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-sIxTY-FIvE AND FOURTEEN,
Though Their Ages Were Far Apart. a- Their Hearts Were One,'

Tuscaloosa. March 6.-(special)-Miss Jamie Stewart, aged II and J. M. Kirk her ardent adorer of 65 years, both of King ston, wished to be united in marriage, but were refused consent by an obdurate father
 They therefore fled to Montgomery, ae- companied by Miss Stewart, sister of the bride and John Carter aged 75, who acted as best man. The happy pair we're made one Sunday morning and the briday party took the Mobile and Ohio train for their home in Kingston. The fortunate bride groom was a widower and is the proud father of fourteen children.
The age-herald., 1899-03-07
Town Almost Depopulated

Fort Smith, Ark, March 6.-The town of Wilburton has been almost depopulated. No work has been done in the mines there since the strike last Wednesday, and the strikers are leaving town in large numbers to seek employment in other fields. The men are quiet and orderly and no demon- stration has been made, but general ex- odus is in progress which will. in a few days. leave the place practically unin- habited.
The age-herald., 1899-03-07
OFF ID HAVANA.
M. M. Ullman Appointed Under Secre-
 tary to Gen. Ludlow. 7-si

M M. Ullman, the well known young at torney, has received an appointment as under secretary to Governor-GeneraF Eud- low of Havana and will leave this after noon for Miama, from whence he will sail tomorrow night for the Cuban capital.
 MT. Ullman received a cablegram Satur- day night notifying him of his appoint ment and immediately wired his accept ance and yesterday was ordered to report at once
 Mir. Ullman has resided in Birmingham for fifteen years and his many friends will be pleased to learn of his good for- tune.
The age-herald., 1899-03-07

whom Molineaux obtained position as a. clerk in the Kniekerbocker Athletic club. had made a confession. Assistant District Attorney Mcintyre said he had heard of no confession. It was also stated that Gal- lagher had given some important data to Captain McClusky in connection with the case, which will greatly assist the prose- cution in bringing the case ts its climax at the inquest
The age-herald., 1899-03-07
STORM AT OPEL1KA,
Feared That the Fruit Crop Will Be
 Killed.

opelika, March 6.-(special)-A violent snow and wind storm has been raging here all day The snow melts as soon as 1t touches the ground The thermometer IS at S4 degrees at 5 o'clock and falling rap idly The fruit crop, which has not been injured before, will be killed tonight.
 A number of barnes and out-houses througnout the county were blown down and a lot of stock killed.
The age-herald., 1899-03-07

solutely without provision for manning tle big battleships Kearsarge, Kentucky and cruiser Albany, now nearly completed. The department will be obliged in order to man these ships which the government is bound to take them off the contractors hands as soon as they are completed, to put some ships out of commission.
The age-herald., 1899-03-07
Runiorss of . Confesslon

New York, March s-Fhere' was d rnmor current today that Felix J. Gallagher, for
The age-herald., 1899-03-07
OAHEEN BROS DRY GOODS
MUSLIN
  UNDER " EAR...

Ladies' Muslin Underwear for Today: Gowns we'll made and nicely trimmed at 5Oci
 each; cut full. Ladies great sale of Muslin
 3 Drawers is the special feature, of thiS ad. We offer an Al,
 good Muslin Drawers, full umbrella style, with cambricI ruffle for 25c. Others at 35c,
 49c and 75c. We are showing
 ! grand values.
 COME AND SEE THESE!
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-05-28
PLEASURES PAST.

Miss Proctor gave a party yesterday
afternoon at Woodland Hail, for her ju,
Eenile dancing class. The minuet was
danced by Kittie West, Dorothy Far.
rington, Geraldine Ingersol, EIizabefb
Skinner Robert Burns, julie Hannaford
Don West and Alfred Mannev, A fancy
dance was given by Judith IawIer, les.
sic Green and katherine LaWIer The
following children took part in the Other
dances: Mary Squires, Edith SeabI1rv
theodore Schumacher, Carolyn Peabodv
Helena Driscoll, Katherine and AIice
Ames. Elsa and Katherine Wright
Katherine and Harriet Eastman. GeTai,
dine lngersOH, Jessie Green, Judith Law
Ter, Dorothy Harrington. Katherine
Welsh, Elizabeth Skinner, Ruth Carson
Ktttte West, Oscar Auerbach. ThaddenS
Jones, Cameron SQuires, Paul SeahIIrv
Bronson and Don West, julie and Foster
Hanna1ord, Phelps Ingersoll, Alfred Ran
ney, Henry Sammon, Robert Burns. viii
lie Lightner and Victor Gilman.
A successful card party was given
Wednesday evening by the young ladies
of st. Rose SoGality at ASSUMPTION hail
Euchre was played at forty tables After
the game ice cream and cake was served
Prizes were won by Messrs. J. M. Sim
mer. VIM. ]: Hambrich, FIR Seifert. w
Dries, U. Hammes, Misses May VIE
man, Mary Williams, Lena ChristopheI
Mrs. e. Dony, Mrs. Loskiel. On the ar,
Tangement committee were Misses Tina
Simmer. Marg. Winter, Mary RotteT
Mary Klein, Title Lenders. Edna Win,
ter, Susie Rotter, Mary Jansen, Mary
winter. Marg. Gruber, Louisa EiIer
Eben f. Comins, director Of the St.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-05-28

Paul School of Fine arts, was guest of
honor at a dinner given Thursday even
ing by Mrs g. 8; olmstead, OF Laurel
the East. Early in July he will sale for
Europe, spending the summer months
in England and France.
Miss Helen Wesmus was surprized last
week at her home on Mclean avenue by
her Minneapolis friends, the occasion be-
ing her birthday. The evening was spent
very enjoyably in music and games,
after which supper was served
Miss Helen Wesmus was surprised last
her Minneapolis friends, the occasion be-
ing her birthday. The evening was spent
very .enjoyably in music and games, after
which supper was served.
Miss Thora Fremming gave g. dinner
Thursday evening at the Albion, enter
tanning the following young people: Miss
Helga Julsrud, Miss Bertha Hjertaas.
Mr.. B. Smith, Mr.. Emil Buell. and Mr..
Ringness.
f. The choir boys of st. Johns Episcopal
church, were entertained Monday even
ing by Mrs. F. w. Lowell, of Portland
Miss .Ieona Palmer and Mrs. Grace
Yates. 49,
MI. and Mrs. F. G. Donaldson, of the
buckingham. entertained at dinner e
Ian Pearley. who leaves soon for Bangor,
Me-, Covers were laid for eight.
Miss Clara Allison gave a May party
yesterday afternoon at her home on
Bates avenue, for the Junior Endeavor
Society Of the Atlantic Congregational
church.
Mrs. William Wallace gave a dinner
Friday evening In honor OF her niece,
Miss Ringland, Of Chicago. Covers were
laid for eight.
Mrs. Clarence Ryder. of Chicago, was
guest Of honor at dinner given Tues
day evening by Mrs. n: e. Witt, of East
Tenth street.
Mrs. N. NJ. Thomas. of Marshall ave-
nue., entertained at luncheon on Wednes-
day in honor of Mrs. Byran, of Great
Falls, Mont.
Mrs. J. w. Davis, of Owatonna. Mimi,
was guest of honor at a luncheon given
Friday by Mrs. Donaldson, of the Buck
ingham.
Mr. and Mrs Catcher, of West Ninth
street, entertained at dinner Thursday
evening. Covers were laid for thirty.
Mrs. w. A. Dana. Of Pleasant avenue,
gave children's party yesterday after
noon for her daughter, Eleanor.
Mrs. w; A. Dana, of Pleasant avenue.
gave a children's party yesterday after
noon for her daughter, Eleanor.
Mrs. P. ]. Giesen, of Mound street,
entertained at an informal coffee Thurs
day afternoon.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-05-28

melweight, Miss Miller. Harry Dorr, Miss
Avery Trask. Miss Annie Mucllle, Mary
De Cou. Jay Weeks.
The young people of Highland gave
dance last evening at the hall. Miss
Louise Bell, Miss Addle Kendall Stanley
Himrnelweight and Arthur Kendall of st.
Paul Park, were present.
The Misses Fellows entertained the
students CT st. Paurs college Thursday
evening at q cobweb party.
Miss Frieze, of Prescott Wis, who has
been visiting friends here, returned home
the first of the week
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Schubert enter
tanned at dinner last Sunday Covers
were laid for sixteen.
DR.. Frank Morley, of Virginia. Wis,
was the guest OF Mr.. and Mrs. E. 3. Sper-
ry, this week.
Miss Pelle Moody, of Minneapolis, Is the
guest of Mrs. John Weeks and the Misses
McKown.
Miss Grace and Avery Trask. of Mime
apolis, are guests of Mrs. John Weeks.
Mrs Adolf Anderson returned from
Maple Plain and Minnetonka, Monday.
Mrs NJ H. Haight. of Minneapolis. is
visiting her mother Mrs. GA. Greasy. 81
Mrs. Blair and Miss Blair have gone
to their summer home at Bald Eagle lake.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-05-28
PERSONAL MENTION.

Mrs. SouthWorth, of Tacoma, who has
P pee visiting ing her parents, DR.. and Mrs
EDWARD ,Walther, Of Dayton avenue,
Will return home this week
Mr.. and Mrs. G. s. Fernald. of Lincoln
avenue, and Miss Amy Lowey, Of Brain
era. VIII leave this week to spend a
month In New England
Mrs. Faukes, who has been the gr,es.
OF OF her sister, Mrs. M c. Woodruff, of
Fa1rmount avenue, returned to her home
10 Des Moines Thursday
:. Mrs. J.. w. Engel, of Robert street,
Is entertaining Mrs. J. D. Lofts of New
kichmond, and Miss Florence Pettjnger
Of Saltwater. 'iiisel'
Mrs. D. J. Allie and Mrs H. L. cleve-
lkand, OF East Ninth street, left Friday
for Boyd, Wis, to spend a Fortnight Wifi
relatives. Will
Miss Josephine Blom, of TO5 Bedford
street. returned Monday from a fhraa
months visit In Seattle, Tacoma and
Mr.. and Mrs. D. F. Polk. of Kaston
street, are entertaining their dauehterl
MRS. II. III. Vaughan, Of Chicago
Mrs. Francis B. Clarke, of Summit ava
nue. Will leave shortly for Europe whsra
she. Will spend several months
=, Miss Julia Dopnelly left last night for
GTe03rgetoWn, d, C., to attend the centen-
NAL of the Visitation convent.
Mrs Clarence Ryder. of Chicago. fs the
nit avenue. VI ouin-
Miss Saddle RowelIs, of Burr streot
a few days. "a'er lor
Mrs. A; D.. Gray and Miss Marie F,ver+-
son. OF the Marlowe. have returned from
Mr. and Mrs. Stewart Moore. of Holly
aATYe a,' VIII spend the summer in
Miss Nellie B. Hope, of Farrine+or
avenue, will go East the first parf Of
Mrs. ]. E.. Moore, of Holly avenra
VIII VIII spend the summer at Bald Eae oH,
Mrs. w; 7. Pugh, of Eau Claire is tho
guest OF Miss c. T. Buell., of Grand aV vee
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred s. Bryant. of PORT
land avenue, VIII go to Alaska in June
MRS. William Barrett has left st. PAM.
and gone to reside In Nashua, n. II,
The Misses Doran, Of Summit avenue.
nave returned from New York.
Mrs: George d. Taylor, of Lincoln ave-
nue., Is visiting at Annandale.
Miss Alice Monfort, of the Windsor
has returned from Chicago.
Mrs. F: B. Kellogg. Of Crocus Hill. is
visiting in Rochester
Mrs. Frank B. Thompson. of Thomp-
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-05-28

Mr.. and Mrs; M. d. Miller and family will
go next week.
Miss Ebba Anderson entertained Miss
Mamie DE Cou the first of the week.
Mrs. Franklin De Cou entertained the
Home and Country club Thursday.
Mrs. Prentiss Clark will entertain the
Shakespeare club next Thursday.
Mrs. John Rell returned Tuesday from
a visit with friends In ST. Paul
MRS Mrs. Prentiss Clark returned from Iowa
Thursday morning.
luncheon Thursday
Mrs Charles A. Cressy entertained at
dinner yesterday.
Mr and Mrs. e. B. Sperry entertained
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-05-28
tertaining pr. and MRS. c. 6. Jennlngs,

PERTAINING DR.. and Mrs. c. G. Jennings,
of Chicago.
Miss Dolly Adams will entertain the
juniors at her home on Wednesday even
ing.
guest of Hamline friends here last week.
Miss Eva Johnson has been obliged to
leave school on account Of poor heath.
Mrs. w A Moore is entertaining her
mother, Mrs. Colbeth, of Hector.
Miss Maude Gleason will spend a few
days at White Bear this week.
Mr.. and Mrs W.. T. Rich are In Red
Wing for a few days visit.
Miss Edna Osier will return from Buff
falo Lake next Saturday.
Mrs. w. r. Rich is entertaining Charles
Lawrence of Boone, 10.
Mrs. E. G. Maxwell has returned from
New York.
Miss Bessie Wieland is entertaining her
father
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-05-28
MATRIMONIAL.

The marriage. of Walter A. Munger. of
Mazeppa, member of the house Of rep
OF Red Wing. was celebrated Tuesday at
the residence Of the brides sister in ST.
Paqt; Mr.. and Mrs. Munger will reside
at Mazeppa.
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Charles, Of West
minister street, have issued Invitations for
the marraige of their daughter. Rosa
mond Nightingale Charles, to Mowbray
sChetWynd Pigott. The wedding will take
place at high noon, Wednesday, June q
at st. Paurs Episcopal church
The engagement is announced of Miss
Alice officer and Capt. Charles A. Cast'e,
assistant adjutant general, United States
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-05-28
son avenue, is enteTta5ning ner SISTER,
Miss Abbie Jordan. OF S4tumna' TO-
Emerson Hadley Is "a new YORK.
HAMIINE.


Mr.. and Mrs. ": E: Brink en-,
tertained a few friends eat musicale on
Thursday evening. Che guests were: Mr..
MT. and Mrs. AtchasoDy Mr. and M. 8.
Cobb: Misses DaisyIHoyt, Wallace, Hol-
ley, Meacham, 1nwooG Montgomery.
Eta and Florence WehR; Messrs. Wal
lace. Rich, William Bf5stin, Montgom-
cry, Inwood, B. 7. Hoytsand Funk.
Miss Mabel Clare entertained few
friends on Tuesday evening The guests
were: Misses Bessie Gates, Edith Bevers,
Florence Puffer Louise Brown, Maude
Davis, Lois Benson, Alma Gillette, Eu-
nice Atkins and Gertrude Libbey.
Miss Margie Foltz entertained few
young folks last Monday evening in
honor of Albert Reinitz. who has left
Mrs Budd entertained the Fl. u. ju-
niors Friday evening in honr. of Miss
Lydia Anderson, a member Of that class.
Mr.. Jennings, Of Taylor avenue. is en-
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-05-28
Trimmed Hats.

We have too many. Monday we will
make a special effort to reduce stock.
All those elegant patterns, all
thoSe fashionable Trimmed Hats
from our own Work rooms at deep and
cutting reductions. They are all mag
nit1cent creations, made In the best pos
sible manner, made of the very finest
materials.
Monday you can buy Hats at $500 to
5000 that are we'll worth 500 to $4,000
Correct styles in Sailors, all made
by mems hatters. in rough and fine
straws. Prices, 75c, $I.oo, $I.sO,
$500, 81. so and $500.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-05-28
FUTURE PLEASURES.

The Sacred Thirst Total Abstance So
ciety will meet this afternoon at 2:30
O. clock in Cretin hall. There will be an
election of delegates to the state con-
vention, which Is to be held in Buffalo
on June q and %.
The Ladies' Aid Society Of the Univer-
salist Church will meet next Tuesday
afternoon, May 80. with Mrs. F. D. Willis,
709 Laurel avenue, Flat "a Of the Gilman
Terrace.
Mrs w E. Dadmon, of Lincoln ave-
noon Informal club at progressive euchre
this week
The four-act drama, Charms" under
the direction of Miss Emily L. LIE Febore,
will be given at Cretin hall, June 8, for
the benefit of the Catholic Infants home.
The Misses Lewis and Hubbell will
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-05-28
DINNERS AND LUNCHEONs,

The Misses Monte and Minnie Lee Hill
VIII entertain at an al fresco luncheon
parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Larpenteur,
on Dale street.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frederick Scoltan, of
hastings avenue, gave g. dinner Tuesday
evening for Mrs. Robinson, of Chicago.
the decorations were lavender and green.
Mrs. s. W. Vandernarker, Of Marshall
avenue, Will entertain at luncheon Tues
Duluth. -
Mrs. Stees. of Buffalo, was guest of
honor at. dinner given Tuesday even
ing by Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Simmons,
Of Hague avenue.
Mrs Harry r. Kittle entertained
number OF friends at luncheon Tuesday
at her home on Kent street
Mrs Robinson, Of Hague avenue, enter
famed at dinner Wednesday evening for
Mrs Stees, of Buffalo.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-05-28
This Store Closes MISREPRESENTATION Day-at O'Clock M
Fur Care and Repairs.

Secure your F'urs from moths. fire,
theft, etc. Time all Furs were stored
now. Greatest security, least expendi-
ture. There's a reason for 1t. The
great quantity of remodeling placed
with US thus early in the season is I'M
precedented in our history. Induce
ments NOW: Lowest prices, better
work than when rusned. garments ready
when wanted. See our nobbv stvIes-
get our estimates.
Haskell's No. ~ Black Tafretas, S7kc.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-05-28
Handkerchief Extras.

Another big lot of Ladies' IN
Numbered Irish Linen Hemstitched
Embroidered Handkerchiefs for
Mondays selling. These Handker-
chiefs, worth Csc to 4oc each, are all
embroidered by hand in the
homes of Irish peasants in IN
Belfast, Ireland. Special. Vc
each, Monday ~
we are now prepared to take orders
for Handkerchiefs to be embroidered
with initials, monograms, crests. fac
slmlle signatures, etc. Many new de-
signs in embroidery effects. These will
be ready for fall delivery.
Sixth Street Entrance-L.eft
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-05-28
ST. PAUL PARK.

Mrs. John Weeks entertained the MEM
hers and friends of the Home and Coun-
try club last evening. Those who took
part In the programme were: Mrs Him.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-05-28

NEW YORK. May 27-Little Marion
Clark, who was stolen on Sunday from
her parents by a mysterious nurse who
had been hired without references, is the
of 159 East Sixty-fifth street The nurse,
who called herself Carrie Jones, was en-
gagged on May 16. She had advertised
for a position. and Mr.. Clark answered
her. On Sunday morning Carrie Jones
took little Marion for an airing in Cen
trail park. Leaving the perambulator in
the care of the matron, the nurse car
ried the child away in her arms to see
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-05-28
Haberdashery.

give an assembly at Woodruff hall, Mer-
RAM Park, Wednesday evening
Miss Nellie B. Hope will entertain at
euchre next Friday evening at her home
on harrington avenue.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-05-28

hours afterward woman of Carrie
Jones description got off a car at Sixty
second street and hired boy to take
note to Mrs. Clark. This communica-
ton warned the mother not to alarm the
police on the threat that if this was
done the child would never again be seen
alive. The note intimated that money
would not be unwelcome to the persons
who had the baby. Mr.. Clark is a book
agent. Is not wealthy, and the abduction
Is one of the most mysterious known.
Marion is twenty months old
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-05-28

TO every lady calling tomorrow I will
present a gentleman linen collar, one pair
of boys hose or a dozen buttons' A FIJI
me me OF gray doves just received Mrs. M
cross. Milliner, 15S East Seventh, corner
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-05-28

Fashion has decreed that Lace
is the proper trimming for summer
gowns. We show every style of Lace
that Is in vogue. A complete line OF
Novelties, as well as staple STYLES. at
moderate prices.
Commencing Monday. we will sell 500
pieces of Wash Laces at HALF regular
prices, divided into two lots.
Lot worth up to 25c, for. .I2Hc
Lot 2-worth up to 4Oc, for. .Ioc
New Washable Neckwear, in white
and colors-all the new shapes
Baby Carriage Parasol Covers at an
prices.
EMBROIDERIES.
During our recent Embroidery sale we
accumulated many short ends, also
many pieces that were mussed and
slightly soiled. All these go on. sale
Monday REGARDLESS OF FORMER
PRICES
Haskell's No. Black Taffeta, 76c.
BntteriCk Patterns.
We are St. Paul agents.
Subscriptions taken for the De1in-
Gator.
Special Prices on HaskeiI's Taffetas.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-05-28
Hosiery ; Underwear===Monday.

In order to round most successful business
this department. will make very exceptional and at
racve prices of staple popular lines for Mon
day. Keep the following list by you:
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-05-28
Stylish Silks
40 Cents on
the Dollar.

NO. 2-An important jobber of fine Silks to real
ze closed dollars worth IF new
stylish Silks at 40c on dollar -
the greatest bargains Fine have been able "a
any immense They will arranged into seven d<rt
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-05-28
Lamps===MOnday Special. T. ss; A:s
Lace Department.

No Lamps on al
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-05-28

Several young men and women POSSESS
Ing q taste for art and strong admi1a-
-ion for Whistler formed themselves into
club several months ago for the pur-
pose of developing latent talent along ar
ustio lines. The organization is known
as the. Whistler club, named after the ar
fist whose works they so much admired.
Yesterday afternoon and evening the club
held its first public reception, and the
numerous visitors that filed the studio
In the Hale building, expressed their ad-
mira ton and establishment that so much
work has been accomplished by the stu
dents in so quiet a way. For the walls
OF the studios were covered with life
sketches in charcoal, bits Of water color,
pen drawings and pastel work all show.
Ing more or less talent and cleverness
The studios We're made attractive for the
reception yesterday by great lunches of
spring flowers, lilacs, daffodils and Gro
lcuSes. Punch was served during the aft
lernoon and evening. The names of A. s.,
lBlom. Herman Johnson, Arthur Allie.
5lAltce Fisher and w. @. Conway are at
'Etached to some particularly promising ex-
khIbits. The patronesses of the club are:
Mrs. w. H. Vittum, Mrs. Theodore .Schur-
meier, Mrs. w. F. Graves, Mrs. Clarke
Mrs. 9. A. Severance, Mrs. F. B. Kellogg.
Mrs: Lusk, Mrs. D. w. Rhodes, Mrs. 4.
l. Wann. Mrs John Lind, Mrs ]. 7
tBeapmont, Mrs. Condo Hamlne and Mrs.
u. B. HoXSie. a - :"
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1899-06-17

rate the males from the females; give the
juveniles asylums OF their own and the OPP
portunity to reform. The other states of the
Onion do it. why can't the South? It has
appeal to its inclination. As a matter of
fact there must be no less than 100000 Afro
Americans in the South who are held in in
voluntary service, contrary to the thirteenth
amendment to the Constitution OF the United
States and the peonage statutes thereof.
safeguard OF the state. The taxation for
school purposes in the Southern states is
wholly inadequate to Obliterate the abnormal
1llrteracy OF those states, due in large part
70 the maintenance Of separate schools for
the two races, necessitating a double expen-
the public domain of such states as have
public lands be devoted to school purposes.
. =. We feel that more general distri-
button OF the Afro American race throughout
the states of the Union and the new terri
tories OF the republic. in order to reduce the
congested population of the Southern states,
would do much to simplify the race problem
IN those states, and we urge that such dis
trlDution be encouraged in all reasonable
way. We have no sympathy whatever with
the schemes Of those who wish to have the
race leave the United States for foreign coun-
tries: We shall remain here and fight out
our destiny in the land of our fathers.
Z. We favor both higher and industrial edu-
cation and we are grateful at the splendid
growth OF the love Of education manifested
AID avenues of education open to them.
. 8. We are grattfed at the development OF
business enterprises OF all sorts among W
ana we wish to encourage all such as being
among the strongest levers in the uplift OF the
race. We submit our cause to the fair-mind-
behalf. ~,1,>,.,