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The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1898-04-16

married ladies prize, lamp, Miss
Lucille L Green. the Young ladies prize,
pair mar kin rings. and Mr.. W Utley
won the gentleman's prize. clock
Mis-, Laura Adams and Mrs Hllyard
were close seconds in the contest.
'.The Black Bos.onians'' who appear
ed at the Metropolitan for four nights
this week. gave fairly good show in
some respects. The mails portion of the
company were weak in voice, but all
seemed to be good musicians. The
female portion Of the company excelled
the males. and their singing was much
more pleasing. It YVES something Of q
novelty to see the Metropolitan Orches-
ira directed by a woman, and an Afro
American one at that, Mss Pauline
Jones, and to her credit be it said, she
did her work we'll. The performance OF
William Humphreys on the banjo was
perhaps, the best feature of the show
The singing of Misses Maud Mae Pal
me1 and Alice Clark Royal was pleasing,
Mr.. J. r. Mos1ey and Master Eddie did
acceptable work The, other mt mbera
of the company filled in fairly we'll.
The performances claessd with the
African Princess Diamond Walk, in
which all the company appeared to good
ad vantage. RI - S
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1898-04-16

results. The complications are ofthe most
amusing kind and the fun is intense from
start to finish. To properly interpret
farce comedy, requires the services
of competent specially artists, for the
success of such play depends larely on
the Introduction of novelties. The
company representing "The Prodigal
Father. has been carefully chosen, and
the many songs, medleys and dances are
said to be rendered in such style az to
call forth enthusiastic applause. Lynn
Welcher, who was starred in the play
for the past three seasons, is said to b
one Of the best character actors in Iigiti-
mate or farce comedy. Miss Rose Mel
vile. who assumes the leading role is a
young woman of progressing appear
ance, and decidedly clever actress and a
decidedly clever imitation of isis Hop
kins. the Jay Girl of Slab Hollow, one
of the bits of tne vaudeville stage.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1898-04-16
A. Clever. Thief.

"a "Nt0V0E' 1uloIs
A score or more Of butchers; errand
boys and patrons Of" the. Farmers Mar
ket, on Broad. street, above Columbia
avenue, participated: in an exciting
chase after a:thief yesterday morning.,
and, though, the culprit escaped; they
managed to recover the stolen goods.
The central. figure in: the episodes was.
Buster" big Newfoundland dog,
owned by James p: Lins, of No. 1912
North Fifteenth street: Buster" has
been trained to- carry his~master's ~meat
market basket i'm his mouth, and yes
terday, having wandered around to the
Farmers Market by himself, he espied
basket similar to, that, owned by: Mr.:
Lins, standing upon the floor in front
of Butcher Mintzer's STALL. It belonged
to one of Mintzer's customers, but Bus
ter imagined that it. was his duty to
carry it home, and, Selling the, handle
in his. jaws, he trottedi off with the
prize at full speed. "Hiw yelled
Butcher Mintzer, and a, chorus Of on
lockers at once took up the shout: The
racket: only alarmed the: canine. He
ran down Broad street with the crowd
in full pursuit, but hung on to- the
basket: A butcher boy who, often de-
livers meat at Lins' home and who has
a speaking acquaintance with, Buster,
encountered the dog just as he was
boiling around the corner of Columbia
avenue: He sized up the situation, at
a. glance and quietly said:' Drop it;
I'M. y, - SS1S
Buster was accustomed to hear, so, he
instantly set the basket down on the
pavement and made for home; with
an air Of consciousness Of duty we'll
performed.-Philadelp Records:
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1898-04-16
DIR. VAL DO TURNER,

St. Paurs Latest Addition to Its Profession
III Circle.
DR.. V. D. Turner, the suhj"ct of this
sketch whose cut is here presented is q
graduate of Meharry College, Class Of
"a. has since been practicing in Shelby
vile, Tenn. He is now permanently
located in this city, and is registered as
physician and surgeon. He comes we'll
recommended from the medical fratern-
ity of his state, and by the b~s, citizens.
He has already gained the confidence
of great many people of ST.. Paul and as
result of their confidence he is doing
a nice practice, having performed two
successful operations since his. lcc ation,
here. He has met the. Ramsey County
Medical Society, and has been received
and cordially welcomed by the:leading
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1898-04-16
MRS. E. W.. CRANCUN,

The next victim of the insatiate mon
ster was Mrs Minnie Crancum, wife of
time keeper Of the Ryan Hotel, who
died Of pneumonia on Tuesday, aged
30years Her funeral took place at her
late residence 352 Cedar street, Thurs
dsy afternoon at g.: O. clocE and was at
tended by large number of friends
The funeral eervices were conducted by
Revs. D E Beasley, D s. Orner and ] c
Anderson. The floral tributes we're very
numerous and very beautiful among
them were handsome pieces from the
Odd Fellows<and Maeons in both oil
which Orders, Mr. Crancum is valued
member. Intenment at Oakland, Gem
etery The deceased was insured 70,
81 500 Mr. Crancum deserves to, tende,
his grateful thanks to+his many friends
who rendered 80 many acts of kindness
during the illness OF bis wife
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THE GRIM REAPER.

Z rs .
Has Been Busy In Our Midst for the
Past few Days.
Grim death has been reaping hsr-.
vest this week. The first of his vic. inns
was Mr.. Stephen Weaver, Who died at
his residencs, 100 Granite street last
Sunday, Of quick consum ton, eyed
% years. Mr.. Weaver has bsen en-
p'oyed on the private ea- Of M. kim.
berry, Gen. Supt of n. P. Ry.. but has
been sick eversince Dec. 3lst To the
credit Of the road be it said, his wages
were. paid regularly every month. His
funeral took place asst. James church.
Of which he was . member, W8dle sdsy
Of ernoon q. .2::3O o'clock Rey. ]. G..
Anderson Officiating The deceased vas
. member Of Pioneer Lodge a. f. and
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She at once had medical attendance and
for one of her age, is getting along as
nicely as could be expected.
There was large crowd at the Union
Depot Tuesday afternoon and evening 10
welcome the soldier boys who were
enroute to Chickamauga Park, Tenn.
The members of the twentyfft regi-
ment were kept busy shaking hands
with old acquaintance. The men were
/, in excellent condition and made fine
appearance, and had pleasant time
during their short stay. The scene was
very animatjng and made one feel we
are to have war snre enough.
AS the days pafs along the prospects
for Republican success in the city elect
ion grows brighter and brighter. Co.
Kiefer who is too we'll known to need
any further introduction is rustler from
away back and although his friends are
now legion, he is making more of them
every day. That he will be elected by
handsome plurality goes without say
ing. Therefore all who wish right to
share in the glory of bis victory should
help to make it more complete by cast
ing vote for him and the whole ticket.
Miss Marie wainwright, the peers OF
American emotional actresses, will be
cen here shortly in q new production
by Jacob Lit entitled ''Shall We For:
give Here" This play was very favor
ably received at the Fourteenth ct. Thea
ire, New York recently a3d has since
made hit in Boston and Brooklyn.
The company:is strong one and is head
ed by that very capable actress Marie
Wainwright. Miss wainwright role is
an emotional one and it is said that she
is admirably suited to the part. Her
plunge iuto melodrama has caused no
little talk among people who keep track
of theatrical events.
"Who is the most popular" was found
out from the ST. Philips Episcopal Mis-
sion standpoint at the fair and apron
sale which was conducted at Market
Hall Wednesday and Thursday evenings
by the ladies and friends of the church
The entertainment was not so largely
attended as it deserved to be, but those
who did attend epjoved themselves.
Ibteres ing musicaf programs were given
| es ch evening. In the voting contest for
popularity, MIS- W Utley won the
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1898-04-16
HOW CAN WE LOSE?


Grand Contest Entertainment. Opening
of Hotel De Rian, Friday Eve Apr 22.
A novsl and interesting tnte,tain-
ment gwen entirely by men, in contest
with the ladies, to decide which can give
the best entertainment FIR the bsnifit
of, and at the Pilgrim Baptist Church,
corner of Cedar and Summit avenue.
Amusing scenes from hotel life, includ-
ing scene depicting rece prejudice and
some of the remedies, arranged, Tor. this
entertainment and given ~ competent
cast. A straw bal]nt Of tbs city election
will be taken. Committee George w.
James, D. E. Beasley, H.-A. Kirtly,
j. B. join SOD, and w. T. Francis.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1898-04-16

hall on Monday enening of next week.
1t will be one of the big meetings of
the campaign, and Col. Kiefer and
other candida es on the Republican
ticket will speak.
Nearly 5000 of the voters of St. Paul
registered on last Tuesday which is a
slight increase oyer the first days regis
tration two years ago. Don't fail to
register next Tuesday or Saturday. as
those ara the last chances, and, if you
don't register you cannot vote. :,
DR.. Val Do Turner is a recent acquis-
ton to St. Paul; He is a graduate of
Meharry Medical College of Nashville,
Tenn, and is q native of Shelbyville
Tenn. He has been practicing for four
years. He has opened an Office in the
Kendrich Block, q E. Seventh street.
Room 3O7.
Tim Reardon was not candidate for
another term III the assembly at the
hands of the Republican city convention.
It is said that Mr.. Reardon's friends
propose to support him for the Repub-
lican nomination for sheriff in St. Paul.
The Old Roman would, as the saying
goes, get there with both feet.
The new city charter, wb ich is to be
presented to the people Of st. Paul for
their adoption or rejection at the
election on May 3rd, does not seem to
be meeting With much favor, everybody
seems t. be opposed to it's adoption,
however, they must remember to put an
X in the proper place on their ticket if
thoy don't wish it to be adopted.
There are very few places of amuse.
ment and recreation for the young men
in our city but one of the most popular is
the Columbia Club No. 1892 Robert street
Here may be found at all times Messrs
Burnett and Thompson, the managers.
who know just how to cater to the wants
of their guests. Here, too, may one meet
the young men of tho city who know
how to give visitors good time. Call,
visitors are always welcome.
On las. Tuesday as Mrs. D. E.. Talbu;
was crossing the street a: 9Th AID St,
Peter streets, che was accidently knock
ed down by the horse in one of the
wagons of Swanson the florist, and
badly hurt. She was taken home in the
wagon IN an almost UNCONSCIOUS state.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1898-04-16

A. M. and the members Of his lodge
attended the funeral in body and gave
him Masonic burial. There was largo
conccurse of friends OF the deceased at
the funeral who contributed a number
of beautiful floral tributes. Mr.. Weaver
leaves widow and several relatives to
mourn their loss. The remains were
inferred in Oakland Cemetary. Mr..
Weaver held life insurance policy of
s., 500, and was also insured in the Rail-
way Porter's Association.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1898-04-16
A PR0DlGAi FATHER
At the Grand Opera House, St Paul

At the Grand Opera House. St Paul
"The Prodigal Father will be- tho at
traction at the Grand Opera next week.
The piece was constructed for laughing
purposes only, and is said to fulfill its
mission. The plot, which is very
gauzy. oentere on the eecapades of
Stanley Dodge, who misses bis
ship to Africa, through flirting with
an actress. Nilsson becomes a prodigal,
msrries the actress. and q regular mix up
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1898-04-16
MRS. KATE MORRON.

Tue next to fall victim to the NOR
CHESS sickle was Mrs Kate Morton, an
old resident of the city. the widow of
Mr. George Morton who died some years
ago She died at her residence on West
Fourth street Tuesday eged' 6s years.
Her funeral was held at Pilgrim Baptist
Church Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock
The funeral was largely attended and
there were numerous floral tokens O.
friendship The services were con-
Quoted by the Pastor Reu D & Orner. in
an impressive manner The deceased
carried life policy of $500
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1898-04-16

DR.. T. S. Cook went before the
State Board of Medical Examiners last
week, and passed satisfactory exam
ination and was licensed to practice
medicine in the state. He is the first
!Afro-American tho IVES ever licensed
to practice in this state.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1898-04-16
Nae VIVA will,n~.

He Was Willing.
Tramp Say. boss, wed We, give. a
poor Teller. dime for drink?' Old
6port-Why, cert. Where's de, drinkt
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1898-04-16

physicians of the city. The, Doctors
office is located in tbes Kendrick. Block,
q F. Seventh street. and he would be
pleased to consult with any one desiring
his SCI vice..
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1898-04-16
GOING TO CHICAGO AsD EAST.

GOING TO Chicago AtlD EAST.
The experienced Traveller selects
Is The NoRTH-WEsrERN LINE,
Not because it is the shortest line between
The Twin Cities and Chicago,
But because it is the Best Line botn as
to track and equipment.
Also because it is always in advance
in furnishing all the comforts of travel
Such as Dining Cars,
Free Chair Cars,
ParIor Cars,
Compartment Cars,
Buffet Library Cars,
dissection SIeepers,
Carpe ted Coachesand
Complete vestibued trains>
Gas lighted and steam heated.
Well posted travellers also know that
The Best Line in the world is offered on the
Northwestern Limited from
Minneapolis and st. Paul to Chicago.
For tickets and information call
Agents at
395 Robert st. Cor. 9Th, St. Paul.
Alb Nicollet Avenue, Minneapolis.
or address
W. TEASDALE,.
Genl Passenger Agent, St. Paul
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ST. PAUL.
a WEEKS RECORD IN MlNNESo.
TA'S CAPITAL.

The SANITY City and SANITY City Folks
Newsy Items of Social. Religious and
General Matters Among tho People. Boil.
cd Down
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-04-13

In the house at Washington yes,
terday Congressman Grosvenor, the
admitted mouthpiece of the admin
istration, sought to explain to his
colleagues what the president meant
in his message, but what he did not
soy. Mr.. Bailey. the democratic
leader, replied to Gen. Grosvenor in
brief speech, which aroused intens SC
enthusiasm on the democratic side.
Ii was somewhat remarkable he said
that the president in sending to con.
gress one oithe most important mes
sages upon one OF the mos. exciting
questions which had been before the
country in years had concluded with
recommendation so ambiguous that
it could be The occasion OF contro.
versy. Other portions of the mes
sage showed that the president was
a master OF clear and lucid English
yet In presenting his recommends
tions he had done so in words that
taxed the ingenuity of the gentleman
from Ohio to make clear what he
meant.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-04-13

Gov. TANNER has rendered to the
government, in case Of war, the ser.
vices OF the Illinois National Guard,
with his own as commander in chief
Of that very fine body Of organized
militia. The offer, as the Chicago
Chronicle remarks, is made in some
such way as the advertising agent OF
circus presents the claims OF his
show for the patronage of the public.
The event has not created q univer.
sal sensation. There is no way in
which Gov. Tanner nor the governor
OF any other state, in case OF war,
can ex-otfcio go to the field in COM
mand OF the state troops. While the
militia remain within the state thew
are under the governors command
lie is commander in chief within the
state as long as the troops are moi
mustered into the service of the
United States. AS soon as they be.
come United States troops they are
under the command OF the United
States officers. The governor mus,
enlist in the rear ranks ia the event
OF war, in which the troops OF Illinois
become government body, a fact be
doubtless did not know when he
made haste to offer his services at
the head OF the state soldiery.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-04-13

WHEN the Mark Hanna scouts, sent
out to intercept Lee and urge that
he moderate his comments as to
Cuba as far as possible, in order that
the administrators conservative
course might not be distur bed BY the
portrayal Of facts, met him they found
that they had tackled the wrong NJ an
Gen. Lee considered the suggestion
an insult to his intelligence and his
Americsnism. He did not enter the
White House in the most friendly
mood toward the president In conse-
quence. Gen. Lee is of the old stock
OF American blood. frank and fear
less, outspoken and true.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-04-13

PRESIDENT MCKINLEY tells con.
gress that the loss of the Maine is an
impressive example of disorders
which call for Intervention. Is that
a!l' Most Americans regard it as q
crime that calls for retribution.
Sailors done to death because they
were Americans will be national re-
preach which the Spanish flag floats
as the emblem Of sovereignty over
the spot where they lie. And why
wait for diplomacy? Wha. has di.
plomscy so far done for the honor oil
the fagP Mckinley nearly forgot,
nevertheless the cry goes forth: IRE
member the Maine st. Louis Re-
public
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-04-13

MANY of The most important events
in American history have occurred
in April. Here are some Of them as
compiled by An eastern journal: .
April 10, l775, battle of Lexington.
April "a, 1S46. first engagement Of
Mexican war.
April IL. 1861, Sumter fred on.
Apri l13. 1861, Sumter surrendered.
April IA, 1861, Lincoln's first call
for troops.
April 3, 1865. Lees surrender.
April IA. 1865, Lincoln assassin.
ated.
1t will be another link added to the
chain of condolences il in April,
1898, the United States shall engage
in war with Spain.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-04-13

To the delt gates OF the democratic coayen.
tion for the nomination OF candidates for
county ofllces at the coming November cleo
tion; Gentlemen-After Is years successful
teaching rs principal of graded schools, and
having been chosen by the democrats in other
counties at two different times as nominee for
the once OF county superintendent OF schools,
hope you will not think me too presumptuous
In asking such nomination at your hands.
which do. Respectfully,
w. II. SHERMAN
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-04-13
No Humbug Here.
Rock Island Endorsement is What
Counts With the Rock ISL
and Public.

You can't fool the public all the
time.
They will find you out at last.
Every time man is fooled
Another skeptic is made
Many the remedy that makes the
skeptic.
1t fails to keep its promises.
Doan's Kidney Pills bring renewed
faith.
They cure the skeptic.
Plenty of proof of this at home.
Rock Island proof for Rock Island
people.
Our citizens say they cure back
ache.
Cure urinary disorders.
Cure sick kidneys.
Experience has taught them this
is go.
Conviction for every sufferer
In the testimony Of friends and
neighbors.
Read this case:
John Mayer, of 293 Eighteenth
street, proprietor Of the Architectural
Iron and Brass works, says: About
a year ago my kidneys began to trou,
BILE me. They grsduslly grew worse
until in the spring of 1897 l was sc
bad that ] was hardly able 10 move
about. There were such terrible
pains through my kidneys that
could hardly sit down or get ur
without suffering from sharp, shoot
ing pains through my back. la the
morning l felt often so lame aud sore
that l could not get up, and l was
paractically rolled out of bed and
more than once my wife has assisted
me TO get up. had my attention
called TO Doan's Kidney Pills and go,
box at Marshall & Fishers drug
store. The first few doses seemed to
relieve me, as continued taking the
remedy the pains grew less, and after
using one box l was nearly free from
them. got second box and before
l had finished it the trouble left me,
and have not been bothered with
it since. II my statement will be Of
any benefit to others you are at lib.
erty to publish it, for am only too
glad to recommend remedy of such
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For sale by all dealers. Price SC
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the United States. embemer the
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For sale by Marshall & Fisher.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-04-13
Rheumatism Cured In = Dsy,

"Mystic Cure" for rheuma tism
and neuralgia radically cures in one
to three days. Its action upon the
system is remarkable and mysteri
Gus. 1t removes at once the cause
and disease immediately disappears
The first dose greatly benefits. "a
dents. Sold by Otto Grotjan, 1901
Second avenue, druggist. Rock Isl
and; Gust Schlegel & Son, 22O Yves,
Second street. Davenport.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-04-13
AOaecr (,l Maoicina.

There Is medicine whose pro-
prietors do not claim to have discov-
cred some hitherto unknown ingred.
lent, or that it is q cure ell. This
homes: medicine only claims to cure
certain diseases. and that its ipgred-
tents are recognized by the most
skilled physicians as being the best
for kidney and bladder diseases. 1t
is Foley's Kidney Cure. Sold by T.
H. Thomas.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-04-13

CONGRESSMAN Is. I. MARSH made
another dramatic speech in congress
yesterday on the war subject. He
took issue with the presidents mes
sage. and held that the action pro-
posed was not enough; that he be-
lieved congress should at once &C.
clare that state of war between the
United States and Spsiu now exists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-04-13
An Cn-Amtriran Idea.
Pittsburg Dispatch.

There Is q growing disposition on
the part OF some persons to consider
the government as something apart
from the people of this country-as
an entity created. not TO do the pop
rlar will, brit to rule those whom it
should serve. The sooner this idea
is relegated to the lands OF the
kings. by divine right" from
whence it came. the better it will be
for this land of popular sovereignty.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-04-13
worth Of the present Caban govern
ypapf

The strongest proof that the pres
ident's message was very tame sf-
fair Is found in the fact that the
Spanish people are not already in
dulgiDg in riotious demonstrations
and buschering each other over its
recommendations.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-04-13

Nor only the foreign affairs CON-
mittees OF the senate and house, bu,
the president, may well place conf
dence In what Gen. Lee SAYS Of ubsn
afairs, both as to the cause OF the
loss OF the Maine, and as to the actual
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-04-13
Scott Haywood strikes 1t H;c,.

Niles. Mich. April 1G.-It has Just been
learned here from letters received tina,
Scott Haywood. who went to Dawson
City, Alaska, last summer has struck
II rich and that he has taken out abou,
sa5.0c0 worth of gold.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-04-13

Now II congress does its duty it
won's be many days until the Maine
has been avenged, and, incidentally,
Spanish domination In Cuba termi-
mated.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-04-13

The battleship Oregon. the Peoria
Journal says. is now playing the role
OF Phil Sheridan. Every day she
cuts of 800 miles from her trip to
Key West.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-04-13

BENEATH the starry banner we
still inscribe "In hoe Signo Vinces."
Under Spain's yellow rag the most
heated patriotic iervor can carry the
truth no further than 'in hoe.