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The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1897-05-15

schools of the city of Lynchburg, Va,
from 1887 to 1895. In the fall Of iSss he
was made Professor Of Mathematics in
the Lynchburg high school, which posi-
1895. A'e'' vi D.
Mr.. Taliaferro was prominent in busi-
ness and educational circles in his city.
he founded -" two newspapers and one
publishing house, all of which went down
IN the recent financial crisis. This left
Tal1aferro penniless. In June, 1895, he en-
tered the military service of the United
states and in July he was assigned as a
teacher to the 18th regiment of Infantry.
stationed at Fl. Buford, N. D., and
from there to Ft. Assinniboine, Montana.
post school. 40 '-Ao
Mr.. Taliaferro is an untiring worker
and hard student. He has a Wonderful
power of analysis, is an excellent mathe-
magician: He is now a member of the
Collier Cor. School of Engineers.
Mr.. Taliaferro is the first Afro-Ameri-
can TO- be recommended for promotion
from the ranks. He came before the
BOARD well endorsed by prominent men
from North and South. 1t is much to he
disqualified.
Mr.. Taliaferro's friends will petition the
president, If possible, to overlook his rhy-
steal disability and allow him to enter
the competitive examination. Should Mr..
Iallaferro fall to secure commission
ne would be valuable man to a school
desiring to- combine professor of math-
emat1cs, military tactics and an all round
educator of experience in one person.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1897-05-15

Elementary Meteorology. For High School,
and Colleges. BY Frank Waldo, Ph.D, late Juni
or Professor in the United Signal Service; Cloth
12mo, S7s pages. Illustrated. Price, $3.50. Am.
ericaa Book Company. New York, Cincinnati
and Chicago. This is . new textbook
OF what ie essentially a modern science. Within
our time the most wonderful advancement has
been made in the study and observation of at
mospheric phenomena. The result is that mete-
orology has become an applied science Of tho
greatest importance to man. Its usefulness is
seen IN Its numerous and constantly increasing
applications in the artsand Sciences in agriculture
manufactures, commerce. navigation etc.
A Brief Latin Grammar. BY W. D. NJ oney, A.
NJ, Battle Ground Academy, Franklin, Tenn.
Cloth, 12mo gre pages. Price. Is cents. Ameri-
can Book Company, New York, Cincinnati and
Chicago. The best educational thought of the
present day strongly favors shorter Latin gram
mars than have been in use hitherto in American
schools. The present work is written by a pract-
ctical high school teacher with full knowledge Of
the needs Of secondary stu dents; and every de
tail in its arrangement and manner of Statement
indicates the hand Of one intimately acquainted
through long experience with high school met
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1897-05-15
CORP. TALIAFERRO.
CONTINUED FROM FIRST PAGE !

offered to give the West Point cadetship
to the competitor making the highest per-
centage, Mr.. Taliaferro, without any
preparation, entered, the competition. He
was given third place among thirteen
competitors. The cadetship was given
to young white man, now lieutenant of
the engineer corps. His general average
being one and two-thirds per cent above
Iallaferro. Taliaferro's friends regarded
this as unjust because Taliaferro exceed
ed him by Is per cent in Arithmetic and
10 per cent in grammar, while his ad-
vantage over Taliaferro came on Geogra-
ply and History, which subjects are
never given equal value with Arithmetic
where system of relative weights are
used: Prominent men from the district
petitioned the congressman in Taliafer-
ros behalf, but in vain. The young
white man received the appointment
Mr.. TaliaferrO taught in the public
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1897-05-15
SATURDAY MAY Is, 1897.

The thousands of office seekers linper-
ing about Washington, with their eyes
firmly fixed on the White House, can't
see why in the world man who has
such an assortment of pies, plums and
other delicate things as Maj. Nc kinney
has, should keep them locked away in
the pantry when 80 many men are
actually furnishing for the want of them.
Everytime the president looks out Of
the window and sees that ten acre lot
crowded with the hungry and thirsty he
turns the keys on the goodies and says to
himself: "Whsn got re- 6y for ban
Dquet I will invite those whom l wish for
guests'', or words to that effect; but the
Office hunting band plays on. '.#l.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1897-05-15

The friends of unprejudlced justice and
of Corp. S. W. Taliaferro who Was're-
Gently declared physically disqualified"
for promotion from the ranks of the
United States army intend to bring his
case to the notice of President Mckinley
which movement has our heartiest sup
port We d. not advocate his cause
sim ply because he is an Afro American
nor because he istEe first one of that
class of soldiers who has sou ght pre-
motion from the ranks but because we
square show.
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Stories OF Missouri, by John r. Musick, author
OF the Columbian Historical novels. Cloth 12mo,
2SS pages. Profusedy illustrated. Price. 80
cents American Book Company. New York
Cincinnati. and Chicago
Among other we'll known names attached to
selected articles in the April number eff Current
Literature, we note those of Andrew Lang. Grant
Allen, John Watson clan Mnclaren'') Herbert
Spencer Beerbohm.Tre and John Burroughs.
The May issue Of Godey's Magazine is notable
for many special articles Of timely interest The
leading contribution is ''Washington Favorites''
by Carolyn Ha'stead, and gives brief sketch of
the prominent society ladies of the capital I he
photographs which accompany the article are
very attractive.
Our Little Book for Little Folks. Arranged by
". E. Crosby Illuminated covers, square 8 yo
JOG pages. Price, 80 cents. American Book
Company, New York, Cincinnati, and Chicago.
This delightful little book lie designed to guide
and helf the youngest children in their first steps
n learning, whether in the home, the kindergar-
ten or the lowest primary school,
The Story Of the Chosen People. By Fl. A.
Guerbor, author of Myths of Greece and Rome
etc. Cloth, 12mo, S4O pages, illustrated. Price,
60 cents. American Book Company, New York
Cincinnati, and Chicago. In this little volume
the story OF the Chosen People or Hebrews is told
IN the same objective manner as the story of the
Greeks and of the Romans by the same author.
Special features Current Literature for Nav are
illustrated articles in addition to the presence of
pictures IN some of the regular departments In
the Editors Symposium in the May lumber of
Current Literature Mr.. Cable gives his readers
more of patriotism than of mere literature, Crete
and Cuba, The Patriotism of Ideas, and Cosmopo.
Titan Patriotism being some of the subjects he
discusses. tA,-..
Racine's 1phigenie. Edited BY BENJAMIN
Ouryes Woodward, B. es L., Ph.D. of the DEPART
nent Of Romance Languages and Literatures in
columbia University. Cloth 12mo 1913 pages
Price 6ocents. American Book Company. New
York, Cincinnati ard Chicago. III this new edi-
ton OF the famous French classic the editor has
provided valuable aids to the better appreciation
OF the author and mis- work.
In its May number the Atlantic Monthly will
contain two instructive articles on life in
rural New England and the problems presented
by the rush of the population to great cities.
One Of these articles IS the study of remote vii
lage which has not been reached by modern
methods of life. The native characteristics which
were not very long ago sbaret. by large part of
the rural population Of New England now seem
so remote as almost to be regarded as curiosites.
The Story of the Romans. By H. A. Guerber.
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Linen, emo, 28S pages. Illustrated. Price 60
cents. American Book Company. New York.
Cincinnati, and Chicago. Recognizing that child
rem are more easily interested in the sayings and
doings ofpeope than in the bare facts of dynastic
and military history, the author has skillfully
grouped around the famous characters of classical
history the great events with which their names
will forever stand connected.
Short Stories Of orr Shy Neighbors. BY Mrs. NJ.
A. b. Kelly. Cloth. 12mo, 214 pages, illustrated
Price 30 cents. American Book Company, New
York, Cincinnati, and Chicago. This book is the
latest OF the Eclectic School Readings" I. tells
about the BIRDS beasts, and insects that we nigh,
zee almost every day-had we but our eyes open
Inc child who studies this book, however. will
learn to watch for all that Nature has to show
him.
L'Art de la Mode is the leading fashion journal
Of America-because 1t is the only ole whose de-
signs are made for it especially and alone by the
leading artist designers in Paris-because it is the
only one that publishes articles ON all subjects
connected with dress that are absolutely reliable
and up-to-date. Tart de Ia Mode may be obtain
ed at any newsdealers or publishers at $3.50 per
year, six months $500 single numbers 35 cents.
The Morse Broughton Co., East 10 ST.. bet.
Broadway and 5th Ave, New York City.
Such book is admirably suited for the pur
poses ola supplementary school reader. The pu-
pill will read for instance about the early explorers
and settlers Of this acknowledgements. Lasalle,
Laclede about the Missouri Rangers, the Mormons,
the career Of Thomas II. Benton. the anti-slayery
agitation, the Civil War. and the reconstruction
period. The carly history OF Missouri. reaching
back into the seventeenth century, is full of
| romance and adventure. and is in a sense typical
Of all the Western States.
anduook of Greek and Roman History. B
George Castegnier, BIS, BL. Flexible cloth.
12mo, 10 pages Price, 50 cents American
Book Company. New York. Cincinnati and Chic
ago. We have in this compact little volume q
cyclopedia Of rGreek and Romanj history which
will at once command favor of two qualities
brevity and convenience. The book is marve
Of skilful condensation and contains just the re-
gard to important persons, places and events o
ncient history which every scholar ought t {
know or have at instant command.
The June number of4LArt de la Mode come:
to us full as usual Of the latest Paris designs To-
spring and summer dresses Eight beautiful!
colored styles and nearly one hundred other illus
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1897-05-15

hods and limitations. 1t is entirely new treat
ment of the subject based upon the results Of the
most modern research.
Bible Readings for Schools. Edited by Nathan
G. Schaeffer, Phi. D., DID,, Superintendent Of
Public Instruction of Pennsylvania. Linen, 12mo,
217 pages. Price IS cents American Book
Company, New York. Cincinnati, and Chicago,
Whatever opinions some may entertain in regard
to the origin and Inspiration of the bible, it is
certain that as a means of impartng ethical in
structon, nothing equal to it has ever been found.
Viewed merely as human or literary production
it is marvellous book. Without a knowledge OF
OF its leading ideas, it's world renowned passages,
Its heroic characters, the pupil cannot properly
understand and appreciate even the literature of
of the English tongue. Bible reading, therefore,
cannot be omitted from the exercises of the school
without great loss. It is the mission Of: the
present book to select the most appropriate and
inspiring passages of the Old and New Testaments
and to arrange them conveniently for school use.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1897-05-15

That Kansas editor who won such re.
nown in the last campaign with bis article
What is the Matter with Kansas? is
making war now on card playing. He
says Cinch destroys intellectual activity :;
that it is worse than whisky. II says
one minister in town had dared
to attack the game while other
ministers put their conscience to sleep
with an occasional dart at Turkey and
Spain. So he, too, has weakness. Too
bad.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1897-05-15
A Silent NAM.

A very peculiar man has been I'M
earthed by searchers after oddities. He
is now over forty years old, and all
his life he has never been known to
utter a single word to- any one but
his parents. Physicians have studied
his case, but all failed to- find any rea-
son for the mans popularity, much
less to suggest any method of curing
it. Wiseacres say that his eccentricity
is due to popularity of birth, but be-
yond the statement there is nothing
to prove this, and the mans appear
ance conveys the idea that his silence
is born Of stubbornness. He is near
ly six feet tall, broad shouldered, and
altogether is a rugged specimen of
manhood; healthy, and with a face
showing marked determination. But
those most familiar with him declare
that he is one of the most docile Of
men. except on the point of conversa-
ton. - - -
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The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1897-05-15

The APPEAL acknowledges receipt Of
an invitation to the sixteenth annverss-
ny of the Tuskegee Normal and Indus
trial Institute, Alabama Nav % 6. Rev.
Amory H. Bradford, D. D., of Montclair
n. j., will deliver the commencement
sermon Sunday May H on. Chas. W
Anderson, of New York will deliver the
annual address Wednesday, May 26.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1897-05-15
Harpers Weekly gays;

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s'The South is wrong on Dearly every
economic and social question. Ithas
not man of distinguished ability in pub
lie life. It is under the rule of hare
Drained adventurers, who are ready to
take up with any cause that seems to
serve their ambition of the moment.
The truth of this remark can easily be
seen BY an inspection Of the doings Of
any Southern legislature, with it's attacks
upon education, hostility to railroads
prejudice against capital and prejudice
aga inst the Afro Am e,ica1r. Still The
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1897-05-15
ECKSTElN NORTON UNIVERSITY


CANE SPRING. sv,L,rr COUNTY, Ky.
"1rdustria training Will set to motion ten shousan>
"So-founder and nrst Chanc...ss..sss
THE LOCATION.
The Zckstein Norton University is situated at Cans
Spring, KY, twenty mine miles from Louisville, Ky.,in
the most healthy and quiet sessleunsnte il che
county for many years. The Building and gFouads s1s
o. {oaz nm Of 1ieh. rolling land. suIIouadsd o. Fl
high mountains peopled With timber Of many varied
.Heees In this quiet .streas sway from the hustle q
ments Of places Of vice and unwhoeso.ne auausement
one nd; study ss.y hnf1 and the pAyss.
port.nt part students life j. apsiy suited to -
who desire to prepare for an active life.
DEPARTMENTS.
~ sws $:!ssssp %:s''s is ss.'s'
AApaculsare, Poultry Raie'ug, DTss, Making.
'''0s' Sn'R ork sh syRsn'! Woods and Metals.
Painting in oil and Water,
Musical Conservatory.
The above departments undAs competent prosss.
so., md sna sRsessss in III
State UnversitS, Chicago Manual tanning School, ss
normal school, Shods 1si.nd and oshsr Of our S::t
Institutions.
Our classes and studio. are arranged that sudenas
Es
course the least possible, consistent with thorough
work in all departments.
TERMS.
Board, fuel, tuition and washing, IS 90 per month";
Btudents may enter at any time in the year.
ArtE ron eIvprNrs
Deserving students may have the privilege Of ex:rn
reduction in proportion to the work they willing
DO We ask patronage not only account Of our les
rate but account of the high character of tko
work done. Our accommodations ACE frst-cass sn4
offered alike to both
may and free accommodation 81 No. 81 Laurel s.rss
Louisvle, Ky.
Tor catalogues and all business address the Preoids1A
REV. c. X. PARRISH, A. NJ, ,
CANE SPRING. M
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1897-05-15

They are making much of the Wash
ington business man who grieved him.
self to death over the demise of his
mother in law. To save it he decided
his property to that amiable member of
the family. Hence the son-in- laws
deadly grief.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1897-05-15

The Afro-Americans of the whole
country are pleased with the appoint
ment of Judge Albion w. Tourgee of
New York as Consul at Bordeaux
France. Though he is not one of us he
ia one of our best friends.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1897-05-15

Al last the plums begin to fall our wav
or, at least one plum has fallen into the
lap of ex Congressman Henry P Cheat
tian of North Carolina who has been ap-
pointed Recorder of Deeds of the Dis
trict of Columbia. The appointment is
q good one.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1897-05-15
Beware of the Chicago banker who
pays his stenographer $4,000 q year

Another father of the green-back has
recently died. In the name of goodness
how many fathers did the green-back
have?
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1897-05-15

The emperor Of Japan parts his hair in
the middle, as the newspapers make him
out, wears cropped moustache and looks
like one of those pale faced, dull eyed,
cane-bearing cigarette nonentities wsso
frequently run across these days.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1897-05-15
AGENTS WANTED.

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The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1897-05-15

The death of>Admiral R. W. Meade,
retired. removes one of the great men OF
the American navy.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1897-05-15

There is something out of joint when
May drops around clad in thick shoes
heavy under wear and fur over coat.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1897-05-15

The Senate has manRled the "Dingley
bill" to such an extent that it's father
would hardly knew it's child. ....
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1897-05-15
CENTRAL TENNESSEE C0LIEGf
NAs1v1LL1, 1xMxEssxE.

NAs1vILLA, 1INxKssEE.
Departments: English, Normal Prev.rat.y>
College. Theological. Medical, Dental, PINT
esntical Law, Musical, African Training Sehoel
lndustrial Over forty instructor. AtteAdauos lao4
year 400. Expenses from % to Sl4 Der schoS
month. For furthar information and catalogue
eddress he Prssi6sxL Rev. ]. Bradsa, NasaviiE
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THE APPEAL
0Q1oStL AFRo.kliERIeiN EEWSPlla

B0UKD sMULfANB0VDLY N
0njnt Paul, Minneapolis, chicago,
louisville, St. Louis. Dallas.
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is an infnitessimal rate ofprogress in tho
right direction. The old Bourbons are
dying cut and the younger men are
little less clannish than their ancestors.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1897-05-15
eoAAs BROS. SOLE PRoPRlEToRs,
81. PAUL OFFICE,
6o. 247-8 Union Block, 4th and Cedar
J. q. ADAMS, Editor.
Minneapolis Office,
Guaranty Loan Building, Room oe7
J. v. KEMP, Manager.
CHICAGO OFFICE.

No. 1885 Dearborn: st. Suite l3-ll-l6
c. F. ADAMS, Manager.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1897-05-15
CANNON THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY

CANNON THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY
ATLANTA, GEORGIA.
AIMS AND METHODS
Tho aim Of this school is to do practical woaa;
h helping men toward Success in the naiaIstry.
Ito course Of study is broad and prscticsl; Ia
Ideals ars high; its work is thorough; il nsthoA
NJ fresh, Systematic, clear and simple.
COURSES OF STUDY. ... -.
II regular Course Of Study cccupies thssD
yoA1S, and covers the lines Of work in the several
departments of theological instruction usually
Hu1sued in The leading theological seninarisa =
- country.
EXPENSES AND AID.
Tuition and room-rent are free. The apar>
meats for students arc plainly furnished. .Gos4
hoard can b had for seven dollars pc. nonsa
Buildings heated BY steam.
Aid from loans without interest, and gifts q
friends, are granted TO deserving students who d
tAsir utmost in the line Of self.bep. No young
nan With grace, gifts, and energy, need be tls-
prived Of tho advantages now opened to him n
his Seminary. For further particulars addr.ss,
R1v. WnBAR 2. FHRK1sLD. D. D.. Presidenk
Atlanta Ga
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LOUISVILLE OFFICE,
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