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The Burke County news., 1899-09-29

finally arranged that means
much to Shelby and surround
ing towns. It is the harness
ing of the rushing tumbling
waters of Main Broad river so
that its volume may be used in
the transmission of electrical
power sufficient to operate the
mills Of Shelby, Gaffney. Kings
Mountain, Gastonia and Cher
ryville.
This is no idle speculation
but an accomplished fact. The
riparian rights have been Sc
cured and the plant will be es-
tablished within the next few
months. The General Electric
Co., a corporation Of ample
capital will establish an cleo
trio generative plant on Main
Broad River. It's representa-
tive. a Mr.. Giles of Atlanta,
accompanied by Mr.. 81. D.
Wheat a prominent mill man
of Gaffney was here last week.
Contracts we're signed by both
the Belmont Mills and Shelby
Cotton Mills in which they
agree to take sufficient powe.
to run both mills by electricity.
This electric power will be
furnished at a much less cost
than either coal or wood can
be obtained. The Gaffney mills
will also be operated by the
same motive power, as will the
mills of other towns mentioned
above.
This plant will be enabled to
generate power within a radius
of thirty miles. We sincerely
believe this will be Shelby's
opportunity for lighting hel
streets. and that at a very rea-
sonable cost. No one will gain
say that the present system is
not only inadequate, but en-
tirely too expensive for light
furnished. We are Informed
that the General Electric com
pany will agree to furnish the
incandescent lights for stores
and residences, and the Ar(
| light for the streets at a very
reasonable cost.
j We have no doubt but thar
this is Shelby's best opportun-
ity for securing electric lights
and we trust suitable contrac
may be made.
CALDWELL.
The Burke County news., 1899-09-29
NEIGHBORHOOD NEWS
AS Told by the Papers In
the Neighboring
Counties.
MITCHELL.
A QUICK WEDDINGEAN ACCl
DENT.

A QUICK WEDDING-AN ACCl-
DENT.
Bakersville Mirror, Sept. 21st.
Quite a hasty wedding oc-
Cured in Elk Park few Sun
days ago in which there was
no time to spare. It seems
that the father Of the lady had
gone to the house where she
was staying in order to watch
her and keep her from marry
ing, as he had suspected that
something was going to happen,
and he was determined he
would stop it; and late that
evening he persuaded his
daughter to accompany him
home. They had not gone far
down the public road when they
we're met by two gentlemen on
horses, one of whom was
shortly to be the lady's hus-
band, and, dismounting, the
lady was assisted on one Of the
horses and the bridegroom
mounted the other and putting
spurs to the horses, they rode
with all haste to Esq. Norman's,
the father Of the girl running
as fast as his legs would carry
him to try and stop the wed
ding, but alas! Cupid was too
quick and the excited father
reached the gate just after the
last words of the ceremony had
been pronounced.
James Keller, of Pineola,
son -in-law Of G.. D. Stewart,
fell from the top of the saw
mill building, a distance OF
about IS feet, Monday morn
ing. He was unconscious fol
"a hours. It is thought his
injuries will prove fatal. st.
The following deaf-mutes
from this county went to Nor.
canton last week to enter
school: Noah Green of this
place, Miss Bertha Wilcox anC
Willie Garland of Magnetic
City and little Miss Nellie
Greene of Elsie.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1899-05-20

friends coming to Kansas City he de
termined to honor him in a manner
commensurate with his position as one
of the most distinguished men of his
race.
The reception was an impromptu af-
fair, but was so we'll managed by Mr..
Louis Woods, the urbane and energetic
president Of the club, that everyone
was surprised. The club rooms were
tastefully decorated with bunting, and
the letters j. F. w. were placed in a
conspicuous place near President
Woods desk Mr.. Crews welcomed
the guest Of the evening in twenty
minutes speech which bristled with
elOquence and wit and provoked hear
ty applause.
Speaking Of the affair, the Journal
has this to say:
The Lincoln League welcomed
Hon. J. Frank Wheaton, at its club
rooms, III w. 9Th street, last night,
The rooms We're tastefully decorated
in honor of the occasion, and after the
speaking was over a social evening
was enjoyed by members.
!. MIR. Wheaton is a prominent law
yer of Minneapolis, and represents the
Forty-second district in the legisIat-
ure, comprising the most aristocratfc
portion of Minneapolis. Mr.. Wheaton
is one Of those men who are solving
the Svexed problem by taking hold
of conditions as he finds them, and not
wasting his time in visionary projects.
His achievements and experience
give weight to his words concerning
the future of the fro-American. AS
an instance of his popularity may be-
mentioned that he Increased former
Republican majority of 21O to I,O28
in his district. ..s
"In appearance he is a typical rep
resentative Of his race and a natural
orator. He spoke on the race problem
last week. In his speech he said:
AT first thought the Afro-American'
might despair of ever attaining his
ultimate goal of advancement, but the
God in whom our fathers and moth
ers trusted in the days of slavery will
surely lead us to it. Oftentimes we,
pick up paper and read Of the fiend-
ish murder Of one of our race No
people have ever endured as much as
we have without complaining in the
land that we have enriched by our
labor. advocate no radical action.
Discussion by the press and public
thought on these outrages will finally
emancipate us from this worse than
human slavery Rising Sun, Kansas
City, Mo:
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1899-05-20
"OUR UNSUNG HEROES.
A Reform Crusade Undertaken by a
st. Paul Man.

One of the best examples of progress
siveness, ability and business capacity
found among us is that of Mr., Harry
Shepherd, the photographer. Within
the last decade he has arisen from al
most obscurity to the position Of the
leading and most popular photograph
er of the city, and he holds number
Eof medals which substantiate this
statement. He is a genius; and, like
most geniuses, he is somewhat cratic
and is not fully understood even BY his
best friends and when an idea takes
possession Of him he follows it with
a rapidity that absolutely takes away.
the breath Of his Flooding contemppo-
sraries. He has .inaugurated number
Of new things In the lire OF his pro-
fession. He is a thorough race man
and has made a very thorough study
sof the history of the Afro American III
this country. He saw how their he.
sroes, who have been present In every
event Of historic interest in this coun-
try were doomed to go down in his
tory sunhonored, unwept and unsunE''
and he set about to do something to
bring about better state Of affairs.
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tone picture, comprising five different
events in which Afro-Americans have
made a name for themselves: viz, De-
Tending the early settlers against the
Indians in 1880; as navel heroes in the
war of 1872; during the Civil War; as
Indian scouts and fighters; and for
centerpiece, s.the charge at San Juan
HILL" In each corner appears life
like portrait of Fsthe four leading bene-
factors of the: Afro-American; Abra-
ham, Lincoln, Charles Sumner, Fred:
erick Douglass and Booker T.. Wash
fngton. The lower margin is filled
with short paragraphs incident to the
subjects in the picture, including the
third clause of the peace commission
ers' proclamation to the people Of the
Philippines, and the Fourteenth and
Fifteenth amendments to the constf-
tuition of the United States. The pic
ture as a whole is entitled: <1Our I'm
sung Heroes or the Men Whose Names
Have Been Forgotten It is the ar
lists intention to make tour of the
United States and Europe in an en-
deavor to place the Afro-American in
a true light before the world, and he
has already arranged for an illustrated
lecture on an elaborate scale, in which
he proposes to portray the injustices
to which those of his race, especially
in the South, are still subjected. In
anticipation of this tour, he has had
an agent travelling throug the South
for the past five years, collecting facts
and accommodating evidence upon the
subject in question.
One slide, reproduced from life, de-
picts an old man protesting against
being robbed of his cotton, and the
companion picture shows the same
man being burned at the stake for an
alleged rape. Another slide, taken by:
the author himself, gives a life-like
portrait of Gen. Fftzhugh Lee, stand
ing in the yard of his Southern home.
For the present it will he the en-
deavor ofsMr. Shepherd to get his, great
historical picture in the homes Of as
many Of the people as possible and for
this purpose has secured the services
of Hon. J. Frank Wheaton, Minneso-
ta's first Afro-American 4 legislator,
who Is to make tour Of the several
states and deliver lectures and secure
the cooperation Of the ministers and
others to- that end The picture is
large and very handsome, besides be-
ing OF such historic interest, and it
should adorn the walls Of every
Afro-American in the countpy. Sew
eral thousands Of the picture have al
ready been ordered by firms who de-
sire to handle them. It must be seeu
to be fully appreciated. s.Is'''.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1899-05-20
MIlNEAPOL I
DOINGS IN AND ABOUT THE
GREAT "FLOUR CITY,
Matters Social, Religious and General
Which Have Happened and are to Happen
Among the People of the City on the
Falls.

It seems that riots are a fad" in
this country and even quiet st. Paul
had one last Sunday over a ball game.
The knights of Pythias will have
their annual sermon preached at st.
Peters A. M. e. church on Sunday,
May 2Sth.
Mrs. j.: K. johnson, of 11O9 Third
avenue, &c., will leave the city about
the last of the month for visit to st.
Louis and Chicago.
Communications or items Of news
intended for publication in The APP
peal will receive attention If left at
West Hotel Drug Store.
Persons desiring to publish matter
in The Appeal are requested to bring
or send their matter to 500 Hennepin
Avenue, West Hotel Drug Store.
The Presbyterian ministers are here
and there are several Afro-Americans
among them. Mr.. J. ellis, Mrs. Cole
man are the Minneapolitans to enter
tain them in their homes.
St. Thomas Episcopal Mission, GA
Sixth avenue So. Services Sunday
School begins at 3 p. m. Services at
4 p. m. Rev. ]. J. Faude, priest in
charge. You are cordially invited to
attend. '". IL "
DIR. r. S. BROWN, Physician and
Surgeon. Office, rooms 1866 Reeve
building, 40s rNdcol1et avenue; telephone
54s. Residence, 1889 Portland avenue;
telephone BILL south. Office hours:
$50 to, 1890; to 4:so; to $3.50. Sundays,
$50 to IT.; 1890 to- q .,~es@
Your subscription for The Appeal is
due for the first quarter under the
present management, and as The APP
peal is the oldest and best paper in
the Northwest we kindly ask our sub
scribers to please pay our collector one
quarter years subscription.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1899-05-20
Mrs. Young, residing with her

Mrs. Young residing with her
daughter at ZIG West Thirty first
street, was found dead in bed Thurs
day morning. Heart trouble from
which she has long been sufferer,
Was the cause of her death. She was
~ years old. Funeral this afternoon.
Geo. w. Nelson, the East Side drug
gistf is keeping, in lime with the prog
ress Of the age, inasmuch as he is inn
proving his store by the addition of an
elegant up-to-date soda fountain, from
which he promises will be drawn a
sparkling soda, second to. none in the
city. When yoa are cut wheeling give:
him call.$ y* ~ @#
For liquid refreshments of alt
brews and brands, and choice cigars,
call at the Eureka" No. 1874 Mime
sofa street. The old original pro-.
prietors, Thomas Jefferson and John
H. Cunningham, are again running the
place; Jefferson as proprietor and
Cunningham as manager. You are in
vited to call. IS
Mr.. w. M. Jenkins, the well-known
hotel man of Minneapolis, has. leased
the flat No. 9 Second street north and
has remodeled and refurnished it with
all modern improvements. It is situ-
ated in desirable location, being one
block from the Nicollet house and
three blocks from the West hotel. The
rooms will be let to those who desire
neat and comfortable rooms at reason
able rates. Call ct NO. Second street
north, FIRST fiat for w. N. Jenkins, pro-
prietor.
There seem to be some people in
Minneapolis who think il others en-
gage in the same business they must
be enemies as we'll as competitors and
therefore they spend much Of their
time in slandering each. other. It
would seem that, although the fields
open to Us are few, they are broad
enough TO admit all to . fair chance to
work out their ambitions and instead
Ct running around stabbing each other
" the back they should simply stand
on their merits. This Is the reason
Why 10 many Of us lose the opportunt-
tty 70 advance because just as soon as
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1899-05-20
A DISTINGUISHED MANI.

H. The reception rendered the Hon. J..
Frank Wheaton last Wednesday even
ing, by the Lincoln League, was one
of the most brilliant and enjoyable
social events Of the past year.:
Mr.. Wheaton represents the most
aristocratic district of Minneapolis in
the Minnesota legislature, of which
member having la Been elected in a Sec Sec
ton where there are less than 100
Afro-American voters. @..- -.. ..
He has for several years been an ar
dent friend and admirer of Hon. Nell
son G. Crews Of this city, both Of
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1899-05-20

one makes an effort some would be
Ileader stabs4 him In the back and the
Impression prevails that we are all
full Of jealousy and deceit and we fail
to get the recognition we might other
wise obtain. Another thing, il some
of those who, are, claimed as the most
intellectual among us would attend
our churches and other institutions
instead of pushing themselves into
those Of other nationalities, and make
our own institutions and society equal
to any, they would have more influ-
ence. It is time to stop backbiting
and to do something which will be
beneficial to all. Many of us came
up from some lower sphere to the posi-
lions we now hold. Some have been
bootblacks, walters, BARRIERS, etc., all
honorable callings when properly fol-
lowed. But just as soon as the sun of
prosperity shines on some people their
heads begin to swell and they forget
their former state OF existence. It
is better to occupy front pew in
your own church than a back one in
some other church, How some of us
seem to feel exalted when one of us
is chosen to hold position over some
other nationality, but there is nothing
strange in this, as we often see one
nationality representing another, pro-
viding the one chosen be honest, hon
orable and upright and don't run his
neighbor down. Even if there is
bitter feeling between the different
peoples they Will choose good men
without regard to color, creed or ma
tiona1ity. The daily papers are claim
ing the existence Of progress and
prosperity all over the country and it
is time for us to enter into the race.
If we have any blood mettle or endur-
ance 1T is time we begin to show it.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1899-05-20
PROGRESSIVE INDUSTRIAL CLUB.
Grand Re-Opening on Next Wednes,
-..E day Evening. -.

For some time the social clubs, of
which there have been several, have
been closed from one cause or another,
and there has been no place for gentle
men to go to, who do not wish to go
to saloons. It will therefore be pleas
ure for this class to learn that the old
Progressive Industrial Club has been
reorganized and has secured an eIe-
CANT suite of seven rooms on the Sec
sond floor of 81 East Third street and
has also secured the veteran William
Liggins as manager. They have bill
lard, room. card rooms, reading
ROOM, reception room, buffet, etc., and
gentlemen in search of pleasant
place to while away leisure hours are
invited to call. ~ :
The grand opening will take place
next Wednesday evening. There will
be music and luncheon and everybody
is invited to be present No. "a East
Third street, near corner of Cedar, St..
Paul. af T., ,'.s'HG- .s@',s.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1899-05-20
REVENGE THREATENED.
Afro-Americau Excursionists May At
= tempt to Destroy Palmetto.

Atlanta, Ca, May 18.-The Journal
this evening publishes story in
which it is stated that anonymous let
tiers received at Palmetto, declaring
that the town will be fired on by ex:
cursionists Saturday night, have Gre
ated wild alarm in that little place.
As the story goes, the letters declare
that the men who are going to Column
bus, Ca, from Atlanta, Saturday night
to attend a picnic, will use Winches-
tiers to fire from the car windows, and
that dynamite will be used to. destroy
property fronting on the railway.
Mayor Arnold of Palmetto came to
Atlanta today and told Gov. Chandler
of the threats made and of the fear of
the citizens that harm would be done.
The governor asked President George
Smith, of the Atlanta & West Point
railroad, if, the train would be called
off under the circumstances. Mr..
Smith said his road was not: running
the excursion, but would have to carry
out it's contract with it's promoters.
Mayor Arnold gave notice that if a
single shot was fired from the excur-
sion the people, of Palmetto would
wreck the train. Gov. Chandler has
declined to say what action, if any
he would take in the matter.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1899-05-20
GRAND MAY DAY RALLY.

st. James A. M. E. S. S., corner Jay
and Fuller streets, Sunday, May 2Sth,
3 o'clock p. m.
Features of programme will be en-
tirely new, besides the speaking, sing
ing and music will be of eminent tai
ent. You will miss a treat if you do
not come. The schools in Minneapolis
are expected to be present. Come
early so as to insure a seat. Look for
full programme next week.
f.. - JAMES P ANDERSON, y
..... Superintendent.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1899-05-20

drink arises in the minds of the young
folks, yes, and of the older folks, too;
but where to go is the question:? Mr.
Henry High, a popular young man,
has solved the problem, by opening an
Ice Cream Parlor at No. 756 Wabasha,
near Rice and University, to which he
invites the people of the Twin Cities.
He will keep constantly on hand ice
cream, confectionery; cakes, cigars, to-
bacco, soda water and cold drinks of
all kinds. Ice cream will be furnished
in large or small quantities for any
occasion on short notice..
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1899-05-20
ATTENTION ALL!

There will be a meeting of the
American Law Enforcement League
at st. Peters A. M. e. church, Mime
apolis, Sunday afternoon, at p. M.
Everybody invited to be present.
Business of Importance to be trans
acted.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1899-05-20

TWIN CITIES, ICE CREAM PARLOR.
AS the summer season Is about here
the desire for some nice place to go
to get nice dish Of cream or ass
glass Of cool soda or some other cool
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1899-05-20
BOWIE KNIFE" POTTER DEAD.
One of the Founders of the Republican
Party.

East Troy, Wis.,, May 18.-Jolin- F.
Potter, of anti-slavery fame and form
er congressman, died today from a
iparalytic stroke, aged eighty-three
years. Mr.. Potter was one Of the
founders of the Republican party He
served three terms in congress- from
1857 to- 1853. In 1860, after Owen
|; Lovejoy's speech in congress concern
ing the assassination of his brother,
Elijah P. Lovejoy, Mr.. Potter, at the
close Of an angry discussion !, with
Roger A. Pryor, was. challenged to a
duel by the latter. Mr.. Potter chose
bowie Knives as weapons, which were
promptly objected to by the other side,
and, in, consequence, the. matter was
dropped. From the time of this Incl
dent Potter was given the sobriquet of
"Bowie Kniefe" Potter.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1899-05-20
METROPOLITAN OPERA HOU

METROPOLITAN OPERA HOUSE,.
Seats and boxes ready at 9 sharp
this morning for the biggest show in
the world, Jacob Lifts massive pro-
duction of sporting Life;" 200 people.
The complete original cast, the stu
pendous scenic amplitude. Precisely
as shown in New York for five months
and Chicago for three months. St.
Paul engagement opens next Monday
and continues until Wednesday, in
elusive. Prices, Csc, SOC, 75c, $1.OO.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1899-05-20
BARBER WANTED.

A good, steady barber wanted; ex-
cellent place for the right man. APP
ply to- H. E. Johnson, ~ East Superior
street, Duluth, MINI.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1899-05-20

He has been evolving his plans in his
mind for years, but only Last week
did it burst forth when there appeared
as the result of his labor large half
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1899-05-20

Christianity is the highest perfection
of humanity.-Johnson. ...... 80
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1899-05-20

whom were delegates at large to the.
last Republican National Convention,
SO when the latter learned Of his
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1899-05-20

elegant bath or for any style of tom
serial work, first-class in every re-
spect. Patronage solicited. Pettis &
Dillingham;, proprietors; Columbus
Walden, foreman. s5ae. ass~szsvrsv. ,.asesy sssas
The season at the Grand would be
incomplete without visit of that ev-
erlasting favorite production, .,Uncle
Toms Cabin" 1t is announced for an
early visit to the Grand, with a more
than ordinary supply of dogs, Evas,
Topsys, Marks, ice blocks and other
numerous and attractive features, not
to forget the uniformed band and the
Southern Afro-Americans in their
plantation melodies z3
Marion Brown, hanged in. London,
Ont, Wednesday, for the murder Of
Constable Michael Toohey. was known
in st. Paul He was called "Pegleg'
Brown, and the last known of him
here was in April, 1898. He was then
arrested for vagrancy, and, in order to
escape punishment, agreed to leave the
city. 1t was only few weeks after
he left st. Paul that he committed the
crime for which he was hanged. After
numbering the officer he made his
escape, but the $1,000 reward offered.
caused his capture in the United States
and return to London for trial.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1899-02-02
CoURT-MARTIAL PAPERS.
The Eagnn Record May or May Not
Re Held by AIgcr.

The papers in the Eagan court martial
case, after being reviewed by Judge Adyo-
cate General Lieber, will probably be
handed to Secretary Alger by that o9icer
today Whether they will be placed in the
hands of President Mckinley without de-
lay. or retained at the War Department for
an indefinite period, is known only to Sec
rotary Alger. He may take a greater or
less time to write his endorsement, or,
more properly speaking, plea for executive
clemency, and he may also decide to re-
view the case in detail at his leisure. The
expectation is, however that the records.
findings, and verdict VIII arrive at the
White House tomorrow in time for consid-
Grafton at the regular Cabinet meeting.
1t was reported last night that former
District Attorney WoTthington, counsel for
Eagan had submitted his special plea 10
the Judge Advocate General for inclusion
among the papers in the case. An army
officer gave it as his opinion that this plea
| will be but legal reinforcement for Al
gers plea TO the President in behalf OF the
convicted Commissary General.
Friends of Eagan in discussing the prob
ability that his sentence will be commuted
to suspension from duty and retirement
from active service declare that the vitu-
perative chief commissary is really anxious
| to be placed on the retired list, and that
nothing would suit him better. They say
| ne has reached the highest rank attainablt
| in his branch of the service and that he
Will be glad to get out of the hurly- burly
| of official life