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The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1912-05-11
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about my extravagant expense &C
count?
II had no kind friend to lend me
$4,000 cash to help mo push my
campaign for congress.
IT am satisfied nearly all of my con
stituents are the salt of the earth.
my friends put my hat in the ring
and they say it is constitutional.
"As a candidate 1 have been 1mplor
Ing voters to aid me to get on the
public pay roll in Washington and gel
nice and warm in my seat in con.
gress before the United States treas
ury becomes bankrupt and pawns OUT
beautiful building, our national cap.
itol, to my Uncle Rothschild.
1T has been my soaring ambition
all this summer to be on a street
corner speaking on a soap box and
face bitter contest of mollycoddlers
in my Third congressional district un.
til the polls close Tuesday, November
s, 1912.
II have not bribed any voter, but
did buy small chicken sandwich for
a colored gentleman"
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Stakes Sandwich ON Seat in CONGRESS

UNIQUE among the candidates who
- ran the other day in the Pennsyl-
vania primaries is DR.. Moses Stern
of Philadelphia, candidate for the
Democratic nomination for congress
In the Third district. Dr. Stearn filed
with South Trimble, clerk of the
house of representatives, sworn
statement that his expenses in the
primaries amounted to Is cents.
When he read the morning papers
DR.. Stearn probably learned whether
the bread which he cast upon the wa
tiers was returned unto him many
fold. He frankly confessed that he
wanted to get on the public pay roll
with a warm seat in congress before
the country went bankrupt.
He was a bit worried lest a part of
his expenditure may not have been
regular. He insisted that he has
bribed no one, but admitted that he
did purchase small chicken sandwich
"for colored gentleman" The rest
of the rs cents was spent for ten two
cent stamps, which were used to mail
his nomination papers to the proper
authorities.
DR.. Stearn gave the house much in
formation about himself and his ambi-
lions, as well as his campaign, in the
statement which he made to the clerk.
Here are some choice extracts from his
statement. IL
I hope you have no complaint
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WAsH1NGTON.-In a way a very
W ludicrous thing happened in one
OF the committee rooms recently when
the official reporter declared that the
documents submitted in certain case
We're fabricated, because they read
too smoothly" and that men did not
talk that way. The stenographer lost
his job, but the fact remains that
members of congress and United
states senators are absolutely depend
ent upon the official photographers for
decent records of the scattering and
often ancoherent and original speeches
which they make in congress. It is
positively funny to- listen to some
OF the speeches, and then read the
same speech as it is ironed out for
print In the Congressional Record.
A representative, for instance, gets
up and says: "Mr. speaker-Mr.
speaker-am recognized, Mr.-ur-
Speaker r--ur-Speaker? rur-
haVe-ur-ah been ah-ur-listenine
-ur with a good deal of interest, sir
Il mean Mr.-ur-Speaker, to the
ur-remarks, sir-1 mean-ur, Mr..
Speaker Mr.. Speaker - from
Wayback, and-ur-I want to saw.
Mr.. Speaker-ur-ah-uh, that, Mr..
Speaker-ur, representing the consti-
tuents Of a-ur-a-ur great congress
s1onal district Of more than 200 1000
members, sir, mean-ur, Mr.. Speak
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1912-05-11
THE COMING OF ABDUL BAHIA.

Abdul BAHIA, Abbas Effendi, oriental
world leader and head of the Bahai
Movement, has been received with
great favor during his visit to this
country. He has travelled as far West
as Chicago and will tour the United
States.
Abdul BAHIA brings the message of
universal peace and amity. The basis
of his religion, if it may be so called,
is the abolition of the color line and
the uniting of all men, regardless of
creed or complexion, on a platform of
common humanity.
Bahaism is great improvement on
the spurious christianity which exists
in the United States. Few Caucasian
Christians even preach the equality
of mankind and Caucasian Christian
who practices the square deal in the
treatment of his brother-in-black, is a
rare bird. With Bahaists, the Father
hood of God and the Brotherhood of
Man is not only theory, but also
a practice.
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AN EVIDENCE OF CHRISTIANITY

AS an evidence of Christianity, in
Washington, D. c., the Caucasian citi-
zens of Bloomingdale and Reservoir
Heights sections of that city, held a
meeting in a Christian co church,
Church of the Advent, corner of Second
and U streets, at which the principal
business was the consideration of the
question of protection from invasion
by colored persons" The newspaper
report ended with the following:
"The reading of a letter of denial
from the A. F. Fox real estate concern,
and adoption of a resolution to at
tempt to preserve the section of the
city for white residents formed the
concluding business of the meeting.
The real estate company made de-
NAL of a report that it has ever know
ingly sold or rented real estate in
Bloomingdale or Reservoir Heights to
colored tenants. The dealers asserted
hearty sympathy with the idea of
keeping colored residents out of white
sections. The letter stated that in
some instances colored persons have
induced white men to make real
estate purchases for them in places
where they thought they might be
barred, if it were known the property
was for them"
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Under the heading, Interesting
People, one of our daily contempt
raries tells story that is complete
refutation of several allegations of the
shortcomings of the Afro-American,
viz:
James Elliott, an Afro-American, be-
lieved by his relatives to have been
about 101 years old, died short time
ago at his home in Binghamton, N Y.
He was slave on plantation near
Dundee, N. c., when the Civil war
broke out. He escaped by the ''un-
derground railroad" and made his
way to Great Bend, Is miles east of
Binghamton, which was the nearest
station on the route to Canada at that
time. He did not attempt to go far
ther He soon began to acquire
property. At the age of 60 years he
began to learn to read and write and
became a lover of good books. He
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1912-05-11

The Southern white people are a
queer lot. They will send an Afro
American to the penitentiary for the
most trivial thing, they will lynch him
for nothing but being black, and they
won't give him a fair, square show for
anything on earth. But once in while
they do some unheard-of thing that
smacks of having little human feel
ing for their brothers in black. At
Atlanta, Ca, May 1, John Huddeson,
life convict, was granted a thirty
day leave of absence in consideration
of his sixteen years of faithful serv,
ices. Huddeson went home to visit
his family, promising to be back at the
end of the month The warden said
Huddeson, who was sent up for MUIR
der, had been a model prisoner, and
his long service entitled him to a rest,
and it's dollars to doughnuts that Hud-
deson will report for duty at the end
of the month.
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Sad Predicament of Two Politicians

WHILE Colonel Walter Watkins of
w Tennessee was in Washington re-
Gently he told about the sad predica-
ment two citizens Of his state got into
talking politics while travelling east
some years ago on Pullman car. It
was a hot night and sleep was impos-
sible. They were in the smoking
room, and fell to talking about state
affairs. While thus engaged an old
grizzled, gaunt man came in, clad as
beftted a torrid night, and began
smoking. The two politicians kept up
their talk and were regretting how
poorly their state was represented at
Washington. They were somewhat
sarcastic in referring to the senate
rial delegation and declared that
younger and more vigorous men were
needed
Looking at our senator's" was re-
marked. They are played out. Bate
is old and Harris Is dried up and use
less"
Just then the old stranger in the
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rested charged with having written
was dismissed because positive proof
was lacking. Yet the same night a
mob took him to the city limits, hung
him On a tree and riddled his body
with bullets. We very often wonder
how these murderous colorphobists
hope to escape the penalty Of break,
ing one of the Ten Commandments
which reads: "Thou shalt not kill
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1912-05-11
A WARNING TO JAPAN.

Japan is seeking creed to replace
Shintoism and has asked Christians
to send a representative to a confer.
ence in which new religion is to be
formulated.
AS the Japanese are colored PEG.
pie, they should keep their eyes on
the Christian representative, especial.
ly If he comes from America, for he
may try in some way to Jim crow
their people, as the Christians of the
United States have done.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1912-05-11

WHEN George H. Covert, a sales.
" man, living at the Y. M. G. A.,
walked into the marriage license bu-
reau in City Hall the other day to
apply for the necessary paper which
would enable him to become the hus-
band of Miss Vera lone Murray, a
Washington girl, Covert was nervous
naturally. But his plunge into the
matrimonial sea, clerks Of experience
say, affected him in a most unusual
way. He forgot the name of his bride
to-be.
Covert approached Clerk Knoll
shortly after three o'clock in the aft.
ernoon and applied for marriage IL
cense. The clerk obligingly issued it,
and asked no questions. Names are
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amassed considerable fortune, which
was invested mostly in real estate"
AS matter of fact, there is very
little, if any, difference between the
Afro-Americans and whites, except in
the matter of oppor tunity given to the
Afro-Americans, when it comes to the
making good" by the latter. Give
the Afro-American fair, equal
chance and he will show that he is
made out of the very same stuff that
all other men are made of.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1912-05-11

corner arose and with gestures of q
prize-fghter began to abuse and
scarify the two takers, who CAPPED in
Wonderment. When the irate old man
subsidized the politicians exclaimed:
Who are you to be so upset about
our conservation
I am Senator Harris" said the
stranger In tones that could be heard
above the rumbling of the train, "and
have a mind to throw both Of you
out of the window
They had not recognized the sen.
ator in his pajamas in the semi-dark
ness.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1912-05-11
Industrious Navaios.

The Navajos, numbering 10000, live
IN northern Arizona and northwestern
New Mexico. They occupy an area
about as large as the state of Penn
sylvan1a, most of which Is a desert.
Here for centuries they have made
their own living by raising sheep and
goats. A part OF the wool Is woven
by their industrious, resourceful Won
en- Into the beautiful and durable
Navajo blankets, which promise to
become q fair competitor Of the i'm.
ported rug.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1912-05-11
Alpine Flowers Of Mt. Rainier.

Alpine Flowers OF Mt. Rainier.
Thousands Of feet above the sea
level, on Mt. Rainier, in the state of
Washington. there is a wonderful nat
ural garden of wild flowers. Some Of
them grow at the very brink Of the
glaciers. and others even push their
way up through melting snow fields
In late spring. These little known
species would greatly enrich our al
pine gardens il we could find out how
to transplant and acclimatize them,
and undoubtedly some day we shall
learn. Country Life In America.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1912-05-11

A mob of Infatuated Georgians has
lynched an Afro-American named Hen.
ry Etheridge, near Jackson, Ca, be.
cruits for a proposed African colony.
cause he was active in securing re-
This is Georgia's answer to the Hefin.
Tillman-Vardaman proposal to expa,
triate the Afro-American people.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1912-05-11

The papers are making a great fuss
over the capture of the Island OF
Rhodes by the Italians. The New
York Sun had big heading: CHRIS
T1ANS CAPTURE FRONTIER OF
ISLAMISM." Christianity is all right
when it's precepts are lived, but from
the standpoint of any colored people
the rule of Islam is better than the
rule of Christianity.
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DEPARTMENTS
6hat1t 4nturrHttu

Substitution of learning, established in 1855.
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
Other improvements are being planned that viii
be completed within the next two years.
Applieationas should be made several months Or
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
thrty.two consecutive weeks. The charges are
moderate. Catalogues furnished upon application.
Address THE PRESIDENT
Shaw University. Raleigh, N. C.
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TUSkEGEE
Normal and Industrial Institute
TUSkE GEE, ALABAMA.


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
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
land. 103 buildings almost wholly built
with student labor. is valued at 81 $50 900.
and no mortgage.
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,
kegee Negro Conference.
Tuskegee is 40 miles east of Mont
gomery 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 Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1912-05-11
Einrnln :9nBtitutp
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.
Their information address
BENJAMIN FRANKLIN ALLEN,
President.
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CANNON THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY
ATLANTA, GEORGIA.

AIMS AND METHODS.
The aim of this school is to do prac-
ucal work in helping men towards sue
cess in the ministry Its 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
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.
Az 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??, 1912-05-11

The board of education of Yonkers.
N. Y, has decided to discontinue the
singing of Christian hymns in the pub
lie schools of that city, because of the
protest Of Jewish parent. It is an
invasion of the rights of non-Chris-
tan taxpayers to compel them to take
part in such exercises and the action
of the board was Just.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1912-05-11

President Taft has done anothe
friendly act toward an Afro-American
He, on Thursday, granted another
respite to Matte Lomax. sentenced tt
hang for the murder of her husband
May 20, of 80 days. The woman i.
dying in her cell at Washington.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1912-05-11

The young man who in a burst of
enthusiasm over some girls sweet
voice, tells her that he could listen
to her voice all the rest of his days.
takes desperate chances. This is leap
year, dOnchernO!
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1912-05-11

TO be suspected is equivalent to be-
ing proven guilty, in the south, where
the two principals are a black man
and white woman. This week Thorn
as Miles of Shreveport, La, was ar
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1912-05-11
AVERY COLLEGE
TRAINING SCHOOL

NORTH SIDE, PITTSBURGH, PA,
A PRACTICAL Literary and Industrial.
Trades School for Afro American Boys
and Girls. Unusual advantages for Girls
and a separate building Address
Joseph Q. Mahoney, Principal.
BOX. l54. North Side. Pittsburgh, Pa
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1912-05-11

Washington Conservatory Of
Music and School of Expression
e02 STREET, WASHINGTON, d. c.
LARGE AND COMPETENT FACULTY
DEPARTMENTS
Piano. Voice and Violin. Piano Tuning, Theory Analy
sis. Harmony. Counterpart. Fugue. Vocal Expression
Wind Instruments. History Of Music Methods.
Scholarships Awarded Artists Recftals
HARRIET G1BBS.MARSHALL President
GEORGE WILLIAM COOK, Treasurer
ABBY WILLIAMS, Secretary.
LEWIS G. GREGORY, Financial Secretary.
ANNIE E. GRINAGE
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EnVOnment-A ectualA
Noted for Honest horonghW
High School, Grammar School andIn M ''
reasonable. Opportunity for
leIm Opens sept ~ For Information Address
1'~E~o1OENA II. W. r1euNANAdAN Knoxville. Tenn.
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ST. PAUL OFFICE
J. @. ADAMS, Manager.
No. 236 Union Block, 40 E. 18th St.
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THE APPEAL
Additional Afro-American Newspaper

PUBLISHED WEEKLY
ADAMS BROS. EDITORS AND PUBLISHERS
40 K. 4th Street, st. Paul, Mimi.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1912-05-11

SATURDAY, MAY II, 1912.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-01-25
PILOT DIES ON DUTY.
Demise Causes Two Ocean Vessels
coiIidc-liner Hits Warship.

Demise Causes Two Ocean Vessels to
coiIide-Linsr Hits Warship.
Honolulu. Jan. 25.-Because Pilot M.
p. Sanders had dropped dead on the
bridge of the HamburgAmerican lin
err Cleveland. the vessel collided today
with the United States armored cruis-
er Colorado, the Colorado suffering
considerable damage.
The steamer struck the Colorado
astern. jamming a gun near the cabin
occupied by Capt. William A. Gill. The
gun turret was wrenched and the re-
heating OF. the gun probably will be
necessary, altllo the extent Of damage
could not be Immediately determined.
It is believed the propeller Of the Colo
rado was afso damased. The Clevs-
land was not damaged.
The Cleveland arrived here from
New York via China and Japan at s.: 90
a. M, today in command OF Capt. C.
Dentwolf. The vessel was on tril
around the world on tourists ex-
cursion. and carried hundreds OF Amer
lean travellers. Many were ashore at
the time of the collision. There was
no panic or confusion.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-01-25

Washington, Jan. o5.-The house today
adopted unanimously a resolution in
troduced by Representative Cox. OF
Ohio, requesting the president to suls
nit a complete statement of the cost
OF the occupation Of the Philippines.
There is universal demand in this
country for detailed information Of the
disbursements for the occupation OF
the islands. said Mr.. Cox. I'VE have
never had any figures anywhere near
approaching the total cost.