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The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1890-11-08
SHEPHERD Is KING!
His Threat to Close the Gallery in the
Same Block WithsHimself
Whose Proprietors were Sending out Can.
vassers With Tickets Made Good-The
two Galleries Forced to Quit Business
One Firm of Eighteen years Standing.

For the last year and a half or two
years, there has been war between
Shepherd and two other galleries in the
same block. They got up great scheme
on Sheppard and sent out agents to sell
tickets atreduced prices. Shepherd was
guessing. He had sold out his Annex
to one who was to be third opposition,
but nothing was said about lease. He
was having for possession. In the mean.
time he refused to cut at his old stand
in fact he put on bold front and hung
out sign, Cabinets $500 and $500.
In the meantime he got possession of
the annex. The agents had sold for
his opponents $4,000 tickets giving a
dozen cabinets for 1926. He changed
the name of the annex to Swanson cut
the price to SLIGO per dozen for 30 DAYS,
and at the end of 80 days he saw his en-.
emies weakening. He cut for 80 days
more, but before Is days of his second
cut had run he moved out of the Swan
son (old annex gallery into one that
had been occupied by an opponent on
the corner, and again hung out John
Swanson in great style with fine revolv-
log show case full of photos made by
Shepherd, but with Swanson printed on
the bottom. The second day after it
was opened along came a man from
Sweden. Shepherd sold him half, put
his old operator in to look after his
(Shepherd's) half, went back to his old
gallery and went to work. We will
patiently await develo pements.
It is rumored Shepherd is to have a
new ground floor gallery near his pres
ent site, which will be equal in design
OF architecture and finish to any in the
State. How true this is we don't
know. but we do know of a man
who is worth more than a million.
who owns just such locations as would
be desired for gallery, and who Offer
ed to build and equip Just such gallery
as Shepherd desired for as long a term
of wears as was desired. 80
The APPEAL says to-day, as it always
has said, that Harry Shepherd will
make his mark. Shepherds greatest
delight is when he hears of some Color
ed person going to the Swanson gallery
and saying, mo sab, no Coon kin take
my picture. :.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1890-11-08
RULES OF VOTING

RULES OF VOTING.
Any Colored preacher in the states OF
Illinois. Kentucky, Minnesota and Mis-.
souri,, may be ,yeted for. Any person
can vote who complies with the follow.
ing conditions:
Get copy of The APPEAL, cut out the
ballot you will fine there, write on it
the FULL name of the preacher and
his full address and send it by mail, or
bring it to The APPEAL Office 325 Dear
born street, Chicago.
You can vote for the same pre- acher
as often as you please. Every time you
get Q ballot you can send in a vote.
The only qualification for voting is to
cut out the ballot in HE APPEAL and fill
it out as directed above. But one
preacher can be voted for on each bal
lot. Ballots containing the name of
more than one preacher. will be thrown
out. 81
See that your friends all get THE Ap-
PEAL. and ifthey do not wish to use the
ballot, ask them to save it for.you.
Remember that every copy of The
APPEAL contains one ballot, end that
every ballot means another vote.
Place your ballots in an envelope and
address it as follows:
THE APPEAL. CHICAGO, ILL.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1890-11-08

Thursday evening Nov. Is. Admission
25c. Some O. the best talent in the city
will take part. This concert promises
to be the erandest ever gwen at st.
James Church. Don't fail to attend. we
guarantee that you will be pleased.
MONEY LOANED-on Horses, Wa
CONS, household goods, musical instru-
ments or any good security without re-
moval. Also on watches. diamonds etc.
No delay. Private room for ladies.
Lowest rates in the city; open even.
ings. V. Heath, successor to w. H.
Adamson, 81 Washington Ave. S. s.
p. Olson Earl, Undertaken No. 1903
Franklin avenue South Minneapolis is
one of the most affable and pleasant
men in the business in our city, and his
prices are quite moderate. We hope
our friends will give him call. He was
one of those who fought our conntry's
battles in the days of her struggles.
Call and see him. ''
Rev. B. F. Herrick formerly of New
York preaceed two able sermons at
Bethesda Baptist church last Sunday
The day was q very pleasant one. At
night most Interesting service of the
Lords Supper was eniey ed by the church
The Sunday school is in growing con-
dition. Next SUNDAY night Rev J. w.
Duniee and Rev. l.. G. Sheafe will ex-
change pulpits. This is a most fitting
thing to do and we hope the Minneapo-
lis people may give Rev. Sheafe a cor
dial christian greeting, these fraternal
brotherly exchanges are always condu-
Give OF much good to christian brother.
hood and christian union. l.
Last Sunday after church services
Rev.. j. w. Dunjee united in marriage
Mr.. Harry Howard formerly of Rich
mond, Va, and Miss Mary Thobbs form
erIy of Kansas, at the beautiful home of
the lady on Washington ave. S. The
bride and groom are most beautiful
couple and we hope they may have a
long life of happiness together. Mr.. s.
A. Revels was best man and performed
his part in every way becoming and
fitting the occasion. After the marriage
the friends sat down to a table bountl-
fully spread with all of the dainties Of
the season. The whole affair reflected
great credit upon all concerned.
St. Peters Church.-This church is en-
joying fine audience every Sunday
evening.
:. The ladies' sewing circle is hard at
work preparing for their fair which
opens Dec. 10Th.
The meeting of the Silver Reapers at
the pastors residence was most enjoy
able event and the programme Was well
prepared. They meet this week at Mr..
Emzella Mitchell's. e..
Last Friday evening the choir and a
few of their friends gave the pastor q
very pleasant Halloween surprise. They
Left a good supply of the substantiais OF
life which were highly appreciated by
the pastor and family.
The prospect for a large audience at
the Batson concerts Monday and Tues.
day evenings is quite fattering.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1890-11-08

The Chicago, Milwaukee + St. Paul Rail.
@. way now runs.
"Parlor Cars to Chicago"
Daylight Trains to Chicago
''Solid Vestibuled Trains to Chicago
Steam Heated Trains to Chicago"
Electric Lighted Trains to Chicago 2
Electric Reading Lamps in Berths.' q
"Finest Dining Cars in the World"
Thirteen hours and half to Chicago y
''Solid Vestibuled Trains to Kansas
City,"
Double Daily Pullman service to St.
LOUIS
Through Coaches TO St. Louis"
Through Coaches to Kansas City on
Morning and Evening Trains.''
ELEGANT Day Coaches"
Magnificent Lunch Cars p
"Pullman's Best Sleepers." D
"The Shortest and Quickest Line"
The Best Route to Kansas City,
'The Best Route to St. Louis. y
THE Best Route to Colorado.
To Kansas, to California
ITO the West and Southwest"
Secure accommodations from the
.Company's agents in st. Paul or Mime
apolis, or from any coupon ticket agent
in the Northwest
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1890-11-08
POPULAR PREACHERS.
The Appeals Scheme to Decide Who
the Popular Preachers are.
All Colored Preachers In the States of m.
inots, Minnesota, Kentucky and Mis-
souri, Eligible to the Contest,
The People to Decide.

THE APPEAL has heard so much said
about the popularity of this preacher or
that preacher, that it has determined to
have the people decide the question.
And, in order to bring. out full ex-
preston it has decided to offer list of
prizes to be awarded to the ten most
popular preachers in Illinois, Missouri,
Kentucky and Minnesota. f.''
The contest is confined to the four
states in which The APPEAL has Offices
of publication.
The prizes will be awarded according
to the number of votes cast for each con-
testant. .s-.
LIST OF PRIZES.
lst, Prize. Broadcloth Suit, satin.
lined, to order, $4,000
End. Prize. Gold-headed Cane, 25.CO
3rd, Prize, life.size crayon portrait, Is 90
4th, Prize, Silk Hat, 500
5th, Prize, THE APPEAL for 2 years, 400
9Th, Prize, The APPEAL for l year 200
9TH, Prize, The APPEAL for l year, 200
9th, Prize, THE APPEAL for year, 200
9th, Prize, The APPEAL for year, 200
10th Prize, The. APPEAL for year, 200
TIE APPEAL can not in common fair
ness, advocate the merits of this or that
preacher. Two things are of the first
Importance in order to hope for success.
The first is to make selection of q
preacher who is possessed of qualities
essential to popularity. Having selected
a candidate the second step is to work
for his success. Let one secure all the
ballots possible and at the same time stir
up interest and activity in others. De-
lay in securing ballots are as dangerous
as delays in other matters. It would
worry one much to learn that his or he1
candidate might have been elected by
a slight extra effort. A few votes may
be the difference between the winners
and losers. Hence the importance oil
early and persistent activity in securing
ballots. The plan of determining who
the most popular minister is, is given in
order that all may thoroughly under
stand.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1890-11-08
THE APPEAL

Interests all the family. 1t is a ma
tional Afro American newspaper,
having the largest circulation of any
journal of its class. 1t is full of in
terestlng news matter from every
where, and contains sketches and
portraits of prominent Afro -Ameri-
cans. 1t has become great success
by its untiring enterprise. 1t has
attracted attention throughout the.
country by its persistent and fearless
attacks upon the abuses to which
Afro-Ainericans are subjected. Sub
scription &c. per year, $1.1o per
six months, invariably in advance.
We want live, energetic, pushing
agents to work for us. We are willing
to pay-and to pay we'll for their serv-
ices. Send for sample copies and
schedule of agents rates. Address.
THE APPEAL.
ST. PAUL. MINI.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1890-11-08

seen for the first time in st. Paul at the
Grand Opera House for four nights be-
ginning Sunday Nov. 9th It is a sensa-
tional melo drama filed with grand and
realistic scenic efforts and is interpreted
with bright veins of comedy throughout.
The latter half of the week Marks &
Shaffner's International Vaudevilles will
be the attraction. This is one of the
finest vaudeville organizations in the
country and will surely attract large
crowds. w. u ga fss9s ~
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1890-11-08
Anew Masonic Lodge.

Minnesota lodge No. 1Is, opeaed and
elected officers as follows: G. W. Pat
terson, W. NJ; 81. Giles, S. W. 10. Nor
gan, J. W; 7. J. Starks, Treasurer; G.
+. Wilkins. Secretary; J.. w. Green. s
-; 4. =. Jefferson, J. D.;.s.Jones,
Tyler.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1890-11-08
The Tuskeeee NORMAL Inatitute fTuala.

The Tuskegee Normal Institute (Tuske-
gee, Ala), which has been from thu
first Offered by Colored people, has
entered upon the most prosperous year
in its history. There are 1926 students
(fiye-sixths boardere) present. represent
ing thirteen states, and double this num-
Der would be present if there was room.
A friend in New York has just given
$1,000 toward the endowment fund.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1890-11-08
The King of Express,nen.

In each branch of commerce some en-.
ergetic individual is sure to surpass his
fellows 90 far as to be termed the King
Bee ofthe business. Mr.. 81. 81. Kent
has been justly dubbed the "King Of
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1890-11-08

Expreesmen," which is one of the many
evidences that the people of st. Paul
thoroughly appreciate his methods.
His moving vans are the best to be
found anywhere, and if you want to be
moved gracefully, expediiously- and
we'll. EMPLOY Mr.. Kent to do it. 1s9, 1911
West Seventh.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1890-11-08

"A UtEAI CHANCE FOR SOMEBODY.
An Opportunity not Occurring Every Day.
1t is not every day that extra and ex-
cellent opportunities present themselves
There is one which if followed up will
lead to happy results for good singers
who can travel. There is a gentleman
and wife, of high social and professional
standing, who are travelling in the in
terest of Non Partisan and Non Sec
tartan Gospel Temperance. As stated
they stand very high in their work as
we'll as socially, they are DESTROYS of g.
curing some Colored singers. A COM
pany already organized consisting of a
sextette or double quartette of mixed
voices, they must sing the finest class of
music, solos, glees, choruses, waltz songs,
also duets, trios, quartettes, quintettes
and double quartette music. The COM
pany required must consist of the best
voices, an extra fine pianist and accom-
PIANIST. No poor voices accepted, read
ers of music preferred. In addition to
SAAS
and able to render all classes of jubilee
songs and plantation chants and show
up the work as in the days of slavery,
together with these sweetest refrains of
DAYS gone by, would like a company.
the ladies of which could in time form
female quartet of voices and sing as such
and the gentlemen to form a male quar-
tet and render selections as such. To
such company already organized or to
one that can be Immediately organized
by competent director q good and per-
manent engagement is offered. A good
fair salary will be paid. Would be glad
to have some of the company sing motto
and respectable character songs. Ample
references. Pay regular and sure.
Address, MANAGER, care of Non Partisan
and Non Sectarian w C. T. u. Rooms,
2l5 Hennepln. ave. Minneapolis, MINI.
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A man of thirty years was arrested at
Williamsport. Pa, for larceny, gave his
occupation as that ola dude.
At q meeting of Colored ministers and
officers Of the Southern Presbyterian
church. held in Akron, Ala, in August,
a paper was unanimously adopted, ask.
ing the presbytery Of Tuscaloosa, Ala,
to meet at Selma, October 7th, to over
ture the Synod of Alabama to organize q
Colored Presbytery in that State. It is
proposed to organize two such Presby-
teries in Mississippi. another in Louisi
ana, anpther in Georgiasfa ind still an
other in the two Carolinas. These. with
the Presbytery. in LouisianA IL ,eady or
gained, may be formed intoh synod.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1890-11-08
Grand Opera Hou.e.

The Boy tramp, q title which really
does 9 good play an injustice, win be-
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1890-11-08
4 Meeting Y.

4 Meeting. s
Ague.-Ah, Fever!
EFever.-Ah, Ague!
Both. Shake!-Puck.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1890-11-08
Disenfr.nchise,nent

Its very hard" sighed 1.-The gas.me.
ter; Il always register, but I can't
vote. Puck.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1890-08-01
POLITICAL NOTES.

Judge Riley who is well remembered il
Staunton, having resided here and held some
Federal office in the days of re-construe
ton, has been appointed consul to Puerto
Cabello, Venzuela. Some opposition il
being made to his confirmation based OIL
the trouble in his consulship at Zanzibar
some years ago.
The candidates for the Democratic Con.
gressional nomination in the Richmond
district are George Wise and Tazewell Ell
lett of Richmond and Speaker R. Fl. Card
well of Hanover
There does not appear to be any probable
ity OF Col. O'Ferrall having any opposition
Tor denomination. He has certainly made
faithful representative during his terms
of service.
MI. Frank Hume Of Alexandria is out
in a card in which he declines to be a can.
dldate before the Democratic Congress-
ional Convention of the Alexandria dis
trict, because after the Congressional Com
mittee had fixed August 9th for holding
the primaries for delegates this happened:
Now, in utter defiance of common decency
and the wishes Of the committee, and with a
total disregard for the rights OF majority of
inc Democratic voters, one Dan Lee, near
relative of one of the aspirants and Chairman
OF the County Committee of Stafford county,
without proper notice, held mock conven,
ton at Stafford Court House. on the 18TH dav
OF July, and named a full Lee delegation, al
though the said chairman knew that his kins-
man could not with fair expression of the
Will OF the voters of that county, secure a sin
gle delegate.
Rumors are published to the effect that
this card is preliminary to MI. Hume s
running as all independent. MI. E. E,
Meredith has withdrawn from the contest.
Gen. Malone is still at Chamberlin's in
Washington City, doing what he can to
Keep Langston (colored) from getting Ven
aoles seat in the House. 1t puts the Re.
publican congressman from Virginia in an
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1890-08-01
A CASE FOR EXECUTIVE CON
SHERATON.

William Brown, George Early, Bird
Wood and Mamie Wood, all colored, are to
be hung at Rocky Mount, Franklin. They
have taken no mans life; they have out
ragged no woman white OF black-crimes
for which death is the righteous penalty.
The history of their crime las we recollect it,
is that in the gubernatorial campaign last
year, Gen. Malone was refused the use of
a warehouse to speak in. When 1t. Gov
Massey came there he was readily granted
the use of warehouse. In revenge these
Ignorant negroes following the incendiary
teachings which they had heard in the bit
ter campaigns Of 80 81 49, and '83 in Vir-
ginia, took their revenge by firing the ware
house and by it burning many buildings.
When we remember that the authors of
these teachings can never be punished,
while these ignorgnt scholars must suffer i:
that death is not the mandatory penalty for
all incendiarism under Virginia law, and
that to take mans life who has neither
committed murder nor rape, smacks more
ancient barbarism than of civilization, it
would appear that this is case in which
Gov. Mckinney might well commute the
sentence to life Imprisonment. These I'M
happy criminals seem to have no influen-
tlal friends; no effort, that We have heard
OF, has been made to save them through
Executive clemency and those who taught
them the way to crime ale making no effort
to save their poor ignorant pupils from it's
results. We trust that Gov. Mckinney
Will look into the case thoroughly before
he permits their lives to be taken under the
law
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1890-08-01
awkward fix whsb the vate on 1ahgston'x

awkward fix wheh the vate oh LahEston L
case comes up:
The Alleghaiy Sentinel learns from the
Republican County Chairman of that coun'
ty, that 1.-THE Republican State Central
Committee have thought it best not tt
nominate candidates for congress in any
part of the State" However correct this
may be about other districts. it certainly
will not apply to the Norfolk and Peters
burg districts, and it is likely that there
will be Republican nominees in all districts
except where an Independent can be gotter
to run.
James r. Fisher of Richmond, has beer
appointed Secretary of the State Democrat
ic Committee and will open State headquar
tiers there to-day.
Capt. Micajah Woods has resigned the
Democratic County Craftsmanship of AL
bemarle.
The Virginia campaign opens at Win
chester August 18th, with O'Ferrall, Crisp
of Ga. and Lewis Of Miss, as speakers.
Sam Jones will be in Lynchburg from
September 18th to the Goth.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1890-08-01
,,nent by the peopie and for the people,

government by the people and for the people,
as laid down In Our constitution.
Whatever may be the fate OF the present
force bill, beg to impress upon all in the
South who take the trouble to read this the
Importance of self-restraint and moderation
in action and speech. Above all things, that
we do not visit natural feeling OF resent
ment upon the colored people. 1t must not be
forgotten they are not responsible and should
not be held accountable. Nothing would be
more acceptable to the bloated and desperate
partisans urging the passage of this bill than
that we should have race conflicts in which
and killed. Many of them have not disguised
the satisfaction they would derive from such
conflicts, but with brutal frankness have adj
mitted it in private conversation.
II know how hard it is for white men any
where, South OF North, to contain themselves
with patience and forbearance in the face of
the aggressive defiance of the colored race.
We ought, nevertheless, to practice forbear-
ance up to the very last limit where it ceases
to be virtue and try and control by example
those OF either race who would preciptate
collision.
81 want to repeat the assurance that the
democratic minority in the Senate, aided as
hope by conservative and patriotic Senators
| of the other side, will leave no constitutional
| resource untried to defeat this bill, and. they
must be sustained by moderation, self-re-
straint and patience in all things on the part
OF their respective constituencies.
line South Is not alone interested i'll this
crisis. The blow is aimed at her, but it will
recoil, and involve the liberties of all the peo-
pie of this country. Power is always ag-
gressive, and the power in the hands of I'M
scrupulous conspirators will not be content
with its conquests in the South. Nothing
short OF absolute and unchallenged and UNI,
| challengeable control of this government will
satisfy them. 1t therefore behooves the South
to move slowly, conservatively, moderately
and throw the weight OF its great power on
| the side of that large number of patriotic PEG
| pie of the North, (and they can be counted by
| the million,) who love liberty for its own
sake, and who are as deeply involved as the
South -
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1890-08-01
THE STAUNTON HAY AND GRAIN
MARKET.

THE STANTON HAY AND GRAIN
MARKET.
New wheat is coming in slowly Mil
lers want it. Shippers are watching for
chances to buy. Farmers are not disposed
to sell at anything under one dollar per
bushel. Shall we have dollar wheat is the
question. Yes we will Will it be this
Fall? That depends. The tale told by
the threshers is sorry one. Fields known
to yield twenty bushels in good years are
turning out less than ten now. No money
in the crop this year for the farmer.
Staunton is the best market in the world
for wheat, all things considered. There
is no place yet discovered to which the Au-
gusta farmer can ship his wheat and get as
much for it after taking off charges, as he
can get right here in Staunton.
Hay dealers are rejoicing over the pros
pect of handling good hay once more. At
tel the splendid harvest weather we have
had, the farmer who has damaged hay should
be turned out of the Alliance at the first
meeting. The balers are beginning to
hum and new crop timothy is at a premium.
Old hay is not wanted.
Feed is high. Corn is scarce for old,
and discouraging for new. Oats are just
coming in, and are better than the old
crop, which, by the way, seems to have
been all eaten up. The yield of oats is
even worse than that of wheat; in fact, the
crop is a failure, and will be insufficient
for home use. There will be none to ship.
With no wheat, oats, OF corn to handle,
what is to become Of the Staunton Ship
pers? They will have to live on hay.