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The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1897-04-17
ST. Louis, OFFICE,
No. 1909 FRANKLIN AVENUE
J. u. HARRISON, Manager.
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The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1897-04-17

Tomorrow is Easter Sunday and the
Lenten season closes. Now, the new
gowns and spring bonnets will blossom
out in all their loneliness, nothing being
sweeter or more beautiful except-the
wearere. The forty days of pc nance is
over; and, with appetits whetted by the
long abstinence the votaries of fashion
and pleasure will plunge with avidity
into the round of gayeties which will at
once begin.
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meIcenary motives IN doing 30, but who
sought the bringing about Of that liberty
and pursuit OF happiness which is sup
posed to belong to the citizens Of this
country.
There will no danger OF the "crap-
shooters and blackleRs'' and: the "black-
mailing" element to get in their deadly
work if no refusal of civu rights is made
on account of color and if any such refusal
is made to any one of tie before men.
toned classes for the before mentioned
reason then he should have the same
redress as Booker T. Washington, or any
other msnwould have.
We would be very glad If it was in
Minnesota as the Pioneer Press editor
claims. He Gays: ut has never been
noticed that there is demand tor such
legislation in Minnesota whose people
are proud to treat every man according
to his merits. II he is . gentleman, he
is recognized a. such, whatever the color
of his skin"
Now, We have been credibly informed
that the hotels OF st. Paul absolutely re-
fused to entertain Booker T. Washing
ton, as theywould the most diereputabie
white man on earth If his color only was
taken into consideration; and, it was only
on condition that he take his meals in
his room that the Metropolitan Hotel
would all0w him to register there. No
one who knows Mr. Heel, of this city,
will deny the fact that he is talente J.,
educated, refined gentleman; or, that his
wife is talented, educated and refined
lady; and, yet they have had to suffer
the indignities We seek to be freed from
on more than one occasion. Even Mr..
McGhee, himself, than whom our city
does not contain more worthy, talented
and refined gentleman. has had to take
some of the same sort o. medicine. And
there are scores of others who have
pocketed such indiginties and borne
them in silence. These are the people
We wish protected and if a law can be
framed that will protect the "crap shoot
or and blackleg" in bis civil rights then
the gentleman and lady will have
nothing to fear.
We are not after suits and damages
and only those who refuse to accomode
us, just as they do other folks, when we
are ready. able and willing to pay az
much az other folks, need have any fears
What We want is the absence oil any fear
of refusal indignity or insult solely on
account of color, or class We want to
feel that we may 60 to hell, heaven or
any other place without our right to do
so being questioned or deni I'D solely BE-
cause we are blue, black grizzly or gray.
We don't care whether we are accorded
these rights under the old law or new
one, or under the law of right and
Justice, which is better than either of
the others could be. We say by all
means paes the amendment and then
if that does not meet the requirements
get up another, until one is found which
will, or, the people who now refuse our
rights become christianized enough to
accord them.
To the eternal credit of House be it
said there were only three votes against
the bill 1--we would like to Gee the senate
pass it without one vote against it. And
We believe We express tie sentiments of
nine hundred and ninety nine thousand
tbs OF every thousand of the Atro-Ameri-
can population of Minnesota.
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deacon Jonnson---rm AFRAID dat Ct
20 married nah daughter would hab
TO assist 20. Abe Hardcase-Lawd, no;
! kin take care oh masalf all right. Yo'
wouldn't hab to do nuffin but take care
Of her an de children. Don't yo' worry
vosalf about me.-Harper's Bazaar.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1897-04-17

The food sufferers both North aad
South may new feel little easier as the
Ark has rested on mount Ararst.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1897-04-17
EGkSTElk NORTON,UNlVERSlTy

tCkSTElk NORTOh.UNlvERSl1v
"lndu.triel training will sss TO motion ssa thsusa,b
REV. w. s. ssn.sse. "a p s; 1 S Il;
THE LOCATION.
The Isksoin Norton Univessity 10 situated at cano
%. q II: NOS. n:..hy ssd quiet :s::..st: 4 Is
+: ma ss.:s;: re ::
:Psci:: Y s1s iuiss .s.r..s away non tSs Sa;i. a
nosnts q place Of VICE and un!holseoms
;SS% I'd
,s;..SR. R:I. g :tsd.et: s I'D .py suited 70 .
f.: s::::;s;
11Pissaiss.., soaitly Raising. 19s . x.Sias. ).
'''''' 'A' est shop: ;is IL %,ood. and Metals.
fe eSssn:na d q; 81 ~. TsR;w xss,sDs'
Musical Conservatory.
The above departments are undar ceupstsnt prosss.
sS.: md s1S -
ass ossi
recruit their health nn.nces, and return ~Smpss
es . &
work in all departments.
TERMS.
Board roos: fuel tuition and Washing Is 90 per mon
studsn.~ may enter at any time in the year.
HELP ron, STUDENTS.
Deserving students may have the privilege extra
reduction in proportion to the work they willing
DO. We ask patronage not only account of 1oV
rate but on account of tho high Of tll
work done Our accommodation are hrst-class and
offered alike to both sexes.
Persons On route to Cane Spring, Ky via Lousvill,
Louisville, Ky.
9orcataosues and all business address the PrAodea&
REV. c. X. PARRISH, A. NJ. >
CANE SPRING. ~
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1897-04-17
CANNON THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY
ATLANTA, eEoRa1A.

ATLANTA, GEORGIA.
AIMS AND METHODS
The aim Of this school 10 to do practical WuE
h helping men toward success in the ministry
It, course Of study 10 broad and practical; IL
Ioea!s AZ high; it, work IL thorough; IL 00tAoA
NJ fresh, systematic, clear and simple.
COURSES OF STUDY.
1Ao regular Course Of Study occupies th.n
Yoazs aad covers the lines Of work in The sewers
departments Of theological instruction usually
laRsusd in tie leading theological seninaziea =
~ country.
EXPENSES AND AID.
T1attoa and roon.rent are free. The apaN
1s1ts for students ~ plainly furnished. 6o>l
IoaE4 can b had for seven dollars Per aonth
Datldings heated By steam.
Al from loans without interest and gifto a
hacnds, ~ granted e deserving students Who q
thsiT utmost in the line Of self help. Nc young
~ With Eraes, gifts, and energy, need b G.
Hetyed Of the adyantsgss now opened to him u
this Seminary. For further particulars address,
~ Wn3sa 2. Tzzaxl1L1, D. D.. Presi1enI
Atlanta. a. :.
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THE APPEAL
0ulonM AFRO AMERICAN NEWSPAPER

UOV1D SIMULTANEOUSLY n
0a30t Paul, Minneapolis, chIca9o.
Louisville, q. lovis. Dallas.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1897-04-17

MINNEAPOLIS Office,
9uaranty Loan Building, Room o87
J. v. KEMP, Manager.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1897-04-17

ST. PAUL OFFICE,
8e. oA7-9 Union Block, ]th and Oeda1
J. Q. ADAMS, Editos,
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1897-04-17

mans BROS. SOLE PR0PRlEToRs,
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1897-04-17

LOUISVILLE OFFICE,
H. 3l2 West Jefferson st. Room 3
d. G. WEEOEN, Manager.
The times., 1897-12-12
Xmas Aprons.
Tmrd floer1

ilTd IfO9r.
From u maker overloaded priD-
cipaIly with expensive French
Aprons that, like Paris hats,
are indescrtha bly, attractive The
making worth more than the
materials and trimmings Here's
an Apron with cunning little bib
and epaHietS at shoulders. Here's
one a-fluttt-F- with gay ribbons
and chic iaees5 Here are hun
dreds of linen, lawn, Swiss and
pfque Aprons, so cunDntngly
trimmed that detailed descrip-
tions are impossible. Intended
to retail at various prices from
ST to So each. We can say CSC
20 81 so each Some lesser priced.
5oc for 75c Aprons Some of Swiss.
some OF India linon, lace and rib
bon trimmed "A few are Nurses
Large Double w idth Aprons.
a7c for 5Oc Aprons Eleven differ
ent styles, for mistress, W aitreSs
and fnaid-aIl typically Xmas Aprons.
25c for Aprons almost as dainty.
Some with wide insertions of
charming embroidery, rome mass OF
tucks. Choice OF ten different styles.
TIC for the usual 25c Aprons. Yarious
styles. Some with embroidery
insertion, some with tucks. Here's a
Christmas present for the mazda
Lawn Apron A inches wide, sc inches
long, with e-iHeh hem and 5 12-ineh-
wide strings
1& lee for 15c and / &c Aprons.
Six styles -hems titched, lace
insertion, revering. Note the sheer
lawn and the tiny stitches.
&c for IL &c Aprons-best of I 2 12c
Aprons, 40 inches wide, 81 inches
long, 5-inch hem.
The times., 1897-12-12

$I.l9 to $6.ss for largest and best
Of imported Dolls. usually
sold from 81 .98 TO $40.
Such big dolls that they can wear
the clothes you'll find in our Infants
Department, ON third floor. Here's
a bargain: 81 8 for outfit, consisting
of Embroidered Cambric Dress, Long
Cloth Skirt pair of ORA wers and Ora wer
Waist. Stockings, Shoes. Hand knit
Sacque and Silk Cap. All can be put
on and off, washed and laundered.
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Pictures.
tsecond floor.l

The stock of a leading house
Of Baltimore, at less than the
late quotations asked of the
merchants:
$1.35 for Religious Subjects. includ-
ing st. Cecilia Also fish and
game paintings for the dining room,
In oak frames, l7x21 inches
39c for original etchings, signed by the
artists, IN l2x16-inch oak frames.
CSC instead of $3.50 for those In white
and gold frames, 14x2S inches.
39c for photographs of lovely women,
spiritual and worldly; of sweet
est children; picturesque road scenes.
In gold frame, sxI0. Regular price
is 5oc.
$I.4S for photographs OF the worlds
famous poets, in gilt frames,
6x26 inches.
19c for facsimiles of water color
paintings. Landscapes, fruit and
flowers, in frame 11X14. Usual 25c
pictures.
69e for imported English and Swiss
views in water color effects.
Gilt frames, 11x14. Usual 81 pic
ture.
$l.4S for White House" flowers,
In gilt panel frames, I1x2S
inches. And only S1.4s for land
scapes 20X24 inches.
The times., 1897-12-12

Wool Dresses.
Second floor.
Dress patterns of wool fabrics In al
OF this seasons latest effects.
$500 instead of $3.50 for 7-ysrd
patterns OF soc Wool Suit
ings. Forty different styles TO choose
from.
$3.9S for dress pattern Of 75c and
99c Tailor and Fancy Wool
Suitings.
The times., 1897-12-12

S1.A8 Instead of So for Rome
by Zola. Two vols. Richly
bound.
$2.2l instead of S4 for Poems of
Mrs. Browning. SuperbIy
bound.
$l.0S for Hawthorne's works, in 3
vols. So the publisher price.
%3.4S for If. p w. Smith famous
works, in vols. So the pub
Usher 8 price.
Sl.AS for Celebrated Grimes and
Mysteries of Paris S3 80
the publisher price.
81. for the 50 edition OF Romola,
by George Eliot. Two vols
Beautifully bound.
The times., 1897-12-12
Silk Waists.

Four yard patterns for evening and
ordinary wear waists.
$3.50 instead OF S3 for 75c velu-
tina in black and 81 differ
ent shades
$3.50 instead OF SO for ST.. % Moire
Velour Silks for Opera Capes
or Evening Waists. White, cream, ciel
hlue, pink, lavender, nile, pearl, gray
and cardinal. A very great bargain Sc
cured-and offered.
$3.50 instead of S3 for 75c Plaid
Velyets in Scotch effects.
S4.OO instead OF So for SIPS
Fancy Velvet-, for ordinary
and evening wear.
$3.50 instead OF 81 for 81 Roman
Stripe Taffeta Silks An
styles.
The times., 1897-12-12

39c for the usual soc book-'The
Christmas Fairy by John
Strange Winter. 1t is buttons prize
Christmas edition, Of AZ pages; SUI
perb Illustrations on each page. The
white and gold cover sprinkled with
holly, is a work or art in itself.
Loo for childEen's 19c books with
AZ Illustrations -Sloyenly Peter,
Robinson Crusoe, Swiss Family Robin
son, Guiliver' s Travels, Sandford and
Merton-all the books that children
profit by reading.
69c for the Teachers Bible, published
To sell at 81. Bound in circuit
leather; gold on red edge. 400 pages or
helps, maps, Illustrations and instruc-
tion in the Hebrew and Greek IAN
guages, with anew concordance-the
most tcomprenenstve Bible yet published.
The times., 1897-12-12

10 per cent discount tomorrow on all
pieces of bric-a-brac costing from
5 2 TO $50. Every piece marked IN plain
figures Choice Of nearly 900 pieces i'm
ported especially FOR Xmas presents Lat
est shapes and effects from the famous
pOtteries of the world are on tlis base
ment floor.
The times., 1897-12-12

Lee for English Rag Baby Dolls. those
II inches, usually sold at 25c.
Only 19c for the Dolls dressed as sa afIor
boys and girls.
21c for the biggest and lest csc Dolls
III the United States-those I6
inches with kid body, tdsque head,
curly hair.
sc for 9-ineh Dressed japanese Dolls.
&c for Miniature Dollies in box,
with complete outfit. Il SC for the
usual 15c Dressed Rubber Dolls Zoe
for the funniest of Mickey Y Dugan Dolls,
The times., 1897-12-12

$l.9S for the Dresden CLOCK as Illus
trated. II has the reliable An
sonia movement, with alarm. 81 20 is the
actual value.
The times., 1897-12-12
BOXED WITH CHRISTMAS CARD.


ymany beer npubish
The times., 1897-12-12

$2.4S for Dresden Cupid Lamp with
hand-painted globe. And only
81 .SS for the Candelabra With four lights.
The times., 1897-12-12

10 per cent discount tomorrow on all
Calendars and ChEistmas Cards.
And 10 per cent Off the marked price
OF all Bibles, HymnaIs and Prayer
Books costing 81 and up.
The times., 1897-12-12


consisting
owedonetenth off ont the set YOU
The times., 1897-12-12

Kaufman, of Boston, famous makers of
Card Gases, Purses, Chateiaines, Shopping
Folds, Letter Cases, Collar and Cuff Boxes,
ased at such prices that we can ask
12c for the usual 25c Pocket
OF art. worth So to 81 so each.
The times., 1897-12-12

SI.36 for box with one pa ir hea W spun
silk Hose, black and white, Drop
stitch and plain. Carriers free.
The times., 1897-12-12

csc for box with one pair ladies' 9so
sik-plated Hose, in cOlors or black
in lace effects. Carriers free.
The times., 1897-12-12

L SC each, or 25c for two Handy Vol
unes. Able Constantine, AutocTat
Of the Breakfast Table-eyery often
quoted book that you ought to have
read.
The times., 1897-12-12

$2.2e pair for the s2.es Tapestry Por-
there's, fringed. Figured alIover.
Rich draperies: cheap at S2.es pair.
4Sc for yard-sq Table Covers to
match. 81 .25 for 2-yard size-sav-
ing you 27c. and zoe, respectively.
$50 pair for the 81 .4s Lace Curtains,
Brussels effects, so inches wide,
3l2 yards long.
$3.SS pair for the usual So quality
Irish Point Lace Curtains. These
are the genuine, in 1s97-9s designs.
The times., 1897-12-12

S1.9S tomorrow for the Rocker as in
the picture. Choice OF Solid Oak
and Mahogany Fmsh-S2.4S value for
S1.9S.
The times., 1897-12-12

~ a
gloves fol pair
the
H brcidere bak paro
ard
The times., 1897-12-12

NTIRE sample line OF Clark &
- best Boston Bags, Pocket Books,
IL Bags, Belts, Wallets, Bill Books, Bill
Writing Tables and Desks. Purch
you half usual cost-fr0m cheapest to
Books 60 s.. .9S for pieces that are works
The times., 1897-12-12

l9c here for the usual CSC Handy
Volume Classics. More than 100
titles. Poems, novels, essays, etc.
The times., 1897-12-12

Sd. .9S for Six Umbrellas, with ham
dies OF latest novelties for ladies',
in gun metal, dresden, jewel, ivorOide
and pearl For men are natural wood
handles, plain and mounted in sterling
silver. Initials carved or engra we'd free.
The times., 1897-12-12


most t buy f
Az prices andbig o. ma Roya head qu
The times., 1897-12-12

$3.50 for Pano-finish Mahogany Rock
ers, inlaid with mother-of-peari.
Beauty and comfort combined. S3 SO
saving you S1.50.
The times., 1897-12-12
TOYS. GATES AND DOLLS.

)EDtcED PRICES New York firm
edoHsa follow
The times., 1897-12-12


-
Eherdown
tknatey reduce
The times., 1897-12-12

67o here for 6 vol. sets, in cloth bind
ing. 6Te is less than least else
where for ) vol. sets. Edna LyaIl,
Conan boyle, Dumas-the worlds best
authors.
The times., 1897-12-12

75c for box containing three pairs Ia
dies fast black 25c Hose, with double
Soles, etc Carriers free.
The times., 1897-12-12
Tens of Thousands

35C. each or 81 for tliree daintily en-
brOidered handk ercIiefs in box
Qualities importers surplus OF DOC,
Csc. and Toe. goods. Only too fine.
The times., 1897-12-12

S3.9S for ladies' So MaokintoShes-
ali are double texture, in
brown, navyand black cloth, with plaid
lining rubber hidden between the
two. Single and double capes, with
velvet collar. The most stylish Of So
Tailor-finished Mackintoshes, for only
S3.98.
The times., 1897-06-28

of the order, with the department. COM
lnandcr as chairman, and will meet once
q week. 1t viii be the duty OF the coiii-
nittce to provide ways and means for en-
tertainment, recruiting aud building up
OF the order.
B.. This department being the legiti-
mate successor OF the Department Of Po-
tonac, it is hereby ordered that any past
officer OF the department OF Potomac, hold
ing any part or parcel OF property of any
kiuG or character, formerly belonging to
said Department of Potomac, will turn
same over to Comrade William w. Cham
bcrs, Quartermaster- General, at once,
taking his receipt therefor.
8. This department has been very much
abused by the character of politics which
controlled it in the past, and hereby give
due and timely notice that in the future,
or at least while have control, our poll
tics shall be those laid down in our con-
stitution and bylaws. Should it be nee
essary To adopt any other, that of the
Republican party shall be preferred.
10. All reports required herein and all
appointment OF committees and individuals
must be made and accepted to these heal
quarters within ten days.
Headquarters are hereby established at
No. 1877 X street northwest, and Friday
evening of each week as the time OF meet
ing, commencing with Friday evening,
July 3, 1897, at 7:30 o'clock, " hen the
department commander win he pleased
to meet all committees and com rades
whose appointments are hereby announced.
BY order, NJ. A. DILLON,
Commander.
LAURENCE WILSON, Adtutant General.
Gen. Dillon stated last evening 20 a
Times reporter that the reference to
politics mad no import further than that
an attempt was made some time ago by
some people to throw the influence Of
the Union to one political party for self
ACKNOWLEDGMENT, and that it had worked
injury to the organization lie referred
to the matter SO that comrades would
know that If politics entered into this
department, they would be of the Kind
most acceptable to the majority of the
members, though he had an idea that IL
would not be necessary to take decided
stand in this matter.
quite naturally" said Gen Dillon,
'nearly all of us are Republicans, as our
organization is composed of the soldiers
who saw service at the 'front.' none
others being eligible to membership We
are constantly incr reasing in numbers,
and our total membership is something
like 100000 throughout the United
States"
The times., 1897-06-28
THE AIR MOTOR 4 SUCCESS
A Highly Satisfactory Test on
the lexington Linz.
REPORT OF THE ENGINEER
Steep Grades Climbed With Ease
Drawing Car With Forty-six
Passcngers-The Motor Under
Perfect Control-Plenty of Pres
sure TO Spare.

With forty-six passengers on board, the
Eoad!e y-Knight air motor, with which 1T
is proposed to equip the lexington and Sol
diers' Home Railway, was subjected TO
be final test trip, yesterday afternoon.
The trip was one of seven and one
quarter miles and over one of the mcst
difficult routes in the District, and Mr..
Mcfarland, of the engineers department,
who was or board as the official repre-
sentative of the Commissioners, pronounced
the trial success III every particular, ana
Will No report to his superiors this morning.
It is hoped by the officials that in the
sanction the adoption of the motors Dy the
company.
MIR Mcfarland, it will he recalled, was
specially detailed by the Commissioners
on the 10th OF this month to make a
thorough investigator into the praciina-
bilIty OF the proposed motor. he has already
made several official tests. which We're
pronounced satisfactory, but as the 1st of
July, which is the limit of the time allowed
for Ihe lexington CoInpany's experiments
is near atz hand, 1t was decided to make
one more, which should satisfy the most
captious. Accord ngly it was decided
that the car should oe run out of the
central powcrhouse. oosner Fourth ami T
streets northeast, at p- n. yesterday,
having on board forty employees Of the
company, together with the representatives
of the Commissioners, the manufacturers
and the press.
Promptly at EOS, then, the car. having
first beer charged up to 1850 pounds pres
sure, started on its trip. At the brake was
Mr.. T. Vogelsanger, the engineer of the
Hoadley-Kuight Company, ho has been in
charge Of the experimental work in Wash
ington from the beginning. On the front
platform With him were Supt. Todd, OF
the lexington and Soldiers Home Rail
way, and the press representatives. When
the c;tr first begsn to move there was IL
Slight putting and pulsating sensation per-
ceptible, which, however, as the car pro-
ceeded, soon died away. The route ehos-
en- was the company's main line, from the
power house to Fifth street and New York
avenue, thence to the Baltimore and Po-
tomac depot.
The first serious hill was encountered
at Third street and New York avenue,
the grade there being, as Mr. McF Farland
explained, 3 1-2 per cent. To show what
the motor could do, it was brought to n
fun stop at the foot of the hill and then
started on the up grade. With no per
ceptible effort a good rate of speed was
reached and the car proceeded to the
top with ease.
Along the line of the route numerous
stops were made. it being desired to
shcw that the motor could stand the
extra drai,, of it's power required in start
ing precisely as if it were On q regular
trip.
When the Baltimore and Potomac depot