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The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1908-07-11
MR.. BROWN OF TEXAS.

In the state of Texas there is a man
named Brown, who is a member of
the legislature. Said Brown moved to
strike out the entire appropriation for
the support of the Prairie View Nor.
NAL College for ;Afro-Americans.
The educated Negro has only three
ambitions" said Mr.. Brown, Ito teach,
TO preach, or to get into the penitentiary
for forgery -
He added that he would like to see the
torch applied to the walls of the Prairie
View Normal. as he was opposed to plac-
ing tools in the hands of Negroes that
might cause a clash that would end only
IN the shedding of the blood of thousands.
Mr. Brown failed to explain the diff
ference between the educated Negro
and the average SoutheTn legislator,
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The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1908-07-11
The Cuban Millionaire.

President Manuel Amador of Panama
was reviewing the wonders of Coney
Island.
"A remarkable place" he said to a
res orter II. shall never forget it. I
am reminded of a joke they are telling
about Cuban millionaire.
An unfortunate man obtained access
to this millionaire and depicted his
wretched poverty in the most vivid and
moving colors. Indeed, so graphic was
the visitors sad narrative that the
millionaire was very profoundly af-
fected, and, summoning his servant, he
said, with tears in his eyes and a voice
trembling with emotion:
John, put this poor fellow out into
the street. He is breaking my heart
New York Press.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1908-07-11

improving. They added to the relig-
ious organizations of their fathers,
many of social nature; such as the
Freemasons, Odd Fellows, knights of
Pythias, and many Others. These
churches and societies call for the
services of vast number of men and
women of higher education, toaact as
bishops, elders, trustees, deacons,
preachers, teachers, choristers, or
ganists, treasurers, secretaries, agents,
etc., etc., and the multiplied thou
sands Of men and women of higher
education are performing all of these
functions throughout the length and
breadth of the Southland, These men
of higher education have organized
National Baptist convention with a
clientele Of over 100000 persons, one.
fifth of the entire race. The Metho-
dists have their general conferences,
representing nearly another fifth of
the race, and the other denominations
have, also, a considerable representa-
ton. These denominations are also
publishing annually millions of pages
of religious literature, including mu-
sic, and distributing them among the
churches and schools, and doing it
through the instrumentality Of the
men of higher education. These men
of higher education have also estab-
lished hundreds of newspapers and
hundreds of schools in the South.
They have gone by thousands before
white examiners, and successfully
passed the very same examination as
the white applicants. They are prac-
ticing medicine and law, they are in
the civil service, they are bankers,
merchants and planters. They have
written books which are eagerly pub
lished by the great publishers of the
country, and which are strongly COM
mended by the great scholars. They
established and are carrying on, Fisk,
Atlanta, Tuskegee, Talladega. and
scores of other educational institu-
lions, and according to the census of
1900, THEY HAVE REDEEMED
MORE THAN HALF OF THEIR
RACE FROM THE CURSE OF H.
LITERACY. "
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1908-07-11

Incidental and exceptional proofs
that the Afro-American is not quite so
low. down in the scale of creation as
MS opponents declare, are so frequent
that they excite but little attention.
The National Educational Association
which met in Cleveland, Ohio, recent
~, among other exercises inaugurated
a spelling bee and the first honor was
won by an Afro-American girl of that
city. a
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1908-07-11

which is this, that while the former
divides his time among the three pur-
suits of teaching, preaching and for.
gerry, the latter devotes his entire
time to the last named or kindred
occupations, such as boodling, graft
ing and Matchmaking
In one Southern state Senator Butt
is on the rock pile, Senator Adams has
been expelled, Senator Covington is
on trial for swiping, and several other
legislators are between HI and the
powder house. ....5 =, i.
So, that if the educated Negro
should go to the pen, when he looks
around, he will be apt to think that
he is in the legislature.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1908-07-11
TuSkEGEE
Normal and Industrial Institute
TUSKEGEE ALABAMA. =.

TUSKEGEE ALABAMA. =.
(1NcoRPoRArED)
Organized July d, 1881, by the State 1epis<
sture as The Tuskegee State NORMAL School
Exempt from taxation.
BOOKER r. WASHINGTON. Principal.
WARREN LOGAN, Treasurer.
LOCATION
In the Black Belt of Alabama where the
blacks outnumber the whites three TO one.
ENROLMENT AND FACULTY
Enrolment last year 1883; males, 49,:
females, 3n: Average attendance. l,105.-,
Instructors, SO.
COURSE, OF STUDY
English education mbined with industrial.
trairing; Is 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 $3so;0oO, and NO mortgage.
NEEDS
$50 annually for the education of each STU
dent; $500 enables one to finish the course;
81 LOCO creates permanent scholarship. Students
pay their own board in cash and 1ahor.|
>ney IN any amount for current expenses
md building.
Besides the work done By graduates as class
room and industrial leaders, thousands &c
reached through the Tuskegee Negro Confer
ence. T.,
80 miles west of Atlanta on the Western Rail.
1oAA s. Alabama. ..
Tuskegee is quiet, beautiful Old Southern
town, and is an ideal place for study. The cli
rate is at ali times mild and uniform, THUG
making the place al excellent winter resc"
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1908-07-11
Poor Eyesiaht but Good Memory.

The Abilene, Kan, Presbyterian pull
pit wss filled Sunday evening by the
Rev. Cyrus Latin Mr.. Latin is a
young man who graduated in Emporia
college with the aid of his classmates,
who supplied for him the eyesight he
needed VIXEN his own nearly failed.
Although he can read his own notes
of the sermon he cannot see the text
Of TIE Bible, and when it came to
reading the lesson he recited it from
memory. He chose a long chapter
from Corint'7ians and gave it without
missing syllable.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1908-07-11
CANNON THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY
ATLANTA, GE0RGA

" AIMS AND METHODS.
The aim Of this school is to do prac-
teal work in helping men towards sue
E; cess s in the ministry: Its course Of study
its work is thorough; it's methods ara
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 heated by
Aid from loans without interest. and
gifts Of friends, are granted to deserv-
ing students who do their utmost in the
line of help. No young man with
grace. gifts. and energy. need be derived
of the advantages now opened tt him
IN TINS Seminary. For further particulars
REV. J. w. e. BOWEN, ID. ID.
Pres. Cannon Theological Seminary.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1908-07-11

BY the death of ex-President Cleve-
land, our country loses one of it's best
clt1zens-one who commanded the re-
spect of men of all parties and shades
OF opinion. He commanded the high
est respect, not only by brilliancy of
talent or wonderful achievements. but
by his rugged, sturdy and steadfast
integrity.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1908-07-11

Very Low.
mo, indeed, I wasn't there" said
Cholly. "I-aw-only associate with
my equals, you know" ,uGG
"Really?" replied Miss Pepperv.
You should aim higher than that"
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1908-07-11
Horse Sense.

Il want men with horse sense"
Didn't he have horse sense?''
No; he wasn't content to plod
along working for me for his feed:
wanted to do something for HIMSELF
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1908-07-11
Appropriate.

Appropriate.
Been to Washington.
yep"
What's the latest?"
We'll, they're abiding to Pennsvl.
vania avenue as the great whitewash.
ed way"
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1908-07-11
BRAINERD INSTITUTE
CHESTER, S. C..

.- CHESTER, S. C..
A normal and Industrial school with a
graded course Of study. designed to give
q thorough, symmetrical and complete
English education. and Law solid foun-
dat1on for success and usefulness in every
vocation of life. Board and boarding hall
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1908-07-11

Her Occupation.
That pretty little manicure maid is
. hard one to get In with"
Yes; as hard as nails"
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1908-07-11
EnLLEEE3 AMI EEfInnLa
Insviss Building. Boys Hail stone Han airls
ATLANTA UNIVER SITY.


H fa GspeEs Normal College
= &a sa Eli zIn ssn aasas Id
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1908-07-11

ST. PAUL OFFICE
Nc. 236 Union Block, 18th & Cedar,
j. @. ADAMS. Manager
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THE APPEAL,
AHATIONAl AFRO-AMERICAN NEWSPAPER
PUBLISHED WEEKLY BY

ADAMS BROS. EDITORS AND PUBLISHERS
40 e. 4th St., St. Paul, linn.
The Detroit times., 1908-05-01
OElRAr RESORT IS
ORDERED CLOSED
BY POLICE
CORNERSTONE FINALLY ACTS IN
ANNIE SMITH CASE IN INTER.
EsTs OF THE GOOD MORALS
OF COMMUNITY.

Police Commissioner Smith issued
orders, Friday noon, that the notorious
Delray resort OF Annie Smith be clos
ed up. The order was given to Super
intendent OF Police Downey, who in
turn transmitted II to Capt. Newber-
ry. OF the Scotch precinct. of which
the Delray sub-station is an adjunct,
with instructions to act forthwith.
II will send officers at once to no
tify the Smith woman to close her
resort" said Capt. Newberry over the
telephone at 1:45 O'clock.
The order does not affect the sa-
loon which Annie conducts In connec-
ton with her resort at No Selray-
ave.
Annie Smith was informed by tele-
phone of the commissioners action
early Friday afternoon, and, although
she had frequently made the boast
that the police were afraid TO close her
up, she had nothing to say and left
the telephone
Commissioner Smith, In a prepared
statement, says that In closing Annie's
place he Is acting In the interest of
the morals OF the community. belley-
ing that his action Is good public pol
Icy. The statement follows:
Because OF the charges made by
this woman | have hesitated about
taking any action while her allega-
tons were being investigated by Po-
lice Justice Jeffries. For several days,
however, this woman has been quoted
as defying the authority of the police,
daring the department to take any ac-
ton. and has Haunted her evil resort
so conspicuously before the public
gaze that IL Is time for this depart
ment to step In and suppress the re-
sort, which will be done with dispatch,
assure you.
There are many reasons now why
this woman should be put out OF bus
mess. She has brazenly advertised
her place SO that she has become a
menace to the community where she
Is located. She has openly announced
that she has bribed police officers and
one man has already been arrested
on her accusation. l have suspended
that man from duty pending the out
come Of his srial and my personal in
quiry. Anybody who Will bribe a POI
lice officer ought not to be permitted
to continue in business OF any kind.
The Detroit police department IL
not corrupt institution, l believe the
citizens of Detroit are satisfied with
'aud- proud Of sJnS sdepurtf1ie1t sif any
man In the department has disgraced
the uniform he is wearing II will sure
ly become known and that man will
be removed from the department
without any hesitation on my part. So
long as member OF this department
conscientiousiy and honestly performs
his duty he need have no fear. but no
man can remain as q member who
has been guilty OF accepting pay for
protection given, or who gives protec-
ton TO anybody from any motive
whatever. I wish to tell the public
that this departments will thoroughly
Investigate the charges that have been
made, just as soon as Justice Jeffries
has concluded his inquiry"
Former Police Sergt. John Woznack,
of the Dedray station, who has been
witness In Justice Jeffries' investiga-
tContinued ON Pare Ten.D
The Detroit times., 1908-05-01
NEARLY MODDEO BY
RAUTENbERG'S
VICTIMS
LOUIS r. oRossLloHT FORCED TO
CALL POLICE WHEN SEEING
MISSING AGENTS FuRNlTuRE>s
COUNT MAY BE IN WEST INDIES

Louis r. Grosslight, the Monroe.
ave. pawnbroker, who Is out nearly
$4,000 as result OF the disappear
ance OF Count" Macmillan +. Rau-
tenberg. was nearly mobbed Thurs
day night. when he wen. 10 Rauten.
berg's west side ONCE ut No. 831 St.
Aubin-ave. and began to remove the
furniture. The street In 'front.' of the
place was blocked by angry Poles, for
the most part victims OF the steamship
agent. and when they saw the
counts" chattels being taken out
they became angrier than ever and
loud mutterings were heard. In alarm.
Grosslight telephoned the police and
officers were sent to dispense he
crowd
The police have practically gwen
up all hope of landing Rautenperg
right away. They believe he Is hun
dreds OF miles from Detroit, at this
time and that he may possibly be
headed for Europe. A report Is cur
rent that he has gone to tho West IN
dies. The authorities expect To land
him ultimately. however. Circulars
containing a full description OF him
are being printed and will be sent TO
all pdTls Ol the civilized WOTlu, out the
police are handicapped in not having
a good photograph OF Rautenberg.
The count" took pains to destroy
all pictures OF himself in existence.
that he could lay his hands on. before
leaving town, even securing a plate In
the possession OF photographer out
Michigan-ave.. which showed Rauten-
berg In an automobile. He overlook.
ed a negative he once made of him
self, which is now in possession OF
the police. II is a very poor likeness.
however. and the negative itself is
such an unsatisfactory one that the
police hesitate to use IT,
Rautenberg was materially aided in
the furtherance of his alleged swindle,
by a belief on the part of many OF his
patrons that he was the owner of the
branch bank In the rear OF which Rau-
tenberg had his main office on juno.
tion-ave. In fact. the police think he
selected this particular location for
just that purpose, though. as a matter
OF fact. he had no connection with the
bank whatever
The Detroit times., 1908-05-01
MEADE
OR DISPATCHER
TO BLAME
JAMES A. Robson.
ASSISTANT PROSECUTORS sAx1
EITHER WRONG ORDERS wEn1
ISSUED OR CORRECT oRpERo
WE'RE MisuNpERsToop.
JAMES A. robson.

The inquest to Ak the blame for the
collision between two interurban carr
near Ypsilanti, Tuesday, when 10 peor1
pie lost their lives. began before Cor
oner Parker, Friday morning. PROSE-
cutting Attorney Yerkes took pers0not
charge OF the inquiry, with his chief
assistant. James A Robson aAdinx
him.
Special care was taken In the eelook
ton or jury, and the following corr
pose It: ]. l.. Hudson. J. u. HOwarths
s. r. McCornac. 8. l. Bird. John lilly,
and Henry Hines.
The first Witness called was NafhaA
Hamilton. farmer who lives just 0vvr
the Washtenaw county line, and neok|
the scene OF the accident. Tuesday'
afternoon he was driving along the
road which parallels the interurbans
track. when he noticed the limited
speeding toward Detroit Almost a.
the same instant he heard the noise
of the local car coming from DotroitE
and he exclaimed to his son, aged AZ
who was with him In the wagOns'
There's going TO be collision hers.
In an instant. the witness said. the|
cars came together with an awfuk
crash, not more than two rods from
where he was.
Did the cars slow up any befoEo
they metz" Prosecutor Yerkes asked
THE car from Detroit certainly d1d'
not The limited was running 1t "a
good jog. too, but believe It slowc4'
down some"
did anything happen before the
collision?"
he - y.
jump" 41
The witness said the cars were Wis:
ible to each other for so or so rode<
He told OF hurrying to the tracks.
where he assisted In carrying out ~
dead and wounded. Four were deod
when he arrived. which was but 3 lew
seconds after the crash. w
Charles II. Smith. q farmer living
near where the cars met, was at work
In the fields. and he also saw the
crash. f
THE cars seemed to rear up ~
explained, land then the front CT ~
limited gave way, and the local w.
pushed into the forward part of IN
eastbound car"
Limited Had Slowed Down.
Mr.. Smith testified that the limlto4
ear almost reached q standsttiI bG1o
they met. and could have 6top b a.
twice it's own length, but thu 1o9
car was going very fast. a
''As soon as reached the wrecks
the witness said. II asked Mot0rmo4
wingrove, OF the local. why he "a
not stop, and he replied: 4 couldn't
he was ON me before knew t.
Mr.. Smith said he had good view
OF both cars as they approached each
(Continued ON Seventh Pagel. as
The Detroit times., 1908-05-01
COLLEGIAN ARRESTED;
AN ALLEGED RAFFLES


SAN FRANCISCO, May DIR"
w. W. Goelet, graduate of Columbia
college and traveller, who was mar
rfed TO young society woman OF Oak
land four months ago, is in the Berk-
eley city prison charged with the bur
glary OF eight hotels and apartment
houses in Oakland and Berkeley. His
name appeared on most of the regis
ters as ID. F. Wythe, an alias he ack.
nowledged.
Goelet's methods, according to the
police, were to engage rooms in high.
class hotels and apartment houses
then plumber right and left. Some
time ago he travelled with Benjamin
Fay Mills. the pulpit lecturer, as
Mills private secretary.
Goelet is 80 years old, a native OF
Virginia. His parents. 1t Is said, live
In Washington. ID. G, He was In the
Spanish war. Serving In the hospital
corps In Cuba
The Detroit times., 1908-05-01
LIQUOR TRAFFIC IN
NEW ENGLAND JOLTED

BOSTON, May LA big shake-up
In the liquor traffic occurred today
throughout New England. Laws went
into effect which mean considerable
advancement in the temperance line.
In Massachusetts,. by changes In six
cities and SO towns. 210 licensed
places, or 10 per cent of the total mum.
Der. abandoned the liquor business.
In Vermont. only ~ cities and towns
will legalize the sale OF liquor as com.
barred with go licensed cities and
towns FIVE years ago. In New Hamp.
shire an important ruling takes eff
feet today whereby druggists II.
censes throughout the state will be
abolished.
Three OF the largest manufacturing
cities of Massachusetts, today give up
the liquor traffic. Worcester, with its
population of over 10000, is the larg.
est municipality in the country. II not
in the world, under the no-license re-
gime.
The Detroit times., 1908-05-01
DISCREPANCY IN BUHL
ESTATE STATEMENTS

A discrepancy of $4,000 in the
assessment OF the Theodore III. Bull
estate kept the board OF tax review
busy most OF Friday morning. The
statement filed in the assessors Of
fee did not agree by that amount with
the statement fled by the administra-
tor in court. II was explained that
most OF this had gone into the build
ing of residence. The case will be
heard again Saturday.
Another large case mp for discus
sion involved s225,O00 In bonds of the
United States Sugar CO., which are
held by Franklin n. Walker az trustee.
II was testified that the bonds are
really owned by X. w. Wagner. of
Milwaukee. and the board withheld
decision until legal opinion can be
secured
The Detroit times., 1908-05-01

of evils that beset the republic, Sen
ator Jeff Davis, OF Arkansas, in the
senate today. urged that his bill for
the suppression of pools. trusts and
combinations be passed and that the
judiciary committee he discharged
from its consideration.
Senator Davis, in his opening re-
marks, said that he had written his
speech, In order that he might be tenn
perate In anything he should say and
in order that his every utterance
might be weighed carefully. Then he
started on 3S typewriter pages OF
bitter vituperatlon against trusts,
Combinations. the money power, the
press and various individuals OF great
wealth.
"Courtmartiai Gen. Graft"
"Unfrock captains OF industry and
colonies of tariff regiments urged
the senator from the Ozarks, Relieve
from duty major privilege and briga-
der favor Courtnartial general
graft, put in the guardhouse his lord
ship. monopoly. and shoot, as camp
following traitor. wherever and when
ever found venal, vagabond journalism
With such an army thus unhampered,
armed with justice, you may NOV
down discomfort, put poverty to fight,
and bind the people In the everlast-
ing bonds OF happiness and peace"
While Senator Davis was reading
his speech his fellow senators left the
hall, one by one At one time there
were but three senators In the place.