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THE ADVOCATE ADVERTISEMENTS PLACED IN OUR COLUMNS BRING RESULTS TRY IT. VOLUME VII. NO. 12 SCORES Of Bodies brought to the Surface At Monongah Where Death Reaped An Appalling Harvest in the Mine Explosion in Which Five Hundred Died. 211 BQDIES GOTTEN Monongah, Dec. 11.—Up to noon today, one hundred and seventy bodies have been recovered from the Fairmont Coal Company's mines. Conditions in the mine are better and it is hoped to have the mines cleared soon. Relief work is progressing satisfactorily. Associated Press. Monongah, Dec. 11.—Two o'clock two hundred and eleven bodies were recovered. Senator T. C. Gartlan, of Parkersburg, has called a meeting of the mining investigating committee appointed by Pres. McDermott of the senate and Speaker Soaman of the House of Delegates at the last session of the legislature, to meet at Clarksburg, Dec. 17th for the purpose of making an investigation into the Monongah disaster in which the lives of 400 men were sacrificed last Friday. The mining committee has made a tour of the coal fields of the state and visited the Monongah mine in October and were seemingly impressed with the good and favorable conditions that obtained there. The explosion was a great surprise to them and it is their desire to ascertain if possible the causes of the explosion that they may report to the next legislature. Attorney General May who has accompanied the committee all burg. The committee is composed of Sonatate's Garlan and Kjd, and Delogates Duty, Strickling and Mitchell. Offers Aid to The Monongah Families Through Governor Dawson. Owing to the destitute circumstances in which many of the bereaved families at Monongah are placed, offers of aid are pouring in from all over the country. Yesterday evening Governor Dawson received the following telegram from the Cleveland Chamber of Commerce: "The board of directors of the Cleveland chamber of commerce on behalf of the city of Cleveland, desires to communicate to you and through you to those whom you represent an expression of its sincere sympathy in the disaster which has cost the lives of hundreds of your people. If there is any tangible way in which this city can assist to relieve distress, we are ready and anxious to help as help is needed or desired. Lyon H. Treadway, President. Munson A. Havens, Secretary. Chamber of Commerce." CHILD WAS BORN Just as the Father's Body Was Brought to the Miner's Home Fairmont, W. Va., Dec. 11.—A fifth child was born to Mrs. John Hearmans, at Monogah, just as the corpse of her husband was brought from the morgue and laid in the front parlor of the miner's cottage for the view of the four orphaned children and other relatives. Mrs. Hearmans' condition is very serious. She is aware of the fact that there has been an explosion, realizes that the entombed miners are dead beyond per adventure, and knows that the little son whose coming has been looked forward to for months is born into the world an orphan. The body of Mr. Hearmons was found at the bottom of the slope in No. 6.—He had been sitting in a building there provided for the men and two companions had been with him at the time of the explosion. His body had slipped down on the ground and was not mangled to any great extent. His companions lay near him and had evidently been injured by the flying timbers. Monongah, Dec. 10.—The scene of Amorica's greatest mine catastrophe has lost its fascination for the idlers who have surged about the pit entrances of Mines 6 and 8 of the Fairmont Coal Company, since the awful explosion of last Friday morning. This crowd has been dwindling ever since THE rain started falling last night, until tonight there only remain the forces employed in the rescue work, new shaper workers and the inconsolable near relatives of the victims. When darkness fell, 141 bodies had been brought to the surface, while many more were located with every prospect of the rapid work of recovery of the past 24 hours continuing throughout the night. The bringing out of the bodies a distance of a mile or more through the underground workings, is tedious on account of the meager facilities. The The rescue party in Mine No. 8 today began exploring the right side of the mine. In rooms along this side, the majority of the dead, it is said, will be found. Of the dead so far recovered all have been buried. Thirteen of those interred were unidentified. A score or more funerals were held today. Owing to the inclement weather, it was impossible to bury the bodies in the regular potters field and when this became known, the Fairmont Coal Company turned over an acre of groud just behind the Polish church of Monongah and this is being used as a potters field. A foreigner's body, recovered today, had a money belt strapped about his waist. There was $150 in the belt and it is said that thousands of dollars will be found upon the bodies of others of the dead. Examinations up to this time are not sufficient to locate the immediate cause of the actident, according to a statement issued by President Watson tonight. Relief work is progressing in excellent shape. The amount received is close to $40,000. One contribution today was the Grand Lodge of Elks, which gave $1,000. Is Temporarily Knocked Out By a Baltimore Justice Who Fined Him. Baltimore, Dec. 7, 1962. Joe Gana, the lightweight champion of the world, was given a temporary knockout blow by, Justice Granman at the Central police station yesterday afternoon, when he was fined $25 and costs for speeding his automobile faster than twelve miles an hour. The blow from the magistrate was not very effective, for the colored champion dug down into his jeans and pulled forth a roll of bills that almost staggered those in the court room. At first he handed out a $100 note, but drew it back, in place of a $50. He was given the change and departed. Gans was arrested on a warrant sworn out by Patrolman Durfee of the central district. According to the testimony of the officers, Gans crossed Mount Royal avenue and Charles street at a rate faster than twenty-five miles an hour. The champion said he did not think he was going faster than a ten mile clip. He said he was in a hurry because he had with him three United States senators who had been stopping at the Belvidere. He had taken them down to see his Goldfield hotel and was in a hurry to get them back to their hotel. When closely questioned by the magistrate, it developed that the senator story was a ruse by which the champion had hoped to escape punishment. As Place For Holding Next Democratic National Convention. Washington, Dec. 11.—Many members of the democratic national committee are here and others on their way for the meeting of the committee tomorrow to select the time and place for holding the next democratic national convention. Denver has the inside track for the convention. The other cities prominently mentioned are Cleveland, Louisville, Chicago, St. Paul and Cincinnati. Musical Organization and Various Lodges Lost Many Members. Fairmont, W., Va., Dec. 11.—The Verdi Brass Band, of Monongah, composed mostly of italians, will probably never again discourse sweet music on the streets of the mining town, for fully half of the membership was lost in the recent disaster. Black Diamond Lodge Knights of Pythias lost a large number of its members and other organizations have suffered terribly by the removal of the 370 miners from that city. It is hard to realize the changed conditions of the mining town. Many of the very best citizens of the town were among the victims of the explosion. Probably as popular a man as there was in the town was John M. McGraw, whose body has not yet been recovered, although it is reported that the relief men found the lantern he carried. Work is Tedious. Money in Belt. DENVER IN THE LEAD. BAND IS NO MORE Committee Decides Upon June 16th As the Date For Holding the Big Meeting to Select Candidates For the Party. Washington, Dec. 7.—The republican national convention will be held in Chicago and will assemble June 16 next. The Windy City won out handsomely against Kansas City, its chief rival, securing 31 votes against 18 polled by the Missouri town. Denver brought up the rear with only four votes, one of which was east by former Governor Myron T. Herrick, of Ohio. After the first ballot the vote was made unanimous by the committee. The sub-committee on call for the convention submitted its report today and, with a few minor amendments, it was adopted, Secretary Elmer Dover was busy tonight putting it in form for publication Monday morning. The call takes into consideration the various methods of nomination of state officials now in operation in the several states, so that those which have enacted primary election legislation should have no difficulty in selecting their delegates in conformity with that plan. The call was prescribed that delegates to the national convention shall be chosen by convention, but in such states where the primary laws interfere, the state and congressional committee shall determine how the delegates at large and the district delegates, respectively, shall be nominated. In other words, the national committee has taken the position that it is extra-judicial and not governed by acts of the legislature of the states. Committee refused to abdicate the principle that the republican party as a political organization is supreme to any abdication of the republican and democratic parties as represented by the general assemblies of any of the component parts of the union. There was a strong sentiment is the committee in favor of prescribing a uniform system of election of delegates by convention, but in deference to four or five states where primary laws are in operation the call this time was made adjustable to local conditions therein. But at the convention in Chicago a serious effort will be made to incorporate in the platform a declaration in favor of such uniformity, and if it succeeds the convention system of selecting delegates will become the party law thereafter. The republican leaders represented on the committee are for the most part advocates of the representative system of government, and look with disapprobation upon the growth of the primary scheme. The committee in adopting the call also nullified the action of the republicans of the Eighth congressional district of Michigan, which a couple of months ago elected two delegates with instructions to vote for Speaker Cannon for President, and also the territory of Alaska, which elected two Taft delegation. It did this by providing that all delegates to the convention shall be chosen not earlier than 30 days after the issue of the call and within 30 days prior to the assembling of the convention. Therefore, if the Eighth Michigan district and Alaska delegates desire to be sure of being seated they would better be reelected within the period designated. The Alaskans made an earnest appeal against such a ruling on the ground that it would be difficult. If not impossible, on account of the severity of the winters to hold their delegate convention within the prescribed time. But the committee was obdurate and refused to make any concession in their favor. Another important action of the committee was to reduce the representation of the territories from six to two delegates. This affects New Mexico and "Arizona," and blasts the hope of Hawaii and the District of Columbia, which requested its representation be increased to half a dozen Consequently in the next national convention Alaska, Porto Rica, the Phillipines, Hawaii, New Mexico, Arizona and the District of Columbia will have only two delegates each. The two territories named and also Oklahoma and Indian Territory were given six delegates in 1904, because it was expected they would all be admitted into statehood before this The selection of Chicago as a convention city is being variously interpreted tonight. Some of the politicians who are opposing the candidacy of Secretary Taft construe it as an anti-Taft victory, Arthur I. Vorys, the secretary's manager, and other supporters of the Ohio man assert that no such significance should be attached to it. In all fairness it should be recalled that Mr. Vorys when he arrived here a few days ago. said it made no difference to him where the convention was held. At the same time, friends of the secretary would probably have pointed to the selection of Kansas City as an evidence of the strength of the Taft movement. WARRANT FOR ZULU KING. Pteremaritzburg, Natal, Dec. 7. Magistrate Stuart has been entrusted with a warrant for the arrest of Dinizulu, the Zululand King whose loyalty has been questioned and whose alleged support of the rebels is declared to be responsible for the threatening situation in Natal. Should Dinizulu refuse to come in and stand trial by a civil court the military forces already mobilized will take the field immediately. PYTHIANS. Lose Three Members in the Mine Holocust at Monongah. Grand Chancellor S. W. Starks is in receipt of a letter from Deputy Grand Chancellor E. L. Morton, of the Fairmont district, stating that three members of the order lost their lives in the terrible mine disaster at Monongah, in which nearly five hundred miners perished. The names of the three fortunate men, members of Marlon Lodge No. 40, K. of P. at Fairmont, were not given, but the deputy was instructed to take immediate steps to render all possible aid to their families and see to the interment of the remains as soon as they are recovered. The Pythians have been extremely fortunate in that, though the majority of the men composing the order in this state are miners, these are the first to lose their lives in the series of accidents which have blackened the pages of West Virginia mining history, during the present year. Cornelius Warren the nine year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. W. Hamler, while attending to board a freight train after some other boys last Friday, fell between the cars and was killed last night. The burial was conducted Saturday by Rev. Wood of Ashland. OHIO RELIEF FUND From Miners Convention for Unfortunates QUERY IS ANSWERED President J. M. Craigo, of District No. 17, U. M. W. of A., received a telegram this morning from Wellston, Ohio, where sub-district No. 2 of district No. 6 is now in session. The telegram reads as follows: Wellston, Onio. Dec. 10, 1907. J. M. Craigo, Charleston, W. Va. Miners' convention here has appropriated money for relief of unfortunates at Fairmont. Advise me where to send it. WM. FENNELL, JR., Sec. President Craigo called at the office of the Mall, where a relief fund is being collected, and was advised that it would be better to have the contribution from the Wellston miners sent direct from that point to Mayor Moore, at Monongah, rather than have it come to Charleston and then be remitted from here to Monongah. Mr. Craigo adopted the suggestion and wired the convention to that effect. WILL LEAVE FOR GOLDFIELD To Investigate Troubles Between Miners and Operators. Washington, Dec. 11.—Assistant Secretary Murray of the Department of Commerce and Labor, Commissioner of Labor Neill, and Commissioner of Corporations Smith, leave this afternoon for Goldfield to make a thorough investigation of the trouble between the miners and mine operators at that place. FUNSTON GOES TO GOLDFIELD. San Francisco, Dec. 11.—General Funston started for Goldfield today. BRASS WORKS DAMAGED Kokomo, Ind., Dec. 11.—The Kokomo brass works were damaged to the amount of eighty thousand dollars by fire today. F. D. Cambric, who is employed in the office of Supreme Chancellor Starka as private secretary, was called to his home at Clarksburg Saturday by the illness of his sister, Miss Collie, who died Sunday evening. And Stirs Up His Brethren of the Bench, Who Claim He Has Broken His Vows By Marrying a Divorcee. Can a man be divorced in Georgia from a woman he never married? Bishop Henry M. Turner, of the African Methodist Episcopal church, showed he thought this possibility by marrying Tuesday night his private secretary, Laura Pearl Lemon. Bishop W. J. Galnes, who lives in Atlanta, but who has jurisdiction over North Carolina, Virginia, Maryland, the District of Columbia, New Jersey and the Philadelphia conference, points solemnly to the discipline of the church and the records of Fulton county's divorce courts. The council of bishops and the general conference of the church may write the final chapter in this singular story, entitled "The Bishop's Marriage." The story had its inception last June, when the council of bishops of the colored church was in session at Wilberforce University. The details of that story have now leaked out, and show that at this time Bishop Turner and Bishop Gaines nearly came to blows, and laid the corner stone of a "rough house." This difficulty, according to a pamphlet prepared by Bishop Turner, and labeled, Only for the Bishop's Eye," was caused when Bishop Galnes commenced a tride against Bishop Turner's secretary, and said the bishop was laying plans to marry her, and that she was a divorced woman. This pamphlet further states that Bishop Galnes reported that Bishop Turner had given his secretary an engagement ring engraved on the inside: "H. M. T. to L. P. L." Two Belligerent Bishops. Bishop Turner then got busy. He denounced the statement as a lie, and when Bishop Galnes showed signs of belligerency, Bishop Turner grabbed a chair and prepared to douse himself. He says he was just recovering from a broken arm, and couldn't defend himself any other way. These details remalped hidden within the breasts of those present at the council until Bishop Turner prepared his pamphlet, "Only for the Bishop's Eye." This pamphlet was sent out some time ago to all the bishops of the church, and in it is the complete history of the singular experience of Laura P. Lemon, Bishop Turner's fourth wife. Although there are on the records of the superior court of Fulton county a case showing that Rev. B. J. Powell had been granted a divorce from his wife, it is claimed by Bishop Turner, Laura P. Lemon-Turner, her attorneys, W. H. Hulsey, then ordinary of Fulton county, and others, that Powell never married Laura P. Lemon. This alleged marriage dates back to March 12, 1897. At that time Rev. B. J. Powell secured a marriage license from Ordinary Huley and journeyed to the Lemon home with Rev. Thomas Jefferson and his friend, J. R. Render. He wanted to marry Laura P. Lemon, but, according to the affidavits of those present, did not. Why? Because Laura P. Lemon declined. The next feature came when Rev. Thos. Jefferson admitted that he was invigiled into signing the marriage certificate and saying he had married the couple. Then comes Laura P. Lemon, her attorneys, Glenn & Rountree, and the preacher, Rév. Thomas Jefferson, before Ordinary Hulsey. It was shown to the satisfaction of Ordinary Hulsey that a marriage did not take place, and it was ordered by the court that the marriage certificate be not placed on record. All this happened a few days after Powell reported to his friends that he had married Laura P. Lemon. 'In other words, the records of the ordinary's court show that, although Powell got a license to marry Laura P. Lemon, and the preacher, at first testified, by signing his name, that he had performed the ceremony, no marriage took place and that Powell was only dreaming when he spread the report. A Tangled Divorce Suit. Some years afterward Powell fled a suit for divorce, alleging that the marriage took place. Laura P. Lomar was served with a notice and consulted her attorneys. In Bishop Turner's pamphlet is a letter from Anderson, Foelder, Rountree & Wilson, by Daniel W. Rountree, saying Laura P. Lemon consulted them for advice and was advised to pay no attention to Powell's suit for divorce for the reason that she had never married him. She didn't. And Powell got a divorce. Bishop Turner says Powell got a divorce from a woman never married to him. Bishop Gaines points to a divorce record. Then Bishop Turner points to the records of the ordinary's office. For over eight years Laura P. Lemon acted as Bishop Turner's secretary. She helped to rear his grandchildren and she answered nearly all his letters. She married, the Bishop Tuesday night, and she says Bishop Galnes is back of all the efforts being made to raise a row. She tells how Bishop Galnes has been "barking at Bishop Turner's heels" for /a good many years, and she points to the episode chronicle in the pamphlet, "Only for the Bishop's Eye." Bishop Galnes declined to give out any statement other than that some steps would be taken and that no person could marry a divorced one. He merely refers to the divorce record. So— When is a divorcee not a divorcee? The (Atlanta, Ga.) Georgian and News. Troop Fired in Brownsville Riots Not of the Variety Used by Negro Troopers. Washington, Dec. 7.—The expert analysis of the bullets submitted as evidence in the Brownsville investigation has been completed and the findings sent to the senate committee on military affairs. It is understood that the analysis shows that the bullets were not of the variety in use by the army at the time of the Brownsville riot. General Crozier, chief of ordnance, concurs in the belief that the bullets submitted were not fired from Krag-Jorgensen rifles. The analysis of the bullets with correspondence from General Crozier will be submitted to the committee at its meeting next Tuesday. Are Appealed to For Funds By the President of our State Organ- Dear Bethenah and Sisters, your attention is hereby called to the needs of our parish in the state. We are now standing greatly in need of funds to carry on the work of the state and we urgently appeal to you for assistance. You will bear in mind that since the executive board now comprises all of the work of the state except the educational work that the responsibilities are proportionally increased. We have the State Mission, Home Mission, Foreign Mission and Bible and Publication Works to manage in addition to other incidental matters that may arise. This board meets quarterly, and a meeting has been called to convene at the First Baptist church of Charleston on Friday the 20th inst. at 7:30 p. m. It is urgently requested that you send to this board all the money for these various departments possible. Take this matter up with your churches at once and send your contributions to Rev. D. C. Hunter, Sylvia P. O., W. Va. AN APPEAL Colored Orphans Home and Industrial School. To the Editor of the Advocate. Dear Sir: Please allow me space through the columns of your valuable paper in beal' of the children in the W. Va. Orphans' Home. Dear readers of the Advocate and friends of the orphans, I am reminding you of Xmas for the orphans, as I have done for the past 3 years. I feel it my duty to remind every mother and father, as well as all citizens of West Virginia to make a sacrifice to help make this class of children feel that some one besides the teachers are interested in them. We are planning as usual to give a Xmas tree for the children in the home, and ask all who feel interested to respond, in sending presents to the home. Parents, teach your children to be benevolent and yourself to be charitable, especially to this class of children, for you know not what time your children may be left upon the cold world. Our children are increasing in the home every year. Now it is useless for me to state every year that this is really an orphans home and that orphan children are in the home, for I believe the home is well published throughout West Virginia, and adjoining states as well. Now, friends, don't forget this letter of appeal. Send In your boxes the week before Xmas so that we who have to labor year in and year out for these children will not have to overtake ourselves in opening boxes and getting ready for Xmas. Address all boxes and bbls. to the Colored Orphans' Home, Huntington, W. Va. Miss L. H. Ware, teacher. E. H. Harper, of Keystone, was here Sunday evening for a few hours. SUBSCRIPTION $1.50 YEAR Sport Will Not Stand. E - But a Square Deal for ed Asplant for Ch ship Honor New York, Dec. 7. Tommy Burns, First Bill Squires, and ne Hardly anybody on the Gunner had a only surprise was ingested so long as it did. Now Burrus must have chuckled with ghoulish glee when he went back to his corner after the first round. He knew by that time it was a cinch to tame the Gunner, and he played with him much as would an Angora with a mouse. As for being "world's champion" Burns will have a hard time convincing ring followers he is deserving of the title until he meets Jack Johnson. We don't say Tommy is afraid of the big, dark stream, nor that he is able or unable to beat Johnson, but if he expects the sporting public to hall him as champion he must meet him in the ring and at times that are equitable. This idea of asking 75 or 80 per cent, win lose, wrangle or draw, doesn't go with the fair-minded sport lovers. We guess Battling Nelson will vouch for that statement after the Goldfield solice. The Battler received the major end of the purse, but he forfeited a lot of his popularity. Many boxing scribes have taken up the Johnson end and are saying Burns will have to take him on if he expects people to consider him champion. For example, Tad Dorgan, one of the best posted boxing writers of today, bate out a hot one on the subject. He always has been a stunner admirer of Johnson and was one of the first to tip him, years ago, as a championship possibility. He isn't afraid to write what he thinks, and generally uses language all can understand. The morning after the Burma-Moir Must he come out with a big scare-head store that shows up, the natives. It was headed in type an inch nigh. "If Jack Johnson isn't the best heavy, Burms must show us." After a general resume of the bout he said: "We want to and the real champion of the world. Why is it they all sidestep Johnson's it because he is too big? Is it because he is black? They have all fought Negroes before. Is it because he is too good? Why all this four-fluishing? Writers may boost their favorite men and snook others because they have some petty grudge, but there's is no denying the fact that Jack Johnson is the best man in the heavy-weight division today. If he isn't, Tommy Burns, you show us. Is it like the poem we read in our school days concerning the great Alexander? Is it because Johnson's name is great? like some tall steele high. And while his feet were on this the same tan steeple high. And while his feet were on the ground his hands could touch the sky?" "Oh, no, my child—about as tall as I, or Uncle James; I, or Uncle James; 'Twas not his stature made him great Sat the greatness of his name." A little farther on he says: "Burns and Johnson would make a corking fight. They must meet, or the heavy weight division will fade away and die for want of care. Had Moir won the fight with Burns pugilism would have taken a jump that would have scared the people of Mars. Can you imagine Gunner Moir over in England with the title of champion of the painted on his hat? Can't you see a certain gentleman in Los Angeles digging around in the closet for a pair of old trunks? Can't you see him beating it across to bring the title back to his native land? What a howl we would set up then. What a roll of money we would send to bet on our favorite heavy. What a reception we would give that big follow when he brought the title back to the United States. Would it have much on that line they raised about Admiral Dewar when he returned from Manila. "What?" FIRE AT ELKINS. Destroys Elkins Hotel and Causee Loss of Three Lives. Elkins, W. Va., Dec. 11.—Fire destroys the Elkins hotel here, causing the death of Herman Farrell, and a man named Safford. A third man was fatally burned. HUSBAND IN PENITENTIARY Indianapolis, Dec. 11.—Mrs. Frances Cooper, aged eighteen, contended to the murder of her ten-month-old baby. She shew its body in a creek in Barthomolew county. Her husband is serving a term in the penitentiary. ..Christmas Suggestions.. ..Christmas Suggestions.. Did you know that there are only a few days left to do your Christmas Shopping in ?. What is the use of putting it off to the last day and perhaps be crowded almost to death in the rush, hurry and bustle of the late shoppers. Why not start in right now when our stock is complete, and our salesman can afford to spend some time in showing you all the latest styles ? In Clothings, Hats, Furnishing. In Large Variety. Clothings, Hats, Furnishing. In Large Variety. REGAL SHOES---Did you know we are selling a whole lot of them---REGAL SHOES---the name is typical of the shoes. They are REGAL---fit for the best American citizen to wear. The best People in Charleston are wearing them now. Why not come and look over the selection? A present of this sort will be appreciated Everybody knows that the Regal Shoes stands at the top, and is likely to stay at the top. Frankenberger&Co. THE ONLY ONE PRICE CLOTHIERS Outfitters From Head to Foot. Correspondence --- BLUEFIELD COLORED INSTITUTE A College and Normal Institute for colored students, located at Bluelield, 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. Healthy location and whoresome surroundings. Board $8,00 per month. Tuition free to state students, rates very low to non-resident students. The Bluefield School offers an unequaled opportunity for young men to secure an education, for they can always find profitable employment when at school, during vacation, holidays and on Saturdays. For catalogue and other information, write the Principal. Mrs. H. H. Winters, who has been at Jamestown since the death of her mother, a few weeks ago, returned first week on account of illness. At this writing Mrs. Winters is improving. "The Woman's League of Storer College rendered the following interesting program in the college chapel Friday evening, December 6. Music. Invocation. Music. Roll call responded by enquiries Reading of the minutes Recitation, "Voices of the Dead," Judith Brown. Medley Emanuel Johnson. Solo, "College Life," Annie Jones. Recitation, "The Sab'ath Scene," Mary Preston. Pantomine, "Love's Calendar." Chorus—"Italia." Narration, "Thanksgiving Day." Inez Johnson. Sole—"In the Evening by the Moonlight." Cora McKinney. Recitation. "The American Flag." Hoster Parker. Solo—"The Three Fishers," Press. H. T. McDonald. Prophecy of Junior Class," W. V. Bridgeford. Solo, "Out on the Deep," C. S. Arter. Criticism, Mrs. L. B. Lightner. The Senior Class rendered the following program in the college chapel, December ninth, on the occasion of the unveiling of the magnificent bust of Longfellow purchased by them as a gift to the college. A Guessing Contest. Chorus, "The Star Spangled Banner." Prayer. Anecdotes—Conducted by Cora McKinney. Tableaux: 1. Evangeline — "The Young Girl," Inez Johnson. 2. Evangeline and Gabriel, Inez Johnson and William Bridgford. During the Tableaux "O Promise Me" was sung for Mary Peyton. BLUFFIELD, W. Va. and Normal Institute s, located at Blu- mercial town of the Virginia on the N road, 205 miles east BLUFFIELD COLORED INSTITUTE College Buildings, Be- rmitories students; furnished rooms, a reading roo- current literature; a good library, and a p- ory. un and wholesome surroundings. Board $4 to state students, rates very low to non- school offers an unequalled opportunity for education, for they can always find profitable during vacation, holidays and on Saturday and other information, write the Principal. FORED INSTITUTE d, W. Va. Normal Institute for ed at Bluefield town of the sou on the Norfolk 5 miles east of Ke Holdings, Beautiful S 1 rooms, a reading room sun- good library, and a physical surroundings. Board $8.00 per rates very low to non-resident qualified opportunity for young always find profitable empo- holidays and on Saturdays. on, write the Principal. R. P. SIMS, Bluefield W. Va. --- Chronicle. Susie Newby Drill. Young Teachers. Tableaux: 1. Miles Standish and John Alden, Robert McNeal and Genevieve Page. Reading by Susie Newby 2. John Alden and Priscilla—Frances Brunswick and Genevive Page. Music by Florence Dixon. Tableaux: 1. Hiawatha—Crockett Kirtley. 2. Minnehaha—Milta Evans 3. Minnehaha and Hiawatha—Milta Evans and Crockett Kirtley. Hiawatha March played by Miss Emma Johnston. Tableaux: 1. All actors on the stage, each lover looks adoringly at his Beloved. (Music—"O Promise Me.") 2. All actors on stage, each maiden smiles acceptance on lover. (Music—Priscilla and John.) Grand March, by actors in costume. Result of contest announced by Alvia Fitzpatrick. Presentation of prize, Emanuel Johnson. Announcement an Unvelling of Longfellow Bust, Florence Dixon. Selo—"The Bridge," Mary Peyton. No names appeared on the program when it was given, and the audience was obliged to guess not only the man concerning whom the anecdotes were given, but also the names INSTITUTE Va. Institute for col- Bluefield, the the southern Norfolk and east of Kenova Beautiful ing room sun- d a physical rd $8.00 per non-resident y for young table employ- days. clipal. --- of the movie's music sung. The Characters presented in the table- leaux, and the poems from which they were taken. The program was highly children' s all. Take a day off and make ten dollars in gold for a Christmas gift. See advertisements on last page. Little Lorraine Sesson, who has been quite at her home on Artisan avenue is better. Miss Alice Jordan, attendant at Weston Isaane Asylane, passed through here last week, en route from Welch with a patient. Little Laura Owens was tendered a surprise party last Friday evening in honor of her eleventh birthday. The house was beautifully decorated and the young people had a most enjoyable time. Miss Hallie Q. Brown will give our people a rate treat at Carnegie library on the 20th of this month, under the auspices of Douglass school. None should miss the opportunity of hearing this renowned elocutionist of our race. Six candidates were immersed at 16th Street Baptist church Sunday morning and given the hand of fellowship. Dr. Barnett returned Tuesday from a flying trip to Cincinnati. Mrs. Lizale Barrett was hostess to the Benjamin Tribe Monday evening. After business transaction a musical was given, after which refreshments were served by the hostess. The Orlon's will hold their weekly meeting with Mrs. Mollie Mickins on 11th street Thursday evening, at which meeting the public is invited, refreshments will be served in "Boston style," and prizes will be awarded to those having secured lucky numbers at the door. The "Japanese fete" to be held at the home of Mrs. Amanda Bell Friday evening by the Benjamin Tribe, is looked forward to with pleasure. The Daughter of Jarus, a cantata, is being prepared for production, by the members of the 16th Street Baptist church choir under the direction of Dr. Walter Franklin during the holidays. The Y. W. C. A. held a very interesting meeting at Young's chapel A. M. E. Sunday afternoon, at which time Mrs. Belle Winston read an excellent paper which was an inspiration for renewed efforts on the part of the young women, who have undertaken such noble work. Mrs. Woodson Harris is quite ill at her home on Arlington avenue. Ossie McGee was ill with sore throat last week, but is better at this writing. Irene Scott was hostess to the Rising Sons' and Daughters club this week. GOLD! GOLD! GOLD! Ten dollars in gold for every one who will send the Advocate 25 palup subscribers by Dec. 24th. CLARKSBURG. Rev. G. W. W. Jenkins has moved to a spacious dwelling on Monticello avenue. Miss Collie Cambric, who has been quite ill for some time, succumbed to that dreaded disease, consumption Sunday at 8:40 p. m. Miss Cambric was a member of the class of 1907 of the high school but owing to poor health was unable to finish with her class. She was much beloved and leaves a host of friends who sorrow with those of her immediate family over the untimely end of one so young and beautiful. Her father, of Washington, D. C., sister, of Philadelphia, and brother, of Charleston, were called home before her death. Quite a number of Clarksburgers attended the funeral of John Howard Preston, at Monongah, Monday. Mr. Preston was a victim of the horrible mine disaster which occurred at Monongah Friday. Walter, the youngest child of Rev. and Mrs. G. T. Smith, has been quite ill with pneumonia fever, but is rapidly recovering. The Misses Meade, of Bridgeport, were calling on friends here Sunday. Th high school is preparing to give a contata sometime during the Holidays. A pleasing program will be rendered at Pride A. M. E. chapel under the auspices of the S. S.. The question for debate is "Resolved, That the United States government should control all public utilities. Money is scarce, that the Advocate has $10.00 in gold to give every person who sends in 25 paid-up subscribers by Dec. 24th. LONDON. Rev. D. D. Davis preached an excellent sermon Sunday morning and, in the absence of Rev. Davis, at night Rev. Ed. Allen preached. The sermon was enjoyed by all. Mrs. Estella Jackson became suddenly ill a few days ago and for a short time suffered intensely, but at this writing her condition is much improved. There will be an entertainment given Saturday night for the benefit of the Sunday School. The Sunday School Teacher's met at J. M. Blaney's Saturday night. The next meeting will be at the home of Mr. Carter next Thursday night. Miss Nannie Morris is confined at her home on Main street with mus CHRISTMAS 1907 A luxurious touch to evening dress that every woman appreciates These are unusually swell affairs of liberty silk and crepe de chine in Persian designs and delicate tint $1.50 to $7.00 These are the celebrated "Perrin" make. An imported sixteen-button glove that comes not only in white and evening shades but also in the staple tans, browns and blacks. Per pair A pretty novelty from our jewelry department. Made from thousands of tiny links of untarnishable silver and silk lined. Each comes packed in a nice holiday box. Prices Out of our newly recruited stock, we can furnish at a popular price, styles suited to every taste. Tailor made taffetas in black and colors and a lot of fancies and Scotch plaids. Something to tickle The housekeeper. Bleached Irish lion shams with embroidered borders and worked in heavy embroidered designs. We have them in qualities ranging per pair from $2.00 to $4.00 We have all the little packages. Fancy boxes holly ribbons and Denny Boxes are furuished free small articles cnsting $1 Coyle We have all the little accessories that go to the making of neat Christmas packages. Fancy boxes of nearly every size and shape: wide and narrow holly ribbons and Dennison's line of fancy tags, stickers, holly paper, etc. Boxes are furuished free with each dollar's worth of handkerchiefs or other small articles cnsting $1.50 and up. Coyle and Richardson cular rheumatism and there seems to show but very little improvement in her condition. The Ladies Improvement League met at Mrs. Burke's last Thursday. Edward Brown made a business trip to Montgomery Friday. Mrs. Ed. Allen continues ill. Don't ask your parents for Christmas money. Make it yourself by getting 25 subscribers for The Advocate. If you will do this we will send you $10.00 in gold for a Christmas gift. Mr. and Mrs. Coleman, of Glen Jean, were visiting Mrs. Benton Tuesday, and were pleasant callers on Miss Brown. Mrs. Turner, of Glen Jean, was shopping at Hill Top Saturday. Miss Brown, ex-matron of West Virginia Seminary, is doing excellent work in millinery, dressmaking and confectionary in connection with a restaurant. Mrs Crumpton has been quite ill with rheumatism, but is somewhat improved at this writing. Rev. Hunter filled his regular appointment here Sunday. Rev. Gordon was a visitor to our town Sunday. Robt. J. Hayden, of Eagle, was a pleasant visitor to the Seminary last week. His wife has been quite indisposed but is improving. RAYMOND CITY. Mrs. Emma Dickerson and Mrs. Stevens, of Plymouth, were business visitors to our town Saturday. Miss Eliza Dickerson, of Charleston, is the pleasant guest of her mother this week. Thomas Wilson, of Columbus, O., is visiting his father, Anderson Wilson. Miss Mattie Woodson, of Charleston, spent Sunday here visiting friends and relatives. THEATRE SCARFS EVENING GLOVES CHATE LAINE BAGS SILK WAISTS PILLOW SHAMS RED STAR. the accessories that go to the m s of nearly every size and mison's line of fancy tags, s with each dollar's worth of 50 and up; and Richa Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Kingsley and Miss Lillie Woodson attended the banquet on Cabln Creek this week. Mrs. M. A. Plerson gave a quilting Thursday. A very pleasant evening was spent. At three o'clock the following menu was served: Slaw, oyster cocktail fried chicken, creamed potatoes, deviled eggs, pickles, ham salmon salad, bread and butter, cake lemonade and coffee. Mrs. Desper, Mrs. Gatewood and Mrs. Jennie Harvey, are on the sick list this week. Sam Cogle, who has been on the sick list for the past week, is somewhat improved at this writing. Earl Shores, who has been very ill is rapidly improving. Charles James is ill at this writing. Correspondents are requested to write on one side of paper only. Ed. Mrs. Mary Mcade, who was here last week because of the illness of her father, has returned to her home at Bridgeport. Miss Gay Branson has entirely recovered from her recent illness. Florida Reynolds left last Tuesday for Clarksburg, where he has employment. Rev. O. T. Davis was here a few hours last Friday on his way to Buckhannon, where he has charge of the A. M. E. church. He had been at Sutton assisting Rev. Griffith in a revival. Miss Alice Jordan was at Welch last week to get a patient for the asylum. Miss Anna Lacy went to Sutton last Monday to attend the funeral of Luther Johnson. She returned Wednesday. Mrs. Robt. Rathford, of Clarksburg, is here visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Isom Porkins. Wm. Smith is very sick at this writing. Miss Grace Grayson, of Clarksburg, because of sickness, did not $3.50 $5.00 Altho The unprecedented rush of last week showed conclusively that people have finally grasped the idea that early Christmas shopping is the best, the majority of brows are still wrinkled with pondering over the great annual question. Supposing some lady friend to be the object of your thoughts, maybe you'll find inspiration in this list. BELT BUCKLES SILK STOCK- INGS TRAVELING SETS TAFFETA PETTI- COATS FEATHER BOAS WESTON A special holiday assortment in addition to our usual medium priced line comprises some handsome designs in sterling, 14 carat plate and enamel effects. A nice gift for a young lady of taste. $1.00 to $4.00 This is the best holiday item in our hosiery department. Ladies' pure silk stockings in black, white and a variety of colors, light and dark. We offer a particularly nice gift quality for $1.50 If you have a tourist friend, we can offer for her / benefit: Tooth-brush and washrag holders, comb and brush sets, tourists clocks, clothes-hanger sets and other similkr articles. 25c to $5.00 A petticoat, the a year round article, will meet with ready appreciation from mother, wife or sister. This is a good all-silk one, stylishly made in black and all the colors. Two styles in maribou and coque feather boas that are O. K gift ideas and right in the for the social season. Whit and evening tints. Some come with muffs to match. Price each $3.00 to $7.00 making of neat Christmas shape: wide and narrow stickers, holly paper, etc. of handkerchiefs or other ardson lecture the church on last Friday night. Mrs. Mary Hubbard is on the sick list. Rev. Frank Reynold's condition is greatly improved over that of last week. The necktie and apron social at the church on Monday night was a financial success. The committee, Mrs. Louisa Grant, Mary Lee, Miss Jessie Brown and Gilbert Grant, deserves much credit for their successful effort. Mrs. John Grisby was very sick several days last week. Rev. J. L. Griffith was here from Sutton last Friday to see his family. He went back Saturday. The entertainment to be given at the church sometime during the holidays promises to be very creditable. Alex Bailey is very much indisposed at this time. HOTEL BROWN EUROPEAN When Visiting Charleston stop at West Virginia's popular colored Hotel. Rooms 25c, 50c and 75c per day, Rooms in suite for receptions. committees, etc., $1.50 per day. 500 Capitol Street, near State Capitol Phone 1098 T. C. BROWN Proprietor Yee Arr a SUN MO 2 4 ET Pa Fa | i | DREGE ree. CR: oS a reg ayaa Reo ae eT a ; — bi BGS Pee RM TR ave Tae en arr ea ein mo a on sia Se oe | SAIS BOR dene OR ne M iege URRY CORRS 2 Aa PEG ee hana Sate Se a ish yaa RENT eae “ee ee Te Seance RERUN Oe AMO weet Cg RvR SE 23 Tapa Dna Na fh Bea SNS a ya eS ea ae nah te a ry RET a : sili Larne Had ehsiiths Pareeacas | Meee ee hs Benes then aN URSDAY,: DE Rtn ares sapsths are hs toa Most Attrattive Line éf Nickelplated- Tea and Coffee Pots and Tea Kettles’ Very Suitable for. Christmas Presents. Eskew, Smith & Cannon "dyerything far the Kitchea® 810-812 Quitrier St. | TE> erst a Toney . ia tee NG ai) Lr Leo | ou) NY oe Beas 4 eas ed al COXA Wharnae ac, pe — WS ierd DL 0 BUA ag aden “envoy oui Mwy un 2g A SMe OTOL CIPO eae sete te é % Don't Miss a Great Christmas Opportunity ¥ (wa Our Display of Holiday Goods is a Popular Success " Bias tid) iA : IT PLEASES because it is fresh, new and novel. ' ot G IT SATISFIES because it anticipates your every want. i] GS a IT SAVES because the peices are right and reasonable. ! at sa i Don’t Fail to see our Special Collection in me %,,. Diamonds, Watches, ‘Jewelry, Silverware, Pie y Cut Glass, Umbrellas, Opera Glasses k ee a - he ey Pd Clocks, Nevelties, ete. . é 5 " Ae And riaiy charming and appropriate gifts that cannot be (SAN > dhe Dae A 2 is enumerated here, i Neg Our assortment is the largest and our prices the lowest for goods : nie oe : 3 of approved worth and superiotity. W. T. EIS SMITH, 243. Capitel Street. —- Opp effite House. BLUEFIELD. A grand Union Bazaar was held at Raleigh Street Methodist church dur- ing the past week. It was a sitccess in every respect and the ladies of the. different churches received great commendation for thetr earnest work dames Anderson and Samuel Tynes made a business trip to Keystone the past, week. \ Miss Lula Davis and Miss Harriett Johnson were gnests of Mrs, , Bd- Monla Adams Sunday, . Misa Martin,’ of MartinsviNe, Ya., in the guest of her sister, Mrs. J. Morrison, T. M. Whittico, editdy of the Me- Dowell ‘Times, made a short visit to our elty ‘Tuesday, Mrs. J. B. Austin, who has been ‘nite ill, is much “improved and fiends are pleased to have her again minglng with them, * Dr. Kingslow, who has been absent for several days froni our city, on account of fMness, ts again with ns. Miss Bwma Wroute ts much im- praved after severatydays Mness, ‘The third month of Biuefleld color- edsehool closes with an: enrolment of 332 and an avePage dally attend- Ande of 200. . Thig,t#'npt so badwher wéjconsider tho amount of. stoleness prevalent in this clty. In the way ofsapyaratus and ‘supplies; the old saying, “It never raing unless it pours," Is applicable, for the. board of education through the clty super- intendent has sent the following sup- plies, 3 twelve inch globes, 1 set of maps, a hektograph, a set of mathe- Mmatical blocks, a clock and waste paper baskets for all the rooms. ‘The Patrons, pupils and teachers ate try: ing to show their appreciation of this ‘Mberality by a greater interest in’the school and a closer ‘appreciation to duty to (he ehd thai the very best Peanlts may be obtained. ‘Phe fol- Jowing ts the rolls of honor, Gradés 6 and 7—Gentral excel- lenee, Ada ‘Toler, Dora Woody, Ida Simpson; phystology, Blanch —Chap- man; arithmetic, Dora Woody, Ada Toler; reading, Ida Simpson; “langu- age, Ada Toler, Ida Simpson; _his- tory, John Saunders, Dora Woody. Grades 4 and 5—General excel- Jence, Chas, Pinchback, warnest Kel- ly; language, Maceo Henike} Garnet Dabney; arithmetic, Chas. Pinchback, Barnest: Kelley;’ geography, Henry Whistker, Chas. Pinchback, ‘Thos. Laws; history, Henry Whisiker, Myr- tle Chapman; spelling, Mary ‘Saun- ders, Lethia Gibbs; ‘reading, Mary Straw, Irene Craft; drawing, Argath- ¢rRoten,. Mary Straw; writing Blanch Adams, Willle M. Smith: “ Gradess@'send 44-General oxcel lence, Ida Taylor, Ir. Kendrick yest guage. Keley Brown,’ Luella “Allen; reading, Cornelia s Ky, Ardelia Thompson; writing, Cornglia Kya Winifred Hunter; geography, Ada Payor, ye lone” atlttine- a aK pe, An ombabn; Bestia tk, ila Pheimpson; spollitig, Ada Taylor, At Gel'a ‘Thompson; coffyponition, Kéloy Brown, Bossie Warreti.... \, Orade 2—Ceneral pxeallonce; Maty Woody, Bat! Kydy Bath Tynes, Wade ‘Vhornton, Wdward- Valloway; atith- metic, Mazel Davin, Reba. Hrowh, fons Reed; spelling, Coola Adgma; riting, Cornel! Thompzon; readings Reed Proaton, Grid A—Rending, Jatvits Miller; Arithhiotio, Ide, Nash; writing, Wil- He Miller; spelling, Cuble Barksdale “tate H—Genoral excellence, Alex. Perry. (ladyg Simpson, Blanche Ly- brooks; reading and apelling, Alex. Perry, Bertle Porry, Gladys Simpson Blanch Lybrooks, Josie Hooker, Can- diq Sargeant; numbers, Alex, Perry, Sadie Meade, Gladys Simpson, Blanch Lybrooks. North Side Annex—Ceneral axcel- lence, Danlel Leo;. reading, Dantel Leo, Syneathin Watson, Mary sd- wards, Sprinkle Warren, Lewis Love, Mable Bowols, Chas. Lee; spelling. Augustus Davis, Daniel Lee, Fannie Perry, Syneitha.Watson, [nelle Car- ver,-John Crews; sehr Cniher- ine Goodwine, “McKinidy.’ ‘Bonglas, Ulas Ramsey, Rohert Kolner,. Maggle Barksdale, “ _ FAIRMONT. NOTES, , Miss Grayce Grayson, of Clarks- burg, was in our elty a few hours last Tuesday en route to Morgantown. While here she was the guest of Mrs. Atch Meade. = Mrs. @. 1H. Jordan spent the past week with her danghter, Mrs. A, IL. Williams, in Morgantown, J. H. Hunt, of Morgantown, spent Tuesday here on business. Messrs. Armstrong, Adams and Kpall, of Moundsville, were visitors here Sunday seeing the mine disaster at Monongah, *' Mesers. Ruffin, Wilkerson, Gray and Lacy, of Clarksburg, were visi- tors here Sunday, . W. Hamiltén has been very tl the past week, suffering from appen- dicitis. Me will undergo an opera- tiGn Next week at Cook's hospital for the same. His many friends hope for his speedy recovery. Mrs, Wm. Fortune returned Thure- day afier-a few weeks with relatives at McKeesport, Hansem Hunter, of Mannington, was a Sunday visitor here. One of the worst disasters that has yet been known was the explosion of Mites No. 6 and No, 8 at Monongah, five miles above here. The’ lose of Hfé-is anknown, bu#is. estimated at between 400 and 500, twelve | of whom were colored so far as keown. The body of Jahn Preston is the ‘only. Negro yet found, His funeral was held Monday at Monongah. »The oicrea men entombed’ in the mines are Richard Farmer, Ky Ds Kydlls, | John Adkins; (Halueporking sng ‘oth -bis. whonewtiemes: afe not‘ hifown' by ‘yourssqisospondent, : [| Mrs,.\Frank. Jackson entertained at six o'clock dinner Monday Mrs, G, |H. Jordan, Miss Bessle Jordan and | Mr. and Mrs. EB. Lb. Morton. | ee eee Mite ae LCS Mamma wy rat grog hard)“ Coble ale Renate. votoah td maka th Mi ha Pralght and slosey elas Pres EE fae A ANDROS eS ae ee oat er te ee ee OT ae te fae the ec at J ' | Christmas Shopping Christmas Shopping * wAT ie oe + ‘ ' wAT on : @Qore S __s YOUR PROBLEM--- oore s i. OUR SOLUTION |————__ Pretty Presents at Popular Prices, These Are What Ycu Went-These arc What We Have ie gic ‘ ; ~ | F YOU areinterexed in the présent all-importar t. subject of € hristmas, gifts, a visit to our store. will prove both . I pleasant und prof table. leasing because of the many prety thipgs displayed ; profitab’e because of the RaV- ‘ing to@our pure. For iia true that nowhere-elye can be fuund so many xecep‘able gifts at evch reasonable”: . Prices. » Thedargest line of holiday .goodsever brought to Ching lest ais didplayed for your inspection on our first and” "second thongs, Sls a ata ah ek 1G : . ie a a a Fora gift that will please both ’ Nothtste nicer thi box of 3 Kodaks young. and ola ana al_agen between | ML Qnogram Monogcamn Stationesy froma donee renee a Hoaat. We Raye he. Enat- St ti up. Also plain Stationery In Faney prtcos ra “inistinas Holly Boxes at 23.6 itt nino Whaat sapon | Stationery Ghats Hath teats tent a ‘ We ‘are sole agents ‘for the Hale ° ’ A full assortment of Christ ; Sectional Sectional Book Case—the best in Dennison’s Seal, ‘Page, Kabel ets t0 ad te 4 ory, #Ay. pmparison: will cd > ° Anishing t to. every “gift. Algo} Book-Cases gy gr * comarnon wit'eon | Gig Dressings tho" Demme's Coir Carin” Handy ! Boxes and Decorations. 7 Fountain- remap cas Sikeriment of: Waterman's A new stock of all kinds of articles Pen eh Bea se | Pyrography © spt sheay ‘wor, Site rom Be, upwards. “hristma ityles i ver id , and ‘gold mounted. S71C# Am altven s a be . Chirstmas 4 large assortment of beautifut ; | Engraved . See our late styles of En- Post Cards for Christmas anil’ Visiting Card graving---plate & 50 cards | Post Cards wow Years A fine lne of Po fi isiting ATGS for $1. An execellent gift | - Card Aleums 25c up. het — ttt ennai We can only name a few of the many choice gifts we are showing —to appreciate their attractiveness | j you should.not fail to see our display of each line. x ‘ ols, G , Books, le , Foot Ball Inger HW. » Teddy , Por Boys aed Gicks Bots, Siontan tether rite Ben hatte cea ceateenh Petaiiaaty, Tend 8.5) M & Co, Hesdaiarter >. Spencer Moore. & Co, tesdaiaten 118 Capitol Street ;-; Charleston, W, Va. * » Mail Orders Receive Prompt and Careful Attention, D i : ' ° iid f A as MEN a r'sgyes pad ot IRR RII 8 oo oy wri 8 gi a Peat 1 ia fe Sepa 3 om des Sh Manny The Four O'ctogmMgedle Club was nbhaasiely sueROg sie tae én Cronwhawe MetaaRdevening. .'s 1 OO VEMRFON. 2 ©. R. Beale was. taken 1 inst Sate utday with what ‘thar. feared pneu- monta, but He ba ROW convalescing, Vrank Hunter sotiiined last week from Washington where he spont the summer and fall. *\'2> ahs Lornzo Sunderland) who has “heen slek ‘go long, Cane blind cat his home in East Coyttigton: ie Mra. Kelley pXeppey contin quite M, Bis Johnny Beale wentito his home in Glenn Wilton last. week quite iN, put Not thought to be gertous, ~ Mrs. Willlant Nensome is prepar- ing for an entertainment to be given Bee. 27, Sige Ell Pollard, 86 wellyiknows to: the Deople here, died Of: Bright's ‘dlsean at Goshen, Virginta, Tuesday, De- cember 2. He waninick a short while and his death was » shock to the people. Te leaves x daughter, Mrs. Mary Jackson, “of Lexington. The hodv was Intetréd in the come. tery in Lexington, hla home. Charley Wright was taken sick Sunday morning ‘with symptoms of Pnenmonia, fi «Mrs. Julia Jones;of White sul- phur, and little datigiiter Marguerite, Spent Monday and Tuesday guests of Mrs, S: Hi. Dengdn/ Mr. and Mrs. Wii Hackett spent Tnesday at Dunlap. visiting Mies Kelley ‘Barbers. | Diaries i Calendars. ‘ Desk Blotters, ? Postal Scales, Alldress Books, Lanndry Lists, # College and High School Pen- nants, a For Boys and Girl S. Spen 8 C. ee ¢ : ' TOMABURG. “Milan Maitilé Robinson waa’ at ack with ‘Mierday, visiting Mrs. eanibnce Jordan. ‘W.-H. Phillips was 9, business vis- tbr to Montgomery, Wisdnesday. Mr. Jessie Brite and Miss Addle Winkie, were united in: marriage Sunday¥evening at 7 o'clock, — ‘The bride's maid, Miss Mamle Robinson, aga thg best man, Mrs. Clifton La- json entéred the room. Followed by the brifle leaning on the arm of the room. They met atthe jatiar and Rev. P.. A. Harris officiated. Mr. Brie Was been ‘with us for some time, but Miss Winkfield has been here only a-short while. The mar- riage wis quite a surprise to. all. ‘They left Monday morning on their bridal tour to Virginia. Rey. P. “A. Harris preached two ablo sermons here Sunday. <Mra..Nannie Coleman was ill sev eral days of last week, W. E. Smith met with a painful aceldent while in the mines — last week. A car ran over his'foot sever- ing all of his toes except one. He was sent to the Patit Creek Hospital, Miss Matilda Scott, from Pénnsyl- vania is here the guest. of her moth- er, Blainé Adams fs hore with his brother John Adams, Arthur Young and Edward Goins loft Friday for their home. in Vir- Binia, - Clifton Logan came hero from Lynchburg, Va., to attend the Brue- Winkfeld weddings. +: » “Sotto ech WHEN ¥6U MAKE PRESENTS Let thety bg, of auéh things as will last Jong, (a‘the end that they may he in some sort immortal: and may fre- quengly refresh the memory of the recelver.” Among sucli gifts nothing can he found mote acceptable than Books and Pictures he ee DONT. ORDER BOOKS -OR | MAGAZINES FROM pUBLeH- ERS OR OUT-OF-TO' DEAL. ERS BEFORE YOU HAVE COMPRAED OUR PRICES— WEL.GAN BAVB#YOU MONEY ae WELL .~S TIME » AND ROUBLE, ” i Vm eee Glove and Hdkf Boxes, . Military Brushes, Triplicate Mirrora; , Vost Card Albuma, Kodak Al- bums Puotograph Albums, Table Covers ahd Sofa. Pillow ue Tops, Tbrary Table Rook Racks, rls Dolls, Games, Books, S <== Bears, Pictures, Rubbe it ie 4 Capitol Street Mail Orders Receive Pre ' tl C.K. Jones tide a business trip lo Charleston Friday, Mra. Blizabettr Erlend was, among the shippers in Charleston Saturday. Miss Amelia Wlicher was confined to her room. several. days with a severe attack of netiralgia. B, M. Burgess wag aebnsiness call- a a a ae | - ” STORER COLLEGE, = ‘ ate Harper's Ferry, t : West Va. Courses ‘ Acaderhic, State Normal, Biblical, Vocal and ~ Instrumental Music,. Carpentry, Blacksmithing, Practical Gardening , and v Husbaolry, Cookery, Serving and Dressmaking. “| = .- Equipment Ample ‘Buildings, Beautiful Campus, | \boratory, Telescope, Li- | | draries of over 6900 solums, Comm Hous Barn, Piggery, Hennery, Datry, several acres of of ga dens, Cold Frames ana Hot Beds. oes a ' Expenses . Books, Hoym Ront and Tuition free to West Virginians, Nec- _ | | essary Kxpense. not over $6.50 per month to, State students ky i % 4 4 Special Features Hight valuable sholarships and six prixes awarded annoally, 3 | Athletics, Bang. Lfterary Socteties, frequent Lectures and ta- (ertalnment, Musical Clubs, Y. M. C. A. Storer ts a Won-Sectattan, Christian Inatitutton, ; Yor Nigetrlitea Catalcgne send to : Henry T. McDonald, fiet | Christmas Pictures ' ‘The New Christy and ql Fisher Pictures a Water (lor, Pastels, Photo- 3 graphic Reproductioas, Pie ures 4-4 for the Parlor. Dining-room, Dens 4] 4 Ni reevy snd Bed Room. ' 4, Visit our ART ROOM a 7 Second Flo r. " 3 5 Pictures from 25c to $25 a pee ‘ $$ $$ J Nothitg nicer than a box of our n- Monogram Stationery from a dollar up. Also plain Stationery In Faney y Christina Holly Roxes at 25 cents to $5.00, A full assortment of Christmas 4 8 Scala, Pags, Labels, ete—to add the, | ° Anishing touch to’ every “gift. Also. | sings Also Dennison's Cola Cards, Handy © Roxes and Decorations. 7 eo - sieeve oe atl baie OF eatin te) INSTITEVER: a | er in Charleston: Monday, ea J, My Canty . yethrned, Saturday: from Jamestown, Vas aS R. L. Browhsthade a business trip to Charleston Monday, “ Mrs, Margaset. Suilth was called to’ the: bedside. of ‘her daughter Mamie,’ Who. was severely: burnett Chartess ton Thursday, ¥ OFFICES. OFFICES. New York: 738 7th Avenue. Washington: 1325 12th St. N. W. Louisville: 1112 W. Madison St. St. Louis: 3137 Pine St. Philadelphia: 702 So. 15th St. Baltimore: 502 W. Biddle St. Boston: 94 a Harvard St., Cambridge. Pittsburg: 461 6th St., Braddock. Columbus: 266 St. Clair Ave. New Orleans: 326 So. Robertson St. Jacksonville: 526 W. Union St. Nashville: 706 Bass St. Indianapolis: 1605 Alvord St. Lexington: 567 N. Upper St. San Francisco: 865 Union St., Oakland. Detroit: 261 Elliot St. El Paso: Chicago: 3519 Calumet Ave. OUR OPPOSITION IS COMPLETE. We had a mind for "Uncle Joe" once. We loved him. Him and him alone, we thought the very saviour of the republican party. We said we loved him; we did more than that, we fairly idolized him. Then came his Greensboro interview last year, wherein he said it was all right to disfranchise the Negro, and was some what surprised that he wasn't given his walking papers long before he received them at the point of a musket. Some how we have been trying to forget that or disbelieve it. It didn't sound like "Uncle Joe"; and yet the dear old fellow never said he didn't say it; and examination of his record for fifty years failed to set up that he couldn't have said it with perfect ease. Yet we hoped on until here last Sunday. The New York Sun sets us completely against him. Obdurately we take our stand. We are opposed to Satan and those who work for him, or must work for him. Uncle Joe is in debt to him, and therefore he is unfit to be president. How can a man serve two masters? Can he? The Book is against him. The Sup testifies openly: Most of the cartoonists picture Speaker Cannon as swinging his gavel with his right hand, when it is notorious that the Speaker is left handed and does not swing his ravel with his right once in a thousand times. Lefthanded! The devil may claim his three days work at any moment; at the very moment "Uncle Joe" might be solving a question of state. We can't afford to take chances. The country is too big, and too important amongst the Nations of the Earth. Bring us the man with the right hind leg of a rabbit caught in the graveyard on a starless night. Lefthanded—the very thought of a President signing a commission of the Ambassador to the Court of St. James with his left hand. The man who gave out this information about "Uncle Joe" Cannon's hands is a mortal enemy. He has defeated him for the nomination. Will this brave son of Vermillion let him breathe unmolested? It is written: Neither him that is lefthanded nor him that is bow in the legs can rule nations. "Uncle Joe's" hope has vanished; he is discovered. He is thence forward eliminated. THE NEWER SENTIMENT Very shortly Senator Foraker will introduce a bill in the Senate for the restoration of the Negro soldiers who were discharged without honor last year, discharged not only without honor, but without a trial, and after a Texas grand jury had failed to indict them. This very fact is an important part which the champions of the soldiers, we think have not dwelt upon sufficiently, especially in view of the fact that in addition to the Senate Committee on Military Affairs, the soldiers have been on trial before a stubborn, and in some cases, an unsympathetic public opinion. We care not, however, to rehash the old story, although it can never be told too often. What we see out to do was to record the change, happy and gratifying, in public opinion, especially throughout the New England States, as regard the case of the soldiers, it being now widely held that they are innocent of molesting Brownsville, where six months ago their innocence was doubted on the one hand, and their guilt boldly proclaimed on the other. Give the cold logical New Englander a half breath and a can of corn, and he'll think some for you. Unless he is aged in mind and very fanciful, as is true of Charles Francis Adams, and he will think plumb. While Senator Foraker is the father of the proposed bill of restoration, for he conceived and drew it, he has been immensely encouraged since his return to Washington by every New England Senator, excepting of course, Lodge of Massachusetts, Sumner's successor. (Great God, mercy!) Who is the especial lawyer for the prosecution of the soldiers, and whose general antipathy, if not active opposition, to colored people generally, is established and potent through all New England. Redfield Proctor, Bulkeley, of Connecticut, Frye of Maine, Ilale of Maine, and all the rest of the men who have stood for New England sentiment in Washington for years on top of years have changed from a position of deadly unconcern to interested activity towards giving these outraged men a deal that is square, and towards erasing a blot from the record of the United Stattes Army. And does not this charge as regards this particular case indicate the beginning of a going back to first and correct principles all around. If these great men can be made to see the injustice of this thing, how easier ought it to be to bring them to see the disgrace of the disfranchising and "Jim Crow" laws of the South? And they would see it, and move against the brazen iniquity, if the Negroes would unite toward this end as they have so valiantly and inspiringly united in the cause of the soldiers. Will they unite? or will they wait until it is too late to do so? MAN'S HIGHEST WORK MAN'S HIGHEST WORK. After all, it is only when men benefit themselves in behalf of the freedom of God's children, and of law and a proper and sincere observance of the organic enactment under which men here or there live and labor, that they so behave as to not only excite the pen of the historian, but bring to themselves the least fragrance of that personal satisfaction for which men crave and strive and the absence of which is a sign of inward grief and often helping despair. Justice Moody of the United States Supreme Court, formerly Attorney General, was relating only a few days ago to a prominent lady in Washington his part in the battle against Southern peonage, the new and happier name for slavery, almost matching the abhorent bondage from which the nation escaped by wading through a sea of blood. Wheeling to his friend, as she arose to go, having found the information she sought, the justice in trembling voice and shaking gesture observed: "And do you know, madam, that the only thing in my whole life worth while or that gives me any kind of satisfaction is the part I took in the fight against peonage. If I am to be remembered, I must be remembered by that." And it is even so. It has always been so, and will forever be that way. Men whose names find place on the pages of the real history of this country, or any other country are those whose most glorious days were dedicated and devoted to helping the weak; to preaching righteousness and crying down those who would dethrone the inviolable temple of man. T. Thomas Fortune, a philosopher beyond his kin, said to the writer in the immediate recency that man's only problem was the problem of his relationship to the earth beneath his feet and to his God overhead! And he is corrent, is he not? We do believe that in the early and promising future there will be men to rise up and dedicate themselves to bringing the nation back to justice and to the conserving principles laid down in the simple but sufficient sermons of Him who went about proclaiming liberty and perfect freedom. If Justice Moody got his only satisfaction from his work in seeking to break up peonage in the South, how much greater would have been the satisfaction, how less transient the fame, if he had thrown his power and influence against those laws of the South that deny to darker men the privileges which belong to them as citizens of the republic? Mr. Justice Moody had an opportunity to live on with Sumner with Wilson and Wendell Phillips, and other Boston boys! He may yet serve liberty on the bench. We shall not be surprised if some day Booker Washington, he of the great personalities of his century announces to the world that henceforth he will preach liberty without mockery, freedom unhindered. He has outgrown Tuskegee; there is for him no other work save freedom's. And is there any grander? Mr. Justice Moody sets us to musing, musing we grasp at faith's garment; grasping we have hope of a new birth of freedom. BRADLEY AND YERKES There is a remote probability—a soothing possibility, that the legislature of Kentucky at its coming session will elect a Republican United States Senator. There is as much chance of this consummation, so devoutly to be wished, as there was two months before the election of William J. Deboe several years ago. Senator Deboe was elected after several deaths in and at least one defection from the Goebel camp. No one wants to see any deaths among the legislature of Kentucky, but those who love the Lord and the Union were happy if a Republican, a real Republican, one who is not afraid to testify to his veneration for and loyalty to the basic principles of the party—the principles to which the party must get back or perish—is elected to represent the state of noble manhood, of individualism, the state of John M. Harlan and Cassius M. Clay. Those are names that inspire men; they represent warring forces of liberty and they will live age after ages. The fame of Cassius Clay is not now upon the lips of the idolaters, and historians merely glance that way, and go ahead. Clay is dead. Harlan lives. He not only lives, but he adorns the Supreme Court of the United States, from whose chambers he has sent interpretations of the laws and the Constitution of the country, which, in the main, have taught the world at least that there still lives, one jurist who believes that laws were made for men, not men for laws, and has the courage of his conviction. If Kentucky had done nothing save give us Lincoln and Harlan, it were reverent, indeed, as were holy grounds. The two men mentioned most prominently for the Republican nomination for the Senatorship are ex-Gov. William O'Connel Bradley and John W. Yerkes. Mr. Yerkes is merely mentioned, not very seriously, but nevertheless mentioned. Mr. Yerkes is a good man, an able one, and he enjoys the respect and confidence of men. He was born with a silver spoon in his mouth and silk stockings on his Little toes, bless 'em. But in spite of this, he has made his mark, and it was heavy enough to attract men. He is now a practicing attorney in Washington. He has served as Commissioner of Internal Revenue, and was defeated for Governor of Kentucky. Gov. Bradley is one of the great men of the present day. He believes in liberty and in law. He is brave; nor moves one inch when the braggart rolls his tongue or brandishes his dirk. He is able, and proved it when he was Governor of his native state. Harden ran against Bradley on the Democratic ticket. "In Bradley gets in office," exclaimed the Democratic nominee, "he will appoint Negroes to office." It was a joint debate: "The gentleman says I'll appoint Negroes to office if I win," replied Bradley. "I will do that. Are not colored men taxpayers? Are they not Republicans? Are not many of them an honor to the citizenship of the state and do they not need encouragement?" He was elected. Three of the best positions in his administration he gave to colored men. He came into the world gazing, if he saw at all, on a homespun dress and a back-log fire. He is not great because of this; but rather in spite of it. In the recent campaign in Kentucky he went up and down the state, over the mountains and everywhere, eloquently pleading for Willson, the candidate of liberty and decency, and the victory, so the press proclaims, was due as much to the rugged honesty and eloquence of this gifted child of the mountains, as to any other force or circumstance. He understood, the world understood, that he was to be rewarded, in the event of a triumph, for his long and distinguished service to the higher instinct of Kentucky, by a seat in the Senate. We believe he will be so rewarded if the Republicans of Kentucky are heard. A most distinguished colored Kentuckian was talking a few days ago in Washington about Kentucky's great men. "Why," he said, "the colored people of the old 'Blue Grass' would willingly, gladly, forego the honor of an appointment to see their invariable and constant champion elevated to the Senate. He was a Republican and a champion of liberty when it was worth a white man's life to be even a member of the Republican party in Kentucky." That's fine testimony to the character of a man. Most men promise, or are willing to promise, heaven and earth if you'll give them office and honor. Here is a man who, office or no office, whether a private or a captain, has stood up and spoke out, let the devil be about his business. There are few, too few, William O'Connell Bradleys left to us. Those who heard him before the National Convention at Chicago in 1904, can testify to his courage, to the absence If you have a particular, health condition of the bowel, open it and be well. Force, in the shape of bowel open and be well. Poison, is dangerous. The succulent, cool, clean poison, is dangerous. 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To the Editor of the Advocate: The failure, at this time, on the part of any colored person, to lend his or her support and influence to the candidacy of Senator Foraker is, in my opinion, due to either an unusual amount of ignorance incompatible with the progress of the age, which can hardly be said, or a great unlimited amount of ingratitude, which would seem to be inconsistent with his nature and past history. In my judgment this is the sublime moment for united action on the part of the Negro in America on a question upon which he stands not alone. On this proposition, the great majority, regardless of race or color are highly in favor of the theory that a full and free investigation of the Brownsville affair should have been made ere the discharge of so many innocent and honorable men from the service of the United States army. This is the first time for many years, perhaps more than thirty, where the issue to which the Negro was a party has been so shaped that a great majority of the opposite race could without prejudice for or against him on account of color, but from a standpoint of simple justice justice to all equal and fixed, join on the side of the Negro. In this matter it cannot be said with the customary derision, that the course of Senator Foraker is in the interest and on behalf of the colored people, only, for the matter in question is of such a character as to invite the attention and serious consideration of every American citizen, who is a true patriot, belitizing in the maintenance and the keeping WERE it as simple a matter to shop confident of pleasing the ladies at Christmas as it is to please the men--there would be little worrying at this season. There are certain things of men's apparel which all men like to have to have for convenient use, yet put off securing. The resourceful friend, the gift-maker who tactfully sends the most appreciated gift. realizes that silk scarfs, mufflers, perhaps silk suspenders, hosiery or dress gloves are among those things most apt to please. A moment's reflection dictates that it was in Schwabe & May's that you saw very elegant ties last Chrismas. Quite so. This season we have had opportunities impossible of a year ago which affords you a selection amazing in tastefulness, quality and price Purchasing Schwabe & May neckwear is just doing the exceptional for the intended recipient, whose thanks will be somewhat unusual. We are just mentioning the something understood as the elegant scarf is lifted from a Schwabe & May gift box. Schwabe & May Purchasing Schv tional for the in what unusual. We are stood a wabe & inviolate of the constitution and laws of the United States. The matter is of national importance inasmuch as it is leveled at the authority of the chief executive over the army and navy of the United States, which being a mixed multitude, it cannot truthfully be said, therefore, that it is racial. The situation affords a golden opportunity to make hard the fight while he has in his ranks the most powerful force—public sentiment moving with him on one side and a great number of strong men treading the same direction in the other. If we go up, it must be by the assistance of public sentiment on the one hand and the support of great men on the other. With these two powerful agencies, with their courses directed for the right and their influences and energies opposing the wrong, it is our duty, regardless of any political or personal affiliations or choice to join without stint or limit. No action could be more in turning the tide in favor of the Negro than his united effort in support of Mr. Foraker and his nomination and election. His nomination and election might be due to other causes, but the black man's support in that direction would win for him everlastingly the credit of them. It is the opportunity of our life, politically speaking, to win for ourselves and our posterity the confidence and esteem of great men, which by our duplicity and political shiftlessness we have long since lost This vacillating tendency, this want of stability has cost the race the thoughtlessness and inconsideration of the best men of the country. We have fallen behind for the want of great men to champion our cause—for the want of great white men to join in our behalf with great black men. We have fallen behind because our great men in the main have been the tools and sycophants of those who had not our cause at heart, but who by the machinery of politics turned to his own use and advancement the Negro power and influence without any valuable consideration passing therefor. The success of Mr. Foraker would be to the Negro as a John crying in the wilderness and as a Moses smiting the water. It is our first and last opportunity. My word for it, it will not again occur to this generation. Within this generation there will not be a cause common to the white and black man alike, and which when won, the spoils would be gathered by the Negro. My word for it, never again if Senator Foraker is defeated without our support, will a United States senator raise his voice and make a fight against the odds in behalf of the Negro. It has been said that the active support on the part of the Negro would retard rather than advance his chances for the nomination, as he would be dubbed the candidates of the colored people, but this could not be true for the reasons I have already given. The cause is not the cause of the Negro alone, but it is the cause of the people. It has been said that action of the senator in the Brownsville matter has for its hypothesis the obtaining of the Negro vote; that he is a railroad king and for sundry other reasons he could not be elected to the presidency and that therefore our support in useless. In my judgment none of these assignments can be used successfully as an intervention to the Negro support of the senator. Christmas Gifts Necklaces and Festoons ... $1.50 to $ 50.00 Brooches and Pendants ... $1.00 to $350.00 Bangle Bracelets ... $1.00 to $ 50.00 Earrings ... $2.00 to $250.00 Scarf Pins ... $0.50 to $300.00 Ladies' Rings ... $2.50 to $500.00 Gentlemen's Rings $5.00 to $500.00 Lockets ... $1.00 to $ 75 Ladies' Watches ... $2.00 to $100 Gentlemen's Watches $1.00 to $150 Ladies' Watch Chains $2.00 to $ 20 Gentlemen's Watch Chains ... $0.50 to $ 50 Boys' Watches ... $1.00 to $ 50 Sleeve Links ... $0.50 to $150 Stud Sets ... $3.00 to $500 C. G. BERGMAN CO. THE DIAMOND SHOP At the Sign of the Big Street Clock. STORE OPEN EVENINGS Every Gentleman Appreciates Handsome Scarfs it as simple a matter to shop confidently at Christmas as it is to please us worrying at this season. Main things of men's apparel which is for convenient use, yet put off secure, the gift-maker who tactfully sends realizes that silk scarfs, mufflers, pearly or dress gloves are among those to reflection dictates that it was in Schievery elegant ties last Chrismas. Q. We had opportunities impossible of a yel selection amazing in tastefulness, quiltwabe & May neckwear is just done intended recipient, whose thanks are just mentioning the something us as the elegant scarf is lifted from a & May gift box. Neckwear----25c to $2.00 wabe & J "For BetterClothes" this faction or that of the republican party; we owe the gratitude. What matter to us whether we be governed by a railroad king or ruled by a czar? In either case we are the subjects and go or come as the command is given or the beck is made. If by either faction we are courted, it is for our suffrage and not for our real worth or importance in managing the affairs of government. I conclude, in this matter we have no personal choice. Duty is our master. Duty commands. Race loyalty future happiness, the solution of the question, the establishment in the minds of great men our sense of gratitude, our ability to leave the shadow and take the substance, political diplomacy, the ceasing to do evil and learning to do good, the fear of punishment and the hope of reward—all enter into this matter and direct our course. JOS. H. GUY, Topeka, Kan. THIEVES FALL OUT. Dispute Over Spoils Leads to Murder of Highwayman. Wheeling, Dec. 11. In a quarrel over the spolls of several holdups they committed last week John Stephan shot and instantly killed George Zamfert, a Syrian, aged 21, in the latter's room at Martin's Ferry. The murderer was arrested by Chief of Police Terrill shortly afterward. He attempted to shoot the chief, but the latter struck him with the butt, of his revolver, knocking him senileless. The men had secured in several robberies over a thousand dollars. Stephan came here from Braddock, Pa., about a month ago. Christ 通 Husband Was in Mine and Wife Attending Monongah Funeral. Fairmont, W. Va., Dec. 11.—The home of Mr. and Mrs. John Collins, of Gray's Flats, was destroyed by fire Monday about noon, the residence and entire contents being consumed before anything could be done. Mr. Collins, who is a miner, had gone to work for the day, and his wife had gone to Monongah on account of the death of some of her relatives in the late disaster. About noon the house was discovered to be on fire, and such rapid headway had been made from the interior that it was fruitless work to try to stay the flames. The house was burned to the ground, with all the household furniture and entire contents. Mr. Collins owned the property and the loss to him will be quite heavy. It was a small, neat cottage, located in the main part of the town of Gray's Flats. The three children were left at home for the day, and the elder one, a boy of ten, succeeded in getting out and saving the lives of the two younger children. The oldest boy claims that while playing about, the children knocked the leg of a stove off, and the stove turned over on the floor, the burning coals setting fire to the kitchen. It was some time before the fire was discovered by outside people, otherwise the household furniture at least might have been saved. The loss to Mr. Collins will probably reach $1,500. 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J. W. Waters, the pastor, asks the active co-operation of all Christian workers in his commendable effort to better the religious condition of the community. Miss Clara Stewart, teacher at Winifrede, was in the city shopping Saturday. G. H. Jerkins, of Winifrede, came down Tuesday to purchase his presents for Christmas. Mamie Smith, who was seriously, if not fatally burned Wednesday of last week, is in a very precarious condition and but little hope is entertained for her recovery. Her clothing became ignited from an open grate and before the fire could be extinguished she had received burns which are likely to prove fatal. Her mother, who resides at Institute, is at her bedside, and everything possible is being done to alleviate her sufferings. The Charleston's Women's Improvement League will be entertained by Miss Nina Clinton Friday at the residence of Mrs. R. H. Thomas. Their meeting last week was held with Mrs. N. C. Carper. W. D. Clark has gone to Dayton, O., on business. Miss Tillie V. Fox, of Covington, Ky., was in the city Tuesday en route to Institute. Major Watkins, formerly of Malden but now residing at Saginaw, Mich., passed through the city Monday on his way to Malden, where his wife, who has been visiting friends, is ill. The funeral services over the remains of Walter Hamby, who died Friday, were held Monday afternoon at the home of his sister, Mrs. W. H. Parker. F. C. Brown has re-entered the service of the Charleston Hotel Co., and has been placed in charge of the Hotel Rummer dining rooms. Miss Sallie Powell, who has been engaged at the Peoples Grocery since early, fall as clerk, leaves today for Madison where she will teach. Dennis White, of Mt. Hope, was a business visitor here Tuesday. Mrs. Mattle Viney is reported ill at her home on Summers street. Latest hair goods for sale at 500 Capitol street. Mrs. Romaine Burks is recovering from a recent illness. Miss Bessie Jackson, of Cabin Creek, is visiting her father, Charles Taylor, of Sentz street. Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Claire entertained at dinner Sunday Revs. S. P. West and W. E. Walker and E. R. Carter. James Lee, of Institute, and Miss Mary Robinson, were married last night by Rev. S. R. Bullock. Revs. Walker and West were guest of Mrs. Sophia Spencer at dinner Monday. Alexander Jones, superintendent of St. Paul A. M. E. Sunday school, is ill at his home on the West Side. The executive board of the Baptist State Convention will meet at the First Baptist church Friday of next week. Lillie Bruce Brown, of Sentz street sustained a painful injury by breaking his finger last week. Edward Mills was a business visitor here this week from Louisa, Va. The Ladies Aid Society of the First Baptist church meets this week with Mrs. Anthony, on Donnally street. From the engagements of the K. of P. hall already listed, the indications are that the Christmas holidays will be anything but dull. On the 25th Phyllis Wheatley Court No. 1 will give their annual entertainment. The Kanawha Club will have its second annual masquerade on the evening of the 26th. The next day, Friday, will be observed as St. John's day by Washington Lodge No. 6, A. F. & A. M. by a banquet at night. The Uniform Rank, Knights of Pythias. YOUR SAVINGS SHOULD NOT BE IDL —Deposit your dollars h by drawing interest at Deposit your dollars here and let them increase by drawing interest at liberal rates. Write or call for full particulars. Capital $250,000 Surplus $150,000 Kanawh Banking & Trust Compan Charleston will entertain their friends on Monday the 30th, and the First Regiment band gives a dance on the 31st. Rev. S. P. West preached three good sermons at St. Paul, A. M. E. church Sunday and held the first Quarterly Conference Monday night. The officers reported $211.00 raised in the last two months, and seven added to the membership of the church. Rev. West was much pleased with the work of the church and spoke in the highest praise of Rev. W. E. Walker as pastor. The Ladies' Aid of St. Paul A. M. E. church will meet Thursday evening at the parsonage, 804 Donnally street. Enjoy all the comforts of travel, saving time and worry by taking advantage of the Ohio Central's Excellent Cafe Dining Service. Patrons may obtain a first-class meal served en route, a la carte, or a light luncheon, and at moderate prices. CAFE DINING CARS are operated on the Ohio Central's meal hour trains between Toledo, Findlay, Kenton Columbus, Athens, Middleport, Gallipolis Ohio and Charleston, West Virginia. The Ohio Central in connection with the L. S. & M. S. Ry. operates THROUGH SLEEPING CARS Daily to via Toledo, arriving Chicago the next morning for connection with all lines to the West. For, time table folders, storage reservations, rates and other particulars call upon Agents of the Old Central Lines or address, C. B. DAUM, P. T. A. K. M. Ry. It is a pleasure to answer questions. PAGE The B. Y. P. U. here is in good condition with President Miss Georgia E. Banks. We are arranging for a Xmas tree and expect to have a good one. On last regular church meeting Page Baptist Tabernacle church declared their pulpit vacant. So they are without a pastor. B. B. Allen has returned from a trip to Columbus where he spent a few days' vacation. Miss Lena Smoot spent a few days at Madison last week. Miss C. L. Stewart was shopping in Charleston Saturday. W. W. Lewis and J. R. Johnson spent Saturday and Sunday at their home in Kanawha City. Little Ernestine Shelton continues very ill with fever. Jas. Woodling, J. D. Wiseman and C. A. Thomas were business visitors to Lewiston Saturday. Jas. I. Thomas was a business visitor to Charleston Saturday. wha st Company West Virginia WINIFREDE. ald a ty SA) SSNS EN ets OT Ra tee i ge MN SCR salsa eR. gl Pn RO) ae eCe N 5 Bh Re Mages se iS eet EOE Lee eee UN SNR. (ECE Ne CEE Ea oe CEN RE CRE eer wert ee Mn eae CIE gy t ee ae : * FANS 1S PROSE AO NRG EER SA ERR A A SR Ss eae Pi Naa 2 yaaa SRI YG PEL RE SR bale, Ye ane PT ee ee ah eras aa gi ry wt ae . ichaaniatiobis Res CARE as La Rai tt ys adit a AR IR ee Ce na Same S REO NE ER ROE RR REAR, ° gles nsdinety ‘ e ° cies * A _ Don't Fail to Attend This Sale _ The following will give you some ‘Wea ae” | _ of what will be sold Anes ee Chairs and Rockers, Library Tables, Large Rugs, | Brass Beds, _ Leather Couches, Small Rugs, - Iron Beds, Iron Cots and Mattresses, Sheets, Springs, Ice Boxes, * Bed Spreads, . _ Mattresses, Mahogany Dregsers, Blankets, Office Desks, Oak Dressers, Pillows. Office Chairs, Oak Washstands, Glassware, Office Tables, Mahogany Chiffohiers, | _ Shades, - — . Lace Curtains and Portiers. , oo Oo NO GOODS CHARGED OR EXCHANGED. “AN ob re > eg Migiw ie ce are ee Ait ona ¥ 4 ™ : Virco} si iT re: mH eh 1 | West Virginia Colored listitute 2 Wetmore, 8 Meee aS WEST.VA, } The only Industrial Institute for a - colored Students in the State. ; __ Regular Norma), Academic and Com-_ merciat Courses, also Regular Courses in | . Agriculture, Carpentery and House Bulld | ing, Steam. Fitting, Smithing,Cabinet Mak- 3 Ing, Painting and Glazing, Dressmaking, | Laundrying, Printing. “A Gomplete course )4in Military Training to Cadets. Rooms, ' Books, Fuel and Lights Free to Normal Students; and in addition Uniforms: for ) State Students. We have a faculty of Twenty-two Teachers «.Board only Eight ) Dollars per Month, } For catlogue and other information address 7 | J. MeHENRY JONES, A. M. Pres ident, : ad Institute, West Virginia | : Republican National Convention to Meet at Chicago June 16th Senalor Scott, Rebiembering. Rage Discriminations at st. Louis Conven- tion, Asks If Better Treatment Would ‘Be Afforded at Kansas Clty— Political Outlook of the Race Appears Brighter to Committeeman J. W. Lyons, of Georgia—Howard University gets $50,000.00 From Car- négic For a New Library Building. | THE BAUER MEAT : 28 AND 30 CAPITOL ST. " ARLE EEE ALTE TL TEN RE OT TESST SATII, | Beef, Veal. Mutton, Pork, Fresh Pork Sausage | and Weiner | Our Own Make Try our machine sliced _ Hams and: Bacon OYSTERS, FISH, POULTRY The Best Qualities in all the popular kinds of : Cheese We want your patronage, for we have complete stock in our lines and you can get it when you | wantit most. : ‘ei ttt ci sbi i is TRURSD Washington, D. C., Dec. 10.—-By a vote of overwhelming weight, the re- publican national committee’ has ie cided that the next great conyentipn’ ot Mite party shall be held in’ Chicago? June’ 16 has been named as the date, and the persons tn, Interest here- ubouts are well plgadia with the oft come: all).dround./ "The middle of Juneay! ation 2. @ihlatiec’sto feat ou ae in’ # hufry, as might have beer the case had an earlier date been selected. Chicago won out for many reasons, aside, from her geographical convenience, ‘her railroad centers and her multi- plicity of hotels. Kansas Clty, en- terprising and progressive as’she .un- queéstionably is—we have: been there itd boked her over pretty thorough- ly—-Was beaten as much becduse she happened to be in Mlssourt, as’ for any. other reason that one May put i hands on at ‘this time. .'Chicago is a. town where a man. who, has money in his pockét can go where he chooses to spend ft. In 1896, when the republican convention was }miled into going to €t. Louls, the colored delegates had a-hard time | gookrng the kind of netginmogations befitting thelr prominence.pr busingys Tlatlohs with:their whltebtelto aa tsans. The white hotels diretted them to colored places, which, how- ever, sultable at certain times, were out of place as far as the moment was concerned, ‘The white hotels did ‘not want Negroes standing around thelr lobbies, and elevator service, in many instances, was refused leading delegates, until Mark Hanya roge in [his wrath and told the offenders that it he neard any more complainte he would move the whole business away [from such a narrow-minded place. This condition cf affairs was not for: gotten, and while Senator Warner ‘was wrestling with an oratorical flight about the beauties of the me- tropolis by the Kaw, Senator Scott, of West Virginia, threw a-bomb into the eamp by , quietly asking — the speaker if equal accommodations rz be guaranteed to the dark- skinned -delegates who might come up. from the SouthJand. It is whis: ‘pered that the question was pro- [pounded ‘at the instance of Former VRogister of the ‘Treasury J. W, |Lyons, who though urged by strong personal friends to stand by Kansas City, required assurances of a re- lable gharacter that there would not be a repetition of the St. Louts troubies as far as the colored dele Igates were concerned. _ Senate: (Warner. in reply to Senator Scott said that if he thought there would Ihe any differences made on account lof color, ereed or condition of mau: [kina at Kansas City, he would not lask tho convention to come there |The answer was probably too hypo: thetical for the gentleman from. Wes! Virginia to regard as an assurance of equality, for his vote was record ed for Denver. Mr. Lyons voted for Chicago. Mr. Lyons was the observed of al observers In the big room at th Shoreham where the committee hel Its sessions. He. fa the only colored member of the National solons, an¢ on matters affecting the raée he ts frealy consulted, -He was ready te Brapplo with any effort that might bi made ty rénow tho fight of #evor years ago on the fssue of reductiot Jor wouthern roprosentation, but th ‘batter wad not imentloned. It ap pears that the blows he «struct againut the hydra-hoaded monster th 1900, finistied tho beast, In gatherIng adotiment, Mr, Lyons exptenwed hing self as gratified to finda more whol [somo spirit of republicantsin existing how than ho had seen tor A ecore 6 years. Cominercialiath, he thinks has largely rup tts course as the domipant tactor jn politics and there {6 to be a gradual return to the questions of human interest. In the coming campalgn he expected to so a grédt deal of attettion pald to the old-fashioned fdeaia of ibérty ane (Manhood rights. We are getting toc far away from the Constitution and the Hberties of the people, and tit hopetl the candidate, of the party any A great many people have taken advantage of the BIG ‘4 CUT in oes during the past week and our business has been % : very satifactory. 7 a WE WILL HAVE CASH;BUYERS FROM 20 TO 25 cit | Come early before the choice goods are selected. ; Everything in our immense stock included in this sale. na a ‘ x fe 3, ge a Tm Rega SALE CONTINUES WNTIL “IRE MPANY : “THE FUR FOR VALUES” ee FURNITURE — ~~ CARPETS ~~~. —~ STOVESY thls “higbaketve 0 In“ ASTORPBy with this “highet flue of argument: He deprenated: and vilification and absurd ¢ipagia of “bolting” the tleket tu ee SMliminary . ekirm- tees. it wae Afiew that «the, real duty of each) mageywas to put-forth, highest offorigtpigec that the ele candidate, was: nagnthated—td get out ow. and huytiys@y tho man whe came nearest to (Rip standard ot fit ness, and insist ¢hat a platform be adopted that atogd:out unequivocally for the equallty-of citizenship tor, afl Americans, © Ifrbeaten, then let us accept the judgment of the party and gtrive with alk Gp potent to win, He, thotght the ‘oubl partteufariysaac vorable, and ihsteed of the Negro being eliminated from the political map in the Saufil, the delegations would slow aJftger rezresentation than we have fiad/since 1896.,.oMr Lyons was a‘memiver of the edmmit- pa iret had e. National Com- tnittee to idrate atte FoudtiHions Of respect:.th thggiemory; of pee Htenty' °C. “by if Wigtonsi tha only member Who:had died since tile last meeting of: the body. Through, the courtesy of:Mr. Lyons, it was our pleasute, to) ve presented to Chairman Harry: G, New, of indiana, whoth we had ng t since we were a resident of I apoltey too many Lens’ ago, to tall’. about ‘now. Mr New is the Mght man jn. the right place, and the ¢ommittee'Ald the wigd, thing ta fivind AE the-tegulee chek” tion. gh : | Among those who came Into town to wateh the deliberations of the National Committée and to find out what the-reat,of the country is thihk- hig about were: - (Walter Gotta ons aud M. G. ios. ofNew Orleaidy is latter being editpr of the “Revublis can Liberator; Campbell L. Maxwell, consul to Santo Domingo under Presidents Hari jn and Cleveland, now a practicinglawyer at. Xenia, ‘Ohio; A." P, Daley, of Cincimatl, Ohio, editor ort Union and abiiu® sician’ and com; r ‘of note; 6. Deas, of- South Garolina, KnoWn as “The Duke of Darlington;" J. W. Hendereon, editor. of the New -Ing- land Torehlight, «Providence, 5B. I, and organizer of the Douglas Rppub- lean Associafior wand H. H. Mobley, a merchant off nbIa,S. Co - g, It has beensireported thip «(week that Presiden: wsevelt ‘positively. will not run agd@pand this has pane denied with edu cob rapt pose we flin and sof WV tit have you—<h@@ts. Or tate fe ae see what we malice In the mean- time all the’ presidential booms are doing very well and holding them- selves {ntact, faroffense apd defense, The newspaper deorrespordents are Tavis a h to; “themselves, howeverv#ins thé result. AY TOth Is pgaatl the rs be replaced by adother egually plaus- Sule. but totally differemt. tomogrow. Everybody ts now awaiting the ar- rival ‘ae Bashetni spate. “who cotnes about the 18th, At this writing it seems to be Taft against the field, or more properly speaking, the fleld against Taft. The Fairbg@hks, Knox, Forge, ed ne ¥poms ae in conipetént hands, ut the handd are under the table f the time being. Congressman Willlam B. McKinley, of the’ Champuaigne district of Iinois, came to the. 60th Congress with the Cannon boom tn ‘his instde pocket. 1t Js announced unofficially that’ he has a colored wing 8f the boom carefully concealed about his person and that he will spring it very soon where he thinks it,,will do the most good. Mr. McKinley~halls from the district formerly represented by Speaker Cannon, oma has many con- stituents who are md of “Uncle Joe." When asked about the situa- tion, Mr. Joseph Fj Jébngon, Speak- er Cannon's factotim, private secre- tary, and grand chamberlain, at the Capitol, simply “smote” a mysterious smile and declined to gay anything f>t -publication—at present. Tho | Seeeccmeeusteere nets marly -bitly that Vico Rrogiadnt Fatre yanks has &,host of trlends who will show themselves when the tall tim ber.is thinned out-a bit. 4 Ray, Simon P. W. Drew Is to open the, ew Cosmopolitan’ Baptist Tem- Wie“ ahuary ‘Ist, at which time peak W, A, -Adams* great: clorus‘of e¥voices will ronder the Hallelujah @horus from Handel's oratorio, “The Messtab." The exercises will con- tinue until February 12th, during Which period many prominent natlon- al/eharacters will take part in the varfed program. Dr. Drew was for Avveral years, a ‘successful pastor in ‘New -York Cily and takes a deep in- tere in all that goes on there con- cerning the church people. Speaking of the refusal of the congregation gt Ohvet Baptist Church to accept the veaignatior of Rew. M. W. Gil ert,.Dr. Drew remarked taza prési opresentativo; a oer pS Tbe people.ot Mt, Olivet did ex. dd@ly. plight in: declining to let. this ‘good yuan go. I know Dr, Gilbert well. He fs one of the cleanest, ‘Brightest and best ministers we have ty the pulpit anywhere in this coun- try, and, any church shoujd be proud pt him as its pastor. I :feel for the Baptists, of.New York, since I have Pyprked: with (hem so long) and I.am praying’ that the troybles’at Mt. Olivet, one of our niighty strong- holds in the great clty, will sodh. be adjusted on a satisfactory basis and that the service of the Master will suffer no further interruption. Dr. Gtibert {sail right and I am sure he will be victorious, as he should be, over all opposition.” . 3, Byerybofly ts happy at, Howard University over the- 850,000 lbrary building donated by Andrew Car- negie. President W. P. ‘Thirkield has returned from New York where he rent to confer with the Steel King over the plans -and method of: main-. ‘taining the building. ‘The gift is the outgrowth of the visit of, Mr. Car- negie to the University on the occa- ston of the celebration of the for- ‘tleth anniversary. He was attending the Peace Conference In the city and “just dropped in” ° with , President Roosevelt having no idea of making appeech. of international importance, or having any part in the affair be- Yond that of a mere “looker on in Wierina."t “/Phe*-meeting: interested hilm,- however, dnd whe the music got hold of him, hie, could ‘scarcely Perel hispentup: bn thosiasm. In- cling the main ‘building’ where the books are housed, he found the structure wholly inadequate for the needs of a school of Howard's pro- portions, and he decided that he would show his appreciation of the thotitutions magnificent. posstbilities by progying this glarihg defiglency. “préffosed bulfting’ witt*bererect- ed on a,commanding site on the cam- bus, and the work will be commenc- €d as soon as practicable. A brary bullding-has- been one of the schools most. pressing needs for many years, and Mr. Carnegie’s Christmas gift of 1907 comes at an opportune time, An- cther structure In; prospect is a Selence Hall, for which the: Aluma} has pledged $25,000 of the $100,000 required. President Thirkleld's ad- ministration is an ,asgured success. He has more than realized the expec- tations of his friends and confound- ca%shis’ enemies, not only as'a schol- arly executive along strictly educa- tional Mines, but as an expert money- getter as well. There's more com- ing. Bishop Georve Wylle Clinton, ot the sixth episcopal district af | the A.M. E, Zion ehnreh, preached a masterly sermon at Galbraith church Sunday morning, on “The Meaning of Gods Call to Abraham," pointing out that when’ God ordaing that cer- tain work be done, He invarlably raises up and prepares a man to do it. On Monday the Bishop held a conference bf the Zion minieters of the city and. made some valuable sug- OS 3 lili ial li, a an alll ek od AH athe nO TA ee ee AT i, ee re eee Crn & 2s tas mopta ak at A y ONE i REPOS, sk BDI A +) rons z i vy se Blp sila nbenienne REI AN im rese's, tind 97 tees sab ats Bs pee loft oor comnlete tree Oe PAR) ea mrnammerorie UsAtcot ine’ ghd eacibine svat Shed Wt Risteardas ea emt Sale ta tok al won Fal nave Odrare sh tc potslbte by bellng ites iene bo EAE Sri On apptea wader snd i {Bas the Teele ol RIMMER Rs to tars CecReE Ce: sheen aa 4 NY vis sisictes hea gt Sarrecees a ma i") ON Sacra. an tees on ore (J se6 PUNCTURE PROBE tines ¢ "a grog oc ase Al <3 ©) meena, OUT tats, ah i PESe Ag % o ( ABH WITH ORDER ai ney ; tc 66, = on | i NQ MORE TROVBLE FROM PUNCTURES: 1 -Result. of 15’ year experience in tire 5 : o WAS: taking, New ag from THORNS, CAC (i. Le Be i TUS, PINS, NAIDS, TACKS or GLASS, (Em Sotigthe inicio oad serious punctures, "eee fateational knife outs) can’ Pak 216i 207 alge rio wertp ese vulcanized Hike agypother tire, A hs ae p Perea cottines, Foy Twa Handed TAOS pals tow tn acual Se, Gree at eniaal ae a Soventy.tve:THousinyl BaNrs sold last year,” Wk RABY tpg Ae Ni PEsoRIPTION: Wade in all sizes. 1s llvely and easy riding, very durable fe and dined fend Sithaul thwite oe ates We have bundy Repmaelees pent cee} oer That theiruea lave daly heen puiped wpouce or a whol eeasou. npg meleh no wore v9. ordinary tire, thespunckure realsting qualities pelog piven by acveral labere of thim Speci PESpaUnari been, het Holding Rack’ sentation comarsoniy felt when tein pha ReSfott roads tee Solas fy the, patent “aeket Weave’ argad whieh prevents eit ane f aceg eee and the road thua overcoming @)lanci‘on, Wieregalat ‘eth fonts tober pal i ger sped ute i ear ase 0-1 gh appeovely Youglo not pay gernt, you have: ni er Hy resented. 2 ra Cara mi Mase cremate Le va pinted brass ig a ro ofc Bi ‘Shosers or full paid ordetn (these stvads Burgin cloner bg ced in case OF fatet ia Ot heavy gushes). “aes to be Kotte toUR ox Ji fer any razon, they re, uo paietacery. os Crintpaon: Bayi Weve ihe us omes seat a Fe S'GShE Ask yor: Sontag panicle egress Bit Ages oF the 2 Fdltor of ule paper ubout ng th god order pate gh thew ea ey will ride easieh, yun faster, weat better. lost, toneee nine finer ‘ure yeyasea seen ak aay Pree ‘We kuow that you will be ev well plese uit whea you nt 9 Dizycle you will give ua yont order, We want you to send ts e smal! {tl Order at oncty hevee tla arkable dreaer, a sc thoacs eat h GQOASTER-BRAKES, crersisforinticvlereie teres tanta Seta Repti ere and ropatr nga.” Write for our big SUNDRK’ talogue ee NOT WARE. Side! A syrriez, Beg Oe tne i rota anyone, uel ow the acm a spondertol fers pilug, Te ouly costs a postal to Netra chekyinndg, Wate ie ROW ts al : ‘MEAD CYOLE--COMPANY, Dopt. “J LX CHICAGO. ILL, pod MI durmdwline of g _ RUBBER GOODS, SOAP, PERFUMES & DRUG SUN- | » DRIES. | 4 Peat actetal actarately fled end all od | Hot and cold fountain ser- | vice all winter. : Od phone 997. els RMACY s GEN Washington & Dickinéd’atrects. 4 : Charleston ' ei ore - | WiNa. 4 gestions, looking’ to thelr improve- oe ment He says Zion generally is’ Grex: cellent condition, and that the reports at the Philadelphtas conference: will be of the mostencouraging nature, He regretted extedingly ‘that Rev. P. H. Williams, pastor at John Wes- ley church, had been so suddenly and violently stricken. down with disease and hoped for an éarly recovery. Politically,he was optimistic and be- lieved *tue:Presidant would eventual- ly do: thedlane cite ii the ee ville matter, when the. ‘Investigating proved that the men were not, guill 4 as charged.” By “0c WS "Last Wednesday marked the uilfe third milestone of Mr. John A.‘Lanh ford, the popular archjtect/and'baik er, and.as a-token of, regard,-a grou of his friends tendered. him a birt day and it was a tsurppise” ind fot the peutpientstsaet a the stight (Colttlinisd oy tage cht): CHEERFUL CREDIT We have the utmost confidence in the honesty and integrity of the working people and that is why we have decided at this time to offer more liberal terms of Credit than ever before. Keep your money in the bank where it will earn more for you and come here and buy your winter clothing on our easiest of all terms. Christmas will soon be here—buy sensible gifts—we will trust you—73 stores—factory to wearor. 360 FOR MEN AND BOYS Overcoats ..... $10 to $18 Men's Suits ..... $10 to $18 Boys' 2 Piece Suits. $2.50 to $6 Men's Raincoats... $10 to $20 Boys' Overcoats... $5 to $10 Men's Hats ..... $1.50 to $3 1 FOR WOMEN AND MISSES FURS ON CREDIT Women's Coats.....$9 to $30 Women's Suits.....$10 to $30 Trimmed Hats.....$2 to $10 Girls' Coats.....$3 to $7 Silk Waists.....$1.50 to $9 LIBERTY CREDIT CO 617 Va. St. Open Evenings (Continued on Page Seven.) est intimation of the happy event until he walked into the parlors of his spacious home at 1210 V street and found gathered therein as congenital a company as ever graced a Washington household. Among the invaders were; Messrs. W. T. Vernon; Register of the Treasurer; Ralph W. Tyler, Auditor for the Navy Department; John C. Daney, Recorder of Deeds for the District of Columbia; H. P. Slaughter, of the Government Printing Office and Superintendent of St. Luke's P. E. Sunday School; W. L. Houston, Grand Master of the G. U. O of O. F.; W. H. C. Brown, attorney at Law; A. E. Lankford, architect; and R. W. Thompson; of the War Department and manager of Thompson's National News Bureau. After a social session, the guests and the "Surprisee" were ushered into the dining room, where a table laden with good things had been prepared, under the direction of Mr. Lankford's accomplished "better half," who is well known in the society circles of the south, where as Miss C. Josephine Upshaw, a granddaughter of Bishop Turner, she was a reigning belle. With Register Vernon as toast-master, each gentleman responded to an appropriate sentiment, all in complimentary vein touching the genial head of the household in which the festivities were being held. In the many brilliant, inspiring and thoughtful speeches made, it was brought out that Mr. Lankford has a history which is in itself an inspiration to young men who are determined to win their way to the front. He is a graduate of Tuskegee and Lincoln institutes, and since choosing architecture as his life work, has so thoroughly devoted himself to study and achievement, that today in addition to his diplomas, he holds the degree of M. S., conferred by Wilberforce University, a second M. S. from Morris Brown College, Atlanta, Ga., and B. S. at the hands of Shaw University, Raleigh, N. C. As a testimonial of his activity in the business area from his profession, it is only necessary to state that he is vice president of the National Negro Business League, of which Dr. Booker T. Washington is president; President of the District of Columbia branch of the National League; is head of a number of fraternal beneficial organizations, a stockholder in many corporate institutions, and a worker in every movement that has for its aim the uplift of the people and the awakening of the public spirit and race pride of the masses. This gathering at his home, in his honor, embracing as it did some of the foremost figures in the nation, is an evidence that his labors have not been in vain. Their presence testifies in no uncertain tone their sincere appreciation of Mr. Lankford as a man and a citizen, and as a vital force in the business, social and moral life of the race. Mr. Lankford was deeply touched by the kindness of his friends and his response was full of fine feeling and bespoke a stronger hopefulness for the future. Congress is pegging away. A bill has been introduced against the Jim Crow car law, and another one by Gen. Kelfer, is designed to reduce representation of the southern states in congress as a penalty for disfranchisement. R. W. THOMPSON PARKERSBURG Mrs. Ernestine Fountalne, who has been quite ill for the past few weeks, is much improved at this writing. Chas. Lee, of Wheeling, was in the city a few days last week to see his niece, Miss Ernestine Fountaine. Mrs. J. M. Carter returned last Friday afternoon from Connecticut and New York where she has been visiting for the past month. Rev. A. F. Tuck preached at the W. M. Church last Sunday morning. The Sabbath school of Logan M. E. Church will give an entertainment at that church next Tuesday evening to secure money for the Christmas tree. All are cordially invited to attend. Vendetta Court No. 5 held a very interesting session at K. of P. Hall last Thursday evening. Mrs. Britain remains about the same at this writing. Miss Almeda Brown is collecting for the Advocate. Any money paid her will be gladly received and promptly accredited. Rev. E. E. O'Brien is conducting a revival at Sutton. The program was quite interesting at Summer Literary Society last Friday afternoon. A very fine program will be rendered next Friday afternoon and all are cordially invited to be present. The Sewing Circle of the Zion Baptist church was entertained Tuesday evening by Mrs. William Toney. Next week the Circle will meet with Mrs. J. H. Bayes. The Busy Bee met with Mrs. Jane Day Friday evening. J. H. Bayes went to Wheeling last week. The True Reformers held their regular meeting Thursday evening. At their meeting on the 19th of this month the annual election of officers will take place. Lee Bowles, of Nineteenth street. John Sherman has gone to Burnsville on business. Miss Beulah Wright has been indisposed with measles, but is better at this writing. Edgar Williams returned from Newburg Thursday. The Farmers' Supper, which was postponed last week on account of the Mite Missionary meeting, will be held Thursday evening at Simpson Chapel. Mrs. Mildred Smith is nursing Mrs. J. H. Kaplin. William Ash, Lawrence Settles, Fred Thomas, Pearl Johnson, Clarence Henderson and Thomas Davis, spent Sunday in Gallipolis, Ohio. Mrs. Henry Taylor, of Charleston, were the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Toles Sunday. Miss Agatha Alexander was taken suddenly ill at her home on Ohio street Monday morning. Mrs. William Holmes and children, of Gallipolis, were visiting her parents a few days last week. Miss Mosella Colston and Eldorado Williams who have been spending a few days here, have returned at their home on Kanawha. Miss Ida Craig has bees ill for a few days. Rev. E. D. Venture preached an able sermon at the M. E. church Sunday. Master Herald Williams, son of William Williams, has been quite ill with the mumps. Alfred Bradley, who has been ill for the past few days, is able to be out. Walter Stevenson, of Columbus, is visiting his parents. Mrs. M. B. Brockman is visiting relatives in Charleston. H. A. Johnson was in Fayetteville on business last week. Rev. Jones of Fayetteville, preached in Rev. Dotson's stead Sunday at Mount Mcriah Church. The Infant son of Walter Williams is quite sick with pneumonia. John Clark, of Hinton, accidentally fell into a ditch here Sunday night and sustained such injuries as to detain him here several days. Wm. Halloway, who was apprehended Sunday, and held as one of the parties who broke into the Great Eastern Bargain House, was immediately released as he proved an alibi in less than 15 minutes after being arrested. An old grudge between Holloway and the proprietor of the store caused his arrest. It is generally conceded now that the store was pillaged by white parties. ELECTROCUTION A SUCCESS In So Say All, Except the Victim, Who Says Nothing. Associated Press. Trenton, Dec. 11.—The first official electrocution in New Jersey occurred in the state prison this morning, when Serverio Di Giovanni, an Italian, paid the penalty for the murder of a fellow countryman. The electrocution was pronounced a success. Two cups raised bread dough, two eggs well beaten, one-half level teaspoonful each of clove and cinnamon, one-fourth level teaspoonful of mace, one cup raisins seeded and cut in two, one-half cup currants, one-half cup citron, thinly sliced. Allow the dough to raise ready to shape into loaves, cut down, and take two cups of it. Work in the butter, which should be very soft but not melted, then add the remaining ingredients, working them in thoroughly. Turn into greased bread pans, let rise until double in bulk, and bake in a moderate oven. When done remove from pans and cover with icing. The Japanese dentist does not frighten his patient with an array of steel instruments. All his operations in tooth-drawing are performed by the forefinger and thumb of one hand. The skill necessary to do this is acquired only after long practice, but when once it is obtained the operator is able to extract half a dozen teeth in about thirty seconds, without once removing his fingers from the patient's mouth. The dentist's education commences with the pulling out of pegs which have been pressed into soft wood; it ends with the drawing of hard pegs, which have been driven into an oak plank with a mallet. FRUITS, CANDIES ICECREAM Families Furnished with Cream. Orders for shipment solicited. We make prompt delivery of Cream and Ices for Sunday orders. William Hughes, of Dayton, Ohio, is the guest of his sister, Mrs. Isaac Carr. Mr. Hughes has just come from Louisville, Ky., where he went to bury his brother, Elijah Hughes. The deceased Mr. Hughes was not the victim in a murder case as was announced but died from pneumonia. Miss Leotia Giles, who has been in Pittsburg, for the past few weeks returned to the city Thursday. The willing Workers met Tuesday with Mrs. Henderson on Clay street. Rev. S. Portman, of Rochester, Pa., who recently returned from New England preached Monday evening at the W. M. church. Chat Grant received a telegram Thursday announcing the death of his mother at Pittsburg, where she was visiting her daughter. Her remains will be taken to her home in Virginia for burial. The Ladies Sewing Circle of the Logan Memorial church will hold an apron sale Tuesday evening at the parsonage, the home of Rev. and Mrs. Moore. Fancy aprons and other useful articles will be on sale. Herbert Taylor, who was hurt by falling from a wagon Thursday is going about again. Mrs. Susan Clark who has been sick and confined to her home on account of Rheumatism is much better and will soon be able to be out again. The little son of Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Riggs has been very sick, threatened with pneumonia. Arthur, son of Mrs. Phyllis Johnson, who has been attending school at Morgantown, died Sunday after a short illness of typhoid fever. His remains were brought here and funeral took place from Logan Memorial church Tuesday-afternoon. The Union Thanksgiving services were held at the Mt. Zion Baptist church with the following program: Opening Hymn read by Rev. A. Tuck. First Scripture lesson, Rev. E. E. O'Brien, A. M. E. Church. Second lesson, Rev. Dr. S. P. West, Presiding Elder of Wheeling District A. M. E. Church. Prayer, Rev. Moore, of M. E. Church. Rev. W. A. Toney, pastor of the church, then introduced the preacher of the day, Rev. Jones, of the Weslyan church, who delivered a sermon long to be remembered and which Rev. C. E. McGee, of Huntington, moved o be given to the Charleston Advocate that all the state might enjoy as we enjoyed the splendid production. The music furnished by the Choir of Mt. Zion church was timely and appropriate. Mr. and Mrs. Harrison Dixon celebrated the twenty-fifth anniversary of their marriage Friday evening. November 22d in a very delightful manner. They entertained at their pleasant home on Gould avenue from 8 to 11 o'clock. The guests begun to arrive early and were invited to the parlor by Miss Rebecca Brown where Mr. and Mrs. Dixon assisted by their son Wille and his wife received the guests. Mrs. Dixon looked very charming in black silk and lace and carried her wedding handkerchief. Mr. Dixon wore his wedding suit and looked not a day older than on his wedding day. Mrs. Henry Lee invited the guests to the dining room where Mrs. Maria Furgeson and Misses Blanche Hollinger and Grayce Wells served a sumptuous supper. The dining room presented a beautiful appearance, being decorated in silax and white chrysanthemums. The cake was passed in a silver cake basket, it being one of their wedding presents. Miss Martha Dixon daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Dixon and friend presided at the punch bowl. Miss Lena McClung presided at the bride's cake and each one received a slice neatly done up in tissue paper. Mr. and Mrs. Dixon were the recipients of many handsome gifts which consisted of silver, cut glass and linen. After partaking of the hospitality of Mr. and Mrs. Dixon the many guests departed wishing them many happy returns of the day. BUCKHANNON T. A. Brown was at Weston on business the first of the week. C. F. Walker, who has been working in Elkins for some time, has returned home. Rev. O. T. Davis is assisting Rev. Griffith with his protracted meetings in Sutton. Miss Georgia Sutton was called to Sutton last week by the death of Miss Ray. The Silver Leaf Club met with Mrs. George Lewis as hostess. A pleasant time was spent. Miss Bird Davis returned from Clarksburg Monday after a pleasant visit with friends. CHRISTMAS POINT: PLEASANT. For Everybody Who Wants It This greatest of all newspaper offers is open to every man, woman or child. Everyone who will may accept it. To every person sending us twenty-five paid up subscribers at $1.50 per year we will send MT. HOPE. Ten Dollars in Gold for a Christmas Gift Raised Cake. This leaves no excuse for anyone not having Christmas money, for any school boy or girl can get 25 subscribers to this great race paper. The same will be given for collection from old subscribers---that is if you collect from old subscribers and send to us $37.50, Ten Dollars in Gold will be sent to you; or if you secure some new subscribers and collect some from old ones; just so the amount is $37.50, the Ten Dollars in Gold will be given you. Jap Tooth-Pulling. Go to work at once and make your Christmas money sure.