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The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1904-11-19

"Well, | declared" said Aunt Nancy
Winters, Il never did see turkey tat
up nicer'n that one! l tell you, Pa,
it's too good for jest you an me TO
set down to. Hadn't we ought to IN
vite somebody to help eat ThanksglV-
in dinner?" Aunt Nancy paused III
her task, Of stripping the teatners
from the turkey in question, anu
beamed placidly upon Uncle isaac
through her solG-bowed "specs.
Uncle Isaac Winters rubbed LIS .
hands together gleefully, and genlai
smile overspread his face. jest llh0
you, Nancy, to think about someoouS
sharin' your blessins. To be sure "
be sure, have somebody in to help us
pose of that Teller. Who'll you III
vite?''
well" said Aunt Nancy, reflective
", 1--WE a notion to ask Marietty Pea
body, poor, lonesome old maid!
don't know as there's soul in the
village that would enjoy nice piece
of breast meat an sage stuthn an
Hubbard squash an mashed potaters
an gravy an mince pie an pumpkin
pie better'n she would. I do believe
she lives pretty slim sometimes.
Aunt Nancy sighed motherly sigh,
and looked thoughtfullyt at the big
turkey lying across her lap. "'Pears
to me Marietty done a foolish thing
when she give Silas Plummer the NIT
ten the way she did years ago. wish
she was married an settled dow IN
home of her own. Silas would be
a good provider an Marietty she's
neat housekeeper-neata as wax-an
seems to me they could be real happy
together"
Uncle Isaac sat down on the edge
of the wood box and looked at Aunt
Nancy's kind old face. 'S'pose we try
an make match betwixt 'em, ne
suggested. "1t's high time that old
spat of their'n was cleared up. Let's
see-it's as much as ten year, amt
it. since they quit speakin' to each
other? I say let's ask 'em both here
to dinner tomorrow an see how it'll
turn out
Aunt Nancy stared at him in amaze
ment.. Isaac Winters" she said, "be
Won clean gone crazy? Why, the very
idee! A pretty Thanksgivin' it would
he. wouldn't it, with them two glar-
in at each other an never sayin' a
wor.. My! my! you don't know Ma
rietty Peabody, guess, or Sllas Plum
mer either. if you think you could
nacifv 'em at this late day.
"Well," said Uncle Isaac, meekly,
"you know best, Nancy! you always
know best. I thought mebby it would
work all right, but that's all a fool
man knows about sech things. Think
I'd best hitch up an drive down to
invite Marietty? Jest as soon II you
want I should
Aunt Nancy turned the big turkey
over laboriously. why, yes, Pa she
said. "you better go. Give Marietty
nv compliments an ask her to spend
Thanksgivin' with US. If she's goin'
to meetin' tomorrow she'll Likely ride
home with you in the CUTTER
When Uncle Isaac returned, an
hour later. he remarked: "Marietty
seemed awful tickled about you in
wife. Nancy, an she said she want
goin' to meetin'--she hadn't a new
thing to wear-an' she'd come over
early an help fix things for dinner
an then you an her could visit long
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1904-11-19

President Roosevelt will shortly sign
an order completed recently by the
civil service and ist1inian canal COM
mission extending the civil service
regulations over the employees of the
canal commission. The order emDra aes
all employees except those appointed
by the president and laborers. This
will. Of course rebound to the benefit
Of the Afro-Americans if they choose
to avail themselves of it, as they usu-
ally are at the top in civil service ex-
arinati ions:
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1904-11-19
CANNON THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY
ATLANTA, GEORGIA

ALBANIA, 0EONSAA
AIMS AND METHODS
The aim of this school is to do prac-
teal work in helping men towards sue
cess in the ministry. It's course Of study
is broad and practical; its 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
ed by steam
Aid from loans without interest and
gifts of friends, are granted to deserv
ing students who do their utmost in the
line of self-help No young man with
grace, gifts, and energy, need be deprived
of the advantages now opened to him
in this Seminary. For further particulars
address
L.G. Atkinson, D. D.,
Pres. Cannon Theological Seminary,
ATLANTA, GEORGIA.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1904-11-19
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 10. 1904

Mr.. W. L. Douglas. the millionaire
shoe manufacturer who, though
Democrat, was elected governor of
Massachusetts by $4,000 majority,
while Roosevelt's plurality was S0,OO0,,
demonstrated the power of printers
ink. He spent $4,000 in advertising
his candidacy.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1904-11-19
Reindeer Valuable Mail Carriers.

The capacity of the reindeer for
team work is remarkable. His hoofs
are very broad and do not penetrate
the snow crusts. His average weight
is about 400 pounds. He will swift
sly draw a sled carrying 600 pounds,
and with this load can cover thirty,
fifty, and even ninety miles day. The
reindeer teams now carry the mails
from /, Kotzebue to Point Barrow, a
distance of $50 miles-the most north
ze-,y post route In the world. No
e-~,'N IS carried for the deer. AZ,
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1904-11-19
A Touch of Nature.

When first the crocus fnrusts it's point OF
gold
Up through tna still snowdrifted gar
den mold,
And folded green things in dim woods
unclose
Their crinkled spears. a sudden tremor
Into nv veins anI males me kith and
To every wild-born thing that thrills and
Sitting beside Tits ciumbling sea-coal
fire.
Here in the city's ceaseless roar and din.
Far from the brambly paths l used to
Far from the rustling brooks that slip
and shine
Where the Neponset alders take their
shsre the tremulous sense of bud and
brier
And inarticulate ardors Of the vine.
Thomas Bailey Aldrich.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1904-11-19

THANKSGIVING ION THE FARM

The, skating pond with its fringe OF
Oh! the farm was pleasant sight that
The big home-barn was place of joy
For the romping girl and the climbing
With beams and mows and ladders to
Horses and oxen and sheep to counts;
Hunting OF nests of sly old hens,
Tunneling hay and fashioning dens, =.
Shutting windows and locking the doors.
Letting some work come in with the
Oh! the farm was jolly place to stay!
Oh! the pantry shelves were loaded down
With cakes that were plump and rich
With apple pies and pumpkin and mince,
And jellies and jams and preserved
Cranberry sauce and buildings and rice,
The dessert dishes that look so nice.
Veyetabl breads and bOnbons sweet,
great brown turkey and plates of
Sauces nxea in the d ;,n way, .
Oh, the farm was bright Thanksgiving
The sun shone clear on the hay and corn,
The guests came early with laugh and
And the boys and girls scattered about,
Seeking the, pets they had known before,
Climbing through window instead Of
Racing from barn to corn-crib or mill.
Shouting and laughing with. glee. until
The dinner horn sounded. Oh. say
Twas pleasant upon the farm that day!
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1904-11-19
A Givie-AWay.

Luschman-"My wife wanted t
know all about what had been doing
when I got home last night.
:. Klubman-"Why didn't you put he1
off o." r.. Il. .<: -.
Luschman-T did. tbut my condi
ton put her on 1~-.s =.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1904-11-19
Carry Heavy Burdens.

), IN Mexico the cargador, or carrier,
transports bundles so Weighty that or
binary men could not even lift them.
It is not unusual for him to carry a
load of 400 pounds On his. head or
shoulders. ~,
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1904-11-19
SCOTIA cS SEMINARY \, I

This we'll known school, established for
the higher education Of girls will open
for the next term October l. Every effort
will be made to provide for the comfort.
health and thorough instruction of stu
dents. Expense for board light, fuel
washing, $45. for term of eight months.
Address
Rev. o. J. satterfe'd, .. o.,
Concord, N. c.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1904-11-19

LOCATION
In the Black Belt of Alabama where the
blacks outnumber the whites three to one.
ENROLMENT AND FACULTY
Enrolment last year 1,253; males. 49,,
females, 81. Average attendance. 1,1OS.-~
Instructors, SO.
COURSE OF STUDY
English education combined with industrial.
traicing; q industries in constant operation.
VALUE OF PROPERTY
Property consisting of 2.267 acres of land.
50 buildings almost wholly built with student
labor, is valued at $35O,0O0, and no mortgage.
NEEDS
$50 annually for the education of each STU
dent; ($2OO enables to finish the course;
81 1000 creates permanent scholarship. Students
pay their own board in cash and labor. J
Money in any amount for current expenses
and building.
Besides the work done by graduates as class
room and industrial leaders, thousands are
reached through the Tuskegee Negro Confer
ence.
Tuskegee is 20 miles east of Montgomery and
80 miles west of Atlanta. on the Western kali
roa>> Alabama.
Tuskegee is quiet, beautiful old Southern
town, and is an ideal place for study. The eli
mate is at all times mild and Uniform. thus
making fireplace al excellent winte- resort.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1904-11-19
BISHOP COLLEGE,


OFFERS EVERY ADVANTAGE
TO STUDENTS.
For beauty of situation, commodious-
ness of buildings and completeness of
outfit, this institution is unsurpassed
by any school for colored people west of
tho Mississippi. Special courses for
preachers and teachera. LARGE AND
EXP ERJENCED FACULTY. Five
large brick buildings, also steam: plant
laundry. A new brick dining hall and
dormitory now building. Chemical,
physical, biological labora tories.
Courses in carpentry, printing, black
Ssmithins, sewing dressmaki9g, h 39e
GRADUATES MAY APPLY FOR
PERMANENT CERTIFICATES.
Students can make part of expenses by
work. For particulars and catalogue
address
ARTHUR b. CHAFFEE. Pre- >. dent.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1904-11-19
TUSKEGEE
Normal and Industrial Institute
TUSKEGEE ALABAMA.

(INcoRPoRATED)
Organized Ju1y 4, 1881, by the State Legis.
1ature as The Tusltegee State Normal School.
Exempt from taxatioc.
BOOKER 4. WASHINGTON, Principal.
WARREN LOGAN, Treasurer.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-12-31
Ancentor Worship In China.

Every Chinaman is supposed to pos
sess three souls. One goes into the
ground at burial, one into the Fan
cestral tablet and one into the realm
of spirits. 1t is partly in order to pro-
vide the last with those things which
are requisite to its well being that
ancestor worship is kept up, departed
ancestors often taking revenge on the
living for any negligence on their part
in the performance of the customary
rites for the dead by bringing some
calamity upon the household These
"rites of the dead" are performed for
all over ten years of age, with the hope
of delivering them from hades or of
improving their condition there. They
last for periods that vary according to
the age and wealth of the deceased
for children and young people from
seven days to month, for middle
aged man of ordinary means from a
month to forty-nine days.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-12-31

Macon, Ga, Dec. 3O.-The latest mir,
acle in the annals of the Central oi
Georgia railroad was pulled of at az
early hour Thursday morning, When
six coaches of q passenger train.
bound fer Savannah, bumped over tha
crossties of the Ocmriigee street
bridge, with one rail OF the track OUT
Of place. The derailed train consist
ed of the engine, tender and eight
coaches. AS the traih passed ovef
the bridge the passengers were fright
ened by the humping of the coaches,
and as soon as the train could be
stopped, 1t was found that six coaches
were derailed. A rail had turned ovef
or spread, throwing the six coaches
to the edge of the crossties, and thu
drop to death in the Ocmulgee was moi
far enough to restrain the thankful
comments passed on the miracle.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-12-31
AvENGEs PARKS DEATH
Herbert Simmons Hanged and Hi
Body RddIed with Bullets.

Herbert Simmons Hanged and Hid
Body Riddled with Bullets.
Neal, Ga, Dec. 30.-Herpert Sim
mons, a negro, has been lynohed
here for the killing of ]. A. Park, q
white man, and one of the communi
tvs best known citize%s.
The negro was taken by number
Of men and hanged to the limb of a
tree. The crime was a horrible one
and took place ON the night of the
9th instant.
Mr.. Park was going home, and was
accompanied home by negroes who
lived on the farm, three in number
two left and the third continued with
him, saying that he was going home
which was beyond Mr.. Parks home
Just before reaching Mr.. Parks
home Park was knocked down with q
hand stick and his skull crushed. His
wife was first to find the remains oil
her husband on the following morning
lying with his head in a pool Of blood
in the road where he fell. His wife
notified his brothers, who at once sci
out in search OF the negro last seen
with Park, and they succeeded in cap
turing the assassin.
After coroner's Jury had rendered
their verdict that Park came to his
death at the hands OF Herbert Sim
mons, q negro, the prisoner was start
ed to Zebulon Jail. Enraged citizens
thought better to meec-th ends of JUS
tice by taking him from the officer
and hanging him to limb of a tree
They also riddled his body with bu.
let's.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-12-31
Trains Collide: Two Killed.

Oklahoma City, Okla, Dec 30.-A
west-bound passenger train on the
Choctaw, Oklahoma and Gulf railroad
oollided head-on with an east-bound
freight train 80 miles west of here
early today. Both engines were de
molished and the cars were piled up
Frank Curry, engineer, and Fireman
Butts, of the passenger train, both Of
Shawnee, were killed. Several pas
sengers were injured, none fatally.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-12-31
GREAT TUNNELL IS
OPENED TO PUBLIC
Connects East and West Bos.
ton Under Water.
BUILT ENTIRELY OF coNcRETE
Was Dedicated Without Formalities,
Only Tunnel of Its Kind In World,
4 Estimated that Six to Eight Million

Was Dedicated Without Formalities.
Only Tunnel of Its Kind In World,
+ Estimated that Six to Eight Million
People Will Use 1t Annually.
Boston, Dec. 30-The submarine tun.
mel connecting Boston and East Bos.
ton was opened for public travel thi |
morning. The dedication of the tun
| mel to public use was carried out With
out any tormality.
The tunnel is double tracked, 14|
miles long, 2,700 feet of which is uni
der the harbor waters. The cost oil
construction was $3,000,00O. The tun.
mel was built by the city OF Boston,
which has leased for a term of %
years, dating from 1897, to the Boston
Elevated hallway company, which will,
use the tunnel exclusively for the
passage of it's electric cars between
Boston and East Boston About four
in constructing the tunnel. The tun
mel is built entirely of concrete, and is
the only tunnel of that kind in the
world. 1t has a maximltm width OF
% feet inches and an average height
under the harbor of 20 feet, inches.
There is a depth of earth between the
top of the tunnel and the bed of the
harbor of about 20 feet, the lowest
point of the tunnel being about 80
feet below mean high water. 1t Is
declared by experts to be absolutely
f1reproof, and asfe against leakage.
The system of ventilation includes
the employment of a duct running
through the upper part OF the tunnel
with an air exhaust by the use Of cleo
trio fans.
In arranging for the stations tha
builders made use of historic ground
for the entrance near Washington
street, and is directly underneath the
old Massachusetts, state house, while
Schollay Square terminal lines ore
under meath the old Boston court
house.
For service in the tunnel about "A
trolley cars of special adaptabdlity
are in use. 1t Is estimated that be
tween six million and eight million
people will use the tube annually.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-12-31
REPuolATE SIGNATURES
churehmen Wrought Up Over Episode
In Talbot Case.

ChurchTen wrought Up Over Episode
In Talbot Case.
New York, Dec. 30.-Churchmen In
terested in the charges presented
against the Bishop Talbot have been
considerably wrought up over the dis
patches from Huntington, Pa, an
nouncing that prosecutors living there
whose names were affixed to the
charges have repudiated their sigma
lures.
A conference was called and the
new aspect of affairs was discussed
Dr. Invine was called UP over the long
distance telephone and the conversa
tion which ensued is said to have been
quite exciting. Herbert Noble, prin
cipal counsel for the prosecutors, from
the first opposed giving out of the
names. He expects to leave this morn
ing for Philadelphia, in connection
with the matter.
Il cannot understand he said,
what has prompted the action.
am certain that the prosecutors know
what they were signing and they at
tached their names willingly. The
presentment, after being signed and
enclosed in letter from one of the
Huntingdon men, and was addressed
to DR.. Invine. l saw the letter II
stated that every one OF the signors
was glad to do what he could to aid
In the vindication Of Dr. Irvine. | am
surprised to hear that they now wish
to recall their action. l doubt, how
ever, IL there will be any delay in con
sequence.
Il refused to give out the names
of the men who signed the present
ment on the ground that it might de
feat the ends of justice to make their
names public at this time The names
were obtained, however, from some
source and were published Now we
are informed that five of the signors
repudiate their signatures. Their ac'
tion will not block the Inquiry. If ii
causes delay, it will be short, as it
will not be necessary to start all over
again. am not sufficiently informed
as to the situation of the signers to
say just what will be done In view OF
their attitude"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-12-31
Great Activity In Navs, Circles.

Che Foo, Dec. 800 p. m.-Ths
British steamer Canton, just arrived
from Vladivostock reports great ac.
tivity there in naval circles, every ef.
fort being made to complete the dry
dock before the arrival of the second
division of the Pacific squadron. Many
mines have been removed because tbs
harbor will soon be closed with ice.
The cruisers now in port never leave
the harbor. A passage through the
ice will have to be freshly made when
Admiral Skrydlof attempts to join Ad.
miral Rojestvensky.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-12-31
Market EmpIoye Hold for Theft

Atlanta, Dec 30.-On the charge OF
having stolen on an average of $75
a week since last June from the At.
lanta Market, Joe Klassen, butcher,
will be tried by Judge Ormond. Last
Tuesday Will F. Thomas, proprietor OF
the Atlanta Market, took out war.
rant for larceny against KlasSen. A
bailiff went to the home of Klassen
and took him in custody. Bond was
placed at $500, which was given.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-12-31
Menaced by kaxbIes Tribe.

New York, Dec. 30.-The town oi
Alcazar is again menaced by large
number of mountaineers belonging to
the Kaybles tribe, according to Her
aid dispatch from Tangier They are
the same tribesmen that recently be
siegsd the town in consequence of g
dispute between a Moor and a Span
lard. The money then paid has merely
aroused the greed and they now de
mand a much larger sum. The towr
Ia not well prepared for defense.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-12-31

Dawson, Ca, Dec. 30.-The body oi
Lewis Scott, reliable negro farmer,
has been found buried in a shallow
grave near the pond, 8 miles north oi
Dawson. The jury Of inquest charged
Hop Baldwin, a negro, with numbering
Scott. Later Baldwin confessed to
Killing Scott, saying he was shooting
partridges and accidentally fred a
load of shot into Scotts head. He
said he carried the body 70 the place
where It was found and buried It.
fearing he would be accused of the
crime. Baldwin is in Jail.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-12-31
Dynamite Used to Blow Up Walls.

Headquarters of the Japanese Third
Army, via Fusan, Dec 30.-Rihlung
mountain, captured yesterday, is the
largest and strongest of the eastern
fort ridge. The tunnels for mines
were cut through solid rock and two
tons of dynamite we're used to blow
up the walls. The spectacle was mag.
nificent and the work of the assaulters
was splendid. Ealf the garrison was
killed by the explosion OF the first
charge. The remainder of the Rus.
slams made stubborn resistance. Four
heavy guns, seven rapid fire guns and
two machine guns were captured, as
well as 80 quick-firing guns which
were stored in the fort.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-12-31
cuf Lie 1ro+her,a Throat

ST. Louis, Dec. S0.-An Italian,
whose name is unknown, and living
with his two brothers, became insane
and cut one of his brothers throat,
and was himself probably fatally shot
by policeman. The wounding of the
two men occurred as the elimination
of struggle between the insane man
and his brother, and a policeman who
had been called in to arrest him
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-12-31
OVATION GIVEN TO
/ JAPANESE OFFICERS
Admiral Toga Embarrassed at
Noisy Demonstration.
CITY WAS eAlLr DECORATED

and Future Successes Toasted-NeW
Operations Being Planned-other
News From Far East.
Toxic, Dec. 30.-11 a. m.-Admiral
Togo and Vice Admiral Kamimura
with their stats, arrived at the Shin
bashi station at $3.50 o'clock today.
Their journey from Kure to Toxic
was continuous ovation. At an
early hour today the streets were filled
and the city was gaily decorated with
flags, lanterns and new years decora.
tions. Representatives Of the smpe'
ror and empress, Prince Fushimi, Jr.I
elder statesmen. ministers, prominent
Japanese and thousands Of school chill.
dren, greeted the arrival of the naval
heroes at the station The presidents
of both houses of the diet presented
them with the resolutions of commen.
dation passed by their respective
branches of parliament
The quiet, gray-bearded admiral, To.
go, in blue service uniform, seemed
embarrassed at the noisy ovation.
Rear Admiral Shimamur, chief of
staff, laughingly elDowed forward to
Vice Admiral Kamimura The junior
officer tried to clear the way, but the
crowd closed in on Admiral Togo, and
they were frequently forced to push
the crowd backward in an endeavor to
clear the reaching hands
Finally Admiral Togo and Vice Ad.
miral Kamimura were freed from their
enthusiastic admirers and surrounded
by officers they entered the carriages
sent by the emperor, and started for
the palace.
AS Admiral Togo appeared great
cheer arose and the Banzai! followed
Banzai! Preceded by gendarmes, the
party drove under triumpna1 arches,
waving flags and discharged fireworks
through the cheering crowds, to the
navy department, where a brief stop
was made, during which the congrat.
ulations Of the ministers were received
and future successes were toasted.
Admiral Togo and Vice Admiral Ka.
mimura then proceeded to the palace
to report to the emperor They will
probably remain in Toxic about week
for the purpose of consulting with the
general staff and perfectfng plans for
future operations.