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JOHN H. HARRIS HON. CHARLES WESLEY SWISHER, Who Makes His Formal Announcement For Governor On The Republican Ticket. THE ADVOCATE ADVERTISEMENTS PLACED IN OUR COLUMNS BRING RESULTS TRY IT. VOLUME VII. NO. 10 FORMAL Announcement Of Chas. W. Swisher For Governor Tells His Views on Tax Question, Railroads, Llquor, Primary Election, Labor, Free Schools, Good Roads and the Virginia Debt. Hon. Charles Wesley Swisher, secretary of state, has made his formal announcement for the republican gubernatorial nomination. His letter includes a declaration of his platform, with his views on the tax question, the railroads, the liquor question, primary election, good roads, the Virginia debt, etc. He upholds the new tax laws, says that they have proven a success and that they should be executed by their friends, not their enemies. Concerning the Virginia debt question, he declares that the state owes Virginia nothing and should have to pay nothing. His letter follows: Being a candidate for the nomination by the Republican party of West Virginia for the high office of Governor, to be chosen at the election in 1908, it seems to me fitting that I make known to my fellow citizens the principles which will guide me in the conduct of that office, should I be chosen to fill it. They have a right to know my views, and the views of every other candidate for state office, touching the more important questions of State concern. I purpose to be entirely frank, as I want no man's support by means of deception or false pretense. I have been a Republican all of my life, and have contributed heretofore what I could to the party's success. I make no boast of this, however, as neither men nor parties can live to past achievements. The HON. CHARLES WE Who Makes His Formal Announcement Tick people are more concerned about what is to be done than about what has been done. The progressive_policies inaugurated and put into effect in this state by the Republican party, beginning with the administration of Governor Atkinson in 1896, and continued and added to by the administrations of Governors White and Dawson, have proved of great benefit to West Virginia, and it will be my constant endeavor to continue these policies; and, as there are always new problems to be solved, I will endeavor to make progress in such way as best to advance the welfare and prosperity of the people, for it is not sufficient to continue merely past policies, but to do more—to be ready, and willing and anxious to keep abreast of the times, looking to the future and studying what may be best for the people of the State. The Tax Question. The paramount issue before the people of this State since the report of the Tax Commission in the fall of 1902, has been the tax question—the equalization of taxation. The equality of taxation is an all important matter, and it has been partly solved by the republican party. The new tax laws, inaugurated and enforced by the republican State administration have unquestionably been a great success. The tax burdens have been more equally and justly distributed. I endorse this new tax system unreservedly and unequivocally. It is not enough to say we will take no steps backward—we must go forward, and perfect THE ADVOCATE. them in every detail so far as possible. The best friends of these new laws admit that they may be improved by amendment; and in the work of amending and enforcing these laws, we must be guided always by a spirit of absolute fairness and justice to every person and interest. Laws do not enforce themselves. The best laws will not avail anything unless put into operation, and the manner of enforcement has much to do with the effect of laws, especially with laws full of details as the new tax laws (or any system of tax laws) necessarily are. They can be enforced in such a way as to make them impracticable and obnoxious. They should be executed by those who believe in them, who are in sympathy with them—by their friends and not their enemies. Railroads. The regulation of public service corporations, especially railroads, is a subject receiving and meriting much consideration. There is a general demand for the revision of our statutes upon this subject and for the creation of a railroad commission with full power to decide disputes between shippers and the railroads, to correct all abuses and prevent discriminations of any kind. I believe a just system of regulating public service corporations necessary and for the best interests of the public and corporations, and I will promote so far as I can legislation providing for the regulation of such corporations on wise and just lines, keeping in mind that the subject must be dealt with honestly and fairly, and that to secure the investment of capital in our transportation and other public service facilities, the possessor thereof must be assured fair treatment and an adequate return. While railroads and corporations should have fair treatment, they must be law abiding, do right, and serve the public interest. The Liquor Question. The liquor question—the licensed ESLEY SWISHER, Pent For Governor On The Republican ket. saloon—is another great and pressing question before the people. As the liberty-loving American people have solved successfully other great questions that have come to them, so they will wisely solve this one. As has been well said, ours is a government of public opinion. I believe the majority of the people of this state are in favor of local option—that is, of having submitted at stated periods to the people in each neighborhood (as small as practicable) the question of granting saloon license. For many reasons this seems to me the most effective way to deal with this matter. It keeps the question before the people, leads to public discussions, rightly forms public sentiment, making known to the executive officers of the government what the people want, and gives them no excuse for failure to enforce the law. Primary Election Law. Our laws regulating elections and the nomination of candidates for public office need revision. The nomination of candidates and their election to office should be made as fair and free from the charge of fraud as possible. This is very important. The last legislature failed to pass the measure before it for a state primary election law. Public sentiment seems divided. If the people want a primary election law they should have it, and I will carry out the sentiment of the people on this question as embodied in the next state republican platform. But whether we have this (Continued on Page Eight.) MARYLAND And District of Columbia Return to the Fold Campaign of Education Inaugurated by Supreme Chancellor Starks Adds Over Two Thousand Members to Mother Organization. Baltimore, Md., Nov. 16.—A happier set of Pythians than those in Baltimore and the State of Maryland cannot be found in the broad jurisdiction of the Supreme Lodge of N. A., S. A., E., A. & A. This happiness is caused by the consumption of the long pending negotiations to unite with the mother jurisdiction. No subject relating to Pythianism has been watched more closely and no question has created such universal interest as that of union. For years Supreme Chancellor S. W. Works has worked patiently and faithfully to bring about the desired end. It required a campaign of education and this was made. When the Pythianas of this jurisdiction were enlightened and shown the true situation the work was done. Grand Chancellor Geo. A. Watty issued a call for an extra session of the Grand Lodge to meet in the city of Baltimore on Oct. 31st to decide whether or not they would unite with the mother organization. Every lodge in the jurisdiction, including those in the District of Columbia, was represented and in addition to the duly accredited representatives there were more than five hundred interested Pythians present. Grand Chancellor Watty called the Grand Lodge to order and stated the object of the meeting to be whether or not we shall unite with the Pythians of North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa and Australia, Dr. Chas, H. Powler, who is the Grand Medical Director of the Grand Lodge, presented a resolution to unite and moved its adoption. Without one word of discussion the vote was taken and the vote for union was unanimous. Supreme Chancellor Starkes was at large audited and it was arranged to make the transfer on November 14th. According to agreement the Supreme Chancellor arrived here on the morning of the 14th and was quartered at the Myrtle Hotel, of which Col. Geo. H. Carter is owner and proprietor. At 8 o'clock Thursday evening he met Grand Chancellor Watty and his cabinet, which consists of the officers of the Grand Lodge, and the final transfer was made and it was proclaimed that from that time henceforth and forevermore the Grand Lodge Knights of Pythias of the State of Maryland and District of Columbia would be subordinate to the Supreme Lodge of N. A., S. A., E., A. & A. All matters pertaining to the working of the order were gone over carefully in order that a thorough understanding would be had. As a fitting close to the long drawn out campaign for union, Col. Geo. H. Carter tendered the Supreme Chancellor Watty and his cabinet a banquet at his hotel. It was past 1 o'clock a.m. when the party reached the beautiful dining room of the Myrtle. The table was laden with all the luxuries afforded by Baltimore's splendid market. Mrs. Carter, who seems as much interested in Pythianism as the Colonel himself, assisted in making it pleasant for the guests. Those present at the banquet table were Supreme Chancellor S. W. Starks, of Charleston, W. Va., Grand Chancellor Geo. A. Watty, Grand Vice Chancellor Truly Hatchett, Grand Prelate Thaddeus Copeland, Grand Past Chancellor Lewis E. Williams, Grand Medical Register Chas. A. Fowler, Supreme Representative Josiah Diggs, Grand Out Guard Jno. C. Green, Sirs Jos. S., Blackwell, John H. Henderson, Wm. Layn, Jno. H. Hawkins, Jno. H. Booth and Col. Geo. H. Carter, Chief of Staff. It is safe to say that a happier set of men never surrounded a banquet table. Supreme Chancellor Starks was particularly gratified over the result. He said this means the addition of three Grand Lodges to the roster of Grand Lodges before the next session of the Supreme Lodge. They will be as follows: Maryland, Connecticut and District of Columbia. The lodges at Hartford and Bridgeport, Conn., have united with us which gives us enough lodges for a Grand Lodge in that State. The three lodges which come to us in the District of Columbia with the five we have there make enough for a Grand Lodge there. He was outspoken in his praise of the good work done for union by Col. Geo. H. Carter, Grand Chancellor Watty, Past Grand Chancellor Williams, Sirs, Henderson, Blackwell, Diggs, Strange and others. When here the Supreme Chancellor had a conference with Mrs. Lillie Jones, Grand Worthy Counsellor of the Grand Court, and Mrs. Rosie Richardson, Past Grand Worthy Counsellor relative to the transfer of that department. An extra session of the Grand Court has been called to meet on the 29th of November, and the same action taken by the Grand Lodge will be taken by the Grand Court. In Portuguese West Africa To Be Revealed To, Americans. London, November 16.—General Joubert Pinewar, the noted Boer leader, sailed for New York today to try to interest the people of the United States in his life, mission, which is the destruction of the flourishing slave trade in West Africa under the Portuguese flag. Discussing his mission, the General said: "I expect to be in the United States two months." I am going to visit New York, Philadelphia, Boston and Chicago. After that I shall be advised about what will be my best course. With a great deal of confidence in the American people, I believe I will have their heart support in my crusade. "I am fighting the slave trade in Portuguese West Africa. I consecrated my life to this cause, and henceforth I will not turn my hand to any business until I put an end to this awful slave trade. It is absolutely the only work of my life, and if I lose my life in the struggle I will consider it well spent. "My story of the horrors I have seen and experienced is long and is filled with incidents of a most revolting nature. The position I have taken originates entirely from my personal experience from this flendish traffic in human flesh. "I go to the United States to tell the people what I have seen and what I am in a position to prove. I would like nothing better than to be able to prove my sentiments, but they have not been contradicted. "I intend to tell the complete story of the atrocities perpetuated upon slaves by the Portuguese in West Africa. "To give the Americans one instance: The head of the Kaffr Chief Molombo was cut off and placed in a soap box. That death's head was used as a corner stone for a Portuguese fort, and the Portuguese flag was planted in it. Three prisoners of war, after they have been marched for three days to headquarters, were suddenly strung to the trees by the neck and left to die. "That is the sort of thing that flirtishes in West Africa under the Portuguese flag." "When I reach the United States I intend to expose this atrocity in the interest of millions of unhappy humans who are suffering unspeakable cruelties in a country where nobody can lift a hand to their aid. Anyone who does it treated as I have been treated. I have been hounded out of the country and my property taken away. My life was attempted, and it is only through the assistance of the British Consul in Paul de Loanda that I escaped with my life." ENGAGED TO A DUKE. New York, Nov. 20.—The engagement of Miss Theodora Shonts, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Shants, to the Duc deChaulnes, of France, is announced. Are Ordered Paid by Supreme Chancellor Starks to the Widows and Orphans of Deceased Members of the Pythian Order. Supreme Shancellor, S. W. StarRs, of the Knights of Pythias, has issued orders for the payment of the following Endowment claims: Vance W. Barrett, Lincoln' Lodge, No. 23, Winston, N. C., $100.00. James Smith, Damon Lodge, No. 12, Muskogee, L. T., $100.00 George Delaney, Mt. Tacoma Lodge, No. 3, Tacoma, Wash., $250.00. H. W. Harris, Hannibal Lodge, No. 33, Pittsburg, Pa., $100. Ben Fuller, Brotherly Love Lodge, No. 13, Homestead, Pa., $300.00. Eugene Rutherford, Rising Sun Lodge, No 25, Newberry, S. C., $100. Lodge, No. 25, Newherry, S. C., $100. Charles Wade, Rose of Valley Lodge, No. 1, Ansonia, Conn., $150. Moses Cole, Chartiers Valley Lodge No. 30, Carnegie, Pa., $50.00. Taylor Layne, W. T. Sherman Lodge, No. 1, Cumberland, Md., $300.00. John F. Brown, W. T. Sherman Lodge, No. 1, Cumberland, Md., $300.00. Richard Johnson, Progressive Pilgrim Lodge, No. 18, Chester, Pa., $200.00. Thomas Lyle, Charles Sumner Lodge, No. 4, Washington, D. C., $200.00. Walter Coleman, Twin City Lodge, No. 5, Winston, N. C., $50.00. Ollie Dickerson, Hannibal Lodge, No. 33, Pittsburg, Pa., $50.00. CLEVER Is What Johnson Thinks Of O'Brien Go Between the Two Big Fellows May Come off in Philadelphia and Will Be a Battle Royal, With Johnson as Favorite. New York, Nov. 16. —It need not surprise the fight fans if Philadelphia Jack O'Brien is really seen again in the ring before the bluebirds again warble softly in the wildwood, sweet Marle. This somewhat famous Quaker who "trafficked in decisions," has spoken the word. He not only threatens, but promises to don the mitts once more and is practically matched with Jack Johnson. And the best part of the whole affair is, the Philadelphia promoters are anxious to provide a ring and purse for "Yours For Individual Supremacy" Jack Bod Deady, who manages the Industrial A. C., of Philadelphia, is particularly sweet on O'Brien and considers him a card. Deady would like to stage the bout, between O'Brien and Johnson. There is no doubt but that these two would pack any Philadelphia club to the doors. O'Brien had several chances to box the colored man in the days of the long ago before the Burns scandal was aired but he always slide-stopped. Now that his reputation is under a cloud he has changed his mind. O'Brien has said in private many times that he could defend Johnson. At that O'Brien is cleverer than most of the big fellows and he and Johnson should furnish a beautiful contest. He had a left band that is hard to block and what the nimble Quaker doesn't know about avoiding punishment is mythical. Johnson also believes he is the better man, and some few months ago, when an effort was being made to bring him and O'Brien together, he said to the writer: "O'Brien is a fast, clever fellow and don't make any mistake about his gameness. And for a light heavy weight he can take a lot of boating. Kaufman hit him a smash in the first round of their Frisbee fight, which have settled many a larger man, but O'Brien recovered and finally won out. He is hard to hit as a rule, but I believe I could get him in 12 rounds." Since making that statement Johnson has improved, and it may be that he figures he could stop O'Brien in quicker time, but, at all events, Johnson has a lot of respect for O'Brien's ability as a boxer. Made Best Grade Before State Board of Pharmacy in Examination in Which Were Sixteen, Three Being Negroes, That the Negro wants only a fair field and no favors in any contest of brain or brawn has been again demonstrated. On the 9th of October the State Board of Pharmacy held an examination in this city of those desiring to practice that profession in the state. There were sixteen candidates, three of whom were colored. Of these, six passed, four white and two colored, the highest average by far being made by B. P. Brownley, in charge of the Gem Pharmacy of this city, whose average was 93 1-2. The other successful applicant of color was W. B. Gray, who also registered from Charleston. In speaking of the papers submitted to them for grading, Dr. Walter C. Price, the local member of the board, who made out the examination, spoke in the very highest terms to an Advocate reporter of Mr. Brownley's work. His papers, he said, were neat, well written and showed a mastery of the theory and practice of his profession possessed by but few of those who have had many more years of experience. One day was devoted to the examination, beginning at nine in the morning and ending about five in the afternoon with a short intermission for lunch. Before each recess Dr. Brownley was the first to hand in his papers and this haste was perhaps responsible for his not having made an even higher average. The success of Drs. Brownley and Gray adds additional luster to Howard University, Washington, D. C., from the pharmaceutical department of which they graduated in the class of 1907, and each is being heartily congratulated by his friends and acquaintances for having made such a good showing for himself and race. The others who passed were: C. Y. Abbott, Louisa, Ky., and Edward Gray, Moundsville, W. Va., registered pharmacists; J. A. Laudon, Pocahontas, W. Va., and F. J. Demshock, Keystone, W. Va., assistants. It is reported that D r.W. B. Bray will locate at Huntington. DIXON. Quits Fighting Game to Become Bartender For Joe Gans—Robson Wants Another Chance. New York, Nov. 14.—Nothing that Joe Gans has ever done in his long ring career has won him so much praise as his timely offer of aid to George Dixon. The famous "Little Chocolate" has fallen upon evil days, and has had a precarious existence for the past year or two. Tom O'Rourke has not seen fit to lend much assistance to his former protege, and it was not until the Baltimore glove artist decided to come to the front that the conqueror of Cal McCarthy stood any chance of getting on his feet again. Dixon announces that he is through with the fighting game forever, and that he intends from now on to support himself by hard work so that he need not be dependent on the bounty of his friends. Spike Robson, the English light weight, has announced his willingness to make another trip to this side, provided he is guaranteed $2,500 for two six-round bouts. Bert Crowhurst, of Philadelphia, is endeavoring to close negotiations on this basis, as the Englishman has proved himself quite a strong drawing card. WANTS To Raise Big Purse to Best Johnson Would Handsomely Reward White Man Who Can Put Away Jack Johnson, Whose Chances for the Heavy Weight Cham- plionship Look Very Bright. San Francisco, Nov. 16.—"On his bender race," Mr. Johnson in begins, "to fight him and all the land there, not one really good opponent for him, unless James J. Jeffries comes out of retirement. That Johnson is the peer of all the heavies was proved at the ringside a week before the race meet opened here, when he laid Flynn low. That day hundreds of horsemen were beside the ropes and angulsh gnawed their very vitals as they saw the tremendous black out-box, out-slung and out-clever the Colorado fighter. It was pitable. When it was all over "Boots" Durnell talked the matter over with a number of his cronies. They sought about for some means to bring a white man into the limelight who might be capable of taking the smoke's measure. At last Durnell hit upon a scheme which if it ever comes to a head should produce the greatest heavyweight battle since the fading away of the clever big white man. Durnell does not believe that Jeffries will shake the dust of his alfalfa field from his shoes long enough to get into condition to fight Johnson. He sighs for the day when the white man ruled supreme. He longs for another Corbett a greater Sullivan or a lankier Fitz and curses the shades of Peter Jackson that seem to hover so lovingly over the destiny of the mighty Johnson. He stand ready to establish an honorarium for the first white man who will take away the laurels of the big Negro who looms up on the horizon now as the real heavyweight champion of the world. He will give $2,500 of his own money providing nine other men will do the same thing. TUSKEKEE LOSES AGAIN. Defeated By State University Making Four Consecutive Defeats For Alabamians. Special to the Advocate. Louisville, Ky., Nov. 15.—The hoo-doo which has hung over the crack team representing Tuskegee Normal and Industrial Institute in the three games played before coming to this city is still with them and their record of defeats remain unbroken. After having lost to Howard University 16 to 0; Hampton 10 to 0 and the West Virginia Colored Institute 6 to 5, they arrived here Wednesday night somewhat despondent, but determined to win. The light they made against the State University was a game one, but the fates were against them and the final score was State University 16. Tuskegee, 0. They play Meharry at Nashville Saturday STOCK EXCHANGE DULL New York, Nov. 20.—Price movement today were restricted to very low limits and business was largely in keeping with the fluctuations on the stock exchange. CHICAGO GRAIN MARKET. Chicago, Nov. 20.—Wheat, 92 %; corn, 55 %, oats, 46 %. Moncure D. Conway, Lincoln Descendent of Thomas Stone, Passes the Great Divide After a Long Life of Usefulness to Humanity. Paris, Nov. 16. After an illness of several days Rev. Dr. Moncurse D. Conway, the distinguished American author, died here last. His death was sudden and untreated. Dr. Conway was found in bed and the physicians preached his death to be due to inhumorhages, the cause of which has not yet been established. He was allied for several days the physicians attributed his principally to his advanced He had come be he several weeks ago after a visit to w Carnegie in Skibo Castle, had taken a modest apartment in the Rue De Vlode and intended to sail today for the United States. Moncure Daniel Conway, was born near Falmouth, Va., March 17, 1832, where his father was county judge and his mother a lineal descendant of Thomas Stone, one of the signers or the Declaration of Independence. He graduated from Dickinson college in 1849 and studied law, but early abandoned a legal career to enter the Methodist ministry. In early life he was a champion of the institutions of the South, but his political, as well as his religious beliefs underwent a change. He entered the Unitarian Divinity School at Cambridge, Mass., from which he was graduated in 1854. He then became pastor of the Unitarian church in Washington, D. C. His anti-slavery sermons occasioned much discussion, and by a narrow vote he was requested to realign his charge. This he did in 1857 and removed to Cincinnati, where his views were made welcome. When the Civil War began he settled his father's escaped slaves at Yellow Springs Ohio, and visited England to lecture in behalf of the mid-slavery cause. During his trip he accepted his invitation to become minister of a London congregation of his church, and it was several years before he returned to this country. He was an active journalist and author as well as clergyman, and was a member of many learned societies in Europe and America. Among his published works are "Tracks of Today." "The Rejected Stone." "The Golden Hour." "The Earthward Pilgrimage." "Idols and Ideals." "Emerson at Home and Abroad," several volumes on Washington and a life of Thomas Payne. ANOTHER UNIFORM EXAMINATION. State Superintendent of Schools Thomas C. Miller has written a letter to each of the county/superintendents of the several counties, informing them of another uniform examination to be held in each of the counties of the state on November 29th and 30th. The examination is being held because the state department desires to do all in its power toward suplying the state with teachers there being a shortage in the state. The state superintendent leaves it to the discretion of the county superintendent to name the place where the examination will be held and asks them to give due notice of the same. The state department hopes that only those who now have no certificates will take the examination so the work of examining the manuscripts may be reduced and the certificates issued at an early date. Gets it in the Neck at Louisville Being Swamped by Mebarry Before a Large Crowd. Special to The Advocate. Nashville, Teen, Nov. 16.—Before the largest crowd which has ever witnessed a foot ball game between colored schools in this city Meharry simply walked away with Tuskegee, the latter never having at any stage of the game the ghost of a chance to win. They were outclassed from the initial kick-of till the referee's whistle brought the last half to an end. The guelling schedules which the Tigers have gone up against in the past two weeks was largely responsible for their poor showing and should be a lesson to their management in the future. The score was Meharry, 29; Tuskegee, 0. MULAI DEFEATS MULAI Tangier, Nov. 20. General Bagdani chief to Sultan Abdul Azzal's army defeated the troops under the command of Mulal Rached, commander of the forces of Mulai Hafza, Sultan of the South. Correspondence - - MONTGOMERY. Cardoza, the little three-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. V. M. Willis, died Thursday night and was buried Saturday. Mrs. Littie Davis, of Hill Top, was down Saturday and Sunday the guest of Mr. and Mrs. S. B. Morgan. Rev. D. C. Deans filled his regular appointment at Alderson Sunday. Mrs. J. V. Wilkerson, teacher at Macdonald, was called here Friday because of the death of Cardoza Willis. J. C. Taylor, of Ward, stopped over here Sunday, on his way to Hinton to enter the Holly Hospital for treatment. Mrs. E. C. Page and Miss Cornelia Page were shopping in Charleston Saturday. Mrs. Peyton Calloway, of Mt. Hope, is here the guest of her sister, Mrs. V. M. Willis. Sne came down because of the sickness and death of little Cardoza. Miss Wysor Watson, of Institute, is here to spend a few days with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Watson. Rev. E. C. Page preached at Mt. Carbon Sunday morning and at Eagle Sunday night. Rev. Willis Robinson, of Fredricksburg, Va., preached at the M. E. church Monday. S. J. Jackson is in Charleston looking after his business interests. S. M. Davis came up from Charleston Monday to look after his business interests here. Mrs. Bettie Moore and Mrs. Lonie Haynes, of Ronceverte, guests of Mrs. William Boone, of Donwood, were the guests of Friends in Montgomery Friday. Mrs. B. F. White and baby Dorothy are at Institute, the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Z. F. Brown. Miss Ada Wright, of Institute, is here the guests of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. P. W. Wright. Mrs. Warner Brown is reported sick at her home in Norman flat. H. H. Railey was at Fayetteville Saturday on business. COVINGTON, VA. Mrs. Ecalena Pegram continues quite ill at her home on Pine street. Rev. Hackett preached a wonderful sormon Sunday morning, the theme being "Offences." Prof. Bolden, of Claremont school in Claremont, Va., spoke to the people at First church Sunday evening subject, "The Proper Conception of Education." Stanford Brown, who has been quite sick with pneumonia, is able to be out again. Mr. and Mrs. James A. Payne received from Storkland on the 15th a fine baby boy. Charles Miller was in Clifton last week. Mrs. James Jackson has been quite sick for a week. Mrs. Andrew Gilmore is at the bedside of her daughter, Mrs. Eclena Pegram. All persons desiring to subscribe for The Advocate will give their subscriptions to Mrs. S. H. Denson. Mrs. Holmes of Richmond, spent a week here organizing a "Rosebud," the juvenile lodge of True Reformers. Mrs. Channel Morris and Mrs. William Pierce have encharge of the Rosebud. Mrs. Holmes was guest of Mrs. William Pierce during her stay here. Miss I. K. Pollard spent Sunday in Clifton Forge visiting friends and relatives. The baby of Mr. and Mrs. Minor Mann was sick last week. CLARKSBURG. Misses R. B. Wilkinson and Lilly Allen, and A. H. Dangerfield and J. A. Gray spent Sunday with Miss Bess Jordan at Fairmont. Mrs. Geo. Griffin and Miss Amelia Wilson are on the sick list. Jno. Lee spent Sunday with friends in Fairmont. Sunday was Quarterly meeting at Trinity M. F. church. P. E. Briggs preached two excellent sermons. R. H. Lowry and W. B. Dangerfield have returned from Institute where they witnessed the football game between the Tuskegee Tigers and W. V. C. I. team. Chas. Ross has returned from Fairmont. Matt Henderson was seriously injured Friday evening. While trying to alight from a moving train he fell and his foot was caught under the wheels and completely severed. He was taken to St. Mary's Hospital where medical attention was given, and he is doing nicely at this writing. Thursday night at Pride's A. M. E. church was organized a training class for Bible Study with Prof. D. H. Kyle as instructor. A very interesting meeting was held and the prospects for a large class, eager to study the Bible systematically, is bright. Mrs. G. W. W. Jenkins has returned from Parkersburg. A program will be rendered Friday night at the School Hall by students of the first five grades. The union Thanksgiving services will be held at Trinity M. E. church this year. Rev. G. T. Smith will preach. Among those examined here by the State Medical Board were three graduates from Howard university. A. W. Holmes, of Atlanta, Ga. Deputy Grand General of the Southern Division W. O. T. R., will lecture Wednesday night at Mt. Zion Baptist church. SYLVIA. The Sunday school is progressing nicely and great preparation is being made for the Christmas entertainment under the direction of the superintendent and teachers. Rev. C. C. Booze preached an excellent sermon to an appreciative audience Sunday night. Miss Laconia McDaniel, of New River, Va., is visiting friends in Beckley. Miss Edmonia Williams has returned from her home in Virginia, where she was called to the sick bed of her mother. Mr. and Mrs. Abner Cobbs were entertained at dinner Sunday by their cousins, Rev. and Mrs. C. C. Booze. Mrs. Toney, Mrs. Jamison and Miss Eva Toney spent Friday in Beckley. The Missionary Society is conducting a religious reading circle. The meetings are held Sunday evenings in the church. These meetings are helpful and instructive. Leonard Woody left last week to spend a few days with his parents at Maybury. George Wright, who has been seriously ill for several days, is able to be out again. Miss Bettie McKeever visited friends in Beckley Saturday. HUNTINGTON Mr. and Mrs. Moore, from Norfolk, Va., have moved here for permanent residence. Mrs. Moore is quite an artist in Crayon and pastel work, and is soliciting the patronage of all who have any pictures to enlarge. The revival of the Sixteenth Street Baptist Church is progressing nicely and quite a number of accessions have been added to the church. Miss Webb, of Roanoke, Va., who has been visiting her brother at Holden passed through our city Saturday en route home. Mrs. Daniel Lynch spent Sunday in Charleston. Mrs. Henry, of Charleston, terminated a very pleasant visit Saturday to her sister, Mrs. T. B. Smith. Mrs. R. D. W. Meadows remains quite ill at her home on Artisan avenue. L. Y. Solomon was a business visitor to our city last week, in the interest of the U. O. T. R. R. D. W. Meadows filled the pulpit at Young's Chapel, A. M. E. Sunday evening and delivered an eloquent sermon. The Y. M. C. A. held a meeting at the home of Miss Mina Stewart Thursday evening at which time important business was transacted. Floyd, the little niece of Mrs. Annie Turner, is indisposed this week. The little son of Mr. and Mrs. Cradick, who fell at school last week, dislocating his arm, is improving rapidly. The U. O. T. R. held a banquet at their hall last Monday evening, which was attended by quite a number outside the members. A most enjoyable time was spent both at the hall where a most palatable supper was served, and at the church where several interesting speeches were made. The principal speaker being Mr. Holmes, who held his audience spellbound with his eloquence and wit. Rev. N. Barnett spent last week with his family, returning to his field of labor Friday. Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Johnson are cozily settled in the new cottage on 14th street recently erected by Rev. N. Barnett. Rev. Lewis, of Young's chapel, A. M. E., returned last week from a visit to his family in Pennsylvania. Quite a number of candidates were let into the mysteries of the Court of Calanthe last week. Prosperity Lodge of K. of P's will hold a banquet at K. of P. hall Thanksgiving. Quite a number of invitations are out. Mrs. Powell, wife of Rev. Powell, who is the new traveling agent in behalf of the orphans' home is in our city. LEWISBURG. W. A. Crawford spent a day last week with his sister, Mrs. Mattie Meadows. Miss Martha Brown, who has been visiting friends at Lowmoor, Va., returned home Saturday. A. A. Slaughter, of Ronceverte, moved over his barber shop last week. Rev. Ed. Sanders filled Rev. Lake's pulpit Sunday. He delivered a very interesting sermon. Reuben Fitzhugh is still confined to his bed with a severe case of rheumatism. The enrollment has now reached 115 in the Lewisburg Colored School. Mrs. Sarah Freeman is still quite sick. There is a great cry for teachers to fill the colored schools in this part of the state. Rev. Lake's protracted meeting is still in progress. There have been 85 conversions. Mr. and Mrs. Thompson, who have been the guests of her mother, Mrs. Sallie Early and other relatives for two weeks, returned to their home this morning at Dayton, Ohio. Very sad news arrived here Thursday from Charleston that Chas. A. Mills, formerly of Lewisburg, had departed this life at Newport News, Virginia. BLUEFIELD. The various churches of the city are arranging entertainments to be held on Thanksgiving night. Appropriate exercises will be held during the day. Miss Eva P. Griffin, of Pittsburg, Pa., is the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Alston, of Scott street. A Literary Society was organized Tuesday evening at Scott Street Baptist church. A cordial invitation was extended to all who wish to improve the moral and intellectual advancement, especially of the youth. An informal reception was held Friday evening at the beautiful residence of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Alston, complimentary to their guest, Miss Eva Griffin, of Pittsburgh. Those present were Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Martin, Miss Minnie L. Walker, Miss Emma Wroute. Dr. W. J. Kingslow, Prof. I. C. Tull, Prof. I. W. King. After delicate refreshments were served the guests departed, all of whom expressed themselves as having an enjoyable evening, pronouncing Mrs. Alston a charming hostess. Miss Mary McSwain and Dr. Holland were business visitors to our city Saturday. Mrs. W. A. Allen has as her guest Mrs. Crum, formerly of this city but now of Ironton, Ohio. Miss Mary Viney was the weekend guest of Mrs. Edwards. Misses S. F. Cooley and Robinson, teachers at Institute, spent Sabbath among friends in the city. W. H. Randolph made a business trip to Princeton last week. The condition of Miss Emma Wroute is much improved. A complete recovery is hoped for. Principal E. L. Rann has been somewhat indisposed the past week Drs. Crichlow & Lomax performed an operation on Mrs. Washington Taylor on Saturday morning for removal of Submaxillary Tumor. Operation proved successful, and patient is rapidly recovering. Harry Holt who has been confined to his bed for several weeks is now out and able to look after his place of business. We are glad to note that Dr. S. J. Bampfield, who has been ill for several days, is again able to attend his extensive practice. James Moore and Walter Gentry have returned from their trip to Jamestown where they spent their vacation. Mr. Moore is an employee of the Kingslow & Green Drug Co. PROGRAM. Mercer County Institute at the Raleigh St. A. M. E. Church. PROGRAM Nov. 22, 10:00 A. M. Opening: Paper: District Institute and Reading Circles, Prof. B. F. S. Blackburn. Discussion and Organization of Permanent Institute, if agreeable to Teachers assembled. Paper: Common Sense Didactics, Miss C. Booker. Discussions. 2:00 P. M. Paper: How Should Teachers' Time be spent outside actual Recitation Work? Mrs. L. G. Benson. Discussions. Paper: Dynamic Teaching, or Best Method of dealing with the Child, O. C. Houston. Discussions. Paper: Is Educational Progress keeping step with our Material De- velopment? Miss L. W. Collins, Discussions: 8:00 P. M. Devotionals. Welcome Address, I. C. Tull. Response, O. D. Rush. Address, Supt. J. H. Gadd. Address, Supt. Geo. M. Ford. Remarks by visitors and patrons. Teacher will receive credit for attendance at this institute according to State school law. Come prepared to take an active part in all discussions and make this Institute one to be remembered WINIFREDE. Little Ernestine Shelton has returned to her bed and is very ill. C. H. Turner was a business visitor to Charleston Thursday. W. W. Lewis spent Saturday and Sunday at his home in Kanawha City. Rev. F. E. Smith has been conducting a protracted meeting the past week which will continue through next week. He is expecting the assistance of Rev. N. Barnett. G. W. Perkins and Jas. I. Thomas spent the latter part of the week in Huntington on business. Miss Sarah Smoot, of Charleston, was here Tuesday. B. B. Allen spent a few days in St. Albans with his brother, R. H. Allen, last week. Mr. and Mrs. T. B. Giles spent the latter part of the week in Charleston. Mr. Silas Thomas has returned from Charleston where she spent several months. ```markdown ``` Herbert Michael had his head painfully cut while at work Saturday. Miss E. J. Stewart was in Charleston shopping Saturday. Rev. Willis Robinson, of Fredericksburg, Va., preached a very able sermon for us on last Wednesday night. Mrs. Charles Willis is here visiting her sister-in-law, Mrs. William Smith. Miss Maggie Tyler, of Quinnimont, is visiting Mrs. Carrington. Miss Gertrude E. Johnson, of Hartshorn College, Richmond, Va., is visiting her brother, Luke Johnson, who has been very ill, but he is a little better at this writing. S. H. Fairfax, who has been on the sick list for a few weeks, is confined to his bed. He is said to have neuralgia. Martin L. Fairfax, who was hurt in the mine about two weeks ago, is convalescing. James Graves and Alfred Fairfax were playing "Jack in the Bush" last Friday and having a 44 Calibre revolver, loaded unknowingly, Alfred aimed to snap it when it fired and shot J. Graves in the side of the nose. Being so close the powder burnt him and the ball was taken out of his mouth, by Drs. B. F. White and Lawrence, of Montgomery. The wound is thought not to be very serious. S. J. Chapell, the District Organizer of Indiana for the United Mine Workers of America, lectured at the hall last Friday night to the miners on points of importance. Rev. S. E. Williams filled his pulpit Sunday at morning session after which the baptizing took place and seven were put beneath the waves. At the evening services communion and fellowship were given LONDON. Rev. D. Linscumb preached an interesting and instructive sermon Sunday night. Mrs. Edward Allen continues ill., but her condition is somewhat improved at this writing. Miss Julia E. Brown made a business trip to Charleston Saturday. S. B. Graves is making some improvement on his home on Ferry street. Qutie a number of persons from here attended the baptizing at Smithers Sunday. S. B. Graves made a business trip to Charleston Saturday. The Ladies Improvement League met on last Thursday afternoon with Mrs. O. S. Anderson. It was an interesting meeting and well attended. Misses Junia Chancellor and Georgia Preston were visiting friends here Sunday and Monday. The choir gave an entertainment Saturday night which was largely attended and a neat sum was realized. Miss Julia E. Brown, our teacher, is busy preparing the children for an entertainment during the holiday. Miss Nannie E. Morris is somewhat indisposed with a severe sore throat. Mesdames M. E. Graves, Estela Jackson and Dolly Patterson were shopping in Montgomery Monday. S. B. Graves is somewhat indisposed at this writing. POINT PLEASANT Miss Mithue Colston who has been home for the past few weeks has returned to Mason City to take up her school. Mrs. Charles Harris of Gallipolis, O., who has been visiting her sister, Mrs. Joe Jordan, returned home Sunday. Sherman Waldon, of Charleston, spent a few hours in our city Sunday. Mrs. Ike Reed and Harry Dunsmore and Miss Vina Mitchell, were in our city for a few hours Thursday. Mrs. M. L. Jordan has returned home from Moundsville, where she was called on account of the death of her grand-daughter. The Opossum supper that was given at the First Baptist church was quite a success. Rev. G. P. R: Kenney preached an able sermon at the First Baptist church Sunday. Miss Barbara Blackwell has been on the sick list. Mrs. Jink Barnett gave an o'possum supper at her home Saturday evening. Miss Mosella Coliston teacher at Kahawha, spent a few days with her parents here this week. Mrs. Arthur McFetters, who has been ill for a few days, is able to be out. WESTON The box social given at the church on last Thursday night was well attended and thoroughly enjoyed. The committee, Mrs. Gilbert Grant, Mary Lee and Gilbert Grant, deserve much credit for the successful way in which they managed the affair. Mr. Robinson attendant at the asylum, was at Welch and Hinton last week in the interest of said institution. Paul Clifford, the genial and hustling agent of the Pioneer Press was in town last Saturday shaking hands with old friends and making new. Mr. and Mrs. James Davis, of Clarksburg, spent a few hours here last Saturday. They were on their way to Buckhannon. Little Warren Perkins was painfully hurt one evening last week. While riding on the truck running from the reservoir to the depot his BLUEFIELD COLORED INSTITUTE 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, Beautiful 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 shool, during vacation, holidays and on Saturdays. For catalogue and other information, write the Principal. leg was broken. Warren's many friends, both young and old, regret very much to learn of his serious injury. Mrs. J. L. is not enjoying very good health at this time. Wm. Jones returned last Thursday from Clarksburg where he had been visiting relatives. Mrs. Loman Grant was confined to her room several days last week with a severe cold. Mr. Robert Rector, of Clarksburg, was the guest of her sisters Sunday the 10th. Mrs. Arch Meade has about recovered from her recent illness. Mrs. E. L. Morton and Miss Bessie Jordan received the very sad new of the death of their little cousin in Moundsville. Mjss Alice E. Jordan, of Weston, was the guest of cousins here en route home from Moundsville, where she attended the funeral of her little nephew. The community was shocked on last Monday morning to hear of the illness of little Mary Fortune, oldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Fortune, and later Monday night to hear of her death. She was thrown into spasms caused by acute indigestion from which she never rallied. She was a bright lovable child of five years and her little soul taken so quickly from her parents gives them the deepest sympathy of the community. The funeral was preached by Rev. Arnold, services at the house. Interment at Woodlawn cemetery. Howard and Custer Shelton, accompanied by their sister, Mrs. Wm. Fortune, left for McKeesport Friday. Aunt Maria Penn was taken to the city hospital quite ill with pneumonia. A. J. Davison entertained a few of his young lady and gentlemen friends at the home of Mrs. Daly Martin on last Thursday evening. Arthur Dangerfield, James Grey, and Misses Blyden, of Clarksburg, spent Sunday here the guests of friends. Rev. Dunn, of Clarksburg, prescheed two very able sermons at the Baptist church Sunday, November 10th. Mrs. Henry Bailey and children have returned from a visit to Washington. Chas. Williams has returned from a hunting trip to Oakland. The Tin Cup social held at the M. E. church was quite a success financially. Mrs. W. D. Forney has returned after a prolonged visit to her mother in East Liverpool, O. The 4 o'clock needle club was entertained by Mrs. Julia Jones on last Friday evening. Blanche, the little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Obie, was christened at the M. E. church on last Sunday night. MT. HOPE H. A. Johnson has returned from a week's visit to Grottoes and several other points in Virginia. Samuel Agee, the popular mail carrier has organized a band of boys exclusively. The boys are progressing rapidly considering none of them knew music and expect to render music in this vicinity the ensuing campaign. Bluefield, W. Va. R. P. SIMS. Bluefield W. Va. Ernest D. Law, of Glen Jean, was a Sunday caller here for several hours. Page White left Monday for Washington, where he will resume his studies at Howard university. Owing to sickness Mr. White has been unable to enter school earlier. Several prominent citizens met last week and organized a business club, which the near future they expect to conduct a general merchandise and supply store. Anthony Thompson, of Cranberry, was in town last week. Dr. C. B. Anderson is erecting a two-story dwelling in the town of Warner. Rev. P. A. Harris filled his pulpit here Sunday. Mrs. Nancy Scott, Claiborne Scott E. Scott, W. E. Wood, A. F. Henderson, Tom Jefferson, C. Ferguson, Ed. Grace, Mrs. Grace, C. Louis and W. Blackstock were attending court in Charleston last week. John Moore, who sprained his ankle some time ago, is able to be out again. Mrs. Nannle Coleman and little son, Lonzro were business visitors to Charleston last week. Miss Meadows was visiting friends at Cedar Grove, Charleston and Institute last week. Samuel Sellas is confined to his room this week. Mr. Banks has been quite ill for the last two weeks. John Waller was calling on friends here Sunday. Robert Waller was a business visitor to Montgomery Saturday. Mrs. Hattie Morris gave an entertainment Saturday night and realized a neat sum. Mr. and Mrs. Miller and little daughter, Salle, and Miss Emma Meadows were visiting Mrs. Green at Martin Sunday. Glenia Davis was the guest of Mrs. Mable Smith at Nuckles Sunday. Miss Mamie Robinson leaves Wednesday for Charleston on business. CEDAR GROVE. John Richmond was a business visitor to Charleston Monday. Rev. D. D. Davis preached two able sermons Sunday. Miss Ashland and Addie Walker spent the day Sunday at Monarch with Miss Minnie Conley. Mrs. Georgie Lewis, of Longacre, spent the day Monday with friends FlemingAnderson, of Hugheston, was calling on friends here last week. Clarence Woody was accidentally shot Monday while Hunting. Mrs. Tom Jones is visiting her daughter Lothe Tibbs, at Raymond City. Mrs. Ida Coleman, of Raymond City, was visiting her brother, Geo. Lee, last week. Charley Peters, of Charleston, was visiting his sister, Mrs. C. H. Jones, Sunday. Miss Alira Riddle was visiting at Institute last week. Miss Cora Wilson was visiting her TOMSBURG THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 1907 INSTITUTE Va. Institute for col- Bluefield, the the southern Norfolk and east of Kenova Beautiful g room sup- l a physical rd $8.00 per non-resident y for young table employ- rdays. clipal. sister, Mrs. Jas. Mosby, of Huston, Monday. James Smith, of Crown Hill, was visiting friends here Sunday. Rev. H. Harris lectured here Wednesday on the "Duties and Beauties" of married life. Miss Elizabeth Austin and Miss Mildred Austin were calling on Miss Mattie Wilson Sunday evening. William Austin was visiting his father last week and left Monday for Cabin Creek. Alex Shafer, of Ward, was a business visitor to town last week. Mrs. Mana Richmond is improving slowly. GUYANDOTTE Miss Mary Hill of Barboursville, spent a few days in town last week. Mrs. Ed. Holland and daughters, Louise and Virginia, were in Huntington Saturday shopping. Mrs. Millie Layne spent Sunday in Parkersburg, the guest of her daughter, Mrs. Chas. Slash. Frank Good and John Hill spent Sunday in town calling on relatives and friends. Ed. Brooks, of Washington, D. C., was in town Wednesday calling on his niece, Mrs. William Harris. George Martin and Ed. Hamlin, of Barboursville, spent a few hours in town Saturday the guests of Nelson Lavay. HARPER'S FERRY. A temperance rally was held at the Curtis Free Baptist church Saturday night last. The exercises were conducted by Miss Ella V. Smith who gave the opening address. Mrs. Mary Brackett Robertson gave an address on total abstinance; Miss Marlon Green delivered the essay on temperance; Mr. H. H. Winters spoke of the influence of girls as regards this important subject. Mr. Thomas Robertson, of Chevy Chase, Md., gave a black-board talk on the subject. Prof. Anthony, of Bates college, who has been visiting friends in town and the college, gave an interesting talk as to the attitude of business men toward those who are addicted to the habit of drink. The church choir furnished music for the evening. By special request Prof. and Mrs. Thompson, of Charles Town, gave a musical selection. The program was one of very great interest. President McDonald represented the faculty of Storer at the exercise attending the installation of the president of Howard University, Dr. Thirlkield, on Friday, November 15 at Howard University. President McDonald spent Saturday and Sunday in Luray attending the Winchester Quartely meeting. Mrs. Nettie Washington of Shepherdstown, has been called from school because of the death of her father. Mrs. Claudia Herrod Willis, of Thomas, has returned to spend the winter with her mother Mrs. Herrod. Montgomery, Nov. 20.—The prohibition bill, as passed by the senate yesterday was approved by the house today. The law provided that the sale of all liquors must cease in the state after January 1, 1909. President Roosevelt, Other Prominent Government Officials, the British Ambassador, Leading Educators and Others Present and Take Part in the Impressive Ceremonies marking an Epoch in the History of the Negro People in America. By R. W. Thompson. Staff Correspondence. Washington, D. C., Nov. 15.—The higher education of the American Negro has received a decided impetus by and through the inspiring exercises of today and yesterday, which mark the fortieth anniversary of his historic Howard University and the formal installation of Rev. Wilbur Patterson Thirkield, D. D., LL. D., as president of that institution. Cook, Rev. F. J. Grimke, Dr. W. D. Crum, Collector of Customs, Charleston, S. C., and others of like prominence. Justice Job Barnard, president of Howard University's Board of Trustees, presided and introduced the speakers in well-chosen remarks. A more notable gathering, representing so many powerful interests in the life of the nation, has never assembled in the District of Columbia. The history of Howard University runs in parallel lines with the history of the Negro in this country under the banner of freedom. The school was founded by Gen. Oliver O. Howard, and was opened April 12th, 1867, in consonance with an act of Congress, approved by President Andrew Johnson, to provide an opportunity for the greatly neglected higher education of the race that had been emancipated from slavery in the District of Columbia just five years before. Instruction was commenced in a small building on old Pomeroy street, formerly used as a saloon and dancehouse, but are long the students were housed in a commodious structure on its present commanding hill, and its development has been so steady and substantial under the fostering care of the United States Government and many philanthropic friends that after forty years of struggle and triumph, it stands, as it has stood from the beginning, the foremost institution on the continent devoted to the training of the intellectual, professional and spiritual leaders for the Negro people. Howard University has had, up to this time, thirteen presidents and acting presidents, and during three of its four decades, its affairs have been administered by two of the best friends the race has ever had—Presidents W. W. Patton and Jeremiah Eames Rankin. Although not formally installed until yesterday, President Thirkield took hold of the work a year ago with a firm grasp, and his advent at a critical stage in the life of the University was hailed as the dawn of a new era of prosperity and good feeling. The new president has had a long and honorable experience in dealing with the peculiar problems that hedge about the educational and economic advancement of the colored people, North and South, and the high expectations aroused by his coming have been more than realized. Never before has the outlook for a "Greater Howard" been so replete with golden promise; never before has there been a more universal recognition of the necessity for the cultural strength that must guide and conserve the industrial skill of the masses. President Thirkield, therefore, begins his administration under circumstances of the most auspicious character. Anniversary National in Scope. Anniversary National In Scope. "Inauguration Day" was the pivot upon which the anniversary season turned. All roads led to Howard Hill and by 2 p. m., the main building, campus, and every available inch of space were thronged with the beauty, intellect and fashion of the nation's capital, supplemented my many distinguished visitors from abroad, including the alumni of Howard, fraternal delegates from sister institutions, and friends of both races interested in the educational uplift of the Negro. The day was ideal. Long before the time announced for the beginning of the exercises, the picturesque vineclad Andrew Rankin Memorial Chapel was crowded. A more brilliant audience never filled that beautiful edifice. A sight long to be remembered was the impressive procession of men distinguished in scholarship, science, the various professions, and the affairs of the world, which marched from the president's office to the chapel. The red, green and purple hoods of the honorary college degrees flashed in the sunlight, and somber caps and gowns and churchy robes, formed a galaxy of rich color, framed in a setting of solemnity, appropriately emphasizing the importance of the occasion. Forty colleges were represented. The arrival of President Roosevelt, who was expected, was the signal for tumultuous applause, in which hearty welcome Mr. Andrew Carnegie, who came wholly unexpected, shared most liberally. The anniversary and inauguration took on a national, if not international, aspect. On the stage, in addition to the President of the United States and the beloved "Laird of Skibb Castle," were the Hon. James Bryce, the British Ambassador; Rt. Rev. Henry Yates Satterlee, Bishop of Washington; Hon. James R. Garfield, Secretary of the Interior; Dr. Elmer E. Brown, United States Commissioner of Education; Dr. William Ingraham Haven, of New York, Secretary American Bible Society; District Commissioner Henry B. Macfarland; Judge Stanton J. Peellee; S. N. D. North, Director of the Census; Dr. J. W. E. Bowen, President of Gammon Theological Seminary, Atlanta, Ga.; Mr. Warren, Logan, treasurer of Tuskegee Institute; John F. Staff Correspondence Cook, Rev. F. J. Grimke, Dr. W. D. Crum, Collector of Customs, Charleston, S. C., and others of like prominence. Justice Job Barnard, president of Howard University's Board of Trustees, presided and introduced the speakers in well-chosen remarks. A more notable gathering, representing so many powerful interests in the life of the nation, has never assembled in the District of Columbia on such an occasion, and the zeal thus manifested in the education of the Negro, by their presence and unequivocal utterances, marks an enoch in the History of the race as well as a distinct triumph for Howard University. President Roosevelt Speaks. President Roosevelt received a second ovation as he arose to speak, after being introduced as "a man known the world over as favoring equal rights for all men—not alone the right to have an education of the head, heart and the hand, but an education productive of men who will do things." The President preached a lay sermon, with optimism as his text. He held up the, $350,000,000 worth of taxable property accumulated by the Negro in forty years of opportunity as an evidence of the rapid strides the race have taken toward good citizenship, and emphasized the ownership of 500,000 homes as a high moral influence in the uplift of the colored people, deserving of the highest praise. "The material basis is not everything," said the President; but it is an indispensable prerequisite to moving upward in the life of decent citizenship; and the colored man, when he acquires property, acquires a home, has taken that indispensable first step, and a long, long step." He referred to the burdens that Howard graduates must bear and the difficulties they are bound to encounter in making their way in the world; he knew of no men graduating from any college whose load of responsibility is heavier, but he declared that there is no greater privilege given to any man than to have such a load to carry, if only he carries it well. He urged them to bear these responsibilities and burdens buoyantly and bravely. The President created no little amusement and won an enthusiastic note of approval when he strongly warned the graduates not to stay around Washington looking for some government position, nor to go to another large city, but suggested earnestly that they go out into the smaller places, where their efforts will tell for the good of the race. Further, he pointed out the sacred obligations incumbent upon the minister, it being especially important that they, as teachers of their fellows in the things of the soul, should live up to a high standard of morality and good citizenship. The doctor was advised to be not only a healer of the bodies of his patients, but to be a force for home missionary endeavor by going into the business arena and allying himself with movements that make for civic advancement. He spoke of the nice drug stores owned by colored physicians in the South, and admitted that he was deeply impressed by the evidences of thrift and commercial acumen exhibited by them, the perceptible influence exerted by them among their people, and the esteem in which they are held by all classes in the communities where they reside. While he referred particularly to only the theological and medical professions, he said the same principles are applicable alike to all the other departments of the University. As the standing of the race in the eyes of the world so greatly depends upon the conduct and achievements of the leaders and teachers who go out from this institution, it was the President's sincere wish that their labors may indeed be fruitful, and that they may in the end find the satisfaction vouchsafed to all who lead a life of service worth rendering. President Roosevelt's address was listened to attentively and he was frequently interrupted by applause. Ambass. Jon Bryce's Hopeful View. Ambassador Bryce marvelled at the wonderful progress of the Negro race, which he pronounced unparalleled in history and assured his hearers not to be misled by the pessimists who, not being fully advised of the facts, are prone to complain that ideal conditions had not yet been brought about. He, was interested in Howard, not only as a friend of the progress of mankind in general, but because upon her rolls are carried fully seventy from the British West Indies, and he appreciated the good work that the school is doing for the ambitions young colored men of his own domain. Said he: "To see a university equipped as this one is, strengthens one's hopes. Mr. Booker T. Washington, whom no one can mention without a tribute of respect and admiration for the work he has done, has urged that industrial training is the kind of training most needed for the colored race. That he is right, in the main, right in thinking this and not a literary edu- cation is what the bulk of the race most need for some time to come, I feel certain. But there is not only room, but need for such a university as this for the training of men of exceptional gifts who ought to receive the best instruction our modern world can give, and who, though not numerous as they will be later, should be provided for now." Mr. Carnegie "Brings Down the House." The vast audience rose as one individual when Mr. Andrew Carnegie, the world-famous "Ironmaster" and giver of libraries, was introduced. He was given the Chautauqua salute, and all remembering his recent tribute to the progress of the American Negro in his great address at Edinburgh, made the welkin ring in testimony of their gratitude. / Mr. Carnegie, when he could make himself heard, spoke as follows: "Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen; it almost seems that some higher power than myself brings me here on this occasion. It is not my doing. I was wholly unconscious of your meeting when requested to come to Washington, and it does seem to me now that it would almost be proper to say, 'Now have I seen the glory of the Lord.' 'Only a few days ago, as the Ambassador to my motherland has told you, if was my privilege to address the Philosophic Society of Edinburgh. The expression of surprise they made as I told them of the progress of the Negro in America was startling. They came and took me by the hands and sald. You have revealed something to me I never dreamed of.' "This republic of ours has never failed to solve any problem coming before them—and she is not going to fail in regard, to the Negro problem. I believe in the triumph that our Republic is going to make in raising her slaves that were, to the men that are to be, and that is, as Burke said of Britain's gift of liberty to her colonies, will make her venerated in future ages. My study of the Negro problem leads me to echo what Lyman Abbott said. I know no man who has done greater service in solving this problem than he. 'No race ever made such progress, materially and educationally, in forty years as the Negro has in America.' "I thank you, Mr. President, for permitting me to say these few words. I can delay you no longer. Don't be afraid. The problem, less than fifty years ago was, 'What shall we do with the Negro?' And good men speculated upon Liberia and other places. Look how problems solve themselves! Listen to this, anxious politicians and statesmen! They are always worrying about what is to happen a hundred years from now—and before the hundred years come—lo, the problem is gone! "The problem was 'What shall we do with the Negro?' Now the problem is 'How can we get more of them?' They are indispensable wherever they are. The President has told you that 762,000 now own or cultivate farms covering an area larger than England and Wales combined, and they own territory larger than Belgium and Holland combined. A race that forty years ago did not own an acre of land, and in forty-three years acquired territory larger than Holland and Belgium combined! Just ponder over that! I say don't worry about the Negro! He's all right!" The "Ironmaster" was delighted with the music of the University choir, led by Miss Lulu Childers, and was happy to see such undisputable evidences of the truth of his predictions—and the race he extolled so highly, wanted to take him off the platform and embrace him as a demonstration of their affectionate regard. Commissioner of Education Elmer E. Brown dwelt instructively on the two-fold nature of a university, as an institution of learning and of professional training. Secretary of the Interior Garfield, a young man of impressive personality, who greatly resembles his distinguished father, the official under whose supervision Howard University comes, gratified students and faculty by declaring that it is his desire to make closer the relation between his branch of the federal Government and the institution of learning. It was his opinion that that education has not received from the federal Government the aid which it should have, and that the Government has in this city, with its large colored population, a great opportunity for noble work. He was warmly applauded when he decried a tendency observable on the part of some Negroes to be ashamed of their race. He said there was, no reason for the Negro to be ashamed of the splendid record he had made since emancipation and made the point that a people ashamed of themselves could not hope to rise very high in the scale of achievement. Dr. Bowen, a personal friend of Dr. Thirkield, having been associated for years in the work of the M. E. Church and particularly in educational service at Gammond, was the spokesman of the professional men of the Negro race, and his voice rang clear in his eulogy of the heart-power and thought-power represented in the kind of training received at Howard University—the force that developed men and endowed them with the character that made it possible for them to dominate the republic of letters and command the industrial resources provided by nature. The University must turn out men who can discover and apply principles, while the great technical schools are supplying the workers to operate the engines and mechanical agencies which thought has created, Dr. You Look Prematurely Old Bowen's address was a scholarly appeal for the higher education of the Negro, without forgetting the tremendous necessity for the industrial. Dr. Thirkield's Inaugural. The magnificent ovation which was accorded Dr. Thirkield when he arose to deliver his inaugural address, "The Meaning and Mission of Education," left no doubt in anyone's mind as to the popularity of the new president with the "people he had been called upon to serve. The demonstration was gratifying to the last degree and the prolonged applause indicated more than perfunctory approval of the cause he represented. Dr. Thirkield's address was a comprehensive survey of the entire field of education and the relation of the Negro thereto. It will repay careful reading, and will doubtless be preserved in some permanent form for the perusal of the masses. the president plead for the education that can be translated into living — action that makes for higher living and larger efficiency: that through cities, cultured physical and moral well-being; that arms against intellectual crazes, political fraud and social follies; that will power, sanity, breadth, vision, progress, power. "In short," he said, "the aim of higher education is to develop men—wise, same, conscientious, fearless, of clean character and lofty ideals; of men of keen perception, large outlook and broad sympathies; independent, yet considerate; aggressive, yet tolerant; courageous, yet gentle; men with a passion for righteousness, standard bearers of truth, consecrated to service. Every man has a right to equality of opportunity. There are diversities of gifts, but one spirit of freedom; no artificial barrier shall be placed in the way of any man; in civil life there shall not be a spirit of repression, but of broad and generous recognition. Character, through culture is the goal. Howard University stands for just this. It simply opens to any man of any race the chance to unfold the best and divinest, that is in him, so far as broad educational opportunity is a help to this end." This is the keynote of an address that will stand as a classic. Howard's mission and aim could not have been more strongly stated. Dr. Thirlkeld's platform is simple enough for any man or woman to stand upon. It is built on the highest ground and will endure. He has spoken well for the nation's best exponent of the education that gives the race its professional and spiritual leadership. The musical selections by the University choir, particularly Gounod's "Sanctus (St. Cecelia Mass)" and Rossini's "Inflammatus Est," with obligate by Miss Lulu Childers, were delightfully rendered, and the University Orchestra rendered effective service. The invocation was offered by Rev. William Ingraham Haven, of New York, and the benediction was pronounced by Bishon Satterlee. As the immense gathering dispersed, it was the consensus of opinion that the higher education of the Negro had had a great day in court. The Alumni's Part in the Celebration. The Alumni played a conspicuous part in the celebration of the fortieth anniversary of their Alma Mater. Fully 400 graduates from the medical, theological, law, college, pharmaceutical, normal, trained nurse and other departments of the University, were in attendance, and they displayed an enthusiasm that was sincere and spontaneous. The ceremonies incidental to the inauguration of President Thirkirk began Thursday evening in Andrew Rankin Memorial Chapel, under the auspices of the Alumni, of which Prof. Kelly Miller, the eminent author, lecturer and instructor in mathematics, is president. He is also acting dean of the College Department. On this occasion, Chief Justice Stanton J. Peelle, of the Court of Claims presided, and Dr. Walter H. Brooks delivered the invocation, after which Dr. Amory H. Bradford, president of the American Missionary Society, and pastor of the Montclair Congregational Church, delivered a stirring address on "The Coming Unity of the World," in which he beepoke an ultimate obliteration of all lines based upon color, caste and injustice. President John Hope, of the Atlanta Baptist College, described "The Advantages of the Higher Education of the Negro," and Dr. E. W. Williams, of the Williams-Ferguson Normal and Industrial School at Abbeville, S. C., pronounced the benediction. Friddy morning at 9:30 o'clock, the Alumni Reunion was held in the Chapel, and the session was replete with pleasurable incidents. Prof. Kelly Miller presided, and his opening remarks set the pace for an occasion of felicitation and rejoicing, Dr. L. L. Thomas, of Baltimore, class '88, offered prayer, after which the report of the Committee on Organization was heard. The alumni address was delivered in happy vein by Dr. W. D. Crum, '90, of Charleston, S. C., and a second notable speech was made by Mr. William E. Benson, who has established one of the best agricultural and industrial schools in the South at Kowaliga, Alatuna. He is a graduate of the class of 195. Remarks abounding in rare wit and humor were made by Mrs. Ross K. Jones, '79, of Richmond, Va.; Dr. W. A. Sinclair, '81, of Philadelphia; Prcf. W. H.\Richards, '81, of Washington, D. C.; Rev. D. W. Welch, '86, of Washington, D. C. A word was heard from the oldest alumnus, Miss Ellen L. Flsher, '70, and Dr. G. J. Shadd, Jr., '07, and Robert H. Merrillwether, '07, (facetiously termed 'the grandchildren of the University,') and E. P. Davis spoke for the youngest alumni. Several taking two-minute speeches from the floor were delivered by visiting alumni, including Dr. T. C. Unthauk, a successful practitioner at Kansas City, Mo., and Mr. Thos, J. Calloway, Executive Chairman of the Negro Department or the Jamestown Exposition. The songs, "The Banner of Howard," by Kelly Miller; "Alma Mater," by Dr. J. E. Rankin; and "Bobby" Burns' immortal "Auld Lang Syne." the latter with joined hands, were sung with the enthusiasm and gusto engendered by 'the true' college spirit. 'A toothsome luncheon at 12:45 closed this feature of the exercises. In Praise of Alma Mater In Pause of Alma Mater. Friday evening at the First Congregational Church, in the presence of another brilliant audience, the formal celebration of the fortieth anniversary of Howard University took place. Dr. Thirkield presided, and his review of the proceedings of the happy anniversary period was one of the richest offerings of the evening. He was especially pleased with the beneficent effect that must come from the fact that the University had been honored by the presence of the President of the United States, the Ambassador from Great Britain, and industry's greatest captain, besides officials of the highest influence in the affairs of the nation. It is a great day, he said, for any University to have such eminent forces meet on a single platform and sound its praises. He spoke of the spirit of the Alumni of Howard, who had pledged $25,000 toward a total of $100,000 needed to build a new Science Hall. The valuable suggestions of Commissioner Brown and the promise of additional assistance by Secretary Garfield were referred to and the glorious situation moved him to exclaim: "Let us be thankful that in its fortieth year, the University has brought forth such great returns!" After the invocation by Rev. J. G. Butler, Commissioner H. B. E. Macfarland congratulated the institution upon the occasion, which he thought was the most significant in his history, and told of the helpful influence Howard is exerting in the community, linking it in civic importance with the District's three other large seats of learning, the Catholic University, Georgetown University and the George Washington University, adding that to none of them did the people owe more than to Howard. The Commissioner referred proudly to three highly creditable public services rendered recently by this institution, namely: it has given a portion of its parks for the new Freedmen's Hospital; its representative men have led in raising the largest subscription ever made by men of their race for philanthropic purposes in the $32,000 for the new Y. M. C. A., $5,000 more than the standard set for attainment; it has loaned one of its faculty, Prof. George William Cook, to organize and direct the new Industrial Home for Colored Children at Blue Plains, setting an example for other municipalities in thus looking out for children who must be saved from unfortunate environments. Rev. Cornelius H. Patton, of Boston, secretary of the American Board of Foreign Missions, and son of the late President Patton, of the, University, spoke on "Herolism in Education," extolling the strengthening power of self-sacrifice for ultimate good. Mr. J. C. Napier, a prosperous attorney and banker of Nashville, Teen, a graduate of the law department of "72, made an earnest and eloquent plea for the educated Negro to assist in the work of building up the race in the"South, where the bulk of the Negro people must ablade and work out their destiny and where intelligent helpers are most needed. "For the growth of industries and of cities," said Mr. Napier, "the Negroes of the South have in the past furnished the brawn and others the brains. When we can furnish the brains, as well as the brawn, we will reap the benefits that now go to others. To develop these brains, Howard University was established." He did not approve of the practice of many Negroes who had gone North just after the war to escape the burdens of the South, holding that the race cannot be built up as it should be, if our best talent flees from its responsibilities. "There is more need for cool heads, for cultured intellects among the Negroes of the South than ever before. One can do more by a year of actual work among the colored people of the South than by a lifetime of theorizing a hundred or a thousand miles away." Mr. Napier's philosophical utterances were frequently applauded. His reminiscent description of a scene at a commencement in the Congregational church thirty-five years ago, when Vice-President Wilson, Charles Sumner, Roscoe Conkling and other true and tried friends of the Negro occupied seats on the rostrum, was dramatic in its simple pathos. Rev. George Frazier Miller, class ARE YOU A K.OFP.? IF NOT WHY NOT? ARE YOU A K.OFP.? IF NOT WHY NOT? Do you not know that the Knights of Pythias is the strongest and most progressive order of the age? The four departments of the order are as follows: SUBORDINATE LODCE In this the members are united to care for and protect each other's interest as well as sickness and distress. 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. In this the wives, mothers, widows, daughters and sisters of Knights are united for the common purposes of life. 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 UNIFORM RANK In this depo young men are military educl they can get way. thus m better and citizens. LADIES' COURT In this the widows, da sisters of Kn ited for the poses of life. ENDOWMENT In this depart paying out the dollars annual widows and ceased Knight If there is no locality, confer wuty Grand Chanc district or write Charleston, W. V upon which to lodge of SS, now rector of St. Augustine's P. E. Church, Brooklyn, N. Y., was the last speaker. He delivered a most scholarly address on the academic phases of university education, and showed the value of mental training in solving the moral and material problems of the race. A benefaction by Rev. Roland Cotton Smith closed the session of unrivalled brilliance for Howard University. Ten millions of colored Americans rejoice with President Thirkield and the nation that there is at Washington such a center of light and leading, radiating its helpful influences throughout the length and breadth of our own land and extending its illuminating rays onto the islands of the sea. WINNERS PAY THEIR DERTS. Pittsburg, Nov. 19.—Big politic-ians and big voters all over the county of Payette are now pained and astounded at the discovery of eighteen votes which had been mislaid in Hampton township in the recent election for judge. Thousands upon thousands of dollars have been paid out in wages on the result of that election as then given out, but the eighteen votes which were lost; but now found, would have changed all bets. "The big wager was that John Q. Vandwearingen, the republican-democratic candidate for judge would not have 5,000 majority. Republican leaders betted wildly and heavily on this, and when the official returns showed 4,999, they paid without a whimper. Now comes William McCartney, democratic clerk for the election board of Hampton township who avers that he by accident mis-lald eighteen straight ballots for Vandwearingen, and that they were back in the box without counting. This would make the majority 5,017, but all bets have been paid the other way. "To me, Jack, that you love me." "That you love muh," corrected the patient manager, with some accent. "I thought you said you were an experienced actress." "The Swiss army will soon include a corps of volunteer motorists. 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"The Sundown Doctor." is peculiarly a Washington institution. Bright men, graduates for the most part, of the medical department of Howard University, some with first one honoury then another, have fallen a victim of the bewitching social life of that city, or become helpless against the luxury of a government job, jobs that selfdom pay over $1200 per annum, and, instead of hiking out west or down south to practice their profession and grow to power and influence, while at the same time serving their kind, no more, however, than the state, settled in the capital to a life of nothingness, practicing their profession, when they can, before eight o'clock in the morning, and after four in the afternoon. Hence we have what is accurately described as "The Sundown Doctor." And, let it be said, we have also in Washington "The Sundown Lawyer." But there is some little excuse, at this moment, for the reluctance of the lawyer. For him, the opportunities for service and for achieving an independence, are neither as many nor as inviting, as those for the physician. Quite the most important part of President Roosevelt's address at the installation of President Thirkield of Howard University last week, was both the warning and the rebuke he so bravely administered to Negro physicians who hang around Washington in a government job, instead of seeking a field of practice, where, as the President so well pointed out, they might both heal the sick and become a moral leader. Perhaps, at least we pray in that direction, the pride of the "sundowners," will be so touched by this reproof from so exalted a personage as the President, that they each of them, will begin to look around to the end that they may begin the work for which they were educated, and for which, especially in the far South, their people are so loudly calling. The South is the place for them. They THE is now going on. A your WINTER SU make your dollars d Look for the Sign The Hub ought to know that; knowing it, they ought to head that way. One of the clearest and most eloquent addresses delivered at the exercises at Howard last week, fell from the lips of Mr. J. C. Napler, the leader of the Negroes of Tennessee. The burden of his oration was an appeal to leaders in the South, for educated men to go there and work amongst the people. "For," said Mr. Napier, "one can accomplish more in one year working in the South than he can accomplish in a life time making speeches a thousand miles away." And so he can, Mr. Napier might well have added, for it is true, that the field down there is richer for no profession more than for the profession of medicine. Physicians in the South, in their several communities, are the leaders of the people. In what direction they lead, depends, of course upon their moral elements. The journalists are perhaps the only professional men amongst Negroes that can better serve in another section than the South. Wrongs are to be righted; infamy is to be denounced, and these men must cry out as one in the wilderness. They cannot do this in the South, for the obvious reason that there free speech is denied. Even Booker T. Washington has himself acknowledged this. There are more doctors to the foot in Washington than are needed to the mile. They carry themselves with no great amount of dignity, and they receive no such respect from the people as becomes their profession. Almost everybody one meets in Washington is a doctor. Some are piano players, and some minstrels; some are worthy and more are not. What valiant service these men could render the cause if they would lay aside the pleasures of the moment ad forget the width of Pennsylvania avenue for a day, and seek fields of usefulness! However, much the President's observation strikes the layman for its wisdom and its spirit, we have no serious apprehension that it will vacate many chairs in the departments at Washington or lessen the membership of the "assemblies" which take up so much time and money and destroy so many careers. All of which leads to the observation that there are enough educated and talented Negroes in Washington to solve in a week every problem enveloping the Negro, if they would scatter out and touch the lives of the masses. It is now time for Mr. "Sundowner" to become ashamed and move out. Who will lead? Moncure D. Conway is dead, and a great man is Israel has fallen! Perhaps more than any American of his period, and more than any in history, save, possibly, Samuel Adams, the star of the Revolution, he represented, and must go down in history, for assuredly he will go down as a character, as representing the triumph of individualism. Conway was no ordinary man. If he had lived in Cromwell's time, that master and leader of men would have called him to his side, there to counsel, to lead, and to inspire. If he had come on the scene earlier, and occasions had been shifted. Macauley would have taken unbounded delight, in analyzing so rich a character, and assigning him his place among the positive forces that have lived and moved the minds of men. Conway hated slavery. There were others. He was persecuted because he hated slavery. So were others. He preached against the damnableness of the system both in America and in England. So did others. He wrote against it. So did Garrison. And thereby do we begin to weigh and measure him—a Type—the type HUB Gr A positive saving of 1 HIT and OVERCOA do extra duty. Spec the Hub The HUB CLOTHING COMPANY of the converted, regenerated, soul, strong in sin, but stronger in the faith. Moncurra Conway was born in Virginia, and his parents held slaves. He was educated to believe that it was perfectly proper. If not a service to God, to hold others in bondage. He showed that he himself held not this faith, not even though a preacher, until being thrown in contact with the writings of Emerson, he renounced Methodism and took up the study of the Unitarian faith at the Harvard Divinity School. While there he fell under the influence of Garrison and Wendell Phillips. He became converted to the doctrine of freedom, and returned to Virginia preaching it. His family remonstrated and pleaded, but Conway was moved not. He had seen the light of God, and he had courage to renounce his belief in slavery and denounce the system under the roof of the home that gave him birth. It became unpleasant for him at home. He left, left before he was driven out. He went to Washington, then as now, a hot-bed of slavery. He denounced slavery from the Unitarian pulpit there, and denounced Congress for having not sufficient courage to break it down. He was handed his resignation all ready to sign. He signed. The same experience he encountered in Cincinnati. After he had retired from that city, then began a life of as grand service as ever man rendered man or his God. Through this experience he Through this country and in England, in the pulpit, on the rostrum, in the editor's chair, or where not, be thundered against what had made him rich in purse, but had robbed his soul, and was robbing the soul of his country. In England, where the cause of the slave and likewise the cause of the Union, immediately prior to, and during the war of the Rebellion, suffered for friends, he stood up and preached in their behalf, and through two great London publications converted men to liberty. Indeed, when an adequate history of the Abolition Movement is written, and heroworship is not the duty or the calling of the historian, Moncure D. Conway will be assigned a high place in the roll of the best and the bravest in the cause. Men who give themselves for a cause must be weighed and measured, not according to what they said, but rather by what they did. This man put freedom and service to God above every consideration of family or position. No adamatime chains of pedigree held him to slavery's curse. He was one man. From this standpoint he argued his responsibility to God and society. Orator, preacher, editor, historian he was first a child of light and of freedom, and believed the highest work of man is to assure light and freedom to all the children of men. Though dead, yet he is a living witness to the power of the individual. Indeed, he must be recorded as a witness to the complete triumph of individualism, which is simply the constant and inconsiderate assertion of man's God-part. Senator Forker paid his respects to the President last Saturday, and the two great leaders of the party remained together some fifteen or twenty minutes. It is currently reported that the President went rapidly over the financial measures he will recommend in his forthcoming message to Congress, indicating that he would be somewhat, if not altogether, happy if the Ohio statesman could see his way clear to support the White House in the debate to follow. Of course we are not surprised that the President desires the influence and the voice of that one whom the country concedes to be the greatest debater in Congress, for before Senator Foraker opposed the President on the floor of the Senate. why a Presidential message was law and gospel even before the Secretary began to read it. We do not know what the Senator's attitude will be during the present session on the Congress; we only know that he will follow the dictates of his own conscience. He himself said, when asked what would be his policy and line of action during this session, that he would trust in God and observe the Constitution. What interests us most, is not what will be the Senator's attitude, but rather that Senator Foraker, in the face of the President's known personal hostility towards him, and his opposition to his ambition to be his party's candidate for the Presidency, is big enough to forget all that, and remembers only that Theodore Roosevelt is still Chief Magistrate of the Nation, and as such deserves the respect of all men of whatever station. It may come about that President Roosevelt will now recede from his advertised position towards the Senator, and announce, provided he himself is not to stand for the nomination, that if he is not for the Ohio Senator, certainly he is not against aim. And the Master long ago said those who are not against us are on our side. The meeting of the President; leader of the Radicals, and the Senator, leader of the Conservatives, is powerfully interesting, and is a chapter all by itself in the volume of interesting incidents on the political thought and life of the present day. T. Thomas Fortune has turned to himself again. It is a hard task to teach an old dog new tricks, and it is much harder one to change the basic elementals of a man. T. Thomas Fortune, a great genius, one of the great minds of the Nineteenth Century, who founded the New York Age and made it a powerful journal on a radical platform, resigned from his ownership therein a few months ago, because, it is said, he did not like present day tendencies, and because he was getting too old to persist in dallying. No sooner did he set out than he began to show signs of hankering after old things, desiring his first pen. Finally he has come bodily out, writing both H. C. Smith of the Cleveland Gazette, congratulating him upon Burton's defeat, and Mr. W. M. Trotter of the Boston Guardian, his bitterest enemy, encouraging him to keep up the fight on Roosevelt and Taft, assuring him that the Fortune of another day is with him, advising that now and then, his pen would enrich the columns of The Guardian, to the end that the "faithful" might know that Fortune is not dead. And it was Fortune, not Hooker Washington, that insisted on jailing Trotter for his part in the Boston riot, when red pepper was more plentiful than myrrh and frankinscence! We may now expect Mr. Fortune rapidly to resume his place as leader of the Radicals, giving up his place as chief adviser and accelerator to the leader of the Conservatives of the race. The wonder has been all along why Mr. Fortune long ago did not kick the traces. By the way, what will become of Collector of Internal Revenue H. A. Rucker if whiskey is run out of Georgia? We had not before considered this point, else we would have opposed the prohibition law, and Hoke Smith would have known it, too. "Uncle Joe" Cannon is mad, because President Roosevelt won't take his candidacy for the Republican Presidential nomination serious. Cheer up, Uncle Joe, the President is kind to you. Do you remember your Greensboro interview of last year? We do. Charles T. Barney, great New York banker, is said to have committed suicide. We don't believe it, but all the same, we are glad to note that neither of the Presidents, of the many Negro banks in New York has done anything rash yet. Whenever we hear a Negro whining about what can't be done, immediately the picture of Ed Berry of Athens, Ohio, rises before us. There is one man who is an honour, not only to his race, but to his day. The Negro department of the Jamestown Exposition is to close down with a tournament of oratory by all the "leaders." What would the Negro do if he couldn't talk? William Calvin Chase said in a speech at Washington last week that he was against Prohibition. What is it that Lord William is not against, and who? Senator Foraker called on President Roosevelt last week. For what, to get congratulations on the Cleveland election? John Temple Graves hasn't let out as yet in his new job as Editor of the New York American. Leave it to John. Andrew Carnegie wants to know where he can get more Negroes. Issaquena county, Mississippi. Tuskegee went down before the Institute Eleven. Couldn't have gone down in a better place. T. Thomas Fortune embraces Trotter. What's that the wedding of? SOUTHERN PROHIBITION. Wheeling Intelligence. Prohibition keeps on its steady, forward march in the south. Wednesday, the Alabama legislature passed the prohibition amendment to the state constitution, and the prospects are that Alabama will soon join Georgia, Kentucky, Texas, Mississippi and other southern states that have adopted prohibition in whole or in part. It is noteworthy that the remarkable wave of prohibition legislation sweeping over the south, is based more strongly on practical business than on temperance sentiment. The merchants and manufacturers of the south find that the only way is to keep their factories going is to keep liquor away from the workmen; the only way to gather the cotton crop is to keep the Negroes sober. The development of a higher grade of industrial life in the south has caused a demand for a higher grade of workmen. These cannot be supplied except from the teeming colored population and to make the southern Negro a good laborer or a good mechanic the temptation to drink must be removed. Communities in which these solid and practical reasons for prohibition do not exist to the same extent have shown no signs of a great awakening of temperance sentiment, though, unquestionably the tendency of legislation over the country is to regulate and control the sale of intoxicants. Bishop Potter and the Color Line. In the general course of human affairs great and ordinary events pass away with great and ordinary days and are soon forgotten. The ordinary incident of Bishop Potter's layin the host to Bishop Ferguson of South Africa, a few days ago in a Southern city would be no exception to the general rule were it not for the fact that Southern newspapers continue to keep up a howl as if some great event had transpired, which involved in itself the unpardonable sin. It is not my intention to offer any retaliation to the sentiments indulged in by certain newspapers last week touching the incideit. Yet I have it in my mind that anything can be carried to extremes and especially when it relates to circumstance growing out of christian principles. While secular newspapers see fit to discuss items of social and political phases, nothing more is expected than that they will discuss from the view point of their political faith. In fact the whole race question when reduced to its elementary principles is a political one. Negro domination social intermingling and all other scare crowds have one common foundation and that it to keep the Negro out of his political rights in order to give strength and prestige to a certain political party with which the Negro has not generally affiliated. But when secular newspapers will attempt to drag this question into the church and involve our holy religion and find themselves backed up by bishops and high church men it occurs to any mind that it is time to halt with David and ask "is the young man Absolom safe?" I think this thing has gone far enough now for some one to answer a few solemn questions. Things have been taken for granted to the extent that they have precipitated a solemn inquiry. What are the facts in this case? Two Christian men meet at a place where God is worshiped. They talk together concerning the spread of the gospel to the perishing millions. To this there is no serious objection. Finally the dining hour arrives and they partake of refreshments to sustain the body and according to some newspapers and high churchmen the country is ruined. We hear a great deal said by these Christian gentlemen about what God Intended. They say in support of their race prejudice that God never intended this nor that. But in support of their views they are always careful to avoid showing a "thus saith the Lord" in support of the doctrine they preach. One goes on to say that there is something in the sacred scripture to the effect that those who minister in the temples should take heed that they give no offense, and then construes is to apply to Bishop Potter dining with a Negro. Another thinks it would not have been quite so serious had it not been so deliberately done. Another who is a bishop deeply deplores the act and regards it a very unfortunate affair. Now the adherents of true religion can not avoid being dumb founded at such statements. Deplore what? is the question that crowds itself into the measure. I am not writing as a politician I am writing from the view point of a christian man. I feel that the time has fully come for some one to raise the question as to the safety of our religion. Have we a northern and a Southern Christ? If so then we must have a western and eastern one. In the language of Paul Is Christ divided? If so a house divided against itself can not stand. Does God endorsa race prejudice? If so he has changed from the position he took concerning the marriage of Moses. Is God a respecter of persons? He showed Peter to the contrary upon the noted house top. Those very serious questions must be raised and answered by some one or the time not distant when they will be raised by our children to the detriment of them and their future welfare. No I believe the Moly Bible is all right. 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It has been the aim of our Board to come into direct, helpful, sustained relations with every missionary society in the state. This ideal has very nearly been realized. Our areas are so large that our system of Field Missionary oversight has not been maintained so effectively as could be desired, so our board at its last meeting, laid off the state in districts—pointing women who are tried and true, to look after the convention's work in each district—hoping that the distribution of workers in different sections of our state would result in more systematic and continuous work. Our work is as high as heaven, and as wide as the borders of our state. Every Baptist woman should feel that—she has a part in this great work. Our battle cry is "Two thousand dollars for West Virginia Seminary in 1908." Yours in Christian love, MRS. M. A. W. THOMPSON. Present address, Mucklow, W. Va. There are 600 cabmen in Montreal, and in winter they exchange the cab for the sleigh. An energetic man is said to earn roughly $1,500 per annum, or about £300. It takes $10, or £2, a week to maintain a horse and cab properly, and the license fee is $10. The "cabby" of Montreal must have his application signed by twelve responsible citizens, by the police captain in the ward in which he resides, and by a clergyman. Four hundred of the 600 cabmen are married, and altogether 3,000 persons in Montreal gain a living, directly or indirectly, through the cab business. Especially suitable for Wedding Gifts at prices ranging from a dollar up..... Visit our Art Room on the second floor and see the display. MOORE'S 118 CAPITOL STREET N. B.—We make a specialty of printed and engraved wedding invitations at lowest prices. CHARLÉSTON Navy Cowser, of Wheeling, arrived in the city Friday to attend the funeral of his cousin, Miss Minnie Cooper. J. M. Ellis, of Fayetteville, is in the city in attendance upon the U. S. District Court. Mr. Ellis will try a very important case at this term of the court. Miss C. L. Stewart, teacher at Wink frede, was shopping in the city Saturday. The condition of Mrs. Dock Miller, who is suffering with appendicitis and peritonitis, is very grave and but very little hope of her recovery is entertained. O. W. Wells will be the principal speaker at the Y. M. C. A. meeting which will be held in their rooms in the K. of P. building Sunday afternoon. Miss Rhoda Banks, who is attending Storer College at Harper's Perry, is in the city, having been called here by the death of her cousin, Miss Cooper. Miss Banks expects to return to Storer next week. Mr. and Mrs. T. B. Giles, of Winifrede, were business visitors here last week. Mrs. Daniel Lynch, of Huntington, spent Sunday here with friends. After an illness of a few weeks Mrs. R. L. Mickey died at her residence on Piedmont, street Sunday o fneuralgia of the brain. The funeral was held at the First Baptist church Tuesday and the interment was made at Spring Hill cemetery according to the rites of the Order of Calanthe, she being a member of Phyllis Wheatley Court No. 1. The protracted illness of Mrs. Thomas Hale, of the South Side, is causing her family and friends grave concern, since but little, if any, improvement in her condition is noted. Mrs. E. C. and Miss Cornelia Page, of Montgomery, were shopping here Saturday. Mrs. John A. Langdon has as her guest her sister, Mrs. Gertrude McIver, of Weavoca. Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Muse have returned from Jamestown. Little Maurice Brown is on the sick list. Rev. Jennison is at Mt. Hope this week. Prin. C. W. Boyd, of the Garnett School, left this morning for Parkers- We have a new line of GAS STAND LAMPS Come in and look them over COFFEY Plumbing Co. Quarrier St., near Capitol burg, where he will spend a few days visiting the schools. A genuine ostrich plume, 24 inches long, at Mrs. Brown's 500 Capitol street. The Garnett High School football team composed of E. O. Fulks, Edward James, James Wright, Cuzzone Wilcher, Charles Payne, Charles Neal, Robert Hicks, Himo Anderson, Charles Davis, Clarence Burks, Roy James, Garnett and Daniel Ferguson and Clifford Chandler leaves Friday at noon over the K. & M. for Parkersburg, where they will play Summer High school Saturday. They will be accompanied by J. F. J. Clark, of the High school, Guy Brown, coach, and J. H. Taylor. Thanksgiving dinner will be given in the K. of P. hall on Thursday November 38 from 12 a. m. to 6 p. m. by the members of St. Paul A. M. E. church and West Virginia lodge No. 60 K. of P. Dinner 25c. Mrs. Arona Lynch, of Huntington district lecturer and organizer of the W. M. Missionary society of the A. M. E. church, spent Sunday in the city. Sunday morning she gave a splendid address before the A. M. E. church Sunday school which awaken great interest among the young people so much so that she at once organized a juvenile W. M. society in the Sunday school the following officers were elected: Miss Irene McCoy, president; Miss Dorcas Wahner, vice-president; Miss Sarah Washington, secretary; Miss Annie B. Johnson, treasurer. At 3:30 p. m. Mrs. Lynch met the W. M. missionary society of St. Paul A. M. E. church, of which Miss Bassie Taylor is president. Mrs. Lynch loft Monday morning for Huntington. The funeral of Mise Minnie Cooper who died last Wednesday night was held at St. Paul A. M. E. church Sunday afternoon at 2:30. Rev. W. E. Walker officiated. The Ladies Ald of St. Paul A. M. E. church was entertained at the parsonage 804 Donnally street last Thursday evening by Mrs. Sophia Spencer and Mrs. Emma Watson. The friends of Mrs. M. E. Clark will be glad to learn that she is able to be out again after an illness of four or five weeks. The Loyal Union will render the following program at the Baptist church Monday night. Opening Solo . Mrs. Rosa Thompson Chorus . . . . . . . . . Loyal Union Recitation . Mrs. H. B. Rice Solo . . . . . . . . . Mrs. Caul Recitation . Mrs. Mattie Moss Solo . . . . . . . . . Mrs. Anthony Recitation . Mrs. Lil Davis Solo . . . . . . . . . Mrs. J. W. Viney Recitation . Mrs. Jane Johnson Rev. S. R. Bullock will appear on program also Mr. Joe Crosier. Rev. S. R. Bullock will appear on program also Mr. Geo. Crosler. Journal.....Mrs. Eva Hall Dean "The Boycly Mission" brought linen at which 1,000 men who are out in the streets for the night are given a breakfast of hot coffee and rolls every morning at one o'clock, is one of the most pathetic sights in all the wide, wide world. Long before the hour of opening, these poor, starving men stand in a single line that sometimes extends for blocks in length, waiting for the coffee and rolls. During the last winter, this breakfast was given to a total of 144,000 homeless men and boys, and up to date nearly a million of the homeless have had their weary tramp restfully interrupted by this unique ministration. The first of these breakfasts is given on Thanksgiving morning, and the last on the following Easter morning. Altogether the Mission supplied, this year, over 233,000 meals and 10,072 lodgings to homeless men and boys. Is is for this grand, philanthropic work that we ask your kind and practical co-operation. The homeless, friendless, dishartened and despairing men and boys of the Bowery are not native New Yorkers, but men and boys who, until within a year, lived happily at the old homestead with father and mother, and perhaps wife. They are stranded here, and in despair appeal to the Old Bowery Mission, which, for over thirty years, has been to the unfortunate, as the rescue cities of old, a haven of encouragement, rest and protection. Shall we turn them away? It rests with the good people of this country to decide this question, and may God graciously help you to decide it right. JOHN C. EARL, Financial Secretary, 92 Bible House, New York City. There is one man in Columbus who will not go rabbit-hunting this fall, as he had ardently planned to do. He has oiled his gun, wrapped it up and laid it away. He has stopped training his dog, and the latter is getting fat and lazy. And why this change? All because a little girl, his little girl, hearing him talk one day about shooting rabbits while she was reading a rabbit story in one of her books, dropped her book, rushed up to her father, put her little arms about his neck, and, with tears in her eyes, said: "Papa, please don't shoot any dear little bunnies. They are the sweetest little things. I am reading about two of them now. You won't be cruel enough to kill them, will you, papa?" And papa, looking long and deep into the heart of his child through those tearwet portals, answered: "No my little girl, I will not." Then he unwound her arms from about his neck, kissed her moist, lips wiped the tears from her eyes, and, as he left her, was rewarded with a smile of joy that was worth ten thousand times ten thousand rabbits. Columbus Dispatch Of the Teachers' Association of Northern West Virginia To Be Held at Clarksville Thursday and Friday, Nov. 28 and 29. PROGRAM. Thursday Morning—10 O'clock Meeting of the board of directors. 11 O'clock. Devotional Services—Rev. G. W. Jenkins. Welcome Address—J. W. Robinson Response—H. D. Hazlewood. Address—Pres. E. L. Morton. Appointment of committees. Paper—Miss Alberta McClung, Parkersburg. Paper—"Teachers and Teaching," Miss Frances Morton, Buckhannon. Address—"The Ednative Effect of the Ballot," L. O. Wilson, Weston. Discussion—What can be done to wake up careless parents? Paper—Harry D. Hazlewood, Parkersburg. Paper—Chas. Page. Moundsville. Thursday Evening—8 O'clock. Music, Invocation: Vocal Solo—Miss Willa Lee, Clarksburg. Piano Solo—"Valse Chromatique" Lechetisky—Miss Maud R. Davis, Buckhannon. Address—Waitman Barbe, A. M. Litt. D., Assistant to President W. V. U. Vocal Solo—Miss Clora Butler Parkersburg. Paper—"The Needs of the Hour," Miss Bessie Jordon, Fairmont. Paper—Miss Mattle Preonty, Morgantown. Discussion—Tardiness and Irregular Attendance. How Prevented? Address—J. H. Howard, Clarks burg.. Friday Afternoon—2 O'clock. Music. Paper—Miss Florence Ruffin, Clarksburg. Paper — Miss Hannah Meade, Bridgeport. Address, The High School With Us —What Should it Seek to Do?—J. R. Jefferson, Parkersburg. Paper—Miss Bernodine Peyton, Parkersburg. Discussion, What is Good Discipline in a School? Paper—Sadie Mays, Grafton. "Bulwarks of American Institutions." Paper—Miss Esther Colston, Parkersburg. Address, The Relation of Parents to the School. D. H. Kyle, Clarksburg. Paper—Mrs. Lelia McCulloch, Wellsburg. Address—Dr. W. S. Turner, Clarksburg. Discussion, The Relationship of Teacher and Pupil. 10 O'clock. Banquet For Teachers and Members of association. 2. Do Our Public Schools Prepare For Good Citizenship? 5. Cleanliness and Good Manners in the School. 6. The Personality of the Teacher an Important Factor in School Life. 7. When is a School Well Governed? The class meeting of St. Paul A. M. E. church has been changed from Friday night to Wednesday night. In the Morning In the Morning We place on sale from our 2d floor all our Table and Kitchen ware at about All Dollar prices will go at 40c in white lined granite sanitary ware. All fifty cent prices will go at 24c Cups, sancers, plates and vegetable dishes from 2c to 5c each. All Dinner Ware reduced to close. We offer our CLOAK Department 50 fine long black cloaks for a $5.00 bill. These you can match for ten dollars Misses and Children's Cloaks from $1.98 to $7.98 only half Thursday we offer 5,000 ladies fine handkerchiefs, manufacturers samples at 5c, 10c and 25c worth double. --- Are Expected to Uphold the Contention of the Government, but For- Washington, Nov. 16.—To reach a definite decision on the Brownsville question before congress convenes, the Senate Committee on Military Affairs will meet this week. It is the common belief that the majority of the members favor closing the incident and upholding the President. However, an attempt will be made to block a move of this kind by the champion of the discharged Negro troopers, Senator Foraker. Urging that he has several new witnesses who can give facts about the "shooting up" of Brownsville, Tex., the night of Aug. 14, 1906, Senator Foraker is expected to attempt to delay proceedings and enlist aid in the Senate when he reports come to adoption. It is almost a foregone conclusion that Senator Foraker will make a minority report, and it is thought that the signature of Senator Bulkeley will be added to it. The majority report, which Senator Warner of Missouri has been guarding in the administration's interests, will be confined to a declaration, it is believed, that the President was justified and within his rights in discharging three companies of the Twenty-fifth Infantry "without honor." Hundreds of witnesses have been examined and very little material fact has been gained. However, the "principle" involved, according to the administration view, is that the soldiers are guilty by their "guilty knowledge and guiltier silence." As a compromise it is being suggested that all those soldiers who can show innocence of participation or any knowledge of the shooting may re-enlist and have their service points credited to them. The Southern senators, because of their stand on the race question, have already shown sympathy for the majority report. A COURSE IN WOOING Chicago, Nov. 19 Francis G. Blair, State Superintendent of Public Instruction, advocated the teaching of courtship in the public schools, with certain masterpieces of English literature as text books, in an address to the Chicago English Club. "Why do we spend years and millions with our children instructing them in theoretical studies and turn away entirely from the things that are closest to the life the child will live after school days?" he asked. "I have seen this done in country schools. It can be done feasibly and beautifully. I have seen children as Priscilla, Miles Standish and John Alden going through the courtship without a trace of embarrassment or laughter. "The teacher asked the children which was the better lover and made them tell her why one was better. That boy will know how to go about it when he wants a girl to marry him. I think he'll get her, too. "You don't equip your children unless you prepare them for life at as many points as possible. Their parents in most cases don't do it." The Balloon Anniversary. The one hundred and twenty-fourth anniversary of the first balloon ascension in the world will be 2c to 5c each. reduced to close. over our department clock cloaks for a These you Daniels DON'T MISS THIS A few odd sizes in Suits and Overcoats At SACRIFICE PRICES All the latest Fall and Winter Fashions QUALITY and STYLE Just Right. $10.00 Suits for $7.50 $12.00 Suits for $8.25 $15.00 Suits for $10.75 $18.00 Suits for $12.50 OVERCOATS SACRIFICED in the same proportion. Henry Smith, Common Capitol of Nassau County ONE PRICE CLOTHIER hearted man, and when he comes across a student who is born for the profession he gives hfm every assistance he can. His laboratory, which is the most interesting I know of, is decorated with the skulls of celebrated criminals; and he has a machine devised by himself. I believe, for measuring the head of every person he comes across.—Cassell's Journal. THEATRICAL ANNOUNCEMENT. The Thaw trial will be produced in December. HELP US AND SAVE YOU You see the delightfully warm acted quite to the contrary. So we've make people buy their winter things In short we are going to have the seasonableness of the merchandis prices will, hand in hand, make this Read this list, study the prices store? Aren't such bargains worth o come you will be surer of this. fact an Sale Beg Lasting Unti US MAKE AND WE WILL YOU M fully warm weather hasn't tended So we've decided to "buck other things whether the thermo- g to have a sale, a record-bre merchandise, timeless of the off make this the most wonderful the prices. Aren't such barg ns worth coming for? You k his fact and mighty glad to co Begins Nov Until Nove HELP US MAKE ROOM AND WE WILL SAVE YOU MONEY You see the delightfully warm weather hasn't tended to hurried sale, but has acted quite to the contrary. So we've decided to "buck" against the weather—to make people buy their winter things whether the thermometer guarantees it or not. In short we are going to have a sale, a record-breaking selling event in which he seasonableness of the merchandise, timeless of the offerings and lowness of the prices will, hand in hand, make this the most wonderful week in our history. Read this list, study the prices. Aren't such bargains a credit to the Wolfson store? Aren't such bargains worth coming for? You know they are and when you come you will be surer of this. fact and mighty glad to come. Sale Begins Nov. 21, Lasting Until November 30. Buy a Coat Now and Save Money Our coat stock isn't exempt by any means, the price revisions this sale event is bring forth, rather it is the hot-bed for the bigger ductions. Jack Frost is just driving people into big new fall coats. Many of us are a trifle apathetic about going into warmer winter wraps, but these chilly coats have cured us of this. Every woman, miss or child can obtain the right coat here with just the greatest sale they ever heard of. Caracul coats—here's where good style and treme comfort meet in a warm, friendly clasp, and Madame Economy looks on with ing favor; for prices on these garments are much greater than on the pure cloth garment. In fact, you can obtain a very desirable coat or velvet garment for $15, $18, $20 and The same applies to the selling of Petticoats. A J. W Our coat stock isn't exempt by any means from the price revisions this sale event is bringing forth, rather it is the hot-bed for the biggest reductions. for the biggest re- people into buying etic about getting these chilly days It is very se- want a new ta- at prices so idi- to pay. Nearly every garments at w women this sa Jack Frost is just driving people into buying new fall coats. Many of us are a trifle apathetic about getting into warmer winter wraps, but these chilly days have cured us of this. Every woman, miss or child can obtain just the right coat here with just the greatest savings they ever heard of. Caracul coats—here's where good style and extreme comfort meet in a warm, friendly hand-clasp, and Madame Economy looks on with smiling favor; for prices on these garments are not much greater than on the pure cloth garments. In fact, you can obtain a very desirable caracul or velvet garment for $15, $18, $20 and $25. The same applies to the selling of Skirts, Furs, Umbrellas, Shirt Waists and Silk Petticoats. Agents for McCall Patterns. commemorated in New England on November 21 by the organizing of the New England Aero Club. A letter written by Benjamin Franklin, describing the first ascent of a man in a balloon on November 21, 1873, will be one of the features of the organization meeting. This letter will be read by Prof. A. Lawrence Rotch in the course of an interesting paper on the history of ballooning. Pilatre de Rozier was the first aeronaut to risk his life in a balloon ascension. At Passy, France, he went up accompanied by the Marquis d'Arlandes. Gas to fill the envelope of the balloon was generated by burning straw. Dr. Franklin and other well-known men signed the certificate regarding the ascension. De Rozier had also the distinction of being the first aeronaut to become a martyr to the science. On June 15, 1785, he was making an ascension near Boulogne, and when 3,000 feet above the earth the balloon caught fire, and the aeronaut's body hurled to destruction. LOMBROSØ'S SHARP TONGUE. Professor Cesare Lombroso known to the earth as the leading expert on criminals and their ways, is as wonderful a man as repute has made him. He is of a very excitable temperament, very dogmatic in everything he says, is always emphatic, and likes controversy. But he is quite immune from criticism or public opinion. Besides enjoying a large practice in Turin he holds the appointment of professor of psychological medicine at the university there. One of his duties is to examine the candidates for the doctor of medicine degree of that university, and they have strang tales to tell of the ordeals which those examinations imply. "I see," said the professor to one student, "I see by the formation of your head that you have come of a line of thieves and will probably inherit that propensity." And so the professor goes on. As each succeeding student presents himself Lombroso speaks out the student's character at once. But he is a very kind- LADIES' FURNISHER Words by Blackstone, music by KE ROOM WILL MONE hasn't tended to hurried sale to "buck" against the week the thermometer guarantees record-breaking selling event of the offerings and lowes wonderful week in our history such bargains a credit to the ? You know they are and w glad to come. Nov. 21, November 3 course, we have better ones. Th ice up to $45.00. Of course, we have better ones. They range in price up to $45.00. Phenominal Suit Selling It is very seldom indeed that just when you want a new tailored suit most, you can obtain it at prices so identical with what you would like to pay. Nearly every woman has a desire to obtain garments at wholesale prices. These are the women this sale should appeal to, for we have It is very seldom indeed that just when you want a new tailored suit most, you can obtain it at prices so identical with what you would like to pay. Nearly every woman has a desire to obtain garments at wholesale prices. These are the women this sale should appeal to, for we have marked our entire assemblage of handsome and stylish tailored suits at prices in many cases far below wholesale value, in no case are they priced above. When you come and see what price-cutting has been done among these suits, you will be surprised, amazed, delighted, and in a great hurry to obtain one. They won't last long, although there are scores of them, so we advise you to come early and get first choice and the best bargain. Gowns by Redfern. Electrical effects by Jerome. Double sextet of insanity experts, and a strictly adequate cast. "Jane, what is peacock blue?" "I don't know." "I thought you kept up with the styles." "That was before I was married. I had money to shop with then." N. B.----Huby took the count. ed to hurried sale, but has against the weather—to metor guarantees it or not. taking selling event in which erings and lowness of the week in our history. ins a credit to the Wolfson now they are and when you me. v. 21, mber 30. have better ones. They range In 00. lom indeed that just when you lored suit most, you can obtain it ntical with what you would like woman has a desire to obtain holesale prices. These are the should appeal to for we here est Virginia Colored Institute INSTITUTE, WEST VA. The only Industrial Institute for colored Students in the State. 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It is Mineral Bath House owned and conduit at any of the health resorts in the THE MT. CLEMENSHOTEL & MINERAL BATH HOUSE THE MT. CLEMENSHOTEL & MINERAL BATH HOUSE AMERICAN AND EUROPEAN PLAN. PHONE 245. Has opened its doors for the accomodation of Colored People that may come to Mt. Clemens in the future for their health and treatment for Rheumatism. It is the only Hotel and Mineral Bath House owned and conducted by a colored man at any of the health resorts in the United States WRITE FOR SPECIAL RATES. GEO. I. HUTCHINSON, Prop. M1. Cleme UTCHINSON, Prop. 48 WELTS M1. Clemens, Mich. GEO. I. HUTCHINSON, Prop. 48 WELTS STREET Economy and Convenience OUR BISIGHT—BIFOCAL lenses ple who usually require two pairs We can now offer you this late sists of a single piece of glass so foci for both reading and for diac take the place of the two whi saved the annoyance of hunting for change your range of vision. RIGHT—BIFOCAL lenses are of splendid interest, usually require two pairs of glasses. 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WE KEEP ABREAST OF THE TIMES by using the latest and most app and by offering the most up-to-date them to look right, feel right and the latest and most approved methods of eye sering the most up-to-date lenses and fittings. k right, feel right and be right, consult by using the latest and most approved methods of eye examination, and by offering the most up-to-date lenses and fittings. If you want them to look right, feel right and be right, consult ERNST --- --- MEALS 50C UP MENSHOTEL PATH HOUSE AN. PHONE 245. The accomodation of Colored Clemens in the future for theumatism. It is the only owned and conducted by a health resorts in the United 48 WELTS STREET ns, Mich. Economy and Convenience are of splendid interest to old peo- of glasses. Just invention in optics which con- ground as to have the necessary nt vision. Thus one pair of glass- you have had to use and you are the other pair every time you oved methods of eye examination. e lenses and fittings. If you want e right, consult --- Case of the Government Against James Collins and David C. Howell This Week Eriday, it is said, has been agreed upon by the attorneys to hear the cases against James Collins and David C. Howell, who were indicted jointly and separately last June on a charge of holding laborers under a condition of peonage while acting as superintendent and manager of the Thacker Coal & Coke Company at Thacker, Mingo county. If the cases are tried there will be no little interest shown and from present indications there is no reason to believe that they will not be heard. Both Messrs. Collins and Howell have entered ideas of not guilty and have from the first denied the allegations. There were eight indictments returned against Messrs. Collins and Howell last June by the same grand jury which returned twenty or more indictments against the Raleigh Lumber Company and Ritter Lumber Company. The Ritter and Raleigh companies, to save their employees, entered a plea of guilty and were fined by Judge Dayton, who sat in the cases, but Messrs. Collins and Howell asked for a continuance which was granted by the court. Copled Birds' Nests. Pottery was first made like birds' nests, because the art, was taken from these feathered creatures, which build their little homes so perfectly and scientifically. The clay jining suggested the use of this material for pottery purposes, and after trying various styles of bowls and vases made on birds' nest lifes ancient potters began to originate designs for themselves. From birds' nests they advanced to turns and jugs and eventually glazed and decorated found a place among the wares offered for gale to the early Egyptians. Boats, men and women, birds and curious looking animals were the favorite decorations at first, and later on these were done in colors. Shin Central Lines Bulletin. International LIVE STOCK EXPOSITION At CHICAGO November 30th to December 7th. For this occasion Agents of the Ohio Central Lines will sell tickets on Nov. 28th, 30th, Dec. 1st, 2nd and 3rd at approximately two cents per mile in each direction for the round trip; tickets good returning to leave Chicago until Dec. 9th. Through Sleeping Car Daily to CHICAGO 4)hio Central Lines arriving Chicago in the morning, and in reverse direction sleeping car leaves Chicago every night at 8:30. Excellent Cafe Dining Service Meals served on route, a la carte, on Ohio Central meal-hour trains. C. B. DAUM, P. & T. A., K. & M. Ry., Charleston, W. Va. ON MEN AND THINGS Short Stories About People and Events VARIOUS ODDITIES Washington, Nov. 20.—"To skate or not to skate?" or "to skate and resign the job, or be fired?" That is the double-barrelled question agitating the minds of four youthful schoolma'ams who teach the young idea at the school house of Vandergrift Heights, a fashionable hamlet near Greensburg, Pa. The four have been in the habit of coming into Greensburg of an evening frequently and visiting a roller skating rink, returning at not too late an hour. Recently the school directors met and discussed the question, deciding that "there ain't goin' to be no more skatin'." They assert that the young women after spending their evenings in such exercise are not capable of doing their class-room work properly. This decision was conveyed to the young women with the admonition that if they continued they must resign, and if they did not resign they would be "fired." The Corylnus Cup. Much interest was aroused in artistic circles when it was reported that the famous Corvinus cup, at Wiener Neustadt, was to be sold for $50,000. The authorities of the Imperial Art Museum and also the government of Lower Austria, addressed protests to the city council of W. or Neustadt, to which municipality, he treasure belongs. The and abroad. The Long Road to Dawson. The military trail from Edmonton, Alberta, to Dawson City has just been completed. This big job was under the supervision of Mr. A. E. C. McDonnell, of the Royal Northwest police, and now finished, it is expected that this military highway will soon become a great factor in the opening up of an immensely wealthy, though hitherto unexplored, region. Out from Edmonton a first class wagon road extends for a distance of 500 miles to Fort John, on the Peace River. Dron that point on the highway is still in need of considerable improving before it can be utilized to any great extent. Work on the first part of the road was rather monotonous, but when the party struck the Rocky Mountains minerals of various sorts were discovered, including gold, iron, copper, oil, coal, asphaltum, molybdenum, and silver. All of these minerals were found in paying quantities. Owing to the great distance from civilization, however, the discoveries are practically valueless for the time being. Perhaps the most valuable deposit of gold found was on one of the Northern streams, which Inspector McConnell is of opinion will one day rival, if it does not surpass the Klondike in richness. Free gold was washed out by several members of Mr. McDonnell's party, sometimes running $100 to the pan. In addition to this, several exceptionally rich reefs of gold-bearing quartz were located. This important roadway is but eight feet wide, but being 1,780 miles long, and the only all-Canadian route to the Yukon, it will prove of inestimable value to prospectors and police, who have occasion to travel the unexplored wilds of Northern Canada. It will be useful in bringing down prisoners who could otherwise take advantage of crossing American soil. Sixteen mounted police accompanied Inspector McDonnell in finishing the 180 miles of the trail which had been left uncompleted last winter on account of the severity of the weather. It is the intention of the police to extend the road to Atlin next summer, and eventually even farther north, thus opening up a country which now is literally unknown. Telephone Politeness. For politeness in using a telephone, it is claimed that Thomas Devinney, of the Belmont Driving Club, near Narberth, is the beau idol of the country. His "yes marms." HOTELBROWN EUROPEAN When Visiting Charleston stop at West Virginia's popular colored Hotel. Rooms 25c, 50c and 75c per day. Rooms in suite for receptions, committees, etc., $1.50 per day. 500 Capitol Street, THE CITY OF NEW YORK ARE YOU WORKING FOR MONEY? OR IS YOUR MONEY WORKING FOR YOU? If you are working and saving your money and putting it in a bank where you get no interest, keeping it in a trunk or hiding it somewhere about your house—You Are Working For Money. If you are working and saving your money and investing it in a safe way, where it will be working day and night whether you are working or not, and making you at least six per cent. interest—Your Money is Working For You. The Pythian Mutual Investment Association was organized in order to give us an opportunity to put the money we could save together and then put it to work. The above is a picture of our building on the Capitol Square in Charleston. We have just purchased a splendid three story brick building on one of the main business streets in the city of Huntington. The first floor is occupied by the Huntington Herald, the largest daily newspaper published in that section of the state, the second floor is used for office rooms, while the third floor is a large assembly and lodge hall. This building is sure to pay us well. After the Charleston building had been occupied only eight months our stockholders were paid a dividend of six per cent. Stock is still on sale at $10.00 per share either paid up or on the installment plan. Ask your agent in your locality about it or write t of this office. LET YOUR MONEY WORK FOR YOU Pythian Mutual Investment Associion S. W. STARKS, President "beg pardons," and "thank yous" flow from his mouth as water rolls from a duck's back after a bath. The story goes that Devinney was recently holding a conversation over the 'phone with a widow, who had lost an umbrella on a recent visit to the club house. 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The plaintiff having filed his affidavit, that the defendant is a non-resident of this State, and the court having entered an order awarding an order of publication herein, it is therefore ordered that the said Matilda J. Vickery do appear within one month after the date of the first publication hereof, and do whatever is necessary to protect her interest in this suit. Notice to Take Depositions. To Matilda J. Vickery: TAKE NOTICE, that on Monday, December 23, 1907, between the hours of 9 o'clock A. M., and 6 o'clock P. M., at the law Charleston, W. Va. ES, ICE CRAM urnished with ders for ship y of Cream and Ices for Sun- chols FRUITS, CANDIES, ICEGRAM Families Furnished with Ice Cream. Orders for shipment solicited. We make prompt delivery of Cream and Ices for Sunday orders. I.E.Nichols The interest it draws will make it well worth while. 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Raven presided. The speakers included Rev. C. S. Morris, J. L. Curks, Esq., Miss Bradford Miss Edith Leonard, and Mr. Roscoe Conkling Simmons. The press of New York describes Mr. Simmons oration as a moving piece of eloquence. He said THE BAUER PRINDLE'S Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen What we say here tonight of Lovejoy is of little import and will soon be forgotten. Our rarest phrase of praise is but-a hollow word, and the richest garlands we have gathered and wreathed for his immortal brow must soon fade away, for who can describe the wealth of his courage, portray the inspiration of his deeds or measure his example? I turn me away from the pens and words of those who chose the martyr for a text. There has been but one in all 209 Capitol Street. the history of golden deeds able to polish the records of the achievements of another chosen of God to move amongst his fellow men; in his right hand the sword of righteousness, in his left a copy of what Moses heard in distant ages and penciled against the sacred rock. I saw Wendell Phillips, the greatest orator the world ever saw, standing in the midst of civilization's crowded pantheon talking about L'Overture. (Applause). I heard the shouts of the multitude, drunk on the deeds of a mighty warrior. I then knew there no more, neither words to picture nor conceptions to image, the grandeur and the beauty of another martyr. (Cheers). Who can picture Garibaldi? Who can describe John Brown? If I tonight were to name that orator whose zeal and faith and power of portrayal equalled the mighty deeds of John Brown, the master spirit of the Christian era, you would answer me that. Paul's work was done when he gave to eternity an adequate description of the power of One, a Virgin Son, who set liberty's candle on yonder hill, and tasted death that we might live. (Cheers). Men whose places in history must be written by another, or the grace and power of whose example must be unfolded to the listening multitude by the orator, are those who served free dom with one eye on the gilded palace and an ear listening for the applause of the crowd. (Applause). Did we say never a word Lovejoy's famed is still emblazoned against the heavens, and the morning stars that sing together did strike his name for a sublime chord. (Great Applause). This man fell first in freedom's cause Lifted like Saul's above the crowd. Upon his kingly forehead fell. The first sharp bolt of slavery's cloud Launched at the truth he urged so well. well. But when in 1837 he fell at the hands of the mob whose sons still live and pursue the children of freedom, for the first time brave and thoughtful men felt the curse and knew the wickedness of slavery. They realized that either the slave power, appealing to murder to halt free speech must be crushed, or the fairest tree that ever bloomed in the paradise of liberty did rot and die away. His death gave young men dreams and old men visions. It gave to liberty the mightiest tribune that ever echoed the gospel of freedom. Wendell Phillips (great applause)—my thinks. I see him now, the divine-kissed son of a golden age, lent to the tolling slave—thundered his first phillipic against slavery, when it did seem that Faneuil Hall would be disgraced by the straddling tools of trade and barter, upon the simple question. Shall or shall not Boston denounce the murderers of Lovejoy? The death of the brave always arouses the wrath of the righteous and unloosens the tongue of the orator. When laid the head of John the Baptist on the charger then was kindled the flame of truth under Herod's throne: no papist sentence ever hushed for a moment the truth of Savonarola; the hooting mob dragging Garrison through Boston streets merely proclaimed the dawn of liberty; Lovejoy's blood mingled with the Waters of the Mississippi, yet the slaves in that State that gave me birth heard a new song and wondered, as the weeping waves swept down from the stricken banks of Illinois (applause); yonder on the cross hung Him that taught how sweet is liberty; for truth's sake he died a cruel death. And yet He moves on down the ages, a thousand Magdalenes wash His feet; robed in faith's own purple corset, a martyr and the hope of men. (Cheering). Lovejoy is dead—he was murdered, yet he lives, lives with Garrison and Phillips, with Sumner and Lucetia Mott, with Whitter and all the rest, each of whose fame is kissed and arched by the matchless grandmother of the life and death of old John Brown. (Ap- THE GLOBE FURNITURE CO. plause). These will live until time is rocked to sleep in God's own promises. Lovejoy died for you and for me; he died for the inviolability of man; he died in heaven's cause because he died for the liberty of all. Bravery was his other name; he was God-fearing, a preacher of his Jehovah's word he winked at no duty, nor compromised with the agents of hell. He stood up and spoke out for every title of his Master's teachings. Three Lovejoys in American pulpits today—one Garrison resting on the imposing stone of righteousness; one Phillips hypnotizing the mob, a Summer in the seat of a Lodge and the ballot stealing sons of the rebels did slink away like curs' whose bellies had turned. (Loud plause). And until the type returns we may expect justice to remain choking in the clasp of the evil and liberty to go naked before her enemies. Lovejoy One language held his heart and lip. Straight onward to his goal he trod. And proved the highest statesman ship. Obedience to the will of God. Lovejoy died not in vain, if those for whom he died keep always before them the mighty price exacted for their freedom, striving always to justify the sacrifice so freely offered up the altar, nor surrendering an inch of their title and heritage. Upon the American Negro rests the greatest heritage that ever kissed the brow of a liberated people. Applause). When he would faint or lose hope, when clouds are heavy and the storm rages, when liberty seems tardy or freedom's face kerchiefed with slavery's perfumed rag, when the "land of the free and the home of the brave" did seem a high place of injuice, and the throne of wickedness, when rights are denied black men because they are black or men of whatever color, when the heart of the Puritan did no longer beat against the treachery of men and the yellow gold had usured freedom's gilded chair, when oppression comes and the blood of the innocent washes down the streets of cities - children, look yonder at the crowd of witnesses—a roll to make the tyrant blush and the temple of the wicked shaltie. (Applause). Round about are Garrison and Channing and Silas Wright, Phillips and Sumner and Lovell; me thinks I hear Whittier touch the strings of his harp; I see Grant, the warrier; yonder spanses that 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. cial picture at 45c. we will save you money. for. Cash or Easy payments. triumph of saints are old John Brown and our Lovejoy, a printing rule in his right hand; enriched is the company in the shadow of the mighty Douglass. (Applause). They watch; toward they bid us fight and move watching they bid us fight and move toward deatiny's garment, full of promise to all men. (Cheers). Lovejoy's printing press was sunk in the Mississippi and his blood, mingled with its waters. I see a picture through the eye of faith. On the bank of that consecrated and majestic stream yonder stands white robed liberty undefiled; a cotton of black soldiers in protection; in her right hand the flaming torch, in her left the Sermon on the Mount; encircling about her head God's own undeclared glory; inscribed against yonder wall in golden letters the apostle's description of the perfect state. This is a nation which hath a solid foundation, whose builder and maker is God. (Great applause). I hear the chorus of freedom chanting the song of triumph: Swing inward ye gates of the future. Swing outward ye doors of the past. For the soul of this people is moving And rising from slumber at last. The black forms of night are retreat- ing. The white peaks have signaled the day. And freedom her long roll is oating. And calling her sons to the tray. (Tremendous applause). Hope? Great God, there is hope everywhere. (Tumultuous applause!) Put the name of Lovejoy in your text, and move on, move on to the highest mount of the heritage of God's own children. (Great applause). Some New Microbes. The list of microbes continues to grow steadily. That of whooping-cough must now be added to the list. Dr. H. Albrecht, of the Wilhelm Hospital, recently spoke on the subject before the Vienna Medical Society, declaring that he had discovered the specific agent that caused the complaint. 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Upon the platform were President Roosevelt, Ambassador Bryce, Secretary Garfield, Dr. Elmer E. Brown, commissioner of education, and a number of others prominent in the life of the nation. Justice Job Barnard of the Supreme Court of the District of Columbia and president of the board of trustees of the university presided. In the audience were representatives of over forty colleges and universities of the United States. Holders of tickets to the ceremonies had been asked to present themselves by 2:15 o'clock and at that time the chapel was comfortably filled. President Roosevelt, Ambassador Rryce, Secretary Garfield, Commissioner Brown and Dr. J. W. E. Bowen of Atlanta were the speakers of the occasion, and together with the members of the board of trustees assembled in the office of the president of the university shortly after 2 o'clock. The representatives of the different colleges and universities assembled in the main hall of the university at the same time. Shortly thereafter both bodies marched to the chapel, where the ceremonies began at 2:30 o'clock. Ambassador Bryce was the first speaker introduced by Justice Barnard. The affair was somewhat marred by an accident which occurred just before the President arrived, and had he come sooner he probably would have been in it and possibly would have sustained some injuries. A temporary platform in the vestibule of the chapel at the university gave way and precipitated some 30 persons to the ground. a distance of 10 feet. Many received slight injuries, and one student sustained a fracture of the skull. The injured were taken to the Freedman's Hospital. The fire department was called out, and for a time there was great confusion. Ambassador Bryce's Address. "Coming from and having the honor, to represent here a nation within whose empire there dwells many millions of colored people, it is," he said, "fitting that I should join in the greeting which is today extended to the new president of Howard University and join also in hearty good wishes for the continued prosperity and success of an institution whose work is of such great and permanent importance. Britain and the British colonies have a work to do similar to that which such institutions as this are doing here; a work which has been promoted so generously, both by the United States government and by many private benefactors. We have in South Africa more than 12,000,000 of Kaffirs living under British rule or protection, and a still larger number of various colored races in equatorial Africa on both sides of that continent. These are, of course, far further back than the colored men of the south; further back also than those who inhabit the British West Indies. But everywhere we believe that progress $15,000 Worth of Woman's Suits, Waists, Coats, Furs, Dry Goods and Misses and Infant's Ware at less than Manufacturer's Wholesale Cost. Come and see these garments; their equal will cost you over double in other stores; in many cases we will promise you'll save two-thirds, This is not an empty claim; these promises are made in good faith and are backed by this $15,000 purchase is being made. In the parts of Africa lately taken under our protection wars have been stopped, steamers traverse the rivers and railroads are being constructed. "In South Africa and the West Indies, which we have held for a much longer period, education is advancing and the arts and customs of civilization have made way. Nowhere, perhaps, does the progress seem to be quite so satisfactory or at any rate quite so interesting and full of promise, as in Basuta Land, where a Kaffir people of several hundred thousand souls are developing, under the guidance of British officials, but retaining its own tribal system, its own chiefs, its own language, industrious and prosperous in the territory which land speculators and mining prospectors are not permitted to enter. Progress Has Been Gradual. Progress Has Been Gradual. "Our upward progress has been slow as well as gradual, and yet our ancestors had the advantage of living in a climate and on a soil which compelled exertion and gave that stimulus to progress which the inhabitants of tropical Africa did not receive. Progress will, we trust, be far more rapid among the colored people now than it was among the races of northern Europe or among the aborigines of America, because all the influence which a highly developed civilization exerts are at work around them and on them. But when we remember how short a time has elapsed since freedom and responsibility, the factors that make manhood, were attained, and how short even the time since the progenitors of the colored people were living as savages in African jungles, we shall wonder not at the defects we see, but rather that those defects are not far greater. There must be patience, and with patience hope. To see an institution equipped as this university is strengthens one's hope. Mr. Booker Washington, whom no one can mention without a tribute of respect and admiration for the work he has done, has urged that industrial training is the kind of training most needed for the colored race. "That he is right in the main, right in thinking this and not a library education is what the great bulk of the race most need for some time to come, I feel certain. But there is also not only room, but need for such a university as this. There are men of exceptional gifts who ought to receive the best instruction our modern world can give; men not yet numerous, but enough to show what may come later, and needing to be provided for now. You have such men here, and we have them in our colonies. I remember to have once examined for admission to the English bar a Negro student without a drop of white blood, who was one of the three or four best out of eighty candidates. The other day, I heard from a friend in South Africa, a Swiss missionary, that a young Basuto had just written a tale of native life not only interesting, but beautiful, completely native in thought and imagery, full (so he tells me), of real and instructive poetry. Doubtless there are many instances like these among colored people here. But apart from instances, is it not a supreme necessity for the race that there shall be the best instruction provided for those who are to be its clergymen, its physicians, its lawyers, and—perhaps most of all—its school teachers? The men who fill these professions will very largely guide and mold the coming generations. Through them, and better perhaps through them than in any other way, the best American influences will find their way among the masses of the south." THIS GREAT RED LETTER SAL YOU'LL NOT BE DISAPPOINTED Dr. Elmer Elsworth Brown, United States commissioner of education, was the second speaker. He said: was the second speaker. He said, "Universities bear a double character. They are institutions of learning and of professional training. The two things go together because they belong together and each can help the other. But they are not altogether the same. The new president of this institution has a double task. He is to make Howard University more and more an instrument of training in scientific knowledge and in professional skill. Such an undertaking is a high adventure in any case. Here it offers peculiar difficulties and accordingly offers peculiar rewards. I congratulate him on those rewards and those difficulties alike. May God speed him, may good men help him, and may those whom he shall help pass on their gains to others endlessly. President Roosevelt admitted the hardship encountered by the Negro in his efforts toward advancement, but urged that they be looked on rather as privileges and stimulating great effort, for which the reward would be equally great. Mr. Bryce pointed to the development of the race during the past 40 years as being marvelous, compared with the development of the Anglo-Saxon Carnegie Wants More. It was for Mr. Carnegie to awaken unrestrained enthusiasm by his declaration that it was not now the question, "what shall we do with the Negro," but "How can we get more of them?" Mr. Carnegie completed his triumph of popularity by showing in conclusion that the race in America had acquired title to estates in America during the past 40 years larger than Belgium and Holland combined. Many prominent personages participated in the ceremonies, representing Government officials, the clergy and educators. After the addresses mentioned the program was continued. With speches by Dr Elmer E. Brown, United States Commissioner of Education; Secretary Garfield, Rev. John W. E. Bowen, President of Gamman Theological Seminary at Atlanta, the inaugural address of President Thirkield and benediction by Bishop Satterlee. Mr. Roosevelt said: "This day of your installation, Mr. President, commemorates the fortieth anniversary of the founding of this institution. There has been much of sorrow and disappointment that has come to men, not only of the colored race, but of all races, during that 40 years; and sometimes in looking back we fail to realize all the progress that has been made. Let me call attention to just two facts. during these 40 years, practically during the time that has elapsed since the emancipation proclamation, the colored citizens of the United States have accumulated property until now they have, all told, some $350,000,000 worth of taxable property in this country. During the same 40 years they have been making for themselves homes until now there are 500,000 homes owned and occupied by the colored citizens of our country. Acquiring the Home. "When a man and woman grow to acquire a certain amount of property, above all when they grow to own their own home, it is proof positive that they have made long strides forward along the path of good citizenship. The material-basis is not everything, but is is an indispensable perquisite to moving upward in the life of decent citizenship, and the colored man, when he acquires property, acquires a home, has taken that indispensable that step, and a long, long step. "On that material basis must be built the structure of the higher life, and this institution has been devoted throughout its career to turning out men and women who should be teachers and helpers of their own people toward this higher life. You have close to 30,000 graduates. Last year you had in all 1,000 students, representing 32 of our own states and territories, and about 90 students from other countries. "Of these, in the neighborhood of 70 camp from the British West Indies, which would alone give us a right to expect the presence here of one who would come in any event because he is interested deeply and genuinely in every movement for the benefit of mankind. Mr. Bryce, the British Ambassador. "Every graduate of an institution of learning who goes out into the world has many difficulties to face. Pew have more difficulties than those who graduate from this institution. You, graduates, know how much of hardship you have had to encounter, how much you have had to draw on all of the courage and faith and resolution and good temper that you had in you. The undergraduates will learn the same lesson. Must Fear the Burden. "I trust that each one of you here will realize the peculiar burden of responsibility that rests on him not only as an educated American citizen, but as an educated member of the race that is struggling upward toward higher and better things. You bear a great burden of responsibility on your shoulders, men and women who come from this institution. I trust you will realize it and that help will be given to you from on high to bear it well and worthily. You turn out men and women into many different professions. Of course a peculiar importance attaches to those who in after life go into the ministry. A minister needs to remember what each one of us here needs to remember, but he needs to remember more than any one else the truth of the Biblical saying that 'By your fruits shall men know you.' "His position is one of peculiar leadership, and therefore a peculiar weight of obligation attaches to it." THE KANAWHA SYSTEM Of Locks and Dams Desired in the Ohio River. The Portsmouth Times comments upon our lock and dam system on the Great Kanawha river as follows: The earnest activity of the friends of improved naval vessels recalls a recent visit to the Kanawha river, which in a bee hive is scarcely fifty miles from Portsmouth. The Kanawha is equipped with just such a system of locks and dams as is proposed for the Ohio. Before their erection it was a very dangerous and uncertain stream. The utmost skill vigilance of the old time pilots were in constand demand, during the short seasons when the river was navigable. Now, there is a fine stage of water the whole year round. It requires but a few minutes for a steamboat to pass through the locks. When the water is high the wickets of the dam are lowered one by one and lie flat on the bed of the river, offering no obstruction whatever to navigation. On the banks opposite each dam is a pretty little well-kept reservation on which it has erected cosy homes for the lock tenders. A system of telephone connection has been established, and when a steamer passes through one lock, the keeper of the next is notified of her approach. The heavy masonry, the massive water gates, the steel structural work of the dams, and the mode of operation are all very interesting. and would well repay a steamboat trip to the mouth of the Kanawha, at Point Pleasant. Such a trip would afford a clear idea of the character of such improvements and their practical value as aids to navigation. FORMAL Continued from page one. law or some other, certainly we should regulate by proper provisions the nomination of candidates whether made by conventions or primary elections, so that it will be free from any allegation of corruption and fraud. The rights and protection of the laboring men in this country demand and should receive a large share of governmental attention. Labor is at the foundation of all our industries, the source of national wealth. It is all important to the stability of free institutions that the laboring man be free, prosperous, contented and happy, and this can be the case only when he is treated justly and fairly. I know the conditions and needs of laboring men by experience as well as observation, and I will do everything I can for their welfare that is right. The educational system of this state has made remarkable progress during republican rule. The annual distributable school fund has grown to three quarters of a million dollars and the length of the school term, has recently been increased from five to six months, so that now every person of school age in the state has the advantage of a minimum school term of six months. There is yet room for improvement, however, as too much cannot be done for the education of the rising generation. The boys and girls of today are the men and women of tomorrow, and the surest safeguard of good government is an intelligent citizenship, and the surest way to secure an intelligent citizenship is to educate the people. I believe that considering the ability required and the importance of their work no class of our citizens are so poorly paid as our school superintendents and teachers, and I am heartily in favor of better pay for them. Something should also be done to advance more rapidly the cause of good roads. A move in the right STORER Harper's Ferry, COU Academic, State Normal, Bilt Music, Carpentry, Blacksmith Husbandry, Cookery, Serving Academic, State Normal, Biblical, Vocal and Instrumental Music, Carpentry, Blacksmithing, Practical Gardening and Husbandry, Cookery, Seving and Dressmaking. Equipment Ample Buildings, Beautiful C braries of over 6000 volumis Hennery, Dairy, several acres Hot Beds. Exp Books, Room Rent and Tutti essary Expense not over $6.2 Ample Buildings, Beautiful Campus, Laboratory, Telescope, Libraries of over 6000 volumes, Comm mious Barn, Piggery, Henery, Dairy, several acres of of gardens, Cold Frames and Hot Beds. Expenses Books, Room Rent and Tuition 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 Entertainments, Musical Clubs, Y. M. C. A. Eight valuable scholarships and Athletics, Band, Literary Societainments, Musical Clubs, Storer is a Non-Sectarian, For Illustrated Catalogue s Henry T Storer is a Non-Sectarian, Christian Institution. For Illustrated Catalogue send to Henry T. McDonald. Prot Labor. Free Schools. Good Roads. direction was made by the last Legislature when they created the office of State Highway Inspector. Our road system is antiquated and should be revised. Good roads are a blessing to the people. I will do everything possible to see that this too long neglected question receives more attention than it has in the past. Linked to the question of good roads and inseparable from it is the question of agriculture. No interests in the state will be benefited so much by good roads as will the agricultural interests. The Board of Agriculture has done much in the last few years to advance the farmer's welfare, and it should constantly be borne in mind that the prosperity of the state depends largely upon the prosperity of the farmer. Extraordinary effort should be made to improve the roads and agricultural conditions of the state. The country highway is as vital to the farmer as is the railway to the town or city. Virginia Debt. West Virginia has never repudiated a debt nor an obligation. Our record as a people is one of fair play and a square deal. West Virginia has never issued any bonds nor certificates of indebtedness, and as a State, morally, legally and patriotically, we feel that we owe no just share of the ante-bellum debt of "Old Virginia," and our stand has been taken after painstaking and competent investigation. The whole question of the Virginia ante-bellum debt is now before a court of competent jurisdiction. West Virginia is in the Union and abides by the laws of the Union always. We are neither repudiationists nor "readjusters," but we could never in reason nor out of reason admit that Virginia had the right to saddle a huge portion of her ante-bellum debt upon us and issue so-called "West Virginia Certificates" therefor. Having discussed at as much length as the limits of a paper of this nature permit, what I see to be the more important questions concerning our State government, I submit my candidacy to the good people of the State. I have a profound respect for the intelligence and wisdom of the masses. I believe my past official life will fully attest at least a quick recognition of and obedience to their purposes and desires, and to the people, therefore, to the rank and file of my party, do I confidently appeal for support. If the choice shall fall COLLEGE, West Va. urses ical, Vocal and Instrumental ing, Practical Gardening and and Dressmaking. six prizes awarded annually.eties, frequent Lectures and Mo. M. M. C. A. Christian Institution. end to T. McDonald. Prot Conclusion. upon me, I shall appreciate the high honor and the great responsibility, and not use the office as a stopping stone for private ambition or personal aggrandizement, but so that, at the close of my term, I may be entitled to the commendation of all the people, whom I shall endeavor to serve honestly, conscientiously and faithfully. Very respectfully, C. W. SWISHER. THE FALL HATS. "I get lots of ideas from nature," declared the fashionable milliner. "Judging from the proscut design," responded a sour citizen, "I should think you could spend some profitable time on a city dump." $100 aWeek THERE IS NO TIME LIKE THE PRESENT TO BUY YOUR FALL AND WINTER CLOTHES WHEN YOU CAN GET THEM WITH SO LITTLE MONEY and so little effort on your part. We name the price which we guarantee is satisfactory to you and you arrange the terms and payments which we agree will be satisfactory to us. 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