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The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1898-07-09
HERO OF A WOODEN LEG.
Coincidence That Hit Him with Bot
Feet at Once.

Coincidence That Hit Him with Both
Feet at Once.
The manager Of shop in Lewes
stood in the doorway the other day
when man with a wooden leg and
crutch came along, says London An
swer, and said: II want you to do me-
a favor. I want to leave my leg with
you for a few minutes and go round
to the next street and work house
for half crown. I've an idea that
the folks are very sympathetic. If I
go with one leg I'm sure of it," Every
we'll" said the shopkeeper: "just leave
your leg here and I'll take care of it,"
The wooden substitute was unstrapped
and handed over, and the cripple used
the erutch to help himself down the
alley. Five minutes later he rang the
doorbell of house in the next street,
to have it opened by the man he had
just seen. "Wh-wha-what!" he gasped.
VERY sympathetic family lives here,''
quietly replied the other. "You seem to
have met with sad loss, and I'm anx-
ious to help you. Here is wooden
leg which may fit you The leg was
handed over. The man sat down on
the steps and strapped it on, and as
he got up and stumped through the
gate he said to himself: 1--WE heard of
condolences ever since was young
ster, but this is the first one that ever
hit me with both feet at once!'
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1898-07-09
TIE APPEAL. A11oNAL ll11Bo MEXICAN NEWSPAPER


Stationary torpedoes Is in the dead Of
the night made as bright as day. In
detecting the approach or any move
ment OF an. attacking fleet, and espe-
cial1y where an attempt Is made to
pass fertilization latter a partial or
total destruction Of its torpedoes, these
are most important. Under such cir
cumstances the searchlight would ex-
pose the enemy's ships to the deadly
fire from the heavy. artillery guns Of
our coast defense and insure total de-
struction. Another and most import
ant Of the many factors Of the search
light system as adopted by the army
Is its adaptability to signaling from one
fertilization to another by means of
long and short flashes, messages being
sent several miles by cipher code. An
idea OF the wonderful power and eff
cheney OF these searchlights for signal
ing may be had from the following: A
short time ago a great searchlight was
purchased by the government and turn
ed over to the army for experimenting
purposes in coast signaling. This light
was purchased from a firm in Ger
many, and upon its: receipt it was i'm
mediately forwarded to the Sandy
Hook proving ground, where it under
went thorough test. One object was
to determine the facility with which a
message could be transmitted by long
and short flashes. The light was
mounted on tower at Sandy Hook
and arrangements made with Mr.. Dunn
OF the weather bureau in New York to
be ready to receive the message at a
stated hour. Late in the night, as
agreed upon, one of the army officers
especially expert in. signaling mounted
the top OF the tower. When the ex-
act moment arrived there were thrown
against the dark sky long and short
flashes Of bright light from the tower
at Sandy Hook. At the same moment,
In New York city, another man was at
the top Of one Of the high. Office build
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1898-07-09

1acing he that for the discharge and
ease OF any conscience you will recon-
pense ~ disconsolate servants, giving
them >H4eir wages, and the other point
is that Sou will cause prayers to be Of
fered to God for queen who has been
called most Christian and dies a Cath
Ollie stript of all her goods. As to- my
son, commend him to you as much
az he will deserve, but for that I can
not answer. Ishave been so bold az
to send you two rare stones, desiring
for you perfect health, with a happy
and long life. You will receive them
as from your very affectionate sister,
INLAY, who, in dying, gives you testi-
mon. ST her good will toward you. I
agail, commend to you my servants
You Gill order, if it please you, that
for t4y soul am paid part Of that
whic1 you owe to me; and that for the
hontt Of Jesus Christ, to whom shall
pray e'Eerrow at my death that you
will N +oide somewhat to found an
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1898-07-09
COST OF SABLES,

Glow the Price Advances After the
Skin Leaves Siberia.
It is to be wondered whether the ele-
CANT lady wrapped so snugly in her
winter furs gives thought, even a
passing one, to the subject as to where
that magnificent sable skin she wears
around her neck originally came from,
says the London Mail Up to the great
watershed dividing Siberia and Mon
golia lives a peculiar race of people,
half Chinese, half Thibetans. Few
Europeans have ever seen them; in
fact, with the exception of one or two
enterprising explorers or geographical
enthusiasts who have crossed the AL
tai range, European eyes have never
gaZed upon the aboriginal Syots of
northern Mongolia. Sable hunting in
the Siberian mountains and northern
Mongolia is confined almost exclusive
ly to the Syots and other native races
and it would surprise good many fur
dealers in England to know the prices
which are paid by the Siberian traders
to these poor aborigines for the, skins
they collect. The Siberian trader,
knowing his market, makes periodical
journeys into Mongolia. 1T is safe to
say he does not take kopek Of money
with him.. but he drags behind him
tobacco, gunpowder, and shot, strings
of beads for the women and roughly
made moccasins for the men. In due
course he will come across a Syot en-
campment. The trader sits on his
wagon and barriers cheerfully. With
the eye of a connoisseur and with fin
gers rendered deft by long practice,
he sees and feels the smooth warm
skin of the little animals. This small
black one-well, a two-ounce packet
of tobacco is enough for that That
large black one-a handful of shot and
an equal quantity of gunpowder. A
packet of tea for lovely skin with a
long black stripe down the center
This one, a fine skin, but little bit
hurt by the shot entering the back
we'll, say, string of beads for that.
In their original undressed state it is
safe to say that the skins do not cost
the Siberian trader much more than
few pence each for the average. AS
the poor sable travels further west
ward, however, he gets dearer and
dearer. In Tomsk, one can buy very
good sables for something like or 6
rubles, a little more than So. In St.
Omsk few are sold under 10 rubles-
$5.25. In Moscow 100 per cent goes on.
In St. Petersburg no one except the
middle class or functionary would
wear sable under SIS. In Paris and
London real Siberian sable skin will
fetch anything up to 500, but the i'm
1tat1on sables Of the present day have
done much to depreciate this wonder
full trade.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1898-07-09

in6s steadily looking toward Sandy
Hook. He read the message and re-
poated it by wire to Sandy Hook, where
IL was found / correct. This message
vas flashed distance of twenty miles,
Md could undoubtedly have been pass
ed a much greater distance. With
these lights mounted at the fortifica-
lions around New York harbor mes
sages could be Immediately sent from
the, defenses at Sandy Hook to either
Fort Wadsworth or Fort Hamilton,
when the movements of hostile fleet
could be seen and it was desired to
transmit instructions to the inner de-
lenses. The searchlight in coast de-
dense interferes with the sight of the
nan at the helm of an approaching
vessel. In experiments tried in France
q powerful electric searchlight was
turned upon moving vessel, the cap
tain OF which stated that his eyes were
20 dazzled by this light that it pre-
vented him from properly steering his
boat, which resulted in a collision with
another. .
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1898-07-09
;EN. MERRITT, THE sCHINAMAN
AND THE CHAMBERMAID.

The Chnmbermaid Proves the Better
General.
Frisco Call: MAJ Gen. Merritt, grim
old warrior of a score; of fields, head of
the Manila army military governor OF
the Philippines. has met his first defeat.
He got it from a yellow, Authenticated,
s'ant-eyed Chinese, armed with a wash
rag and a bucket of suds. When the gen.
eral entered his suite which had been pro-
Y:led at the Palace he found that i'm
portant business awaited his attention.
He desired to discuss affairs of state. A
Chinese servant was in the room. wash
ing windows. They did not particularly
need washing. but the yellow fellow was
there under orders. and he proposed to
rnish the job. The general asked him to
take his sIds ard so.
me no sabee.'' replied the saffron son
81 toll, splashing more water on, ~
94he general argued, but It was useless.
lie scolded and haranGued, but to no ef-
set. + 49,
The Chinese looked mildly at the gen.
e,ul and dipped anew into the suds me
nc sabee,' was all he said. The general,
being student of human nature as we'll
as If the art of war, suspected that the,
ir:Suder was lying.
John" said he with gr2ta solemnity,
cont you know I could have You Shot?"
YOU TO <shootee me- replied John.
az, sEcotee Splaniard. Me Mclean
yn.;r1's flend. Me allie s:lme Sti;lrs and
5tNpes.' and fresh dash of suds struck
tha pane. III ..>s>-.
Tno general was getting impatient.
There was no use in diplomacy. "Git!'
he yelled. "Vamocse! Clear. out! You
sabe clear out, you heather:
"Me no sabe clear OUT - -. answered
John. me sabe Mclean Tag. Me sabe
washee window. r .s. .y&eE
The military governor Of the Philip
w. 111Sf han -, r 1o.J1
bern4aid passed the open door, >g:.. TX:
"Say.' said the general. 'coIn. in and
induce this heather to get cut" s;
Tie chambsrmaid came in; broom 'n
hand. -., = - 49, =:
"see here" she remarked to- joha.
'skip, or I'll break this broom over Your
cocoanut:" s% i
John picked up the bucket tf s,1ds and;
started for the hallway. as he reached
the door he winked at the general. Me
no sabe much me sabe war he: sald,;
and went his way.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1898-07-09
SATURDAY JULY 9, 1898.

The present war has been wonderful
IN showing our immense capabilities to
meet emergencies. We have done in a
few weeks what could not, or, al least,
would not have been done by any other
nation in as many months. The battles
have thus far been one sided and we
have gone on efrom victory to victory.
The Afro-American is in it too very
noticably and his chances for advance
ment are increasing every day. 1t the
war lasts much longer no will get there
and If doesn't last long the standing
army will INCREASED and his chances for
commissions and promotions will be
better by for than ever before It's an
ill wind which blows nobody good.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1898-07-09
OUR uMoFFENDlNc MINES.
Peace Craft Shippers Despise Them and
Play Havoc with EN-.

Peace Craft Shippers Desplso Them and
Play Havoc with EN-.
From the Buffalo Express: So far
the chief difficulty Of defending New
York is to make merchant vessels show
proper respect for the harbor mines.
There is nothing that SO hurts the self
respect Of qu1et, law-abiding mine,
guaranteed to blow up the biggest war
ship afoat, as to have some little fish
ing boat come along, punch in<its back,
heave an anchor into It's bowels, and
finally pull it up and leave it floating
on the surface where any blasted Span
lard could see and avoid it. The peace
craft have been SO shamslessly incon-
siderate Of the mines that the harbor
patrol mas been obliged to resortS to
stringent measures. Unauthorized YES
sells that 80 cruising among the mines
now are likely. to get 2 rife bullet or
q charge Of bird shot across their bows.
These measures are proving effective.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1898-07-09
TERMS, STRICTLY IN ADVANCE:

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The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1898-07-09
CROP OF WARCRANKS
(ooNr1NuED FROM FIRST PAo1.)

scneme works beautifully; but II some
mean fellow should cut one of the ropes,
whole company, dreaming peacefully,
would drop to the ground at one clip.
Last but not least the government IS re-
ceivine no end of letters from "evange-
lists" who regard the present war as a
work OF The devil, and who want peace
at any price, These worthless say that
the proper way to settle Spain Is send big
bands of missionaries to Puerto Rico, the
Philippines and Cuba.
One could write pages on the curious.
queer and "crank' propositions with
which the government is pestered, but
the above selections Will suffice to show
the public that tbs days of fertile 1mag'-
nations, long hair and big ears have not
passed away
We never had more glorious Fourth
of July than the last since 1776.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1898-07-09
VALUE OF SEARCHLlGHTS,
Useful for Signaling as Well a. fol
Exposing an Enemy. 49,


r.. .. Exposing an Enemy.
From the Philadelphia Times: The
United States government has ordered
for use in the coast defenses large
number of the most powerful search
lights to be built in the earliest posi-
bic time and delivered for mounting
IN the principal hacbors along the
coast. The lights are of vital import
ance in. harbor, defenses and will be a
valuable addition to our harbor equip
ments. Already considerable num-
Der are in operation, but not sufficient
to do the work which might be done in
this way. Operated on scientific sys-
tenn the Importance of the light can
scarcely be overestimated. By it's use
the whole area Of the harbor protected
by our Notifications and hy fixed or
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1898-07-09
LAST LETTER OF QUEEN MARY

LAST LETTER OF QUEEN MARY.
ommends Her Son "as Much as He
Will Deserve
This is the conclusion of a letter of
Mary queen of Scots to Henry III of
France and believed to have been writ
ten by her on the morning of her exc
cution, Feb. s, 1887, says the London
Standard: 1T remains for me to be-
seech you, as a very Christian king,
my brother-in-law and ancient ally,
who has always protested to love me,
that at this blow you will give proof
in all these points. of your virtue. So
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1898-07-09
A Natural Deduction.

A Natural Deduction.
Willie-Pa, are all blind people
idiots? Pa-Certainly not, Willie.
What ever put that idea into your
head? Willie-Well, then, why do
they say, tout of sight. out q mind" ::
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1898-07-09

D,wey need to give the Spaniards
more evi ieuce Of cur proves? If 90
Wa will just let Sampson schley 'em
some more-though not with the
ancient weapon. If wainwright, tell us
*he reason why2
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1898-07-09

Shippers VINO oamned torpedoes, an
chored to mines and kicked submarine
cables out Of their way come to time at
once when they see shotgun pointed
at their craft.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1898-07-09

Hawaii is now q ..part Of the United.
States the act Of annexation having: nas.
sed. Now let us ses what. the policy of
the government will be towardits DARK
J hued natives. sss4' 8 t -
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1898-07-09

obit and bestow the usual aims. We'd
nesday at after midnight. Your very
afectionate and right good sister,
Mari r." --n .c.... s., --
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1898-07-09
AGENTS WANTED.

THE APPEAL wants good reliable
agents to canvass for subscribers at
points not already covered. Write for
our extraordinary inducements.
Address,,
The APPEAL,
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The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1898-07-09

"1ndu.trisl training will get 20 motion con thousao
REV. "1' e sfsMMde I'D a! 81 S Il;
THE LOCATION.
Pie 1ckstein Norton University is situated at Ca
Spring, Ky. twenty nine miles from Louisville, XII
Of the os healthy and quiet il I'll
county fos many years. The building and grounds an
.ides BY mountain streams dashng miniature cataracts
high mountains, 2eoplsd with timber Of many varied
stz @ In this quiet 9 ereat from the 5ustls
ments Of places of vice and unwholesome anusement4
pert.nt part in Students lfe and apt'y suited "a
who desire 70 prepare for an active life.
DEPARTMENTS.
:;:s $:::::5S:
11PiseaisSre, Poultry Raising, Dress &assas'
f fsntns d a 6i a HyaRsW %tisins
Musical Conservatory.
The above departments are under competent profes,
ana in
State University, Chicago Manual framing School sss
Normal School, Rhode Island, and other Of our bega
Our classes and studies are 30 that students
may stady what is most desirable leave off at any stage
the future time. The time e finish any
course is the least possible, consistent with thoroug
work IN all departments.
TERMS.
Board roonc fuel, tuition and Washing IS per month
studen.s may entel vt any time in the year.
HELP FOR STUDENTS.
Deserving students may have the privilege Of extfz
reduction in proportion to the work they willing
do. We ask patronage not only account of our Ion
rate but on account of the high character of t
work done. Our accommodations frst-class ank
offered alike to both eexes.
Persons route to Cane Spring. Ky., via Louisville,
may find free accommodation at No. 5 Laurel etresH
Louisville, Ky.
Tor catalogues and all business address the Preea6
aEv. c. X. PARRISH, A. No. .
CANE SealAn. aB,
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1898-07-09
EuuEATIHnAL,
CANNON THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY


r. A1lA11A, aDo10lA.,
AIMS AND METHODS
II Ain q this school 10 to - practical No
q helplng men toward saeeees in the ministry.
IL eoo4oo Of study 10 broad aol practical; -
49, ~ hiGh !: il work IL thorough; i01kaS
~ frooh, sy0tenstic, clear and simpis.
COURSES OF STUDY.
- regular Course Of Study oee1paes tAs4
Yoass, nd covers the lines Of work il TIE ssvsta
1spaxtmeAts Of theological instruction usually
lu1susd In the leading theological seninaRias =
~ country.
EXPENSES AND AID.
TGltioa and roon-rent are tree. The aQ0k
ne1ts fer students aRs plainly furnished. oee1
Soard oao b had for seven dollars per mouth
01ildings heated ~ steam.
AID from loans without interest and gifts q
friends, ass grated . deserving students Who q
ohsir utmost in the line Of self.help. Ne young
nan With grace, gifts, and energy, need 30 d.
peived OF the advantages now opened to him n
this Seminary. For further particulars address,
nv. WuBn z. TURK1uD. D. D.. President
<tlA1tA Ga
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1898-07-09
EGKSTElk NORTON UNIVERSITY

SAHE 1VW1Wo, BUEITr COUNTY, ".
"lndustrial training will set 20 motion ton thousaa
wheels."
REV. WIN. ). SIMMONS, D. D., LID,
rC0.loundeI and frat ChaaonSa'
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1898-07-09
THE APPEAL.

ISSUED SIMULTANEOUSLY IN
Saint Paul, Minneapolis, Chicago,
Louisville, st. Louis, Dallas.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-07-13

lAlor wns wrecked on the rocks Just BIZ
low Tho Cascades while attempting 10
enter tho government locks She had On
board iCj passengers nnd large amount
Of freight. including some teams.
Tho passengers ana most NJ the freight
were banded IN safety on tho oregon
shore. The passengers were sent 10
their destinations via the .. H. "a ~.
through arrangements made by the
steamboat company
owing 20 the high wind the boat was
driven from its regular channel lno the
rapids which al this point are very dnn.
gorpuH. whore she was wrecked an thf
rocks. Bho Hes submerged ~ 10 her
ntalrroom Windows. but can be- raised
with little loss, unless broken 10 pieces
by The high winds prevailing.
The crew deserve great credit for land.
Ing nll lhu passengers IN safety rugs
arc expected from Portland IN the MON.
INK tp commence raising The rtenmcr.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-07-13
THE PIONEER LrMirEn

Is tho name Of the only perfect train n
tho world. now running every night be.
tween St Paul and Chicago, via the
Chicago, Milwaukee 4 IT, Paul railway
- the pioneer ROAD Of the west In adopt
Ink all improved facilities for the safety
and enjoyment of passengers. An Illus.
tratcd pamphlet. showing yews OF bean
ilful scenery along the route OF ths Pic
neer Limited. will be sent free 20 any per.
son upon receipt Of two-cent p9stagt
stamp. Addfess George n. HeanOrd
General Passenger Agent. Chicago. H.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-07-13
VOLUNTEERS AT RosEnrAG.

Roseburg July y Tho volunteers en-
listed by First Lieutenant H,ldcbrand OF
Company a. o. y. c., were examined
today by Captain Kendall, L. 5. A.. prs,
Walker and Groul rwcn,y-onc were ac-
ccptcd and dcpar, for Camp Merritt to-
morrow. fourteen are assigned TO Com
pany u and seven TO Company +. Second
regiment. oregon volunteer infantry. The
Emergency corps has provided Tor the
volunteers an entertainment at the ar
mory The mastering officers went TO Eu-
gene tonight