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The Appeal., 1911-08-12
(From The Appeal Bureau.)

Washington, August 8, 1911.
President Says Congress Must Decide.
The controversy over the two-mil-
lion-dollar Lincoln memorial must fin
ally be settled by Congress, where it
is to be taken by senators and repre-.
sentatives favorable to plans other
than the erection Of a monument in
Potomac Park.
Notice to this effect has been served
on President Taft and the other mem
bers of the Lincoln memorial commits
sion, which has virtually decided upon
the Potomac Park site and is awaiting
the preparation of plans by Henry
Bacon, the New York artist
Plans for a financial campaign to
provide for the Afro-American poor
of the District were formulated at the
closing session of the Washington A
M. E. Zion Preachers Union at John
Wesley Zion NJ. E.. Church.
1t was decided to hold four special
meetings at different churches when
the union meets again next fall, in
order to raise money to devote to the
poor who are brought to the attention
3 3
of the union. Special appeals will be
made to the churches of the city to
back the campaign.
The session was brought to a close
by the reading of the record of the
last session by Secretary G. M. Oliver
followed by routine work and minis
terial reports. A number of letters
were read indorsing Rev. DR.. S. L.
Corrothers for bishop and Rev. G. G.
Alleyne for editor Of the Star of Zion,
the denominational paper.
Rev. DR.. Corrothers will speak on
"The Rights of the American Negro
in Boston, August 49, A large dele
cation will attend the national conven-
ton of the Woman's Home and For
eign Missionary Society, which meets
Friday.
The Appeal., 1911-08-12
Delaware Efficient Battleship.

The battleship Delaware, in the opin-
ion of navy officers, has demonstrated
a new efficiency superior to anything
ever accomplished in any navy of the
world.
: The Delaware, on.its visit to the cor
onation naval review, left New York
on June 4 with 2,479 tons of coal and
2S2 tons of fuel oil, returned to Boston
July 9, and while abroad took on no
fuel, engineering supplies, or stores of
any kind with the exception of fresh
water. On reaching Boston she had in
her bunkers, 607 tons of coal and Is
tons of fuel Oil. Heraverage speed for
the whole trip was IL 185 knots. After
crossing the Atlantic twice, in a pc.
riod of one month and five days, the
Delaware still had sufficient fuel to
steam 1,500 miles.
The Appeal., 1911-08-12
A WEEK IN WASHINGTON
For World Alphabet.

y
A congress of nations to adopt ''a
world alphabet is asked for in bill
introduced by Representative Jackson
of Kansas.
Mr. Jackson wants the president to
invite all nations to send delegates to
Washington in 1912 ito consider the
possibility, desirability, and feasibility
of recording all elementary sounds of
the human voice, which may be used
in human speech or expression of
ideas; and of formulating a graphic
sound notation or alphabet for all such
sounds, which alphabet shall be
adapted to the use of every language,
dialect, and form of human vocal ex-
preston, and shall be suitable for
writing, printing, engraving, and other
forms of presentatlOn.''
In preparing this universal scien-
tific alphabet Representative Jackson
particularly asks that the views of all
''linguists, phoneticians, philologists,
photographers, orthoepists. orthogra-
piers, translators, transliterators,
teachers of language, artists, oculists,
physicians, neurologists, missionaries,
printers, typists, linotypists, stenog-
raphers, photographers, and type
founders" be taken into consideration.
The Appeal., 1911-08-12
NATIONAL BUSINESS LEAGUE.

The National Negro Business
League will hold it's Twelfth Annual
Meeting at Little Rock Arkansas,
Wednesday. Thursday and Friday,
August 10th, 18th and 18th, 1911.
Those Intending to be present should
notify w. NJ. Alexander, Chairman
Committee on Homes, 5O41a w. 9th
Street, Little Rock, as early as pos
sible ....-. .....
Governor George w. Donaghey, of
Arkansas, is manifesting great inter
est in this coming meeting, and has
assured the Local League of his en-
tire willingness to do everything pos
sible toward making the meeting a
success. Governor Donagley, the
Little Rock Chamber of Commerce,
and the most important white citizens
of Little Rock Joined with the Local
League of Little Rock in inviting the
National Organization to Little Rock.
The annual meetings of the National
Negro Business League are yearly in
creasing in value and helpfulness to
the race They bring progressive
colored men and women together
from every section of the country,
and afford a chance to become ac-
quainted and exchange ideas with
each other.
Hon. J. E. Bush, member of the
Executive Committee of the National
organization, is the leading spirit in
all of the activities now being made
for the coming meeting, and is especi-
ally anxious to have Northern mem
bers of the League present in large
numbers. 1T is no further from New
York to Little Rock than it is from
Little Rock to New Yock, and Ar
kansas has always been largely re-
presented at every meeting of the
National Organization" Mr.. Bush
assures the Northern members that
the progress which the colored people
Of Arkansas have made will fully
warrant their coming South in large
numbers.
The railroads have already con-
sented to make an attractive rate for
this coming meeting. and delegates
are especially urged to give attention
to the matter of arranging for Pull
man or tourist car parties.
BOOKER T. WASHINGTON, Presi-
dent. Tuskegee Institute, Ala.
T. c. NAPIER Chairman, Executive
Committee, Washington, D. G.
EMMETT ]. SCOTT, Corresponding
Secretary, Tuskegee Institute, Ala.
The Appeal., 1911-08-12
A BILLICNAIRE,

A suit involving a billion dollars
has been filed in the Court of Claims
at Washington by Elbert R. Robin
son, an Afro-American of Chicago,
ILL.,, in which the government is
made defendant.
The action involves the patent
rights of an electric signal system
whicj, Robinson claims were granted
him by the government, and which
he claims have been infringed by
other patents.
Robinson, who is an attorney, will
argue his own case when it comes
up before the court on Monday.
If Robinson wins he will have the
distinction of being the first Afro
American Millionaire.
The Appeal., 1911-08-12
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The Appeal., 1911-08-12

Now thar Georgia has forbidden the
Afro-Americans to use the rituals, in.
sigma, etc., of the Pythians and other
orders which exist among the whites,
we presume the state will next issue
an ukase restraining them from call
ing themselves Methodists or Baptists.
When a legislature sets out to make
a lunatic asylum of itself it generally
succeeds. -...
The Appeal., 1911-08-12
Gtnrnln 9natttutf
JEFFERSON CITY, MISSOURI

Founded by the Soldiers Of the 62d and 65th
Regiments Of tho q. 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
ther information address ..,.-
BENJAMIN FRANKLIN ALLEN,
--.- President.
The Appeal., 1911-08-12

The Back to Africa movement is
said to be making great headway but
we doubt that it will ever amount to
much Afro-Americans are citizens of
this country and they will be accorded
all their rights here if they make a
determined fight for them
The Appeal., 1911-08-12

Every Afro-American business man
in the country, who can arrange his
affairs so as to attend the Twelfth
Annual meeting of the National Busi-
ness League at Little Rock, Ark, Au-
gust 1913, ought to do so.
The Appeal., 1911-08-12
Asks Aid for coIored Camp.

An appeal to citizens for aid in sup
porting the camp of the. Associated
Charities, at Lincoln, D. e., was made
last Sunday by Rev. Simon T. w.
Drew, pastor of the Cosmopolitan
Temple Baptist Church The occasion
was the seventh annual Baptist camp
meeting Of the church.
The Appeal., 1911-08-12
CANNON THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY
ATLANTA, GEORGIA.
AIMS AND METHODS,

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;
it's 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.
Aid from loans without interest and
gifts of friends are granted to deserving
students who do their utmost in the line
of self-help. 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., 1911-08-12

Jack Johnson the pugilist is jobbing
Uncle Sam in newspaper interviews in
Ireland. The United States may be
bad in many respects, but Jack "got
his' right here. The money he is now
spending so extravagantly he made
in America.
The Appeal., 1911-08-12
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 T. WASHINGTON, Principal.
WARREN LOGAN, Treasurer.
LOCATION.
In the Black Belt of Alabama where the
ENROLMENT AND FACULTY.
Over 1900 students, more than 100 in
StructOrS. MI.
COURSE OF STUDY.
English education combined with in
dustrial training; 2S industries in constant
operation. =. ~ =. =.
VALUE OF PROPERTY.
land. 1o5 buildings almost Wholly built
with student labor, is valued at 81, ESQ, 900,
and no mortgage. ..
z>NEEDS.
S5o annEay 9EIdy for th Gf
ship. 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.
4 Tuskegee is 40 miles east of Mont
gomery and 1876 miles west of Atlanta, on
the Western Railroad of Alabama
Southern town, and is an ideal place for
study. The climate is at all times mild
and uniform, thus making the place an
excellent winter resort.
The Appeal., 1911-08-12

ty. If white judges in America can
sit in judgment on Japanese charged
with crime it is right that Japanese
judges should try Americans charged
with crime in Japan. .
The Appeal., 1911-08-12

The white people of Pensacola, Fla,
who declined the Carnegie library be-
cause, the money was tainted" are
not SO Immaculate themselves. In the
hearts of the majority of the residents
there is races prejudice worse than
tainted" money.
The Appeal., 1911-08-12
Mikado Thanks Taft.

The Mikado today thanked Presi-
dent Taft for the cordiality of Admiral
Togo's reception in Washington and
America generally, ibut he did not
respond to the Executives suggestion
that an arbitration treaty between
this country and Japan be negotiated.
Today's cablegram was wholly ap-
preciative of the welcome accorded
Admiral Togo. And it was confined
strictly to that.
The Appeal., 1911-08-12

Senator Jonathan Bourne, of Ore
gon, says, that La Follette's name will
be the only one presented to the Re-
publican National convention next
year. Mr.. Bourne predicted the elec-
ton of Bryan in 1896. -
The Appeal., 1911-08-12

"YELLOW MEN JUDGE WHITE"
The above headline was used in a
number of American newspapers in
the report of the trial of the Ameri-
can seamen tried and convicted of
murder by Japanese court. The evil
dent intent was to arouse race hostili-
The Appeal., 1911-08-12
Shau1 Nntuprattu

This institution of learning, established in 1865,
has industrial departments Tor both young men
preparatory departments. There are also Schools
Of Law, Medicine, Pharmacy and Theology.
Other improvements are being planned that will
be completed within the next two years.
Applications should be made several months OF
during the last few years to receive all who apply.
The present enrolment is over 500.
The academic year begins on the Thursday
nearest the first day of October and continues for
thirtytwo consecutive weeks The charges are
moderate. Catalogues furnished upon application.
Address THE PRESIDENT
Shaw University. Raleigh, N. c.
The Appeal., 1911-08-12

The Baptist Ministers Conference,
after session at Mount Carmel Bap-
tist Church, 4th and L streets north
west, yesterday, adjourned until Sep
tember 27. A plan then will be pre-
sented for forming a general associa-
tiOn
The Appeal., 1911-08-12

Some people were disposed to poke
fun at Vardaman's spectacular canvass
for governor Of Mississippi, but it
seems he was elected United States
Senator. .....
The Appeal., 1911-08-12
Adjournment in a Week.

AuJOurnnent III a week.
A more hopeful view of the outlook
for tariff legislation and for an ad.
journment of Congress was taken yes
terday, as the result of an interchange
of views between Senator La Toilette,
representing the Senate conferees, and
Representative Underwood, who is
acting for the House in the subcom-
mittee that is trying to work out a
compromise wool bill.
The Appeal., 1911-08-12


Envr0nment-A Splendid Intellectual
Noted for Honest and Thorough work.
Offers
High School, Grammar School andIn 90 -
Good water heat electric lights
very reasonable. Opportunity for Self-he1p.
w.
The Appeal., 1911-08-12

Washington Conservatory of
Music and School Of Expression
e02 T STREET, WASHINGTON, D. c.
LARGE AND COMPETENT FACULTY
DEPARTMENTS
81. Ha,monv Counterno;nt Eum'e Eoc,I T E:n,...;cn
Wind instruments. History Of Music. Methods.
Scholarships Awarded Artists Recisals
HARRIET GIBBSMARSHALL, President.
GEORGE WILLIAM COOK. Treasurer.
ABBY WILLIAMS Secretary-
LEWIS g. GREGORY, Financial Secretary.
ANNIE E. GRINA4E.
The Appeal., 1911-08-12
Death of Senator Frye.

The capital is saddened by the news
of the demise of Senator William P.
Frye of Maine. The Senate received
the official notice with many express
sions of sorrow.
The Appeal., 1911-08-12
A Fairlawn Advantage.

A real estate firm advertises mo
negroes" as one of the advantages of
Fairlawn, a suburb of Washington.
The Appeal., 1911-08-12
THE APPEAL
AnationaI Afro-American Newspaper
PUBLISHED WEEKLY BY
ADAMS BROS. EDITORS AND PUBLISHERS
40 e. 4th Street, St. Paul, MINI,

ST. PAUL OFFICE
j. @. ADAMS. Manager.
No. 236 UNION BLOCK, 4TH & CEDAR
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-07-19
TO
PLAY PASSA|C
Will Journey Sunday to Meet
tho Americans.

The Franklins have fully recov-
cred from their recent defeat al the
hands of the Saints and are ready
for another tussle with any team in
the business. They do not make this
statement as a challenge but that is
the way they feel about it. They
have made arrangements to travel to
Passaic Oh Sunday and play the Am
orleans Of that place. They say the
Passaio lads Will have to travel some
to beat them.
They are out for blood and are
ready to fight the tussle of their lives.
They expect to make the Passaic
bunch hustle around the lot some
next Sunday when the game comes
off and judging from the determine
ton of the local lads what they say Is
true. That the out-of-town boys will
fight is taken for granted and the To-
cal aggregation will take no chances.
Manager Apologize will arrange
his team so that they will have n
of the strongest combinations that
ever went out under the name of
Franklin and he says that they will
prove that they are as good, if not
better, than the boys from up the
state. He says the team will show
that they are q fast bunch and only
the best kind of a fight should be ex-
of them. A number of local
fans will Journey to Passaic next
Sunday to see their favorites beat the
team from that place.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-07-19
7. A. G.. KEEPS
UP GOOD WORK
Will Try rnd Beat All Man
hattans Again.

The Tottenville A. G.. are booking
a good attraction for Saturday, when
they meet the All-Manhattans, of
New York, for the second time this
season The New York team Is we'll
known in this vicinity as a team of
ability and fast ball is expected of
them. They will probably give one
of the best shows Of the season and
many fans from this side of the river
will journey across to see the Totem
Vile lads play. The T. A. c. beat
them earlier In the season.
The Tottenville boys seem to have
fully recovered from their recent
slump and are again ready to meet
the strongest teams in the business.
The All-Manhattans have been
playing ball in this section for many
years and have made a reputation for
themselves that any nine would envy.
They always bring a fast crowd with
them, who know how to play the
game and they will undoubtedly
make the Tottenville lads go over the
oval in a hurry to beat them.
The Tottenvillians think they can
do the trick, however, and when they
start the game on Saturday they ex-
pect to have a share In the battle.
They cannot be frightened out of the
match by the rep" of the New York
boys. That will make them fight all
the more and one Of the classiest ex-
hibitions Of the season is expected.
Robedee or Bennington will prob
ably be on the slab for the islanders,
and Paugh, the crack catcher, will
receive. The lineup for the All Man
hattans, has not been announced yet
and is thought that fans will see
many of their old favorites on the
LIST
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-07-19
CLUB REGATTA
CLASSY EVENT
Bently Yachtsmen Ready fer
Races on Saturday.

Commodore Frank S. Hodge, of
the Bentley Yacht Club, has about
completed plans for the annual re-
gatta to be held Saturday afternoon.
The semi-mpnthly dory races will
probably be called off so that there
will be no interference between the
racers.
The regatta committee Is busy and
have made all arrangements to en-
terrain their guests royalty after the
events have taken place, 1t is
planned to have six races. There
will be an open and cabin launch
race; speed and semi-speed boat
race; an open dory rae and a slow
race.
Many of the entrants have Ss6n
out on the course lately and some
very fast races are planned. Keen
competition will make the races of
the best kind and a large number of
sportsmen from this city and the
nearby section will witness the at
traction. The committee is planning
to make this affair one of the best
events of the season and they are
working hard to make 1t the best IN
the history of the club.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-07-19
SPORTING
EVAKS
NOTES.

The Oasis A. c., of Highlands,
will open a series of seven games
with the Melrose A. c., of the same
place. The first game will take
place next Sunday. Great rivalry
exists between these mines and a
good series of meeting is looked for.
One game will be played each week.
The ~Sayreville A. G. played the
Crescent A. c., of Midtown on Sat
urday. The o was s to 4, in IA
vor of the Sayreville club.
James P. Gerlty, chairman of the
athletic committee in charge of the
track and field meet at Woodbridge
Saturday afternoon. has two lost ar
ticles In his possession which may be
recovered upon sufficient proof of
ownership. They are A gray sweat
er with a dark gray edging; a silk
umbrella with a silver handle. He
is Of the opinion that the sweater is
the property of a young man or boy,
as 1t appears to be of a small size.
The Sterling A. c., Of South Am
boy. were defeated in ~Sayreville Sun
day afternoon by the Atlas A. C,
Score, s to 3. Batteries: Sterlings,
Murray and Buckelew. Atlas, Max
stein and Connors. The Sterlings
would like to book game. with the
B~ufaloes, Jefrersonians, etc, and the
lroquois are not SO classy but what
the Sterlings would give them a run
for honors. Address, P. A. Downs,
manager, South Amboy.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-07-19
ATTRACTION
FOR SATURDAY
Perth hmboys Will Play
South Amboy Athletics.

The star out-of-town attraction
for Saturday will be the Perth Am
boys and the South Amboy Athletics.
The South Amboy team has Just re-
organized and they will have a
stronger team than ever on the field.
They have strengthened their nine
in every possible way and now they
have what they think is the best
team that can be made Of the ma
terial they have on hand.
Manager Hardiman will take over
a strong team from this city and
although he does not wish to scare
the South Amboy lads he says he
will bring over one of the strongest
mines that can be gathered from the
club. All indications point TO a
classy bout and It is likely that both
sides will play for all they are
worth. The South Amboy bunch
that the local lads will have to
go some OF come out on the wrong
side of the card, but they cannot
scare the Perth Amboys into losing
the game. The locals are willing to
take defeat If the aggregation from
across the river is superior to them
but they think the two teams are
evenly matched and a good battle
will be the result.
This is the only game any local
team has scheduled for Saturday and
many of the Perth Amboy fans will
accompany the bunch on their trip.
Bath will probably be on the firing
line and the rest of the lineup will
be there to back him up when a
chance hit is made by a South Am
boy batter who accidentally con-