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The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1889-05-18
PEDDLING COFFlNS.

6oxom Browns Extraordinary Method Of
Making Living.
A peculiar old man. known only as Boxem
brown, has long made living by peddling
collins through this Territory, writes a
Vhlette IN. N.Y. correspondent. He travels
with team of mules, a big wagon and about
twenty cheap collins of assorted sizes. He
Is inclined to be sociable, but he never at
tempts to force his wares upon any body.
he goes through the country after the fash
ion OF other peddlers, calling at each house
and asking in a matter-of-fact way If anv
thing in his line is wanted. It is not often
that he sells coffin for immediate use, but
when family contains an elderly person or
an invalid or large number of children.
he generally suggests the propriety of pro.
vldlng against all contingencies, and the
persons addressed are usually quick to see
the point.
Boxem was here over Sunday night, and
expressed himself as well satisfied with the
state of trade. 81 know hundred men who
have their collins in the house, he said.
land great many more who have collins
ready for other people One day last week
lcalted on man who bought child's coffin
OF me six years ago. He said he had never
had occasion to use it, and he wanted to
know if couldn't trade him bigger one
Tor it. That was right in my line. traded
with him, and made So by the operation.
sometimes when happen to run across
dead folks have trouble in fitting them,
out this is not often. make it point to
carry large sizes, and SO long as there is
room enough nobody finds fault. The only
Tune was ever run out of place was ten
years ago down at Calabasas. where the
Greasers objected to my knocking the end
outof a shortcofa to accommodate the feet
OF an unusually long dead man. They did
hot discover what I had done until 1 had
started for the next town, and then thew
chased me nearly thirty mics, shooting and
YellinP, - - -------, =
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1889-05-18

A Washington special says: "James
A. Spellman, of Mississippi, a promi-
nent Colored Republican, was to-day
appointed special agent of the General
Land Office for the investigation of
timber frauds. The position is an i'm
portant one, and indicates disposition
on the part of the Administration to
recognize the Colored man. This ap-
pointment is likely to be followed by
the appointment of number of Colored
men to other positions of responsible
ity." Mr.. Spellman is widely known as
gentlaman of honor, intelligence and
integrity, and is genuine Republican.
He was delegate to the Chicago con-
vention and performed an important
feat in making Harrison president of
the United States. The appointment is
a good one. <ea:,,~s.. -.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1889-05-18
Chicago House Cleaning Co.


One of the breads of housekeepers is
housekeeping time, and as that time
will shortly arrive The APPEAL calls the
attention of the public to the Chicago
House Cleaning Company which has re-
centlybeen organized by Messrs. James
G. Battles and Payton Randolph. They
employ the latest and best known ma
terials and tools and only experienced,
reliable workmen capable of executing
their work in most thorough und SUI
perior manner. They do general house
cleaning; chimney sweeping; busting,
wiping and cleaning papered walls; oil
ing and polishing woodwork and floors;
clean woodwork, painted walls, win
dows, lights, mirrors, globes, nantes,
etc., cleaning yards and cellars, remov-
ing rubbish. Fumigate and whitewash
cellars, carpets taken up and cleaned by
steam. Also clean carpets on the floors.
Carpets taken up, altered made over and
relaid. They give their personal super,
vision to all work placed in their hands.
In short they fill long felt want. Leave
orders at their office No. 1872 State street
Room 66.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1889-05-18

Governor Humphrey of Kansas has
declined to issue requisition papers for
John w. Allen, Colored man of Tope-
XII, as requested by the Governor of
Alabama. Allen is Colored man who
was employed at the State Capital in
Alabama. About seven years ago he be.
came involved in a quarrel, which is
said to have been of a political nature.
Allen made bis escape and me::to
Kansas. He says that on account of his
politics and color, he could not get fair
trial in Alabama on the charge of muir.
der and employed an attorney to argue
against the granting of extradiion pa
pers. The Governor gives as his reason
for refusing to grant the papers, that the
crime was committed seven years ago
that Aliens whereabouts have beer
known to the Alabama authorities fol
years; that he is respected citizen o
Topeka, and is not therefore fugitive
from justice.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1889-05-18

and the interest is increasing. supt.
Lyles has fully recovered from his late
sickness, and is within again. Childrens
day will be on the afternoon of June 9th
and they have beautiful programme
which will be rendere The public
would do we'll to hear these children's
exercises. Do not forget the day June
9th. The Steeple Club gave their Pink
Tea Friday evening May 10th. They all
had a pleasant time. The finance com
mittee of the stewardess board gave a
strawberry festival in the basement OF
the church Tuesday evening May 18th,
tbs attendance was not very large, owing
to the short notice and inclemency of the
weather. Elder Henderson will be
home on the 18th. All members are
requested to be present to hear the re.
port of the conference. May the Lord
bless this church that is doing so much
for the upbuilding Of the cause of Christ
in this community.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1889-05-18
TrenDealeau.

Twenty miles north of La Crosse, and
one hundred and ten miles south of St.
Paul, on "The Burlington" is the quiet
village of the above name, one of the
most inviting spots on the river for a
restful summer vacation. The village
land county as welD derives its name
from "la montague que trempe l'eau, -
the mountain set in the water" lofty
cone-shaped hill some two miles NORTH,
which is literally "set in the water,''
being surrounded on all sides by the
Mississippi. The ascent of this peak
though somewhat trying is amply re.
warded by the magnificent Landscape
which opens to the view of one on the
summit. In the vicinity of Trempealeau
ale many interesting historical relics
such as the remains of an early mission
station, the rains Of Perrot's French fort
200 years old and numerous Indian
mounds, from which curious articles
have been taken. For full information
now to reach this locality, write to w.
}. q. Kenyon, Gen. Pass. Agent, G. B.
q N. K. r., st. Paul, MINI.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1889-05-18

The English statesmen who rejoiced
in our civil war, as an event which
would render the southern portion of
the United States most excellent mar
ket for their wares, have not yet gotten
over the chagrin of their failure to effect
their object and are still seeking some
one to kick with their free-trade boots.
For instance Lord Walseley thus speaks
of jeff Davis: The soi-disant statesman
who began his high duties with the
avowed expectation that 10000 Enfield
rifles would be sufficient to overawe the
United States; who then refused the SER
vices of 100000 men, the flower of the
South, and accepted only fraction of
them, because he had not arms for more;
the man who neglected to buy the East
Indian fleet, which happy chance and
the zeal of subordinates threw in his way;
the ruler who could not see that the one
vital necessity for the South was at all
sacrifice and at all hazard, to keep the
ports open; who rejected all means pro-
posed by others for placing the finances
OF the Confederacy on sound basis
that man, as think, did more than any
other individual on either side to save
the Union. Lord Wellesley forgets to
add to his last sentence *'And to destroy
our free-trade hopes" -. -.-.. IA
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1889-05-18
Pilgrim BAPTIST Church.

There is between real christians, a
brotherhood which they will neither
disown, dissemble nor forget. This is
being cherished and warmed into life
among christians IN this city. Men are
finding out that Heaven is not gained by
playing at religion.
On the 9TH inst. the remains of Mr..
Joseph Ennis were inferred from our
church. It was a sad service. Every
thing is sad unless Jesus is the heart
Oft. Bro. Morffet and sister Rayford
are very feeble. Here Isl an opportunity
for all to show Christ-like spirit.
Sunday, with it's warm weather,
brought us our usual large congregation
The morning sermon proved Christ to
be the desire of all nations and peoples.
The Sunday school was in full bloom,
all hearts seemed refreshed as we studi-
ed about the Amounting at Bethany. Mr..
Gregs, supt. of LIST Bapt. Sunday School
visited us and spoke in regard to the
parade in June. At o'clock p. m. Sun
day Elder. Sheafe joined in the holy
bonds of matrimony Mr.. Seth Austin
and Miss Rebecca Peterson. At the
home of Mr.. Goodall. The bride was
indeed charming, and the party, large
as it was. may be taken as model one ;.
Every thing was in keeping with the
day. No lady or gentleman was insult
ed by the sight of wine or the fumes of
the st. Paul universal cigar.
The bridal party came to hear Elder
Sheafe's sermon our Family Govern
ment." This theme is one that all
people ought to consider, its need was
never greater than now. The truth of
this was attested by the way the people
clasped the hand of the pastor, at the
door, and said: "You have helped me,
may God bless you.''
Keep in mind the apron sale on the
3lst fine program is being prepared.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1889-05-18

The Governor of Arkansas has restored
to j. Pennoyer Jones, a Colored, man
his commission as Judge of Desha county
which he revoked on account of charges
made that Jones was defaulter to the
county in the sum of four hundred dol
lars. Jones had been clerk of the
county and a fair investigation showed
that the alleged default was simply a
question as to his settlement with the
county. Jones had squared his account
with the county with the exception of
the four hundred dollars which he
claims the county ows him. Governor
Eagle decided that the point at issue be-
tween Jones and the county was one for
the court to decide and was no reason
for withholding the commission from the
man who was certainly elected. Score
one for the Democratic Governor.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1889-05-18
A Clock for Lazy Persons.

An electrical attachment has been de-
vIsed which may be applied to an ordinary
clock for awaking a sleeper at any given
time, the continuance thus taking the place
OF the ordinary alarm clock that needs to be
specially provided for the purpose, and
which needs to be wound up the night be.
fore it is to give forth its sound. The cleo
t-lcal clock is so constructed that it can be
set to any given five minutes of each hour,
the bell beginning to ring at that time, and
continuing to ring until the switch is turned
70 cul on the electric current. There is, OF
course, no call for winding an alarm where
this device is employed, it being only neces.
sary on going to bed to turn the switch.
thus allowing the circuit to be completed al
the time the bell is to ring. In this arrange.
merit the clock and battery are made in
compact form, the cell Of the battery being
eRelosed in the clock case.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1889-05-18
CHICAGO.

Should you wish first class meals
served in first class style try Mrs. J. H.
Hunters No. pol Third Ave.
Wanted:-Address of Rice Ellis living
in Chicago, Formerly lived in Louis
vile. Address Charly War6eld 534 4th
street Louisville Ky. -. ..~.
If you wish to buy home be sure to
see VIM. Frink at 544 Morris street.
near Garfield Boulevard and Wright
street. He has number fine cottages
aud sells them very reasonable on
monthly payments or your own terms.
Persons having local news, items etc,
for The APPEAL should get to the office
as early in the week as possible. If
they come late they may not get in,
as paid matter is given the preference.
Bring or send your items to the Office
325 Dearborn street, suite l3-14-15.
The readers Of The APPEAL will do a
friendly act; and one that will benefit
the paper greatly by spending their
money with the people who advertise
in it. They are anxious for your trade
and prove it by advertising in this
paper. Help those that help you, or,
help your institutions. Read all the ad-
vertisements as carefully as you do any
thing else; and, when YOU patronize our
advertisers, please let them know YOU
do SO because they advertise in The Ap-
PEAL. u
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1889-05-18
st. Louis.

Read The APPEAL.
Miss E. L. Jones of Chicago is visit.
ing her mother. .>. .-.
Joseph Scott pauper was sent to the
poor house, Monday.
Another great sensation is brewing,
1t will eliminate shortly.
James Pleasant the Colored man who
was shot Sunday mig ht has since died.
The APPEAL is on sale every week at
John Pages 705 N. 18th and at the St.
Louis Office 1902 franklin ave.
Sam Spi'ker, Colored bootblack was
badly cut by Neeman Ellemer during q
quarrel over some trivial matter.
Monday night, Lafayette Moore and
James Pleasant were playing cards at
the residence of the former 26l3 Scott
avenue. They quarreled and Moore
shot Pleasant in the abdomen and escap-
ed. ...
If you wish to have frs: class Job
printing done bring it to the St. Louis
office of The APPEAL, 1902 Franklin ave.
We have complete power printing es-
Enlistment and can neatly and
promptly execute any work, from a
visiting card to a big poster.
Joseph Joiner, % years of age was
very seriously cut about the face by
named George Smith, in fight at Twef.-
tn and Brooklyn streets, Sunday night.
Joiner, it seems, was paying attention
to Smiths sweetheart, and Smith "laid
for him" last night, with the above
results. -. .--.L- .----
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1889-05-18
St. James A. Nj. e. Church.

Elder Henderson left for district con.
ference which convened at Elgin, Ill,
Monday May 9th. Brother Daniel
Harding preached to very large and
intelligent congregation last Sabbath
morning, taking for his text thirty-sev-
enth chapter of Psalms, thirty-seventb
vsrse. Words "Mark the perfect man !,
aud behold the upright. for the end of
that man is peace" Brother Harding
held Christ up as the perfect man; and
admonished his hearers that if they
wished to become perfect men and
women, they must be more and more
like Christ. The choir sang beautifully
Mrs. Clay was in the choir and sang by
special request, almost Persuaded"
The Sabbath School was largely attended
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1889-05-18
RenOnde House.

The Remonde House has been re-
moved to 464 State street second fat
and reopened Wednesday. The entire
house has been reftted from top to bot
tom, new and elegant furniture has been
placed in all the rooms. First class &C.
commodations will be furnished by the
day or week. Mrs. Fannie Brown, the
proprietress also makes a speciality of
furnishing the best meal in Chicago for
25 cents. Breakfast from to IL q. M.
Dinner from 5 to 8 p. m. The parlor is
open to the ladies of Chicago and when
you are down town shopping stop in
and rest yourselves
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1889-05-18
Dirct from Duluth.

The residence of Mr.. and Mrs. J. N
Richey was the scene of pleasant affai,
last Monday evening. the occasion being
surprise birthday party rendered, tc
Miss L. Byas in honor of the seven.
tenth anniversary of the same by Miss
Lille Hickey, Messrs w. b. and H. C,
Richardson. Those present were: Mr..
and Mrs. A. c. Monroe, Mr.. and Mrs.
Gwathney, Mr.. and Mrs. J. N. Richev.
Mr.. and Mrs.D Butler, Mr.. and Mrs. c.
Black, Mrs. Byas; Misses Lille and
Julia Richey, Aletia Jordan, NJ. Hall !;
Messrs. w. E. Forston, w. B. and 81.
c. Richardson, Henry Richardson, c.
Pointer, E. Richey, J. M. Vaughn. w.
Willard, Of Chicago, J. Graves, Jr., J.
Lewis. ]. II. Hogan, R. B. Morrison, J.
B. Strator, L. w. Mcdonald, J. III.
Simms. The evening was spent in
dancing an excellent supper was served
and all had delightful time until
late hour.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1889-05-18

At last the Interstate Commerce Com.
mission has rendered decision in the
case of Rev. w. H. Heard against the
Georgia Railroad Company for unjust
discrimination on account of Color. In
the opinion by Commissioner Bragg he
says: "It is the lawful duty that car
rier like the defendent owes to the tray
cling public, in carrying out it's rule Of
furnishing separate cars to white and
Colored passengers on its line, engaged
in inter state travel, to make them equal
in comfort, accommodation, AMI equip
ment without any discrimination, and
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1889-05-18
MINNEAPOLIS.

Mrs Geo. Baden is very i'll at her
residence on the East Side.
Go to Altman & Co. when you wish to
buy clothes. See ad on 4th page.
You can get The APPEAL at A, H.
Watkins barber shop 254 4th ave. S.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. Bludsoe gave very
pleasant reception at their residence on
Western ave. Thursday evening.
While living at Duluth, Mrs. Ailor
who has lived in this city for many wears
died on Wednesday morning of last
week, her remains were shipped and
were inferred in Laymans cemetery
Monday morning.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1889-05-18
ST. PAUL.

In the near future st. Paul is to be
connected with Chicago and the Eastern
cities by telephone.
Mr.. Frank B. Thomas has been filling
a weeks engagement as a song and dance
artist at the Dime Museum tkis week.
st. Phillips society met at the resid-
ence of Mrs. L. A. Robertson last week.
The excellent program was well render
ed. r*a
Mrs. Estella Wilkins, PA Norris street
first class dressmaker. Stylish suits
made for 81 and upward. Satisfaction
guaranteed.
The entertainment at the A. M. E.
church Tuesday evening was slimly at.
tended but those who were present had
a very pleasant time. fo-"@E
Wednesday the fishing season under
the old law began. That is, the season
for fishing for the fnny tribes, fishing
for hearts and dollars has been going or
all the time.
Mr.. John A. Williamsa young Colored
man who is studying for the Episcopal
ministry at Faribault, will be in the city
Sunday May 26 and read sermon at the
Church of Good Shepherd at 800 p. m
The next week at the Olympic closes
the present season. Lilly Clay's Colos
sal Gaiety Company will be the attrac
ton. Manager Conley begins at once
the building of his new theatre which
will be ready for the grand opening
Aug. 10. -y e.
The cyclorama of the naval battle be
tween the Monitor and Merrimac nov
on exhibition in the building corner o
Sixth and St. Peter IS the most realistic
ever exhibited, Art and nature com
bine in pleasing manner SO closely tina
one cannot tell the one from the other
Some very ]aughable incidents occu
there daily. Every body should visi
the cyclorama.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1889-05-18
ENTERED At POSToFFJCE As SECOND CLASS LATTER
SATURDAY, MAY IS, 1889.

Speaker Carlisle being recently asked
his opinion of the attempt to form a
white mems Republican party in the
South, gave it thus: 1T will be COM
plete failure. Without the Colored man
the Republican party would amount to
nothing whatever as political force in
the South, and the fact is we'll under
stood by white and black alike. No
doubt white mans Republican party
with enough members to hold all the
Federal Offices might be organized in
any Southern State, but it would be Of
no value whatever to the party in either
local or national contests" Congress.
man Houk, of Tennessee, whose district
contains more white Republicans than
any other in the South says: "That
would be performing Hamlet with
Hamlet left out, in most Southern
States" Speaker Carlisle only fails of
telling the entire truth when he says
that such party would be detriment
in both local and national contests. The
Colored vote secure to white Republicans
hundreds of local offices in the South
and the electoral vote of several North
ern States, so that even the Federal
Office holders partly owe their positions
to the Colored vote. Without the Colored
vote, Harrison would not have been
elected, and of course, they would not
have been appointed.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1889-05-18
Napoleon's Unbelief.

q : fg#
Here is crazy man." said the great
Napoleon to Tallyrand one day, "who
wants me to send my fleet to England
with boiling water" He laughed and
so did his minister. "The crazy man"
was Robert Fulton, the inventor of the
steamboat. Had Napoleon lived he
would have seen genious produce not
only the steamboat but the perfect rail-
way system. which enables the Saint
Paul q Duluth Railroad to give its pa.
irons quick time and good service be-
tween st. Paul. Minneapolis, Duluth,
West Superior, and other points. The
Duluth Short Line is the best. A. B.
Plough, General Passenger Agent, St.
Paul, MINI.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1889-05-18
HOnOring Our Lady Doctor.

A plimentary benefit was ten
dered to DR.. Carrie Golden at Quinn
Chapel Monday night. On account of
the 'inclement weather the house was
but half filled. The programme con-
sisted of twenty numbers, nine ofwhich
were musical performances by local
talent. Sweeches were made by Rev.
I. w. Henderson, E. H. Morris, F. Den
nison, L. w. Cummins. Just before IL g
close, DR.. Golden was introduced and
made charming little speech ofthanks.
DR.. Golden has the honor of being the
first Colored lady graduate of medica]
school in Chicago, having won diploma
at Bennett Medical College in March
last
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CONTINUED FROM FIRST pAcrN

ill.,
above sea level. When day dawned or
the morning of the fifth day the trair
was already in that marvellous valley
and few hours later the city itself was
reached and as we look up at the clock
we find the hands indicate II :l3 a. m
which shows us we have made the t1ir
from Capital to Capital, in 1O3 hours.
SOME OF THE SIGHTS OF MEXICO
To see all that is to be seen in such 9
city as Mexico during stay of 4S hours
was, of course, impossible, but it was
found possible to see very spirited
bull fight on Sunday afternoon, to visit
the Cathedral, the National Palace, the
City Hall, the Alameda, the Zacola,
where military bands play daily; tc
wander through the handsome streets
with their fine statues and stately build
ings, and last, and best, to drive out to
Chapultepec, to wind ones way up the
historic hills through the innumerable
cypress groves to the castle, to inspect
not only the well organized military
college-surely the most beautiful edu-
cational institution in the world-but
also the summer palace of the President
which occupies that end of the building
nearest to the city. The magnifcence
with which each and every apartment is
furnished defes description.
There is not, probably, in any country
royal residence, that exceeds it in
sumptuous, yet tasteful luxury. There is
certainly none to compare with it in
beauty of situation. From the terrace,
or better still from the observatory of
the Military College, a better view is
obtained Of the city, and the lovely
valley of Mexico, lies spread beneath
like map, fringed on all sides by lofty
blue mountains, beyond and above
which to the southwark, tower the two
snowy peaks of Popocatapetl Ixtac-
cihuatl- The white woman. To see
the City of Mexico and it's surroundings,
it requires much longer time, to be-
come acquainted with the customs of
the way of living, but I hope that 1
have interested the many readers Of
The APPEAL. GEO. HUMPHREYS.