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Telegram-herald., 1891-06-07


MORGAN.
Ny memory Is not ~ reliable ~ it was
once. and [ can't ID exact as 10 the late.
IL NJ my impression, however, that tho
interview am asx-i ~ recall took place
early on a Saturday forenoon in April.
in tho year eighteen hundred and sew
erty.
IL must have been Saturday, for re-
member that the notes Of nay next days
nay wlfes knock sounded On my study
door.
was greatly annoyed at the Interrupt
ton, bat before | could utter the Impa-
heat words which arose 70 my lips my
excellent wife threw open the door and
announced Lady visitor who desired 20
see me IN private.
The next moment Mrs. Clark Melville
entered the room.
| w,as still IN my easy chair at the
VIZ. ls taole. My'visitor, without wait
Ing for rue 10 hand her a chair, took the
first one that came in her way as she
advanced into the apartment, carried 1t
tJrW-Eu with n~L own sat
down with her face within yard OF my
own
Il am in great trouble OF mind" she
said, ''and come 10 you for sympathy
and advice"
Mrs. Clark Melville was the wealthiest
and most popular lady Of my consrega-
ton She was noted for her perfect
toilets, for her deeds OF charity, and for
an invincible pride in the Melvilles. past
and present, which amounted almost to
a mania As her pastor had frequently
shared her condolences, but she mad never
before asked for sympathy ard advice
on her OWE account
saw at once that il was no ordinary
trouble that had brought her to me.
Her kind. motherly face was paler than
usual. and there were haggard lines upon
10 which had never seen there before.
IL WAS evident that her nervous system
was unduly excited. and that she had
rested badly the previous night.
Telegram-herald., 1891-06-07

PHYSICAL renovation can
not or very successful sila-
outasympataesie condition
oil the naiDc. OF - s1inply
stated. We cannot enjoy our
selves If We do that which
does not enjoy. Or. Pal 4 IA
this way-lf the scheme Tor
an outing plnehes IN any
psrt of lls make up: II IL IN
trudss on our time OF ups<s
our hablts; If II makes us
fp.ud more money thsn
wnat We feel we can AFFORD
for this particular engage
ment; If there Is any unsym-
pathetic ingredient ia the
compound the ENSEMBLE Is
marred. Now, for instance
the sunday dinner-there ls
IN many households q mag
nisicence and statellness ac-
corded it that has no COM
harrison With work day DIN
nsrs. aud 20 strong has The
custom made the act mat ~
looms up IN considerations
of Sunday recrestlons. vi
2 course there are many VINO
are home every day during
Z the week To dinner and VINO
don't attach importance 70
i the Sunday feast. ana THESE
10 go away IN 'he
morning and get n change
of feed. a rest for the women
folks, and n good, sensloi'
time generally. Those whs
never eat dinner with thell
families during the week
find a great qualification II
well rounded meal, eating
with q leisure not accorded
them on other days, and II
small families there are, a
we know, certain dishes tina
are too expensive or to'
much trouble for a vile b,
herself, and which are re
served for the day oil resi-
Now these must go-it tue
&c at all-after dinner, AN
thus it is that we Will. con
mencing tomorrow, sunday
Juno 7, run trains TO an
from Ottawa and Macata"
on asfollows; Leas
Grand Rapids before dinnel
10 "A. m, latter dinner Z.
m. Returning leave there I
ESQ at $50 p. m.
GEO. DEHAvEN,
General Passenger Agent.
Telegram-herald., 1891-06-07

Sxasxasss MOISTURE Intense itehl ne
40 st.ne,nr. most 81 night. worse by
s.fateh3ne. Il allowed 10 continue
tansafs form. ~h4sh Qitea e.eed nna
aAeefste. becoming xeFt slWe. NtsSs :
ts,Nxaxs4 stops the teA nE ard sask<s-
- 49,. esssfs tfea. sHa "a Eng = sss'>
sas...xe. the tusnoss As druggists, -
- aaasf faf ~ esnts II. Sesxas
rssts. n a. P0sa.
Telegram-herald., 1891-06-07

NJ. Jennings, the jeweIer. OF No. /.
South pivlsion-st.. Ia. had consigned
10 him to be disposed of at prices from
Is to IS per cent. below regular rates
another lot of watches and loweiry.
This isarare chance to purchase any.
thing in this line. sale continues all
of this week.
Telegram-herald., 1891-06-07
Nntice.

The stock of paper and fixtures be-
longing to the late firm OF curtiss y
Co.. having been bought by the Jullus
Houseman estate under chattei mort
gage. is hereby offered for sale eithei
IN bulk or in quantities. to suit puf'
chaser, for cash or approved security.
u. NJ. AMBERc,
Administrator for the julius House
man estate.
Telegram-herald., 1891-06-07

f.a.siuh society is rvsponsii'se for svs
s~s v,sfsiA, he usa af winch has al
really .tar~ssi IA kss~rsoa. Que v ''ss~sa
.na tba ssl,es - sssisia- A ''whfs pr
ga \ cl~vsr. sso~ins soa esssshsn :"
hsI.isns his o~a a siast ssssffsrfs F
- aetssal tekars II 80 tfish : tss.s' 81
ss.issssAsa his "a atsssse vssss "<>-ss hiass
Telegram-herald., 1891-06-07

We place on sale tomorrow an elegant line
of "GIoria" Silk Umbrellas In "a. 20 an"
-. u, s;,os ,t the very low price Of S5c. 9Oc
d = M The handles are Of the newest
designs and are durable and attractive.
Telegram-herald., 1891-06-07

Kramer. So South DIvision-st.. gives
the best finished cabinet photo IN the
c5sv Tor g dozen. satisfaction guar
aeteed
Telegram-herald., 1891-06-07

8ns sase faag right Whsn yea tuy
xasf sef.as ga se5ss. .i.s attt fHfsslaea
Il take Aaaethlas Ysa d. Het eaHt tt4t
ssslss ga hAs.hs ii9oas sAise parma. ~
= tAe bess
Telegram-herald., 1891-06-07

Made by Valley City Milling Co. Grand
Rapids, Is q family tavorte. Try It.
Telegram-herald., 1891-06-07

We are Offering special Inducements In
Mani Flouncing Laces of which we have an
cxcel,ent variety comprising all qualities
and prices.
Telegram-herald., 1891-06-07

During the entire week we will offer unus-
nal bargains in Mems Negligce shirts which
we have "A very complete line. comprls'"s
W. .,,or ou.lties of silk Gloria Fast Black
Cotocns and Fancy Silk striped FlanneIs.
They are offered at a reduction of 3d. per
cent from usual prices.
Telegram-herald., 1891-06-07
//NEN DEP4RTMENI.

The accumulation of remnants Oh iaule
;,ans occasioned by the brisk trade of the
mast six weeks, will be offered at greatly re-
duced prices to close them out quickly. Inc
lot incIudcs all qualities from the cheap TO
the finest grades of Table Damask and gives
Tn customers wide range for seiection. Doth
i'm pattern and quality
we offer so dozen fine Damask FRINGE"
Towels at ,:;c regular value. SC.
Telegram-herald., 1891-06-07

Garden hoSs cents Per foot
noslr on Co. IL waserlco'sa
Telegram-herald., 1891-06-07

Make. finest pastry. bread or biscuit
The best i most satisfactory.
Telegram-herald., 1891-06-07

Every sack of LILY WHITE fLooh
has a picture of our mill. None genuine
without it. VALLEY CITY MILLING 70
Telegram-herald., 1891-06-07

Fr. NeenFVFf. 1T y FTV~EV =
has changed Office hours to II and no
4 Chronic diseases successfully treat
cd. Good houses and lots sold cheap
Telegram-herald., 1891-06-07

The assortment of Wash Fabrics displayed
I'm orr Domestic Department is more COM
nlete than ever before. PrOminent among
the new fabrics are Wash POngees ana WASH
Challies of beautiful styles and fast cOIOrs.
We are Offering them ut l7c. reduced from
25c. They are full 36 inches wide and con-
seouently IA cheap and desirable fabric
we also include Il large line Of Wash
Surahs at the same price, lie.
Telegram-herald., 1891-06-07
FRENCH ORGANDIES.

Our assortment of real French Organdies
and Batistes includes Il large variety oI at
tractiye novelties. The opportunity Tor Sc
lection is sufficient to satisfy the tastes Oh all
Telegram-herald., 1891-06-07
FRENCH CAMBRICS.

We show over fifty new styles i'm these
goods at &c per yard, 36 inches wide.
Telegram-herald., 1891-06-07
G/NGH4MS.

Our Bingham stock includes the finest ana
most complete line of Foreign and Domestic
Goods. We are constantly adding the new
STYLES of imported goods that make their APP
nearance i'm Eastern markets and the iatest
designs offered by domestic NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1891-03-21
National Press Convention.


Special to The APPEAL.9 $eg
CINCINNATI, March 1.-THE seventh
annual convention Of the National Col
ored Press Association began It's session
bere to-day. Mayor Moshy made an
address ofwelcome and Thomas T. For
tune of New York made graceful re-
Spouse. In the ADDRESS of the president,
John Mitchell, Jr., of Richmond. Va,
he referred to the attitude Of the two
political parties which he eaid was the
cause for serious alarm; that the defeat
of the Blair educational bill and the
failure to favor the elections bill were
powerful induces of the drift of public
sentiment in both these parties. The
time was not far distant, he said, when
the Afro-American would strike back.
He concluded by saying:
The Republican party of the nation.
owing to treachery in its ranks has griey-
ouslv disappointed US. In the future
the Colored man must help himself, and
do all he can to alleviate his condition.
He is crushed in heart. crushed in spir-
it, but Incorporating in the struggle
for the great principle which serve as
the corner stone Of this republic and the
foundation of all moral law.
The afternoon was spent in the read
ing of practical papers and their discus
sion.
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copy during the year 1891, will be given
Free Education, consisting of three
years. course in first class American
University, including all expenses. tut
ton and board to be paid by The APPEAL.
The course chosen may be either liter
ary 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 circula-
ton. It is full of interesting news mat
ter, cartoons, cuts and sketches. It will
pay you to canvass for TIE APPEAL, for
the offer of free education isin addi-
ton to the very liberal commission.
Send five two cent us. postage stamps
for agents outfit, sample copies, COM
plete rules and list Of prizes. Address,
The APPEAL, 1926 Dearborn street, Chi
cago Ill.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1891-03-21
SAINT LOUIS.
Social Matters, Gleanings of News
Condensed Into Small Space.
For the Benedt Of our Thousands Of Read
ers-Au Sorts of News Items from
the City by the Big Bridge
The Future Great.

The Luca promises to give us quite a
musicrl treat after Lent.
The Sketch Club will begin series OF
dramatic entertainments.
Miss Lima DeClue had quite an attack
of Ia grippe but is out again.
Leave orders for TIE APPEAL with j.
81. Harrison, ST.. Louis manager 1926
Mill street. @
Mrs. F. E. w. Harper, the lecturer
was given q reception last Friday at the
sresid ance of Miss Lulu Johnson:
Mrs. A. Hamilton has experienced
considerable trouble with her eyes lately.
She is subject to spasms of the eye.
The friends of Mrs Lettie Richardson
were quite pleased to hear that she was
cleared Of the charge made against her.
3 The American League Club will give
concert and reception Monday March
%, at Euterpe Hall, Jefferson ave. and
Walnut street. -.5
Mr.. and Mrs. J. NJ. M. Stokes gave their
silver wedding last Friday evenin. The
house was crowded with congratulating
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1891-03-21

Wednesday eve, Mr.. R. F. Taylor as
President, and Mr.. A. H. Reid as Secre-
tary, the subject Resolved that the
Press has done more toward the educa-
ton Of the masses of people than the
Pulpit" was discussed quite freely be-
tween Rev. T. Brown and Mr.. w. H.
Woods, Rev. Brown the affirmative and
Mr.. Woods negative. The affirmative
made four points and the negative g.
There were no Judges and it was not
put before the house to decide. conse-
quently the subject was laid aside. A
Literary Society is something which is
very beneficial to any community and
we are sorry to see the little interest
manifested in the Portland Literary So
ciety. seriously hoped the people
here will wake up and take an interest
ih the church and society also.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1891-03-21

A Colored preacher by the name ct
Rev. Mr.. Bandy who has until lately
been exhorting Oxford sinners to res
pentance has wound up his career by
proving himself dandy. Bandy came
to Oxford from Indianapolis and with
woman whom he said was his wife, took
room at boarding house kept BY M RS.
Stewart. Saturday evening while Mrs.
Stewart was away from home Dandy en-
tered her room and ransacketl It in
way that showed he understood I the
business, he obtained $40 in money and
an order on S. G. Richey for $$s35 which
he got cashed. He and his wife left on
the next train for Indianapolis. Mar
shal Flanagan started in pursuit and cap
tured the Rev. (?) lnMayor Beaton's
Court he was turned over to court for
800. ~ ~
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1891-03-21
CINCINNATI.
Doings of the Week Among tho Afro.
Americans Of the Queen City.
Haps and Mishaps and Items In General
Collected and Compiled by our Re-
porter for tho DEDICATION Of
Porkopolitans.

Mr.. Jesse Collins is making pre- para
tons to visit his relatives in Kentucky.
There wilt be grand concert given by
the Smith Club of Covington at Odd Eel
lows hall Friday evening March 81.
Music by Johnson's band of this city.
A grand musical entertainment will be
given by the Olive Branch Lodge No.
IS and Star of Bethlehem Lodge No. Sc
A P. A. at their ball Seventh and Plum
Streets, Wednesday March Is.
We are glad to know that the Difficult.
ty which Mr.. T. J. Munroe figured 80
conspicuously last week has resulted in a
dismissal of the CAGE by the court, the
prosecuting witness not appearing against
him.
We understand the Colored printers
of this city. met at Tvrola hall one even
ing last week and formed topographic
al union. We were not aware of the ex-
istence of any Colored printers in the
city before.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1891-03-21

knights from Chicago and Joliet includ-
ing the Supreme officers, will attend in a
body. The entertainment promises to
be full dress. affair and is already Gre
ating stir inupper circles of "sassiety."
A delegation of representative Afro
Americans called on Senator Jno. C.
spooner last Tuesday at his rooms at the
Plankinton House and expressed their
gratitude for the manly efforts he has
made in the interest of the race. The
Senator was greatly affected and replied
in feeling manner. Among other
things be said: Gle was proud of the
achievements of the American Negro
and felt sure that patience and forbear-
ance would soon be rewarded" The
Senator upon his return from Europe
will resume the practice of the law in this
city.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1891-03-21
WANTED.

High Glass Colored Artists, of Unmistak-
able Negro Origin.
Possessing superior talent in any
branch of amusements and desiring en-
gagements in Europe in 2891-2 and re-
turning to the Worlds Fair, in Chicago,
1893, as the best representatives of Afro
American talant in the world can secure
equitable and liberal pay. No monstros-
tiles wanted. OPERATE, dramatic, must
cal, specially. gymnastic and dancing
stars of best quality only desired. A
great chance and new field and the
only opportunity for genuine Colored
talent (if accepted) to appear before the
crowned heads Of Europe. For further
particulars, address William Foote, man
ager, IL West 26th street, New York
1N;txy
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1891-03-21
Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Mrs. Poindexter is on.the sick list.
Mrs. Taylor and baby are convelesing.
Mr.. John Hutchinson has returned
from an eight weeks visit to friends and
relatives at Mobile, Ala, looking the
picture of health.
Our energatic, -wide-awake, hustline
young agent, Master George Bland, will
call upon ybody as socn as The Ar
PEAL reaches the city. Be in readiness
for him.
The concert by Misses Cora Hawkins
and Gertrude Smith on the 18th was
success. The following persons partic-
ipated: Misses Williamson. Goode.
Smith; Messrs Herbert Hawkins, Frank
Reyns, James johnson, iAl Perish and
the Oriole Quartette.
Invitations are out Announcing the
first installation and banquet of Phythian
Lodge No G. Il P'sat Germania hall,
Thursday evening April 9th. About 80
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1891-03-21
LOUISVILLE.
Facts and Fancies Found in the Beauti
full Falls City.
Record Of tho Happenings Among the
Colored Residents of the Metrop-
OILS Of Kentucky-Louisvius
Laconics.

Mrs. Lewis Shaffer. is improving slow
ly. ... ...
Five young gentlemen will soon be
benedicts. --.
Mrs Sarah Hubbard is quite ill at her
residence on 18th St.
The latest craze is box of fine candies
or bunch of flowers.
The crowd will soon be minus ofmany
of its members so "Dame Rumor'' Gays.
It is whispered that certain young
gentleman in town is very much pleased
with certain young lady. <=%5::ssS22ss
The Louisvillians have caught the
marriage fever and the latest now is:
Who else is to be married?. H. -. -.. -
Mr.. William H. Perry's new house is
now ready for use. But we have heard
of no bird he is going to cage, as yet.
Bring YOUR job printing to the Louis
vile Office Of The APPEAL, 3l2 w. Jefer-
son street. Good work at reasonable
prices. e..
Mr.. Manoah Sanders and Mrs. NJ. J.
Payne of Corydon, Ind, ware married:
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1891-03-21
Portland, Oregon.

A. NJ. E. Bethel Church are still hold
ing their sewing circle on every Mondey
eve. All are cordially invited.
installation of officers of Knights of
Pythias took place at their hall on LIST ST.,
on last Thursday night. Mr.. c.. Sanders,
Chancellor Com; g. w. Wicks, Vice
Chancellor; J. c. Logan, prelate; Rev.
T. Brown, Past Chancellor; G. L. Hem
derson. Keeper of Register and Seals;
James Brown, NJ. All. R. Barron, Ex-
chequer; J. N. Fullilove, M. F.; W. r.
Hardy, Attendant; VIM. Muter. o. 6. T;
Trustees, J. G. Colbert, r. G. Bruce, a.
J. Ward, p. Corbin.
The Howard Atheneum Literary Soci-
ETY. met at A. NJ. E. Zion Church on last
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1891-03-21

friends the entire evening. A great
number of costly presents were received.
Miss Beulah Patterson was taken from
school ill last week and removed to the
residence of Miss Emma Vashon where
she remained for several days and was
then taken home. She has now recov-
cred -....ur.. -... +
Messrs. J. E. Bronson and G. A. Cot
ton were shown through our post Office
last week by Mr.. w. H. Dorsey one of
the oldest carriers of the post office.
Mr.. Bronson seemed to be quite pleased
with the showing the Colored men made
in the post office.
Presented by ..-,.-..,
Carriers ana Clerks
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1891-03-21
Cape Girardeau, Mo.

Miss Virgia Morris is very sick.
Mrs. M. w. Alexander will soon be
able to begin teaching
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Lee left for Cham
paign, ILL.,, on the 18th inst.
The popular N. G.. Society have their
doors open for new members.
Mr.. Shelby Wills got judgment against
the C. G. S. w., R. R., Co. for $1,000.
Mr.. c. J. Allen will come out as can
didate for city Alderman. We will give
him our support and influence.
Everybody was very much surprised
on the morning of the 18th when they
found IL inch snow at their doors.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1891-03-21
DRIFTWOOD.
Caught Floating on the News Cur.
rent and Steered Into
Our Omce by our Army of Correspondents
at all Points of the Compass, Care
fully Condensed for Hasty
Re:I6ers.

The cold slave market which is
pointed out to every Northern visitor in
st. Augustine, never saw the sale of q
single slave.
Near Hartman, Ark, Harris Gilbert
quarreled with a Colored man, when
Gllbert's son stepped between the men,
and was scot and killed by his father,
who then fed.
A man living in Talbot County, Geor-
gla, has never attended services at .
church, has never ridden on train or
ever been to a city. Recently gentle
man offered to pay his fare to Columbus,
but he refused to 20.
K. j. Rogers. or Scott, the Colored
desperate who is wanted in New York
for murder, has been jailed at Jackson
vile, Fla, after having shot two men
and created a great excitement on Bay
street, where he fred furlously at the
pursuing crowd. The men shot are not
seriously injured.
An intoxicated Colored man at Allan.
ia, Ga, went to church, and because the
preacher did not happen to suit him,
threw him down and sat on him. The
man was arrested and held not on
a charge of assault. bat on charge of
having brought liquor into house of
worship, though all the liquor about him
was in his stomach.
Aaron Andrews, Colored man living
four or five miles from Halycondale,
presents phenomenon in human ma
ture. He is so deaf that he cannot hear
the report of gun discharged near him.
The loudest thunder is not even faintly-
heard by him, but he can be communi
Gated with by the agency of the human
voice. He can't understand any one
except those with whom he is Intimately
acquainted.
A meeting of prominent Colored men
from Virginia and North Carolina was
held in Norfolk, Va, last week to con-
cert measures for actively pressing R G.
Paige for appointment to the promotion
and management of the Colored exhibit
at the Worlds Fair. Paige is Colored
lawyer of Norfolk, an ex-member of the
Legislature, and is highly educated. He
has been warmly endorsed by some sixty
members Of the Fifty-first Congress,
among them Messrs. Mckinley and
Lodge.
Congress not having provided the
necessary means for running the militia
of the District of Columbia, General
Ordway, the commander, made an Or
der mastering out the Colored troops,
and the Colored citizens have made q
fuss about it. The President listened to
their complaints, and the result is that
the Colored troops will not be discrimi-
mated against in any measurse of econ
omy that may be deemed necessary.
The Colored military is the admiration
of the vast multitudes of Colored citizens
who crowd the sidewalks of the Capital
on parade days. Nearly all the profess
sional Colored men in town, like B. X.
Bruce, John Lynch and Walter Thomas,
were among those protesting.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1891-03-21

Mrs. Cecilia Hardy of Binghampton,
N. Y, visited Elmira last week.
Miss Ella Brown of Philadelphia is
visiting her sister in Troy, N. Y.
Miss Eta Jones of Coshocton, O., who
has been visiting at Cambridge has re-
turned to her home.
Miss Cora Garrett, of Pittsbure who
has been visiting in Wellsville, Ohio, has
returned to her home.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1891-03-21
Joliet, Illinois.

Mrs. Minnie Dyer has an attack of la
grippe.
Mrs. Frances Roundtree is lying at the
point of death.
J. c. Stevensou's children are down
with the measles.
= Mr.. Steve Wilson of St. Louis paid our
city flying visit this week.
There is to be sociable at Second
Baptist Church Thursday night. - :.
Mrs. C. McCloud has gone to Engle-
wood to see her sister Mrs. Mosely who
is very i'll.
Mrs. W. H. Mason who has been sick
for the last three weeks is much i'm
proved in health.