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The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1891-09-05
BEAUTY CONTEST.

CONTINUED FROM FOURTH PAGE
Katie E. Paris, Chicago.
Louise Phillips, Denver, Colo.
Mamie Parker, Racine, Wis
Geo. H. Pope, Chicago.
Mary Jane Payne, S.. Louis.
Lucy Rankin, Chicago. lC
M. H. Rollins, St. Louis.
Josie Robinson, Alexandria, Va.
Ida F. Robinson. Alexandra, Va. 5
Nellie Rogers, Chicago.
Mary Jane Rogers, St. Louis.
Mary L Scott, Philadelphia
w. H. Steward, Louisville, KY.
Amy Smith. Louisville.
Jerry Stewart, Chicago.
George Shaw, Chicago.
Hannah Shaw, Chicago.
James Stewart, Chicago.
Rebecca Sims, Chicago.
Willie Shavers, Salt Lake, Utah.
Mary L. Scott, Philadelphia.
Julia Townsend, st. Louis,
Jennie Turner. Chicago.
Louise Webb, Chicago.
Carrie Willard, Springfield. III.
Nancy Washington, St. Paul.
Cora H. White, New York, N. Y.
Cora Waring, Chicago.
Carrie R. Wilkinson, St. Louis. 4
John Williams, Chicago.
Lulu Wilson, Chicago. 4
Ophelia Wells, Chicago.
Willis F. Wright, Springfield, III.
Carrie Wilkinson, St. Louis
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1891-09-05

Large brown straws are charmingly
trimmed with wall flowers and mignon-
cite.
Brown and pink is one of the fashion
able combinations for half dress occa-
siOns.
irish crochet and tatting of fine quality
are in use again for morning and certain
afternoon gowns.
An odd bonnet is of two large black
wings studded with turquois, black al
grette and turquois velvet
A very stylish large black hat has a
soft crown of gold lace, with.a bunch of
yellow thistles at the back.
The newest things in hosiery are
black silk stockings with white Brussels
lace fronts and stockings embroidered in
forget. me-nots.
The latest chemises are cut en- occur or
in the form called Josephine" which
is rounder than en- occur, and all orna-
mented with lace and open work inser-
ton.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1891-09-05
PARKER THE MAN,

AS it seems about definitely settled
that there is to be Colored man ap.
pointed to work up an interest in the
Worlds Columbian Exposition among
the Colored people. The APPEAL sug.
gests that Prof. Hale G.. Parker is the
most available man for the place. He is
cultured, scholarly gentleman and
we'll qualified in every way for the posi-
ton. He has the endorsement of the
leading citizens of the country. Let
Mr.. Parker be appointed.
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The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1891-09-05
LOOKS DARK FOR HGPPOLYTE.

Powerless to Resist the coming Revolution
His Family are sent to Cape Haytien.
PORT AU PRINCE, Sept. lit looks now
as if Hippolyte had lost all hope of
being able to successfully resist the COM
ing revolution. He has sent bis family
to Cape Hay ten for safety. The COM
mandant of Fort National has received
orders to turn the guns on the city if the
exiles return and succeed in overpowe;-
ing the guards of the 1alace. 1t is prof.
able that in such a case Hippolyte will
retreat to Cape Haytien and there max e
his last stand.
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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.
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Playing Cards

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IT'S A Brilliant Paper.

We are in receipt Of the Chicago Ap-
PEAL. 'Tis brilliant paper and one the
race should be proud of-Detroit Ma
tional Advocate.
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A very interesting feature of Puck is
the series of short stories by c. H. Au-
CUR, called "Half-True Tales" The one
in this weeks number september 2d)
is entitled, "a night at McNaughton's''
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A Splendid Offer,

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Afro-American League Constitutions.
Constitutions and Charters for the
American League can be had upon
application to the vice president.
+. G. JACKSON, Aurora Ill
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1891-09-05

Miss Sarah johnson has a school Of
40 scholars about mile from Charlotte,
NC. e51
Miss Fannie West has been appointed
teacher in the Jefferson school Char
lotte lille, Va. ...s. s.....5
Miss Eva 6. Burleigh, Colored, has
been appointed teacher in the mixed
schools of Erie, Pa. H. .tsa.>
Mr.. F. L. Alexander, formerly princi-
pal of the public school at Evansville,
Ind, will teach at Cedarville, O., this
year. "f. ..t -e*.--
The Executive Board of Allen Uni
versitv Columbus. S. G. has requested
the resignation of Rev. J. E. Hayne and
Prof. Saxon Dean.
The catalogue of St. Paul Normal and
Industrial School at Lawrenceville, Va,
is out. Rev. James S. Russell, the prin-
cipal is doing great work.
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Best ON the List

As to a varied matter, the Chicago
APPEAL is the best paper we have on our
exchange list--AA fro-Arnerican 4Advo-
cate.
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This Means You.

Boys and girls do you wish to earn a
little pocket money easily? If so write
to The APPEAL. 325 Dearborn street,
Chicago ILL.,, for particulars.
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The APPEAL IL Lne .ucsI most pro
sressive and most enterprisirR news
paper of it, cla.e
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1891-09-05

In his Bennington speech, President
Harrison said: "As long as the General
Government furnishes the money of the
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II. ms column contains matter of especial in
est from them. Send lis short sketches and
Photographs T. g of prominent women: The AP-
ah,n rs IS prepared to furnish light but profit
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Milwaukee, Wis. Aug. q.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1891-12-04

6.,S. Steamer "KEYSToSE STATE Cor
HAik,5sseSif Cincinnati, OHIO. every Tuesday a!
$3.50 n. M. rs. Calhoon, Master; Chas.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1891-12-04
OUR POSTAL SERVICE.
Tho Report Of Postmaster General
Wanamaker.
4 SYNOPSIS OF ITS FEATURES

Which are of Most Interest to tho
public...Important Recommcnda-
tlons ---- Lottery Advertisements
Driven From tho Mails--postal Tel
cphono Observation-Disclosures
aud Other Rural Inhabitants tho
Greatest Gaincrs..-Thcy can Keep
Posted on tho Markets Daily.
A Letter Box ut Every Door...postal
Savings Banks, &c.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1891-12-04
LOTTERY RECEIPTS AND INDEMNITY,

1t appears that all the lottery mail
has practically been driven from the
mails, and the fidelity OF the depart
ment in trying to enforce this almost
unanimous wish OF congress is shown
nv tbo followinr table.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1891-12-04

,763, 1870 letters mailed 10 other
pOStO.iccs, III M average off cents
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1891-12-04

POSTAL D~ErosITARlEs FOE SMALL SUNS.
lie argues strcnuously Tor postal saw
iuss. lle rciteratcs his plan OF last
,,nnt mud nllu.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1891-12-04
STEAMERS.
foRCINCINNATi. LOUISVILLE. MEMPHIS, ST,
LOUIS, NEW ORLEANS AND INTER.

Will leave Whariboat, foot Of Eleventh street
as follows:
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1891-12-04

recommended in my last report that
physical examinations OF applicants
should be made for the heavy work OF
the railway mail and for porters in tho
large postolIices. Because tho present
system sometimes gives us cripples, or
men with imperfect sight, or weaklings
wholly untitled for the work, l have so
far as practicable picked men from 9TH
er parts OF tho classified service.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1891-12-04

10 tho free delivery service. Tho on ccss
OF receipts duo TO natural growth is OBJ
tanned By comparing tho gross reject pts
OF 1889 with those OF 1890 for tlTe so; no
period; and tho balance, $50 ~, over
and above the additional cost, which Us
entirely M abnormal increase, is, TO bn
attributed 10 the FREQ delivery.
This astonishing result is arrived "a
in another and perhaps a clearer way. F,
between February | and September 3,
1871, tho iorty-six experimental offices
aggregated 2Sj months Of free delivery
service nj n total cost OF carriers OF ST.
$50 90, and q net profit which may be
credited 10 the free delivery service Of
$3.50 50. An entire year ~aggrogating
5j2 months for these iorty-siS offices,
would nave resulted, according 70 the
spoye proportion III hes euri.ins "
Ss5So 900 ot; Nun Mn P,op,.1 bo rot
S-oo,uVo LOT llie text lsea' Era. 'iU y
earnings, gpon my saIie pr,as, rMiot;nn
aFT S!nS 9 noS eoi M'tn ~ Tn
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ny tle saule ilsurinE, S IAN non " HSe b.
~ npprop'a,loh OIL Xhouv,gOG' ISotI
unr,;,o ,,o,,lI A., ~ ~, IN communitins
sTs'teom ou.uioe put ~ mnnnTa,;on
" mreas "no uoistsigs .. poS"td
s ,,i,h 10 'hoSo "'feauy e@A
WIZ. al, ,o..
~Nuniperiess arguments why tnls setI
vice ousllt 70 W cohtihueu el!ia.s Il
alo nuunCed, ut.u ~ IS sloMh HoW htnItt,.i
s.ait'a. eHoita ~ rniei!u wy ICY usith
VI! NV t'io country NV 10 W .haIe
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The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1891-12-04
oXE-cEST POSTAGE.

The acknowledgement recommends
the abolition OF box rents at trec.lc-
livery offices in small places, urges the
erection OF smaller and more useful
public buildings, and says on the l-cent
postage question:
| have heretofore pointed out what
l-ccnt postage will cost the government.
Let me repeat it, briefly, in the light OF
the most recent figures. According to
4 careful estimate, based on the count
OF mail matter made in 1890. there
passed through the mails during the
year ended June 80, 1891, the following
pieces OF letter mail, to wit:
l,763, lS9.iO letters mailed 10 other
poStoiiccs, u M average off cents
.~-.,.;... So, oG3. TsS IL
2Sg,aiS.ii5 drop letters for local de-
livery. nj nli ayCrage2 cents each... 5,I0l ,QCS 90
3I,G?I,29 drop letters, Ut an average
OIL cent clcll sc, 2T2 10
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1891-02-06
RiPToN.

OF our sick, Sammy Gibbs is on the
gain and Z. Campbell is none the worse.
w. f. Cushman. now past 20, has this
winter cut and hauled between 10000
and $4,000 feet of spruce lumber, having
had only about eight days work (six of
those at chopping) help. Most of the
ogs were for pulp and the rest for clap
boards and butter tubs.
The 25th anniversary of the marriage
of Mr.. II. A. Kirby and Miss Helen
Downer was duly celebrated Oh the even
ing of the 2Sth ult. by large gathering
of their friends and relatives at their res
idence. Not being present, your CORE
spOndent can only say that the report is
everything was as pleasant as their best
friends could wish.
The campfire on the 9th ult. was a
success. Owing to the storm some of
the outside help did not mate'ialize, but
those that did come "did nohy," Judge
Bingham and DR.. Russell included. The
last gentleman was not spe,ch-maker,
did not know how to make speech, :"
but did 90 on for about twenty minutes
and entertain the audience that filled the
Methodist church far better han many
that demand cash for their ileas. The
dance following was well attended. We
have no Woman's Relief corps here, and
if the ladies continue as they have done
since the organization of the post, none
is needed, as all will testify that partook
of the supper furnished with the camp
fire.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1891-02-06
ORWELL,
Two surprise gatherings were an
nounced for Wednesday evening.

Two surprise gatherings were an
nounced for Wednesday evening.
Mrs. CALVIN Hubbard is again greatly
afflicted with dyspepsia and is quite i'll.
Mr. Perkins, guest at the Eagle Inn,
and former resident of Orwell, is very
sick.
|. 7. Branch has been confined to his
house for several weeks with a large
carbuncle on his neck, but is again able
to attend to business.
The Whittier club will meet at the
residence of II. w. Parks on Friday
evening. These meetings are both in
structive and entertaining.
The old Ray farm is to be sold on
Wednesday of the present week at public
auction. This is one of the best farms
in town and is to be sold for cash to close
the estate of the late Elos Ray.
The Citizens cornet band will give an
entertainment on THU sday evening of
the present week at the town hall. An
oyster supper is to be served in the ladies'
rooms at the close of the entertainments
\ large gathering of neighbors and
friends assembled at the residence of Mr..
and Mrs. G.. +. Griswold on Friday even
ing of last week. 1t was the 25th ami
yersary of their marriage. All seemed
to enjoy the entertainment to the fullest
extent.
Mr.. 81 Mrs. f. ID. Griswould enter
tanned their friends on Wednesday even
ing of last week, it being the anniversary
of the birth of their daughter, Miss
Mamie. All enjoyed the social hop and
departed for their homes during the
small hours of morning, voting the en-
tertainment one of the finest of the
season.
Dallas Laduke is very sick, but at last
accounts his case was pronounced more
favorable by his physician; but his life
was nearly given up by his friends few
days since. His mother, Mrs. Clifford
Laduke. is also very sick with lnflamma-
tory rheumatism. William Burke is also
having a fever and is very sick, but is
reported as doing we'll.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1891-02-06
SHOREHAM.

There will be sociable at Charles
Forbes on Thursday evening, Feb. II.
A pleasant time will be assured.
The mumps are quite prevaent. Among
the late victims are Mr.. and Mrs. Minor
Jones, Henry and George Wright and
Ed. Parrish.
The Lakeview Cemetery ssocation is
to hold all annual meeting It the hotel
Tuesday, Feb. 10, at l O'Clock, for the
purpose of electing trustees md to see if
they will enlarge the cemetey.
The entertainment, "le Deestrick
Skule," is to be given at Academy hall in
the near future. Hank While, the COM
median, is expected to assistin compet-
ing preparations for the sane. Further
notice will be given in due tine.
Rev. G.. w. Perry will deliver his illus
trated lecture, 'sThe Angel h the Stone =
at Academy hall Saturday eening, Feb
81. This is considered by those who
have seen and listened to it's one of the
finest and most instructive # the many
lectures delivered by Mr.. Perry.
The wedding occasion at he marriage
of Levi Swift and Miss Geogia NJ. VOL
cott'was most pleasant analogous to all
concerned the refreshments were rich
and abundant. The gift numerous,
both useful and Ornamental, and hearty
benedictions were showed upon the
worthy and happy pair y the guests
(nearly 40 of them) fom Schroon
Lake and Ticonderoga, n y, Bridport
and Shoreham.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1891-02-06
BRISTOL.
The sleighing is getting thin.
l.. c. Bush is getting better.

The sleghing is getting thin.
l.. c. Bush is getting better.
Dea. A. G. Averill is getting better.
a young child of Mrs. f. E. Barton
is very sick.
W. H. Miller has resigned his deacon
ship in the Baptist church.
The new banking house is expected
to go into operation next week.
The list of tuition pupils in the Graded
school is larger than last term.
The boys and girls have had fine
time coasting on Garfield street lately.
c. p Bush has so far recovered from
his illness as to attend to business again.
Quite number of G. A. X. boys are
attending the encampment at Burling-
ton.
The pulp logs are still coming in I;
the company's yard is also filling up
fast.
A delegation of Masons from here at
tended DR.. Chesmore's funeral last
week.
The union meetings are still being
held. Mr.. McGeorge went to Rutland
Tuesday.
Col. j. p. Sanford will deliver his
lecture, sold Times and New" at Holly
hall, Feb. &.
G. A. Collamer has let his farm to
Sanford Tracy, who will take possession
in the spring.
C. f. Hanchett has bought two build
ing lots at the head of Garfield street
of Il. S. Drake.
j. NJ. Day is selling his stock of
jewellery and millinery this week. He
expects to go to Denver next spring.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1891-02-06
vER0ENNEs

Austin Smith of Addison died on Tues
day, aged about IS.
The firemen's dance at City hall Jan.
30 was financial success
Miss Fannie C. Sprage visited rela-
tives in Rutland last weel
Mr.. and Mrs. G.. r. Thrne arrived on
Wednesday from Springfield, Mass.
Officer Robinson of Bennington brought
boy to the Reform schOl, Friday.
Paul Martin of East Errisburgh lost
two children by diphthen last week.
Elisha Doten of Panic has become a
citizen of this town, living moved to
town Saturday.
Saturday butter brougt II to % cents
eggs, Pc cents; pork andbeef, S. to SO (;
hard wood, $3.50 to 81.
The Methodist societyheld dime So
ciable at the residence o Daniel Tappan
on Wednesday evening.
Wesley Kellogg, wholas managed the
Jodoin farm here, has rnted the widow
Collins farm in Monkto.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. G.. hdes left Satur-
day last for New York nd will go thence
to Florida for short SLY.
Sixteen dollars unsolicited at the
Methodist church on Snday evening for
the flood sufferers of Gina.
G.. H. Sprigg & Co. slipped PIP sheep
and ID. o. Noonan a ar of new milch
cows to the Boston mrket on Monday
last.
William Banyea of eene, n. H., and
Miss Julia Lavigne this city were
married on Mondayat the Catholic
church.
About 30 member of Ethan Allen
post, G. A. r., attende the State encamp-
ment at Burlington hesday and We'd
nesday.
The stations Robtt McGregor and
Homestead. owned } f. ID. Barton of
Waltham, were exhibhd on the ice above
the falls Saturday.
The Episcopal socty held a sociable
and musical entertainment at the resi-
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1891-02-06
WEST CORNWALL.

Mervin Twitchell of New Haven has
lately been in town.
Dennis Shackctt's people are happy
over the arrival of little daughter.
Mrs. Elizur Peck went last week to
Potsdam. She expected to be gone sever
al weeks.
f. 5. Haskell came home last Satur-
day, going from there to New York on
Wednesday.
Miss Flora Foote has been spending
several days in New Haven among her
friends there.
There are some bare spots IN the road.
A little more snow would besacceptable,
if it could be made to stay where need
ed
Henry Currier and wife went to Bur
lington early in the week for visit.
Mrs. Cnrrier has two sisters living
there.
Henry C. Jones, who has been sick
with infammarory rheumatism, is much
better and so he gets out little from
home.
Miss Anna Bingham recites once a
week in English literature to Prof.
Wright of Mlddlebury college and
takes music of Miss May Powers of
Middlebury.
A good deal of teaming is being done
nowadays, drawing hay and wood.
Logs are being taken to Middlebury and
Salisbury stations that have been saved
out on IL. j. belongs wood lots.
Letters from Roy Bingham at Battle
Creek, Mich, say that he is well and
likes there and that the place agrees
with him, as when he left here he
weighed l25 lbs. and he now tips the
beam at 40.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1891-02-06
EAST MlDDIEBURY,

A number of the relatives and friends
of Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Fay gave them
a pleasant visit at their home on Thurs
day last. 1t was Mrs. Fay's birthday.
The remains of James Reed, who died
at his home in Goshen last month. were
brought from the vault at Brandon and
inferred in the cemetery here on Thurs
day last.
ii. Wilcox, who had been in town on
Monday, was just at evening returning,
when his colt was frightened at bells on
tempting to turn out the sleigh was over
turned and the horse ran, leaving the Oc-
cupants of the cutter on the ice for a
rather slippery walk home. The horse
turned in at Mr.. Levi. Boardman's yard.
The residence of Mrs. Ellen Sumner
took fire from defect in the building of
the new chimney, at a very early hour
on Wednesday morning. Mrs. Sumner
and little daughter discovered the fire
from the paper burning on the wall over
the chimney where the fire was in the
partition. Neighbors quickly responded
to the call and extinguished the fire,
though quite little damage was done
from the tearing out of the partition in
the chamber and from the water. 1t was
fortunate escape from the loss of her
home, as in few moments more it
could not have been saved.