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The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1885-06-13
The Cross Mark.


The mark which persons who are un
able to write are required to make in
stead of their signature is in the form
of a cross, and this practice, having
formerly been followed by kings and
mobiles, is constantly referred to as an
instance of the deplorable ignorance of
ancient times. This signature is not,
however, invariable proof of such igno-
rance. Anciently, the use of the mark
was not confined to illiterate persons ;
for among the Saxons the mark of the
cross, as an attestation of the good
faith of the person signing, was requir-
ed to be attached to the signature of
those who could write, as well as to
stand in the place of the signature of
those who could not write. In those
times, if man could write, or even
read, his knowledge was considered
proof that he was in holy orders. The
word cley1cus, or clerk, was synonymous
with penman, and the laity, or people
who were not clerks, did not feel any
urgent necessity for the use of letters.
The ancient use of the cross was,
therefore, universal alike by those who
could and by those who could not
write. 1t was, indeed, the symbol of
an oath from its early associations, and
generally the mark. On this account
Charles Knight, in his notes in the
Pictorial Shakespeare explains the
expression of God save the mark ! as
form of ejaculation approaching to
the character of an oath. The phrase
occurs three or more times in the plays
of Shakespeare, but for long time wa:
left by the commentators in its origina
obscurity.
s@ Now, Mary said a father t.
his daughter who had lover of tn,
Observation-Disclosures time-of-
night kind, Il have no objection t,
your bringing company to the house
but I don't want to see that Keel
motor beau of yours here again: that
fiat
my what beau?'
your Keely motor beau.
why do you call him by such
namea'
Because he is one of those chaps thu
won't CO.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1885-06-13

s@Servants belong to the hire types
of humanity.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1885-06-13
Perhaps He Was Not Asleep

The old man snored on his corn -husk bed,
And dreamed of rails and fodder and grain,
But his daughter watched by her window-sill
For the gay young man to come up the lane
o, love is mighty-and bolts are weak
To restrain fellow that believes in cheek.
"Hither, my dove," in soft tones came
From under her window. Out in the night
She slid from clethes-line, all prepared,
And in less than a minute was out of sight,
While the rowdy old owl sang out "too hoo y
And they both skedaddled to Kalamazoo.
The sun was up and the old man woke,
He missed his daughter and saw the racket
And he spied note in her vacant room,
Stuck in the crack of walnut bracket,
He read it slowly and quietly said:
"Doggone good thing that went to bed"
philadelphia Netos,
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1885-06-13

B@-I am positively opposed to hav-
ing a choir in the church., said old
Mrs. Piety to her husband, after listen
ing to the half-operatic airs of the SER
vice. we have no account of choirs
in the days of the apostles. NO.
gfowled Mr.. Piety sadly, 'but you
know they had other methods of tor
ture that were almost as bad.'
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1885-06-13

sG-A square in Atlantic City, from
Pacific avenue towards the beach, and
between Michigan and Arkansas ave-
nues, which was offered for sale for 81,
900 sixteen years ago, has since been
sold by the lot for 500, 900.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1885-06-13

~'No, said Mrs. Frank, Il didn't
like that minister at all he made me
so nervous that I couldn't sleep wink
all church time. How different from
our own pastor always enjoy Mr..
Jones' preaching, he has such nice
way of speaking, you know. Why,
when he begins to speak he soothes my
nerves so that doze off before he has
spoken twenty words and never wake
up until he gets through
Western appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1885-18??, 1885-07-11

The youth of this age seems to forget
that a man who lounges about, drinking
and carousing, that with all Of his pomp
and splenor, good clothes and fine
Jewlery, that self respect takes prece-
dence of all that pertains to morally.
Some of them seems to think that when
under the influence of poisonous and
and impure liquors that it makes him
a bigger man than the Bunker Hill
Monument, but it is not so, turn and
scrutinize the inner man and you will
fine that you are nuisance, man
when drunk is public and private
nuisance, his ideas, his actions, his
speach and his conduct are all
unnatural and therefore intolerable
he demands attention from his friends
who are not always willing to give it, and
is in the way Of those who want to attend
to business. He seeks to inflict his
drunken notions upon those who have
neither time nor inclinationto listen to
him, his familararity with those whom
he is acquainted with is of repugnant
character, and when repulsed he be-
comes abusive and often dangerous. He
Dthrusts himself where he is not wanted
and when shaken off he will not stay
away; he is Extensively persistent re-
CARELESS of time and place, he will not
take no for an answer.
Western appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1885-18??, 1885-07-11

It is hoped that the colored press
association which met in Philadelphia
on the Sth inst, will before it's sessions
close, shape some line of policy for us to
pursue in unison with each other for
the future good of our people. Too long
have We been editing papers seemingly
in the interest Of the race, and it has
always been turned to the agrandise-
ment Of self; now the time has come
when sacrifices must be made, and if it
requires a selfish sacrifice why, let us,
as the mouthpieces of Afro-Americans
make it without fear or trembling, but
manly and nobly advocate the rights of
our race, until the flood-gates Of public
opinion has been opened to us and the
tide is turned in our favor, when we
may be able to stem the tide and COM
pete with whatever opposition we may
meet. Let the next convention be held
in the west.
Western appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1885-18??, 1885-07-11
STREET CAR POLITENEss.

"Have you noticed asked one
gentleman of another in a New York
elevated railway car, the other day, in
the hearing ola Tribune scribe, ssthat
men are less courteous to women than
formerly? See how many women are
standing while the seats are filed with
men who look like gentlemen. Youand
| can remember when such a thing
could not have been seen in any car
filed with respectable persons. Are we
becoming less polite as people.?''
II Think was the reply, that in
real politeness and in Difference to
women we are not losing ground, though
[ have noticed the change that you
speak of, in some of it's outward mani
festations. It has been gradual and not
without a well-defned cause. Women
are themselves responsible for it. BY
their manner they seem to demand as q
right what men are only too glad to con-
fer as gift, and what they expect to be
received as such. After man has
given up his seat in a car few times
without receiving word or even smile
ofthanks he usually thinks it about time
to stop. It is amazing how rude wom-
an can be in public conveyance who in
private circles is the very soul of grace
and cannot receive the smallest atten-
ton without prompt acknowledgements
"A few days ago saw young woman
enter a car at Grand street, accompanied
by young man. A gentleman immed-
lately rose and gave her his seat, which
she took. At Ninth street person sit
ting next to her left the car, and the
gentleman who had relinquished his seat
was about to take the vacant one, when
the young womaN moved over into it,
motioning to her companion to take
hers. I think that gentleman will be
less prompt in his courtesy in the future.
do you see. that woman over there
with the l0-year-old lad by her side?
When she came into the car q few sta
tons back, a gentleman gave her seat.
At the next station the seat by her was
vacated and she pulled her boy into it.
Women were standing in front of her at
the time, but she saw no reason why
her boy should be sacrificed for them.
DO you ever see a woman request q
child Of hers to get up and give his seat
to woman? I have seen such a thing
once in awhile, but not often. Men are
as essentially polite as ever, according
to my observation; they are simply
learning the lesson women teach them
and discriminate as to the times and
places where they can exercise their 20
likeness without wasting it" Tribune. J
Western appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1885-18??, 1885-07-11

The Masonic parade promises to be a
magnificent affair, and one that all of
our citizens will take great interest,
the time has come when we as a people
in this state should take more interest
in affairs that are under the control of our
societies, we are increasing in numbers
every day, and that fact must be dem
onBtrated to the whites of this state
and city who do not recognize the fact
that we as a race have increased from
100 to 1000 in the city alone, in the
short space of eight years-now it is
hoped that the efforts of the Masons
will be met with hearty support.
Western appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1885-18??, 1885-07-11

Mr.. Richard T. Greener is negro Of
the mulatto variety-whom the repub-
lican party has helped into some prom
inence, first by making him a freeman
and then by assisting him in various
ways to make living. Greener is now
making democratic campaign speeches
in Ohio. Between Roscoe Conkling and
the negroes of the Greener stripe, the
republican party seems likely to get a
pretty through understanding of what
rank ingratitude is.-(Minneapolis Jour-
nal.
The republican party has done SO
much to help Prof. R. 7. Greener along
that one Of it's Northwestern Journals
need bewail the step he has taken He
ought be very grateful to the republican
party for sending him to Harvard
where he graduated with high
honors and is to-day the first
graduate of color from that
institution Of learning. Now we are
not in favor of the course that the pro-
lessor has taken, but whenever an intelli-
gent negro step out from the rank and file
of his race and asserts ideas or opinions
that conflict with weakened repub-
icans, there is howl and a row made
about it. If you think so much of the
negro and the strength of his following,
why don't you consider these things
when you are not in a pinch.
Western appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1885-18??, 1885-07-11

It is an old saying that charity begins
at home; but this is no reason it should
not 60 abroad; man should live with the
world as citizen of the world; he may
have a preference for the particular
quarter, or square, or even alley, in
which he lives, but he should have a
generous feeling for the welfare of the
whole. Washington Record.)
It is hoped that our readers will think
seriously of this matter, and give the
APPEAL their hearty support, for much
depends upon the support you give to
this or any other organ published in the
interest of our race in this community
Western appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1885-18??, 1885-07-11

Gov. Hoadley of Ohio having con-
sented to run again as Democrat cana
date for Governor. Judge Foraker's
chances are very slim, and the action of
the negroes in this contest is being
watched with great deal of interest,
we hope they will prove themselves
men and assert by their votes, not that
they endorse democratic Ideas or prin-
ciples, but the man who despite the
howls Of party recognizes in them a
quality worthy Of merit and reward,
we as apeople have too long been the
foot stool of the Republican party to be
kicked and abused as they deemed ne
.cessary, but thank God that the negro
is aroused to the sense of duty and are
fast assuming a bold front, that declares
to the white man and weak kneed friend
that they have rights and privileges as
an American citizen that must be res
.pected.
Western appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1885-18??, 1885-07-11
COMMENTS OF the PRESS.

Z. 4 =
The first number of the WESTERN APP
PEAL, came to us in a beautiful dress. It
is a six column folio, edited by Messrs.
Parker, Burgett, and Hardy. Mr.. Fred
erick Douglass Parker, is an Ohio man
born in Cleveland To the gentleman
editors we wish them all the success
their enterprise. richly deserves, come
early and stay late.'
| cleveland Globe.
The first number Of the WESTERN
APPEAL was received this week, with
its patriotic sentiments.
washington Bee.
The WESTERN APPEAL is the latest
venture in the newspaper world. It is
published at st. Paul, Mimi, and starts
out under fair circumstances Silver and
gold have we none, but such as we have
we cheerfully extend our best wishes for
long life and prosperity.
(American Baptist.
The WESTERN APPEAL. published at
st. Paul, MINI. by F. D. Parker, j. T.
Burgett and S. E. Hardy, is the latest
addition to colored journalism.
New York Freeman.
WESTERN APPEAL comes to US form St.
Paul Mimi, and is a bright, clean, six
column folio, and credit to it's pub
fishers Messrs, Parker, Burgett and
Hardy Detroit Plaind
We cordially welcome the second
issue of the WESTERN APPEAL to the field
of journalism. It comes with spice
vigor and aggressiveness, remarkable for
one SO young.
philadelphia Tribune.
From all parts of the country we hear
the glad tidings of the birth of colored
journalistic enterprises. This time we
are glad to hail the advent of the
WESTERN APPEAL" published at St.
Paul, Minnesota, and edited by Messrs.
F. D. Parker and J. T. Burgett. We
extend the right hand of fellowship ito
our youthful contemporary, and wish it
hearty Good speed"
The "WEsrERN APPEAL" is good name
and chimes in we'll with the Advocate.
May they walk hand and hand to the
betterment of our race and the credit of
Negro Journalism.
washington Advocate.
Western appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1885-18??, 1885-07-11
The adjourned meeting of the Liter

The adjourned meeting of the Liter
airy society met at Pilgailn Baptis]
church ion Thursday evening. Mr..
John Burgett in the chair. The Secre-
tary reading the minuts Of the proceed
ing meeting which was received and
adopted. The committee appointed to
DART the Constitution and by laws
made their report and submitted a con-
stitution, which was received. On mo-
ton it was adopted by sections. The
first section of the first article was amen
ded. to read instead of church aid socie-
ty, Excelsior Literary society. The
officers elected were, Rev. B. Wilkins
for President; Jas. Loomis Vice-Presi-
dent. J. H. Hickman, Rec. Sec, J. D.
Und erwood Cor. Sec. Miss Laura B.
Coats Treas. The adoption of the con-
stitution called forth, considerable dis
cussion, Messrs. Loomis, Hickman,
Evans, Anderson and Parker taking
part. The meeting adjourned to meet
on next Thursday evening.
Western appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1885-18??, 1885-07-11
PROFESSOR GREENER's LETTER
ANNouHc1NG His COURSE IN THE
OH1o CAMPAIGN.

As we were going to press we received
a copy of Prof Greener's reasons for adj
yocating the election Of some other
candidate for Governor Of Ohio, than
Judge Foraker, which we publizh for
the benefit Of our contemporary, the
s Minneapolis journal" ItWould be well
for the colored voters of this state to
read this letter thoroughly and consider
their condition and the treatment they
have received at the hands of those
holding Office by the republican vote of
this state, through the assistance of the
colored voters b. The following was wired
to the Associated Press at New York,
June %.
Hon. JOHN T. GREENER,-My Dear
Friend: l thank you for the manly
stand you have taken SO early against
the nominate pn Of Foraker. Stick to it
and rouse the colored vote, which is
grossly insulted by such nomination.
He was desrYedly beaten two years ago,
and ought to be beaten worse now. T
think tn the co1ored people of this country
have eaten political crow long enough,
and if Republicans do not respect us
sufficiently to pay some slight pretense
toa decent regard for our feelings, then
let them be taught a lesson. I am no
stranger to Ohio politics. I know of a
dozen good men, true men with an army
record, men who are Republicans worthy
of the state and the party, men who
could carry the state. When such men
are sacrificed for men like Foraker, the
Negro ought to show that he has some
thing to say The Republican party has
been counting and inviting defeat for
eight years by its arrant cowardice,
truculency, and exaltation Of little men
with big ambition, no heart, and con-
tempt for principles.
Il The Negro is not responsible for its
plumbers, tfmidity, or consequent de-
fects; but when the party goes on adding
insul to treachery and cowardice, it is
high time for every self-respe getting
Negro throughout the country to cry
Halt confess have held some
slack allegiance since 1877, but have
smothered|my personal feelings for the
Sake Of the interests of the race, hoping
we should get better and truer men
nominated to carry our banner in the
State and nation. They get worse. The
only way to rebuke time servers and
towards is to whip them. You have a
colored vote sufficient to do that thing
inlthe October election. The question
of our civil rights in this country is one
wherein honest men may differ as to
the expediency of pushing it; but when
once it is up for action, the man who is
against it is an enemy of the progress,
the manhood Of the Negro race in this
our native land, and we must brand him,
no matte Or what party he hides behind.
When think Of the worthy Republi-
cans passed over by such convention,
l am DISC usted, and I shall pray earnest
ly for crushing defeat Of the republican
ticket. Very Truly Yours,
R1cHARD T. GREENER.
Western appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1885-18??, 1885-07-11
Echoes from Lake MinnetOnka

Mr.. Ed oR.-
Your very interesting paper reaches
here every Saturday, one all of it's
columns are carefully perused. Eveay
thing is running smoothly at this place.
There is about IS young men here, cap
able Of filling every capacity from a
preacher to a jockey, Mes5rs DeLyons
and Butts, rise at 4 o'clock every morn
ing, and take a row over the course, from
Lake Park to the Lafayette, these two
gentlemen bid fair to become experin-
ded, GA Fsmen, they pull very nicely to-
gether. w. w. Coleman, coaches them.
P. @. Miller is the tonsorial artist OF
this hotel, and is doing rushing bust
ness. The Lake Park B. B. G. defeated
the Lafayettes on last Saturday by a
score of 10 to 6. The former club is COM
posed Of some very good players. The
Quartette under the management of Mr..
Frank Sillsby, makes things hideous
around the woods every night. T.
McIntp sh has his banjo here but, 'it
now hangs silent on the door"
III. S. Green is the only dude on the
lake shore, but the girls give him but
little q encouragement. [ will write you
again next week. .
"Pique.' y
Western appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1885-18??, 1885-07-11

We do not ask the authorities to be
lenient with us in the transaction of any
public business. If those of our people
carrying on business of any kind, do not
come within the pail of the law they
ought not to be allowed any more priv
leges than white men have, especially
since such treatment is used only for
political purposes.
Western appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1885-18??, 1885-07-11

The abolition of slavery in the United
States was the beginning Of the end of
the wretched system. It cannot last
much longer in Cuba. and in Brazil
under the law of 1878 it is rapidly pass
ing away. In that year there was
registered 1,54O,796 slaves, now there
are not more than 100000. Thus in
twelve years, more than 100000 slaves
have been set free, and the sentiment
Tor the manumission Of the rest is grow
ing SO rapidly that it is believed there
will not be a slave in Brazil in 1895, per-
haps not in 1890. (Memphis Appeal. J
We hope the belief of the Appeal in
this matter may be fully realized. Ed.
Western appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1885-18??, 1885-07-11
Good News from the South.

In the United States Circuit Court Of
Baltimore, Tuesday July Z, Judge Bond
affirmed the decree of the District Court
awarding to three colored women dam
ages of $1,000 each, for having been
excluded from frst-class sleeping apart
ments on the steamer Sue, after they
had purchased first-class tickets.
Good for Maryland. Let Minnesota
follow the example set for her by her
southern sister state.-Ed.
Western appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1885-18??, 1885-07-11

Correspondence that will be of in
terest to the readers Of the APPEAL is
solicited, we will not be responsible for
opinions expressed by our correspon-
dents, but all communications must be
accompanied by the writer's full name
not for publication but for reference.
Western appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1885-18??, 1885-07-11

It is hoped that the efforts Of the
managers Of the literary society just
forming will not allow any technicalties
to come into it's meetings that will call
forth unnecessary discussions that will
disgust those that are interested in it's
success.
Western appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1885-18??, 1885-07-11
Now that the way has been opened fol

Now that the way has been opened for
the mayor to make an appointment Of a
colored man as patrolman, by the council
increasing the number to fifteen, we
hope to see a colored man upon the
police force before long, and one that
will represent the colored citizens OF
st. Paul, and not that element that has
done more to harm our progress than
they have ever done good. We hope the
Mayor, will look well, for in this,appoint-
ment we want you to satisfy
yourself, as well as that class Of
your citizens who are always
strong in their feelings for those, who in
public life show any disposition to ele-
vate and encourage them as race, in the
march of progress and civilization.
Western appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1885-18??, 1885-07-11

There is movement on foot to place
on exhibition the exhibit from the New
Orleans exposition upon it arrival,
which is looked for every day the things
having been shipped on the 23rd Of
June, last.
Western appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1885-18??, 1885-07-11
Advertising at reasonable rates.
The Colored Press Association met
in Philadelphia, July s.

The management will not be RESPONSE
bic for the opinion expressed by any of
it's correspondents. Neither will they
publish any matter to satisfy personal
grievances.
Western appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1885-18??, 1885-07-11
ROUTE OF PROCESSION.

The 10. 0. T. Supreme Council, met
in convention on Wednesday, July 8,
and the street parade was very impos-
ing affair. About 1900 of the uniform
rank were in procession. The COMPETE
tive drill was excellent and called forth
much applause.
Western appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1885-18??, 1885-07-11

I Let every body turn out and give the
Masonic Grand Lodge hearty welcome
during their parade on Thursday, it is
hoped that every colored person will
decorate their residences and places of
business,
Western appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1885-18??, 1885-07-11

The First Regiment M. S. w. went
into camp at White Bear July s. The
camp is called Camp Bend in honor of
its colonel, who is now under arrest for
insubordination.
Western appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1885-18??, 1885-07-11

Hon. Fred Douglass letter to the
Sunday Pioneer Press on the life of
President Lincoln was a fine interest
ing paper, and one that it would be
we'll for all to read.
Western appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1885-18??, 1885-07-11

The subscribers must understand that
a news paper cannot run on air, and
it requires money to keep the business
in good shape, so when the collector
comes around please be ready for him.
Western appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1885-18??, 1885-07-11

The subscribers to the A. NJ. E.
Church fund, are requested to give the
matter their attention at once as we
wish to make public statement on or
about the 25th inst.
R. TAYLOR, Sec'y.
Western appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1885-18??, 1885-07-11

Let the people turnout and in full
force on the LIST. Of August and go to
White Bear Lake to celebrate the eman-
eipation of the slaves of the West Indies
| 81 years ago.