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The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1899-04-29
'"'OUR UNsUNG HEROES.
A Reform Crusade Undertaken by a
.r.-.se 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 a number
of medals which substantiate this
statement. He is genius; and, like
most geniuses, he is somewhat erratic
and is not fully understood even by his
best friends and when an idea takes
possession of him he follows it with
rapidity that absolutely takes away
the breath of his plodding contempt
raries. He has inaugurated number
of new things in the line of his pro-
fession. He is a thorough race man
and has made a very thorough study
of the history Of the Afro-American in
this country. He saw how their he
roes, who have been present in every
event of historic interest in this coun-
try were doomed to go down in his
tory 'unhonored, unwept and unsung''
and he set about to do something to
bring about better state Of affairs
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 q large half
tone picture, comprising five different
events in which Afro Americans have
made 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 q
centerpiece, ..the charge at San Juan
Hill. In each corner appears life
like portrait of ethe four leading bene-
factors of the Afro American; Abra-
ham Lincoln, Charles Sumner, Fred
Eerick Douglass and Booker T: Wash
Eington. The lower margin. is filled
with short paragraphs incident to the
subjects in the picture, including the
third clause Of the peace commission
Eers' proclamation to the people of the
Philippines, and the Fourteenth and
Fifteenth amendments to the consti-
tuition of the United States. The pic
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1899-04-29

Christianity is the highest perfection
Of 4humanity.-Johnson. -'.a.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1899-04-29

cycle is to be ratified on that night.
Tickets numbered from l to Is are
now being sold. It is the intention of
the promoters of this affair to test
the capacity of the hall so they have
placed the price of admission at Is
cents. ..r
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1899-04-29
NAV parity

st. Peter Claver's Sodality announc-
es May Party for Tuesday, May End,
at Twin City Hail. at which a beauti-
full coronation of May Queen, and May
pole dance will be presented by twelve
little girls, and the Queens Lace
Handkerchief quadrille danced by la
dies and gentlemen. The admission is
Is cents. sI - ~.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1899-04-29

dancing began. I make .uls statement
for the purpose of setting myself right
before those church members who
were induced to do what they could
in working up an interest in the re-
ception and in attending it themselves
by my representations. ~ .s..
! DANIEL HARDIN.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1899-04-29
ARE YOU GOING
TO FURNISH A HOME?

ANIL VOI1NU
TO FURNISH A HOME?
Get married and furnish up your
own house. We carry everything to
make ones home cosy and comforta-
BILE, such as FURNITURE, CARPETS,
STOVES, CROCKERY, HOUSEHOLD
GOODS, ETC., ETC.
Our terms are small cash payment,
balance to suit you.
:','' r BOUTELL BROS.
= -* H.. Reliable Home Furnishers
First Ave. and 5th St.,
Minneapolis, MINI.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-12-08
A SHIPPING INCIDENT.
pccurrinR in 1851 Furnished m Ar
GnMCnt for Deem Mnicr

In 1881, in an article written by Mr..
g. w. Kidd then secretary OF tho Cotton
Exchange and now chairman of the shin
channel committee of the Cotton lcx-
change, he referred to Houstons advan-
tages as a receiving point.
Continuing, the article says: There is
still another highway of vast import
available 10 Houston. Allusion Is made
to the ship channel the work upon which
has been fairly inausurated a single IL
Illustration. will best give our meaning.
Some weeks ago Major A Rutthay. one
Of Houston's buyers. took at purchase
from single factor--Mr w. u. Cleve
land lover 5000 bales OF cotton on foreign
account They were shipped to the con
tiuent Of Europe aud distributed among
four barqucs lying in Galveston hay. Nov
If the ship ehanpel- had been completed u
our wharpes. OF only the depth 70 Clinton.
which is really a Houston shipping point,
where hargea Of 800 tone can come. and
the Morgan steamships Of 1000 tlns do
come, This cotton could have been quickly
and cheaply loaded al Houston's doors, in
land locked harbor. secure from squalls
and high fnrbidirg tides. The Uulted
States has already made appropriations for
widening and deepening this channel
through which the gulf and Atlantic tides
ebh and low, hut so soon as the United
States congress fully comprehends the al
yantages that viii accrue from the open
Ing of this highway of nature ttele
meager appropriations will be sweled to
millions
"As we all know said Mr.. Kid yes
terday in referring to the above article.
Colonel H NJ Robert, with his EN-
cent staff of engineers. after an able re-
sumo, asked for an appropriation Of $4,000,
600 for our great waterway.
AT the very opening OF the present
congress our able representative, Hon.
Thomas H. Ball, offered a resolution for
an appropriation of $4,000, 900 for the grand
work and the papers tell lis the represent
atives from Texas have decided upon con-
cert of action on all important matters
and we are assured of the hearty co.
operation of our senator's the Hons. Chill
ton and Culberson The skies are cl caring
and the light, So long hid under clouds
begins to dawn and the daylight doth APP
near
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PERSON AL MENTION,

y. \. Blair OF Waco Is registered AT the
Eutchins
George Seydler OF Rosenberg IS a guest nj
the Hutchins.
NJ. A Mcknight. Beaumont contractor.
is at the Capitol.
E X Baker Of Austin is in the city stop
ping at the Lawlor.
f. c. Hand OF Corsicana Is in the city reg
!stercd at the Lawlor.
MIR and Mrs w. H. Starr OF Conroe arc
quarterod at the Bristol
w w. Anderson OF Velnsco was registered
at the Bristol yesterday.
q. II. Caldwell of Corpus Christi was reg
istered yesterday at the Lawlor
Hon r. A. Johns. assistant attorney g,n-
eral, spent yesterday IN the city,
g. Herbert Brown. editor OF the Saturday
Review, Galveston, is at the Capitol.
Dr. Charles Garcia and Mr.. John Hoffman
of st. Louis are guests Mt the Bristol.
Thomas II. Croft and Charles f. Neil, Gal.
weston Masons, spent yesterday IN Houston.
H. Sachs and II. H. Young of Galveston
were in the city yesterday registered Mt the
Lawlor
Hon, w. Il. workman ex- state treasurer.
came down from Austin and spent yesterday
In the city.
Hon. Bcaurcgard Bryan, one OF the regents
Of the State university, Was a visitor in the
city yesterday.
phS w JhAheI ana outI III ! UoHihs II.
Langham of Beaumont were visitors in the
city yesterday.
w H. OQuiun, ns attorney OF Lufkin, Is
In tho city ilc has been attending tho
higher court at Galveston
Mcssrs. NJ. Trice and }. u. Copeland OF
Palestine are in the city guests OF Attorney
Read at the Hutchns house.
Rev. NJ. $. Davis Of Hlco Texas, is in the
city in the interest Of Baptist Stato Sunday
school and conortage convention.
nr Earl STAFFORD returned last night from
visit to Galveston, lie was accompanied
home by his cousin, Dr. Brooks stafford al
Galveston
Hon. George W Locke OF Westlake. In,
shark OF the universe OF the cOncatenated or
der Of Hoo Hoo, is In the city He will at
tend the concentration in this city next week,
William Miller, president and William II
Harwood. secretary of Haywood Rice Canal
and Milling company, returned last night
from Des Moines Iowa, and put up at the
Bristol
Or Bat Smith. a well known citizen Of
Wharton. who has been connected with the
army hospital corps in Cuba since the late
war, arrived in the city last night en- route
home and put up at the Bristol,
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-12-08

ference and Is we'll backed up with East
Texas delegation. who will do all that Is
righteous to send him to the general con-
ference as delegate from the laity Of
the church.
The conference has an immense number
of worthy ministers and deserving lay
men from which 1t can elect Its delegation
to the general conference and reflect great
credit upon the Texas conference.
Bishop Goodsell is pleasing. patient and
painstaking presiding officer and Is loved
by every member OF the conference
The election OF delegates to general con-
ference will be the order of business this
morning.
Assistant Principal G. w. Luckie ana
wife Of Prairie View State normal came
In last night to attend the conference.
The reports of the several appointed
committees will be submitted at today's
session.
Pastor l.. S. Blakney and the local COM
mittees are doing their utmost to care
for the large delegation attending the
Pastor F l.. Lights OF the Antioch Rap-
list church and his congregation have ten
nered the use OF their coumodious and
comfortable church to the conference as
Wen as Offering their service to care for
delegates II desired.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-12-08
LUMBER BUSINESS CONTINUES GOOD
Heavy Spring Demand Assured--rim
her bringing Good prices.

Mr.. r. e Kelley, secretary OF the Texas
Louisiana Lumber Manufacturers associa-
ton, accompanied by brother from Viz
snia, who is visiting him, spent last night
in the city. MIR. Kelley is himself inter
ested in lumber manufacturing. being
president of the Texas Arm and Pin com
rany, manufacturers of crossarms and
pins for telegraph and telephone poles
a new industry that has recently sprung
up at Beaumont. Speaking of this enter
prise, Mr.. Kelley said: 1--WE have just
started a factory at Dewey and are getting
ready 20 put in still another plant. Or
ders are rushing us. Much of the output
goes 10 the Northwest
When asked about the lumber business
in East Texas, Mr. Kelley told the sans
story that has been coming from that
section for several weeks. "The mills
have five or six months of straight saw
ing ahead of them now" said he The
spring demand will re immense. md
very few of the mills have real good
assortments on hand now. but they are
trying 10 stock up to meet the biz Dc.
mand that is confidently expected with
the advent of spring. Tie mill men arc
taking all they can get for timber. usual
ly receiving a nice margin over the
ruling price,
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-12-08
CROWNS FOR KING AND QUEEN
ROYAL JEwELER HAS COMPLETED
JEWELS FOR HIS MAJESTY.
They Arc Rich md Handsome Be-
yond Conpnrc-ProErcss of
Imperial Party.

The two magnificent crowns which Will
be worn by King Notice and his queen
during the parade and ball to be given
by the Princes of No-Tsu-0h next week,
have been completed by Prince j. Il.
Mitchell, jeweler in extraordinary to the
royal pair. andt are now on exhibition in
the window of Prince Mltchell's establish
ment. on the corner of Main street ana
Preston avenue. The crowns are by far
the handsomest things of their kind ever
seen and the diamonds and other jewels
with which they are encrusted would
form the ransom of any king or queen
According to the instructions of Samb the
royal jeweler has spared no expense or
pains in securing jewels of great value
for the crowns which are to be presented
to the king and queen on their ARRIVAL
here, and there is no doubt that their
royal hichness will be more than pleased
with these testimonials of the love aud
esteem in which they are held by their
faithful children of this city. The jew
eled emblems OF royalty are really mar
wells in their way and must be seen IN
order to be thoroughly appreciated.
According 10 wireless message received
by Samb from Aliud- din yesterday, the
fleet of royal galleys is making satisfactory
progress on their voyage from Talnow TO
Truhay Ais message was very short
and the only information it contained in
addition to that mentioned was to the
effect that all on board were we'll and
that their naiesties were greatly pleased
at the prospect of soon landing on the
shores of this country and meeting the
faithful subjects who will unite in doing
them honor next week.
In The meantime, so Samb informed the
Sparrow yesterday, preparations for the
grand parade and ball are going rapidly
forward. The imperial chariots in which
King Notice and his children wall ride
through the streets and the rich and costly
garments they will wear have all arrived
here and there is now nothing to do but
await the arrival of the royal party early
next week.
a general meeting OF the princes of the
order will he held tonight at o'clock
in the Cotton Exchange. aud all are urged
to attend.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-12-08

e. Keller, are prizes that are attracting
great deal Of attention and are well worth
winning. Though these prizes were offered
rather late, they have had good effect
In stimulating entries for this parade
Nearly forty have thus far sent In their
entries and will have some very hand
some decorated equipages on the street on
Thursday afternoon.
Dr. Eckhardt has received some valu-
able suggestions of late In the way o.
decorating vehicles and Will be glad to
make them known TO any one who con-
templates entering n vehicle.
Miss Montgomery, who can be found at
Mrs. Lanes. corner of Rusk and Fannln,
offers her services in the way OF making
artificial flowers for all who may need
them.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-12-08
CITY BREvITiEs.

There will be meeting Of tine caiedonian
Society Tuesday evening TO arrange for oele-
brating the anniversary Of Robert Burns
There arc uniell,ered kilograms at the
Western Union Telegraph companys office
for Joe II. nm National Cash Register COM
pany and Mary Troop.
The First German Epworth League will
hold meeting corner Milan and Mckinney,
Friday night when Rev. Bradburn OF the
crittenton mission will address them.
The house mentioned in The Post yes.
terdny as having been left standing In the
middle of Montgomery avenue, near the
Southern Pacific crossing has been removed
much to the qualification OF citizens in that
part OF the city.
Rev. W, G. Luther OF Dallas will preach
NJ the First Baptist church Sunday December
TO- Mr.. Luther Is here IN the interest OF the
Bible work OF the South lie is a nne preacher
aud known to many of the Houston people
Il is likely that he will be greeted By large
congregations.
Mrs, Mary Elizabeth Brand, aged As years
VITO OF James Brand, died at iI45 a. IN,
YESTERDAY at her home. PIT Gano street
ruth ward. This funeral will tnse place al
80 m, today from the residence and at .
p m. from the Hardy street Presbyterian
church Rev Story officiating Interment viii
be In Hollywood.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-12-08
Notice to Adrcrtiser.

Owing to the unusually large amount Of
advertising for next Sundays Post it win
be impossible to accept copy for changes
for advertisements after p. m. satur,
day. Advertisers are requested to hand in
copy as early as possible, but under no
circumstances later than the time men
toned above.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-12-08
John Lang Dcnu.

John Lang. a wealthy sugar planter,
died at noon yesterday at his home in
Sandy Point. The burial will take place
Saturday at his home. Deceased was
about 70 rs..of age and had lived at
Sandy Point for forty-eight years. His
only surviving relative is Robert Lans.
a brother, who lives at Sandy Point.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-12-08
THE FLOWER PARADE.
Nearly Forty Entries Have AIrend
been Made for This Parade.

Hecn Nnde Tor THIS Pnrndc.
Despite all d!sparagng rumors to the
contrary, the flower parade, which will be
the chief feature Of the Fruit. Flower and
Vegetable Festival for Thursday, Decem-
Der IA. promises to be one OF the most at
tractive parades OF this character vet Wit
messed In Houston, even exoelling the
famous flower parade OF 1897
pr Eckhardt. the chairman OF this COM
mittee, desires a full attendance OF his
committee at the parlors OF the Capitol
Hotel this afternoon at o'clock.
The Shetland pony offered by The Post
as prize for this parade and the rubber
tired phaeton offered by Messrs. Mosehart
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-12-08
STILL. A MYSTERY

How some people can b. satisfied with
any but the hest. If you haven't tried us.
do so. you wal find We do only high grade
Laundry, Cleaning and Dyeng. 81 Pack.
ards Laundry. 912 Prairie avenue Phone
392
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-12-08
Mrs. Mnters, Ennernl.

Mrs. Lola Waters. who died at Conroe.
was buried in Glenwood cemetery yes
telday afternoon, Rev II. D. AYES ofhcia
ting, Following were the pail bearers:
Peter Meyer. A. e. Gilbert r. w Fits,
smith and j. X. Ayers OF Conroe
and H. w. Downey of Houston.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-12-08
RARE RARGAINs 1N plANos-

divers M@sic House is cleaning out
all he Pianos bought in 90 at very low
ilgures, They want no stock left over for
1900 Now is your chance for bargain.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-12-08
A large variety Of Wild Ducks at Naquin
q Balley's. 4l6 Travis street.

sheled Pecans and Shelled Nuts of all
Kinds, and Whitman's Chocolates and
Bonbons. at Dawson's.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-12-08
II You Want

Molasses like you used to get" befors
the days of adulteration. try a can OF T..
& r Old Fashion.
Ask your grocer for the p. & r. brand
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-12-08
CONFERENCE NOTES.


Among the leading celebrities attending
the conference are DIR. |. b. Scott of New
Orleans, editor of the Southwestern Chris
tlan Advocate; Prof. NJ. w. Dogan, pres
ident OF Wiley university; Prof r.. S.
LovinglNod professor OF ancient science,
Wiley university, and president of the
State Epworth League; Dr. w. II. Lo-
gan, presiding elder of the Marshall
district; Rev. John II. Reed, A, NJ, Gal
weston; Rev. NJ. @. A. Fuller, Palestine:
Rev. W l.. Duncan, presiding elder. Nava-
sofa district; DR.. j. II. Wilkins. Calves:
ton; Presiding Elder W A. Fortson OF
Palestine district, Rev. o. |. Jones, State
superintendent of Sunday schools: Prof
NJ V. Burgess, Bryan; Mrs. A. Logan.
president Woman Home mission. Texas
conference; Mrs, r. o. Elliott, superin-
tendent King Industrial home. Marshall;
Mrs, l.. Moore. president District Home
Mission society.
DIR. ] r. Scott is the favorite of the
conference. He has n warm place in the
heart OF the bishop as we'll as members OF
the conference generally. He Is ripe
scholar and Christian man. II is already
conceded that he will lead the Texas con-
ference delegation to the general con-
ference. His election will be BY acclama-
ton. so they say.
The work OF the conference has been
thus far Triumphant success The re-
ports of the several pastors are encour-
aging.
Or J II. wilkins friends are numer-
Gus and from all accounts he will be one
of the three lay delegates.
The work of DR.. w. H. Logan be-
speaks for him unanimous selection as one
OF the three ministerial delegates TO gem
eral conference.
Rev. Van n. Mckinney, one OF the
best workers in the denomination has an
excellent chance of being sent by this
conference 70 represent the church IL abil-
ity and Christian fortltude count for any
thing He has n sfrang following.
Presiding Elder William Barclay OF the
Houston district has great claims on the
conference for his indefatigable labor for
the past six years and the chances are,
II reports are reliable, that he will be
honored today as general conference dele
gate
Prof. r, 8. Lovinggood is one Of the
brightest and brainisst men Of the con-
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-12-08

rhe Grand Lodge was called to labor
the second time at 40. The roll of COM
mittees was called for supplemental re-
ports; sundry resolutions on the grand
secretarys table were disposed OF and the
grand officers elect were installed after
which the Fifty-tourth communication was
closed in ample form.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-12-08

Berwick Bay Oysters and Fish at Naquin
& .9ailey's. Phone POI.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-12-08
THE MASONS ADJOURN.
Officers Of Both the Grand Bodies Installed
In Ample Form.
MINOR OFFICERS OF THE GRAND CHAPTER
A Roster of the Standing
Committees.

The Grand Lodge was called to labor
at $3.50 o'clock yesterday morning for Its
third days business and after the usual
preliminaries number OF committee ro-
ports were read and disposed of. Fol-
lowing this. F. b. seaton, the oldest past
grand master and grand high priest OF
Texas. delivered an address and was fol-
lowed by Past Grand Master sayers.
AT the conclusion OF the latter's talk
the brothers sang In the Sweet BY AMI
BY and the lodge was called off until
7;3O p. m.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-12-08

The committee on work of the Grand
Lodge will meet this morning at o'clock
to remain in session six working days.
The committee on work OF the Grand
Chapter will meet this morning at 8 O'Clock
to examine candidates for. certificates to
teach the work.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-12-08

Despite the inelement weather the
Church extension rally" last night was
attended by fairly good sized audience.
DR.. l. b. Scott by request of Or. Manley
$. Hard. secretary OF the Church Extern
sion society. presided. DR.. Marley ad-
dressed the conference on the work OF
this great society, which was timely. a
handsome sum was realized from the rally.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1899-01-09

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