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The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1899-04-22
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A DISTINGUISHED QUARTET OF.
ANGLO-SAxONS. AND
Quite t4Sof Afro-Americans meet at The
Handsome Residence Of the President
ofthe American Law Enforcement Lea
sus and DIscours Matt 70 OF Importance.

The American Law enforcement
League, or in other words, Mr.. Jasper
Gibbs, the president Of the league,
brought about the most notable con-
ference which has ever been held, UNI
der similar circumstances, in Mime
sofa. Mr.. Gibbs, who is entitled to
the distinction Of being not only one
of the most progressive and success
full Of the few of our business men in
Minnesota, but is most highly re-
spected and esteemed for the sterling
qualities Of heart and head which he
possesses. He has been the moving
spirit of the league since its inception
and loses no opportunity to advance
it's interests. t5<z
He conceived the idea Of holding
conference which he believed would
rebound to the benefit Of the league
and thereupon invited number Of
gentlemen to meet with that purpose
in view last Tuesday evening, and it
is safe to say that no other Afro-Amer-
lean could have secured so srepresen-
tative a body of men. The influence
that brought these men together was
not that of servitude or political per-
suasiOn, but they came on the basis
of manhood-manz meeting man-be-
cause of the interest they had person
ally for the president of the league.
And it was only verification of the
assurances they had SO often made
that they stood ready to give him their
encouragement and moral support in
whatever he might attempt for his adj
vancement or that of his people.
The meeting was held at the recent
1y purchased residence Of Mr.. Gibbs,
situated on the corner of Thirtythird
and Clinton avenue, a handsome mod
ern dwelling of eleven rooms, the only
brick dwelling in that neighborhood
of handsome residences. The house is
furnished throughout with that rare
taste and elegance which gives evil
dence Of the refined character Of it's
occupants; fact which was not over
looked, but was felt by all present,
used they are to the best in their social
circles. f.
The gentlemen present were: Hon.
w. S. Washburn, ex-United States SEN
ator, the protector and builder Of the
Minneapolis and st. Louis and the
$780, railways of both of which he
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1899-04-22
GRAND MAY PARTY.
Under the Auspices of St. Peter Claver.
Sodality. ...,

The most brilliant social affair of
the above named and very popular Or
ganization yet given, will be the MAY
Party, which will take place Tues
day, May 2, at Twin City Hall. Seven
of the most graceful and beautiful
young ladies of the Twin Cities are
rehearsing the beautiful dance from
the Queens Lace Handkerchief" one
of these young ladies will be chosen
as Queen of May" and the other six
will be her *.Maids of Honor" and it
is understood that their costumes are
to be very handsome. The MAY Pole
Dance" to be rendered by IL little
girls in fancy costumes of many colors
is also to be made one of the big feat
ures of the entertainment. A fine BIZ
cycle is to be ratified on that night
Tickets numbered from / to IS are
now being sold. 1t 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 25
cents. .' .->
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let Of Sole, Holland sauce, aux Pom
me natural, Sailed peanuts, Sliced, Gu
cumbers, Apollinaris; Fruit Frapee;
Tenderloin de Beuf larded, aux Cham
pignons, white potatoes; Pineapple
Ice; Larded Quails on fancy toast,
Dressing of assorted nuts, Jersey
sweets; Strawberries. and Cream. Van
lila cookies; Neapolitan Cheam a la
Gen. Harrison, Petite four; Assorted
fruits; Chocolate, Coffee, Admiral Far
raguts. The superb repast being con-
cluded the guests again sought the re-
ception room where amid the fumes
of fragrant Havanas, the discussion
of subjects of interest Of various kinds
was continued Especially. prominent
was the subject of the league and each
Of the distinguished gentlemen pres
ent gave words of encoura cement and
advice as we'll as practical assurance
Of their interests in and aid for it's adj
vancement and support.
The same number Of men can not
be found anywhere, representing like
their spirit Of fairness and desire for
the upbuilding and advancement of
the Afro-American along material
lines.
At midnight the conference dis
solved and judging from the express
sions and Impressions made much
good will ultimately come from it.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1899-04-22
THE DAVIS READING.

The largest audience which ever
graced St. James church for pay en-
tereainment filled it from wall to wall
last Monday evening to enjoy the pro-
gram which was rendered. or course
the central figure was Miss Henrietta
Vinton Davis, of Washington, D. c.,
whose reading surpassed expectations.
But the other numbers on the pro-
gram added very greatly to the enjoy
ment of the audience as 1t was per-
haps the best they had ever listened
to in long, long time. 1t was as
follows: Selections by Hilyard's Or
chestra, solo and encore by Miss Mel
lie Davis, of Hamline University, who
has a very sweet voice which she
handles we'll. Miss Davis then read
cleopatra" and as an encore Just
Before Christmas" She captured the
audience at once and held 1t during the
evening. She was followed by St.
James choir in we'll rendered an
them. Then followed veritable gem
in the duet by Masdames W.. T. Joyce
and Louis Wilson, both of whom were
in excellent voice and never sang more
sweetly. The choir then rendered most
admirably my Old Kentucky Home"
Miss Davis then read when de Con
Pone's Hot by Paul Lawrence Dun
bar. followed by splendid piece of
acting in Glow Edith Helped Things
Along" Then the choir sang Swing
Low, Sweet Chariot" And then St.
Pauls favorites, Mr.. and Mrs. B. s.
Walker, who most divinely rendered
ST Feel Thy Angel Spirit" OF course
they were encored, as they deserved
to be, for they can sing Mrs. R. G.
Minor was next with Delight" as her
selection and delight for the audience
as she was compelled to respond to
their encores with Surprising" THE
Cows are in the Glover, In May
(no funny business intended) before
the audience was satisfied. She ac-
companied herself in I'm May Miss
Davis then gave "The Letter Scene, =
from Macbeth, which was most adj
mirably done; also yves Not Gwine
to Go" and "The Negro In 1t. The
first OF these two poems is by Prof D.
Webster Davis, pastor Of Baptist
church at Manchester, Va, he is also
a teacher in the public schools and an
active member Of the Y. NJ. G. A., His
poems have been published in book
form and have reached large sale
in the East. It is SO very aprop0s that
we will give It in full Tor the benefit Of
our readers. rs :s
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1899-04-22

IAO ACCCpL1OA COI
T. H. Lyles,
J. H. Hickman,
Harry Howard,
w. T. Francis,
G. A. Mason,
N. Brown,
Allen French,
J. H. Dillingham;,
NJ. D. Pettis,
w. H. Reynolds,
Addison Davis,
w. J. Gardner,
George Duckett,
Daniel Hardin,
r. c.. Minor,
T. R. King,
Julius Pitts,
F, L. McGhee
VIM. Stafford,
w. Howard,
0. D. Howard,
T. R. c. Taylor,
j. @. A. Wilson,
Clarence Tibbs,
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1899-04-22
MAY PARTY.

st. Peter Claver's Sodality announc-
es a May Party for Tuesday; May End;
at Twin City Hall, at which beauti-
full coronation of May Queen, and May
pole dance will be presented by twelve
little girls, and the. Queens Lace
Handkerchief quadrilleo danced by la
dies and gentlemen The, admission. is
rs cents.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1899-04-22

Christianity is the highest perfection
of humanfty.-Johnso
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1899-04-22
MISS H. " DAVIS

Approaching the wonderfully pleas
ing talents as we'll as the high stand
ing of Miss Henrietta Vinton Davis,
who has been in Minnesota for the
past few weeks delighting all of her
people with her talents, the citizens of
St. Paul have decided to tender her a
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1899-04-22
Since the public library of Boston

was removed to it's new fireproof
building it has received many valua-
BILE gifts, especially of manuscript col
lections. The sons of William Lloyd
Garrison have presented to the libra
ry a large number of manuscripts left
by the famous anti-slavery leader.
They are chiefly autograph letters COW
ering thirty-five years, but also in
clude several historical relics connect
ed with the slavery agitation.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1899-04-22
ST PAUL.
a WEEKS RECORD IN MINNEso-
. TA'S CAPITAL.
The SANITY City and SANITY City folks
Newsy Items Of Social, Religious and
General Matters Among the People, Boil
ed Down.

Paul }
Lawrence
Dunbar, Poet, Six
Shortly to appear in st. Paul.
Mr.. Sylvester Bowman still remains
very i'll at his residence, $50 Sibley
Street. '-.. .,a.~
Miss Henrietta Vinton Davis has
been the guest of Mrs. George Duckett
during her stay in our city. !.
Hi Henry and his big minstrel
troupe will open at the Metropolitan
Sunday night and for three nights and
Wednesday matinee. ....
TRY THE MEALS AT THE NET
ROPOLITAN RESTAURANT, 37SMIN-
NEsOTA STREET AND YOU'LL EAT
THERE ALL THE TIME. ...
Mrs. Carl H. Parks, nee Idelett, was
placed on trial before Judge Kelly yes
terday and pleaded not guilty to the
four indictments against her.
Those of our patrons who desire to
have matter published must get the
same in this Office not later than
Thursday, otherwise it may be crowd
ed out.
Mrs. John Kemp, of Huntsville, Ala,
who has been sick while visiting her
sons, S. D. and D. w. Kemp, SAT Full
Ter Street, is up again and able to see
her friends.
Persons desiring to visit the Appeal
office are hereby notified that it has
been removed from the fifth to the
third floor, Rooms 100 and 40, in the
rear, Union Block.
Is your hair straight? If not send
SO cents to Ozonized Ok Marrow Co.,
Is Washington street, Chicago, ILL.,, for
q bottle of OzOniZed OK Marrow and
you can easily straighten it.
Mr. John R. Henderson, who has
been i'll for the past five weeks, is
slowly improving and would like to
see any of his friends who desire to
call at 43 E. Eleventh Street.
Miss Jessie Williams, Marie Arm
strong, Bessie Mills and Nellie Brown
are among the ladies who will take
part in the coronation of the May
Queen May End at Twin City Hall.
If you wish good shave, hair cut
or shampoo, call at Richard Cousby's
neat shop, No. 374112 Minnesota street.
First-class workmen only. Satisfac-
ton guaranteed. Music for all occa-
sions furnished on short notice.
The Peoples Barber Shop, No. 366
Minnesota street, between Fifth and
Sixth streets, is the place to go for an
elegant bath or for any style of tom
serial work, first class in every re-
spect. Patronage solicited. Pettis &
Crancum, proprietors; Columbus Wal
don, foreman.
For liquid refreshments of all
brews and brands, and choice cigars,
call at the Eureka" No. 1874 Mime
sofa street. lie Olu Ol1Sludl plO-
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.
The May Party of the Sodality
promises in arrangement to eclipse
anything presented in the city. The
ladies will be attired in handsome
gowns and the gentlemen in the dress
of Louis XIII. The gentlemen are:
Messrs. w. H. Reynolds, VIM. French,
Chas. Williams and Chas. Miller. The
May Queens crown will be constructed
of natural flowers. Remember the
date, Tuesday, May End, the place,
Twin City Hall, corner University and
Rice Admission only Is cents. You
are invited.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1899-04-22
J. B: Johnson, D. E. Beasley,
). II. Vincent, c. B. Epps,
B. r. Durant, Chas.. Allen,
II. A. Kirtley, Chas. Morgan,
K: g: Howard, A. J. Bell,
Samuel Hatcher, Rev. J. C. Anderson,
(thas Miller, Pow G n Nr,oor

OIIetS. MIIIeT, F6V. .. d. Orner,
There will be a meeting of the COM
mittee at Masonic Hall, corner 5th and
Robert streets, Sunday afternoon at
$3.50 O'Clock sharp, and every one is
requested to give evidence of his or
her acceptance by being present 81
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public reception at Twin City Hall on
Wednesday evening, to which every
body who desires to do so may attend.
There will be no admission fee and
refreshments will be served Free All
that.ls desired is an outpouring of the
people. f.. ..4.s~ 20 An
The following named gentlemen have
been selected as a committee of ar
rangements, and the wives or sweet
hearts of those named will constitute
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1899-04-22

Mlttee at the nall.
J. @. Adams, l..
E. w. Crancum,
Chas. Coleman,
J. R. Robinson,
w. A. Hilyard,
George James,
Harry Shepherd,
DR.. V. D. Turner,
w. Petit,
w. T. Joyce,
A. D. Kemp,
S. e. Hardy,
P. H. Anderson,
3. S. Walker,
CnaS. brown,
J. B. Turner,
F. S. Toby,
J. c.. Garner,
r. H. Anderson,
w. A. Robertson,
w. r. Godett,
Claude Jackson,
Henry Burnett,
D. DeBaptiste,
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1899-11-03

The peoples party ticket that is in
the field this year is one that needs no
defense or protection. So far as the
men for whom the whole county will
vote are concerned, we know they are
thoroughly qualified to perform their
respective duties. They are gentle
men, in every sense of the word, and
we'll worthy the suppors of the people.
They represent principle that must
become the law of this land before we
will be safe and secure as peaceable
and respected nation. Bear in mind
that none of these men represent the
idea of war conquest and speculation.
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1899-11-03

The absurd plea is being made that
McCarty should be elected register, as
it would take new man about year
to familiarize himself with the duties
of the office. If this means that it
took McCarty a year to get the run of
things it does not speak very loudly
as to his intelligence. The fact is that
this statement is the veriest rot, for
any man with ordinary intelligence
can get tho run of things in that Office
in a weeks time, and for that matter
any other office in the court house.
MIR. Young should be elected for the
very simple reason that a majority of
the voters of this county view the pub
lie question from the same standpoint
that he does. aside from the fact that
he has sufficient ability and education
to perform the duties of the Office in a
satisfactory manner.
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1899-11-03

: In this campaign which is just clos
ing the Mercury has persistently mis-
represented the Graphic. We have
allowed it to pass, realizing that our
contemporary was simply trying to
divert the attention of the voters from
the republican candidates. 1t has
missed it's aim, for the voters of this
county have not failed to remark that
the record of Mr.. Avery has been
spread before them for inspection, and
that the Mercury has not said one
word in his defense. To be sure Mr..
Avery was allowed the use of it's col
umns, which he abused by an attack
on us, but this fooled no one, as the
people were quick to notice that he
made no attempt to disprOve our
charges. We can hardly blame the
Mercury for failing to come to his de-
tense, as would not have done it our
selves
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1899-11-03
A Word of Caution.

w feel that we will not be doing our
full duty by the people of this county
if we withhold word of caution at
this time. We regret the feeling of
compulsiOn as it is evidence to US
that our political opponents are not
candidates and are prone to indulge
in malicious Misrepresentation when
opportunity to reply is lacking. 1t was
not always SO and we hope it will not
be the case this week, but the future
has to be Judged by the past and we
cannot forget the campaign of a year
gone by when the last issue of the
Mercury prior to the election, invad
ed the sancity of an afflicted home and
dragged the misfortunes, of an.ecellent
family before the people, for what
that they might excite small amount
of political prejudice against theJ ad-
ministration and there by gain votes.
This was heartleSs and cruel without
parallel in the history of this county,
and justified our statement at the
time, that the gang which, would re-
sort to such tactics would slander
their own mothers for the sake of
vote.
Again it will be remembered that
our esteemed citizen, Mr.. Fravel, was
a candidate for commissioner and be-
cause it was known that he would not
do the will of the gang on the corner,
he was maligned without limit. We
were told that he could not be depend
ed on to work in the interests of the
county should there anything come
up in which the creamery interests
were involved, in fact he would vio-
late his official oath and purjure him
self. Of course no one believed it
and it only serves to show to what
depths of infamy the corner gang will
go in their efforts to gain votes.
One more instance and we have done:
1t will also be remembered that Mr..
Wellman was our candidate for trus-
tee. Now he is known in this county
Ior d Stf2lSnt-fOrWard, honest, up
right, christian gentleman. but what
did this gang of political brokers do?
They scattered circulars over the city
representing Mr.. Weltman to be tax
dOdger even though he was at the time
carrying the receipt for the payment
of his taxes in his pocket and they
knew it. To defeat this gentleman
they we're willing to besmirch his fair
name and bring shame to his family,
and for what-to gain votes for their
candidate. These men cali them selves
politicians. If to slander your neigh
Dor is to be.a politician then they are
entitled to front seats.
Bearing all of these matters in mi nd
we feel that we are not, only justified, :,
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1899-11-03
By ]. M. Lewis r..

but that we would be guilty of unjust
ifiable negligence, did we fail to eau
tion our readers to be extremely slow
to believe any statement coming fr ON
the self appointed. political bosses on
the p. o. corner as to our candidates.
Remember that the man who makes
charges the last thing before election
when there is no opportunity for in
vestigation and refutation, does 80
for the reason that he knows full we'll
that his statements will not bear the
test of truth, and clearly demonstrates
the fact that they are entirely without
foundation and not made in good
faith. This sort of character assasi-
nation is more harmful than the knife
in the dark, where although you may
meet death, your relatives and friends
will not feel that you have been struck
down and that there is no way fixed
by the law whereby the assassin can be
reached. 3s
So we say to the V6fers of this coun.
ty, should our political opponents so
far forget that dccency for which all
good Americans stand-fair play
and descend, rs they have in the past,
to making attacks on our candidates
the last thing before the election when
there is no opportunity to meet them,
treat them with the eotempt they de-
serve and decline to listen, and then
go to the polls and show what you
think of such methods by voting
against their candidates. Let them
be taught the lesson of decency in
politics.
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1899-11-03

The Mercury makes its customary
fling at jeff Bacon, our candinate for
surveyor, last week and if the people
believed that very unchristian weekly,
they would think him little short OF
imbecil. 1t is apparently well known
to everyone in this couaty but the ed
itor of the Mercury that Mr.. Bacon
has made some claim to a knowledge
of surveying prior to his nomination,
otherwise his name would not have
been brought 'orward by his friends
as he was not asking for the nOmina-
ton. Now we have not called Mr..
Manuel's record into question but the
editor of the Mercury has and that in
q law suit. In the Lincoln road case
he attacked Manuel's plat of the SUR
vey and showed the commissioners
wherein it WAS wrong. We cite this
matter simply to show that the kind
of hog wash the Mercury puts up to
induce people to vote the republican
ticket has no substance in it. If Mr..
Bacon is elected he will make a good
o Iicer, possibly as good as his oppo-
nent.
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1899-11-03

We are pleased to learn that Mr..
Harvey's children have so far recov-
cred that he will be able to get out
into the campaign for the few days re-
manning before the election. He has
made a clean, gentlemanly campaign,
in marked contrast to the fight that
He has been slandel ed more than any
of our candidate That sort of thing
usually reacts and results in an in
creased vote for the maligned, and we
believe it will be so in his case. He
has all of the necessary qualifications
to enable him to fill the office. accept
ably to, the people and we believe he
will be elected.
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1899-11-03

The Mercury has continued to carry
the name of Mr.. Oliphant as candi-
date for coroner, Notwithstanding the
fact that he withdrew from the race
several weeks ago. The explanation
is that they have been unable to find
any one willing to be offered up for
slaughter. We are informed that the
ticket has been filled by putting on
the name of Fred Burt. They un-
doubtedly played it little low down
on Fred and put his name on when it
was too late for him to object, and
without consulting him. Fred can get
even by refusing to vote for himself.
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1899-11-03
COUNTY TICKET.

For Clerk,
c.. M. BoErTCHER. Kinsley.
For Treasurer,
G.. E. HARVEY. Lincoln.
For Sheriff,
JOE BISHOP. ............... .Kinsley.
For Register,
j. w. YOUNG. Franklin.
For Surveyor,
T. j. BACON. Wayne.
For Coroner,
G. F. TASSELL. .Offerle.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-09-08

gates been lowered in proper season the
carriage driver would have had sufficient
warning of the approach of train. The
gateman must have observed the carriage
and the car approaching, else he was dere-
lict in his duty 1t was his business in
stantly upon the appearance of these two
vehicles with the train coming out to lower
the gates
This gate question reverts in the last
analysis to the fact that human agents are
dangerously fallibe in these places of i'm
portant trust. The device is entirely made
quate. There is no real remedy for the
evil but the total abolition of the crossings.
Until that is accomplished, however, the
Commissioners may, perhaps with the grant
of additional powers by Congress, make
these crossings more secure The fact that
this accident was not productive of fatal
results should be a spur to the authorities
in their efforts to cure the evils, for 1t is
clear gain to the community when remedial
results can be secured without paying the
price of human life for them.