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The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1891-06-20
The Long and the Short of 1t.

Out of the two million Union Soldiers
in the last war, three-fourths were Amer
lean by birth. Of the remainder 49,
600 we're Germans $50 900 Irish, $4,000
English, and SO, 600 Canadians, The av-
erage height was feet 81 inches. Out
of one million recorded heights. there
were 1900 men over six feet. The tall
est man in the service was Capt. Van Bu-
skirk of the 18th Indiana, who. stood 6
feet 103 inches in his stockings. The
shortest soldier was member of the
l92nd Ohio, whose stature was only 40
inches. In the matter of Railroads ''the
long and the short of it, is that the
LENGTH of the Burlington lines is over
1000 miles, and is the SHORTEST, quick
est and best route for reaching all the
larger places in ten states west of Chica-
60. For tickets by this line apply to any
coupon ticket agent, or for further in
formation write to w. J. C. Kenyon,
Gen. Pass. Agent c. 3. & N. R. r., st,
Paul, MINI.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1891-06-20
Arnold, G. E. Hall, Jno. ]. Bell, HID.
Williams and T. A. Clark. .....

Arnold, G. E. Hall. Jno. J. Bell, HID.
Williams and T. A. Clark. ........... -,
About the only thing concerning which
gossip has been very busy is the resig-
nation and withdrawal of Milton M
Holland from the presidency and mem.
bershlp of the National Capital Savings
Bank. This bank is one of the praise
worthy institutions of this city, if it is
rather exclusive. Of course its stock is
subject to sale to any person, yet the bulk
OF It is in control Of a few individuals,
Mr.. Holland is chief in the Treasury
department. He has been at the head
ofthe Institution for several years. Now
1t develops that internal trouble was the
cause ofhis resignation. He has brought
suit for libel against Mr.. L. C, Bailey,
treasurer of the bank, in the sum of
$4,000. The libel consists in letter
written by Bailey accusing Holland of
practices that seriously reflected on
his honor and integrity. This letter was
sent to Senator Sherman who is a friend
OF Mr.. Holland and was evidently in
tended to strain the relations existing
between the two. As itstands now some
very interesting things may possibly
transpire. The bank will no doubt sui.
fer from this occurrence. The trust OF
the people has possibly been shaken and
it it further ALLEGED that the bank is not
incorporated which fact adds nothing tc
its monetary responsibility.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1891-06-20
DR|,I.FTWOOD.
Caught Floating on the News Cur.
rent and Steered Into
Our ONCE by our Army Of Correspondents
1T all Points of the Compass. Care
fully Condensed for Hasty
-- ReA6erx.

Messrs Joseph Lindsey and Joseph A.
Richards have been appointed letter car
rler at New Orleans, La.
Prof. M. Luther Ewing an Afro Amer
lean of Nashville is teacher of drawing
IN that city. His pupils are all white.
Secretary Noble was in Little Rock
Ark, last week and was banoueted at
Hotel Richelieu by the Republicans.
Covers were laid for 300 guests. Hon.
M. W. Gibbs, register of the u. S., Land
Office responded to the toast "The Pub-
lie Domain. The occasion was a very
grand and pleasant one.
On last Sunday afternoon a serious
cutting ARRAY took place in New ALBANY.
between Thomas Haines and Levi Rob-
lnson. They congregated at John Hines
home and began to play game of (Fat|
marbles, from words to blows and then
went dagger into theshoulder of Rob-
lnson inficting an ugly wound. His
chances are very slim for recovery.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1891-06-20
WASHINGTON.
The City of Magnificent Distances
With the Light Turned On.
Our Capitol City With its Multitude o,
Important Matters Culled for our
Intelligent Readers-C. A. J's
Budget of News.

Washington Bureau The APPEAL 517 10 st., n W
Miss Hattie E. Bruce and Mr.. Harry
Lewis are to be married the 18th instant
About 800 employees were dismissed
cd the 18th. Amongst the number were
about 100 Colored.
The Colored militia of the District en-.
tertained the Attacks Guards of Rich.
Tmond, Va, on the II inst.
Mr.. R: J. Raymond of the Pension Of.
fee left on Monday for Leavenworth,
Kansas. He will be the guest in the
family of Miss Bertha E. Overton an
estimable lady Of that city. .e
Mr.. Tally R. Holmes of the War De-
partment died on the 9th inst. He was
Vice-president of Bethel Literary So
ciety and an estimable young man. He
leaves wife and two children.
About 40 young people of this city
spent d very pleasant evening on the riv-
er June 9th. The steamer Mary Wash
ington was chartered for the evening and
all enjoyed themselves. The affair was
under the management of Messrs. H. E
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1891-06-20

his constantly increasing trade has NOV
ed to No. 311 Washington ave. S., just
opposite the Milwaukee depot where
he can accommodate all corners. "Ma-
hogany Hall" as he has christened his
new place to use the current expression
is tout of sight" and contains large
magnificent bar. billiard hall, with two
pool and two billiard tables while the
upper part of the house contains
number of rooms for card and wine par
ties. The appointment of the place are
all first-class. The grand opening took
place last Monday evening was largely
attended by the many friends of the
genial proprietor. An.elegant lunch was
spread and all had good time. Visit
ors to the Flour City and residents too
will find l "Mahogony Hall'' the place to
spend leisure hours pleasantly.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1891-06-20
sAINT PAUL AND

Rev.s. P. Cheers made flying trip to
Pittsfeld, I'LL, to see his afecticnate one.
Mrs. Marion Vivion from burlington,
Neb.. has been the guest of Mrs. Roy
Vivion. as Iii. s.s-z. +..-.-s., Fl. Il
Go to East side Main street, Crump &
Robingon's barber shop for frst-class
work The slickest and quickest in the
city. They have few superiors.
Sunday was childrens day at the A.
NJ. E. Church and was Gel tainly interest
ing. Rev. Sexton presides over the
above named church and is an intelli-
gent and interesting gentleman. il.
The picnic given by the Second Chris
tian Church on Saturday was one of the
finest of the season. The weather was
beautiful and many pleasant faces were
there and each one seemed to enjoy
themselves nicely. -. r. 80 =
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1891-06-20
MISS EDITH WEIR NdGF MoRDEGEj.

her parents and friends that she possess
sed no mean ability and pronounced
aptitude for music. Her early training
began in the Sheppard and Lyon Schools
of this city and the High School at Alton,
III. For several years Miss Mordecai
has been teacher in the public schools
of St. Louis where she has earned an en-
viable reputation as an instructor of great
ability. Since her debut in the social
world she'has earned the merited distinc-
ton of being a most charming entertain
er. Her beautiful home on South Texas
ave., has been the scene of great many
delightful social gatherings. No one hon
ored with card of invitation to an en-
tertainment over which Miss Edith pre-.
sided, ever thought ofaccepting without
an order for a carriage and full dress
outfit. It was nothing if not recherche.
The memorable reception and inimitable
stag" Of the winter of 80, are occasions
that have had few equals in point oftaste
and elaboration. Social kings and queens
of Chicago, Detroit, Cincinnati, Louis
vile, st. Paul. Minneapolis and other cit
les have received her in blaze Of social
glory; and, by their honors to our pride
ofthe drawing have saved us from
the charge oiundue Partially. Reigning
thus in social pleasures, Miss Edith new
er lost loye and pride ofintellect. She is
an accomplished pianist and also speaks
German with the fuency of Berliner.
Not contentt to easily and gracefully carry
off honors in the dizzy dance" she con.
ceived the idea of contributing to the ART
in some substantial and permanent form
and the result of her ambition is the
production of an original s Y ork" or s Ma
zurka,' called .tThe Tazzie York; in
honor of Miss Tazzie Thomas of Alton
i Ill. The music is dedicated to Miss Els
telle J. Hickman, life long friend o
Miss Mordecai. This production isnot
matter o. surprise to those who have not
ed Miss Mordecai's musical prediction
! Prof Charles Kunkel, publisher of tTh,
8, Kunkel Musical Review" well known il
musical circles in this and other ecoun
tries, advised q special study of music OF
1 her part, remarking that she possessed
the elements Of great promise in this di
rection. This production is the eunris,
Of brilliant musical future for thi
charming scion of proud and happ,
/ family. 81. g. 2.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1891-06-20
ECKSTEIN NORTON.
Commencement Exercises of the Uni
versity at Cane Spring, KY.
"A Red Letter Week in the History of the
Young Institution Its First Com
mencement a Brilliant Success
in every Particular,

The commencement exercises of Eek
stein Norton University took place this
week in the Chapel of the University at
Cane Spring, KY. Tuesday at / D. M.
the exercises opened with an address
before "The Simmons Literary Society
by the General Solicitor, Prof. Mary v.
Cook, A. B., A. M. At 8 p. m. there
We're exercises by the Training and Sew
ing School pupils. Wednesday at II A.
NJ. the Conference of Workers in the in
terest of the University, opened by
State Solicitor, Mrs. A. V. Nelson, Lex
lngton, KY. Wednesday at 2 p. M, oc.
cured the closing exercises of the Inter
mediate Juniors. The program was as
follows: .- 5..-.-a.:s.
Singing, #.- scboo,
=. Invocation g.. c... = ..s -....E
Grafton, s r-. ~ Miss M Smith
!, s.. 1.-THE Need of Industrial Education.'
Vocal SOLO, @...r ..-. Miss Rosa Smith
Forget me Not,''
Grafton, Miss Lizzie r C.oo1~
"Ihe Eckstein Norton University Described
Essay, ''Dressmakng," Miss Georgia Covington
oration ... ...,. .. Mr.. S. j. Austin.
1.-The Lighted Torch of the 10Th Century,
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1891-06-20
ST. PAUL.

Do you borrow The APPEAL, or, do
you subscribe for and pay for it3
Mr.. }. B. johnson has been appointed
night Waterman at the Bank of Minne-
sofa.
HE APPEAL is for sale at the little
Ryan Barber shop corner of 9Th and
Robert.
Mr.. Louis Carter has gone to Camp
Falrvlew, Lake City, Mimi, with the SOL
der boys. ..,. 49,.
Mrs. M. J: Leavitt formerly of Pine
street has moved to No. 23O Western
ave., corner of Nelson.
Items of news for The APPEAL NAV be
left at Columbus Waldon's barber shon
No. los East Fifth street
Don't fell to hear st. Paurs sweetest
singer as the Fairy Queen at Cretin
Hall next Monday night.
Mrs. Wade Hampton, accompanied
by her little son Clarence, LETT Sunday
for Paris, KY, to visit relatives.
A special civil service examination will
be held in the custom house building
July Ii for the purpose of providing
more available candidates tor clerks po-
sltlon in the postofice. Lady applicants
will not be examined until Aug. 4.
The Wilbur opera company's produce
ton of the opera comique ''Falka" is bv
tar the brightest musical work yet pre-
sented by this favorite oper tic organ;-
zation. The Metropolitan has been
packed to the doors all the week. "Fal-
ka" will be given again tonight and
matinee. The Wilburs will sing EZRA
Diavolo" next week, commencing Sum
day night. Reserved seats now selling
at the box office for this opera.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1891-06-20
Akron, Ohio.

Mrs. Royal Jones is quite sick at her
home on Ford St.
Mr.. and Mrs, R. T. Prince are visiting
frlnds in Wadsworth.
Though June's sun shineth somewhat
warmly still doth the marriages 20 on in
lamb-like way.
Miss Mary Heath of Youngstown, aft
err very pleasant visit with friends here
left for her home Saturday noon.
Rev. Wilson of Cleveland accompanied
by other delegates attended the associa-
ton which convened at the First Baptist
Church last week.
Rev. Minor of Columbus occupied the
pulpit at the A. M. E. Church in the
morning and the End Baptist Church in
the evening on Sabbath day.
Rev. w. A. Burch D. D., district mis-
sionary left for Youngstown Thursday
evening. The Doctor very ably address
sed the members of Shiloh Baptist
Church Sunday at their place Of worship.
The entertainment to be given at Odd
Fellows Hall by four Of our attractive
young ladies, promises to be success
both financially and socially. It is Civ
en- complimentary to Rev. Cliff Of the "A.
M. E. q. Church.
Mrs. Elizabeth Benford an old and re-
spected citizen of Akron quietly slept
in Jesus last Saturday morning leaving
q husband and five children to mour hel
/ loss. She was buried from the FRS,
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1891-06-20
Joliet, Ill.

al. Hustler was in Pontiac last week
assisting is setting up an Eastern Star
Lodge.
Daniel Roundtree starts to-day to visit
his sister IN Springfield, who is lying
very low.
R. I. Sparkling has gone to look for a
cooler climate, as this climate proved to
be too hot for him. We think he had
better camp out q while up at Mackinaw.
The reports of the bazaar at the Second
Baptist church are not in but as far as
we can ascertain, it was grand success.
Great credit is due the Misses Evans
and Holbert.
Lon Baxter and ]. II. Jones came up
from Pontiac Sunday. Lon stopped off
to see his uncle, J. T. and friends few
hou's and took the next train to the
city Of the worlds fair.
One of our blooming wide WIS has built
her cottage by the brook Well, sue
cess to the widow, get your cage before
you get your bird A word to the old
maids: Build your mansions in the
skies.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1891-06-20
CHICAGO.
Tho Worlds Fair City as Viewed by
The Appeal Man.
Compilation Of Number Of Happen.
~Rs among tho Afro-Americans
Of the Second City of this a1
Glorious Union.

! Have you paid for the paper you are
now reading? .,. .. -.
See Mr.. Pope at the Misft Clothing
Parlors 1858 Clark street.
The recherche event of the season
will be the Winter Wood recital.
All who can, who will, who may attend
picnic given by Webster Star Lodge No.
1443. e."
The Winter Wood recital begins at 8:l5
sharp at Kimball Hall, Jackson and Wa.
bash. f., ---.- 5.s..:.-. .-..... .,... ...
Rev. ]. 7. Jenifer has gone to Wilber-
force to attend the commencement ex-
ercises. ...-,- ... -"
If you owe your subscription to The
APPEAL please pay up when the collec.
tor calls.
Mrs. A. C. Booker of 2S2l Armour
Ave-, is visiting Old Point Comfort, Va,
this week.
Mr.. Placedo Rameses DELANEY left
Monday for Wilbertorce to attend com.
mencement.
Mr.. Fred Jeffrey is back at his old
place in the registering department of
the postoffice.
Don't forget the date of the indie.
pendent Clubs picnic, Monday July -.
Be sure to attend.
The Winter Wood recital next Thurs
day night at Kimball Hall will undoubt-
eddy be the society event of the season.
Forget not the date of the Odd Eel
lows picnic at Custer Park on the Wa
bash Railroad July 18th, Western Star
Lodge 1443. ....-..s
Don't call at my residence next Thurs
day night. Til not be at home. You'll
find me at the Winter Wood recital at
Kimball Hall.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1891-06-20
LOUISVILLE.
Facts and Fancies Found in the Beauti
full Falls City. ~ 50
A Record of the Happenings Among tn.
Colored Residents Of the Metrop-
oils Of Kentucky-LouisviIs
Laconics.

Mrs. Caroline Craig died last week ir
: her 4lst year.
Miss Sophia Johnson leaves on the
goth for the East.
Mr.. s. Stone left for Columbus, Ind.
Tuesday on business.
Rev. A. Waters of New York City was
in the city last week. as,> ..-.asa.s
Rev. Smith Claiborne spent few
days with us last week.
Mrs. NJ. Cook has returned to her
home in Frankfort, KY.
Rev. E. P. Mars will leave the city in
few days for recreation.
The closing exercises at the Western
School took place on Tuesday.
Miss Georgia Caldwell and mother
have moved to Indianapolis, Ind.
A neck tie party will be given at the
Merciful Savior church on the 10Th.
Mrs. Sarah Henry has gone to Peoria,
ILL.,, where she will reside in the future,
Mr.. G. J. Fleecy left for Russellville,
KY, or the 10Th. to be gone fortnight.
Get full knowledge of shorthand on a
email scale. See advertisement on End
page.
Prof. John T. Billiards dancing class
will close with an entertainment on the
22nd.
Ri. Rev. W. T. Lomax, bishop of the
A. N. +. Il. church was in,the city this
week.
Presiding Elder T. j. Morrow of the
"A. M. E. Church Was in the city this
week.
The commencement exercises of the
Central High school at Masonic Temple
Theatre on last Monday night was one
grand scope ofmental intelligence shown
by our genial public school teachers.
There were fully 500 people in the audi
ence when the exercisis we've begun.
Prayer was made by Rev. J. M. Max
we'll after which silence remained while
Miss M. E. Maxwell valedictorian and
Mr.. Henry Slaughter, salutatorian adj
dressedthem. There were 20 graduates
out of class of % pupils as follows:
Norma D. Barbour, Daisy Conrad, Car
RE A. Dorsey, Blanche M. Js ckson, Ro-
sa l.. Moore, Hattie @. Jones, Hattie P.
Renix, Lille P. Thompson, Luella V.
Washington, Matte M. Blaxton, M. E.
Bullock, L. B. Grant, NJ E. Maxwell, L.
M. Lilly, Rhoda O. Pickens, L. f.,
Thomas, Sallie B. Scott; Messrs John L.
Thomas, Thomas R. Hammond and Hen
ny Slaughter. Diplomas and flowers
were specials Of the evening.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1891-06-20
Money Talks.

To the editor of The APPEL. Dear
sir:-I noticed the following in the daily
press, which explains itself:
Nashville, Tenn. June 12.-To-day
the separate coach bill, passed by the
last legislature, goes into effect on all
railroads in the state. The Nashville,
Chattanooga & St. Louis railway will run
a coach exclusively for Colored people
at the front of the train. In it no smok-
ing will be allowed, and it will be equal
to the other coaches on the train in an.
pointments and comfort. The law is
constructed so that if the remainder of
the train be overcrowded, the conduc-
tor may put white passengers in the
coach, but not otherwise. The second
coach may be used for smoking if there
is no objection from the passengers,
otherwise 60 smoking will be allowed,
except in Pullman cars. The Louisville
& Nashville system will use partitioned
coaches for white and Colored."
Sir, regard such actio.. on the part
of the Legislature of the State of Tenne.
ssee in passing such law disgrace to
the fair State of Tennessee and blight
to modern civilization. The law is class
legislation of the rankest kind, and is
not worth the paper upon which it is
written. The American Negro cannot
/ afford such prescription merely on &C.
count OF color, q matter with which he
has no more to do than he has to do
with directing the course of the count
less stars in the solar system. I will be-
one Of the ten millions of Negroes in the
United States to subscribe five dollars
for the purpose of carrying it to the
United States Supreme Court and testing
the law. As guarantee of good fifth 1
herewith deposit the sum of five dollars
with you with the following instructions
if there be bona tide fund started for
the aforesaid purpose-namely t. sting
the legality of the law, known as the
Separate Coach Bill, in the State of Ten
nessee headed by known, honest,
worthy and competent Colored men in
the State of Tennessee within the next
20 days that you forward the said five
dollars to the President of such board
which may hereinafter be established
taking his receipt for the same and re
turn it to me the doner.
ROBERT T.. ANDERSON.
Mr.. Robert +. Anderson has gon.
about wiping out an unjust law in thu
proper way. It takes money to de
things in this country. He has deposit
led his money at TIE APPEAL office. Lett
see how many more are sufficiently ii
earnest in the races welfare to follow
his good example. THE APPEAL max,
donor No. 2. ED1roR.l
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1891-06-20
Baptist Church, services being ably con-
Quoted by Rev. Burch Of Cincinnati.

Baptist Church, services being ably con-
Quoted by Rev. Burch Of Cincinnati.
The sudden and unexpected news of
the death Of one Of Akron's old citizens
last Saturday filed the hearts Of friends
as well as relatives with extreme sorrow.
Mrs. Borker was murdered in Youngs-
town on Saturday NIGHT just after her re-
turn from market BY some unknown as
sassin. Her death isstih surrounds in
mystery. She leaves'a husband and tN 0
children besides a devoted mother and
many other relatives who are deeply
grieved over her mysterious death. She
had been member5of several orders
and was a member Of the A. M. e.
Church at the time Of her death. Her
funeral was a very sad one being appro-
priataly conducted -hyARev. Cliff Of the
a. ME-. Church.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1891-06-20
Lucky Cards.

A pack of fine Playing Cards, the high
character of which will prevail in any of
the old or new Games under '.Hoyle.''
will be sent to any address in the United
States upon the receipt of ten 1O) cents
in stamps or coin. by Chas. NJ. Pratt.
General Ticket and Passenger Agent,
Minneapolis & st. Louis Ry., Minneapo-
lis, Mimi.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1891-06-20
School Teachers Convention.

A half dozen Colored lady teachers
could secure very pleasant accomoda-
tons during the convention which is to
be held in Toronto, Cam, in July by
writing at once to Mrs. A. A. Gray. 81
William ST., Toronto, Ont.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1891-06-20
SUMMER SCHEDULE.
Lake OIinnetonka Trains

On Monday, May 18th, tie Minneapo-
lis & st. Louis Railway placed in eff
feet Its summer scbe dule as follows:
Leave Minneapolis at 600. (8:45 to Exc
celsior) $50 A. M, LEO. 5:O5 and SOB P.
N. Returning, leave Lake Park Hotel
at ZOO, 500 A. NJ, 1885 1881 from Ex-
celsior) 4:2S and TAB P. NJ Lake Park
Hotel now open for reception of guests.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1891-06-20
COMPOSED A YORK.
A Young Afro-American Lady Writes
Piece Of Music.
Miss Edith Veronica Mordecai a Teacher in
the st. Louis Public Schools and Well
Known in Society Circles Composes
/. Some Beautiful Music,

Miss Edith V. Mordecai, the subject of
the above sketch was born in st. Louis,
Mo-, and is lineal descendant of the
proud blood of the "B!ue Grass Coun-
try. Her restless energy early convinced
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1891-06-20
MINNEAPOLIS.

Mics Nellie Scott Damon is doing a fine
business at 2215 I'd ST., S. her new estab-
lisement. Dresses and fancy work done
of all kinds.
Mr.. 81. G. Hopwell who formerly kept
the. Porters' Headquarters' at 21S Wash
ington ave. s., finding that his quarters
were too small for the mmodation Of
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1891-06-20
Atlanta, Tex.

We hope to have good crops this year.
Education, wealth and refinement will
solve the Negro Problem.
Rev. I. Tolliver the only Colored evan
gelist in Texas has been here for some
time. He baptized SO converts. He is
an eloquent preacher and his burning
words still thrill our hearts.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1891-06-20
Duluth, MINI.

The Masonic Lodge will turn on June
2Sth, 1891. They will leave their Lodge
at 8:15 P. NJ, and will..march to st. Marks
A. NJ. E. Church in body. Services
will be CONNECTED by Rev. R. Tay lor.
All are welcome.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1891-06-20
The Best Illustrated Paper.

The APPEAL of Chicago, is certainly
the best illustrated paper that comes to
this Office. Manager Adams gets to the
front every time.-Athens (Ga.,) Clip
per.