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The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1892-11-26

THE highest priced piano in the
United States belongs to the Marquand
family in New York city, 1t was de-
signed and painted by Alma Tadema,
and cost $50 coo.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1892-11-26

At Nevada John Fisher, his 10-year.
old son. a Mrs. johnson and another
woman were poisoned by drinking cof-
fee containing poison. Recovered.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1892-11-26

T,Is lord lieutenant of Ireland has \
Salary of S!00.0OO per annum, but the
expenses OF the position are so high as
to make big private fortune a neces-
sity to the appoin:ee.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1892-11-26

UP to the present time your chance
Of being one hundred years old is hot
very good. Only one person In ten
thousand lives to be cen.cnarian.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1892-11-26

IT will be 4 source of satisfaction to
all true lovers of sport, whether horse
men or otherwise, to know tha: Robert
Bonner IS not at all convinced that
Nancy Hanks is the fastest trotter in
the world, and has decided TO get Maud
;. into condition again and race her to
a bicycle sulsy, 10 beat all previous
records. While admitting that Nancy
Hanks is wonderful pcrforme-, Mr..
Bonner thinks that much of the speed
she has shown in recent trials has been
DIRE TO mechanical improvements in
track and sulky, and he says when Maud
made her record she did not have the ad-
vantage OF these new-fangled notions.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1892-11-26

1sE New Jersey court of chancery
has decided that oysters are not real
estate. but personal property.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1892-11-26

The society of the Army Of the Ten
nessee met in St Louis, and there were
many old warehouses present; also war
steries.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1892-11-26

The democrats Of T.addonia celebrated
the democratic victory with a ghost
dance around great bonfire, ending
up with casting each others hats in the
flames. Not content with that, they
seized the headrcar of all the specta-
tors of the scene and burned it. and
then, parading the streets in squads,
robbed every pedestrian of his hat, and
carving it to the fire consigned it to
the flames. The result is that nearly
the whole male population of the town
is barc-Eeadcd.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1892-11-26

NJ. LARSEN, a wealthy Danish banker,
so strIkingly resembled the car Of
Russia that he has got finally into an
insane hospital. He came to i'm
ngine that he was really the ear, and
fear of assassination unsettled his
mind.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1892-11-26

The grand encampment of the Pa
triarchs Militant of Missouri was held
at 81. Louis
The membership in the state is now 100. an
increase Of ~ during the year. The following
officers vere Installed: Grand patriarch. B. ".
Dliley. Of Hamilton; grand high priest, J. "
Munsall. Cameron: grand senior warden. Henry
CadiH. B'thrny: grand junior warden. Sam W
HoHvzr. lilrrisnntille: grari scrih,. f. ".
Som. 81 Louis. gra1I tire lsrirsr z. W ilker.
son, st Louis: representative tn the sovereign
grand lolg'. r II. Maybury. E1nsas City. The
crler is in hOuriShng condition
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1892-11-26

THERE is one Chinese, one Portuguese
and one Cherokee Newspaper printed
in the United States.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1892-11-26

The eonsistory of western Missouri,
Scottish Rite fnasons, met at Kansas
City.
There were forty masons who for several
days bravely withstood the or.eals incidental
I" their successful journey from the fourth
degree to the twenty who were admit
ted TO the enchanting realms of the shrins OF
the thirty second degree. The ceremonies
were coniuctei by Venerable Grand Master
Thomas F. Morrow. assisted by several other
members of tho order. In appreciation Of the
efforts Of the convo-ation committee in thsir
behalf the recent candidates presented gold
headed canes to T. r. Morrow. J. G. Stowe and
Hans Nelson Hansen. and valuable watch
charms to w. G. Melville, William Harvey and
T. F. STEVENSON.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1892-11-26

lA1TArIaN almonds are the latest out
put of The food adulterators
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1892-11-26

Secretary of State Lesuer, on the
18th. gave the following sta tement to
the prcss
There 'ems to be some difference OF opin.
ion rs to the time at whioh the electors meet tc
cast their vote Under the laws Of congress.
approved February g. 1887. it is provided that
tn, electors Of each state shall meet and give
their votes on the second Mon1ay in January
next following their appointment at such place
in each state "a the legislature OF such state
direct. Thr state law provides that the elector.
shall IN 'et at tho state capitol before o'clock
of tn day fix ID by congress. The second Nom
day in January will be the 9th. The legisla-
turc will be in session at that time as 1t meets
on the first "Wednesday in January. or the 9Th.
Tna state offrers elect arc installed on the sec
ond MondHr in January. the same day upon
which tl,o oil
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1892-11-26

The lani. including all the national resources
OF wealth. is the heritage Of all the people. and
should not be monopolizsd for speculative pur-
poses. and alien ownership Of land should be
prohibited All lands now held by railroads
and other corporations In excess OF their actual
needs, and lands now owned by aliens should
now be reclaimed by the government and held
for actual settlers only.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1892-01-30

Mr.. j. Mills one of Sioux City's most
expert janitors is rustler in his line of
business. No dust or cobwebs can stand
before his powerful strokes.
The ladies church Aid Society repeated
their Grab Bag entertainment on Thurs
day evening at Malone Chapel and a
grand success attended their efforts
Malone Chapel is moving on quietly.
The pastor is Just recovering from an at
tack of the grippe. He preached Sum
day for the first time in three weeks.
The literary society had its quarterly
election Of officers last Thursday evening
when the following persons were elected
Mr.. P. d. Brown, president; G. w. Bap-
fist, vice; Mr.. Bass, Sec and Jas, Wash
!ngton, treasurer.
Mr.. Gibson one of Philadelphia old
citizens but who has made the west, and
especially Sioux City his home for a
number of years is doing first class
business on 9Th street in his barber shop
He employs two hands.
Messrs. Hackley and Mills declare that
their business has increased Is per cent
within the last month or so. They are
among the most general persons in the
business. Every one has his turn, white
or black it makes no difference.
Mr.. Chas Williams who has been or
the sick list with the grippe was last
Friday morning summoned to his home
in Leavenworth, Kan, to attend the fun
eral of his father who was pastor of the
First Baptist church. We are told ht
died Of the grippe. Mr.. Williams hal
our heartfelt coincidence.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1892-01-30
THE CITY OF ROSES.
4 Potpouri of the Social News Gather
ings in Little Rock, Ark.
Ooings Of the Afro-Amerlcans In the
Capitol Of Arkansas. Done mp In Small
But Detachable Morsels for Dainty
Delivers In the World OF News.

Miss Fannie E. Barbour is a sufferer
from la grippe.
Mr.. Chas. Rochester, can now be found
at the Hotel Richelieu. --.
Master Frank Goodwin of Memphis,
is late arrival in our city.
Too warm for overcoats. The ladies
now display their pretty dresses.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. P. Winfrey have a late
arrival at their home, little girl.
We are glad to see our friend VIM. La
Porte looking the "picture of5health.''
Weather warm and springlike. All
traces of the ''beautiful' have disap-
peared.
We are sorry to hear that Mrs. M. H.
keath is suffering from severe throat
trouble.
Mrs. Hamilton has the sympathy of
her many friends in the loss of her
daughter.
We hear that one of our lady teachers
is thinking of making Oklahoma her
future home
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1892-01-30
WaXahachie, Texas.

Mr.. Will Alternately died last week
with pneumonia.
Mesdames A. Bruce and F. Upshaw
are visiting Ennis.
Mr.. Will Epperson died Jan. IA OF
pneumonia. He leaves wife.
We are glad to notice the recovery. OF
Mrs. NJ. Gooden from la grippe.
MIR. A. Lewis was badly hurt few
days ago by horse falling with him.
Mrs. Georgiana Roberts departed this
life Saturday. She leaves husband and
four children.
The G. M. E. congregation will build 4
new church in place of the one blown
down during The recent storm.
This is the year of shaking hands.
The Afro-Americans should keep their
eyes open and vote for their best friends.
few days ago white doctor passed
through town with an Afro-American
female dressed in mems clothing. They
were brought before the mayor, made to
pay 81 and then released.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1892-01-30
Helena, Montana.

Geo. D. Johnson, the plasterer who
met with serious and painful accident
while hunting is much better and will
recover.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Crump assisted
by Miss E. Crump, gabe charming card
party Tuesday evening. Dancing was
also INDUCED in. 1t was delightful
affair.
There is club recently organized in
Helena, which bears the name of
Poverty Club. The club is organized
for the bene fit of gentlemen not working.
The initiation fee is one hundred dollars
per member. They bury the sick and
kill the dead with high diving, no men,
is allowed to eat more than once day,
they have some members who have not
eaten anything for six days, but can
drink all they want. President, Mutt;
vice president, J. D.; secretary, F. H.;
treasurer, X. S. Board of directors, S.
D., Joe M. Vigilance committee, T. H.
Mutt. Mixoligist, J. A.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1892-01-30
SIOUX CITY.
The Great. Corn Palace City Done Tn
in Small Parcels.
Matters and Things In General Transpfr-
ing Among the Afro-Amerlcan
Citizens of This Thriving
Western City.

Mr.. c. Ramsey is down with asthma
and la grippe.
Messrs. William and Fred Mills are
among the coming young men of this
wide awake city.
We are enjoying another change in the
weather which is found to be only food
for the grippe.
Mrs. l.. j. Harper who has heen very
i'll with la grippe and il flamation of the
lungs is convalescent. .a..
. Mr.. J.. T. Coats has purchased a fine
piece of property on Morning Side where
he has moved his family. a. F..
When Messrs. Graves and Austin sit
you down in their chair you may expect
clean cut and smooth shave. # .
Mr.. Jas. Washington the expert horse
sheer was taken off his feet with an at
tack of sore throat. 1t is thought to be
diptheria.
No dust or grass accumulates under
the feet of Mr.. j. Mills, who is employed
as runner at one of the National Banks
and janitor at an other.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1892-01-30

Mr.. Abraham Lincoln Mitchell cele.
brated his 2lst birthday Jan. IG, 1892.
Miss Lizzie Carter Of Carbondale, was
the guest of Miss Helen White last week
The members of the Eastern Star Lodge
No. q will give grand leap year supper
Jan. 81.
Miss Mary Cambell of Centralia. was
the guest of Miss Nellie Randall Satur-
day and Sunday.
Messrs. John and Frank Campbell,
and Chas. F. Simpson were in our city
Saturday and Sunday.
There will be grand leap year party
given in the near future by the chsrac-
terized young ladies of Du Qnoin. Look
out boys the girls have steady nerves,
and they shall not fail to pop the ques-
ton.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1892-01-30
Southern Press Association.

The Southern Press Association met
in Memphis on the 10Th inst, and en-
rolled twenty members. Officers were
elected as follows: &c. Duke, Weekly
Echo. Pine Bluff, Ark, president; D. B.
Temple, Republican, Vicksburg, Miss,
vice president; Miss Ida B. Wells, Free
Speech, Memphis, Tenn, secretary
Rev. c. P. Jones, Baptist Vanguard
Little Rock, Ark, asst. sec.; w. H.
Steward, American Baptist, Louisville,
kv., treasurer. The meeting was pleas
ant and Interesting and wound up with q
dinner to all the delegates by Miss Ida
B. Wells. The next meeting will he
held at Pine Bluff, Ark, June 20. 90, 30
at which time the permanent organiza.
ton will be effected.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1892-01-30
Canton, Mississippi.

Canton is improving every day.
A white man was shot here few days
since.
Mr.. Reed of New Orleans, returned
home last week.
The entertainment at Mr.. Hubers res
idence was very nice.
Mr.. R. W. Williams is greatly missed.
We hope he'll return.
Save your money boys for the time ia
coming when you'll need it.
Mr.. Scott Joues was badly hurt in the
recent wreck on the I. G. r. r.
Miss Annie Colwell of Chattanooga !,
Tenn, is visiting friends and relatives
! here.
think the best boys and girls of Cam
ton should have another white vest en-
tertainment soon. M
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1892-01-30
MattOon, Illinois,
The sick are on the improve.

The sick are on the improve.
Mr., Wiley Smith got his arm burnt at
the foundry.
The A. M. T.. quarterly and sacrament
Sunday and lovefeast Monday night
Presiding Elder Simmons delivered an
able sermon Sunday night, subject "Tel
Israel to 20 forward" he applied the
instruction to us intellectually to men.
and morally 10 women.
The Colored people OF Nation COL
lectively have a close time to pull
through the obstacles respectfully. A.
few own nice little homes, generally bar
bers, that class of men get about one
half Of the money paid to the Colored
of NATION, with no farmers, IN all cult
waiting at the highest 80 or 40 acres per
annum. The burdens of life to the
larger number are hard, yet at this close
pulling, the people have managed to
carry a fair name Of christian workers
But at last there is dark indication OF
on undercurrent of deception that is
taking root beneath the per(umed vest
OF presumption that are saping the pure
mind of the young, and we look with
living hope to our journals throughout
the Union to so fan that fire of truth and
light that will burn up all gloom and
darkness before the brow of the children
of our race. The barber hint in last
weeks issue drew up the old time ples
current 30 years ago, that l have no.
time to concede, but | remember the
old mothers Of 40 years ago, who toilet
night at home and day in tee field, or il
some white mans yard, to give civil anc
religious name to an oppressed peopl,
while our fathers amid cuffs kicks ane
cnsses submittek without an oath or vot,
The civil rights act is before us and tn,
Colored man that will wantonly violat,
the spirit Of that act, put the aul to boil
ears. Our papers must enlarge by ou
young men 100000 spent for fees an,
fines against the race honor yearly.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1892-01-30

I
Miss Mamie Cater and Mrs. Martha
Roleyston, two of our most esteemable
ladies have passed away and as they
were good christians they have received
the grace of God the Almighty who
rules on high.
The series of reviyals being held at
Bethel A. NJ. p: church are among the
best ever held in the city. On New
Years Day DR.. James M. Townsend or
ganized his Almighty God Christian reg
iment and this company are doing a
noble work in the interest Of heavenly
grace. The mourners and converts have
have been very large and may the work
still 60 on by 'gracing'' Sunday and
fight the christian battle during the days
of the week. Both Baptist churches are
holding revivals and doing noble work.
IGRIPO.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1892-01-30
Yazoo City, Mississippi.

Have you paid for the paper you are
now reading
Rev. Dangerield returned from Con-
vent Wednesday.
Mr.. M. Bergman says that January is
very hard on his mule.
Mr.. Geo. Walton was in the city last
week visiting his brother.
Mr.. J. Green represented St. Stephens
A. M. E. church at Convent.
Mr.. Pete Thomas passed away on the
10th. He leaves wife and child.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1892-01-30
SAINT LOUIS.
Social Matters. Gleanings of News
Condensed Into Small Space.
FOR the Benefit Of our Thousands of Read.
srs-An Sorts Of News Items from
the City by the Big Bridge
The Future Great,

Miss Bertha Jackson was i'll durin,
the past week.
Mr.. Albert Burke was indisposed foJ
few days last week.
Mr.. Milton Guy officiated as teache,
at st. Paul last Sunday.
The girls are after us. They propose
giving monster leap year party. Wait
Eleven souls have been converted a,
st. Pauls Chapel during the revival
meeting.
DR.. Mansifee is progressing quite
smoothly in our midst and has a very
fair practice.
Mrs. II. D. Cottman was called to In
dianapolis, Ind, last Friday night to at
tend the funeral Of her mother.
Professors Peter II. Clark and Hale G.
Parker We're among these who enjoyed
the musicale at F. f. SCOTS last Sunday.
We notice that Mr.. Geo. Henderson,
formerly St. Louis favorite tenor singer,
is becoming popular in Chicago musical
circles.
Mesdames Scruggs and Turner were
cordially welcomed back to the choir of
St. panl's last Sunday, they had been
absent owing to illness.
Mr.. F. F. Scott entertained the Luca
Quintet and number of other friends
at his residence last Sunday. During
the evening the Quintet rendered sew.
eral very difficult selections from leading
composers. They were ably assisted by
Miss Ella Sewer, the we'll known
pianist. The Quintet comprises the
following we'll known artists: Messrs
j. II. Harris, II. Williams, Wiley Brown,
Adams. and Randolph. They are rapid
ly coming to the front and render their
selec lens with that ease and harmony
that comes from earnest study and con-
slant practice. About 10 persons were
present, and the affair as whole was
very pleasant one.
SKETCH CLUB.
Messrs. Il. A. Hudlin, J. B. Vashon,
W. II. Dorsey, r. Byron and J. w.
Grant constitute the organization known
as the Sketch Club, and devote consider
able attention toward the advancement
of the amateur stage. At Wheeler's
Hall they came before their many
friends in numerous sketches, character
izations. etc. Each sketch was hand
somely and appropriately costumed.
They were assisted on this occasion by
their beautiful young portege Miss Mae
Hamilton, the charming young mezzo.
soprano Miss Alma Thompson, and the
great boy pianist Chas. Sumner Byron.
The affair was skilfu]]y managed through
out and shows considerable advance
ment in the line Of character sketches
After the stage programme had been
finished the dance programme followed
and all the latest dances were INDUCED
in. Prof Julius C. Lucky acted as dane.
ing master. The Sketch Club is the
coming organization and greater achieve
ments may be expected from them in
the future.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1892-01-30
Richmond, Indiana.
The Band is progressing.

The Band is progressing.
Rev. John McSmith is improving.
Frank Morton spent few days in the
city with his family last week.
Mrs. Callie Bass came down from
Union City to see her parents last week.
Harry Settle has position as porter
at DR.. John Morris barber shop al
Muncie.
I John Davis of Muncie spent Sunday in
the city the guest of his sister Mrs. w.
+. Pate rson.
Mr.. Joseph Skillens, one of our oldest
citizens, died last week. He was one Of
our Oldest politicians.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1892-01-30
DRIFTWOOD..
Caught Floating on tho News Our
rent and Steered Into
Our ONCE BY our Army Of Correspondents
1T all Points OF tho Compass, Care
fully Condensed for Hasty
Readers. .'..-.

Bishop Turner has returned flom
Africa. 3: e.-.l -r-.s +.
The Mutual Benevolent society, R. r.
Jackson, president, has just celebrated
its sixteenth anniversary.
A lady in New York has agreed to
erect large new building for the Tuske-
gee Normal Institute for sleeping and
class rooms. ~ -... - S..
Mr.. Frank Hall of New Orleans, was
the one Colored delegate present at the
session of the Bricklayer's International
Union at Indianapolis last week.
Mr.. A. E. Lewis, one of our well known
Afro-American tillers of the soil, has
procured 3l2 acre farm near Norwalk
and says he wishes to inform US that the
Afro-American can make a success of
farming in Iowa.-Avalanche, De 8
Moines, iowa.
A conference OF Colored men will be
eAeld next month in Admission, Ala, for
vowed purpose,of arriving at some
enforce the act Of the late Ala
lature relative to securing bet
s. WI & u q accommod ations for Colored
repres4h tative from
|f issipRi legislature,
has the judiciary
g eoa 9 I! sis the first Ct
81 M. B. Pnryeay y a1 IA
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1892-01-30
VOtK1U IIUVC UCCH q CICUIC 90 us tn
Cape Girardeau, Missouri.


Miss Mollie Miller is able to be out
again
Mr.. Isaac Simmons has been down
with la grippe, but is getting up again.
If you want to find out what is going
on in Chicago, read the Sd page of this
paper. ~ -
Que of our white daily papers gives
space in it for the Colored peoples CO..
sciety gossip. .-...
The people are keeping themselves
posted with the letters written by Bish-
op Turner in Africa.
The young peoples leap year party
promises to excel all previous entertain.
ments given in 1892.
The stone masons have been obliged
to stop working on the Masonic building
on account of cold weather.
Messrs James M. Randall and Thomas
L. Rowan were called to Egypt, Mo-,
one day last week to play some selec-
tions of guitar music.
The Mississippi river at Cape Girardeau
has been bridged over by ice since the
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1892-01-30
.Du OuOin. Illinois.

We are glad to see Miss Cordelia
Harris out again.
Mr.. Elias Marshall of Centralia, has
located in the city. ..
Miss Hattie Killiam has returned to
her home, FL Dorado, III.
Do you borrow The APrEAl, or. do
you subscribe for and pay for it1
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1892-01-30
18th, the people are walking over the
river every day just as though they were
on Main street.

e 81 3 RI =
Rev. Charles Hunter preached an ex-
traordinary sermon on last Sunday at
|:3O P. NJ, his text was "The Prodigal
Son." the sermon was handled in very
skillful manner.
The ladies' progressive society gave
leap year party last Friday evening at
the residence of Messrs. T. J. Allen and
W. 5. Miller, all who attended say that
it was grand affair.
Miss Lydia Renfro of this city died on
the goth inst. She was member of A.
M. E. church, and true woman to her
religion. She had learned to use econo.
and had bank account of 81 500. and
no will made. Ia
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1892-01-30


in the late troubles at Linwood, Ark,
has been sentenced to twentt-one years
in the penitentiary. Charles Nichol,
one of the desperadoes, also received a
sentence of ten years. This closes the
prosecution.
Will Amos, an Afro-American who
was arrested at Columbus, Miss, charged
with the murder of John Peevey has
been proven to be the guilty person.
They took hin: to the scene of the crime
and when he saw the mutiated body of
Peevey, it completely unnerved him.
While the officers and some citizens
were about to search his house he
knocked two of them down and attemp-
ted to escape, but was shot down after
running short distance. There were
at least forty bullet holes in him.
A Colored woman in Chicago has be-
gun suit for $4,000 againet Manager ia.
cobs for refusing to admit her into bis
theater after she had bought tickets; a
Colored man in Rondout has sued Man
ager Dubois for S., 900 for the same thing
and man in another town has sued to
recover the price of his ticket, for he
was put behind woman with cart.
wheel hat so that he could see nothing
of the play, and the manager would nei-
Their give him better seat nor make the
woman take the obstruction from he,
| head