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capable of producing the same results
as are produced by men Of other races.
PROUD OF DIETZ, THE ENGINEER.
'Whenever the test has been made the
Afro-American man has never been
shown to be the inferior. Men look with
wonder and amazement at the genius and
ingenuity displayed in the plan and con-
struction of the Brooklyn bridge. They
regard that bridge as the result of a
wonderful piece of engineering, but they
forget that the first bridge spanning our
navigable waters was constructed by an
Afro-American engineer of the name Of
DeitZ. - - a,S-= : -, -- ~ 5... -. = =
'Far, be it from our purpose to claim
for our race in the United States perfec-
ton in any department of life, and we
condemn unsparingly every act of vio-
lence committed by any Afro-American
against anybody whomsoever, be he black
or be he white, and we pledge ourselves
to do all in our power, as citizens and
electors in the United States, to bring be-
fore the bar of justice every perpetrator
of wrong and outrage.
''We appeal to our people on the farms
and the plantations Of the south, or
wherever they may be found, so to con-
duct themselves in their relations among
one another and toward the other race
that they may avoid even the appearance
of evil doing, and, having done every
thing to merit justice and fair treatment,
we appeal unto the American people
north and south and the God of nations
to protect us in the exercise Of our rights
as citizens and members of society.
LYNCHERS MUST BE PUNISHED.
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Hell or 80.

In Palmyra Township, Illinois, stands the
church which the only strike
church, a neat two-story building, the first
floor being used as a district schoolhouse
and the second, or upper part, substan-
TALLY furnished church room. This was the
scene of the famous strike of the preach
ers, which occurred only a few years ago.
The congregation was one of the union
order, in which Methodists, Baptists, Pres
byterians and Congregationalists were con
cerned---a preacher of each denomination
rotated in preaching, the compensation be-
ing S. Sabbath: One fatef9l day the the
discussion, signed an agreement not to
preach for less than $40 a Sunday. The
matter, on being communicated to the con-
gregation, composed Of wealthy farmers,
raised commotion. 1t was at once, de-
termined that the increase should not be
countenanced. The four preachers were
obdurate, and in consequence the church
stranger, who happened in the neig gI %
story by one of the former worshippers,
who added: ut 'simmered down to ques-
ton of hell or $40, and we wouldn't give
up the ten!' 81
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The I. Is. w. w. C..

The I. B. w. w. Club held a very pleas
Parliamentary class was absent, but the
president Mrs f. Emanuel, and members
had many plans to talk. over and sugges-
tons to make, which, if carried out, will
be iOf great benefit to the club. Gentle
mems Observation-Disclosures at the resi-
dence of Mrs. NJ. Anderson, 1900 Vincennes
ave. Quite a pleasant crowd gathered and
enjoyed themselves until late. Mrs. Ida
Dempsey read sketches from one Of her
excellent papers touching on her travels
through New Orleans. Mrs. Daisy Williams
president had made all feel welcome by a
few we'll chosen words. Refreshments
We're served and much needed proceeds
were netted. The February 8 meeting will
be held in the club rooms, $50 Dearborn
St., and will be known as RECIPROCITY
Day" at which time all the women's clubs
are Invited to be present. Luncheon will
also be served.
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BURLINGTON IOWA.

Mrs. Met lie Johnson of c. lego is the
guest of Mrs Mary Emanuel and Mra
Jas. Hipgine.
st. Johns A. M. E. Church will hold
their aecord Q1arterly meeting Feb.11.
P E. Bundy will be pre sent. T.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lafayette Martin spent
Sunday Ian. 2lst in MI. Pleasant the
guest of Mr.. and Mrs.. CIsy Reed. F..
: Mr.. and Mrs. Lafayette Martin of ZIG
S..3rd. entertained at dinner Sunday Mrs
Matte Johneon and Rev. and Mrs Jas
Higaioe. = ~ "
Areligious we've seems to have struck
Burlington. All the Methodits church
go have an Evangelist from some part Of
the country.
st Johns A. NJ. E. Church is conduct
ing reuva. services ass listed by Mr.. Mat.
rie Johnson the Evangelist of Chic ,go,
Sunday morning thew had spiritual re.
viyirg service and 3,young en- came
forward to be PRAYED for, young ladies'
accepted the Lord Jesus Christ as their
Saviour and joined the church. The
meetings will continue. The Lord ie
wonderfully blessing the church and its
people.
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Olivet Baptist Church.

Three hundred and fourteen were present
Lewis of Bethel gave the school an inter
esting talk. At the morning service the
pastor pastor: Rev. J. F. Thomas, preached on
the evening he selected Comfort Against
Irlbulation.' Two united with the church.
+. Y; P; Union was well attended. Our
dent. Juniors meet every Sabbath at $40
p. m: There will be baptising Sunday. Feb.
I: Mothers Union meeting listened to an
Home Training of Mothers.'' Mrs. Carrie
French rendered a solo which was very
impressive. The funeral of James johnson
was held last Sunday at 1:3O p. m. He
was a member of Olivet /
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MINNEAPOLIS

J. K H. Arb Ler&1, Ne. meets l1st ans -
md street between Hennepin and Nicollet AVE-
Aasons in good standing always welcome.
JOHN G. STERRETr, w. y
HARVEY BURKE. Sec. Medical Block
;AHcKoH LODGE A. r. ana A. II 40. H., meCxA
he first and second Monday IN each monta y
Masonic Hall Second street betwesa aaAanH-
and Nicollet Ave's. Hasons in good standinEs>
ways welcome.
GEO. w. DAY, W. Y.
VIZ. LHsTIn, sec'y Lumber ExchinGe.
NORTH O0A1 CoaoIsz1HeY hGRinG hsR a.
Nnitsd Supreme CeuIcil $50 Of The A. and A. 3
Ritz for IL ao1&Assa 40 Westse1 Ja1ialicta.z -
Ia UHtte4 Btltes. Grand Orient 1t Washfnr.--
D. c. meets ths second TneedAy in each month
An 61U&AD . 0eol st1nolz7 kWays Vslessazk
JAS. ". KEEP 82o q. sesy az opsrazty
Ian ~ =
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CHICAGO !:
THE ''WoRLD'SIFAlRcrr VIEW
ED BY THE APPEAL MAN.
4 Compilation of . ssuassua of Happenings,
Social and Otherwise, AH1ong the Afro
Americans of the seesasa City Of This
Glorious Union. s1&ss,1g,:f :.
Mrs. Anna, Peyton is on the sick list.

Mrs. Anna PeytOn is ON the sick list.
The Union Excelsior Club entertained
Friday. -
Jack Turnleys friends gave him "stag'
Tuesday afternoon.
The choir of ST. Thomas P. E. church
will give party Feb. 49,
Prof. Emanuel gave "stag'' to his gen
tlemen friends "wednesday evening.
A, dove party was given Tuesday after
noon in honor of Miss Carrie Phelps.
will give social at Miss Blanche Hagan's,
1919 Dearborn street, Feb. -.
Mr. Jack Turnkey and Miss Carrie Phelps
were married Tuesday night at the brides
residence, 1892 Dearborn street.
Lieutenant Hawkins, who fell through an
elevator shaft last Friday at Pettibone's,
is resting easy and may recover.
The ball given Wednesday night for the
Folks Home was quite success.
Miss Estella Bond will make her debut
Feb. 16, at her residence, Oxford Court.
Ninety invitations will be sent out.
rior and interior decorators. Send postal
card and get their figures. Calls promptly
attended to.
Local No. 4, B. c., will give series of
entertainments to help the needy. All the
members will put forth strenuous efforts
to make the affair great success.
Mr.: ]. E. Lewis. s. NJ. P. of the l. I. A.
and B. c., was in Evansville last Sunday
and was entertained by Mr.. and Mrs. j..
f. Kelvin at their residence, 1914 Sherwin
avenue.
Thomas Murphy was about to be dis
charged by Justice SABBATH Monday, when
he got into an argument with Detective
kilgallOn and uttered an oath which sent
him to the bridewell.
Manager j. NJ Ward of the Alhambra
Theatre has secured Mrs. Fannie Hall
Clint, Chicago's elocutionist, to read sew
cral of her favOrite selections at the bene-
fit which will be rendered him on Monday
evening, February 5, at the theatre.
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MINNEAPOLIS.
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Continued from 3r>A Page.
the Office of w. R. Morris. Esq, in Min
neapolis,' last Friday evening, at which
it was decided to give a representation
of the drama, "A Social GLASS;" on the
evening of February 20, for the benefit
of the fund for testing the constitu-.
tionality of the outrageous suffrage
law of Louisiana, notice of which will
be given later. kfter the meeting
President Gibbs invitec the members.
of the board to a collation. in the
Guaranty Loan Restaurant, of which
he is proprietor. Those enjoying the
same were: Mesdames Allen French,
M. j.. Brown, J.. R. White, James
Kemp, Miss Wayne Weir, Rev. D. S.
Orner, w. R. Morris, Esq, F. L. Nc
Chez, Esq, Messrs. M. E. Singleton, 2.
A. Pope, J. @. Adams.
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For tn . Paris Exposition.

Mr.. Thomas j. Galloway, Afro American
Commissioner for the Paris Exposition
was in Chicago about a week, arranging
for the Chicago exhibit A largely. at
held at Quinn Chapel last Saturday
night. at which a number of suggestions
regarding the exhibit were made to Mr.
Galloway. Mr.. Robert Harper will look up
articles suitable for the exhibit and turn
them over to Mr.. Galloway. Mr.. Galloway
left Wednesday for the South.
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Will Photograph for Paris.

Harry Shepard. of st. Paul. MIMI, who
has been appointed official photographer
of the AfrO-American exhibit at the Paris
Exposition, arrived in the city Tuesday and
left Wednesday for Atlanta, in company
with Commissioner Galloway. Mr.. Shep-
ard will make about 1000 views of the
most notable Afro-American schools, col
leges, manufactures and places Of business
in the SOUAh for exhibition at Paris.
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John Brown ". r.. G, No, II.

John Brown w. r. c.. No. IA, has elect
ed the following officers:
President, Mrs. Ida NJ. Briggs.
S. V. President, Mrs. Alice Gillis.
J. V. President, Mrs. Mary Coleman.
Seere snrcr Mrs. Mrs Eva vaa R s,4h
Guard. Mrs. Nellie Williamson.
Assistant Guard, Mrs. Honora Hazel.
Conductor, Mrs. NJ. E. Britton.
Assistant Conductor, Mrs. NJ. Brown.
Chaplain, Mrs. Agnes Moody.
Color Bearers, Mrs. l.. Morgan, Mrs. F.
Fl. Clint, Mrs. J. Heron, Mrs. n Moore.
Meetings held first and third Tuesday
afternoons at Bethel Hall.
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Mems Sunday Club, the occasion being the
celebration Of Lincoln's birthday. There
will be other appropriate exercises, to-
,ether with special music by the choir.
Monday evening, Feb. II, DR.. Wilbur p.
Thirkield,+ former president of Cannon
Theological Seminary and now secretary of
the 'Epworth League, will deliver an ad-
kield has labored long and earnestly for
the uplifting Of his brother in black, and
he should be greeted by large audience /
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Death of Miss L. Henderson.

Electa Chapter, No. 1, took charge of the
bhrial of Miss L. Henderson of 2697 Dear
held in Bethel church, Sunday at 1:3O D.
M. Rev. Ransom officiating. The other
chapters of the city We're present by in
the city. y
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MISUNDERSTANDING BRIGHT AND hon.
Wy est persons to represent ms as Managers
In this and close by counties Salary $500 year
and expenses. Straight bona-fde, no more. no less
salary. Position permanent: Our references. any
Quoted &C home Reference. Enclose self-address-
ed stapmed enyeioxs 2zE DohHIoH 90hPAH1-
psRA, e Chtea4e
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Quinn Chapel.

Sunday the pastor, Rev A. j. Carey.
p. d., preached morning and evening At
the morning service Alexander Miles, ESQ.,,
of the United Brotherhood, made an 3D.
series of meetings closed Sunday, with SO
conversions. Lieutenant Governor North
colt will deliver an address Sunday eye-
ming, Feb. IL, under the auspices Of the
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KNIGHTS OF PYTH1As

KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAs
HAF. TURNER LoDeI. No. .. K. of meets u.
3scond and fourth Thursdays in the month. Bro
hers in good otandng welcome. At Labor Ten.
~ Fourth and 3, fhth Ave. SO.
j. ". Jackson. G. O.
JOEL A. CAGE, O. r. ands
- Afsa and third Thursday In eask nsntl. Az
ofothes In good standing welcome. At Nason
y Hall Second street between Henns@1n sud, Nv
Met Ava
FnzD'Y Ood7NG CO
RID. WAR1, K. r. and 8.
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Death of Mrs. Russell.

Mrs. Sarah Harris Russell, of 1915 Dear
born street, was buried from her home,
Friday at 1 D. N. Mrs. Russell was an
old resident of Chicago and was we'll
known. She had been ailing for more than
a year, yet her friends were unprepared
for her death. She leaves little girl.
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Miss Jones Debut,

MI. and Mrs Jones of 81 e. 18th street
gave a party in honor of the 18th birth
day of their daughter, Miss Ella. A large
number was present. The charming de-
hutante received a number of handsome
presents from her friends and admirers
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81:
u

MARS LODGE, No, 2202, meets second and
fourth Wednesday in each month for business
and the third Wednesday for instruction at Odd
Fellows Hall, 253 E. 18th street.
T. R. HICKMAN. P. s., 422 St. Anthony
F. D. PARKER, n G., 1896 Edmund st.
HOUSEHOLD OF RUTH No. $50 g. q. O. of o. r.
Meets first and third Monday in each month foH
business, second Monday for instruction, at Ode
Fellows Hail. 325 Wabasha.
.. MRS. EMMA PARKER, NJ. Nc.
Mrs. IDA JOHNSON, W. R, s74 Summit Placs :
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ST. JAHES, A. II Z. CHUCK.

Cor. Fuller and Jay streets.
eesday prayer meeting 500 ?. n. Pastor visits 4
Monday and Tuesday; at homo Wednesday NJ
Thursday. Weddings, funerals and the sick Is
Ended on notice.
REV J. c. ANDERSON, Pastor
PILGRIM BAPTIST CHURCH.
Cor. 18th and Cedar.
SUNDAY SERVICES: Preaching at II 100 A. N. ara
7:45 P. NJ. Sunday at 1890 o'clock Wednesday
evening general prayer meeting. Friday evening"
study Sunday School lesson. Funerals and wed.
dings promptly attended.
REV. D. s. ORNER, Pastor. 405 Farringto;a
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Deaths.

Grace Dixon, 1O5 years, 10s N. Wash
tenaw.
John ]. G. Chapel, p years, 1868 Armour.
Jesse Butler, 40 years, 1912 Armour.
James c. Johnson, 10 years, 292 29th.
James Hennessey, 10 years, 3554 Armour.
Sarah Russell, 3613 Dearborn
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Births.

Son to Mrs. Elizabeth Cary, 442S Cottage
Grove ave-; Dr. Long.
Daughter to Mrs. David Davis, 2514 Ar
mour ave-; DR.. Williams.
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Died at lO6

Mrs. Grace Dixon, born 1O5 years ago,
died at her residence, 1OS North Washte-
nav avenue, Saturday morning Death was
due to old age and general debility. She
was born in Virginia.
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Alhambra Theatre.

As compliment to his Afro american
patrons, Manager Ward of the Alhambra
Theatre has invited that gifted elocution-
list, Fannie Hall Clint, to give. a recita-
ton at his benefit next Monday, hight.
1.-The City of New York. will be the play
produced and a host of vaudeville stars
have volunteered their services.
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Bethel A. NJ. e. Church.

Last Sunday Rev. R. c. Ransom, D. D.,
the pastor, preached morning and evening.
Rev. Ransom left Monday for Washing
ton to attend the Bishops Council. Dur
ing his absence Rev. r. l.. King will have
charge of the church Next Sunday morn
ing, Rev. r. Seymour will preach.
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Thanks,

The committee of charity ball given by
knights Templar at Medinah Temple re-
turn thanks for four hundred and fifty dol
lars
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M,MInEApo-,x.
q. q. o. o. O. =.

ST.. ANTHONY LonsE, No. 2S77 meets the I'm
and third Wednesday in each month for tie trans.
action Of husinets second and fourth Wednesdays
FOR instruction. at their hail. Second street. Bot
ween Nicollet snd H1nnepir nes.
). HARE, N. a.
JAMES a. SCOTT. P. 6. p. O. Box 81
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G.. 4. r,

BrpD1I CIRCLE No. SO LADIES Or THE G. A. 4.
Meets the first and third Tuesday afternoonr q
Garfield Post Hall Wabasha Street,
LAURA B. HICKMAN PRES, 17o Charles st,
KATIE MYERS Sec, 462 Cedar st.
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ST. PHILIPS EPISCOPAL MISSION

SUNDAY SERVICES: Morning Prayer, Litszss
and Sermon HOO A. II, Sunday School and Chill-
ren's Vespers 8 90 p. NJ; Evensong and Ser1nor
$500 P. NJ; Wednesday Evening, Prayer and
Lecture 500 H.; Friday: Choir Rehearsal ans
Brotherhood Of st. Andrew 500 P. H. All ar
cordially invited. Seats free.
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Mr.. B.. f. Taylor's residence came near
being burnt down while he was at church.
scattered all over the parlor. Mr.. Taylor
happened to enter the house at the time,
otherwise the family would have found
themselves homeless when they returned
from church.
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Governor Scofield has appointed ]. ].
Miles one of the commissioners Of the
Charles Sumner Monumental Committee.
1t is hoped that every Afro American in
the state will feel it Il duty to contribute
Charles Sumner, whose blood was spilled
on the floor Of the U. S. Senate in defense
Of n1r
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Local No. 4, B. c., will give series of
entertainments to help the needy. All the
members will put forth strenuous efforts
to make the affair q great success.
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Mr.. ]. +. Lewis, S. NJ. P. of the I. I. A.
and B. c. was in Evansville last Sunday
and was entertained by Mr.. and Mrs. J.
f. Kelvin at their residence; 1914 Sherwin
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1900-02-03

The following are the young men who went
noon: Q. M. Davis, Racine; T.. W. Taylor,
GAINESVILLE; Jas. w. Elyard, Brothertown;
A. NJ. Moore, Dudley Moore and Thomas
Mcdonald of Racine
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Where the Responsibility Rests.

In connection with the coal miners
strike. now happily in process Of set
ttement, II might be well for the la
boring men of the country to take into
consideration certain facts which show
why wages In this particular industry
have had tendency to gravitate down
wards, and why the class OF labor en-
ployed In the great coal mines OF the
Eastern states has steadily deterior-
ated Having done this. there win be
little difficulty in determining where
the Responsibility exists for this con-
dition OF affairs; and having found the
root OF the trouble. in insisting on the
proper remedy being applied.
In the Eastern states. coal mining
Is conducted to large extent by opera
tors. who lease lands from the owners
on a royalty paid on the coal mined.
with operators OF this class the mar
gin OF profit is relatively small The
selling price II fixed by competition.
II this selling price goes 50 low as TO
wipe out the margin OF profit. the oper-
ator has little choice save TO reduce
wages. The alternative OF closing
down entirely Is often lmpracticabie.
for his lease requires the mining Of a
sxed amount OF coal annually. or a sur
render OF lease. The surrender Of
lease means the loss Of the capital In
vested IN a plant which has become at
tached 10 the soil, and which canno, be
removed. or indeed have any value II
u was removed.
Coal mining Ia now being conducted
on large scale In many Of the South
ern states. which before the war pro-
auced none. The South has the cheap
ana Goclie negro lab0rers. 20 begin
with. which gives that section an adj
vantage from the WAGE standpoint. In
mining coal This competition might
readily he met or rather II could be on
set by the enhanced cost of traaspor-
tatIon: but Their. Is now another labor
element IN the South. which deaes
Northern competition.
The harbarous system ~ letting out
convict labor 20 the highest bidder en-
lists In many % the Southern states.
Coai mines by the dozens probably BY
the hundreds. are today In operation in
the Democratic states Of the South.
where the labor Is furnished solely By
contractors IN convict labor. These
conviets are none the less slaves be-
cause they owe their ssryituds 70 the
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last man to whom they should ever
consent that a public trust be con-
signed. The state of Washington might
better be unrepresented at the national
capital than to send this man there
why should any man vote for Ronaidf
We ask but the careful. Intelligent.
dispassionate scrutiny by the public of
the claims OF these men. The burden
Of proof Is upon them. They ask for
positions Of honor and trust and infiu-
ence. What is their title? If any man
ask his neighbor to cast Democratic
ballot this year, compel him to answer
that little. embarrassing, unanswerable
word. ''why?"
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law contemplates; there was distinct
understanding and agreement that. 80
far as Browne could influence the re-
suit. certain books should be accepted.
and this agreement was entered into
by Browne, not only before the books
were offered in competition with other
books, but before they had even been
written. AS a Judge, in matter In
volving the pocketbook OF every pa
rent in the state. and involving the men
tai training OF every school child. he de-
liberateiy entered into conspiracy to
evade and defeat the law which con-
templated a competitive test for the
selection Of school books. He. in pur-
suance OF conspiracy has done his
part to put hundreds OF thousands Of
dollars into the pockets OF his personal
friends. who formed company. at his
instance. to bid for contract OF which
he had the letting.
Yet Mr.. Brownies friends assert that
ne ~ HoHest IN tHS ufatttT, anu tndt ne
himself has. no pecuniary interest in
the company. IT Is impossible TO be-
lleve this The proceeding. from start
to finish. was a fraud. the sequence OF
a criminal conspiracy which originated
with Browne himself This fraud will
net hundreds OF thousands OF dollars
to Brownies fellow conspirators: yet 1t
is asserted that the chief conspirator.
the man who betrayed his official trust
that the fraud might be perpetrated.
will profit nothing by 1t. Is Browne a
conspirator for the mere love OF in
trigue; does he deliberately betray a
public trust for the mere qualification
which he finds in wrong doing? His
friends assert so; and thereby go fur
Their to brand him as unnt for any POSI-
tion of trust and honor than do his
enemies.