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The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1889-03-16
A SLAVES SECRET.
Concerning Silver Mine in West
Virginia Proves to be
A Big Bonanza.

Recently there has been great deal
Of excitement at Moorfeld, Hardy,
county, w. Va, over the publication of
the fact that company has been organ
lied to open and work silyermine, To-
Gated by local tradition for fifty years
past in middle Mountain" few miles
from the town. Ten years before the
war John Cater, slave owned by a
small farmer near Moorfeld, located the
mine, and going to his master, told him
he would show him where the mine was
provided he would set him free. The
master refused to do this, so the old
man never told where the silver could
be found. When the war set Cater free
he moved with his family to Mount
Pleasant, Pa.
He died some years ago, but before
his death told his son Henry where to
find the mine. He has been back several
times and obtained silver from the mine
and had it tested. It proved to be of
the best quality, and Henry has various
things which he says are made of this sill
yer. For years people have searched
for this silver mine, but have never been
able to find it.
However a large tract of land on
Middle Mountain was purchased by
body of gentlemen, composed of S. "a.
Mcmahon, II. 7. Carr, and others. Some
ofthe company have been in correspond
ence with Cater about the mine. Cater
says the mine is on this land, and finally
agreed to come and point it out for 25
per cent of the yield of the mine. Cater
arrived last week, and work was begun
at once to fix up the papers. Cater
seems confident about the matter and
that as soon as the papers are properly
arranged he will carry out his part of
the agreement.
Cater has relative in Chicago in the
person of Mr.. c. r. Johnson, District
Secretary of the Odd Fellows and head
waiter at the Southern Hotel, and he
has used his utmost endeavors to get
Johnson to purchase the land on which
the mine is situated; but Johnson gave
so little credence to the tradition that
he would not invest the few hundreds
of dollars necessary to purchase the
whole tract. Hh has recently received
letter from Gaiter, who informs him
that the indications are that the mine is
a very profitable one. Johnson now
employees considerable portion of his
time in going into the cellar and kicking
! himself for missing his chance to make
J a fortune.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1889-03-16
Entertained at Dinner.

Mr.. Edward H. Lee, the artist and
his estimable wife entertained at dinner
Thursday of last week Mr.. J. @. Adams
of The APPEAL. The interesting trio of
children Of the artist-"a head of them
all" appears in his advertisement on the
fourth page-did their share in making
the afternoon pass pleasantly. The
talents of Mr.. Lee seem to be appreciate
ed judging from the orders that are on
his books. He has just completed two
crayons of Mrs. F. M. Newsome and
Miss Annie Bland of 1929 State street,
which are fair evidences of his skill.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1889-03-16

seems as though We are forgotten by the
religious fraternity. Through the in
strumentality and supervision of Mr.. J..
H. simms, who represents us we have a
strong hold on great power, The Ap-
PEAL, which We believe will lend us a
helping hand in the time of need. We
know that all mustread The APPEAL.
~ 7. N. Wagner.
I most heartily endorse the above let
ter. It was written by a lady who de-
serves considerable credit, she being
the first to make q formal appeal to the
many friends who possess the ability
to aid us in having . church in Duluth.
Our advantages here are superior to
those in other place. The Colored pop
ulation Of Duluth exceeds 100. We have
the good will of the white people and
could count on their Assistance in maxi
ing the church a success. We therefore
appeal to ouf philanthropic friends for
assistance. John Fl, Simms.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1889-03-16
This is the Place to Go.

The first grand reception under the
auspices of the Porters and Janitors
Union No. j will be held at Central Hall
cor. of Twenty-second and. Wabash
avenues next Monday evening March
18th. There will be an interesting pro-
gramme consisting O! addresses by F. l..
Barnett, Esq, Hon. j, W. E. Thomas,
Hon, Alexander Clark; O.. J. Nall; ;
president of the Union, IT. T. Smith,
vice president and others. There
will also be readings, recitations and
vocal music by first class local talent
and other interesting features. At the
close of the exercises, the lovers of
dancing will be given an opportunity to
enjoy themselves. General admission
fifty cents. Refreshments in abundance.
COMMITTEE OF ARRANGEMENTS.
&c. Williams, I. Ely,
w. Grayson.
COMMITTEE ON RECEPTION:
R. Hagans, J. 2. Turner,
Harry Ely, F. Freeney
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Ideal Social Dancing Club.

The famous Ideal Social Dancing Club
will give what is known as tsHard
Times Ball." Wednesday evening March
9th at Central Hall Corner of Wabash
and Twenty-second streets. Admis-
sion fifty cents. 1t will be understood
that this entertainment is to be a social
and not dress affair. A good time is
what is desired, and all who wish to
have good time may obtain invitations
by calling on or addressing James A.
Gains No. 210S State street, or, w. D.
Gains No. 1915 Wabash avenue.
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Pleasant Social.

A most pleasant social WAS given under
the management of Mrs Fred McGhee,
for the benefit Of the congregational
Church, last Friday evening, at the resi-
dence of E. H. Morris Esq. A large
number were present and the affair was
financial success. The following pro-
gramme was rendered: Instruments
solo, Miss Annie Hooker; vocal solo,
Miss Hattie Smith; vocal Duet, Misses
Annie and Belle Hooker; instrumental
solo, Miss Lula Archer; solo Miss Gertie
Jackson
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For Rent CheaD.

An elegant new corner brick store
and basement on 18th street corner of
Butterfeld. Splendid location for mar
ket or any good business. Also couple
of nice, new, modern brick flats, same
location. Keys at 454 S6th street. Rent
from $40 to BIG. Inquire of R. J. WALSH
ia State street (Pardridges.) ~.
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Rev. Treyan Surprised

There was surprise party rendered
to Rev. W. c. Treyan at his residence
last Friday evening under the manage
ment of Mrs. r. NJ. Mitchell and Miss
Maggie Coins. There was very large
number Of the Elders friends present
laden with good things, with which
delightful supper was prepared and Of
which all partook with relish. A purse
of $9.45 was made up by those present
and presented to the Elder BY Mr.. R. M.
Mitchell with few appropriate remarks
to which Rev. Trevan feeingly re-
sponded. All there enjoyed themselves
with music and song until late hour.
The occasion was a most pleasant one to
all the participants.
Mr.. G. D. bloomington, Of Cincinnati,
arrived in the city last Monday and will
make this city his home for the future.
He has just returned from a trip to the
Inauguration end the eastern cities.
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HAD A HOLE IN IT.
Disappearance Of Funds From
ss the Conference Trunk
- Causes Trouble
COlOred Churchmen Excited.

Parkershurg, W. Va, March l0.-The
Twenty-sixth annual session of the
Washington Conference of. the M. f..
Church (Colored) opened here Thursday.
The attendance is extraordinarily large.
Bishop S. M. Merville, presided, and
the Rev. E. w. S. Peck, of Baltimore,
was reelected secretary. The Rev. J.
s. Thomas, of Washingt on, d. e., was
chosen statistical secretary. o. u
The duties of the secretary of the var
Gus conference departments excited a
heated discussion, owing to the alleged
fact that moneys deposited in what is
called the conference trunk" a re-
ceptacle for contributions to the various
church charitable departments, had not
been strictly and correctly accounted
for. There had been considerable mis-
understanding relative to the disposition
Of and accountability of these moneys.
The Rev. A. Reed said that there chad
always been a hole in the bottom and
top of that trunk" The Rev. R. S,
Smith was also Of the opinion that, to
put it in his own words, "money was
put in the trunk and somebody took it
out and did not report the fact"
The trunk arrangement was very I'M
owing doubtless more to
a misunderstanding of the duties of the
various financial officers than for any
thing else. No imputation was implied
by the warm arguments, but the minis
ters complained that the various depart
ments were not properly managed in
their relation to the financial end of the
conference. The trouble was settled in
a satisfactory manner by the passage of
4 resolution that all moneys, except
those to be applied to relief of superan-
nuated ministers, be paid to the Treas
lrer, and receipted for by him.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1889-03-16

If the following story is true the
Georgia hawk is more spirited bird
than the emblem of freedom: A hawk
made dash at some chickens in Color
ed mans yard near Americas recently,
and the old hen interfered. The fowls
got into furious fight, when a daughter
of the man thought she would capture
the hawk, and grabbed it by the tail,
The Infatuated bird turned on the girl,
tore her hand severely with its talons,
cut up her face badly and went off with
chicken and ate it within a hundred
yards of the house. When the old man
got home and seized his gun the hawk
rose in the air and sailed off.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1889-03-16

For Rent: Furnished room in private
family residing on Dearborn near 32d.
Address "W" Chicago Office Of The
APPEAL, S25 Dearborn street.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1889-03-16

Representative Kent has introduced
a DILL in the Illinois legislature pre-
venting the intermarrlage of of whites
and Chinese, under penalty of inn
prlsonment in the penitentiary for
from one to five years. The prohibition
extends to those who have one-eighth or
more of Chinese blood, the jury trying
the case to determine the percentage of
the Chinese blood in any person marry
ing from the appearance of such person.
Mr.. Kent has bill containing the same
provisions preventing the intermarriage
of whites and Colored people.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1889-03-16

John Shay white man was put in the
Terrie Hante, Ind, Jail last week for
drunkness. "Just for fun. as he said,
James Russell, a Colored fellow prison.
er, tied a lot of paper around the bare
feet of Shay while in his drunken
stupor, set fire to it. Shay's feet were
severely burned. Russell was imme-
diately arraigned on the charge of may
hem and 'just for fun" the Judge SEN
fenced him to the penitentiary for two
years.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1889-03-16

A Colored editor in the South offers to
take small pigs in payment of subscript.,,
ions.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1889-03-16
Fishing and Huntin" Club.

The opening reception of the Chicago
Fishing and Hunting club took place at
their rooms No. 1866 State street Tuesday
evening. The club was incorporated on
the third of January with the following
officers: R. c. Hubbard, Pres; Geo. w.
Johnson, Vice Pres; J. M. Hunter,
Treas; P. A. Loman, Sec.; P. Randolph
Director. The club rooms are four in
number, consisting of parlor, reading
room, sitting room, and all are beauti-
fully carpeted with BRUSSELS carpet.
The walls and ceilings are all beautifully
decorated and the furniture from one
to the other is superb. All the appoint
ments of the club room of the latest
style and of the best quality. The club
at present consists of only thirteen men,
bers, but if elegant quarters are attrac-
ton the membership will soon test the
capacity of the present location. The
reception was attended by scores of the
gentlemen of the city and all we've loud
in their praises of the successful begin
ming of the enterprise. An elegant
lunch was served by the famous restaur-
ateur Blakemore which was not the
least enjoyable feature of the evening.
COlOred Lynchers Convicted.
Charleston, S. c., March 1O.-The con-
viction of three Colored men, Batten
Hayward and Williams closes remark.
able case in the criminal annals of South
Carolina. A white man named Waldrou
was accused of outraging Colored girl
who died from the effects of the assault
Waldrop was committed for trial, and
on his way to jail a body of Colored men
overpowered the constable and hanged
Waldrop to a tree by the roadside.
They were following the example of the
white people in defending, under the
highest law, the sanctity Of their homes.
Six of the leading lynchers were arrested
and three are now convicted, but with
a recommendation to mercy. All this
occurred in Pickens county in the north.
western corner Of the state over a year
ago. An appeal to the supreme court is
looked for.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1889-03-22
MANY Persons

Are broken down from oyerwork or household
cares Browns Iron Bitters
Tebuilds the system. aids digestion removes cI-
cess Of bile. and cures malaria Get the genuine.
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Tin Wedding.

On Tuesday evening last Mr.. Bion
and Mrs. Belle Harrison celebrated
the tenth anniversary of their mar
rage by a quiet little entertainment.
The evening wa' very unfavorable
one; but natures gloom did not de-
tract from the brightness within their
home as was at,es;ed by the delight
ful enjoy ment of tLeir friends who as /.
sembled TO offer congratulations to
the happy coupe and partake OF the
delicious refreshments prepared frr
The occasion. of which there was an
abundant supply-and in addition TO
these delicate vihnds they had rich
feast Of music-and altogether hal
most pleasurable evening" abou.
forty-fve were there ard TO them the
10 b Of March, 1889. will lony be re-
men bered. Many useful articles OF
tinware were received.
To NJ. Harrison we are indebted
for cake and icecresm which we as
sert cannot be excelled by any one
If her cake and chocolate icecrean
could be exhibi ed at our s ate Fair
she certainly would take q premium
on both.
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Conference.

The Baltimore Conference, NJ. z.
Church South. closed in Alexandria
Tuesday after very pleasant SEES.
sion. The mex, meeting will be held
in Baltimore. Below are TIE ap.
pointmen's for Moorefield District:
s @. Ferguson. Z. E.--Mooreficld,
j 2 Stump; Petersburg Mission.
Thomas Cooper; Franklin and North
Fork Mission, s S Troy and Il E.
vans; Keyser, ii i IIamill North
Branch Mission, s A Parker; Pied Z.
mont, w b Dorsey Flintstone, S d
Bennington South Branch. Thomas
G NeVitt; Springfield, f L Griffith
and w + Locke; Crab Bottom, III A
Brown; Hardy. L Lambert, Nor
gan Mission. A G Hamill; Wardens-
vile Mission, j ii Temple; Capon
Bridge, @ o Homan; Listonburg, Q
A Wheat; Fiostburg, l. Il MarkwCod.
j G Newton. missionary to Japan. j
J Garden, tranferred 10 North Caro-
lima Conference.
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John Daily. of Piedmont, visited
his sister here lsst week.
Dir, John X. Donaldson and
wife spent several weeks with Mrs
DIS parents In Fairmont recently.
We were in error when we re.
ported that Miss Maggie Dresser
bad returned from Pennsylvania
She is still ut school there and will
not be home before June or July.
MIR. Jonn T. Woodson has rem
ted his farm to Mr. John s Heath.
and expects to move to Virgins
in few weeks.
Mr. John w. Kerns bas been
quite unwell. Mrs. Hannah Kuy.
kendall is still quite i'll. Mrs l.
saac Tayl Tor is aleo under tho Doc
tors care. Prof. Robt. IownalI
has resumed bic school at South
Branch depot. Mr.. Penj. Lyons,
Of Paw. was the guest of Mr..
William +. Bowen Saturday and
Sunday. Mr.. and Mrs. Rcbt. Par.
her were WISHING tncir 5Ou, Mr..
Daniel ii. Parker on Patterson's
Greek this week.
Mr.. VIM. Long has rented the
Jof cph /. Taylor I.lace and moved
there last week.
Mr.. g. n. Hiett. of North River
Mile, was in town on business
last week.
Messrs. g. ii. Harper and Cla.
renco Homer of altimore, were in
town to-day.
Mr.. Finley was too unwoll TO fiji
his. az pointments here Saturday
night and Sunday.
The Thomas I. Blue sale on
Friday was we'll attended and eve.
rything cold well. Mr.. John L.
Blue, OF Alaska. was the auction.
GER. He understands his business
We had delightful weather last
week. Rain has been falling fol
about twenty-four hours and the
river is rising. GUESS.
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DIED,

AT her home in Cumberland, on The l4;h
inst. Nrs. Margaret E wife of Solomon ] a..
Pugh, aged 81. Mrs. Pugh's maiden ma one
was Mcdonald and she was born in this
county but since 1869 has resided in Cum
berlsnd. She was a consistent christian. a
member o: the Methodist church and was
one who made great many friends, all of
whom truly sympathize with her bereayed
husband and children.
In the same city, on the 18th inst, after a
very short illness, Mrs Lizzie A, wife of d.
w. Busssrd aged 80 years. Mrs. b was a
sincere christian lady, n member ef the Bap
list church and possessed all of those inesti.
mable qualities Of cha: acter that make one
loving and lovable and hosts cf friends min,
gle their grief with that Of the disconsolate
husband and his little motherless Lillian.
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County News.

HOPKINS LICK Run, March 19.
Dear Intelligencer Times are
very dull, wheat looks badly, but
the present appearance of the beau
tiiul weather | hope will revive
everything up in order again.
Whooping- cough,meas lee, and bad
colds are the order Of the dav.
Our two schools taught by the
Miss Heiskells have closed who
give full satisfaction, are good
teachers and are most estimable
young ladies. The eve OF the 18th
after the close of Miss T.. Grace
school, they we're given a nice sup
por and social party by our most
worthy farmer, Mfr. III. J. Sirybe.
The young men Seven in number)
were Juvenile in appearance as
there WIS not tho least sIgu of a
mustaohe or beard there, surely
making it a fine corner for the sale
OF patent mustaches. The Young
ladies have gone home, leaving
behind many warm friends and sad
hearts. and eyes trimming with
tears az though another November
would never come. Cheer up,
dear boys, they will come again.
There Ia no scarcity Of candi-
dates for County Superintendent,
bat one can get IT, let him be the
one the office hunts-to keep a
saddle on too long the back bis
ters
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1889-03-22

they will not write ne canno. mat.
them. We endeavor 70 give all thu
Local news. and are glad to have any
one send US items OF news-at the
same time We claim The privilege Of
leaving oat. what We do not oousid ar
OF general interest.
Our readers will find in this issue
the name Of DR.. j. w. Shull as can .
o'da'e for County Superir,e ndent OF
Free Schools. The DR.. 10 better
known to many Of you perhaps, than
ne Is to US, YET to speak Of him n a
gentleman OF energy and thorough
ness. one who viii fai, hfully obey du.
'ys call "e deem nut just and fair.
While II. & o. train vas cross.
ing Little Cspon Tues day. wm. AL.
bright the 6rensp, l,an,d over the
ide OF the engine and Was killed by
MS head striking tie bridge. He
lived in Martinsbrrg.
DIR. Lemuel Campbell. who was
eoseut . month visiting friends In
Berkeley, Jefferson and Frederick
counties, took in Baltimore, Washing.
ton and the Inauguration on his re.
turn home.
II Is said there is little or no gold
IN Lower California. People are be
ginning to leave the mines.
Mrs. James Rces and her son, Dir
George Rees, returned to Rees' Tan
merry Monday
Charles Harrison. Esq. of thi,
vicinity. spent several days last weel
in Hardy county.
| The Public School In this plac,
will close to-day. Friday.
| MIR. K. Russell is quite sick from
lnfiammatory rheumatism.
Col. A. Il. McCarty. of Ba,kville
wns in town Saturday.
Mr.. John Goldsboro spent Satur
day night in Cum bcrland.
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NEW FURNISHINGS.

Whom in our city do not fail TO
give us call and inspect our large
line OF new and attractive House
Furnishing Goods.
We have exercised special care
in making our selections and are
able to display for your inspection
the latest styles and newest novel
ties in this llne Of goods. compri &
ing,
Ingram extra super Carpets,
Ingram three.ply Carpets.
Cotton chain Ingram Carpets,
Body Brussels Carpets.
Tapestry Brussels Carpets
Straw Mattings,
Cocoa Ma,tiugs.
Napier Mbttings>
Oil Cloths, Linoliumz.
Surgeons Rugs & Mats,
Cocoa Mats,
moquet Rugs & Mats.
Brussels Rugs & Mats,
STAIR Oil Clotn e. Linen.
Don't fail to examine our large
line before purchasing elsewhere.
l.. NJ. SHEPHERD,
ll8 BALTIMORE ST.
CUMBERLAND. MD
n. B. Carpets cut to match at
no extra charge.
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sHranA sDrsr,. HAMPSHIRE Co, W. Va, -,

SHrRMA aDrsr. HAMPSHIRE Co., W. Va, |
March, ls, 1889.
In announcing Dr. w SHULL:as can.
didate for election 30 the offise Of Superin
teadent of Free Schools, we would cay that
the DR.. has had six years experience as q
teacher. and although he now practices his
profession. IL elected there will be no duty
neglected or Stunned by him, and we there.
fore hope the voters of Hsmpihir will give
him generous vote MANY VOTERS.
Jacob Dautry. l. D. Schnibbey-
S. d. Powell, Jonathan Biett.
Daniel OATS n. G. Cheshire,
Welby Mckee, ). Kline.
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SPRlNGEiELD, March 19.-Dr.
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THEO. b. ALLENs :
go hut Street. philadelphia. I, nnsylvsnia
Purchasing Agent for General Mef-

Banksts colorcd Sk
White Comforabls Housc Furnishing Linens HOSIERY
Mus.ns, Underwear, Carpets, sc.
81. &c. Mems Ycut and Boys Clothing.
Merchant Tailoring
for Measurement; perfect ut guaranteed Ladies' Fashionable
Will purchase any
sold philadelphia AMI nowhere il this country knde
at / Goods
only
TO
Mail or Expscss
Remtiarc bv Chque
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Is. $40
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Editor lntelligencer
Please announce G. w. STUMP ss q can
didste for election to the offlce Of County Su.
perintebdent Of Schools. Mr.. Stump is q
gentleman well qualified TO discharge the
duties Of the ofics and 10 deeply interested
in the Advancement Of education.
Slapesville, March IL, 1889.
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Ono Of our subscribers wants to
know what has become Of our coun-
try correspondents. To this we re-
pIy' Our columns sre open but il
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Lenten Services.

Services are being held a. ST.
Stephens in this place by the Rector
Rev. G. A. Gibbons every Wednesday
and Friday afternoon at half past
O'clock until Elster.
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FOR RENT.

THs Smith House. now occupied by
Richard Montgomery, will be offered fol-
rent afior April LIST 1889.
I. II. T.. PANCAKE.
March %, 1889.