The Advocate

Noted Speakers Eulogue the Poet of Freedom At HHs Birthplace— Life of Whittler Largely Domesti8. Boston, Mass., Dec. 14—The celebration of the centennial of the birth of the poet, John G. Whittier, for which a large section of New England has been preparing for months past, was ushered in today with anniversary exercises in the public schools. Scores of celebrations are on the calendar for the next three days, but none will be of greater interest than that in the poet's native town of Amesbury. The meeting will be held in the town hall Monday, when a varied program of addresses, recitations from Whittier's pops and readings will be carried out under the direction of the citizens' committee. Governor Guild will deliver the oration of the day. It is expected that addresses will be made also by Clarence Steadman, of New York, former Secretary of the Navy John D. Long, former Governor John L. Bates and Booker T. Washington. John Greenleaf Whittier, the "Quaker Poet," in house of whose memory these celebrations are to be held, was born December 17, 1807, in East Haverhill, close by the present town of Ansbury. The house in which he was born, and which he described in "Snow Bound," had been built almost 120 years before his birth by a paternal ancestor named Thomas Whittier, who had come from England and settled in Massachusetts in 1688. Three or four winters at a district school and six months at the Haverhill academy was about 'all the schooling young Whittier received. When twenty-one years of age he obtained editorial employment on a paper called the Appleton Manufacturer, published in Boston. But he had worked there but a short time when he was, obliged, to return home on account of the falling health of his father. In 1859, for a few months, until his father's death, he edited the Haverhill Gazette. He then for some time edited the New England Review, published at Hartford, Conn., where he gained some experience and won many friends. But in a short time his own ill health forced him to again return to his home at Haverhill. He soon published his first book, a poem of New England legendary life, entitled "Moll Pitcher." His scattered poems then amounted to 300. In November, 1831, he gave the world his first anti-slavery verse, "To William Lloyd Garrison." By 1840, books of his poem were household property. Whittier was a household name. School boys could quote his poetry. He was declared in the leeches. From 1847 till 1860. The National Era, a Washington anti-slavery organ, published the greater part of Whittier's verses. With the establishment of The Atlantic Monthly in 1857, the first appearance of Whittier's new poetry was made in New England. "Snow Bound" was printed in the styles and achieved immediate popularity. After the year Whittler lived at Oak Kog, Danvers and Annesbury, it was an extremely quiet existence. He was almost a lifelong invalid. Though born of a study and long-lived stock, he inherited no great robustness of frames, and when he was about 17 years of age he injured his constitution permanently by overwork on his father's farm. He had a weakness of the heart that not only gave bhm pain but for many years was a constant menace to his life. in his later life there were several events of importance which served to show the veneration in which New England held her poet. As he grew older the schools tried to observe his birthday and the Whittier societies held special exercises. On his 70th birthday, men and woman of letters contributed to the press notable appreciations in verse and prose. And ten years later the governor and many other prominent citizens went to Danters and formally congratulated him. The poet had many friends. He numbered among his familiar acquaintances men of the highest political rank and the principal literary men and women of his time. Almost every noted authoress of America might be numbered as having been among his most intimate friends. Lucy Hopper, Call Hamilton, Grace Greenwood, Sarah Orne Jewett, Lucy Larcen, Louis Chaudier Moulton and Elizabeth Ruart Phelps were a few of the many who honored him with their love and reverence. Whittier's life was so largely domestic that it had been passed almost wildly off his elgion, of women—first his mother and sister at Haverhill and Amessyne; then his piece at, Ainsbury and finally his county at Oak Knoll. And it was in the house of the daughter of one of his oldest and dearest friends—at Hampton Falls, N. H.—that the poet died, September 7, 1892. (From Harper's Weekly.) Whatever American has to show in herole living today, I doubt if she can show anything finer than the quality of the resolve, the steadfast effort hundreds of black and colored men are making today to live, blamelessly, honorably and patiently, getting for themselves what scraps of refinement, learning and beauty they may, keeping their hold on a civilization thy are grudged and denied. They do it not for themselves only, but for all their race. Each educated colored man is an ambassador to civilization. They know they have a handicap, that they are not exceptionally brilliant or clever people. Yet every such man stands, one likes to think, aware of his representative and vicarable character, fighting against soul imaginations, misrepresentations. Insult, insult and the naive unspeakable meanness of base antagonists. Every one of them who keeps decent and honorable does a little to beat that opposition down. But the patience the Negro needs! He may not even, look contempt. He must admit superiority in those whose daily conduct to him is the clearest evidence of moral inferiority'. We sympathetic whites, indeed, may claim honor for him; if he is wise he will be silent under our advocacy. He must go to, and fro self-controlled, bereft of all the qualities that the great flag of American proclaims—that flag for whose united empire his people fought and died, giving place and precedence to the strangers who pour in to share, its beneficence, strangers ignorant, even of its tongue. That he must do—and wait. The Welsh, the Irish, the Poles, the white south, the indefatigable Jews may cherish grievances and railt around. They may be historical, revengeful, threatening, and perverse; their wroppings excuse them. For him there is no excuse. And all the races show earth, which has suffered such wrongs as this Negro blood that is still imputed to him as a sin? These people who disdain him, who have no sense of reparation toward him, have sinned against him beyond all measure. Memphis, Tenn., Dec. 14. The charge that a relative of Wallace Lane of McComb*City was involved in the alleged plot to assassinate him, the alleged purpose being to secure his life insurance, is the latest development following the arrest of Will Stokes of that city on a charge of conspiracy to murder, according to a News-Schmitar special from McComb. Both families are prominent in the county and the arrest and subsequent disclosures have created a profound sensation. Stokes is in jail at Magnolia. The officers allege that Stokes and this relative plotted to do away with Lane and secure the insurance on his life, which is several thousand dollars. It is alleged that Stokes offered to pay "Shorty" Clark, a Negro, $600 to assassinate Lane, the alleged plan being to shoot him from an ambush. According to the black's story he agreed to the alleged plot but became frightened and told the story 16 Night Watchman J. W. Boothe at the railroad shops. WARNED TO FLEE Norman, Okla., December 15. Threats of murder have been made against members of a Negro colony. 13 miles north of Norman, on a 200-acre ranch owned by Dowd & Cook, of this city, if they did not leave and shots have been fired into their homes. Notices have been sent by a "Ku-Klu Klan," who style themselves "The Community," and are causing consternation in the colony. Andicipating a night attack by the whites, the Negroes have armed themselves to repel the expected attack. Notices have been posted on the Negroes' cabins and repeatedly left in their mall boxes say that all the Negroes in the community will be given until December 28 to gather their crops and leave the country. Norman has been without Negroes since the opening of Oklahoma. It is an unwritten law that Negroes do not stay in this town after the sun goes down. A few have tried to disregard the rule, but have gone from here when the final word of warning was given. Missourians Are Opposed to the Location Near Their Town and Pass Strong Resolutions Condemning the Project. Dalton, Mo., Dec. 14.—Dalton does not want a Negro college. The citizens will fight first. Notice to this effect has been served on Booker, T. Washington. Despite the open objection, the school is already in operation on a smaller scale, being conducted by the Negro Baptist Church of this place. No serious action was taken, however, until it was learned that this was to be made a Negro educational center in the Booker T. Washington scheme. Then a mass meeting was called. T. R. Hamilton presided and Dr. H. E. Kirkpatrick was secretary. Elaborate plans have been made by the Tuskegee educator to establish an industrial college for members of his race on the farm of Jno. W. Ewling, Negro, adjoining the east limits. A college building, according to the plans of Washington, is to be erected and about twenty cottages to serve as dormitories. No Occasion for Speeches. There was not much oratory. That was not needed. Minds had already been made up. Presence at the meeting was in itself evidence of the anti-school sentiment. A resolution was read and discussion followed. Some wanted to make the expression bristle with condemnatory words, while others asked that 'careful and due consideration be used. The final result was the following: "Whereas, it has come to the knowledge of the undersigned petitioners that an effort is being made to establish in Dalton or vicinity what is known as an industrial school for Negroes of this locality, therefore be it "Resolved: That we, the under-signed citizens of Bowling Green Township and Chariton county, Mo. are unalterably opposed to the establishment of the contemplated industrial school for Negroes in this locality, and we hereby pledge ourselves to use every legitimate means within our power to prevent same from being established. We are prompted to do this for the public good. "And, moreover, we, the under- signed petitioners, will ever pray the promoters to cease their efforts to establish said institution in this lo- cality." That "war funds" will be raised is shown by the appointing of Judge John A. Goll, A. W. Sullivan and C. E. Jaeger as a "Finance Committee." THE HUNDREDTH ANNIVERSARY of the Birth of John Greenleaf Whittier, Celebrated by the Washington School, December 17. The following program was rendered by the grades of the Washington school, Tuesday afternoon, in honor of "The Abolitionist Poet;" Song—America, The Poet's Boyhood—James Field; Extract from Snowbound—Lucy Cash. School Master's Influence—Rhota Green. His Career—Damon Humbles. The Shoe-makers — Daudridge Brown. The Influence of His Writings— Jullus Thomas. Extract from "Laus Deo,"—William Thompson. His Love For Nature—Nealson Thompson. Philadelphia, Pa., Dec. 12. "The gravity of the Negro problem is not confined to the United States, England faces it in her colonies. The whole world faces it. The problem of the future of that race is one of the greatest and gravest confronting civilization." Sir John Rogers, governor of the English Coast colonies, southwestern Africa, expressed these views in an address at the Berean Presbyterian Church. "In 'Africa,' he said, 'the Negroes outnumber the whites in proportion of 5,555,555 to 1,000, and our greatest trouble is to induce them to work with their hands in the trades. The hope of the Negro race lies in manual labor." The state government of this new commonwealth is governed in the Logan county courthouse in Guthrie. It is an unpretentious cradle for a state's laws, but not its paying attention to that. Everyone is too busy with the base, notice the cradle. There is much work to do. Incidentally, the two reputations to be made, foundations, to be laid for statutes in the halls, fame of this vast neophyte region. There are laws to be made in honor of the late James Joway, who believed in separate departments for the white and the black people; there are laws to be made governing the sale of liquor to hold in check the ancient, and honorable customs of bootlegging; and there are many other bits of civic keepkeeping to be looked after—deliver that are so essential and so close to the hand and the eye as to be easy to overlook. These new laws for the new state of Oklahoma must be made by this new legislature in a new way—the mistakes revealed in recent investigations and exposures must be avoided; safeguards that other states show themselves in need of must be supplied right at the beginning—ch, they're a busy branch, all right. A horse's walk in faintly loops like a still-life study compared with what these men have before them. I think they're not rabid on the booze question, either. There was a bill prepared and pending now—and it is generally understood it have the paternal sanction of Governor Haskell—making the county or town officials a sort of grand jury, and empowering any or all of them at any time to snag any fudded citizen they may see wabbling along the streets, hale him before this always-ready tribunal, and out if he remembers where he connected with the pipeline which flows with the oil or joy. Whoever sold that liquor to him is to be first hiked, boiled in oil, then shot, skinned and beheaded—or something like that. The strictest in the antiquor line is to extend even further than to the sale of intoxicants. Any person leaving any liquor where any body else can find it, as well as if he had a sign and were running a saloon. That is surprising some. But is this uninimous? Are Oklahomaans all a bunch of enthusiastic reform agents? Not so that you would observe it without having your attention called to it. There are as many rough-seeds down here in proportion to the population as there are in other states the sound of the cuss word is heard in the land. There are gillette injured to the thrilling contact of strong waters, and these feel deep digress at the attitude of Governor Haskell. What do they say about it? What is the treld, of conversation when a lot of ment-eating boot-wearing men with ruddy countenances, watery eyes and soft hats gather around a superheated stove? They say: "That legislator's certainty play in the dickens. Them Prohibishists is sure goin' t run things—fer a while." add the hope they put into "fer a while" seems to give them great comfort. They believe the days of the just-add-hot-water-and-serve grand jury, and of imprisonment for leaving a bottle on the desk where a fellow can find it, will be few. Upon this belief is based their hope for eventual happiness and ad. Ubittum libations. The person who is accustomed to seeing people always nicely groomed ought to visit an Oklahoma smallbar barber shop some Saturday afternoon, along at 4 o'clock. The barbers wade around in tawny dresses three feet deep—follage severed from the crantiums of those who have come in to shed their Samsonian decorations. You see, these men come into town when their hair is about three or four months gone, and they don't think it looks so bad. At least it has not got so they step on it, and they forget about having it out. They live 50 miles from the shop, mind you, and maybe it is three or four months before they return. Then they are scarecrows for a fact. They hurry along the street, fearful lest some one might recognize them among that hirsute mass and fall over the steps of the torsional barrow, laughing sheepishly. Any time a barber can't fill a mattress Saturday evening from his floor sweepsiness he feels that business is getting dull. The remains of Mamie Smith, who died Monday after two weeks' of intense suffering from burns accidently received, were shipped to her home at Institute Monday for internment. They were accompanied by a delegation of the True Reformers, of which the deceased was a member. The First Baptist Sunday school gave an entertainment at the church Tuesday night to raise funds for the Christmas tree. An excellent program was rendered to a fair-sized audience. SELF-HELP Being Taught Among the Race Secretary of State Spyher Issues a Handy Volume Dealing With Many Subjects of Interest to the People. Lands of the Negro recognize that his progress in America since emancipation has been remarkable, and attribute it to many admirable influences. Certain philanthropic agencies have contributed no little to his elevation, and the amount of real help he has received from the people of the South, who have contributed so largely to the education and advancement of the slaves they once owned, will go down in history as much in favor of the Anglo-Saxon as the large amount of money spent by Northern philanthropists for the same purpose. With the Negro race, however, there is fast growing up a division among its best people, not alone as to whether this education shall be industrial or collegiate, but whether or not the Negro shall expend greater efforts to provide for himself all the agencies' he requires, for his uplift, or depend more and more on the help from other people. The question is being frankly asked: "Do not schools and colleges built up by the sacrifices of the Negro himself, mean far more in the sum total of Negro accomplishments than any number of institutions erected and maintained through a system of mendency." Come those seers on the one side, who say: "Press your claims on the wealth and aristocracy of New England and build for yourselves and poetess institutions of learning, whereby the Negro may be trained to become skilled artisans, efficient educators, learned ministers?" while, on the other hand, the sturdy sons of Dixie, clothed in skins of ebony, exclaim: "Learn by doing. Be instruments in your own uplift. Challenge the admiration of the gods and the aid of man by helping yourself." It appears, then, to a certain element of wise Negro leaders that the best sort of appreciation for "Mr. Negro" aid extended to the Negro can best be shown in this latter day inclination to help himself. He recognizes fully his obligation to the work done by Northern charitable societies at a time when it was impossible for him to help himself; nor does he discount the great amount of financial aid he has received from the white people of the South, for in no instance can there be cited a single school or church in a Southern community, built and used for worship by Negroes, that did not receive some financial aid from the white people. Self-help has done wonders for the Negro. Self-help has provided for him in the South institutions of learning of his own making; institutions of prominence and standing; whereas without this saving grace he would be dependent upon the meager facilities offered by the State governments. Self-help has provided for him in the South banking institutions and commercial enterprises, small when compared with the mamoth institutions of similar character managed by the white man, but creditable for the youthful race of forty years. It is the spirit of the young Negro making all this progress—the new Negro—the Negro of the first and second generations removed from slavery—making the effort to produce conditions and opportunities better for their posterity, than they themselves found them. It is the spirit of debtors to everybody, the favored to the unfavored, the wise to the unwise, the educated to the uneducated. Perhaps the most forceful examples of the inclination of the Negro to help himself are furnished in the activities of the Colored Methodist Episcopal Church, the youngest and smallest of the three distinctly Negro Methodist Episcopal Church was organized by the Methodist Episcopal Church. South, in 1870, not for the purpose of getting rid of the Negro—which in the very nature of things would have been an impossible undertaking—but in order that the fullest good might be realized for him and his children. This year there have been a number of meetings in various States by members of this particular organization for the purpose of raising large sums of money for missions and education. The Geoglians, under the leadership of Bishop L. H. Holsey, raised in a large mass meeting more than $5,000 for the Holsey Academy at Cordale. The two Conferences in Alabama, under the leadership of Bishop R. S. Williams, met in Tuscaloosa in August and raised in actual cash $11,349. The meeting was held in a large tent, and the spirit and intentions of the young Negro were manifested as much in the discussions on the program as in the contributions which he made for education. Various representatives of the Methodist Episcopal Church, South, were present at the meeting and took part in the program. Another instance on record is the great educational attempt held in Texas by the three small Cotyledones in that state, under the direction of Bishop C. J. Phillips. Bishop Phillis is the junior plow on the bench, and is one of the most highly educated Negroes in church work in the country. It was the ambition of Bishop Phillis and his workers to equal the rally held by the Negroes in Alabama a new work previous, and the result of the Dallas meeting was $11,525 raised to further prosecute the work of Texas College. The Negroes themselves raised all of their money with the exception of about $75 which was contributed by the white people of Dallas. These instan a, while not the only ones on record, say that the general trend of the Negro's activities is for better educational facilities, and that in order to provide him he is improving upon himself a double system of tradition. There is hardly a, good-sized town in the South that has not one or more colleges for the training of Negro youth, and a simple question will determine the fact that they are supported almost wholly by the Negroes, through the agency of some Baptist association, Methodist annual conference or fraternal society. In Mississippi alone, where the school facilities are very meager in the rural districts, there is not a county in which there is not a Negro institution of some kind, some of them laying pretensions to higher courses of study. Nor is the Negro alone building schools and colleges for his elevation. He has made more progress in the state of Mississippi (and it serves as a good example to the rest of the Southern States than in any other, state in the Union. In that state alone he has to his credit thirteen banking institutions. In Georgia the Negro pays taxes on $16,000,000 worth of property, while in Louisiana an instance of the amount of self-hold they have done may be ascertained by the fact that in Caddo Parish the Negroes pay taxes on $600,000 worth of property. Be it remembered that it is the young Negro that is making this progress. It is the Negro who has taken advantage of the school facilities afforded him by the agencies heretofore referred to that is, in turn, building other institutions of learning, manning commercial enterprises and establishing banks and co-operative concerns. All his activities along these lines are the result of the aspirations of the educated young Negro. Just as the same amount of constructive work among white people is the result of the aspirations of the young, educated white man. It is due to his education and his training that he has certain aspirations—the same aspirations as the white man—and no one will wonder at it. He lives under the same conditions, studies the same books, and obeys the same laws. For these reasons, and because of certain proscriptive, measures* the Negro becomes more and more clamish in the matter of providing for himself certain commodities, and along, limited business lines his progress is keeping apace with his educational development. The real white man of the South thinks he knows the real Negro, but it is true that he does not. If might live in the same block with an industrious, law-abiding, self-respecting Negro and know practically nothing about him. The Negro in question is unobtrusive, follows the even tenor of his way, and, in making up the sum total of Negro accomplishments, is invariably left out of the calculation, unobserved because of the noise and guffaw of the hoodlum element of the race. These Negroes, all Southern born and reared, were for the most part outaught, but they did have the good sense to select the best among them for their leaders, who courted the good advice and wise counsel of their white friends. The result has been a strong membership, a number of well-developed schools and colleges, and a ministry that has figured prominently in all affairs that tend to make the relations between the races more cordial. Nearly all of their schools have received substantial aid from the white people who were members of the Methodist Episcopal church, South, and not only is that true of this church, but it has ever been the custom for Negroes to draw heavily on their white friends for aid in any enterprise. It was left for the Negroes in Mississippi to break away from the old established order of things, and make the effort to test the real worth of the Negro, by calling upon him to make for himself, with his own hands and means, an institution that would forever be a monument to the willingness of the Negro to help himself. Though born in slavery, Bishop Elias Cottrell is by no means an ante-ballum Negro. He is the most advanced type of the new Ne- College at Holly Springs, Illustration of What Done by the Negro Their Own Eile which were handed out Friday morning, will take a high rank among the many valuable works already produced in the interest of the state. There is hardly a subject of interest to the state that Mr. Swisher does not fully cover in his manual. For months he has been at work compiling page after page of statistics, which will be of great value for future reference, Mr. J. L. Helzer printing and stationary clerk, is credited with the general make-up of the work. In this, he has been of much assistance to Mr. Swisher, and from a careful perusal of the book it is found that this attache has shown his thorough knowledge of the work. Five thousand copies have been printed for distribution. The volume contains 340 pages of information. From the admission of the state in 1863 to the present time, every event of importance is noted. The first four pages of the manual contain the Declaration of Independence, and this is followed by the articles of confederation. Then follows the constitution of the United States, the law as to presidential succession, citizenship, naturalization of aliens, state constitution and a historical outline of the state of West Virginia written by Piof. Virgil A. Lewis. This is followed by a graphic description of the Great Seal of the state and the history of the West Virginia state house. Biographical information In the biographical list, and brief notes of the laws of the state authorities, United States Congress, representatives in Congress, state authorities, members of the house of delegates, judges of the supreme court of appeals, judges of the circuit courts, judges of the intermediate and criminal courts. The legislative directory embraces those composing the two bodies, the standing committees of the state senate, members of the house of delegates officers of the house, standing committees of the house, joint rules of both houses, rules of the senate and house. In the judicial department the members of the supreme court of appeals are, given, as are also the circuit, intermediate and criminal courts. All the county officers of the state are also given. Under the political heading, is given the popular and electoral vote for president from 1789 to 1904 and a table of the votes for all state officers by counties in the year 1904. The entire work is interesting from cover to cover. Important statistics and laws that are of assistance to every one. make this manual one of the best. If not the best, public document, that has been issued by the state in years. A copy may be had by sending fifteen cents in stamps or coin, for postage, to the Secretary of State, C. W. Swisher, Charleston, W. Va. NEGROES ASK TRAINING SCHOOL, NOT SOCIAL BOON. Phacks in Mississippi Delta Say Rodney School in Tope Far Jackson, Miss., Dec. 14—S. J. Farrar, a well-known Negro educator, who for the past fifteen years has been engaged in public school work in the delta, has issued an appeal to the members of the Mississippi Legislature to establish an industrial training for Negroes, in that section of the State. He says the Negroes want training, not social equality. Farrar calls the attention of the lawmakers to the fact that the bulk of the Negro population in Mississippi is in the delta, and it is in that section where they are employed almost exclusively at agricultural pursuits. He therefore, believes that they should be given early training for farm work, since it is to their vacation that a majority of the members of the race must book for a livelihood. The State Negro Industrial School at Rodney, Farrar says, is not accessible for many boys who work in the delta. The Committee of Twelve is arranging to circulate 50,000 copies of Mr. nArdew Carnegie's recent speech in Edinburgh, on the progress of the American Negro. Those wishing to secure copies of this address free of charge, should write to Prof. Hugh N. Browne, Secretary of the Committee. Cheyney, Pa. CORRESPONDENCE. RAYMOND CITY. Rev. Nelson Barnett filled his pulpit here Sunday and preached two able sermons. Dr. T. H. Bryant was called to North Carolina Saturday by the death of his mother. Miss F. L. Coles was a business visitor to Bancroft last week. Those on the siek list this week are Charlie James, Cubit Dickerson, Jr., Mrs. Ada Gatewood and Miss Florence Coles. Mrs. Bertle Nellon and Mrs. Arizona Carey were shopping in Charleston Thursday. Mrs. Sallie Trust, of Charleston, was called here Thursday by the serious illness of her mother. Miss Perry Bennet was in Charleston Saturday. Miss Abbie Friend spent Saturday at Institute. She was accompanied to Raymond City by her brother. Frank Nelson, Giles Dickerson and Ed. Ranson were business visitors to Charleston Monday. Mrs. Cornelia Coles was a business visitor to St. Albans Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Richard Price were business visitors to Charleston last week. Vernon and Ethel Harvey arrived here from Chicago where they have been for several months. Mrs. M. A. Pierson will leave Monday for Virginia to spend the holidays. ALDERSON. Mrs. Emma Crawford has been suffering with the rheumatism. Mrs. Estey Perkins, of Lewisburg, is the guest of Mrs. Ellen Smith. Rev. D. C. Deans delivered two able sermons at the Baptist Church Sunday. Kyle Freeman, who was threatened with the grip, is much better. The Xmas exercises of the Baptist church will be Tuesday the 24, and the M. E. Church, the 25. James Davis and Amstead Carter are home from Rodderfield for the holidays. James Brown was visiting his daughter Mrs. Emma Smithers, at Hinton last Sunday. The Church Aid met at the home of J. M. Trice last Thursday evening. A good attendance and very pleasant evening are reported. Mrs. C Lewis, of Ronceverte, was a business visitor here last week. She was taking orders for facial preparations, in which all our ladies are very much interested. BLUEFIELD. Interesting Christmas Exercises are being prepared by the various churches and Sunday Schools. Miss Eva Griffin, who has been the guest of Mrs. J. B. Austin for the past few months, departed for her home in Pittsburg, Pa., after having spent a most pleasant time in our city. The death of Miss Lena Warren occurred at the home of her sister, Mrs. Doe Fudge on Scott street, Thursday evening. Interment was made at Tazewell Sunday. Miss Warren was a most estimable young woman and besides the family, she leaves a host of friends to mourn. Prof. I. C. Tull and Prof. I. W. King will leave Saturday for Norfolk and points east where they will spend Christmas among relatives and friends. Mrs. Eva Smith, formerly a resident of this city but now of Goodwell, was called here Saturday evening by the sad intelligence of the death of her aunt. Miss Minnie S. Walker, one of our public school teachers, will leave soon for her home in Columbus, O., where she will spend Christmas with her parents. Various exercises are being prepared by the different teachers, to be held in their rooms Friday. Mrs. Edmonia Adams has been somewhat indisposed the past week. Miss Catherine Booker will spend her vacation in Hinton with relatives and friends. SYLVIA Sickness is very prevailing in our town this week in the form of mumps and fever. Those on the list HOTELBROWN EUROPEAN When Visiting Charleston stop at West Virginia's popular colored Hotel. Rooms 25c, 50c and 75c per day, Rooms in suite for receptions, committees, etc., $1.50 per day. 500 Capitol Street, near State Capitol Phone 1098 T. C. BROWN Proprietor are R. F. French, Abner Carbs, Joanna and Samuel Clark. We are glad to see Mrs. Anderson out again after an illness of several days. School reopened Wednesday. J. Toney and family, of Huntington, are visiting their parents, Mr. and Mrs. James Toney. Rev. Sam Clayton, of Fayetteville, was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Lipscomb, last week in West Beckley. Mrs. Mary Phillips, of Winona, is visiting Mrs. Robert Anderson. Rev. C. C. Booze preached at Mabscott Sunday night to an appreciative audience. Mrs. Ruben Carter died Friday night of fever, after an illness of ten days. She leaves a husband, four little children, a father, several sisters and brothers to mourn her demise. The entertainment given by the Missionary Society last Monday evening a week, was a success and a neat sum was realized. CLARKSBURG Matthew Henderson, who was seriously injured some time ago, is improving nicely. Mrs. Martha Washington died Monday at the home of her daughter, Mrs. James Brown. Mrs. Washington had been out to ill with Dropey, but was apparently better on Tuesday. Her death came as quite a shock. Miss Grayce Grayson left Mounday for Weston, Sutton, Buckhannon and Elkins, where she will lecture in the interest of the Missionary Society. Miss Grayson was to have filled these appointments earlier but owing to sickness was unable. She reports an excellent meeting at Morgantown and great interest manifested. Miss Amelia Wilson returned Thursday from East Liverpool where she visited her aunt, Mrs. Lafayette. Miss Lilly Allen spent Saturday and Sunday with friends in Bridgeport. E. W. Henry is in the city. F. D. Cambric returned to Charleston Saturday. Thomas Cambric left for Washington, D. C., Sunday. Miss Anna Poindexter is on the sick list. Rev. G. W. W. Jenkins preached an excellent german to the Roseland Nursey of W. O. T. R. A large number attended. Dr. G. W. Bayles, having passed the examination successfully, expects to locate in this section of the state. POWELLTON. The Deacon board met on last Wednesday evening in its regular session. C. G. Thompson returned last Tuesday from Virginia, where he spent several days vacation with friends. He is unable to work on account of 'dislocating his wrist about two weeks ago. J. H. Graves, who was shot in the face several weeks ago, is able to be out again. Arthur Burton, of Dakota, was in town a few hours last week, on business. S. H. Fairfax, who has been on the sick list, is able to be at work again. The church met in its regular church meeting Saturday evening, the meeting was of much interest. The pastor preached two very excellent sermons Sunday at 11 a. m. and 7:20 p. m. A choir was organized at three o'clock with Mrs. Sallie West, president and S. H. Fairfax, choister; Eldridge Harvey, organist and Miss Gussie Fairfax, secretary. The choir will be controlled by the discipline of the church. Rev. D. W. Meadows was seen in our town Sunday. We are anticipating a sermon Christmas day by our beloved pastor, Rev. E. Williams. Music rendered by the choir. WESTON. Rev. Frank Reynolds has practically recovered from his recent severe attack of pneumonia. Jas. Jones came up from Clarksburg the latter part of last week to visit his parents. He will probably remain over the holidays. Russell Molton, of Buckhannon was here last Sunday to visit his mother. Mrs. Caroline Lacy was very sick the greater portion of last week. Wim. Sullivan's condition is good. Wm. Smith's condition is much improved at this writing. Arnold Hutchinson was at Sutton one day last week. Miss Jessie Brown jg on the sick list. Mrs. Elizabeth Hutchinson, who was painfully injured recently from a fall, is now better at this writing. The Louise Star quartette, composed of Gail and Wm. Hutchinson, E. Simpson Brown and Wm. Jackson, sang very acceptably at the Ferry theatre last Friday afternoon and night. J. H. Early spent some little time THIS STORE WILL BE OPEN AT NIGHT UNTIL CHRISTMAS. A Few Suggestions For Christmas Shoppers in order to give the public an opportunity to inspect our stock and make their purchases. All goods marked in plain figures. in Clarksburg recently. Mr. Newman, who has had employment here for some time past, left Monday for his home in Parkersbbrg. SELF-HELP (Continued from Page One.) gro, the new Negro with advanced ideas and lofty aspirations, the new Negro, the result of the Christianizing influences and civilizing forces of the new South, the Negro who believes In doing things and exhausting all available resources within, before calling on outside aid Bishop Cottrell is well known throughout the South. His name is a household word among his people in the State of Mississippi. The greater part of his life has been devoted to the uplift of his people, and so successful has been his work and so pronounced the influence he wields over the people of this race in Mississippi that he is regarded with quite as much attention by them as is Bishop Charles B. Galloway by the while people. Knowing something of the hardships of reconstruction days and of the difficulties in the way of an ambitious Negro who sought to educate himself, knowing full well that the path was a thorny one, and the effort fraught with deprivations and disappointments, he rightly concluded to expend his energies to make things more tolerable for the generations following. When Governor Vardaman's veto of the legislative appropriation made it necessary for the State Normal School at Holly Springs, Miss., an institution for the training of colored youth, to close its doors, the Negroes in Mississippi in the Colored Methodist Episcopal Church, instead of raising up in mass meetings and heaping anathemas upon the Governor, set to work to build for themselves an institution greater and better than the one formerly run by the State. Without publishing it from the housefops or sending skyrockets in the air, they worked one year, two years, three years, four years, five years, giving their means as God had prospered them, and in that time had secured sufficient means to purchase more than 800 acres of land, a portion of whico was witsih the city limits of Holly Springs, and erect a magnificent building for school purposes at a cost of $28,900. Every cent of this amount has been paid in cash, and during the last year there has been erected on the grounds another building, a three-story dormitory for boys, at a cost of $16,000. Altogether the institution as it now stands represents an outlay of nearly $75,000. This remarkable and surprising feature about the work is the fact that of all this money less than $2,500 came from white people and not quite $200 from beyond the borders of the State. The accomplishment of this task by the Negroes of Mississippi is a record-breaker in the history of the race. The Negroes in the Colored Methodist Church in that State have raised on an average of $12,000 a year for the last six years, for the work of the Mississippi Theological and Industrial School, afd at the same time have kept up all the claims of the church. A careful investigation will show that while a goodly nuffiber of them own their homes and are prosperous farmers, the majority receive less than $8 per week. The strongest agency in the Negro's uplift is the church. In the light of his intensely emotional nature it is fitting that his religion should be a determining factor in his final salvation. As crude and unintelligent as much of his church worship has been, the fact is patent that more of his development is due to his religion than to any other agency. He recognizes his obligation in this regard by providing better houses of worship, paying his preachers better salaries and demanding a trained ministry. Christianity and education go hand in hand—the church working for the school, the school for the church, tend to give the Negro a development CHRISTMAS Here in this store, you'll find the Greatest stock of Men's, Women's and Children's shoes in the City. BELL SHOE COMPANY, will make father, brother or husband a useful Christmas present, and one that will be appreciated. We have all sizes, shapes and leathers Prices $3.50 and $4.00. CH Here in this st SANTA CLAUS of heart and mind that cannot but have a wholesome effect on the race at large. The Negro knows he has rights and knows that the denial of these rights is contrary to the fabric of American government and civilization. He likewise knows that he has duties and a consideration of man's rights always carries with it a correlative consideration of man's duties. He realizes that the more closely he performs all the duties incumbent upon him by the position he occupies in this American life, the sooner will the realization of his rights come to him. Another instance of the Negro's recognition of the efficacy of self-help is in the tremendous efforts he is lately manifesting to put down crime among his people. This is a difficult task. The leaders of the people and the good citizens among them are as far removed from the criminal elements of the race as is the corresponding class of white people from the white criminals. The leaders of the Negro people have no coercive influence over criminals. Negro criminals are only afraid of white faces and blue coats, and do the race more harm in one month than the graduates from all the Negro schools can counteract in a year. This class is entirely beyond the pale of Christianizing influences. The effort is being made, however, to exert an influence over the youth of the present, that they will have a perfect knowledge of their moral duty to mankind, in a patriotic duty to the land of their birth, that they and their children may be God-fearing, upright citizens. White men of the South must help more. The white man owes a duty to the Negro which is not wholly an unselfish one. The Methodist Episcopal Church, South, has recognized this duty and made the first step to fulfill it at its last General Conference in Birmingham, when it made an annual appropriation of $20,000 for Negro education, in the schools maintained by the cofounded Methodist Episcopal Church. More of this must be done in no instance must the best white people permit the mistaken idea to gain currency that Negro education must be restricted. Life is not likely to be made too fine. Men are not likely to be lifted too high or to be made too good. It is the purpose of education to free men from sin, to free men from crime, to free men from narrow conceptions; to give them certain conceptions of character, certain ideals of honesty, certain lofty aims and ambitions. Such the Negro must have before he can reach his fullest --- Suits and Overcoats In these lines we are fitting out the most fastidious dressers. Why not give us a chance to fit you out? Our stock is complete in all sizes and prices. R & CO. OUTF IRIS store, you'll find th Women's and C CO. ONLY OUTFITTERS RIST you'll find the Great men's and Children Santa Claus Always Visits This Store. Never has a Christmas slipped by without a visit to this store from St. Nick—in fact this is one of his headquarters judging by the numbers of pairs of shoes which we sell during the holiday season. This year undoubtedly our men's and ladies' shoes at $3.35 will be a mighty popular gift. It's the biggest and best shoe value in town, and as there is a universal desire to make every penny count at Christmas time, we feel pretty certain that we are going to do a huge business on this particular shoe. SHOE HOE CO 708 Kanawha, Street. BLUEFIELD A College are ored students, leading commen part of West Viru Western railroad Splendid College Grounds, Dorm for male and female students piled with the best current and chemical laboratory. Healthful location and month. Tuition free to st students. The Bluefield School men to secure an education ment when at school, during For catalogue and other BLUEFIELD COLONY Bluefield A College and Norman students, located ing commercial to of West Virginia ern railroad, 205 n BLUEFIELD COLORED P Indid College Build ounds, Dormitories for male and female students; furnished applied with the best current literature; a ge and chemical laboratory. Healthful location and wholesome sur- month. Tuition free to state students, ra students. The Bluefield School offers an inque men to secure an education, for they can al- ment when at shool, during vacation, holiday. For catalogue and other information, R. P. BLUEFIELD COLORED INSTITUTE Bluefield, W. Va. A College and Normal Institute for colored students, located at Bluefield, the leading commercial town of the southern part of West Virginia on the Norfolk and Western railroad, 205 miles east of Kenova BLUEFIELD COLORED INSTITUTE for male and female students; furnished rooms, a reading room supplied with the best current literature; a good library, and a physical and chemical laboratory. Healthful location and wholesome surroundings. Board $8.00 per month. Tuition free to state students, rates very low to non-resident students. The Blufffield School offers an unequalled opportunity for young men to secure an education, for they can always find profitable employment when at school, during vacation, holidays and on Sundays. For catalogue and other information, write the Principal. The hope of the South rests in the Christian education of all its people, and it is much to its interests that the Negro who tills its fields, works around its homes, cleans up its offices and banks, should be trained --- Furnishing Goods A glance through our Furnishing Goods Department will be helpful suggestions. We have presents to please everyone and all marked in plain figures at exceptionally low prices. ONLY ONE PRICE OUTFITTERS FROM STM the Greatest st Children's shoe This Store Will Be Open Evenings Until Christmas COMP BLUEFIELD, W. and Normal Inst tats, located at commercial town of Virginia on the road, 205 miles e BLUEFIELD COLORED INSTITUTE College Buildings, Farmitories the students; furnished rooms; a reading current literature; a good library, an history. on and wholesome surroundings. Boo to state students, rates very low to school offers an unequaled opportunity education, for they can always find profi during vacation, holidays and on Satu and other information, write the Prin R. P. SIM Bluefield and honest. Inasmuch as in the days of Lincoln this country could , not exist half free and half slave; neither can it now exist one part refined, moral, law-abiding; the other ignorant, vicious, criminal, poverty-stricken. Man's duty to man orders Our Motto High Grade Goods at Popular Prices. After following this system for nearly fifty years, this store has been recognized as the Mecca for all Holiday Shoppers. We hereby express our appreciation for their spirit by shopping early. CE CLOTHIERS M HEAD TO FOOT. AS stock of Men's, oes in the City. Men's Slippers Pre-holiday reductions are in force in this store on the finest line of men's slippers in the city—articles of real comfort. If you have been hesitating about whether to give slippers for Christmas, let this special sale decide for you. Latest style opera slippers; fine kid, all sizes; worth INSTITUTE W. Va. institute for col- Bluefield, the of the southern the Norfolk and s east of Kenova s, Beautiful reading room sup- and a physical Board $8.00 per ow to non-resident unity for young profitable employ- Saturdays. Principal. MS, eld W. Va. days not love; t re- ter erty- orders the highest training for all men. Man's duty to God directs the greatest efforts spent in helping the weakest individual. The segro must more and more be placed in the path of honorable and efficacious self-help. HORACE D. SLATTER. not know just what to give any certain person your problem will be easily solved reading through the list of desirable gifts given below: Mail and 'Phone orders filled promptly and Satisfactorily S. Spencer Moore & Company, "The Christmas Store" 118 Capitol Street Open Evenings THERE is no message of love, affection, good will or friendship that cannot be conveyed in a book. Why not give books for Christmas? They are not expensive. not know ju solved The best gift of all for young or old—man or woman—boy or girl. We are solely parents for the Eastman Kind—the only Kodak. Prices from $2 to $35. KODAX ALBUMS: If you have a kodak "field" in the household or amending your acquaintances, you can touch a "tender spot," with one of our Kodak Albums. They are just the proper kind—all hindings, sizes and prices. PICTURES. Here is where we reign supreme this year. In framed pictures we have just the very one for any room or the "den." A new few pictures are always acceptable and they help to "brighten up" the home wonderfully. We want you to see our pictures, for they are really worth your while. In unframed pictures we have bought heavy also. Grefe, Christies, Flahers, Underwoods, etc. If it is to be a picture, we have it, at the right price, too. Be sure to visit our art room on the second floor. FRAME FACTORY. We frame pictures promptly and artistically—a new line of moldings just opened. Bring all your pictures here to be framed. Our prices are right. DOLLS. DOLLS. These are also on our second floor. Little dolls and big dolls. Your little girl would not feel quite happy without one new doll. You can find them at our store, any kind you want. PYROGRAPHY. We have a nice line of Pyrography outfits and prices stamped for "burning." A splendid present. These come in so handy for the library table. They are made up in oak and brass—in a variety of finishes—ranging in price from 75 cents up to $4.00. BIBLIES-AND TESTAMENTS. They do make a good gift. You want a particular kind of binding, a certain kind of paper and type that is easily read. All these features are combined in our stock? We have the red letter Bibles and Testaments, also the American Revised Bibles. Peloulet's and Tarbell's notes on the Sunday School Lessons for 1908. BOTH PHONES No.139 Mail Open Evenings ST. ALBANS. mail and 'P S. Spe "Th order, of which the deceased was a member. Mrs. Jane Jones, who has been visiting in Pittsburg, returned home last week. Mrs. Henry Simpson, returned home from Baltimore last week after a month's pleasant visit. Vendetta Court No. 5, O. O. C., will hold its election of officers at its next regular meeting. Dec. 26th. The court is also planning to give an elaborate banquet and render an excellent literary program at the installation of officers which will occur January 9th. Samuel Jenkith returned last week from Florida where he went a few weeks ago to accompany his wife and Miss Nancy Caloway whom he left there to spend the winter. Miss Ernestine Fountaine seems somewhat improved at this writing. Mrs. Wm. Mellentree is on the sick list this week. Mrs. Britam remains about the same. School will close Friday until January the 2nd. The basket ball team of Sumner High School has rented the skating rink and had their first game of the season last Saturday afternoon. Rev. E. E. O'Brien returned home Saturday after several weeks absence in Sutton where he has been holding a revival. The funeral of Arthur Johnson, son of Mrs. Phyllis Johnson, was held Tuesday afternoon of last week at Logan M. E. Church. The remains were interred in the Colored Cemetery. Services were conducted by Rev. Edward Moore, pastor of Logan M. E. Church. Rev. Sandy Christian was in the city last Tuesday week attending the funeral of his nephew, Arthur Johnson. --- ```markdown ``` If you,do KODAX AKRUMS: FRAME FACTORY DOLLS. DOLLS. PYROGRAPHY BOOK BACKS RIBLES-AND TESTAMENTS Mrs. S. V.. Wright is very ill at her home on Main street. Mrs. Martha Payne, of Huntington, was the week-end guest of her sister, Mrs. Green. Mrs. C. Armstead was taken ill suddenly with an attack of heart failure while on the street Sunday. Mrs. Sarah Prillerman, who has been visiting in Charleston for some time, has returned here. Miss Goldie Preston spent a few days with her brother and sister at Elk Ridge. Lon Wilson and son spent a few days at home last week. Clint Friend and Elvin Howard were here a few hours Sunday visiting friends. Rev. and Mrs. Scott and children were at Weavaco Sunday at which time Rev. Scott was installed as pastor of the Weavaco church R. A. Neal has completed a four-room cottage on Fourth avenue. J. W. Price spent a few days with his family last week. Mrs. Nancy Carr is visiting her sister at Page this week. Mrs. J. R. Crawford was at Charleston Saturday and Sunday visiting friends. Mrs. Harris and little son spent Sunday with their mother, Mrs. Hale. Charles Harris and Mr. Brooks, of Black Betsey, attended the funeral of Albert Trent. Mrs. Cornelia Coles, of Raymond City, is visiting friends here this week. Mr. and Mrs. W. N. Daniels spent Saturday with their mother. Mrs. Ada Preston was at Charleston Friday on business. Frank Cosby is ill at his home on Mary street. Albert Trent died at his home Friday of consumption. The funeral services were held Sunday at the St Paul church and the remains were paid to rest in the local cemetery according to the rites of the Masonic MOORE'S Holiday Hints PRESENTS FOR SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASSES. This year we have an excellent assortment of little books, appropriate, and at a very moderate price, just the very thing--for teachers to remember their Sunday School class. We hope you will not put this off until the assortments, are broken. We will be open until 10:00 o'clock every night. THE NEW NIRVANA BOARD. We have a new game this year, the Magic Nirvana Talking-board. There is hours and hours of entertainment in it for the whole family. Don't leave this off your list of games. We have Dumb Bells, Indian Clubs, Punching Bags, Boxing Gloves and Footballs for your boy. He will get a world of sport out of these and add days to his life as well. Then we have those famous Whitley Exercisers for indoors, suitable for any member of the family. Sleds of all kinds, including the famous "Flexible Flyer." PHOTO FRAMES. Most any kind you wish. Frame up a few of those pictures you intend for holiday presents. We have photo mailing envelopes for any size pictures. Don't mail your picture without suitable mailing envelopes. Candles, Candle Shades and Candle Holders, for the Christmas tree, or table decoration. Tinsel in gold and silver, that can be used in a hundred different ways. TRAVELING COMPANIONS. These are suitable for any one and are always "just the thing I have been wanting." We have these made up in any style you want, with just as many pieces as your pocketbook will stand for, ranging in price from about $1.00 up to $10.00. THE POETS Yes, we have these, too—all of them—in as many different styles of binding as your fancy could possibly wish. TOILET AND MANICURE. Now, boys, get busy. Your best girl has always wanted a real swell toilet or manicure set. You really ought to have bought this last year. Don't put it off longer. We won't mention the price, for she ought not to know that, any way. If you have any doubts about it, they will surely vanish after you have seen these really choice and up-to-the-minute goods. PARKERSBURG Miss Esther Colston and Miss Clo- ra Butler, teachers in Sumner School will leave Friday evening for their homes in Zanesville, Ohio, and Columbus, Ohio, where they will spend the holidays with their parents. Several visitors are expected in the city to spend the holidays. Mrs. Floyd Scott has opened quite a nice poultry and meat shop on Eighth street. Zack McClung was a pleasant visitor at Summer High School Literary Society last Friday afternoon. The report of Prin. J. Rupert Jefferson's visit to the Covington, Ky., and Cincinnati, Ohio, schools was commented upon in a very pleasing manner and presented as an appendix to the superintendent of school's report to the Board of Education last Friday night. The Summer High School Literary Society held its regular meeting Friday afternoon, December 13th. In the absence of President Earl Gooden, Vice-Pres. Geo. Washington presided. The scripture lesson was read by Mary Washington. After the reading and adoption of minutes of last week the following program was rendered: Song, by Society. Recitation—"Goody Blake and Harry Jill," Mary Graves. Recitation, "The Beggar Boy," Mary Washington. Reading, "The Negro in It," Harriet Grant. Recitation, "The Bridge," Myrtle Madison. Selection by High School Quartete, Washington, Giles Carter and Moats. Essay, "Kindness," Claudia Watkins. Oration, "The Men to Make a State," Cecil Fitzgerald. Solo, Miss Butler. At the close of the program the Critic Beatrice Selpio rendered a very nice report. Her criticisms POST-CARD ALBUMS. The post-card "craze" is not dead by any means. We are selling hundreds every day. A collection is so much more valuable and interesting if contained in a suitable album. Now, here again is where we come in strong with the best selected assortment to be found anywhere. They range in price from 10 cents up to $3.00. OUR LOVELY CALENDARS. What is more suitable and appropriate for a gift at Yuletide than a pretty, artistic calendar? It serves as a sweet, gentle reminder all the long year 'round and gives friendship and good wishes. JEWEL CASES We have quite a number of gold and silver jewel cases—all sizes and designs, original and beautiful, nicely lined, ready to receive Miliad's jewels. Surely no gift would better please the fair sex, be they matrons or maids. MIRRORS. Triplicate, Shaving and Hand Mirrors. Our line is varied and pleasing, and what pretty Christmas gifts they make. For Miliad's boudotr and dressing-table, and for the shaving convenience of Millord. FANCY WASTE BASKETS. How useful and handy they are about the house. We have them, suitable for any place you wish. 25c to $2.00. CHRISTMAS POST-CARDS You can't give a present to everyone—that is out of the question. But no one wants to be entirely forgotten. We have such beautiful Christmas and New Year's Post-Cards—they cost but a trifle—and you can remember everyone, if you have these. Jot this down. DENNISON'S GIFT DRESSING Finally, after you have made your selections and they are all ready for good old Santa, no matter whether they have cost much or little. If not suitably wrapped, sealed and labeled, they won't be quite as much appreciated. You yourself, know how good you feel in receiving those gifts of remembrance, that come all done up Christmastime. For this purpose, we have dainty holly boxes, gold and silver tinsel and the lovely little scals, the suggestive labels and tags, French and American tissue paper in any colors. were 'to the point' and very helpful. A very interesting program has been prepared for Dec. 20th. The public is cordially invited to be present. Mesdames Daniel Lynch and Lizzie Barrett entertained the Benjamin Tribe last Monday evening in a most charming manner, at the home of Mrs. T. R. Jenkins on Eighth street. After the rendition of a musical program, club sandwiches with coffee, and ice cream and cake were daintly served to quite a large number of both members and visitors to the club. Quite a number attended a parlor social at the A. M. E. parsonage last Thursday evening for the benefit of the church. Isaam Scott has organized a juvenile band, which is doing nicely under his instruction. The infant child of Mrs. Nannie Mead was ill last week, but is better. The home of Mrs. G. W. Winston on 8th avenue was one of the centers of social attraction Monday evening when a "Recital" was held for the benefit of 16th street. Baptist church choir. The following program was rendered: Solo, Mrs. Daniel Lynch. Recitation, Mrs. T. B. Smith. Solo, Dr. Walter Franklin. Recitation, Miss Sarah Wilkins. Solo, Mrs. Edward McDaniels. Recitation, Miss Georgia Scott. Pantomine, "At the Golden Gate." After the program light refreshments were served by the hostess. The Elk Lodge met last Thursday evening and the following officers were elected. Exalted Ruler, Dr. C. C. Barnett. Esteemed Leading Knight, Samuel Graves. Esteemed Lecture Knight, Isaac T at ever very sett very dres T the and ing, to meet show nobil trai W Parc city M ers gues day. MIRRORS MAGAZINE SUBSCRIPTIONS. Remember that we take subscriptions to all the magazines and that we are glad to do this for you. It is needless to say how appropriate such a present is, and how much it is appreciated. Our Club Rates are guaranteed to be as low as the lowest—no matter where you see them advertised. Get our clubbing list, it's free. LATE BOOKS OF FICTION. Regular price, $1.50. Our price, $1.20. This year brings forth the usual large crop of late books. You no doubt are already familiar with most of these. No matter how large the library already, it has always room for one more book. As is our habit in keeping up with the very latest and best in matters pertaining to the library, we are in no ways behind the procession this year. You haven't time to read a description of each book we have, nor have we space here to tell you about them. We simply give below a list of titles with the authors. Here are some of the lenders: The Weavers—Gilbert Parker. The Shuttle—Frances Hodgson Burnett. Daughter of Anderson Crow—Geo. B. McCutcheon. The Younger Set—Robert W. Chambers. Satan Sanderson—Hallie Ermine Rives. The Traitor—Thomas Dixon. The Stooping Lady—Maurice How- lett. Arethusa—F. Marlon Crawford. Fruit of the Tree—Edith Wharton. The Halo—Bettina van Hutten. The Brass Bowl—Louis Joseph Vance. Empire Builders—Francis Lynde. The Helpmate—May Sinclair. Beth Norvell—Randall Parish. A Stumbling Block—Justus Miles Forman. Days Off—Henry Van Dyke. The Invader—Margaret L. Woods. Heart of Jessie Laurie—Amella E. Remember if it is any thing published in a late book, we have it, or will get it for you. Come in early and make your selection while the list is complete. HUNTINGTON We have the complete poems and selections from them. You can best appreciate our line after you have printed on good paper, many, being in the original 11.50 editions. We will not attempt to name them all, but give a few of them as a hint at what you will find in these: The Clansman, Leopard Spots, Gentleman From Indiana, Cardigan, The Reckoning, St. Elmo, Vasant, Infelice, Speckled Bird, When Knighthood Was in Flower, The Gambler, The Right of Way, Call of the Wild, Sea Wolf, Conquest of Canaan, Graustark, Brewster's Millions, The Christian, Richard Carvel, The Crisis, Soldiers of Fortune, Dorothy Vernon of Hadden厅, Grey Cloak, Man on the Box, The Gambler, The Princess Passes, House of Thousand Candles, Hearts Courageous, Eternal City, The Celebrity, Dr. I, David Balfour, The Filligree Ball, Marcella, The Masquerader, The Deliverance, Man of the Hour, Lightning Conductor. BOOKS FOR LITTLE TOTS. We can please you in books for the children and what a dull, 'tresame Santa Claus he would be if he forgot such an important item. All the sweet nursery rhymes, fairy tales, the Funny Buster Brown, Foxy Grand Pa, Maud the Matchless, Teddy Bear, Aulmal and Bird/ Books, A. B. C. Books, and those 'indestructible muslin books.' Yes, and the Rabbit books, too. Hundred of different kinds to select from. Get the children's books at Moore's. and Satisfactory mpany, itol Street. right, Henry FAIRMONT. Esteemed Loyal Knight, Henry McQueen. Otis Woodson, Assistant Secretary. Trustee, Lee Monroe, Henry Snead, Wade Washington. Chas. Daniels, Filer. Isaac Newton left for New York Saturday to attend the funeral of his brother. Lee Monroe and Miss Carrie Stoakes were quietly married last Tuesday evening at the home of Mrs. T. R. Jenkins. Their many friends extend best wishes for a long and happy life. Sherman Levisay was called to Ft. Gay by the sad intelligence of the death of his sister, Miss Nannie Levisay, who was asphyxated by gas in Ironton last Friday night. Mrs. Sarah Gillard was hostess to the Benjamin Tribe Monday evening after business, dainty refreshments were served. The Y. M. C. A. held its meeting at 16th St. Baptist church Sunday evening, when Prof. Scott read a very interesting paper and Rev. Bassett, of the Christian Church (white) very interestingly and eloquently addressed the young men. The Mothers' meeting was held at the M. E. Church Sunday afternoon and while the meeting was interesting, it was not well attended owing to inclement weather and other meetings. All mothers and teachers should interest themselves in this noble work, for the best manner of training the young. Wesley Morris, pharmacist, of Parkersburg, was a visitor to our city last week. Misses Carr and Alexander, teachers at the orphan's home, were the guests of Mrs. J. W. Jackson, Sun- --- D. W. Perdue, Secretary. Chas. Daniels, Filer. GIFT BOOKS All who visited our store last year know what a splendid assortment of these books we had. This year we have outdone all former efforts and the selection is up to any and all requirements. Every one is loud in their praise and even now the stock is moving in such a rapid manner that it looks like there will not be enough for all. A FEW OF THE NEW GIFT BOOKS Our Girls, illustrated by Christy A Dream of Fair Women, illustrated by Fisher. In Love's Garden. Love Affairs of Literary Men, and dozens of others that must be seen to be appreciated. PRAYER BOOKS. We also carry a large assortment of Episcopal and Catholic Prayer Books, suited for your gift. We hope you won't forget these. FAIRMONT. Mrs. J. F. Staley has been quite ill the past week, threatened with pneumonia. Mrs. Arch Meade was indisposed the past few days. C. W. Hamilton was operated on for appendicitis at Cook's hospital, Tuesday of last week. Rev. J. W. Prior, of Clarksburg, preached two able sermons at Mt. Zion Baptist church, Sunday. Mrs. W. D. Forney is the guest of her husband here, en route to East Liverpool from Wheeling, where she was attending the Woman's Home and Foreign Missionary Society, which convened there last week. Chas. Williams was a business visitor here last week from Cincinnati. E. L. Morton was a visitor to Monongah last week on business connected with the members of Marion Lodge. No. 40, who were killed in the explosion. Mrs. Brent Meade was the guest of Mrs. H. W. Meade, Monday. Mrs. Julia Jones is on the sick list. Benjamin Wilson, of Clarksburge, attended the special service at Mt. Zion Baptist church last Sunday. The Woman's Home and Foreign Missionary Society will meet in Bridgeport, Ohio, April, 1908. The M. E. Sunday School is preparing to render a cantata during the holidays. B. P. Ryallis, a substantial business man of Norfolk, Va., is in the city and Monongah, looking after the interest of his brother, K. D. Ryallis, who was killed in the mine explosion. Miss Beulah Smith is expected home from W. V. C. I. this week, where she is attending school. Mrs. E. L. Morton entertained in a very pleasing and elaborate manner a number of her friends, Friday evening, the occasion being her birthday anniversary. Cards were the feature of the evening. She was assisted by Misses Jordan Meade, Dawson, Tay- THERE is nothing that is so inexpensive, and at the same time so much appreciated, as a book, therefore, why not give a book for Christmas? will be easily w: FOR THAT MAN. Here is the same old knotty problem—"what to give a man?" He probably has everything you could think of, anyway. How about a smoking set, or a shaving set, a cigar case, a pocket book, card case, or billbook, or a good fountain pen, or a new ink stand, or a traveling set, a collar and cuff case, military brushes, desk set, paper knife, a diary, or a hundred other useful things you will run across at our store. Now, don't you think Moore's is about the proper place for that present for that man of yours—or the one you want to be yours? COPYRIGHT FICTION. Formerly $1.50. Now, 50 Cents. In these books we have hundreds of titles, all elegantly bound and had a look. FOUNTAIN PENS. More fountain pens are given for presents than perhaps any one thing, and more people throw away good money by buying a poor fountain pen than any other line of purchase. There are really good fountain pens any they cost no more than those good for nothing (but worry) kind. Our fountain pens are guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction. They are made to write with 365 days every year, and they will do it. We have the famous Sterling, the pen that won't leak—the pen with the "standard flange." If you prefer a Waterman, we have it too, or a self-filler. Buy that fountain pen at Moore's Book Store, and get a good one. Handsome Holly Boxes free with every pen. BOX WRITING PAPER. We make this department of our store our particular business. If you get it here—it's the latest style, the proper finish and the right price. Our Box Papers are so well selected that they will please you first and the recipient afterward. We have the little kind for the little folks, too. Buy your writing paper at a writing paper store. Where would you say that store would most likely be? You answer it. SECTIONAL BOOK-CASES TEDDY BEARS. BOTH PHONES No. 139 Open Evenings lor, and Washington. The invited guests were: Mr. and Mrs. Arch Meade, Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Meade, Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Staley, Mr. and Mrs F. H. Jackson, Mr. and Mrs. Daley Martin, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Scott, Mr. and Mrs. Napoleon Scott, Mr. and Mrs. Duval Johnson, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Fortune, Mr. and Mrs. Ed Holmes, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Balley, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Johnson, Mr. and Mrs. Chas Nelson, Mr. and Mrs. Chas Fletcher, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Moore, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Lee, Mr. and Mrs. Robt. Robinson, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Mays, Mr. and Mrs. Mont Harris, Mr. and Mrs. Norval Jackson, Mr. and Mrs. W. Crenshaw, Mrs. Salle Ober, Misses Tillie Union and Elva Hall, Mr. and Mrs. Creed Jones, Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Smith, Mr. and Mrs. Grant Boyers and Mrs. Burke. At a late hour a luncheon was served, while Misses Bess Jordan and Bess Meade took turns at the punch bowl. Mrs. Morton was the recipient of many handsome and beautiful presents. At 12 each guest departed, wishing Mrs. Morton many happy returns. WINIFREDE A. P. Straughter, of Hinton, spent Friday and Saturday here in the interest of the St. Luke Lodge. Jas. Bell, of Cabin Creek, spent Saturday, and Sunday here with friends. Little Ernestine Shelton continues very ill. expected week. d in a banner a even birthday feature dated by h. Tay- R. H. Allen spent Saturday and Sunday at St. Albans with his family. W. W. Lewis spent the latter part of the week at his home at Kanawha City. W. H. Morris spent Saturday at his home in Charleston. Rev. F. E. Smith filled his regular appointment here Sunday and preached a sermon to the Baptist. THE ADVOCATE THE ADVOCATE PUBLISHING CO. Home Phone 923. The Advocate is entered in the Fork-office at Charleston, W. Va., as second class matter. Three months ..... $0.50 One year ..... 1.50 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 Pittsburgh: 461 6th St., Braddock. Columbus: 266 St. Clair Ave. New Orleans: 226 So. Robertson St. Jacksonville: 526 W. Union St. Nashville: 706 Boss St. Indianapolis: 1605 Alvord St. Lexington: 567 N. Upper St. San Francisco: 865 Union St., Oakland. Detroit: 261 Elliot St. El Paso: Chicago: THE TRIUMPH OF SCIENCE. The discharged without honor Negro soldiers will most likely be restored to the army. A bill, as we said last week, has been prepared with that end in view. We are more positive now than then that they will triumph, and our information then came from the lips of men who know what they are talking about when they talk. This sudden turn of affairs the soldiers and their friends may thank impartial science for. She is a most levelly and fair queen. Senator Foraker last Friday refused to go on with the testimony in this now celebrated and exciting case, until the bullets picked up in Brownsville the day after the "raid," and which had been referred to the governmental chemist for analysis and report, were brought to the committee. The Senator is a great lawyer. He knew his case. That was his master-stroke. The government kicked and killed time, but the Ohioan has never been bluffed, and said he was too old for that now. The government saw the inevitable, and bravely approached its fall. The world knows the rest. The bullets were brought forward, and an analysis showed that they contained antimony. The chief ordinance officer, Gen. Crozier, testified that antimony is not used in government bullets. Thanks be to antimony. No less than to the zeal and consecrated ability of J. B. Foraker, who fought on against the sneers and active opposition of the administration; not for once to mention a dubious public opinion. Is President Roosevelt now ready and brave enough to say he was wrong, and to rebuke the Texas conspirators who led him into this thing, and alienated from him his friends? The soldiers are stronger now than three months ago. Is not Mr. Roosevelt weaker? When the correct history of the whole story is written it will be set out that President Roosevelt not only wronged the soldiers, but that he broke faith with Senator Foraker, whose first step was taken with the President's full sanction. He wanted but half the truth. Foraker insisted on giving him all. CLEAN PREACHERS The National Review of New York whose editor is known to West Virginiaians, fought a good and noble fight for the Rev. M. W. Gilbert, D., pastor of Mt. Olivet Baptist church in that city, who was forced to resign from his pastorate because he was distasteful to an element in the church that cared more about shouting than about Christianity; more about singing than about souls and which insisted that the good doctor would either have to preach louder or walk their chalked line The Review took up the cudgel in Dr. Gilbert's defense and not only fought a good fight on the field of faith, but won a distinct victory and that victory is not Dr. Gilbert's victory alone, but it belongs to intelligence generally, and argues that we may at least hope for better things in the church life of the Negro people in the future. Dr. Gilbert's resignation both the joint board of deacons and trustees and the church in open and fair season, refused to accept, simply be- Dr. Gilbert is a clean and able man, enjoying a national reputation as teacher and preacher, and it would have been shameful to have forced him out of the pulpit because he insisted on preaching the gospel much the same way that history tells us the Master preached it on the mountain and by the sea of Gallileo to the end that man might know the truth, which alone can set their fire and shouting it is never saved a soul. We M Ha Have SHOP WITH US We Make Christmas Presents a Specialty Have the Variety for all. Have substantial, useful and ornamental gifts. Have thousands of Bright Toys for Young America Visit our second floor for Fine China. We have thousands of Xmas presents to please all. Consult us. We make it a study and can show you an assortment covering everything to please young America SUGGESTIONS FOR THE GIRLS Dolls—of all description Dolls Beds, Cradles, etc. Dolls Furniture, Burcaus, etc. Tea Sets, Kitchen Ware, etc. Pianos, Trunks, etc. Blackboards, Cut up Pictures, Games, etc. Stuffed Animals Books, Paints, Transparent Slates, etc. Tables, Laundry Sets, etc. Xmas Tree Ornaments. 16 Capitol Street. cause the discussion of the resignation throughout the city plainly indicated, that the community was disgusted with the behavior of the church folk, and was ready toack "disgrace" above the door of the edifice and public opinion proved too strong and right and common sense triumphed. And it is well that this is true. Ignorance in the pulpit must go. Clean men must me upheld. Shouting imposters must be denounced; ere they are an abolition in the sight of the Lord, and are no good to the public fortune and weal. The church is the ark and covenant of the Negro people. It is, then, important, it is absolutely necessary to select good men to lead on; it is equally as important and necessary, to fight against those who seek their downfall. Else can we say in our hearts that we are Christians? Can we? There is a notable absence of political tricksters and imposters about now. It does seem that the south will not be infested with delegate hunters during the whole contest. Good. The leaders down that way are capable of taking care of themselves. Walter L. Cohen, Receiver of the United States Land Office at New Orleans, a Roosevelt office holder, has declared for Senator Foraker for the presidential nomination. Who was ever braver, and where? A lot of men are handicapped by puerile friends. Senator Foraker has one or two colored friends in Ohio who know how to act so as to ruin their chief. Every "big" Negro in Washington went down upon his knees in thanksgiving to the Lord when Mr. Roosevelt reiterated. Indeed, it was a great reiteration. Register W. T. Vernon, of the United States Treasury, says he wants to sign as many notes as possible, as the situation is becoming really dubious. It may be Lyons again. We are to have two battles royal next year. The Republican National Convention and the General Conference of the A. M. E. Church. William Calvin Chase suggests a national testimonial to Booker T. Washington. In what form $'s or hot air, or both? And Dr. Du Bois is still in hiding. Must have been an awful plate of beans he tackled in Boston town. Gov. Hughes, of New York, is a Baptist. That's enough for a majority of the colored people. Booker T. Washington is a. Baptist. Atoo. He was always a wise young man. The Negro race is coming. The big men are all having appendicitis. KILLED TWO HUNGARIANS Associated Press. Lebanon, Pa., Dec. 19.—Constable James Dolan today went into the foreign settlement to arrest coal thieves when a large crowd of foreigners set upon him and he shot into the crowd, killing two Hungarians. THE ADVOCATE. the Kanawha Circuit Court, in which Myers charged Donaldson with allentaling the affections of his wife and asked a large amount of damages. The present term of the Circuit Court was the first one at which a trial of the action could be had. When the docket was called at the beginning of the term Mr. Donaldson insisted upon a trial as soon as possible, and the case was set for Saturday, the 14th of December. On that day Mr. Donaldson was present and demanded an immediate trial. Instead, however, of the plaintiff being present and ready for trial or showing cause for a continuance, his counsel appeared and asked that the case he dismissed, which action the Court allowed, and thus the case was ended. None of Mr. Donaldson's friends ever believed that there was anything in the case from the first and felt sure that he would be fully vindicated upon a trial. FIRST TRAIN UNDER HUDSON Ran Through Today from Hoboken Terminal to Station on Manhattan Island. New York, December 19. The first train to make the journey under the Hudson river, made the trip today. The train started from the Hoboken terminal and ran through the McAdoo tunnel under the river to the station on Manhattan Island, having made a very successful trip WILL DECIDE TODAY. Material Points in the Harriman- Fish Controversy. Associated Press. Chicago, Ill., Dec. 19.—Judge Ball announced today, after a conference with the attorneys for the Harriman and Fish Interests, that he would this afternoon decide whether to adjourn the annual meeting of the Illinois Central Railroad company of give his decision on the injunction proceedings held before him during the last few days. Judge Ball decided to take the matter in his own hands after the attorneys for Harriman and Fish had informed him they could not reach an agreement. GAINES GOES ON WAYS AND MEANS COMMITTEE West Virginia Signally Honored By-the Speaker. Washington, December 19.—West Virginia was highly honored today by the appointment of Hon. Joseph H. Gaines upon the ways and means committee. Hubbard, of Wheeling, was unexpectedly honored by appointment upon the interstate commerce committee. Woodyard goes on the rivers and harbors committee. Hughes becomes chairman of the committee on accounts. Sturgis goes on the merchant marine committee. No other state fares so well for the size of its delegation. RIFLE THAT KILLED GOEBEL. Associated Press. Georgetown, Ky., Dec. 19.—Grant L. Roberts, who was at the time of the Goebel tragedy, clerk in the auditor's office at Frankfort, was on the stand in the Powers trial this morning, and swore that the rife with which Goebel was shot and which was produced in court yesterday, had mysteriously disappeared from the vault where he had placed it before the shooting, and that he saw Youssef with it fifteen minutes after the shooting when it was returned to the vault. 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If he doesn't have it, he will get it if you ask him. THE DEWEY BROS. CO., Millers, Blanchester, Ohio. 50 YEARS' EXPERIENCE PATENTS TRADE MARKS DESIGNS Special to the Mail # COPYRIGHTS & C. Anyone sending .editable documents may justly accept our opinion from which invention is probably patentable. Communications strictly confidential cannot be used for securing patents. Patents taken through Munn & Co. receive public notice, without charge, in the Scientific American handbook illustrated weekly. Largest variation of any scientific journal. Terms, $4; four months, $L. Sold by all new dealers. UUNN & Co. 361 Broadway, New York Branch Office, 111 Fifth Avenue, D. PLAINTIFF DROPPED HIS SUIT Mr. George M. Donaldson's Friends Congratulate Him Upon Outcome They Had Predicted. In the Charleston News on the 17th day of April last attention was called to the damage suit of Robert Myers vs. George M. Donaldson in SHOP EARLY FINE CHINA WARE Dinner Ware and useful Substantial, desirable Xmas Brie-a Brac Single hand painted pieces. Plates. Salad Bowls, Celery Dishes and Single French China Ware. Novelties in Mantej Ornaments, Vases, etc., Japanese Lacquer Boxes, etc., etc. Leather Goods—Satchels, Hand Bags DANIELS. COUNCIL MEETING TONIGHT. The Quarrel Between Mayor and Chief to Come Un- There will be no trouble in securing a quorum for the transaction of business at the meeting of the city council tonight. At the sign of the ax-user each member of council will be admitted after a sufficient quantity of war paint has been donned and the council of war will begin. Mayor Holley will notify council of his indefinite suspension of Chief Levi and ask the council to confirm his action. Chief Levi will fight the charges through his attorney Senator Geo. E. Price. As some of the ministers of the various churches in the city advised their congregations Sunday to stand by Chief Levi in the course he had taken against the gambling fraternity it is expected that several delegations will be present from the churches to protest against the action of the Mayor. An attempt has been made by the administration forces to settle the "affair" but the question is such that it cannot be closed, says Chief Levi's friends. CIRCUT COURT ORDERS. The following orders were entered in circuit court yesterday; Joseph Mitchell against Katherine Mitchell; decree of divorce. Martha Hall vs. D. G. Hall; decree of divorce. Lewis Hubbard & Co. vs. The Griffith Supply Co., et al;s; special receiver authorized to pay labor claims and so forth. Gotlieb Wartwig vs. William Jones et al;s; continued at cost of plaintiff. The case of James Young vs the Dana Lumber Company, which was tried this morning, resulted in a verdict for the defendant which was instructed by Judge Burdette. Vivian Bayless, infant, vs The K. & M. Railway Co.; declaration filed. Judge Burdette adjourned court yesterday until Friday Jack Graham Will Fight at Clinec nati in a Couple of Weeks. Jack Graham, who had a match here with Kid Carter and failed to pull it off because of a small house, will meet John Dancer at Cincinnati in a couple of weeks. Dancer and Graham will sign articles Friday, the former having written Graham who is now at Huntington that he will fight him at any time. Graham witnessed the bout the other night between Gus Bezenah, of Cincinnati, and Fred Freicke, of Huntington, in which the former won the decision, after eight rounds of hard grazing. The fight was so fast that the police interfered in the eighth round. Wheeling Man Named for the Red Rock Fuel Company. Fairmont, W. Va., Dec. 19.—Judge John W. Mason appointed a receiver for the Red Rock Fuel Company, a million dollar corporation, which had a great deal of litigation with the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad company over a side track about a year ago. The receivership is made at the instance of George DeBolt, of this city, who is a director and officer of the company, and one of its largest creditors. E. C. Ewing, of Wheeling, was appointed receiver by the court, and gave bond to the extent of $25,000. It is understood that Mr. Ewing will place the management of the company in the hands of a prominent Fairmont coal man. It is estimated that the liabilities of the company will exceed a half million dollars. The company owns 5,000 acres of coal land in Upshur county which is said to be extremely valuable. HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS. Messrs. Curtis and Noyes Rand Dawley, who are students at the Bingham Military School, at Asheville, N. C., will arrive at home on Saturday to spend their holiday vacation. BOYS WILL FIND Steel Wagons Tricycles, Wheel Barrows Hottentots, Irish Mails Tool Chests, Air Guns, etc. Mechanical Toys Hobby Horses, Swing Horses Sleds, Shoo Flies Iron Trous, Blankets, etc. Steam Toys, Musical Toys, Trains, Hook and Ladders Drums, Ten Pins, etc., etc. Chairs, Desks, etc., etc. WITH JOHN DANCER EWING RECEIVER Store open until 10 P. M. Schwab For The Must Gifts THE harrowing me decision which anxious to secu and good, will presents from our beaut ---collections which offer These displays present distinctive gifts in man which cannot fail to hold for the most particular m The following may be compare the values we o For Those Who Must. Select Gifts For Men HE harrowing moment of uncertainty and indecision which comes to every one who is anxious to secure a token both appropriate and good, will find relief when choosing presents from our beautiful display o men's wear, ---collections which offer nothing that is commonplace. These displays present an opportunity to secure distinctive gifts in many lines with a price range which cannot fail to hold a delightful gift suggestion for the most particular man. The following may be helpful to those who wish to compare the values we offer in different wares: SMOKING JACKETS Few gifts are so generally acceptable to men as a comfortable smoking jacket. We offer a complete assortment (double-faced) of newest patterns and plain colors: Wine, brown; green, blue, fancy plaids and stripes. Very attractive values, $5 to $8.50. Gift section. The character and correctness of our fancy Vests make them unusually deserving of first place on your gift list. Some of the very latest styles in flannel and fancy vestings. $2.50 to $6.00. SWEATER COATS. An excellent suggestion, espe are in such great popular de did substitute for the sweater, med with red, and gray trimme MEN'S GLOVES. An excellent suggestion, especially this year, when sweater coats are in such great popular demand. Made like a coat and a splendid substitute for the sweater. In gray worsted yarns, gray trimmed with red, and gray trimmed with blue $3.00 Fownes', Dent's, Adler's and Perrin's. Heavy street gloves, $1.50 to $2.50. Dress gloves, $1.50 and $2. Fur lined gloves in a wide range of furs, $4.00 to $5.00. Scotch and domestic wool gloves, 25c and 50c. 1 We never had a more complete assortment of handkerchiefs, silk or linen. Better make selection now while line is full. 25c to $1.00. Schwab "For Bet Schwabe & May "For Better Clothes." T FANCY VESTS. Standard Makes HANDKERCHIEFS The pleasure and pride in carrying a handsome umbrella increases the importance of our wide selection to gift-seekers. Choice grade of silk taffeta and fine handles: horn and gold-trimmed. $2.00 to $10.00. Perhaps no dress accessory will appeal more happily than a cravat—in our planning we believe ideal requirements have been fulfilled for gifts. The new four-in-hands in colorings and designs as well as in correctness of shape are ready at an attractive price range—25c to $2.00. LEATHER GOODS. Collar Bags in black, tan, and grey, suede or kid, will add comfort and beauty to any man's outfit. $1.00 to $2.00. Suit-cases, fitted or plain, in black or tan. $7.00 to $20.00. Travelling Bags from $6.00 to $32.50. specially this year when sweater coats demand. Made like a coat and a splen- In gray worsted yarns, gray trimmed with blue $3.00 HOLIDAY SUSPENDERS. In variety we present a showing that will comply with every demand. Reliable qual- tities at a special price range 50c to $1.00. Singly Boxed for Christmas Giving. Silk Holiday suspenders in a large assortment of colorings, with plated, sterling and gold buckle. 50c to $2.00. BATH ROBES--Wide Variety. Our holiday section on the first floor contains a great holiday showing of desirable patterns and colorings in both blanket robes and terry cloth robes they are cut and made by the highest class of skilled tailors and make a useful gift. Blanket robes $3.50, $5 $7.50 to $10.00. Terry robes $5 and up to $10. Men's reefer mufflers in gray, white and black peau de crepe—$1.00 to $5.00. Figured and fancy silk mufflers at $1.00 to $3.00. UMBRELLAS. CRAVATS. MUFFLERS. DIRECTORY FOR HOLIDAY SHOPPING WITH Christmas comes the rush of the holidayshoppers who push, crowd and walk over each other in their eagerness to get waited on. Let us help you make your selection and thus enable you to get over the worst part of your Christmas shopping.Below are suggestions YOUNG & OLD Enjoy all the comforts of travel saving time and worry by taking advantage of the OHIO CENTRAL'S EXCELLENT DINING CAR 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, O., and Charleston, W. Va. The Ohio Central in connection with the L. S. & M. S. Ry. operates THROUGH SLEEPING CARS Daily To CHICAGO via Toledo, arriving Chicago the next morning for connection with all lines to the West. For time table, folders, sleeper reservations, rates and other particulars call upon Agents of the Ohio Central Lines or address, C. B. DAUM, P. & T. A., K. & M. Ry. Charleston, W. Va. It is a pleasure to answer questions. WITH other in t you to get Men Tobacco Jars Initial Watch Fobs The Latest Books Fancy Boxed Stationery Military Brushes Shaving Mirrors Desk Pads Hat Brushes Collar and Cuff Boxes Pocket Books Bill Books Fancy Ink Stands Fountain Pens Fancy Waste Baskets Diaries Ash Trays Combs, Brush Sets Bridge Sets Playing Cards Pipe Racks Hand Colored Calendars Kana No. 122 Capitol Street CHARLESTON J. M. Hazlewood has been confined to his room the past week with a severe attack of gout. At the Y. M. C. A. meeting Sunday afternoon J. R. Carter will read a paper-and Prof. H. B. Rice will deliver an address. This is the last meeting of the Y. M. C. A. for the year and the public is cordially invited to attend. Miss Hallie Q. Brown, the elecutionist, appears at Mercer hall tonight under the auspices of Carnelt High School. After the exercises a reception will be held for her at the First Baptist church, at which time Pres. J. McHenry Jones, of Institute, and C. W. Boyd and J. P. J. Clark, of the city schools, will speak. Miss Reshadil Friend, of Institute, has been engaged by the Peoples Grocery to assist during the rush preceding the holidays. Dr. and Mrs. R. L. Jones and little daughter left last evening for Washington to spend the holidays with relatives. Roy James is ill at the home of his parents on Summers street with typhoid, fever. Mrs. Annie Fulks Davis was removed to her home from the hospital Sunday. Her condition continues to improve. Mrs. Phil Waters, who has been at Ann Arbor, Mich., since early fall returned to the city yesterday to speak the holidays, with her husband. The friends of Mrs. Millie Miller will be, pleased to learn that she is on the rapid road to recovery from the serious illness which has kept her confined to her bed for several months. Mrs. M. A. Viney has been ill the past week at her home on Summers street. The Charleston Women's Improvement League meets Friday afternoon with Mrs. M. J. Hazlewood. The Whittig Centenary will be celebrated by the Jeague with a special Whittig program. The First Baptist Sunday school will have its Christmas tree Tuesday evening of next week. The following evening will witness the opening of the annual Christmas baazar at the church. The protracted meeting at Simpson M. E. church is still in progress and will be continued throughout the holidays, if the present interest continues to be manifested. Wednesday evening, Christmas, will be given the little folks for their Christmas tree. Dr. and Mrs. R. A. Cricchlow, are expected to arrive in the city Christmas day to spend the holidays, with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. C. H. James. From the number of race men who attended the performance of the "Ham Tree" last Thursday night. Booker Washington seems as usual to know what he is talking about when he says the Negro race is not a down-trodden, but an unreading race. Three flights to the peanut gallery is up-treading some. The public schools, will close Friday for the holidays and will resume on January 2nd. Edward Turner, who is pursuing the course in pharmacy at Howard university, will arrive in the city Saturday to take charge of the Gem Pharmacy during the absence of Dr. Brownley, who will spend the holidays with his parents at Princeton, N. J. F. D. Cambriis returned Saturday night from Clarksburg, where he went to attend the funeral of his sister. Miss R. A. Wilson leaves Saturday for Page to spend a few days with Miss Georgia Banks. The Loyal union met with Mrs. Anna Jefferson on Monday night at which time the following officer were elected: President, Mrs. M. Alexander; vice-president, Mrs. Eva Deane; secretary, Miss B. Mallory; recording secretary, Mrs. B. Hall; assistant secretary, Mrs. M. Anthony; critic, Mrs. Lillie Davis; chaplain, Mrs. A. Hart. After the business session the hostess served a dainty lunch. The meetings will be suspended until after the holidays. Puffs, feathers and plumes all the latest styles at Brown's, 500 Capitol street. M. McNorton, of Glen Jean, was a business visitor in the city this week. Margaret Parker is ill at the home of her parents on Estil street. Mrs. J. E. Brown, of Cincinnati is spending a few days in the city with her husband. John Smith, of Ward, and Robert Parrish, of St. Albans, were guests of Mr. and Mrs. King Jackson, this week. Mrs. Amanda Taylor will spend the holidays with her daughter, Mrs. Joc Burton, in Belpre, O. The friends of Mrs. Maria Snyder regret very much to learn of the serious illness of her husband at their home on Washington street. An old South Carolina darky was sept to the city hospital. Upon his arrival he was placed in the ward, and one of the nurses put a thermometer in his mouth to take his temperature. Presently when the doctor made the rounds he said, "Well, my man, how do you feel?" "I feels right to blear." "Have you had anything to eat?" "Yassar." "What did you have?" "A lady done gimme a piece of glass ter suck, sar,"-Argonaut. RY FO Where to G es the rush of th to get waited or st part of your FOR here to Get S rush of the ho waited on. t of your Chri The Fisher Calendar The Christy Calendar Jewel Boxes Silk Lined Work Baskets Christy Pictures Fisher Pictures Brass Candle Sticks Fancy Diaries Hat Pin Holders Complete Line of Frames Toilet Sets Comb and Brush Sets Gold Fountain Pens Hang Bags Pocket Books Post Card Albums Cameras Unframed Water Color Heads The Latest Books Fancy Books Fancy Boxed Stationery Book S 2 Capitol Str k Sto apitol Street AWASHINGTON STORY The Washington Post of Monday publishes some sensational matter concerning Senator Scott's criticism of President Roosevelt, under the above headlines. This is interesting to West Virginiaans, especially, as there recently appeared in some newspapers a story of how Senator Scott told the President how the public held him accountable for the "late unpleasantness," the sb-called panic, whereupon the President suddenly cut short the conversation on that point. The Post's story is as follows: Nearly a fortnight has elapsed since the Potters' National association wound up its annual meeting with a banquet at one of the leading hotels of Washington, yet the real story of what happened at the festive board has never been printed. Bits of gossip have dribbled out from time to time, all to the effect that certain distinguished public men had made caustic allusions to the President. But the first complete narrative of the occasion was told yesterday by one of the Ohio members of the association. The dinner was given on the night of December 3, after the President's message had gone to congress, and been printed in the afternoon newspapers. The guest list was restricted solely to the delegates to the conventions and the half dozen or more senators and representatives who were expected to respond to toasts. They Have a Grievance. The potters, it seems, are dissatisfied with the national administration for entering into a new trade agreement with Germany, and have been complaining that it injuriously affects their industry. Incidentally, it may be remarked they have had a decided antipathy for anything savoring of reciprocity treaties or tariffs, concessions for the same reason, and have done a great deal of objecting occasionally, to no avail. It was not surprising, therefore, that most of the speakers who were drafted for the objection were selected with the expectation that they would express sentiment somewhat harmonious with those of the delegates. A few days before, moreover, Senator Foraker had announced himself a candidate for the republican pres- R HOLL et Something For the holiday shoppe n. Let us help y Christmas shopp en Boys store, In Pipe Racks Boxing Gloves Post-Card Albums Ingersoll Watches, $1.00, $1.50, $2.00 Military Brushes Buster Brown Cameras Match Boxes Comb and Brush Sets Teddy Bears Books by such writes as Edward Ellis Harry Castleman James Otis Lieut. Lounsberry Horatio Alger. The Rover Boys' Series and many others. idential nomination, in conflict, especially in Ohio, with Secretary Taft, supposed to be Mr. Roosevelt's first choice, and, in view of the not quite cordial feeling of the association toward the President, the senator was quite the hero of the evening. But this is the story, as related last night Scott or Cornellie. Scott on Caterpillars, "The anti-Rosevelt sentiment tinged most of the speeches of the evening. Senator Scott, of West Virginia, who is not famed for his harmonious relations with the President, prowoked roars of merriment when, in commenting on the President's message, he said: "But there is one thing in this truly remarkable pronouncement, gentlemen, if but one, with which I hope we may all of us agree, and that is, when the President turns his big guns upon the caterpillars, and suggests as a national measure that we unite in cultivating the race of oriole birds, which, he declares, and you know he is no nature faker, to be the ancestral enemies of the rapacious caterpillar, the most dangerous enemy of the American forest, excepting only the American lumber men." Senator Foraker was present also, and the doughty Ohio senator joined with our own Senator Scott in a shot at the President. The Post's account goes on to say: "Senator Foraker, conscious of a sympathetic atmosphere and master of all the arts of irony, innendo, and invective, gave free rein to the spirit of the occasion. Without actually mentioning the President by name, he made it clear that, in his opinion, the check in public confidence, the assault, as he termed it, upon the business and financial interests of the country were to be attributed in a measure to the unreasonable attacks of a man high in power and' with little knowledge of or sympathy with the business interests of America." "Foraker was followed by Speaker Cannon, who undertook, though complimenting the independence, courage, and ability of the Senator from Ohio, to show that the present financial trouble was due to many and complex causes. He proceeded to demonstrate that no one man nor any one thing was to blame for the stringency in our financial affairs. He insisted that the country had long indulged in almost a saturnalia of speculation, and declared that, like it or not, we have to come back to sound sense and to reasonable prices and profits." The toast-master of the banquet was a Mr. Wells, of Wheeling. RETURNED TO HUNTINGTON. Major Lyons, chief clerk in the United States marshal's office, who has been in the city looking after the office work connected with the federal court, returned at noon today to his home in Huntington. IDAY S or Everybody ers who push, cre you make your s ing.Below are s Myrtle Reed Boo Love Affairs of L Lavendar and O The Master's Vi Love Letters of At the Sigh of t We cordially or at night. The Younger Set.....By Robt. W. Chambers The Daughter of Anderson Crow.....By Geo. B. 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By James Whitcomb/Riley.....$2.00 Sport Royal, By Anthony Hope.....$1.50 My Lady Caprice, By Jeffrey Farnal.....$1.50 Myrtle Reed Book.....$1.50 Love Affairs of Literary Men.....$1.50 Lavendar and Old Lace.....$1.50 The Master's Violin.....$1.50 Love Letters of a Musician.....$1.50 At the Sigh of the Jack O'Lantern.....$1.50 COMPLETE LINE OF JUVENILE BOOKS. Feather Bows and Muffs. Umbrellas for Men and Women. Rugs for Parlor, Hall, Dining Room or Library. SHOPPING crowd and walk over selection and thus suggestions YOUN The Best Selling Books Set.....By Robt. of Ariderson Crow.....By Geo. Jerson.....By .....By The Tree.....By Red Gate.....By Merc. .....By Ladles 2-clasp Kid Gloves in Black Gray, Brown, and Tan, $1.00 pair 2-clasp French Kid Gloves in Black Tan and Gold Brown, $4.50 and $1.85. 12-button French Kid Gloves in Black, Brown and Tan, $3.00 of 16-button French Kid Gloves in Black, White, Brown, Tan, Gray, and English Veil, $3.50 pair. "Thyme" Silk Gloves in 2-clasp and 12 and 16 Button length, all colors, 600.00 $1.50 pair. German Silver Bags, 50c (a) 27.50 Beaded Purses, 50c to $5.00 Leather Bags and Purses, 98c. $7.00 Fancy Belt Buckles, 25c to $1.50. Combs, in plain and jeweled, 25c to $7.50. Plair and fancy Lace and Linen Collars, 25c to $5.00. Misses' and Children's Cloaks at one-third and one-fourth less than the original prices. Coque and Ostrich Roas and Muffs to match in all the desirable colors. Black, Brown, Tan, White, Pink, Ic. Blue and Grey, ranging in price $2.75 up to $20.00. Our attractive line of Silk Umbrellas for Ladies and Gentlemen will please you. We show them, made of the best taffeta and twilled silks with natural and fancy handles. The prices range from $1.00 to $8.50. Nothing more desirable than a handsome Rug, for Parlor, Hall, Dining-room or Library. We show an exclusive line of room-size Rugs in patterns and qualities that are not found elsewhere. 9x12 Royal Axminster Rugs, all Oriental Patterns, at $26.50. Our 9x12 American Rugs in Oriental patterns at $36.00 give you both the design and quality wanted in a handsome floor covering. Small rugs to match all the room sizes. DO YOU READ MAGAZINES? IF SO READ THIS With every cash purchase of not less than $10 we will give you--to be sent to any address--12 months subscription to anyone of the following popular Magazines: Munsey, Broadway, Cosmopolitan, McClure's, Red Book, Strand, Argosy, Popular, People's or Success. With every $15.00 purchase: Ainslee, Blue Book, Everybody's, Metropolitan, Out Door Life, Pearson's or Smith's. With every $25.00 purchase: Lippincott's, Current Literature, Scribner's. With every $35.00 purchase: Outing, Harper's or Smart Set. With each $40.00 purchase: Charleston Daily Mail, Cincinnati Times-Star, or Cincinnati Post delivered to your door daily for one year. Two Christmas presents at the price of one--a nice piece of Furniture for home and a yearly subscription to an Excellent Magazine for some friend--or yourself. CALL TODAY, MEAD BROS. & CO. New Orleans, La., Dec. 2, 1907. To the Officers and Members of the Supreme Court, Grand and Subordinate Courts, Order of Calanthe, Greeting:— 1st. After much care and patient labor, we have succeeded in preparing books and blanks for the use of Subordinate Courts of the Order of Calanthe, that when used will result in a uniform style of bookkeeping for this Department, and will aid the officers in keeping correct accounts YOUR SAVINGS SHOULD NOT BE IDL —Deposit your dollars b by drawing interest at SAVINGS DO NOT BE IDLE posit your dollars here and let them increase drawing interest at liberal rates. 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 Kaiga Banking & Tru Charleston A Bag of Dew will put more loaves of good bread you can buy. We said good bread comes out in plump, sweet swelli anawha Banking & Trust Company of Dewey's Best Flour leaves of good bread on your table, than any other flour We said good bread. The kind that raises right and blump, sweet swelling, well browned loaves that make your mouth water if you are around when the oven door is opened. Inside it's light and it's white—sure to be. WE WANT YOU TO TRY Dewey's Best Flour A Bag of Dewey's Best Flour The hour with life in it,-the flour of health The Dewey Bros. Co., N For S WEST CHARLE For Sale By CHARLESTON FEED CO. WEST CHARLESTON FEED CO. DEWEY'S BEST DEWEY BROS DEL HATEY for their members, and will greatly facilitate the work of the Finance or Investigating Committees at the end of each semi-annual term, and largely prevent financial losses to the Courts and members through careless or inefficient bookkeeping, as the system is so arranged and the instructions so plain and simple, that officers who may be simply able to read and write in an intelligible manner can keep correct accounts between the Courts and its members, as well as a true account of the collections and disbursements of the funds of the Court. West Virginia Order a sack from your dealer and if you don't like it just send back what you did not use. It will not cost you a cent. We authorize all our dealers to make this offer. It helps to let the people know what the flour really is, and that is what has made the wonderful demand for it. The flour with life is the best. To that end, the Grand Worthy Counsellors of the several Grand Courts are hereby directed to instruct the Worthy Counsellors of their Subordinate Courts to supply their Courts with a set of these books at the earliest practicable moment. 2d. Collection sheets with which the Recorder of Accounts may make the collections of the evening, and which will greatly aid in simplyfying and keeping the accounts correct, may be had in pads of 100 sheets each, for one dollar ($1.00) per pad. 3rd. The Book of Directors by the Supreme Worthy Counsellors contains such decisions—with one exception—as were approved by the Supreme Court in its Twelfth Biennial Session, held at Louisville, Ky., September 3rd-7th, 1907, and are now part of the laws of the Order, and a copy of said book should be in the possession of each Grand Worthy Counsellor, Deputy Supreme Worthy Counsellor, Deputy Grand Worthy Counsellor and Worthy Counsellor, to enable them to properly interpret and enforce the laws of the Order. The decision included in the book that has not been approved by the Supreme Court is the last decision in the book, and entitled the Grand Court of Louisiana vs T. W. Walker, and it was considered of such vital importance to the Order, that it has been included in the book before submitting same to the Supreme Court, as it is a part of the laws governing the Order and will so remain until the next Biennial Session of the Supreme Court. 4th. In order to avoid as far as possible the fraud that may be a tempted upon our membership by us隶rupulous and designing persons, it is hereby ordered and directed that officers of Subordinate Courts use only the forms provided by the Supreme Court for Orders for S. A. P. W. Traveling Shields and Transfer Cards, and the officers and members of Subordinate Courts are hereby directed to refuse to honor or accept such Orders for the S. A. P. W. Traveling Shields, Transfer Cards, on after January 1, 1908, that are not of the design supplied by the Supreme Court of the Order of Calanthe. 5th. To correct the widespread misunderstanding that has arisen, concerning paragraphs 8, 9 and 10. of Proclamation No. 1, dated September 24, 1907, it is hereby explained that said paragraphs do not refer to Courts where there are Grand Courts conducting their Endowment, but only to Courts where there are no Grand Courts, or where the Grand Courts are not operating an Endowment Department, as each separate paragraph mentions Courts that pay their Endowment direct to You need not fear "Installment" Prices here. As we mark only in plain figures and at cash prices. You need not bother about whohad that bed before you got it, as we sell only new fresh clean goods direct from the factories. We do not sell "On The Installment Plan." Therefore we take back no goods--and sell nothing "Second Hand." We buy no second hand goods--and of course sell no damaged goods. No disease breeding germs in our furniture. We extend reasonable Credit to reasonable parties and shall be pleased To open an Account with you. WHAT BETTER CHRISTMAS PRESENT Than that much needed one piece of Furniture, and remember you get a yearly subscription to your favorite magazine or daily paper at no cost. Open at night after Monday. If you don't want to buy, come and "Shop". Come and see at any rate. the Supreme Court, and the Worthy Counsellors that send Their Endowment assessments to officers of their Grand Court should know they are not paying their Endowment direct to the Supreme Court. This done and signed the date and place above written and Calanthean Period the XXIV (24th). Attest: MRS. C. A. CURL, Supreme Worthy Register of Deeds. INSTITUTE Mrs. J. McHenry Jones and Miss Ethel B. Spriggs attended a piano recital at Cincinnati, Thursday. Miss Tillie Fox, of Covington, Ky., was enrolled at the West Virginia Colored Institute, Wednesday, December 11. Mamie, daughter of Mrs. Margaret Smith, died in Charleston, Monday morning. uFneral services were conducted at Mt. Olivet Baptist church, Institute, Tuesday afternoon, by Rev. S. R. Bullock. Mrs. George Collins was shopping in Charleston, Monday. C. E. Mitchell left for Boston, Wednesday evening, to spend the holidays with his wife. COVINGTON, VA. Johna Hunter left this week for Richmond, where he will be engaged this winter. Mrs. Beatrice Beale was quite sick the first of the week, with symptoms of pneumonia. King's Daughters will meet in a special session at Mrs. S. H. Dengon's Monday. Rev. E. P. Jackson preached a sermon, Sunday afternoon, to the Pine-street Circle, at the Pine-street church. James Wright has a very severe attack of tonsilitis. An operation was necessary. Hutchinson, Shopper & Co. have opened their dry goods store, on the corner of Maple and Elk streets. A little girl, about four years old, was badly burned, last week, on the furnace row, and died later from the effects. MT. CARBON Mrs. C. O. Lowry, of Boomer, was in our town, last week, in the interest of The Advocate. Rev. R. D. W. Meadows was here, last week, and preached an able sermon in Kimberly church., Sunday. Work is very dull in this section of the coal field; about all the mines are closed. Mrs. Mary S. Reid was hastily Little Ralph Johnson was very badly burned at his home, but his condition is not serious. Mrs. Emma Williams is very sick at this writing. Mrs. Susan Skipper is also very sick. Rev. S. E. Williams has just closed a very successful series of meetings. Rev. Taylor, of Boomer, preached two able sermons, Sunday. OUR DELEGATION IN CONGRESS House Members on Anxlohs Bench But the Senators Are Happy in Their Old Places. Washington, Dec. 19.—With our House members of the West Virginia delegation still on the anxious seat as regards committees, the West Virginia senators are happy, thank you, in holding what they got a year ago. Scott remains chairman of public buildings and grounds, a very desirable assignment. In addition he is number two on military affairs, number two on mines and mining, number two on pensions, number four on postoffices and post roads, and number four on District of Columbia. This makes up a very clever list of committees for a senator serving his second term, but Scott likes work and his committee meetings keep him on the jump part of the time and keep him thinking almost all the time. Elkins has one of the most important chairmanships of the Senate, that of interstate commerce. This committee had all the hard work on the Senate side in connection with the railway rate bill last year and as a practical railroad man Elkins was counted the very man for the job. While Foraker had more to do with the putting together the laws that have had to do with railways, the practical side of the questions called into play the knowledge of Elkins and he gave more time to this committee than to the others of which he is a member. Elkins is number two on commerce, number two on geological survey, number two on printing and when we remember that he is number three on rules, one of the most important committees of the senate we can see that Elkins is earning his salary and then some. West Virginia is very prominent in the Senate with such important committee assignments and the long service of both Scott and Elkins has something to do with their prominence, as precedence counts for much in the making up of committee lists. Now is the time to ECON CONOMIZ ECONOMIZE Take Advantage of our GRAND H We are offering C SUITS and OVER MEN and BOYS at Bargai and splendid values in o Sensible there is no other GRAND HOLIDAY SALE we are offering ODD SIZES in very late S and OVERCOATS for MEN, YO and BOYS at r gain Price plendid values are offered on every in our store. For Insible Christmas G there is no other place like our store GRAND HOLIDAY SALE We are offering ODD SIZES in very latest of SUITS and OVERCOATS for MEN, YOUNG MEN and BOYS at Bargain Prices and splendid values are offered on every article in our store. For Sensible Christmas Gifts there is no other place like our store. NECKWEAR UMBRELLA SUSPENDERS SUIT CASES HANDKERCHIEFS HAND BAGS GLOVES COLLAR CA FANCY VESTS HATS SHIRTS PAJAMAS ETC. PRICES RIGHT Quality Guara Henry Smith Corner Capitol of Kamaura Streets Henry Smith, Corner Capitol of Kanauma Streets MIZE DAY SALE ZES in very latest of for MEN, YOUNG Prices ereed on every article For stmas Gifts e like our store. UMBRELLAS SUIT CASES HAND BAGS COLLAR CASES HATS PAJAMAS Quality Guaranteed Smith, Kanawa Street West Virginia Colored Institute The only Industrial Institute for colored Students in the State. Regular Normal, Academic and Commercial Courses, also Regular Courses in Agriculture, Carpentery and House Building, Steam Fitting, Smithing, Cabinet Making, Painting and Glazing, Dressmaking, Laundrying, Printing. A complete course in Military Training to Cadets. Rooms. Books, Fuel and Lights Free to Normal Students; and in addition Uniforms for State Students. We have a faculty of Twenty-two Teachers Board only Eight Dollars per Month, For catalogue and other information address Beef, Veal. Mutton, Pork Fresh Pork Sausage and Weiner Our Own Make The Best Qualities in all the popular kinds of We want your patronage, for we have complete stock in our lines and you can get it when you want it most. Chicago, Dec. 7.—To the Editor of the Freeman—In The Freeman today I find an editorial paragraph, the sentiments of which are misleading and which, like the editorial in The Age referred to, are likely to work me mischief. The Age states a possible fact when it declares that Dr. Washington does not own a dollar's worth of stock of The New York Age Publishing Company. You say "Mr. Washington insists that the charge (that he owns stock) is a falschool, which has been circulated by those who know what such a charge means." "Who circulated the "charge?" What does such "a charge" mean? That it is or was dishonorable for Mr. Washington, or any body else, to own stock in The Age when I was president of it? What is "the tempest in the teapot" about? Is somebody after me?" It looks that way. Is somebody after Mr. Washington? It looks that way. Is somebody after President Fred R. Moore of The Age corporation? It looks that way. Now, if somebody is after somebody, who is it and what is the object of the charge? Now, if the chaser is after me, here am I. I have no dirty linen to wash in private or public. My dirty linen is entirely a personal matter, between God and me. Now, while The Age was about it We will have our store room open every night. We are showing an immense line of New, Seasonable and Up to Date Furniture, Etc. As we have been in business less than two years all our stock is New and Clean No Shopworn Goods on Our Floors. If Quality and Price are Any Inducement, You will do your Xmas Shopping Here. why did not, President Fred R. Moore tell the whole truth? While Mr. Washington was "insisting," why did not he "insist" as to the whole business? What is there to conceal? Nothing but the facts. Will they hurt Mr. Washington or Mr. Moore? They appear to think so. Will they hurt me? Not if I know it. When I sold my 1,250 shares of stock to Mr. Moore last September and took his paper in payment for most of it, Jerome B. Peterson owned 1,250 and Booker T. Washington owned 950 shares, Emmett J. Scott being stockholder of record, the shares being of the par value of $10. A few shares of the total capitalization were held by other parties, mostly friends of Mr. Washington. It Mr. Washington has disposed of his stock I don't know it and I don't care about it. How did Mr. Washington secure his stock? That is his business. Why does he "insist" that holding such stock, or having held such stock, would "work him mischief"? That is his business. Why did I sell my stock? Guess. Why do I not state the facts? Because somebody wants to make dirt out of an ant heap, and seek by evasion and iteration to confuse the facts and tend to make me appear crooked. Am I? Not if I know it. When President Roosevelt and his people are endorsed by me I will be a dead man. Am I dead? Here am I. Money is seare, but the Advocate has $10.00 in gold to give every person who sends in 25 paid-up subscribers by Dec. 24th. But this is to mistake both the care of Fox's teaching and the characteristic quality of Whittier's message. Fox was in essence a mystic. So was Penn. The Minner light" the personal communion with the divine and the exchange of all external sacraments for the "viewless eucharist of the soul" are all a part of the mysticism which has marked the communion into which Whittier was born a century ago. Mysticism reminds the inner mark and final note of the Friend to those who do not judge by the outer man, and Whittier himself, while his outer appearance never despoke the poet, was in his attitude towards his art poetic rather than a poet, as have been all mystics from the days of the author of Ecclesiastes to Vaughn; Herbert and Emerson. Even Omar in Persian is like them, a man more full of the poetic than of poetry. No Persian holds him high for his verse alone. With more critical accuracy than most poets. Whittier precisely phrased his own position in the "proem" to one of his earlier volumes:— Yet here at least an earnest sense Of human right and weal is shown; A hate of tyranny intense. And hearty in its vehemence. Oh, Freedom! if I am me belong, Nor mighty Milton's gift divine. Nor Marvel's wit and graceful song, Still with a love as deep and strong! As theirs I lay, like them, my best gifts on thy shrine! After sixty years this still remains a fair and apt estimate of Whittier. He had fire, but it was the fire of the prophet rather than the poet. He had th apt and significant phrase, but it was more successful in expressing his emotions, his ardor, his cause and his principles than in giving to English verse the supreme and perfect line. He will be longest remembered for those times in whose pellucid flow the calm, the assurance and the exaltation of the inner life, apart and alone, are mirrored. Academic, State Normal, Biblical, Vocal and Instrumental Music, Carpentry, Blacksmithing, Practical Gardening and Husbandry, Cookery, Sewing and Dressmaking. Ample Buildings, Beautiful Campus, Laboratory, Telescope, Libraries of over 6000 volumes, Comm dious Barn, Piggory, Hennery, Dairy, several acres of of gardens, Cold Frames and Hot Beds. Expenses Books, Itoom Rent and Tuition free to West Virginians. Necessary Expense not over $6.50 per month to State students Special Features Eight valuable scholarships and six prizes awarded annually. Athletics, Band, Literary Societies, frequent Lectures and Entertainment, Musical Clubs, Y. M. C. A. Storer is a Non-Sectarian, Christian Institution. For Illustrated Catalogue send to Beyond any New England poet but Lowell, he was [oael] but while Lowell interpreted the special nature and utterance of the New Englander, Whittler described nature in New England. No other of the New England group so felt its natural beauty. Snowoound is a lyric whose description no Sicilian eclogue has exceeded in beauty, though it lacks the perfect form or the swelling tide of feling which makes Theocritus live. Cold as its subject, it shares with all Whittler's verse a lack of the deeper interpretative emotion which nature poetry at is best demands. Whittier to the end was sadly awae that his place was secondary, but in his field, among the mystics, among men like Crabb, in patriotic verse and in verse the occasion creates as in his hymn for the Centennial here, he meets and matches any English-speaking poet, even one like Marvell, whom he consciously selected because of his memorial verse. But as the centenary of his birth passes it must be with pitiful regret that while there is much wordy clatter about "art" in the United States, we no longer produce even a poet like Whittier, are without composers of the first tank, are afraid to seek our musical conductors abroad and bring up the rear in creative production of beauty in the civilized world with nere and there a painter or sculptor. GOLD! GOLD! GOLD! Ten dollars in gold for every one who will send the Advocate 25 paid-up subscribers by Dec. 24th. But the Rope Slipped and Broke the Boy's Neck. Memphis, Tenn., Dec. 14. "Playing hanging" is declared to be responsible for the death of Willie Gordon, a sixteen-year-old Negro. Eugene Cleveland, 17 years old, and Willie Harris, 18 years old, are under arrest on charges of involuntary manslaughter. The two prisoners put a rope under Gordon's arms to draw him up in mock fashion. The rope slipped and Gordon's neck was broken. All the boys are colored. 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. years experience in tire making. No experience in CACTUS, PINS, NAILS, TACKS or GLASS. Serious punctures, like intentional knife cuts; can be vulcanized like any other tire. Two Hundred Thousand pairs now in actual k90. Over Severity five Thousand pairs sold last year. DEBORPITIONS Made in all sizes. It is lively and easy riding very durable and fixed inside with a special quality of rubber, which never becomes porous and which closes up small pances without allowing the air to escape. We have hundreds of letters from satisfied customers that their tires have only been pumped up once or twice in a whole season. They weigh no more than a ordinary tire, the puncture resisting qualities being given by several layers of thin, specially prepared fabric on the trend. That "Holding Back" sensation commonly felt when riding on a path or soft roads is overcome by the patent "Basket Weave" tread which prevents all air from being squeezed out between the tire and the road thus overcoming all suction. The regular price of these tires is $3.50 per pair, but for advertising purposes we are making a special factory price to the rider. You do not pay a cent with you have examined and found them strictly as represented. We will allow a small amount of a percent of the cost of the work, as represented. mangling the price #456 per pair) if you send FULI. CASH WISH ORDER and enclose this advertisement and also send one picket plated brass hand pump and two bammers, metal puncture closers on full pad, these metal puncture closers to be used in case of intestinal knife cuts or heavy grahes). Tires to be returned at OUR expense if for any reason, they are not satisfactory on examination. John L. Spencer, of Huntington, was a business visitor here Saturday. Mrs. Harriet Johnson, of Kenova, was visiting relatives Sunday. Mrs. George Martin was a business visitor in Huntington Monday. We have now on sale XMAS G Such as you will like. have now on sale a full XMAS GIFTS as you will like. Do not f stop by and be satisfied. GEM PHARMACY GEM PHARMACY GEM PHARMACY, Cor. Washington and Dickinson Sts. Charleston, W. Va. Home Phone 1207. Bell 879. Notice the thick rubber tape "A" and the piping strip "B" and "C" also make it difficult to prevent milk cutting; this also makes the tape SOFT, SLASTED EASY, ELDING. ly and easy riding, easy stair and inside and inside porous porous and side clips closes up small punctures in the side of the stair. We furnished customers starting price in a whole season. The season is being given by several layers of this, specially condition commonly felt when riding on asphalt or turf touch which provides excellent comfort from becoming all suction. The regular price we are making a specialty factory price to the rider is $45.00 received. We ship G.O.D. on approval, and we are making the price $45.00 per pair. If you send is advertisement. We will also send one pencil clips closers on full paid orders (the metal pencil clips are free). Tres to be returned satisfactory on examination. is an safe as in a bank. Ask your Postmaster, paper about us. If you order a pair of pencils, you will be sent a free price. We know that you will be well pleased our order. We want you to send us a small trial wheels, saddles, pedals, parts and repairs. and in the bicycle line are sold by us at half the usual for our big SUNDBY octagone. We will work ON BUYING tires at your own until you know the price and postal to learn everything. Write it NOW. opt. "J L" CHICAGO, ILL. Mrs. Mary Hicks was shopping in Huntington Monday. Rev. J. S. Wood, of Ashland, conducted a series of meetings at the 1st Baptist church last week. Rev. Wood is an ardent believer in sanctification and is a very efficient expounder of the Gospel and won many friends while here. sale a full line GIFTS like. Do not fail to ARMACY, wat , ‘PAGH RIGHT. cs eM ee CLOTHING FOR MEN, WOMEN | : AND CHILDREN . $1.90 a week pas som = — 4 } t GIFTS FRR NEN AND PAYS Ovesconts Stmanto gts Men's Suits. Inne te ds Boys 2 Piee Sain came 6 Men's Rakicnas. iaeu ty ge Hoyt Overeoais.. S.00t0 be Mo's Hats . Lave 8 Umbretias Tete 4 wee Bao Vise ie YD ce “ Ae y é 2 Bo ee whi Me" . ES onsen ot For Women and Misses, silk Waters iio CO. ,, 617 VIRGINIA ST. ” \OPEN EVENINGS © Xe PAS BO See hres ay ¥ ‘a ta. x rs Me er ae TS GN RE REO Sa sk Ba a 0 ORAS NE Se Me oe ee SORT YOR, Oo RCT TS Ee SN Bes oe OR eae ey Fee Re eee eo OE REUTERS SE ho RRR OSS MP oe SIE g a RR TE ge ea week ; BPR ee ne Seas ‘ ae Se at wi ee ey wie eet atten Mo a, ‘ aise fe ahs,” ~ ‘ HAY NER ant. +, pai aa aban da ates iw ‘ TRE: SRA Th. t . a ieee ee aa 7 as ST ae MONTGOMERY. WEEN WOMEN, who are particulartand mest of them are, speak the name of the pest stoke for ' House and Kitchen Furnishings, ‘they invariably mention--~ ~ x 2. wl Eskew, Smith & Cannon There is a Good Reason: We are offering all kinds of articles for the complete outfitting of the house and kitchen in a greater var- iety and for less money than anywhere in the city. Tae real value-of any gift is largely enhanced and more fully appreciated when the \¥écipient can make practical use of it. oe } Such Gifts Are: | Carving Sets Candle Sticks Chafing Dishes Baking Dishes Knivegand Forks Spoons Coffee Percolaters and Urns Water Pitchers ‘Trays and Waiters. Enameled and Nickel Roasters e Eskew, Smith & Cannon “Everything for the Kitchen.” _ ‘810-812 QUARRIER STREET.” ‘ | Open evenings until 10 o’clock until after the holidays _ CHRISTMAS — For Everybody Who Wants It | Miss Jesephine dackson. of Kine jboles. and Miss Sessie Jordan, a Easte, were the weeb-end guests 0: Airs. Robert Watson [Miss Mande ‘Tyree. of Mi Hope was hers several days hist week the [west of Miss Robert Stevenson, [ 'Phos, Johnson was a business vis. [stor to Charleston Saturday. 1A. P. Straughter. of Hinton, was here several days bist weok Geo. Jackson wes in Chartestom last week Mes. BOP, White, teacher at Nut- ctl came down Friday to spend Saturday and Sunday with her tus: band. Dr BLP White POUL Cayes. Guar ug from Chars Yeston to spend Sunday at hone. Woodson Jones, who was quite sich St Week. is ile tebe up asain SoM. Davis fy soe tins a few days with his wife in Charleston Ree 8. E WHtass. of ML Care don. Was here on hueness Saturday. Mie house owns! snd occupied by \regie MeKianay as. ramily whieh was somewhat dani Thy fire a few Weeks Axe. bag boon repaired and ther ave moved bach in it, The Fass wos about $1992, covered by insurance. Ra, Willis. of Levinctan, Ky. on Bis way io Now York City, stopped ever here 10 see his breton, VOM WHS. Inet week Sd daekson, was y bariness vise Hor ty Charleston fst scek | Mec oand Mrs. Thos. Chibls, lost! Pe Rouse and donsevold effects by fre Lest Monday. No insurance, | Samael Buster, why kas beon siek is very much better pow Av tie MeKinnes was a business Shit rte Charbsion Wednesday, | Mes Ada Burke. who spent some Loe Sere visiting relatives, returned voher heme in Charleston tae Mire Mary Perey, sa sent seve vai daws at Ramere >, (he guest o arked bene Miss Marie Shettes oniertained al few p ceds to Rinner Sanday at her veme in Buster Bock, Ths ont of tos suest were QP Sitaashter of Hinton, ama Mr ang Mrs, C. C.t Woods. of Eagle. | MBS MOA W. Tiinwcon. teacher siesi of Mrs, Mary Ters | Rev RAW. Meares of Hantins-| toss wns here Monde: ! 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 sub- scribers at $1,50 per year we will send : CAR aa FRUITS, CANDIES ICE CREAM Families Furnished with Ice Cream. Orders for ship: ment solicited. i We make prompt delivery of Cream and Ices for Sin day orders / 44 fy : I. E.. Nichols in: Gold for a . Me A kycis insurance company refuses isk= On men who dye their hair. France ts responsibie tor the game of billiards. Devigiie invented it in 1372 Gloves were first seen in England during the reign of Edward [L. A SUE bersh will be adetal for Cleaning sreasy pan ‘ One hundred acres will fecd aut 200 sheep or 33 hosned cutlef © sf. : s., ,. | | ak | i ps me RORY eee ..| - Hip A Si BLES AINA fe ie GS ee B GR a Fat, i Z ENDS SMW if ie Ht ae maa ey CO ‘OO EULA NOM i ; Us : ( ui Ns I © © ‘ ° | ee % Don't Miss a Great Christmas Oppértunity | 4 Ke as Ris ‘Our Display ei Holiday Goods is a Popular ‘Success PAM a4 IT PLEASES because itis fresh, new and novel. : 7 ike IT SATISFIES because it anticipates your every want. | | GR i IT SAVES because the peices are right and reasonable. | me \ oe Ie Don’t Fail to see our Spécial Collection in, | | pp", Diamonds, Watches, Jewelry, Silverware, | Ae Yrs aerate tee |W 6 0 F te i Cut Glass, Umbrellas, Opera Glasses , Np | °F Mu ‘ . ty f! “i Clocks, Nevelties, etc. i SRK KZ ee ianaianaiate ei j fe he And many charming and appropriate gifts that cannot be * is Og Na enumerated here. | Bi iY | EY CPG MY Our assortment is the largest and our prices the lowest for goods 1 . | seer 7 of approved worth and superiority. \ | W. T. EISENSMITH | 243 Capitol Street. |! Opp. State House. j “This leaves no excuse for anyone not having: Christmas money, for any, school boy or girl can get 25 su scribers. to this great race paper. vi Paik The same will be given for collection from old gub- scribers---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. : _Go to work at once and make your Christmas: money THE ADVOCATE. . Charleston, W.Va