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The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1910-08-11
HUMAN SAC CRITIC E.
Il Appears to Be an Ordinary Occur
renee In Liberia, x

Il Appears to Be an Ordinary Occur
renee In Liberia.
" certain aspects of Liberia Cap
tain Braithwaite Wallis writes in the
Geographical Journal: THE popula-
ton Of Jane is large, almost untouched
by the so called civilization on the
coast. It is typical Of western Africa.
The men have fine physiques and very
black skins. and most of them plat
their hair. which is worn about six
inches to eight inches long. They APP
peared to be well armed with rifles,
guns, spears and swords While in
this town | saw even slaves, who were
held by the leg in wooden stocks,
They had been in that position for
some months. One of them told me
through the interpreter that he had
been kept thus for two years. He was
man Of poor physique, and a pur-
chaser could not therefore be easily
found for him.
'"That night, while asleep in my
little hut in the town, I was awakened
by hearing a gentle chorus Of wom-
ems voices singing some yards away.
After few minutes the chorus ceased
and single voice began, in Bande,
an African song. The voice was soft
and melodious, and the tune was fas-
c1nat1ng and weird and harmonized
with the wild environment to which
1t belonged. After a few lines the
other singers Joined, and the result
was most attractive and beautiful,
containing as it did such delicate har-
mony with excellent taste. During
the years l have been in Africa I do
not remember having heard anything
quite like this singing before, and
shall never forget it. The Interpreter
told me the next morning that the
song was to the good spirits, asking
them to guard and protect the white
man and his followers on their Jour
ney."
Another incident: "A few yards out
side the first stockade noticed an
empty grave, the newly turned earth
OF which showed it had been recently
dug. This grave, it appeared, had
been used for the purpose of burying
a man alive as a sacrifice, and was
informed In most matter of fact
way and as If the occurrence was
quite an ordinary one that the un-
fortunate victims body had lately
been exhumed to obtain certain por-
lions for the purpose of manufacture
ing fetish medicines.''
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1910-08-11
The Rival Roses.

Perhaps the two most famous flow
ers in history are associated with the
Temple gardens. for, according to ira
dition, it was in. the gardens in 1870
that the two leaders plucked the red
and white roses which became the
badges of the rival houses Of Lancas-
ter and York. The gardens were for
centuries famous for their roses.
Among their floral curiosities one finds
in the accounts for 100 an expendi-
ture on two perimic box trees and won
ders what a perimic tree is until one
remembers the custom Of trimming
box trees in symmetrical or 'peri-
metric" fashion.-London Chronicle.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1910-08-11
UNDER TWO FLAGS.
The Union Jack and the Stars
and Stripes.
BY ANNA BENTLEY.
copyright, 1910. by American Press Assoc
citation E..s5


copyright, 1910, by American Press Assoc
ciation.l
AS soon as we had dropped anchor at
Valparaiso Jack Hoskins, Tom Ar
chard and I, having been cooped> up
aboard ship for three months without
setting foot on shore, determined that
we would get together if possible in
the first liberty party and have a good
time in the town. Hoskins was a reck-
less, fearless chap, Archard was not
much better on the score of reckless
ness, while I was the only peaceable
one of the trio.
"Now, Hoskins," said before start
Ing, II wish you to understand that if
you get us into a scrape while we're
on shore you and I will not train to-
gether again."
''I'n be meek as Noses" he said.
IF he doesn't drink too much" Ar
chard put in.
"Well," added, 'both Of you re-
member that these Chileans are a
mighty mean crowd to offend. especial
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1910-08-11
THE LIONS HEAD.
Origin Of Its Use as Decoration For
Fountains

Origin OF Its Use as a Decoration For
Fountains.
1.-THE sun CLOVIS in the Lion" saws
Seneca, meaning that when the sun
enters the sign of Leo at the summer
solstice the highest temperature of the
year is experienced. We may say, on
the other hand, that the Babylonian
astrologers thousands of years ago
placed the king of beasts, the fiery and
feroclous lion. in that part Of the 20
diac which the sun enters at the sum-
mer solstice .- .u- ......
The constellation which is called Leo
bears very little resemblance to the
outline of lion. Probably the name
was originally applied only to its prin-
cipal star, Regulus. It is to this con-
stellation in the zodiac that we owe
the countless water spewing lions
heads which are found in ancient and
modern fountains, because in the latter
part of July, while the sun is still in
the sign of Leo, the Nile is at it's high
est level.
Furthermore, the lions head with
widely open jaws is in itself very suit
able for the mouth of fountain or
waterspout. This decorative motif was
employed universally throughout the
Greco-Roman world. Lions heads are
found.used in this way at Athens, Ephe-
sus, Olympia, .Agrigentum and count
less other places. 1t is not quite GER
tain that this employment of the lions
head originated in Egypt. Curtius de-
scribes an Assyrian bas-relief from
Bairan showing water streaming from
ring shaped vessel. A lion stands as
if on guard on either side of the foun-
tain.
The water clock, which was used in
judicial proceedings, had the form of
lion and name which means the
guardian of the stream. Hence the
idea of protection may have been the
origin of the association of lions with
fountains, and this custom may have
originated in Asia.-Scientiic Ameri-
can.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1910-08-11
Flower Of the Air.

There is a plant in Chile and q SINH
lar one In Japan called the Flower Of
the air." 1t is so called because it APP
pears to have no root and is never
nxed to the earth. It twines round a
Dry tree or sterile rock. Each shoot
produces two or three flowers ilike a
llly-white, transparent. and odorifer-
GUS. 1t Is capable Of being ransported
QUO to 700 miles and vegetables as It
travels suspended on a twig.
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NOW SHOOT IF YOU DAREw

~ for Americans, when there's not a
United States armed ship in the har-
Dor.
Having thus lectured my chums, we
went ashore. We walked about arm
In arm till we met pretty Spanish
girl who looked admiringly on Jacks
stalwart figure, when he deserted us
for her. I begged him not to go, for
the girl was in company with a Chi
turn her over to an American sailor.
But the fellow made no objections,
and Jack succeeded him. Whether this
had anything to do with what followed
I don't know, but have always sus-
pected that it had.
Tom and l roamed the town alone,
looking in at the shop windows, taking
in one or two shows, and when tired
lounged in the tropical gardens. though
the perfume Of the flowers was rather
sickening to me. Finally we conclud-
ed we'd better go and look after Jack.
We started up from the gardens
where we were sitting at the time and
went out into the streets We hadn't
proceeded far before we saw Jack
coming toward us. When we met we
saw at once that he had been taking
aboard more spirits than was good for
him. He began to tell us very noisily
what a fine time he had had. He had
soon parted with the girl, who couldn't
speak a word of English, and joined a
party from the ship who were having
fine spree.
All of a sudden policeman appeared
and, drawing a sword, hit Jack with
the fiat of it. Before we could inter-
fere Jack planted his fist under the
policeman's chin, raised him off his
feet and sent him sprawling on the
pavement.
I knew very well that there was but
one chance for Jack. If we could run
him to the shore, get him into a boat
and out to the ship there might be
some hope of getting him out of the
scrape without serious consequences.
Quick as flash l seized one arm;
Tom, following my cue. seized the
other, and we set off as rapidly as we
could get Jack on for the place where
we knew the boats to be.
After turning a corner l released
Jacks arm and shouted, run, Jack
run for your life!' If he hadn't been
drinking he might have got away. AS
it was the policeman signaled for as
sistance, and very soon several Of the
force were on our track. They reached
US just before we could get into A
boat
Jack was arrested and marched back
to the town. Tom and followed him,
policeman on either side of him
and several in the rear, and saw him
taken into the police Office. We were
not allowed to go in ourselves, but
loitered outside till we were thunder
struck at being informed by man
who came out of the building that Jack
Hoskins had been summarily tried for
attacking policeman and had been
condemned to be shot the next morn
Ing. At first we thought the man was
hoaxing us; but, getting the same in
formation from others, we made up
our minds that it must be true.
After hurried consultation we de-
termined first to 60 and inform the
American consul Of the circumstance.
then 60 to the ship and tell the cap
tain. The consul. however, was the
proper person to act in the matter.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1910-08-11
his church one Sunday with the lat

his church one Sunday with the lat
ter, thus addressed him:
THOMAS, l cannot think how it is
that our church should be getting
thinner, for l am sure I preach as
well as ever I did and ought to have
Tar more experience than had when
l first came among you"
indeed" replied Thomas. 'sI'u tell
you what; old parsons nowadays are
just IKE old tailors, for I'm sure sew
as wen as ever did In my life, and
the cloth is the same, but it's the cut.
s1r. An, It's the new cut."-Pearson's
Weekly.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1910-08-11
When France Washed In Holland.

In the sixteenth century clothes were
sent from all parts of France to be
washed in Holland. where the water
Of the canals was supposed to have
special cleansing properties. The cost
Of transport was about ten times great
er in those days than at present.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1910-08-11
R.oinnino at tho Foundation.

The progressive people Of the parish
were anxious to reconstruct and adorn
the ancient church. and the senior
warden wrote to the bishop about it.
There are but two things to be done
in St. Gregory's," wrote the bishop in
reply. LET the sexton keep it clean
and the parson keep it full. Youths
Companion.
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They're All a Bluff.

Scene - Railroad car on the New
York Central going up the Hudson
river. passing Yonkers.
First Traveler-Say have you heard
About the Palisades?
Second Traveler-No. What about
them?
First Traveller Why. they say
they're all bluff.-New York Herald.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1910-08-11
dts tho CUT

An aged country rector who had an
old tailor as his clerk. returning from
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1910-08-11

The man who has not attained to
self government cannot safely live un-
der the law Of liberty.-Wagner.
The Appeal., 1910-05-28

Dixie Publishing Co., is increased by
the fact that it is written by white
man who is famous On both sides of
the water and who deals with the
subject without fear or favor. DR..
Abernethy is one of the one hundred
American authors elected by the
American Association for the Ad-
vancement of Science, and by birth
Southern man. The book which is
entitled: "The Jew Negro" proves
by Jewish historians and copious quo
uaticns from the Old and New Testa-
ment. that the Negroes occupied the
highest positions in Bible times, and
are the directdescendants of Moses,
Abraham, David, Solomon, and the
other patriarchs. 1t goes farther and
declares that these great Biblical
characters were colored men, and rea-
sons it out with the historical daring
and evidence which ought to make
every ambitious colored person want
to read the book. This book is print
ed on the best book paper, bound in
cloth and can be procured from the
above mentioned publisher by mail
for so cents.
The Appeal., 1910-05-28
SIT. PAUL MINI.
An Open Letter.

Mr. Editor: While in a reminiscent
mood, recently, 7 was reminded that
THE APPEAL was started in the year
1885 and therefore will pass the 25th
milestone of it's existence this wear,
What a number of interesting
events have taken place during these
twenty-five years, what wonderful ad-
Vancements have been made by the
Atro-American citizens of the Twin
Cities in all lines of life!
And as / WAS one of its early pro-
motelS and know much CT it's his
tory, believa it is no small! thing
for newspaper tn live for a quarter
OF century CnCeI The circumsta 1cns
which have sur unded THE, Ar-
PEAL, and it seems to me- that some
sort 'f celebration of the e.:cnt
would lie eminer:!y fit ard proper.
and, / also believe that The citizens
Of the Twin Cities whom you have
served so faithfully and we'll would
gladly loin in making the event one
long 70 be remembered.
Ny idea is that souvenir edition
of THE APPEAL be published con-
tanning chronological history of the
events that have transpired during
its existence, cuts and sketches of
prominent men and women, cuts of
the beautiful homes that so many
have become the happy possessors of,
and numerous other matters of inter-
est that would make such an edition
q most valuable one for us all. Then
as grand finale public testimonial
celebration in some large hall on the
anniversary day of THE APPEALS
bith or such other day that in your
Judgment is more suitable, in which
all may take a part in making the
event one of the largest ever held
here.
l would suggest, if the idea meets
your approval, that you select a num-
Der of persons to act as a committee
to carry out such plans as I have ad-
varced Or as you may deem most adj
visable.
Very truly yours,
T. n. Lyles.
The Appeal., 1910-05-28
Ladies and Gentlemen

Now is the most important time to
take Tonic and Blood Purifier.
Have you heard of Patty's HERB
TEA and PATTY'S BLOOD BUILD
ER?
If not, call and let us show you
what these remedies are, and. prove
to you by~numerous testimonials from
people in the Twin Cities, that they
will do just what we claim.
If you are unable to come to our
Office, call up T. S. Phone 5372 and
We will send some one to your home
to explain the remedies to you.
A two months treatment Of Pattys
Blood Builder and Patty's Herb Tea
costs only $3.50.
Patty's Blood Builder S1.O0 per box
Patty's Herb Tea, 25 cents per
package.
Patty's Obi Ointment, so cents per
jar.
Patty's Obi Oil. so cents per bottle.
For sale at office, 498 University
Cor. Mackubin, st. Paul, MINI. r. S.
Phone 5732.
The Appeal., 1910-05-28
The Negroes High Standing in the
Bible.

E ~. S u.
That Negro gave Moses the prin-
ciples of the Mosaic law, and by the
marriage, of his daughter to the
worlds greatest law-giver, proved the
intimate relations and high-standing
of the Negro in the affairs of the BIZ
BILE is given historical proof according
to work Just published by the Bible
Publishing Company, of Moravian
Falls, N. c., and written by DR.. Ar
thur T. Abernethy. DR.. Abernethy,
who is the author of three volume
history of New York, and several
other historical works of international
recognition was, during the life of
King Leopold, a personal friend of the
King and is the author of book on
the Congo Free State, dealing with
his extensive study of the conditions
of the colored races in various parts
of the world. The Importance of the
historical work lust issued by the
The Appeal., 1910-05-28
MINES AND
BURIED TREASURES
DISCOVERED

= The mineral wealth Of the South has
hardly been scratched. Untold mil
mines await the fortunate man or men
VINO discover theft true location
A wonderful instrument called the
Spanish Magnetic Needle has recently
been perfected which has been used
with wonderful accuracy in discovers
ing bot mines and treasures. The
needle has Interchangeable parts de-
signed for use to indicate the particu-
lar mineral sought for. Lost and bur-
lea treasures of money, gold and silver,
are located. Successful miners and
prOspectors use these needles, but in
the past they have been very difficult
that the Prospectors and Mi Miners rioMexIr. Agen,
cy OF Palmyra, Pa, handle complete
line OF these needles and other mineral
with anyone interested in the subject.
They issue a large catalogue which
VII be mailed free to anyone writing
them. Address p & M. Agency, 119
Second St. PALMYRA. Pa -
The Appeal., 1910-05-28

Have you seen the new, novel and
beautiful calendars that are embellish-
ed with handsome pictures of hand
some Afro-Americans? If not, call on
Mrs. Mayme G.. Williams, Room 27,
Union Block, who is agent for them.
She has delayed shipment which will
be sold at reduced prices. Get one now
before they are all gone.
The Appeal., 1910-05-28
Bessie o. Hodge.
THE DUBLIN INN.

When we want good things to eat;
Soups, Steaks, Entrees, perfect feast,
With Game or Poultry beyond com.
pare, H.
Tea and Coffee, rich and rare,
We know we can satisfaction meet
At r. S. HARRIS', Minnesota street.
The Appeal., 1910-05-28

MinneaDOliS. Minn.. Nav /

Minneapolis, Mimi, May 16.
Mr. Editor:
Very few of the newspapers of our
race can show a record of twenty-five
years existence and as THE APPEAL
has that distinction We of the North
west are very proud of it. 1t is the
only paper we have in the state and
its Quarto-Centennial celebration is
quite in order.
Count on me TO do all in my power
to help make it great success,
Respectfully,
Frederick C.. Nelson,
259 Seventh Ave. North.
The Appeal., 1910-05-28

Jarvis, "The Shoe Man. who has
the great shoe establishment on Min
nescta street between Fourth and
Fifth, has opened store No. 2 at LOG
E. Fifth street, where he will conduct
an exclusive mems shoe business. He
carries a stock of shoes that for both
style and quality cannot be excelled
anywhere.
The Appeal., 1910-05-28
The Cosmopolitan All Right.

The cosmopolitan AT RI9ht.
St Paul, Mimi, May 20. 1910.
Cosmopolitan Mutual Casualty Co.,
City.
Gentlemen:
/ wish to thank the company for the
splendid and prompt service rendered
to nv father, Allen A. Hodge, during
his illness. on the part Of the physi-
clan and the officers of the company
for their prompt settlement of the
death claim. amounting to $1GS.O0.
My wish is that this company pros
per and grow as it is strong factor
of our race in the West.
Bessie o. Hodge.
The Appeal., 1910-05-28

One feels good when he has had a
good meal. If you wish to feel good
go to the ST. Louis Kitchen, 317k
Wabasha street. and get good, old
fashioned meal and feel good. No
fubdubs, just plain home cooking.
The Appeal., 1910-05-28
Anything the Matter With Your stov,

Anything the Matter With Your Stove? !?
If there is anything the matter with
your stove call on the st. Paul Stove
Repair Works. 126 w. Seventh street.
They fix everything, water fronts,
stove putty. fire clay, mica, stove pol
ish, stove bolts, shakers, CRATES, tops,
etc. Repairs of all kinds made on
short notice, new and secondhand
stoves for sale. Whatever you wish
to know about stoves call on us. Tel
ephones N. w. 1905 LII, Twin City
242.
The Appeal., 1910-05-28

Ladies you can get just as good
French Dry Cleaning done by the
Valet Tailoring Co., 156 E. Sixth
street as anywhere in the city Why
not let them do it for you?
The Appeal., 1910-05-28

You need not go hungry. Just go
to the st. Louis Kitchen and get
meals like mother used to cook Good,
substantial home-cooked meals at rea-
sonable prices. Regular meals or
meals to order.
The Appeal., 1910-05-28

SAFE DEPOSIT AND STORAGE
VAULTS.-We invite your inspection.
It costs little to place your papers,
cash securities and valuab1es in abso.
lutte safety. Boxes in our vaults can
be had for 81 per year. Store your
boxes, trunks. ETC., with US. North.
western Trust Co.. 1873 Endicott Ar.
cade. .-..
The Appeal., 1910-05-28
Jose n. Sherwood.
Minneapolis. Minn., May 4, 1910.

Minneapolis. Minn., May 4, 1910.
My Dear Mr.. Adams:
Several weeks ago 7 read an open
letter in THE APPEAL, which sug-
gested a celebration of it's 25th ami
versary. 1T is the right thing to do,
and I am heartily in favor of it.
Having been a reader of your paper
ever since it was first published, and
a sincere admirer of the tenacitv with
which you have held on to the life of
your journal, supplying demand no
others have been able to fill, believe
it is an obligation the whole commu-
nifty owes you, and that you justly de-
serve recognition and merit whatever
form the occasion may present.
shall be pleased to render amy as
sistauce in my power to give.
Yours very truly,
lone E. Gibbs.
Pres. Afro-Amer. w. S. Federation.
The Appeal., 1910-05-28

If you are receiving THE APPEAL
and you have not paid for it remem-
Der that you owe for it and must pay
for it sooner or later, so why not now?
The Appeal., 1910-05-28

Make money easy at home CORE
spending for newspapers; experience
unnecessary. Send stamp for partic-
ulars. Empire Press Syndicate, Mid.
dleport, N. Y.
The Appeal., 1910-05-28

When you wish first class shine
call at the Peoples Shining Parlor No.
l27 E. 5th street, Walter Porter, Prop.
He'll shine 'em up for a Nickel
The Appeal., 1910-05-28
st. Paul, April IS, 1870.

st. Paul, April IS, 1870.
My Dear Mr.. Adams: In relation to
the Quarto-Centennial idea, l think it
good and you may depend upon me
for any assistance I can give. l am,
Yours very truly,
Jose n. Sherwood.
The Appeal., 1910-05-28

Get the the habit Of smoking Habit
Cigars.
The Appeal., 1910-05-28

UNITED BROTHERS OF FRIENDSHIP.
NORTH STAR LODGE NO. 1873. U. B.
month at Tschida Hall, Ger. Arundel
and Lafond. Brothers in gooG stand
ing always welcome. o. Howell w.
M, J: @. Adams, w. Sec'y, ~ E. Fourth
street.
The Appeal., 1910-05-28

PERFECT .ASHLAR LODGE NO 4.
Tuesdays at Tschida Hall, cor Lafond
and Thomas streets, at $3.50 o. m.
George l. Hoage, w. NJ, Jose II. Sher-
wood, Secy., 130 W. Arch street.
The Appeal., 1910-05-28

PIONEER LODGE NO. 1, F. AND A.
M: Meets first and third Mondays
OF each month at 1926 East Third street
at 500 p: m. Walker williams. W. M:
William England, Secy, 391 Harrington
The Appeal., 1910-05-28

John II. Hayes Lodge No. 6. ri of P
meets first and third Tues
. i
E@sM days In each month at hall.
A4NA cor. Of University and Far
TzFa rington Avenues, at $500
I NI&ji o'clock P. M. KNIGHTS Of
A9S1 Pythias in good standing al
WNAXAW ways welcome.
.oo w. Gully, K. OF R. ana a..
The Appeal., 1910-05-28
3S9 Rondo.

BIDDLE CIRCLE. LADIES OF G.. A.
Z. meets first and third Tuesdays of each
month IN Supremea Court room. old cap
1tol building. Mrs. NJ j. Leavitt. Pres.
Mr.. J.. r. White. Secy.. Phoenix BLDG.
The Appeal., 1910-05-28

GOPHER LODGE NO. los, I. B. p. O.
E. of the World. meets second and
fourth Thursday in each month at EIks
Hall, No. 126 East Third street, St.
Paul, Rev. J. r. White, E. r.; r. M.
johnson, secretary, 376 Minnesota