The Advocate

VOLUME VII. NO. 9 West Virginians Take the Tigers Into Camp in a Close Game Full of Excitement in Presence of a Large Crowd. Institute, Oct. 12—Howard university 16, Tuskegee, 6; Hampton Institute 10, Tuskegee 0; West Virginia Colored Institute 6, Tuskegee 5, tells the tale of the disastrous invasion of the north by the Tigers, representing the Tuskegee Normal and Industrial Institute. Champions of the South by virtue of having defeated last year Talledega, Flsk, Shaw and other representative institutions of learning in that section, they came north with a reputation, which, before the Howard game, made them the favorites with good odds in every bet made. The bubble burst Saturday at Washington and their stock has depreciated woefully as the result of the two games played since. Whether the poor showing they made was the result of these their first games this season or of overrating their opponents in their conflicts last year is a question. It is a fact, however, that this was Institute's first game this year and their defeat of the Tuskegee boys, who, though tired by their long ride from Hampton, showed better form than at Washington, inclines one to believe that the game at the South in not the same as that played in the east. Fully six hundred spectators, over half of whom were from Charleston and other nearby towns, were present when Tuskegee won the toss and kicked the ball to Institute's twenty yard line. By a series of end runs and plunges through the line the latter rapidly advanced to the center of the field. Tuskegee doggedly contesting every inch of the way, their superior weight both in and behind the line compelling Institute to kick on several occasions. Kicks were frequent and here again the West Virginiaans had the advantage, the distance they gained by this method being double that of the Tuskegeeans. The third down and three yards to go Institute kicked to the twenty yard-line where Foster muffed. Like a flash Waddy caught the ball as it bounded from Foster's hands and romped behind the goal posts for a touch down. Then Bedlam broke loose. The crowd went wild and the adjacent hills re-echoed time and again the indescribable d'raised by every noise creating device known to school boys, the shrill yells of the co-eds being also much in evidence. The goal was an easy one and play was resumed as soon as the field could be cleared. Neither side was able to score again before the end of this half although Tuskegee came within one yard of doing so on a beautiful run by Newburn. The forward pass was worked for substantial gains by both teams the visitors excelling in this respect and the cause of a wrangle every time it was attempted. Penalties for off side and roughing, tripping and holding were frequent and these too usually brought on an argument from the side penalized. In the second half Tuskegee, the vision of another shut out staring them in the face, played with redoubled desperation and showed better form than in the first. They just couldn't stand for three straight lemons and didn't care who knew it, and this made the lot of the officials far from easy. One or the other side always had a protest on tap and the game came near developing into a talk fest. After a few minutes play in which the forward pass was used time after time for substantial gains, the visitors' were well down toward the goal of the local team. Brewton, who was the bright particular star in the Tuskegee firmament, broke through the line and after a sensational run, made the touch down for his side. The goal was an almost impossible one and the score stood six to five in Institute's favor, with eight minutes to play. The first scrimmage after the kick-off all but brought the game to a sudden end. Institute and the referee thought the Tiger's forward pass struck the ground before being caught. The ball was brought back, Tuskegee protesting, to the point from which it had been put in play and they left the field in high dudgeon. They were, however, persuaded to return and the game went merrily on. Back and forth near the center of the field the pigskin was first in the possession of one side then the other. Fumibles were frequent, but Institute was Johnny-on-the-spot and got possession of the ball two out of three times. Harris, Eldridge, Waddy and Wilkerson did some brilliant work at this time for Institute both in advancing the ball and tackling. The superior strength of the Tigers made it rather easy as the end of the half approached for them to break through the line, but very few gains of any considerable distance were made around the ends. For the visitors, Nash, Brewton and Newburn carried off the honors, of these Newburn being by far the best, but with all their prowess they could not again cross Institute's goal and the game was called with the ball near the center of the field. Tuskegee, 5; Institute, 6. Tuskegee Institute. Rickey . . . R. H. . . . Eldredge Richard . . . L. E. . . . Waddy Davls . . . L. T. . . . Fields Broadus . . . C. . . . Jefferson Stanley . . . R. G. . . . Dickerson Lee . . . R. T. . . . Steele Horton . . . R. E. . . . Harris Foster . . . Q. B. . . Wilkinson Newburn . . . L. H. . . . Green Brewton . . F. B. . . . Thurston Referee—Brownley. Umpire—Watkins. Length of halves—25 and 20. MEXICAN LABOR IMPORTED Texas Railroads Can't Get Negroes During the Cotton Pickling Season. Houston, Tex., Nov. 9.—Profiling by the example of the Southern Pacific in the importation of section hands from Mexico, other roads in Texas will use Mexican labor in lieu of the hard to get Negro section hands. During the cotton picking times, to avoid trouble, the railroads have been forced to increase the wages of Negroes to keep them at work, and even by this means they are, sometimes so short-handed that foremen draw their pay for nothing more than making out daily reports of work not done. The Negro is a hard proposition to contend with during the picking season, and the railroads have been compelled to import labor to take their places. In the last two weeks there have been something like 500 Mexican section hands brought to this city direct from the Republic. SECOND Monthly Report of the Bluefield School Not Up to the Record of Last Month Due Probably to Inclement Weather and Sickness Which Is Prevelent. --- Bluefield, Nov. 9th.—The Bluefield Colored Graded School closed the second month of the session Friday November 8. The enrollment is now 322 and the overage daily attendance is now 244. According to the number enrolled this is not so good as last month's attendance, but this is probably due to sickness and to the bad weather. It is hoped that each parent will see to it that the childr are in school as much as possible and that they are there on time. We are glad to note, however, that the pupils throughout the building are showing a greater interest in school work. Honor Roll. Sixth and Seventh Grades—General Excellence—Ida Simpson, geography; John Saunders, Elmer Weeks, language; Ida Simpson, history; Dora Woody, Blanch Chapman, arithmetic, Ada Toler, Ida Simpson; attendance, Esther Lee Smith, Ada Toler, Ida Simpson. Fourth and Fifth Grades—General excellence, Chas, Pinback, arithmetic; Henry Whistler, Chas, Pinback; language, Marcoe Henike; geography, Henry Whistler, Argather Roten; history, Chas, Pinback, Henry Whistler; spelling, Mary Saunders; reading, Synelitha Davis, Irene Croft; writing and drawing, Blanch Adams, Mary Straw. Third and Fourth Gradeds—General excellence, Ida Taylor, Ira Kendrick; language, Roxie Wade, Lucella Allen; geography, Chas, Price, Theresa Henleke; arithmetic, Robert Johnson, Kingle Weeks; reading, Kelcy Brown, Ardella Thompson; writing, Theresa Henike, Winifred Hunter; spelling, Moselle Anderson, Virginia Peterson, Luella Allen; history, Roxie Wade, Luella Allen. First grade A—Reading, Jarius Miller; spelling, Sylvester Lovel; arithmetic, Chas, Nash; penmanship, Willie Miller. First grade B—Reading, Alex Perry, Bertie Perry, Gladys Simpson, Blanch Lybrook; numbers, Blanch Lybrook, Sadie Meed, Bertie Perry, Alex Perry; writing, Ethel Griffin, Blanch Lybrook, Gladys Simpson, Bertie Perry, Alex Perry, Sadie Meed. North Side Annex—General excellence, Syneatha Watson; reading, Mabel Bowles, Mary Edwards, Lewis Lane; arithmetic, Sprinkle Warren, Annabel Shamby; spelling, Daniel Lee, Luella Carver, Dent Kendrick; language, Augustus Davis, Olar Ramsey. Were Those for Mercer Co. Metropolis Which State Librarian Starks Spent With the Lodge and Business Men of Bluefield Last Week (Special to The Advocate.) Bluefield, W. Va., Nov. 6.—Tuesday, Nov. 5th, and Wednesday, Nov. 6th, have been notable days for colored people and especially the members of the Knights of Pythias and Order of Calanthe, in Bluefield, the occasion being the visit of State Librarian and Supreme Chancellor S. W. Starks to this city. Mr. Starks is always a welcome visitor to this part of the State and his coming had been widely heralded by the committee in charge and many prominent race men of the coal field met him here for the purpose of conferring with him upon subjects of interest to the race in the State. The particular purpose of the invitation to Mr. Starks was to interest him in the rapidly growing city of Bluefield with a view of having him induce the Pythian Mutual Investment Association, of which he is founder and president and which owns buildings in Charleston and Huntington, to make a similar investment here. Mr. Starks arrived Tuesday afternoon at 3 o'clock and was met at the depot by the reception committee of which S. W. Allen, one of Bluefield's successful race men and prominent Pythians, was chairman. The committee and their guest entered the carriage which was in waiting and escorted by Bluefield's splendid brass band were driven to the beautiful residence of Mr. and Mrs. Ellis on Bland street, where Mr. Starks was domiciled while here. The program provided for a public meeting at Raleigh Street M. E. Church on the evening of Nov. 5th. Before the hour arrived for Prof. J. D. Coleman, the master of ceremonies, to call the meeting to order the beautiful and spacious church edifice was filled with Bluefield's most representative citizens. The program which was rendered as as follows: Music, Bluefield Orchestra. Singing, Scott Street Baptist Church Choir. Scripture Reading and Preyer, Rev. P. H. Edwards. Address, Prof. J. D. Coleman. Music, Bluefield Orchestra. Introduction of Speaker, Attorney W. H. Randolph. Address, Hon. S. W. Starks. After the rendition of the above program a banquet was served in the entertainment room of the church and a reception was given in Edwards Hall. Mr. Starks' address fully met the expectation of his many friends and admirers, and all who gained admission to the church were greatly benefited by having heard it. He spoke of the great advancement and work being done by the Knights of Pythias throughout its various branches, such as the Order of Calanthe, the woman's department, the military department our only West Point, the Endowment or Insurance, departments, the Temple and Sanitarium department which has recently purchased a business block in the city of Chicago, and the Pythian Mutual Investment Association which owns more than $50,000.00 worth of property in this state. He said that such work is counting largely in the uplift of the race. His speech was not confined to Pythianism. He also spoke of the progress and advancement of the race as well as some of its needs. His advice was plain and timely, and we will be disappointed if his wise counsel does not bear fruit in the future. He spoke forcefully of the educational advantages being given the colored youth of West Virginia by the spirit of fairness of its citizens and sincerely urged the members of the race to take advantage of it. Mr. Starks was the recipient of many hand shakes and congratulations at the end of his address. On Wednesday morning the committee which had been appointed for the purpose and which consisted of Mr. S. W. Allen, Prof. H. Hatter and Mr. N. M. Martin, secretary of the Y. M. C. A., drove Mr. Starks through the city in order that he might see its wonderful growth and at the same time visit some of the many creditable business establishments owned and conducted by race men. In this connection it might be stated that Bluefield has successful colored men in all the professions and walks of life. There are seven grocers, two drug stores, furniture store, a jeweler, five doctors, real estate dealers, transfer men, railroad men, barbers, printers, lawyers, carpenters, brick-masons, plasterers, restaurant keepers, and others. Among other places visited was the Bluefield Colored Institute, the splendid State school located at this place, of which Prof. R. P. Sims is principal. The students were assembled in the audl- torium where an address was delivered to them. On Wednesday night the business men of Bluefield gave a smoker and banquet in honor of their distinguished visitor. When Dr. H. E. Kinglow, of the firm of Kinglow & Green, drummists, called the meeting to order every profession, trade and calling was represented. Toasts were responded to by Dr. Edwards, J. B. Gentry, H. Hatter, J. Simpson, C. E. Henlek, A. Branch, A. Goodman, Floyd Lovell, T. G. Howard, C. H. Dotson, W. H. Randolph and S. W. Allen, after which Dr. Green, in eloquent terms, introduced Mr. Starks as the speaker of the evening, and spoke of the success which had attended his efforts along various lines and the phenomenal success to which he led enterprises and institutions under his guidance. Mr. Starks then spoke for twenty minutes in his characteristic way. Out of his experience along different lines he was able to give those present many practical business ideas which will help them in their various walks of life. In fact this meeting was more on the order of a business league. To hear the men who have succeeded tell of their experiences, discouragements, and disadvantages and how they had finally overcome them was truly interesting and encouraging. It was noticeable in the experience of each that perseverance and merit won. Mr. Starks left for his home in Charleston Thursday morning. It is the unanimous opinion of all who heard and came in contact with him while here that the race was greatly helped along all lines by his visit. Negro Idlers in Eastern Texas to Bo Put to Work to Stop the Wave of Crime in That Section of Austin, Tex., Nov. 9.—Race troubles appear to be near a critical stage in East Texas where the Negroes are more numerous than in other portions of the State. At San Augustine a large body of rangers has been necessary to preserve order. The trouble so far resulted in the death of a white man and two Negroes, while a large number of the Negroes have packed their belongings and quietly gone away to other parts. The trouble started at a section house, where, it is claimed, two white men, Lewis Head and Jack Davis, were engaged in a dice game with several Negroes. They won the bulk of the money in the crowd. A row followed in which Davis was killed and Head shot twice. This resulted in a class of men terrorizing the Negroes, giving them to understand that the entire Negro population would have to leave the country. A few days after this, while the shoeriff, with volunteer deputies, were searching the country for the man who had shot Davis and wounded Head, they came upon two Negroes at work and riddled them with buckshot, leaving them where they had fallen, it is said. On the evening of that day the Negro church and school house not far from San Augustine were burned. Rangers Re-establish Peace. Rangers Re-establish Peace. a majority of the citizens of San Augustine believe in law and order and were not willing that this class of men should take the law into their own hands and they sent a request to the governor to send rangers to preserve order. When Capt. Rogers and his men arrived they re-established peace, but there is fear of another outbreak when the rangers are withdrawn. A brother of Head was killed here several months ago in a fight with several Negroes. Since then several Negroes have been found dead. A few weeks ago a young physician named Bailey, living in Nacogdoches, a neighboring town, while on his way to meet his bride, was shot by Negroes and killed. These tragedies have aroused men, who insist that the Negroes must be driven out of the county. Idlers Cause Trouble. The trouble seldom occurs between the white people and what are known as the working Negroes, but it is with the younger and idle blacks who work as little as possible and depend upon unlawful means for a livelihood. This idle class is constantly increasing and as a menacing element where the Negroes are so numerous as in East Texas. It is now proposed to arrest every idle Negro as a vagrant and sentence him to work on the county roads. The threat of this has already caused a greater exodus of Negroes from San Augustine County than the outburst of wrath on the part of the whites, and if the threat is really put into effect it will probably rid that section of many worthless Negroes. Governor of New York Seems to Have a Chance, However, the Cards Are Played, and the Leaders Washington, Nov. 9. — When Secretary Taft comes home in December there will follow a great clearing of the political skies. A number of things will happen about the beginning of the new year. Mr. Roosevelt, it is confidently thought, will say whether or not he is to be considered a candidate for a second elective term. Of course, it follows, as the night follows the day, that if Mr. Roosevelt concluded to run again, Mr. Taft is puffed out of the situation like a candle. As for Mr. Taft and his chance of a nomination, it is becoming pretty plain that his campaign will have to be revived or his friends will have to abandon all their hopes of his success in the republican nomination convention. *Dispassionate politicians are saying that Mr. Taft's candidacy is hampered by three handicaps. Secretary Taft's Handicaps First and greatest of these is that he is Roosevelt's "favorite son." The thick-and-thin Roosevelt followers will "accept no substitute," and the anti-Roosevelt men will resist any plan the President may have to name his successor. The second handlecap is the opposition of the Negroes to Mr. Taft, brought about through the actions of the War Department following the affray at Brownsville. The third handlecap, says the politicians, is the labor union opposition to Mr. Taft. The only men whose names are under discussion in connection with the republican nomination for the Presidency are Theodore Roosevelt, William H. Taft, Charles E. Hughes, Joseph G. Cannon, Charles W. Fairbanks, P. C. Knox, George B. Cortelyou and R. M. La Follette. It seems fairly assured that one of these men will oppose whoever is nominated by the democrats. Hughes Is the Puzzle. The baffling figure of Charles E. Hughes; baffling because the politicians can't "place" him. No one knows what he wants, and he seems to prefer to play a lone hand in his own way. Mr. Roosevelt is quick to realize what a powerful factor Gov. Hughes was destined to become in New York State and National politics. Overtures from the White House immediately after Mr. Hughes had been elected Governor were not received cordially at Albany. The President got the very clear-cut impression without any delay that Gov. Hughes has no liking or desire for a place in the Roosevelt political entourage. Since that time the President has never tried to "help" Mr. Hughes. Their relations have not been strained or inharmonious; simply there haven't been any relations. This aloofness of Mr. Hughes toward the President filled the anti-Roosevelt element in the republican party with high hopes. The Governor was "sounded" by them, but without avail. They, too, came away marvelling at his admirable terminal facilities. Meanwhile polls and straw votes taken in every section of the country have shown that a widely scattered "sentiment" for Mr. Hughes for President exists, and that in this respect he stands second only to Mr. Taft. It may be safely assumed as true that this sentiment exists (outside of their own states) for only three republicans: Roosevelt, Taft and Hughes. Favorite Sons' Conspiracy. Of the other possible republican candidates, Cannon, Fairbanks and Knox are the only ones necessary to consider. Each of these men, it is commonly assumed, will control his State delegation in the National convention. Already there exists among these men an understanding and a working agreement whereby they are to work in concert to secure the control of the convention. The shrewdest politicians here do not believe that Mr. Cannon, Mr. Knox, Mr. Faltbanks, Mr. Cortelyou, or Senator La Follette entertain any strong hopes of securing the nomination, unless by a happy chance and through the co-operation of rival aspirants. What they do hope for, and what they are working for, is to be in a position to say who the candidate will be, if not one of themselves. They now think they have a combination sufficiently strong to effect this end, and, if it may be whispered, they hope to control the convention so effectually that even should Mr. Roosevelt make it known that he desires a third term, they could thwart his desire. The Present Line-Up. To sum up the situation as it presents itself to an observer in Wash- ington. Roosevelt, Taft, and Hughes are the only three of the possible republican candidates who have developed any strength, or who have been favorably discussed throughout the country. Mr. Roosevelt, unless he breaks his word, is out of the race by his own declaration. Mr. Taft's candidacy has not commended itself as warmly as was hoped for, and in the nominating convention he will have to overcome the concerted antagonism of "favorite sons." Mr. Hughes strength lies in his availability, his popularity in his own State, with its powerful influence in national conventions, his detachment from entangling alliances, and the fact that in all probability he will be the second choice of the delegations from Indiana, Illinois and Pennsylvania. BACK FROM WEST AFRICA. Berlin, Nov. 9. — Colonial Secretary Dernbush has arrived in Berlin after a three-months' trip to German East Africa. According to the reports of the correspondents who accompanied him, Herr Dernbush has not formed any enthusiastic impression regarding the possibilities of the colony. The Colonial Secretary is convinced that the natives need more humane treatment from the German planters than the stereotyped appeals to the rhinoceros hide whip. The planters must adopt milder methods of controlling the natives, who must also be protected from unjust treatment on the part of the traders. NEGRO HOLDS STEAMBOAT. Natchez, Miss., Nov. 9.—John Hamlin, a roustabout, has sued the owners of the steamboat City of St. Joseph for $5,000 damages for the loss of seven fingers. He says the mate struck him on the hands while he was loading cotton covered with ice. The boat is held by attachment pending bond. PROTEST Against K. of P. Lodge Unavailable White Missourians Are Powerless to Prevent Organization of a Colored Lodge of Pythians. Chilcotte, Mo., Nov., 12. "Members of the local lodge of Knights of Pythias are resenting the movement on foot here to organize a lodge of the Negro Pythian order. While thus far all remonstrance to the movement has been in the manner of expressing opinions, it may be that an injunction will be asked restraining A. W. Lloyd, state organizer of the Negro organization, from instituting a lodge here." The above appeared in the St. Joseph News-Press yesterday afternoon under a Chillicotte date line. Omega lodge, No. 61, K. of P., met last night in regular communication. The subject of the organization of a colored Pythian lodge was discussed, but no action was taken to prevent the success of Mr. Lloyd's errand. While the constitution of the Pythian order asserts that members shall be white male citizens, the courts have decided that Negroes may organize lodges of their order. "The white order of Knights of Pythias is the Pythian Order of the World, while the Colored Knights belong to the Pythian Order of the United States," said Lee Clark, chancellor commander of Omega lodge, this afternoon. "The work of the orders is different. The white order has made repeated attempts to restrain organizers from instituting Negro lodges, but the courts have uniformly rendered adverse decisions." Mr. Lloyd spoke to a large crowd of colored people in the court room last night on Colored Pythianism. A committee was appointed to ascertain whether a sufficient number of colored people could be secured to organize a lodge here. NEGROES UPHOLD OFFICERS. Meridian, Miss., Nov. 9. —Negro citizens at a mass meeting adopted strong resolutions indorsing the officers in ridding the town of worthless Negroes. The better Negroes offer active support. NOT "GREATEST" PRESIDENT. Nashville, Tenn., Nov. 9. —The Tennessee conference of the A. M. E. Church turned down a resolution calling President Roosevelt the greatest President since Lincoln, the conference leaders giving out that the Negroes of the South could not support the republican party per se. The President has set apart Thursday, the twenty-eighth day of November, instant, as a day of thanksgiving and prayer to Almighty God, in a proclamation reading follows: "Once again the year has come when the custom of our generations past appoints a day as the occasion for all our people praise and thanksgiving." "During the time we have been free from the im pentillence, from war, to peace with all the rest of me. Our natural resources are at least as great as those of any nation, we believe that in ability to develop and take advantage of these resources the average man of this nation stands at least as high as the average man of any other. Nowhere else in the world there such an opportunity for a free people to develop to the fullest extent all its powers of body or mind and of that which stands above both body and mind—character. "Much has been given us from on high and much will rightly be expected of us in return. Into our care the ten talents have been entrusted; and we are to be pardoned neither if we squander and waste them nor yet if we hide them in a napkin; for they must be fruitful in our hands. "Ever throughout the ages at all times and among all peoples, prosperity has been fraught with danger—and it behooves us to beseech the Giver of All Things, that we may not fall into lives of ease and of luxury; that we may not lose our sense of moral responsibility; that we may not forget our duty to God and to our neighbors. A great democracy like ours demands democracy based upon the principle of older liberty—can we guarantee only if in the heart of ordinary citizens there wells a keen sense of righteousness and justice. We should earnestly pray that this spirit of righteousness and Justice may grow ever greater in the hearts of all of us and that our souls may be inclined ever more both toward the virtues that tell for gentleness and tenderness for loving kindness and forbearance one with another and toward those no less necessary virtues that make for manliness and rugged hardinhood—for without these qualities neither nation nor individual can rise to the level of greatness. "Now, therefore, I, Theodore Roosevelt, President of the United States, do set apart Thursday, the twenty-eighth day of November, as a day for general thanksgiving and prayer, and on that day I recommend that the people cease from their daily work, and, In their homes or in their churches, meet devoutly to thank the Almighty or the many and great blessings they have received in the past, and to pray that they may be given the strength so to order their lives as to deserve a continuation of these blessings in the future." Therefore, I, William M. O. Dawson, Governor of the State of West Virginia, de hereby proclaim the said twenty-eighth day of the present month of November a legal holiday throughout the said State, and do recommend to all the people thereof that the day be observed reverently as recommended by the President. West Virginians have special reason for thankfulness. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and caused the Less Seal of the State to be affixed. Done at the Capitol in the City of Charleston, this first day of November, in the year of Our Lord one thousand nine hundred and seven, and in the forty-fifth year of the State. By the Governor; WM. M. O. DAWSON. C. W. SWISHER. Secretary of State. Factory Demolished, House Shattered, Two Killed, and Four Injured. Another May Die. Columbus, Nov. 13.—At Brunswick Wood county, in an explosion at the Hercules Nitroglycerine factory, two men were killed and four were injured. The factory was demolished and a number of houses were shattered. The concussion was felt for sixty miles. The killed are W. Close and John Washburn, both employed. Cisco was blown to pieces, not even a shred of his body being found. Harry Boston, superintendent, was probably fatally injured. Correspondence Mrs. Lottie Tibbs, of Raymond City, is visiting her sister Miss Fannie Copeland. Mrs. Maria Richmond is visiting her mother this week, Mrs. B. Dingess. M. Beamer is on Cabin Creek on business. Mrs. Arnie Jones is at Home. Mrs. John Reed was calling on friends last week. Mrs. Ellen Davis, from Charleston, was visiting friends last week. Miss Almie Riddle was visiting friends in Charleston Saturday. Miss Lola M. Lavender spent the day Saturday at her grandmother's at Montgomery. Mrs. Henry Smith was a business visitor in Montgomery last week. A surprise party was given in honor or T. W. Martin Nov. 8. Those present were Miss Lola M. Lavender, Hattie Peter, Miss Emma Meadows, Miss Almire Riddle, Miss Lizzle Austin, Minnie Conley, Mildred Austin, Ashland Walker, Ester Phillip, Little Strudwick, Viola Creders, Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Martin, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Vaughan, Mr. and Mrs. George Booker, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Woody, Mr. B. Waynesboro, J. H. Dingess, Davy Pratt, Charley Austin, Artle Buster, Mr. and Mr. and Mrs. James Mines, Mr. and Mrs. Claude Hurt, Luther Conley, George Dingess, Charley Brooks, Mr. and Mrs. Tom Buster, Jim Holly. Mrs. M. Beamer was calling on Mrs. M. Richmond Sunday. Rev. H. Harris is in our city today on business. Henry Francis is home from Cabin Creek. Mrs. J. K. Wilson was calling on Mrs. M. Beemer last week. Charley Davis, of Kanawha City, was visiting his sister. Miss Minnie Davis, last week. Mrs. C. H. Jones is on the sick list. POINT PLEASANT Mark Holmes was the guest of Miss Ida Alexander Sunday. Miss Kate Craig, who has been visiting her parents for the past few weeks, returned to Charleston Saturday. Fred Cambric was in our city, a few hours Friday en route to Charleston. Mrs. Joe Jordan spent Sunday in Gallipolis, Ohio. Mrs. Joseph Alexander and daughter, Mrs. Frank Hunter, were the guests of friends in Pomeroy, Ohio, Sunday. Miss Mattie Rayford left Tuesday for Morgantown. Miss Kate Hawkins, who has been visiting friends for a few days, returned to Charleston Sunday. A telegram was received Friday announcing the death of little Joseph Harry Campbell, the three months old son of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Campbell, of ...oundsville. Mrs. M. L. Jordan, mother of Mrs. Campbell, is visiting her for a few days. The many friends of the family extend their sympathy to the bereaved parents. Mrs. Frank Hunter and daughter left Saturday morning for Detroit, Mich. Miss Alice Jordan, of Weston Hospital, and sister, Miss Kate Jordan, of Wheeling, attended the funeral of little Joseph Harry Campbell at Moundsville, Nov. 9. Rev. Liggens, of Huntington preached an able sermon at the M. E. church Sunday. French Brooks, who has been quite ill, is convalescing. Taylor Bennett, of Gallipolis, was visiting here Sunday. Miss Ida Alexander, of Huntington, spent Sunday with her parents. Mrs. Cella Jones, of Gallipolis, who has been spending a few days with her daughter, Mrs. Frank Henderson, returned home Sunday. Harvey Lewis and Howard Jackson, of Mason City, were the guests of friends Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. J. Carter Lincoln are proud parents of a son, born Tuesday morning, Nov. 5. Mr. and Mrs. John Doleman, of Parkersburg, were guests of friends Sunday. CLARKSBURG Mr. and Mrs. B. S. Turner returned Thursday from Leington, Ky., to make her future home here. Mr. Turner will be associated in business with his father-in-law, M. W. Grayson. Miss Mayne Jenkins and mother were called to Parkersburg on account of the illness of her brother and son. F. D. Cambric left Friday morning for Charleston where he has accepted a position as private secretary for S. W. Starks. R. H. Lowry and J. W. Dangerfield left Sunday for Institute on very important business. Mrs. Agnes Ogden, who has been quite ill, is able to be out again. Miss Florence Green, of Fairmont, spent Sunday with her friends. Quarterly meeting was held Sunday at the A. M. E. Church. Presid- ing Elder West preached two excellent sermons. Mrs. Lucy Watson is on the sick list. The Woman's Convention held all last week by the ladies of the Baptist church, was a great financial success. B. F. Brown is in Parkersburg on business. Miss Anna Poindexter has resigned her position as matron ta the B. & O. Station. Miss Jennie Littleton is now filling the place. Mrs. Neal Henderson, who has been quite ill, is convalescing. LONDON Miss Julia E. Brown, our teacher was in Charleston Saturday and Sunday, visiting her parents. C. E. Brown and J. A. Booker attended the football game at Institute Tuesday. The revival meeting which lasted two weeks, has closed. Sunday after an able sermon, two persons were baptized. At night, communion services were held. Mrs. Edward Allen and John Lewis is continue ill. The choir will give an entertainment Saturday evening, Nov. 16. The League met last week with Mrs. Fleming Anderson. Misses Blanche R. Booker and F. Evelyn James were shopping in Montgomery Saturday. Mrs. Addie L. James has been suffering with neuralgia, but is much improved at this writing. James Coats is making some improvements on his beautiful home on Main street. Jordon Austin, of Riverside, was visiting friends in London Sunday. Mrs. Lawrence was in our town Friday afternoon. PARKERSBURG. Mrs. J. M. Carter and Mrs. Phyllis Johnson left last Saturday for New York and New Haven Conn. They expect to be gone about three, weeks. Invitations were distributed last Saturday for the 25th anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Harrison Dixon's marriage which will be held the 22nd inst. at their home on 1st street. Quite an enjoyable surprise party was extended Mrs. J. W. Shellcroft, the amiable and efficient organist of Bethel A. M. E. church, by that organization one night last week. They showed their appreciation of Mrs. Shellcroft's services by presenting her a beautiful vase. The football team of Summer High School is making arrangements to play the team of Garnett High school of Charleston in the near future. The game will doubtless take place on the 23rd. Definite announcement will be made later. Prin. J. R. Jefferson left Sunday noon over. B. & O. R. R. for Covington and Cincinnati where he will visit schools during the week. Miss Alberta McClung was unable to report for duty as teacher at Summer school last Wednesday afternoon on account of illness. Miss Lena McClung has been confined to her home on 8th street for two weeks on account of sickness. Mrs. Wm. Watkins has been ill for the past few days. Mrs. Brtain remains about the same. Miss Ernestine Fountaine has not been as well this week as she was a few weeks past. H. D. Hazlewood, assistant principal of Summer High School, spent last Saturday and Sunday with his parents in Cambridge, Ohio. At a session of Blannerhassett Lodge No. 17 last Friday night at Mr Tyman was initiated into the mysteries of Pythianism. The literary program rendered at Wesleyan Methodist church last Thursday night was well received by a large and appreciative audience. Quite a neat sum was realized. Mrs. H. C. Pierce left last week for Columbus and other points. She expects to have an extensive trip and perhaps visit her daughter in the Indian Territory before she returns. Peter Brock, who has been quite ill for some time, is improving very slowly. Arthur Baker, of Lima, Ohio, was visiting relatives and friends in the city last week. Mr. Baker is a mail carrier in Lima, Ohio. He is a bright and industrious young man of whom Parkersburg is proud. He graduated from Summer High School in 1904 and was the first to graduate under Prin. J. R. Jefferson when he became the head of Parkersburg school. The Sewing Circle of the Baptist church was entertained by Mrs. Adam Harper Thursday. Mrs. Walter Cederick was a visitor at the meeting. Next week Mrs. Jane Bayes will entertain the Circle at the residence of Mrs. J. H. Bayes. The Rosebuda met Saturday afternoon at four o'clock. Miss Minnie Johnson, who has been visiting in the city for the past few days, returned to Wheeling Friday. The Busy Bees met with Miss Mary Amiss Friday, evening. Lee Bowles is suffering with erysipielas. The United Order of True Reformers were entertained right royally by James C. Jackson, Tuesday evening. There will be a large Thanksgiving dinner given at the Zion Baptist church Thanksgiving Day from 12 o'clock till 8 o'clock. Mrs. Florence Robinson was elected delegate to the Past Officers' Council that convens in Huntington Monday. Miss Mayne Jenkins, of Clarksburg is a guest of Mr. and Mrs. Achilles Jenkins. Miss Jenkins will leave Monday for Washington, D. C. Mrs. Winston and daughter left Friday for Washington, D. C., where they will be the guests of Mrs. Winston's parents. The United Order of True Reformers will give a big banquet at the K. of P. hall soon. Mr. A. W. Holmes, the deputy general will be the guest of honor. Quarterly meeting services were held at the W. M. church Sunday, Rev. E. E. O'Brien preached at 3 p. m and Elder G. W. Jackson preached at 7:5 p. m. J. W. Doleman and family spent Sunday in Point Pleasant the guests of relatives. Ed. ones and Pearl Seals will open a dancing school on Third street in the rear of the Jackson hotel next Thursday. A dance will be given on the opening night and every Thursday thereafter. Every Tuesday will be exclusively for beginners. The lodges met as follows this week: Maceo Lodge, No. 16, K. of P. Monday. Naonii Lodge, No. 1551, G. U. O. of O. F., Tuesday. Vendetta Court, No. 5, 1. O. O. C. Summer High School Literary Society held its regular meeting Friday, November 8. The following program was rendered. Roll called. Song. Oration—"Patriotism," Harrington Carr. Reading—"Her Excuse," Elizabeth Fitzgerald. Paper—"Why Alcohol is Not a Food," Geo. Washington. Recitation—"Little Jack," Willie Amiss. Solo—"Some Where," Addie Brent. Recitation—Love of Country," Harry Moats. Essay—"Essay the Great," Almeda Brown. Song. Essay—"Our Aim in Life," Eara Goodgn. Oration—"Boys Rights," Charles Carr. The Owl, Prof. H. D. Hazelwood. Business. EDGAR CARTER, Pres. CLAUDIA WATKINS, Sec. The teachers and pupils of Summer School will give an entertainment at Logan M. E. church Thursday night, November 21st for the purpose of raising money to pay on the school piano. Every one is invited to come out and enjoy the excellent program which has been prepared. Program. Chorus. School. Selections by Victor Machine. Essay, Virginia Madison. Declaration, Earl Gooden. Selections, Victor Machine. Declaration, Lydia Kelley. Quartette; female, Misses Butler, Brent, McClung, Colston. Oration, Harry Moats. Essay, Ethel Hill. Declaration, Addie Brent. Selections, Victor Machine. Solo, Miss Butler. Address, Prof. J. R. Jefferson. Chorus, School. WESTON. WESTON. Miss Emma Barnett is visiting friends in Sutton. Miss Alice Jordon was at Martins burg last week to get a patient for the asylum. Mrs. Fleety Perkins and son, Russell, spent last week at Fairmont, visiting relatives and friends. Rev. Griffith held services at Sutton last Sunday. Rev. Lacy preached at the local church. Miss Alice Jordon was called home on account of the death of a relative. Mrs. Wesley Lack is working at the asylum in the absence of Misses Barnett and Jordan. Miss Flora Lee returned home last Thursday evening. She has been absent from the city for several weeks. While away she visited friends and relatives in Athens, Columbus and Detroit. Mrs. Caroline Lacy has been quite sick for the past week. Alex Bailey, after an absence of several days, from the city has returned. Jas. Jones and Mrs. Ida Banks are visiting in Clarksburg POWELLTON Rev. W. J. Hacket, the moderator of the Berean Valley association of Virginia, was the pleasant visitor of T. L. Thompson last Monday night. He was shot, was wounded much appreciated. The Longfellow Literary club, which was organized last winter by Miss Cornelia F. Spears at her school is advancing very rapidly. who has been very sick for several weeks is much better. Luke Wilson, who has been on the sick list for several days, is not any better at his writing. He is said to have fever. S. H. Fairfax has been on the sick list several days. M. L. Fairfax, while at his work last Monday in the mine, received a very painful bruise on his leg, from a falling block of coal, but the wound is not thought to be serious. The I. O. of St. Luke paid the death claim of Mrs. Jane B. Lawson to her husband, C. H. Lawson, at the church. A. D. Fairfax returned Friday from Virginia, where he spent several days on business. Mrs. Irene Erby and children, who have been visiting friends on Elkhorn, have returned after enjoying a pleasant trip. The Missionary Society convened Sunday at 11 a.m. in a regular session and also at 7:30 p.m. The meetings were of much importance and were well attended. Rev. Harris, of Richmond, Va., who has been travelling for the orphan's home of West Virginia, was in town last week. MT. HOPE. Clem Pradd was taken to the Holly hospital at Hinton last week for an acute operation. Misses Mattle, Willie and Ora Freeman left Monday for Storer college They will take a special course in music and dressmaking. Rev. J. E. Dotson, held regular services at Mt. Hope church Sunday. Mrs. Ella Johnson returned Sunday from Fayetteville, where she attended the funeral of G. E. Moss. Miss Sadle V. Henderson accompanied by her mother and brother left on the third for Washington, for medical treatment. Mrs. Irene Crawford and daughter are visiting relatives at Alderson. J. C. Williams, who had his finger broken last week, will be able to resume work in a few days. RED STAR Rev. H. C. Gregory was a business visitor here last Monday. Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Cleveland came down last week to enter their daughter, Miss Edna, in school. John Miner passed through here last week. Rev. Hunter filled his regular appointment here Sunday morning and evening services were well attended Mr. J. W. Austin preached his trial sermon at two thirty. HUNTINGTON Mrs. R. D. W. Meadows is quite ill at her home on Artisan avenue. The Benjamin tribe gave a social at the First Baptist church Thursday evening, which was a success, both financially and socially. Miss Ida Alexander, teacher at the home, spent Sunday at her home in Pt. Pleasant. The Y. W. C. A. held a very interesting meeting at Young's chapel A. M. E. church Sunday afternoon at which time an excellent program was rendered. Rev. I. V. Bryant spent Sunday at Gallipolis, returning in time to hold services at his church Sunday evening. Mrs. Henry, of Charleston, is the guest of her sister, Mrs. T. B. Smith this week. W. L. Gee is spending several days here, the guest of friends. The marriage of Miss Lucy Washington and Robert Marshall occurred Sunday evening at the home of Dr. and Mrs. Barnett on Seventh avenue only the most intimate friends witnessing the ceremony. Rev. L. V. Bryant officiated. After the ceremony the wedding supper consisting of three courses was served. The bride was very becomingly attired in gray nun's veiling with blue velvet and all over lace trimmings with white hat and trimmings to correspond. The groom was dressed in conventional black. Mr. and Mrs. Marshall will reside for the present in our city. The Elks Lodge which was recently organized here is growing rapidly and promises to be one of the strongest social organizations in the city. The following were made members at their last meeting night and quite a number of applications are in for next meeting: Samuel Bowles, C. ADVOCATE. SIX HuntingtonTWO W. Starr, G. W. Martin, Wm. Hamilton, Wm. Hawkins, Chas. Johnson, Massy Myers. Mr. and Mrs. Chase Richardson left Monday morning for Canton, O., where they will make their future home. The teachers and pupils are making extensive preparations to render a program at Douglas schools on parent's day, which is Wednesday before Thanksgiving, let all parents who possibly can attend and encourage both pupils and teachers and also see the work being done in the schools as only the co-operated work of parents and teachers will accomplish the ends desired in this education of our youth. COVINGTON, VA. Mrs. William Neusome was very ill last week but is now convalescing. Richard Braxton is in Baltimore for some time learning hat blocking. BLUEFIELD COLORED INSTITUTE Bluefield, W. Va. A College and Normal Institute for colored students, located at Bluefield. the leading commercial town of the southern part of West Virginia on the Norfolk and Western railroad, 205 miles east of Kenova BLUFFIELD COLORED INSTITUTE Splendid College Buildings, Beautif Grounds, Dormitories for male and female students; furnished rooms, a reading room supplied with the best current literature; a good library, and a physical and chemical laboratory. Healthful location and wholesome surroundings. Board $8.00 per month. Tuition free to state students, rates very low to non-resident students. The Bluefield School offers an unequalled opportunity for young men to secure an education, for they can always find profitable employment when at school, during vacation, holidays and on Saturdays. For catalogue and other information, write the Principal. street, is very ill and relatives and friends are very anxious about her. Rev. W. J. Hackett returned Saturday morning from a week's stay in Charleston, Montgomery and other towns. Miss Nannie Anthony spent Monday here, the guest of her brother, T. T. Anthony. Rev. Arter, pastor of St. Johns chapel, held a rally Sunday. Rev. W. J. Hackett filled the pulpit at 3 o'clock and Rev. Anderson at 7:30 in the evening. Quite a number of persons from Lowmcore attended. The revival is still going on at the Pine street church. Rev. E. P. Jackson is being assisted by Rev. White of Wrightsville. Mrs. Emma Mann entertained the Kings daughters Monday afternoon. Mrs. Mann's ability as a hostess was clearly demonstrated by the refreshments she served. Will hold next meeting with Mrs. Anna Rounds. Mrs. Robert McDowell was very much indisposed last week, but is improving. Miss Fannie Ogburn, who has been ill so long with fever is convalescing. GUYANDOTTE. Mrs. Julia Phipps departed this life on the 27th of November, about 3 o'clock. She was a devout Christian and was always found at her post of duty at church. Interment took place Friday at two o'clock. Jospeh Layne spent Sunday at home. A revival started Sunday night. Quite a number of people from Hunting and Proctorsville attended the funeral of Mrs. Phipps. Boston Banks, of Burlington, was calling on his daughter, Mrs. Spencer Sunday. Miss Nancy Harris is visiting her cousin, Miss Caroline Robinson for a few days. Hiram Hill has moved his family here. Miss Annie Clark spent Sunday in Huntington. Alex Twyman left Tuesday for South Caperton to make his home for a few months. Mrs. Mary Hill is very ill at this writing. Misses Caroline Robinson and Nancy Harris spent Sunday in Catlettsburg, Ky. EAGLE. The Young Peoples' club of Central Baptist church is preparing to give an entertainment soon. Novil Willis, of Gauley, is visiting his sister, Mrs. T. W. Wade, this week. Mrs. Henry Washington and Miss Georgie Banks, of Page, paid our town a short visit Saturday. Mrs. Mary Bicey and Miss Josephine Jackson, of Kimberly, were visiting friends here last week. Mr. and Mrs. T. W. Wade entertained at dinner Sunday Rev. S. E. Williams. J. W. Woode, of Kanawha City, visited his brother, C. C. Woods, Sun- R. P. SIMS. Bluefield W. Va. Richard Toney, of Fire Creek, was visiting friends here last week. Scott Hill, Mary and John Hill, and J. A. Hicks attended the funeral of Mrs. Phipps in Guyandotte Friday. Mrs. Phipps was a sister of Mr. Hill. C. P. Martin was home from Catlettsburg, Ky., Sunday. Ben Morris, of Columbus, O., is visiting his daughter, Mrs. Annie Hill. Miss Bessie Hicks was shopping in Huntington Monday. Jacob Johnson, of Wilson, was calling on friends last week. Little Eunice Fortner, of Holden, stopped over a few hours Saturday en route to St. Albans. Geo. Hamler is in Catlettsburg this week in the employment of Geo. Martin where the latter has a large contract plastering. Rev. D. A. Twyman filled his appointment here the first Sunday. Mrs. W. H. Banks and daughter, Miss Alice, of Alderson, were guests at Mrs. Coleman last week. Mrs. M. J. Dailey and Mrs. Nancy Cash were business visitors to Powellton Monday. Mrs. J. L. Williams is on the sick list. Mrs. Mary Bicy and Miss Josephine Jackson were visiting friends in Montgomery and Eagle Saturday. J. V. Coleman is in Huntington this week on business. Mr. and Mrs. Lowery, of Boomer, were guests of R. D. Reid Sunday. Rev. Hackett, of Covington, Va., passed through town last week en route to Powellton. Gilbert Peace is reported slowly improving. The Literary is well attended every Friday evening. G. A. Moss, a prominent citizen of this community departed this life Wednesday at 9:30 p. m., November 6, after a short illness of thirteen days of typhoid fever, aged 36. He being one of the trustees of the school was very dutiful to his work. He was well thought of by all that knew him and had quite a number of friends. He leaves a wife, two children, mother, one sister, four brothers, quite a number of relatives and a host of friends to mourn their loss. S. D. Moss, a student of West Virginia Colored Institute, was called home on account of the death of his brother. Misses Eva, Ida and Pearl Rotan attended the funeral of Mr. Moss. Miss H. W. James, of Montgomery attended the funeral services of Mr. Moss. Miss Annie Rotan, who is teaching at Kaymoor, was called home by the death of her brother-in-law, Mr. Moss. Mrs. A. R. Calloway, one of the teachers of this place is indisposed at this writing. J. W. White, of Hill Top, passed through this vicinity on a hunting expedition last week. Mrs. Mary Agee was called to Mc- BARBOURSVILLE. KIMBERLY FAYETTEVILLE Kendrie to the bed side of her husband. Mrs. J. B. Washington and son Homer, Mrs. A. F. Rotan and C. B. Turner left Tuesday for Institute. There will be a program rendered by the woman's missionary Baptist Society at the First Baptist church Thanksgiving night. Quite a number attended the services at the First Baptist church Sunday. Rev. Willis Robinson, ofFredericksburg, Va., is here the guest of Mr. and Mrs. S. J. Jackson. Mrs. Percy Friend, teacher at Boomer, was the week-end quest of Miss Lulu Branham. W. M. Taylor, of Nuttall, was the guest of relatives here several days last week. Miss Nellie M. Lewis was the guest of Mrs. S. M. Davis Saturday. Dr. and Mrs. B. F. White, entertained at dinner Monday, complimentary to Rev. Willis Robinson. Rev. D. C. Deans, preached at Cedar Grove Sunday. Rev. C. J. Hackett, of Covington, Va., preached at the First Baptist church Wednesday night. Miss Lolo M. Lavender, principal of the Cedar Grove school, was up Saturday shopping. Miss Etta Hall, teacher at Fayette came down Friday to remain over Sunday. 'Mr. and Mrs. Isa White, entertained at breakfast Friday morning complimentary to Rev. Willis Robinson. Mrs. J. S. Page is on the sick list. Mrs. J. B. Calloway and father, Aaron Calloway, of Fayetteville, came down Wednesday to join the party from Tuskegee to accompany them to Jamestown, and other points in the east. Rev. Eugene S. Page preached at Institute Sunday last. Miss Hattle Peters, teacher at Ward, was the week-end visitor of Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Hardy. Cardoza, the little boy of Mr. and Mrs. V. M. Willis, is quite sick with typhoid fever. A FAKE FERTILIZER Editor Advocate. Sir:—It comes to our notice that some parties are trying to organize companies in West Virginia to manufacture what they are pleased to call a fertilizer from earth, lime, salt and about fifty per cent sulphuric acid. You may save money and avoid disappointment for some of your readers by calling attention to the fact that such a mixture would not be worth as a fertilizer, the one-tenth of the cost of the acid claimed to be used in the product. Such a scheme has nothing to commend it to any one conversant with the requirements of the soils, while it does have every earmark of a fraud and we so brand it. Farmers are cautioned against putting their money into any such stuff, and parties seeking investment in a straight forward enterprise should leave this scheme alone. J. H. STEWART, Director, B. H. HILL, Chemist, W. V. Agr. Experiment Station. Between Burns and Mohr—if the Former Wins He Will Have to Get Busy With Jack Johnson Who Is a Worthy Person Chicago, Nov. 9. —By defeating Jim Flynn in quicker time than did Tommy Burns, big Jack Johnson, the clever colored heavy weight, according to fistic critics throughout the country, has earned the right to meet Burns for the heavy-weight championship of America and Australia, and probably of the world. The title for the world's championship hinges on the result of the Burns-"Gunner" Moir battle in England. In my opinion Johnson was Burns's logical opponent before he beat Flynn, but his victory over the Coloradan makes his claim to a match just a wee bit stronger. The big black is being lionized on the coast for the clever manner in which he beat Flynn and also for his gameness, as the supposition was he would show the white feather, or the yellow streak, as it generally is termed, when combating with an aggressive and hard-hitting fighter. Of the two Flynn is entitled to the most credit, as he was much the smaller and the less scientific. He gave away at least twenty pounds in weight and fully five inches in height and reach. At that he carried the fight to the big fellow and kept at it until he measured his length on the canvas. Besides, he took on a man the best heavies in the country, excepting Mike Schreck, did not care to dally with. Even Al Kaufman, who beat Schreck, passed him up as too tough a proposition. Furthermore, the best fight critics in the Unit States conceded Jack the victory as soon as the match was clinched. Flynn was aware of this, and if he was not, then the betting, 2 to 1, on the black, practically told him the outcome expected. If that did not enlighten him, then the first few rounds of the fight, unless he cannot see through a sleeve, did, as Johnson thus early in the fight demonstrated his superiority. Therefore, it is not what Jack did, but the scientific manner in which he did it that makes him appear the best heavy weight in the country. There was not one minute during the 11 rounds of fighting that he was not master of the situation, and it is for the skillful and masterly manner in which he did the job that he now is being touted as the coming champion. But how about the talk that has been going on for years regarding a colored man being given a chance fighting for the heavy-weight championship? John L. Sullivan was lauded to the skies because he turned down Peter Jackson, and Jim Jeffries was upheld by the pugilistic writers of the country for refusing to match with Johnson. There were no colored heavy weight aspirants during the championship reign of Jim Corbett and Bob Fitzsimmons, so they escaped censure or praise as the case might have been. Why not a colored heavy-weight champion if we have, and have had, colored champions in some of the lighter divisions? George Dixon, as champion feather weight, was an honor to the sport, as he deported himself much better than did some of our white champions. Joe Gans the best of the light weights, has been a credit to the game since he unshackled himself from Al Hereford and Peter Johnson, the best of the old-time heavies, hobbled with the best men in the land. It probably is not known by the younger generation that John L. Sullivan practically stripped to fight George Godrey, the colored heavy weight of Boston. When challenged by Peter Jackson he said: "White fighters $10,000, colored fighters double the amount." Later Mr. Fulda, president of the old California club, the principal fighting club in San Francisco in those days, arranged a match between Sullivan and Jackson, but before he could get them to sign a set of articles an unknown fighter was killed in a small Erisco club, which killed the game on the coast for the time being. Thus it will be seen that but for the accident Sullivan and Jackson, undoubtedly, would have battled for the heavy-weight championship. Regarding Jeffries drawing the color line, he fought Peter Jackson and Bob Armstrong before he won the camplionship from Fitzsimmons, and defeated Hank Griffin in four rounds two years after he won the title. Fitzsimmons and Corbett also fought colored men. Jim's best battle was with Peter Jackson, and Bob beat the black Pearl in Minneapolis in four rounds. Judging by the criticisms heaped upon Tommy Burns and the praise bestowed upon Jeffries for refusing to fight a colored man for the highest honors in the game, it is not the championship title, but the holder of it that is up for argument. Jeffries as stated, always has been upheld for turning down Johnson, while Burns is being grilled for doing the same thing. One would suppose that Jeffries, considered Invincible and big enough to trim the big black to a frazzle, would be the man selected to knock Johnson's championship aspiration galley west. Jeffries, as he was several years ago, undoubtedly could have turned the trick, and had he then taken him on there would have been no excuse for this article. But in all fairness, and surely puritism, and all other branches of sport, demands fair play, why grill Burns for following in the footsteps of the former champ? it repeatedly has been reported that Jeffries will fight for the championship should a foreigner win the title from an American, and taking him at his word, if he is sponsor for the statement, why still allude to him as the champion when he says he will fight for it should a foreigner win it? Who would the foreigner win it from, him or Burns? Furthermore, how can a man retired over three years and who has retired fights for the title once held by him, still lay claim to the title? That I am sure is too deep for the followers of the game, and surely for the layman. There is no doubt Jeff was the best big man that ever stepped into a ring to do battle, and probably could trim any heavy weight in the world should he again take up the game, but he has elected to become a spectator. The latest regarding the big California fan is Tex Rickard and Jim Coffroth are offering him all kinds of money inducements to take one more whirl with the mitts and the man the want him to meet is no other than Jack Johnson. Rickard says he will hank up-$40,000 for the scrap and Cofforth says he will see Tex's offer and go him a few thousand better. Rickard's offer, however, does not go unless Jack defeats Tommy Burns, and Jim probably has the same string to his offer. And the strangest thing concerning these offers the sporting writers have taken kindly to them. Now as to Burns and his fighting a colored man for the championship. Before sailing to England he stated he would fight Johnson upon his return to this country, provided the purse warranted it. Also that he would depend the long end of the purse, 75 per cent of it, in fact, regardless of the result. He makes this demand because Joe Gans asked for and received $8,000 of the $10,-000 purse when he (Gans) fought his protege, Jimmy Burns (George Memsic). That, he evidently believes, is paying the colored fighters in their own coin. But how about the white fighters starting the long end of the purse game irrespective of the outcome? Fitzsimmons demanded and got it the first time he fought Jeffries, and it is well known that the Battling Nelson party received it at the Goldfield fight. Of course, Burns's demand depends upon the result of his fight with "Gunner" Moir as also does his proposed fight with Johnson. Should the "Gunner" win then the world's championship will be an English asset, and may be the means, according to reports, of bringing Jeffries out of his retirement, and then, perhaps, the "Gunner" would not care to fight Meanwhile the Nevada and San Francisco promoters will increase their purse offerings to induce Jeff to fight and the sporting writers will nag at Burns and boost Johnson as the coming champion. We pugilistic scribes must feed the followers of the game something and the heavy-weight championship question seems good nourishment. BOOM WATTERSON Republicans Plan to Send Kentucky's Editor and Democrat to United States Senate. Washington, Nov. 8.—One of the foremost republicans of the country, a Kentuckian, has started here a movement to have republicans and democrats unite in electing Henry Watterson, a life-long democrat, to succeed James B. McCreary in the United States Senate. Telegrams were sent to Frankfort and Louisville and they are to be followed with letters setting forth reasons why Kentucky should send to the Senate a man who measures up to the best traditions of the State. According to the returns the democrats will have a majority of only six on joint ballot and at least ten legislators have declared that they will not vote for Governor Beckham, who was nominated in the primary a year ago. The republicans are said to realize that no matter what happens they will not be able to elect one of their own party. Governor-elect Willson and Mr. Watterson have been friends for years and the day after election the Louisville Courier-Journal contained an editorial expressing admiration for the victor and pledging him that paper's support. FEW EQUALS In the Part of Doing Things and Getting Things Done Has S. W. Starks. (R. W. Thompson in the Freeman.) Washington, D. C., Nov. 6.—Mr. Samuel W. Starks, who owns the Charleston (W. V.) Advocate, is one of the ablest men in America, regardless of color. He is quiet and unassuming in manner, but has few equals in the part of doing things and getting things done. As Supreme Chancellor of the Knights of Pythias of the World he has brought that magnificent order up to a high state of efficiency and discipline, largely increased its numerical and financial strength, and has about succeeded in uniting the two warring camps into one compact, homogeneous body—"a consummation devoutly to be wished." As State Librarian of the wealthy and influential State of West Virginia, he has won the respect and confidence of all elements of both races, and established an undisputed leadership in the political life of his thrifty fellow citizens. In no State in the Union are the colored people better organized, more harmonious or where they secure a larger measure of recognition in proportion to their numbers. The fact that no "jim crow" car laws exist in the "Mountain State" is due primarily to the able generalship of Mr. Starks and the fine fighting trim in which his forces are always kept. Mr. Starks is solid financially, and though his paper hails from a comparatively small community, it is a paying investment because of its national character. It meets its obligations promptly, carries a staff of salaried correspondents who keep "up to snuff," and maintains itself solely upon its merits as an agency for racial development. It is an influence for good throughout the country, and is regarded as the "New Testament" of the K. of P. Fraternity. Mr. Starks as an orator makes a strong, sensible speech when the occasion demands it, but courts no opportunity to hear himself talk and indulges in no "hot air." REGARDING NEWSPAPER SUBSCRIPTION. Any person who receives a paper from the post office, is by law a subscriber, whether the paper was ordered or not, as he may refuse to accept the paper from the office after all arrears are paid up. Notice to the publishers that papers are no longer wanted does not release the subscriber from the subscription price unless all arrears together with the current year's subscription are paid in full. Failure to receive a few copies is no defense or excuse to avoid payment, as publishers' responsibility ceases when the papers are delivered at the post office in the town in which the paper is published. Parties not giving due notice to discontinue at expiration of paid term are supposed to wish their subscription continued and must pay for the same and then order stopped. Parties moving without notifying publishers of the change in address are responsible for all papers sent to former address. By implied contract rule, any person receiving an article even though no direct order was given, is just as liable for payment of articles received. This not only applies to newspapers, but other goods or articles as well. This is the law. CONFERENCE OF RACE LEADERS Brilliant Closing Feature Planned for the Negro Department of the Jamestown Exposition. Exposition Station, Norfolk, Va. Nov. 14.—The management of the Negro Department of the Jamestown Exposition is planning to close the race's magnificent display in a veritable "blaze of glory." The program of the occasion will take the form of a "Race Conference" in which many of the most distinguished colored men and women of the country will participate. The main feature, aside from appropriate music and group discussions, will be a symposium on "The Future of the Negro," covering the progress of the race from the landing of the African bondment on this very spot three hundred years ago, and tracing, through statistics and personal experience, the remarkable record this people has made in the arts and sciences, in education, religion, business and in the industrial pursuits, up to the present day. The history of the Negro's past will be made to serve as a basis from which to evolve some tangible suggestions looking to a brighter future and the garnering up, in a constructive fashion of the inspiration and lessons derived from this epoch-making exhibit. Among the eminent speakers who have been invited to take part in the proposed "Race Conference" are Dr. Booker T. Washington, principal of Tuskegee Normal and Industrial Institute, Dr. William Tecumseh Vernon, Register of the United States Treasury, Hon. Ralph W. Tyler, Auditor for the Navy Department, Hon. John C. Dancy, Recorder of Deeds for the District of Columbia, Justice Robert H. Terrell, of the Municipal Court of Washington, Bishop Abraham Grant, of the A. M. E. Church, Bishops Alexander Walters and G. W. Clinton, of the A. M. E. Zion Church, Rev. W. L. Taylor, Rworthy Grand Master of the United Order of True Reformers, Hon. S. W. Starks, Supreme Chancellor of the Knights of Pythias, Hon. W. L. Houston, Grand Master of the G. U. of O. F., Hon. Chas. W. Anderson, Collector of Internal Revenue, New York City, Rev. J. H. Jones, resident of Wilberforce University, Rev. W. H. Coler, president of Livingstone College, Dr. A. N. Curtis, of Washington, D. C., Dr. J. E. Shepard, field worker for the International Sunday school Association, Dr. R. N. Boyd, Manager of the National Baptist Publishing House, Editor M. M. Lewey, of the Florida Sentinel, Dr. E. H. Hampton, of the A. M. E. Church, Financial Secretary, Prof. R. R. Wright, President of the Georgia State Industrial Institute, College, Ga., Mr. Fred R. Moore, Manager of the New York Age, Mrs. Mary Church Terrell, the popular lecturer and magazine writer, Mrs. Lucy G. Thurman, President of the National Association of Colored Women, Miss Nannie H. Burroughs, Corresponding Secretary of the Baptist Woman's Auxiliary, Miss Marie A. D. Madre, President of Bethel Literary Society at Washington, D. C. and many others of like prominence. At the time set, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, November 28, 29 and 30, is the Thanksgiving period, during which thousands of teachers will have a vacation and many of the Department people at Washington and elsewhere will be desirous of spending the season profitably as well as pleasantly, the indications point to a large attendance at this brilliant closing feature of the best Exposition the Negro ever had on the American continent. MR. TAFTS, RACE PROBLEM. St. Louis Post-Diamond To what extent Tom Johnson's election as Mayer of Cleveland, O. is due to the support of colored men is not known as yet, but that the Negroes were inclined to vote against Mr Burton, the republican candidate was shown during the campaign by the extraordinary efforts which he and others made to gain their favor. Mr. Burton appeared in his municipal contest as the personal representative of Secretary, Taft and in a less degree of the President, and if he had been elected his triumph would have been hailed as a substantial indorsement of the Roosevelt administration and of its heir apparent. While the Brownsville incident, involving the summary discharge of a battalion of Negro troops, without trial, was due to the exercise of the President's power, as Commander-in-Chief, the Secretary of War coincided with his superior and on more than one occasion defended the action that was taken. The defeat of Mr. Taft's personal representative in Cleveland, therefore suggests not only the Democratic strength of the offensive, the all-pervading and the highly entertaining Tom Johnson, but the power of the Foraker faction and the possible resentment of the blacks. While Mr. Foraker's opposition to the Taft program concerns Ohio alone he is stronger in the southern part of the State than he is in the northern and he is likely to be heard from further. As to the Negroes, if they have shown a determination to oppose Mr. Taft's candidacy, they are sufficiently influential in various Northern states to compel managing republicans to take them, if not their cause into account. Under normal conditions, so far as the white race is concerned, no republican could nor vote election to the presidency without the colored vote, which in several states north of the Ohio river is considerably larger than the usual time republican pluralities. If the Negroes of Cleveland have actually taken the stand indicated, Mr. Taft as a candidate has a more important race and political problem to solve at home than any on which as Secretary of War he is now engaged in the Philippines. COLORED CONGRESSMEN IN THE UNITED STATES. Since the abolition of slavery in the United States in 1863, many colored men have held high official positions. Two were United States Senators and twenty Representatives. A fine engraving of these Congressmen have just been issued, giving accurate portraits of each; also the Congress in which they served and the years of service. In the picture, the two Senators, Messrs. Revels and Bruce, occupy the center of the group, surrounded by the other twenty Representatives. In the background, the Stars and Stripes in color. This beautiful engraving, with a booklet containing biographies of these eminent men, is sold for one ($1.00) dollar. This engraving is a graphic political history of the Negro in America. No home, library, office, or school-room will be complete without it. Send for one today. The Colored American Novelty Co., Washington, D. C. P. O. Drawer 2318. Agents wanted. N. B.—We also have in stock large engravings of Frederick Douglass, Paul Dunbar, Toussaint L'Ouverture, Booker T. Washington, W. T. Vernon, Register of the Treasury, Phillis Wheatley and "Everything About Colored People" in books, pictures, inventions and souvenirs. HOTEL BROWN 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. T. C. BROWN Proprietor Washington, Nov. 12.—In filling the federal offices for the new state of Oklahoma, President Roosevelt recognized the political relation to the affairs of the new state of Charles E. Hunter, state chairman of the republican committee. Hunter has been until recently clerk of the United court at Oklahoma City, but resigned that office which is said to have yielded about $10,000 a year to accept the chairmanship of the republican state committee. In making this financial sacrifice, Mr Hunter was anxious to be of service to the republican organization and to the President under whom he served as a Rough Rider in the Spanish-American war. It is generally recognized among the Oklahoma politicians here that Mr. Hunter was a power in the work of organizing for the last campaign. The quiet work of organization carried on by Governor Frantz and Mr. Hunter rescued the republican party from what appeared to be a slough of political despond prior to the state convention at Tulsa, and their effective work then and afterward made it possible for the party to make the showing that it did. Mr. Hunter was born in Brooklyn, N.Y., but has been the West long enough to imbibe the spirit of hustle and get-themselves wrist or men who live in the new Southwest. He went from Brooklyn to Kansas many years ago, and later cost his formations with the new Territory of Oklahoma. It is admitted on all hands that in making the appointment the President relied upon the recommendation of Gov. Frantz and Chairman Hunter. There was so much rivalry and such sharp conflict between the claims of the aspirants for judgements among the former territorial judges that it required the exercise of rare good judgment and fine discrimination to select men to fill the vacant in the two new judicial districts. The President finally decided by the advice of Gov. Frantz and State Chairman Hunter to go outside of the former judges and elect entirely new men. A Useful Ghost. It is not often that we hear of a ghost, saving a man's life. There is, however, an instance, and it seems to be tolerably well authenticated, and materialists will hardly know how to account for it. Here is the story. It is of the Yorkshire Dales, and of a good many years ago. A clergyman, whose duty lay in that wild country (where a strong race of men and women lived principally on gacon and outcake, and vnew not, save rarely, butcher's meat), used to ride or walk to visit his people. He had been raising a subscription in a time of scarcity and had to be out late at night. One evening on his outward journey he suddenly became aware of a figure moving beside him and in the glooming he recognized his brother who had died some time before. He was too awe-struck for words and after keeping by his side for some distance over the lonely moor the figure disappeared. He noted the time and the vision but nothing occurred to throw any light upon it. However some years after he had taken the duty of a jail in another part of the country, one of the prisoners lying under sentence desired to make a confession. After telling him a lot of crimes he said: "I worr very near once taking your life, sir. It was in that bad year, and I heared as how you went carrying money about in those lonely-dales. I hld behind the big boulders of the brown moor. I saw you coming up and waited till you should be near enough but that night you were not alone." This is a startling tale, and the stronger because the vision, or whatever it was, was seen by two people. The anecdote occurs in an article nearly twenty years ago in "Macmillan's Magazine" by Lady Verney. NOVEMBER November's not a cheerful time of year; The weather then is mostly to the queer, And quite uncomic; And yet, amid its sadness and its blights, There's one fair spot. 'I see greatest of delights Is gastronomic. ITS ONLY USE. "Will you please tell me if this mammoth blanket ballot has any use?" "Oh, yes; to keep the voter's wrath warm." 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 depo young men an military educ they can get way, thus m better and citizens. s department men are rey education an get in thus making and mois. In this department our young men are receivinag 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 Knited for the poses of life. the wives, s, daugh of Knight the com 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 ceased Knight. If there is no locality, confer wity Grand Chanc district or write Charleston, W. V upon which to lodge STORER O Harper's Ferry, Cours Academic, State Normal, Biblical, Music, Carpentry, Blacksmithing, Husbandry, Cookery, Serving and department out thou annually s and her Knights. is no lodge confer with Chancellor write S. W. n, W. Va.,, ich to or ER COL ry, Courses Normal, Biblical, Vocal Blacksmithing, Practica ry, Serving and Dressma 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 Academic, State Normal, Biblical, Vocal and Instrumental Music, Carpentry, Blacksmithing, Practical Gardening and Husbandry, Cookery, Serving and Dressmaking. Equipment Ample Buildings, Beautiful Camp braries of over 6900 volumes, Co. Hennery, Dairy, several acres of Hot Beds. Expen Books, Room Rent and Tuition fre essary Expense not over $6.50 p Special Fo Eight valuable scholarships and six Athletics, Band, Literary Societies, torturial bands, Musical Clubs, K. M. Beautiful Campus, I abore 1000 volumes, Comm flow several acres of of gaden Expenses and Tultition free to West ot over $6.50 per month Special Feature largships and six prizes t veterinary Societies, frequent Cluba X. M. C. Ample Buildings, Beautiful Campus, Laboratory, Telescope, Libraries of over 6000 volumes, Comm itious Barn, Piggy, Hennery, Dairy, several acres of gardens, Cold Frames and Hot Beds. Expenses Books, Room Rent and Tution free to West Virginians. Necessary Expense not over $6.50 per month to State students Special Features Eight valuable scholarships and six prizes awarded annually. Athletics, Band, Literary Societies, frequent Lectures and Martial entertainments, Musical Clubs, Y. M. C. A. OFFICES. New York: 788 7th Avenue. Washington: 1325 12th St. N. W. Logaville: 1112 W. Madison St. St. Louis: 3137 Pine St. Philadelphia: 702 So. 15th St. Baltimore: 502 W. Biddle St. Boston: 94 a Harvard St., Cambridge Pittsburg: 461 6th St., Braddock. Columbus: 266 St. Clair Ave. New Orleans: 226 So. Robertson St. Jacksonville: 636 W. Union St. Nashville: 706 Bass St. Indianapolis: 1605 Alvord St. Lexington: 567 N. Upper St. San Francisco: 865 Union St., Oakland. Detroit: 261 Elliot St. El Paso: Chicago: 3519 Calumet Ave. SLOW DOWN, SLOW DOWN. The swiftness with which the Negro race has produced financiers of no ordinary calibre, we confess, has afforded us no small amount of inspiration and encouragement. The organizing of banks, real-estate companies, and commercial institutions, some times of large proportions, and the successful management of these concerns, make an interesting and instructive chapter for us all, and must long ago have convinced the critic against his earlier finding, and reassured the Negro race of its own undeveloped strength. Be assured that our pride in what has been done in the commercial and financial world during the past ten years, is not bounded whatsoever, but rather, it is unbounded and sufficient. But that does not preclude the sounding of a note of warning to those already high up in finance, and to those who hope to be. Honesty ought to be at the bottom of all financial enterprises; right doing, the keynote; especially ought those who depended largely for support on the toiling masses of the Negro race to be doubly careful, not only as regards their individual behavior, but no less as concerns their promises at the beginning of their enterprises. The failure of one Negro corporation, unlike the failure of one owned and managed by any other element in our population, has its effect upon the efforts of all Negro concerns. In fact, for a season, it seriously cripples the life of the entire business system of the Negro people. Watered stock, rainbow promises, and skyrocketing of any character whatsoever, should have no place in either the founding or the conduct of these stock concerns, so many of which are springing up in all sections of the country. The Rough Diamond Development Company; the Negro-American Realty Company, the Pride of Ethiopia, or what not should lend to a careful guardianship of both the people's money and their confidence, to the end, not only that they themselves may grow and expand, but that other institutions of worth and character may arrest a part of the confidence and support of those for whom presumably they are organized and conducted. And for the most part, the biggest asset in the floating of these companies is, that they are setting about to benefit in this way or that the Negro people. It is time to slow down a little, both in the organization and the speedy flight of so many "corporation." Better is it, that a few concerns should live and enjoy the confidence of the people, than that many should but half-life and enjoy little have the contempt of the people. Slow down! Slow down! Dr. Booker T. Washington, with his accustomed patriotism, writes entertainingly and most interestingly in the current Independent of how the Negroes of the District of Columbia raised more than the prescribed sum of $25,000 in twenty-six days towards the erection of a Y. M. C. building, $225,000 of the cost having already been promised by Mr. John D. Rockefeller. The story is a most inspiring one, and is a simple but convincing witness of the ability of the Negro to help himself when he is pinned down to it; also is it indicative of the need in every large city for just occasions as this which arose in Washington, of an organization of Negro men to concern themselves largely towards directing work for the uplift of the race, for the broader and more elevating service that must be done from time to time. In many cities such organizations as we have in mind have been formed, and their first days have been rich in disinterested service, but soon or late, they have gone off after politics, in this degree or that, and, naturally enough, they lost influence with Negroes and the respect of the Public. It is a pleasure and an inspiration to observe that one of the surest indications of the growth of the Negro people, is in their evident growth away from the influence of politics. Without desiring to seem in the least facetious, it is wonderful that the Negroes of Washington did not petition Congress to help them out. Indeed, this is about the first time Congress has ever escaped. The death last Saturday of Col. J. H. Estill, the venerable and able editor and owner of the Savannah Morning News, a powerful newspaper, removes a type. Col. Estill thought what all southern white men proclaim as if they thought, whenever he ran against the Negro, but he seemed kindly of heart. He had been poor, and his sympathies were broad. Very likely if he had not been a Georgian, he would have been a pleader for the oppressed. We were always sorry that he never realized his cherished ambition to be Governor of Georgia. Certainly he could have done no worse than Hoke Smith. We have a mind that he would have been stronger and nobler. R. W. Thompson, who has handled the news service for the Negro Department of the Jamestown Exposition with satisfaction to all concerned, has been spending the week at the Exposition on a special detail, to wind up his work for the season. The Advocate is proud of the success achieved by Mr. Thompson, whom it regards as one of its indispensable helpers. The Rev. Mr. C. H. Parrish, of Kentucky, is invited to the Presidency of a Virginia college. The American Baptist says he has declined. Perhaps one of those who told Dr. Parrish in such glowing terms of the work might want the job. The condition of the treasury must always be taken into consideration, don't you know. The Business League meets in Baltimore next year; the Afro-American Council meets in Columbus, Ohio. In view of the outcome of the Cleveland elections, is it now necessary for the council to meet? Of course the Business League is not affected either one way or the other by the result of the election. George B. Cox went to New York the other day, and the very first question he put to the interviewer was: "Yer ain't heard nobody talking 'bout eliminating Senator Foraker lately, have yer?' Appears that Senator Foraker is much more of a politician than the country has given him credit for being. T. Thomas Fortune, until lately Editor of the New York Age, preached a lay sermon in Chicago last Sunday. Notwithstanding the newer Timothy's oratorical power, it will take more than a lay sermon to redeem Chicago. Editor B. T. Brown of the Christian Index, organ of the C. M. E. church, fell in love with Booker T. Washington because "he knows our church history." Got to get up early in the morning to beat the Wizard. The National Review of last Saturday tells about another of Auditor Ralph Tyler's many plain virtues. However, and notwithstanding, Cleveland went the other way. Just because they are soon to have no more of Vardaman, at least for the present, the Negroes of Mississippi are not going to stop organizing banks and things like that, we hope. STILL ON THE PARDON Caleb Powers' Attorney's Working on That Phase. Georgetown. Nov. 13.—In the opening of the Caleb Powers trial today the defense filed their important depositions in support of the avowal, hearing on the validity of Taylor's claim to the governorship, and making good his pardon issued to Powers. A USE FOR SPIDERS. Keep Them In the House and You Will Have No Roaches. "It is too bad so many people are prejudiced against spiders," said the man who always finds out curious things. "If they could stand it to have spiders around, they would soon get rid of cockroaches. In the spider the cockroach has an enemy that pursues him with more malevolence than does the cleanly housewife. And not only is this hatred more deep rooted; it is more deadly. All things considered, the cockroach shows mighty little respect for the human race. He knows that, although he is small, he is chock full of inventive genius, and he laughingly scorns the futile attempts of men and women to circumvent and destroy him. "So long has he been battling for life against parls green, fly paper, hot water and wire cages that he has learned to saunter through green tans of poison and wade rivers of glue without so much as soiling his toes, and when it comes to the scalding bath he swims blithely out and wriggles his whiskers in derlson at his would be slayers. But he dares not treat the spider with such disdain. In fact, he doesn't have a chance, for the spider outdoes even the cockroach in cunning and nabs him without the least ceremony. "Still it would be hardly advisable to recommend raising a crop of spiders as a sure preventive of cockroaches, for in most people's minds the exterminator is more objectionable than his victim."—Cleveland Plain Dealer. THE LAST WITNESS. He Caused a Commotion In a Suit In Chancery. It was a suit in chancery, and there was a great gathering of deceased's family, quarreling, as relatives will, over the division of the spoils. The lawyers engaged chuckled, for the suit seemed likely to be protonged and complicated. There were many lawyers, too, and the judge marveled at the immensity of the deceased man's family as lawyer after lawyer rose in rapid succession, introducing themselves with the usual formula, "And I, my lord, am for the nephews [or nieces or fifteenth cousin removed, as the case may be] of the deceased." The process seemed intermittable, but at last it came to an end. Then a small voice was heard timidly saying from the back of the court, "May I be allowed to speak, my lord?" There was dead silence as his lordship adjusted his spectacles and asked rather dejectedly, "Who are you?" The answer was, to say the least, unexpected. "I am the deceased, my lord," said the modest voice from the back of the court. That ended the action. Quite unknown to his relatives the deceased had turned up from the wilds of Rhodesia. Obviously a man of humor, he must have taken a delight in watching how "the best laid schemes of mice and men gang aft agley"—English Paper. A "Cordon Bleu" A woman cook in France is known as a "cordon bleu," the title having come down from the days of Du Barry and the profligate King Louis. The king and his favorite one day had a discussion as to the relative merits of men and women cooks. The king contended that only a man could cook a dish fit for a king to eat, and Du Barry upheld the skill of her sex. The result was a dinner given by Du Barry, every dish of which had been prepared by a woman. At the conclusion of the meal the king acknowledged he was wrong. He sent for the cook and placed around her neck his own ribbon of the Order of the St. Esprit, known as the cordon bleu. Since then a skillful woman cook in France has been known as a "cordon bleu"—London Times. The Dangerous Fly Although the mosquito specializes on yellow fever and malaria and is universally recognized as an enemy to be fought outright, scientists have come to regard the common house fly as the more dangerous. The mosquito will spread only one or two diseases, but the house fly's only specialty is filth. Typhoid gerns, tuberculosis gerns and a hundred other gerns are all the same to it. It is a scavenger that drops its load of refuse in the butter or the milk. An Invitation. "I suppose," he ventured, "that you would never speak to me again if I were to kiss you?" "Oh, George!" she exclaimed. "Why don't you get over the habit of always looking at the worse side of things?"—London Tit Bits. Oh. Say. Englishman—I wouldn't want to hear more than the first line of "The State Spangled Banner" to know that it was written by an American. American—Why so? Englishman—The first two words tell me that—Exchange. Why He Was Smooth "That convict I was talking to," said the visitor at the prison, "seems to be a smooth kind of man." "Doubtless," responded the warden. "You see, he was ironed when he got here."-Baltimore American. Couldn't Tell "Is marriage a failure?" asked the old bachelor of the young bride. "I don't know yet." replied the bride innocently. "You know, my husband does not get paid until next Wednesday."—Detroit Free Press. "What are motor nerves?" "I suppose the kind that get busy when the 'painless man is chasing you for exceeding the speed limit.' TOLD HIS WIFE ABOUT IT. And Then Acquired Her of Having No Sense of Humor. Englishmen are often accused of being unable to grasp the point of the American pun, and sometimes they may think they see the point of a joke when perhaps they do not. An Englishman named Morley was walking along the sidewalk one day with an American friend when the latter had vertically slipped and fell down. "Ah, my deah boy, I hope you are not hurt! How did it happen?" They both laughed over the pin, and Morley said it was so good he was going to tell his wife about it. At dinner that evening, he remarked that he had such a good joke on his friend Brown, and by way of preliminary, leading up to the point of his story, he proceeded to tell all about who Brown was, his associations and business connections, how he came to get acquainted with him, commercial relations he had had with him, etc., until he forgot about the story, but was reminded of it by the wife, who said impatiently: "But what about the story?" "Oh, yes!" laughing immoderately as the recollection of it struck him, "Why, you see, Brown and I were walking down the street together, and he slipped on a banana peeling and feldown, and when I asked him how it happened he said, 'Nevertheless.'" And be was he sore at her all evening and declared she had no sense of humor because she said she didn't see anything funny to that.—Judge's Library. WEIGHTS AND MEASURES. The Motal of the Standards That Are In Use Today. There are no products of human skill on which a greater degree of care is expended than the standards of weight and measure In use among the civilized nations of the globe. Two things in particular have to be considered, accuracy and durability. Nature does not furnish any single metal or mineral which exactly answers the requirements for a standard of measure or weight that shall be as nearly as possible unalterable. The best substance yet produced for this purpose is an alloy of 90 per cent of platinum with 10 per cent of tridium. This is called iridio platinum and is the substance of which the metric standards prepared by the international committee on weights and measures is composed. It is hard, is less affected by heat than any pure metal, is practically nonoxidizable and can be finely engraved. In fact, the lines on the standard meters are barely visible to the naked eye, yet they are smooth, sharp and accurate. If our civilization should ever be lost and relics of it should be discovered in some brighter age in the remote future there is nothing that would bear higher testimony to its character than these standard measures of iridio platinum, for the protection and preservation of which the science of this day has done its very best.-Strongest Republic. An Obedient Patient An old doctor whose memory was be- beginning to fail him called in to see a young man who was ill. On arriving at the home he found his patient in bed with nothing the matter but a sight cold. After prescribing the usual remedies he said: "Now, my dear sir, you must stay in bed till I come again." He went away and forgot all about his patient. The time flew by. One day the M. D. came across the young man's mother in the street. The sight of Mrs. Jones brought his patient to his mind, and, with a start, he said: "By the bye, how is your son getting on?" To his amazement Mrs. Jones replied that he was still in bed, obedient to the doctor's commands. He had been there three weeks—illustrated Bits. The Art of Pickling Nuts **TREATING NOTES.** The Chinese are the only people in the world who know the art of pickling all kinds of outls," said a San Francisco co man. "You take, for instance, the pickled Chinese walnut. This is the most delightful of all the relish family. The big not is pickled and has the finest kind of flavor. It is rich, and an order of them costs $1. Then there is the Chinese butternut. This, too, is pickled and is patate tickling. The Chinese are the only folk who can really make fine nut butter. In fact, the Chinese have more accomplishments than the average American ever dreamed of."—Nashville Tennessee. Home. Home! How deep o spell that little word contains! It is the circle in which our purse, best affections move and consecrate themselves, the bive in which, like the industrious bee, youth garners the sweets and memories of life for age to meditate and feed upon. It is childhood's temple and manhood's shrine—the ark of the past and the future—Uhland. White and Black Lies. "What," queried the young man, "is the difference between white lies and black lies?" "White lies," answered the home grown philosopher, "are the kind we tell. Black lies are the kind we hear." -Chicago News. The Obligato. The Obligate: "I went to the opera last night." "What did you hear?" "That Mr. Browning is going to get a divorce, Mrs. Biggs has the dearest dog and a new baby, and the Huttonns are going to live in Indie"—Harper's Press At the meeting of the city council last night, President Loeb of the Board of Affairs reported back favorably, the ordinance relating to the establishment of standard are lights at the several crossings on the line of the Kanawha and Michigan railroad, to be established by the railroad and jointly for by the city and the railroad. Sometime ago the city passed an ordinance requiring the railroad to provide suitable lights at their crossings. Attorney Knight appeared before council and stated that although the road recognized the authority of the council to force them to place a light at the crossings, the council could not state what particular character of a light might be used. He stated that an incandescent light would be sufficient to light the crossing, but would not light the adjacent territory. In order to surmount this difficulty, he advised the adoption of an ordinance, providing for the installation of are lights of a modern and standard type the maintenance of the same to be paid for by the city and railroad county. When the ordinance was reported to council last night, Dr. Botkin opposed the city going in what he called partnership with a railroad and advised the council that they should force the railroad to put up gates at every crossing in the city or make them come to the terms of council in the erection of the lights. As a preliminary move, on the motion of Botkin, the Board of Affairs was instructed to inform the railroad to install 24 standard are lights at their crossings. Want Liquor Licenses The application of F. Bernarding for a retail liquor license to sell spiritous liquors at South Charles-ton, was received and filed. Jesse Crew also filed another application to sell spiritous liquors on Summers street. He was refused a few weeks ago when the business men petitioned council to give no more licenses for saloons on Summers street. Nq Change in Levee. Nq Change in Levee. The masters of the big steamers that ply the Great Kanawha sent in a petition regarding the advisability, of changing the levee from Kanawha street to the mouth of Elk river. The petition states that it is the belief of the petitioners that the proposed change would affect unfavorably the business interests of the city and would injure the river traffic. The petition further states that the suggested change would materially injure the hotels, the wholesale houses, and the business section of the city. As practical river men they deem it impracticable to keep a wharf at that place. During a large portion of the year if the wharffloat was changed to the mouth of Elk it would have to be kept at such a distance from the water's edge that it could not be reached only after a haul of considerable length through a sea of mud. Owing to the fact that the proposed levee change did not come before council, the petition was ordered filed on motion of Dr. Botkin. Hill Wants Damages. A communication from Thomas Hill through his attorney was read to council. Hill states that on the night of October 31st, his horses fell into a hole on Quarrier street and he sustained injuries to the extent of $30 which he desires the city pay him without litigation. The matter was referred to the Board of Affairs and the city attorney for investigation. Sewerage for Sontz Alley. Mr. Norvelle presented a petition signed by Thos D. Whittaker and other citizens of Sentz'Alley asking for the construction of a sewer on Sentz street from Washington to Smith street. The petition was ordered filed and the street will be included in the ordinance which provides for the new streets where sewers will be laid. A petition from citizens for the erection of two are lights, one at Turner's road and the other near the Charleston General Hospital, was referred to the Board of Affairs and the electric light committee. Monthly Reports. The report of Thos. Wilson, sexton at the Spring Hill cemetery shows that there were 26 burials in the month of October, 19 white and 7 colored. The report was received and filed. The report of Street Commissioner Kahn for the month of October shows the following amounts expended: hired hands $1117.44; teams $998.87; fine hands $257.87, cash collected $104.70; ferryman $59.80. The report of Chief C. C. Rand of the fire department shows damages sustained from fire in the month of October amounting to $540.41, while property to the amount of $14,525 was in danger. The report of Dr. Eugene Davis, city health commissioner for the month of October showed three are tests had been made for violations of the city health ordinance and that the crematory was now doing better work than at any time during the past two years. The report of Police Judge MacCorkle showed $835 collected in fines during the month of October. Must Pave Sidewalks. Street Inspector J. C. Anderson reported a list of property owners residing on Lewis, Shirewbury, Virginia and Quarter streets who have neglected to pay their sidewalks. The list was accompanied by a resolution giving the property owners two weeks notice that the sidewalks must be paved or the city would do the work and add an extra ten per cent. The resolution was adopted. The street inspector will secure a list of the property owners in other sections of the city and force them to lay sidewalks or the city to do it and levy an extra charge. Building Permits, Granted. J. W. Uhl, building inspector, reported $91.60 collected in fees for building permits during the month of October and the report was received and recorded. The receiving building permits were granted upon his favorable recommendation; E. W. Giles, a frame store room on Fayette street C. C. Lewis, dwelling; M. G. Byrne, dwelling; H. U. Miller, dwelling and Miss Blanche Jeffries, dwelling. Paving Ordinance Passed. An ordinance providing for the permanent paving of Virginia street from Elizabeth to Duffy street, was read a second time and passed. A provision of the ordinance prohibits the contract from being let until the property owners have advanced the money for the paving of the street. An ordinance providing for the paving of Charleston street from the present paving line to the intersection with Virginia street, the beginning of the new macadam road, was read a second time and passed. This is a space of about 300 yards between the paved streets, and the macadam road and council is anxious that it be paved before winter An ordinance providing for the permanent paving of Hansford street from Quarrier street to the old corporation line, with the provision that the contract should not be let until the abutting property owners had advanced the money for the same, was read a second time and passed. An ordinance providing for the permanent paving of Pennsylvania avenue from Charleston street to Virginia street, with the provision regarding the advancement of the required money by the property owners, was read a second time and passed. An ordinance providing for the pavement of an alley between Summers and Capitol streets from the south side of Fife street to Shrewsbury alley, was read a second time and passed. An ordinance to prevent the deposit of oil, gases and other explosives, or other materials from which gases might be generated, in the sewers of the city, was read a second time and passed. A penalty of a fine from $5 to $100 is attached. Regulating Cab Hire. An ordinance relating to common carriers, requiring hacks, cabs or public conveyances to respond promptly to transport passengers and baggage came up for its second and last reading and was passed. The ordinance provides that the transportation fee for any one person inside of certain limits shall not be in excess of 25 cents. Not more than a quarter shall be charged for each parcel of baggage not weighing over 25 pounds. Children over five years of age and under ten will have to pay 15 cents. No charge of more than one dollar per hour shall be made for use of a cab or other conveyance. The ordinance provides for a printed placard, bearing the schedule of prices, and the limits as fixed by council, to be posted in a conspicuous place in the conveyance, and when the same is not posted, the carrier shall not collect any fares under penalty of fine. The Board of Affairs was, instructed to have cards printed bearing the schedule of prices for distribution among the hack drivers. Mr. Abney presented to council a petition from residents of Washington street who wished to lay five foot shoestring concrete sidewalks from Elizabeth to Duffy street. The city engineer advised against the laying of any more concrete sidewalks before spring and the petition was laid on the table. On motion of Mr. Stephenson the Board of Affairs was authorized to advertise for bids and let the contract for the paving of Charleston street from the present paving line to the intersection with Virginia street. Mayor Holley appointed three more policemen Jesse Wiley, R. L more policemen, Jesse Wiley, R. L pointments were confirmed by council and being present the three officers were sworn in. Fire Escapes on Hospital. President Loeb of the Board of Affairs reported that there were no fire escapes on the Charleston General Hospital, a building four stories high. Although the hospital has wide stairways and many doors, the Board considered it dangerous. On motion of Mr. Norvelle the Board was instructed to secure bids for the erection of two fire escapes on the building and the tenants notified to place a line of two inch hose on every floor. Missouri and Health REVIVO RESTORES VITALITY "Made a Well Man of Me." THE GREAT REVIVO REMEDY produces fine results in 30 days of powerfully and quickly. Cures when others fail. Young men can regain their lost manhood, and young women can restore their youthful vigor by using REVIVO. It is quickly, and moves Norwouness. Lost Vitality, Sexual Abuse. Lost Power. Failing Memory. Westinghouse Disease. 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GET OVER THE IDEA that you have to save, scrimp, and toil all fall in order to pay cash all down for your winter clothing and then wait until the season is nearly over. YOU CAN GET THEM RIGHT NOW By paying a small deposit and by agreeing to pay a small weekly or monthly installment. WHEN YOU HAVE THE PICK OF OUR ENORMOUS STOCK. We have no lemons on our table. You will find only the very latest, best and reliable clothing sold here of any in the country. LIBERTY CREDIT COM'Y 617 VIRGINIA STREET, HOME PHONE 1063. OPEN EVENINGS. Don't be chesty. Even though you got through this one fairly well, just think of what a financial furry you'll be in when you have to dig for that Copyright 1907 by Hart Schaffner & Marx CHARLESTON CHARLESTON Miss Julia E. Brown, teacher at London, was here Saturday and Sunday visiting relatives. C. E. Mitchell, of Institute, and J. C. Gilmer were in Washington, D. C. Saturday on business. While there they saw the Howard University football team defeat Tuskegee. Fred Cambric arrived in the city We have a new line of GAS STAND LAMPS Come in and look them over COFFEY Plumbing Co. Quarrier St., near .Capitol Made Clotton NOW FOR WINTER The tastes and fancies of men are many, hence diversity in facrics and models is an essential and important phase of this showing of winter Overcoats. Go through it and you will find it mirrors every tendency of the mode. At $20 we present the newest radical and moderate conceptions, in various lengths and fashions in every favored cloth. Schaffner & Marx SCW "F SCWABE & MAY, "For Better Clothes" Friday from Clarksburg to begin his duties as private secretary to Supreme Chancellor S. W. Starks. C. R. Moseley, a prominent merchant, of Thurmond, was a business visitor here Wednesday. A number of visitors from nearby towns passed through the city Tuesday on their way to Institute to witness the football game. Among them was Lee Johnson, of Winifredre, who spent Tuesday night here. The entertainment given by Phyllis Wheatley Court, No. 1, Order of Calanthe, at the K. of P. hall Tuesday night was fairly well attended. W. W. Britt, of Thurmond, spent Wednesday of last week here on business. Miss Emma Jackson, of Huntington, was the guest of Mrs. Allen Barnett Saturday and Sunday. Miss Ida King was hostess to the Charleston Women's Improvement League Friday at the home of Mrs. Pannie DeHonney, Lewis St. The Young People's Literary club rendered excellent programs at the First Baptist church Thursday evening of last week and at the St. Paul A. M. E. church Monday evening. Both entertainments were well attended. Dr. and Mrs. B. A. Criclow, whose marriage was chronicleled in this column last week, left Saturday morning for Bluefield, where the doctor is building up a lucrative practice. The Twentieth Century Club was entertained Thursday evening by Mrs. I. M. Carper. Rev. D. W. Perdue, of Huntington, was in the city Sunday calling on friends. Miss Ethel Waugh, who left the city a few weeks ago after a lengthy visit to her sister, Mrs. Roxie Taylor, was married in Chicago last week to Mr. John Warrick, of Pittsburg. L. B. Wilkerson, a brickmason with the sewer contractors, is ill with pneumonia at Mrs. C. H. James. Supreme Chancellor Starks left OUR FALLE OF C Is now comp Boys and FALL LINE OF CLOTHING new complete for Men, boys and Children. kindly solicit your patronage. es, quality and price anteed to be right, wise! your money back DER & TURLEY, Is now complete for Men, Boys and Children. Makes, quality and price guaranteed to be right, otherwise your money back 14 CAPITOL ST "For Better Clothes" last evening for Baltimore to perfect the consolidation of the Grand Lodge of Maryland Knights of Pythias, Eastern & Western Hemisphere jurisdiction, with the branch of which he is head. Mrs. Sallie Brooks is suffering with an attack of asthma. Mrs. Harriet Jefferson, who has been ill for some time, is improving. The Loyal Union was entertained by Mrs. Lilly Davis last week. Mrs. Bell Hall will be hostess this week. Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Redman, of Elkins, passed through the city Tuesday en route to Lexington, Ky. Mr. and Mrs. Turner, of Glen Jean, spent several days this week at Hotel Brown. The third quarterly conference of Simpson M. E. church was held Friday. Rev. G. W. Brigge, presiding elder, was present and preached an interesting sermon, after which he administered the Lord's supper. The service was well attended and a collection of $51.00 was raised. J. M. Jones was elected judge of the lay electoral conference which will select delegates to the conference meet in Baltimore on March 13, 1908. Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Warren, of South Side, served dinner Monday evening in honor of Miss Mary L. Caul, of Goshen, Va., the other guests being Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Caul. Beautiful Plumes at Mrs. Brown's 500 Capitol St. S. H. Denson, of Covington, was the guest of F. C. Brown Tuesday. Mr. Denson was here to arrange for the erection of a three-story brick building on his Capitol street lot in the spring. Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Ellis passed through the city Tuesday on their way to Institute to attend the foot ball game. Charlie Williams, of Raymond City, was here Tuesday. Mrs. Thomas Hale, of South Side, is seriously ill. Mrs. White, who spent several weeks here visiting her sister. Mrs. THE ADVOCATE. B. F. Anderson has returned to her home at Salt Springs Springs. Mr. George Powell and Miss Theresa Ligon, were married Wednesday of last week by Rev. J. W. Waters at the patronage. Mr. George Ford and Miss Elizabeth Logan, of Hansford, were united in marriage at Hotel Brown Tuesday, Rev. W. E. Walker, of the St. Paul A. M. D. church officiating. They were accompanied by Miss Rosa Belle Hardy and Mr. J. J. Lynch. After the ceremony a six-course dinner was served, after which the bridal party returned to their home at Hansford. Of The West Virginia Teachers' Association at St. Albans, W. Va., Nov. 28-29, 1907. Thanksgiving Sermon, Rev. I. V. Bryant, D. D. Enrollment. Adjournment. Thursday Afternoon, 2 o'clock. 1. Address of Welcome— For the city, Hon. N. S. Jarrett. For the School, Miss Lizzie Wilson. 2. Response by the President. 3. Music, Miss Nellie M. Lewis, Montgomery. 4. Address, "The Teacher's Duty to the Community!" Prin. J. V. Whittego, Keystone. 5. Discussion, N. Wiley, Welch. Appointment of Committees. Adjournment. Thursday Evening, 7:30. Music. Invocation. Music. 1. Paper, "The Child and the Playground," Miss Lola Lavender, Cedar Grove. 2. Discussion, Prin. D. C. Deans, Montgomery. 3. Address, "The Spirit of the True Teacher," Prof. J. D. Coleman, Bluefield Institute. Friday Morning, 10 o'clock. Music. Invocation. Music. 1. Paper, "The Problems and Trials of the Sixth Grade," Miss M. Bianche Jeffries, Charleston. 2. Discussion, Prin. L. R. Jordan, Pt. Pleasant. 3. Paper, "Punishment, Kinds and Methods of, in the Public School," Prin. E. L. Rann, Bluefield. 4. Discussion, Prin. W. H. Fouse, Gallipolls. 5. Business Session. Friday Afternoon, 2 o'clock. 1. Paper, What is a Standard High School," Prilh. Thos. Jefferson, Hill Top. 2. Paper, "The Difficulties in Building Standard High Schools," Prin. C. M. Boyd, Charleston. 3. Discussion, Prin. S. H. Guss, Institute. 4. Paper, "The Child and the Ohio Central Lines Bulletin. You should enjoy all the comforts of traveling and save time and worry by taking advantage of the K. & M's. EXCELLENT CAFE DINING SERVICE. Patrons may obtain a first-class meal served enroute, a la carte, or a light luncheon, and at moderate prices. CAFE DINING CARS are operated on the K. & M.'s meal hour trains between Do not overlook the fact that the K. & M. Railway in connection with the L. S. & M. S. Railway operates THRQUGH SLEEPING CARS TO CHICAGO DAILY On train No. 5, leaving Charleston at 11:20 a. m. via Toledo, arriving Chicago the next morning for direct connection with all lines to the West. For time table folders and other travel information, write to C. B. DAUM, Pass, Agt., Charleston, W. Va. It is a pleasure to answer questions A BIGREMOVALSALE SUITS, SKIRTS AND CLOAKS We are continuing our Removal Sale much longer than was originally intended, because of the steady demand for the tempting bargains advertised. Many of the good things have been sold included in our list, but new ones are taking their place and still there is the same opportunity for you to get a good suit or cloak yet at a very low price. Destiny of the Race," Prin. E. A. Bolling, Lewisburg. 6. Discussion, "Miss Mary E. Viney, Keystone. (All papers and addresses limited to 20 minutes and all discussions limited to 10 minutes each.) 1. Music, Mr. Edw. M. Burgess, Institute. 2. Invocation, Rev. W. W. Scott. 3. Music, "The Battle Hymn of the Republic." 4. Reading, Miss Marie Shelton, Eagle. 5. Instrumental Solo, Miss Mina E. Stewart, Huntington. 6. Recitation, Miss Fannie Cobb, Charleston. 7. Recitation, Miss Lula Branham, Lawton. 8. Solo, Miss M. E. J. Jones, Malden. 9. Oration, J. F. J. Clark, Charleston. 10. Instrumental Solo, Miss Ethel Spriggs, Institute. 12. Recitation, Miss Georgia E. Scott. 13. Solo, Prof. E. A. Viney. Local Committee on Reception, Prin. J. A. Shields, Robert Parrish, R. A. Neal. Ex-President and Son Bag an Abundance of Small Game. Princeton, N. J., Nov. 13.—The opening of the season for rabbits was hailed by none here with more joy than by ex-President Cleveland. Disregarding the reports current that he is confined to his bed and attended by a corps of doctors and nurses, the ex-President donned his brown corduroy hunting costume today and went in quest of game. He arose early, and, accompanied by his son, Richard, and C. R. Priest of Princeton, drove out to Woodside, the estate of W. G. McFarland at Rocky Hill, a distance of four miles from Princeton. Mr. McFarland was waiting for his guests, and the party immediately proceeded to hunt over the 300-acre shooting preserve, which is a part of the estate. It was a hard day for rabbit, quail, and woodcock in the vicinity, as Mr. Cleveland is still a crack shot, and Richard Cleveland has been handling guns almost since he could walk. The preserve is full of game, and afforded excellent sport for the hunters. At about 1 o'clock the reports of guns ceased and the party returned to Mr. McFarland's residence for luncheon. After an hour's rest they went out again and the shooting resumed. By 4 o'clock enough game had been bagged to satisfy any sportsman, and Mr. Gleeyland started back for Princeton, arriving at Westland shortly before dark. Mr. Cleveland looked much better than he has for some time, and declared that he had enjoyed the trip thoroughly. Some of the quail which fell before the ex-President's gun were served for dinner. Mr. Cleveland intends to take another shooting trip in the near future, probably going to Rosedale. "How can I ever hope to win such a proud beauty?" "Drop around when men are scarce. She ain't nearly so proud then." BIG RE SUITS, We are continuing our Removal demand for the tempting bargains but new ones are taking their place cloak yet at a very low price. Regular Price - Removal Sale Price Cash Saving - Regular Price - Removal Sale Price Cash Saving - Regular Price - Removal Sale Price Cash Saving - No Alu The saving on Children's co J. LADIES' FURNISHER SPECIAL SALE 10 Per Cent Discount on all Our Men's Young Men's Children's Suits SATURDAY AND MONDAY Nov. 15 and 18, Don't Miss It Now is the time when you need a winter suit. Here is your chance to save One Dollar in every Ten. Henry Smith, Corner Capitol & Kanawha Secrets ONE PRICE CLOTHIER An Ever-New Stone We never allow our st productions of domes their first local showing Precious Stone Jew Novel and exclusive mounting Pearls, Sapphires, Emeralds and Rings, Necklaces, La Valliers, VISIT "THE DIAMOND SHOP C. G. BERG 231 CAPITOL STREET er-New Stock never allow our stock to "run down" productions of domestics and foreign m first local showing at this store. Us Stone Jewelry and exclusive mountings of our own importe Sapphires, Emeralds and other precious stone Jeeklaces, La Velliers, Brooches; Pendants, etc. THE DIAMOND SHOP" G. BERGMAN CO STREET At the Sign of the Big 0 We never allow our stock to "run down." Newest productions of domestics and foreign makers get their first local showing at this store. Novel and exclusive mountings of our own imported Pearls, Sapphires, Emeralds and other precious stones, Rings, Necklaces, La Velliera, Brooches; Pendants, & VISIT "THE DIAMOND SHOP" THANKSGIVING JOKES. "Get busy, Haflz," ordered the Sultan "and stir up some trouble." "But why?" "We must give the American humorists a chance to work in their an- VALSA stock to "run down." Newest ics and foreign makers get at this store. jewelry Ara of our own imported Diamonds and other precious stones. Diamond Brooches; Pendants, etc. GMAN CO. At the Sign of the Big Street Clock nual gag about the partition of Turkey." The typhoid germs within the oysters They say, just revels, romps and ropes; But it must give a final whoop When it finds it is in the soup. Lo So RSS Sel NORCROSS SO TUT CARAS RA a i: \ pe AAR RCS RESORTS MSU cea VOC ees Rests. - : NTRP NCES NASR ERR SA ER ee, Cee R ce Mes SSS SERPS SS a an ea Za Political Situation, Nationally Bpeatingyis Unchanged by the Recent Election ‘The Presidential Candidates Stand About as They Bld Before tho Fitth Inst. But All Are Wondering Where Roosevelt Stand—A Move on Foot to Perpetuate the Exhibits in the Negro-Bailéling at James- town—Ralph Tyler Continues to Make Good ie His New Job—Norfolk Teeparing For Ue Great A." M. EB. ney . ¢ 8 Wes é : 26 5 ‘West Virginia Colored Institute i COINSTITUTE, ©: 0:0 tg WEST'WA. , me The only Industrial Institute for a colored Students in the State. j Q Regular Norma!, Academic and Com- | ‘“mercia: Courses, also Regular Courses in | Agriculture, Carpentery and House Build ing. Steam Fitting, Smithing,Cabinet Mak- | Ing, Painting and Glazing, Dressmaking, ; Laundrying, Printing. A complete course in Military Training to Cadets. Rooms. Books, Fuel and Lights Free to Normal Students; end in addition Uniforms for State Students. We have a facultv of Twenty-two Teachers Board only Eight Dollars per Month, : For catlogue and other information address _J. McHENRY JONES, A. M. President. Institute, West Virginia FURNISHED ROOMS G06 UP. MEALS SOC UP | , | Oe ere es | 2, : | ene ( | THE MT. CLEMENSHOTEL | : | AMERICAN AND EUROPEAN PLAN. PHONE 245. | | Has opened its doors for the accomodation of Colored People tha! may come fo Mf. Clemens in the future for | ® fheir health and treatment for Rheumatism. It is the only | Hotel and Mineral Bath House owned and conducted by a colored man at any of the health resorts in the United States WRITE FOR SPECIAL RATES. * GEO. |. HUTCHINSON, Prop. 48 WELTS STREET | M1. Clemens, Mich, e 4 Been dhs @ DOD SOS SOeee Gta Correspondence. Washington, D. C., Nov. 14.—The elections are over, the results have been analyzed, and conclusions have been reached more or less to the sat- isfaction of everybody. The signi- ficance of the triumphs and defeats vary largely according to the bias of the individual who undertakes to discuss them. The consensus of opinion, however, of those who have a habit of loking at things squarely in the face Is that the elections dem- onstrate nothing, except that the people are thinking for themselves and that they have utilized this “off year” to do some political house- cleaning. preliminary to next year’s big event, getting even with those whom they “have it in for,” and smashing machines that they think Fwon't be good. Party lines counted for nothing on the 5th and only local snes were at stake Nationally speaking, the situation previously ex- isting remains unchanged. ‘To be specific: Tom Johnson con- tinues as Mayor, of Cleveland, by virtue of his wonderful personal popularity, and the fact that in a Short campaign an outsider could not break down the tremendous ad- vantage of a well-oiled machine, firmly intrenched in power. Yet, Mr. Burton gave Johnson a “run for his money,” and cut down his big ma- {jority to such a figure that the latter has little to boast of a presidential quantity, and Mr. Burton himself [foses no prestige in the halle of /congress. He has carried on a cam- paign of education that will yet bear rich fruit. Secretary Taft's luster {8 not dimmed, as his interests were not in the balance, and Senator For- aker can stiN hold his seat in the Mnited States senate, since he was not on trial for his political life. Local issiies dominated the situation everywherg, from Massachusetts to | entuchy and no presidential boom emerges from the struggle apprect- jably the worse for wear. Fairhanks, [ary Cannon, Cortelyou, Hughes, Knox and the rest looms as largely as Jever. aid the pin-feathers of the j Roosevelt eagle are unsigned, Gov- ernor-elect Wilson. of Kentucky, be- comes a new factor, however, who may be reckoned with by and by and Governor-wiect Fort, of New Jersey, has accomplished a feat that may bring him furcher honors. The Ne- YO stood loyally by the republican jiicrets ever where, and almost with- out ev cnrolied himself un- der of good government, ful all the optimistic thin rew Carnegie and [rut P aid of him a Hittle while 4 year will have te jana tor veems, as the elec: tions of | er no basis for an intelligent «\. The presidentia boomers i A at sea as ever and will h their chances on landing ©. i.) wagon. 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If you want | s thre fo look right, fecl right and be right, consult . rte ‘ ys ih i * 3 DPI > 233999999929999: ve Dp MEDAL For’ Welt “Bein Historical . Sey bit. Recently ‘th@ (Mail announced the awarding .ot:aethedal to the depart- ment of feibarshools by the James town <xpoditiom siuthorities because ot ake. xoglisiine of the educational ox! «Now @tate Historian . and ‘Areblyist Vitgitca. Lewis haa, recel¥- ed from. Artige J. ‘Thompson, of Clarksburg, Rho is in charge of the historical \exhfbit ‘at the exposition, * letter pregeiited to him by James L. ‘armer , sesrmia tary of the jury of awards, in “whieh he informs Prof. Lewis that afterithe jury had exam- ined the exhibit of West Virginia they awarded. the department a di- ‘ploma and “a ‘bronze medal for the historical exhibit. The letter to Prof. Lewis further states ‘that ‘the.' diploma and. the ‘bronze medal will be forwarded in ‘due season tothe government at Charleston. “Aftje design of the di- ‘ploma and medal will not be avatl-’ able until about December ist. His- torian Lewis ig well pleased -with the showing made. atithe exposition. He will leave nett--Monday, November 18th, for Jamestown to superintend the crating and:shipping of the state history exhibit preparatory to bring- ing the-samé.te, Charleston as speed- ily as possible. <When the exhibit is in place in the annex the department of archives kn history will be the pride of the state. The expdsition «will close at Mid- night November 30th, and at the present time the afficials of the expo- sition are considering opening again next season gwing.to the big finan- cial loss sustained. DAY GF WRATH. Atlanta Journal. ‘The more Chancellor Day thinks) ‘about the recent panic, the more he becomes a Dies Irge, Dies Ila. s x ; | ationally Speaking,is e Recent Glection bout as ‘Phey Jala Before tho Witt | re Roosevelt Statidi—A Move on | in the Negro-Baiidling at James- to Make Good ig His New | ‘or the Great A.M. E. | rence. i a ; | hand’ of Roveeverdhiaas 16 key to } the situation. WHI. he say “No” with convincing onan? Will he remain silent and Iet.the convention do with him as it may? Upon these || two questions hang'@ll the law and the prophets. " ‘Auditor Ralph W. Tyjer is aston- ishing the slow-eoaches around Washington by.the.amount of ground he can ‘cover and #h@ success he is achieving in “landing” plums for members of his race, He is showing ‘that the way to get things Is to go after them with a will, and we are fortunate indeed In Laving sc cffec- tive a friend at caurt. Following ‘up his promotion of 4 $1,000 clerk in his office to $1,200 as an assist- jant chief of a division, ‘the appoint- ment of another colored clerk and ‘the promotion of Chaplain Ander- ‘son to the rank of Major In the Army, Mr. Taylor has now been able to secure the transfer of Mr. Ed- mund A. Patten, of "Texas, from a $660 ‘Treasury messengership to a $900 clerkship in the office of the | Auditor for the Navy Department. Mr. Tyler is active, not only in pol- ities, but the social, business, relig- ious and educational Hife have all re- lceived an impetus from his presence jhere, and he is complimented by all | classes of citizens, white and colored. He is modest and unassuming, and when thanked for what he has ac- complished, he said’ “I am simply trying to do my duty to my race, and am entitled to no thanks.” The race will go forward under such genuine leadership as Mr. Tyler $8 giving us. In Messrs. Vernon, Daney and Tyler, our people have at the ation’s cap- ital a trio of workera who never over- look a chance to help their fellow. men, and properly supported they can do still greater things for the masses they have so capably served. What is to become.of the magni. ficent display of Negro genins now al the Jamestown Exposition. ‘The am- ple collection shows.the Negro in a more attractive light than She has ever been shown befare, .and the specimens of his @ifl and in gen- uity have astounded thpve of — the other race who have mot heretofore had an opportunity: te see us at our best, and simply comfaupded the ene- mies who have sald we ‘are a shift Jews, unprogressive people. We have been down to the Miaposition this week, and though we ‘have seen it develop from a mere pile of packing boxes, our admiration for St fs none the less keen than experienced by those who behold 4t. now {1 its rich- est estate. We cannot help feeling that if is a burning shame to per. mit this splendid grémtiqn be dis membered within a’ emonth’s tinte when hundreds of thonsands of ou race have for one reason and afr other failed to see if. »That dt Je ar inspiration, no one ‘Wig ues poheld 1 will deny. To allow. this result ot aN DAY FA ah RRR ae aoe PUR OT NS ts Se SEAR ESRC arc oi rere ala Baris ES ces Ce a Rusia Oia shen Cae ie Heeb ere hake SUR ut Rea ah an es aan eb ‘ak : patie rane Send : y oa i bas BY 5 i if 7 ceo wets owe oe eee Rear eae ines : : Re ae , oe ee oe ae F o Ren . 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ERS Hi ee Ee rents ie SS CNC aaa ee ame sugnmeabat (> or atten a Gaya ) F : , | Tne trank ROTKINE and saving your money and putting’ it in a bank where you” got Wo Interest” keop- | Ing it In a trunk or hiding it somewhere about your houo—You Are Working Wor Money - ( Ad aight WHeRE and saving your money and investing it in a safe way, where it-will be working ) fax and night whether you are working ér not, and making you at least six per cent Interest your Money | 4s Working For You. : " : ; omey Yaian Mutual Investrient Assaciation was organized in orcer to give tis an epiiortunity to pat | } the money We could save together and then pate tee eae Above 18. a pleturo of aur building on the | } Capitol Square in Charleston. Wo hove just purchased a splendid three story. brick bulking veces the | pale nusiness streets in the elty of Huntington. ‘The Arst floor is occuple! oy the -Huntineton’ ioeeee | Wtte ee in A ceeNePAper published in that seotion of the state, tue second floor ia used for cleo Terns ' Fasotte, itd floor ie a large arsembiy and lodge hall, ‘This buliding Is sure to pay ue well atte ae Gaur oston building ad been occupied only eight months our stockholders wore pald a dividend’ ot ir te cent. : Stock te still on sale at $10.00 ner share, either pald up or on the instalhinent plan. Ask your agent | dn your locallty about tt or write t othig office, ~ gee tes <4 Se : i ely aq , BS i i ry ql = ° E y hian Muua wen olf t nt " 5 SO we nvestment Associaion. S. W.STARKS, President Fac” : Charleston, W.Va, PROPSSSOSSOSOOSSSS na titniin ae, 80 much labor to disintegrate, when a million more tight pay it a visit if a further opportunity were afford- ed, looks like an awful waste of en- ergy, 4s well as a loss of positive force. ‘This week the directors of the general exhibit are wrestling with the problem of holding the show over for next season. There is Much in favor of such a proposition, for the great enterprise was not com- pleted until fall, when the bulk of Uie travel tiad ceased, and’ the early visitors: have never really seen the exposition as it is today, As far as our end of it is con- cornea, we-are heartily in favor of preserving the display intact and re- opening on the first of next May and holding over until the first of Sep- tember, ‘The advertising that was necessary last spring to introduce the entérprise to the people will: not be needed again. The ies that the management had to labor so assid- uously to explode then will not now deter well-disposed people from ven- turing to the shores of Hampton Roads, and the experiments which cost many dollars at the outset, will not have to be gone over again. With the seasoned corps of workers now in hand, and an executive committee familiar with every detail of exposi- tion management, the show could -be carried on next year at a minimum expense and a maximum of good to all concerned. Of course, the final decision rests with the Jamestown |Exposition Company, and a muitt- tude of issues enter into the consid- eration; but; in our opinion, the closing of the affair permanently, when it ig just barely on {ts feet, would be litte less than a calamity to'us. In any event, the Negroes of the country, and especially those within a few hundred miles of the Exposition, should not fall to take advantage of the days yet remaining |The weather js pleasant, and be- tween vow and ‘Thanksgiving Tide- water, Virginia, Washington New |York and the South from the At- jlantie seaboard to New Orleans conid |ratly'In large numbers and make the jclosing days the best days. The | Race Confetence arranged for the |three last. days 18 a'happy idea and (it should be made a glittering suc coms. “/If the enterprise must “be ’ wonh® up with the present. mont FRUITS, CANDIES, ICECRAM Families Furnished with Ice Gream.. Orders for ship- ment solicited. : We make prompt delivery of Cream and Ices fot un- day orders. : : i LE. Nichols YOUR SAVINGS 4 SHOULD NOT BE IDLE 5 —Déposit your dollars here and let them increase by drawing interest at liberal rates. 5 r : / White or call for full paiticulars Capital $250,000 Surplus $180,000 Banking x Trust Company: Charleston West Virginia let the end be a fitting climax to tho splendid labors of everyone who has contributed time, energy and money. to make it the succdss it has proven tobe. sa Here. . another, solution, provided. St a eadis ea caaihe ee pusition. A telegram from Ridh- mond, under date of November 9, says that Col. Giles B. Jackson, who started tho: project: for a ‘sépariate race exhibit at Jamestown, is at the head of a movement to have ‘tho Negro hai ranted ‘to, si uss (OdntibWed OnPage Raves. T PRINDLE'S Yes it's PRINDLE'S for a square deal and good treatment. We have what you want. Our building is filled in every department with all the late things on the market, of Quality the highest and Prices the lowest. We want your business, let us show you through, whether you buy or not. We can furnish your home complete. Gas Ranges, Gas Heaters, Coal Stoves and Ranges and Kitchen Cabinets. We have what you want from Kitchen to Parlor. Our line of Carpets and Rugs are complete. Ask to see them. Come now while the selections are good. THE BAUER MEAT & FISH COMPANY 28 AND 30 CAPITOL ST. 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. (Continued from Page Six.) mond at the close of the exposition period and installed in a building for permanent display. The plan further comprehends the laying off of a pleasure park for colored people and the possible removal of the timbers of the magnificent Pittman building to the site, and putting up a structure on practically the same lines as that now at Jamestown. Col. Jackson is to elaborate his ideas in a series of public addresses. It is known that the white people of Virginia are deeply impressed with the Negro exhibit and are inclined to extend financial aid to any plan looking to its preservation. When the General Conference of the A. M. E. Church assembles at Norfolk in May it will have at its disposal two of the best-equipped edifices of which the connection can bonst. St. Johns at Norfolk, of which Rev. C.W. Mossell is pastor and Imanuel at Portsmouth, presided over by Dr. L. H. Reynolds, are being fixed up in fine style for the accommodation of the distinguished guests that are to be entertained throughout the conference season. Architect John A. Lankford has been down to both of these Tidewater strongholds this week, superintending the work of getting things in readiness. He has completed the $6,000 parsonage for St. John's, and is now pushing the remodeling and re-decoration of the church building proper. The main tower is being modernized, an additional tower is to balance the eastern wing, and the entire lower front is being rebuilt with an extension stone portico of artistic design. The brick work is all being carefully "pointed-up," the interior is to be frescoed and the pews overhauled. When completed, the repairs will cost upwards of $10,000, and the capacity of the church will be increased to 2,000. The parsonage is said to be the finest owned by a decorated congregation in the country. At Imanuel A. M. E. Church in Portsmouth, Mr. Lankford is putting in a metal ceiling and redecorating at a cost of $2,500. Drs. Reynolds and Mossell estimate that the two big churches, in conjunction with the John M. Brown church at Norfolk and those at Newport News and Suffolk, will be equal to all demands made upon them. Before returning to Washington. Mr. Lankford paid a visit to Richmond, where a large force of men are employed at work on the building in course of erection for Rev. W. L. Taylor and the Southern Aid Association. Mr. W. H. Clifford, of Cleveland, Ohio, formerly a member of the legislature of the Buckeye state, has been promoted to a $1,200 clerkship in the office of Auditor for the War Department. This is Mr. Clifford's third promotion within a year. Mrs. Clifford is quite an attractive addition to Washington society. Prof. Arthur L. Macbeth, for two decades an active worker in the Methodist Episcopal church in the State of South Carolina, is offering himself as a candidate for lay delegate to the General Conference of his denomination, which will be held next May in Baltimore. The Lay Electoral College of South Carolina is to meet at Camden, and will be charged with the duty of electing three lay delegates this year, instead of two as formerly. Mr. Macbeth's friends lay stress upon the fact that as the number has been increased, and as the "low country" section of the Conference has not had a delegate in many years, the brethren of the up-country could easily lend their aid to Mr. Macbeth without losing any of their usual representation, Mr. Macbeth, whose connection with the Jamestown Exposition has brought him into great national prominence, has been a highly useful member and trustee of the Centenary M. E. Church at Charleston, the largest membership in the South Carolina conference, continuously for twenty years, and has traveled much and co-operated with the ministers and laymen, raising money for education and salaries, and for debt and betterment of church property. By contact and study he has become well acquainted with the existing conditions and needs of the people in the cities and rural districts, and is consequently fitted to grapple with the important problems that will confront the next General Conference and do effective work for his church and people. Mr. Macbeth will doubtless be chosen by a large majority. The Norfolk Lodge Journal and Guide is attracting the attention of the Health authorities most helpfully to the colored people in its ball-wick. Dr. Dupuy, who is making a crusade against tuberculosis, is being set right on some of his conclusions about the conditions that make peculiarly susceptible to this dread disease, and through the influence of Editors Brown and Young, steps are being taken to rid the city of its thousands of unsanitary alleyhouses, to which poor Negroes are restricted in large numbers, and more rigid inspection of these infected districts may now be expected, with a corresponding improvement in the home life and health of the colored poor. Dr. Booker T. Washington does well to call attention at this time to the needs of the colored schools of the South and to appeal to the colored people to husband their resources, to the end that they may be able to supplement the scanty public fund for the prolongation of the school term and the better education of their children. As he truthfully says, Christmas is too often a season of joyful extravagance, when money is THE GLOBE FURNITURE CO. spent for trifles, when it is sorely needed for things of permanent benefit. School houses should be better equipped, teachers should be paid living salaries, books must be purchased and clothing must be provided. To secure these necessities, rigid economy must be exercised in the expenditure of our money. The Negro boys and girls must be educated if they are to reflect credit upon the race, and they must receive a larger proportion of help from our own people. The whites will be more inclined to assist us when they find us trying in a manful way to help ourselves. These are timely utterances on the part of Dr. Washington, and what he has to say in his widely circulated proclamation, should be echoed from every pulpit in the sections where such missionary effort is most needed. Plumes That are More Profitable Than Those of Military Kind. Mr. Edward V. Morgan, American Minister to Cuba, in writing that an experiment in ostrich farming has recently been started at Marianao, near Habana, furnishes the following particulars of this new industry on the island: The farm contains about 27 acres, with shelters for the birds in inclement weather and a house for the employees. The land is divided into large pens for the younger birds and smaller ones for each pair of breeders. There is also a salesroom, where ostrich feathers are sold—not, however, necessarily, the product of the farm. There are now 48 ostriches there, 23 of which were imported from the Phoenix American Ostrich Farm of Phoenix, Ariz., and the balance from the Nice-Ostrich farm in France. Fourteen of these are breeders, and others are between 1 and 2 years old. The price of the full-grown breeder is from $300 to $400, and that of the younger birds from $250 to $300, according to their age and sex. The cost of importation from either Arizona or France is about $17, if imported in quantities of 20 or more, including Cuban custom duties. The ostrich has four times a year, each female giving from 14 to 18 We have cut the prices on our big stock' and can save you money in all our departments. Go.Carts and Porch and Lawn furniture at a big bargain. special picture at 45c. We will save you money. for Cash or Easy payments. **DESCRIPTION** Made in all sizes. It is lively and easy riding, very durable and fixed legs with a special quality of rubber, which never becomes porous and which closes up small punctures. It is also very durable and has a hundred of letters from satisfied customers shattered that their tires have only been pumped on an ordinary tire, the puncture residuing qualities being given by several layers of this material prepared for use on the tread. "Holding Back" sensation commonly felt when riding on an application of rubber, which prevents all air from being squeezed out between the tire and the road thus overcoming all such punctures is $5 per pair, but for advertising purposes we are making a special factory price to the ride. Only $4 per pair, in orders shipped same day letter is received. We ship C.O.D. on approval. We will present the price to you. We will allow a cash discount of 5 per cent (thereby making the price $4.50 per pair). FULL CASH WIFE ORDER and enclose this advertisement. We will also send one made in rubber, with three closeers on full paid orders (the most metal puncture to be used in case of intentional knuckle fractures). Tires to be purchased at OUR expense if for any reason they are not satisfactory on examination. eggs at each laying. About 20 per cent of these hatch out, and about 75 per cent of those hatched arrive at maturity. The period of incubation is about 42 days. The young birds are kept in green pastures near the house and at night are put in an artificially heated brooder house. At the age of 6 months they are placed in larger fields, but must be housed in inclement weather until they arrive at the age of about 20 months. They are fed on a mixture of bran, corn, oats, barley and alfalfa, all of which is imported from the United States. The only disease to which they are subject is constipation. They never have been known to be attacked by any contagious disease. OOASTER-BRAKES built-up-wheels, saddles, pedals, parts and repairs, and prices charged by dealers and repair nets. Write for our big SUNNY catalogue. DO NOT WAIT but write us a postal today. DO NOT THINK OF BUYING. wonderful offers we are making. It only costs a postal to learn everything. Write KWAN. MEAD CYCLE COMPANY, Dept. "J L" CHICAGO, IL. Call on the GEM PHARMACY and see our new line of RUBBER GOODS, SOP, PERFUMES & DRUG SUN- DRIES. Prescriptions accurately filled and all orders called for and delivered promptly, Hot and cold fountain ser- vice all winter. Od phone 897. New phone 1207. GEM PHARMACY Corner Washington & Dickinson streets. Charleston W Va. The first plucking is made at the age of 6 months, when the feathers are narrow, coarse and of small market value. Thereafter they are plucked every 8 months, the value of the feathers increasing at each plucking, until they arrive at maturity at the age of 4 years. When ready to be plucked the bird is placed in a v-shaped corral, large enough to contain his body and that of the plucker. His wings are then raised and all the ripe feathers are clipped. Two months later the quills left in the wings are entirely dead and are drawn without pain to the bird. The raw feathers are then sent to New York and sold to the dealers who prepare them for the market. The yield of an adult male bird is about $60 and that of a female bird about $45. The price at which they are sold is regulated by that of the London market. The duty on them is 15 per cent ad valorem on entering the United States. There are two varities of ostrich, the Nubian and the South African. The feathers of the former are larger and of finer texture than those of the latter, but they have not the same thickness and width. An attempt is being made to cross the two breeds with the object of combining the length and texture of the Nubian feather with the width and thickness of the South African. rom "Daughter, you mustn't marry that bout young man." 20 "Why not?" atom "His hands are crippled with rheu- matism." ear "Dad, you're getting dotty. 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Our regular prices were from 15 to 25 per cent lower than our competitors We now offer you a special discount of from 15°to 25 Per cent mors, making our prices; in same instance Yictually only One-Half that asked for the same goods al other stores SAD VOCATR:. 9 “a me . C3 = cc a eee e rs ac ay en _NOV. 16-30. ah ee ‘ a Ladies and Tae | Misses Suits } a7 Cir aa | (20 Per Cent “¢ 7) re . & Lj fi an : = . ee Off Regular Price. “% A ey Ar. Opportunity to Buy Win- _ i) ter Suits at Actual Whole- — (ON A sale Prices Before sf Aer Winter Begins. Ma A MSE ie cee eee: fi FIA adeese ns eee ee Adi] iW Se me Solomon igi WIRE Tiler st acces _ Very Special — We desire to- close out our stock of Pocket Books and Hand