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The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1906-03-24
Roman System of Figuring.

Counting on the fingers was a reg
ular system for the young Romans.
They would make eighteen move
ments with the left hand for the num-
bers below 100, and eighteen with
the right hand for those above. Two
kinds OF counting machines, called
an abacus, were also used. One was
a board strewn with sand, on which
geometrical figures were drawn The
other was frame with balls moved
in grooves to represent figures, with
a special continuance for doing frac-
tons. AS teachers were not very pa
tient in those days, arithmetic might
be said to have been learned less by
rule than by ferrule
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1906-03-24
Parne,l Dreaded Infection.

This Of Parnell is told by William
O'Brien: "One evening happened
to mention at dinner that had got
a note informing me that two of my
subeditor's children were down with
scarlatina. My God! O'Brien,' he
cried, almost in panic, what did
you do with the letter. When told
him it was still in my pocket he
begged of me instantly to throw it
into the fire. Seeing how genuine
was his concern did so. Now. said
he, wash your hands This time
found it difficult to avoid smiling. He
bounded from the dinner table and
with his own hands emptied the wat,
er ever into the basin on the wash
hand stand. For Gods sake, O'Brien
quick!' he cried, holding out the tow
ell toward me, with an earnestness
that set the whole company in roar
He returned to his dinner in state
of supreme satisfaction"
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1906-03-24
Belgian Women Hard Workers.

In Belgium horses often cost more
than the peasantry can afford, and so
many of the women often trudge
miles with one heavy basket slung
over their shoulders, another on their
arm, and third balanced perfectly
on their heads. They tramp along in
the glazing heat until they reach the
neighboring market. They they find
no time to rest. They empty their
baskets, never thinking that in car
rying such load they have perform
ed hard days work, so eager are
they to sell their flowers, fruits, and
vegetables. After vending their wares
all day they return with three empty
baskets, one strapped to the back,
another on the head, and the third on
their arms.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1906-03-24
Eaotism a Great Power.

Egotism is the natural temptation
of all those whose individuality is
strong; the man of intense desires. OF
acute perception, of vigorous prefer
ences, of eager temperament is in
danger Of trying to construct his life
too sedulously on his own lines; and
yet those are the very people whe
help other people most, and in whom
the hope Of the race lies. Meek
humble, timid persons, who accept
things as they are, who tread in beat
en- paths, who are easily persuaded
who are cautious, prudent and sub
missive, leave things very much as
they find them. .-.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1906-03-24
ROOT OF ALL HUMAN SUCCESS
Struggle Of the Race to Get Away
from Poverty.

The struggle to get away from pov-
erty has been great man-developer.
Had every human being been born
with silver spoon in his mouth-had
there been no necessity put upon him
to work--the race would still be in
it's infancy. Civilization owes more
, to the perpetual struggle of man to
get away from poverty than to any
thing else. 1t is not poverty itself.
but the effort to get away from it,
that makes the man. We are so con-
stituted that we make our greatest
efforts and do our best work while
struggling to attain that which the
heart longs for. Power is the result
OF force overcome. The giant is made
strong in wrestling with difficulties.
1t Is impossible for one who does not
have to struggle and to fight obstacles
to develop fiber or stamina. ITO live
without trial Is to die but half a man"
Success.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1906-03-24
FIRST STORY OF IMAGINATION
Written by Ennana Of Thebes for
Egypt's Crown Prince in 1900 3. c.

@SyPl brown Prince IN iSUO D. -.
The "Tale of Two Brothers," writ
ten 1920 years ago by the Theban
scribe, Ennana, librarian of the pal
ace to King Merenptah, the supposed
Pharaoh of the Exodus, is the oldest
work Of fiction extant.
The tale was written apparently for
Inc entertainment of the crown prince,
who subsequently reigned as Seti II.
His name appears in two places on
The probably the only sur
viving autograph signatures of an
Egyptian king
This piece OF antique fiction, written
On nineteen sheets OF papyrus in bold
hieratic hand, was purchased in Italy
by Nine. d'Orbiney, who sold it in
1857 to the authorities of the British
museum, where it is now known as
the d'Orbiney papyrus.
Other specimens of ancient Eye
tan fiction have since come to light,
which appear to prove that the Nile
valley was not only the birthplace OF
the arts and sciences, but was also the
cradle of romance.-Stray Stories.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1906-03-24
The Voice of the Negro.

Mr.. S. D. Kemp has been appointed
agent for 1.-THE Voice Of The Negro,''
monthly magazine published in At.
lanta, Ca, and the only magazine now
being edited and published by Afro
Americans in this country. Messrs.
J. w. E. Bowen and J. Max Barber
are editors. Among those who have
pledged their support to the magazine
as contributors are: Prof. W. r. B.
Du Bots, Prof. Kelley, Miller, DR..
Booker T. Washington, Mrs. Mary
Church Terrill, Mrs. Fannie Barrier
Williams and a score of others promi-
nent among the leading writer's.
The price of the magazine is only
81 per year. Persons desiring to sub.
scribe should send their subscriptions
TO S. D. Kemp, Army Building foot of
Robert Street, St. Paul
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1906-03-24
MILLS LUNCH AND SANDWICH
ROOM

J. S. Mills, proprietor, 444 Robert
street, between Seventh and Eighth
streets. Open from 800 a. N. to 2:30
a. m. Tel. orders delivered free. Tele-
phone, N. w. Main 1882 l.. This is
the place to get your favorite sand
witch or good lunch. The best grade
Of coffee is used and the cook knows
how to prepare it, therefore, you are
sure of excellent coffee. An epicure
will find all Of the delicacies Of the
season here. Soup and stews are al
ways kept on hand and such sand.
witches as the New York, Pork Ten
derloin. Chicken, st. Paul. Hamburger,
Egg, Denver, Cheese. Sardine. etc,
can be served at any time. If you
try this place once you will be salts
fed with the quality, service and price
and you will be sure to call again.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1906-03-24
You Are No Execution.

Rest is absolutely necessary to
everyone. There must be periods of
relaxation-.moments when the mind
and soul and body gather force for
continued activity. The thing one
should quart against is taking rest at
the wrong moment. Herein lies most
of the success OF Interesting at the
right time.
Great accomplishments have been
given up because one wanted to take
rest at the wrong minute. After a
large duty is done large relaxation
should follow.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1906-03-24

lngness. But the despicab1e example
OF one miser nor thousand can ever
shake the firm foundation upon which
rest wholesome saving and thrift. The
soul OF thrift is saving. Most men
who have learned the trick of making
millions at a single deal first learned
how to double their pennies. To the
man who would become rich the habit
of saving, once firmly fixed, is his most
important capitalist. Louis Star
Chronicle.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1906-03-24
A Reminder,

A SAVINGS ACCOUNT with the
STATE SAVINGS BANK, 4th and
MINI. Sts., insures not only absolute
safety, but is an incentive to practice
economy and put away small sums
whenever convenient.
DEPOSITS received in sums OF
ONE DOLLAR and upwards. INTER
EST COMPOUNDED ON JANUARY
AND JULY 1ST IN EACH YEAR.
ASSETS OVER $4,000, 100000.
Charles P. Noyes, Prest. G. G. Law
renee, Treas.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1906-03-24
The Saver and the Miser.

The miser is the poorest of men,
for. while he lives solely for self. he
gets less out of life than any other
man. He has money, but denies him
self the things that money can buy.
In making money the end, instead OF
the means of life he narrows his pur-
poses and achievements down to moth
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1906-03-24

ST. PHILIPS EPISCOPAL MIssIO~
corner Aurora avenue and Mackubin strea<
Sunday services: Early celebration Of HolI
Eucharist, 1880 a. IN. High celebration a
Holy Eucharist first and third Sundays,
1:OO a. N. Mathis, second and fourth
Sundays, HOO a. m. SunGyY school, 1880
p. NJ. Brotherhood Of St. Andrew, 6:3O D,
N. Vespers, 1:aO .. m. Week services:
Wednesdays confirmation class, 500 .. m.
Fridays, evening praye9 500 p. M Satur
days, Holy Eucharist, 8 A. NJ Rev. Everard
Daniels, Rector.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1906-03-24
JUST WHAT FORM OF LIQUID?
Would Seem Something Stronger
Than Water Was Needed.

Would Seem Something Stronger
Than Water Was Needed.
Coming through the railroad tunnel
the other day one Of the passengers, a
lady strongly opposed to the smoke
evil, began an eloquent denunciation
OF the nuisance to prominent citizen
sitting near. do you know" she said,
there is a man living on the street
just above this tunnel, and he de.
clares that the smoke is not an annoy.
ance to him at all--in fact, that it is
rather conducive to health? Now,
what do you think of that?'
"Just this, my dear madam" said
the prominent citizen, with twinkle
in his eye, you know that cinders
and a little liquid make very good
I've. = Baltimore American.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1906-03-24
J.S.MLLs' UNCH $50 SANDWICH Room.
No. Robes I. Teleoho W..
SIEVE and Onen

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The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1906-03-24

MARS LODGE, NO. 2202, MEETS
second and fourth Tuesday in each month
at Odd Fellows Hall, 221 West University,
corner Harrington avenue. Entrance on
harrington. Daniel Roy, N. c.; Thos R.
Hickman, P. S., 422 st. Anthony ave-
nue.. r'sz.A3l+.9-as
PAST GRAND MASTERS COUNCIL.
NO: 1913, G. U. Q. of o. F. meets the sec
ond and fourth Friday in each month al,
Odd Fellows Hall, 221 W. University
corner harrington. Entrance on Earring.
ton: VIM. R. Morris, w. G. M; Thos. r.
Hickman, G. S., No. 422 ST. Anthony ave-
nue..
ST. PAUL PATRIARCHY NO. ia.
meets second Monday in each month at
corner corner Harrington. Entrance on Far
rlnston avenue. Thos. r. Hickman
1acting) R: Y. P; w. R. Morris, P. NJ v.
-; Geo. B. Lowe, w. 2: r., 17SH Wab-
aSlla. -
HOUSEHOLD OF RUTH, No. 55s G.
=: .; Of 0. F. meets second and fourth
Monday in each month at Odd Fellows
Hall, n. w: Cor. University and Earring
ron AYES. Entrance on harrington Mrs.
Maggie Beard, NJ N. G.; Mrs Ida NJ
johnson, w. r., No. 916 Marion ST
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1906-03-24

PILGRIM BAPTIST CHURCH, Cor.
Eth and Cedar. Sunday services: Preach.
Ing at IL a. m. and 7:45 n. M Sunday
school at 1890 O'Clock. Wednesday wen.
ing general prayer meeting. Friday even.
ing study, Sunday school lesson.- Funerals
D. Carter. Pastor. $50 Elfelt st.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1906-03-24

ST. JAMES A. NJ f. CHURCH. COR.
Fuller and Jay streets. Sunday services,
llOo a. M; 1880 p. m. Wednesday PRAYER.
meeting, $500 p. m. Pastor visits on Mon
day and Tuesday; at home Wednesday and
Thursday. Weddings, funerals and the.
sick attended on notice,
Parsonage, Cor Jay and Fuller.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1906-03-24

MOST woRsHiPFUL GRAND LODGE
OF
MINNESOTA, A IF. AND A M!
r. S. BROWN, GRAND MASTER.
405 Century Bldg, Minneapolis, MINI.
B. r. DURANT, GRAND SECRETARY.
S31 Payne Ave, ST. Paul, MINI.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1906-03-24

PIONEER LODGE No i, A. f. and A
NJ. meets first AND; third Mondays of each,
month at Wagner Hall, cor. Charles street
Phelps, w. M; l.. F. De Lyons, Secy., $50,
Temperance street.
PERFECT ASHLAR LODGE NO. a, a.
u. and "A. NJ. meets second and fourth
Tuesdays at Wagner Hall, Cor. Charles
F. 7. Chandler, w. NJ, 144 E. 18th ST. N.
B. Marshall, Secy., 554 Aurora ave.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1906-03-24
I. UNITED BROTHERS OF FRIEND

RIDDLE CIRCLE. LADIES OF G. A.
r. meets first and third Tuesdays of each
month m Supreme Court room, old cap
itol building. Mrs. M. J. Leavitt, Pres,
Mr.. J. r. White, Secy Phoenix Bldg.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-04-28
CHICAGO WILL
 BE PEACEFUL
FIRST TIME IN YEARS NO LABOR
 DISTURBANCES.
The Workers Arranging for Terms of Quiet and All Disputes Will Be Settled By
 Arbitration.

Chicago, April 2S.-For the first time in years May 1 promises to find Chicago practically free from exten- |sive labor disturbances. Only one or two strikes of importance are in prospect. In most branches of in dustry the workers are arranging for another peaceful year, or, where un- able to reach an adjustment of diffi- culties with employers, are seeking arbitration of their disputes.
 The chief labor struggle now threatening to begin next Tuesday involves 5000 iron holders. It is certain that a majority of these men will strike. Notices were sent yester- day to concerns within a radius of thirty-five miles stating the holders will quit in all shops where demands for an increase in wages from $3 to $3.25 are not granted. Several minor strikes in this industry all ready are in progress. Of ten other unions which have agreements expir- ing on May only two or three are believed to be contemplating radical action, and in these cases there are strong probabilities of amicable set dement's. Trouble may develop on the great lakes. and it is possible the teamsters who drive truck wagons may try conclusions once more with the employers.
 The number of men on strike at present all over the city is compara- lively small for this time of year. Of teamsters alone more than 5000 were engaged in a strike one year ago. To-day less than half that num- Der of workers in all branches of trade are out.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-04-28
TROLLEY UNFINISHED.
Simonsville End Lies as Dead as a
 Door Nail.

The Baldwin street trolley line Is still unfinished and the work is not likely to be completed until. the Lord knows when. unless the people get move on them and make a call on the board of aldermen and inquire why they have to walk about thou sapd feet and then pay their niekels for a ride on a car that should pass by their doors. The Simonsyille Im- provement society was expected to take hold of this matter, but for some reason or other they don't seem to think little thing like that worth noticing. But there are others who consider it the most important thing that could demand their attention and if the women folks were not too bashful about stepping into the arena the aldermen would have been asked to order that Job finished long ago This is something which the men Of the district should look after and if the Improvement society shovs a disposition to fight shy of it. people in no way connected with the society and ret interested in the de~elopuent of the district should come to the rescue without further delay.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-04-28
WILL COME UP WEDNESDAY.
Another Hearing on the Much Dis
 cussed ApothecarieS' Hall Case.


 As to the claim that the late Fred erick B. Rice paid himselI $30,000 from the coffers of the Apothecaries' Hall Go from time to time without any legal authority, the first steps to ascertain where he did so will be taken in the probate court next Wednesday morning. The hearing filing claims against Mir Rice's es- tate. in which this matter will come up, was to have taken place this morning, but owing to a misconcep- tion of arrangements between the at torneys engaged it was postponed to Wednesday.
 Of course Mr Rice's son, A. E. Rice, and his friends in the Apothe- carries Hall Co will stoutly resist any evidence tending to prove the claim alleged, and whether or not the time for filing claims against the estate shall be allowed or denied it will make no material difference in the end, for this is but the preliminary step to lawsuit to recover $30,000 from MT Rice's estate.
 Talking on this matter yesterday, Attorney c. G. Root, counsel for S. P. Williams in this matter, stated if it is shown MT Rice did pay himself $30,000 of the funds of the Apothe- carries Hall Co, he did it no doubt for the purpose of paying it to his sister, Mrs Mary B. R. Munson, but in any event his estate is large enough surely to pay it back.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-04-28
ANOTHER DISASTER.
Avalanche of Mud, Sand and Ashes
 Destroy Bridges and Block Roads.

Avalanche of Mud, Sand and Ashes
 Destroy Bridges and Block Roads.
 Naples, April 2S.-Another disas- ter has occurred in the Vesuvian re- zion. Throughout the past night torents of rain fell, accompanied by a heavy gale of wind, causing large avalanches of mud, sand, ashes and cinders to fall over Somma and Santa Anastasia, destroying bridges, block ing the roads. flooding many habita- tions. interrupting communication by telegraph and carrying away DOT tions of the. railway. Troops and military wagons were hurriedly dis pathced to the assistance of the suf- ferers.
 The inhabitants of the stricken places mentioned were awakened by a roaring, rushing sound which was absolutely new to them and on run ming out of their houses they found their property threatened by new horror, the fall of avalanches of sand, ashes, etc. Their terror was extreme. The women and children fled, screaming with fright. into the open country, as if pursued by llv- ing monster. But in spite of the avalanches, floods and gales no loss of life has been reported up to the time this dispatch was filed.
 Everybody is praying for fais weather. as 1t is believed that while the storms rage vesuvius is liable to be a continual menace to life and property and that the people in the region of the volcano may have visi- tations of a more serious nature than last nights avalanehes.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-04-28
SHEPARD TO COURT
SPOKE IN FAVOR OF DIR CRAPsEY
 THIS MORNING.
He Objected to Franklin D. Locke Addressing the Court as He Is Not a Communicant
 of the Church.

Batavia, N. ", April 2S.-When the Crapsey heresy trial was resumed to-day, Edward M. Shepard of New York opened the proceedings with an address to the court in favor of the defendant MT Shepard brought out the fact that Franklin D. Locke, who addressed the court yesterday for the prosecution, is not a member of the church, and that the canons provide that any counsel addressing the court should be communicant, adding thereto that he, MT Shepard, is a communicant. MT Shepard in draw ing attention to MT Locks statement that Dr Crapsey had denied the apos- ties creed, said that MT Locke had no right to appear in the case. He said that the administration of jus Etice in an ecclesiastical or a civil court is fundamentally the same, that the court is independent and su- .preme.
 Your duty is absolute indepeh- dence," he said: you are not merely presbyters of the diocese of western New York, you are a high court with a high duty
 He cited the McCreary case, in which he said the bishop of the dio- cese had influenced an eccelsiastical court in it's decision, remarking that the verdict of this court had been re- ceived without respect or considera- tion.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-04-28
THE KING AND JIM
HAD A SOCIAL C0NFAB TO-DAY
 AT ATHENS.
His Majesty Spoke in the Highest Terms of This Country-Re- gretted That Roosevelt Was
 Not at Games.

] Athens, Greece, April 2S.-King George and Princes George and Nich- olas were present in the stadium when the Olympic games were resum- ed to-day. The attendance was small. His majesty singled out James E. Sullivan, manager of the American team, and chatted with him for ten minutes in a jovial, cor dial manner, showing the keenest in terest in the sports. The king said he had the highest admiration for President Roosevelt and much re- gretted that the president was not present to enjoy the games.
 Martin J. Sheridan, Irish-Ameri- can A. C., New York, Myer Prinstein, Irish American A. C., New York, and Hugo Friend, Chicago university, were among the twenty-six contest ants in the discus throwing to-day, in connection with the Penthalum series of contests which resulted as follows:
 Stephen Mudin, Hungary, first; dis tance 32 metres GA centimetres.
 Lemwing, Sweden. second; 31 metres, 29 centimetres.
 Sostera, Bohemia, third; 28 metres 43 centimetres.
 In the final for the long jump Lawson Robertson, Irish-American A. C., New York, was first; distance 2 metres 95.5 centimetres.
 Petit, France, was second; 2 me- tres 90 centimetres.
 Martin J. Sheridan was third; 2 metres S5.5 centimetres.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-04-28
DEAD WOMAN MAKING FACES.
Little Middletown Girl Found Mrs
 Skinner Dead in Her Chair.

Middletown, April 2S-"Come in an see Aunty Skinner, she's maxim faces at me-" called a little girl to some women who were passing down Loveland street yesterday afternoon Thus enjoined the women followed the child into the house and saw Mrs Ann J. Skinner sitting in a rocking chair, a paper in her lap and spec tacles on her nose. She had queer expression on her face. and on closer inspection, they discovered that the old lady was dead. Mrs Skinner was 60 years old and motherly woman. The little children of the neighborhood called her ..a,lnty" and were in fbs 6xbit of running into her house and talking to her The little girl who went into the house yester- day saw the old lady sitting in her chair and thought she was making faces at her. Mrs Skinner has one son, Laban. who works in Meriden, and one brother. William Gladwin, who lives in Haddam. Her funeral was held this afternoon.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-04-28
Los Angeles Objects.

Los Angeles, Calif., April 2S.-The following statement is sent out-by re- quest:
 Los Angeles. is approximately five hundred miles distant from San Fran cisco. about as far as Vienna is from vesuvius or Washington from Charlestown. The outer rim of the recent earthquake damage zone is over 400 miles from Los Angeles. Only slight tremors were felt here doing no damage. In century and a half there has not been a disastrous earthquake in this southern California region. The different bulletins sent over the wires on the 18th and 18th instant. stating that this city has been destroyed. or that people were fleeing for their lives from rocking buildings, or that Los Angeles and vicinity were severely shaken. were all canards. pure and simple. sent by interruptions fakers. who are a dis grace to journalism. The operators flash that the Western Union Tele- graph building was shaking referred to the building in San Francisco and was mistakenly attributed to this city in the excitement. Los Angeles is straining every nerve to help the stricken city by the Golden Gate. and objects to misrepresentation injurious to her
 "CsigneD HARRISON GRAY OTIS.
 Editor los Angeles Times