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The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1902-06-14
MARcELLUS L. coUNTRYMAN.

lar proprietors of mo. 40" East Third
street, left Thursday evening for
Nashville, Tenn, accompanied by his
mother-in-law, Mrs. Patsy Merri-
weather, who, after a short visit, will
return to Louisville, KY, her home.
Mr. Reid will attend the Chicago
races while en- route home.
Visitors to the city, and residents
also, who wish to get first class meals
should call at John Godfrey's, No. $50
Wabasha street, between Tenth street
and College avenue. Board and rooms
by the day, week or month at reason
able rates. Best meals in the city.
Regular meals Is cents. Sunday din
ners from 100 to 500 p. M. a speci-
atty.
Rev. J. c. Anderson, Pastor St.
James, A. M. E. Church, and vice presi-
dent (acting president) of Methodist
Preachers Meeting of st. Paul, has
graduated with honors, after complet-
ing a nonresident course of philosophic
and historic studies in Taylor Uni
versity, a Methodist Episcopal Church
Institution of Indiana, being the only
Afro-American alumnus of that school,
where the late President Mckinley
and hundreds of the leading men in
this country received like honors His
diploma confers upon him the degree
of Phi. B.
The people of the Twin Cities have
invited the members of the National
Afro-American Council and the Ma
tianal Afro-American Press Associa-
ton to meet in st. Paul durllX the
week when the National Teachers AS
ISOLATION will be held in Minneapolis.
This shcula bring together the largest
number of prominent men and women
of the race ever gathered. There are
only a few weeks left for the prepare
lions and general awakening should
be had. Much work is to be done and
must begun now. This is matter in
which every one is or should be inter-
ested.. LET US GET TOGETHER
AND STICK TOGETHER.
P. G. M. Council No. 1923, G.. U. o. o.
F., of st. Paul, established the Pa
triarchy branch of the order last Sun
day and elected the following officers:
w. R. Morris, M. V. P; Thos. R.
Hickman, R. V. P; w. T. Francis, V.
G.; j. B. Johnson, W. P. T.; G.. B.
Lowe, w. P. R.; z. A. Pope, w. P. P;
A. A. Cotton, P. K; y. A. Scott, P. S.;
P. Conway, P. Sam. This branch of
the order was established by P. M.
" P. Arthur Winstead, of Chicago,
Patriarchy No. 10, by the authority of
the S. c.. of M. at Philadelphia. P.
M. V. P. Arthur Winstead is very
much pleased with his success and
ability as a teacher of the order.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1902-06-14
EUING- HOUSER.
THE FIRST JUNE BRIDE OF THE
SANITY CITY.
Mr.. William Euing Takes Unto Himself q
Better Half in the Person Of Miss Livina
Houser. in the Presence of a Number of
Their Many Friends.

June is conceded to be the fayorite
month for weddings and so it may be,
but the first notable June wedding in
our city was the beautiful house we'd
ding of Mr.. William Ewing and Miss
Livina Houser, daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. Jackson Houser, which was sol
emnized at the residence of Mrs. Della
Pettis, 1875 Fuller street, on last Thurs
day evening. When the hour for the
ceremony arrived, the high contracting
parties took their positions before Rev.
J. G.. Anderson, while Miss Carrie
Douglass played the wedding march
and with the usual formula were short
~ pronounced man and wife and re-
ceived the congratulations of their
friends.
The bride was given away by her
father.
Miss Missouri Anderson acted as
bridesmaid and Mr.. Daniel Hardin as
best man.
The bride wore a gown of white al
batros handsomely trimmed with satin
and lace, and carried shower bouquet
of white roses. -
The bridesmaid wore white organdie
The groom and best man wore the
conventional attire for such occasions.
p, The reception committee consisted
of Mesdames Harry Shepherd, A. Bel
lesene, Kittie Terrell, Della Pettis, o.
D. Howard, J. H. Dillingham; and Mary
Walker. t.. ~: III -.
After the congratulations refresh
ments were served and all went merry
as a wedding bell. .. F. 4
The house was handsomely decorat-
ed for the occasion and was redolent
with the perfume of cut flowers.
The young cauple were the receipt.
ents of number of presents from
their friends as follows
Solid silver tea set of four pieces,
from the Eastern Star Chapter: Mr.,
and Mrs: H. Houston, Mr.. and Mrs.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1902-06-14
sI. PAUL.
4 WEEKS RECG3D IN MlNNESO-
'TA'S CAPl -

Che SANITY City and Sanity City Folks
Newsy Items of Social, Religious and
General Matters Among the People, Boil
cd Down.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1902-06-14
Mrs. Kate Meyers, bed spread.

Mrs. Kate Meyers, bed spread.
Mesdames e. Elliott and Mrs. l..
Hunter, smyrna rug.
DR.. and Mrs. F. G.. Fowler, Louis
vile, KY, handsome fringed, pink and
white bed spread r..
Mrs. Fannie Gibbs, towels.
Mr.. and Mrs. S. M. Lewis, towels.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. A. Johson, towels.
Miss M, Chancellor; aunt of the
bride, one dozen towels. ~.
Mr.. and Mrs. S. D. Kemp, towels.
Employees of the American House
furnishing Co., leather rocker.
Proprietors of the American House
furnishing Co., handsome couch.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jackson Houser, par
ents of bride, sheets.
Mrs. P. H. Anderson, Royal scroll.
The house was filled with guests too
numerous to mention.
Mr.. Ewing is in the employ of the
American House Furnishing Co., by
whom he is held in high esteem.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1902-06-14
AFRO-AMERICAN REPUBLICAN
VOTERS OF MINNESOTA.

Believing that our elevation must
be done largely through our own eff
forts; that we can make our inf1u-
ence as race and our Importance as
a part of the citizenship strongly felt
and recognized, if we unite and cen
tralize our power, a number of the
citizens of the city of St. Paul, en-
masse assem- bled, voted to call state
| convention of Afro-American Repub-
licans to meet in the city of st. Paul,
Mimi, on the 9Th day of July at 1920
a. M, the convention to be held at the
Masonic Hall, 81 and 319 Wabasha
street, between Third and Fourth
streets. s-."-. ...
The apportionment of delegates to
be as follows: IT,.
Any Afro-American Republican who
is at this time member Of Repub-
llcan club in the state of Minnesota is
eligible to attend the convention as a
delegate, upon presentation of proper
credentials from the club of which he
, is member; or any Republican re-
siding in a locality in Minnesota
where there is no Republican club, is
| entitled to attend as a delegate and
represent the. locality where he re-
sides.
All persons interested in the future
OF the race in the state of Minnesota
are earnestly requested to be present
on this occasion and assist in effect
ing an organization that will accom-
plish much good for the race.
(Signed)
HARRY HOWARD, Chairman,
f. D. PARKER, Secretary,
J. B. JOHNSON,
HARRY SHEPHERD,
D. E. BEARLEY,
w. T. FRANCIS,
REV. w. D.. CARTER,
Committee on Call.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1902-06-14
Hamm's New Velvet Beer.

The Theo. Hamm Brewing Co., of
st. Paul, notwithstanding the excel
lent brews Of beer that it now fur
nishes, has just put a new extra pale
beer on the market that promises to
surpass anything in the line of bottle
beer. This new beer is called "sVel-
vet. It is an extra pale beer, having
rich, agreeable hop flavor and just
the right amount of malt strength to
make it an ideal tonic beverage. This
beer is guaranteed to be absolutely
pure and wholesome and to be made
of the very best selected malt and i'm
ported hops Telephone the Big Home
Brewery, 4uain 935, for a case.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1902-06-14
Miss A. D. Smith, half dozen bath

Miss A. D: Smith, half dozen bath
towels. ~=,E.> 49,. .-.> r. -. . zs...-
Mrs. Mary Grimes, linen table cloth.
Mr. and Mrs. Geo. w. James, pair
hemstitched towels. ~ .~~..
Miss Bessie Mills, picture. 1
MissRJosephine Proteau, pair towels.
Mr.. E. J. Brack, lunch cloth. -*:
Mrs. G. G. S. Mills, dresser scarf.
Mr.. and Mrs. AL Washington, hem
stitched towels. ~"- r.
Mr.. and Mrs. T. E. Franklin, towels.
Z Mr.. and Mrs. J. w. Mills, napkins.
Prof. J. w. Luca, towels. /
Miss Nellie Brown, dresser SET -,
Mrs. &C. Allen, embroidered petit
coat. .~ 49,.
Mrs. M. Taylor, towels.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. @. Adams, silver
berry spoon. -, -. 49,.
Mr.. and Mrs. T. H. Lyles, bed spread.
Mrs. Lizzie Thompson, hemstitched
towels. -
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1902-06-14

ucational Association, which meets at
Minneapolis during the same week,
and persons wishing to attend the
council meeting may purchase tickets
to the N. E. A. at Minneapolis and
ride over to St.. Paul on street car
for 10 cents, Dr..
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1902-06-14
MINNEAPOLIS.
oOlNGS IN AND ABOUT THf
T., GREAT FLOUR CITY,"

Matters Social, Religious and General
Which Have Happened and are to Happen
Among the people % the City on the
Falls.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-03-23
WAeE-EARNERS ARE BETTING
witnesses from All Ranks of Life
Tell House of Lords Races Are
n Terrible Blight.

copyright. 1902 by Press Publishing Coz
LONDON, March 22-(NeW York " Id
Cablegram-Speeial Telegram.)-The D
quiry Of the House Of Lords into the IT.
ting evil among the wage earning classes
has ended. Witnesses Of all ranks OF life
were unanimous In testifying to the terri
bic magnitude and blighting influence Of
this curse. But no practical scheme 70
check II has been evolved. Robert
knight. labor leader. gave impressive evi-
denee. declaring that because Of the effect
Of betting on character be would neither
employ nor trust anyone addicted 70 the
habit; that not per cent OF the betting
workingmen ever saw q horse race. while
the betting among youths has become q
species OF insanity. Women also bet, but
not in England 10 the same extent as in
France.
Suppression OF betting intelligence in
the newspapers. making betting a criminal
otienss with severe penalties. and lieens-
ing betting men. are among the remedial
suggestions, but there IL no hope that AM
or az would SEAaisAta tAs syrL
Omaha daily bee., 1902-03-23
WILL CENSOR ALL WAR NEWS
Governor of Panama VIII Restrict
CabIegrams and Prohibit
Code Entirely.

PANAMA. Colombia, March 22.-General
sslazar. governor OF Panama, today in
formed the representative OF the Associated
Press that in order to prevent abuse in the
communication to the outside world Of news
regarding the war in Colombia he had
issued a decree re-establishing the censor
ship Of cablegrams and prohibiting abso-
lutely the transmission OF code messages
relating to the revolution. So far as COM
mercial matters are concerned, however,
merchants will be allowed the use of es-
tablished codes, but they must leave copies
Of their messages at the ONCE Of the censor.
II seems that some OF the foreign consuls
have misinterpreted Governor Salazar's de-
cree, claiming to have an absolute fran
chise for their messages. In contravention
OF these claims 1t is asserted that in all
treaties between Colombia and foreign ma
lions there Is a specific clause identical
with article FIVE OF the convention OF 1850
between New Granada and the United States
which provides that the contracting nations
recognize no diplomatic character in con-
suls and that therefore consuls cannot en-
Joy the prerogatives of ambassadors and
ministers. Nevertheless, as a matter OF
courtesy, Governor Salazar will allow the
consuls Of friendly nations TO send tele-
grams uncensored without, however. re-
nouncing his right TO enforce the consorins
Of their messages and all other measures
tending towards the re-establishment and
protection Of public order.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-03-23
AMERICAN VOICE CAPTIvATES
Alma Webster-POwen Tours Russia
with Renewal of Remarkable
Series of Successes.

Copyright, 1902 by Press Publishing Coz
ST. PETERSBURG, March 22.-(New York
World Cablegram-SpeciaI Telegram.)-
Alma Webster Powell, an American singer,
is having an extraordinary successful
tour in Russia. where she is rapidly becom-
ing the musical sensation Of the season.
She intends to tour the whole empire with
signor Pirani. an eminent pianist. She
has received a great ovation here, in War
saw and other cities.
Alma webster-Powell is a New York
woman. having lived in the borough OF
Brooklyn since she was 10 years old. though
abe was born not far from Chicago.
She is a person OF extraordinary versatil-
ity. She learned to play the piano and to
sing in her childhood. has written several
songs and pieces for the piano, is a devotee
to the bicycle. studied law and took q degree
at the University Of the City of New York.
was for a time a clerk in a law once on
Nassau street. was engaged as prima donna
by the Castle Square Opera company, mar
ried Mr.. Powell, a piano manufacturer,
toured Europe. got a five years engage
ment at the Berlin opera house in Decem-
ber, 1900, had a Misunderstanding with the
MANAGEMENT. and Is now touring Europe.
1t is said she is distant relative OF Daniel
Webster. She is a soprano singer and has q
remarkable range of voice.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-03-23
COMBINE OF HARDWARE FIRMS
Project Contemplating Union of Four
Large Concerns, with Thirty
Millions Capital.

ST. LOUIS. March 22.-The Post-Dispstch
will say tomorrow:
E. c. Simmons. advisory director Of the
Simmons Hardware company, stated tonight
in reply to questions that there was a $780,
600 900 deal on which would probably end
in the consolidation Of four of the largest
hardware concerns in the country.
am not in a position to make any def
mite statements regarding the deal, he said,
but will say that there is such a move
ment on foot. and all Of the companies
named in the Dispatch probably will be in
terested.
AS yet there has been no meeting Of the
promoters OF the plan. l do not care To
state when such a meeting will be held.
Press dispatches from New York say a
secret meeting was held in that city to
form a combine capitalized at $50, 900 ,O0O
and embracing the Simmons Hardware COM
pany Of st. Louis, Supple and Co. OF Phila-
delphia, Hibbard, Spencer, Bartlett & Co
Of Chicago and Bigelow a Douse q Boston
According to Mr.. Simmons this meeting
Is yet to be held, but the project seems
we'll formed and liable to be consummated
within the next few weeks.
CHICAGO. March 22.-William G. Hib-
bard. president OF Hibbard. Spencer. Bart
lett & Co. of Chicago. could not be reached
tonight and A. c. Bartlett, the vice presi-
dent. is in Arizona. Charles II. Conover
secretary OF the concern. said he did not
believe there was any truth in the report
regarding a combination.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-03-23
JAMES WILCOX FOUND GUILTY
Convicted of Nell CrOPsey's Murder
and Sentenced TO BE
Hanged.

ELIZABETH CITY. n. c.. March "a
James Wilcox was tonight found guilty Of
the murder OF Nellie CrOpsey. The jury.
after having been out thirty hours. brought
In a verdict Of guilty Of murder in the
first degree. The prisoner heard the verdict
without apparent emotion.
When the verdict had been received,
Judge Jones said
IL Is sadder for me than you, Mr. VIII
cox The jury found the facts, gave the
law. You have had fair trial Part OF
the public were afraid TO give ~ TO you.
am Informed that the movement in the
courthouse here Friday when a crowd
marched out was prearranged. hope such
was not the case. II II was true and the
offenders were brought before me. l would
send every man, woman and child 10 Jail
for contempt. II the move were for a
purpose IL was a disgrace 20 the fair name
OF the county. l hope Il did not influence
you, gentlemen. In the least. The tudg-
ment OF the court is that the prisoner
be removed to Jail and be hanged by the
neck on April ..
Counsel for the defense will appeal to the
supreme court.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-03-23
FIGHT AGAINST CONSUMPTION
Legislation Expected to Accomplish
Much Against seourEe of
TubercuIosis.

Copyright, 1874 by Press Publishing Coz
PARIS, March 22.-(NeW York World
Csblegram-Special Telegram. president
LOubet personally opened the anti-tuber-
culosis congress here. The president OF the
Senate and the Chamber Of Deputies we're
also present with a large delegation OF
members Of the French legislature. PROT
Brouardel. dean Of the Academy OF MedI-
cine. made the opening address. saying
that be was glad to see the scourge of con-
sumption was to be fought not only through
private Efforts. but with the help OF sde-
quAte legislation. for until the state made
SUFFICIENT appropriations OF money and pro-
vided a suitable Law lighting wholesale con-
tamination was a diseouraging task.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-03-23
NOT TO STOP PRINTERS LOBBY
Presidents order Regarding sOIicita-
tIonS by Executive Employees FOG
More Pay Explained.

WASHINGTON. March 22.-President
lawson and Secretary Garrett OF Columbis
typographical union. No. 1O1. called on the
president today and made inquiry TO how
far the executive order prohibiting per-
sons in executive employ from intsreedms
for advancement would anect ofhcers or
committeeman nom taking an active part
in matters pending in congress affecting
the organization OF printers as a whole. The
president replied through Secretary CorteI-
you substantially as follows:
The president directs me to state that
he has come 10 the conclusion that the
legislation 10 which you refer Is legislation
affecting the interests. not OF government
printers as such. but Of printers generally;
but II that Is the case, there is nothing
in the presidents order which in any way
interferes with your continuing to inter
est yourselves in such legislation In the
future as In the past. nor is there the
slightest need Of any member OF the ssso-
citation TO which you refer rssigning for
that reason from the positions enumerated
In Eour letter.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-03-23
FLORENCE BURNS is CLEARED
Released from Custody for Lack of
Evidences COnnecting Her with
Brooks Death.

NEW YORK. March 22.-Florence Burns,
the young Brooklyn woman who has been
in the custody Of the police OF this city
since February 10. under suspicion OF know
ing how Walter Brooks met his death was
discharged from custody by Justice May
tonight
Brooks. who was q young merchant here,
had been keeping company with Florence
Burns. He was found dead the night OF
February IA In a room at the Glen Island
hotel. The gas In the room was turned on
and there was a bullet wound In the head.
The district attorney tried to show that
Florence Burns was likely to have killed
Brooks because be WIS trying to break of
his association with her. The defense
adopted the suicide theory and for several
days Justice MayeE has been examining into
the two theories. He finally decided, when
the hearing closed tonight that nothing had
been brought out suficient TO hold Florence
Burns to the grand jury. After her,
Ruth Dunn, the young woman on whose ac-
count 1t Is alleged Brooks wished to break
on his relations with Florence Burns. was
the first witness today. She said she saw
Walter Brooks on the Monday, Tuesday and
Wednesday evenings before his death. This
closed her testimony and at the request of
Attorney Backus, for the defendant, her
evidence was stricken from the record.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-03-23
HOUSE PARTY is BRILLIANT
Duchess of Beaufort Entertains King
Edward I'm Specially InteIIi-
gent Fashion.

Copyright. 1872. by Press Publishing Coz
LONDON, March 22.-(New York World
Cablegram-Specia Telegram.)-The duch-
ess Of Beaufort. who recently entertained
the king. is not only an active hostess. but
also one of the most charming OF women
and popular all over the Badminton coun-
try. She gathered together a specially in
telligent and brilliant house party in
honor OF her royal guests.
Among those who graced the meeting OF
the duke Of Beauforts forxounds at the
charming. picturesque spot known AZ
Worcester lodge were Lord and Lady
LAnsdowne, Lord and Lady Londesborough
Mr.. and Lady Katherine Somerset. and NJ
De Several. the Portuguese minister
The duchess was a widow when she mar
ried the marquis OF Worcester. As Bar
oness Carlo De TuyiI she was well known
in the hunting field. and Il was only natu-
raj she should have married into such Z
great hunting family
She had two sons by her first marriage
and a year after her husband had sue
oeeded to the dukedom she presented him
with son and heir.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-03-23
BRANDES TO VISIT AMERICA
Noted Danish Critic VIII Deliver Lee
lures to Crafty Fellow Country
men I'm Chicago.

Copyright, 1902. by Press Publishing Coz
COPENHAGEN. March 22.-(New York
World Cablegram-Speeial Telegram DIR.
George Brandes, the noted Danish critic,
author Of William Shakespeare and other
works of distinction, will visit America
early in the spring to deliver a series OF
lectures. DR.. Brandes, who is more than 60
years old. has only been persuaded to so
arduous an undertaking by a syndicate OF
prominent Danes in Chicago, which has
made him hattering offers.
While his subjects for his tour have not
been definitely decided upon. It is known
that Bjorensen and Ibsen, both as men and
writers, will be discussed. Brandes Is an
intimate friend of the two men. The trans
lations OF the critics Shakespeare" has
made him comparatively well known 70
Americans He Is. moreover, a voluabie
English scholar and his complete mastery OF
the Language viii not be the least Of charms
OF his lectures.
Among his best known works are Henrik
Ibsen." Impressions Of Poland" and "Cele-
brated Authors OF the Nineteenth Century. "
The last has been translated into English
by Prof. r. Anderson. Brandes is regarded
by many as the greatest Of living critics.