davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1909-03-27

Lyman Meyer, one of the stars Of
the Orpheum Road Show, noted en-
tel tainer of New York's four hundred,
performer of classical compositions on
fered the role OF leading romeds in
FRITZ Scheff's new opera, became sue
cessfrl through a series oe happenings
as interesting and full IF romance as
the chapters of a George Sand novel.
Mr.. Meyer, who gives on imitation
of grand opera and makes Il chicken
sing solo, while all the time he Is
wearing German comedy makeup.
does not want to be comedian at al
but has a desire to play classical NIL
sic for the mere love Of the music,
which proves that he is great artist.
While devoting his life TO music he
has at times made his Twins, by clerk
ing in secondhand clothing store,
digging for gold in the dry river beds
of the Southwest and giving parlor en-
treatments for New York's four hum
dred. He is now in vaudeville, receiv-
ing a handsome salary, which in no
way has lessened his desire to play
music for the mere love of music.
While washing the makeup off his
face in his dressing room back of the
Orpheum stage last evening he told a
visitor something of his life's story.
my parents came from Russian
l oAoAANS sIAAS lO"1l VI A<Su0IouI, oCl1C1 -
windt. Shortly before I was born my
father came into California, driving be-
fore him a great flock of sheep. Most
Of my life have lived in Los Angeles,
where I studied music under a great
teacher, Thilo h Becker. p, My first job
was that of entertainer in the big no
tel at Catalina island. 1t was my duty
to arrange entertainments for the
guests when the evenings were dull.
It was most delightful work among
perfectly charming people, and they
paid me good salary. But I wanted
to work at my art, and I though if I
could get into vaudeville it would give
me q better chance. One day I read
in newspaper that a man was want
ed to give vaudeville turn in a cafe
in Nevada City, and wrote, asking
for the position. They wired me to
come" f...
Mr.. Meyer rubbed the soap from his
face and laughed.
when T arrived found that the
cafe was a joint with sawdust on the
floor and it's patrons drunken miners
The town itself was typical of Bret
Harte. All could play was classical
stuff, Beethoven, List, Chopin. 1t
wasn't much Of hit with the miners.
But later learned some popular tunes
and they liked me better. Among those
who came to the cafe every night was
half-breed Indian with a little bag of
gold nuggets. We all wondered where
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1909-03-27

Orleans Times-Democrat sounds a
most discordant note. 1t finds that it
is mot easy to forget that the public
service for which he has been &C.
corder almost divine discorded, con-
sisted in the vigorous and unsparing
prosecution of a bloody and destruc-
tive war upon the people of the South
ern states, until their resources were
exhausted and they were compelled
to lay down their arms; and, while
in this helpless condition, with their
honor pledged to make no further re-
sistence to the victorious section, to
be tortured, prosecuted and over
whelmed by a hostile government.
Well, the Louisiana people are at
full liberty to cherish that idea OF
the situation, but the rest of the world
will continue to award to Lincoln
almost divine distinction" with car.
ing a baubee what Louisiana thinks.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1909-03-27

One of the great delights of the
German over in the Vaderland is to
"Hock der KAISER" so that an Ameri
can resident said it was the only
thing one could do in Berlin without
risk of violating some municipal law.
But that does not prevent the German
from unlocking der Kaiser, should
he stray too far from the middle OF
the road. Just now, the Germans are
engaged in the latter process.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1909-03-27

THE APPEAL is glad to learn that
there is no truth in the story that
General James S. Clarkson is to be
removed from his Office as, surveyor
Of the Port of New York and the
word comes from President Taft him
self. This is welcome news to all
good Republicans and especially to
Afro-Americans, as Gen. Clarkson is a
tried and true friend of the race.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1909-03-27

Nine. Steinheil, French lady with
a German name, is the latest sensa-
ton Of Paris. It is said that she
maintained very intimate relations
with the late President Faure, whose
death was mysterious to such an ex.
tent as to cause suspicious that he
was poisoned. The lady seems, also,
to have had such relations with sun
dry and various other influential par.
ties, one of whom is suspected of the
murder. For the time being the Cas-.
tellane-Sagan incident is eclipsed.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1909-03-27
CANNON THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY
ATLANTA. 0RORGA

AIMS AND METHODS
The aim Of this school is to do prac-
tical work in helping men towards sue
cess in the ministry. It's course of study
is broad and practical; it's ideas are high;
ITS 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
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
n 1l Good board can be had for seven
steam. ~
Aid from loans without interest. and
gltts Of friends, are granted to deserve
11 i1lg stvde sat who DE their utmost in tho
grace. gifts. and energy, need be derriyed
OF the advantages now opened to him
address fA' VIZ ''e's
REV. J. w. E. BOWEN, ID. d.
Pres. Cannon Theological Seminary.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1909-03-27
She'd Have to Sneak.

OTTO 1IdVS speak,
1T is impossible" cried Mr.. Nagget,
finally, "for us to live together and not
quarrel" '#.I e.. i
But" snapped Mrs. Nagget, ut is
possible not to quarrel if neither of us
speak,"
"Of course, but, as I say, it's impos-
sible for us to live together and not
quarrel."-Ex. H.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1909-03-27
ADVOCATES GODS LAW.

What the papers allude to as IAN
unique and pitiful case," recently
TRANSFERRED lin Farmville, Va. Marcus
Lindsay and Sophia, his wife, being
sentenced for IS years to the peni-
tertiary for interracial marriage.
Lindsay was the son of white
woman, but always thought he was
of the Afro-American blood, had al
ways associated with that race in
church and school, but the judge de-
cided that he had sufficient Caucasian
blood in his veins to be legally white,
hence the sentence under the Virginia
law.
1t is certainly "unique," If that
means that the command of the AL
mighty: Whom God hath joined to-
gether, let no man put asunder, has
been abrogated by an act of the Vir-
ginia legislature. Even the court seem
ed to be ashamed of the barbarous
law, which it was compelled to en-
force, for the judge promised to petit
ton the governor to pardon the pris-
oners without allowing them to be
taken to the penitentiary, but on con-
dition~ that martial relations between
the parties should cease.
If the couple had been living in
adultery the state of Virginia would
have santioned the relation. Thus is
Immortality encouraged in the south.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1909-03-27
BRA|NERD INSTITUTE

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??, 1909-03-27
Anxious ia Know

Doctor-You have some sort Of poi-
son in your system.
Patient = Shouldn't wonder. What
was that last stuff you gave MI? -St.
Louis Times.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1909-03-27

country a little earlier than originally
intended. 1t is planned to leave about
March rs. They will make the trip
across the Pacific, landing at Mel
bourne, where the first mission will be
held. The workers will be aboard nine
months. and a general tour Of the Far
East will be made.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1909-03-27
TILL0TS0N COLLEGE,

AUSTIN. TEXAS.
The Oldest and Best School in Texas
for Colored Students. Faculty mostly
graduates of well known colleges in the
north: Reputation unsurpassed. Manua.
training a part of the regular course.
Music special feature of the school.
Special advantages for earnest students
seeking to help themselves. Send for
catalogue and circular to
REV. MARSHALL r. GAINES, A. M,
President.
AUSTIN. TEXAS.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1909-03-27

At the urgent request Of the Hon.
James Balfour, a member of parlia-
ment and chairman of the Australian
committee that invited Rev. J. Wilbur
Chapman and Charles NJ Alexander
to conduct a mission in at least four
large cities of that country, the party
OF fourteen evangelists will leave this
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1909-03-27
In 1Q1s

In 1915.
Mrs. De Crimp (day after election)
Where did you get the new hat?
Mrs. Poll Worker-My husband gave
me IS yesterday for my vote.-Brook-
lyn Life.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1909-03-27

Papa is going to marry again."
AREN'T you sorry, girl ?"
mot altogether. He was getting be-
yond my control" -Philadelph Ledg-
~
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1909-03-27

Treat each maA according to
his worth as a man. Distrust
3 all who would have any one
class placed before any Other.
; Other republics have fallen be. I
I cause the INSCRIPTIONS have 4
; substituted loyalty to class for
: loyalty to the people az a whole.
4 President Roosevelt's speech 1
I at Little Rock, Ark.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1909-03-27
At tho Game.

NJ Ino 0an1es y
He (pointing on field)-Thats Green
over there. In few weeks he will be
our best man.
She-Oh, Charlie, this is so sudden
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1909-03-27

THE N. O. TIMES-DEMOCRAT ON
LINCOLN.
Amid the almost unanimous lauda-
lions of Abraham Lincoln, the New
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1909-03-27

(1NcoRP0RATED)
ORGANIZED Ju1ya, 1881, by the State Legis,
!ature as, The Tuslegee State Normal School
Exempt from taxation.
BOOKER T. WASHINGTON, PRINCIPAL,
WARREN LOGAN5 Treasurer.
LOCATION
In the Black Belt of Alabama where tho
blacks outnunaber the whites three to one.
ENROLMENT AND FACULTY
Enrolment last year 1,253; males, ssz:
ssemales, 81: 90 Average attendance. 1,lo5.-
COURSE OF STUDY
!. English education combined with industrial.
Tairing; q Industries in constant operation.
VALUE OF PROPERTY
Property consisting of 2.2e7 acres of land.
% buildings almost wholly built with student
abor, is valued at $350,00O, and no mortgage.
NEEDS
$50 annually for the education of each STU
dent; ($20O enables one to finish the course;
81 1000 creates permanent scholarship. Students
pay the ir own board in cash and labor J
-oney IN any amount for current expenses
and building.
Besides the work done by graduates as class
room and industrial leaders, thousands ne
ence.
Tuskegeei is 40 miles east of Montgomery and
13o miles west of Atlanta, on the Western Rail.
roaN 81 Alabama.
Tuskegee is quiet, beautiful old Southern
town, and is an ideal place for study. The cli'
nate is at all times mild and uniform, thus
making the place an excellent wiuteI resc~-
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1909-03-27

Classical
9gnsr 5eGgc and Medical
ondav d0t @ girls pd another
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1909-03-27
The Point of Viaw

/ ne FONT OF View
The Organ Grinder-How's business?
The Scissors Grinder-Fine! I've
never seen 1t so dull.-Cleveland
Leader.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1909-03-27
One Way,

Howell-Do you suppose Roosevelt
will be able to kill lions in Africa?
Powell-Sure; il he can't shoot 'em,
he can send 'em message.-Harper'
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1909-03-27
THE APPEAL,
AnATIoNAL AFRO-AMERICAN NEWSPAPER

ST. PAUL OFFICE
No. 236 Union Block, 4th & Cedar,
j. G.. ADAMS. Manager
Wallowa County chieftain. [volume] (Enterprise, Or.) 1909-1911, 1909-12-23
C.R THORATOND|ES
FROM HIS INJURIES
NEVER RECOVERED CONSCIOUS.
NESS AFTER FALL-PAsses
AWAY THURSDAY.

c. R. Thornton, who fell from a
scaffold on the Litch building to the
sidewalk. alighting on his head about
2 O'Clock Monday afternoon. died at
The same hour Thursday afternoon
without ever regaining consciousness.
lust a httle while before he passed
away he opened his eyes and glanced
at the weeping friends but there was
no sign of recognition. Brief SER
vices were he'd in the home at Z
O'Clock Friday morning, Rev. C. E.
Trueblood officiating. The remains
were taken to La Grande Friday.
where the funeral was held, Rev. H.
E. Mcleod preaching the sermon.
Mrs. Thornton, her mother, Mrs. Har.
rison, a friend, Mrs. Leighton. and
nephew of the deceased, Perry
Thornton, all of La Grande, accom-
panied the body from here.
Calvin R. Thornton was born nesr
Dexter, Iowa, Feb. 16, 1859. He went
to Kansas at the age of 25 and later
moved to Weiser, dda where he was
in the drug business, and in 1886
came to La Grande He was married
TO Miss Para Farris, Feb. 1, 1893,
and they spent the first year of their
married Life in this county, on Trout
creek, II miles north of this city,
They have since resided in La
Grande except the last few months
they lived here, where he was super.
intending the erection of the court
house and the new Litch building,
Wallowa County chieftain. [volume] (Enterprise, Or.) 1909-1911, 1909-12-23

eoth Of which he designed His
plans were also used for the Enter.
prise Hotel Bunaugh & Mayfield's
wareroom, the remode,.ng of the E.
NJ. & NJ. store, DR.. Ault's residence
and the fine new home OF J. II.
Doobin on Prairie Creek.
Besides his widow, adopted son and
daughter, he is survived by his aged
parents. one brother and one sister
at Earlham, Ia, a brother at Nevada
Mo-, and sister at West Branch.
la. Charles McReynolds OF this city,
and Mrs. S. R. Haworth of La Grande
are cousins of Mr.. Thornton.
The deceased was brought IN in
the Friends church, but he was a
member of the Methodist church at
La Grande. He was a man of quiet
disposition and one had to be well ac-
quainted with him to appreciate his
sterling character. He was a mem
Der OF the W. o. w.
Wallowa County chieftain. [volume] (Enterprise, Or.) 1909-1911, 1909-12-23
LOCAL FIRM BUYS
LOST|NE HARDWARE
AeHLEY & 5uE, HUsTLIne MER.
CHANTS. ABSORB BUSINESS
IN SISTER TOWN.

Ashley q Bue. the we'll known fur
niture men OF this city. have bought
the II. II. Starr stock OF hardware
at Lostine, and have already taken
charge OF same. The stock was
bought by invoice and totals close
to $4,000. Mr.. Bue will conduct the
Lostine store.
The Starr stock Is new and up-to-
date, all the old stuff having been
weeded out In deal made last
spring by Mr.. starr. 1t will be add
ed TO until no more complete stock
OF hardware. stoves. and ranges can
be found In all Wallowa county. h
addition q big stock OF new furni.
ture win be put In and practically
complete line OF house furnishing
goods, The store will be equal to
any in the valley. and the Ashley
system OF small profits and Ia ge
sales viii be followed, SO 1t is easy "a
Continued on page six
Wallowa County chieftain. [volume] (Enterprise, Or.) 1909-1911, 1909-12-23
A pirtIess Dutch City.

Rotterdsm. the city of Erasmus. was
sssrrioed by Thomas Hood AS n sort
- rulcar Venice" A more pleasing
impression. however. is preserved in
letter from Lady Mary Wortley Mon
,.gu In l7I6 20 her friend. the Count
sss of Mar. "AIl the streets are paved
rith broad stones. and before the
.neapest artificers' doors are seats of
various colored marbles. The place is
80 neatly sept that | will assure you
| walked all over the town yesterday
IN nv slippers without receiving one
spot of dirt. and you may see the
Dutch maids washing the pavement OF
tbe street with more application than
our maids bestow upon our bedcham.
hers"
Wallowa County chieftain. [volume] (Enterprise, Or.) 1909-1911, 1909-12-23
PRIZES WON BY
WALL0WA STOCK
WILEY AND DISHMAN AMONG
WINNING sHlPPERs-Hoes
FROM NORTH COUNTRY.

Wallowa county stock bore off sew
eral OF the prizes offered by the
Livestock Exchange at the Portland
yards, Tuesday. and brought big
prices at the sale the following day.
Fourth best car steers shipped by
E. L. Wiley of wallowa, averaged
1873 pounds. sold to Union Meat com
pany at &C pound, or s775s per head
Second best steer shipped by E. l..
Wiley Of Walowa, weighed 1900
pounds. and sold to NJ. ]. Gill at lOIs
cents pound, or s16S Cor the animal
Best car speyed heifers, shipped by
w. I. Ddshman of Wallowa;. aver.
aged 1895 pounds, sold to Union Meat
company at s7.S5 per hundred pounds
averaged sS0.56.
Stock Shipments.
Combes =. & Hotchkiss sold three
cars of hogs at the yards here in
Enterprise, Wednesday, to Kiddle
Bros. The hogs were from the North
Country.
R. l.. Day shipped two cars OF
hogs from Enterprise Saturday morn
ing. They were bought from James
Stowell, c. C. Straley, Ira Phillips,
'endrickson Bros, Joe Beach, Walt
er Applegate, Alb Wilson, S. w. and
c. F. Evans, d. w. and Chas. Kuhn
of Paradise, John Curry OF Appleton
]. A. Eggleson, Elmer Kooch and S
Wallowa County chieftain. [volume] (Enterprise, Or.) 1909-1911, 1909-12-23
The Poet's Peacock.

Dante Gabriel Rossettl had an ire
sistible tendency to purchase rare and
beautiful birds and beasts that mp.
pealed TO his poetic or artistic fancy.
Ellen Terry tells Ia The Story OF My
Life" of his once buying an exquisite
white peacock. which very soon after
fits arrival at his home disappeared
under the sofa. In vain did Rossettl
"shoo" II cut. II refused to bulge.
This went on for days.
The lovely creature won't respond
to me" said Rossclti to friend.
The friend dragged out the bird.
mo wonder" said he: ITS deadr
Wallowa County chieftain. [volume] (Enterprise, Or.) 1909-1911, 1909-12-23
AGED WOMAN DIES.

Mrs. Rebecca Wright. wife OF Lag
arus Wright. and famlharly known
TO her many friends as Aunt Becky.
died at her home in the Chesnimnus
country. Wednesday, OF pneumonia
She was II years Of age, and leaves
no children. The burial was in In
terprise cemetery, Friday afternoon
services at the grave being conduct
ed by Rev. w. p. Samms.
Wallowa County chieftain. [volume] (Enterprise, Or.) 1909-1911, 1909-12-23
Stewart and Travers,

When A. 4. Stewart conceived the
Idea of setting up coat of arms he
went TO W. Il. Travers, the New York
wit. for advice. Mr. Travers sug-
gested an employer rampant chasing a
lazy salesman with a yardstick. and
Mr.. Stewart did not speak 10 him
again for month.
This anecdOte is probably about as
authentic as the other which states
that. MIR. Stewart being extremely To-
quacious at state banquet at Del
monico's. Mr.. Travers silenced him by
calling the length of the table CASH"
Wallowa County chieftain. [volume] (Enterprise, Or.) 1909-1911, 1909-12-23

H. Bonner Of the valley.
Seven cars Of hogs and cattle we're
shipped from wallowa. Saturday.
Wallowa County chieftain. [volume] (Enterprise, Or.) 1909-1911, 1909-12-23
Odd Name Oddly Won.

The inn known as the Same Yet"
at Prestwich. has curious history,
which Mr.. lakewood relates: 1.-The
house originally bore the Seven
Stars but many years ago it became
necessary TO have its faded sign re-
painted When the painter asked the
landlord what he was to put on the
board he received the answer. The
same yet And the man took him at
his word. d."-London News.
Wallowa County chieftain. [volume] (Enterprise, Or.) 1909-1911, 1909-12-23
They All Change.

Mrs. Younglove-Oh, dear. Such is
life! Before we got married George
was tagging around after me all the
time. | couldn't get away from him
for minute. That was year ago
Her Dearest Friend = Poor child.
What has the wretch done?
He said last night that he thought
we'd move next month to some place
where he can have den so as to get
by himself once In awhile"
Wallowa County chieftain. [volume] (Enterprise, Or.) 1909-1911, 1909-12-23
Too Slow.

81 can say one thing In favor of Mr..
Featherly." remarked the landlady
He never takes the last piece Of
bread on the plate"
mo. indeed" pssented Dumley cor
daily. "Featherly ain't quick enough"
Exchange.
Wallowa County chieftain. [volume] (Enterprise, Or.) 1909-1911, 1909-12-23
Arra,t.d hx U. s. Marshal.

James Day. we'll known rancher
OF north OF this city. was placed un.
der arrest by q U s. marshal. We'd
nesday. the nature of the charge be-
ing unknown. His friends believe It
is a case OF mistaken identity. He
was released on $1,000 bond.
Wallowa County chieftain. [volume] (Enterprise, Or.) 1909-1911, 1909-12-23
Tommy to the Rescue.

Tommy during a temporary lull In
the conversational say, ma. isn't it a
pity you haven't got the toothache in
stead of poor Jane?
Ma-Graclous. me. Why, dear?
Tommy Why. cos you can take
yours out. and she can't.-Sketch.
Wallowa County chieftain. [volume] (Enterprise, Or.) 1909-1911, 1909-12-23
Eirs. Public Pianist.

OF all the myriads who play the
piano how many know that Tom
Bowling" Dibdin was the first man
who played the instrument in public?
That was in 1867. and the feat was
performed at the first night of "The
Beggar's Opera"
Wallowa County chieftain. [volume] (Enterprise, Or.) 1909-1911, 1909-12-23

Popcorn and corn peppers at
Flnk's.
Evening star., 1909-03-08
District Supreme Court.

EQUITY COURT NO. 1-Justice Stafford
Fairfax agt. Fairfax; order overruiinS
plea and limiting time: complainant so
licitor. c. Darlington; defendants solicit
or. s. II. Giesy.
Morris ast. Metropolitan Surety Com
pany: appearance of absent defendants
ordered; complainant's solicitors, j. j.
Darlington and NJ. j. Colbert.
Dick ast. Dick: order appointing James
f. Bundy and l.. M. King trustees to SELL
bond, $1,000: compliments solicitors, IT.
wing Williamson and J. f. Bundy: de-
fendant's solicitor. l.. NJ. King.
Kelley agt. Kelley; George {. Gertman
appointed trustee to- sell: bond. $1,000;
complainants solicitor, George c. Cert
man: defendants solicitor, f. H. Jackson
E,isinger agt. Waldron; order to with
draw fund: complainants solicitor. Hay
den Johnson: defendants solicitor. John
Ridout
Standard Life and Accident Insurance
Company agt. Brennan: amendment to
bill of complaint allowed complainant S
solicitor, w. a. Johnston. defendants So.
licitors, Hamilton, Colbert. Ierkes &
Hamilton
Fmnacom agt. Pocock: order oVerruling
exceptions to auditors report and con-
firming report: complainant's solicitors.
Darr. Peyser 4 Taylor; defendants So
licitor. Nelson Wilson.
Dodd agt Craighill; decree vesting title
complainant's solicitors Gordon & Gordon
and Erskine Gordon.
kelchner ast. kelchner; rule returnable