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The Portland daily press., 1892-01-19

The Biddeford journal says: ''The
Fiske divorce case, which is soon to be
tried in Saco, will, it is promised, fur
nish the sensation oftllis term of court.
The libellant is C. H. Fiske, proprietor
of the Fisk House at Old Orchard, and
it is understood that his wife intends to
contest the suit to the end The libel
liant charges his wife with being unfaith-
full to her marriage vows and will, it is
understood, furnish evidence of decid-
edly sensational character. A private
detective who followed Mrs. Fiske to
New York, it is understood will testify
for the libellants side.
The Portland daily press., 1892-01-19

Percy Howe, the Auburn dentist, and
Charles Hilton of Gilead, invested S10,-
600 in the purchase of the birch on strip
of heavily wooded land nine miles long
and four OF five wide, at Beams Pur-
chase near Gilead.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1892-03-05

The canvass for delegates at large from
Kentucky to the Republican National
convention is being carried on with an
unusual amount of interest. 1t is quite
generally conceded that one of the four
delegates will be Colored man.
Among the several candidates, none
have greater claim for support or can
any be found who could better represent
the race than VIM. H. Steward, ESQ the
energetic and thoroughly practised edi-
tor of the American Baptist of Louisville
From review of the situation those can
didates who are !aboring under some
disadvantages; the personal prejudices,
their obligations to those in superior
official positions and their local political
feuds all act as environments that will
almost certainly render them unavail-
able. Mr.. Steward is an exception to
this rule. In this particular be stands
head and shoulders above the other
Candidates, and the presumption is that
if Colored man represents Kentucky
as delegate at large in the Minneapolis
convention. that man will be w. II.
Steward, Esq, of Louisville, and better
selection could not be made.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1892-03-05

Federal Government to prosecute di.
rectly ofenses against the treaty rights
conferred on foreigners. The bill con.
fers upon the Federal, Courts power tc
try all cases involving the relations Of
this country to other countries. The
bill ought to pass. So long as our Nation
is impotent to guarantee that her treaty
stipulations with foreign powers will be
enforced, she stands in most humiliat.
ing position and is liable to come il tc
conflict with some nation strong enough
to compel her to respect treaties. There
are many stronger powers than Italy and
Chill in the world.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1892-03-05
9 O @ q @ Q . O .

Mr.. F. R. Perryman says he prefers
a charity ball to cake walk.
Mr.. l.. w. Dickerson has learned
new step. -~~~ -,~~. - -.
Mr.. W. McGowen got off from his
duties at p. 0. to attend.
Mr.. E. G. Alexander, chairman of tho
committee has not earned any money by
his weeks of constant devotion to tho
Charity Ball, but he has earned some.
thing much better,-the right to tho
thanks of the entire community, for his
arduous aud indefagitable labors.
What. the girl adore by another embraced:
What! the balm Of her lips shall another mar
taste?
What touched in the twirl by another mans
knee!
What pant and recline on another than me!
Sir, she's yours From the grape you've pressed
the soft blue;
What you've touched you may take. Pretty
watzer adieu.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1892-03-05
THE CITY OF ROSES.
4 Pot-pouri of the Social News Gather
ings in Little Rock, Ark.
Doings of the Afro-Am orleans In the
Capitol of Arkansas, Done up in Small
Hut Detachable Morsels for Dainty
Delivers In the World OF News.

The number on the sick list is decreas
ing.
We are sorry to hear that MIR. Dick
Caldwell is very ill.
Mrs. Sol Winfrey has moved to her
elegant new residence in the suburban
portion of the city.
Mrs. Lima Jackson seems steady grow
ing weaker. Anxious friends are begin
ing to despair of her recovery.
We have three new doctors in our
midst. Our people should patronize
them. DR.. Baker has made many
friends since his coming.
Tuesday was Mardi Gras birthday.
Many merry maskers were sc IN on the
streets, some so grotesque as to cause
laughter where'er they were seen.
There has been a spirited revival in
progress at the First Baptist church the
past week. 1l2 persons were baptised
in the Arkansas waters last Sunday.
The Republican bosses (white) met
last Saturday night in their club rooms
to devise their customary measures for
the control of the Negro vote in the en-
suing election. It will be refreshing 10
note the sudden show of recognition and
affection that will be forced upon the
"Colored brother until the time (elec-
tion) has passed when there will be
no necessity for repetition of the same
until the next '!eap year."
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1892-03-05
THE GRAND MARCH.
In Ouartets Came Notable Citizens and
Matrons for Charity's Sake.

In Ouartets Came Notable Citizens and
Matrons for Charity's Sake,
1t was eleven O'Clock when Chief Floor
Manager P. D. French raised his right
hand. The conductors baton teok a
downward sweep and the sweet melody
of Charity Ball' arose and led away in
stately measures, indicating the begin.
ming of the grand march and the opening
of the ball. Out into the vast room
marched the guests.
It was a notable number of Chicago's
goo1 people who gave up an evening for
the qualification of the sense of doing
good unto others, are in every way to be
commended. And by the way, it may
be noted that no other occasion in this
city has furnished 80 many ladies and
gentlemen as the display whose names
are rarely, if ever, before connected with
events of similar character.
By this hour the boxes wer. filed with
groups Of gaily chatting occupants. who
burst into what seemed an involuntary
round of applause as the double columns
heightened out until they described the
length of the entire floor, and then re-
turning to the entrance, proceeded di.
rectly down the center ofthe floor,
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1892-03-05
SATURDAY, MARCH S, 1892.
UNPARALLELED ENTERPRISE.


Last Thursday night Chicago's great
Charity Bali took place. Recognizing
that fact that it would be great event,
arrangements were made to issue a
special Charity Ball edition of THE Ap-
PEAL. The first special edition was
actually issued ar on sale in the ball.
room before IL o'clock. It contained q
complete account of the ball up to that
hour. The work of reporting, setting
the matter and printing this edition was
done in little more than two hours.
The second special was issued Friday.
1t contained a complete account of the
ball costumes of ladies, beauti fully Illus
trated. The demand for this edition was
very great and it was soon exhausted.
In order that our regular subscribers
may know something of Chicago's Char
ity Ball, we reproduce in this week 8
issue condensed account of the sams.
The first page is exactly as it appeared
in the special edition, but we have been
obliged to condense matter on other
pages for want of space.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1892-03-05
Paducah, Ky.
Il gripp has lead the time here.

Ii gripp has lead the time here.
Always save a nickel for THE APPEAL.
We are having great deal of rain this
week.
Bishop G. W. Dupee's, health is i'm
proving.
Miss Hattie Lee went to Smithlan, on
the 18th.
Rev Martin deserves great credit for
his able management.
Rev. G. W. Dupee left the city Thurs
day night for Nashville Tenn.
The Zula Prince preached at the WASH
ington, St. church Sunday nj hit.
The many friends of Prof. VIM. Clor-
ton will regret to learn of his illness.
The ladies sewing society met with
Miss Nellie Brown Monday afternoon.
The Odd Fellows annual sermon Will
be preached at the Washington Street
Church Sunday.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1892-03-05

| ~
Mrs. M. l.. Shamwell, white watered
satin, chiffon, diamonds.
Miss Josie Bartlett, blue crepe,
swans down trimming, diamonds.
Mrs. j: w. Womack, green henrietta,
surah' silk trimming. Ii
Mrs. D. Lawrence, pink India silk
La Tosca style natural flowers dia-
monds. n
Miss Fannie Hall, heliotrope silk
gray trimming. .--sT 49,
Miss Anna Hooker, cream crepe de
chine, diamonds. .....-.
Mrs. f. b. Brown, heliotrope silk
lace, natural flowers.
{ Mrs. E. Walker, English cloth, dia-
monds. i
Miss Bertha Estes, black satin laven-
der trimmings, pearls.
Miss Lizzie Lewis, pink silk chiffon
lace, diamonds
Mrs. G. Coleman, black satin, lace
trimmings, diamonds.
Miss Ida Hamilton, cream albatross,
natural flowers.
Mrs. j. S. Madden, black silk and
diamonds.
Mrs. M. f. Braxton, surah silk, nat
ural flowers.
Mrs. r. D. Hill, orange colorcd su-
rah, black lace, natural flowers.
Mrs. Laura Wilson, gray cashmere.
diamonds.
Miss Nora Hatcher, old rose surah,
lace, flowers.
Mrs. M. Martin, broadcloth gown,
| natural flowers, diamonds.
Mrs. j. Hall, blue silk black lace
natural flowers.
Miss Ella Jones, blue table, carna-
tons.
Miss Birdie Harvey, Chinese silk
velvet. jet, diamonds.
Miss Lulu GrisWold, of St. Paul,
white brocaded satin, square neck,
swansdown trimming, elbow gloves,
American Beauties, diamonds.
Miss Emma Clayton, white silk, en-
broidered crepe chiffon, marchal neil
| roses.
Mrs. Flora Batson Bergen, black
satin, Duchess embroidery, diamond
cut bead necklace, diamonds.
Mrs. Ollie French, black silk and
lace, diamonds.
Mrs. Jennie G. johnson, black
broadcloth.
Miss Gertie jackson, pink nuns veil
ing, black trimmings, flowers.
The following gentlemen were pres
ent:
A. A. Thompson, Samuel Mayfeld.
Frank B..Waring, DR.. G. c. Hall, George
f. Ecton, DR.. Geo. M. Crisup, R. NJ
Hancock, John j. Wheeler. S. A. Moore.
Robert Lewis, j. Stepney, Martin Green.
&. G. BARLEY, w. W. MCGOWAN, John
son Carter, r. L. Lamar, Jr., w. E..
Fowler, F. j. Hunter. w. j. John
son, j. F. Howard, Y. B. Moore,
B. B. Harrington, c. c. Lewis,
j. Randolph, H. S. Cooper, J. P: Hill,
Richard A. Dawson, Harry Jones,
K. e. Moore, A. L. Danridge. F. r.
Perryman.
Il. johnson, Jas. Hardy, w. r.
Stothard, f. l.. Hamilton, John Collins.
Z. Hamilton, John Johnson. H. S.
Smith, Isaac Reed Chas. Patterson.
Dan Scott, Elijah Johnson, Matthew
Hagans, H. Watson, c. L. Britton, j. S.
Murray, W. E. Toller, H. S. Smith. P.
l.. boston, W. j. Crawford, R. P. Bird
f. l.. Barnett, A. Robert jackson. A.
Tolliver, H. Green, P. S. Steele, Chas.
Patterson, w. j. johnson, S A. Moore.
E. II. Lee, Robt. Lewis, c. H. Logan,
M. A. Polk, Leroy Taylor. L. w. Dick
son, Henry Branham, Geo. Smith, Clau-
dius Bell and scores of others whose
names could not be obtained.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1892-03-05
HERE AND THERE

Eddie Lee looked supremely happy.
MIR. Lloyd Wheeler was present in all
his ponderosity.
Mr.. Ferd Barnett enjoyed himself and
declared he wanted to 60 again mex
week.
Mr.. P. R. Miller started in at the bal.
cony and ended up at the center of the
dancing floor.
John Pope looked as happy as if he
had sold a suit that fit "yoost like de
paper on de VAIL"
Mr.. Louis Coleman was one of the ele.
aantly attired gentlemen in the hall.
His trousers were a revelation.
Lawyer S. Laing Williams locke d
"out of sight"
Mr.. Geo. Hawley was the handsom-
est man on the floor. The ladies adore
him. ..--
Mr.. r. P. Bird was on hand and fly-
ing high.
Little Charlie Coleman was as usual
faultlessly attired.
DR.. G. E. Bentley '.just dropped in"
Mr.. W. John DeLacy found time to
discuss, labor matters between the num-
bers.. 20 a.s5 1r..s.-,~ ..-..
"Uncle' Dan Scott doesn't attend
balls very often but he got out Thurs
day night.
Mr.. T. G. Wispetal spent the evening
saying ''sweet nothings" to the ladies.
Mr.. J. c. Plummer has been taking
Delsarte, so it seems.
You ought to have seen Harry Jones
in the grand march.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1892-03-05

Senator Palmer's bill providing for the
popular election of United States sena.
tors GEMS to be suggested by the fact
that such man as Hill Can eron, Brice
and German, are senators. That the
result of the present made of election
needs no proof. Whether Palmer's plan
would purify the Angean stable, remains
to be seen.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1892-03-05
Milwaukee. Wis.

Mrs. J. J. Miles is very sick and not
expected to live.
There is going to be masquerade
given by the K. P. No. ], of Milwaukee,
March 7.
According to the changeable weather,
Milwaukee has great many Oh the sick
list. Those who are convalescing are
Misses M. Watson and Edna Liucoln,
Mesdames J. Johnson. B. Taylor, Thrill,
Burgett and Bruce.
WHAT MlLwAUK ZEE WANTS TO SEE.
Mr.. Hughes recover. 49,.
Mr.. johnson raise mustache.
Mr.. J. J. Miles be nominative.
More people attend the church meet
ings. r..
>.-... GEO. T. BLAND.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1892-03-05

What temptation a ball room must
be to a man, anyway, for under the in
fuence of the hour, the witchery, the
music, the lights, the throbbipg in the
air that is partly the music; partly the
perfume of the thousand blossoms, part.
ly that indescribable something that is
as subtle as love itself, most women wax
en- into a beauty that warns and glowf
as though she were flower expanding
under the vivifying light of heaven.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1892-03-05
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The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1892-03-05
Miss Batson at Farwell Hall.

Miss Flora Batson, the greatest Col.
ored singer in the world, appeared at
Farwell Hall, Wednesday evening, in
aid of st. Monica's Colored Catholic
church. Rev. Father Tolton, pastor.
Miss Batson was assisted by Miss Fannie
Hall, the "Berahardt of her race" Miss
Meyer, soprano; Mise E. A. Starr, reader;
Mr.. H. H. Drummond, tenor; Mr..
Charles M. Moore. basso; Prof. F. H.
Edleman, accompanist, and other talent.
A large and enthusiastic audience was
present. and Miss Batson certainly
charmed them. The range Of her voice
8 certainly remarkable.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1892-03-05

Speaking of natural beauty reminds
one by force of contrast. of the SEM
blance some women would fain put on
their faces in the ball room. All women
use powder, of course, but beyond this
it is doubtful if responsibility can coun.
tenance anything further. At any rate,
if women must make up, why in hea-
VEINS name, don't they learn to do it ar
tistically, and not make hideous painted
shows of themselves?
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1892-03-05

Nincompoop Cameron and Shystel
Quay are now said to be in favor Of
Harrison's denomination. A few months
ago they were for anybody to beat Har
rison. About that time they were sup.
posed to have Pennsylvania at thei,
back; but recent events made it doubt.
full if their support will do Harrison OF
any one else any good.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1892-03-05
AFTER THE BALL.

Some Thoughts Suggested Ply the Grea
Event of Thursday Night.
The Charity Ball has come and gone,
and fingers only like a dream in cne's
memory-a memory of beautiful gowns,
OF fair women with dazzling smiles, of
diamonds flashing their brilliancy across
the ball room as brightly as stars in win.
ter skies, of the perfume of thousands of
flowers, tropic in their loveliness-all
these and more linger in the mind, radi-
liant with all the loneliness of the spring.
time Of life.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1892-03-05

Outside of the other rascality commit,
ed with the attempt to force the lahore,
to accept the Is cent dollar, it should not
be forgotten that it was the bride by
when the solid South induced four OF
Eve So. called Republicans senators tc
repudiate the platform of the party and
to vote against the Election bill.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1892-03-05

Senator Irby says that the Alliance in
the South is "chiefy composed of NEIL
who have been Democrats all their lives
and are Democrats now" Add to this
company following of disgruntled out
of.a'job and cranky Republicans, and
you have the whole outfit,
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1892-03-05

Messrs. Teller, Wolcott and Stewart
the Silver Senators, are opposed to Har.
rison's denomination. They will f.d
out later that Harrison represents the
Republican party and that they repre-
sent the Solid South. They will never
get their promised and expect pay fol-
voting against the Election Bill.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1892-03-05
Beauty |:'.I|| 5 BOSDD|S
CONTINUED FROM FIRST PAGE.)
BETWEEN NUMBERS.

BETWEEN NUMBERS.
Bits OF Pleasantly Suggested While The
Dancers Rested, .
Mr.. G. G. Lewis was mere spectator
Mr.. Al Jones was exceedingly metro
politan.
DR.. Geo. G. Hall was cool and calm
throughout.
DR.. A. M. Curtis is looking for another
Charity Ball.
Mr.. John B. French served excellent
refreshments.
Mr.. E. C. Smith carried huge bou.
quet gracefully.
Major johnson was naturally proud of
his beautiful wife.
Hon. Geo. c. Ecton attended his f rst
ball in long time.
Mr.. w. R. Cowan was one of the best
looking bachelors.
Mr.. Brown asked The APPEAL to men.
ton his diamonds.
Mr.. A. S. Gamblee and his wife danced
all the round dances.
Mr.. Patton in plug hat was almos
completely disguised.
Noah Thompson confined his silvery
speech to few ladies.
Mr.. P. T. Tinsley was one of the ener.
getic men of the evening.
The Charity Ball has danced itself into
favor for an annual event.
l.. B. Anderson hustled around lively
and helped make things go.
Now abide these three; faith, hope and
charity; but the greatest is charity.
VIC. Stroder said he would like to at.
tend such Charity Ball every week.
DR.. G. L. Reason said he didn't care
how often the Charity Ball came around.
Two blank tickets were taken in by
the door-keeper, but were discovered too
late.
Mr.. I. G. Pittman was one of the ire.
proachib!es who did duty as a floor man
ager.
Capt. J. c. Buckner and his beautiful !
partner, wen many praises by their
waltzlng.
The guests began to arrive at $50 and
ere 1920 the door had ceased to swing
regularly.
Mr.. E. c. Smith and his lovely fiance
were surrounded by bevy of beautiful
young ladies.
Mr.. R. M, Hancock said the affair was
even more impressive than a grand
lodge session.
Early in the evening man sneaked
in and hid in the gallery, but was hunted
out and ousted.
Mr.. F. B. Waring can be handsome
without trying any day and he was a
credit to the grand march.
1t was remarked that more uniforms
on the ballroom floor would have added
o.-the beauty of the scene.
Prof. I. S. Boston shed the light of bis
countenance upon the scene and assisted
in the general illumination.
Mr.. Theo. W, Jones thinks charity as
signified by this sort of ball, is an in
stitut:on worth patronizing.
During the evening not thing went
amiss at the entrance to rufle the tenn
per of either guests or attaches.
Mr.. D. P. French wanted to send fol-
Ward McAllister and teach the Eastern
social magnate few points on chow to
do it."
Mr.. Chas. E. Hall, was very pop.
ular with the ladies. This genial gentle.
man enjoyed himself about as much as
anybody.
Several young men very shyly told
that they had used their "papa's'' tick
cts, and desired the right name to be
registered.
It was Mr.. VIM. Lees fourth appear
ance in society. VIM. was very much
''in it, with bis new dress suit and white
four-in-band.
Some of the bouquets carried by the
ladies were very large. One bunch con-
lilies contained no less than fifty, each
as big as teacup.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1892-03-05

There was some of the most hideous
and outrageous painting and making up
at the ball on Thursday night that it ev-
er was my fate to see. Not only were
cheeks painted, but lips were immature
ally red, eyes we're darkened with lines
under them, eyebrows were painted and
eyelashes stiffened with some prepare.
ton.
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Just how many proposals have been
made in a ballroom it might be interest
ing to know. But no matter how many
The record might show, it would be a
wonder there were not more.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1892-03-05

However, one must look on these
things with charity, but one is compelled
to think that Nine. Roland's famous
speech might APPLY be paraphrased on
such occasions. Women will do funny
things at balls anyhow, and for another
thing, it passes comprehension how a girl
can have the nerve to 20 out in soiled
gown. There were dresses at the Char.
ity Ball that ought to have been sent to
the cleaners to be renovated before they
were worn, or, failing in that, the scis-
sors might have been brought into play
to cut of soiled train.