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DISTRICT IN CONGRESS.

The Comnissioners' Reply to the Senate
Resolution as to the Garbage Contract.
TIE District Commissioners have responded
to the Senate resolution calling upon them to
furnish detailed statement of expenditures
made for the collection of garbage and for
the prevention OF the spread of scarlet
fever and diphtheria in the District of Colum-
bia According to the statement furnished to-
day by the Commissioners the money spent for
the collection of garbage from July to De-
cember Is. 1889, was IS, 7S6. IS. The same SER
vices in 1850 cost $40. 1889. The collection
during the same period Of the present year cost
$23, 1890.
Money disbursed to prevent spread Of scar
let fever and diphtheria amounted to 81, 230. 81.
This Is for the period from July to December
IL OF this year.
NEW RAILWAY COMPANY.
Senator Morgan this afternoon introduced a
bill to incorporate the Washington and Dean
wood Railway Company. The incorporators
are A. II. Ragan, H. X. Willard, Benjamin C.
Pole, Robert E. Morris, John F. Waggaman.
A. S. Pratt Sons, Bushrod Robinson, Edward
Baltzley, William Mayse. W. Z. Clarke, Julian
W. Deane and George ]. johnson. The route
laid down commences at the junction Of Louis
lana avenue and 9TH street northwest and ex-
tends thence eastward along Louisiana avenue
to the intersection Of d street and
! Indiana avenue, thence along Indiana
| avenue to street northwest, thence
along c street to Fourth street northeast, and
| thence around Stanton Square, north and
south thereof, to Maryland avenue northeast;
thence along Maryland avenue to the Bladens-
| burg road and to the intersection of that road
| with either L or NJ streets northeast
thence to Twentieth street north and
east on d street to the Anacostia
road to the Sheriff road TO the District
| line, and returning by the route named to the
intersection Of 9th street and Louisiana avenue;
thence south along 9Th street to C street north
west west on c street to 7th street, to connect
| the route at 7th street northwest. Cable or
| electric motor may be used Authority to
issue <l00, 600 stock is provided for.
SENATOR GIBSON CONGRATULATED.
Senator Gibson OF Maryland was the subject
| of general congratulstion today on mis- assikn-
ment to place on the District committee. His
/ fitness for the positi.n was admitted on both
hides of the Senate chamber. The senator il very
much pleased over the action OF the caucus
| committee and promises to render the city
| every service in his power.
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nenIh III Col AntI.n

Representative Mitchell. who is also a mem
Der OF the board Of managers OF national sob
diers' homes, received a dispatch this mornins
announcing the death oT Col jobs
L. Hathaway, governor of the Nib
waukee Home. No particulars were given "a
cept that Col Hathaway had been IN bat Ous
day.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-12-17

Mr.. Courts, the clerk to the committee on ap
preparations has completed the first coInmii
tee draft of the District and the Legislative.
appropriation billie, 30 that the commiitee a.
soon as appointed. can get to work 90
them. The District bill will probably be tie
first one reported and passed when the Houss
gets down 20 work
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VIENNA. Dec. 1.-THE Emperor Francs
Joseph has been ia and confined to his bed loo
two days
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Range OF the THERMOMETERS.

The following were the readings at the Office
of the weather bureau today; sR- IN, 81, y. u,
81; maximum. 81: minimum. 80
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-12-17

Remains Of Young N0rcross.
New Yonx, Dec. 1.-THE body Of young
Norcrosa viii be sent forward TO Boston by the
$50 o'clock limited express.
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FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL.

Ths following are the openine and closing prices Of
The New York Stock Market ar reported by ereciAl
wire TO Corson and Mccartney, l41yt street.
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HAftIfrlD

NoTHERSHEAD-SA NTORD. In wastiuetuu o
c. 10y the Rev q Z. M,-dor, nc ia. American Hul.-a.
on "Wednesday. Dermtsr lO. 1881. JAMES "
70 sARIHA A. SANFORD
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nANcIN0 WAVES sCHoTTIscRE AND TH
~ hope Dance are the two lrrftlsst LITTLE danes
the season. and are selling by the hundred. LOO u
get then al htNkf WHITES. W 81 nole-G
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THE SPEAKER AND THE COMMITTEES.

THE SPEAKER AND THE COMMITTEES.
The Speaker, having heard what members
have to say on the subject, il now engaged in
making up his committees. He was not at the
Capitol today and he will probably keep in se-
clusion as far as possible until his task 10 COM
pieted.
HOUSE APPoIxTEEs SWORN IN.
The following new appointees Of the House
were sworn in today: Samuel r. Thomson Of
Virginia temporarily. superintendent of the
document room: J. T. Snyder of Pennsylva-
MIA, disbursing clerk; g. b Parsons OF Illinois,
enrolling clerk-Laties Of Ohio, janitor; J. C.
Lutz Of Indiana and B. A. Enloe, IT,, Of Ten
nessee, mail messengers; L. B. Hussey of West
Virginia. An assistant doorkeeper.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-12-17

Mr.. Meredith and the District. COMMITTEES.
petition is in circulation asking Speaker
Crisp to place Representative E. E Meredith,
successor Of the late Gen. Lee, on the House
District committee on the ground of his
knowledge OF the laws. business interests and
the people of the District and neighborhood.
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THE NEW SECRETARY or WAR
Mr. Stephen b, Elkfns' Name Sent TO the
Senate Today.

THE NOMINATION GENERALLY coMMENDKD-THE
POLITICAL sIoSIfIcAScR OF TIE SELECTION Ao-
coBDINo TO SOME sESAroRs-rHK sTARs PRE-
DIcTIoS vERIrIED-NR. BLarSK's FRIEND TO
SUPPORT HIN n THE CABINET.
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The President today sent to the Senate the
nomination Of Stephen B. Elkins of West vir-
ginia to be Secretary OF War, vice Red6eid
Proctor resigned
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A GOLDEN Orroarus1rY
For few d~ys only offer you 500 OF our csle-
tratsd John l. .. Cigar, q good nickel suioke with
solid Gold Filled Stem windnx and sreln Setting
Gents or Ladies' watch. worth sloae $40. ALI for
SIS. Only ego.
Fine Wines and Liquors sor Holiday Tradeat
RICHARD co.'s.
dl& 81 OBS Pa
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no NOT DESPAIR OF CURING YOUR SICK
~ beadache when You can so easily obtain Csrter's
Little Liver Pills They Will effect prompt Per
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The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1891-02-14
FREE EDUCATION.
The Appeals Great Offer to the Young.
People.
"A Complete College Education of Three
Years, With Board, Tuition and All Ex-
penses Paid by The .Appeal-This is
Good Chance for Some One.

The publishers of TIE APPEAL make
the following extraordinary offer: To
the person sending in the largest amount
OF money, either for paid in advance
subscribers or for sales by the single
copy during the year 1891, will be given
Free Education, consisting of three
years course ina first class American
University, including all expenses. tut
ton and board to be paid by The APPEAL.
The course chosen may be either liter
airy or scientific, and, in addition, any of
the following branches NAV be studied
without any extra expense to the stu
dent; short hand, type writing, business
course, music, telegraphy or any trade.
Other prizes and liberal commissions.
THE APPEAL is the leading Afro-Ameri-
can paper, and has the largest circuIa-
ton. It is full of interesting news mat
ter, cartoons, cuts and sketches. 1t will
pay you to canvass for THE APPEAL, for
the offer of a free education is in addi-
ton to the very liberal commission.
Send five two cent U. $. postage stamps
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p'ete rules and list of prizes. Address,
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cago III.
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PROF. HALE G.. PARKER.
A Brainy Progressive Young Afro
American.
lie Came From Ohio Where SO Many Tai
:ented Afro Americans Are Bred g.
and Born, and is a Credit to the
L Race He Represents.

The subject of this sketch was born in
Ripley, Ohio, where his parents still
live. His father, John P. Parker pur
chasing his freedom, came North, mar
ried, and established on the banks of the
Ohio a foundry-the largest on this
stream between Cincinnati and Ports
mouth, and probably the only foundry
in the United States owned and con-
Quoted by a Colored man. Here Hale
q. Parker while prosecuting his studies
in public and private schools of his ma
tive town, entered his fathers extensive
machine works and com bined the learn
ing of trade with that of the common
school branches. He soon learned the
trade Of "fnisher" and engineer, and
assisted in the general management Of
the growing business. His father, an
extensive reader, ambitious, and Of rare
ability, sent two sons, John and Hale, to
Oberlin College. The former died while
student at Harvard; the latter remain
ed at Oberlin and graduated with honor
with the class OF '73 He at once enter
ed upon the teachers pathway, through
whose vista 50 many distinguished Amer
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1891-02-14

izer-two Of his fathers own patents
Through Prof. Hale Parker's manage
ment these patents have attracted large
attention at the st.sLouis Exposition and
in. the Mississippi valley. His friends,
who are legion, Approaching his ability
and the representative character of the
man, are noWEextensively supporting
him for the head Of the. bureau of Color
ed Exhibits at the Worlds Fair. Based
upon such history and peculiar qualif-
cations for this Important office his sup
port and endorsements should at os1ce
engage the serious attention of the ap-
pointing powers. Energetic, ambitious,
able, sudious, and devoted TO the inter
ests Of his race, Prof. Hale G. Parker
would hayea highly creditable display
Of the Afro-Amkrican progress at the
Columbian Expedition. EurERpE. u
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1891-02-14
SAUNA PA1L NDNINNEAPOIIs MINI.

The Importance of keeping lodge ac-
counts in an orderly and systematic
manner cannot be over-estimated. The
Welle Financial Card, or Ready Recsipt
for Dues and Assessments, is Just tbs
thing to save trouble and annoyance
The card enables q member to see his
Gn:ncial standing at a glance, without
troubling the Receiving Officer, and as
every payment is entered on the card it is
g perfect receipt, showing when and by
whom the payments were received,
there can be no 1nisEndersts ming or
dispute,
They are single and double, and are
furnished printed to order with name Of
lodge. Samples and price-lists of these
cards will Ee sent to any address upon
application to Welle & Co., 3l2 w. Jss
ferson street. Louisville. XIV.
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Cincinnati, Ohio.

There were two converts baptized at
the Union Baptist church Sabbath morn
ing.
Pleasant Green Church revival services
are being held every night by ]. R Dan
Ger of Lexington, Ky.
Miss Jennie Miller of Georgetown, KY.
but we'll known here, is to be married
soon to gentleman Of her own State.
The Woman's Home Missionary 90
clety held an inter esting meeting at
Mount Street Church on Sabbath AFTER
noon.
Mr.. F. Randolph who died last week
was member of several societies from
which he received benefits and bis life
was insured for $1,000.
The Covington Primrose Club gave q
grand concert on last Friday evening at
atOdd Fellows Hall. Prof. Hamilton's
orchestra furnished the music.
The National Afro-Amercan Press
Convention which meets in this city soon
will bring a number of distinguished
editors together. Preparations are
being made to give them fine recep-
ton.
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coaches for Colored people.

coaches for Colored people.
If you wish the newsiest and best
paper published by Afro Americans SUBJ
scribe tor The APPEAL.
Ben Steele was shot and instantly
killed by H. p. Drake at Rosedale, Kan.
Saturday night. The men quarreled
over the loan of five cents.
Stanley declares he will never again
return to Africa of his own will.
Whether he already has fresh commits
sion from somebody else in his inside
pocket, he does not say.
Mrs. Mathews, Colored woman liv-
ing near Blue River, I. T.. gave birth
last Tuesday morning to four we'll devel-
oped healthy male children, whose COM
bined weight is twentyseven pounds.
The statement issued by the census
department fer Alabama's population
gives the total as 1913 OH; of this num-
Der $50, 796 are whites, 68l ,421 are Color
ed, $50 are Indians, and 40 are Chinese.
Charlotte Scott, the Colored woman,
who contributed the first $5 paid toward
monument for Abraham Lincoln in
Washington, and whose name is, on that
account, inscribed in bronze on the base
of it, died last week.
Rev. John Jasper, who gained celeb
rity by his ''sun-do-move" lecture, does
not let his salary move. His congrega-
ton has several times rendered him an
increase, but he declares that $50 a
month is ample for his needs, and he
declines to accept more.
Rev. George Minor, formerly local
minister at A. NJ. E. Zion Church, at
Johnstown, Pa, has been expelled for
gross immortality, living with another
mans wife named Mrs. Strauthers.
Minor is bod carrier, and during his
absence at work Strauthers came and
took his wife home.
The New Orleans Times Democrat
computes that during last year about
&C, 000 Negroes left the southern for the
northern and western states. Such q
movement would be very natural and
reasonable one, as the industries and po-
sitions at the north suited to and invit-
ing Negro service are numerous. The
| north and west find them useful Ii
zens, and will make NO complaint if
more of them come.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1891-02-14

our city delivered an exceedingly inter
esting lecture at the ROOMS of the Y. NJ
c.. A., last Friday, 9Th inst. The subject
mind, Human and Comparative" was
handled in very skillful manner and
demonstrates the fact that Mr.. Murray
is quite speaker.
IN MEMORIAM.
Mrs. Walter of Westmoreland received
a telegram Saturday that her husband
was dead and remains would be sent &C.
cording to her orders. Died at P. M.
Fridry. Mr.. Moreland, it will be re-
membered, left the city for Texas short
ly after his marriage owing to poor health
but it seems that death was determined
to claim him as victim. Mr.. West
moreland was a member of the All
Saints Church, belonged to the Masons
was one of the most popular young men
of our city. His many friends deeply
mourn his death. Numerous friends
have visited tho young mother and wild
ow to soothe her in her mournful lam
entations. His death Is a sad blow to
her.
The first party given by the Excelsior
Club took place last Friday evening at
the resi- :ence of Mrs. G. w. McKoin,
1921 Lucas Ave. The club consists OF
about fifteen young boys ranging from
eleven to fifteen years of age and has
been organized but one month. But the
way in which they distinguish themselves
on this occasion bids fair to gain for them
quite reputation. Masters James Dor
sey, Robert TURNKEY, Lawrence Harris,
Willie McKoin and Joe johnson, who
are the leading members of the club,
we're especially gallant in seeing that the
ladies were we'll entertained. With
dancing, games. ETC., lively evening
was spent. Music was furnished by
Prof. Whetts. Considerable praise is
due the young boys.
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SAINT |. \ T LOUIS.
Social Matters, Gleanings of Newe
Condensed Into Small Space.
For the Benefit Of our Thousands Of Read.
ers-Au Sorts of News Items from
the City by the Big Bridge
The Future Great.

Mr.. Ed Green 'of Chicsgo was in the
city last week.
The St. Louis girls are going wild over.
the beauty contest.
The churches are all having revival
meetings and many souls are being CON
verted. 49,. .r..
Mr.. and Mrs. A. Hamilton have re-
turned from their bridal tour. Mrs
Hamilton says the trip. was delightful
one and that she was treated royalty at
Lexington: ~ - ~ ss,si.@
The Luca conservatory held it's annual
rehearsal on Monday 9th instead OF
Tuesday the night of its regular rehears-
al owing to the fact that Tuesday was
Mardi Gras.
The Home Club gave their second re-
ception of the season at Bufour's Hall
Wednesday Feb. 4th. The club is stead
lily growing stronger and more popular
and their receptions are of very high
order.
Prof. P. H. Murray editor St. Louis
Advance, and one of the leading men in
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IrOntOn, Ohio.

Mr.. M. Garrison is on the sick list.
Rev. Gilmore left Tuesday for CALI
polls.
Mrs. Ella Moch has returned to the
city to remain.
Mr.. Vaughn of Springfield is in the
city on business.
Mrs. Cora Lewis and mother of Gin
cinnati will return home Tuesday.
Mis- William Woods took suddenly i'll
on the street and had to be assisted
home.
Rev. Dunjee of Wheeling preached at
Tried Stone Baptist church Sunday.
The A. M. E. Church held a spelling
bee Friday evening. The winners do
mated their prizes to the church.
Enough was realized to pay off the mort
gage.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1891-02-14

leans look back with pride as the Nor
NAL School in which they trained for the
sterner duty of governing men. While
principal of the nigh and district school
at Madison, Ind., he was chosen to rep
resent that State in the Colored National
Convention which met in Washington
the winter of '73. Seeking broader
field of usefulness, he accepted the fol-
lowing year, the superintendency of Col
ored schools in Claiborne Co., Miss.
Returning to his native home in Ohio
on visit, be was sent to represent his
district as delegate to the State Conyen-
ton which nominated Judge West of
Belfountaine, for governor. Returning to
Indiana during the late Senator Morton's
presidential candidacy, he was engaged
in the State Central Committee rooms
and chosen by that body with another
distinguished Afro American OF the
Hoosier state to represent the race
and assist in thework of the State
at the Cincinnati convention. The
fortunes of the party in this
pivotal State went down with the
nomination of her noblest son, and it
gave back to the school-room this able
educator and honored citizen. When
the Colored public schools of St. Louis
were placed in charge of Colored teach
eIs. Prof. Parker passing a brilliant
principals examination, was at once put
at the head of one of the largest schools
in the city. During his tenure as princi-
pal of the day and the night schools, he
entered the St. Louis Law school, and
after graduation became q member of
the St. Louis bar. He has placticed law
in that city since '82. His people APP
preciating his worth and services, have
sent him to nearly every state conven-
ton since his residence as citizen of
Missouri. In 1887 he was chosen by the
St. Louis Colored Orpan's Home Direc-
tory as their attorney and financial sec
| rotary, which position he still holds.
As speaker and writer Mr. Parker
ranks among the best OF his race. The
Orphans Home, church societi+s, and
other institutions for the ben. fit of the
race, consider him public property, and
have him on all occasions, either as a
speaker or eIocutionist. In connection
with the duties of bis professional life he
has acted as his fathers agent in the
West and South, handling the J. P. Par
ker patent tobacco press and soil pu|yer-
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1891-02-14
LOUISVILLE.

Mr.. David Mackey of Richmond, Ky
was in our city this week. .-..r.s=
Rev. James Harris of Danville, KY.
spent this week in our city.
Miss Francis McCauley has been con-
fined to her home on account of sick
ness.
Miss Estel!a Morris was taken from
school seriously il! Friday and is impro-
wing slowly.
Quite number of converts were bap-
tized at Fifth street Baptist church
Sunday night.
Miss Estella Murfry of Danville, KY.
spent this week in our city the guest of
her cousin Miss Ellen Bullock.
An enjoyable party was given at the res
idence of Mr. John Bullock in honor of
Miss MurfrY of Danyille, KY, Tuesday
night.
Quite an eloquent sermon was deliver
ed at Knox Presbyterian church last
Sunday morning by Mr.. James Harris of
Danville, KY.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1891-02-14
Messrs Henry Rowan and Wesley AL
exander Wentto J:,ckson on the 5th on
a business trip for the Masonic Lodge.

Prof G. Us. Walker. of Johnstown,
Penn, gave complete exhibition of the
Johnstown food and the destructive tor
nado at Louisville, in the A. M. E. church
on the End and 3rd inst. He was sup
ported by Miss E. R. Tibbs, of Harrison,
Ohio. ~ Il.
Albert Miller attempted suicide in the
Jail house by stabbing himself three
times in the right side with pocket
knife. Albert is cook by trade and
has been employed at NJ. A. Scott's res
taurant for some time. He was arrested
and placed in jail on the 4th inst for an
attempt to assault a - year old white
girl.