The Advocate

Were the Speeches of General Keifer and Daugherty at Washington, C. H., Ohio. Washington C. H., Ohio, Aug. 8.—Harry M. Dougherty, of Columbus, congressman J. Warren Keifer, of Springfield, addressed a vast crowd of colored people and their sympathizers at the fair grounds here this afternoon. The occasion was the convention of the G. U. O. O. F. of the state of Ohio. Neither made any allusion to political matters, al though it was expected that Foraker would be remembered to a certain extent. Mr. Daugherty was loudly applauded when he classed Booker T. Washington with Lincoln, Washington, McKinley Roosevelt and others. He said that this country will never consent to an interference with the equality of Negroes and whites. Mr. Daugherty also urged severe restrictions in the immigration laws, claiming that it is cheaper to bar out undesirable citizens of foreign countries than to hang them or support them in jails. The colpied race came in for unstinted praise, and the greatest of good feeling prevailed. The speaker was roundly cheered when he dramatically declared that the past of this country is sacred, the present sublime, and the future secure. "Because of our form of government we are the envy of the world. But the success of this form of government depends upon the citizenship of our people. The growth, the prosperity and the happiness of a community depends upon the harmony, the energy the character, the intelligence and the absence of jealousy in the people of the community. This is true of the nation. "Any community or people who is not willing to see those who make the greatest effort achieve the greatest success retards the progress of the community and gives it a bad name. "No man can attain great success with honest effort who does not only reflect credit upon himself, but upon the community, and is in a sense a public benefactor. "Never in the history of our country has American citizenship represented so much. Never in the same length of time has any nation made such giant strides as have we in the last half century. "Every other nation in the world looks upon us in astonishment and with wonder. Wherever the sewing machine sings, wherever the cannon roars, wherever the engine whistles, wherever the telephone rings, wherever the reaper reaps, wherever the thrasher thrashes, wherever the rake rakes, there is evidence of the handwork, the skill, the inventive genius and the high order of American citizenship. "To attain all this has taken more than a century and the help of every loyal, liberty-loving citizen of the nation. It required that, a Washington, a Lincoln, a Grant, a Sherman a Garfield, a Harrison, a Cleveland, a McKinley, a Dewey, a Booker T. Washington and Roosevelt had lived and succeeded in most of their greatest undertakings. "In all of the great efforts of these men your race has done its full share. When the immortal Lincoln called for volunteers, your race answered. You were with Grant at Appomattox and marched, with Sherman to the sea. You heard the call of McKinley when it became necessary for the American people to lift the heel of Spanish tyranny from the breasts of our neighbors, and you did not turn a deaf ear. You were with Dewey at Maunila Bay and fought under the stars and stripes with Roosevelt at San Juan. You are conceded your full share of the glory of victory, and are entitled to your full quote of the benefits of the nation's progress and prosperity, but you must accept your portion of responsibility. Do not allow yourselves to be discontented or discouraged. The furrow of life is long and deep, and if you are to help infest the crop you must plow on. Do not allow yourselves to think for a single moment that a nation that freed you, gave son the right of suffrage and afforded you free schools and equality before the law will even attempt to humiliate or disgrace you. As we all fought together in times of war we should all stand together in times of peace to maintain the prestige we have attained. "There will always be something to do if we expect to keep up the march. We must study conditions together, consider remedies for needed reforms and together work out the great problems of the future that will keep our nation the greatest and our people the healthiest, happiest, and most prosperous in the world. In this way only can we continue to elevate the standard of good citizenship—which means good American citizenship. You cannot live up to THE CHARLESY LIFE'S Labors Are Ended Rev. J. Eullan Bullock, Pastor of 1st Baptist Church Passes Away. the creed of your order without being good citizens and better fathers, sons and husbands. "Ever port in our country should ever be open in generous welcome to foreigners who come to our shores with respect for our laws and reverence for our flag, but the strong hand of the law should stay the stop and refuge admission to this country and to our institutions of all criminally inclined, and the socialistic anarchistic persons who seek our shores as a refuge or to prey upon us. Regardless of partisanship our immigration laws should be strengthened and rigidly enforced. "It is cheaper and more desirable to keep all such persons out of this country than it is to either hang them or support them in jails after they are admitted." General Kelfer urged that the colored race is the innocent cause of many unfair remarks by Christian people of the land, who take advantage of sneaking methods to express opinions. This treatment of the colored race was deprecated by the eloquent speaker. All countries that have carried on slavery have fallen, said Mr. Kelfer, in referring to the War of the Rebellion, and he continued, kings, czars and emperors are toottering on their thrones today by reason of the victory won for mankind in that bloody war. Mr. Keifer said that the colored race is free from anarchism. As to great wealth, Mr. Keifer advised no change in present conditions, claiming that Providence regulates ownership for the public good. In the speaker's opinion the colored race has done magnificently well, and is steadily gaining in strength and moral character. Comparing the Hawaiian islands with the state of Ohio, the aged conjoined stated that during his recent visit, where he was informed that a percent of the islands are worse off, he t FISHERMEN National Grand Tabernacle Transacts a Large Amount of Business in Two Day Session. Washington, D. C., Aug. 8.—The 51st annual session of the National Grand Tabernacle, of the Grand United Order of Galilean Fishermen closed its sessions last night after being in session two days, in which time a large amount of business connected with the Order was transacted. The sessions were held at the Gallean Temple, 320 F street, S. W., and was presided over by National Grand Ruler, Thomas H. Shorts, of Hampton, Va. The opening session was called to order on Tuesday morning and an address of welcome was delivered on the part of the District of Columbia by the Hon. John C. Dancy, Commissioner of Deeds for the District of Columbia. Judge Robert H. Terrell delivered an address on the part of the city of Washington. Responses were delivered by Rev. W. P. Tood, National Grand Organizer; and Dr. W. E. Atkins, secretary of the Endowment Department and cashier of the Grand Fountain bank of Hampton, Va. During the addresses several solos were sung. Other addresses were delivered by Mr. C. C. Fitzgerald and Rev. Dr. Washington, of the Lutheran church. At the session on Wednesday the several state deputies made their reports and the receipts amounted to $625.85. At the afternoon session the Supreme Grand Ruler and other grand officers made their reports. The reports of the several officers showed the Order to be in a most satisfactory condition. On Wednesday evening, a reception was tendered by the local committee and this evening a picnic and outing will be tendered the visiting delegates at Green Willow Park, Anacostia, by District Grand Tabernacle, No. 3. GREATEST NEGRO ENTERPRISE IN THE WORLD The Metropolitan Mercantile and Reality Co., doing business in more than 21 states with more than 8,000 stock holders whose money has been prifitably invested in real estate, banking merchandise and insurance. The stock of this company has increased 400 per cent in value, has paid 7 per cent dividends for 6 years and giving employment to nearly 200 colored people. Stock is now selling at $25.00 per share. Gold bonda $10.00 each. Address State agent, B. F. Graham, 500 Capitol street, Charleston, W. Va. ERIE STOREHOUSE BURNED. Susquehanna, Pa., Aug. 14.—The Erie railroad storehouse was burned with a loss of $185,000. CHARLESTON, WEST VIRGINIA, AUGUST 15, 1907 Rev. J. E. Bullopk pastor, the past seven years, of the 1st Baptist church on Washington street died Friday morning at the parsonage after an illness of nearly six months. Rev. Bullock had been in falling health the past two years and it soon became apparent to him and to his congregation that it would be necessary to give up active, work and change of climate; which he did, but to no avail. He returned to the city and while it was evident to his friends that his illness would prove fatal, everything possible was done in the way of careful nursing and medical attention until the end came. During the past four months he became a confirmed invalid whose only hope of escape from his intense suffering lay through the gateway of death. He was called to the pastorate of this church when it was suffering from a great financial strain, a responsibility which he assumed and faithfully discharged till the last penny of the church and parsonage was paid. A pipe organ, which added greatly to the church service was next installed and was soon paid for. Rev. Bullock's service to the church was invaluable. The congregation fully appreciated his labors as pastor and rewarded him with the tenderest care during his illness. His resignation in the face of sickness, purposes broken off, and life ebbing away at its meridian was tenderly touching, breathing peace and resignation. Thus he closed life's book of lights and shadows, tears and laughter, folded his hands on finished work and went from labor to reward, where the cares of the world are forgotten, its tumults hushed and its miseries dis- Rev. Bullock was regarded with a tender love and veneration by the members of his congregation and will be remembered as a map possessed of great genius. He was an orator, an organizer and a financier, possessed of brilliant genius and a remarkable combination of faculties. Eloquence was his stepping stone to success, but of all his faculties that of making friends was the most remarkable. He was a kind generous man who had quick sympathy for the aged and those in distress. The sorrowing hearts and tears of the large concourse of people who followed him to his last resting place was an eloquent testimonial of their appreciation of his services and sacrifices. The remains lay in state at the church where they were viewed by large numbers of persons. The funeral service was conducted Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock by Rev. I. V. Bryant of Huntington. "Nearer My God To Thee" was sung by the choir. After which Rev. Bryant lined the hymn "Servant of God well done." Rev. Walker of St. Paul A. M. church read the scripture lesson. Prayer by Rev. R. M. Mayhew. Rev. Bryant took as his text the 4th verse of the 23 Psalm: Yea though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death I will fear no evil for thou art with me thy rod and thy staff they comfort me. The sermon was impressive and full of beautiful lessons to comfort the hearts of those who sorrowed. The remains were followed by Rev. S. R. Bullock and the Ladies A, of which he was a member. Beautiful and costly floral designs were given by individuals and the different organizations of the church. Among the ministers assisting in the service were Rev. Walker, of St. Paul A. M. E. church; Rev. J. W. Waters, of Simpson M. E. church and Rev. R. M. Mayhew. On the rostrum were Rev. Brown, pastor of the 1st Baptist church at Montgomery; Dr. T. C. Johnson, pastor of the Baptist Temple and a number of other prominent ministers. DIES Serving Life Sentence Thrice Sentenced to Be Hanged but Finally Commuted to Life Imprisonment. There was a man who died at the Moundsville penitentiary on July 29, who had served eight years of a life sentence, but who was thrice sentenced to be hanged, finally committed to life servitude by ex-Governor White, after one of the most coiling fights that ever took place in West Virginia criminology. Lud Madison, a Negro religious lunatic, who said that he had received positive orders from the Lord to remove his enemy, and he firmly believed this, even with the gallows staring him in the face. His case was considered by two of West Virginia's governors, the circuit court of Fayette county, the supreme court of the state and the parson board. The fight lasted more than two years, and a vast amount of the state's money was wasted in this case. Madison had no means, he was only a wandering coal-miner, and lived in a tumbled down shack with a number of other Negroes. He was on the fatal night accused by one of the men of being wrong in his bells and this so angered Madison that he waited until his man was asleep, when he committed the most atrocious murder ever recorded in this state. Ex-Governor White granted him a respite until his case could be reviewed by the supreme court, and on the 1st of January, 1902, the governor commuted his sentence to life imprisonment. He has now passed to a higher tribunal from which there is no appeal. Springfield, Mo., Aug. 10.—In the celebration of Aug. 5 as Emanuelpation Day there was one feature at Springfield that was not part of the program at any other place. It was a dinner given to the ex-slaves, the old Negro man and women who were the property of the white people in the ante-bellum days. Three hundred Negroes attended the dinner, many of them more than 30 years of age. Some of the older Negroes conceived the idea of giving the slaves a big tease on the day that had meant so much to them. Committees took charge of the work and solicited the funds, the white people contributing liberally. When the former slaves gathered about the big tables they found a dinner of the kind they knew "befoh de wah." The repast consisted of chicken, friend ham, hot bread, dumplings, ice cream, lemonade and many other things. After the meal had been finished the old ex-slaves gathered in little groups to talk of when they were in bondage and some of their experience. They were from all parts of the South, though most of them had come to Missouri before the war with their masters from Kentucky and Tennessee. Before the freedmen left they had a religious service, and the songs they sung were of the old-time darky kind. WAR ON BLACKS. Results in Their Being Driven' Away From Hillsboro. Hillsboro, Ill., Aug. 8. - Ill feeling toward Negroes which has been brewing since last Friday night, when John T. Maddux, an aged white man, was assaulted by a Negro led to riot last night, and most of the Negroes were claused out of town. Negroes and white citizens fought in the public streets for several hours, and the business section was in a turmoil. Finally most of the Negroes fled from town and order was restored. C. D. Fry, who has a contract for paving work and employed Negroes, insisted that his employees be protected, but to no effect. Today Fry went to St. Louis declaring he would procure other Negro laborers. It is feared, if he brings back a number of Negro laborers, that fighting and bloodshed will result. STATE CONVENTION AT HINTON Huntington, Aug. 13th, 1907. To the Baptists of the State: You will take notice that the West Virginia Baptist State Convention will meet in its 29th annual session on Wednesday before the 4th Lord's day in August, 1907, at 9 a.m. The meeting will be held with the Second Baptist church of Hinton, W. Va. Foreign, state and home missions will be the toques for discussion and consideration. Prominent among other subjects will be the pressing needs of our school at Hill Top known as the Weest Virginia Seminary and College. It is hoped that all pastors and churches throughout the state will rally as never before to the standard of these worthy causes. Also the state executive board will hold a joint session with the Trustee Board on Tuesday evening, August 20, at 8 o'clock. Let there be a full attendance. I. V. BRYANT, President. H. B. RICE, Secretary. Washington, D.C., Aug. 11. Senator Scott, who has just returned from a fortnight's trip through the southern part of his state, brings to Washington glowing reports concerning the marvelous growth of the industries of West Virginia. "I had not been in that part of my state for a couple of years," said Senator Scott tonight, "so I ran down there to keep pace with its growth and development, and it is something truly wonderful. There is prosperity everywhere. The manufacturers and mine owners are making more money than they ever made before. The laborer and the mechanic are getting better wages, and all live better and are thoroughly contented with existing conditions." "Then perhaps, they are not overly enthusiastic for taxation?" was suggested to the senator. "Revision!" he circulated. "Why, bless your soul, the people of West Virginia do not want tariff revision! We are all stand-patters." Why, the democrats in our state are stand-patters. Times are too good for any one in West Virginia to want any tinkering with the tariff law." "Perhaps the greatest development in West Virginia," the senator continued, "is found along the line of the Norfolk and Western Railroad. The development of the coal industry all along this road, from Bluefield at one terminus, to the Ohio river at the state line, is phenomenal." "When I first entered the senate the population of Bluefield was between 6,000 and 8,000; now it is around 17,000. There are 'in the railroad yards there 75 miles of tracks, and every foot is filled with freight cars. When the present construction is completed, according to plans for the increase of terminal facilities, there will be 110 miles of sidetracks in the Bluefield yard. "The coal and lumber output at this point is surprising. I talked with one of the large lumber dealers who said he had no complaint to make relative to the freight rates charged. He said he would be satisfied to pay more if it were possible for the railroad to get nis freight out faster. This is a fair illustration of conditions all through this section of West Virginia. "Extensive as are the coal operations in the state, I believe our development in this industry is in its infancy. Coal lands that 20 years ago found purchasers with difficulty at $2.50 an acre are today worth from $60 an etashrdetaoshrdunnn from $60 to $150 an acre, and not much of this property can be had at that price. "These increases in values indicate some of the large fortunes that have been made in West Virginia lands, to say nothing of the production of coal from lands there. Nowhere in the United States is coal so easily mined. "On thing that will surprise the visitor to this portion of West Virginia is the treatment of their operatives by the coal operators. The property of T. E. Huston at Elkhorn is a fair sample of the coal district generally. The Hustons were among the first mine operators to come into the state from Pennsylvania. The frame houses they have constructed for their permanent employees compare favorably with the homes of workingmen in many of our cities. These houses are from six to eight and ten rooms each, depending upon the size of the families, and Huston personally looks after the comfort and welfare of the families of those of his men who have shown their loyalty to his interests by years of service. Nowhere are miners better treated or paid better wages than in the mines of my state. "It is a great part of the country, and if I were to give advice to young men I would reverse the admonition of Horace Greely and say: 'Go to Southern West Virginia.' Demanded by Cuban Negroes They Organize to Gain Bigger Share of Political Positions Now Held by Whites. Havana, Aug. 7.—Not being content with the political recognition that has heretofore been given them at the political pie counter, Negroes of the province of Pina Del Rio begun to organize an independent party with the purpose in view of securing their political rights and a fairer distribution of public offices. This action on their part is due to the effort on the part of the whites to use the United States method on their black brethren. This new party has as its prime mover, Battrell Ovideo, a well known and influential Negro politician. In a pamphlet scattered throughout the Island, Ovideo so forth what Negroes had done if the Island and told of what small recognition had been given them in the way of political patronage. President Roberto V. Secretary Taft and other high officials are in receipt of the memorials. NEGROES CAN STAND IT. Owing to the extremely high temperature, 30 of the 120 firemen employed on the Arkansas division of the Iron Mountain Railway are on the slick list and train service is being seriously affected in consequence. Prominent officials of the company at Little Rock said Thursday that if the hot weather kept up it would be necessary to employ Negroes as firemen on the trains as they alone are able to stand before a blazing hot burnage while the thermometer registers 95 and 100 degrees. The Rock Island is already employing a number of Negroes as firemen. Los Angeles, Cal., Aug. 8.—Following a conference between the managers of Joe Gans and Jimmy Burke and the manager of the Pacific Athletic club, it was announced the fight is impatiently postponed as Burke is physically unfit to participate. JACK JOHNSON And Sailor Burke to Fight Nifty Battle is Expected When Colored Scraper Meets Marine. New York, Aug. 10.—What ought to be a nifty battle is now in course of being arranged between Jack Johnson, the big colored scraper, who recently put a quietus on the ambitions of decapit Freckled Bob, and Sailor Burke. The bout is to be pulled off during the first week of September and will go to the club offering the best inducements, bids to be opened Monday. The agreement signed by Joe Humphreys, Burke's manager, and Sam Fitzpatrick, who looks after the interests of the colored giant, calls for the men to box six rounds at catch weights. It is agreed that soft bandages can be worn by both men and that straight Marquis of Queensbury rules shall govern. Each side has agreed to post a forfeit when a toe for the bout has been accepted. While there is no doubt that the manner can put up a stiff fight, he ought to be fried chicken and watermelon for the big moke. New York sports are manifesting a lively interest in next Friday's battle for the lightweight championship of the world between Joe Gans and George Memsic, to be pulled off in Los Angeles. Jim Jeffries will act as referee and will receive $1,000 for his services. According to advises from the coast, both men are now in training and will be in good condition when they face each other in the ring six days hence. A $2,000 forfeit has been posted by each fighter and the backers of both declare they mean business and that rumors of a fake are baseless. The men will be required to weigh in public every day next week before the contest, which will prevent another Nelson-Herrera flasco. As a protection to the public Jeffries declares that if anything shady develops in connection with the contest, he will call all bets off. The $10,000 purse will be divided $8,000 to Gans and $2,000 to Memsic, win or lose. In whatever way the tide of battle turns, Baltimore Joe will "have a white man a-workin' for him." Surprises are always possible in pugilism, and every fighter takes his pitcher to the well once too often, but it isn't likely that many fight fans will back Memsic on the strength of this possibility. He is undoubtedly a clever fighter and a hard hitter, but Gans is still in his prime and will likely find it easy to efface Memsic from the lightweight pugilistic map. A bit of practice in the hand is worth two theories in the bush. A cat never cries over spilled milk. Monroe City, Mo. Aug. 10—After having been compelled for nearly one month to comply with an eight-o'clock curfew, the Negroes of this city again have been given the freedom of the streets, and except in one instance, there has not been the slightest disturbance since. City Marshal Stephens, with two deputies, is keeping the situation well in hand. He believes that there will be no more trouble, but is prepared to suppress any outbreak that may occur. The curfew was lifted last Monday, contingently. The citizens who comprised what is known as the Virilance Committee, however, are still organized, and declare they will take steps to drive every Negro from the city, if the situation again becomes menacing. Last Tuesday night, three Negroes were arrested after they had bought a revolver and had, it is said, threatened to kill a member of the Vigilance Committee. Each was sentenced to six months in jail for carrying concealed weapons. Curfew Had a Good Effect. That the enforcement of the curfew has, at least temporarily, had a great effect for the better is not questioned. But the City Marshal, who was in the East at the beginning of the trouble, says he is capable of handling the Negroes without the assistance of the Vigilance Committee. The first serious complications arose when, on July 19, Peter Thomas Mullen, pastor of Holy Rosary Church, was attacked by groves and besten for the blistering whisky bottles. The priest had to the door to determine the nature of a disturbance directly in his home. Several Negroes, men and women, were there talking in loud tones. It was midnight and the priest asked them to move away. Three men attacked him. He was knocked down, but was not seriously hurt, although there were several lacerations on his head when a pastorian was summoned. The news of the assault upon the priest aroused the citizens almost to frenzy. Meetings were held and a committee was appointed to take such action as was deemed necessary. The following day piknards were placed in every portion of the city to the effect that no Negro should be permitted on the streets after 8 o'clock. About 250 Negroes in Monroe City. The population of Monroe City is about 2250. There are about 250 Negroes here. Not one of them attempted to violate the curfew order. But a Negro from Shelbina, Mo., off a train that night, and upon hearing of the order tore down one of the placards. He was caught, whipped and made to leave town on the next train. Many of the Negroes here are industrious and peaceable. They were compelled to suffer for the sins of their quarrelsome, brothers. The Vigilance Committee patrolled the town and no violence of any kind was offered. City Marshal Stephens returned a few days ago and asked that he be given an opportunity to protest the citizens without going beyond the law. The question had been before the Municipal Council several times, but no action had been taken there. The committee, however, yielded to the Marshal's argument conditionally. One provision was that he was to have two deputies and another that, if he failed in his attempt to maintain peace, the curfew would again be enforced. J. H. Willis and T. B. Hayden were accordingly appointed special policemen. They are prominent business men and have taken an active part in suppressing threatened outbreaks. Mr. Stephens has been City Marshal for 10 years. Thus far he has always been able to handle the Negroes without difficulty. Some Criticise "Vigilance." Many citizens have opposed the drastic measures adopted by the "vigilantes," but all admit that they did an effective work. Seven years ago Paris, the county seat of Monroe County, drove more than one-third of its Negro population. Stontsville, eight southwest of here, has not provided a Negro within its boundaries as sunset for 25 years. ASSOCIATED PRESS CIRCUS Chicago, Aug. 14—All the associated Press circuits patrol Chicago to the east, north, west, west, were restored in the working basis this morning. Be Re eg Radty Soa ; ao r-- Correspondence -:- | RR EI Re EKER KKK KEKE pete ewo RAYMOND CrTry. Dr. Bryant made a business trip ‘Ro Biuefleld last week. . Md. Rangom tas moved to Char- Jeaton, where he ‘will make hig fu- ture home, Richard. Cary, of Cedar Grove, was the pleasant guest of Miss Ad- zonia Alexander Sunday, Mrs. M A. Plerson has returned after spending several weeks in Vir- ginta. ‘A party given by Mrs. Bertie Nel- ton in honor of Miss Mabel Ander- yon! Saturday evening was very well attended. All reported a pleasant Home. Mrs. Rome West, of Plymouth, at- tended the party Saturday night. , Miss Florence Coles made a_fly- ing trip to Plymouth this week. Miss Sallie Saunders is on the sick Mist, this week. « Mrs. Chas. Williams is on the sick ‘this. week. \¥. Mrs. Hmma Dickerson, of Ply- ‘month, made a flying trip here this week. veL. Taylor, of Black Betsey, was a visitor In our town this week. _, Miss Lillie Woodson has gone to Charleston where she will remain for several days. , Mr, and Mrs. H. Coles made a fly- ing trip $o Plymouth Sunday. %. James and little daughter, Al- berta, have gone to Virginia where they will spend several weeks. They were accompanied to Charles- ton by Mrs. E. James and Mrs. I. W. Cogle. . ; Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Kingsley madé a business trip to Charleston last ‘week. Giles Dickerson was a visitor in Charlestton last week. LONDON. Mrs. Wm. Holmes was in Mont- gomery Friday. The entertainment given by the Committee of Women was a success. Miss Mary Robinson, of Mt. Hope, ig here the guest of Mrs, Phil Parks. James Tates, of Thayer, Mr. Mor- tis, of Longacre, and Isaac Dyson, of Eagle, were here on business Sun- day... _ Rev. Kinney passed through our town en route to Handley Saturday, , Rev, D. D. Davis filled his ap- polmtment here Sunday ang preached two. able sermons, Prof. B. Prillerman, of Institute, spoke very encouragingly to the peo- ple_here Sunday night, Robert Pack and Bernard and Clifford Brown have returned from visiting thelr aunt, Mrs, M. . Pril iprman, of Institute. James M. Blaney was called to Montgomery Sunday. : , Flemming James and’ J. 1, Car- per attended the funeral services of Rev, J. Bullan Bullock in Charles- ton Sunday, Miss B. f. Booker is much im- proved at this writing. . Miss Frances E. James was visit- ing friends in Hugheston Sunday. , Andrew Pack «was calling on friendarhere Sunday, Misses Beatrice Blaney and Gold- je.and Ceasar Brown are visiting their aunt, Mrs. Ben Brown, ot Campbell's Creek, ‘ one Mrs. O. S. Anderson has returned from visiting at ther home in Vir- ginia, Rev. EB. D. Allen was called to Cabin Creek to preach Sunday. Rey. P. M. Harris was here Satur- day. An enjoyable evening was spent at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Flom Anderson, of Hugheston, Mon- day evening, the occasion being their eighteenth ‘wedding anniversary, Prot. H. B. Rice was in Hughes- ton Saturday in the interest of ‘The Advorate, MIDDLEPORT, ONIO. Mrs. Mayme McWithers, who has heen the guest of Miss Jessie Hale the past two weeks, Jeft Sunday for Parkersburg where she will remain until Tuesday, before returning to ther frome at Steubenville. Messrs. Valentine and Perry, of Huntington, were guests of Miss Rhoda Graham, Mrs. ©. J. Hale and Mrs, SB. AL len wero calling on Kerr's Run ‘lends Sunday, ‘Miss Frances Morton and her gest, Mrs. Minnie Fletcher, of Marletta, were pleasant. visitors here Saturday. / Misses Nona Morris and Jessie Hale spent Sunday with friends in Barkersburg. ‘They were accompan- Je¢ back by Miss Grace Wells, who WAM spend several weeks with’ Miss “Hale. ‘Miss Katie Morton entertained at @aner Wednesday in honor of the ‘Misses Bell, of Athens, and Mrs, Me. Withers, of Steubenville. a hice Virgie Warren, of Columbus Mhithe guest of her mother and sis bir, Vi Mrs. 8. B. Allen entertained the MMilowing Indies at dinner ‘Tuesdas honor of Mrs. Geo. MeWithers, oF subenville, and the Miss Bell o jAghens: Mrs. Flora Sutton, Misse: mma Morris, Amanda Sutton anc “Jeoalo Hale. “Mina Hale entertained the sam f at Incheon that evening, als ‘Mige Frances Morton and Mrs. i. B ones, of Wheeling. Miss Non: t entertained. on Wednesday j1 oft the same ladios, Mrs, MeWithers, Misses Hale and Morris spent the latter part of last week with Mrs, Mattie Gomer at Al- berta, Mra, EHga Stevens and Miss Maty Johnson peturned ,Monday from a very pleasant visit with iriends in Oharlesto! Jag, Henlow sOUiGicWtls ew howe here Sunday while en route to Kerr's Run to visit-his sister. RED STAR. Mrs. Chas, Williams, of Mt, Hope was calling on Mrs. Alex Banks Sat urday. Will Moseley, who has been a pa tient in Freedman’s hospital fo1 same time, returned Sunday mack improved. Miss Agatha Alexander, of Point Pleasant, is the guest of her sister Mrs, H. C, A, Washington. Mesdames Howard and Roach, o} Harvey, were calling on Mrs. J. W. White Sunday. Miss Lillian Gregory, of Virginia is visiting her brother, T.G. Greg ory. Misses Agatha Alexander and Mil. dred Burdette attended services at Glen Jean Sunday, 3 Mrs, R. S. Wright left last Thurs day for North Carolina to visit ther parents. WuowaAonuTy SUMMON ONL, <upung osoy quauruyodde 2% -NZ0a STY POHB 4oWWNH “D “a “ACH “ssouy -stq UO ABPUOW oI11A9}70S0T 07 QUAM UOSURISEM “VY “S “AG Puy 41971¥D gous PUY eaLUnK Lior -simsOKK League will celebrate their second anniversary August 25. There will be all day services at the West Vir- ginia Seminary. Prof. Thos. Jeffer- son will preach at eleven o'clock. Rev, D. Stratton at two in the af- ternoon and: Dr. S. A. Washington at 7:30 p. an. On Wednesday, September 4 ttrey will give “A Sock Social,” and. an excellent pragyam will be rendered consisting of solos, quartettes, pa- pers, recitations and select readings. The public ig cordially invited, HUNTINGTON. Rey. I. V. Bryant returned Monday from Charleston, where he was call- cd to deliver. the funeral sermon over the remains of Rev. Bullock. Mrs. Mollie Mickens is visiting friends and relatives in Virginia. Jno, Dickersém spent_ sanday at Bidwell, Ohio, with friends. Dr. Barnett attended. the funeral of the iste “Dr. Hraim' ‘ats dxonton, Friday. Mr. Collins, of Philadelphia, was calling on friend in the elty Saturday. Mesdame& Jackson and Richard- son and R. W. white spent Sunday in Pt. Pleasant, guests of Mrs. R. W. White. S. W. Starks was a business visi- tor to our city Tuesday. Misses Lottie and Cora Troyman spent Sunday in Guyandotte. Mrs. H. Butler, of Chicago, arriv- ed here Tuesday to ve the guest of her husband for a while, ‘The Elk lodge with a membershtp of about 50 or 60 will be installed this week. On next Sabbath Rev. W. E. Walk- er, of Charleston, will preach at the A. M. E. church at 11 o’elock a. m., and at 3 p.m. The occasion being the fourth quarterly meeting. | ‘The lawn party glven by the ladies oe the A. M. EB. chureh last Thurs- day evening was largely attended with gratifying results. The Sunday afternoon meeting of the YM. ©. A. at the A.M. 5. chureh was largely attended and an excellent program was rendered. Revs Gibson of the Epigcopal chureh addressed the association and very ‘well did he impress upon all present the importance of a strong and man- ly character. Every indleation Jeads one to anticipate a strong and perma. nent organization In the city. On Monday evening the W. M. M. society of Young Chapel A. M. E church will serve rafgeskments at th church. Mrs, Daniel Lynch, presi. dent. Wm. Peters and Chas, Valentine, spent last Sabbath ot Middleport, Ohio. Rev, Shad, of Irontom, Ohio, preach ed at the A.M. B, ehureh last Sab- bath at 3 p. m. PT, PLEASANT. Miss Catherine Jorfan, of Colum- bus, is the gnest of her mother, Mrs. M. 1. Jordan Miss Florence and Salena Cobb, of Colmmbus, Ohio, arrived Sunday, August 4, for a two week's visit to their aunt, Mrs, Bllen Jordan, and other relatives. Mrs, Bd. Rone, of Clarksbarg, and Mrs, . M. Hazelwood, of Charleston, were guests of Mr. amd Mrs. G. H. Jordan and family Monday, August R.A. Huston, of Parkersburg, passed throuch our, eity Thursday. §. 1. Morton returned to Morgan- town Monday, August 5, after a few day's visit here to his wife and baby, Miss Hardy, of Montgomry, ia the pleasant gneat of Miss Jniia Smith. Mrs. Mary White is the pleasant Guest of her parents Mr. and Mrs. Joe Mexander, Messrs Jol and James Adams, Clyde, James and. Russell Colston, Fred Thomas, Joe Alexander, Jr. Thomas Davis, Jr.) James Jordan, and Pearl sapetad (Misses -Mosella a jMikbue. Colston, Mary, and Ida Grats, Aigusta .. Bessie 8. Jor dan, Flgpence agg Gaien Cobb, Mise Haray, cfalle cand Dldorade Williamig, compoged @ yachts ty Yo Gailipotis dad back Prides, eveu ing. AN report a delightful time. Mr. and Mrs. B. L. Morton and vaby Doris’ and Mrs, Ellen Jordan spent Sunday, August 4 in Pomeroy, guests of Mr. and Mrs. ©. M. Morton. Misses Mosella Colston, Mithue Colston, Ida Craig, and Augusta Rison and James Adams were guests of triends in Pomeroy and Middle- port’and Mason City Sunday. ‘Mr, and Mrs. A. H. Williants are the proud parents of a fine baby boy born July 18. Mrs. Willlams is the daughter of Mr.and Mrs, G. H. Jordan, Mrs. M. L, Jordan received the news of the arrival of a son at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Camp- bell of Monndsville Thursday, Aug. 8. Mrs. Campbell was formerly Miss Blanch Jordan. | Flem Roberts continues quite ill, | Rey. Briggs preached two very able sermons at the .M. EB, chureh Sunday. Mrs. Eliza Huskins and little guests of her sister Mrs. Minerva ‘Thomas, . Mrs. J. F. Henderson entertained at dinner Sumday in honor of Misses Florence and Selena Cobb. Miss H. C. Jordan Is the guest of her sister, Mrs. J, H. Campbell, at Moundsvilte. ‘ ‘Miss Alice E. Jordan, attendant at the Insane Asylum at Weston, is home on a two weoks’ vacation the gnest of her mother, Mrs. M. L. Jor- dan. , R. W. White of Huntington was a Sunday visitor here the guest of his wife and relatives, Little Mary Davis continues S11. Mra, Jackson and Mrs. Riehardson, ef Huntington, were the guests of Mrs. Joe Alexander Sunday. Miss Ida Alexander returned home Saturday after a two months’ visit with friends im Morgantown and Clarksburg. . MT. CARBON, Rev. Twyman and Rev. Jackson are conducting a yery — successful series of meetings at Kimberly. Wm. Birdie was taken to the hos- pital on the Sth. Mra. Emma Williams was algo sent to the bospital onthe 5th. Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Dandridge, of Page, were pleasant visitors in our town last week. Mrs. Georgie Harris, of Lancaster, Ohio; is the pleasant guest of her mother-in-law, Mrs. Harvey. Mrs. Mattie Reynolds is at present the guest of Mr. and mrs. Hill, Mrs. Lizzie Hill has been very sick but {8 much better at this writing. | -Rev.S. E. Williams has returned from Bluefield. - R. L. Dailly has just returned from Washington, where he attended the Galleam Fishermens grand lodge- INSTITUTE. Miss Rosalynde Friend has re- turned from Clarksburg and reports her sister, Lucy, much better. Mrs, Benefield and Misses Mary Leon and Portia Canty from Mobile, Ala., are guests of Mr. and Mrs. J, M. Canty. : C. KE. Mitchell has returned from Jamestown, Va. Mrs. Mary Scott, and Miss Anna Norman, of Washington, are the guests of their sister, Mrs. Solo- mon Brown. Miss Bessie Dorsey has returned from Ashland, Ky. The Home Makers club gave a box lunch Friday evening on the In- stitute campus, which was very suc- cessful. W. A. Spriggs and son attended the Cumberland district conference at Piedmont last week. Before return- ing home they will spend some time visiting relatives and friends at Graf- ton, Clarksburg and Harpers Ferry. | " WINIFREDE. Mrs. P. L. Alexander has been ill the past week with tonsilitis. A. C. Chapman met with a seri- ous accident last week. While en- tering the mines with a team of mules, they became unmanageable and in jamping the fell upon. the track. The car ran over his leg breaking it. Mr. and Mrs. Jas, 1. Thomas spent Sunday and Monday in Charleston. Mys. Ella Meanes spent Saturday and Sunday out of town. Mrs. W. N. Shelton was at Kan- awha City a few days Inst week. Miss Ligeie Randolph has been 11] the past week with diphtherta, | Miss Sarah Smoot spent Saturday and Sunday in Charleston, | Little Octavia Green has been snft- fering a week with a very severe ‘sore throat, EAGLE. Rev. 8, BWI returned home from Bluefield being ab- sent. from his ehurel weeks, He was called to B) by the serions illness of hir ver-in-law. Mrs. J. W. Page Kanawha City, was the pleasa “st of her son and daughter-in Mr. and Mrs, E. B, Page. t Wm. Banner atten \@ fanerat of Rev. J, BE, Bulloc ‘The clubs of the + 11 Baptist church are prepariny + a grand rally on the fourth y in this month, ' Master Taylor Page - 1 0w reeov- ering from fever, Misses Carrie Buste: ond Ethel M. RAD VOCAMB. Bright Wane Bins at Bagle, Bats urday. ACR , O. A. PORAGE Kanawha City fs here: yistt Be bother, EG, Page: Ming Ei se a ‘Turner of Colam- bus, Qhio, Biihas been viyiting.! brother, “ANTS Turner, retuned home last Saturday. My Miss lvery} Woods, of Kanawha City, 19 Were Visiting her aunt and uncle, Mr. nH@iMrs. C. G. Weeds, . Mrs. Jaa, Russ called on trlends hore Monday. ¥ ‘The Suaday: school gave a. plente here last Satitday on the Harewood Island, pe — PARKERSHUURG. The Grama Ge rt and Grand Lodge has come gad.gone and thgse who were fartumate to attend them In Charleston Jest week have returned much pleased, * . tray Chas. Welle lett last Thursday evening over the B. & O: for Atlantte City where he?iwill remain for ten days. Ros L. 0. Wilson and H. D. Hazlewood are guests of J; R. Jefferson, Walter Le¢ returned to his home in Charlegton Jasi Thursday after spending, several days with his sick mother. 4 was Mrs. Wm. Jones of Pittsburg, ‘Pa., is visiting her mother-inlaw, Mrs. Jane Jones on Avery street, ‘The, following ‘teachers’ were elect- ed for Sumner school for the en- sumg term: _ * , Principal J. R. Jefferson; Assist- ant Principal Harry D. Hazlewood; Miss Esther Gaiston; Miss. Alberta McClung; Migs Clora Butler and Ber- nadine Peyton, ot With the additional teachers and the most -excelfent facilities the Board of Rdueation has so kindly furnished the colored schdots of our city shonld enter upon the most prosperous year of its existence, We sincerely hope the parents will now endeavor to do their part and suc- cess is assured, ‘Miss Ernestine Fomntaine is somewhat. improved at this writing. Mrs. B, V. Seams and Mrs. J. M. Carter returned home Wednesday, noon from Charleston, » J. R. Jefferson and L. 0. Wilson spent Sunday and Monday at their old home in Pomeroy, Ohio, Miss Bernadine Peyton returned home Thursday from Miami Univer- sity, where she took the summer course. a The Institute convenes Monday, the 19th. .Seperal out of town teachers will be. in attendance. Mrs. Squire Devers died last Wed- nesday night, after a long’ itness. Miso Anna Washington, who was quite ill afterter return from the Grand Court, was much improved at this writing, ‘The following) ladies have been enjoying the to Niagara Falls for the past week: Mra, J. W. Shell croft, Mra. Henry Simpson,: Misa Jeanette Jones, Miss Columbia Smith and Miss. Virgie Watkins. ‘They are expected home soon. Harry Hazlewood left for Buck- hannon last Friday morning. He will return Monday and be ready for the examinatién which will be held at Willard schoo! building Thursday and Friday, the 15th and 16th inst. L. 0.. Wilson amg J. R. Jefferson. dined with Mr. and Mrs, Wm. Car- penter on 9 1-2 street last Sabbath. Misses Jessie Hale and Nona Mor- Tis, Of Middleport, Ohio, Spent Sun. day in our city, Herman Brow was over from Athens, Ohio, Sunday, : Rev. Amos Lawrence, of Marietta, O., was if the city Sunday attending the quarterly meeting. at W. M. chureh. Rey. B. B. Giffard, of Kenton, 0., who is the conferenee evangelist of M. W. church preaehed at that church both morning and @vening Sunday. The friends of Mrs. Fred Wilson are very sorty brdéed to learn of her illness which caased her to be re- moved from her home in Beltre, O., to the asylum at Athens, O., last ‘Tuesday week Mrs. Jessie Wilson Hayes, of ‘Clarksburg, was ealfed to Beltre, O., last week on account of the illness of Mrs. Fred wii Edward Howard, of Gallipolis, 0., Was @ visitor to Or ‘city last Sab- bath. ° Arthur Harris, of Athens, O., spent Sunday in the city. A. J. Hayes. of Afttens, 0., was a visitor to our city. fast Sabbath. Miss Grace Wells returned to Mid- deport, O., Jasi Mdewtay with Miss Jessie Hate, where sie will visit for several days. - C. H. Robinson. wae tp trom Hant- ington for several da@ya last week. Mrs. Minnie iMeteher, of Marietta, O., and Miss Eva ‘Faylor, ‘of ‘Belpre, ©., left Monday for Buckhannon, W. Va., to visit Miss, Maud Davis. GLEN SBAN, Rev. Spencer preached two excel- lant sermons, : Messrs, Nicholas, Jones and Me- Queer, of Stanafowd, Were calling on friends here Sunday. Miss Lula Nicholaa, of Stanaford, was a pleasant visifor here Saturday and Sunday. She, was enronte to the teachers’ jnutktate which conven- ed in Montgomery Monday. Mrs. Josh Mvans. of Sugar Creek, was visiting Mra, Rufus Lewis Sat- urday and Sunday, Mrs. Waller MeG@hee died at the Paint Creek hospital Sunday morn- ing. She had oem suffering for Many months, She feaves a husband and three childeen to mourn their Joss. Ties. : Wm. Jackson ‘has. retiarned from the hospital muelyyhepfaved, ety BA oat ae aa aa si i ne Ae SE a re Nae < BEERS) ' HEFtE D. 0 ORED INS SeE LEE ‘ . Bluefield, W. va.) | _& College and Normal Institute for col- ored students, locatéd’ at ‘Bluefield, the jeading Commercial towh of the soutttern | part of West Virginia, on the Norfolk and Western railroad, 205 ntites ‘east of Kenova ‘ ‘ EEA ae ah PT SIR 3 ' ake Koch Te) fa ha Os ie eles Cg ae Hae) . en e id s oe nme Saar ee seas cee Splendid College Buildings, Beautiful Grounds, Dormitories eet st for’ male aaa hamiats students; turniihed’ fooms, a reading. room sup- plied with the best current literature; a good library, and a phystesh and chemica} laboratory, . : Healthful location and wholesome surroundings. Board $8.00 per % month. Tuition free to state students, rates very low tq non-resideut ‘ see es Bluefield School offers an unepuatled opportunity foF young: ‘ tients wbon at show, ducing vasttions oNsees A ore oe eae For catdlogue and other information, write the Principte, , ‘ R. P. SIMs, : 5 2 ; Buélield VW: Va ‘ ; . “fhe Evening Star ~ Literary ren- deved a yery interesting program Monday night. ' Mrs. Wm. Fairfax has gone for her. home in Virginia. She will be absent for quite awhile. Mrs. MeNorton and son Gaston left for Virginia Saturday evening. |The St. Lukes are looking for- ward to.a grand ,time the firat’ Mon- day in September. —, SS FAIRMONT. Mr, E. Young ‘and Miss Icy War- rick, both of Morgantown, were mar- ried Tuesday afternoon by Rev. B. B. Martin at ‘the( residence of the bride’s uncle, J. F. Staley. Misses Massie Clay and Amelia Lowry, of Clarksburg, were guests of Miss Beulah Smith Sunday. , — The B. ¥. P. U. S. S. Convention and District Association held a joint ssesion here in Mt, Zion Baptist church Aug. 7 to 11. The meeting was quite a success. s - H. Hamilton, did not leave last week for Pt. Pleasant and Pomeroy as was reported to your correspond- ent. Andrew Noel, who has been quite sick for several weeks, is Improving. i Mrs. B, B. Martin is Improving slowly. Charles Fraction spent several days with his family last week. Prof. B. L. Morton ‘spent a few hours here Thursday enroute to Morgantown, ' . Miss Turner, of Grafton, was the guest of Miss Florence Green Sat- urday, j BF. AL Jaekson is Improving, ‘tho Pythian. Mutuat Tavestanent. As sociation. Notice of Annual Meeting of Stock- holders of the Pythian Mutual In- vestment Association, Notiee is hereby given that an annual meeting of the stockholders of ‘The Pythian Mutual Investment Association wil be held {n the hall room of building owried by -sild as- soéiation and sityate at ‘the correr of Washington and Dickinson streets, In the City of Charleston, Kanawha County, West Virginia, Joly 86th. 1907, At 2 o'clock p. m., for the purg pose ‘of electing direetora of said ae- bootation for the ensuing year, and for the transaction of such othep.bus- iness as may conte before said Assp- ciation, Given under my hand this the iet day of July, A. D., 1907, 8. W. STARKS, T-4-At. Pres. ee a) lea ae Kanawha County,.8s. At Rules held fn the Clerk's Omics of the Circult Court of Kanawha County, on the first Monday jin the month of July, 1907: Katie Jeffries, Plaintiff, 4. vs. In Chancery, No. 1495. Kidd Jeffries, Defondant. (The object of this suit Js to ob- tain a divorce from the bonds of matrimony.) This day came the Plaintif by het Attorney; dnd on his motion, and It appearing by affidavit filed, that the Defendant is a non-resident of this State, It Is ordered: that he do appear within one year after the date ‘ot the first publication hereof, and do what {4 necessary to protect his rest tn thle wtrtt, ; enger D, M. SHIRKBY, Clerk, . W, Chappelle, Sel, sical GE SE SiS Pid a SF Ge “8A seston: HA \ gecesi RR a tea poi Mage So: a ee Ry YOY “Men and. Ladies ‘who"bey“thoss ak > 4 with an eye to low’ prices, but because they : insist upon quality are strong believers in the kind of shoes we: sell, Once you are aqueinted with the goodness of! our shoes,-it ig a difficult thing to ihduce you to go éhie- Soe ; " ; ue ‘420 pairs tien’s low ahaa Patent ig wad ue Gurr Metal Calf Ah vae heat omy’ * Regular $350 Sale Priced «$2.45, . « 3.85 ee 7288 ‘4 5.00 4 ras” 875 pairs ladies low shoes Kid, Colt, and Patent Calf * § : Régular $3.00 Sale Price ,. -- + $2.25 ft 3.85 a 2.45 eee eae wach Bell Shoe Co., ___ 708 KANAWHA STREET. “,Notice:-to ‘Paker-Bepositiens: To Kidd Jeffries. TAKE NOTICE: That on the 10th day of August, A. D. 1907, between the hours of 9 o'clock A. M. and 5 o'clock P. M., at the law offlee of J. W. Chappelle, 604 1-2 Kanawha street, Charleston, West Virginia, 1 will take the deposition of myself and others, to be read jin evidencesin my behalf in a vertain suit in. ohancery now pending In the Cirauit’ Court for the Count yor Kanawha and State of TREBAV Mor 1a Oar? “West Mirginiay in: whieh: Parmt“Pitin. tft and you are Defendant. If from. any cause the taking of Sptd deposition ghall not be com. menced or completed on the day aforesaid, the same shall be cone tinued from day ta day, or tram time to" thie; at the’ same place, and be tween the sane Hots, until the ea ng shaN be compiéted. ‘ KATIE JEFFRIES, .. By Counsel. J..W, Chappelie, Sol. filam ase baaty pine ecg | = Go sae and get a bottle of Beef, Wine and iron for that tired feeling. Don't wait for Spring in here. The system is full of impurities which must be evacuated lest you will continue to suffer from that "tired feeling," poor appetite, headache and fatigue which comes with the pain. 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We will also send one nickel plated brass hand band couch and enclose on full paid orders (these metal puncture closers to be used in case of intentional knife cuts or heats) to be returned at OUR expense if for any reason they are not satisfactory on expiration. We are perfectly reliable and money sent to us is as safe as in a bank. Ask your Postmaster, we will order a pair of these ties you will find that they will ride easier, run faster, wear better, than any other tie you will find any price. We know that you will be so well pleased that when you want to receive you will give us your want you to send us a small trial order at once. Hope this tie gives you a nice offer. **OASTER-DRAKES**, everything is included, adds parts and repairs, and prices charged by dealers and repair men. Write for our big SUNSHINE catalog. The Man With Money Fill in the attached coupon and mail to us and we will help you to be a "monted man:" ADDITIONAL CORRESPONDENCE Rev. Reid, of Simpson M. E. chapel, attended he District Conference at Keyser last week. Miss Ingle Taylor, who has been visiting in Beverly for several weeks, returned last week. She was accompanied home by her cousin, Miss Toulbr. Mr. and Mrs. George Williams, who have been in Elkins for some time are at home. Miss Blanche Miller, from near Clarkesburg spent several days in town last week the guest of her cousin, Miss Byrd Davis. H. D. Hazlewood is in the city for a short time. We learn that he will teach in Parkersburg the coming (CASEH WITH ARCH $4.50) NO MORE TROUBLE FROM PUNCTURES. school term. The people of Buckhannon are very sorry to lose his services as we had hoped to have him with us again this year. Misa Hattie Walker has been quite sick at the home of her Aunt Mrs. Martin, but we are glad to learn that she is very much improved at this time. T. A. Brown is restricting at Camp Penny Royal this week. Mrs. Marria Littleton, of Clarksburg, is visiting her daughter, Mrs. James L. Davis. Mrs. Mary Jones and sons, Masters Smith and Frank, leave Friday for Staunton, Virginia, where they will spend several weeks visiting relatives. HINTON. 1 Mrs. Ollie Hamilton, who has been at the bed side of her father, IS ALL-IT WILL COST YOU to write for a big business. High showing the most complete line of high- quality BOYLES, TREES and SUNBIRDS at PRICES more or less than in the world. BUY A BIGYOLE from amps, at any price, at any time. Our complete line. Cate- describing every kind of car. Our remarkable LOW latest models, and learn our remarkable LOW diddlemen's profits. VAL without a can deposit. Pay the Freight and make other liberal terms which no other man will learn anything and get much valu- ly writing us a postal. poison in every town and can offer an opportunity to young men who apply at once. E-PROOF TIRES ONLY $4.80 will leave for her home in Charleston Tuesday. An entertainment will be given at the Methodist church this week. Jordan Simpson who has been very ill with fever, is getting better. The Progressive Sons and Daughters met at the home of Mrs. Tim Payne Monday. Will Hughes is the guest of Mrs. Maggie Wingfield this week. Jas. Smithora, of Washington, is home on a vacation. We are glad to see Mrs. Robert Anderson out again. Holley, the son of W. A. Wells, is convalescent. Randolph Carter left Saturday morning for Virginia. Mrs. Mattie Strange left Saturday for Philadelphia, Jersey City, and other eastern cities. George Anderson and Jos. Nelson will leave this week for Jamestown and other points east. Miss Carolyn Woodford, of Washington, D. C., is the guest of Mrs. Nathan Trent. Miss Luia Swope, of Bargers Springs, is the guest of Mrs. David Jones. Miss Andy Burleigh, of Philadelphia, has accepted the position as nurse at the Holley Sanitarium. Mrs. Mary Johnson is a patient at the sanitarium. Little Thelma Trent is getting better. Eugene Smithers has a beautiful residence nearly completed on Main street. Lisay Laughorn's, residence on Herman street is also nearly completed, and adds to the beauty of that section of the town. Prof. Rice, of Charleston, was a visitor in our town last week. C. H. Payne who has finished a four years course in the medical department of Howard University is home and has a bright future. We wish Dr. Payne much success. Mrs. Mary Johnson was operated on this morning at Holley sanitarium by Drs. Holley and Payne. Rev. Dotson came home from Mt. Hope yesterday. A valuable cow belonging to E. G. Pack was killed Sunday morning by the train. The Corporative Merchandise Co. is still doing a very good business. C. R. Pack and W. H. Price have the contract to build the dyke in Avia. CLARKSBURG Trinity M. E. Church was dedicated July 28 with high honor, Rev. S. K. Arbuthnot, D. D., delivered the sermon to a large audience. The sum of $400.65 was raised. The ladies of the church served two excellent meals, Rev. G. W. W. Jenkins, D. D., pastor. Miss Amelia Long entertained on last Monday night in honor of Miss Beulah Smith, of Fairmont. Rev. G. W. W. Jenkins and Mr. Jno. Burns attended the District Conference and Epworth, League convention held at Pledmont. Rev. Wm. A. Springs, of Institute, preached an able sermon to an interested congregation Sunday night at the Trinity M. E. Church. A party of six, Miss Mary Brent, Jno. Wilson, Miss Amella Wilson, Freeman Lowry, chaperoned by Mr. and Mrs. Edward Griffin, drove to West Milford Sunday and returned in the evening at six o'clock. A pleasant day was spent, and dinner served on the green. Mrs. Aaron Wilson, Jno. S. Wilson, Mrs. Annie Freeman and Mrs. Dale Dean are on the slick list. Miss Willa Lee is attending teachers' institute at Morgantown this week. Miss Collie Cambric is no better at this writing. Mr. and Mrs. Carl Green return- ed home last week to Wheeling, after a two weeks' visit to his parents. Miss Florence Ruffin is spending her vacation at Mountain Lake park. ST. ALBANS Mrs. Jessie Payne, of Unlontown, Pa., is visiting Mrs. F. W. Waddy. Mr. and F. W. Waddy and Dr. O. W. Holloway returned Saturday from the Grand Lodge K. of P., at Charleston. Miss R. A. Wilson was a business visitor to Charleston Tuesday of last week. William, Novel, and Nanoni Willis, of Huntington, are visiting their aunt, Mrs. W. Green. Morris Payne, of Middleport, is visiting his aunt. Lee Johnson spent Saturday and Sunday in town. Miss Josie M. Barnett passed through Wednesday en route to Jamestown and other points in Virginia. She was joined by the Misses Wilson, Georgia Banks and J. W. Price. Miss Bertha Payne, of Charleston, spent Tuesday with her sister. Fred Payne, of Middleport, was in town Wednesday. Mrs. S. V. Wright, Mary Stratton, Rev. Stratton, and J. E. Nprris left last week for Washington, D. C, J. W. Dandridge, L. Miller, O. L. Diggs and Wm. Jackson, of Page, were business visitors to town Friday. Miss Goldie Preston spent Sunday with her parents. Mrs. Laura Williams spent Saturday in Chamleston. Miss Jessie Williams is visiting her mother this week. Rev. N. Barnett was in town on business Friday. You Look Prematurely Old Miss Maggie Tyler entertained Thursday night in honor of Miss Ethel Walls, of Charleston. Those present were Miss Lillie Shelton, Eleazer Shelton, Mattie Bradley, W. E. Bumgardner, of Harvey, was the guest of Miss Shelton last Thursday. Miss Clifford Johnson, of Thurmond, was the guest of Miss Bradley Thursday. Miss Lillie and Eleazer Shelton are visiting their sister at Harvey. The Golden Circle held their second meeting with Mrs. Laura Brown. After the transaction of business refreshments were served, H. Howard, of Institute, was the guest of Miss Bradley Saturday and Sunday. Prof. H. B. Rice, of Charleston, was here canvassing for the Advocate. Mrs. E. M. Dandridge has returned from Charleston, where she has been for some time with Miss Eubank. Miss Lillie Shelton reported quite a pleasant trip at Lewisburg. Miss Pearl Harris was visiting her parents last week. Mr. John Perkins and Miss Hattie Burse were married last Thursday day evening at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Lynch by Rev. D. C. Hunter. The happy couple left Friday for Jamestown, Va. Mrs. Carter left Sunday for Virginia. COVINGTON, VA Charley Paack, who shot John Wright last week, was tried Monday and acquitted. Wright is getting along nicely. Mrs. T. T. Anthony was very ill the first of the week. Charles Miller was taken very ill last week and has been confined to his bed. His illness is not thought to be serious. Mrs. Miller, his wife, who has been indisposed, is well again. Mrs. Helton, living in Williams haft, on Pine street, has been very ill. Mrs. Junius White has been sick also for several weeks. Rev. W. J. Hammett has been out of town for 10 days visiting friends in Washington and Baltimore. C. R. Beale, who was indicted last week for selling cider about one-fourth per cent above what the law allows, was fined $500 before Akers and Cushing. He appealed his case to circuit court. Mrs. Mary Braxton visited friends in Lowmoore Sunday. Miss I. K. Pollard returned from Clifton Sunday night. Quite a number, attended the Grand Rally in the Valley Sunday, which was held at Rev. Wells' chapel. William Baccheus, who has been sick some time, is slowly improving. Rev. Anderson filled the pulpit for Rev. W. J. Hackett Sunday and preached two able sermons. Misses Cora and Bessie Davis were called home to Goshen on account of the serious illness of their father. Mrs. W. J. Hackett will deliver one of her lectures, in Charlottesville this week. King's Daughters, met Monday with Mrs. Bessie Jordan in Wrightsville. After prayer, meeting and business, the daughters were invited into the dining room where ice cream and cake were served by the hostess. They will meet Monday with Mrs. Anna Rounds. The entertainments given Monday night by Isaac Hathaway the noted sculptor, was excellent in all its parts. We can cheerfully gay that Mr. Hathaway is an artist, sculptor, and eloctetionist of rare ability. Music was furnished by Miss Clara Wright. Mrs. Johnson, the aged woman who had a paralytic stroke Friday, died about midnight of the same day. Her home was in the far east of the state, she having come to live with her son, James Harris, who was killed more than two years ago. She leaves a niece and nephew to mourn. She was a True Reformer and member of Pine street church. Rev. Anderson preached the sermon Sunday afternoon at Pine street. MONTGOMBE The Fayette, Kanawha and Summers, counties consolidated Institute met Monday morning in the Old Fellows hall, Superintendent Levey and Instructor, Prof. Brad Prillerman were present. Those in attendance are Lulu Branham, Lizzie Brown, Nellie Lewis, F. D. Balloy, Etta Hall, Ella Burke, Mary Shelton, of Montgomery; Pinkie Jones, Jessie Davis, Wisconsin; Mattie Freeman, Mt. Hope; Lizzie Washington, Mamie, Taylor, Hawk's Nest; Julia Wilkerson, McDonald; M. A. W. Thompson; Pratt; Mary Davis, Red Star; L. M. King, Charleston; Bettie Madison, Oak Hill; Lulu Nicklos, Glen Jean; Annie Alston, Carbon; Elmira Ellis, Hill Top; Annie Rotan, Eva Rotan, Fayetteville; Rosa Lockette, Mamie Hall, Nuttallburg; Corpella Spears, Powelton; Janie Calloway, Mt. Hope; Birdle Turner, Fayetteville, Cornelia Page, Kanawha City; Rev. David Deans, H. H. Ballay, Montgomery; John J. Turner, Mt. Carbon; Geo. Jones, Charles Page, Charleston; A. T. Calloway, Alex. Henderson, Mt. Hope. Mr. Samuel Hedrick and Miss Elisa Wilson, were married in Charleston last Thursday. Mrs. Issac White was called to Thurmond last week to attend the funeral of her brother, who was run over by a train at that point. Mrs. Sallie Scott and Miss Emma Minor were called to Virginia Monday because of the serious illness of relatives. Taylor Brown Page, who has been quite sick with typhoid fever is convalescent. J. W. White, of Charleston, was a business visitor here Monday. J. V. Coleman, of Mt. Carbon, was down Saturday. S. E. Childs, of Page, spent last week here. Miss Ada Wright and Geo. Holmes left Wednesday for several weeks visit at different points in Ohio. Rev. Warner Brown, Mrs. Mary Perry and S. B. Morgan were in Charleston Sunday to attend the funeral of Rev. J. E. Bullock. Miss Anna Hall, who has, been sick for several years, died Saturday and was buried Monday. Mrs. Z. T. Brown, of Institute, and Mrs. Wallace Page, of Kunawah City, came up last week to see their guardson Taylor Page, who is sick. Rev. Daniel Stratton, of St. Albans is a business visitors here. NEGROES EXPELLED Driven Out of Virginia Town By Whites A REAL RACE WAR Onancock, Va., Aug. 13.—The race riot which started here the other night has assumed more serious proportions. A large grocery store, owned by Samuel Burton, colored, and a building occupied by the Peninsula Times, a paper edited by James Uzzie, a negro, were covered with gasoline by the incensed whites and totally burned. The structures adjoined each other. The loss is several thousand dollars. Burton and Uzzie, who were ring-leaders in the outbreak, have disappeared. Notices have been posted throughout Onancock, informing the fifty negro families who reside here to leave town by 9 a.m. A number of negroes have already obeyed, one of them being the preacher of the colored church. There are 1,500 persons in Oan-cock, one-third of them colored. The streets are being patrolled by white pickets. The governor of Virginia, it is stated, has been asked to send guards to the scene. Help arrived from neighboring towns. Several negroes have been arrested. The trouble started when Constable Kellam attempted to arrest a negro named Conquest in Burton's store. The negro resisted, and when the constable called upon Burton to help him, the latter refused. Uzzle then fired at the constable, but struck Galrand Belote, a prominent white citizen. While four white salesmen were riding in a hack from Quancock to Tasley, Va., last night, to board a north-bound train at the latter place, they were fired upon by a party or negroes in ambush. They escaped by running across a corn field. Their baggage was riddled by bullets. A BORN COMEDIAN. He gets, in his desire to help, Beneath your feet. His paw is hurt; he gives a yelp, And beats retreat. He grows officious with the cat, Pretends to growl; And promptly gets a side-swipe that Ewokes a howl. He lumberms up, with jaws agape, The crowd among. Wherecat the other dogs escape And he gets stung. But he is gay though full of woe Appears his cup. An optimist through life doth go The playful pup. SPOILING THE POSE Pittsburg long has been trying to put up a good moral front. At last the citizens in disgust kicked off the lid. "What's the use of a lid, anyhow," they asked, "and that Hartje outfit not under it?" THE CHICKEN VERSION. "Then you don't object to large families?" Inquired Mr. Gander. "On the contrary," replied Mrs. Hen. "Two can cheep as lively as one." ARE YOU A K.OFP IF NOT WHY NOT Do you not know that the Knights of Pythias is the strongest and most progressive order of the age? The four departments of the order are as follows: SUBORDINATE LODCE In this the members are united to care for and protect each other's interest as well as sickness and distress. UNIFORM RANK in this depo young men an military educ they can get way, thus m better and citizens. this department men are recc tary education can get in m thus making er and more cens. In this department our young men are receiving a military education which they can get in no other way, thus making them better and more useful citizens. LADIES' COURT In this the widows, dar sisters of Knitted for the poses of life. this the wives, mows, daughter ers of Knights for the comm es of life. In this the wives, mothers, widows, daughters and sisters of Knights are united for the common purposes of life. ENDOWMENT In this department paying out the dollars annual widows and deceased Knight. If there is no locality, confer wity Grand Chanc district or write Charleston, W. V upon which to lodge. STORER C Harper's Ferry, this department is going out thousands of years annually to shows and heirs of Knights. There is no lodge here, confer with the Grand Chancellor or write S. W. Boston, W. 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Detroit: 261 Elliot St. El Paso: Chicago: 2519 Calumet Ave. GEORGIA DISFRanchISEMENT The passage of a law in Georgia disfranchising Negroes brings forth the following from the New York Evening Post: Close upon the heels of its drastic prohibition law, the legislature of Georgia has passed an equally drastic disfranchisement bill, aimed at the Negroes. The one is meant to be a measure of general social unlift benefiting alike the untutored Negro and the "poor white"; the other is to close the door of political hope in faces, of one million of its citizens whom Georgia largely depends for its labor, and therefore its prosperity and progress. In a republic based on political equality, the Negroes in Georgia are forth to be ruled without a vote on their government, taxed without representation, and deprived of the most precious weapon for the preservation of political rights—the ballot. Now, if Georgia had been for years past the scene of serious racial strife; if there had been frequent bloodshed over elections and constant public irritation over race conflicts at the ballot box; or if certain communities were grooming under black misrule, there would perhaps be some excuse for this new law, As a matter of fact, the white man has for years had everything his own way in Georgia; no Negro candidates have been in the field, and no white candidate has felt compelled to cater to the Negro vote. The Republican party, to which the Negroes have naturally belonged, has been at a low ebb; and therefore the inner ring of the democratic party has had things entirely its own way. And yet the Negro has been the convenient, or the only issue. Let him be as law-abiding as you please; let him know you evidences of that extraordinarily rare of his race within forty years—which so good a Southerner as Henry Waterson has described as one of the wonders of our times, or of any times—and he still cannot save himself from being the football of the politicians. He has submitted to disfranchisement in the hope that this would take him out of politics—but always in vain unless the railroad issue is to relish him for a while, he must continue to be the subject of such a senatorial campaign as has just occurred in Mississippi, or of the recent gubernatorial contest in Georgia. He is the demagogue's most valuable asset whether that demagogue be a man of culture and family, like Hoke Smith of a low boor of the Davis and Vardaman type. Nevertheless, the Negro has pushed his way upward undismayed, and some recent flurges show that, whatever excuse the members of the Georgia legislature have for disfranchising him, it cannot be one which bears upon his industrial progress. For instance, in 1866 the Georgia Negroes owned but 10,000 acres of land; by 1876 they held 457,635 acres and ten years later 802,939. In 1896 and 1906 the million mark, and in 1906 the one, 1,400,000 acres that they owned outright, and on which they were assessed $7,000,200. Their stock had increased in value in the same forty years from $12,000 to $5,200,000; their city property had gone up from $70,000 to $5,850,000, while the value of their church per property, from being $100,000, has now become $5,200,000. The assessed value of their property, exclusive of schools and churches, has grown since slavery from $450,000 to $223,000. This for themselves since they started out in rags and whole illiterate, in 1865. What else they have contributed to the wealth of Georgia by the labor of their hands probably no man could estimate. But now their reward for all this is a law which declares that they shall never have a voice in saying how the wealth they have created shall be administered or controlled by the state, which they support with their taxes. This law is patterned after those of other Southern states. Theroretically, any colored man who can read or write, or is intelligent enough to understand the use of the ballot, or who pays taxes on $500 or more, can register and vote. But to the election officers is given the discretion of deciding whether the applicant for registration, has a proper conception of his duty to his superior. This situation, the test for making a clause of the federal or state constitution, which has enabled low and worthless white registration officers to disfranchise many men greatly their superiors in knowledge, manners, and morals. Such hypocritical subterfuges are merely resorted to in order to preserve the fiction of constitutionality. It would have been at least honest, a bill offered by a superior had had an adopted provided briefly for the disfranchisement of every person with one-eighth Negro blood, in his veins. But the result would would have been practically the same. Nothing startling will, of course, follow the adoption of this law. The Negroes have not yet learned the value of unions, or organization, of lawful agitation. The words general strike, or boycott, or the other terms that describe the ways inferior races serfs, and oppressed peoples have found of making their masters uneasy in wrong, mean but little to the benefit of the will to have a hundred years hence? None of these Georgia legislators, we venture to say, has thought of that; tew can see beyond their noses, and still fewer know how to measure economic changes which occur right before their eyes. But that is when the test of the law will come. He who thinks that the Negro will submit forever, unknowing of his strength, reckons without a knowledge of human nature. Only total enslavement, with detriment to even the child's text-book that his life of 1774 could promise permanent subjection. As the Post says, nothing startling will develop from the adoption of disfranchisement in Georgia. As elsewhere, the leaders are councelling resignation and preparation to meet the requirements. But will it be ever so? Does the Post speak with the prescience of a prophet when it says, "He who thinks that the Negro will submit forever, unknowing of his strength, reckons without a knowledge of human nature?" Each successive encroachment upon the Negro's civil or political rights evokes a louder protest than its predecessor. True, till now he has been seemingly content with an expression of indignation through mass meetings and resolutions, but these resolutions are beginning to take on a manlier tone; they smack not so much of a request, as of yore. They have begun to assume the tone of a demand coming from one who feels himself unjustly deprived of a cherished possession. Fifty or a hundred years hence is a long call and to predict what will happen at the expiration of that time would be but a waste of time, but history teaches a lesson that even the most obtuse can understand. The Egyptians, the Assyrians, the Persians, the Greeks and the Romans alike abused their transitory power and held up to contempt the struggling races below them. Today their names are almost forgotten and crumbling ruins mark the site of their imposing palaces. "For all unnatural relations curse Him most who seeks to profit most thereby. Therefore the man who wrongs his fellows, wrongs His own departing manhood most of all." THE NORTHCOTT BOOM. The rumor will not down that Elliott Northcott, U. S. District Attorney for this district, will be a candidate before the next republican state convention for the governorship. The latest is that Senator N. B. Scott, while at Huntington last week, expressed his preference in no uncertain terms, and the result may be an announcement from Mr. Northcott of his candidacy. It is well known that Mr. Northcoth until his positive refusal a few months ago to allow his name to be considered among the possible candidates, was counted by the leaders the most available man to head the party ticket in the next campaign. His conduct of the duties of chairman of the state committee during the crucial period of 1904 was flawless and showed him to be a man of rare tact and ability. None of the bitter animosities which were then engendered had to do with him and, though he was known to be one of the strongest advocates of tax reform he emerged from the contest with few, if any, personal antagonisms. Mr. Northett has committed himself upon the gubernatorial question making no secret of his ambition to secure a United States District judgeship for which he is fitted by legal ability fearless and impartiality, but he is too good a republican to turn a deaf ear to his party's call, if it has the ring of a genuine popular demand. "For the purpose of building an annex to the Garnett school house in said city and equipping same." The paragraph above is quoted from the notice of the bond issue printed in this paper February 21st one week prior to the election authorizing the issue of the bonds. Attention is called to it to suggest to the board of education that, since only a month remains till the opening of the city schools, it might be well to postpone the contemplated improvements till next summer. We are somewhat handicapped in our news service this week by the strike of the telegraphers and have had to rely upon the long distance phone for all but local news. This accounts for the absence of our regular features, especially the foreign specials. The next week, but one the Supreme Lodge Knights of Pythias meet at Loudsville. We have arranged arrangements to cover in all its details this event in the history of the race and no expense will be spared to give our readers the very best service. Mr. R. W. Thompson, whose weekly letters from the nation's capital are one of the best features of the Advocate, will be in attendance upon the National Negro Business League sessions and will furnish us with a full report of the doings at Topeka. No Increase For Negro Schools. The Alabama Legislature has just voted down a `bill offered by Mr. Nathan Rowe, of Madison county to increase the appropriation to the Negro school at Normal. The colored Alabamian of Montgomery calls attention to the fact that the $500,000 appropriated by the legislature not a dollar of it goes to the Negro high schools. But let not the Negro despair. If all the white people can get education they will then see the need of giving the Negro a chance. Once is not always and twice is not forever. The Negro is used to waiting; and while he waits he can help himself most wondrously. Now that the temperance wave is on he can break his whiskey jug, stop his pistol toting and turn the money he has been using for these to the education of his children. If these discriminations which seem to be against him can be made to serve to wake him up to the fact that he can help himself they will prove a blessing in disguise.-Mobile Press. THE SOUTH AND THE NEGRO Manchester (N. H.) Union. No intelligently patriotic citizen desires a revival of sectional feeling between the North and South. In so far as the war with Spain helped to unite the sections, it was a blessing to this country, whatever view may be taken of it otherwise. If the Jamestown Exposition furthers the growth of a better understanding and yet more friendly relations, it will be worth all it will cost of effort and of money. Nevertheless, the reply by Senator Foraker to Senator Tillman's assertions relative to the fourteenth and fifteenth amendments comes in a good time. Many Northern people, after visiting the exposition and getting at least a passing glimpse of the Negro, are returning home impressed more deeply than before with the magnitude of the problem with which the South has to deal. This is well enough, for the magnitude of the problem cannot easily be exaggerated, but there was as growing danger until Senator Foraker spoke, that the plain, cold facts of history would be forgotten, and that the false assertions by men like Tillman and Vardaman would find some acceptance both North and South. The simple facts, when recalled, are a sufficient reply to Tillman's assertion that the North fastened the fourteenth and fifteenth amendments upon the country through passion and sectional hatred. Calm, broad-minded men in the North realized that something must be done to protect the Negro from the operation of state laws which would in practice reduce him to a state of servitude worse than that from which he had been freed. McPherson's political manuals for the years succeeding the civil war afford the incontestible evidence of this. In Mississippi, on November 29, 1865, a law was passed which read as follows: "That any freedman or free Negro or mulatto committing riots, routs, affrays, trespasses, malicious mischiefs and cruel treatment to animals, seditious speeches, insulting gestures, language or acts, or assaults on any person, disturbance of the peace, exercising the functions of a minister of the gospel, without a license from some regularly organized church * * * shall be fined not less than ten dollars and not more than one hundred dollars, and may be imprisoned at the discretion of the court." It will be seen that this law was for Negroes alone, and not for all persons committing the same offenses On failure to pay the fine and costs the sheriff was to hire out the prisoner to any one who would pay them for him. Lottering without work, at a time when all industry was prostrate, was made punishable in Mississippi and in other states by a fine of not less than fifty dollars; and in default of it the hire or sale of the loiterer was ordered. Another law, cited by Senator Foraker, compelled the Negro to acquire a "comfortable home" and visible means of support within twenty days from the passage of the act—with no such law for the hordes of disbanded rebels or worthless poor white. Now, as the Negroes, being just freed, were in abject poverty, besides having little or no work, so much capital being destroyed, the effect was practically the restore, slavery. It was with the knowledge of such laws as these and because of them, that congress admitted the thirteenth and fourteenth amendments to the country for ratification. They were adopted, and they will remain in the constitution, notwithstanding the ravings of Vanduman and the misrepresentations of Tillman. There is another feature of the attitude of the South toward the Negro which is certain to attract increasing attention, and that is the unequal division of the money raised for education. An analysis has lately been published of South Carolina's educational outlay. The statement shows that for the year ending June 30, 1906, there were enrolled 147,053 white pupils in 2674 schools, with 3633 teachers. The average number of pupils per school was thirty, and per teacher forty, while the average session was 24.35 weeks. The salaries of the white teachers averaged $253. The whole cost of educating the white children of South Carolina in that school year was $1,538,655.13. Now consider the other side carefully. The enrolled Negro children numbered 171,022 or 24,000 more than the whites, but the total appropriation for them was $259,923.86 or only one-sixth of the sum appropriated for the white, and the gross injustice of this division is heightened by the fact that the Negroes paid in school taxes $278,477.16, so that $18,544.30 of the Negroes money went to the education of white children. The white people of South Carolina not only did not contribute a cent to the education of Negro children, but they took from the Negroes in school taxes more than $18,000 for the education of their own children. Not only this, but while the school year for white children was 24.35 weeks, that for Negro children was only 14.9 weeks, and while the average salary for teachers in the white schools was $253, the average salary for teachers in the Negro schools was only $95. Comment on the state of things disclosed by the school statistics of South Carolina for the school year 1906 is unnecessary, but one fact is worthy of special notice. If the school money were divided between the races on the basis of the taxes paid, the Negroes and not the whites, would be the gainers. THE GOVERNORSHIP As Viewed by Exchanges The Preston Leader There was not much White sentiment in this county until after the governor showed his hand in the Kingwood meeting as there was Swisher sentiment, and there would not be as much how except for the influence of the governor. Mason is undoubtedly the first choice of the people of this county. Swisher's following is found chiefly among the coal miners and wherever you find a Swisher man, he knows no other candidate and absolutely refuses to make any new acquaintances—the eats, talks and sleeps on the Swisher candidacy. We do not believe that the republicans of Preston county will be enthusiastic in their effort to re-elect A. B. White governor of this state, not because of any dislike of the ex-governor, but because we have a great many good men in this state who would like to be governor one term—any one of whom would carry out the policies that the republicans want enforced. And yet the White candidacy will be strong in this county because Governor Dawson has the most loyal and finely disciplined organization here that he has anywhere in the state. As to the new tax laws all republican office holders, great and small, are pledged to their support, and they will be carried forward to perfection under the next administration, whoever the governor may be. Parkersburg State Journal Swisher seems to be sweeping swimmingly and solitarily somewhere some seek to send him not. Morgantown Post. The West Virginian's dictionary must have a curious definition of the word "hypocrisy." A man who for forty years has supported policies and candidates of his party announces publicly, long before the nominations are made, that he will not vote for a certain aspirant for the office of governor on the ground that he does not believe said aspirant to be a suitable man for the place. The statement was evidently sent to the paper by this voter as a sincere effort to prevent his party from making what. The Post's correspondent would regard as the fatal mistake of nominating a candidate for the honorable office of governor of West Virginia, whom he considered to be so deficient in character or ability as to make such nomination a colossal blunder, little short of a political crime. Whatever the writer of such a letter may be, he is not a hypocrite. Neither is he reckent to his duty as a party man. That which has brought party organizations to disastrous defeat, oftener than anything else in our history, has been a tendency to allow party leadership to fall into the hands of unworthy and unscrupulous men. The time to guard effectively against such a disaster is not after the nominating convention has been sold, but while the preliminary discussion of candidates is in progress. A hypocrite is a man who acts a part with an intention of deceiving people as to his purpose and intentions. Surely there is no element of hypocrisy in the communication from The Post's Cassville correspondent, to which the West Virginian takes exception. Neither was the letter which so rilled the Fairmont paper "anonymous" in any represensible sense. The Post does not print anonymous contributions. It prints the names of contributors to its columns whenever it has permission to do so, but does not exclude suitable matter when the writer's taste prompts him to put his thought before the public on its merits without reference to his personality. The contribution from Cassville was no anonymous letter, and its sentiment has been echoed by some of the staunchest and most loyal supporters of the republican party in Monongalla county. Such expressions, coming in formidable numbers, constitute the ground on which The Post has based its sentiment that Monongalla republicans regard the Swisher candidacy as impossible. Clarksburg Telegram: The course of the Morgantown Post and a few other papers in reference to Charles W. Swisher is to be severely condemned. It does not commend these papers as diguished and really injures them more than Mr. Swisher, who holds next to the highest office in the state government and has acquitted himself as such officer with dignity and ability. it is to be hoped the Post will use better taste hereafter and again become a paper of dignity as it was until it fell into such grievous error. WOULD THEY BOLT? Parkersburg State Journal The State Journal failed to get its valued copy of the Wheeling Intelligencer Saturday, but finds the following in its beloved West Virginia at Fairmont, the extract being, no doubt one of the interesting paragraphs it lost by not receiving one of its favorite exchanges: "The Wheeling Intelligencer picks out some democratic favorite for places on the state ticket as follows: "The Parkersburg Sentinel suggests John Marshall as the republican candidate for attorney general. No doubt the Sentinel would also like to see John Marshall's pa run for governor and John Marshall's partner, Mr. Kefauver, run for auditor, and John Marshall's employer, Blizzard, run for secretary of state, and John Marshall's friend, McIntosh of Fayette Kanawha, for treasurer. The Sentinel always did have a sincere desire to make things as easy as possible for the democrats." It has been but a little while since the delightful Intelligence and the pleasing West Virginian were giving interesting lessons on the sin of bolting the republican ticket; is it to be inferred now that they would go back on their party if the above gentlemen were its nominees? Is that what they are counseling? RACE SUICIDE AGAIN. Washington Star. A Washington correspondent told the other night a story that he claimed to have heard from President Roosevelt at a Gridiron Club dinner. "Two women," he said, "were discussing some new neighbors who had moved into one of the most sumptuous houses in their city. "They seem to be very rich,' said the first. "Oh, they are,' said the second. "Shall you call?' "Decidedly.' "You are sure, are you, that they are—er—quite correct, quite—er—good form?" "Oh, my dear, I'm positive,' said the second woman. 'They have thirty servants, eighteen horses, twelve dogs, eleven automobiles and one child.' WHAT SHE WANTED TO SAY. "Now, the cook has left——" "Now, Gwendolyn, is it right to meet me with such news when I return home late from the office all tired out and hungry——" "But, John dear, 'I merely want to say the cook has left——'" "Yes, I know you 'merely want to say.' And I merely want to say that it's a great shame that this household is eternally disorganized. Other women manage to keep their servants. Why can't you? Wify——" "John Smith, I tell you that the cook knew you would be late, so she left a cold chicken, a custard pudding and a pint of claret on the dining-room table for you." "Well, Gwendolyn, why in the name of common intelligence didn't you say that at first?" WHAT MAY WE EAT? New Orleang Times-Democrat We are rapidly reaching the condition of Sancho Panza, when he attained his ambition and became governor of the island of Barataria. It will be remembered that when Sancho, who had an enormous and omnivorous appetite, sat down to a table groaning with delicacies, his appetite whetted by the sight, he was horrified to find dish after dish whisked away on the ground that it did not agree with him. The meat was too heating and would make him choleric and interfere with that coolness and self-control which properly belong to a governor; the fruit too acid and would sour his disposition; in fact, all the dishes were removed as unit for him to eat. Mankind is rapidly coming to that state. The movement in favor of food purity has unanimous support; and so have the precautions to insure milk, of sufficient richness and free from any taint of tuberculosis. The attack on the table of today has not stopped here, but has assailed nearly every article of food of general consumption, certainly all those that are popular. The strawberry is the latest victim; and the campaign against that pleasant berry, begun in London, has reached the stage of denouncing it as one of the greatest enemies of the human race, the cause of many ills, and of great suffering. TWAIN'S STORY OF BERNHARDT During Mark Twain's stay in England, where he went to receive a doctor's degree at Oxford, the English have been bubbling with laughter over a host of entertaining stories in regard to the great humorist. Among those which seemed the very funniest was one told by Mark Twain in regard to the appearance of Sarah Bernhardt at Hartford, at a time when he was a citizen of that town. Theatre tickets were three dollars apiece—and a widow and her daughter, delightful and kind-hearted folk, neighbors of Mark Twain, were keenly desirous of seeing the great French actress, but feared that it was not quite right to spend six dollars on a one-night theatrical treat when there were poor and hungry people in the town. So they took the six dollars and sent it to a poor family whom we may term the Smiths. "Whereupon the Smiths," concludes the story, "took the money, and bought tickets to see Sarah Bernhardt!" WHY WIVES COMPLAIN. Something to Make American Husbands Think. It Harper's Weekly a very thoughtful and candid wife is telling some of her troubles. She has a "confession" in the August Bazar, which should make certain American husbands look very thoughtful. She says, for example: *K philosopher once spoke of the tragedy which ensues when A intensely desires the company of B, whereas B is comparatively indifferent as to whether he has A's company or not.* "This is a fairly exact statement of the tragedy which happens during the first year of most people's married life. The part of A is almost always played by the wife. I call this situation a tragedy because it seems a tragedy for the woman who goes through it, and none the less a real and potignant one because it is so intangible. The very intangibility of it all leaves one the more at sea. There is no complaint one can justly make, nothing to take hold of, nothing to say, nothing even to tell any one, even if one were foolish enough to want to tell about it. "When the husband is what is called in the country 'a good provider', when he has none of the grosser faults, why, indeed, should his wife complain, to herself or to him or to any one one. Men see so many other men every day who are such really bad husbands that a man who is a 'good husband' naturally feels aggrieved if he finds his wife downcast, or, as may happen with young wives, even in tears, over so unimportant a thing as her desire for his society being in excess of his desire for hers." REGULATING TRAFFIC Teamsters protested against the order that the street cars be permitted to use the street car tracks. "But the public is inside the cars, you know," explained the authorities. This view of the subject struck the teamsters as new, they having realized only the motorman and his vocabulary. ERROR IN THE MAILS. "Doesn't a copy of our paper go to the White House?" asked the great editor. He was assured that one was mailed regularly. "Well, there's something wrong with the service, then," he continued. "I remember distinctly directing President Roosovell not to send that fleed to the Pacific." CAUTION "No, Ive nothing for you," snapped the woman. "Why don't you look for work?" "Madam," responded the applicant for a handout, "no later than this morning I read of a man near here who starved to death while looking for work. I do not desire to annoy this hospitable community by expiring in its midst." "My friend, Jinks, says he can't catch up with his orders." "Is he a manufacturer?" "Oh, no. Just a married man with five grown daughters." CANDY OATHARTIC Cascarets THIS WORLD WILL YOU SLEEP EAT 'EM LIKE CANDY Pleasant, Palm Beach, Orange Good, Do Good, Never Sloken, Weaken or Grip, 16, 35 and 50 cans per box, Write for free sample, and book- lates at All Ages. USS Sterling Remedy Company, Chicago or New York, KEEP YOUR BLOOD CLEAN DR: B. A. CRICHLOW Physician and Surgeon K. of P. Bldg. Washington and Dickinson Sts. Electrotherapy, X-Ray examinations and Vibro Massage by appointment. Office hours after June 1st, 9 to 11 a.m., 2 to 4 p.m., 7 to 9 p.m. REVIVO REHMEDY produces fine results in 30 days. It acts powerfully and quickly. 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Anyone sending -- sketch and description may anyone sending -- sketch and description may invention is probably patentable. Communications suitably confidential. HANDBONK on Patent- rights will be. Other agency for patenting. Patents taken through Munu & Co. receive special notices, without charge, in the Scientific American. A handsomely illustrated weekly. Largest collection of any scientific journal. Torns, $2 a year four months. $1. Bold by new designer. MUNN & Co. 361 Broadway, New York branch Office. $2 F (11-77) hugton, D.C. The Charleston Sanitary Creamery Company has commenced business at 1224 Washington street, its purpose being to supply pure milk and dairy products of every kind to the citizens of Charleston. Their halfpage advertisement in the Mall today tells of some of the advantages to be secured by them, and others will be presented later. The fact that the company is headed by two such prominent physicians as Drs. McMillan and Young, whose efforts along the line of securing pure food products are well known to all of our citizens, should be a sufficient guarantee that the products of their establishment will be maintained at the highest standard. Just Received a Fresh New Line of Garden Hose Nasels and Lawn Sprinklers COFFEY Plumbing Co. ANNUAL LOW RATE EXCURSION TO MICHIGAN AUGUST 13 $8.00 to Ludington, Manistee, Milk Rapids, Traverse City, Charlevoix, Petoskey, Bay View, Harbor Springs, Alpena, Wequaton ssing, Cheyboygan, Roaring Brooks, Gladwin, Midnaw City, Topinabee, Lewiston, and Indian River and return, and $9.00 to Macinnock Island and return, via the Ohio Central Lines in connection with the Pere Marquette and Michigan Central Rys. from Toledo. Tickets will be sold Tuesday, August 13, good returning until Monday, August 26th, inclusive. Train No. 3 arriving Toledo at 6:20 n. m. will carry through coaches for both Pere Marquette and Michigan, thus avoiding change of cars at Toledo. Sleeping cars will be attached to evening train from Toledo, and berth reservations may be made in advance through agents of the Ohio Central Lines. Children half the excursion rate. Baggage will be checked through. CHARLESTON The local members of the West Virginia Colored Institute Alumni association and others who may be present in the city are requested to meet at the residence of Miss Bessie Campbell, 1027 Lee St., Tuesday evening at 8:00 o'clock. A party composed of Misses Cornelia Davis, Bessie Campbell, Ella Page and Catherine Gamble, chaperoned by Mrs. A. M. Alexander, left yesterday for a two weeks' visit to Atlantic City. W. O. Lee, chef at Hotel Ruffner, left Saturday for Washington'-to spend a few weeks with his wife. Mr. Lee had not intended taking his vacation thi September, but Mrs. Lee's health, which has not been the best this summer, gave him some concern; hence his early departure. Walter. Lee returned Thursday from Parkersburg where he was called by the serious illness of his mother. Mrs. George Woodley left Tuesday for Buchanan, Va. Before returning she will spend some weeks visiting friends at Washington and Norfolk. S. W. Scott, who has been seriously ill for some weeks, is convalescent. A special vestibulated coach has been secured for the transportation of local K. of P. Uniform Rank companies and band to the Supreme Lodge session and encampment at Louisville the first week in September. Mrs. Susan Banks is seriously ill with appendicitis for which an operation will be performed as soon as her condition will permit. Miss Lena Alexander entertained at supper Tuesday evening of this week Misses Blanche and Bessie Smith, of Huntington, and Misses Ruth Rice and Eva Parker. Misses Bessie and Blanche Smith, Eva and Neva Parker, Maydel Bradford and Edward Phillips were guests of Mrs. Ella Phillips Wednesday evening. Miss Bettie Hall entertained a large number of her friends Thursday evening of last week, the occasion being her birthday. She was the recipient of a number of presents. Mr. Samuel Hedricks and Miss Eliza Wilson, both of Montgomery, were married at the parsonage of Simpson M. E. Church on the 1st by Key, J. E. Waters. Miss Ruth Rice had at supper Thursday Misses Nannle Hopkins, Eva Parker, Bessie and Blanch Smith. The Lifters of Simpson M. E. Church were entertained by Mrs. Alice Wanzer Monday evening. A very pleasant evening was spent. Their next meeting will be held with Mrs. Nancy M. Waters at the parsonage. The second quarterly conference of Simpson M. E. Church will convene Friday. Rev. S. W. Briggs will be present and preach Sunday at 8:00 p. m. Miss Mary Dickerson entertained Thursday evening complimentary to the Misses Smith. Others enjoying her hospitality were: Misses Maggie and Alma Spurlock, Eva and Neva Parker, Mamie and Nettie Elliott, Esther Fulks, Maydel Bradford and Lena Alexander; Will Foy, Luther Jefferson, Edward Turner, James Henderson, John Dandridge, Allen Stokes and Bruce Clark. Rev, and Mrs. J. W. Waters were guests of Pres. and Mrs. J. McHenry Jones at Institute Wednesday of last week. Dr. B. A. Critchlow has gone to Bluefield on business. Misses Zena Lee and Mable' and Reeda Green are visiting relatives at Lancaster, Ohio. First class hair goods at Mrs. Brown's, 500 Capitol street. Mrs. S. A. Woodford is visiting friends at Lewisburg and Hot Springs. Miss Katie Hawkins is spending a few weeks at Atlantic City. Willie Thompson, who has been seriously ill with typhoid fever at the home, of his parents on Young St., is recovering. Mrs. Belle Perkins, who was in the city Sunday to attend the funeral of Rey, J. E. Bullock, was the guest of Mrs. Matilda Mitchell. bition will be given in St. Paul A. M. B. Church. Soomes from the life of Jesus and the destruction of San Francisco, Cal., by earthquake and fire. Admission 10c: William Thompson has returned from Old Sweet Springs. Mrs. Mayne Lee, and daughter Zenobia visited friends in Columbus, Ohio, Sunday. Miss Lillian L. Taylor is visiting friends and relatives at Detroit and Jackson, Mich. Mrs. Mattle Moss and Mrs. Alice Goins spent Sunday in Gallipolis, O. Rev. S. P. West will spend Friday evening in the city and will speak at St. Paul A. M. E. Church. The Wrenn Mite Missionary Society of St. Paul A. M. E. Church held a very profitable meeting Sunday afternoon in the church. The Ladies' Aid of St. Paul church will hold its regular meeting in the church Thursday night. Rew. W. E. Walker will presch in Huntington Sunday morning, Aug. 18th, and return and fill his pulpit Sunday night. Mrs. Goons, of Cincinnati, is the guest of her sister-in-law, Mrs. Mattle A. Moss. Mrs. W. O. Terry entertained a number of her friends Wednesday afternoon with an elaborate luncheon in honor of some of the visitors to the city. Little Julius Moss has improved from his recent illness. Little Theodore Scott is recovering from an attack of fever. Jas. Burks and family left Monday morning to visit relatives in Pulaski, Va. Mrs. Annie Starks, of Huntington, is in the city spending some time with her sister, Mrs. Wilson Epperson, on Bradford street. Mrs. Maryland Dawson's daughter Bessie is ill at her home on Bradford street. THE UNIVERSAL PROBLEM. New York Evening Sun. North, South, East and West on the winds of the evening are floating these sounds: "Now, John, about our vacation got your pencil? Now, I shall need two new pairs of shoes, say, $7; no, better say $10, so I can get one fancy pair for special occasions. It isn't as if we were going up to the farm again this year." "Ten dollars," said John, putting it down. "And a hat. I must have a hat. Another $10." "Ten dollars." "And we simply must have a new trunk, John. Those new dresses—" "Fifteen dollars," said John, put- ting it down. "Then I must have some silk stockings, belts, buckles, and things like that. Say another $10." "Ten dollars." "And did you find how much it would be to board the dog?" "How they will miss each other—the pets! John, I was adding up the bills for groceries and meat and things that we must pay before we go away, $92." "Ninety-two dollars." "Then there'll be expressage and excess baggage, say $10—" "Ten dollars." "Train fare, $20." "Twenty dollars." "Of course, John, rates have gone up at the seashore. Two months at $15 a week for me. Two weeks for you and Sundays. Say, $200. Gracious!!" "Two' hundred dollars." "John, you'd better add them up." Spoken tremulously, and after a pause, John says: "Three hundred and ninety-four dollars; say $400." "And how much money will you have, John?" "Um—$62, $72, $82, $92—um. About $90, I should judge." Silence, while darkness covers the world like a *shroud* and the owls make remarks to each other in the treetops quite peevishly. NOT A GENERAL OPINION. Clarksburg Telegram. While the tariff is quite satisfactory to West Virginia, yet, if it needs to be changed some to suit present conditions, West Virginia republicans will not be so obstinate as to say it shall not be changed. With this the case the man who runs off to Washington and declares that Secretary Taft is weakening in this state because of the impression that he favors a revision of the tariff speaks without knowledge of the temper and desire of the rank and file of the republican party in this state. Taft will doubtless get fine support from West Virginia in his candidacy for the Presidential nomination, and, if, he is the nominee, he will carry the state by a majority equal to that of Roosevelt last time. Mark this on the wall. CHICAGO'S UNCOUNTED. "Our town has 2,367,000 now," remarked the Chicagoan, his chest swelling visibly. "And if the police could find those it is looking for, how many would it have?" However, this query seemed to be regarded as irrelevant. WARWICK, BARRETT & SHIPLEY REIM Remn AND 36 inch White Lin dresses, Remnaut White Goods, in fa Remnant Price o 36 inch White Lin ity Remnant Price Fine Dotted Swiss, Price yd..... Fine Fancy Swisse nant Price yd..... White Goods, one b fancy effects, Rem India Linon, finel at reduced price India Linon, best I yd AUGUST Rugs, H Third Semi-Annual REMNANT SALE AUGUST REMNANT SALE White Goods Remnants Rugs, Hammocks Rugs, Hammocks MATTINGS ATHALF PRICE Tapestry Rugs, $18 value of Art Squares, $7 values, $11 Door Rugs, $1.25 values of Chinese Matting, best values of 30c values yd. Porch Curtains, of Bamboo, Remnant Price ages, $18 values, for this sale only. $7 values, for this sale only at Remnant $1.25 values, for this sale only at Remnant best values in the market. 35c value yd. s. of Bamboo, $3 value selected stock Price. Tops $1.50, $1.00 75c, values, your ch Fancy Scrim regular 121-2 and 12 Remnant Price, yd Fire stock must be sold. Profits must be the way to do it: nant Price nant Price nant Price 9x12 Tapestry Rugs, $18 values, for this sale only, Remnant Price of ..... $15.00 9x12 Art Squares, $7 values, for this sale only at Remnant Price Here's the way to do it: $3.50 values, Remnant Price ..... $2.19 $4.00 values, Remnant Price ..... $2.19 $5.00 values, Remnant Price ..... $2.19 MOTION DAYS ARE NEARLY OVER. TIME TO BUY STOCKINGS ARE FOR BOY OR GIRL Dress Remi nirtings=Stow is the time of all times to put in on days will soon be over. and the TIME TO BUY STOCKINGS AND SCHOOL CLOTHES FOR BOY OR GIRL. FINE CHANCE TO BUY Dress Remnants Shirtings Stockings Now is the time of all times to put in a supply of Children's Hose. Vacation days will soon be over, and these stockings will come in handy at the price, 15c values, at per pair ..... 9c Warwick, Barrett & Shipley Co. Cor. Quarrier and Hale St. THESE ARE THE GREATEST EVENTS OF THE WHOLE YEAR, AND WERE ESTABLISHED BY US ONE YEAR AGO.—THIS IS THE WEEK THAT ALL REMNANTS, BROKEN SIZES AND ODD LOTS ARE GATHERED TOGETHER FOR ONE GRAND CLEARANCE SALE. THIS IS THE TIME THAT YOU CAN BUY ANYTHING FROM THE SMALLEST ARTICLE TO THE RICHEST SILK PATTERNS AT EXTRAORDINARY REDECTIONS. THIS IS THE WEEK FOR YOU TO BUY WHAT YOU NEED. THE OFFERINGS ARE IMMENSE. THE MERCHANDISE IS OF THE HIGHEST CHARACTER—and—NOT GOODS FOR CHEAP SALES. THIS IS YOUR OPPORTUNITY—IT'S ONLY FOR ONE WEEK—MANY LOTS WILL GO IN AN HOUR, SO TRY TO TRADE EARLY. THIS LIST OF ARTICLES ARE ONLY A FEW, CULLED FROM OUR IMMENSE STOCK. for this sale only, Remnant this sale only at Remnant P for this sale only at Remnant the market. 35c values, 17c $3 value selected stock, pain 00 75c, values, your choice R regular 12 1-2 and 15c val e, yd be sold. Profits must be flu do it: AUGUST REMNANT SALE AUGUST REMNANT SALE Colored Wash Goods Remnants Wash Silks, all new patterns, 50c values come in all desirable patterns, marked within your reach Remnant Price, yd ..... 20c 25c Organdies, in all new patterns fine sheer even textures and best floral designs Remnant Price, yd ..... 12 1-2c 25c Mulls, in all new patterns they come in solid colors ..... 12 1 2-20 fects, Remnant Price, yd. Amendment, yd. black, black, fine shirting materials, or for house gowns, Remnant Price, yd. yd 5c Our stock of White and Colored Wash Goods, have been as large as any two other stocks in the state, consequently the Remnants are greater, and the offerings throughout are the very best, and prices the lowest. Final Reductions on Linen Parasols other than carry them any longer we have divided then into 4 lots, linen, embroidered, plain and fancy ones. Lot No. 1. $2.00 and $2.50 Embroidered Linen Parasols for ..... $1.19 Lot No. 2. $3.00 and $3.50 Fancy Silk and Linen Parasols ..... 1.89 Lot No. 3. $5.00 and $5.50 Silk and Linen Parasols ..... 3.20 Lot No. 4. $8.50 silk and Fancy Emb'y Linen Parasols ..... 4.98 CHILDREN'S PLAIN AND FANCY PARASOLS. 50c values go at, as cheap as ..... 29c $1.50 and $1.65 values marked one price of ..... 98c 85c and $1.00 values go at one price of ..... 50c $2.50 to $3.00 Fancy Silk ones, marked at ..... $1.59 Rem=nants OF SILKS, DRESS GOODS, WASH GOODS, LACES, EMBROIDERY RIBBONS, PROPER LENGTHS FOR Waists, Shirts, Aprons, Children's Dresses, Kimonas, Dressing Sacques, Shoe Bags, and a hundred useful articles. AND REGULAR STOCK AT HALF PRICE all new patterns, 50c values come in all marked within your reach Remnant Price, ties, in all new patterns fine sheer even textu- l designs Remnant Price, yd in all new patterns they come in solid colo- cts, Remnant Price, yd ed Organdies, included in this sale all new the better, Remnant Price, ed Mulls, taken from our regular stock, not Remnant Price, yr Barred Colored Swisses in heavy and light b Remnant Price, yd prints, in blue, gray, black, fine shirting m ouse gowns, Remnant Price, yd stock of White and Colored Wash Goods, have other stocks in the state, consequently the the offerings throughout are the very best, AUGUST REM NANT S. Notions, Belt Glove 50c values come in all desirable reach Remnant Price, yd ... runs fine sheer even textures an tire, yd ... they come in solid colors an red in this sale all new season rice, ... our regular stock, not any jo ses in heavy and light barred e black, fine shirting material Price, yd ... more of Wash Goods, have been state, consequently the Remnant hout are the very best, and pr AUGUST REM NANT SALE ns, Belts, Gloves SILK HOSE AT HALF PRICE Mennen's Borated Talbum Powder, 25c. quality, on sale Remnant Price, box Fans. New Ones, $1.00 and 50c values, for one week nant Price, choice each $2.25, $2.00, $1.50, 50c Belts, new stylish pattern leathers and fine buckles, Remnant Price 50c Belts, one lot of Linen and Leather belts go on nant Price $1.25 Silk Hose, in plain or colors, best heavy pure nant Price Black and White Silk Gloves, $1.50 values in best Remnant Price Red Table Damask, 50c value three pretty and serve terns, Remnant Price, yd Shopping Bags, 50c values, few left a very useful a bargain, Remnant Price album Powder, 25c. quality, on s x 1.00 and 50c values, for one week each $1.00 Belts, new stylish pattern buckles, Remnant Price Linen and Leather belts go on plain or colors, best heavy pure x Gloves, $1.50 values in best 50c value three pretty and serve ice, yd/ values, few left a very useful a Price Mennen's Borated Talbum Powder, 25c. quality, on sale one week Remnant Price, box ..... 12 Fans. New Ones, $1.00 and 50c values, for one week only, Remnant Price, choice each nant Price $1.25 Silk Hose, in plain or colors, best heavy pure silk, Remnant Price Red Table Damask, 50c value three pretty and serviceable patterns, Remnant Price, yd/ ...... Shopping Bags, 50c values, few left a very useful article and a bargain, Remnant Price ...... AUGUST REMNANT SALE nal Reductions Linen Parasols reductions in Paraso West Virginia Colored Institute The only Industrial Colored Students Regular Normal, A mercial Courses, also Agriculture, Carpenter ing, Steam Fitting, Sm ing, Painting and Glass Laundrying, Printing. in Military Training Books, Fuel and Light Students; and in ad State Students. We Twenty-two Teachers Dollars per Month, For catalogue and other J. McHENRY JONES Institute, We The only Industrial Institute for Colored Students in the State. Regular Normal, Academic and Commercial Courses, also Regular Courses in Agriculture, Carpentery and House Building, Steam Fitting, Smithing, Cabinet Making, Painting and Glazing, Dressmaking, Laundrying, Printing. A complete course in Military Training to Cadets. Rooms. Books, Fuel and Lights Free to Normal Students; and in addition Uniforms for State Students. We have a faculty of Twenty-two Teachers Board only Eight Dollars per Month, For catalogue and other information address THE MT. CLEMENSHO & MINERAL BATH HO THE MT. CLEMENSHOTEL & MINERAL BATH HOUSE Has opened its doors for the accommodation of People that may come to Mt. Clemens in the their health and treatment for Rheumatism. It is Hotel and Mineral Bath House owned and condi- colored man at any fo the health resorts in the States. WRITE FOR SPECIAL RATES. GEO. I. HUTCHINSON, Prop. 48 WELTS. M t. Clemens, Mich. Has opened its doors for the accomodation of Colored People that may come to Mt. Clemens in the future for their health and treatment for Rheumatism. It is the only Hotel and Mineral Bath House owned and conducted by a colored man at any fo the health resorts in the United States OUR BISIGHT-BIFOCAL lenses are of splendid interest ple who usually require two pairs of glasses. We can now offer you this latest invention in optics aists of a single piece of glass so ground as to have t foicl for both reading and for distant vision. Thus one es take the place of the two which you have had to use saved the annoyance of hunting for the other pair ever change your range of vision. OUR BISIGHT-BIFOCAL lenses are of splendid interest to old people who usually require two pairs of glasses. We can now offer you this latest invention in optics which consists of a single piece of glass so ground as to have the necessary foci for both reading and for distant vision. Thus one pair of glasses take the place of the two which you have had to use and you are saved the annoyance of hunting for the other pair every time you change your range of vision. WE KEEP ABREAST OF THE TIMES by using the latest and most approved methods of eye and by offering the most up-to-date lenses and fittings them to look right, feel right and be right, consult by using the latest and most approved methods of eye examination, and by offering the most up-to-date lenses and fittings. If you want them to look right, feel right and be right, consult --- INSTITUTE, FURNISHED:ROOMS 50C UP. ```markdown ``` AMERICAN AND EUROPEAN PLAN. ALMIGHTY EYE ERNST PHONE 245. Assembled in District Conference Full of "Thanks" for All Connected. Piedmont, Aug. 5.—At the session of the Cumberland district conference of the Methodist Episcopal church, the following resolutions were adopted: Whereas, we have been kindly entertained in the homes of the friends and citizens of Piedmont and Westerport, during the sessions of the district conference of the Cumberland district of the Washington conference of the Methodist Episcopal church; therefore be it Resolved, That our hearty thanks are hereby tendered them and the pastor for their kindness and comfort thus shown us, and we will ever pray that God's richest blessings be upon them. Resolved, that our thanks are hereby tendered the Masonic fraternity for the use of their hall during the sessions of the conference. Resolved, That our thanks are hereby tendered the secretary and his assistants for the faithful and correct manner in which they have kept the minutes of the proceedings of our session. Resolved, That our thanks are here by tendered the reporters for their services in reporting the proceedings of the conference. Resolved, That our thanks are hereby tendered Rev. L. W. Briggs, presiding elder of the district for the able and impartial manner in which he presided over the business of the district conference sessions, and we will ever pray that God may continue to bless him in his labors of love in the church of God. Resolved. That our thanks are hereby tendered Prof. I. C. Cabell, president of the district league, for his faithful services as president of the same, and the able and kind manner in which he has presided over the sessions of the league, and we will ever pray that God's richest blessings be upon him and his cabinet. Resolved. That our thanks are hereby tendered the janitress for the kind manner in which the hall has been kept during our stay here in conference assembled. Resolved. That our thanks are hereby tendered Miss Daisy Briggs for her faithful services as organist during the session. Resolved. That we endorse the labors of our representatives Rev. Dr. Irving Garland Penn, the assistant secretary of the Epworth League, and the Rev. I. L. Thomas, D. D., field agent of the board of home missions and church extension. We believe, in these good servants of the church, we have honest, faithful and able men, and further endorse their return to the general conference of 1908. Resolved. That our thanks are hereby tendered the South Western Christian Advocate, our official organ among us; and pledge support more faithful in the future than we have in the past. Southern Workingman Resent Any Prohibition Upon What They May Eat or Drink. Washington, D. C., Aug. 9.—A high official of the immigration bureau is authority today for the statement that the prohibition movement in the South will seriously interfere with efforts to get immigrants, to that section of the country. "It is none of my business," he said, "although I have been co-operating, as far as possible, with the immigration bureaus of the states of South Carolina, Virginia and others. So soon all the class of people being sought in the South find out that prohibition laws encumber their personal liberty they will refuse to go South and those now there will leave. The German, Austrian, Swede, Finn and nearly all other classes of Europeans will not go where they can not get beer. Besides that they resent any interference with what they shall eat or drink, believing that these are matters of personal liberty. They do not hold the view that so light a drink as beer, when taken in moderate amounts and under circumstances to which they are accustomed, is either a sin or crime. They look down upon whiskey drinking in this country as a moral weakness to which Americans should not be addicted, and probably would not care what happened to the ardent spirits, but they object to being deprived of beer. In Finland, for instance, the government and the intelligent classes encourage the use of beer as keeping down the heavy drinks, which threatened to increase in consumption, and Finland is considered the model temperance nation of the earth. Mistake in South. "Personally, I think a great mistake is being made in the South. If these prohibition laws are being enacted to make the Negro a sober citizen the error will be discoverable in a few years. The Negro will now become an imbiber of the cheapest and most fiery grades of mean whiskey, and I will venture the prediction that in prohibition states of the South crime will increase. It is history that prohibition runs out the mild drinks like beer and brings in the worst of the ardent class. The Negro naturally likes the stealth that goes with blind tigers and it will not be long before he will take the lead in defiance of law and hyporicy. He will copy after the white man, it is true. When he sees prohibition laws defied he will pay less attention to other laws. It is well known that in many portions of the South where prohibition is in force through local option the Negro has turned to cocaine and drugs and has become so worthless what he is a menace. Sale of Beer. "What the South should do to help the Negro be a better citizen and to encourage the immigration of useful and intelligent European workmen is to enact laws that will favor the sale of beer and the lightest of wines. This course is now advocated in many states of the country by distinguished churchmen and thinking citizens who want to find a medium between the radicalism of prohibition and the extreme of wide open conditions. Commissioners from Finland who recently came to study license laws in this country were horrified at what they saw in the prohibition state of Maine and went back home with recommendations that their own laws, showing partiality to the light drinks, were the best in existence. They saw more drunks in Maine cities than any other place they visited." MARYLAND REPUBLICANS In State Convention Today—Gather For Governor. Associated Press. Baltimore, Aug. 14. The republican state convention assembled here today to nominate candidates for governor, comptroller, attorney-general, a clerk of the court of appeals. Before the delegates met formally, it appeared certain that Geo. R. Gaither, of Baltimore, will be named for the governorship. LITTLE PROGRESS MADE Toward Settlement of the General Telegraphers' Strike. Associated Press. Chicago. Aug. 14.—Little progress was made today in the efforts to secure a settlement of the telegraphers' strike. The men are awaiting the arrival of President Small before taking any further action and the companies have adhered strictly to their determination not to receive any deputations from the strikers or submit anything to arbitration. Both the Western Union, and Postal companies asserted they are in better condition than at any time since the strike. The image provided is too blurry and pixelated to accurately recognize any text or content. It appears to be a grayscale image with a rough texture. ARE YOU WORKING FOR MONEY OR IS YOUR MONEY WORKING FOR YOU? If you are working and saving your money and putting it in a bank where you get no interest, keeping it in a trunk or hiding it somewhere about your house—You Are Working For Money If you are working and saving your money and investing it in a safe way, where it will be working day and night whether you are working or not, and making you at least six per cent. Interest—Your Money is Working For You. The Pythian Mutual Investment Association was organized in order to give us an opportunity to put the money we could save together and then put it to work. The above is a picture of our building on the Capitol Square in Charleston. We have just purchased a splendid three story brick building on one of the main business streets in the city of Huntington. The first floor is occupied by the Huntington Herald, the largest daily newspaper published in that section of the state, the second floor is used for office rooms, while the third floor is a large assembly and lodge hall. This building is sure to pay us well. After the Charleston building had been occupied only eight months our stockholders were paid a dividend of six per cent. Stock is still on sale at $10.00 per share, either paid up or on the installment plan. Ask your agent in your locality about it or write t ofthis office. LET YOUR MONEY WORK FOR YOU Pythian Mutual Investment Association Baltimore Making Great Preparations to Entertain Physicians and Surgeons The local committee, of which Dr. Wm. H. Wright, is chairman, is making elaborate arrangements to entertain the delegates to the ninth annual session of the National Medical Association, which will be held at Baltimore August 27th, 28th and 29th. As yet the citizens of Baltimore have not fully realized the magnitude and importance of this meeting. Bringing together as it will more than 30b of the leading colored physicians, dentists and pharmacists of this country, it easily takes rank as one of the most important gatherings held for people of our race. The Committee on Hospitality has secured stopping places for the delegates and their wives amongst the homes of our representative citizens, and good old Maryland hospitality will be dealt out with a generous hand. Already nearly 200 applications have been received from delegates for accommodations, and every mail brings in additions. Metropolitan Hall, the magnificent parish house of Metropolitan M. E. Church, has through the generosity of Rev. John Holmes and the Board of Trustees of that church, been secured for the three days' business sessions. Each morning and afternoon the medical men will assemble and discuss things scientific and matters pertaining to the practice of their professions. The public will not be admitted to these sessions. But each day from 12 to 2 p.m., in the dining room of the hall luncheon will be served by a prominent caterer. This luncheon hour promises to develop into quite a social function, as all of the delegates Familles Furnished with Ice Cream. Orders for shipment solicited. I.E. Nichols and their wives will assemble at that hour as much for social intercourse and to meet the citizens of Baltimore, as for the luncheon that will be provided. On the program for the first evening, August 27th, is a monster welcome reception to be given by the citizens of Baltimore at Union Baptist Church, and open to all. Mayor Mahool has definitely promised to be present and extend to the Association the welcome and freedom of Baltimore. Other addresses to be made on behalf of the local committee will receive fitting response from representatives of the National Association St. John's A. M. E. Church on Lexington street, near Pine, will open its doors to the convention for its second public session. Wednesday night, August 28th. At this meeting papers on public health and sanitation, and other subjects of interest to the laity will be read and discussed by the delegates. Wednesday afternoon at the home of Dr. L. H. Penderson, the wives of the members of the local committee will give an "at-home" for the visiting ladies and the members of the Ladies Auxiliary, an organization of representative women that has done much to make easy the task of the Committee on Hospitality. As a fitting climax to the events of such an interesting session, will come an elaborate musicale and reception in the main auditorium of the Lyza on the last night. Thursday. An interesting program by Baltimore's best artists will precede a three-hour reception, which will be enlivened by an orchestra of twenty pieces. Mr. E. B. Taylor, the well-known caterer, will serve, and admission will not be by invitation. All good Baltimoreans will be welcomed that night by the local committee. THEY DRAW THE COLOR LINE IN ENGLAND, TOO. Orphan Boy Couldn't Get Into Army or Navy and Was Hazed on Mercantile Ship. London, Aug. 10. The color lind is drawn here as well as in the United States. This is proved by the experience of the Strand Workhouse guardians, who have had great trouble in placing a Negro phan boy in the way of making a living for himself. He was declared ineligible for the navy, while in the army there is no place for him except in a Negro regiment in West Africa or the West Indies. So the guardian sent him to learn seamanship on the mercantile marine training ship Exmouth, but he was so severely "nagged" by the other boys the ship's commander demanded that he be taken away. The authorities thereupon intimated that if it was made impossible for a Negro boy to remain on the Exmouth, public support, for the training ship would be withdrawn. So the lad is now staying on the ship, but having far from a happy time. IES, ICE CRAM IF YOU'RE THINKING OF BUILDING, OR HAVE BUILT BEAR IN MIND THAT HOWEVER ANXIOUS YOU MAY BE TO HAVE AN EXTERIOR TO BE PROUD OF, IT'S THE INTERIOR THAT SHOULD MOST CONCERN YOU. THERE'S WHERE YOU LIVE; THERE'S WHERE YOU EAT, SLEEP, LOUNGE, READ AND ENTERTAIN YOUR FRIENDS. THERE ARE FORMED THOSE SENTIMENTS AND INFLUENCES WHICH ARE CONTAINED IN ONE WORD OF WEIGHTY SIGNIFICANCE—HOME. Prindles have made a careful study of that word. We've spent money to learn the deeds of Home-keeping hearts. Therefore, our merchandise is not merely a collection of Housefurnishing generalities, but a studiously assorted display of the finest, up-to-date, that the Furniture and Furnishing markets of the country have produced. You'll never fully realize how closely your home wants have been studied by us until you take a trip through Prindles. Carpets and Rugs of Highgrade Stoves and Ranges at the right prices. We guarantee every stove sold by us to give pation in every respect and if not we will replace you one. Can you find any one to do more than that? Furniture In Furniture we are always foremost in this only do we have the largest assortment in the grade. We have them, but that's too general. We want you to know that these Carpets and Rugs were selected for you; with the most careful regard for your wishes as well as to meet all the demands of Charleston's peculiar environment. You can't buy cheaper elsewhere; can't buy as well. We turn the large rugs over before you like the pages of a book and show you Body Brussels, Axminsters, Wiltons, Arlingtons, Tapestries in all conceivable shades and patterns until you come to what you want. Our carpet assortment is as extensive as that of our Rugs. Stoves and Gas Ranges The wonderful past business we have experienced on Stoves and Gas Ranges is sufficient proof that we are selling our line Supreme Chancellor, S. W. Starks of the Knights of Pythians has issued orders for the payment of the following death claims: Thomas H. Bickley, Bellevernon Star Lodge, No. 15, Bellevernon, Pa., $300.00. Thomas Young, of Brotherly Love Lodge, No. 13, Homestead, Pa., $300.00. Jno. P. Robinson, Golden Eagle Lodge, No. 22, Pittsburg, Pa., $50.00. Joseph D. Jackson, Westmoreland, No. 35, Greensburg, Pa., $50.00. H. H. Lomax, Philo, No. 2, Abbeville, S. C., $50.00. Jno. Derrington, Ethiopian, No. 6, Linwood, Pa., $50.00. Jamoe G. Miller, King Salem THE BAUE & FISH C 28 AND 30 In our new o we now ha lowing line Trou, Pick Mackerel Salmon, And the Sea Fo Shrimp, Clams Deviled Crab Soft Shell Also all kinds of Fa mer Sausages, Bulli Pickles, etc. BAUER MIL ISH COMPAN AND 30 CAPITO our new department now have the ing line of fresh u, Pickerel, Pickerel, Herring Salmon, Blue and Cat And the Sea Foods as follows: p, Clams, Lobster shed Crabs, Hard a Soft Shell Crabs, T all kinds of Fancy Cheese, So Sausages, Bullions, aSuces, Oli les, etc. Inour new department we now have the following line of fresh fish Trou,Pickerel, Mackerel,Herring. Salmon,Blue Shrimp, Clams, Lobsters Deviled Crabs, Hard and Soft Shell Crabs, Turtles Also all kinds of Fancy Cheese, Summer Sausages, Bullions, aSuces, Olives Pickles, etc. we clean Fish ready for pan. --- Miss Amly Burleigh, of Philade Robert Broadnax, Nantuckett, Leakesville, N.J.C., $100.00. Bluefield, W. Va., Aug. 7.—Dr. Lewis W. Exum, a well known colored physician, died at his home last evening after a short illness of typhoid fever. He came to this city a little more than two years ago and had the reputation of being of the best colored physicians of this section. He graduated from Leonard Medical College, Shaw university, Raleigh, N. C. He came to this city from Ironton, O., where his body will be taken on No. 3 tonight for interment. ER MEAT COMPANY CAPITOL ST. department ave the fol- of fresh fish kerel, Herring, Blue and Catfish foods as follows: , Lobsters s, Hard and Crabs, Turtles ncy Cheese, Sum- ons, aSuces, Olives --- of Highgrade Stoves and Ranges at the right prices. We guarantee every stove sold by us to give perfect satisfaction in every respect and it not we will replace same with a new one. Can you find any one to do more than that? Furniture In Furniture we are always foremost in this territory. Not only do we have the largest assortment in the utile, but the little fads and conceals that appeal to your taste for the "difficult" are always here. We mention one example—a magnificent Bedroom suit in Mahogany, one of the most up-to-date, artistic and all round high grade suites to be found anywhere. About our Prices We do not claim to sell our goods at what they cost us. We make something on every article we sell. But we don't believe in large profits. We believe in Honest Profits alike to the dealer and the purchaser. When we sell a $2 chair we want it to be the best chair that $2 will buy. That's our style. Again we urge you to visit. In a Few Days on His Way to the Philippines, He Promises to Explain His Views on National Politics—Avoid Foraker Issue. New York. Aug. 14.—Secretary of War William H. Taft went to Oyster Bay yesterday to talk with President Roosevelt. Although Mr. Taft, when he was seen at the Manhattan Hotel, where he stayed over night, before visiting the president, would not admit that politics had anything to do with his visit to the president, it is thought that the conference at Oyster Bay will have some important bearing on Mr. Taft's position in the matter of the presidential candidacy. Secretary of State Ellu Root and Postmaster General Meyer accompanied Mr. Taft to the president's home. That the purpose of the conference was to consider plans the president is forming for next year would seem to be indicated from the fact that President Roosevelt had at lunchon with him the day before several political leaders from different parts of the country, and it was admitted by them that the general political situation had been discussed while they were at Oyster Bay. On his way to New York from Canada, where he has been since the early part of July, Secretary Taft broke his journey at Millbury, Mass., to visit his mother, who is ill. "I was pleasantly surprised," Mr. Taft said, "to find how well my mother was, and I think that she will now thoroughly recover; but she is still weak, and in the case of a woman of eighty years old the question of vitality as against weakness is always a serious one." After he had outlined his plans for the trip he is to make to the Philippines, Mr. Taft was asked if his conference with the president was to consider the political situation and to prepare plans which were to be matured before he would get back to the United States. "So far as I know, politics has nothing to do with the request sent me by the president to wait on him. In his letter to me the president stattd that he wished to see me, and added that Mr. Root and Mr. Meyer would also spend the day with him. I am going to Oyster Bay with the expectation only of talking business with the president. You see, I shall be away until December, and it is necessary that there should be some consultation concerning the administration of the War Department while I am away." Asked what he thought of the situation in Ohio, Secretary Taft said: "I must refuse to talk politics. In my journey to the Pacific Coast I will make several speeches; and the first of those will be delivered at Columbus, Ohio. In that speech I intend to explain my views on the national situation. "I also intend that it shall explain my position personally, as thoroughly as I am able to describe it." "Wait for that speech," Mr. Taft said, laughingly, when an effort was made to persuade him to be more explicit, "and if you have time to read it—because it is going to be a very long one—you will get a comprehensive idea of my position in the present political situation." "This suggestion has been made that you might resign as a member of President Roosevelt's cabinet before you start on your visit to the Philippines, so as to make it clear that you will be a candidate for the presidency." "Oh," replied Mr. Taft, with another laugh, "I have heard of that suggestion, but it is a phase of mid-gummer politics, and we have to make allowance for all political rumors that crop up in the heated term." Mr. Taft will return to Washington at midnight tonight, and will stay there till August 18, when he will set out on his trip to the coast. On his way he will make several speeches. ONLY FOUR WEEKS ARE LEFT And Then The Boys and Girls of Charleston Must Gather Up Their Books and Go to School. Just four weeks from today and the school boys and girls will have ended their summer vacation and will again take up their school studies for the year 1908. At the meeting of the Board of Education held last night it was decided to open the schools Wednesday, September the 18th. In all probability, although it has not been definitely decided, the schools north of Elk river taken in by the new city charter, will open two days before the other schools in order to get them well organized. The assignments of the teachers have not been given out by Superintendent Lafdley but by the latter part of this week the list will have been completed and given to the public. At the board meeting held last night the members authorized the Johnson Service company to install an automatic temperature regulation system in the high school. This system works automatically and regulates the temperature, keeping all of the rooms in the building at the same temperature. A vacation of only four more weeks is booked upon by a large number of the school children as entirely too short while others are anxious for school to begin and have already begun to study in order to be at the head of their classes at the beginning. Several members of the junior class of the high school will leave for eastern schools and a number of the graduates of 07 will attend other schools for a year or more. Coal From the River. It is said that as much as 25,000 tons of coal are taken yearly from the bed of the Susquehanna River. There are several large companies engaged in this business, and those which can afford it recover the coal by means of a suction dredge, an extremely novel manner of taking coal from the ground. The fuel is washed down from the collies and culm piles along the under river. Foraker's Predictions are Verified By the Actual Facts REBATE PREVENTERS All Prosecutions by Government are Made Under the Ekins' Law—The Hephburn Rate Bill is Silently Ignored by Them. Washington, Aug. 14.—Perhaps unwittingly, perhaps purposely, Attorney General Bonaparte in an interview vindicated the claims of Foraker and others as regards the Elkins law. Foraker and his allies in and out of public life have long contended that there was no need of passing the rate bill for which the president worked so hard. It has been the claim of Foraker that the Elkins' law gave to the government power enough to preventing rebating and all the other ills that come by the business trickery of the corporations. It has also been cited in support of the Foraker contention that all suits brought by the government and by men picked out by Roosevett have been under the Elkins' law only and that no attention has been paid to the Hepburn bill by good lawyers who have been afraid to risk its provisions. And now coheses the chief legal adviser of the Roosevett administration, Bonaparte, reckoned as a good lawyer and a brave man. Hear what Bonaparte says about the Elkins law. The sale will include all the short lengths of Dry Goods in Muslin, Percales, Long Cloth, Madras, Ginghams, Prints, Muslins, Cambrics, &c., also all remnants of the White Goods in Lawns, India Linon, Linen, Dimities, Persian Lawns, &c. "The Elkins law," says Bonaparte, "has worked pretty well as far as I have been able to notice. We had in the Hepburn act you know a provison intended to strengthen the Elkins' law and just at this moment I am inclined to think that we are absolutely well provided with a law against rebating. What we seem to need is an energetic use of the Elkins' law and I do not think there is any especial reason to complain on that score at present." These words seem to justify the frequent remarks of Foraker that the government had law enough for regulation of the railroads and the trusts without spending a whole session in making a new law that no lawyer will use in prosecutions. In short the contention of Foraker seemingly borne out by Bonaparte, has been that the administration was only making a grand stand play in favor of a law that was not needed. The Bonaparte interview will be used pretty often from now on by the Foraker friends and it is not forgotten that after the Landis decision at Chicago, Foraker cited it as a vindication of his old declaration against unneeded legislation. The statisticians keep at work all the time and while figures are usually dull reading there is now and then an emission from the census or other bureau that interests the public. This week we are fold by the geological survey that this country produced 414 million tons of coal last year worth 500 million dollars. West Virginia produced a great part of this amount, ranking next to Pennsylvania in coal production. Ribbons at 5c 10c and 15c. All Short Ends of Plain and Fancy Ribbons. The animal husbandry section of the department of Agriculture contributes a thrilling item to the statistical information of the day when it informs us that in litters of pigs the number of males slightly exceeds the number of females, the ratio being 201 to 200. Is it another argument in favor of the supremacy of the male sex throughout nature? Commissioner of internal revenue John G. Capers issued a few figures about whiskey. He tells us that there is much more whiskey remaining in the warehouses this year than last. That may mean that the distilleries are making more or it may mean that the people are drinking less. Anyhow there are twenty million more gallons in the warehouses awaiting consumption than a year ago. SALE WILL BE MADE ON 1st FLOOR And now for some more figures of another and dryer sort. Yet it is interesting just now when the working people are talking strike and striking. Last year the enormous sum of ten and one-third billion dollars was paid to wage earners in this country. These figures give an annual average income of $450 to each person employed. The profits of capital last year on the labor of others was but three and one-half billion dollars. It is announced that work has been begun by German philologists on material collected during the past nine years for a dictionary of the Egyptian language. The language goes back more than 3000 years, and there are more than 1,000,000 signs used in it. Remnants will not be charged Business Progress Among Negroes Becoming More Pronounced Large Cigar Factory to be Erected in Washington by Cuban Negro. Demand for Well Equipped for Consular Positions Greater Than Supply—General Commissioners for National Fair at Mobile are Appointed—The Georgia Disfranchisement. Staff Correspondence. Washington, D. C., August 14. Business progress among colored people is becoming more and more pronounced, due largely to their natural instinct of self-helpfulness and the stimulus of the local business league operating actively under a charter from the National Negro Business League, of which Dr. Booker T. Washington is president. The most recent manifestation of this spirit of commercial development is found in the purchase by Mr. Y. THE GLOBE FURNITURE CO. 610 Kanawha St. Both Phones Furniture Carpets and Stoves FURNITURE CO. Both Phones arpets and Stoves THE GLOBE FURNITURE CO. Furniture Carpets and Stoves We have cut the prices on our big stock and can save you money in all our departments. Go.Carts and Porch and Lawn furniture at a big bargain. special picture at 45c. we will save you money. for Cash or Easy payments. FOR and Saturday SPECIALS :: ests will be on sale in two days, selling jeans $1.00 waist for 50c, $2.00 waist for the line. 50c and 69c. Just a few wash skirts few linen Suits. No alterations. at.....$1.25, were $1.50 at.....$1.75, were $2.48 at.....$2.50, were $3.50 Look at our special picture. Look us up and we will save you me. We sell either for Cash Payments. FOR Friday and Saturday SPECIALS Our entire line of shirt waists will be on sale at 50c on the dollar. That means $1.00 waist for $1.00, and so on right through the line. Wash underskirts at 39c, 50c and 69c. Just a left to close very cheap. Also few linen Suits. Colored Umbrellas go on sale at. Colored Umbrellas go on sale at. Colored Umbrellas go on sale at. Look at our special picture at 45c. Look us up and we will save you money. We sell either for Cash or Easy Payments. Our entire line of shirt waists will be on sale in two days, selling at 50c on the dollar. That means $1.00 waist for 50c, $2.00 waist for $1.00, and so on right through the line. Wash underskirts at 39c, 50c and 69c. Just a few wash skirts left to close very cheap. Also few linen Suits. No alterations. Colored Umbrellas go on sale at.....$1.25, were $1.50 Colored Umbrella's go on sale at.....$1.75, were $2.48 Colored Umbrellas go on sale at.....$2.50, were $3.50 Also lot of Ladies' and Men's Black Umbrellas. Walking Skirts, were $3.50 and $3.98, sale $1.50 other lot were $3.98, $5.00 and $6.50. Sale $2.98. Pocket books, at 98c, worth $1.50, also lot of which will give you special on for the two days' sale. Muslin underwear of all kinds. Special close p. Don't forget to look around at the new stock daily. New Suits, Waists and Belts. This sale will are sure to be some articles advertised you may need. J.W.HI We Are Moving But filling every every order F. F. W. We desire to call your attention to of trading with us and $3.98, sale $1.98, a bargain. An- $6.50. Sale $2.98. and $1.50, also lot of better grade goods for the two days' sale. binds. Special close prices. and at the new stock for fall arriving Belts. This sale will pay you for there advertised you may need. . HILL Moving every order F. F. V. Time. your attention to the importance ey. please you. up-to-date and neatest store in -"Courtesy to All" Walking Skirts, were $3.50 and $3.98, sale $1.98, a bargain. Another lot were $3.98, $5.00 and $6.50. Sale $2.98. Pocket books, at 98c, worth $1.50, also lot of better grade goods which will give you special on for the two days' sale. Muslin underwear of all kinds. Special close prices. Don't forget to look around at the new stock for fall arriving daily. New Suits, Waists and Belts. This sale will pay you for there are sure to be some articles advertised you may need. J.W.HILL We Are Moving But filling every every order F. F. V. Time. We desire to call your attention to the importance of trading with us We save you money. We guarantee to please you. We keep the most up-to-date and the city. Our Motto---"Courtesy Home Phone 183 Prompt delivery to every part of We save you money. We guarantee to please you. We keep the most up-to-date and neatest store in city. Our Motto---"Courtesy to All" to every part of the city. GROCERY CO. Prompt delivery to every part of the city. W. H. PARKER, Mgr. Stan Correspondence. Washington, D. C., August 14. Business progress among colored people is becoming more and more pronounced, due largely to their natural instinct of self-helpfulness and the stimulus of the local business ```markdown ``` Because Old Phone 597 Angular of a large lot at 1730 14th street northwest, in the heart of the up-town retail, district, upon which he is to erect a large and up-to-date cigar factory. He has engaged the firm of J. A. Lankford & Bro., premier architects and builders, to design a modern structure, which, when completed will be the finest emporium of the kind owned by a colored manufacturer in the country. Mr. Aguilar is a Cuban by birth, but has been in this country for the last fifteen years and has had his cigar factory for the best part of that time on Pennsylvania avenue. He is known as a reliable and conservative business man and an excellent cigar maker. He has a large patronage from the best wholesale and retail merchants in the city, and his goods are rated as among the best smokers and sellers in the Washington market. He learned his trade in Cuba, but has made all of his money in America in the cigar business. He works all Negro help, and his strictly honest methods and thrifty habits stamp him as a man who is a credit to himself and the race. The tearing down of the old building on the 14th street premisses is well underway, and the plans and designs for the new building have already been accepted by the District Commissioner and building inspector, and the actual work of construction will be begun at once. The structure will be a very imposing one of classical design, consisting of three stories and basement, with the cigar factory, work room and storehouse in the rear. The second and third floors' will be used for flats. The total outlay for the new building will be something over $15,000. As a result of the recent examination of applicants for positions in the consular service of the United States, thirteen persons passed, and will be appointed to the vacancies now existing. Applicants must be recommended for examination by the senators and representatives from the states whose quotas are unfilled, and a percentage of 80 must be made to secure a place on the eligible list. The requirements as to knowledge of commercial law, languages, etc., are quite difficult, but it is the intention of the Civil Service Commission announce the examinations far enough ahead to permit ample preparation on the part of those who wish to compete. The next test will be made in November, and information will be cheerfully furnished upon application to the office of the Commission at Washington. The demand for exceptionally-equipped men is far greater than the supply, and this hint ought to be sufficient to spur up the scholars of the Negro race and have them enter the examinations in November. At the recent try-out not one colored aspirant presented himself. The southern quotas are low and competent men from that section stand an excellent chance of securing early appointments. Mr. W. W. Fisher, one of Topeka, Kansas' brightest young men, has declined the appointment as secretary of the State Board of Health created for him at the instance of Governor Hoch, and has accepted the post of fiscal agent of the Western University, Dr. W. T. Vernon's thriving school at Quindaro, Kansas, at a handsome salary. The selection is looked upon as a fitting one, and Mr. Fisher is being heartily congratulated upon his good fortune. Until a few weeks ago, he was field agent for the Negro exhibit of the Jamestown exposition, his territory embracing the states of Kansas, Colorado, Nebraska and Missouri. Another young man of talent and energy whom Dr. Vernon has done much to help upward is Mr. George Kenneth Williams, who entered Western University six years ago, mastering the English branches and perfecting himself in the printing trade, taking also a thorough course in the commercial department. He has recently been appointed as private secretary to President Shelton French, now serving as the official head of Dr. Vernon's "Tuskegee of the West." Young Williams is said t be an original thinker and a clever speaker, and knows how to do things right without having a monitor eternally at his elbow. The National Fair, which is to be held at Mobile, Alabama, in the falls of 1907, '08, '09 and '10, under the direction of Rev. H. N. Newsome, D. D., Ph. D., has been endorsed by some of the strongest religious and secular organizations in the land, and the promoters say the outlook for success is very bright. While on his extended tour of the North and East, Dr. Newsome appointed the following General Commissioners, whose duty it will be to secure exhibits and to arouse interest in the project. Portsmouth, Va.—Rev. L. H. Reynolds, Dr. E. J. Bass, Rev. C. C. Somerville, Dr. P. G. Elliott, Rev. S. S. Morris, Norfolk, Va.—Prof. C. C. Dogan, Dr. Joseph Palge, Wilson Foreman, Berkley, Va.—Rev. N. W. Brown. Washington, D. C.—Rev. J. H. Welch, J. A. Lankford, Philadelphia—Rev. M. W. Thornton, Prof. H. T. Kealing, Rev. M. C. Brooks. Homestead, Pa.—Rev. J. W. Morrishow. Atlantic City, N. J.—Rev. A. L. Murray, Louisville, Ky.—Rev. J. G. Robinson, Jacksonville, Fla.—Rev. R. B. Brooks. Fort Smith, Ark.—Rev. J. M. Conner, Peoria, Ill.—Rev. H. W. Jamison, Balti- more, Mr. Puris, Ohio Columbus, Ohio It appears that Georgia is determined to but her colored citizens from the polis. The Negro disfranchisement bill has passed the senate and the house is committed to its adoption. The measure is said to follow very closely the recommendations of Gov. "Hoax" Smith in his inaugural message. It provides that in order to vote a man must own or pay taxes on $500 worth of property, or be able to read and write a paragraph of the Federal or State Constitution, or he must be descended from a man who fought in any war in which the United State or the Confederate States were engaged, or he must have a proper conception of his duty to the state and Nation. Some of these barriers are pretty high, but, if they are honestly enforced against both races, the Negro will be able to measure arms with thousands of whites and deposit his ticket, if he is disposed to do so. Cruel as are the conditions imposed and evil as the intent may be, the State has unconsciously established a new incentive for the Negro to quality himself, and if the worst comes to the worst, it will be "up to" the black man to "get busy" acquiring property, getting education, and make himself so useful that the meanest registration board in the world will be impelled to pass him on as a desirable citizen. As we understand it, nevertheless, the act of the legislature must be ratified by the people, and if that be true, the intelligent and energetic colored voters of the State may rise up in their might and defeat the infamous statute. Dr. James E. Shepherd, who so creditably represented the race last May at the World's Sunday School Congress at Rome, Italy, was in town this week, en route from the Jamestown Exposition, where he attended the celebration of "Negro Day." Dr. Shepherd is a loyal supporter of the doctrines of Dr. Booker T. Washington and never misses an opportunity to hear him speak. The young North Carolina leader and Christian worker is hard at work on a new line of endeavor that promises well for his people, and we shall be able very soon to give his pians to the publis. His address at Rome has been published far and wide by the press of both races and it has been pronounced one of the very ablest presentations of the Negro's case in equity that had yet been delivered on either side of the ocean. From his headquarters at Durham, N. C., he is sending out much helpful literature bearing upon up-to-date Sunday school methods and his lectures in the several states, giving his hearers the benefit of his gleanings abroad are proving highly illuminating and instructive. Dr. Shepherd deserves the unstinted praise of every discerning member of the race for his sturdy championship of his cause, and he is becoming more and more recognized as a spokesman of wisdom, discretion, and accuracy of statement, and is thus developing an influence that uplifts us all in the eyes of the people to whom we must look for inspiration and material assistance. The Doctor is now preparing the foundation of what bids fair to be a magnificent outpouring of Christian workers at Louisville next year, and it is expected that he will give in a more complete form than he has yet been put out, a comprehensive picture of social, religious and industrial conditions in the Old World as compared with those on the American Continent. Dr. Shepherd is all ways heard with interest, and he is ever a welcome visitor at the nation's capital. Another distinguished and fitting honor has come to Mr. Charles E. Hall, of Illinois. The satisfactory manner in which he filled the assignment on divorce statistics and the executive ability that has characterized his general work in the Census Office have led to his being detailed by that Department as a special agent to collect criminal and judicial statistics in the city of Philadelphia. He entered upon the discharge of this responsible duty this week. Mr. Paul H. Bray, formerly of the Interior Department, has been transferred to a snug clerkship in the office of General J. S. Clarkson, Surveyor of the Port of New York. Mr. Bray is from Kansas, and was at one time connected with the diplomatic service in Madagascar. Mr. Bray's present good fortune is largely the result of the recommendation and pushing propensities of Dr. W. T. Vernon, Register of the Treasury, who never goes back on a friend from Kansas- or anywhere else. An official call has been issued by President E. C. Morris for the twenty-seventh anniversary of the national Baptist convention to meet in this city September 11 to 17. The sessions will be held at the Metropolitan Baptist church, one of the largest auditoriums in the capital. From 5,000 to 7,000 delegates and visitors are expected to be present, representing a Baptist constituency of more than 2,300,000 members. Mrs. Ida Gibbs Hunt, wife of the United States Consul at St. Etienne, France, and daughter of Judge Mifflin W. Gibbs, of Arkansas (was roy- ally received upon her return to her husband's post in the land of the Napoleons. It is reported in the public prints that when Mrs. Hunt arrived at St. bienne, the city was profusely decorated in her honor and the public officials and foreign consuls paid their respects to her at the American Consulate. Mrs. Hunt was formerly a teacher in the Washington High School, and a lady of superior intellect and rare culture. The recognition thus accorded was most worthily bestowed. R. W. THOMPSON. Cincinnati, Ohio.—Rev. W. H. Thomas. Cassopolis, Mich.—Rev. J. W. Sanders. Windsor, Canada.—W. F. Brown. New York City.—J. A. Robinson, R. L. Walker. Bishop H. M. Turner has been made General Advisor. Hon. S. N. D. North, director of the census, has pleased the Baptists everywhere by appointing Rev. W. Bishop Johnson, pastor of the Second Baptist Church of this city, as special agent of the census bureau to gather statistics concerning the colored Baptists of the country—their numerical strength, value of church property, number of ministers, schools, etc. The church has no better informed man in its ranks than Dr. Johnson and he will get up a document that will be accepted as standard in all respects. Wash Goods--Nainsook, India Linons, Dimities, Long Cloth, French batiste, dotted Swisses, Embroideries, Val Laces, torchon laces. The remarks of Bishop Satterlee on duty of the Episcopal church in its relation to the Negro, and the exclusion of the colored delegates from the diecensan convention in South Carolina has precipated quite a vigorous discussion as to what will be the future of the Episcopal church as a home for the black people of the land. Sentiment sharply divided as to the course that ought to be pursued by the Negro communicants. Some favor the maintenance of the situation as it stands until there is in every section a sufficient number to organize separate parishes, and then cut lose from the white protectorate. Others are for immediate dissolution of relations and the formation of an independent church, carrying all the articles of faith, but officered from Bishop down to sexton by Negroes, after the manner of the A. M. E. and A. M. E. Zion connections. A faction wants to hold on to the present material help, and will be content if a missionary Bishop is allowed, with the colored parishes as his diocese. This latter seems to be the most popular cry for the time being, but there is unquestionably a spirit of unrest in the church, and fight as stubbornly as one may against the tendency toward segregation, the division of the Episcopal church on race lines is inevitable. This is especially true of the southern wing of the church, where the Negroes are mere subjects—not suffragans—and the whites do not want to fraternize on terms of equality with their colored brethren, and do not want to continually be embarrassed about the matter. The problem is not so acute in the North, where whites and blacks get along agreeably in the same congregations, in locations where the Negro population is too small to warrant a separate organization. In the great centers of Negro population, the sentiment of both races is for separation, both for satisfactory social intercourse and to secure local self-government. The northern Episcopalian does not like the summary manner in which the southern brother is treated and the patronizing and apologetic air that the northern whites assume, is none too pleasing. Out of sympathy and because of a super-independent instinct, the northern Negro is apt to follow the policy which promises the best results to the section in which the Negro is strongest numerically and to the element of the race that has the most serious grievance. The boil is rapidly coming to a head, and at the general convention, which is to be held in Richmond, Va., this fall, the question will doubtless be threshed out on its merits. The last convention at Boston waived the problem by appointing a commission to examine the particulars and to report its findings to the body at Richmond this year. As further evasion is practically impossible, under the heated conditions now prevailing, some interesting debates may be looked for at Richmond between the separationists and the "mixers," and a square "line-up of the forces that believe in letting well enough alone and the red-hot advocates of an independent Negro Episcopalian church, who wish to control affairs after their own sweet will. WashGoods--Ginghams, Chambrays, shirtings, Percales, Cambrics and Calicoes. Dress Goods--Black and colored Dress Goods in lengths suitable for skirts, waists and suits, at from 1-3 to 1-2 off regular prices. Silks--Black and colored silks in taffetas, fancy silks, China and India silks, in lengths suitable for waists, at 1-2 regular prices. Remnants of Ribbons, mercerized linings, silkolines, cretonnes and denims. Also special for this sale, 100 dozen Children's Fast Black Hose all sizes, 2 pair for 25c. Hemstitched Pillow cases, 14c. Plain Pillow cases, 12 1-2c. Full size dainty spreads, $1.25. Fringed spreads, $1.19. Mennen's Talcum Powder, 12 1-2c. Amolin Powder,12 1-2c. Glycerine Soap, large cakes 8c. The last word on linen suits and skirts--15 Auto cloth skirts, reduced from $1.00 to 58c. One White English Rep Eton Suit, size 34, reduced from $20.00 to $10 One White English Rep. Suit, size 36, reduced from $18.50 to $7.50. One Champagne Eton Suit, reduced from $17.00 to $6.75. One Tan Suit, elaborately trimmed with baby Irish, size 36, reduced from $33.50 to $15. COLORED BAPTISTS Open Annual Convention at Fairmoht—Will Last Three Days. Fairmont, W. Va., Aug. 9.—The colored people of the Baptist denomination of northern West Virginia and Ohio are here in large numbers this week for the association, which is being held at the Mt. Zion Colored Baptist church, on Cherry avenue. Addresses were made yesterday by Rev. J. W. Robinson, of Clarksburg; Rev. Dr. McGhee, of the Colored Orphans' Home, at Huntington, and Rev. Mr. Pryor, of Clarksburg. Today was taken up with Sunday school work, and tomorrow will be given over to other routine matters. The work will be brought to a close Sunday night. COYLE & RICAARDSON If you want a man to remember you, do him an injury; if you want him to forget you, do him a favor...