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The Appeal., 1913-07-19
Ahational Afro-American Newspaper
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j. Q ADAMS, EDITOR AND PUBLISHER
ST. PAUL OFFICE
No. 236 Union Block, 49 E. 4th St..
j. @. ADAMS. Manager.
MINNEAPOLIS OFFICE
Metropolitan Bldg, Room 1920.
JASPER GIBBS. Manager.
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The Appeal., 1913-07-19
OATH FOR AFRo-AMERlcAN
YOUTH.

will never bring disgrace
upon my race by any unworthy
deed or dishonorabIe act. will
live a clean, decent, manly life;
and will ever respect and de-
fend the virtue and honor of
womanhood: ! will uphold and
obey the just. laws Of my coun-
try and of the community in
which live and will encourage
others to do likewise: will
not allow prejudice, injustice,
insult or outrage to cover my
spirit or humiliate my soul;
but will ever preserve the inner
freedom Of heart and con-
science: will not allow my
self to be overcome Of evil;
but will strive to overcome evil
with good: l will snaeavor to
develop and exert the best pow
ers within me for my own per-
sonal improvement; and will
strive INCREASINGLY to quicken
the sense Of racial duty and re-
sponsibflity: will in all these
ways aim to upIift my race 80
that, to everyone bound 70 It BY
ties Of blood; It shall become a
bond Of ennoblement, and not 4
byWord Of reproach.
The Appeal., 1913-07-19
i SHOULD WORRY.
So They Say, and Give Another Enter
SdinmlYf.

So They Say, and Give Another Enter
eainment.
So many persons in both ST. Paul
and Minneapolis who enjoyed the en-
tertainment which / have given IN the
last few years, and some who we're
unable. for some .couse, to get to
them, have importuned me to give an
other this year. 49,
Few people can imagine the amount
Of work and worry there is In connec-
ton with first class entertainment:
and, while ] am not very anxious to
undertake what I know by experience
to be an awful job" I will do as I
have always done beforeg go into It
with all the vim and push can com
mand, II can be assured the good
people OF the Twin Cities will go with
me. can do nothing by myself, the
people made the other entertainment
what they we're, and It will be up to
them to do SO again. I'll push the
button il they win do the rest.
AS this is the Fiftieth Anniversary
year OF our emancipation and as It is
to be celebrated all over the country
we can celebrate it here under the
auspices OF THE APPEAL and TINS
Two birds can be killed with one stone
by pulling It OIL on Emancipation Day.
Monday. Sept. 22. ,s
It the people wish me to conduct
another entertainment-whfch / think
can be made to eclipse all the others.
they will be given an opportunity to
show their desires in few days as
the ball will be started to rolling at
The Appeal., 1913-07-19

Secretary w. J. Bryan gives as an
excuse for lecturing that he finds his
salary of $4,000 per year inadequate
for his living expenses. We under
stood that the eloquent secretary OF
state was the possessor of great
many dollars worth Of this worlds
goods that ought to bring in some
considerable income which should en-
able him to keep from starving. We
would like to try the experiment Of
living on $1,000 per month, we think
1t would be a decided success.
The Appeal., 1913-07-19
PASTORS ADOPT EUGENIcs.
Won't Perform Marriages For the
Physically Unfit,

Won't Perform Marriages For the
Physically Unfit.
Lynn. Mass.-The Protestant clergy
men here methodist, Episcopal, Con-
gregationalists and Bapdsts) have re-
solved individually to take stand for
the physical fitness of applicants for
marriage, and they are to meet to con-
centrate their energies in behalf of the
protection Of society.
$ The Rev. G. Thurston Chase of the
Central Congregational church, the
pioneer In the movement, said:
Il have performed my last marriage
ceremony in which it will not be nee
essary for the couple to furnish cert1fi-
Gates vouching for their physical fit-
ness.
Il maintain that minister should
refuse to perform the marriage cere-
mony when he thinks it should not bs
performed
The Appeal., 1913-07-19
GRAND FORKS, N. D.


Grace M. E. church of Grand Forks,
Rev. ]. Howard, pastor, has recently
mad the interior redecorated and a
fence placed around it, and is now in
first class shape There is no mort
gage Indebtedness on this church.
Rev. J. c. Mcintyre, preached at
Grace M. b. church last Sunday even
ing. =.
There was a very interesting ball
game between two teams of picked
players last Sunday evening. Mr..
Clarence Powers "struck" out men
and Mr.. "Bill' Stewart was struck in
the eye; these were the only casual.
ties. There is to be team of real
ball players organized very soon if
interest is kept up.
Quite a lot of interest was taken
in THE APPEAL when it came to
town last Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. rhilip Miller take a
world of interest in the affairs of
Grace church.
: Mr.. and Mrs. Powers took all their
household" to church last Sunday
evening to listen to the Afro-American
preacher.
The Appeal., 1913-07-19
PRAISES GRAPE JUICE HOST.

Daniels Holds Bryan Up AZ Pattern.
Approves Rooseveit's Suit.
Washington. : Praise of Secretary
Bryan for ''the courage of his convic-
lions" In refusing to serve wine at
dinner he gave recently to the diplo-
matte corps was given by Secretary
Daniels In addressing Sunday school
rally Tor prohibition In the District Of
Columbia. he advised all young men
TO follow Secretary Bryan's course and
to seek safety In total abstinence.
Secretary Daniels also praised Theo-
lore Roosevelt for prosecuting for libel
IN editor accused Of circulating stories
relative to drinking on the part Of the
former president.
The Appeal., 1913-07-19

Woman to Manage Her Own Mine.
Deadwood, s. D.-Backed by capital
enough to develop on a good sized
scale, Miss Elizabeth Marks OF Rapid
City has purchased the controlling In
terest in the Black Tom gold mine,
known as the best producer In the
Slate Greek district, and is preparing
to do extensive work this summer.
She will assume the active manage
ment Of the property.
The Appeal., 1913-07-19
Don't use your mouth,
My little dears.
AZ often as #
You use your ears.
Cincinnati Enquirer.
It seems impossible for some peo-
pie to do a favor without entering It
on the mental account book. Puck.

Some one sent Jinx an internal ma
chine, / hear Yes; I heard it when
Z went past his house yesterday
Heard 1t explode?'' t.No; phono-
graphs don't explode : Houston Post.
The Appeal., 1913-07-19

The corporations of the United
States earned $500, 200, 900 over and
above all expenses during the year
1912. No wonder 'tis said that "cor-
porations are soulless.''
The Appeal., 1913-07-19

Martin M. Mulhall, late 'lobbyist'
for the National Association of Manu-
facturers has raised quite a stencil
in the nostrils of the country by his
confessions in regard to the corrupt
lobby at Washington. The things he
tells don't hardly seem true but then
you know, Truth is stranger than
fiction"
The Appeal., 1913-07-19
"cHIckEN MEANS a gallo YOU,
A Rag Time Song and Chorus Com
posed by Don. p. BirdsaII,
Chorus

Why honey jes been around,
De chicken roost in dis yere town
You does me wrong when you gets
mad,
For honest babe your man amt bad,
A bit Of chicken now and den
Amt gwine to hurt the best OF men.
It's simply corker. II you play the
piano you'll want it. Price soc per
copy. Our readers will receive copy
OF the above postpaid by sending 15c
In postage stamps to the Globe Music
Co., 1893 Broadway, New York.
The Appeal., 1913-07-19
Eir,rnln JnBtitutr
JEFFERSON CITY, MISSOURI

Founded by the Soldiers Of the 62d and estA
Regiments OF the q. 8. colored tnfantry.
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 sll
sections Of the country. For catalogue and fur.
tAsr information address
BENJAMIN TRANKLdN ALLEN,
ProoiaoAs.
The Appeal., 1913-07-19
$hat,1 NntuprHttu

Thisinstitution of learning, established in 1865.
has industrial departments for both young men
and young women, as well 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
hiring Tie last few years to receive all who apply.
The present enrolment is over 500.
The academic year begins on the Thufsday
eearest the ssss dsy Of October and continues fOr
tAisty.two consecutive weeks The charges ase
sodesate. Catalogues furnished upon application.
Address THE PRESIDENT
Shsw Universfsy. RaaeisA, n. C.
The Appeal., 1913-07-19
CORNELL BOYS IN KITCHEN.
Nine Now Going Through the Domss-
tio Science Course.

Ithaca, N. Y.-Male students have
entered the domestic science course
this year for the first time In the Cor
nell State College OF Agriculture. Miss
Brownell, the Instructor, is authority
for the statement that nine have reg
stered and spend the usual hours In
the Kitchen" kneading dough and do
Ing other work with the women. They
are becoming most proficient accord
ing to Miss Brownell.
Among the men cooks are Watson or
the varsity baseball team and q. Il.
Whitney Of Rochester. member OF
the glee club.
The Appeal., 1913-07-19
CANNON THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY
ATLANTA, GEORGIA.


AIMS AND METHODS
The aim of this school is to do prac-
tical work in helping men towards src-
cess in the ministry. Its course of study
IS broad and practical; its 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. r.
Tuition and room rent are free The
apartments for students are plainly fur.
nished. Good board can be had for sever
dollars per month. Buildings heated by
steam.
Z from loans without interest, and
gifts of friends, are granted to deserving
students who do their utmost in the line
Of 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., 1913-07-19

Washington Conservatory of
Music and School Of Expression
e02 T STREET, WASHINGTON. D. c.
LARGE AND COMPETENT FACULTY
DEPARTMENTS
Piano. Voice and Violin. Piano Tuning Theory Analy.
Gs. Harmony. Counterpart. Fugue, Vocal Expression,
Wind Instruments History Of Music, Methods.
Scholarships Awarded Artists Reeatals
HARRIET 9IBBs.MARsHALL. President.
: GEORGE WILLIAM COOK, Treasurer.
ABBY WILLIAMS, Secretary.
LEWIS g. GREGORY, Financial Secretary.
ANNIE E. 0RINA4E. 80
The Appeal., 1913-07-19
HOT TIME FOR DELlNouENTs.

We-cl1p the following from one of
OUT exchanges to warn our delinquent
subscribers what hot time they will
nave If they fail to pay their news
paper bills. The same fate awaits
our slow-paying advertisers:
An editor who died of starvation
was being escorted to Heaven by an
angel sent for that purpose. .' May /
Just glance in at the other place be.
fore we ascend to eternal happiness" 2"
So they went below and skirmishing
around, taking in the sights It SO
happened that the angel lost track of
the editor and went around Hades
hunting him. He found him sitting
by an enormous furnace, tanning him
SELF and gazing with rapture upon
crowd Of lost souls in the fire. Over
the furnace was a sign bearing the
words, Delinquent subscribers" !"
editor, I'm not going. This is heaven
Come, said the angel, we must be
going now. You go on said the
enough for me. s. ...s5
For nice home cooking, try the
LITTLE DIAMOND CAFE, .476 Robert
street, Mrs. M. J. Hicks, prop. Daily
p. / E 4 ~
dinner, II to 3 o'clock, Is cents: Sun.
day dinner, II to 6 O'Clock, 80 cents;
breakfast at $50; supper to 8. A la
carte meals at all hours.-Advertise-
ment
Herein is love, not that we loved
God, but that He loved us and sent
His Son to be the propitiation for our
sins. John 4:10. Be not deceived,
God is not Knocked, for whatsoever q
man soweth, that shall he also reap,
Galatians, 6::7.--Selected by e. W.
Giles.
At the last it biteth like a serpent
and stingeth like an adder. Proverbs
1882. For il when we were enemies
we were reconciled to God by the
death of His Son, much. more being
reconciled we shall be saved by His
life. Romans 5:10:-selected by 3.
w. Gilles. 1.
The Appeal., 1913-07-19

LOCATION.
In the Black Belt Of Alabama where the
blacks outnumber the whites three to one.
ENROLMENT AND FACULTY.
Over 1,50O 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. l03 buildings almost wholly built
with student labor. is valued at 81, CSC, 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
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.
Tuskegee is 40 miles east of Mont
gomery and 1876 miles west of Atlanta, on
the Western Railroad of Alabama.
Tuskegee is quiet, beautiful old
Southern town, and is an ideal place for
study The climate is at all times mild
excellent winter resort.
The Appeal., 1913-07-19

beautiful Situation Heathu The Best Moral
Environment "A Splendid Intellectual
Offers full
High School, land
reasonable for
Fall Term Opens Sept
rNErSlOENI H W. f1eGRANAHAN. knoxville. Tenn.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1913-09-12
erilh, a. shs Firs

When Crewe Hall va, burEinc tie
late Lord Crewe. father r. the pres.
ent earl, displayed humorous
equanimity which ST. James Bud
get deems worthy Of preservation in
print.
When the historic mansion, with
Its works of art, rare manuscripts,
armor and other treasures, was
blazing away Lord Crewe ordered
footman to place a table on the
lawn and bring him an inkstand and
some telegraph forms. He then sat
down and composedly wrote this
telegram to Street, the Royal acad-
emician:
"Dear Street-Crewe is burning.
Come and build it up again"
To his sister he sent another mes
sage by wire:
"You always used to say this was
lo cold house. You wouldn't say 90
7 you could see it now"
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Sarcastic.

There is a certain Wilmington
business man, of a rather waggish
disposition, who contends that his
wife has no Imagination. At dinner
one night he chanced to mention
q tragic circumstance he had read
in the evening paper on his way
home. A passenger on transatlan-
tic steamer had fallen overheard In
midocean, and he had never been
seen again. "Was he drowned ?"
asked his wife. "0f course not,
answered the irrepress;ble hubby,
"but he sprained his ankle, l be-
ieve."-Argonaut.
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THE WAYS OF Japan.
veu Are Never Sure of Privacy, Ev>'
While Taking a Bath.

Wnbe skin9 a 6atn.
AS one steps before the ri.
open doors of the reception rooll
or into the court or the kitchen, as
the case may be, the host ap-
proaches and greets with low bow,
followed by the hostess and usually
one or more of the maids, who,
kneeling, bend to the floor. The
salutations are returned, word IS
exchanged perhaps about the rooms
or the meal that is to be prepared.
and the guest seats himself Oh the
low porch or platform tblt sur
sounds the entrances and removes
his shoes or sandals, leaving them
on the ground. If one wears the
japanese cloth shoe and straw san
dal, as / did some of the time, the
feet are always washed in a wooden
Basin of water brought by maid
who comes gathering around the
outside of the house on wooden
clogs to bring it and sets it down
before one on the ground. A little
towel is brought too, unless one, a.
usual, has this most useful Of arti-
cles about his person.
Then the guest steps in, in stock
ing feet or barefoot, and, precede6
by a servant, passes through tho
open rooms, often between a doub'
line of all the people of the hous'
who are bowling to the floor. II,
enters the room allotted to him an
there seats himself cross legged OF
q cushion on the matted floor be
fore a tiny charcoal fire. in brazie,
and rests-at least pretends to res
if he is a foreigner-untn disregarf
for ceremony gets the better of hin
and he adopts an easier position
Presently comes demure or smil
ing little maid, with rosy cheeks an(
fancifully colored silk kimono, whc
kneels outside and slides open th'
paper door, enters, kneels anC
closes it, brings tea things to tn,
center of the room and, kneelin
pours out a wee cup of tea to e..
guest or each Of the guests. Til
done, she bends her forehead to til
floor and patters out, opening ar
closing the door, as before. IL I
guest is an honored one some dai
ty, such as bean jelly or cakes
raw dough rolled In pink
green powder, is brought with I
tea. Then the guest steps out
the porch to wash, and as he drie
his face he looks at the little cul
tured garden or off to the distan
valley or forest or mountain or sea
Returning to his room, he i
most of the time alone until tn
coming of the meal or, if it chance
to be afternoon or evening, unit
the announcement comes that 18th
bath is ready" Une is never entire
ly alone. Access to the room is a
ways free on several sides, and hos
visitor or servant may come In n
any time. One becomes used I
this and learns to like it in mo.
ways. There is nothing hidden.
makes life simple and informal an
more natural. We found it di'
.ndvantage sometimes when we ha
too many visitors whose curiosit
got the better of them, but we a
ways took it in good part, finding
amusing rather than annoying
Robert Van Week Anderson
Popular Science Monthly.
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OUGHT 10 Be Thankful.

Doctor growled the patient,
at seems to me that $500 is big
charge for that operation OF mine.
It didn't take you over half min
ute"
"My dear sir" replied the famous
specialist, "in learning to perform
that operation in half minute l
have spoiled over eleven pecks OF
such eyes as yours. Success Mag
lzine.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1913-09-12
Just Her Habit.

A widower was being married for
the fourth time recently. During
the ceremony one of the guests is
surprised to hear violent sobs pro-
ceeding From d woman in a corner
of the church.
"Who is that lady who is crying
so bitterly ?" be asks of the by
ISLANDERS.
"Oh, its only Martha, our cook"
answers one of the bridegroom's
children. "She always blubbers
when papa gets married !'-London
Mail.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1913-09-12

The crowd swayed oyvr3 6e
manager of the open air 49, x
"What did you mean by advefB.
in thet tight rope walker ?" cried
the spokesman.
Just what I said," replied the
unabashed manager.
"But the rope was laid on tn
ground" cried the spokesman, Can
your fraud of a rope walker just
walked on it a step or twoI Do you
call that tight rope walkingp
Certainly" shouted the man
ager. "The man was tight, wasn't
he ?"-Cleveland Plain Dealer.