The Advocate

Richmond, Va., Sept. 27.—But one Negro is entitled to sit as a member of the Episcopal General Convention at its coming session in Richmond. The solitary colored brother is Rt. Rev. S. D. Ferguson, D. D., D. C. L., Missionary Bishop of Cape Galmas, whose residence is Monrovia, Liberia, West Africa, and who will break down race prejudice and take his seat in the chancel of the most exclusive church in the South, St. Paul's. Bishop Ferguson is now the ranking Missionary Bishop of the American church in point of service, having been consecrated in 1885. He succeeded Bishop C. C. Penick, who was for six years the Bishop of Cape Palmas, and who resigned in 1883. Bishop Penick was later for many years the rector of St. Mark's Church in this city, and became well known in Richmond. After the resignation of Bishop Penick, who had proved a most successful Missionary Bishop until his health failed in the field, the church decided that under present conditions the sending of further white men to missionary fields in Central Africa was inexpedient, and for some years the mission in Liberia was composed entirely of colored men. All of the American churches are said to be coming more and more to this position in connection with mission work in Africa, the fevers prevalent in that country being fatal to white men, to which the American Negro seems to be almost immune, and in many instances American Negroes have lived there for years and thrived. Only Negro Bishop. Bishop Ferguson, the solitary Negro Bishop of the American Church, was born in Charleston, S. C., on January 1, 1842, and was consecrated as a Missionary/Bishop of the church in that city on June 24, 1885. So far from there being any difficulty in entertaining the Bishop of Cape Palmas in Richmond, the situation is just the contrary, there being but one Negro appointed to a whole congregation, every member of which is wishing to entertain a real live Bishop. With the exception of Bishop Holly, of Haiti, Bishop Ferguson is probably the only Episcopal Bishop of the colored race in the world. Right Rev. James T. Holley, D. D., Bishop of Haiti, whose residence is at Port au Prince, Haiti, and whose consecration in 1874 antedates that of Bishop Ferguson, is an independent American Bishop, the church in Haiti being autonomous, and Bishop Holly does nt, therefore, have a seat in the American Church House of Bishops as has Bishop Ferguson. Separate Negro Church. There are no colored members of the House of Deputies, as elected for the Richmond Convention. While there are a number of colored churches in many parts of the South belonging to the American church, and which in many instances are entitled to representatives in the diocesan councils, no diocese has seen fit to the present instance to elect a Negro delegate to the General Convention, although in past years there have been several colored delegates from dioceses in the far South. One of the burning questions which will come before the church in the Richmond Convention will be the rearrangement of the mission work among the Negroes, which in the past few years has not produced satisfactory results. A separate church for colored people, with diocesan councils and Bishops of their own, is advocated by some. The plan presents to others the difficulty of being "imperium in imperio," an empire within an empire, suggesting the possibility of a clash in Authority between the white and colored Bishops having jurisdiction in the same state or section. Colored suffragan Bishops as assistants to the white Bishops, not to have the right of succession or to sit in the House of Bishops, is the remedy proposed by others, and the disposition of the work among the Negroes will be one of the most important and interesting questions coming before the convention. NEGROES $ ^{1} $ PROPOSE TO FORM COLONY Los Angeles, Calif., Sept. 26.—A project to establish a large colony of Negroes in Southern California is being promoted by an association which is about to seek state incorporation. One of the promoters is Lieutenant Colonel Allenwors, of this city, formerly a chaplain in the United States army. Several million dollars is said to represent the wealth of the Negroes back of the movement. Col. Allensworth said that a committee of the association will soon acquire a 90,000 acre tract in Riverside and San Diego counties. The object is to establish a prosperops colony where Negroes will have an opportunity to work under favorable conditions. MISS JEANNES DEAD. Contributed Million Dollars For Elementary Education of the Negroes in the South. Philadelphia, Sept. 25.—Miss Anna T. Jeanes, the philanthropic friend of the Negro, who recently gave one million dollars for the education of Negro children in the South, died yesterday morning at the Friends' boarding home in Germantown, conducted by the Friends and built by her at a cost of $200,000, in her 85th year. Miss Jeanes, who was the last surviving member of the Jeanes family, which was for years prominent in the business affairs of Philadelphia. Miss Jeanes devoted her wealth to philanthropic and charitable purposes and contributed more than a million dollars to various local interests. Last April the announcement was made that Miss Jeanes had contributed one million dollars for Negro education in the South, the money to be applied to elementary schools only. Dr. Booker T. Washington, of Tuskegee institute and -Dr. Hollis B. Frissel, of Hampton institute, were named as trustees and put in absolute control of the endowment. It is known as the Fund for Rudimentary Schools for Southern Negroes and will yield an estimated income of $40,000 a year. More than a decade ago Miss Jeanes became interested in the First African Baptist church and gave it considerable aid. It was for some time located on a street in the rear of her residence. It afterward abandoned its former location and moved to 16th and Christian streets where a handsome edifice was erected. Friends of Miss Jeanes believes that she has left her immense fortune to the Religious Society of Friends, the education of Negro children and other charities in which she was interested SHAWKEY OUT. Wants to Succeed Prof. Miller as State Superintendent of Free Schools. Hon. M. P. Shawkey has announced his candidacy for the nomination of state superintendent of free schools, the position now held by Prof. Thomas C. Miller. Mr. Shawkey has a very-high reputation as an educator. Almost his entire life has been devoted to the cause of the public school system. He is a graduate of Wesleyan College, of Delaware, Ohio, has been for many years successfully employed in the various branches of public instructions and is the editor-in-chief of the West Virginia Educator, one of the best educational journals in this country. This publication is not only read in this state but circulates all over the Middle West. Mr. Shawkey, in his announcement, says that there are 8,000 teachers in West Virginia, and that they are doing a great work for the cause of education. He states fully his views on the public school question. THOUSANDS AT ÑEGRO FUNERAL Special Trains Carry Many to the Burial of Kentucky Preacher. Versailles, Ky., Sept. Sept. 28.—Thousands of Negroes on special trains from Indianapolis, Columbus, Chicago, Danville, Harradsburg, Georgetown, Paris, Lexington, Paducah, Owensboro, Richmond, Maryville, Cincinnati and other places, attended the funeral of Carey Gmothers, a Negro revivalist whose record of 25 years' work includes the conversion of hundreds. The funeral was the largest in the history of this section of the State. Long before the break of day the turnpikes leading to the city were crowded with country people and extra police service was required from 1 to 4 p. m., when the eulogy was preached by Rev. Spencer Young of Lexington. TO DASH FOR THE POLE. Party Landed Waiting for Spring for The Attempt. North Sidney, N. S., Oct. 2. —The American schooner John R. Bradley arrived here yesterday from the Arctic regions where it landed the exploration expedition under Dr. F. B. Cook! Cook and party were left at Smiths Sound, latitude 79 north. They will attempt to reach the pole early in the spring. The expedition is provisioned for two years. THE ADVOCATE. CHARLESTON, WEST VIRGINIA, OCTOBER, 3 1907 CELEBRATION Of Emancipation Proclamation Affair One of the Most Successfu ever Held and Program was unusually Excellent and Bril- Today is Emancipation Day among the colored people. It was celebrated by them at the City Park in a most truly appropriate manner. A large crowd was present and the affair is reported to have been one of the most successful ever held here. This was due to a large extent to the unifying efforts of the capable committee which had charge of the arrangements. At the celebration at the City Park today the following program was rendered. Music by Band. Invocation by Rev. Edward Moore, pastor of Logan M. E. church. Reading of Emancipation Proclamation by Miss Esther Colston, Grammar teacher at Sumner school. Music by Band. Address by Mayor Pedigo. Music by Band. Address by Prof. H. D. Hazlewood, Assistant Principal of Sumner High School. Music by Band. Address by Prof. L. O. Wilson. Principal of Colored Schools at Weston. principal, speaker of the day. Music by the Band. The excercises were presided over by Prof. J. R. Jefferson, master of ceremonies. On beginning in a neat and appropriate speech Mr. Jefferson introduced Mayor Pedigo, who made a liberal and practical speech and encouraging advice to the colored people. It was highly enjoyed by all. Prof. Hazlewood's address was replete with eloquence and wisdom and was well received and appreciated by all who heard him. The speech by Prof. L. O. Wilson, of Weston, W. Va., was excellent. It was good wholesome advice. He began by saying: "This day above all other days should be sacred to my people. This day in preference to every other national holiday, the ten millions of my people should lay aside the duties the cares and responsibilities of life assemble in park, in grove, in church, and in forum and celebrate in praise, and song and speech and story." The speaker then entered into an elaborate discussion of the evils of slavery saying however that this was not done to stir up any ill feeling toward our white friends whose name is legion but rather "that we may note the great contrast between our former condition and our present standing and thus be inspired to greater efforts to grander and more glorious achievements." He paid an eloquent tribute to Garrison, Phillips, Summer and all those who contributed in any way to the success of the abolition movement. Continuing he said: "The Negro's patience and endurance, his loyalty to his country, and his fidelity to his master, have been made the sweet and touching song of the poet, the fruitful theme of the novelist and the scholar, the eloquent tribute of the orator and statesman." In speaking of the emigration theory as a solution for the race problem Mr. Wilson said: "When the Jew goes back to Jerusalem, the Italian back to Italy the German back to Germany, and the Irishman back to Ireland, then we will consider going back to Africa." He spoke eloquently of the great progress made by his people in the last forty-four years and expressed great hope and faith in their future. He closed by advising them to always love their country, obey its laws, and reverence its flag. Notwithstanding the fact that Mr. Wilson has been the speaker at the celebrations in Parkersburg tcfr a number of years, his coming is always locked forward to with anticipations, and when he departs from the city he leaves behind him a trail of sunshine and his people are much encouraged and uplifted by his speeches. The State Journal joins his many friends in wishing him continued success and a great future. Thus ended what was considered by all present the most successful celebration in this city in years. (From Parkersburg State Journal, Sept. 21.) Methodists' Plan to Elect Separate Bishops for Them. Toledo, Ohio, Sept. 25. Ministerial delegates to the number of 236 met at the fifty-second annual session of the Central Ohio Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church at St. Paul's here today. Bishop J. F. Berry, of Buffalo, presided. Rev. Mr. Crist, of this city, was elected Statistical Secretary, and Rev. Daniel Carter, of the Clark Street Church, and John Parlette, of Ada, were re-elected Secretary and Treasurer, respectively. One of the most important questions before the conference is a proposed change in the constitution, giving the General Conference the authority to elect a Bishop for any given race. The jurisdiction of such Bishop is to be limited to that race or language which he has been elected to represent. Opposition to this resolution has come from the colored members of the church. Another constitutional question is the reduction of representatives in the General Conference. The present ratio is one representative for not less than 14 or more than 45 members. It is proposed to place the ratio at not less than 25 or more than 90. Rev. T. S. Henderson spoke tonight on "Aggressive Evangelism," following which a reception to the delegates was held. ROOSEVELT Says Root Will Not Be a Candidate Again for the Presidency. Little Rock, Ark., Oct. 1—Secretary Root, in an interview today, was positive that President Roosevelt would not consider a third term "Not even if his name were placed in nomination by a Southern democrat do I think that the President would accept a nomination," said Mr. Root. "President Roosevelt will not be the candidate of the republican party. He had made a plain statement to that effect, and even if he desired he could not afford to accept a nomination. It is true that from sections there are requests that the President allow his name to be presented, but this will not be the case. He will not be the candidate." Reverse Conditions in South Africa Prove Blacks Are Considerate. Johannesburg, Sept. 28.—A report of the Transvaal Land Owners' Association says that Negroes are paying white field hands good wages while they sit around in the shade and boss them. "A decided advance is noticeable among the natives as regards their methods of cultivation," says one of the commissioners in his report. "In former years most of their land was tilled by women, who used the hoe, practically their only implement of agriculture, whereas at present it is quite common to see the men cultivating with plows drawn by either oxen or donkeys." Another of the commissioners writes: "The rapid strides the natives are making towards civilization and the eagerness they display in endeavoring to learn to read and write have of late become very marked. I regret to have to say it, but it appears to me that the native children, as regards education, are comparatively advancing more rapidly than the children of the poorer whites in the outlying districts." NEGRO SCHOOL AT LOUISVILLE Louisville, Sept. 27. - Louisville is in line for another educational institution which will probably have an endowment fund of between $400,000 and $500,000, and which will be located in the country near the city, so as to be operated with farming and industrial features. According to announcement by the Rev. Dr. A. E. Thomas, of Berea College, which is located at Berea, Ky., much pressure is being brought to have the colored school to be established by the college located here, and the chances are that it will be done, although no definite conclusion has yet been reached. $1,000 DAYLIGHT ROBBERY Rich Loot Taken from Home of Mrs. Lillie Allen. Mineola, L. I., Oct. 2. — Burglaries looted the home of Mrs. Lillie Allen, at the corner of Boulevard and Grant avenue, of $1,000 in silver ware, jewelry, and money. The job looks to the police like the work of a gang which has operated in nearby towns recently. Wagon tracks or tracks of an automobile were discovered in front of the place. The burglaries picked the lock of the front door, and in the family's absence cleaned off the sideboard in the dining room, and, packing the loot in the drawers, took the drawers with them. They took other pieces of silver from the parlor and music room. A tall woman, well dressed in a blue, tailor-made gown, was seen walking around the place, previous to the burbery. Mrs. Allen is the widow of the late John Allen, who was a prominent politician. he came to New Martinsville and became so drunk that he left the city and went to Smithfield, where for days he was engaged in drinking and loitering in saloons in that town and before he left the city made a public exhibition of himself at Baltimore & Ohio depot in this city. The exhibition as spoken of in the petition consisted of falling from an express truck, rolling on the ground, and being assisted into the waiting room of the depot. As the Short time train started to leave the depot Mr. Higginsboth attempted to board it and but for the fact that some one was standing nearby might have fallen under the wheels of the train. When the train reached the Brooklyn junction it is said that Mr. Higginsboth was put off the trab. A priest is asked in the petition that Mr. Higginbotham be served with aummons and be compelled to answer to the charges in court at a date to be fixed by the said court. It is thought that Mr. Higginbotham will save himself the trouble of contesting the allegations made in the petition by resigning the office. Before being elected to the office, Mr. Higginbotham was considered one of the most influential citizens of the county and was never known to indulge in intoxicants. BRYAN TO LAUNCH A BOOM. Great Banquet at Ornala on Dec. 7 to be the Occasion. Omaha, Oct. 2—Arrangements have been completed for a great democratic banquet to be held in Omaha on Dec. 7, when 1,000 democrats from all over the country will assemble and heat William Jennings Bryan formally launch his third candidacy for President. Mayor James Dahlman of Omaha, Bryan's closest political and personal friend, has worked up the banquet, supposedly at the instigation of Bryan himself. The cost will be a silver dollar for each plate. Arrangements have all been completed, and not a guest list has been made out, but not a banquet. It is the idea that Mr. Bryan will declare himself a candidate for the Presidency, and that from this meeting his campaign will be actively waged. "We desire very much to make this banquet the starting point for a successful campaign next year," said Mayor Dahlman. POWERS SAYS IT'S AN OUTRAGE So Terms Indictment Charging Sub- oration of Perjury Found By Grand Jury. Associated Press. Lexington, Ky., Oct. 2.—Caleb Powers, who is in the Georgetown jail charged with the murder of Sen- ator Wm. Goebel, when told of the charges in the indictment for sub- oration of perjury by the Franklin county jury, said the charges were false and his indictment an outrage. He declared he was ready for trial on the charges at once. Mrs. Jennie Gentry, who was also indicted, lives with her mother here. She branded as false the statements that she, with Powers and others, had ever entered into a conspiracy to fasten the killing of Goebel on Henry E. Youtsey. ACTION TO FORFEIT CHARTER Of Western Union and Postal Companies on Ground They've Conspired to Increase Tolls. Associated Press. New York, Oct. 2. — The Western Union Telegraph Company and the Postal Telegraph Company were ordered today by Justice Ford, of the supreme court of New York state to show cause Friday why State Attorney General Jackson should not be permitted to sue for the forfeiture of their charters on the ground that they have formed a combination to increase telegraph tolls. Mr. Henry Werthelmer, who closed his store on Capitol street and filed a petition in bankruptcy several months ago, has practically settled with his creditors and will again reopen his store in the near future. The stock in the store has been purchased by a New York firm and Mr. Werthelmer will purchase a new stock for his store. Numerous improvements will be made on the building and when completed Mr. Werthelmer expects to have one of the best men's furnishing houses in the city. SCHOOL TEACHERS STRIKE Columbus, Ohio, Oct. 2.—The board of education of Syracuse, Mets county, reported to the State school commissioner that the teachers employed here have struck for higher wages. MRS. "LEW" WALLACE DEAD. Crawfordsville, Ind., Oct. 2.—Mrs. Susan E. Wallace, widow of General Lew Wallace, died last night. She was of great Literary ability and assisted her husband in his writings. Baltimore Boxer Came out of The Battle Without a Scratch While His Opponent Was Badly Los Angeles, Sept. 27.—Joe Gans, the light-weight champion, got the decision over Jimmy Burns (George Memsic) before the Pacific Athletic club tonight. The fight went the limit, and at the end of the bout Referee Jim Jefferies promptly gave the decisio- to Gans. Joe Gans said today before the fight that this would probably be his last appearance in the ring. Efforts are being made to get him to consint to a match with Battling Nelson, but as Joe and Billy Nolan cannot agree to terms and conditions, Joe will very likely go from here to his home in Baltimore to remain. Gans now owns a hotel in Baltimore in which he has invested all his winnings. Gans has engaged in over 100 battles, and in the 15 or 16 years he has been fighting he has earned nearly $200,000, but being of a speculative turn of mind he took many a chance in which he depended a great deal upon luck and came out loser. He is undoubtedly one of the greatest fighters ever before the public, and compares favorably with the other two men who held the title before him—Jack McAuliffe and Kid Lavigne. Joe feels sad at heart because the colored fighters are not given their just dues in the boxing game, and that is one of the reasons he is retiring from the ring. Years ager of Gans the black boy fought at age when Al Hereford was the manliest once every week, but his part of the receipts never enriched him to any extent while Herford accumulated a fortune, and is now a well-to-do business man of Baltimore. If proper inducements are offered Gans may make a tour of the Eastern theatrical circuit, but his prescient plans are to retire and rest up before taking hold of his new hotel at Baltimore. Men Weigh In: In the preliminary of six rounds between Kid Webster and Joe Smith, Webster was given the decision in the sixth round. At 9:03 p. m. Gans entered the ring and wore his usual anxious expression. Gans was seconded by Young Peter Jackson. Kid North and Willie Keith. At 9:07 p. m. Burns entered the ring. His seconds were Tommy Burns, the conqueror of Philadelphia Jack G'Brien, Eddie Chambers and Abdul the Turk. Both men appeared to be in the best of condition. Gans stepped on the scales and did not move the beam. Burns a second later stepped on the scales and the scales again stood still. There was some trouble about the weight of the gloves. Burns insisted on using a pair of gloves that appeared to be several ounces under weight. They finally left the decision to C. E. Van Loan, sporting editor of the Ecassiner. After Van had made his decision Burns still refused to accept the gloves, although Gans readily agreed to fight with them. Tommy Burns refused to allow Jimmy to go on with the gloves picked for him, and the crowd became impatient at the delay. At 9:3 in order to allow the fight to go on, Gans consented to Burns' wearing the gloves objected to. Shortly after Referee Jim Jeffries entered the ring. The ring was cleared and the men went to the center to receive instructions from Jeffries. COUNTY COURT PRESIDENT Proceedings to Oust Webster County Official Begin. New Martinsville, Oct. 2. —Charging him with official misconduct, neglect of duty, habitual drunkenness and incompetence to fill the office and to perform the duties imposed upon him, a petition has just been filed in the office of the clerk of the circuit court of Wetzel county, asking for the removal of Raymer Higglobetham, of Earnshaw, president of the county court. The petition is signed by Dr. J. W. Yeater, Presley Martin and S. R. Martin all prominent citizens of the county. The petition is the result of an alleged public exhibition made by Mr. Higglobetham at the Baltimore & Ohio depot last week and at a meeting of the county court this week his chair was declared vacant and W. F. Shuman was appointed president. The petition alleges that on the 15th and 16th of November, 1006, Mr. Higginbotham was absent from court and was in such an intoxicated condition that he was unable to perform his duties as required as a member of the county court. The petition further alleges that in the latter part of September, 1907, TO OPEN NEW STORE FIGHT With Music Was L.A. Gans Department of Archives HISTORY CHARLESTON, W.VA After S Cha M years of Hard Work Made Records Will Ex- totel Business. Los Angeles, Cal., September 28. —A few days before the Memsic fight Joe Gans announced his retre- ment from the ring. The old master has never done any of the Patti fare- well before and may be trying to begin it, but here are his own reasons for quitting the game: "I have been fighting for 17 years and that ought to be about long enough to suit anybody. If I had been out for myself and could have got my hands on the big money I have earned for other people I might have been able to retire before. Everybody knows that I was down and out, before the Goldfield fight. I took a raw deal on the split of that $30,000 purse, but, believe me, that $10,000 short end, win or lose, looked as big as a mountain to me. Then I bet my entire end of the purse on myself. If I had lost to Nelson that day I guess I would have had to walk out of Goldfield. As it was I came out with quite a nice little stake. Then the theatrical engagements helped me along, and I began to lay some of the money aside. "I bought a corner lot in Ballimore and had a three-story brick building put on it—a hotel, I named it the Goldfield Hotel, because if it had not been for Goldfield there would not have been any hotel. "I had money enough to pay for the ground and put up a good build-up, but I could not see enough insight to finish the place properly. That is why I came West this last time. You remember the papers did some guessing about my Western trip. They said Gans was going to force Nelson into a fight. I did come West to arrange another match with Nelson, and we could have got $40,000 for the ballet fight. "Then along come Mr. Britt and knocked Nelson off the perch. I could see my furniture going, but the match with Britt brought me about $20,000, counting the money I won on myself, and I got $9,000 for fighting Memsic. I had figured on getting together $20,000 cash and quitting the ring for good. I have arranged to get $30,000, and now I'm going into the hotel business. The fighting game is a tiresome proposition when you follow it for years like I have. I'm ready to quit and I hope to make that little hotel of mine a favorite resort in Baltimore. Of course, it will be a colored man's hotel and all that, but I have some good friends who are white men and I expect to have such a nice place that they will not be ashamed to drop in and shake hands with me when they are in town." Joe tells the truth when he says that he is tired of the fighting game. The night when it became known that Willie Britt had visited Gans and tried to get him to call off the match with Memsic, the Negro champion was sweated pretty thoroughly by a bunch of inquisitive newspaper men. McCarey was present. At first Gans refused to talk, repeating that he had been on the level all through the negotiations for the Memsic fight and had nothing to say. At last a particularly rasping inquiry brought Joe to his feet. "I tell you," said he, "I have done many a bad thing since I came before the public as a fighter; but I reformed some time ago. Won't you believe me when I say that I have been on the level in this? If you won't take my word, why, you can go ahead and roast. Roast all you want to. it won't be the first time." Then turning to McCarey, Gana said: "Mistah McCarey, let's quit this fighting game. It's a bad game and I'm about sick of it. I bet you are, too. Let's get out of it." HURT IN COLLISION. Steubenville, Ohio, Oct. 2.—Noah Adams was probably fatally hurt and twenty passengers were more or less seriously injured in a collision between a northbound Steubenville train and the Toronto traction cars here. PROTESTANT EPISCOPALIANS Assemble in 45th Annual Convention in Richmond, Va. Richmond, Va., Oct. 2.—The Protestant Episcopal Church of the United States assembled here today for its Forty-fifth convention, which is expected to be one of the most interesting, in the history of the Successors to J. W. Hill--702 Kanawha Street. Special Sale of Shirt Waists at Special Prices. All the latest effects in Broadcloths, Cheviots Worsteds and Panamas. The Most Popular Colors at Popular Prices. We have one of the largest and finest lines of Suits, Coats and Ladies' Furnishings ever shown in the city. Our prices will make it worth your while to call on Sinclair Cottage is occupied again this year by students. The proposed addition was not built last summer because the board of trustees could not decide at their last meeting as to the best location. The stone is quarried and ready for the building when the decision is made. Where the members of the faculty spent their vacation: Mrs. McDonald was at home with her parents in Boston; President McDonald spent the summer at Panama, returning to Boston a short while before the opening of school. Mrs. Lightner, Miss Johnson and Miss Brady were at their homes except for a few short trips to neighboring cities. Miss Smith spent the better part of the summer at Bluefield with her niece, Mrs. R. P. Simms. Dr. and Mrs. Brackett spent their vacation with their daughter, Mrs. Newcomer, in Henry county, Va. Mr. Winters spent the week before the opening of school at the Jamestown Exposition. Mr. Peregoy was at home. Miss Brown spent the summer with her mother at Berryville, Va. Miss Sims attended the summer school at Cheyenne, Pa. Mrs. Thomas Whittaker, of Charleston, spent several days in town last week. Mrs. Whittaker brought her daughter Alice Pidgy to Storer, While in town Mrs. Whittaker and daughter were guests of Mrs. Randolph Brady. Charles Burrell left last Sunday for Pittsburg where he will be employed for the winter. Sunday evening President McDonald spoke at the Curtis F. B. church on the subject of "Education." On Wednesday morning, Oct. 2d, at Curtiss Memorial church occurred the marriage of Mr. Lorenzo S. Bird of Gettysburg, Pa., and Miss Lois V. Evans of Bolivar, W. Va. Unusual local interest is attached to the contraction of these young people because of their great popularity and genuine worth. Both are well known graduates of Storer. The groom graduated with 1901 and the bride belongs to the Class of 1903. The ceremony was performed at 9:30 o'clock in the morning by Rev. J. E. H. Carter, of Bolivar, Prof. Brackett being unable to officiate on account of illness. The bridal party consisting of the ushers, Messrs Summer Arter, Paul Crane, Richard H. T. Johnson and Carl H. Brady, the groom accompanied by his groomsmens, Mr. John 1 SAH Special A Full Line of the Latest FALL at very REA ALL MILLINERY very REASONABLE PRICES. at very REASONABLE PRICES. Department in charge of Mrs. Fisher. --- LAD All the lat 100 --- SAHLEY, GEORGE & BSHARAH LADIES' AND MISSES' SUITS, SKIRTS AND COATS P. Herrord and Allen M. Daniel, cousins of the bride, and the bride accompanied by her maids, Misses Katie Lightfoot of Berryville, Va., and Malcoma Brady entered the church to the stately strains of Lohengrin's Wedding March played by Miss Johnstone of the College Music Department. The officiating clergyman waiting at the altar, then in beautiful language read the ceremony prepared for such occasions and pronounced the happy couple man and wife. After the ceremony the guests repaired to the beautiful home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Evans, where a sumptuous wedding breakfast was served at eleven o'clock. Many choice and useful presents were in evidence as a mark of the high esteem had for the newly married. Many out-of-town guests from a distance were present and amid the good wishes of a host of friends Mr. and Mrs. Bird left on the afternoon train for Boston, their future home. Mr. Bird while in college was famous as an athlete and student. He was captain of all athletic teams and the name of Bird was well known. Lois, as everyone calls the bride, is a most beautiful young lady, a charming conversationalist and for a number of terms since graduation has successfully taught school. Mr. Bird will enter at once upon his medical course in the Boston College of Physicians and Surgeons. The first week of college life has ended and it is a remarkable one in Storer's history. There was the largest attendance and enrollment on the opening day in the entire history of the school. Sixty-four students were present, and now at the close of the first week there are ninety students present. This surpasses all records in the history of the school. So many have applied for admission that the authorities are compelled to place some students in reliable families as was done one year ago. Prof. Brackett was suddenly taken ill Monday morning as he was about to leave for Cleveland, Ohio, to attend the meeting of the General Conference of Free Baptists which is there in convention this week. POWELLTON Mrs. C. A. Thompson, of Eagle Rock, Va., is visiting relatives here. The faithful church workers are busy trying to raise money to get the new building up before the weather gets cold. They lift collections at $1 50 Waists at .98 $1 75 Waists at 1 25 2 50 Waists at 1 75 3 00 Waists at 2 00 3 50 Waists at 2 75 4 00 Waists at 3 25 Beautiful SILK Waists Dainty CASHMERE Waists Comfortable WOOL Waists Servicable LINEN Waists prayer meeting as well as at preaching. Mrs. Baxter French has taken a trip to Virginia to her former home. Silas Edwards, of Hugheston, is stopping in our town now. Junius Thomas, of Raymond City, was in our town last week visiting his lodge. A number of persons went on the excursion to Detroit the 28th. Band No. 2, under the instruction of E. T. Fairfax, is progressing very rapidly. Charles Burke is visiting relatives and friends in Greenbrier county. The public school attendance is very good. The children seem to like their teacher. Those who were on the sick list last week are better at this writing. PT. PLEASANT. Miss Eldorado Williams, of Henderson, is the guest of her brother, Wm. Williams. Fred Jackson, of Middleport, and brother Howard, of Mason, spent a few days in town last week the guests of friends. Misses Mary and Ida Craig and Augusta Rison spent Sunday in Columbus guests of relatives and friends. Rev. E. Venture, of Huntington, was to lecture here last Wednesday on "Whom to marry, when to marry, and Why to marry, but owing to the fact that a street carnival was here and so few attended it was postponed until a later date. The young ladies and gentlemen hope that date will not be very late as they feel Rev. Venture is going to tell them something they should know. Fred Payne, of Middleport, was here a few days last week attending the races at the county fair. Mr. and Mrs. Sam Craig and little daughter, Freda, of Charleston, arrived here Monday to be the guests of his mother, Mrs. Maggie Craig. Miss Ida' Alexander, teacher in the Orphans' Home at Huntington, spent Saturday and Sunday here the guest of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Alexander. Mrs. Edith Jackson and little daughter, Hortense, who have been guests of parents, Mr. and Mrs. Andy Smith, for the past two months, left for their home in Zanesville Saturday. Miss Kate Jordan left Saturday of last week for Wheeling, where she has a position. She was accompanied by her sister, Mrs. H. C. Clendenin, who returned Monday. Mrs. Joe Morris and niece, Miss Abbie Roberson, of Middleport, were guests of friends Friday. Miss Mithue Colston, teacher at Mason City, has been home for the past week, her school being closed on account of scarlet fever. Misses Mosella H. Colston, Augusta Rison, Mary and Ida Craig attended the land sale in Kanaauga Tues- LEY, GE Successors to al Sale ::: at 1 IES' AND MIS test effects sted Most Popu the largest and finest li day of May 11, 1915. While there they were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Shephard Lewis. Frank Henderson purchased a beautiful lot in Kauaauga Tuesday. Lon McKalea, of Columbus, spent a few days in town last week. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Jordan left for Detroit Saturday night. Joe expects to go into business there. Mark Holmes, of Charleston, was the guest of Miss Ida Alexander Sunday. Miss Virgie Lincoln left Saturday for Arbuckle to arrange matters for her school in the Giles family. "Doc" McCamey left for Detroit, Chicago and other points Saturday night. Daniel Craig, of South Side, was the guest of friends Thursday. Isadore Lincoln left Sunday for Columbus, where he expects to remain awhile. WESTON. Mrs. Maggie Riddle has been very sick the past week. Her condition has improved somewhat in the past few days. Little Warren Perkins was painfully improved one day last week. He fell from a wagon and cut an ugly gash in his forehead. The wound is responding nicely to treatment. J. H. Early has returned from a pleasant two week's visit to parents and friends at his old home. On his return trip he spent some time in Huntington, Parkersburg and Clarksburg meeting and greeting old acquaintances. He is feeling good and looking fine. Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Smith and Mr. and Mrs. Creel Smith will occupy the flats in the Whalen building on First street. Mrs. Sallie Jones has disposed of her property in Kitsonville. She is now snugly housed in a neat little cottage near the old birckyard. Miss Lotta Hunter of Pittsburg, was the guest of Mrs. Sallie Bailey a few days last week. Walter Bailey is taking a few weeks of much needed rest. It is the first real vacation he has had for the past eighteen months. Wm. Jackson of the Camden hotel who is spending his vacation out of the city has sent several letters to his friends here. He writes entertainingly of the people he has met, the cities he has visited, the country through which he has passed and the time he is having. Columbus, Detroit and Windsor, Canada, are the cities that have impressed him most. Mr. Jackson will return home Saturday. Mrs. Mary Temple left last Friday morning for Pittsburgh where she will attend the A. M. E. conference, now in session there. The condition of Mrs. Ella Harris is much improved at this writing. BLUEFIELD COLORED INSTITUTE Bluefield, W. Va. 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Miss Della Bennett was visiting her sisters Sunday. Miss Ethel Cabble was shopping here Friday. Sunday was regular service day here. Rev. P. F. Harris preached two excellent sermons. Mrs. S J. Vanhook, Misses Willie Freeland, and Fanny Cary attended & BSHA Kanawha Street. Shirt ices. : : : 1 KIRTS AND C loths, Che R. P. SIMS. Bluefield W. Va. Storer College at Harper's Ferry: Misses Lizzle Green, Patty Marshall, Lulu Allen, Landon Barns and R. E. King, Jr. the picnic at Red Ash Island Saturday. Mrs. Nettie Vanhook returned from Page last week, where she spent several weeks visiting her husband. ding several the guest of T. B. Jackunglen, was family. George Galimore, of Union, Died the 25th inst. and was taken to Madison, his former home for interment. He was a member of the Odd Fellows of Klimball and also a member of Vivian Lodge, No. 24, K. of P. being the first member that Union Lodge No. 24 has ever lost. G. L. 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MONEY SAVED 403 Commonwealth Ave., N. E. Roanoke, Va. 1 CENT BELOW any other DO NOT ride on any kind of lymp, logism illustrating and bicycles, odd patterns an EMORES and unwear of direct to ride with no m WE SHIP ON APPRO allow 10 Days Free T house in the area will able information by sim We need a Rider A to make money to suitl $8.50 PUNCTUR Regular Price $8.80 per pair To Introduce We Will Sell You a Sample Pair for ONLY $4.80 NAILS TRACKS OR 4.80 WON'T LET OUT THE AIR NO MORE TROUBLE FROM PUNCTURES. Result of 15 years experience in tico Nathaniel was less than a year old, and was buried Sunday. Mrs. Jennie Mathews, who visited her son in Bluefield, returned home Friday night. Miss Alene Hooker accompanied her for a visit to her aunt, Mrs. Annie S. Stewart. Mrs. Julia Morgan and Mrs. C. B. Brown spent Thursday in Clifton. . . Harry Rucker and Miss Druliella Thompson were married Wednesday evening at the home of the bride. The bride wore white trimmed in lace and ribbon, the groom wore black. Rev. W. J. Hackett officiated. Mr. and Mrs. Rucker are at home to their friends on Pine street. Mrs. Lawrence Pollard spent Friday in Clifton visiting relatives. Mrs. Martha Denson, after a two week's visit to her sons, W. A. and S. H. Denson, left Tuesday morning for her home in Mt. Airy, N. C. Her son S. H. accompanied her to Clifton Forge. Little Ernestine Gatewood Pegram, age 1 year and 11 months, after an illness of four days, died Thursday morning about 5 o'clock. The funeral services were conducted, at the home Friday at 2 o'clock by Rev. W. J. Hackett. Little Gatewood had many friends and their devotion was shown by the beautiful floral display. We extend to the parents our sincere sympathy. Mr. and Mrs. S. H. Denson entertained Mrs. Cora Neusome Friday evening. The dining room was tastefully decorated in nasturtiums and dallas. Covers were laid for 25. Miss Clara Wright presided at the plano. King's Daughters met Monday with Mrs. Minor Mann. Fruit, ice cream and cake was served by the hostess. Next meeting with Mrs. Martha Jackson, on Marlan Street. Mr. and Mrs. C. R. Beale were called to Goshen Saturday on account of the death of Prince Davis, father of Mrs. Beale. Rev. W. J. Hackett preached the funeral. Mr. Davis was father of Miss Cora Davis, who visited here quite often. Miss Wells and Miss Adelia Hutchinson, of Lynchburg, are guests of their aunt, Mrs. R. W. Smith. The revival started at the First Baptist church Monday night with Rev. Presley and Rev. Vassar as collaborers. Notices the thick rubber tread "A" and puncture strips "I" and "D," also rim strip "I" to prevent rim cutting. This makes it difficult any other make- SOFT, LASTIC and EASY RIDING. Miss Mollie Hill, of Logan, was visiting her unde, Scott Hill, a few days last week. G. Martin made a business trip to Madison last week. Joe Ferguson, of Logan, was the guest of George Martin, Thursday. Misses C. Layne and Carrie Robinson, of Guyandotte, were guests of Miss Mary Hill Sunday and Monday. D. Tyler, of Hurricane, was a visitor to our town Monday. Rev. Scott passed through here Friday en route to Ironton, Ohio. Miss Mary Hill is visiting in Guyandotte for a few days. Matthew Hicks was in Huntington Sunday. Miss Mina E. Stewart, of Huntington, was a business visitor Saturday. Mrs. Hattle Hicks spent Sunday in St. Albans. F. Reed was visiting in Ashland last week. George Grill an employee at the C. & O. depot at Huntington, sustained an injured hip which has disabled him for several days. HUNTINGTON Miss Sarah Wilkins and Ouida Barnett spent Saturday and Sunday at Holden the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Barnett. W. H. Harris has moved his tonsorial parlors to cur. 8th street and 3rd avenue, and in addition to having baths placed, made many other improvements, which renders his place one of the finest in the city. Mesdames R. W. White and J. W. Jackson, accompanied by Dr. Franklin, left for Washington, D. C., last Tuesday. The "Orange Social" given at the First Baptist church last Friday evening was well attended and quite a success financially. The First Baptist Sunday School held its annual election of officers and teachers last Sunday. Under the superintendency of Mr. J. W. Scott this school has become the banner school of the state Sunday school convention. In the past two years it has raised $72 for missions and education. Mr. Scott declined reelection and Mr. D. W. Perdew, assistant superintendent with a strong corps of teachers was elected for the ensuing year. C. G. Woodson left Monday for Chicago to spend several months in the university. G. W. Hughes is spending his vacation in St. Louis and Kansas City, Mo. Miss Ida Alexander, one of the teachers at the Orphans Home, spent Sunday with her parents at Point Pleasant. The death of Wesley Tate occurred last Wednesday after a lingering illness. Interment Sunday afternoon at Spring Hill cemetery. (The Y. M. C. A. held an interesting session at Youngs Chapel A. M. E. Sunday afternoon. The young men of our city completed the organization of an orchestra last week and will be able soon to furnish music for our concert. H. Green, of Ironton, spent Sunday in our city visiting friends Mr. and Mrs. Edward Johnson's children have all been ill with sore throats, but are better at this writing. EAGLE. Mr. and Mrs. Elijah Miller, of Page, are guests of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Hanna this week. Quite a number from this place went on the excursion to Detroit. Mrs. Willie Straughter, of Hinton, is visiting her sister, Mrs. Emma Ligue. Mrs. Caroline Watson and Mrs. I. B. Lewis, of Montgomery, were calling on the sick here this week. Mrs. A. J. Turner is on the sick list. Miss Margaret Lewis, of Charleston, was the week-end guest of Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Woods. Mr. and Mrs. Smith Brown, of Montgomery, were calling on friends here last week. Harry Steptoe left Friday for White Sulphur Springs to visit his sister, Miss Lottie Steptoe. From there he will go to Lynchburg, Va., to enter school. Charlie Locket, of Longacre, and Aaron Flood, of Black Hawk, were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Madison Sunday. Miss Alice Board, of Charleston, is visiting Miss Bessie Dow this week. Mr. and Mrs. Lutcher Sanders entertained at dinner Sunday Rev. and Mrs. S. E. Williams and Mrs. Mattle Reynolds, of Ashland, Ky. Mrs. Nettie Dow returned home Sunday after being absent a few weeks. ROANOKE On the 25th inst. at 9 o'clock at the Presbyterian church 5th ave. N. E., Miss M. Cooper, of 37 Lynchburg ave. N. E., was married to Mr. C. Beckwith, of Washington, D. C. The marriage ceremony was solemnized by Rev. Downing, Mr. and Mrs. Beckwith left on the noon train for their home at Washington. Miss Lectro Pack, of 601 2nd ave. N. E., has been indisposed for two weeks. S. Campbell, of Salem, Va., was a business visitor to the city last week. Miss Maude Wade, of 247 8th ave. You Look Prematurely Old N. W., left last week for Washington, D. C., where she will attend school. Mrs. B. Pate, of 414 10th ave. N. E., is home again after a two month's visit to Hot Springs. Mrs. M. Jader, of Goode, Va., was the guest of Mrs. N. Dike, of 337 2nd avenue, N. W., last week. Miss Ruth. Otey, of 316 2nd ave, N. W., who has not been able to walk for two months, is much improved. Mrs. Mary Stone, of 7th ave. N. W., was the guest of Mrs. J. Coleman last week. Mrs. J. H. Harris and little daughter Bessie have returned from Norfolk. CLARKSBURG. Mrs. Dale Dean and Miss Emma Coles have returned home after an extended visit of five weeks in Virginia. Aaron Wilson is quite ill at this writing. Mrs. J. L. Ruffner entertained Queen Esther club Friday afternoon. Dr. E. W. Lomax passed through the city Sunday en route to Bluefield. Thos. Cambric left Tuesday morning for Washington, D. C. Miss Florida Hayden left Monday night for Chicago. Rev. E. R. Bazier, pastor of Prides A. M. E. church, Rev. S. R. West. ARE YOU A K. OF P.? IF NOT WHY NOT? Do you not know that the Knights of Ruthing? Miss Bettie Harper, of 8th ave. N. W., who have been very ill, is steadily improving. Miss Sallie Dillard, of New York, is the guest of her mother who lives on 10th ave. N. W. B. E. Carter, of Keystone, W. Va., spent a short while in the city last week. Mrs. Carter was en route to Philadelphia, Penn. Mrs. K. Belcher and Miss M. Houston, of Martinsville, Va., were guests of Mrs. Rosa Broadnap, of 807 Norfolk ave., W. E. last week. Jas. Cuff, of Martinsville, Va., was in the city yast week. Win. Everett has returned from a three days' visit to Forest, Va. R. G. Carpers left this week for McDowell, W. Va., and Detroit, Mich. The Advocate will be found on hand at The Rideway Cleaning & Dye Works, 403 Commonwealth ave. N. E. V. Hackley, who has a position in Bluefield, W. Va., was visiting his home here last week: E. Perkins and wife, of Kimball, W. Va., spent a short time in the city. He was en route to Durham, N. C. Mrs. B. Washington, of Springwood, Va., is visiting Mrs. M. Smith, of 310 3rd ave. N. W. Mrs. A. Heimn, of 313 3rd ave. N. W. has returned from a visit to Rockymount, Va. Mrs. F. C. Jones, of Chicago, en route to Buckhannon, Va., was the guest of Mrs. M. Smith, 310 10th ave. N. W. a short while. Mr. and Mrs. Planty, of Eckman, W. Va., were visiting Mrs. L. Brown, of 306 3rd ave. this week. Robert Woods, of Freeman, W. Va., was the guest of C. Thompson last week. Miss Virginia Wilson, of 212 Chestnut avenue N. E., 45 visiting Mrs. Preston at the Nine this year. Mansfield T... who has been ill for some... died the 26th ult. Intern a. the Midway cemetery Bishop Gaples was at the A. M. E. Church last Sunday. Miss Bertha Woods, of 224 7th ave. N. E. and a party of school friends report having a nice time at the exposition. Sunday was rally day at the West Ehd Jerusalem Baptist church. The morning service was conducted by Rev. S. Richardson, who delivered an excellent sermon. At three o'clock Rev. W. A. Haines preached and at 7 o'clock. Dr. J. C. Brackett, of Ventor. Rev. J. R. Louderback, pastor of the Christian church, has returned from Tavol and Tipton, Va., where he attended the District Convention. He also sent to Mudfork to marry a couple while he has away. Chas. Poindexter of 703 4th street N. E., has returned home from his vacation which he spent in Pittsburg, Pa., and Cleveland, Ohio. Mr. Poindexter is a mail clerk on the N. & W. There is being a cement wall built around the First Baptist church. The church is making a great success under the care of the pastor, Rev. W. R. Brown. Mrs. D. Reynolds, of Portsmouth, Va., was the guest of Dr. and Mrs. Burrell last week. O. Marshall, Miss M. Gillmore and Miss . . . F. Fuller were guests of Miss N. W. Poe, of 225 6th ave. N. W. last week. Miss C. Wade, of 8th ave. N. W. left for The Lynchburg Seminary & College Wednesday. Mrs. S. Dunnes, of 516 5th ave. was visiting her niece, Mrs. Patterson, of Moundsville, last week. The B. & M. L. U. No. T of Roanoke, Va., gave their First Annual Banquet Wednesday night at the Reformers Hall, Music by Roanoke orchestra. Miss L. & Miss M. Hart left the 29th inst., for Richmond, and Norfolk, Va. Miss L. Hart will go on to Hampton for school. Miss M. Hart will return after 10 days to reopen the Norwich M. School. Mrs. R. E. Harth during the last three weeks raised $106.10 from the members and friends of the St. Paul M. E. Church. She is an efficient and unfiring church works. The pastor and members are more than proud of her. Mr. Robert Clark, of 518 Gainsborough ave. N. W. is very ill. Rev. W. D. Woods is out of the city on a business trip. CLARKSBURG Mrs. Dale Dean and Miss Emma Coles have returned home after an extended visit of five weeks in Virginia. Aaron Wilson is quite ill at this writing. Mrs. J. L. Ruffner entertained Queen Esther club Friday afternoon. Dr. E. W. Lomax passed through the city Sunday en route to Bluefield. Thos. Cambric left Tuesday morning for Washington, D. C. Miss Florida Hayden left Monday night for Chicago. Rev. E. R. Bazier, pastor of Prides A. M. E. church. Rev. S. P. West, P. E., Wheeling district, Rev. and Mrs. Griffith and Mrs. Perkins, of Weston, Mrs. Lulu Brown, of this city, left Tuesday morning to attend the annual conference at Pittsburg. A musicale was given at the Trinity M. E church Friday night and a pleasing program rendered. Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Lewis of Buckhannon, are visiting relatives. Miss Jennie Littleton and mother have returned from Buckhannon. At the close of the third week of school the enrollment has reached 171 which is 20 more than were enrolled last year at the close of the first month. The outlook for a splendid year's work is bright. The teachers are: J. W. Robinson, D. H. Kyle, Misses Florence Ruffin, Lilly Allen and Willa Lee. Mrs. Moore, of Virginia, is giving art lessons, also lessons in fine needle work. Many favorable comments concerning her work are being made. cerning her work are being made. It would be difficult to fancy a more beautiful autumn wedding than that of Wednesday evening, when Miss Edna Ross, and Mr. Robert B. Lewis, were united in marriage at the home of the bride's parents. Promptly at 8:45 o'clock Miss Cora Jackson and Mr. Frank Hanger entered the parlor followed by the bride and bridegroom. The ceremony was performed by Rev. G. W. W. Jenkins. The young couple were all attired in the daintiest white costumes. The ring service was used and was exceptionally beautiful. The bride was radiant last evening, and being a young lady of exceptional beauty, was charming in her wedding gown of white silk. After the wedding an elegant supper was served in the dining room. Mr. and Mrs. Lewis will leave Friday for Jarnestown and various points in Virginia. They will reside in this city. The guests who were present at the wedding were. Mr. and Mrs. Gates, Mr. and Mrs. Griffin, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Kent, Mr. and Mrs. Kirk, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Ross, Miss Lillian Jackson, Mr. Rosco Jackson, James Scott and Morsus Ogden. The out-of-town guests were Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Lewis, of Buckhannon, and Mrs. Kirk, of Ohio. ST. ALBANS Mrs. Harry Scott and Mrs. Cowser, of Charleston, spent Wednesday here. Mrs. Martha Fortner spent a few days with her sister, Mrs. Tom Minter. Miss Georgia Banks left Saturday to open her school at Page. Miss Martha G. Washington went to Crown Hill Sunday to take charge of her school. Mrs. Alice Martin spent a few days at home this week. Beulah, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Preston, died Sunday of fever after a long illness. The funeral services were conducted Tuesday by Rev. N. Barnett. J. H. Earley, after spending ten days here with his mother, has returned to Weston. C. W. Wright spent Thursday of last week at Pt. Pleasant Miss Bessie Dawson, of Charleston, spent Sunday here visiting friends. Ruth, the little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. Wilson, is very ill at their home on Railroad Ave. Mrs. Lulu Brown is visiting her mother, Mrs. M. Cosby. Rev. W. B. Fleming, district secretary of Foreign Missions, has located his headquarters here. Rev. W. W. Scott preached at Wevaco Sunday, his appointment here being filled by Rev. Fleming. Mrs. J. C. Hollis' little daughter Ellen is ill. Mrs. W. B. Fleming arrived in the city Sunday from Washington D.C. city Sunday from Washington, D. C. Rev. Daniel Stratton delivered one of his characteristic lectures here Wednesday night of last week. Miss Sadie Carr left Saturday for Page where she will spend the winter. R. B. Jones, of Page, was a business visitor here last week. Mrs. Fannie Johnson and daughter Louise were pleasant visitors in town last week. FOR RENT Rooms suitable for offices or light housekeeping. Apply to Advocate Office. ARE YOU A K.OF P.? 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 LODGE 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 depot young men are military educa they can get way, thus m better and citizens. in this department men are recei tary education they can get in n y, thus making er and more sens. 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, da sisters of Kn ited 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 Chance district or write Charleston, W. W upon which to lodge. STORER C Harper's Ferry, Cours Academic, State Normal, Biblical, Music, Carpentry, Blacksmithing, Husbandry, Cookery, Serving and this department is going out thousands of years annually toows and heirs, used Knights. There is no lodge in confer with the and Chancellor or write S. W. Boston, W. Va., for which to organ ORDER COLLE 's Ferry, : : W Courses State Normal, Biblical, Vocal and entry, Blacksmithing, Practical Gauk Cookery, Serving and Dressmaking. In this department we are paying out thousands of dollars annually to the widows and heirs of deceased Knights. If there is no lodge in your locality, confer with the Deputy Grand Chancellor of your district or write S. W. Starks, Charleston, W. Va., for terms upon which to organize a lodge. 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Upper St. San Francisco: 865 Union St., Oakland. Detroit: 261 Elliot St. El Paso: Chicago: 3519 Calumet Ave. "TO THE RESCUE OF LIBERIA." Bishop Isaiah B. Scott, superintendent of the work of the Methodist Episcopal Church of Liberia, has never bit his lip when duty demanded him to speak out. In last week's Independent (New York) he writes a plain, complete, brave story of the threatening danger now surrounding the Republic of Liberia, upon whose Northwest Great Britain is encroaching, and upon whose Southeast impertinent France is trespassing, and is very insulting about it. In the attitude of England and of France Bishop Scott sees great peril for both the present hope and future possibility of the Republic, for these two powerful nations, notwithstanding the cessions made to each by the Republic in the interest of peace, have violated every treaty right ever made, and used their power and influence and prestige to awe the little black Republic into a position where for fear of a clash between either or both, it would accept in silence whatever treatment were meted out to it. Neither England nor France suspects that the United States would ever come to know of its attitude towards Liberia, for the very obvious reason that the authorities would be afraid to arrest the attention of this nation towards the conduct of either, lest both France and England should make it, to say the least, seriously unpleasant for them and for the country, all the time representing to the nations that Liberia were either woefully stupid or dreadfully ignorant. Oblivious of compact and honor they have trod with impunity all over the blacks. Bishop Scott investigated the matter and speaks out. Speaking, he will be heard. The Bishop observes in his contribution to The Independent: Frequent trouble is reported by England on the northwestern frontier, in which Liberia is made the aggressor, seeking, as it does appear, an occasion for the usual cry that Liberia is unable to exercise police jurisdiction over this portion of her possessions and therefore England, for the protection of her own interests, must occupy the disturbed sections. Strange to say, however, no trouble arose in this section before, until Liberia undertook to exercise her treaty rights, and to collect the revenue which was her lawful heritage. To this statement by Bishop Scott, no further word is necessary to prove the presence of the old root and branch of British culpability when England is thrown to deal with a weaker country. Of the sins of France, whose conduct in recent years excites no small amount of chagrin in those whose faith in popular free government has been their faith in regenerated France, he vigorously writes: The condition on the southeast is even more acute. * * * * * * * Not withstanding the cession of the Ivory coast by Liberia to France, the latter still manifests an insatiable appetite for more of Liberia's territory. The Bishop, after pointing out that France is unwilling to live up to the treaty of 1892, and is planting military posts in and exercising undue influence over the chiefs of the disputed territory, calls upon the Government of the United States, not only in the interest of fair-play and honesty in governmental treaties and felicities, but in the spirit of Ewarts and of Blaine, and no less in that which planted and nurtured the Republic in the long ago, to come to the rescue of Liberia, and save it, ere it is crushed out of existence. This nation has heard Bishop Scott, and there is reason to believe that soon it will inquire of the Republic's oppressors: What doesest thou? Charles Francis Adams wrote once to the Prime Minister of England, when he insisted upon a dubious and irritating conduct: "It is useless for me to inform your lordship that this means war." The United States in order to be immediately effective, must go after London and Paris in this same direct fashion. The good Bishop in some measure bases his appeal for interference by this nation upon "the grateful consideration" with which such zeal and move would be received by the ten millions of black citizens of the United States, who feel a deep interest in Liberia, so his Worship implies. Doubtless the Negroes in common with other citizens of this country, all of whom believe in justice and honor between the nations of the earth, will welcome such interference; but the Negroes have never evinced the interest in the welfare of Liberia or of Cuba that, in the nature of things and men, they should have evinced all along. That is why, we believe, the blacks have had so rough a time of it over here. They are selfish; they have never been able to get out of themselves; they have been so busy nursing their own grievances, many of which we know, are real, that they have never considered that there were others, in hue and heart the same, suffering, needy, wretched, and whose general well-being were helped and strengthened by a word and a prayer for the blacks of America. Nevertheless the stupidity which has marked the temper of the American Negro is not inextirpable, and he will wake up and arise to his opportunity and his plain duty. In laying before the civilized world the case of Liberia, Bishop Scott is brave, and he walked all over precedence. The Negroes may be pardoned for taking pride in his work. THE POLITICAL AMBITION OF NEGROES. The top-heavy editor of the New York Times throws three fits and gives the Comanche yell because of a report emanating from Washington to the effect that the Negroes had organized for their political protection and that such organization extended into and embraced every ward where Negroes are allowed the ballot. This report also conveyed the information that under no circumstances would the Negroes let up in the opposition either to the plan of Theodore Roosevelt or the political ambition of rotund and smiling Mr. Taft. It would seem that the father of all this enlightenment is none other and none less than the busy Mr. W. Calvin Chase, lawyer, editor, and candidate. The Times, the organ and the mouthpiece of the Southerners, upon the basis of this report from Washington, proceeds to read the riot act to the American Negroes generally, winding up its folly by declaring that politics is the chief harm of them and that they have been spoiled, if not ruined by—? That's exactly the statement, or the import of it, of The Times. We care not to go into an extended reply to so narrow a journal as The New York Times; if those who make it do not know that in a system of government such as we live under, a government by and of the parties, there is no escape from politics for any element in the homogeneity, they are not likely to learn that lesson from any lecture from this end. But in view of the general talk about the activities of the Negro in politics and governmental matters, it is both necessary and proper time to say a word: The American Negro purposes not only not to relent for one moment in the exercise of his rights as a citizen, but to sue without ceasing for both the rights and dignity of an elector, and cry out with increasing volume against 'the disfranchising laws of the South, and the growing antipathy towards him in other sections of the country, brought on more by a campaign of misrepresentation by white Southern travelers, orators and writers than by any great number of shortcomings inherent in the Negro race. The time is come when Negro leaders ought to speak out in this regard, knowing that no problem is more momentous than the problem of the relation of the citizen to the laws and Constitution of his country. If, as Elihu Root, who is quoted by The Times, says, the Republican party made a mistake in conferring complete citizenship upon all the Negroes after their release from slavery, that is no problem of the present. What was done cannot now be undone; and as the years have rolled by, have not the Negroes gradually come into knowledge of the import and dignity of citizenship? And is not a new generation upon us, ready to justify the great heart of the abolitionists and the statesmen of the reconstruction period. Why, the editor of The Times talks like a man who never saw a book of logic, let alone as one who has wrested the degree of Doctor of Laws from dear old Dartmouth. As suggested by The Times, the Negroes have and are organizing for business development. But is it not true that the more they so organize the stiffer becomes the opposition to and abuse of them? Has the editor of The Times read of the refusal of the culpable Vardaman to sign charters for Negro banks? Be that as it may, the American Negro, in the language of their great leader, intends to surrender not one period of their rights as guaranteed to them by the Federal Constitution. And this editor, and his tribe, can put this in their cobs and smoke it. Edward W. Carmack, lately a United States Senator, has announced himself a candidate for the governorship of Tennessee against the present governor, Malcolm R. Patterson. If Carmack is successful, and likely he will be, it will add no particular glory to his verbal fame, for who is Patterson? We do expect the Cincinnati Negroes to stand with Senator Foraker in the approaching municipal contest. They are likely to do it. And then they can't pronounce the name of the Republican nominee for mayor. The National Negro Business Leage meets next year at Baltimore; thence at Boston or Louisville. Why not Louisville? However, the Knights of Pythias set a towering standard for all that may come after. The New York Press is hot and heavy for Gov. Hughes as the republican candidate for the presidency. Worse things have happened. Worse things can happen. The governor of Mississippi refuses to sign any more charters for Negro banks. If the devil is not on the earth in the likeness of Jim Vardaman, then hell's chief guard and sentimental is living for a season in Mississippi. The Jamestown "Exposition" is coming to its end. It is the consensus of opinion that aside from the Negro department of the circus the whole thing was a failure. Auditor Ralph Tyler, of the U. S. Navy Department, has settled down to his duties, and is making an ideal official. In short he is acting just like a journalist. "The melancholy days have come," but ten cent cotton lends some spirit and heart to the brethren at the South. BUCKHANNON Misses Pearl Washington, Bessie Mead and Cora Taylor returned to Faitment Saturday morning. Mrs. Bertha Martin was at Clarksburg Tuesday to attend the Lewis-Ross wedding. Bunyan Carter, of Grafton, is visiting his mother, Mrs. Emily Carter. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Lewis, of Clarksburg, visited friends here last week. Mrs. Lula Stewart is visiting Mrs. Lillian Withers of Fairmont. Miss Jennie Littleton, who has been visiting her sister, Mrs. James L. Davis, has returned to her home at Clarksburg. The Silver Leaf Club met with Mrs. Michael Brown Friday evening. At the close of the business session, delicious refreshments were served, and all went away voting Mrs. Brown the model hostess. Mrs. John W. Walker is on the stick list. George L. Christian, of Richmond, is visiting friends here. Disease and Health REVIVO RESTORES VITALITY "Made a Well Man of Me." THE GREAT REVIVO REMEDY produces fine results in 30 days. It acts powerfully and quickly. Cures when others fail. It is used on men, women, manhood, and old men may recover their youth. It also using REVIVO. It quickly and quickly re- lieves you of疲惫. 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For years the proprietors estimated that their theft losses were due half to their dishonest employees and half to outsiders, but not one of them would venture to estimate the total. There is a curious standard of ethics among some of the employees. They do not regard taking articles for their own use as theft, whereas to take them for some one else, even a member of the family, is plain robbery. Almost never are these guilty ones prosecuted, even if they are detected and the proof is conclusive. They are discharged, of course, and notices are posted in the dressing room explaining the reason. But when an employee steals goods to sell and is caught arrest follows. Professional shoplifters have been largely eliminated owing to systematic prosecution. By far the greatest number of thefts committed by outsiders are traced to women, usually reputable, who yield to a sudden temptation. Incidentally the newspapers never name a store in which a person is arrested for shoplifting for the simple reason that it would frighten away customers. A retail store on Broadway, New York, that did a large business was actually ruined by the publication of the details of several arrests within its doors.—Everybody's. QUICK WIT IN WAR. How Mosby Turned a Situation to His Own Advantage. Much of the success of Colonel Mosby and his partisan rangers in the Shenandoah valley was due to their dash and bravery, but an almost equal amount to the quick wit of their leader, who, says the author of "Mosby's Men," was never at a loss to turn a situation to his own advantage. One night, while scouting with four or five of his men on the Winchester pike, he saw a squad of cavalry approaching from the direction of town. It was the Federal patrol on its rounds, and Mosby and his men were between them and their camp. When they got within hall they stopped and inquired of the Confederates who they were. "Friends, with the countersign," replied Colonel Mosby, with his best imitation Yankee twang. "One of you advance, then, and give the countersign," was the response. "No," said the colonel sharply, "you are coming from the direction of the enemy. One of you advance." As this was an entirely correct proposition, one of them rode forward. When he came up the colonel said to him in a low but terribly distinct voice as he leveled his revolver at him: "Give the alarm and you are a dead man! I am Mosby. Call to the others that it is all right and to come on." The prisoner did so, and five more of Uncle Sam's gallant defenders marched confidently up to the muzzles of as many, revolvers and quietly surrendered. A Street Incident Despite the four inch sole of his left boot the man limped. "Shine, boss?" He looked at his feet. Yes, he needed a shine. And, leaning against a lamp post, he put first one foot and then the other on the little arab's box all glittering with bright brass nails. "How much? he said 'at the end.' "A nickel, boss." But the cripple tapped with his umbrella the thick side of his left boot, and, smiling awkwardly, he said in a constrained voice: "But you ought to charge extra for a thing like that." The boy, without looking up, answered in a low tone: "No, a nickel's enough. I don't want to make no money out of your hard luck."—New Orleans Times-Democrat. Slaves In Old Rome. In Rome, in the golden age, a laborer only cost $100, and sometimes, after a great victory and an influx of captives into the capital, it was possible to buy strong, capable slaves for $5 apiece. Skilled slaves, men with trades, brought higher prices. Clecero paid $1,000 for a scribe. Catilline had a cook that cost him $2,500. A gardener was worth $300, a blacksmith $750, an actor $5,000, a physician $10,000.—Louisville Courter-Journal. A Brace of Metaphors "Young man, do you keep your ear to the ground." "No, sir; my time is fully occupied in keeping my nose against the grindstone." And the pompous questioner passed on.—Washington Herald. Always Hits. "I suppose your wife misses you a great deal?" inquired a lady of a commercial traveler. "Well, no. For a woman she has a remarkably straight aim," was the reply.—London Express. An Economist. "Yes," boasted an overdressed individual. "I make my clothes last. This hat is an example of my thrift. Bought it three years ago, had it blocked twice and exchanged it once for a new one at a cafe." If false tongues were to drop out as easily as falsely, what a pleasant world it would be—St. Louis Post-Dispatch. AN UNOPENED PADLOCK Vienna's Strange Relic That Defied the World's Looksmiths. In 1810 a blacksmith went to Vienna and locked an iron band around a tree with a padlock. What he did with the key no one knows to this day. There is a mithful legend to the effect that he carelessly threw it into the air and that it never came down again. At any rate, the key could not be found, and the Austrian government offered a prize of 500 ducats to any one who could make a key that would turn the bolt in the lock without breaking it. Many have tried to win the prize, but nobody has won it. Eventually it became the practice among the contestants to drive a nail in the tree and the heads of some of the nails bear the initials of those who drove them The practice of driving nails into the tree sealed its fate. The lower part of the tree in a few years assumed the appearance of a solid mass of iron. One spring the leaves failed to come out, and later a summer storm blew the top away. The historic stump was cut off and placed on a pedestal on one of the prominent street corners in Vienna. At the same time the iron band was cut in two and put around the stump to hold it in its niche, the padlock in its origina. And there the old stump is this day an object both of the tourists and the veneration of the residents of Vienna. Incidentally, a street, Stock im Eisen—"Stick in Iron"—has been named after the stump—Scrap Book. ANTIQUITY OF GEOMETRY. The Science May Have Existed in India For Long Ages. Did we learn our rule of three and our Euclid from India? Researches have brought to light astronomical tables in India which must have been constructed by the principles of geometry. Some are of the opinion that they have been framed from observations made not less than 3,000 years before the Christian era, and if this opinion be well founded the science of geometry must have been cultivated in India to a considerable extent long before the period assigned to its origin in the west, so that many of the elementary propositions may have been brought from India to Greece. The Indians have a treatise called the "Surya Sidhanta," which professes to be a revelation from heaven communicated to Meya, a man of great sanctity, about 4,000,000 years ago. This book contains a rational system of trigonometry which differs entirely from the first known in Greece and Arabia. In fact, it is founded on a geometrical theorem which was not known to the geometricians of Europe before the time of Vicia, about 200 years ago. And it employs methods of demonstration unknown to the Greeks, who used others. The former have been attributed to the Arabs, but it is possible they have received this improvement in trigonometry as well as the numerical characters from India.—Chicago Tribune. Irish Stories. An Irishman while taking a barge up the Shannon was asked what goods he had on board and answered, "Timber and fruit." "What kind of timber and what sort of fruit?" "Well, an' if ye must know, the timber is just birch brooms, and the fruit, well, it's pretaties." An Irishman averred that the habit of Irish landlords of living outside of Ireland was the great grievance Ireland had to complain of. "Oh, yes," answered an Englishman, "that's the old stalking horse! I don't believe in your absentees." "Not believe in 'em! Come to Dublin with me and I'll show ye 'em by the hundred. Why, the country just swarms with 'em." Ravenoua Rata. It is estimated that the rat does $50,000,000 worth of damage a year in England. In a slaughterhouse near Paris rats in a single night picked to the bone the carcasses of thirty-five horses. There is very little that they will not eat; eggs, young birds and animals are among the dainty which they snap up in the ordinary course of business. But when pressed by hunger they will eat anything through which they can drive their terrible teeth. Rat will eat rat. The idea that a trapped rat will bite off an imprisoned leg and so escape is now said to be wrong; it is the other rats which do the biting. They eat the captive. Books Bound In Lead. A bookbinder was putting a binding of lead on a book. "Why lead?" a visitor asked. "This," the binder answered, "is a naval code book for use on a battleship. All such volumes are bound in lead." "But why?" "So that in the event of the ship's destruction the books will sink with it, for they contain secrets of immense value, and every precaution must be taken to keep those secrets dark." A. Substitute "You're rather a young man to be left in charge of a drug store," said the fussy old gentleman. "Have you any diploma?" "Why-er-no, sir," replied the drug clerk, "but we have a preparation of our own that's just as good."-Philadelphia Press. Consolation. "Steward, how long will it be before we get into the harbor?" "About an hour and a half, ma'am." "Oh, dear, I shall die before then." "Very likely, ma'am. But you'll be all right again when you've been on shore ten minutes."-Marine Journal. C. W. Dressell, of Parkersburg, was in the city today attending to business matters. Our immense stock of beautiful Tailor-made Suits, Velvet Wraps, Jackets and Caracul Coats, has been most carefully selected. Preparations are more complete than ever before. Every little detail that goes to make this the greatest and largest garment house in Charleston, as it is strictly ladies' ready-to-wear store. The greatest possible care has been exercised in securing Woman's Outer Garments of absolutely unquestionable quality and style to the end that everything purchased here may bear the name of the best manufacturers of high merit. Low prices have never before been equalled in this town. Suits, $35.00, 37.50, 40.00, 45.00, 5.00. Suits, $13.50, 15.00, 20.00, 22.50 2.50. Reviots, Long Fitted Coats, $18.00, 6.00. Others, $5.00, 12.50, 15.00, 25.00, 0.00, $18.00. 25.00, 35.00, 40.00 and ts, $12.50. 18.00, 25.00, 37.50 and W. Hill High Class Tailored Suits, $35.00, 37.50, 40.00, 45.00, 50.00 and 55.00. Beautiful Tailored Suits, $13.50, 15.00, 20.00, 22.50 25.00 and 32.50. Broadcloths and cheviots, Long Fitted Coats, $18.00, 22.50 and 25.00. Long, loose Broadcloths, $5.00, 12.50, 15.00, 25.00, 37.50 and 50.00. Short Caracul Coats, $18.00. 25.00, 35.00, 40.00 and 45.00. Short Velvet Jackets, $12.50. 18.00, 25.00, 37.50 and 40.00. Scientific American A handsomely illustrated weekly. Largest culation of any scientific journal. Terms, 6 year, four months, $1. Sold by all newadvertisers. MUNN & Co 30th Broadway, New York Branch Office. 625 F St., St. Louis, D.C. 845 LADI OUTFITTER THE VENEER CUTTER. A Machine That Slices Wood as Thin as Shavings. "The veneer cutter is one of the wonders of modern times," says a furniture man. "People who have never seen it work have not the faintest idea what it can do. Of course it is one result of the scarcity and high price of valuable timber, for if mahogany, rosewood, ebony and curled maple were as cheap as yellow pine there would be no need for a veneering machine, but the high prices of these woods compelled economy. The furniture makers were obliged to use them with parsimony; hence the inventions of the veneer cutter. "A saw cutter will cut twenty-five or thirty slices of veneer from an inch of wood, and most people would think that this is a tolerably economical use even of rosewood. But the knife cutter shaves off the wood in a slice so thin that from 125 to 150 veneers to the inch can be cut, and still every one of these shavings preserves the color and shows the texture of the original wood, and so smoothly is the cutting done that very often no polishing is necessary. The cheapness with which the work is done may be appreciated by the fact that cigar boxes once used, then given away or made into kindling, are often manufactured of poplar or some other cheap wood and veneered, with cedar simply because a box that looks like cedar is preferred by the dealers."-Baltimore American A LAKE OF FIRE. Marvelous Phosphorescence of a Fish Pond in the Bahamas. The lake of Waterloo is a phosphorescent sheet of water a thousand feet long near Nassau, in the Bahamas. At night it is like a sheet of living fire if any wind is stirring to ruffle its surface. If the night be calm, says the Rosary Magazine, the water lies dark and still until some object sets it in motion. Little colored boys are ready to swim out into the lake, where they seem to be clothed in garments of flame, leaving a long trail of molten splendor behind them. The oars when rowing are as when dipped in fire, and if one holds up a handful of the water and lets it fall it looks like beads of gold, and the fish that dart here and there, startled by the visitors, leave flashes of mystic glowing splendor behind them. The clumay turtles that move about look like balls of fire, and when it rains the lake is like a mass of jewels. This marvelous display of phosphorescence has never been accounted for, as the lake is of artificial formation, having been made for the breeding of turtles by a Nassau resident. The bed of the lake is cut out of solid limestone, and it is filled from the sea, in which there is little of the phosphorescent quality. 2632 SUNSHINE 11 CAPITOL ST. BEST FOR THE BOWELS If you haven't a regular, healthy movement of the hand, you should keep your bowels open, and be well. Force, in the middle of your or pill poison, is dangerous. The middle of your or pill poison is dangerous. 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This venomous reptile reared its head and before plunging its apparent fangs into the arm of the actress gave a shrill hiss. A spectator hereupon arose and left the house with the simple but expressive remark, "I am of the same opinion as the asp." Strong Part. "You say your brother is with an opera company now?" "Yes, ma'am." "Has he a strong part?" "Yes, ma'am. Why, he's one of the fellers that hit the anvil in the anvil chorus." "Yonkers Statesman." Fatal Honors. Jimson—What became of that man who had twenty-seven medals for saving people from drowning? Dock Worker—He fell in one day when he had them all on, and the weight of the snake him. Rooms suitable for offices or light housekeeping. Apply to Advocate Office. Mrs. Allen Barnett has returned from a ten days' visit to relatives and friends at Huntington. Items intended, for this column should be sent to this office not later than Wednesday noon. Mrs. Maggie Wright, who is nursing Mrs. Carrie Wells at Longacre, was in the city Saturday on business. Miss Kathryn Hawkins, of Lorain, O., was the guest of Miss Rilla Anderson last week. Mrs. C. A. Napper has returned from a two weeks' visit to Washington and Jamestown. Mrs. W. H. Walker, who spent the past five weeks visiting her parents at Tazewell, Va., returned to the city Sunday. The funeral of Ernest Gough, who died Monday of typhoid fever after an illness of three weeks, was conducted yesterday at his late residence on the South Side. The deceased was a member of Capitol City Lodge No. 1. K. of P. and the Uniform Bank, both of which were in attendance at the funeral services. Miss Lena Rice, who was employed at the Peoples Grocery during the past summer as clerk, left for Fire Creek yesterday where she will open school. She is succeeded by Miss Sallie Powell, who arrived in the city recently from Roanoke, Va. 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If you want them to look right, feel right and be right, consult ERNST The Charleston Women's Improvement League will meet Friday evening with Mrs. G. W. Muse at her residence on Piedmont street. Mrs. C. H. James was confined to her bed the first of the week with a severe attack of gripe. Miss Stella James substituted at Washington school Monday for Miss Amy Hutchinson, who was ill. Mrs. George Bailey is visiting friends at Huntington. The local lodge or the G. U. O. of O. F. and Household of Ruth celebrated their anniversary Thursday of last week by having an outing at Glenwood park. In the evening they assembled at the First Baptist church where an excellent program was rendered, the chief feature being an address by Pres. J. McHenry Jones, of the West Virginia Colored Institute. Mrs. Cora Alexander and Miss Bessie Johnson have returned to their home in Cleveland, Ohio, after spending several weeks here the guests of Mrs. Marla Alexander. They were accompanied by Miss Lena Alexander, who will attend school in Cleveland. Mr. I. M. Carper returned to the city Friday, her vacation having been suddenly terminated by the death of her sister-in-law, Mrs. Cuzzens. Prof. C. W. Boyd, principal of the Garnett school, has as his guest his mother. Mrs. Ellen Boyd. His sister, Mrs. Jessie Bruce, who spent last week with him, returned to her home at Thomas Saturday. The funeral of Mrs. Julia Ersklines was conducted at the First Baptist church Monday by the pastor, Rev. S. K. Bullock. Mrs. Ella N. White, who was call- Economy and Convenience are of splendid interest to old peo- of glasses. First invention in optics which con- ground as to have the necessary ant vision. Thus one pair of glass- you have had to use and you are the other pair every time you --- ```markdown ``` and use train No. 8, the Jamestown Express, which carries through Pullman sleepers and day coaches from Cincinnati to Richmond and Jamestown, dining and parlor car Cincinnati to Hinton. Leaves Charleston at 3:45 p. m., daily, arriving Richmond at 6:00 a. m., Norfolk 8:45 a. m., and lands you direct at the Exposition grounds at 8:30 a. m. There will be plenty of room on this train for all who desire to visit the Exposition and sleeping car accommodations can easily be secured by calling on of here by the death of her daughter, Mrs. Curtzens, will remain in the city a few days before returning to her home at Mt. Vernon, N. Y. Herry Mitchell has gone to Pitts- burg for an indefinite stay. Miss Bessie Taylor is slowly re- covering from an attack of fever. Mrs. O. M. Mitchell has returned from a trip to Virginia. Mrs. Ida Howard, who has been the guest of her mother, Mrs. Drucilla Knox, for the past two weeks, returned Tuesday to he home at Cincinnati, accompanied by her son. Headquarters for all styles of hair goods, Mrs. Brown, 500 Capitol St. Rev. W. E. Walker arrived in the city Tuesday evening from Pittsburgh, Pa., where he had been in attendance upon the Annual Conference of the A. M. E. church. (Rev. Walker speaks very interestingly of the meeting, which was the largest in the history of the district. Among other important legislation the decision to institute a conference for this state is especially pleasing to West Virginians. The institution of the conference, however, is dependent upon an increase in membership to 6,000, there being now about 4,000. Rev. Walker was asked for by the Euclid Avenue church in Pittsburgh and the church at Washington, Pa., but at his request he was returned to the St. Paul church in this city in order to carry out his plans for its upbuilding. Rev. J. W. Carter, formerly of this city, but now located at Huntington, was transferred to Connellsville, Pa. Rev. S. P. West, the presiding elder, was elected a delegate to the General Conference. In the death of Mrs. Lorena Cuzzens, wife of Prof. George L. Cuzzens. Thursday afternoon of last week, there passed to the Great Beyond one of the most estimable women of this community. Mrs. Cuzzens had been ill only a week and her death was a shock to both her family and friends. The funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at the Simpson M. E. church, which was crowded to its utmost capacity by those who were present to show their esteem for the deceased and sympathy for her bereaved family. The floral offerings, of which there was a large number, were very beautiful and attested the high regard in which she was held by the various organizations of which she was a valued member, and her host of friends. Mrs. Cuzzens is survived in her immediate family by three sons and three daughters, most of whom are small, and the separation of these among her relatives is one of the saddest features of her untimely demise. The Woman's Loyal Union met last Monday night with Mrs. Alexander on Sents street. The next meeting will be held with Mrs. Annie Smith on Lewis street. Arrangements were made for the public meeting on the 14th inst. The programme will be as follows: Song—By the Club. Recitation—Mrs. Alexander. Duet—Mr. W. Hank and Mrs. Thomas. Soic—Mrs. Lewis. Recitation—Mrs. Jefferson. Solo—Mrs. Anthony. Recitation—Miss B. Mallory. Recitation—Miss Johnson. Recitation—Mrs. Dora Moss. Journal—Mrs. Annie Smith. PEOPLE AND THINGS Interesting Collection of Subjects RANDOM SNAPSHOTS Washington, Oct. 2.—There is a lot of paper money issued by the United States which few people would recognize if they saw it. The other day there came out of the vaults of a bank at Rochester, Ind., a package of $5 national bank notes of the issue of 1865. They showed on one side an engraving of a historical character, the obverse side showing a man presenting an Indian maiden to three women, emblematic of Europe, Asia, and Africa. These bills, which have been practically out of circulation for some time, were hailed as counterfeit and when the cashier of the Rochester bank went to Chicago and tried, for curiosity, to pass them over the counters of GOT JAMESTOWN V C. & O. H and use train No. 8, the Jamestown Pullman sleepers and day coaches and Jamestown, dining and parle Leaves Charleston at 3:45 p. 6:00 a. m., Norfolk 8:45 a. m., a tion grounds at 8:30 a. m. Chicago banks they were in each instance refused. The other day a man was arrested for trying to pass a $100 note with a bright red back, and yet it was a perfectly good bill, being a specimen of the first gold certificates, which made their appearance in 1866. Another curious and little known note is the three-year-interest note of July 17, 1861. These notes were made payable to order, and were in denominations of $50, $100, $500, $1,000 and $5,000. They were engraved only on one side, the other side being left blank for endorsement. 'Another bill that is rare is the note of 1864. They were compound-interest notes at 6 per cent, compounded semi-annually. On the back of each bill was a table showing the value of the bill every six months, the principal and interest being payable only at maturity, but the notes were always increasing in value. One collector has one of these notes which has been bearing 4 per cent interest from February 26, 1879, down to the present year. It is a $10 bill, and any man would have difficulty in passing it, and yet as a matter of fact, it is worth $21. There was an interesting scene the other day at Columbia, Teen., when in the presence of 5,000 cheering people, Senator "Bob" Taylor and former Senator E. W. Carmack shook hands with each other at the fair grounds. This is said to be the first time that these former political enemies have met since there was a bitter primary fight for the Senatorship. When the people recognized what was taking place they cheered heartily. Previously each man had been heartily received, but the demonstrations then were as nothing compared to the spectacular joining of hands, which indicated that enmity was over and the hatchet buried. The fact that King Edward of England recently left a theatre because he objected to the performance caused some surprise, as in his younger days he was a devotee of the drama and was more or less intimate and a good fellow with a number of the leading players. It may be from association with King Edward that the Emperor of Germany has acquired a taste for the theatre. At any rate, he is now an ardent admirer of the drama, and never hesitates to express his pleasure at clever work on the part of actors or actresses. Recently he went to the Court Theater in Cassel and witnessed a performance of "War and Peace." At the end of the play he made his way to the green room, where for over an hour he chatted with the managers and the members of the company in a most social way, recounting reminiscences of his youth, when he often had visited the same theatre. Many of the plays he saw then, he declared, he could even now repeat almost by heart, while he was able to recall accurately the names of many oldtime actors and actresses. Before leaving the theatre, he conferred the order of the Red Eagle on the manager, and to each of the actresses he presented a broach with the imperial initial in precious stones, while to every actor he gave a handsome scarf pin. Boston's Part in Nation's Music. Boston's part in the music of the nation is certainly picturesque. It is not true, as has been stated, that the Hessians brought "Yankee Doodle" to this country in 1768. It was sung in the streets of Boston by the Britishers under Braddock as far back as 1755 to decide the New England troops with the feathers in their caps. Later, in Revolutionary times, the British officers raced their horses across the Common on Sunday morning and played "Yankee Doodle" before the Park Street Church to annoy the colonists within. "The Star Spangled Banner" was originally a drinking song, and it was first known to America in 1798, when Robert Treat Palne used the tune for the words to "Adams and Liberty". But the song that is distinctly Boston's own is "Glory, Hallelujah!" Prof Webster's regiment, first sang it as a war song at Fort Warren, Boston Harbor, in 1861, and it was not the famous John Brown whom they mourned, but a humble member of their own ranks. A thousand strong, they sang it marching across the Common. Boston went wild over it, and New York took it up. It spread through the camps till the song, that began as a hymn time in South Carolina, sang itself into history as one of the famous war songs of the world TO THE IN EXPOSITION MA RAILWAY own Express, which carries through s from Cincinnati to Richmond or car Cincinnati to Hinton. m, daily, arriving Richmond at and lands you direct at the Exposi- on this train for all who desire ing car accommodations can easily O. B. SMITH, Agent COUPON SALI MUSICAL CONCERT SATURDAY NIGHT, OCTOBER 5, 7:30 TO 10 P. M. COME AND ENJOY THE MUSIC--YOU ARE INVITED ORIGINATORS AND LEADERS FIRST IN EVERYTHING COU FRIDAY, SAT OCT MUSICAL CO COM CHINA SILK COUPON WORTH 9c in cash As part payment on each and every yard of China Silk purchased Friday and Saturday. Regular value is 50c yd. A fine chance to buy material for a Fall waist or party dress. HOOKS AND EYES COUPON WORTH 2 1-2c in cash When used as part payment on our No. 1, 2, 3 hook and eyes, white or black, best quality, regular 5c value Friday and Saturday only. . . LINEN TAPE COUPON WORTH 1 1-2c in cash As part payment on each and every bolt purchased Friday or Saturday that sell regularly at 5c the bolt. A limited number to each customer. DRESS SHIELDS COUPON WORTH 10c in cash When used as part payment on each and every pair of our 25c quality dress shields bought at this store on Friday or Saturday. OUTING FLANNEL COUPON WORTH 1 2-3c in cash As part payment on a beautiful assortment of fall Outings regular value 6 2-3c per yard. Just the thing for shirtings, children dresses and gowns. Friday and Saturday only. MATTING8 COUPON WORTH 6c in cash As part payment on each and every yard of China and Jap. Matting valued at 25c the yard, in 15-yd. patterns or over. Friday and Saturday only. CHILDRENS' DRESSES COUPON WORTH $2.48 in cash As part payment on each children's dress purchased Fri- day or Saturday. They are 8, 12 and 14-year sizes in all wool fall styles. Sell at $12.50 regularly. COTTON TAPE COUPON WORTH 2 1-2c in cash As part payment on each and every bolt of cotton tape purchased Friday or Saturday that sell regularly at 2 for 5c. As part payment on each and every yard of Ingrain Carpet bought on Friday and Saturday of our double xtra fine grade all wool Ingrain Carpet that sells at 75c the yard. . . . BED SPREADS COUPON WORTH 27c in cash When presented and used in purchasing one of our new fall pattern Bed Spreads that sell regularly for $1.25. Friday and Saturday only. LACE CURTAINS COUPON WORTH 40c in cash When used as part payment on any pair of our special novelty Lace Curtains, 54 inches wide and 3 yds. long, regular value $1.50. Friday and Saturday only. 9x12 AXMINSTER RUGS When applied on the purchase of our new fall Axminster Rugs. Wonderfully beautiful in all new Oriental patterns. The largest stock to choose from. Their regular value is $25.00. 27x54 BRUSSEL RUGS COUPON WORTH 48c in cash As part payment on one of our New Fall 27x54 Rugs. Made by the best manufacturers and sell regularly at $2.00. A very special offer. Friday and Saturday only. 9x12 AXMINSTER RUGS COUPON WORTH $3.50 in cash As part payment when purchasing one of our beautiful all wool Room Size. Rugs. Regular value on these rugs are $28.50. A saving of $3.50 is well worth while. Friday and Saturday. CHILDREN'S DRESSES COUPON WORTH $2.48 in cash As part payment on Children's all Pure Wool Dresses. One and two piece dresses in pretty plaids and solid colors. Regular $10 values. Friday and Saturday only. DRESS SHIELDS COUPON WORTH 5c in cash When used as part payment on each and every pair you buy here Friday and Saturday of our regular 15c dress shields. --- On part payment on each hemstitched linen, finish pillow cases made specially for our trade. Cases sell regularly for 22½c each. This offer good only Friday and Saturday. DRESS GOODS COUPON WORTH 11c per yard in cash As part payment this coupon is worth 11c in cash on each and every yard of our all wool dress goods that sells regularly at 50c the yard. Friday and Saturday only. DRESS GOODS COUPON WORTH 12c in cash As part payment on each and every yard of our special Fall dress goods. Splendid variety to choose from. All pure wool goods. Sells regular for 75c the yard. A saving of considerable. Worth saving. Friday and Saturday only. TABLE DAMASK COUPON WORTH 10c in cash As part payment on our special Red Linen table damask. Sells at 50c the yard. Good time to buy, as this offer is good/only Friday and Saturday. WASH CLOTHS COUPON WORTH 1 1-2c in cash As part payment on each hygienic wash cloth purchased Friday or Saturday. They sell the year around at 5c each. Only a limited number to each customer. Friday and Saturday only. CORSETS COUPON WORTH 11c in cash Friday and Saturday as part payment on an R. G. Corset. Fitted in our Corset Porter on Main Floor.. R. & G. Corset sell regularly for $1.00. Very special offer Friday and Saturday only. TAPESTRY RUGS COUPON WORTH $2.25 in cash This coupon entitles the holder to a cash value of $3.50 on any of our Room Size Tapestry Rugs. Fall Patterns in Beautiful Oriental and Floral designs, regular $12.50 value. SHIRTINGS COUPON WORTH 3c in cash Entitles the holder to 3c in cash for each and every yard of our new fall Shirting, purchased from us on Friday and Saturday, which sells regularly at 15c yd. --- West Virginia Colored Institute INSTITUTE, : : : : WEST VA. 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 Fltting, 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 J. McHENRY JONES, A. M. President. Institute, West Virginia P. SHERIDAN BALL. President. METROPOLITAN BUILDING. The stock of this Company has in value within the past five years, and idend of 7 per cent to its numerous ing nearly every State in the Union tries. This Company gives employment Colored people in its Banks, Depa offices: Stock is now selling at $25.00 per share. Agents wanted throughout B. F. GRAHAM, State Agent, 205 Dc Of this Company has increased 44% the past five years, and has paid a cent to its numerous stockholders in every State in the Union, and someanny gives employment to nearly a mile in its Banks, Department Store. Giving at $25.00 per share. Gold is wanted throughout the State. State Agent, 205 Donnally St., The stock of this Company has increased 400 per cent in value within the past five years, and has paid an annual dividend of 7 per cent to its numerous stockholders, representing nearly every State in the Union, and some foreign countries. This Company gives employment to nearly Two Thousand Colored people in its Banks, Department Stores and other offices: Stock is now selling at $25.00 per share. Gold Bonds at $10.00 each. Agents wanted throughout the State. Address B. F. GRAHAM, State Agent, 205 Donnally St., Charleston, W.Va FURNISHD ROOMS 50C UP. MILKHOUSE HOTEL THE MT. CLEM & MINERAL BA MT. CLEMENSE GENERAL BATH H THE MT. CLEMENSHOTEL & MINERAL BATH HOUSE AMERICAN AND EUROPEAN PLAN. Has opened its doors for the a People that may come to Mt. Cle their health and treatment for Rheu Hotel and Mineral Bath House own colored man at any fo the health States used its doors for the accommodation may come to Mt. Clemens in the and treatment for Rheumatism. General Bath House owned and co at any fo the health resorts 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 WRITE FOR SPECIAL RATES. M1. Clemens, Mich. --- Secretary. Treasurer. THE GREATEST RACE ENTER- PRISE IN THE WORLD. The Metropolitan Mercantile & Realty Company, 46th St. and Eighth Avenue, New York City. has increased 400 per cent in inns, and has paid an annual divi- erous stockholders, represent- union, and some toreign coun- ment to nearly Two Thousand Department Stores and other per share. Gold Bonds at $10.00 without the State. Address 195 Donnally St., Charleston, W.Va. MALS 50C UP EMENSHOTEL BATH HOUSE LAN. PHONE 245. the accomodation of Colored Clemens in the future for Rheumatism. It is the only owned and conducted by a health resorts in the United --- PURE, FILTERED WATER Promised Charleston by the End of The Week. General Manager Maddox, of the Kanawha Water and Light Company, stated at noon that the new pumping engine at the water works was started this morning and had been running all day with few intermissions. Although it is necessary to stop the engine to adjust a few minor troubles, the pump has been running practically all day. There are some small leaks to be adjusted in the filtration plant, but it is promised that the city will be enjoying pure, filtered water by the end of the week. Owing to the new pumping engine being in service, there is considerable more pressure today than there has been for several months. TEACHERS WANTED. Wanted at Winona, W. Va., two teachers. A gentleman with No. 1 certificate for principal. A lady with No. 1, if not would be thankful for a No. 2. Hoping to receive application immediately, as the schools should commence at once. Trustees. P. J. FATUM, FLEMING GREEN, WILSON HALE. NOTICE TO STOCKHOLDERS. A special meeting of the stockholders of the West Virginia Mercantile and Business Association, a corporation, will be held at London, West Virginia, October the 12th, 1907, for the purpose of raising money to improve said company's lots and to encumber the same if necessary to raise said money. Given under my hand this 9th day of September, 1907. State of West Virginia, Kanawha County, ss. At Rules held in the Clerk's Office of the Circuit Court of Kanawha County, on the first Monday in the month of September, 1907. Jefferson Davis, Plaintiff, vs. In Chancery, No. 1551, Nellie Davis, Defendant. The object of this suit is to obtain a decree from the bonds of matri- mony. This day came the Plaintiff by his Attorney; and on his motion, and it appearing by affidavit filed, that the Defendant is a non-resident of this State. it is ordered that she do appear within one month after the date of the first publication hereof, and do what is necessary to protect her interest in this suit. Teste: D. M. SHIRKEY, Clerk. T. G. Nutter, Sol. 9-5-4t Notice to Take Depositions. Take Notice: That on the 4th day of October, A. D. 1907, between the hours of 9 o'clock a. m. and 4 o'clock p. m., at the law office of T. G. Nutter, Esq., 604 1-2 Kanawha street, in the city of Charleston, Kanawha county, West Virginia, I will take the deposition of myself and others, to be read in evidence in my behalf in a certain suit in Chancery now pending in the Circuit Court for the County of Kanawha and State of West Virginia, in which Jefferson Davis is Plaintiff and Nellie Davis is Defendant. If from any cause the taking of sald deposition shall not be commenced or completed on the day aforesaid, the same shall be continued from day to day, or from time to time, at the same place, and between the same hours, until the same shall be completed. JEFFERSON DAVIS. T. G. Nutter, Sol. 9-5-4t Meet in Convention and Perfect Their Organization A SPIRITED MEETING Resolutions Unanimously Adopted Enlarging County Committee Primary Plan Rejected After a Warm Debate. Special to Daily Mail. Marlinton, W. Va., Oct. 2.—The republicans of Pocahontas county met in convention here, with a good assemblage for the mid-season session. Much interest was manifested and in some respects the meeting was a warm one over the method of organization, although the final result was harmoniously reached amid much enthusiasm. Mr. H. S. Bucher proposed the primary plan, which was opposed by Dr. W. J. Judy, of Dunlevie. In a telling speech Mr. A. D. Williams substituted the following resolutions in place of the proposition of Mr. Bucher and they were unanimously adopted: "We, the Republican voters of Pocahontas county assembled in mass convention, pursuant to a call of the Chairman for the purpose of passing upon the plans of action in the coming campaign, in the town of Marlinton, West Virginia, do hereby "Resolve, First; That we heartily endorse the wise and expeditious administration of Theodore Roosevelt and the fair and equitable manner in which the said administration has treated alike capital and labor and the manner in which unscrupulous corporations and individuals have been dealt with." "Second; That we approve of the wise and excellent administration Governor William M. O. Dawson of the State of West Virginia and the new tax laws and their just and fair administration to all the citizenship of this commonwealth. "Third; That we hereby approve of the broad and liberal principles of the Great Republican party and hereby pledge our renewed support to the party and its great principles. Fourth; That we appreciate the earnest and efficient labors of our venerable County Chairman and hereby express to him the demonstration of said appreciation. Fifth; That we approve of the wise and excellent plan of district conventions and delegates therefrom for the purpose of making nominations of the several candidates for district and county officers. "Sixth; That we believe that the county committee can be of more service to the party if it is composed of the committeeman from each of the 15 voting precincts now in the county and one new one added from time to time as new precincts are created and that the selection of the committee should come from and be placed as near as possible to all the voters in the county therefore; “Be it hereby Resolved; That each precinct now created and existing in the county of Pocahontas State of West Virginia, and every subsequent formed precinct elect three Republican voters of that precinct to compose a, precinct committee and that the said precinct committee shall then elect from their number a chairman and secretary. The chairman shall then be the county committeeman from that precinct. Then each of the several chairmen which are to be and shall be the county committee, shall get together in their several Magisterial districts and organize into a district committee and then the several chairmen of the Magisterial districts of the county of Pocahontas shall get together in connection with the county chairman and secretary and from time to time transact the business of the executive committee and the six persons so chosen and qualified shall compose and be the executive committee of Pocahontas county. The chairman and secretary of the county committee shall be elected by a vote of all the county committee and by virting, of said office shall be the chairman and secretary of the executive committee which committee is a part of the county committee. "Seventh: That all of the several suborganizations of the regular county and county executive committees shall and are to be subservient to and shall work in unison therewith in all business matters pertaining to the general welfare and harmony of the party. "Eighth: That it shall be the duty of the several precinct committees to take and keep from time to time an accurate poll of the voters in their several precincts and to transcribe the same to the county and district chairman and secretaries and of the county secretary to transcribe the same to the secretary of the state committee and it shall also be the THE CITY OF NEW YORK 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, keep it trunk or hiding it somewhere about your house—You Are Working For Money If you are not working and saving your money and putting it in a bank where you get no interest, keep it 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 S. W. STARKS, President duty of each secretary of each of the several organizations to keep a book in which shall be kept accurate minutes of all meetings and conventions held in the county in proportion of the jurisdiction of said meeting or convention. "Ninth; That we now and shall continue to urge that it is and shall be the duty of every republican in the county to exercise his right and privileges by being at all conventions and to use his wise and able judgment in preserving harmony during the coming campaign and to see that good and honest and sober men are placed into the field so that when we appear at the polls our success will be assured as a party and our integrity preserved by the manner in which they shall serve the people." Gordon Lee's Socks. A good story on Representative Gordon Lee, of the Seventh Georgia Congressional district, leaked out through one of his friends recently. Mr. Lee had occasion to visit Washington during the early summer on some departmental business, and came from his home via the Southern Railway. At the time the train upon which he rode was scheduled to reach the Capital city at 6:45 in the morning, an unheard-of hour for arising in Georgia, except in the remote rural regions. Some fifteen minutes before reaching Washington, it occurred to the Purllman porter that the gentleman in berth No. 6 was a Washington, and not a New York, passenger. Investigation showed Mr. Lee soundly asleep—and the Washington Monument well in sight from the car window. In the confusion and haste that followed, Mr. Lee was utterly and hopelessly unable to find his socks. The train pulled into the city, the last passenger, save the Congressman, got off, and still no socks. Finally, Mr. Lee was forced to don his low-quartered shoes and go to his hotel sockless and very painfully embarrassed. He had to brave any number of good-natured giggles and suppressed guffaws before he finally reached his apartments at the Shoreham—and those few who learned of his sad plight called him "Sockless Jerry Lee" for many weeks afterward. Familles Furnished with Ice Cream. Orders for shipment solicited. We make prompt delivery of Cream and Ices for unday orders. PUT YOUR SAVINGS IN A SAFE PLACE —That is here—and your money will draw good interest, too. Write or call for full particulars Capital $250,000 Surplus $150,000 Kanawha Banking & Trust Company Charleston West Virginia H. D. Runnel assistant district attorney, returned last night from Huntington' where he attended the federal court. The assistant district attorney states that court will adjourn some time next week. Charleston, W. Va. IES, ICE CRAM Turnished with orders for ship- ry of Cream and Ices for un- ichols 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. IF YOU'RE THINKING OF BUILDING, OR HAVE BUILT BEAR IN MIND THAT HOWEVER ANXIUS 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 grown. You'll never fully realize how closely your home wants have been studied by us until you take a trip through Prindles. of Highgrade Stoyes and Ranges at the right prices. We guarantee every stove sold by us to give petition in every respect and if not we will replace same one. Can you find any one to do more than this? Furniture In Furniture we are always foremost in this te 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 Charlestonians 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 Beef, Veal. Mutton, Pork Fresh Pork Sausage and Weiner Our Own Make The Best Qualities in all the popular kinds of We want your patronage, for we have complete stock in our lines and you can get it when you want it most. PARKERSBURG. Eugene Jones left Sunday evening for Harper's Ferry, where he will enter Storer College. Mrs. Whitttaker and daughter, Miss Pldgy, of Charleston, spent a few hours in the city|Sunday the guests of Mrs. J. M. Carter. They were en route to Harper's Ferry where Miss Pldgy will resume her studies at Storer College. Miss Ethel Carr left Tuesday evening for Washington, D. C., where she will resume her work at Howard University. Miss Carr is one of our most promising young ladies and is making an enviable record for scholarship. Born to Mr. and Mrs. Edward Riggs, a twelve pound son last Saturday. Mrs. William Toney accompanied by her son Roy left Friday for Moundsville, where they will spend a few days visiting relatives. The Busy Bee met with Mrs. Sophia Tilbs last evening. Mrs. Jasper Dews who has been seriously ill for some time was removed to the hospital Saturday morning. Miss Virgie Watkins was removed to the City Hospital Thursday, where she underwent an operation. At this writing Miss Watkins is in a critical condition. Lee Bowles is indisposed at this writing. Robert Boss is improving slowly. Miss Deha Ryson is seriously ill at this time. Mr. Richard Russell and Miss Julia Amissa were joined in marriage Wednesday, evening. Rev. William Toney officiating. of Highgrade Stoyes and Ranges at the right prices. We guarantee every stove sold by us to give perfect satisfaction in every respect and if not we will replace same with a new one. Can you find any one to do more than this? Furniture In Furniture we are always foremost in this territory. Not only do we have the largest apartment in the state, but the little fads and conceits 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. The young folks gave a surprise party Thursday evening at the residence of Miss Ina Lee in honor of Miss Lee's guest, Miss Julia Dorsey, of Sedalia, Mo. Games were Andulged in. Later in the evening a delectable luncheon was served. The following were present: Misses Julia Dorsey, Lydia Kelly, Mary Washington, Martha Dixon, Joanna Griffin, Virginia and Myrtle Madison, Ethel Jackson, Charlie Watkins and Messrs. Charles Reed, George Washington, Albert Thornton, John Giles, Spilman Gooden, Edgar Carter, Dennis Jones and Harrigan Carr. The Eclipse skating rink will be open two evenings a week, and a matinee will be given on Saturday afternoon. Prizes: evening, general admission 10 cents; skates, gentlemen fifteen cents; ladies ten cents. Matinee admission and skates ten cents. Miss Blanche Hollinger is quite all at her home on Avery St. Mrs. Thos. Whittaker spent Saturday and Sunday in the city the guest of Mrs. J. M. Carter. The boys and girls of Sumner High School have been busy during the past few days forming their organizations for the ensuing year. Friday evening, September 20th. A meeting was held at which a literary society was organized. The following officers were elected: President, Edgar Carter; vice president, Harry Moats; Secretary, Claudia Watkins; Treasurer, Lyda Kelly; Sargeant at Arms, Geo. Washington. At the next meeting held Friday, Sept. 27th, the officers were installed. The President in a few well chosen words bespoke for himself the co-operation of the members in order to make his administration a successful one. A committee, consisting of Ethel Hill, Ina Lee and Earl Gooden, appointed to recommend names for the society, then made its report. It was decided to call the society "The Sumner High School Literary Society." The program committee, consisting of Addle Brent, Elizabeth Fitzgerald and Virginia Madison reported a division of the society into three sections. The report was adopted. After the dispatch of other business the society gave way to Superintendent D. C. Tabler and Prin. J. R. Jefferson who gave them much encouragement. Prof. Jefferson entertained the society with readings from Dunbar for which a vote of thanks was tendered him. The outlook for the society is good. Tuesday evening Sept. 24th the boys met and organized a football team. Johnnie Giles was elected Captain and Harrington Carr, manager. The following is the line up: Center, Taylor. R. G., Grant. L. G., Tucker. R. T., Carr, manager. L. T., Johnson. R. E. Giles, captain. L. E., Hayes. Quarter, Carter. R. H. Back Donaway. L. H. Back, Dodd. Full Back, Dickerson. The boys were very fortunate in securing the series of Mr. Cecil Amiss as coach. Under his direction they hope to develop a strong team. The literary society and the football team have already brought more interest and enthusiasm into the school work and they are receiving encouragement from all the teachers. Mrs. Wm. Ruffin, of Clarksburg, passed through the city Sunday en route to her home from Columbus, Ohio. Whife here she was the guest of her aunt, Mrs. Dorsey on Lathrobe street. The reception given at Bethel A. M. E. church Tuesday night, Sept. 24th in honor of the pastor, Rev. E. E. O'Brien, was quite a success. An interesting program was rendered. Among the addresses delivered were those of Rev. Tony, H. D. Hazlewood and J. R. Jefferson and a very instructive talk from Rev. Carter, of Huntington, who stopped off on his way to conference. The music was in charge of Mrs. J. W. Shellcroft. Supper was served at the conclusion of the program and all present enjoyed themselves. Rev. Warner filled the pulpit at Logan M. E. church last Saturday and delivered a most excellent missionary sermon to the gratification of all present. Mrs. Minerva Thomas left Friday morning for Springfield, Ohio, to be present at the bed side of her sister, Miss Miles Hall, who is in a very critical condition. WINIFREDE. Sherman Green spent Friday, and Saturday here with his parents. Little Ernestine Shelton has been suffering since Friday with a severe attack of sneezing. Jas. J. Thomas, G. R. Caviness, G. W. Perkins, B. B. Allen and Lee Johnson were business visitors to Charleston Saturday. R. H. Allen is spending a few days in St. Albans with his family. C. A. Allen was a business visitor to Lewiston Saturday. A. C. Chapman is able to be out again. A. C. Ramey spent Sunday here with his wife. Mrs. Emma Smith left for Charleston Saturday where she has employment. Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Tate spent a few days in Charleston last week. TOMSBURG. Alex. Murphy was shot by Will Crawford Saturday evening and died Sunday. He was buried here Monday. Mr. Murphy came here from Charleston about two months ago and was liked by every one here, and his untimely death was a shock to ever one. He leaves a wife (now in Charleston) and a mother and father in North Carolina. He was about 23 years old. Miss Mamie Robinson returned Friday from visiting friends on New River. Rev. Kinney preached an able sermon here Monday night. Moses Bruce went on the excursion to Detroit Saturday. Richard Holloway, John Moore, Connie Calender and Miss Mamie Robinson leave Thursday to visit friends at Cotton hill. Mr. and Mrs. Browder, of Montgomery, were here drumming Saturday and Sunday. Mabel Smith was the guest of her mother Sunday. GUYANDOTTE Mrs. Chas Slash spent last week at home. Harry Layne returned home Sunday after spending a few months at South Caperton, with his brother, W. A. Layne. Miss Maggie Kilgrove, of Burlington, was in town calling on friends Saturday. Miss Annie Reed left Thursday for Elverton to spend a few weeks with friends and relatives. Chas. Slash spent Sunday here with friends and relatives. HOTELBROWN EUROPEAN When Visiting Charleston stop at West Virginia's popular colored Hotel. Rooms 25c 50c and 75c per day. Rooms in suite for receptions, committees. etc, $1.50 per day. 500 Capitol Street, near State Capitol. Phone 1098 F C. BROWN Proprietor James Justice was in town Saturday calling on friends. Miss Mary Hill, of Rockwood, was in town Sunday calling on Misses Louise Smootz and Fleeta Brooks. UNITED MINE WORKERS STRIVE To Prevent Importation of Better Class of Mine Labor SPREAD CIRCULARS Broadcast Throughout the British Isles Attempting to Offset the Work of Hon. John Nugent in that Section of the World. During the three months Hon. John Nugent spent in Europe studying the conditions of the British miner with a view of securing for West Virginia practical miners, skilled in the mines of England, that country was flooded with literature sent from this country, supposedly by the officials of the mine workers whose headquarters are at Indianapolis. This literature is said to have badly misrepresented the condition of the miner in this state and was sent to the British Isles for the purpose of deterring the miners of that country to come to this land of opportunity. Mr. Nugent did not see any of the literature that is said to have been scattered broadcast, and was very much surprised to learn that such steps had been taken by the organization to keep practical miners away from West Virginia. In talking with a representative of the Mail this morning, the State Superintendent of Immigration said: "It was considerable of a surprise to me to learn that the United Mine Workers officials had gone so far in portraying the conditions of West Virginia to prevent the introduction of practical, English-speaking miners, as to send personal letters to England to try and prevent honest, sober, industrious and practical miners from coming to our state, when they were fully aware that from southern Europe we were daily receiving hundreds of men, undesirable citizens and unpractical as far as mining is concerned. "If the United Mine Workers officials are as desirous as they appear to be for a better understanding between them and the coal operators, it can easily be accomplished and brought about. by the introduction of practical English-speaking miners who are not only anxious and willing to come, and recognizing the conditions we offer, not only willing to accept work, but anxious to become American citizens. "The circulars going have had the opposite effect from that expected and anticipated, because there are thousands anxious and willing to come, and from the reports from men already here, whom I had not the pleasure of seeing before leaving England, it seems that it will be the means of bringing hundreds of men and establishing a channel of immigration that will build up rather than pull down." "I desire to say to the miners of West Virginia that I realize the necessity of their being organized, and still have hopes of seeing West Virginia have an organization second to none, but as I have told them on many occasions, when West Virginia is organized it will be by the efforts, honesty and energy of the miners of West Virginia." BACK FROM WEST. E. T. Jarrett, better known to his friends as Colonel Jarrett, has returned from Checotah, Indian Territory, where he has been for a number of months. Colonel Jarrett has been looking after business matters and enjoying the West and returns home greatly improved in health 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 neatest store in the city. Our Motto---"Courtesy to All" Home Phone 183 Old Phone 597 Prompt delivery to every part of the city. # Look at our spec Look us up and we We sell either f Pay JURY DISAGREED CouId Not Reach Decision in Parsons Case ANOTHER HEARING As in the trial of Dr. Cunningham a few weeks ag, the jury selected to try W. D. Parsons on the charge of tampering with the examination questions used at the July examination was unable to agree and was discharged last night about 11:30 o'clock. The final vote stood 9 to 3 for acquittal and it is probable that there would have been no change had the jury been held until morning. The case of the State of West Virginia against W. D. Parsons was called in Justice Cottrell's court at nine o'clock yesterday morning, having been continued from Saturday. The defendant demanded a jury of 12, which was not secured until after three months in the afternoon the jury, when finally agreed upon, consisting of Messrs. C. T. Morris, J. G. Curns, Albert Stinson, W. W. Donnally, R. K. Parsons, E. M. Craig, M. T. Rogers, B. F. Kidd, J. A. Fields, W. M. J. Massey, Wm. Cottrell and A. S. Ryan. After the opening addresses for the prosecution by Assistant Attorney General Matthews, and for the defense by Attorney Barnhart, the first witness for the state, Prof. T. C. Miller, state superintendent of free schools, was placed on the stand. On direct examination, Mr. Miller defined the duties of the state superintendent, and explained the effect of the examination in advance of the questions submitted at the uniform examinations of teachers, the infraction of the school law which the defendant is charged with having committed. It was brought out in the testimony that Mr. Parsons, who is a resident of Putnam county, had taken the July examination in Mason county, after having procured advance copies of the examination questions in Charleston. Mr. Miller also went into considerable detail as to the methods for "beating" the examinations which had been detected in several counties in the state, instancing these cases as a proof of the necessity for closely guarding the questions. The cross examination by Mr. Barnhart was largely along the line We Are I But filling every every We desire to call your of trading with us Because We save you money e 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. of a recapitulation of the evidence offered at the trial of R. P. Cunningham for a similar offense some weeks ago, and elicited nothing particularly new of interest. At the night session of the court, Harry L. High, the pressman, who has stated that he sold the questions to Parsons, or that the latter copied them at the office of Dr. Cunningham. High was the only witness examined at the night session by the state and the defense could not break down his testimony in any particular. Miss Fanny Long was called to the stand and an argument ensued over the admissibility of the testimony offered by Parsons at the trial of Cunningham. Before Miss Long read her notes the state rested its case and the attorneys for the defense asked the court to discharge the prisoner. Justice Cottrell overruled the motion and the defense introduced the testimony of Dr. Cunningham and Parsons. Cunningham stated that Parsons had come to his office on the West Side and Harry High brought the questions there. There were thirteen sets of questions and Cunningham was positive Parsons did not copy the questions. The evidence of Parsons and Cunningham tallied pretty closely and the case went to the jury about 11 o'clock last night We have a new line of GAS STAND LAMPS Come in and look them over COFFEY Plumbing Co. 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Shall they continue to be dominated as well as helped financially by the white brethren, with such representation as shall not endanger the serenity of the problem of social equality? Or, shall the Negro Episcopal church follow the lead of the Haitians and declare its independence of the regular American establishment. These are the problems that are now confronting the General Convention at Richmond, in the heart of the late Confederacy, and demand solution as the price of peace for the next three years. Since the consecration of Bishop Holly at Port-au-Prince in 1874, this question of racial autonomy has been the bête noir of the old establishment. The consecration of Bishop S. D. Ferguson in 1885, as the successor of Bishop C. C. Penick, in response to the policy of sending black missionary workers to Africa because they were immune to the deadly fevers that carried off the whites, added fuel to the fire. The situation so crystallized at Boston in 1901 that a commission was named, with authority to give the matter a thorough investigation, pro and con, and to report its findings to the convention of 1907, which we have with us today in the city of Richmond. What will the finding of that commission be? Will it face the issue squarely, or will it evade the main contention? Will it place Christianity above local prejudices as to color, or will it yield to the human side and act in accordance with social conditions, permitting the fundamental doctrine of the "Fatherhood of God and the Brotherhood of Man" to go to the pot, as the outgrowth of a preconceived notion of white supremacy, the inevitable consequence of the slavery of forty years ago? We respectfully submit that there is a large element of white churchmen who wish the problem settled on right lines, and who have no patience with compromises and make-shifts which merely postpone the adjustment and which hurt rather than help. The majority, however, are afraid to meet the issue squarely: first, because of the racial equality and the complications that may ensue; second, because, they have not the hardihood to stand sponsor for a system which they cannot honestly defend and prefer to escape by shunting the matter over to another convention a few years later. The situation is clearly up to the whites, for there will not be a single Negro in the Richmond House of Deputies with power to speak. Bishop Ferguson, by virtue of his office, will sit in the chancel—that being a novelty, by the way—but he comes, not to engage in controversies on home politics, but to report the condition of his missionary work in Africa. The most exclusive and aristocratic church in the the Southland—St. Paul's at Richmond—will be graced at its chancel with a Negro prelate, sitting with his white colleagues, but no Negro delegate will rise to any points of order or speak to a privileged question. That this is an anomalous situation, goes without the saying. Both races are divided on the matter of electing a Negro Bishop for the supervision of the work among the colored people. Some of our folks are opposed to anything that savors of segregation, and are content to let things go on as they are, allowing the whites to stew over the embarrassments that frequently present themselves. Another faction claims that the Episcopal church is doomed in the South especially, unless they are given priests in touch with them by reason of a common social life, and a deeper sympathy with a clearer understanding of their needs. They wish a recognition in the diocesan conventions they are not getting under white supervision, and they want self-government, as far as their means will permit them to manage their own affairs. A suggestion has been made, somewhat in the nature of a compromise between actual independence and the creation of a full Bishop—that is, that a suffragal Bishop he selected for the colored work, who will act as an assistant to the white Bishop in the dioceses where the situation demands tactful action. He will exercise important functions, but will not sit in the House of Bishops nor have the right of succession. There will thus be no possibility of a clash of authority—or, an imperium in imperio—such as might happen with two Bishops with co-ordinate power in the same diocese, or operating independently in the same territory. Whether this near-Bishop will suit or not, is a question that will now be threshed out to a finish. Bishop Ferguson is a man of wide experience, and is sane and level-headed to the last degree. It is not known where he stands personally, but it is safe to say that his wise counsel will be eagerly sought by those who are honestly seeking to do the right thing by the colored brethren who have cast their lot with the Episcopal church. The Southern wing of Negro Episcopalians will want a full-fledged Bishop, but will accept a missionary assistant, if they can do no better. The North is indifferent, as a rule, and will not grow lukewarm in the faith if they are consigned indefinitely to the keeping of a white Chief Superintendent, and have their expenses paid for them out of the general fund. Developments will be eagerly watched for the next fortnight at Richmond. The M. E. people will also sit up and take notice, for next May at their general Conference they will have the same problem to face. Dr. L. H. Reynolds, of Portsmouth, Va., chairman of the committee on homes for the A. M. E. General Conference next May at Norfolk, is nearing the safety line in his work. He announces that there will be ample accommodations for all, and the attendance of delegates and visitos will undoubtedly be large. Dr. Reynolds is himself an aspirant for the Bishopric, and his chances are regarded as excellent by those in a position to accurately gauge the situation. Dr. Reynolds is personally popular, is a man of demonstrated executive ability, and is closely identified with the inside workings of Methodism. He would prove a valuable acquisition to the A. M. E. Bench, and ought to be one of the four elected for the home work. Conceding the election of Drs. E. W. Lam, ton and H. B. Parks, with the special African service practically allotted by consent to Dr. J. Albert Johnson, of Philadelphia, the sight in the conference hinges upon the selection of the remaining two. The field from which a choice may be made grows wider each week, and there are more to come. The people of Arkansas, regardless of denomination will make a strong call for Dr. J. M. Conner, Norfolk and Tidewater, Virginia, are a unit for Dr. Reynolds; Georgia won't have anything but Dr. Flipper; South Carolina will have two favorite sons in Drs. H. T. Johnson and W. D. Chappelle, both now in snug berths which they will be asked to relinquish; Roberts, Townsend, Smith, President J. H. Jones and several others are coming into the spotlight, and it is likely that a day's balloting will be required to bring out a clean-cut majority for the five winners. After the Bishopric, the storm center of interest hovers about the editorship of the Christian Recorder, for which A. L. Gaines, Reverdy C. Ransom, J. G. Robinson, L. E. Christy and other skilled men are contending. Next in importance is the fight for the Sunday School Union Secretaryship, with the odds overwhelmingly in favor of Ira Bryant, of Alabama, who came within two votes of being elected last time over the present incumbent. Mr. Bryant is a business man, and is making his canvas on the basis of making the Union a source of revenue to the church, not an alms-receiver from the church's bounty, at the expense of the poor missionary preachers and the fund for the widows and orphans. Not only does he purpose to make the institution at Nashville self-supporting, but it is freely predicted by experienced printers and publishers that he can have a cash credit on the right side of the ledger within the first quadrennium through the system he has in mind. The Baptist are doing over $150,000 worth of business each year at their Nashville house, and the A. M. E. plant is not now paying expenses. Does this not indicate that a change might be made for the better? There is a decided disposition to give Bryant a chance to see what he can do. It is but seven months until the great event comes off. The situation is growing more and more critical, and every hole is being watched for the mouse that may run out. Apropos of church matters, it is deplorable that dirty politics, injected into the House of God, for a malevolent purpose, has resulted in the defeat of Vice President Fairbanks for the post of lay delegate to the Geenral Conference of the Methodist Episcopal church. The cause of temperance benefits not at all by such small tactics, and the church suffers in the eyes of those who stand in the greatest need of its unplifting influence. The charge of having cocktails served at his table, for the accommodation of distinguished company, was but a sly subterfuge to injure the Vice President in the esteem of the people of the nation. There was no sincerity behind the so-called "indignation," and the trick will be resented by all lovers of fair-play. Mr. Fairbanks is an honest, upright Christian gentleman, and he will lose not half so much by this pusillanimous conduct as the church will by permitting it to be temporarily effective. In happy contrast to this sorry condition, we must say that the A. M. E. Church, despite its heated controversies and many personal ambitions, is thus far free from such evidences of petty meanness on the liquor question. No one is taking any unfair advantage of another on this phase of the moral code, and the latty stands up as squarely as the ministry for sober, righteous and godly lives on the part of men who would ask the church for honorable recognition. Such eminent laymen as Prof. H. T. Kealing, John R. Hawkins, Dr. W. D. Crum and Ira T. Bryant are all conservers of the highest character in their respective callings, choosing their associates at their offices, as well as in their home circle, from the worthiest elements in their communities. They believe in putting religion into their business, and making business a lever to their religion—taking no part or parcel in the slimy methods that obtained in the Fairbanks episode. A sample of Mr. Bryant's policy toward certain characters in and about the office where he is employed aptly illustrates the kind of a man he is. It is a habit among the ne'er-dowells in the Government Printing Office to "get broke" several days before the regular pay-day, and some good Samaritan is called upon for a loan. Mr. Bryant being of a thrifty type always has money in a jocular sense as "the banker" of his section. He frequently lends money to deserving men, who for "legitimate causes run short of means to care for their families, who, through no fault of their own, run short, exacting not one penny of interest. But, on the other hand, if approached by men who are known to spend their substance for drink or who play the races, Mr. Bryant tells them plainly that he has no money to lend for such dissolute and unwholesome purposes. With him it is not a "grand-stand play for applause, or the result of sheer crankiness. It is a matter of principle, and is indicative of the high purposes of the man. We know of these cases from our personal observation. It may be remarked in passing, that Mr. Bryant, who is the leader in the race for the Secrecyship of the A. M. E. Sunday School Union, as mentioned above, has been unanimously endorsed as their choice for that office by the Potomac District Conference, comprising all the A. M. E. Churches in and about Washington, and by the Women's Missionary Society, the auxiliary workers in these churches. This is the kind of support that counts. A lull in the public school troubles in Washington is likely, now that it is definitely settled that Dr. Lucy B. Moten, for many years, principal of the Normal School, is to remain un- Young Men's Suits Fall Designs and Exclusive Patterns The younger man who is really looking for smart clothes---something different from the ordinary products, will find in our distinctive collection of "Correct Clothes for Gentlemen" a style and pattern sure to strike his fancy. disturbed, and Prof. W. T. B. Williams, late of Hampton Institute, has been named for the supervising principalship, made vacant by the resignation of Dr. William V. Tunnell. Mr. Williams' appointment may be accredited to the influence of Mrs. Mary Church Terrell, and the choice is a popular one. The position carries a salary of $2,500 per annum. Mr. W. H. Davis, a stenographer and clerk in the Internal Commerce Section of the Bureau of Statistics, Department of Commerce and Labor, also official stenographer of the National Negro Business League, financial secretary of the Y. M. C. A., corresponding secretary of the local Negro Business League and executive secretary of the proposed National Industrial School for the District of Colubia, and founder and principal of Davis' Business Institute, has been as night principal at the Armstrong Manual Training School. He will teach such subjects as come under the commercial course—typewriting, stenography, bookkeeping, commercial arithmettie, penmanship and English, and will supervise the work of nine assistant teachers, who will instruct in all of the industrial branches. It will be observed that Mr. Davis calculates to be quite a busy man for awhile. He is a hustler from Louisville, Ky., and will "make good." If the General Conference of the two great bodies of Afro-American Methodists go shy in the matter of electing additional Bishops, they will make a mighty stroke in the right direction if they materially increase the salaries of those they now have, and make more adequate provision for the general officers and pastors of the churches in the populous centers. Few of the laity have any proper conception of the expense Bishops and ministers are obliged to incur to live in keeping with their high offices and to extend the hospitality that is expected of them by visiting brethren. It is no secret that the home of the average Bishop or pastor on a popular line of travel, is a veritable free lodging house for the itinerant preacher who happens to be passing through—and they make it convenient to "pass through" frequently, if the eminent prelate and "brother in Christ" sets a toothsome table. The churches can afford to be generous in the matter of making their official representatives comfortable and place them in a position where they may make others happy without jeopardizing the welfare of their families. Bishop Walters' Episcopal residence in New York City is 208 West 134th street—an elegant mansion purchased at a bargain from a well-disposed Englishman. It would be a neat compliment to the genial prelate, if the Zion concession would vote him a reasonable sum of money to aow him to make this residence the official home of his fellow-Zionites when they come to New York on business. Similar arrangements might be fitting made for Bishop Smith, whose magnificent home at Washington is the Mecca for all who come up from the South, or who travel soutward from points North and East. Among the prominent colored delegates to the International Convention of the Brotherhood of St. Andrew was Bishop S. D. Ferguson. Bishop of Cape Palmas, West Africa, who makes his home at Monrovia, Liberia; Mr. S. A. Matthews, who came as the delegates of St. Paul's Episcopal church (white) of Milwaukee, Wls.; and Mr. W. H. Fielding, founder and lay reader of the St. Phillip's church at Indianapolis, one of the youngest and yet thriftiest and strongest missions in the Middle West. There were also two full blooded Indians, Edward Eastman and Joseph A. Kitto, consecrated Indian priests, who represented prosperous parishes at Center, Nebraska. About (twenty-five colored delegates in all were registered and there was no indication of a color line at any point. Bishop Ferguson and Mr. Matthews were the guests of Rector T. J. Brown, of St. Luke's church; and Mr. Fielding stopped with Mr. and Mrs. R. W. Thompson, 1348 Wallach Place. Prof. W. E. B. DuBois, general secretary of the Niagara Movement, spoke at Shiloh Baptist Church Monday evening, under the direction of Mr. I. M. Hershaw, secretary of the local branch of the Niagara Movement. Rev. J. Milton Waldron, pastor of the church, resided, and Hon. John F. Cook, of the Board of Education, introduced the speaker. Mr. Raymond Murray, of Alexandria, and the Amphion Glee Club furnished music. Rev. E. J. Grimke read the scripture lesson, Rev. A. C. Garner invoked the divine blessing and Rector T. J. Brown pronounced the beheadiction. A silver offering was taken at the door. Auditor Ralph W. Taylor is the recipient of deserved commendation for his success in having Chaplain W T. Anderson, of Cleveland, Ohio, promoted from the rank of captain to that of major. For ten years Dr. Anderson has served as chaplain of the 10th Cavalry, by appointment of President McKinley, and since the retirement of Drs. Allen Allensworth and T. G. Steward, he has been the senior chaplain of the colored wing of the United States Army. He is now stationed with his regiment in the Philippines, and the elevation in rank, together with the increased salary and allowances, will yield him about $3,500 per annum. The new major is a Doctor of Medicine as well as a Doctor of Divinity. Thanks to the watchful interest and race pride of this same Ralph W. Tyler, there is today an assistant chief of division in the office of the Auditor for the Navy Department. An absence occurring, Mr. Tyler designated Mr. E. C. Brandon, one of the most efficient clerks in his department, to serve until further notice as assistant chief of the Division of Claims, through which pass the most important documents of the Navy establishment. This is an honor that has not been conferred upon a colored man since the new political dispensation went into effect. Judge Robert H. Terrell-served in a similar capacity under Auditor John R. Lynch in the good old days of the spoils system. These items are, however, but a small part of the constructive work Auditor Tyler is doing in behalf of his people. His activity in the social settlement movements and his earnest protest against the needless exposure of local convicts in prison garb, and the shameful humiliation of women in the common cells of the district jail and workhouses, are well known.