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The Appeal., 1904-02-20
TUskEGEE. CONFERENCE.

Thirteenth Annual Tuskesee Confer
ence a Grand Success.
Tuskegee, Ala, Feb. 17.-Dr. Book
er T. Washington today called to Or
der the thirteenth annual Tuskegee
conference in the chapel of the insti-
tute before more than 1000 Afro
American farmers from Southern
states. There were in attendance
many white men prominent in philan-
thropic work. After a session of sew
eral hours, resolutions were adopted
embodying the sentiment of the con-
ference.
These resolutions declare the faith
of the conference in the efforts to Sc
cure homes and land for the Afro
American, the exercise Of thrift, keep
ing out of debt, getting rid of the log
cabin idea, building churches and
schools, lengthening of the school
term, building of good public roads,
the regular and prompt payment OF
all taxes and making agricultural life
more attractive In connection with
the educational interests high stand
ard of morality was urged and that
teachers and preachers be required to
MAINTAIN nlgnSSt StdHudfuS u HVAAS.
The resolutions declare that the
moral condition of the Afro-American
in the South is improving, and that
there is no evidence that education
increases crime among. them. They
urge harmony and mutual conference
between the races and that the whites
put premium on right conduct and
high living among the blacks. The
Afro-American is urged to refrain
from crime and to join with the whites
in the maintenance of law and order.
The Appeal., 1904-02-20
THE APPEAE .NATIoNAI -AMERIcAN NEWSPAPER.

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kasand New Mexico 28, ,029 were born
in Virginia and a15 ,768 in Maryland.
OF the 17,269 homes owned and
hired by private families, 1863 are
free, $40 are encumbered and the rest
are hired. To this total can be added
18 farm homes, six of which are own
ed free. Three are encountered and
nine hired or rented. There are 26,O46
persons, male and female, of school
age and 1857 males of militia age,
Is to "A years, inclusive.
The memorial exercises in honor of
Col. w. A. Pledger of Georgia, held
Sunday afternoon, were attended by a
large and sympathetic audience.
Lieut. R. E.. Toomey, president of
the Second Baptist, ,Lyceum, under the
auspices of whirh it was held, pre-
sided, and the principal eulogy was
delivered by Prof. T.. M. Hershaw of
Georgia.. Eloquent tributes were also
paid by Hon. Judson w. Lyons and
Prof. T. M. Dent of Georgia; Ex-Sen-
ator John P. Green of Ohio; Hon. John
c. Dancy of North Carolina; Ex-Gov.
P. B. S. Pinchback of Louisiana and
Judge Robt. H. Terrell of District of
Columbia -%.r
Letters of regret were read from
many prominent persons who could
not be in attendance, the most note
worthy of which being one from Presi-
dent Theodore Roosevelt. Resolu-
tions in honor of Col. Pledger's mem
ory were read by Rev. Mrs. Moore of
Georgia, and unanimously adopted.
y. Charles e: Hall:
The Appeal., 1904-02-20
THE ALTON SCHOOL CASE.

The famous Alton School case has
been decided against the Afro-Amer-
ican. The board of education several
years ago built a special school for
Afro-Americans. Scott Bibb and a
number of others refused to send their
children there and attempted to send
them to the nearest public school.
The superintendent of schools refused
to permit this and a suit for manda-
mus was brought in Bibbs' name
against the officials.
The suit has been to the appellate
and supreme courts number of times,
and has been reversed and remanded
upon various points each time. An
appeal will be taken to the state SUI
preme court.
Money will be needed to make the
fight and the Afro-Americans of Illi-
nois ought to furnish it.
The Appeal will give $40 to start the
fund. How much will you give, kind
reader?
The Appeal., 1904-02-20

The Lilly White" Republicans co
of Louisiana met in state convention
on last Wednesday and nominated a
full state ticket There were no Afro
American delegates, although the At
ro-American Republicans are as 20 to 1
compared with them. Their platform
asserts the supremacy of the Cau-
casian race. A very unnecessary and
equally un-Republican assertion.
However, the convention heartily in
dorsed the administration of President
Roosevelt, and to his denomination
and election the convention pledged
its support, and as we are very much
interested in and desire that happy
consummation we are willing to accept
any help which they can give in that
direction.
The Appeal., 1904-02-20

The date for holding the next Ma
t.onal Republican Convention, June II,
at Chicago, is the latest OF any con-
vention in the history of that party.
1t will he the thirteenth National Re-
publican convention, which fact will
give the superstitious something to
talk about Other Republican con-
ventions have been held as follows:
Philadelphia, June II, 1S56-Noml-
nees. John C. Fremont, of California,
ana William L. Dayton, of New Jer-
sey.
Chicago, May 16, 1S60-Nominees,
Abraham Lincoln, of Illinois, and Han
nibal Hamlin, of Maine
Baltimore. June Z, 1864-Nominees,
Abraham Lincoln, of Illinois, and An
drew Johnson, of Tennessee.
Chicago. May 20, 186S-Nominees,
Ulysses S. Grant, of Illinois, and
Schuyler Coifax, of Indiana.
Philadelphia, June 5, 1S72-NomE
nees. Ulysses S. Grant, of Illinois,
and Henry Wilson, of Massachusetts.
Cincinnati, June II, 1876-Noml-
ne2s, r. B. Hayes, of Ohio, and Will
liam y. Wheeler, of New York.
Chicago, June 2, 18S0-Nominees
James A. Garfield, of Ohio, and Ches-
ter A. Arthur, of New York
Chicago, June 3. 18S4-Nominees
James G.. Blaine, of Maine, and John
A. Logan, of Illinois.
Chicago, June 19, 1888-Nom1nees
BENJAMIN Harrison. of Indiana, and
Levi P Morton, of New York.
Minneapolis, June Z, 1892-Nomi-
nees, Benjamin Harrison, of Indiana,
and Whitelaw Reid, of New York.
ST. Louis, June 16, 1896 Nominees,
William Mckinley, of Ohio, and Gar
rett A. Hobart, of New Jersey. J..
Philadelphia, June 10, 1900-Nomi-
nees, William Mckinley, of Ohio, and
Theodore Roosevelt. of New York .':.
Since the Republican party won its
first victory, it will be noticed that
the first name on its ticket has al
ways been from either Illinois, Indi-
ana, or Ohio, with the single exception
of 1884, when the honor went to
Maine. New York is yet to be given
such distinction, when Mr.. Roose-
welt is nominated next June.
The Appeal., 1904-02-20

thing Illinois will probably vote in
the convention in accordance with the
convention in accordance with the
views expressed by Mr.. Lorimer and
his friends Lorimer's views are of
weight in the Administration circles,
as well as in Illinois. AS for Mr.. Gull
Roosevelt and Fairbanks, and makes
that prediction with great freedom. ,,
- .~.s@T' X
The most interesting political prop
osition in Wisconsin just now is the
fight in the third congressional dis
trict, where Congressman j. w. Bah,
cock, chairman of the Republican ma
tional congressional committee, is
standing for denomination. He is
opposed in this ambition by Governor
La Toilette, with the whole power of
the state administration. No such
fight has ever before been seen in the
state. Though nominally fight on
congressman, it really affects state is
sues, and for that reason is being
watched with the keenest interest by
politicians. 1t is admitted that, should
the governor win in his attempts to
defeat the congressman, the opposi-
ton to his denomination would go to
pieces like a. house of cards. On the
other hand, his opponents declare that
if Congressman Babcock is renom-
mated it will put such kink in the
governors plans as may end in over
throwing him.
As the Ohio legislature is now in
session, Senator Hanna's successor
will not be appointed by the governor,
but at once elected for the terms ex'
piring in March, 1905, and March,
1911. Less than seven years ago. Mr..
Hanna, who had never before held
office, succeeded John Sherman as
senator, and had over seven years yet
to serve, having been reelected last
month. In the last week there has
been much talk about the succession.
Among the names mentioned have
been those of Governor Herrick,
Charles P. Taft and George F. Cox, of
Cincinnati; J. H. Hoyt, Of Cleveland; !;
General J. Warren Keifer, of Spring
field; General Asa W. Jones, of
Youngstown, and Congressman Dick,
Grosvenor, Burton, Nevin and War
mock Senator Hanna lived in North
eastern and Senator Foraker lives in
Southwestern Ohio. It is said by
some that geographical conditions are
likely to add to the chances Of Gov
ernor Herrick or Congressman Dick,
who live in lake districts.
The Appeal., 1904-02-20
Soldiers Addresses Wanted.

oOIOlCIS SAOOS GSSCo w duSCAs
Henry N. Copp, attorney-at-law,
Washington, D. c., waits the addresses
of below named Afro-American SOL
diers, who served in the Civil War; if
dead, their heirs. Information will be
paid for.
John w. Dent, 3rd Cavalry; Jerry
Smith, 3rd Artillery; Daniel Banks, AL
bert Bates, Peter Broddy, Patton Giles,
Anderson Hoffman, George Nally,
George NiGkols, William Robbins,
Joseph Roney, Rowan Samuels, and
Willis Stone, 5th Cavalry; George
Bibb,. Charles Cantwell, Jesse Dar-
nell. Louis Darbney, John Gault, Frank
Mcfarland, John Price, Dennis Rob-
berts, and Washington Smith, 18th
Artillery; Charles Browne, George w.
Harmon and Simon Smith, 18th In
fantry; Huston Bailess, William Brod~
we'll, Henry Clay, and Elias Smith,
9th Infantry: Edward Washington,
and John C. Louis, 28tn Infantry; Will
liam A. Bates, George Cooper, Henry
Crouch, Henry Harrison, Patrick Hen
ry, and George Sizemore, 43rd Infant
ry; Granville Elliott. Matthew Felts,
David Hunt, Albert Jackson, William
King, Peter Tardy, and William Winn,
59th Infantry; Roger Edwards, 10th
Infantry; Moses Able, Moses Ballard,
Harrison Butler, Robert Burdette, John
A. Cecil. Simon Cook, David Wilmot,
Moses Etherton, Squire Garrison, Hen
ry Hamilton, John w. Hopkins, Jerry
Morris, Grandson Smith, Beverly Tay-
lor and George Washington, 123rd In
fantry; Timothy Filan and Patrick Nc
Corpoiclx 12Eth Infantry
Ministers OF the gospel and secreta-
cies of lodges, and others interested,
may help worthy families by giving
public announcement of the above list
and posting it in conspicuous places
The Appeal., 1904-02-20
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The Appeal., 1904-02-20
DOLLlVER DEFENDS RACE.

At the Lincoln banquet at Grand
Rapids, John S. Wise, who has been
retained by some Virginia Afro-Amer-
leans to fight the disfranchisement
cases, made a bitter attack on the
race, in which he advocated taking
away the suffrage from the Afro-Amer-
ican citizens.
Senator Dolliver of Iowa was the
next speaker and for more than an
hour he replied to Wise, urging the
brotherhood of man.
Of course Wise was angry and in
his hot Southern way he seemed anx-
ious to start a row, but was finally
Gained.
Senator Dolliver has won a warm
place in the hearts of millions of Afro
Americans by his defense of much
abused race.
The Appeal., 1904-02-20

Washington, D. c., Feb. 1S.-The S.
Coleridge Taylor society, whose splen-
did rendition of that Afro-American
composers beautiful work, "HiaWa-
tha," is still fresh in the minds of all
who heard it last spring, will repeat it
on April 18th in the Metropolitan
church. where they gave it before.
The chorus has been increased by the
addition of forty new voices, making
the total membership practically two
hundred. This was done for the pre-
sentation of the work in Baltimore
last fall. The society has been work
ing all this season on the newer ora
torio of Coleridge Taylor, "The Atone
ment," which is said to be even great
er than "Hiawatha." 1t is sacred ora
torio, representing the passion of the
Saviour, and has been received in
England as well as "Hiawatha.'
The Appeal., 1904-02-20
"i KNOW OF THE BRAVERY AMI

"i KNOW OF THE BRAVERY AND
CHARACTER OF THE NEGRO SOL
DER. HE SAVED MY LIFE AT
SANTIAGO, AND I HAVE HAD OC-
CASiCN TO SAY so IN MANY ART.
ICLES AND SPEECHES. THE
ROUGH RIDERS WERE IN A BAD
POSITION WHEN THE NINTH AND
TENTH CAVALRY CAME RUSHING
UP The HILL, CARRYING EVERY
THING BEFORE THEM. THE NE
GRO SOLDIER HAS THE FACULTY
OF COMING TO THE FRONT WHEN
t,G is NEEDED MOST. IN THE
CIVIL WAR HE CAME 100000
STRONG. AND | BELIEVE HE saw
ED TIE UN!ON"-President Ruose-
vels.
The Appeal., 1904-02-20
DR.. w. D. CRUM.

lied a favorable report on the nom
ination of William D. Crum to be col
lector of customs at the port of
Charleston, S. G. All the members of
the committee were not present, but
there was a sufficient number of af-
firmative votes to insure favorable ac-
ton should all of the absentees have
their votes recorded against the nom
nation.
The Appeal., 1904-02-20
The war between Russia and Japan

The war between Russia and Japan
is on in earnest and what the outcome
viii be no one knows. 1t would ap-
pear at a glance that Russia is the
more powerful, but then one ''can't al
ways sometimes tell' Japan is
young and plucky and will give Rus
sia a chance to prove her prowess.
We have no very particular interest in
the war, but should Russia get the
stuffing licked out of her we would
shed no tears of regret.
The Appeal., 1904-02-20

The Japanese in the United States
will raise fund of $5,OO0,000 to aid
their country in the war between Rus
sia and Japan. The Afro-Americans
in this country have more wealth than
the few thousand Japanese who live
here and with a S5,000,000 fund they
could settle the race problem. Can it
be raised?
The Appeal., 1904-02-20

Gov. Vardman, the full-blooded
Caucasian ruler Of the State of Mis-
sissippi, admits that there are some
we'll l-behaved and instructed colored
people in his neck Of woods. This is
a hopeful sign We had thought Vard-
man was going to rebuke the Al
mighty for His bad taste in creating
people of many colors.''
The Appeal., 1904-02-20

One of the prettiest fancy dress or
masquerade balls of the season was
given by the younger set of society
girls at True Reformer's Hall last Fri
day evening" Dancing from $50 to IL
o'clock. The party was chaperoned
by Miss Louise SmallwoOd. Among
the beautiful costumes were those OF
Miss Estelle Kennedy and Rosa Car
ter, representing jockeys; Misses Ell
fida Kennedy, Lillian Parker and Ger
tie Brooks, fencing girls; Miss Rosa
Childs, Spanish dancing girl; Miss Eu-
retta Matthews, queen of hearts; Miss
Lizzie Yates and Gurtsa SmallWood,
butterfly girls and Miss Grace Green,
Columbia.
The young men represented princes,
Indians, farmers, tramps, clowns and
many other characters in harmony
with the occasion.
The Appeal., 1904-02-20

In the death Of the late Senator
Marcus A. Hanna this country loses
another of it's greatest men, one who
has stamped his individuality upon it.
He was a wonderful man in many re-
spects, and his place will be hard to
fill
The Appeal., 1904-02-20

A bill has been introduced in the
Kentucky legislature appropriating
$4,000 for the purchase of the old
Lincoln homestead, the birthplace of
Abraham Lincoln, and for converting
it into a public park
The Appeal., 1904-02-20

Twelve Japanese in Orange, N. j.,
try in one night. Why can not 10000
900 Afro-Americans raise a large fund
to defend the rights of their race?
The Appeal., 1904-02-20

Mr.. Chas. Alexander, who until re-
Gently has been instructor in the art
OF printing at Wilberforce University,
was in the city few days, en- route
to Boston, where he will again enter
the field of journalism. While here,
Mr.. Alexander was rendered "stag"
by Mr. Edward G. Nalle.
The Appeal., 1904-02-20

Not satisfied with separate railroad
cars, separate waiting rooms at sta
tions, some of the whites of Virginia
are clamoring for separate wharves.
The Appeal., 1904-02-20

The "Christianity' of the Russian
is so much like the brand used by
Southern Caucasians that the sympa-
thy of the Afro-Americans is with the
Japanese in the present war. E.
The Appeal., 1904-02-20

Miss Edna Gray of Minneapolis was
recently appointed to the position of
stenographer and typewriter in the
u S. patent Office.
The Appeal., 1904-02-20

Daniel D. Healy says emphatically
that he is not candidate for presi-
dent of the county board. Personal
friends, however. are bringing strong
,ressure to bear on him.
The Appeal., 1904-02-20

Mr.. Fred McCracken has returned
from a trip to New York, Philadel-
phia and other eastern cities.
The Appeal., 1904-02-20

Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Williams of Cap
itol Hall, entertained Thursday eve
ming, a party of friends.
The Appeal., 1904-02-20

:, In Mexico there are few pure eau
casians- of the population
having Indian or Negro blood. Says
the Mexican Herald. II - I'LL. ..Ess
The Appeal., 1904-02-20

Senator Cullom of Illinois has de-
clared emphatically for Fairbanks.
Representative .Lorimer, the Republi-
can leader, has just done the same
The Appeal., 1904-02-20

Mr.. Frank Byron spent few days
in Grand Rapids, Michigan, this week.
The Appeal., 1904-02-20
WASHINGTON
THE CITY OF MAGNIFICENT DIS
7ANCES.

A Collection Of Few Of the Events
Occurring Among the Afro-Ameri-
cans of the Capital Of This Great
and Glorious Nation for Our Many
Readers.
The Appeal., 1904-02-20
CANNON THE0L 0GICAL SEMINARY
ATLANTA, GEORGIA

CANNON THEOLOGlCAL SEMINARY
ATLANTA, GEORGIA
AIMS AND METHODS
The aim of this school is to do prac-
tical work in helping men towards sue
is broad and practical; it's ideas are high;
it's work is thorough; it's methods are
fresh, systematic, clear and simple.
COURSE OF STUDY
The regular course Of study occupies
three years, and covers the lines OF work
in the several departments Of theological
instruction usually pursued in the lead
ing theological seminaries Of the country.
EXPENSES AND AID
Tuition and room rent are free. The
apartments for students are plainly fur
nished Good board can be had for
seven dollars per month. Buildings heat
Aid from loans without interest, and
gifts of friends are granted to deserV-
ing students who do their utmost in the
line of se1f-help. No young man with
grace, gifts, and energy, need be deprived
Of the advantages now opened TO MIN
in this Seminary. For further particulars
address
L. G. Atkinson, D. D.,
Pres. Cannon Theological Seminary,
ATLANTA, GEORGIA.
The Appeal., 1904-02-20
BISHOP COLLEGE,
MARSHALL, TEXAS,
OFFERS EVERY ADVANTAGE
TO STUDENTS.

For beauty of situation, commodious-
ness of buildings and completeness of
outfit, this institution is unsurpassed
the Mississippi. Special courses for
preachers and teachers. LARGE AND
EXPERIENCED FACULTY. Five
large brick buildings, also. steam plant
laundry. A new brick dining hall and
dormitory now building. Chemical,
physical, biological laboratories.
Courses in carpentry, printing, black
smithing, sewing, dressmaking, houee-
keeping, cooking, nursing. COLLEGE
GRADUATES MAY APPLY FOR
PERMANENT CERTIFICATES.
Students can make part of expenses by
work. For particulars and catalogue
address
ARTHUR b. CHAFFEE, President.
The Appeal., 1904-02-20
Spiritual Life.

We see that we can only do deed
to God by doing that deed for him, only
by offering ours as the hands with
which It shall be done. Our human
love for one another, and all our
human help, is not less his for be-
ing ours.-W. G.. Gannett.
Many are saying: go to! Let us
have a religious revival" But the
floods do not come until the springs
are full and the streams are every
where rising. We shall have a re-
vival OF religion when there are peo-
pie enough who are filled with the
spirit of it, and who, overfowing with
it, form streams of blessing which in
undate the community.
The Appeal., 1904-02-20

Mr.. VIM. Hawkins of Milwaukee has
been indisposed for several days..
The Appeal., 1904-02-20

At the Saratoga County Republican
convention, Ballston, N. Y, delegates
favoring the nomination of President
Roosevelt were elected.
The Appeal., 1904-02-20
POLITICAL POINTERS.

"Stand pat" VS.. Revision is the ques-
ton in Iowa.
The Appeal., 1904-02-20
NATIONAL CONvENTiON-

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 1904.
The Appeal., 1904-02-20

: OF the 86,7O2 Afro-American resi-
dents of the District of Columbia, &c.
$40 or forty-two per cent were born
here, while 5O,362 or fifty-eight per
cent are persons who have migrated,
here from other states, every state
and territory contributing with the ex-
ception of Idaho, Nevada, Utah, Alas
The Appeal., 1904-02-20

- Speaking of the Baltimore fire
brings to mind the rumor that the
Afrc-American fire fighters from Phil
adelphia and other points, who were
sent to the assistance of Baltimore,
we're subjected to considerable humil-
iation because of the objection of the
Baltimore firemen, who did not care
to work with Afro-Americans. It has
been suggested that thousands of dol
lars worth of property could have
been saved had more time been spent
in fire fighting and less to the discus
sion of race prejudices. ,~tzr.. ~I
The Appeal., 1904-02-20

The birthday of Frederick Douglass,
Feb. 18th, known as Douglass Day,
was celebrated at Jones and Slater
schools with fitting exercises. Some
of the features at Jones school were
sayings of Douglass by the pupils, a
recitation by Alma Thomas and
sketch of his life by the Sixth grade.
Rev. L. F. Sheafe delivered an elo-
uuent address on the life of Douglass.
The Appeal., 1904-02-20

Last week was the time set by the
democratic legislature of Maryland to
consider the bill for the outrageous
Acknowledgement Of the Afro-Ameri-
can citizens of the state, but the great
Baltimore. disaster gave the lawmak-
ers something else to think about for
the time being.