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The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1912-06-01
THE NEGRO NATIONAL EDUcA-
TlONAL CONGRESS.
To Bring Many Distinguished Mem
bers of the Race to St. Paul.

bers of the Race to st. Paul.
The plans for the coming Negro Ma
tional Educational Congress, which
will convene in st. Paul, July 18th to
18th inclusive, are progressing finely.
There was a meeting Of the local COM
mittee at the old capitol last Monday
evening, at which much routine work
was done.
Reports from a number of states of
delegates appointed by the several
governors gives a total Of delegates
approXimating 300, and they include
some of the best men and women in
each state.
A letter received this week from J..
Si]as Harris, president of the Con-
gress, states that among those who
have accepted places on the program
are:
/. Rev. Reverdy c. Ransom, of New
York, editor of the A. NJ. E. Review,
one of the most distinguished orators
in America If
DR.. A. Henry Attaway, president of
Edward Waters College, Jacksonville,
Fla, an educator and orator of ma
tional renown a.-. .
Prof. E. l.. Blackshear,. president of
Prairie View State Normal and Indus
trial College, Prairie View, Texas.
DR.. R. s. Wilkinson, president of
State College, Orangesburg, S. c., a
graduate of Harvard and West Point
and one of the leading educators of
the country.
DR.. VIM. j. Thomkins, the great
white plague specialist.
The plan Of entertainment as now
arranged is to. have each of the
churches in the city to give a recep-
ton and program on Monday evening,
July 18th, numbers on the program to
be supplied by delegates or distin-
guished visitors.
On Tuesday evening, July 18th, the
event par excellence will be given at
the AUDITORIUM, at which time a
program of the strongest attractions,
foreign and local, will be presented.
This will be THE EVENT OF ALL
EVENTS, and the indications are that
upwad of 1000 persons will be present
Wednesday evening, July 18th, a
grand boat excursion on the MISSISSIPPI
pi will be given for the delegates and
VISITORS
Thursday evening the delegates and
visitors will be entertained in Mime
apolis, plans not fully arranged.
Friday evening has no decided pro-
gram arranged for at this time, but
will be arranged later on. The great
est interest is centered in the enter
tainment at the Auditorium, and it
will doubtless eclipse all former en-
tertainments. All that is necessary is
for every one to boost to make this
the biggest occasion ever in st. Paul.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1912-06-01

Under a new ruling of the State
Commissioner all the ice men will
have scales with their wagons and be
compelled to weigh the ice instead of
just guessing at it as they used to do.
Miss Marguerite Douglass, of St.
Louis, director of the kindergarten of
Guthrie, Okla, arrived in the city last
Sunday and will be the guest of her
sister, Mrs. Nadine Mitchell, for few
weeks.
FIRST OF THE SEASON! The
Moonlight Boat Excursion given by
the Country Club Walters on Monday
evening, June 10th. Everybody in.
vited, a good time for all. Tickets,
so cents.
The annual sermon for the Daugh-
ters Of Isis was preached by Rev. H.
P. Jones at St. James church last Sun
day evening. The attendance was not
SO large on account of the inclement
weather.
Miss Margaret Adams still keeps
bright and cheerful and is steadily i'm
proving. Her friends have been very
good and kind to her, and flowers,
fruit and dainties are received by her
every day.
FOR RENT-Three rooms in suite
for light housekeeping, furnished or
unfurnished, or, will rent singly to
proper parties. Apply at 313 Rice
street. Phone, Cedar 1910. Rent very
reasonable.
FOR SALE-Modern nine-room and
alcove residence, hot water heat.
Large barn in the rear. All in good
condition. No. 531 st. Anthony ave.,
bet. Mackubin and Kent. Apply on
the premises.
You need not go hungry. Just go
to the st. Louis Kitchen and get
meals like mother used to cook. Good,
substantial home-cooked meals at rea-
sonable prices. Regular meals or
meals to order.
VOCAL AND PIANO LESSONS
given by Mrs. Addie Crawford Minor
at ier residence, 1872 Carroll street
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READ THIS If YOU OWN A LOT.

Mr.. Home Builder, if you own a lot
in St. Paul of Minneapolis, that is free
from incumbrance and want house
built on it, let Peters do it.. If you will
call on him he can show you sixty
plans of houses ranging in price from
$500 to $4,000, and he will build any
one of these houses on your lot and let
you pay for it in monthly instalments
just like paying rent. Or if you don't
like any of his plans, he will gladly
draw one to suit you free of any ex-
pense to you He will furnish all the
money necessary to construct your
house with no down payment. There
are no extras on your building, no
commissions or bonuses for making
loan or for drawing plans. He has
helped hundreds to become hometown
ers-Why not you?
Professionalism,
1857 Mcknight Bldg, End ave-, S. and
9Th ST.,
Minneapolis.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1912-06-01

NEGRO
NATIONAL
EDUCATIONAL
CONGRESS, ST. PAUL,
JULY 18th TO 18th INCLUSIVE.
Mrs. G. F. Jones has returned from
a trip to Omaha,
About 5000 people visited Harriet
Island on Memorial Day.
Lawyer r. o. Lee now has nice
Office, room 4O2 Court Block.
Mrs. Oliver Taylor left last evening
for Chicago to remain indefinitely.
Mrs. Edgar De Baptiste, who has
been quite sick, is gradually improv-
ing.
Miss Mary E. Fletcher left Wednes-
day to spend the summer at AMMAN
dale.
Mrs. NJ Johnson, of st. Anthony
avenue, is again abe to attend to her
duties.
The One More Effort Club will
meet at st. James church next Tues
day evening.
The condition of Mr.. Charles Lazen
berry, who is at the hospital, does not
materially change.
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THE EDMUND G.. WALTON
AGENCY,
148 Endicott Arcade, st. Paul

In the recount up to the time of our
going to press, Mayor Keller had
gained nine votes.
DR.. N. Scott Chinn delivered a very
eloquent sermon at Pilgrim Baptist
church last Sunday morning.
Miss A. l.. T. Wayte, of Boston, is
in the city, the guest of Rev. and Mrs.
e. II. Mcdonald, 651 w. Central ave-
nue..
Mr.. March Salters has rented the
property belonging to the Masons, 5SS
Rondo street, and will move there
June 1St
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THE VALET TAILORING CO., No.
1916 E. SIXTH street. The most
up-to-date establishment of it's Lind in
the city. Clothing made to order,
sponged. pressed. renovated and re-
paired. Goods called for and deliv-
cred. Four suits pressed for 81. They
are prepared to give best service at
lowest rates. Tel. N. w. Cedar, 1862.
o. Howell, manager.
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| WISH TO CALL YOUR ATTEN
TON TO MY PROPOSITION FOR
BUILDING A HOME FOR YOU (sEE
CUT ON THIS PAGE) IN ST. PAUL
ON THE MONTHLY PAYMENT
PLAN. SEE ME BEFORE you
BUILD. DEFY SUCCESSFUL COM
PETITION IN MATERIAL, WORK
MANSHlP OR PRICE AND TERMS
DON'T FAIL TO INVESTIGATE THIS
IF you CONTEMPLATE BUILDING
A HOME. w. r. PETERS, 325-337
MCKNIGHT BUILDING, MINNEAPO
LIS, MINI. TEL. TRISTATE CEN
TER 3692.
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The place to have your shoe re-
pairing done in the best possible way
at the lowest possible price is at
JARVIS, 104-106 East Fifth street.
He has a complete stock of mems,
women's and boys shoes of the best
grades for the money to be found in
the city.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1912-06-01

Prices on everything seems to be
going up, and the newspaper publish
er is among the sufferers. The price
for setting type has been advanced
ONE-THIRD, therefore higher price
must be charged for advertisements
and articles published in the papers.
Don't forget this.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1912-06-01

PIANO INSTRUCTION. instruction
given on the piano at the residences OF
patrons, or at SIS W.. Central Ave.
Prof. w. A. Weir.
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This Cosy Family Home

PRlCE: 145O, MONTHLY PAYMENTS $14 AT PER CENT
This attractive home built for you your
has four rooms finished in polished hardwood maple
cellar The upstairs is fooed but paroned
material and workmanship. See me before building
PETERS CONTRACTOR,
TEL Center 1892 1857 Mcknight Bldg, Minneapolis Mimi
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IT COSTS YOU NOTHING

To talk to us or procure one Of our
house catalogues, and it may save you
many dollars and much worry about
your future home. We give you the
most liberal inducements and the
greatest opportunities for a man to
We build without down payments on
lots worth 5000 or more, and abso-
lutely guarantee our work and materi-
al and satisfy our buyers. Monthly
payments range from So to $25, &C
cording to the price Of house.
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I. SAINT PAUL
- WEEKS RECORD IN MlNNESO.
TA'S CAPITAL.

rne "saintly City, and SANITY City
FoIks-Newsy Items of Social, Re-
lleious. Political and General Mat
tiers Among the People.
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SATURDAY, JUNE 1, 1912.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-08-23

He drew a fat leather case from
pocket inside his shirt, extracting
therefrom a folded paper, which he
opened. and extended to me across the
table. With a glance | mastered the
few lines written thereon, recognizing
its g~en1ineness.
Hamilton penned that" l said in
quick surprise, and It is signed by
Washington's own hand"
The deep-set eyes twinkled.
Right" he said shortly. that bit
OF paper may ave me from hangin'
some day. There are those who would
Ike well to see me swing II they only
laid hands on me at the right time
and place. You know what the paper
Isl"
"A commission as Captain" and I
bent W. It again, ISSUED to Daniel
Farrell, giving him independent com
mand Of scouts-by heavens! are you
Bull Farrell?"
He was eating quietly, but found
time to answer.
There are those who call me by
that nickname; others give me even a
worse handle. II is my nature to
make enemies faster than friends. You
know me them"
II was with Maxwell at German
town." the remembrance Of the scene
coming wildly to mind, when you
anne up with your ragged fellows. You
have certainly taught them how to
fight"
There was no teaching necessary
all the trouble | ever have is In hold.
ing them back" his face darkening.
Every man who rides with me knows
what war means here In the Jerseys:
they have seen their homes in flames,
their women and children driven out
by Hessian h~irelings. We fight for
life as well as liberty, and whek we
strike we strike hard. But enough of
that. We have sufficient confidence In
each other by now to talk freely. What
did you discover In Philadelphia No
more than | could tell you myself. I'll
warrant"
| told the story, while he listened
silently, his eyes alone expressing In.
terest AS | ended, he slowly lit his
pipe, and sat there smoking, apparent
ly thinking over what had said.
Have l learned anything Of impor'
tance?" | asked finally.
For Washington, yes; but very lit
tie unknown to me, So you met Mis-
tress Claire, Ell? The little mink! #
Is a month since l heard of her"
gro Be CoNTINuED)
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PARK TREES PER|LED
Fine EImS in New York Endan-
gered by CateTpiIIarS.
More Spraying Is Needed but There
Is Not Enough City Money to do
This Thoroughly, Says Com
missioner Storer.

New York.-Visitors to Central
park within the last few days, and
those who walk along the Fifth ave
Il side Of the park, have been ap-
palled at the destruction done to the
fine elm trees by thousands OF cater
pillars, remarks a writer in the New
York Tribune. They are the tussock
moths, long known among landscape
gardeners as one of the most persis-
tent and destructive insects with
which they have to deal. Within
the limits OF Central park they seem
to have sprung into life In unusually
large numbers this year. Charles
Downing Lay, the landscape architect
of the park, said recently that in n
recent trip through the parks Of
Brooklyn and the Bronx he saw com
p%aratively few of them.
Il. s. Avery. who lives at tho Metro
politan club, and several other lovers
Of New York's fine trees, have called
attention to this unfortunate state Of
affairs, and have not hesitated to say
that unless the deadly moth situation
Is taken in hand quickly and forclbly
Central park and other sections Of
Manhattan island which possess hand
some trees will see many Of the best
specimens ~degenerated to decaying
stumps before the approach OF anoth-
er spring.
Landscape architects and authori-
ties on trees who were asked yester-
day II It we're too late In the season
to do anything to counterfeit the de-
structiye effects of these pests said
on the contrary that this was the time
to get to work. As soon as the cater
pillars emerge from their cocoons,
which they are 10Y doing by the
thousands, they start upward for the
green leaves, upon which they feed,
and then return to the trunk to lay
their eggs within the bark. II the
trees are we'll sprayed with ~arsenate
OF lead mixture they will die before
d~enuding the tree partially OF the
leaves.
This spraying is the second means
Of Graduating the moths" said VIII
liam J. hartmann yesterday. For ten
years he was superintendent Of parks
in Brooklyn. my method OF fighting
the tussock moth has been to have
workmen clean off the trunk and
branches thoroughly in the winter
with wire brushes. The small CO.
coons are swept out of their hiding
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tered much. but was willing to suffer
more, The strength chiselled In that
upturned face. those deeply marked
features. revealed no common mental
equipment. Here was a real man.
with convictions. one who would die
for an ideal; without doubt a radical.
ready to go to any extreme where con-
science blazed the way.
AS he finally paused, his head bowed
low, | stepped forward into the light,
confident of welcome, utterly forgetful
of the uniform | wore. At the first
faint sound of my approach on the
floor he was upon his feet fronting
me, the shortness Of his limbs yield
ing him a certain grotesque appear,
ance, his deep-set eyes regarding me
suspiciously. Before | could realize
the mans intent he sprang between
me and the outer door, his hand grip
ping an iron bar.
"A son of Baal!" came the roar from
his lips. 'How came ye here in that
uniform? Are you alone?"
Alone. yes" and / hurled the seal.
let jacket into the dirt with a gesture
Of disgust. Il had even forgotten l
wore 1t. Wait a moment. | heard
your prayer, and know you must be
with us. | am Major Lawrence of the
Maryland Line"
He stared at me mottonless.
Then how come we here?"
81 was sen into Philadelphia by
Washington himself, but my identity
was discovered, and there was no way
to escape except across the Delaware.
/ reached here during the night. and
crept into your shop to hide. The
sound of your voice aNoke me from
sleep, and | knew from your words
that 1t was safe for me to come forth"
you may know It, young man, but
| don't" he replied grufly, We're a
bit suspicious Of strangers here In the
Jerseys these days. The minIons Of
Satan encompass US about. What
Thave We to show to prove your story?"
I shook my head, extending my
hands.
"Only my word Of honor. I had a
pass from Hamilton, but destroyed
that before entering the British lines.
If l tell the whole story, perhaps you
will understand its truth"
The expression of his face did not
change, yet thought the deep-set
eyes were not altogether unkind.
you are hungry, no doubt?"
Being human, yes"
Then we'll eat and talk at the same
time, You're only one man. an I'm
not afraid Of you. an II ye are a Brit.
Usher l wouldn't starve you to death.
There's little enough, the good Lord
knows. but you're welcome to the half
Of It Make yourself comfortable
there on the bench"
He threw open a cupboard in one
corner, and brought forth a variety Of
food, placing this upon a wide shelf
near at hand.
Help yourself" he began grayely,
ut is rough camp fare. but doubtless
you are used to that. Do you know
me?"
l scanned his face again ~intently.
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places, and, being caught on pieces
Of canvas under the tree, are then
burned. This is q laborious Job, for
with large trees the men must get
up to the top and scrape all the
branches and one man cannot do
much more than three trees a day,
THE spraying comes when the
moths first appear~-anywhere from
the end of June to the middle Of July.
If thoroughly applied by power spray
ing machines TO every part Of the
tree n good spraying ought to be
sufficient"
Mr.. hartmann figured out the ap.
proximate cost Of this work at about
$40 a tree. The spraying is the
most costly. A crew OF Ave men and
a modern power spraying machine,
he said. ought to clean about sixty
trees q day.
zone or two years work is not
enough" added Mr., hartmann. at
must be faithfully followed out year
after year, and then, while we can.
not prevent the appearance of these
insects entirely, they will be less in
number and less destructive to tho
future beauty Of the trees"
Park Commissioner Slower, when
asked what was being done TO kill of
the moths and prevent their future
propagation, said that he believed ev.
erything that could be done with the
means at hand was being accom-
plished, and he added that spraying
machines were at work in several
parts Of the park.
Besides the caterpillars the remain.
ing elms show indications OF other
diseases noticeable by the dead
branches %protruding In a most unpic
t~uresque way from the sides and
tops.
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CHAPTER vi.
The One Hope.

~F
As he stopped and faced about, I as
Instantly halted.
Perhaps this spot may satisfy your
requirements" he said sarcastfcally.
"'Tis far enough away at least. and
the light ID not so bad"
ut will do" l replied, and threw my
scarlet Jacket on the grass. Strip to
the white, sir, and then we can see
fairly well where to strike. That's bet
ter. On guard"
He came at me 1ercely enough, con-
fdent Of his mastery of the weapon,
and, no doubt, expecting me to prove
an easy victim Of his skill. His first
onslaught, a trick thrust under my
guard, caused me to give back a step
or two, and this small success yielded
him the over-contidence / always pre-.
fer that an opponent have. l was
young, agile, cool-headed, instructed
since early boyhood by my father, a
rather famous swordsman, In the mys-
teries Of the game, yet | preferred that
Grant should deem me a novice. With
this in mind. andSin order that / might
better study the mans style, l re-
NAMED strictly on defense, giving way
slightly before the confident play Of
his steel, content with barely turning
aside the cleaning point before it
prcked me. At first he mistook this
for Weakness, sneering at my parties,
as he bore in with increasing reckless.
ness
"A club would be more In your line,
\ take 1t, Mr.. Lieutenant FoNesque,"
be commented sarcastically, but I'll
play with you a while for practice
ah! that was a lucky turn of the wrist!
50 you do know a trick or two? Per-
haps yoe have a parry for that thrust
as well! All! an inch more and I'd
have pricked you-your defense is
not bad for a boy! BY all the gods, l
tasted blood then-now I'll give you q
harder nut to crack!"
| was fighting silently, with lips
closed, outstanding my breath, care
E hearing his comments. Every
stroke, every thrust, gave me insight
OF his school, and instinctively my
blade leaped forth to turn aside his
point He was a swordsman, stronger
than /, and Of longer reach, yet his
tricks were old, and he relied more on
strength than subtlety Of fence. He
countered with skill. laughing and
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-08-23
New Office

The long-discussed Greater Berlin
"Zweck. yerband" county council Ia
the only ineligible translation avail
able) has formally come into being
with the election Of Herr Steiniger,
city chamberlain of Berlin, as "ver
bandsdirektor." His functions will
be many and difficult, for the "ver.
band" is a league Of the cities, towns,
villages and boroughs which comprise
Greater Berlin" and IL intended to
create a metropolitan area Of 200
square miles, with a gross population
Of 1885, 900, over which there is to BIO
central administrative authority. Each
community sends delegates 10 the
League council. and 1t is this body
over which Herr Steiniger will pre-
side. Berlin In a spirit of magnanim.
lty declined to accept the majority Of
delegates to which its vast popula-
ton entitled IT. and it is content to be
voted down on occasion by a hostile
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-08-23
: nad Gained a Hundred Feet Before
those Behind Me Had Grasped the
WEAVING Of My unexpeeted ELIaht.

had Gained a Hundred Feet Before
those Behind Me Had orasped the
weaving Of My Unexpected Flight.
Auntlng me, until his jeers made me
aeht grimly, with fresh determination
" end the affair.
by God! o have a right pretty
%rust from the shoulder" he ex.
tanned. Been out before. I take It.
1ut I'll show you something you neye
play!"
Better hold your breath, for you1l
Ssea 1t now" I replied shortly. "The
WYE play Is over with"
step by step | began sternly to force
s Me lighting. driving my point against
Ann so relentlessly as to hush his
apeech. Twice we circled, striking.
n1ering, fighting, our blades gilt.
nlng ominously in the starlight, our
a'nlns lahored with the fierceness
ue nghting. Both our swords tasted
ne slicing my forearm, I pierre
w MS shoulder, yet neither wound
~. ioed to bring any cessation of ef.
\ we We're mad now with the fever
Y and struggling to kill, painting
stlon our faces flushed. the perspir-
tripping from our bodies. our
,o,.s darting swiftly back and
M de was my match, and more,
y mao we been permitted to go on
~ \ end, would have worn me down
X. sneer strength. Suddenly. above
,o,ce o.aSn OF steel. came the sound OF
our blades were struck up, and
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-08-23

across the water. At last'I heard them
get to their feet, and tramp about on
the fiat deck of the barge, the low
murmur of their voices reaching me,
although words were indistinguishable.
could hope for no better time. Fill,
ing my lungs with air, l sank below
the surface Of the river, and then,
rising, struck boldly out into the full
sweep Of the current.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-08-23
Business Victim.

Does you member dat dawg |
used to have?" asked Mr.. Erastus Pink.
ley.
YES" replied Uncle Raspberry. You
means dat mixed dog"
He al kind o. mixed; he was
what I calls a black-an' -tan-dale ter.
rier. Well, sub, dat dawg ain brought
me muffin but bad luck. / sold i'm to
a man fob two doIlahs, an de two dol
labs heNslipped me were counterfeit"
"Whut you gineter dot"
"Whut kin | do? IL + shows i'm any
way to prove de transaction wus I'M
legal. he's gineter make me take Dc
dawg back"
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-08-23
Zones for RrIcks.

One of the most interesting sights
Of Malta, and. at the same time,
rather a gruesome one, is the Chapel
of Bones. Guides who show visitors
round the island never fail to point
this out. The whole Of the sides.
arches, and about the altar are the
skulls and cross-bones Of long-depart.
ed monks. In inches round the chapel
stand skeletons Of monks In their
habits: on either side Of the altar
stands a SHELTON. representing Father
Time, with a scythe. Standing at the
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-08-23

surprised by the question, yet recog.
nized no familiar features.
NO." | replied, with some hesita.
ton. Have we ever met before?"
mot to my remembrance" and the
mans language and accent evidenced
education above his apparent station.
But ! have won some repute in this
part of the Jerseys. an thought my
name might be known to you. You
would recognize the signature Of
George Washington?
Il have seen It often" .