner in Congress. Every Afro-American parent ought to bring "A Litany of Atlanta" to the attention of his children. Let them commit it to memory—it is a gem of perfect English. Let it burn into the souls of your children so that they may know that in its efforts to degrade the Colored race and reduce it to a condition not far removed from slavery, the South does not hesitate to murder innocent men, women and children. OUGHT TO CHANGE THE NAME. An Afro-American in Philadelphia desired to take a summer course at the Y. M. C. A. in that city but was refused because of his race. His father threatened to give the matter to the press and demand that the name Christian be taken from the organization. The young man was then admitted. At Newport, R. I., the Y. M. C. A. refused to renew the membership of the son of a distinguished Afro-American physician and also denied admission to another colored man. In various other Northern cities Afro-Americans have been refused membership in so called Christian Associations and a dark-hued Christian who had the temerity to enter a white Y. M. C. A. in the South would be taking desperate chance—he might be lynched for his audacity. The American Y. M. C. A. has been one of the greatest mediums for the spread of the infamous American race prejudice all over the world. The little booklet published by the Isthmian Canal Commission Y. M. C. A., states in plain English that only white men are admitted to membership in Canal Zone Y. M. C. A's. Young Men's Christian Association is a misnomer. It is not Christian in any sense of the word. The meek and lowly Christ has never entered the doors of the American Y. M. C. A. The initials Y. M. C. A. evidently mean Young Men's Color-line Association. Either let Christ in or change the name. MOHAMMEDANISM SPREADING A Berlin correspondent writes that Mohammedanism is gaining more proselytes than is Christianity, among the natives of the African colonies and tribes that once professed the latter are now relapsing into the former. The result is the most natural thing in the world. The missionary is stuffed full of color prejudice, he accepts his calling because it is the best job in sight, and he cares nothing for the native, but holds him in utter contempt as a "nigger." The native in a short time learns to care nothing for the missionary, because he discovers that he is a hypocrite and a fraud. He repays his contempt in kind. A man who is saturated with American race prejudice is a very poor specimen of Christianity and is not needed by the natives. WILLIAM MONROE TROTTER William Monroe Trotter, editor of the Boston Guardian; deserves great credit for the work he has accomplished in the fight against segregation. It was he who conceived the idea of getting up a monster petition to combat the evil. He aroused a strong sentiment over the country through his own paper and other colored papers and secured the names of thousands of people who dared to protest against injustice. Through the Massachusetts Democratic Congressional delegation he has secured an appointment with President Wilson and on November 6, he will head a committee which will present the petition and give a resume of the many reasons why segregation is unAmerican and unjust to a group of loyal American citizens. We publish in this issue the form of a petition to President Wilson against Jim Crowing and color segregating by the federal government. CUT IT OUT, SIGN IT YOURSELF, GET YOUR ACQUAINTANCES TO SIGN IT AND THEN FORWARD TO SECRETARY TO BE FORWARDED TO THE PRESIDENT AT WASHINGTON. Copies of the petition have been placed in the hands of a number of men in the Twin Cities and elsewhere in the state and every Afro-American, and every actual believer in the brotherhood of man, black or white to whose notice it comes is requested to sign it. This is but one of the ways in which we can show our dissatisfaction with the outrageous discriminations which are constantly perpetrated upon us. SIGN THE PETITION. According to the press dispatches, Burr Harris, an Afro-American who was under arrest charged with the murder of Mrs. Rebecca Gay, a Christian Scientist practitioner at San Diego, Cal., a short time ago, has confessed that he is guilty. He says he had no grudge, but merely wished to "kill some woman." That is the sort of feeling that actuates the mobocrats in the South and causes them to lynch innocent black men, they just want to kill some "nigger." We understand that President Wilson claims that the Afro-Americans are in favor of and desire the segregation of employees of the government. The President is sadly misinformed or has jumped to the wrong conclusion. Let every liberty-loving, self-respecting, manly Afro-American in the United States write him a letter denying in the strongest terms that such is a fact. DO IT NOW. As an object lesson of the progress made by the Afro-Americans of the Twin Cities since Emancipation we offer the showing they make in this issue of THE APPEAL. Fifty years ago it would have been absolutely impossible. And this does not half way tell the story. A writer in one of the papers says that the spirit of Chicago is wanted in the South. He of course referred to the hustle and bustle of the great city. It might be well also to take along a little of the freedom from race prejudice so creditable to the city. At the Jewish mass meeting in Chicago to protest against the persecution of the race by Russia, Rabbi Hirsch said that it would be well to utter the American protest softly while so many Afro-Americans were lynched in the United States. Many of the Caucasian church bodies are in session just now. Nearly every one is fixing up some scheme to degrade the colored man or kick him out entirely. The Christianity of the average Caucasian American is the veriest pretense. Many Afro-Americans are advocating "self effacement" for the race as the solution of the race problem. The more the race gives the more its enemies will demand. Never willingly relinquish any right. There can be only one solution of the race problem, and that is the right CUT THIS OUT OF PAPER COLORED CITIZENS PETITION NATIONAL PETITION AGAINST JIM-CROW AND COLOR SEGREGATION BY THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT Sign name and address and mail to Secretary Anti-Segregation Delegation, 1733 7th St., N. W., Washington, D. C., not later than Nov. 3. (Petitions to be presented to President Wilson Nov. 6th.) To the President of the United States, Hon. Woodrow Wilson, White House, Washington, D. C. This is to certify that we, the un- indignant that under your administrat- made by members of your Cabinet to national government by race or color. a plain insult, public degradation, an in- Americans, the establishment of caste petition you to reverse, prevent and for your bureau chiefs, in accord with you just and Christian treatment of your C (Sign on one side only, don't NAMES. N. B.—By pasting on a sheet of paper put on, to be used in churches, lodges, etc. that we, the undersigned, are surprised and your administrator there should be any rules your Cabinet to segregate employees of the pay race or color. We protest against this as degradation, an insufferable injury to Coloredishment of caste in this free Republic. We, prevent and forbid any such movement by a accord with your promise of fair, friendly, treatment of your Colored fellow-citizens. one side only, don't sign for others.) ADDRESSES. a sheet of paper any number of names can be searched, lodges, etc. This is to certify that we, the undersigned, are surprised and indignant that under your administration there should be any rules made by members of your Cabinet to segregate employees of the national government by race or color. We protest against this as a plain insult, public degradation, an insufferable injury to Colored Americans, the establishment of caste in this free Republic. We petition you to reverse, prevent and forbid any such movement by your bureau chiefs, in accord with your promise of fair, friendly, just and Christian treatment of your Colored fellow-citizens. (Sign on one side only, don't sign for others.) NAMES. ADDRESSES. one—the absolute abolition of the color line. Any other settlement is temporary. No question is settled until it is settled right. There will be no peace in this country until the Afro-American has every right guaranteed under the Constitution. American Christianity is a travesty on the real article. The main object in the life of the average Caucasian-American Christian seems to be to hold his black brother down. Emancipation Celebration FIFTIETH ANNIVERSARY OF THE ISSUANCE OF LINCOLN'S EMANCIPATION PROCLAMATION CELE Rev. A. J. Carey, Pastor of the Institutional A. M. E. Church, Chicago, Wires Approval of the Jews' Mass Meeting in Washington and Calls Attentions to the Wrongs of the Afro-American People. A great mass meeting was held in Washington, D. C., Sunday night to protest against the action of the Russian government in prosecuting Menel Belliss, a Jew of Kiev charged with "ritual murder." Although it has been proven false many times this ritual murder lie has persisted against the Jews for hundreds of years. Rev. A. J. Carey, D. D., pastor of the Institutional A. M. E. Church of Chicago, sent the following telegram to the Washington mass calling, approving the protest and calling attention to the similarity of the treatment of the Jews in Russia and the Colored Christians in the United States: "Greeting. May your protest prove effective. May God aid you in disproving for all time the infamous "ritual murder" lie. "Caucasian Christians in this country have treated Colored Christians in about the same manner as Russian Christians have treated the Jews. Just now efforts are being made in some parts of the country to revive a form of the mediaeval ghetto, from which your race has just emerged, and compel Colored Americans to reside therein. Ghettos are also in active operation in some of the Government Departments in Washington. "While you are protesting against the wrongs of your race in Europe kindly say a word against the oppression, persecution, denial of civil rights, segregation, disfranchisement and mob-murders of Colored Christians by Caucasian Christians in the United States." WILSON WILL NOT PROTEST TO RUSSIA. Special Correspondence THE APPEAL. Washington, D. C., Oct. 22. It is asserted on good authority that President Wilson will take no official cognizance of the country-wide protest sent by Americans against the persecution of Mendel Beilis the poor Jew of Kiev who is on trial charged with murdering a Christian boy for ritual purposes. First he fears the loss of trade and then Southern members of the Cabinet and Senators fear that Russia could "come back" at this government on account of the Atlanta riot in which so many innocent colored people were killed and the large number of Afro-Americans who are annually murdered and burned in the South. It should be done. George L. Hoage. Wishing you success. M. A. Johnson. I endorse and will boost. J. E. Stewart. Continued on eleventh page. RACE PREJUDICE I am convinced myself that evil thing in this present world justice; none at all. I write at the worst single thing in life and holds together more base abomination than any other so world. Through its body run of coarse lust, suspicion, jealousion and all the darkest poison soul. nced myself that there is no more this present world than Race Pre- at all. I write deliberately—it is angle thing in life now. It justifies together more baseness, cruelty and than any other sort of error in theugh its body runs the black blood t, suspicion, jealousy and persecu- the darkest poisons of the human I am convinced myself that there is no more evil thing in this present world than Race Prejudice; none at all. I write deliberately—it is the worst single thing in life now. It justifies and holds together more baseness, cruelty and abomination than any other sort of error in the world. Through its body runs the black blood of coarse lust, suspicion, jealousy and persecution and all the darkest poisons of the human soul. —H. G. Wells in N. Y. Independent. --- A RACIAL PARALLEL Emancipation Celebration FIFTIETH ANNIVERSARY OF THE ISSUANCE OF LINCOLN'S EMANCIPATION PROCLAMATION CELEBRATED. Having been quite successful in the management of several of what are said to have been the sweltest entertainments ever given in St. Paul, the editor of THE APPEAL was constantly importted to "get up something," and he finally yielded to the instruments and as this happened to be the Prince Anniversary year of Emancipation he celebrated that momentous event and the following appeared in THE APPEAL on July 28; I SHOULD WORRY. So They Say, and Give Another Entertainment. So many persons in both St. Paul and Minneapolis who enjoyed the entertainment which I have given in the last few years, and some who were unable, for some cause, to get to them, have importumed me to give an answer. Few people can imagine the amount of work and worry there is in connection with a first class entertainment; and, while I am not very anxious to undertake what I know by experience to be an "awful job," I will do as I have always done before—go into it with all the vim and push I can command, if I can be assured the good people of the Twin Cities will go with the working by myself, the people made the other work, what they were, and it will be up to them to do so again. I'll push the button if they will do the rest. As this is the Fifthth Anniversary year of our emancipation and as it is to be celebrated all over the country we can celebrate it here under the auspices of THE APEAL and thus two birds can be killed with one stone. If the people wish me to conduct another entertainment—which I think can be made to eclipse all the others they will be given an opportunity to show their desires in a few days as the ball will be started to rolling at once. This did start the ball to rolling in earnest, and circular letters having been sent to a number of the citizens of the Twin Cities and vicinity asking their co-operation as patrons or promoters and their sentiments in regard to the proposed celebration for September 22. Replies immediately began to pour in and the following are some of the sentiments expressed; HALF CENTURY EMANCIPATION CELEBRATION 1930 JULIUS A. SCHMAHL. Secretary of State of Minnesota. [Image of a man with a long white beard and a bald head, wearing a dark suit and a white shirt. The background is a plain, light color. The portrait is oval-shaped with a black border.]] SERGT. J. W. HARPER. Minneapolis, Who Presided at Eman- cipation Celebration, Arcanum Hall. Sept. 30. PRESIDENT MR. CHAS. H. MILLER, St. Paul, Presented Original Sketch at Emancipation Celebration, Sept. 30. M. B. B. R. M. JOHNSON Employee in City Hall, St. Paul W. E. H. MRS. IDA M. SELLERS Minneapolis, President of the Womens' State Federation. THE FIRST YEAR OF HIS LIFE W. T. FRANCIS, ESQ. Lawyer, Union Block, St. Paul, Made Address at Emancipation Celebration. [Image of a man in a suit with a tie and a necklace. The background is black. The man's face is partially visible, with his eyes looking slightly to the right. The suit is dark, and the tie is black with a white pattern. The necklace is not clearly visible.] REV. GEORGE W. CAMP Pastor of Zion Presbyterian Church, St. Paul, Who Delivered Invocation and Benediction at Emancipation Celebration. MRS. ELLA BELLE ADAMS Wife of Editor J. Q. Adams. A. E. H. MISS FRANCES WILLARD McCRAY, Grand Forks, N. D., Who Read at Emancipation Celebration, Arcanum Hall. [Name] REV. E. H. McDonald Pastor of Pilgrim Baptist Church, St. Paul A. B. THE GREAT EMANCIPATOR LINCOLN THE APPEAL. ELEVENTH YEAR. SAINT PAUL, AND MINNESAPOLIS, MISS. SATURDAY, AUGUST 22, 1890. IN THE WILLS OF PAUL. MILWAUKEE. BENPIN, TEXAS. IN THE WILLS OF PAUL. THE KISS. EDITOR J. Q. ADAMS HON. JOHN H. STEELE Judge of District Court, Fourth Judicial District of Minnesota. A judge who hears courteously, answers wisely, considers soberly and decides impartially. [Image of four women, two in the front and two in the back, all wearing light-colored dresses with lace collars. The woman in the front is slightly taller than the others.] THE APPEAL QUARTET Misses Ada Lewis, Mildred Shull, Minneapolis; Albreta Bell, Adina Adams, St. Paul THE LEGEND OF THE WESTERN WORLD GEORGE R. GARNER Tenor, Chicago, Sang at Emancipation Celebration, Arcanum Hall. J. LOUIS ERVIN, ESQ. Lawyer Court Block, St. Paul, Made Address at Emancipation Celebration A. H. MISS EDYTHELLA B. ADAMS Youngest Daughter of Editor J. Q. Adams. [Picture of a man with dark hair and a suit, looking directly at the viewer. The background is a solid black oval.]] WM. R. MORRIS, ESQ. Lawyer, Minneapolis, Made Address at Emancipation Celebration, Sept. 30. [Picture of a woman in a white dress with a bow, holding a phone to her ear. She is smiling and looking at the camera.] MRS. E. H. McDONALD Wife of Pastor E. H. McDonald JUDGE JOHN W. FINEHOUT Municipal Court, St. Paul, Made Address at Emancipation Celebration. [Image of a man in a suit and tie, with a serious expression.] ORRINGTON C. HALL Clerk County Auditor's Office, Ramsey County, St. Paul. J. B. JOHN QUINCY ADAMS, JR. Only Son of Editor J. Q. Adams, Sr. A. E. H. MME. ADDIE CRAWFORD-MINOR, Music Teacher, Leading Soprano, St. Paul. A. B. MR. ARTHUR V. HALL St. Paul, Read Original Poem at Eman- clipation Celebration, Sept. 30. OFFICE OF DR. VALDO TURNER 27 East Seventh St., St. Paul . PALM ROOM, PORTERS' AND WAITERS' CLUB 317 Wabasha Street, St. Paul --- "CURLEY'S CAFE," N. C. CAMPBELL, PROP. 122 East Third Street, St. Paul --- RAMSEY COUNTY SOCIAL CLUB 115 East Third Street, St. Paul --- THE HOME OF THE MAYOR PROPERTY OF MRS. R. D. WARE. 4319 Wentworth Ave., Minneapolis. STATE 032200 3 JULY 1940 LEOPARD TERRACE FURNITURE LAND LANDING TAILOR SHOP, A. HARRIS, PROP. Continental Hotel, 3d and Sibley, St. Paul MACEO CLUB, C. W. KING, MGR. 725 Washington Avenue, Minneapolis --- BAR THE LITTLE ST. PAUL CAFE, JAS. THOMAS, PROP. 130 East Eighth Street, St. Paul THE CAFE DENTAL PARLORS, DR. H. I. WILLIAMS 27 East Seventh Street, St. Paul C. A. SMITH, TAILOR. TAILOR REPAIRING PRESSING C. A. SMITH, THE TAILOR 109 East Eighth St., St. Paul. --- 4 PROPERTY OF MRS. R. D. WARE. 3517 Fourth Ave. So., Minneapolis. WORKING MENS' SOCIAL CLUB, S. OLIVER, PRES. 244 Third Ave. So., Minneapolis --- H "CURLEY'S BAR," N. C. CAMPBELL, PROP. 122 East Third Street, St. Paul RECEPTION AND BILLIARD ROOM, ACME CLUB 107 East Third St., St. Paul --- PEOPLES' BARBER SHOP, S. WILLIAMS, L. OVERALLS, PROPS. 138 East Third Street, St. Paul --- ac lc a lee el nel eee ng ell Meal Shells a... scaacaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaasaaaaaaamamamaasaaaeaaaaaaaasamaaaaaas Twin City Stag Club 246 Fourth Ave. S, Minneapolis z Beir | ci eg # ; ' Bids my b : 4 \ Re ' <o ——. ‘ay: > OFFICE AND LOBBY, TWIN CITY sTAG cLUD ae ] We h : il a | | ; aly i tg L fp Ad ee “oe s a ek eel Me "1 \ a 7% rj . Bs Bie: aera ee i] z a ; = . ka Ss, p me oy he [eee one] , ae - ce ra . 1 Ls Fi oa ; F aa , BUFFET AND GRILL, TWIN CITY STAG cLUB ct — Pe. B " i? Ke 6 Ga al: t te. Q aa i — Vb ae h ‘ Po ee ee he | eae Ef ee ~ ay ie Sam te \ | | [, ie | ca | ae in i tn a 4 BILLIARD HALL, TWIN CITY STAG CLUB aoe fT i le iS Ty et aN ee oe bo es ae ae Ss Gage ey oo ‘| al tt we ml its = = ‘= ea)" = “SS fe! aaa a i e: a eee eel SS: s ae q re os oe ae eal Pee ——— Bs prensa tees a ee cc = KITCHEN, TWIN CITY STAG CLUB EDWARD J. STEWART Manager Twin City Stag Club, 246 Fourth Avenue South, Minneapolis, ‘The Twin City Stag Club is not only unique. It is the biggest, the most complete, the most cosmopolitan or- ganization of its kind in America, So say many men who have traveled the country o'er and have seen, from coast to coast, all that America has to show. It has long been the desire of Mr. J.B. Stewart, its genial promoter, to perfect an organization which would unite under one roof, beauty of con- struction, utility and perfection of service, and would completely satisfy the needs of its manifold patrons. The Twin City Stag Club is the realization of the idea, or nearly so, for, says i ord : Bae isa md e Manager Stewart, perfection has not been attained, and improvements still wait upon the demand and the more general patronage of the people of the ‘Twin Cities, for whom it was created —to whom its purpose is to cater. ‘The fundamental idea has been to create a home for men—for men with- out homes of their own, yet who still possess a keen appreciation of the homes from which they came; and as the ideal home includes cleanly sur- Toundings, bodily comforts and at- tractive furnishings, these are the at- tributes the Stag Club has sought to embody in its every nook and corner. ‘This home idea has been carried out to its minutest detail upon the top floor given over entirely to sleeping quarters. ..ere Mr. Stewart has planned with greatest care and has spent the major portion of the large investment the Club represents. Up a broad fight of stairs, clothed in rubber matting, one is ushered into a lobby of what might weil be the out- or ee Ae 2 Fe ees 5 Ee 7A _ —— PNW fo ek en Fe eS he eS aye aa DONEN oF pay Beer NS fs oe ee 1 " BM Ae St all post of an hotel far more pretentious. ‘With a glance the eye takes in the beautifully tinted walls, flooded with sunshine from the light well above by day, bathed in the soft glow or electric lights by night. In the center a massive table of fumed oak covered generously with magazines and tae club stationery, proclaims its purpose. The hardwood of the floor is covered throughout with a rug of unique design and restful pat- tern. And upon this quiet surface, in negligent profusion, a dozen massive leather rockers matching the table in make and quality, invite the weary to rest. In one corner a counter curves about the office desk—and here the traveler is brought to register; and in the other a stately seven-foot clock, enclosed in its covering, too, of fumed oak, stands like a sentry, its golden face agleam with welcome. Surround- ing the lobby on four sides are twenty LOUIS KELLY BAKER rooms, modern and sanitary to the last degree. Big and roomy these, with ample closet space, hardwood floors, rug covered, with chairs and dresses, and best of all, a wide and comfort: able bed, its crisp, clean pillow slip and counterpane gives promise of a night of grateful sleep. Each room is provided with light and air from without and is electrically Highted by night. "A radiator im cack . a a of ese ees | - ee | ie al | * HENRY MOSES: room permits its occupant to regulate the temperature at will, bath roou ite pokeelat tab aka openwork plumbing, installed with every modern device, is placed at the service of the guests without cost. A touch of the electle belle thoes tone in each room and more in the iorbon Deiage dhe bent faced mid ie cap and apron, the only woman permitted te invade’ thors seared gaa eansieertee, Two thousand five hundred dollars Ee : a ay. EY <2 ue . JOSEPH TAYLOR: was spent in the furnishings of this one floor, and one must be critical in- deed who can suggest a want neg- lected. Down the broad steps again and at tne left one is ushered into the dining room. This department is under the personal supervision of Mrs, J. 5. Stewart, wife of the manager. To room, to fully understand what it will grow to mean to the men and women of these Twin Cities, visit there at its o2) ROY BRYANT realize the beauty and elegance of this busiest hour and you will see a com- modious, well proportioned room, walls and ceiling decorated more elaborately than the floor above; bril- lant with electric lights pendant from ceiling and projecting from side walls, tne French plate mirrors reflecting again and again from every angle its twelve six-chair tables with their cov- ering of snowy linen, glistening with silver and glassware. And seated there a merry host of well groomea people—each table with its own little party intent upon the pleasure of the moment. The while, deft footed, white clothed waiters step here and there, i oa. delivering, each with deferential mein, well cooked, palatable food from in hand with skill. Adjoining the dining room is a re- fitted out with table and rockers and cial use of the ladies. Un one side a other two private dining rooms with swinging doors, that give privacy but ‘The dining room and its accessories eee Ow, ee. ane ene | men are received as such, made wel | come and served with exquisite cour- tesy. On the other side of the stairway is found those departments of the club which cater exclusively to the men. From the hall one may enter the grill room. Here the same high quality of food and service is given, but with less restraint to the men, for no women enter here. From ‘the grill room one may pass to the billiard hall, a long broad room especially prepared for the purpose. Three full length windows give ample light in day and ‘specially designed electric fixtures turn the night into day. Brunswick and Balke have outfitted this hall with four of their latest models—two pool and two billiard tables. The lov- ers of these popular pastimes will view with favor the cue racks filled with well conditioned cues, and the onlooker will equally appreciate the hugh and comfortable chairs trom which the contests at the tables may be seen. Passing from the billiard Tom, one enters the barber shop. Here two of the best equipped bar- bers—best equipped not only in ex: perience, but witn every modern de- vice to’ tonsorial perfection—stand ready to render “Stag Club” service. A bath may be taken eitner in the| 6-foot porcelained tubs—an unusual luxury—or, if one prefer, a shower and shampoo upon the marble slab in the “hot room.” Tt would seem that Manager Stew- art has overlooked nothing that could add to the comfort and pleasure of those who visit the Twin City Stag Club. Telephones—several of them; wash rooms and toilet rooms with marble fixtures; call bells that bring quick and efficient service to every department. What more? Indeed, it must be seen to be appreciated. To successfully direct all of the ac- tivities of this organization is a task too big for any one man. In calling to his aid the men who could best as- sist him, Mr. Stewart has happily run the gamut from youth and popularity Se abe tna etanes ARCHIE WATKINS. Mr. Archie Watkins, who takes care of the club's affairs at night, is a well setup man of commanding’ presence, always well groomed and ever the per- fect gentleman. Mr. Watkins holds the respect and confidence of alll Wi. whom he deals. Quiet and dignified, and never demonstrative, he has placed at the service of this institution the knowledge and experience gained ‘and more recently in New York. ‘Mr. Watkins is a business’ man through and through and keeps an ‘eagle eye upon every department un- der his supervision. Louis KELLY BAKER. Day Manager Louis Kelly Baker is the very opposite of Mr. Watkins in temperament. What he lacks in ex- perience he makes up in geniality. “Cal,” as he is familiarly called by his many friends, is what is termed a “mixer.” He is young in years, but keen and intelligent, and, as Manager Stewart has found, fully’ trustworthy, His cheery smile’ and hearty hand clasp is a valuable asset, and the Stag Club membership recognize it to a man, HENRY MOSLEY. Henry Mosely, who except for a short sojourn in the East, has for many years made his home and con- ducted business in the city of Min- neapolis, has often been termed the most popular man in Minnesota. And deservedly s0, for a more generous, open-handed man or one more staunch in his friendships, could not be met in a day's journey. Mr. Mosley was for years united in business with Mr. Stewart. His recent return from New York was most fortunate for the Stag Club. As manager of the grill room and buffet, on day duty, Mr. Mosley is re- newing old friendships and forming new ones. JOSEPH TAYLOR. “Joe” Taylor—he would be offended is any one called him Joseph—works opposite to Mr. Mosley, conducting the business of the grill room after dark. Joe is not only a “mixer,” but a “mix: ologist” of rare skill. He is well known in the Twin Cities and in Du- luth, and for 20 years past has made his home in one of these cities. Need- less to say, he has a host of acquain- tances, all of whom are personal friends. He is by no means the least valuable of this quartette of capable assistants. ROY BRYANT. The power behind the throne, Mr. Roy Bryant, might well be called, for Mr. Bryant is the steward. All of the great quantity of stores needed in the up-keep of the club must be secured through him. His time is most fully spent in marketing for the kitchen. All the tender meats and toothsome @elicacies served in the cafe are tested and 0. K-ed by Mr. Bryant first. Mr. Bryant, though young in ‘years, is fully competent for the re- ‘sponsibilities placed upon him. An ‘apprenticeship of three years served with the well known “McGhee's” of St. Paul have given him the needed experience. EARL STEWART. Mr. Earl Stewart is the only son of Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Stewart of Minne- apolis. Earl is of the younger set and as popular as they come, His many friends will be pleased to know that he has accepted an en- gagement to travel in vaudeville with his talented uncle, Mr. Chas. Johnson of the famous team of “Johnson and ee ee Oe pono AO PHILIP HALE, SR. | Leading Citizen. Leading citizen is a title which Mr. Philip Hale, Sr, may fittingly claim. Leading, not by noisy aclaim or in- sistent appearance in the lime light, but leading by quiet, persistent, though forceful effort. Few of the things which grace the pages of Minneapolis enactment in be- haif of Afro-American advancement are without the evidence of his handi- work. Mr. Hale stands high in the es- Umation “of his. fellows, and. few among the progressive citizens of Minneapolis would be more keenly. missed, if by any fortune good or bad he would be taken from our midst. The grand jury is now in session and transgressors of the laws are eee A Te a» en q Ben d ce a! PILGRIM BAPTIST CHURCH, Gadan: near Gumimnit Avenuss ce Sout — BILLY D. BLACK! What a fund of Pleasant memories the name recalls to the people of the Northwest. BILLY D. BLACK! Premier entertainer, in- teresting reconteur, consistent tace man; last, but not least, clever and astute business man. For many years Mr. Black, surrounded by a company of high-class comedians and musical artists, has traveled the Northwest over, finding a hearty welcome wher- ever legitimate fun-making is appreci- ated. As the years have passed, Mr. Black has added laurel after laurel to his well known reputation, and today in all America there is no higher class attraction than his aggregation of mu- sical stars. The value of the Black combination as an adjunct to business advertising has long been recognized by the business men of this section. | Se | S | oY | D >. By JAMES B. GARNER Manager of Porters! and Waitere! Club, ‘17°Wabasha St St Paul JANES D. HARDING, Detective, Minneapolis. ~ While many cities of greatet pre tentions than Minneapolis in ‘the way of Afro-American population are still seeking the dignity and protection which representation upon the police department brings, this city has long enjoyed such favor. ‘The length of service of her Afro American police attest their worth. ‘We present in this sketch the career of one who is indeed entitled to be called “one of the finest.” Mr. James D. Harding was born in Leavenworth, Kansas, some 40 years Wes Eerie 4 |e Fk Meas oie pn Ba ee et a ee eS pee] = eae eae A) eee Ha Rae me =~ ek ear ia _ fare | at = Coe. an ve Daa ee My sas , es -— ile 1 ais Omen at COSMOPOLITAN BUFFET, BANKS & WATKINS, PROFS. CANIS SW ATIING: EROS: For some years now Mr. Black has traveled in the interests of the Hud- son-Thurber Company, dealers in farm implements—the largest and most in- fuential firm in its line in the great Northwest. There is scarcely a cross-roads Junction in Minnesota, Wisconsin, the Dakotas or Iowa where the Hudson and Thurber Troubadours, under the leadership of the inimitable “Billie,” is unknown. Mr. Black has a personal following numbered by the hundreds, In private life, Billie D, Black is a quiet, unassuming citizen, clear-eyed, alert’and intelligent. He is ever ready to discuss the problems of his people and to bring to the subject telling ar- guments gleaned from his wide and varied experiences, “May his shadow never grow less.” ago. For eleven years ne was a trusted messenger in the Leavenworth bank, During his life in Kansas he learned the trade of refinisher. From Leavenworth he moved to Omaha and for a number of years served in the fire department of that city. Mr. Harding came to Minneapolis fourteen years ago. For a long time he was in the employ of the Co-oper- ative Bowling Alley Co., where his trade of refinishing came in good play. He was appointed to the police force by Mayor Haynes in 1906 and has served continuously since. December 18, 1912, Mayor Nye, the present chief executive, appointed Mr. Harding to the detective force. As a patrolman Mr. Harding ac cepted a number of opportunities to show his mettle. On at least two oc. casions the newspapers of the city gave wide publicity to his capture of notorious law. breakers. Mr. Harding possesses three funda- mental qualifications which enter into the making of a good detective officer: personal courage of a high order; the determination to do his duty. under any and all circumstances, and the desire to-be “on the square.” Mr, Harding has the confidence and respect of the best citizens of his city, Irrespective of color. He makes no compromise with criminals. ‘Those members of his own race with whom his duties are most concerned, who |are numbered with this undesirable class, are learmng to give Minneapo- lis a'wide berth. ‘Under civil service which now prevails, Mr. Harding may be expected to keep his position in definitely and to increase the reputa | tion he has already gained as an hom ‘The school budget for next year is $1,115,240, an increase of $76,655 over the budget of this year. RESIDENCE OF L. V. DOUGLASS 2638 Stevens Ave., Minneapolis RESIDENCE OF M. L. BARKSDALE 649 Aurora Ave., St. Paul PROPERTY OF MRS. R. D. WARE. 3515 Third Ave. So., Minneapolis. RESIDENCE OF WM. M. SMITH 501 East 27th Street, Minneapolis 100 RESIDENCE OF DR. VALDO TURNER 386 St. Albans Street, St. Paul 1920 RES. J. C. BLACK AND MRS. KATIE CRAWFORD 525 Rondo Street, St. Paul. THE HOME OF THE MAYOR OF BROOKLYN. THE HOME OF THE MAYOR OF MIDDLEBURG THE HOME OF THE MAYOR OF MIDDLEBURG RESIDENCE OF G. C. TERRY 419 Burburne Ave., St. Paul. RESIDENCE OF O. C. HALL 763 Fauveri Street, St. Paul. THE MUSEUM 3 THE HOME OF THE MAYOR RESIDENCE OF SCOTT J. MASON 1044 Cross Street, St. Paul AWFORD RES RESIDENCE OF I. S. BOGIE. 616 Tyler St. N. E., Minneapolis. RESIDENCE OF J. Q. ADAMS. 527. St. Anthony Ave., St. Paul. RESIDENCE OF GEORGE W. DUCKETT 687 St. Anthony Ave., St. Paul. RESIDENCE OF W. T. FRANCIS 606 St. Anthony Avenue, St. Paul RESIDENCE OF C. H. ROBINSON 3536 Clinton Ave., Minneapolis RESIDENCE OF J. W. PARKINSON 2417 Fifth Avenue S., Minneapolis PROPERTY OF GEORGE MERCER, 559 Hatch Street, St. Paul. RESIDENCE OF MRS. FRANCES BENNETT 892 W. Central Ave., St. Paul. THE HOME OF MARY C. HARRIS RESIDENCE OF MRS. E. DORSEY 348 Kent Street, St. Paul | | | Poo dd Be a , : a a FS ! int a a 1 1 iia a - Tan lal RESIDENCE OF DR. M. W. JUDY Sear ronan Aveius hon Waites we ni "a. ae ry a q a Re 2a —s a x, = A ‘v4 ea Pa . | Hl A ry ran f . ig | a knee oe A) a % Carer Ls pears * ==. ae * x Pe sad f= mes RESIDENCE OF SERGT. J, W. HARPER 1914 Fourth Avenue &., Minneapolle Oe OF Jee qq we —n a ee ———_—_—_— ‘Sag PL = Shi ai id iT] Hi RESIDENCE OF BENJAMIN JONES 2818 Eleventh Ave. So, Minneapolis Naan ee El a ————— ———_= ot Ta re er id i = ae a a | = = Neamt ea a RESIDENCE OF J. J. HIRSHFIELD 721 Aurora Ave., St. Paul LES. ae =a. y a 7 oe ee | az cn | | ie : : u Le ee = oa Lea ert , eens SRNR Ie ree Ce : = ee ee Caner RESIDENCE OF W. M. CANNON 1012 Rondo Street, St. Paul ance eal tl . [rera a \ SSE = S a _ aa iB , ae it 4 | E = ee | = “a pee Lae ee By a? ee ie ce = ¢ & Wie eae eT elite RESIDENCE OF JOSE H. SHERWOOD DENCE OF JOSE H. SHERW aad i+—] i al etal ae Se ~ ee . ae EL a a at 4 ol eee § = ses iterates AE Test MS ee Sea = ake eer ae Bone ec crt) wy ge cae een Oe teanin e aee SO ese ti ae ee a (eee oe a AU ee coe a esas ss ic SHO NG. eee SERED NR SORES ‘ 1 7 Sy CL Se en re ee ee a SRC SE EN DT 5 -_ : a Bs eS ey GRE ‘an mC w E bel Jie) Ser ce a eee : A bs ae gee ere em ee Bien ae mL 2 a Pa i i at > wal | | A , L hi RESIDENCE OF R. J. SOLOMON 1734 Sheridan Avenue, St. Paul. RESIDENCE OF B. KEESEE 715 W. 31st Street, Minneapolis PROPERTY OF REV. W. D. CARTER 1000 Iglehart Avenue, St. Paul ae aN re So S71 oy fe H ia Ly aa : ly J ai Ary _ fee > ur [ Hl wt a ies : | RESIDENCE OF FRANK DANNER 301 East 32nd St. Minneapolis RESIDENCE OF GEORGE BARNETT 3421 Oakland Avenue, Minneapolis RESIDENCE OF W. L. REDMON 2400 Penn Ave. No., Minneapolis RESIDENCE OF J. EDGAR MURPHY 1354 Thomas Street, St. Paul : ¥ 7 Vs 7 24 2 eas i ag oes Be eae ae t sgh, Shee te SAH SE eae Wr ec adele Qiete aL uy ein 8 el] cor | . 1 Re a MURS sessed eae Fat peri ag ais mr iestoulete ee SS gears i Ro Cae [ae ie | F a a ts ky y a q PH aye i - , Hy ' ies. = Rr heres RESIDENCE OF HENRY HIGH 674 St. Anthony Avenue, St. Paul fe wd, : HY. ee OA ae oe ae 4 Se oY Nl a \e 4 ._ ae |! i i cf oe ; e ce S512 GUnbON Ave, Minivengelts a o" : i f. i “a a 4 c 2a Za | ci Bice oe pag ab a | & art | Sa ns om re IRESIDENCE.OF/DR?_O1/D. HOWARD BENGE OF BR ©. B 5 : V/2> “ Ss : rae oe RESIDENCE OF F. D. GREENE 962 St. Anthony Ave, St. Paul ge ee O. G. Villard, New York Editor, Denounces Baltimore Plan. Criticises Wilson for Separation in Government Departments. Baltimore, Md., Oct. 20.—(Special.) —The opening of a fight against a proposed ordinance which would restrict Afro-American residents to certain sections of Baltimore was made tonight by Oswald Garrison Villard of New York at a mass meeting in Bethel A. M. E. church. Mr. Villard is editor of the New York Evening Post and chairman of the board of directors of the National Association for Advancement of Colored People. The mass meeting was arranged by the local branch of the association. Mr. Villard attacked not only the proposed ordinance but also the attitude of President Wilson in permitting segregation in the various governmental departments. Compares Baltimore to Russia. "I am here to protest against the un-American policy of segregation of the races now attempted for the third time by ordinance in this city," Mr. Villard said. "We oppose this policy for many reasons: It is contrary to the best interests of the community as it opposed to the wishes and desires of the population which it tends to degrade; it is an attempt to establish on American soil the dominable Russian Ghetto, from which hundreds of thousands are now being. "It is unworkable, economically impossible and indefensible, and bound, if attempted, to increase and not decrease race hatred and friction. Finally, it is another step in the persistent effort to create two unequal classes of citizens within this republic—the advantaged and the disadvantaged." The ghetto, the segregating of certain groups in a city's life, has gone out of existence everywhere in Europe save only in Russia. Deplores Attitude of Wilson. "that any American city can even lean in this direction is an anomaly and disgrace to our civilization. Let us erase the name of Baltimore and call it our Kieff, our Odessa, our Kishenev, our Moscow. "But, it will be objected, has not the federal government recently set an example of discrimination in the departments at Washington? Undeniably. The adoption of the policy was merely an expression of the innate prejudice of the southern portion of the administration, the president, and certain members of his cabinet. "But President Wilson's philosophy is wrong, his democracy gravely at fault. "Those who in this day and generation are seeking to establish two classes of citizens, the disfranchised and enfranchised, to say that there shall be two kinds of government employees—they are on the high road to convulsing anew this land of liberty, which will never know peace and quiet as long as there are discriminations among its citizens." RESOLUTIONS AGAINST SEGRE GRATION PASSED. During the progress of the exercises the following telegram was received: Chicago, Ill., Sept. 30, 1913 Sergt. J. W. Harper, Chairman: Greetings, but while you are celebrating remember that these are perilous times for the race and do not fall to protest against the unchristian racial segregation by the government at Washington. A. J. Carey, Pastor Institutional Church. J. Q. Adams offered a motion that a committee of seven be appointed to draft a resolution representing the sentiments of the audience. The committee was on motion increased to nine which the chairman appointed as follows: W. R. Morris, J. Louis Ervin, W. T. Frank, Chas. S. Smith, Rev. G. W. Camp, W. F. T. Chandler, J. Q. Adams, Mrs. J. R. White, Mrs. Valdo Turner. The committee reported the following resolutions which were unanimously adopted by a rising vote: We, the Afro-American citizens of Minnesota assembled at the Emancipation Celebration at St. Paul, Sept. 30, 1913, under the auspices of THE APPEAL, do hereby co-operate with the Afro-Americans of this entire country and do earnestly protest against the unnecessary discrimination and unjust segregation in the departments of the government at Washington, D. C. And be it Further Resolved that We also earnestly protest against all proposed legislation and existing laws affecting the civil rights of the Afro-Americans in this country, and we invoke the aid of the administration at Washington in our behalf. We especially commend the efforts of our senator, Hon. Moses E. Clapp of Minnesota, for his "Resolution of Inquiry," the public investigation of the discrimination in the departments at the nation's capitol, and we sincerely thank him for his promise of continued support to secure our rights as citizens. TAKE NOTICE. St. Paul, Minn., October 19, 1913 To the Editor: I would like to have you publish the following statement. On the 8th of October, an arrest was made at 105 W. 7th street in St. Paul, and a colored woman was arrested who gave the name of Cora Pickett. I have been informed a good many people are under the impression it was who I was arrested. I am the board operator at the Wabash Hotel, 467½ Wabash street, corner 9th, and I have been there two years. I would not like to have people think I worked in an opium den. I don't know who the party was who was arrested, but I have been told she did not give her correct name. The ever popular and progressive Catholic Ladies' Club is preparing to give a series of entertainments in the near future, the first one of which will be a masquerade Hallowe'en Party at Bowlyb Hall, Friday evening October 31st. Music by McCullough orchestra. Tickets 35 cents.—Advertisement. Princess Ozell Chapter, Order of the Eastern Star, is preparing to hold a Hallowe'en Party on Friday evening October 31st at the resident of Mrs. Gibson Owens, 487 St. Anthony ave. Admission 10 cents. Public cordially invited.—Advertisement. RESIDENCE OF J. E. JOHNSON 526 St. Anthony Avenue, St. Paul THE CHRISTIAN CHURCH RESIDENCE J. E. JOHNSON (Interior), 526 St. Anthony Avenue, St. Paul. THE HOME OF THE FAMILY RESIDENCE OF J. N. JENKINS 1149 Sherburne Avenue, St. Paul THE HOUSE RESIDENCE OF E. J. STEWART 2915 Columbus Avenue, Minneapolis THE HISTORY OF THE HOUSE RESIDENCE OF J. A. CUNNINGHAM 2813 Eighth Avenue S., Minneapolis 100 BUSY BEE CAFE, W. F. T. CHANDLER, PROP. 317½ Wabasha Street, St. Paul THE HOME OF THE MAYOR OF BROOKLYN RESIDENCE OF THOMAS NEAL 531 St. Anthony Ave, St. Paul 100 THE HOME OF THE MIDDLE SCHOOL FOR YOUNG PERSONS RESIDENCE OF J. A. ROBERTS. 978 St. Anthony Ave., St. Paul. 1880 AP RESIDENCE OF H. C. PETTICORD 122 Lyton Place, St. Paul. 1880 1820 RESIDENCE OF JOHN F. COQUIRE. 367 Jay Street, St. Paul. THE HOME OF THE FAMILY RESIDENCE OF WM. M. TURNER 462 Rondo Street, St. Paul --- 415 W. B. ELLIOTT'S STORE AND RESIDENCE, 411-415 West University Avenue, St. Paul. EUREKA ASSEMBLY NO. St. ZION BAPT Corner 4th Street and 6th EUREKA ASSEMBLY NO. 1, KNIGHTS OF ALPHA St. Paul. ZION BAPTIST CHURCH, Corner 4th Street and 6th Avenue North, Minneapolis. MRS. LULU MAXWELL Leading Club Woman. Mrs. Lulu Maxwell of Minneapolis, is a young matron of pleasing personality and strong mentality, and a leading factor in the club life of Minnesota. Educated in the public schools of Minneapolis, unusual interest attaches to her graduation from Central High School—because—the only member of her race upon the list, her standing won for her a place upon the programme. Shortly after graduation she spent some time in the Tuskegee Insti ROSCOE C. LEWIS Commercial Artist, Minneapolis. The life history of Mr. Lewis differs widely from that of the ordinary Afro-American. It speaks of the goal of an early ambition nearly attained and tells a story of courage and the ROSCOE C. LEWIS bull dog energy of one who could not take no for an answer. Mr. Lewis was born with the ability to draw, and when quite a small boy his ready pencil drew anything that crossed his vision. His parents encouraged him by giving him a good schooling. Strong in his ambitions to become an artist, he worked and saved the money needed for a course in a school of art, taking the complete 1, KNIGHTS OF ALPHA Paul. ST CHURCH, Avenue North, Minneapolis. tute, the famous school of Booker T. Washington. Leaving there she taught school in other southern localities. After her marriage, which occurred during her stay in the south, she returned to Minneapolis. Here her mental outlook has been thru the channels of club activities. In connection with the Trl-City Age, the official organ of the Afro-American Women of Minnesota. Mrs. Maxwell has given most helpful service. course in the Battle Creek, Michigan, School of Applied Art, including the study of anatomy and botany, graduating with honor. How to make his art earn his living became now his problem. The struggle has been long and often discouraging, but success is in sight. For a year past Mr. Lewis has discarded his art, and on his profession of commercial art to provide for himself and the charming woman to whom he was united in marriage two years ago. Designing, lettering, landscaping, all are within the sphere of his art. A number of Minneapolis business people have found use for his talents. Among others the W. K. Morrison & Co., hardware merchants is running a cut in the daily papers, a cut which he designed. A number of his designs are in use by the Olive Hair Co. Parors. The cards of the Twin City stag Club were designed by him, and an artist cut of the Fox Dickersmann Cabaret Co. is also his work. Mr. Lewis is still studying with hope of becoming an illustrator. When in the near future the Afro-American daily becomes a reality, Mr. Lewis will be ready for a place upon its artistic staff. REMEMBER AND DONT FORGET All persons whose personal cuts, sketches or cuts of houses appear in this issue will please take notice that all bills for the same are now due and must be paid before photographs and extra papers will be delivered. Be ready when the collector calls or calls at THE APPEAL office. No one can doubt that this elegant issue cost time, talent and money, now do your part promptly. THE CAFE STORE OF MADAM H. HART, MILLINER 425 University Ave., St. Paul JOSE H. SHERWOOD JOSE H. SHERWOOD Clerk in the Post Office, St. Paul CHAS. W. SCRUTCHIN, ESQ. Lawyer, Bemidji, Minn. --- PETER J. BROWN PHILIP F. HALE Proprietor Maceo Cafe, 725 Wash. Ave. S., Minneapolis ST. LOUIS KITCHEN, MRS. JULIA HINSON, PROP. 138 East Third Street, St. Paul A. Mary C. MRS. CHAS. W. SCRUTCHIN Bemidj, Minn. [Name] WILLIAM F. WILLIAMS Messenger of Governor Eberhart St. Paul C. W. PATTerson Employing Agent Swift and Co. Agent, for Continental Casualty Co., St. Paul COLORED ORPHANACY AND OLD FOLKS HOME CHARLES B. YANCEY Clerk in County Auditor's Office. Minneapolis 1 P. REV. HENRY P. JONES Pastor of St James A. M. E. Church Whose Wedding Will Be S CRISPUS ATTUCKS ORPHANAGE AND OLD FOLKS HOME. Randolph and Brimhall STREETS, St. Paul. ZOELL SLEET'S BABY PARTY Second Birthday Anniversary, St. Paul THE LATE FREDRICK L. McGHEE Whose Memory Will Ever Be Revered In Minnesota. THE LATE FREDRICK L. McGHEE Whose Memory Will Ever Be Revered In Minnesota. REV. T. W. LEWIS Presiding Elder, St. Paul District, Iowa A. M. E. Conference. A. H. MISS CAROLINE B. MONJOY Graduate Nurse emnized Next Month. JOHN A. BROWN WM. M. SMITH Night Foreman, City Division, Post office, Minneapolis [Name] J. D. HARDING Detective Police Department, Minneapolis LITTLE DIAMOND CAFE, MRS. M. J. HICKS, PROP. 476 Robert Street, St. Paul "THE FRANCE" CAFE, MRS. J. M. MASK, PROP. 255 First Ave. So., Minneapolis J. C. BLACK Member of the Police Department, St. Paul 1914 ROBERT W. MARSHALL... Leading Athlete, Weigher in State Grain Dept., Minneapolis J. B. FRANK KINGREY Deputy Sheriff, Ramsey County, St. Paul, Minn. [Name] W. F. T. CHANDLER Grand Lecturer, R. A. M. Missouri and Jurisdiction, Proprietor Busy Bee Cafe, St. Paul. POLICE JAMES T. QUARLES Member of the Police Department, St. Paul