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The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1911-10-14

Observation-Disclosures of adven-
" ture and makers of romance have
overlooked one Of the richest of mines
OF imagination and fact that is strang-
er than fiction-the federal pigeon
holes and dossiers in which the pa
thetic appeals of the eternal claimant
are embalmed in red tape and buried
for the curiosity of the future. Mark
TWain's story of the interior of John
Wilson McKinzie's claim for 60 bar
rels of beef contracted to be furnished
to sherman's ARMY, which provisions
decayed while the contractor was try
ing TO catch up with Sherman, on his
famous march to the sea-" is no ex-
aggeration Of the stun Of which humor
or romance are made to be found in
the archives of Uncle Sam at Wash
ington. H.
Thousands Of claims are on file in
the archives of the United States gov
eminent. The famous French spolia-
ton claims, growing out of the de-
struction or capture of American mer-
chant craft plying between the Ameri-
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1911-10-14

THE navy department recently has
1 been particularly unfortunate in the
designations Of young officers who
have just finished their education at
West Point or Annapolis at govern
ment expense. In the last few weeks
eight or ten midshipmen and ensigns
have presented their designations with
reasons sufficient to cause the depart
ment to accept them. Both the war
and navy departments are periodically
confronted with this question.
The withdrawal of young officers
from the service before they have CIV
en- the government some return for
their education is discouraged by both
departments. A resignation is accept
ed only when it is believed there ex-
lists an impeachment to the profitable
retention of the young man. The navy
suffers more than the army as to the
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1911-10-14

ways Chinese, as they can dump all
their merchandise and drugs into the
ocean before we can each them. Chi.
nese? Oh, yes, lots Of them. On an
average at leaest 800 are captured and
deported every year"
Captain Geddus has been skipper of
the cutter Skua for the last eight
years, three of which have been at
Jolo and two at Palawan During all
this service he has often made as high
as $500 miles month cruising and
has assisted in Several good captures.
He recommends fast cutter and two
motor boats as a great Improvement
over the present equipment, and states
that with these the Borneo coast could
be patroled SO thoroughly that SNUG.
Cling would almost become a thing of
the past.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1911-10-14
Watch Smugglers in the PHILIPPINES

r. HE manner in which the Moros car
i ry on smuggling in the southern
seas is systematic, according to infor-
nation given to Washington CORE
spondent by Captain Geddes of the
customs cutter, Skua. He states that
the Moros have an unusually high tree
on the Tawi Tawi group, from which
they can see the coast Of Borneo and
also see the smoke Of his cutter when
miles away from the spot
when everything is clear the SNUG
glers make dive for the little group
of islands that dot the sea between
there and Zamboanga, and almost al
ways escape me even when can sight
them" says the captain, "as they
know that my boat in the best of
weather can only make seven knots.
and with the tide against me IN fine
weather only two knots.
There is at least 100000 worth of
textiles being smuggled from Borneo
into the southern islands every year
that with good, fast boat am sure
could be almost all stopped. If it were
not for my one-pounder on the fore
deck I'd never land anything. AS it
is, when we make a haul it is most al
A Il Z
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1911-10-14

There is an undertaken in one of. the
big cities of this country named Deal,
who advertises $3.50 funeral for
vertisement that nothing is cut but
his price. We presume he thinks this
ought to induce lot of the residents
to take advantage of his cut rates and
shuttle off the mortal coil. Just think
of it, a chance to get buried for half
price! AS for ourselves, we are not
anxious to get in on this deal, we'd a
deal rather wait while, even if we
have to pay full price for our procras-
tination
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1911-10-14
Population Gains Faster Than Farms

- out an important statement from
the bureau of census containing ad-
ditional figures and details of the agri-
cultural statistics of continental Unit
ed States collected April Is, 1910.
During the ten years which followed
the census Of 1900 the population of
the United States increased 81 per
cent. but the number of farms did not
keep pace with the increase in popu-
lation. From 5,737,372, in 1900, the
number grew to 6,34O,357, an increase
of 6O2,9S5, or 1O.5 per cent. For the
whole United States this is the lowest
rate OF increase which has been noted
since the number of farms was first
recorded in 1850. The increase in the
total acreage devoted to agriculture
was only 36.137,000 acres, or 40 per
cent. The actual area in farms was
838,592,000 acres in 1900 and $685..
600 acres in 1910
Improved land, however, increased
more rapidly than the total farm acre
age or number of farms, the advance
being from 414. 499, 900 acres in 1900 to
At. 44S.0o0 acres in 1910, a gain of g.
949, 900 acres, or 1872 per cent, in ten
years. < ~"
In striking contrast with the slow
growth In the number and acreage of
farms and the area of improved land
during the ten Years is the enormous
rise which has come about in the value
OF farm property. Farm land, exclu-
sive OF buildings, which was valued at
$13,06S, 100000 in, 1900, had more than
doubled before 1910, being then re-
turned as having a value Of 1885,
10000. The enormous increase here
recorded of $15.32s. 100000 represents
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1911-10-14
SATURDAY, OCTOBER ID, 1911.

Though the courts have decided
that "a wife cannot steal from her
husband" there is a husband in "The
City of Magnificent Distances" who
demurs. He aWoke the other night
and found his wife going through his
pockets; he said nothing, but draw
ing revolver from under his pillow
he shot at her twice without hitting
her. The shooting awoke a nearby
policeman and he forced an entrance
to the house, arrested the husband,
and he was kept in durance vile for
the rest of the night At the trial
next morning. womanlike, she refused
to prosecute her husband, and he was
released. We presume she was
ashamed of his poor marksmanship
and promised not to tempt him to a
further exhibition of it by a repeti-
ton of the act that caused the near
tragedy. This, however, ought to
serve as warning to other spouses
who have the habit, that the afore-
mentioned court decision, or law, is
one that few husbands feel bound to
respect.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1911-10-14
PURE FOOD.

The crusade that has been going on
against impure food for a long time
has resulted in much good to con-
sumers. 1t has been the means Of
bringing to light the nefarious man
ner in which manufacturers have
preyed upon and deceived the public
Of course the big concerns and trusts
have thrown all the possible obstacles
in the way of the progress toward the
protection of the health and lives Of
the people but despite their oppositlor
the march toward protection from I'M
scrupulOus manufacturers has been
going on and each day brings us near
err the goal. Heretofore the laws have
only punished by fines, for it's in
fraction, but if the law makers will
go step farther and add imprison-
ment to the punishment of offenders
against the law, there will be a much
more rapid progress toward the desired
end. Comparatively few people are
aware of the extent to which adulter-
ations and substitutions are used
While the labels are supposed to tell
the character of the contents of the
package they are really no guarantee.
For instance big vinegar manufac-
turing concern of. big city sold vine
gar under a label that justified the
purchaser in the belief that he was
getting pure, apple cider vinegar when
as matter of fact the vinegar OF that
concern in question did not contain
one drop OF pure, apple cider vinegar.
The destroying of 175 crates of rotten
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1911-10-14

eggs which were discovered in cold
storage and destroyed by the officers
OF the law but no one was fined or
imprisoned. There are hundreds of
dangerous drugs and connections sold
every day that carry death and de-
struction with them yet nothing is
done further than filming of the
parties caught dispensing them. II
we will take the offenders and fill
our prisons with them a marked de-
crease will soon be noticed in the sale
OF such impure things to be placed in
the human stomach.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1911-10-14

A call has been made for the meet
ing of the Republican National Com
nittee at Washington, D. c. on Dec.
Il. There will be much for the COM
1nittee to consider other than the
meeting place of the National Conven-
ton and the meeting will be continued
until these matters have been COM
pieted. 1t will require very careful
consideration to adjust matters sue
Cessfully.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1911-10-14
CANNON THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY
ATLANTA, GEORGIA. .

AIMS AND METHODS.
The aim of this school is to do pr:c-
tical work in helping men towards sVr-
cess in the ministry. It's course of study
is broad and practical; its 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
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
steam.
A v from loans without interest, and
gifts of friends, are granted to deserving
students who do their utmost in the line
of selfhelp. 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
THE PRESIDENT,
Cannon Theological Seminary,
Atlanta. Georgia.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1911-10-14

The divine Sarah Bernhardt, who
knows something about almost every
thing else, is about to learn to play
golf. Just think of it, and at her age
too. We presume she intends to dem
onstrate that age is nothing, and blood
will tell,
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1911-10-14
Shant Mntupraitu

This-institution Of learning, established in 1865,
has industrial departments for both young men
and young women, as we'll as college, normal and
preparatory departments. There are also Schools
of Law, Medicine. Pharmacy and Theology.
The facilities have recently been increased
be completed within the next two years.
Applications should be made several months or
year in advance, for it has become impossible
during the last few years to receive all who apply.
The present enrolment is over 500. -.
The academic year begins the Thursday
nearest the first day of October and continues for
thirty.two consecutive weeks The charges are
moderate. Catalogues furnished upon application.
Address THE PRESIDENT
Shaw University, Raleigh, N. c.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1911-10-14

DR.. Frederick A. Cook, who claims
that he at least got as near to the
North pole as any man did, has gone
to Europe to attempt 10 prove his
claim. The ubiquitous doctor, like
Banquo's ghost, will not down.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1911-10-14
Einrnln 3nBtitutr
JEFFERSON CITY, MISSOURI

Founded by the Soldiers Of the 62d and 65th
Regiments Of the U. s. Colored Infantry.
Supported by the State of Missouri Has
Normal, Collegiate, Agricultural, Mechanical and
Industrial Courses Buildings and equipment
unsurpassed Thirty teachers representing the
best schools of the country. Students from all
sections Of the country. For catalogue and fur.
Their information address
BENJAMIN FRANKLIN ALLEN,
President.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1911-10-14

Washington Conservatory Of
Music and School of Expression
s02 T STREET, WASHINGTON. D. c.
LARGE AND COMPETENT FACULTY
DEPARTMENTS
Piano. Voice and Violin. Piano Tuning Theory Anay-
sis. Harmony, Counterpart. Fugue. Vocal Expression,
Wind instruments. History Of Music. Methods.
Scholarships Awarded Artists RecitaIs
HARRIET GIBBS.MARSHALL, President.
GEORGE WILLIAM COOK, Treasurer.
ABBY WILLIAMS, Secretary.
LEWIS G. GREGORY, Financial Secretary.
ANNIE e. GRINAGE.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1911-10-14
Struck a Rich Vein.

Struck Rich Vein.
I hear your son is making money as
a sculptor? 2"
That's what set up a sample Of
his statuary in our cornfield, and we
amt had crow around since. Now
he has more orders than he kin
I'LL"
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1911-10-14

And new Spain is in the thrOes of
a revolution. The outlook for the
formation Of a republic is good
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1911-10-14

Beautiful Situation,
ELECTROMAGNETIC Splendid ectualA tmosphere-
Noted for Honest Thorough
in
High School, Grammar andIn dustr o~' -NNN''
Good water,
very reasonable. Opportunity -r
Fall Term Opens ForIn
1"-I~oDEN1 H. W. N1eGRANAHAN. Knoxville. Tenn
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1911-10-14

It's astounding to think of the
strides that medical science and sur
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1911-10-14
s Reminder.

My wife hasn't a bit-of tact in
vited Slumpkins home to dinner the
other day-that terribly bashful fell
low. you and what do you sup
pose she put right before him?'
What was tip
u dish of sheepshead fish"
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1911-10-14
TUSkEGEE
Normal and Industrial Institute
TUSkEGEE, ALABAMA.

Gncorporated.)
Organized July 4, 1881, by the State
Legislature as The Tuskegee State Nor
NAL School. Exempt from taxation.
BOOKER r. WASHINGTON, PRINCIPAL,
WARREN LOGAN, Treasurer.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1911-10-14
LOCATION.

LOCATION.
In the Black Belt of Alabama where the
blacks outnumber the whites three to one.
ENROLMENT AND FACULTY..
Over 1900 students, more than 100 in
StructOrS.
COURSE OF STUDY.
English education combined with in
dustrial training; % industries in constant
operation.
VALUE OF PROPERTY.
Property consisting of 1850 acres of
with student labor, is valued at $1,250, 900,
and no mortgage.
-.u NEEDS.
$50 annually for the education of each
student; ($200 enables one to finish the
course; $1,000 creates permanent scholar
snip. Students pay their own board in
cash and labOr) 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 Tus-
kegee Negro Conference
Tusl1egee is 40 miles east of Mont
golnery and 1876 miles west of Atlanta, on
the Western Railroad of Alabama
Tuskegee is a quiet, beautiful old
Southern town, and is an ideal place for
study. The climate is at all times mild
excellent winter resort.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1911-03-21


To the lanaiubber one Of the pc
culiar and Outlines discomforting ele-
ments of life on warship during tar
get practice is the necessity for nu-
merous baths. After each volley all
the men on deck must take bath.
Sometimes there are four or Eve baths
q day. This becomes quite monoto-
nous. The japanese inaugurated this
practice. A bath il taken before and
after shooting to guard against pos
sible infection Of open scratches and
cuts from the Tying powder. When
the big guns 60 OF the landsman on
deck Is thrown into CONSERVATION. A
horrible, sickaning wrench makes one
feel as If each limb were separately
grasped and pulled in various direc-
tons, and 1t is long time until he
gets his "sea legs" again. Life aboard
ship is not the ordeal that rumor has
characterized it. The bareback legend
is erroneous. The sailors are well fed
with the best viands procurable, and
their bread, far from being bareback.
is as coed as that which is served in
any high class hotel or restaurant.
There is a spirit Of good fellowship
among the men below decks. Each
man has his separate duties definitely
designated, and there are no petty jeal-
ousies.-J. w. Aide In Leslie's.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1911-03-21
How +, Open a Can of Corn.

How t. Open Can OF Corn.
One Of The smallest of the little girls
In a West Philadelphia family had Of
ten assisted her mother in preparing
the meals. She observed that her
mother, who was rather hasty, always
talked to herself when she had any
difficulty in opening cans of vegetables.
The little girl thought that the hasti-
ness was part Of the operation.
Zone day she was visiting neigh
Dor and went into the kitchen to help
prepare meal.
She watched the neighbor take can
of corn. apply the opener and remove
the top.
That's not the way to open a can OF
corn" said the little girl.
why, what other way Is there?"
asked the neighbor.
''Well, you take the can Of corn and
start to open it, and then you bear
down and the opener slips. Then you
say Darn this can! and finish it.
That's the way my mother opens a can
Of corn."-Philadelph Times.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1911-03-21
Pongee that is
worth 75c 81 ST. $50.

Two of the 1ustrous handsome excellent silks that
to be correct for at price very much
than actual worth.
Pure silk pongee Of effective diagonal Rich
in luster and in shades of color that satisfying
beautiful Wisteria black old rose old blue light blue,
navy blue gray pink 81 inches wide and Of excellent
texture SIC
Plain pongee. Rich Of effect and sturdy Of weave.
fabric that will look well through goody period of
vice. Gray olive, reseda, rasn, ashes Of roses white,
light blue black peacock blue Is inches wide 55c.
rear
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1911-03-21
THE ROWLAND DRY GOODS co.

ion, and in reality had long ago ceas-
ed to grieve over his loss, though he
sportsmen like Vane are never Mann
mon worshippers. Taking it alto
gether, we've not had a bad time.
Your brother and are sworn
friends--in fact he p the best pal
i've ever had; a Thoroughly good fell
low, man who sticks to you like q
brother, one Of those light-hearted
chaps who take things as they come
and always see the sunny side OF
them. Oh, Desborough is one of
the best! But you don't need me
to tell you this, Miss Desborough."
ITO Be Continued,
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1911-03-21
A Pathetic Banquet.

Jacob A. Riis was discussing in New
York his experience as police re-
porter.
They were intense experiences. The
pathetic ones had, indeed, such an in
tensity that they couldn't be used In
literature. They'd seem overdrawn.
For example, one cold and dreary
Thanksgiving evening as passed a
famous restaurant I saw a little urchin
standing before the area. Through the
area gratings the kitchen, brilliantly
Illuminated, could be seen. The cook,
in his white dress, basted q half dozen
great brown birds.
eli, Hmmyv the urchin cried, and
a second youngster turned toward him.
Hi. Jimmy. come an eat yer crust
in the smell from this here kitch-
en-. 1t makes it taste just like roast
turkey "-Detroit Free Press.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1911-03-21
No Place For His Talents.


At st. Johns, q man slowed away
upon Harry whitney's yacht bound
for an arctic hunting trip. He was
discovered too late to return him to
the little Newfoundland port, but
whitney de, srmined to make him
work his passage. He wasn't success
full at this, however. The stowaway
simply couldn't see any sort Of work.
Short of personal violence he couldn't
be made to button his collar.
by thunder" Whitney said one day,
awe a notion to leave you here at
Etah." The stowaway seemed mourn
full.
"Bee-lieve muh, Mr.. whitney," he
said emphatically, you haven't made
me SO welcome on board your jiggered
old yacht that I want to stay. But
what could do up hereT' He swept
his hand around at the Eskimo huts,
half roof and the rest hole In the
ground.
what rs your business, anyhow"
whitney asked curiously.
"I," said the stowaway, "am Sec
ond story worker. "--Cincinnad Times
Star.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1911-03-21
Mystery Of the Egg.

An egg for one thing is a succession
Of bags. bagged up in one another.
series Of envelopes enveloped In one
another, bags and envelopes without
joints, seams or openings. Puzzles.
ships built up and full rugged In bot
ties. flies in amber. are simply simple
ity itself as puzzles when It comes to
how these bags wrap one another up.
bag in bag. In hens egg there are
eight or nine or ten Of the sacks in
sacks ensacked. Everybody thinks he
knows what an egg is. and after weary
reading and study in many languages
he only begins to learn that nobody
knows a tiny fraction Of all the world
of secrets end mysteries hidden in an
egg. "As full of meat as an egg Is
not the true comparison. but cas- full
Of mystery as an egg" is nearer the
truth. Eggs are the greatest puzzle in
all nations.-New York Press.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1911-03-21
Diamonds to LeYnpblack,

You may purchase equal quantities
Of carbon for cents or q million dol
lars. A bargain hunter might invest
nickel and get package OF pure
1ampblack. The million would secure
blazing diamond. easily turned into
lampblack; not SO easily-intense heat
would be required. However. coal
and wood are really more valuable
than diamonds. They surrender life
giving heat. while the only use SO far
discovered for diamonds Is to cut
glass. and for this carborundum is a
good substitute. All diamonds In ex-
istence could be annihiluted without
loss to mankind; but. then. to vapor-
lie diamonds would be costly. as the
enormous heat Of 1862 degrees r.
IN the concentration of an electric fur
mace would be required, and then you
might get enough graphite to make a
lead pencil or little fine stove polish.
Edgar Lucien Larkin in Nautilus.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1911-03-21
Ten Thousand Troops
Now Encanped Along
The Mexican Border
fContiued from Page ~

Washington, March 21.-An ''in-
side report" on conditions in Mexico,
was received by President Taft, to-
day, from Secretary Cecil Lyon. Lyon
take place before the instruction is
put down.
81 think there is feeling in Mexi-
co." he said, that some of the men
around Diaz are getting too rich
Ell Paso, March 21.-A national
convention in which all Mexico will
be represented, for the discussion of
reforms in the government of the re-
public will be called within a few
days by Jose Limantour, according 10
statements made in Juarez official
circles. today. This is believed to be
the secret behind the hurried return
of the Mexican finance minister to
Mexico City.
Juarez officials declare Limantour
of Mexico's interior affairs and that
in few days he will issue a formal
order for all insurgents to lay down
their arms and send delegates to
national convention to be held in
Mexico City At this convention, it
is asserted, all the demands of the
insurgents will be discussed.
The officials scout the report that
DiaZ intends to retire or order an
election. They declare he will do
neither as long as there is a single
man in arms against the govern
ment
A report reached here, last night,
that a large body of insurrectos with
wagons loaded with arms and am
munition were crossing the river into
Mexico at Langtry, Tex. Early today
a company Of the 23rd United States
Infantry, under command of Captain
Dillingham;. left there for Langtry,
about 500 miles below Ell Paso.