The Advocate

THE ADVOCATE ADVERTISEMENTS PLACED IN OUR COLUMNS BRING RESULTS TRY IT. Sam Lankford Has Been Putting Away All Comers and is Giving the Topnotchers Some Uneasiness. Chicago, December 2. —Sam Langford's decisive trimming of Jim Barry at Los Angeles on Tuesday night entitles the colored man to an etta piece of the middle-weight championship pie. One large cut was handed Stanley Kitchell after he beat Joe Thomas, the winner of the coming Huno-Kelly-Bill Papke fight at Milwaukee on December 30 will demand a huge piece, and whatever is left over, if there be any, will be handed to Langford. When the distribution has been made them, presumably, Tommy Ryan will prefer charges against the men named for purposing his property. Our old friend Tommy has not defended his title for several years and repeatedly has stated he never again would defend it. That, however, was when he was in ill health and when he thought his days were numbered. With the recovery of his health came the old feeling of wishing to demonstrate again to the sporting world that he is the only simon pure middle-weight champion in the business. Tommy candidly admits he is slipping down grade a bit, but that the men who age moving toward the summit which he occupied for years are not the sturdy lot that beset the path when he was battling his way to the top. Therefore, with supreme confidence in his abilities to beat the best of the present crop of middles, Ryan has began a light course of training in anticipation of securing a match with the man who demonstrates his superiority over those who are now clamoring for the middle-weight title. While Ketechell, Kelly and Papaka are having it out between them, and Ryan trapping in to battle the best of that trio, where will Langford get on at. He has proved beyond ceil he is entrapped for chance to battle for the title, but the white fighters may not care to invite him to their fistic parties. Not because of his color as much as because he might be a bit too formidable. The sporting fraternity, and the fistic writers in particular, always have decried the matching of first-class whites against first-class blacks, but the recent band they all have taken against Tommy Burns because he did not return to this country immediately after his victory over "Gunner" Moir and match with Jack Johnson leads one to believe they are becoming permeated with the "square-deal" spirit. Therefore if Burns is being harassed because he is side-stepping Johnson for the time being, why should not the white middle weights be grilled should they refuse to match with Langford. The latter never has been accused of taking part in a contest that was not thoroughly on the level, and as Johnson and Joe Gans, favored blacks, have been mixed up in shady deals, he should be given a chance. Pending Sam's right to mingle with the crack middle weights, we will await the settlement of the championship question between the white fighters. Barry's defeat by Langford was equal to a setback; as Jim's friends were touting him as the coming heavy-weight champion. Not that he had accomplished anything that seriously entitled him to the "tout," but simply because he is a nice young fellow, a willing fighter, and because he has received John L. Sullivan's stamn of approval. An outline of the man whom he would be matched with, after he had gowed Langford away, had already been formulated, and, after disposing of those practically aside for him, he was to take on Tommy Burns and deprive the latter of his hohors. It looked well in print, gave him a good boost, but it added a louder crash to his fall. Harry undoubtedly is made of the right kind of fighting stuff which he demonstrated in the East, but failed to show in the far West. Tom McCarey, under whose management he fought Langford, might give him a change with Jack "Twin" Sullivan, and then match the winner against Sam. The latter has offered to fight Jack, and agreed to have his brother Mike referee, but the big twin passed him up. Will He Issued the First of the Year by the Assessor. Assessor Marshal Morris is completing his work preparatory to sending out his deputies with the assessment blanks on the first day of the year. The assessors will begin three months earlier this year than usual, and the work yet to be done by Assessor Morris is keeping him busy. COLOR PLAY ENLIVENS A DEBATE IN FRENCH CHAMBER Black Mr. Legittimus Disturbs Mr. Brown's Speech as He Takes Seat Among Whites. Paris, Dec. 21.—There was an unexpected dash of color given to a colorless debate in the chamber of deputies by the arrival of M. Legittimus, the deputy for Martinique. M. Legittimus is a highly polished black and an advanced socialist. He was accompanied to the chamber by another negro, a friend of his and the chief of his election committed in Martinique, who rejoices in the name of Blanche (White). As he entered the chamber a deputy named Lecrun (Brown) was speaking. M. Legitimus, not knowing the ways of the chamber, went and sat among the Whites—that is to say, the conservatives—on the extreme right; but a socialist colleague, M. Bleu (Blue) rushed across the house, and, amid shouts of laughter, steered M. Legitimus to his right place on the benches of the socialists, or reds. COLOR LINE. Will Be Drawn When Southern Ball Team Invades the East. Memphis, Tennessee, Dec. 22.—Following their trip to Havana, for a football game with the University of Cuba, Christmas day, athletic authorities at the University of Louisiana have determined on an invasion of eastern college diamonds for spring baseball games. Prof. Himes, manager of athletics at the Baton Rouge institution, has had considerable correspondence with baseball managers at Yale, Princeton, Harvard and as far east as Dartmouth. Games have been practically booked with the University of Pennsylvania for June 10 and 12, conditional on the Louisiana arranging dates at other points north and east. A trip going or coming to include games with Chicago University and Michigan University is thought to be a certainty, which will mark the first invasion of northern college fields by the southowners. No game will be arranged by Prof. Himes unless the color line is drawn. CHRISTMAS FLOOD IN THE OHIO Pitsburg is Threatened With Flood Stage Due to Rains and Melting Snows. Pittsburg, Dec. 21. —A warning that the river will probably reach flood stage by Christmas morning was sent out today by the local weather bureau. This sudden rise is due to heavy rains and melting snow. 74 BODIES FOUND IN A HEAP In Entry No. 27 of the Darr Mine. Total Number Found So Far is 120. Jacobs Creek, Dec. 24. — Searching parties at the Darr mine today reached entry Number. Twenty-seven where they found seventy-four bodies in a heap. With the forty-six bodies already brought to the surface the total number recovered is one hundred and twenty. TWO CHARTERS GRANTED By the Secretary of State Late Yesterday Afternoon. Two charters were granted at the office of the secretary of state, yesterday afternoon, as follows: . The Bluefield Trust Company, of Bluefield, is to do all business usually transacted by other bankers, except that it shall not accept deposits of money or other valuables and issue certificates of indebtedness therefor. The authorized capital stock of the company is $25,000, and of this $500 has been subscribed and $50 paid in. The incorporators are R. D. Grinnesby, York Coleman, J. E. Ritz, Bessie Godbey and Harold Ritz, all of Bluefield. The Mayton Lumber Company, office and chief works at Pickens, in Randolph county, has an authorized capital stock of $50,000, $500 of which has been subscribed and $50 paid in. The company will deal extensively in lumber and mineral land and also do a general saw mill and supplies supply business. The incorporators are: J. H. Brewster, of Weston; Amos Bright, of Sutton; L. M. Buttg, of Marietta, O.; Henry Spies, of Pickens, and M. H. Springg, of Weston. Dayton, Ohio, Dec. 24. After eleven hours deliberation, the jury in the Markowitz murder case returned a verdict finding Layton Hines, the self-confessed colored slayer, guilty of murder in the first degree. The verdict was accompanied by a recommendation for mercy. Says Dr. Washington, to a Boston Audience—Asks Colored Race to Remove Spendthrift Stir. Boston, Dec. 19.—Dr. Booker T. Washington spoke at three meetings held last Sunday by colored people in commemoration of the 100th anniversary of the birth of John Greenleaf Whittier. At each of these meetings the audience exceeded the legal limit, and hundreds were turned away. The first meeting was at the Columbus Ave. A. M. E. Zlon church, where he spoke to the Sunday school at 2 o'clock. The next meeting was at the Mt. Olive Baptist church, Massachusetts ave., Cambridge, at 4:30. The third meeting was at the Charles ave. A. M. E. church At the Mt. Olive Baptist church, where Dr. Washington was received by the Cambridge young men's forum, he made the finest address his own people ever heard from him here. It was a heart-to-heart talk, in which he sought to get near to his people and load them up to his ideal of American Life. At the conclusion of his address, which occupied nearly four hours, he was given long-continued applause, and Mrs. A. J. Foy, in behalf of the forum, presented to him a silver loving cup. The meeting was called to order by Miner Hamlin, who called upon Rev. J. Henry Duckery to introduce Mayor Wardwell of Cambridge, as presiding officer. Dr. Washington, in part, said: "I want to speak to you this afternoon on some things that are near my heart. Here in Massachusetts you have opportunities for educational benefit that are not surpassed anywhere in the world. You of the north can help us of our race in the south by embracing every opportunity which comes to you for the benefit of our race here. Strive as individuals to make success in all that you undertake, but thus you will help others to succeed. "You must awaken to the fact that as individuals you are a part of this great American nation, and thus in fitting yourselves to be the very best citizens you are helping the masses of our people in the south. For as you secure money, property, land and all of the other elements that make, toward the great American word success, so in proportion do you help us in the south. "Now to help us in the south you should be helping yourselves in the north by engaging in paranids that call for the very best that is in a man or woman, regardless of color or sex. You can help us in the south along educational lines by giving more attention to the educational opportunities that are being offered you in such institutions as the institute of technology; Simmons college, Radcliffe and Harvard and the newer preparatory schools like the high schools of commerce and practical arts. In so doing you will find new opportunities along new lines to get a comfortable living. You should engage more in business. "We have got the name of being greater spenders than we are savers It is unfortunate for any race to have the name of spendthrift tagged to it. The possession of money and propity represents the ability to work; to sacrifice today for tomorrow and the ability of one generation to provide for the wants of the next generation. Let us begin to teach our children to begin a new life. Let us teach our people north and south and west to take care of their money. "You men must trust your wives more and more with the spending and the saving of your money. Take home your weekly or monthly wages to her, and you may depend upon that the the end of the year you will have a larger bank account than you did the year previous, and first thing you know you will be owning your own house. "You speak of the conditions and how hard it is for a colored man to save his money here in the north. If there are any conditions unfavorable to you, those conditions are most generally of your own making." "We want to get out of the negative side of life, and enter the positive side of life. I sometimes believe that we advertise our troubles too much to the world. Now, no one has much faith in a sick race of people. If you advertise yourselves as a downtrodden race, why, what is to binder every other race of people from really believing that our race is downtrodden? Let us step that loose kind of talk and get down to serious business. We must show that we are making progress. If in Boston or in Cambridge, or in other centers where the colored population is numerous, we could hire a hall like Tremont temple, and there once a year come together and show what local progress has been made along ADVOCATE. all lines of unseen endeavor, how much better this would be than a thousand indignation meetings in Panouil Gull. "I do not believe that the American Negro will surrender a single right guaranteed him under the constitution of the United States. In spite of wrong the colored man in the south is rising, and we want our northern colored brother to rise, too. What concern him concerns you. He proud of the fact that you are identified with the colored American people. I have no use for that colored man who tries to get away from his people. "Do not grow bitter by reason of circumstances under which we are all struggling. To me the word of all slavery is hatred, racial hatred." "With the coming years things will grow better for our people. Just in proportion as we advance along educational, industrial and commercial lines will we be working our way into the true American life." VARDAMAN AFTER ROOSEVELTES RECORD FOR LONG MESSAGE Jackson, Mias, Dec. 21.—Gov. Vardaman admits his farewell message will be a document of exceptional length, covering fully every branch of the state government, and containing innumerable recommendations in regard to needed legislation. It is not the purpose of the governor to eclipse the record of Mr. Roosevelt by writing more than 30,000 words, but it is expected that he will closely approach the 20,000-word mark. Interest in the forthcoming document chiefly concerns the likelihood of a recommendation being made that the legislative memorialize congress to submit an amendment to the constitution modifying the fourteenth amendment and repealing the fifteenth amendment, which was his principal issue during the senatorial campaign, and his close personal friends express the belief that he will do so. It will not be surprising if the Governor suggests to the legislature that a memorial be adopted asking congress to call a constitutional convention, since he committed himself to this idea some time ago. FORAKER Endorsed by Cabell County Negroes Resolutions Commending, Ohioan's Stand For the Race Are Adopted By the Douglas Club. Huntington, Dec. 20.—At a meeting of the representative colored citizens held at the K. of P. hall last evening, much interest was manifested in the candidacy of Hon. J. B. Foraker for the presidency. The meeting was called to order by Prof. J. W. Scott, who introduced Dr. C. C Barnett, as chairman of the meeting. The object of the meeting was briefly stated by the chairman, who presented a set of resolutions indorsing the candidacy of Senator J. B. Foraker. By motion the following resolutions were unanimously adopted. Whereas, as the time has come that the Republican party has become infested with men who are willing to sacrifice any and all principles of the party for selfish motives; men who have not the moral courage to stand up for the principles as laid down in the Fourteenth and Fifteenth Amendment of the Constitution of the United States; men who stand itly by and see worthy American citizens robbed of the rights of free men, without a murmur; men who fear to speak and act for the right because it is right. Re it. Resolved, That we, the members of Douglass Republican League, and the colored votes of Huntington Cabell county, 'West Virginia, be more discriminating in our selection of Republican candidates for office, and that we commend, assist, recommend, and vote for, only such men as those who have the moral courage to wield their influence for the right because it is right. Pursuant to the above principles; we most heartily and uncompromisely endorse, for the highest position within the gift of the people, that candidate who believes in the Fourteenth and Fifteenth Amendments; the man who was as fearless on the battlefield as he is in the guided halls of congress; the man who believes that all men were created equal; the man who believes in the Republican platform as laid down by Lincoln; the man who has backbone instead of cage; that amiable citizen, that great soldier, that great statesman, that matchless leader and defender of human rights, Joseph Benson Foraker. LOVING-CUP Presented to Dr. Robert Reyburn By the Medico-Chirurgical Society as a Token of Appreciation for Fifty Years of Usefulness. Washington, Dec. 23.—An occasion of more than ordinary significance among the medical fraternity of the District of Columbia was the Thursday night session of the Medico-Chirurgical Society, at which was celebrated in enthusiastic fashion the 50th anniversary of Dr. Robert Royburn in the practice of medicine and surgery, and the presentation of a loving cup in commemoration of his valued services in behalf of the colored people, both at Howard university and in the larger forum of a useful public life. The exercises were held at the residence of Dr. G. W. Cabanan, 1744 K street, N. W., who is president of the eMedico-Chirurgical Society, and of which Dr. Reyburn is an active member of long standing. The spacious parlors were crowded with a brilliant assemblage of the "flower of Washington society," such as could not be duplicated in any other city in the land. In the vast throng were representatives of all the departments of historic Howard university, and many notable factors in the social, professional, business, and official life of both races in this cosmopolitan community. In addition to the members of the Medico-Chirurgical Society, the Dental Association, the pharmacists, and their wives, there were many invited guests, a number of whom came from abroad, to do honor to the distinguished guest of the evening. After a fervent prayer by Dr. W. V. Tunnel, warden of King Hall Theological School of Howard University, Dr. Reyburn read a scholarly and instructive paper on "The Prevention of Death During Anathema by Chloroform or Ether." He brought out a number of new points in the administration to examine anathetics, dwelling upon its profound importance as a branch of medical science, and cited several cases taken from his personal experience. The paper was ably discussed in an affirmative vein by Dr. John W. Mitchell, secretary of the society. Dr. J. T. Walker, of the 19th street Baptist choir, rendered a solo, "It is Your Voice," followed by an eulogistic review of the life and public service of Dr. Reyburn by Dr. M. O. Dumas, after which President Cahaniss, in an admirably-phrased address, presented the beautiful loving cup to the guest of honor, in the name of the Medico-Chirurgical Society and of the colored citizens of the District. The cup was large and of exquisite design. It was sterling silver and cost $50. It was apparently engraved, and to it was attached a parchment in gold frame, bearing autographs of all the members of the society. Dr. Reyburn accepted the richly-garnished token in the spirit that it was offered, delivering a brief, but most felicitous speech, manifesting deep feeling because of the kindly sentiments which accompanied its presentation. Prof. Kelly Miller, dean of the College Department of Howard University, and president of the Union Alumni Association, spoke happily of "The Allegiance of Alumuil to Their Alma Mater;" Dr. W. H. Wright, of Baltimore, president of the National Medical Association, presented a paper on "The Relation of Local Medical Societies to the National 1 Association." Mrs. Amanda V. Gray sang "Ben Bolt" touchingly, and Dr. Wilbur Patterson Th里克顿, president of Howard University, gave a practical talk on "The Ideals of a Medical Society." Dr. W. S. Loffton traced the progress of the race in dentistry. Dr. C. Summer Washington, favorite barbite, rendered a spirited solo, with Mrs. E. D. Williston as accompanist, and then followed two-minute addresses from the floor, led by Dr. C. W. Childs. Remarks of a wongriatory and highly complimentary nature were heard from Hon. W. T. Vernon, register of the treasury; Mrs. Mary Church Terrell; Dr. A. M. Curtis, who quoted Ingersoll's "Dum Vivimus Vivimus" with fine effect; John R. Francis, J. R. Wilder, Julia R. Hall, D. E. Williston, D. S. Lamp, W. H. Seaman, J. F. Brackett and R. L. Jones, of Charleston, W. Va.; Justice Robert Terrell, Mrs. A. M. Curtis, Mr. J. A. Cabb, assistant district attorney, Reys. Walter H. Brooks, D. E. Wiseman and others. All expressed the warmest affection for Dr. Reyburn, and the graduates of Howard University, who had won their laurels under his guidance were particularly grateful for the substantial assistance he had given, and for the inspiration and encouragement that his life and noble character had been to them. Indeed, the invigorating spirit of Howard University, synonymous with the work of Dr. Reyburn, permeated and sweetened the entire situation. The benediction was pronounced by Rev. F. J. Grinke. The officers of the Medico-Chirurgical Society which thus celebrated the golden anniversary in medicine of Dr. Reyburn, are: President, Dr. G. W. Cabaniss; vice president, Dr. C. W. Childs; recording secretary, Dr. John W. Mitchell; corresponding secretary, Dr. Albert Ridgleye; treasurer, Dr. Charles H. Marshall. The board of censors includes Dr. Robert Reyburn, Dr. J. R. Francis, Dr. A. M. Curtis, Dr. F. J. Shadd, and Dr. D. S. Lamb. The company included, besides those already mentioned, the following: Drs. E. H. Allen, O. M. Atwood, J. D. Blair, R. W. Brown, A. R. Collins, J. C. Dowling, H. W. Freeman, A. H. Johnson, J. H. Johnson, J. Francis Johnson, J. Jones, M. M. Lucas, Thomas J. Daniels, C. H. Marshall, D. Mitchell, W. C. McNeil, Carrere, P. W. Price, Albert C. A. Sewell, E. D. Scott, Scott, H. C. Scurlock, A. W. Tignor, W. A. Wartfield, West, H. J. Williams; Thompson; Dental Doctors, R. L. Peyton, R. G. W. Washington, J. R. Pratt, D. Brier, A. J. Gwainthy, W. H. Hamilton, C. S. Gray, W. S. Naylor, G. H. Butcher, A. E. Gaskell, A. Russell. Additional invited guests were: Dr. and Mrs. W. H. Conner, Mrs. Kelly-Miller, Mr. and Mrs. R. W. Thompson, Miss Rosa Childs, Mrs. W. T. Vernon, Dr. L. H. Harris and others. Dr. Robert Reyburn ranks with abolitionists of the Garrison, Phillips, Sumner and Lovejoy type, as a champion of the cause of humanity, justice and civil righteousness. He is a native of Glasgow, Scotland, and came to this country in 1843, at the age of ten years. He graduated in medicine from the Philadelphia College of Medicine in 1856, and came to Washington in 1862 to practice. During a large portion of the civil war he served as a surgeon in the hospitals and on the battlefields about Alexandria, and was mustered out in 1887 as a brevet lieutenant-colonel of volunteers. His sympathies were with the with O. Q. Howard in the movements for their relief and to offer them the education that would make them useful citizens. Braving social ostracism and defying the widespread antipathy to the training of the Negro at that time, he associated himself with the work of Howard University, accepting the presidency of the institution. In 1868, he organized the medical department, from which has been graduated over 1,000 capable and influential physicians of the race, scattered throughout the nation. In the forty years that Dr. Reyburn has been prominently identified with this institution, he has been a potent factor in promoting its growth, until today it is universally recognized as the leading exponent in the world of the higher and professional education of the colored people. Dr. Reyburn enjoyed a personal acquaintance with President Lincoln, and was among the first to reach his side when he fell at the hands of the assassin, and was probably the last man to receive a written message from the President before going to Ford's theatre on that fateful night. He was likewise a close friend of President Garfield, and is the sole survivor of the six physicians who attended him after the shooting that ended his life. Dr. Reyburn has been active in the political affairs of the District, and has long been an ardent champion of the restoration of suffrage. He was a member of the board of education from 1877 to 79. An uncompromising republican, he was a delegate to the national convention in 1904 and since that time has been the District's member of the republican national committee. He has written a large number of articles of local and general interest, and also many short poems of merit. A notable production is his "Clinical History of the Case of President James A. Garfield," which was published in the Journal of the American Medical Association a few years ago, and which throws much light on the subject not now obtainable from any other source. In thus honoring Dr. Reyburn, whom Register Vernon rightly deserves as "one of nature's noblemen," the Medico-Chirurgical Association doubly honors itself and the race which this good evangel has served so well. R. W. T. "Policeman, arrest that man for swearing in the street." "I ain't heard him swearin' anny." "But he's going to in a minute. I am about to inform him that his daughter has cloped with the chaufeur." Miss Sarah Brown, of Dana, was in the city to attend the recital of Miss Hallie Q. Brown. Leading Elocutionist of the Race Appears Before Crowded House in Varied Program of Reading Mercer Hall was filled to its capacity, Thursday night, to hear Miss Halile Q. Brown, the premiers excusionist of the race, who more than met the expectations of the large audience. Every number of her varied program was accorded well merited applause, her hearers responding readily to her efforts to amuse or instruct them. Miss Brown's interpretation of Dunbar's poems was especially well received and her delineations of the pathos and humor of the lamented poet has not been excelled in this city. She was assisted by a number of the pupils of Garnett High school, under whose auspices she appeared here. The program follows: 1. Chorus, "Praise Ye the Father, Gound—High School. 2. Reading, "Danel Perton's Ride," (description of Johnstown flood); "Mammy's Lil' Boy" Anon; "The Reading Class" (ye olden tyme); Gray's Elegy—Miss Brown. 3. Instrumental Solo, "Love and Devotion," Drumheller—Miss Nacha Farrar. 4. Reading, "The Pilot's Story, Howell; "Encouragement," Dunbar; a "When the Co'n Pone's Hot", b "A Love Song," Dunbar—Miss Brown. 5. Vocal Solo, "Roses, Roses Everywhere," Thotere—Miss Lillian Byrd. 6. Reading, "Some Old Friends," Anon; "Naughty Zell," Gridding, a "When Malinda Sings, b. "The Party," Dunbar—Miss Brown. 7. Instrumental Solo, Mazurka de Concert—Miss Myrtle Irving. 8. Vocal Solo, "Villanelle," Mary Dell Acquia—Miss Mina Gilson. 9. Ohorus, "Hall to the Lord," Goundon—Trin School. 10. "The Charlot Race," Hunt Hur), Wallace—Miss Brown. Mr. Charles L. Wattke in a Serious Condition. A dispatch from Beckley, says that Chas. L. Walker, the buyer for the stores of the Cranberry Fuel Company, is at the Hume hospital at Beckley in a serious condition. Not long ago, Mr. Walker suffered, a stroke of paralysis in a leg that was injured several years ago. The leg became diseased with gangrene, and at the hospital it was amputated in an effort to save his life. Reports say that his recovery is doubtful. He was well known in the Kanawha valley, formerly having been the buyer at Cressent, and lived in the coal fields of southern West Virginia for many years. Frequently he was a contributor to the column of the Mail. A HUNDRED BASKETS Capt. Haag, of the Salvation Army, has about completed his arrangements for the distribution of Christmas baskets to the deserving poor of the city. Through the liberality of the people of Charleston, Capt. Haag has been enabled to prepare a hundred baskets, which will be distributed between eight and ten o'clock tomorrow morning, and in the case of those who have to come some distance to the Army headquarters, street car tickets will also be provided. Every case reported has been carefully investigated and tickets issued entitling the holder to one of the Christmas baskets, which contain half a peck of potatoes, two heads of cabbage, a quart of beans, sugar, soffee, canned corn and tomatoes, baking powder, rolled oats, two leaves of bread, a bunch of celery, and a chicken, with other supplies, bringing the cost to each basket up to two dollars. In addition to this, Capt. Haag has on hand supplies of clothing, shoes, and other necessaries, which will be distributed to those in need of them. The regular annual treat for the children will be given on New Year's eve, and the contribution bonus, which have been placed in thearious business houses in the city for the purpose of providing funds for this occasion, will be collected on Thursday of this week. It is to be hoped that the contributions for this purpose will be liberal in the short time which remains in which to provide a fund for the gladdening of the hearts of the little ones to whom the holiday season would otherwise have no significance. CORRESPONDENCE RAYMOND CITY. Dr. T. H. Bryant has been indisposed since his return from North Carolina last week. Cubit Dickerson, Jr., died at his home, Sunday morning, of typhoid fever. He leaves a mother, father, five brothers, three sisters, and a host of uncles and aunts, and friends to mourn their loss. The bereaved family have the sympathy of the entire community. Miss Elliza Dickerson was called here, Saturday, by the death of her brother. Mrs. Laura Dobson, of Charleston, and daughter were called here. Saturday, by the death of their nephew. Mr. and Mrs. Hale Dickerson and Mrs. Stevenson, of Bancroft, were also called here by the death of their nephew. Hazel Parker, who has been very ill for the past week, was taken to Charleston, Saturday, for treatment. Misses Mittie C. Hayes and Hazel Price, students at the W. V. C. L. came down to spend the holidays with their parents. Misses Florence and Lucinda Coles were shopping in Charleston Saturday. Mrs. Lizzie Harvey was a business visitor to Charleston last week. Harvey Coles was in St. Albans on business, Friday. Charlie James is rapidly improving from a severe spell of sickness. Mrs. Ada Price is on the sick list this week. Charlie Dickerson and R. W. Willian were in Charleston, Saturday. PAGE. Rev. R. D. W. Meadows, the general superintendent of missions, preached for us on Wednesday night. And it was decided by the officers and members in church meeting assembled to call the general missionary as supply pastor, and under his direction we hope to be able within a few weeks to find a pastor who will lead us heavenward, and instruct us more fully in the spirit of missions. MT. HOPE. Mrs. Eliza Thompson spent several days with relatives at Montgomery last week. Revs. Deans and Dotson filled their regular appointments at their churches, Sunday. Mrs. Edmonie Saunders, who has been sick the past two weeks, is convalescing. J. H. Bradley has opened a unique barber shop on Center street. Ernest D. Law, of Glen Jean, is principal of Macdonald public schools principal of Macdonald public school. Misses Carrie Jones, Elizabeth Evans and James R. Johnson, Roger Thurston and Herbert Banks, of the W. V. C. L., are home for the holidays. Mrs. George Lynch, of the West Side died, Sunday morning, about 2 o'clock, after a short illness. Deceased was a member of the First Baptist church, of Macdonald, and a member of the Fishermen and Court of Calanthe. Funeral services were conducted at Macdonald, Monday afternoon, by Rev. D. E. Deans. She leaves a husband, four sons and one daughter, and friends innumerable to mourn their loss. Mrs. Hattle Prawl, of ironton, O., attended the funeral of her mother here, Monday. BUCKHANNON. Miss France Morton left on Saturday, the 21st, for Pomeroy, Ohio, to send the holidays with her parents, who reside there. Miss Josie Wright, who teaches at Sutton, arrived here last Saturday, and will spend the holidays here, the guest of her sister, Mrs. William Mumford. Miss Telia Powell is home from Institute to spend the Christmas vacation with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Powell. Miss Georgia Sutton has gone to her home at Middleport, Ohio, to spend the holidays with relatives. Arnold Hutchinson, of Weston, was calling on friends here one day last week. The Christmas exercise of the 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 C. BROWN Proprietor. --- Victoria school, which was held on the 19th inst., were highly commendable, and showed careful preparation on the part of both teacher and students. Rev. Davis addressed the school in a pleasing manner. After which Mrs. Davis rendered some rare music, which was delightfully received by all. Roy McGee and Thomas Taylor arrived in the city. Friday, from Institute, where they have been attending school, to spend their vacation with their parents. The ladies of Simpson chapel have organized a Ladies' Aid Society. It is something that has long been needed, and we hope that much good may be accomplished by their efforts. Miss Grayce Grayson, of Clarksburg, was here last week, and gave a lecture in behalf of the Mite Missionary Society. Miss Beulah Wright was on the sick list last week. The Misses Ray, of Sutton, are expected here, Monday, to be the weekend guests of Mrs. William Mumford. Both the churches are making extensive preparations for Christmas programs. J. S. Hunnicutt, a noted violinist, who has been for years the instructor and leading violinist in the orchestra of Wilberforce University, will give a recital in this city at the Simpson Memorial M. E. church, Kanawha street, December 27, 1907, at S o'clock. Mr. Hunnicutt's recitals, in this and adjoining states, have met with the greatest success, and have been enjoyed by all lovers of good music. He will be ably assisted in this entertainment, by local talent. Refreshments will be served. Proceeds for the benefit of the above named Letter. Admission, 15 and 25 cents. Let all come and enjoy themselves. POWELLTON. Miss Cornella F. Spears is preparing her school children for a program for the Christmas tree next Tuesday evening. The deacon board was completed on the third Sunday evening by ordaining T. L. Thompson. C. G. Thompson and Harry Walker have been very busy for the last two or three weeks preparing for their marriage, Christmas. T. B. Fairfax took a pleasant trip to Charleston and Institute last week. Mrs. S. H. Fairfax and Mrs. J. H. Woods were in Charleston last week, to buy goods for the Sunday School Christmas tree. A. D. Fairfax spent a couple of days in Montgomery last week on business. Miss Eva M. Johnson, Carrie E. Fairfax and S. W. Dickerson have returned home from school to spend the Christmas. Mrs. Ella J. Perrin went to the capital city on business last Saturday. Thomas Johnson, Jr., was on the sick list several days, but is able to be out again. Wm. Nelson went to Virginia last week, where he will spend Christmas. Harry Walker went to North Gordon, Va., last Saturday. CARBON. Rev. Holland arrived home, Monday, from Ohio, where he spent the week. Sunday was our regular meeting day. Rev. Holland delivered two able sermons. There were four additions to the church. Rev. C. H. Carter left last Monday for the east. He is to be married on the 26th, and return with his wife on the 30th. J. W. Brown is confined to his room with grip. The supper given last Saturday for the church was well attended. Miss Ella Dickerson, of the W. V. C. L., is visiting her aunts this week. Quite a number of our people will spend the holidays at their former homes. Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Martin were shopping at North Carbon, Saturday night. INSTITUTE NOTES The students of the West Virginia Colored Institute departed for their homes. Thursday morning to spend the holidays. Misses Zanphra, Mollie and Anna Robinson are visiting their parents at Institute. Miss Mossie Clay is visiting friends in Wheeling. Miss Eva Brown is visiting friends in Point Pleasant. Mrs. A. W. Curtis returned to In- stitute, Saturday, for the Xmas holi- days. Miss Mary Beane is visiting friends in Huntington. Miss Rosalynd Friend has accepted a position as clerk in the Peoples Grocery Co. at Charleston. Miss Nina Clinton, of Charleston was an Institute visitor, Wednesday and rendered two beautiful solos at the recital given by Miss Hattie Q Brown in Hazlewood Assembly hall C. C. Lewis and others attended the address given by Miss Hattie Q Brown in Charletson, Saturday evening. A Christmas Present for Every Man and Boy in Charleston. A Mere Suggestion What a man wants for thing he can wear. The where he himself would g tion. Our clothing is from the most noted manufacturer a perfect fit and to give al They are B Our Hats, Caps and and Boys comes from the in quality and style. Our Haberdashery is a all the newest and best ide We can please the most MAY Christmas pace on the holly w to the music of the you feel over again as ney. May our custom Christmas and Tnan FRANKE What a man wants for Christmas is something he can wear. The place to get it is where he himself would go to make a selection. Our clothing is from the country's best and most noted manufacturers. We guarantee a perfect fit and to give absolute satisfaction. Our Hats, Caps and Headwear for Men and Boys comes from the makers who lead in quality and style. Our Haberdashery is a choice selection of all the newest and best ideas on the market. We can please the most fastidious MAY Christmas pack your stocking from toe to top, full of prosperity! And your Christmas joy be bright as berries on the holly wreath! May Christmas love be like the Christmas tree---Evergreen. May every heart beat time to the music of the Christmas bells. May the old be young again---though you're fifty, sixty, seventy or more may you feel over again as you did when you crept down stairs in the dawning to see if Santa had been down the chimney. May our customers, old friends and new---everyone---feel the hearty hand-clasp of this store with "A Merry Christmas and Tnanks". Thanks for making this our best Christmas. May it be your best Christmas, also. FRANKENBERGER & CO. PARKERSBURG. Summer school closed its first semester of work and shut down for the Xmas holidays last Friday. Each room had appropriate exercises and the children left very happy yet reluctantly seeming to enjoy being at school rather than away from it. The exercises in Miss Peyton's, the primary room, was one of the most unique and pretty affairs ever witnessed. She had a party for the "little tots" and served them ice cream and cake. Oh! how the dear little children enjoyed themselves and it made the hearts of the older ones thrill with pride as they watched the innocent joy of the quilleless children whose feet has not as yet wandered in the paths of sin and whose lives have never as yet felt the blighting touch of the sordid selfishness of older years. May God bless the children and ever keep them so pure and beautiful and good. Mrs. J. R. Jefferson, Mrs. Carrie Jones, Miss Blanche Hollinger and Mrs. Wm. A McClung-helped Miss Peyton serve. The exercises of Sumner High Literary Society were exceptionally brilliant this week and were thoroughly enjoyed by the host of visitors. The music was excellent, the recitations essays, and declamations well prepared and everything partaining to the programme of a very high order. The address of Prof. Cox deserves particular mention as does the violin solo of Mr. Dawson, both of whom were invited to perform. The decorations in all of the rooms were exquisite and we are sure have had an educative effect upon the pupils. Miss Colston and Miss Butler left at 4 o'clock last Friday afternoon for their hops in Zanesville and Columbus, O., respectively to spend the holidays with their parents. Richard Brown and Willie Robinson returned from Institute, where they are attending school to spend the holidays with their parents. Mrs. Cordelia Ryson died last Friday afternoon after a long illness. Quite a large number of the patrons of the school were present at the closing exercises last Friday. We enjoyed their presence very much and cordially invite them back again soon. We think the parents are being to take a deepest interest in the teachers and the school and we feel quite certain both will be benefitted thereby. Rev. W. H. Jones, pastor of the W. M. church returned from Pomeroy, Ohio last Tuesday, where he had gone to conduct services. H. D. Hazlewood assistant principal of Sumner High School left Tuesday for Buckhannon where he will spend part of his vacation. Miss Frances Morton, principal of Victoria school, Buckhannon, passed through our city last Saturday en route to her home at Pomeroy, Ohio Christmas is some-place to get it isto make a selec- the country's best ands. We guaranteeabsolute satisfaction. beauties Headwear for Men makers who lead choice selection of less on the market. fastidious. Suits, Overcoat Fancy Veil Rain Coat Dress Suits Ties, Gloves, A k your stocking from toe breath! May Christmas Christmas bells. May you did when you crept ners, old friends and new ks". Thanks for making ENBERGER where she went to spend vacation with her parents. Edgar Carter will spend the holidays with his cousin, Jesse Dixon at Wheeling. The Xmas tree at Logan M. E. church Tuesday night was elegant and highly enjoyed and appreciated by the children. The programme was good. The invitations are out for a grand ball and banquet at Armory in Marietta, Ohio, December 26th. McClung's orchestra will furnish the music and we are sure all who attend are in for a delightful time. Miss Ernestine Fountaine, we are glad to say, is very much improved at this writing. A. P. Strother, of Hinton, was in our town Thursday. Miss Susie Freeman is on the sick list. Rev. A. Becks filled his appointments here last Sunday. The Baptist church was the scene of a very interesting wedding last Wednesday evening when Miss Gustiva Nelson became the bride of Mr. Illinois Pankey. At seven o'clock the doors were thrown open and the bridal party entered. First came Miss Ella Landercraft, the maid of honor, and Mr. James Hill, the groom's man; Miss Mary J. Scruggs with Mr. Austin B. Crawford came next, followed by the bride and groom. They proceeded to the altar, where under a beautiful arch, from which was suspended a large wedding bell, they were joined in holy wedlock by Rey. Morgan of the Greenbrier Baptist church. The reception was given at the St Luke's hall after the ceremony Miss Grayce Grayson, of Clarksburg, delivered a very acceptable lecture on "Mission work" to an appreciative audience at the church or last Tuesday night. After the lecture she organized a very promising society of seventeen members. The officers are: Mrs. Marla Perkins, president; Mrs. Luther Brown vice-president; Mrs. Louisa Grant, treasurer, and Mrs. J. L. Griffith, secretary. Miss Grayson left the following day for Buckhannon. Mrs. Withers, of Morgantown, visited Mrs. J. L. Griffith several days of last week. Miss Velma Snyder arrived in the city last Friday evening from institute to visit Miss Gracie Arnold for a few days. The two young ladies will leave Thursday for Morgantown. Miss Snyder's home to spend the remainder of the holidays. Thomas J. Grant and Jno. Brown are home from Institute to spend the holidays. Eugene Green, of Clarksburg, was here a few days last week visiting friends. Misses Velma Snyder and Grayele HOLEPROOF SOCKS----Nothing Better 6 Pair for $2.00. Guarantee for 6 Months. Suits, Hosiery. Shirt Protectors, Overcoats, Underwear, Pajamas, Fancy Vests Collars, Night Robes, Rain Coats, House Coats, Mufflers, Dress Suits, Bath Robes, Sweaters, Tles, Shirts, Suspenders, etc. Gloves, Umbrellas, ALDERSON. WESTON. BLUEFIELD COLORED INSTITUTE Bluefield, W. Va. A College and Normal Institute for colored students, located at Bluefield. the leading commercial town of the southern part of West Virginia on the Norfolk and Western railroad,205 miles east of Kenova BLUFFIELD COLORED INSTITUTE Splendid College Buildings, Beautiful Grounds, Dormitories for male and female students; furnished rooms, a reading room supplied with the best current literature; a good library, and a physical and chemical laboratory. Healthful location and wholesome surroundings. Board $8.00 per month. Tuition free to state students, rates very low to non-resident students. The Bluefield School offers an unequalled opportunity for young men to secure an education, for they can always find profitable employment when at school, during vacation, holidays and on Sundays. For catalogue and other information, write the Principal. A MERRY CHRISTMAS Arnold spent last Saturday in Buckhannon. Mrs. Jayne Brown and daughter Miss Jessie have been quite ill for the past several days. Roy McGhee, Thomas Taylor, Miss Powell and a few others passed through here last Friday from Institute to their homes in Buckhannon to spend the holidays. Rev. J. L. Griffith came down last from Sutton, where he is holding a very successful revival. He returned there Wednesday accompanied by his little son Leslie. Mr. Robinson attendant at the asylum was at Montgomery last week to get a patient for that institution. This is the first Christmas that the men of Charleston have been presented with the opportunity to purchase the famous Regal Shoes in all leathers, shapes and sizes and we again ask you to come in and be fitted in Shoes of Quality that cannot be questioned at $3.50 and $4.00 Christmas Neckwear When anyone says "Christmas Ties" to us we swell with pride. We've the finest line of Neckwear that ever graced a Clothing Store or Toggery shop. Handsome styles exclusive patterns-best makers best. All the popular shapes, from Silk that are the finest productions of foreign and domestic looms ONE PRICE CLOTHIERS Outfitters from Head to Foot. Bluefield W. Va. Wm. Jackson of the Camden hotel entertained several of his friends with an o'possum supper last Thursday evening. Mrs. Maggie Perkins and Jas. T. Thomas were bushness visitors to Charleston Friday. Mrs. Lucy A. Davis left Friday noon for Pittsburgh, where she expects to spend the holidays with her son and daughter, Mrs. E. M. Francis and J. H. Cary. Miss Elizabeth Randolph entertained the following young people at tea Thanksgiving: Misses G. E WINIFREDE Hayes, C. L. Stewart, B. B. Allen and J. D. Wiseman. Ed Robinson and H. P. Day will spend the holidays in Charleston. A fire broke out in the shanty occupied by Floyd Adams and Geo Bagley. The building was destroyed and a greater part of their clothing was lost. Jubilant Lodge No. 17. K. of P., at a regular meeting, elected the following officers for the next term: Lee Johnson, C. C.; W. N. Shelton, V. C.; B. B. Allen, P.; A. C. Chapman, M. W.; G. W. Perkins, M. of Ex.; Jas. I. Thomas, M. F.; N. O. Alexander, K. of R. & S.; Jas. I. Thomas, David Smith, Lee Johnson, trustees. THE MUSEUM OF THE WORLD ARE YOU WORKING FOR MONEY OR IS YUR MONEY WORKING FOR YOU? If you are working and saving your money and putting it in a bank where you get no interest, keeping it in a trunk or hiding it somewhere about your house—You Are Working For Money. If you are working and saving your money and investing it in a safe way, where it will be working day and night whether you are working or not, and making you at least six per cent. interest—Your Money is Working For You. The Pythian Mutual Investment Association was organized in order to give us an opportunity to put the money we could save together and then put it to work. The above is a picture of our building on the Capitol Square in Charleston. We have just purchased a splendid three story brick building on one of the main business streets in the city of Huntington. The first floor is occupied by the Huntington Herald, the largest daily newspaper published in that section of the state, the second floor is used for office rooms, while the third floor is a large assembly and lodge hall. This building is sure to pay us well. After the Charleston building had been occupied only eight months our stockholders were paid a dividend of six per cent. Stock is still on sale at $10.00 per share, either paid up or on the installment plan. Ask your agent in your locality about it or write a letter to this office. LET YOUR MONEY WORK FOR YOU Pythian Mutual Investment Association S. W. STARKS, President Charleston, W. Va. APPEAL TO PEGPL APPEAL TO PEGPL City Treasurer J:F.Bedell Out For the Coin BUT NOT FOR HIMSELF There's going to be a complete canvass of the Seventh ward for the relief of the Monongah mine sufferers. J. Feree Bedell, the city treasurer, has enlisted the services of a hustling band and every nickel in the ward is going to be rolled into a big fund. Just as soon the Christmas day is over, Mr. Bedell expects to get down to active work himself and will prod every member of the committee to make their best efforts. His idea in enlisting a band of workers in this cause has met with a favorable reception by those who have been thinking of the action that should be taken. Before next Monday night, when a general meeting will be held, the other committees should make some report of what they are doing and the organization they have perfected for the continuance of his work. The Mail will be glad to have reports from the different wards every day. Mr. Bedell issued this statement this afternoon: To the citizens of the Seventh Ward: I desire to announce the following committee for the purpose of securing contributions of money, foods, clothing and supplies of any available and useful kind for the Monongah mine sufferers, with the assigned territory for each member: Mr. Justus Collins—Kanawha, between Broad and Brooks. Frank Woodman—Kanawha, between Brooks and Morris. C. E. Rudesill—Virginia, between Broad and Brooks. W. T. Williamson, Quarrier, be tween Brgad and Brooks. H. L. Riggs—Quarrier, between Brooks and Morris. Arthur R. Foote—Lee, Broad to Morris. Cyrus W. Hail—Washington, Broad to Morris. Dr. McMillan—Elmwood, Brooks to Morris. Jack Carr—Lewis, Brooks to Morris. C. F. Armitage—Smith, Broad to Brooks. C. A. Sullivan—Baines, Brooks to Morris. C. K. Payne—Upper side Broad, Kanawha to Quarrier. J. J. Warwick—Upper side Quarrier to Washington. P. A. Simpson—Upper side Broad, Washington to K. & M. Ry. H. R. Putney—Brooks, Kanawha to Lee. J. E. Norvell—Brooks, Lee to K. & M. Ry. Max Frankenberger—Lower side Morris, Kanawha to Quarrier. C., E. Ward—Lower side Morris, Quarrier to Washington. Joseph Wildman—Lower side Washington to K. & M. Ry. Joe Wehrle, Henry Wenrie, Brad Noyes, A. C. Hall—Section between Broad and Brooks streets and hill to K. & M. Ry: In addition to which a committee, consisting of Mons, A. C. Scherr, C. W. Swisher, C. C. Lewis, Jr. Isadore Schwabe, J. E. Chilton and W. A. Ohley, are assigned (to such general work as they may be able to do, also the following ladies are requested to assist, in securing contributions from such sources as they may be able: Mrs. J. E. Dana. Mrs. R. W. Ewers. Mrs. A. C. Scherr. Mrs. C. F. Armitage. Mrs. J. Chas. Mohler. Mrs. Chas. Loeb. Mrs. Andrew Coffey. Mrs. C. A. Sullivan. Mrs. W. S. Bagby. Each member of the committee is urged to get to work promptly and report the result of their efforts as soon as possible. Contributions may be sent to any member of the committee and will be thankfully received. Respectfully, J. FEREE BEDELL. Charleston, W. Va. A WARM WELCOME. The Way an American Visitor Was Received In London. "When I arrived in London," says a well known actor, "I received a charming letter from a man whose name I could not recall ever having heard before," but presuming that it must be some friend whom I had forgotten I readily accepted the invitation to dinner which the epistle contained and duly turned up the following evening at the hotel named. A gentleman whom I did, not recognize at once approached me with, outstretched hand, and so pleased did he seem to see me that I did not like to hurt his feelings by admitting that my memory had failed me, but trusted that some chance remark might presently remind me of our previous acquaintance. "In due course we enjoyed the best dinner the house had to offer, accompanied by the very choicest cigars. At this point the gentleman left the room in order to get something out of his overcoat pocket and failed to reappear. I waited for him in vain. Then by degrees the truth dawned upon me, and I realized why he had been so genuinely pleased to meet me. However, he told so many amusing stories that the evening was pleasant enough to more than compensate me for being obliged to pay the bill."—New York Globe. Oh. Sav. Englishman—I wouldn't want to hear more than the first line of "The Star Spangled Banner" to know that it was written by an American. American—Why so? Englishman—The first two words tell me that—Exchange Why He Was Smooth "That convict I was talking to," said the visitor at the prison, "seems to be a smooth kind of man." "Doubtless," responded the warden. "You see, he was ironed when he got here."—Baltimore American. Couldn't Tell. It Was Soaked. Mrs. Jawback—Why, you're wet through! Mr. Jawback—I know it. I'm soaked. Mrs. Jawback—But where's your umbrella? Mr. Jawback—It's—it's what I am.—Cleveland Leader. THE WEASEL His Ferocity Unbounded and His Courage Invincible. The weasel is the most bloodthirsty of all our native carnivores. His ferocity is unbounded, his courage invincible. He is one of the few British wild animals from whom man has to fear attack. If you meet a group of weasels you will do well not to interfere with them, for those who have done so have occasionally suffered for their temerity. His dwarfish size rather accentuates than diminishes the detestation in which he is held, for there is something uncanny in the idea of so much relentlessness and cruelty being compressed into so small a frame. The rabbit, who will fight a fierce and bitter battle with one of his own mind, is paralyzed with fear at the mere sight of this puny foe, whom he could probably pulverize could be brace his heart to the attempt. Squealing with fear, he hopes stupidly about until the little vampire springs upon his neck and buries his fangs in an artery. Then the victim either sinks to the ground and submits to his fate or, suddenly acquiring the use of his muscles, he speeds aimlessly along, the weasel clinging to his neck till his work is done. There are few more pitiful sounds in nature than the panic stricken cry of a rabbit when he finds that he is being stalked by a weasel—London Answers. CANDLES $ POPULAR. The World Uses More of Them Now Than It Ever Did Before. The "tallow dip" of our grandfathers is no longer made of tallow, exactly. It is made of stearic acid, which is only one ingredient of the tallow that grows in the sheep and in the steer. Neither is the "tallow dip" of today a real "dip". They used to take long wicks and dip them in hot tallow, time after time, till the candle had acquired the proper thickness. Today they run hot stearic acid into molds and make a hundred candies instantaneously. The "tallow dip" on the market today, therefore, would be more accurately described if it were called a "stearcl acid mold." But nevertheless it remains a tallow product. It is the direct lineal descendant of the "tallow dip" of our grandfathers. And it is still so popular that just about 130,000,000 pounds of tallow according to the calculation of one of the best informed' manufacturers of Chicago, are consumed every year. In the candle factories of the United States. Although gas and kerosene and electricity have deprived the candle of a large part of the popularity, to which it might be entitled, it is probable that in both hemispheres today there are more candles shedding their mild and humble radiance than in any previous period of the world's history—Technical World. Too Enthusiastic Edwin Forrest once produced a play called "Metamora." Supers were engaged to personate Indian warriors, and among them was a bright Irish lad who had a deep admiration for the great tragedian. At a point in the play where Metamora asks, "Am I not the great chief of the Pottawatomies?" the supers are supposed to grunt "Ugh, ugh!" The stage manager had carefully drilled them in what they were expected to do, but on the night of the performance the young Irishman was so transported by Forrest's acting as quite to forget that he was impersonating an Indian. When Forrest turned to the assembled warriors and thundered for "Am I not the great chief of the Pottawatomies?" the Irish boy's enthusiasm broke through all restraint. He leaped into the air with a wild shout, twirling his tomahawk about his head, replied, "Begorra, ye are!"—London Standard. Water on Gibraltar On the eastern side of the rock of Gibraltar there is a curious looking white patch which led an American tourist to ask whether the rock was being armor plated. It is really a catchment for rainwater to increase the reserve of water on the rock. The catchment covers ten acres. It is made of galvanized corrugated iron fixed to plies driven deep into the sandy slopes above the village of Catalan. The water collected at the foot of the catchment runs through the rock into a tunnel 2,000 feet. long and is delivered into reservoirs on the western side. The yield to the inch of rainfall is 240,000 gallons.—New York Tribune. Billville Office Rules We never return rejected articles. We get a dollar a ton for them at the paper mill. Write on one side of the paper only. When the other side is blank we can figure up our losses on it. Subscribers who have not received the paper in three weeks or more should inquire at the sheriff's office, where, a reason will probably be given them.—Frank L. Stauton in Atlanta Constitution. Accounting For It. "No," said the stubborn man, "nobody can alter my regard for Jiggins. He's a man you don't meet every day." "I admit that," replied Markley, "but I attribute it to the fact that I loaned him $10 several months ago."—Catholic Standard and Times. A Faint Resemblance "Ab, my boy," said the purse proud individual as he handed round the Flor de Toofas, "that's something like a cigar!" "Yes," responded one of the victims; "what is it?"—London Quinlon. Untamilfer Animals That Haunt This Region of Mystery. The mightiest forest of which the human face has any knowledge today is that of the Kongo. It is a region of impenetrable mystery concerning which accounts have been so strange that until the past few years they have been deemed incredible. But recent discovery, has transformed scientific incredulity into a measure of belief. Thus on the basis of Sir Harry Johnston's explorations of Uganda a giant ape larger than the gorilla is a denizen of this tremendous forest region. There, too, are animals of a quite unfamiliar kind, notably the okapi. The forest seems to be the resort of the five horned giraffe, the tallest mammal in the world. The biggest elephants, bearing tremendous tusks, are there. The largest fish found in all Africa haunt the streams meandering through the recesses of this forest. Lions seem not to penetrate into the thick growth of the jungle thereabouts. The forest leopards are arboreal, catching monkeys for their food. The curiosity of the mighty forest is unquestionably the okapi, a large and seemingly new mammal, discovered by Sir Harry Johnston. In his books of travel Stanley told of an animal of ass-like appearance existing in the dense forest, which was caught in pits. The occurrence of anything like a quadruped of the equine sort in the thickness of an impenetrable forest seemed so anomalous that no scientist of standing would credit the possibility; hence the determination of Sir Harry Johnston to investigate.—Current Literature. FORCE OF IMAGINATION Story of an Odd Incident In a Dental Hospital. A remarkable incident happened recently at a dental hospital. A young woman went there to have five teeth extracted. The anaesthetic decided upon by the dental surgeon was ethyl chloride, and this was administered by the usual form of apparatus. An india rubber cap is placed over the patient's mouth and nostrils, and connected with it is a bag into which a sealed capsule of ethyl chloride is introduced. By the turning of a screw from the outside the capsule is broken and the anaesthetic liberated. The screw was turned, the patient went off gradually into the usual condition of insensibility, five teeth were extracted, and the patient awakened without feeling any part of the operation. The whole case appeared perfectly normal. Only when the young woman had left the room and the apparatus was, being made ready for another patient was it discovered that the capsule of ethyl chloride had by some mischance not been broken at all. The whole condition of inseasibility had been brought about by the, self hypothetism of the patient. The idea that an anesthetic was being administered was so strong in her mind that she had passed into insensibility entirely by hypnotic suggestion.—Boston Traveler. Wanted the Sensation. The venerable farmer with the tobacco stained whiskers and furrowed brow climbed aboard the limited and shambled into the smoker. "Mister," he drawled when the conductor halted before him, "is that char two-cent-a-mile rate good on this train?" "It is," replied the conductor brusquely. "Where is your ticket?" The old man fumbled in the depths of an ancient shot bag. "An't got no ticket, mister," he said slowly, "but here be 2 cents, I never rode on one of these pesky fiers, and I just want to feel the sensation. Put me off after I've rode one mile."—Chicago News. Argument For Feathers: Opposition to the wearing of feathers in feminine headgear has encountered an argument which shows that there are two sides to this as to every other question. Attention is called to the fact that were the practice of wearing feathers to be abandoned tomorrow 30,000 girls would be at once thrown out of employment in Paris alone. A champion of the working girls insists that if a bird or a girl must perish it ought not to be the girl. -New York Press. A Slander. "Yes, suh," asserted Colonel Pepper, "I once owned a hen that lived to be twenty yeahs old, suh!" "And you lived in Alabama?" said Mr. Keene skeptically. "Yes, suh. What has that to do with it?" "Well, it proves that the southern negro has been slandered, that's all."—Cleveland Leader. Considerate. In a country church one Sabbath, as the congregation were rising for the first hymn, an old lady entered the church at the same time. She held up her hand, exclaiming: "Keep yer seats. Losh, ye needa arise, though I have come in."—London Express. Didn't Need Them Neighbor—If your statement is true your clothesline was robbed by tramps. Judson—How do you make that out? Neighbor—Didn't you say they took everything but the towels?—Illustrated Bits. Trials teach us what we are; they dig up the soil and let us see what we are made of; they just turn up some of the ill weeds on to the surface.—Spurgeon. ARE YOU A K.OFP.? IF NOT WHY NOT? Do you not know that the Knights of Pythias is the strongest and most progressive order of the age? The four departments of the order are as follows: SUBORDINATE LODGE In this the members are united to care for and protect each other's interest as well as sickness and distress. UNIFORM RANK In this depa young men are military educa they can get way, thus m better and citizens. this department long men are recr tary education can get in n, thus making er and more ens. In this department our young men are receiving a military education which they can get in no other way, thus making them better and more useful citizens. LADIES' COURT In this the wiv widows, da sisters of Kniited for the poses of life. this the wives, mows, daughters of Knights for the commes of life. In this the wives, mothers, widows, daughters and sisters of Knights are united for the common purposes of life. ENDOWMENT In this department paying out the dollars annual widows and deceased Knight If there is no locality, confer wity Grand Chance district or write S Charleston, W. Va upon which t a lodge this department is going out thousands of years annually to shows and heirs used Knights. There is no lodge to confer with the and Chancellor or write S. W. Boston, W. Va., for which to or In this department we are paying out thousands of dollars annually to the widows and heirs of deceased Knights. 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HUTCHINSON, Prop. 48 WELTS STREET M.1. Clemens, Mich. --- MEALS 50C UP. HOTEL HOUSE PHONE 245. PAGE FOUR. The Advocate is entered in the Post-office at Charleston, W. Va., as second class matter. SUBSCRIPTION RATES: Three months $0.50 Bixx months 1.50 One year 1.50 OFFICES. OFFICES. New York: 738 7th Avenue. Washington: 1325 12th St. N. W. Louisville: 1112 W. Madison St. St. Louis: 3137 Pine St. Philadelphia: 702 So. 15th St. Balthoore: 502 W. Biddle St. Boston: 94 a Harvard St., Cambridge. Pittsburg: 461 6th St., Braddock. Columbus: 266 St. Clair Ave. New Orleans: 226 So. Robertson St. Jacksonville 526 W. Union St. Nashville: 706 Bass St. Indianapolis: 1605 Alvord St. Lexington: 567 N. Upper St. San Francisco: 865 Union St., Oakland. Detroit: 261 Elliot St. El Paso: Chicago: 3519 Calumet Ave. FREEDOM'S POET There is Whittier, whose swelling and vehement heart Strains the strait-breasted drab of the Quaker apart. And Brevett the live Man, still supreme and erect Underneath the benjamine wrappers of seet There was never a man born who had more of the swing Of the true lyric bard and all that kind of thing, Our Quaker leads off metaphorical rights For reforms and whatever they call human rights Both singing and striking in front of the war And hitting his foes with the mallet of Thor. The songs and character of John Greenleaf Whittier have been the orator's chief business and the singer's song during the past fortnight. He was born a hundred years ago in a Massachusetts village, Haverhill. He can never die. He has gone away for a little while and yet he is with a season for when he walked the a season for then he walked the Earth he wrote his name and marked his fame forever. Whittier in song. Phillips on the platform Garrison making up the forms of righteousness; Harriett Beecher Stowe turning Fancy's to Duty's service; John Brown baffling description—these freed the Negro and refreed this country, for as long as slavery codured there was no true freedom. North nor South in the West nor in the East. The Dial in its continental tribute to Whittier a tribute of unusual brilliance and power, makes the astounding statement: When the long conflict (the war of the rebellion) was over, and the political passion that had hitherto inspired his song had achieved its aim Whittier found his intimate self once more, and became what nature had all along meant him to be the poet of his own native section. Now, this is so much empty nonsense, directly contrary to Whittier's own testimony, and against the opinion of Lowell, Longfellow and Emerson, and in conflict with what every student of his life and character and the great question of his period, has inescapably found. Whittier was the poet of freedom, the chief song of Liberty! Nature may have meant him to be "the poet of his own native section," but God intended him for the performance of a grander and nobler work before he should sing of woods, and hills and running brooks. And what he did in this higher and loftier work is the measure of his immortality, and this was attained before he conceived either "Snowhound," "The Barefoot Boy," or another of the verses with which his name is fondly associated. Before Whittier threw himself and his muse into the work for the slave, he had sung in halting measure of the beauties of the noble section that gave him birth; he had been an editor. Tired and weary, worn and discouraged, if not broken-hearted, he had retired to Haverhill, there, as he wrote to a town friend and admirer, to spend the remainder of his days in recluse and meditation. He confessed that he had fallen as a "literary man;" that for him there was neith- er harp' nor cymbal; indeed that he was no poet. Whitter was wrong as subsequent developments proved. He was made to be the first of poets. God had destined him to touch the deeper note; to sing the grander song; in season He would tune the harp and place it in his keeping. Very often men lie dead in disappointment. Those of us who extol their virtues, unknown and, therefore by the larger world, unsung, cry "Harsh, cruel and a world unjust." It is not always so. More often than not men rebel against their natural adaptability and prosperity and pursue what to them is a meaningless phantom; their chase is spent, in quest of another's bow and boon, while their own hope and harp lie behind them minute and motionless. There is the death of a promised note; possibly a minor in the "Lost Chord" here is the death of an ambition that would neither listen nor hearken to the teachings of Nature. When William Lloyd Garrison discovered Whittier, who as a boy of tender and inexperienced years, addressed a poem to Garrison's newspaper at Newburyport, he saw in him the promise of the singer. In the years since Whittier, in that pursuit of a cap of purple, had stayed from the path that leads to glory that Garrison had pictured the Quaker treading in triumph and song Whittier had been to the legislature. Having released the poets glory and his license, his friends "at home" were about to send him to congress. Before the necessary turns and tricks towards that consummation could be made, Whittier's Light shone upon him. Garrison called him the second time, saying "Whittier in this cause God is the leader. He calls you!" Whittier answered in a battle cry, dedicated to Garrison: Champion of those who groan be- neath Oppression's iron hand: In view of penury, hate and death I see thee fearless stand. I love thee with a brother's love. I feel my pulses thrill, To mark thy spirit scar above I feel my pulses thrill, My heart hath leaped to answer thing And echo back thy words As leaps the warrior's at the shine And flash of kindred swords. His heart leaped to answer Garrison's, leaping it escaped from its meaner self and found its certain element: leaping it was kissed by God's glory in its flight to Fame's fair and eternal borders. Whittier did not go to congress, but see how greater and grander theeforward was his work! Wendell Phillips, son of the first family of Boston, might have been a governor of Massachusetts, but he chose rather to be the orator of justice. Congress and Massachusetts are less glorious because of Whittier's and Phillip's early and constant allegiance to the broader freedom of their country, but see what a greater glory enshrines their records, and thereby, the history which makes us proud. When the poet declared himself and took his stand on the mountain top as the Chief Finger, he closed his earlier life, and blotted its record off his memory. Transfigured and transformed every hour was his reason for a song. Now denouncing now exposulating, cheering today, waiting tomorrow; rebuking the north with this quill, shaming the South with that; encouraging the bondmen an one breath, urging the church to it plain and inviting duty in the next, the Spirit of the Lord was his only text. He grew on the country and on the world. Men everywhere came to look to him for the inspired word against the damnable system of slavery, which made beasts of one race, and hypocris and robbers of another, and established this country as a land of travial and sorrow and great emptiness of speech before the nations of the Earth. Whittier's fame, then, must rest upon his poetical activities against slavery. Resting upon that, it is more secure than the fame of any other American poet. Indeed, the fame of all the great poets of the earth is linked with some epoch or era, the end of which has, in one way or the other, influenced the history of mankind, and in no small measure changed the course of civilization. Whittier's "Expostulation" began his Anti-Slaver' phillipies: Our fellow-country men in chains! Slaves in a land of light and law! Slaves, crouching on the very plains. Where rolled the storm of freedom's war! In this exciting verse he placed his finger, upon every decisive battle of the Revolutionary-war, and drew his lesson. Years after the nation learned, but it didn't learn until the sword had writ in blood what Whittier penciled in love. The poet thought and proclaimed that the Lord was God of battle: The South often complains that the North meddles entirely too much with its affairs. In its murderous attitude towards the Negro it desires to be "left alone". It has always been so. Whittier answered the complaint a half century ago: Rail on, then, brethren of the South. Ye shall not hear the truth the less; No seal is on the Yankee's mouth. No fetter on the Yankee press! From our Green Mountains to the sea, One voice shall thunder, We are free! His "Farewell," the story of a Virginia slave mother whose daughters were sold into Southern bondage, touched the heart of the nation and moved the world to tears. His "The Panorama" was read the country over and won the heart, if not the mouth, of many a border Southerner. Massachusetts spoke through this inspired son to Virginia, and Virginia stretching to hear, awakened the entire South; the South protested and its noise attracted the world. George Latimer, an escaped slave, was returned without warrant to his owner, J. B. Grey of Norfolk. Every noble impulse of Whitier resented so dastardly a procedure and he wrote his soul's protest in fire: But for us and for our children the vow which we have given For freedom and humanity is registered in heaven; No slave hunt in our borders,—no pirate on our strand No fetters in the Bay State,—no slave upon our shore. But we must cease, though the subject consumes every patriotic and grateful impulse. Daniel Webster, the idol of New England for a period, and the most pittable figure in American politics, in quest of the nomination for the Presidency, had steeped his soul in sin. Nothing had been for him too low. He had cut the golden cord, however, when he supported the Fugative Slave Law, and espoused the famous compromise. The North was indignant and Whittier, through a distant relatives, came forward with the thorn of disgrace: All else is gone; from those great eyes The soul has fled; When faith is lost, when honor dies, The man is dead. Then, pay the reverence of old days To his dead fame; Walk backward, with averted gaze And hide the shame! Whittier will live as long as Freedom endures; he will die when Liberty is defeated, and when Truth takes Error by the hand, and machines on down to touch the hem of destiny's garment. The Negro gave Whittier to Fame, because their woe called him from a life of dull care and promise. He will live with Sumner, Douglass, Garrison and Phillips and John Editorial THREE Brown. The Negro people gives his fame to the nation, in the name of Him whom he served with the faith that moveth mountains and turns the wendings of rivers: I know not where his islands lift Their prowled palms in air, I only know I cannot drift Beyond His love and care. O brother, if my faith is vain, If hopes like these betray; Pray for me that my feet may gain the surge and safer way. And Tou, O Lord- by whom are seen Thy creatures as they be. BOOKER T. WASHINGTON, EDITOR. What effect upon his career will the fact of Booker T. Washington's ownership of $9,500 worth of stock in the New York Age have? Will it have any? Did Mr. Washington make a mistake? What actuated Mr. Fortune to disclose the transaction? Is it true that Mr. Fortune was forced out of the Age because he refused to endorse Roosevelt? Does he not intimate that? What is the attitude of the Negro press? Is it not true that Mr. Washington made a mistake by dabbling in politics? Who is who, and what is what, anyway? FORAKER. Joseph Benson Foraker may or may not be the next President of the United States. Be that as it may, he will go down in history alongside the immortals contributed by America to that galaxy that were not born to die. Orator, statesman, soldier and patriot, he is greater than his party, grander than his country: the soul of honor: the mind of Napoleon, with the heart of Lincoln; the faith of John Brown, the zeal of Garrison and the wisdom of Wendell Phillips. The Republican party to him owes more than it is able to pay: perhaps it will be willing to do what In its power lies. Ohio loves and honors him, and calls him prince among her sons. The nation has come to know him as a patriot, in whom there are both zeal and courage. This record is rich enough, but the recent months have revealed him in another light, and everywhere men are rising up to say: "We never knew him before." And so they did not. The great crowd of loyal Negro Republicans in the West and North have testified that, while they will support whosoever their party names to run the race set before us, they did neither halt nor doubt. If For- aker were chosen for the contest. They love him, honor him, and follow him. A delight they find in him, and are not afraid to name him their choice. It is well that this is so, for who has talked about Liberty, and championed Freedom as he has done? Who? There is not even an echo to the query. Foraker—why not crown him with the prize he has won by a life of unbroken patriotism, whether in war or in peace? Why not? and Silver Wreath. It is now Capt. Mike Haggerty, of the city police force, and the old-tim boy with the red-top boots was never at the most glorious stage of his existence in it with the captain with his new white top place, ornamented with a silver wreath bearing the insignia of his office, and his skel and span new winter uniform. Capt. Haggerty made good as a lieutenant, and has a right to feel proud over his promotion, even though it does increase his responsibilities. American Battleship Fleet at Port of Spain, Trinidad, in Fine Shape Today. Associated Press. Port of Spain, Trinidad, Dec. 24. Daylight showed the American fleet of battleships anchored four miles from the wharf. The people crowded to the water front to view the imposing array and voiced the admiration. The town is taking on holiday attire, the people completing their arrangements for entertainment of the visitors. Admiral Evans called on the governor this morning. All on the vessels are well. The torpedo boat flotilla sailed this morning on its way south. MITCHELL SLOWLY IMPROVING. Adam B. Littlepage Receives Telegram from U. M. W. Chief. President John Mitchell, of the United Mine workers, who was stricken again at Indianapolis last week while attending a conference of miners and operators, is still a very sick man, but his condition is such as to give encouragement to his friends. Attorney Adam B. Littlepage, of the mineworkers, has received the following telegram from Secretary-Treasurer W. B. Wilson: "President Mitchell is slowly improving, but is not yet able to be out of bed. We had hoped that he would be able to go to Miss Jane at Spring Valley for Christmas, but the physicians today stated that he would not be strong enough to be moved for several days. The national organization of the United Mine Workers has contributed $1,000 to the Monongah mine sufferers. The following telegram was received by M.B. Morris, secretary of District 17. "Indianapolis, Ind., Dec. 23, 1907. "B. F. Morris, Secretary, "Charleston, W. Va. "The national organization has donated $1,000 for relief at Monongahela To whom should the money be sent? "W. B. WILSON." Secretary Morris answered Secretary Wilson at once and told him to send the money to Mr. J. F. Sands, the cashier of the First National Bank at Fairmont, who is the treasurer of the relief committee at Fairmont. The officials of the district with headquarters in the city have donated $100 to the mine sufferers. Ben Davis, the national board member, of Montgomery, has returned home from Indianapolis where the miners and operators held a conference looking toward the establishment of the interstate agreement which was broken off two years ago. The conference adjourned without reaching a settlement but decided to meet again on January 30th. The miners will hold their meeting January 21st and this usually continues for eight or ten days. Chas Krollman, the board member from Indiana, did not return to Charleston with Davis, but went to his district in Illinois. Krollman has been here for several months and made many friends among the organized miners. THE 1908 CAMPAIGN Special to the Mail. Washington, Dec. 24.—Congressman Harry C. Woodyard of West Virginia, chairman of the state republican committee, has announced a meeting of the state committee to be held at Parkersburg January 17. In the call issued it is specified that the meeting is for the purpose of fixing the time and place of the convention to name delegates to the national convention. According to Congressman Woodyard he would rather have another convention called for the purpose of naming the state ticket. The general impression in the state was that the committee would call but one convention for both purposes and this may be done. Many favor an early convention for naming the state ticket so that the delegates to the national convention can be named at the same time, thus avoiding two conventions. Feat of Which the Hardy Frontierman Had No Recollection. One of the most noted of the hardy western frontiersmen was Kit Carson, to whom, with Daniel Boone, belongs the credit of having always dealt fairly with the various Indian tribes, as they themselves acknowledged. The withdrawal of Carson by the government was the cause of a great war. Captain Henry Inman in his book, "The Old Santa Fe Trail," relates an amusing incident of the gallant pioneer. My own conception of Kit Carson as a child was that he was ten feet high, that it would have required the strength of two men to lift his rifle, that he usually drank a river dry and picked the carcass of a whole buffalo clean as easily as a lady does the wing of a quail. Years after, when I made the acquaintance of the foremost frontiersman, I found him a delicate, reticute, undersized, why man, the very opposite type of what my childish brain had created. One day while Kit was at the fort I came across a periodical that had a full page illustration of a scene in a forest. In the foreground stood a gigantic figure dressed in the traditional buekskin. On one arm rested an tumense rifle. His other arm was around the waist of the conventional female of such sensational journals, while in front half a dozen Indiana lay prope, evidently slain by the hero in the impossible attire in defense of the preposterous female. The legend stated how all this had been effected by Kit Carson. I hauled it to Kit. He wiped his spectacles, studied the picture intently for a few seconds and then said: "Gentlemen, that that may be true, but I hauled not a recollection of it." A JOURNALISTIC HOAX. Trick the Harvard Lampoon Rlayed on the Crimson. Speaking of the Crimson, Harvard's daily newspaper, reminds every Harvard man of the Lampoon's master stroke—or joke—played on that dignified and unsuspecting sheet on Memorial day, 1901. The Crimson had announced that it would not appear on that holiday, but inconspicuously, so few were surprised to find their Crimson at their door that morning as usual. Their surprise began, however, when they scanned its contents. This always serious sheet seemed to have become most frivolous and irresponsible during the night, for in its columns all sorts of weird and fantastic statements appeared. The news, though clothed in the usual heavy, dignified Crimson style, was wildly revolutionary in character. Among the items that appeared were: "A Plot to Blow Up Memorial Hall." "Strong Men to Get the Varsity H." "Wellesley Crew to Be Guests of the University" and most important of all a notice, "Lampoon Celebration at 7 Tonight." Then the joke came out. The Lampoon had published the famous "fake Crimson," the joke was known throughout the country, and that night Lampy's sanctum was the scene of bacchanal revelry. When the following year the Crimson editors sat up all night with injunctions against a repetition of the fake the joke was again on them, for Lampy differs from history in that he never repeats blisself. K. B. Townsend in Bohoanl. Mississippi Oratory. Jasper county has been noted for the high grade of eloquence produced by the public men of that part of Mississippi. An appeal to the "mighty men of Jasper" made by one of that county's great men when a candidate to the voters who elected him is as follows: "Mighty men of Jasper, if I can be instrumental in the hands of my people in adding a few jewels to those that now shine in imperishable luster on the queenly brow of our proud commonwealth, whose associated radiance, like the lambent beauty of the star, is to guide the footsteps of her children along the paths of peace and prosperity, security and happiness. I shall then have accomplished the ambition of my life."—Mobile Register. Superlative Beauty. A Swedish newspaper recently invited its readers to state in a few words what they considered the most beautiful thing in the world. The first prize was carried off by an anonymous answer. "The eyes of my mother." More imaginative was the reader who won the next prize by suggesting. "The dream of that which we know to be impossible." The most amusing answer was that which read. "The most beautiful thing in the world is to see a man carrying his mother-in-law across a dangerous river without making any attempt to drop her in." "When you was little, was you spanked like I am to make you good, papa?" "Ven you can't, fool me no more, cause if it didn't make you good it won't make me good."—San Francisco Call. An Escape. Maid—No, mum; Mrs. Dodge is out. Visitor—How fortunate! When I saw her peeping through the curtain as I came up the path I was so afraid she would be in—London Opinion. Every one ought to measure himself by his own proper font and standard.—Horace. A. D. Brown, of Bluefield, was a business visitor here Monday. The Way This Marvel of Mechanism Was Constructed. A German clockmaker living in the little village of Gommer, near Mugdburg, built a clock in a bottle. The muker, H. Itosh, secured a strong movement with a cylinder escapement measuring forty-five millimeters and began by sawing the plate into halves. The opening in the neck of the bottle measures fifteen millimeters, and in order to get these halves into the bottle he cut another segment off each of the halves of the plate. He built a sort of tripod as a resting place for the movement. This tripod was assembled after he had introduced its parts into the bottle separately. The tripod is so constructed that it cannot turn when the movement is being wound. The four pieces of the plate were fastened side by side by means of screws to the platform attached to the tripod, a long screwdriver and other tools especially constructed for the purpose having been used for this operation. When the plate was put together, the clockmaker proceeded to put all the parts of the movement in their original places with the motion wheels for the hands. A ring of white metal was placed around the neck of the bottle, and upon this ring was soldered a round plate, thus closing the opening. On this cover were fastened in air juncled position the arms which serve as a support for the dial. The dial is made of a ground glass plate, which has a diameter of twenty centimeters. The black numbers on the dial are cut skeleton fashion and cemented to the glass. At night one can tell the time by placing a light behind the dial—Technical World. THE HUMAN TONGUE. Eloquent Even When It Does Not Artigulate a Word. It is never necessary for the tongue to talk in order to tell that you are ill or the nature of your illness. The tongue of the dumb is quite as eloquent when viewed by an experienced physician as the tongue of the most talkative person. It is a wonderful organ and should be studied by all parents, not only on their own account, but on account of their offspring. It aids in mastication of food, in drinking, in sucking, in articulation, and contains in its mucous membrane the peripheral organs of taste. There are doctors who will spend half an hour feeling of your pulse and listening to your heart beats. There are others who command, "Stick out your tongue." One glance at your tongue will to them tell the tale. Tremulousness of the tongue when ib is protruded is a positive sign of various nervous diseases. But by far the commonest cause of this tremulousness is an excessive indulgence in alcohol. There is an old rule about looking into a man's eye to tell if he be a habitualusher. It often fails. Drink in some men excites the lacrimal glands, causing the eye to appear watery. But all of us know men who have watery eyes, yet never touch liquor. But the best and final test is the tongue. It is the only sign that cannot be concealed. If a man seeking employment swears on a stack of Bibles that he does not drink, make him stick out his tongue. If it trembles he is a liar. - New York Press. Comba Made of Old Shoes A mountain of old boots and shoes, indescribably ugly, indescribably filthy, lay in the factory yard. "We'll make combs out of them," said the chemist, "combs that will pass through the perfumed and -ustrous locks of the most beautiful girls. Securus strange, doesn't it?" "Very." "Yet it's a fact. That is what becomes of all the world's old shoes. They are turned into combs. The leather is first cut into small pieces and immersed two days in a chloride of sulphur bath; then it is washed, dried and ground to powder; then it is mixed with glue or gum and pressed into comb molds. "It makes good enough combs, but I prefer the rubber 'ones myself'—Exchange." The Overcoat. Probably in no other department surgical is there exhibited so much indifference to hygienic considerations as in the overcoat. The greatest fallacy of all perhaps in regard to the choice of an overcoat is that the terms "weight" and "warmth" are synonymous. 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Baltimore Sun Ought those who suffer disappointments to solace themselves with a eustisement of the minority leaders? If that is to be the rule, the minority leader in the House ought to be chosen with regard principally to his ability to meet all corners. Marquis of Queensberry style. If this plan should not be advisable, the minority leader ought to secure the services of some broad-shouldered, heavy muscled man to act as his bodyguard. Congress makes no appropriation for this purpose, but the contingent fund might be utilized. If Senators, as was shown not long ago, can buy out of the Senate's contingent fund horse feed, opera glasses, pomade, and face powder, the House might provide a low-browed, square-shouldered, heavy-jawed man of action to act as "bouncer" for statesmen who control committee assignments. We do not know to what extent the impetuosity and pragmaty of statesmen are stimulated by the fighting man in the White House. The influence is doubtless felt in some degree. But we think men past middle age ought to be men of peace. As a rule, they are not in physical trim. They do not know how to fight with grace and dash. They are not gladiators, but musky and awkward. Let them refer their controversies to The Hague conference. Then they will lose neither beauty nor temper, nor godliness. A CERTAINTY. They say that Santy is a nystil. Like many others of his kith. But this I know: In reaf dough The old chap must be reckoned with. We have a new line of GAS STAND LAMPS Come in and look them over COFFÉY Plumbing Co. Quarrier St., near Capitol Ohio Central Lines Bulletin. 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 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 Chelston, W. Va. The Ohio Central in connection with the J. 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 times, while, soldiers, 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. CHARLESTON Miss Pidgie Whittaker, who is a student at Storer College, Harper's Perry, is home for the holidays. Eddie Turner, a pharmaceutical student at Howard University, Washington, D. C., came home Saturday to spend the vacation. Mrs. W. O. Lee arrived on No. 3, and O. Tuesday, to visit her husband for a few weeks. Mrs. Lee is pursuing the course in medicine at Howard University. Pey, N. Barnett, of Huntington, spent a few hours here, Tuesday, on business. Chas, Parc, teacher at Moundsville, passed through the city, Tuesday, on route to his home at Kana-wha City to spend Christmas with his parents. Mrs. Annie Pulks Davis continues to improve and hopes soon to leave her bed. Miss Charlotte Campbell, teacher at Marytown, was among the shoppers here, Tuesday. Mrs. Lee James, of Chicago, is in the city to spend the holidays with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Anderson. Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Patteson and Mr. and Mrs. E. W. Washington left, Sunday, to spend a month with relatives at Rockymount, Va. Roscoe C. Summers, editor of the National Review, of New York, is spending the holidays, as usual, in the city with his friend, Mr. S. W. Sharks. From here Mr. Summers goes to Mississippi on an important mission, and will speak at Jackson and Vicksburg. He delivered the Whittier oration in New York last week to an audience of 2,000 persons. The Charleston's Woman's Improvement League held a very pleasant meeting. Friday evening, at the home of Mrs. J. M. Hazlewood. The 100th anniversary of the poet Whittier was celebrated with the following program: Invitations—Whittier Life of Whittier—Miss M. B. Jeffries. Solo—Miss N. H. Clinton. Reading Selection from Whittier—Miss R. A. Wilson. Instrumental Solo—Miss L. O. Hopkins. Whittier as a Poet—Miss Clinton. Selection from Whittier—Miss L. M. King. Current Topics. After the program the hostess served, refreshments, and the members and their guests spent a pleasant social home. Mr. and Mrs. S. W. Starks had as their guest, Miss Hallie Q. Brown, the dramatic reader of Cleveland, O. Mrs. M. A. W. Thompson, presi --- The executive board of the West Virginia Baptist State Convention held a meeting, Friday evening, at the First Baptist church. The executive committee of the Baptist Woman's Board held a meeting to discuss plans for the work of the year. A meeting of the board will be called at an early date, and the plans laid before them for approval. The primary and first grades at Garnett school held Christmas exercises in their rooms. A number of the mothers and friends were present to see the Christmas trees and hear them sing their Christmas songs and recite verses. The presence of the parents at school is an encouragement both to the teachers and pupils. C. W. Boyd and his little son John have returned from Thomas, where Mr. Boyd was called by the death of his mother. AID FOR MONONGAH RELIEF WORK FAIRLY BEGUN Committees in Each Ward Are Organized for the Work WILL CANVASS CITY With a committee in every ward organized for the purpose of making a systematic campaign for the relief of the destitute at Monongah, it is believed that Charleston can not fail to do her part. Although both the meetings held at the court house last Friday night and last night have been characterized by a lack of interest, there have been sufficient members of the committee present to formulate plans for the work. On last Friday night Mayor Holley appointed a committee, consisting of one from each ward, to form the plans and make the main organization and allow these committeemen to appoint sub-committees. Last night four of the committeemen were present, but two sent reports, but owing to other employments could not attend. However, there was present last night some who were not in attendance at the previous meeting, and several new ideas were advanced to collect money, food and clothing for the destitute. Robert Wood and Peter Silman, from the First and Second wards, were not present, although the latter sent some money by Captain John M. Collins. However, both these committees, will appoint committees and scour their wards for results. Through Captain Collins, Rev. J. Dawson Hehery, of the Third ward, appointed the following committee to receive donations and solicit subscriptions in his ward; W. M. B. Hobbs, F. L. Turner, C. Pickens and Clayton Consor. In the Fourth ward, City Recorder J. Shirley Ross appointed the following committee to receive donations and solicit subscriptions for the Monongah widows and children: Richard 'Guill, Jim Bibby, John Barlow, George Singleton and Val Pruth. This is an excellent committee. In the Fifth ward, Sheriff John Melton has appointed the following able assistants to help him in gathering money and provisions: R. H. Koontz, W. A. Thomas, J. F. Brown, Dr. E. A Botkin and Harry Robinson. In the Sixth ward, Hon. Mont Topping will select a committee as full of hustle as himself and make that ward yield its share toward a fund for the relief of the suffering. Mr. J. F. Bedell is the committee-man from the Seventh ward, and he has selected a large number of citizens of this ward to assist him in making the canvass, believing that ward can be quickly and thoroughly covered by a large committee. He made the following statement last night: "To the citizens of the Seventh ward: Having been appointed a committee from the Seventh ward to organize a working committee for the purpose of securing of money, food, clothing and supplies of any available and useful kind, I desire to announce the following committee to seek such solicitations: C. E. Warwick, H. L. Riggs, I. Schwabe, A. C. Scherr, J. E. Chilton, C. W. Swisher, C. E. Rudesill, C. C. Lewis, Jr., C. A. Sullivan, P. A. Simpson, Frank Woodrum, C. P. Armitage, Henry Wharle, Joe W. Wherle, J. G. Kuykendall, Joseph Wildman, Brad Noyes, Dr. McMillan, H. R. Putney, Max Frankenberger, Arthur R. Poote, William F. Williamson, C. W. Hall, J. E. Norvell, Jackson Garr, A. C. Hall, W. A. Ohley, and Justus Collins. "A certain territory will be assigned to each of these, notice of which will be given later. In addition to the above committee the following ladies have been chosen to make such solicitations as may appear advisable: Mrs. J. E. Dann, Mrs. R. W. Ewers, Mrs. A. C. Scherr, Mrs. J. Charles Mohler, Mrs. Charles Leob, Mrs. W. S. Bagby, Mrs. C. F. Armitage, Mrs. Andrew Coffey, Mrs. C. A. Sullivan." In the Eighth ward Mr. Leo*Loeb is the committeeman. He was not present last night, but has selected a committee and that will get down to real hard work. Following is the sub-committee from Eighth ward appointed by Mr. Leo Loeb; W. A. Hogue, Wirt Donnally, W. B. Rocke, J. H. Shrewsbury, E. K. Bowers, J. G. Kuykendall, H. J. Shrewsbury, T. C. Hall, H. Laughorn, Jos, Wherle. In the Ninth ward, Mr. John Nugent appointed W. B. Mathews, Enoch Carver, Joel Cottrell, M. T. Davis, Jr., and Howard C. Smith a committee to assist him in making a thorough canvass of the ward. Judge D. A. MacCorkle, of the Tenth ward, who always takes an interest in work of this character, will appoint a committee from the Tenth ward and probably will overstep the ward boundaries in searching for contributors to the fund. Secretary Swisher Present. Secretary Swisher was present at the meeting last night and offered several valuable suggestions. With Recorder Shirley Ress ife was appointed a committee to see the proprietors of the moving picture shows and have them contribute one day's proceeds to the Monongah relief fund. Mayor Holley reported that Mr. Floyd Payne had informed him that if Charleston desired to send a car load of provisions to Monongah, the Kanawha and Michigan railroad would furnish the car and deliver it to the Ohio River railroad without compensation. Rev. Murrill was present and was appointed a committee of one to see the ministers of the city and have them appoint a lady from each church to form an organization to provide relief of some sort for the benefit of the suffering women and children at the stricken mining town. Another Meeting Monday. The committees that have been appointed will begin their canvass of the wards immediately after Christmas, while the committeemen who have not as yet selected their assistants will do so before Christmas in order that work can proceed as soon as the holiday is over. The plans for the collection of a big fund to provide relief for the destitute at Monongah are excellent, and Rev. Varner, who was present last night, said before leaving for his home at Parkersburg, that he expected nice results from the plans formed. A meeting will be held next Monday night for the purpose of hearing the reports of the various committees. It is believed that by that time the work will be progressing in an excellent manner. Money is scarce, but the Advocate has $10.00 in gold to give every person who sends in 25 paid-up subscribers by Dec. 24th. GOLD! GOLD! GOLD! Ten dollars in gold for every one who will send the advocate 25 paid-up subscribers by Dec. 24th. Colonel Bill Steerlet and the Privilege He Craved. When Colonel Bill Steerlet first went to Washington to report the news of the capitol for his Texas papers, he had desk room in the office of General H. V. Boynton, then the militant correspondent of the Cincinnati Commercial. General Boynton spoke out in meeting. He said things about statesmen that made the statesmen angry. He had many personal encounters with patrols whose feelings had been ruffled. One night a man came into Boynton's office loudly proclaiming that he intended to shoot Boynton. The general grabbed a chair, beat the intruder over the head with it, knocked him down and threw him out. All this time Steerlet sat at his desk, looking out in great amazement. When the man landed in the gutter Sterret came timidly over to Boynton. "General," he said, "being a new hand here, I don't know the practices of this office nor the customs that pertain to Washington correspondents, and I didn't want to intrude. Now that I have seen what has happened, I trust you will allow me a question?" "Go ahead," said Boynton. "When the next man comes in, would it be too waitful? I should crave the privilege of kicking him a few times in honor of the sainted Confederate dead?"—Saturday Evening Post. REMOVED AT LAST. The Figures Did Not Appear In the Final Set of Drawings. A candidate for the royal engineers some years ago was told by his instructor to draw up the plaus and specifications for a railway viaduct to connect two high hills, between which ran a small stream. In due course an excellent set of drawings was presented, one showing the bridge in its completion, with a sketch of the surroundings, and on which sat two men, with their legs hanging over the side, fishing. The drawing was returned with the request that the men be removed from the bridge. Upon receiving the paper the second time the professor discovered that his instructions had been carried out, but that the two men were seated on the bank of the stream, still in quest of representatives of the funny tribe. Again was the paper returned, and this time with positive orders to remove the men from the drawing altogether. Imagine the consternation which overspread the features of the learned instructor, upon receiving the papers for a third time to find two little graves and tombstones with appropriate epitaphs situated near the bank of the stream. His orders had been obeyed and the men removed altogether—London Answers. Sandy and the Mars A Scottish paper tells a story of Sandy McCoy, a Forthshire farmer who had been spending an hour or two in the evening with a friend a couple of miles away. It was a moonlight night, and Sandy, partaking freely of his friend's hospitality, was riding quietly home across the sheep pastures on his "guid, aid, mare," when they came to an open ditch, which his mare refused to cross. "Hoot awa, Maggie," said the rider, "this winna dae. Ye maun jist gang ower." He turned back about 100 yards, wheeled round and gave the mare a touch of his whip. On she went at a brisk canter, but as they reached the edge of the ditch she stopped dead and shot Sandy clean over to the other side. Gathering himself up, Sandy looked his mare straight in the face and said, "Vera weel pitched indeed, ma lass. But hoo are ye goin' to get ower yersel', he? " He Was an Expert at Figures After an absence of several years a one time cavalier of a lady called on her. He found her in the company of her three children. "Well, well!" he said. "And how old are they? "Johnny," answered the lady, "is seven, Julia is five and Maud is two." "Dear me!" he cried, alarm in his voice. "Is it possible time files like that? Who would think that you had been married fourteen years?"—Philadelphia Ledger. The Incentive. "Does your son study Greek in college?" "Oh, yes. He's very enthusiastic over it." "I thought he didn't care for languages?" "He doesn't, as a rule, but next year the football team is to have Greek signals and Harry is trying for the 'leven.'"—Kansas City Independent. Tommy Changed His Spot. Teacher—Can the leopard change his spots? Now, Tommy; answer—me! Tommy—Yes, sir; he can. Teacher—Nonsense! How can he? Tommy—Well, sir, when he's tired of sitting in one spot he can change to another, can't he, sir?—Wuimipu Telegram. 2. A. Reproach. Cook — Lawks! Here's mistress! Quick, into the clothes press! Soldier Sweetheart—in the clothes press and not in the larder? Mina, and you say you love me. Meggeu-dorfer platter. Lucky. Then. Mrs. Benham-I got it for 13 cents a yard. Benham-I don't 13 an unlucky number? Mrs. Benham-Not when it is marked down from 15.-New York Press. Don't ask your parents for Christmas money. Make it yourself by getting 25 subscribers for The Advocate THE FUR SEAL A Sea Animal With Heart, Liver and Kidneys Like a Sheep. The fur seal is a hard animal of pervertedastes, who, living at sea, has had his paws' changed into flippers very like the long black kid gloves of a woman. His heart, liver and kidneys are exactly the same as those of a sheep and just as good to eat, but his flesh, although just like fat mouton look at, is rank and distasteful from his habit of eating fish. The whole package is put up in a parcel of thick white fat to keep the body warm, while from the skin grows a heavy crop of beautiful brown fur, protected with large fat oil bearing hairs, making a glossy surface which sides through the water without friction. Perfectly fearless, overflowing with fun, a perfect little athlete, marvelously strong, the fur seal is the most delightful of all wild creatures. But, although they live at sea, the seals, being heavily clothed in fat, skin and hair, find the temperate latitudes much to warm for comfort during the summer mouths. Since they cannot shed their garments like ourselves, they migrate to a subarctic climate, gathering in immense multitudes where there are fisheries to support them. Their ration is fifty pounds of cod every day, which for a creature the size of a sheep is considerable.—Exchange A STORY OF THE SEA. The Man Who Braved the Storm and the Sailor He Rescued. Off the coast of Ireland there was a terrible storm, and a crowd gathered on the shore to see a storm tossed vessel not far away being pounded on the rocks. Sturdy men launched a boat and pulled away at the oars to rescue the imperiled ones. As the boat came back the watchers on the shore cried, "Did you get them?" and they answered: "All but one. We had to leave blim or risk the lives of all." And when they were landed a stalwart fellow stepped from the group and said, "Who will join me in the rescue of the remaining one?" Then an aged woman cried out: "Oh, my son, don't go; don't go! You are all I have left. Your father was drowned at sea, and your brother William sailed away, and we never heard from him, and now if you are lost I will be left in sorrow alone." But the man replied: "I must go, mother. Duty calls me." Then he and other brave hearts launched the boat and pulled for the wreck. Anxiously the mother waited in tears and prayers. At last they saw the lifeboat coming nearer and nearer, and when it was in bailing distance they called, "Have you got your man?" And the answer rang out clear above the storm, "Yes, and tell mother, it's brother William." Nests of the Golden Eagle. Nests of the Golden Eagle. Every pair of eagles whose nibbits I have had an opportunity of watching over a period of a few years would seem to have invariably at least two alternative sites for their nests. Some have three, and I know of one, with four sites. In fact, I only know of one pair out of many which habitually resort to bulk one place and only one. The reason for this is, however, apparent, for owing to its situation it has never been disturbed. The nest is in a small cavern on the face of an absolute wall of timestone rock some 800 feet high, at about 400 feet from the summit. Above the cliff is a talus of loose stone at an angle of forty-five degrees or so, above which again rise other precipices. To reach the nearest point above this nest would be a long day's work — London Saturday Review. University of Paris The doctor's degree in the University of Paris is so entitled as to designate the faculty under which the work was done, as those who do literary work would receive the degree doctor of letters, etc. To obtain the doctor's degree the candidate must possess the lower degree of the corresponding division of work, submit two theses on different questions, reply to questions or objections concerning them, pay a fee of 140 francs and present 100 printed copies of one of his theses to the university. The candidate for the degree doctor of letters must write one thesis in Latin, the other in French. If in the scientific department, the thesis must be on some original investigation; if in the theology, the examinations are both oral and written.—School Bulletin. Left Out In the Cold. Elder (discussing the new minister's probation discourse)—In my openion he was unjustified in dividing folk into the sheep and the goats. I wadna just say, Jamie: that I was among the once gold, an' I wadna say that you were among the once bad. So what do we come in? He'll no do for us, Jamie. We'll no vote for him.—London Punch. An Estimate and a Hope "You've heard her, you say?" remarked Mr. Dubley. "Ah, she certainly has the gift of song." "Well, I hope that what it is," replied Miss Knox. "I should hate to think she paid anything for it."—Philadelphia Press. Same Old Misery "Spose dur wuz a turkey fer every man in de country" "Wouldn't make any difference, for he'd have wings enough to fly out er reach."—Atlanta Constitution. A man's misfortune is like a shoe—if too large, it trips him up; if too small, it pinches him.—Horace. Novelties in Bags, Belts, Buckles, and Fancy Articles. Handerchiefs, Mens, Ladies, Misses and Children's Large Assortment to Select from. 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"The Japanese" supper given at the pretty home of Mrs. Amanda Bell last. Thursday evening, was one of the prettiest socials of the season. Everything was decorated in Japanese style, and supper was served in the "oriental" manner. The supper of seven tables given at the M. E. Church was well attended. The 16th Street Baptist church had a large number last Thursday evening to witness the moving pictures. Both the financial and social parts were a success. Rev. I. V. Bryant was at Fronton several days last week assisting in revival services. The new opera chairs have been placed in the K. of P. Hall, and with the other improvements which have recently been made, make the hall one of the finest and most commodious in the city. The Elks initiated into their mysteries last Thursday evening Rev. E. Duke Venture and Lincoln Moore, of Ironton and Jackson of this city. The recital given by Miss Hallie Q. Brown, at Carnegie auditorium last night, under the auspices of Douglass school, was witnessed by a fairly good but thoroughly appreciative audience. Judging from the applause which greeted every number of her varied program, Miss Brown more than met the expectations of those who had come to hear the "best female elocutionists" in her race. In mimetic power she showed great versatility, producing with ease every shade of Yankee dialect as well as the difficult dialects of her own people. Her recital of "Dan Periton's Ride" and of the "Chaiot Race," in costume, exhibited rare dramatic power and skill. 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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 $30.00 gives you both the design and quality wanted in a handsome floor covering. Small rugs to match all the room sizes. some of the best. local talent. While the entertainment did not yield as much revenue as Principal Scott hoped for, it was in every other respect a brilliant success and the Douglass school teachers are to be congratulated upon giving the people such an educational treat. FAIRMONT. Mrs. Janie Allen and daughter Lucille, of Baltimore, are the guests of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Johnson. Miss Bessie Jordan spent Saturday and Sunday in Morgantown, the guest of her sister, Mrs. A. H. Williams. Charles Anderson died at City Hospital, last week, after an illness of several weeks from abscess on the brain. Funeral was held from M. E. church, Saturday. C. W. Hamilton is rapidly convaiscing at Cook's Hospital. Mrs. Anna Morehead died, Thursday afternoon, at Cook's Hospital, after an illness of a few days of pneumonia. Her death was a shock to the entire community, as few knew of her illness. She had long been a member of the M. E. church, and her life was that of an exemplary Christian woman. Funeral services were conducted, Sunday, by Rev. B. B. Martin, at 2:30. Interment in Greenlaw cemetery. Ernest Moorehead, of Wheeling, was called here by the death of his aunt. Mrs. Richard Moore delightfully entertained the 4 o'clock Needle club, Friday, and a very palatable luncheon was served. Born, soMr. and Mrs. Wm Goodlow. Friday, December 20, twin babies, a boy and girl. Later we learned one of the children died. Miss Beulah Smith arrived home. Thursday, from West Virginia Institute, to spend the Yuletide with her parents. Mrs. Creed Jones was ill a few days last week. The committee appointed by Mayor Hoiley at the court house last night, consisting of Secretary of State Swisher and City Recorder J. Shirley Ross to see the proprietory of the moving picture shows, have arranged with these people to give exhibitions one day next week for the relief of the Monongah mine sur- 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. 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Write or call for full particulars Capital $250,000 Surplus $150,000 Kaiga Banking & Trust Charleston IN THE NATI Washington Office Air Since the Announ All Eager to Get in the Band Wagon Tyler Confirmed as Auditor for the Arraigns the "Leaders" for the inations—The School Question Centenary Celebrated with A Howard Un Manawhawk Banking & Trust Company THE NATIONAL Rington Office-Holder Since the Preside Announcement for the Band Wagon Which Will Lea- s as Auditor for the Navy Department "Leaders" for the Indifference to the School Question Still in the Air Celebrated with Appropriate Eyes (Howard University. Banking & Trust Company Charleston West Virginia Washington Office-Holders in the Air Since the President's Announcement All Eager to Get in the Bend Wagon Which Will Lead the Procession—Tyler Confirmed as Auditor for the Navy Department—Mrs. Clifford Arraigns the "Leaders" for the Indifference to Local Discriminations—The School Question Still in the Air—Whittier's Centenary Celebrated with Appropriate Exercises at Howard University. Washington, D. C., Dec. 21, 1951 Where is the band-wound? In political circles today all other questions are subordinated to facts very practical problem. There is sentiment for this candidate and that one, each of it all, there is this everlasting bread-and-butter aspect, which makes the final choice a cold business proposition. There is a testing among some of the Negro leaders, that, while they have a large stake in the game, with their civil rights, as well as their official and personal prestige in the balance, the real problem is set in the hands of the white man, and they seem disposed to mingle disdirection with valor and remain in the self-timber and await developments, when the situation, in their view, "gets down to them," they will be --- --- NATIONAL FIELD ce-Holders in the President's encement Which Will Lead the Procession— Navy Department—Mrs. Clifford Indifference to Local Discrim- still in the Air—Whittier's Appropriate Exercises at university. prepared to serve things up for the witness. Other than the contrary position, and he convinced that their technique will be best subserved by letting up their voices early in the proceeding, he came to "get in on the ground floor" to speak. Hit or mike, the truth, well to be a factor in the outcome, in contrast particularly because of the Negro, as a means of obtaining the race's political value and ensuring such nominees under hearses in court, to them. The attendant comment that President Roosevelt left out of it" has put new life into the peculiar booms, and the lineup in taking form and color daily. From on the capitol will be the popular rendezvous, and the statesmen in charge of the various --- interests will be besieged by knowing ones who can tell them just how favorites can win out by a big margin at the Chicago convention. The fact that the coming campaign offers the first chance for a real contest that the republican party has had in many years, has brought about a revered scense of all the "fine workers," whose occupation, like that of Othello's, has been gone for some time. They are now riding into town, booted and spurred, with lances shining and courage, full up to the sticking point, ready to follow wherever waves the white plume of their Henry of Navarre. The ragged line that was produced by the retirement of the Roosevelt is fast closing up as the battalions wheel into their new alignments. The arrival of o Secretary Taft upon the scene has unquestionably strengthened his forces, and they say they have in hand a superior brand of field-glasses which enables them to detect the frame-work of the band wagon trot in a great distance. The friends of Fairbanks, Cannon, Knox, Hughes and of Cortelyon and LaFollette, claim to have keen ears and think they catch the strains of the music of the trombone and bass drum far into the ambient. And so the story goes. When the contending hosts renew the engagement, after the holidays, the wise-court hints that the theater of immediate activity will be the South, although there is a strong tendency in more than one of these states to tail back until the North has sounded the keynote by which they may act with a greater knowledge of the location of the precious band-wagon. Nevertheless, there will be some tremendous hustling during the next month or so in Georgia, Alabama, Tennessee, Mississippi, Texas, Arkansas, Florida, and the Carolinas, and it is a question who will profit most in this preliminary skirmish. At this writing, it is "anybody's battle". In the meantime, interest centers about the state of Ohio, and the result of the primaries there will be watched with consuming anxiety, as there is no doubt that the outcome of the Tttt-Foraker struggle will affect most vitally the situation in the South and everywhere else. When the bell taps for action, the Negro will take his place in the servied ranks, and deride if as we may, his attitude toward the several candidates will be a factor that must be reckoned with, and often a study more puzzling than that published by any other element to the political equation of the day, aside from the masters of the financial world. Mr. Robb W. Tyler has been confirmed as auditor of the navy department. This worthy man needs no introduction to the nation. As editor of several first-class race publica 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 redit to reasonable parties and shall be pleased To open an Account with you. But No "Installment Plan." No Disease. No "Slightly" Damaged Goods." 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. Mead Bros. & Company. tions, and in the office of the Columbus Dispatch, central Ohio's leading moulder of sentiment, he rose by sheer merit from messenger to private secretary to the President of the corporation, and has successfully filled assignments at the principal editorial and news desks on that great paper. His business instinct and keen organizing capacity is shown in the headlines with which he took hold of the intricate accounts of the navy department. Mr. Tyler's annual report, just made public, shows the office to be in the best shape that it has known in its history. Not only has he efficiently administered the trust imposed upon him by the government, but he has not been unmindful of the welfare of his race. He has been instrumental in securing promotions for a number of deserving assistants, and has advanced others by the transfer method, and is still pushing forward the good work. Mrs. Tyler, his charming helpmeet, has made herself much loved in Washington society by her gracious cordiality of manner, and vies with her talented husband in personal popularity, as well as in the work of charity and benevolence to which each has contributed most helpfully. Mr. Tyler made his way upwards strictly on his merits, and by a sturdy determination to do his full duty, he has largely offset the disadvantage entailed by color. 1. Mrs. Carrie W. Clifford, formerly of Cleveland, Ohio, spoke Tuesday evening before Bethel Literary and Historical association on "Some Thoughts on the Great American Problem." She handled in vigorous fashion the jim-crow car law, color restrictions in theaters, restaurants, etc., and the crass indifference of the colored lears to the open violations of the federal constitution right here in the nation's capitol, where the President has undisputed jurisdiction, and where he has at his back the power of the army and navy if he wishs to enforce the law of the land. A lively discussion was precipitated, led by Mr. R. W. Thompson, by invitation of the president. Miss Marie M. D. Madre, followed by Mrs. Daniel Murray, Mr. C. H. Shorter, Mrs. R. R. Horner, Attorney Perrl Frikey and others, Mrs. Clifford's speech was an excellent one. She has long been a prime mover in the club life of the Buckeye state an active worker in the National Association of Colored Women, president of the Ohio Federation of women's clubs and editor of a sprightly little paper called 'Queen's Gardens,' published under a Boston date line, and subservicing to the motto, "Deeds Not Words." A gold medal has been awarded by the jury of awards of the Jamestown exposition to A. N. Burlock for an exhibition of the photographic art; silver medals went to O. A. Turner for photographs and to A. C. Newman for an electric block signal and to the Armstrong Manuel Training School for furniture, iron work, drawings and sewing; bronze medals went to Prof. Kelly Miller for a statistical chart on Negro progresses and to Daniel Freeman for photographs. The school question is still in the air. The trial of Superintendent Chancellor has been dragging its weary length, prolonged on account of the latter's illness and the probable interference of Congress. No one can tell what will be done to bring about peace in the schools, but that something will have to be done, goes without the saying. Dr. Chancellor's dismissal is looked for not so much because of his lack of scholarship and ability as an educator, as because of his temperamental unfitness for the disposal of the delicate problems that continually present themselves in a diverse community like Washington, with its thousands of conflicting interests. Representative Buvleson, of Texas, has introduced a bill in the house for the reorganization of the entire school system of the district. The bill provides for the abolition of the board of education, the superintendent of schools, and stipulates that the powers exercised by these officers be vested in a director of education, who shall be appointed by the President: The change, according to the bill, is to go into effect in February, 1908. The salary of the director's is placed at $6,000. While hoping for a change that will relieve the terrible tension now existing, the conservative citizens would regret the adoption of any measure that would rob the Negroes of their representation in the affairs of the schools, for all realize that to properly care for the welfare of our thousands of colored children, there should be some of our own people on guard, who understand and sympathize with their peculiar needs. Mrs. Mary Church Terrell, the dominant force on the board as far as the race is concerned, has rendered excellent service, and with her associates, Messrs. John F. Cook and R. R. Horner, she has inaugurated a number of reforms that have proven beneficial to both white and colored students. They are entitled to the thanks of a grateful constituency, and it is hoped that they may be retained in some advisory capacity, whatever legislation may be deemed wise by congress, accomplish the desired results. Mr. Edward E. Cooper, formerly editor of the Colored American, is confined to his home on 6th street by a serious attack, due to overwork and the ravages of the grip. He is improving under the care of Dr. F. D. Williston. Mr. Cooper is one of the race's foremost newspaper men and no man in the country is more widely known. Mr. Joseph D. Jones, proprietor of the Brunswick, one of the oldest hostelieries in the city, is dead. For twenty-one years he was treasurer of the Third Baptist church, and was a member of the K. of P., the Masons and other fraternal organizations. The business will be carried on by his two sons, Ernest P. and Joseph D. Jones, who survive him. Mr. Jones, whose wife, Mrs. Dolly A. C. Jones, died only last September, under circumstances unusually said, was said to have been worth at least $75,000, acquired through fortunate real estate investments and careful attention to business. They were generous givers to worthy caus- Arrangements have been completed for the meeting of the joint council of the Bishops of the A. M. E., C. M. E., and A. M. E. Zion connections. The date is February 12, and the place is the Metropolitan A. M. E. church. The ecclesiastical, religious, civil, political and sociological conditions of the Negro race at this time, will be soberly considered, and it is thought that an address to the country, of an extraordinary, character, will be sent out from the body. The bishops who will be present, speak for organizations embracing over 2,000,000 persons. Bishop Turner will preside at the opening session. An invitation has been extended to President Roosevelt, and it is thought he will attend, if not prevented by pressure of public business. Dr. Booker T. Washington is now a Mason of high standing. The degrees of the world's most impressive order were conferred by William Lloyd Marshall, Grand Master of the Prince Hall Grand Lodge A. F. and A. M., of Massachusetts, in Boston on the evening of the 18th, the ceremonies being held at the apartments of the order, 446 Tremont street. The work performed in a lodge specially convened for that purpose, and constitutes a very unique departure, as only men of mark are selected for this honor, which can only be conferred by the Grand Master. H. C. Binford, Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Alabama, in whose jurisdiction Dr. Washington resides, gave his official sanction to the granting of the degrees, and sent a latter of congratulations. Similar letters have been received by Dr. Washington from prominent Masons in Washington and all over the country. The many friends of Emmett J. Scott are rejoicing to learn that he is rapidly recovering from the effects of the recent operation for appendicitis, and will soon be back in the harms. Mr. Scott is one of the race's most useful forces, and it is provi- dential that he has been spared to keep up his good work for his people. A bill, which is destined for a speedy journey to the waste-basket has been introduced in the house. It is designed to prosecute and punish persons of the Negro or Mongolion races who may happen to marry white persons—a measure to prevent miscegenation, in short. The district branch of the National Negro Business League held an important meeting Wednesday night at the residence of President John A. Lankford. Steps are being taken to hold a monster mass meeting early in the new year, and a vigorous campaign will be entered upon to arouse our business men to the necessity for co-operation and the infusion of the commercial spirit in all of our people. Mr. Lankford was elected vice-president of the National League at Topeka, and will do his level best to make Washington a close second to Baltimore in entertaining the next national convention. The final steps in uniting the Maryland Grand Lodge of Pythians with the Supreme Lodge of Knights of Pythiar, North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa and Australia, were taken a few days ago in Baltimore. Articles of incorporation were filed by Attorney Harry S. Cummings. This was the outcome of a special meeting of the Maryland Grand Lodge, held October 31st, at which a majority of the lodges of the state voted to secede from the supreme Lodge, Eastern and Western Hemispheres, and to unite with the regular wing. In this beneficient work of unification and consolidation Supreme Chancellor S. W. Stark has proven a tower of strength. He has shown himself on this and other critical occasions to be preeminently the man for the emergency. Dr. and Mrs. R. L. Jones, who are spending the holidays here with the parents of Mrs. Jones. Dr. and Mrs. Walter H. Brooks, of Corooran street, are always welcome visitors at the national capitol. Dr. Jones is a young man of exceptional talents and is making a name for himself at Charleston, W. Va., where he is loved and respected, because of his productive labors. He was among the invited guests at the Medico-Chirurgical society, which celebrated the golden anniversary of Dr. Robert Reyburn in the practice of medicine, and brought an inspiring message from the profession in West Virginia. Mrs. Jones is a young lady of rare refinement and culture and her many friends, who remember her capable services in our public schools, have been more than pleased to have an opportunity to greet her. o teh Faye CM TM YS oc fed aes Maeno We Bhat Pets 1 OK Fh (eae e ESN amae Ts > is RCE tA Sree eH ee OWE Ca IRR OER Te Ck" ORR IES Ic ree MERE Gar FIR SUA EDS ee eS CR TCR Cs a aERO NEN aOR Serer I NT CY eet oe Caspar ean heh RH ee oh ete han aT PORES oy EMER RAT SCAR NG) ENRON yn COs an “RR ON EN cae ane eC OF mpm Baar Coa ee ERC CRASS ORG ee :PAGw 8h VEN: ig Hy senire MORE CAL SGORT? 2 WOT MAN (° ORIEN a TRG NSM SRE eral, eRe Woke UP ihe Ae eg. West Virginia Colored ltistitirte : : INSTITUTE, : : : : : WEST VA, oe The only Industrial Institute for _ oe colored Students in ‘the State. ' Regular Normal, Academic and Com: | mercial Courses, also;Regular Gourses in - Agriculture, Sarpentery ‘and HouSe Build: ing, Steam Fitting, Smithing.Cabinet: Mak- ing,’ Painting and: Glazing, Dréssmaking, ’ Lauhdrytng, 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 faGultv of "| Twenty-two Teachers’ Board only Eight | Dollars per Month, = *, | *'For catlogue and other information address @. McHENRY JONES, A. M. President. | ae Institute, West Virginia . | i BAUER MEAT 28 AND 30 CAPITOL ST. ‘Beef, VeaJ. Mutton, - Pork, Fresh Pork Sausage ~ and Weiner ~ , Our Own Make “Try our machine sliced Hams and Bacon OYSTERS, FISH, POULTRY The Best Qualities in all the ‘popular kinds of Cheese We want your patronage, for we have, complete stock in our lines and you can get it when you want it most. ‘ : . i By‘Rev. W. P. Jones, Pastor, of te Wesleyan Methodist Chutch; of Parkersburg at the Unlon Thanksgiving, Services ‘That this day has "been designated as a ‘day ofs thanksgiving and. prats- es, furnishen no argument that he- ings" as dependent as we are, with suet SughEceDNawtansicesting-n0n us, should ever at ay’ thie oF ahdér diny ~ dirouistaivoer ” -wlthhol@ that homage which is due from the crea- ture to the creator. We ought always to pray and in everything give thanks, gratitude fs a beautiful and admirdble trait in human character. ‘The child is con- sidered rude and improperly trained that does not in some way give ex- pression of gratitude for and appre- ciation of the smallest gift. ahankegiving day, as an annual feast: in Wiis: conntry, originated in New Hngtand, in the early colonial days? ‘There is a touching and sad, yel:beautiful Story, historic or tradi- tional, connected with its first ob- SOWVANCG oy date 5 - Pint shdand “dtetressitf migfour' ‘tamos= whictr-6netrequentiy—Intrudes itself upon the inhabitants of a new country, had overtaken the early set- Uers in this country. ‘Their crops had sighally failed, and man and beast were next door to starvation. It fsa Kood ‘thing to get hungry, to have a keen appetite, providing there is within our reach (hat which will amply satisty that hunger. But to have an appetite for food, a de- aire, a longing, so desperate and so intense that the coarsest and coms monest food, however poorly serv- ed; would be considered a luxury, and nothing within our reach to sat- isfy this tromenting desire would be 4 condition of desperation, whieh 'T Blngerély hoperhone of -ag:may, ever experience. "'Rafly. in’ the; 17th cene tury. cas the story” goes, Wie “intfABTS lants vf the’New England colonics had reached the verge of this condi- tion; a division of all the provisions in their possession showed that there was not more than enough to sus- tain life at @ dying rate for a few ays, What did they do in this ter- rible extremity? ““why, they did what men almost invariably have done In moments of extreme peril. When haman skill and human re- sources and human efforts had failed they turned their thoughts to a high- er power. ‘They appealed to the great proprietor of the store house of infinite resource ada. external plenty. A day of fasting and prayer was solmenly proclaimed, but on thé day preceding the fast a vessel la dened with provisions arrived, and the day set apart as the day of fast- ing and prayer was changed to one of thanksgiving, praise and rejote- ling. God does not always wait for lus to ask, but so anxious is he to bless his children; so great is his Jove; so tender is his care and sym- pathy, that even before we ask him, just as soon as he sees that our hearts and minds are in a proper frame to receive and appreciate and enjoy them, he opens the door of heaven's immortal store house, and in rich and lavish and varied abund- ance showers his blessings upon us. Since 1862 this ‘day has been ob- served as a day of national tahnksglv- ing, signified and designated by pres- idential’ proclamation. ‘The last ‘Thursday in November is generally designated. Perhaps there could be bo more appropriate season. for spe- cial thanksgiving and praise than When from the bounteous lap of mother earth the granaries and store houses haye been filled with the golden grain and ripened fruit. ‘To me there is something beyond and above the ordinary in this feast of tahnkseiving of praise and of song, which annually engages the at- tention of the American people. Tt ix.true that in the observance of this day there may be much that is mechanical and formal, and so there is in all worship and service allow- ing for the insincerity and mere for- mality thai may be attached to the observance of this day; gil it ts right and proper in the language of (he Bible, It is a good thing to give thanks wato the Lord and to ging praises unto thy name, O most high. ‘The thought is pleasant to me that 1 belong to a national honsenold large as itis, engaged as it {s, with the multiplied and complex problem jof life, which Is not satisfied with jthe 52 days of the year lald down in the decalogue, but with ‘lacrity and delight a unanimity which, per- haps. exeltes angelic and seraphic wonder and praise, Step peyond this and add one more and with Rrateful plefsure grasp the oppor- SECT eat ons COMI Te Tee By LOOTING Sr Set et), cree 5 OM EOI Bam) Neue NON he EO ar eae 5 ARRAS. Bag fae DOR 2 OL DR ef gee ACA! NE eae Lae NALA es GREER munaenieeie ith eA CR nee See Ps 3 Pannen Bo oe bee, ee wm sai Rie RR ak, We et i ARABIAN in ale te ee ees MoO the strine hie ney one love Of the divine, riler), a This ts a rhopati “inn, a wlensot ) oral and’ spirtdal health ha growth, ‘Tho nation for which there ) fe the most brightést und most hape- ful futtre. is the oie (hat gets near- Jjost the great wankitheart of God and yfmates moat nt ackngwlodgy ment of bis i. Is it too much ))'o hope that ad!Ghixtstianity, wisn 48 refining and eleyating intiuence, per Jjmeates more ange'more the gout of Tour natign; AY sot Hppdatte this day of thanksgiving and praise ie its counterparty:a day of fasting sland prayer. Agcthip feast of tahnlcs- xiving a close of the:au- tumnat days, wife the golden har! eet. and. Hpeagdefruit trom. | the Wflelds ant, 9) BANS and vineyaray have ech gathérsd in: when “the tired husbandmapegnd the care biti- idened cari 106) ck Brward to days of ‘qutet arid relagatfon trom constant ‘dally toll. So-{gi#éems to me that in jthe early, sprit Yhne. the season of |sowing and plantiaie, it would be ap: propriate ‘and sright and surely not ont of place for: ‘ae designation, by proglamatton of &# aay of fasting aud prayer to that) infinite being hetore whose power and’ teproof the pliitows Jof the earth tremble, and by whom j\the very hairs of aur head are num- ‘Hvered, and without’ whose care ana {notice nova gpttrow falls to the y[svound. 6 ‘ :, }} ‘That be might Para off the pesti- lence and: blegs. with great aband- once the labét-of dir hands, «Do we }|not believe that: God will hear and }fanswer the, prayese:of his children? )}God readily gave“to Abraham his consent to appre the cities of- the plain, with~gPt the} corruption ana idolatry, if among their number ten | |righteous could befonnd. With the |story hefore ns, the truth of which |e contd nét question, do we be- Heve, can we belfeve, that there ts ‘{any,bvil in our land, however hoary ‘Jor, thshed with victory, with what- -Jever health or pawer or influence it ,|may be clotheds/That Cod, in hig in- 1 |finite love, Days ondimieea power, would not take tiwey. if all the inhab- itants of our land who know by ex- ,| perience the worth and value of pray- fer would agk Wish] ‘| Would he deny, a petition asking ‘|for the cleansing and purifying of -|4his nation sept -up to his throne in “the name of EN crucified Son, repre- *|senting the, pa} it, devoted, cgnse- “Jerated prayes,ob20,000,000. of his ‘[ehildren menthggs or . ‘his’ earthly “[family. No, heséPhot that kind ‘ot ‘a *ltather. ‘This is a national feast, and : the nation has abundant reason for ati 2% Sas beast OPENSIM aii aise opi ~a-nation,.agerexating Kore ‘thir : 0-00 0.004 inhabitants, so varied in -|Srade and condition, cofnposed of ev. ;|ery tongue. and nationality upon the »|face of the globe, dispersed over an -]aren of more than 2,500,000 square ;] miles, ought to be profoundly grate- -|ful to the great King «and Ruler of j{nations for the comparatiye peace 2| Nd prosperity throughout its vast _{domain, But. few, if any, Of the na- -|tions of the earth. been go signally j|Suided by an overruling providence. -|Upon bit few has God poured out his »|blessings in such lavish and immeas- »{urable fuliness, . 1] ‘The blessed prophecy of old. No r}weapon that is formed against you s}shall prosper has thus far been ful- -|ifled in regard (o our land and coun- iftry. It has been able to meet and -|eubdue “every foe that has risen elagainst it, whether foreign or domes- -|tle, by land or water. Ours ts a na- r|tion, which, in the main, loves tree- >|dok and hates oppression; seeks to s|develop, rather than to crush man- -|kind, : +| ‘The national pulse beats in sympa- |thy with the lowest of Its subjects. ") Ours is not an ideal government 1lin all respects; not a model one, not Clranitiess, not perfeet, still may we 1} not justly claim that under our form “Jot government, adhering to the prin- -|elples of our Christian ¢lvillzation, -Jacknowledging God as supreme mul- “ler. Ours is the freeat, the best, the -|haBpiest and most prosperous country tlbeneath the stars of heaven. In a Vlsnrprisingly quict and peaceful way elthe reins of government, state and ~|national, pass from the hands of one \}politeal party to another jn om f|country. In what other country. be- U]neath the circle of the sun could 1|thore be such a revolution in the po- Uitical complexion of the legislative A]department of its government. with- t}out a serions revolt in the national f|howsehold. Well may we say that -Ithis country-of ours fa & ereat cofin- 8 ora tits done.) We don't know show. rich we are, nor how preclous and multitudinous fea's gifts to us are unthl we take an inventory of our stock of blessings. When you look at others, with their lands and gold, . Think that Christ has promised you his wealth untold. ! hint vour many. blésings money : cannot buy, Your reward in heaven nor your : home on high. ee er raiert nes seca at © how thankful we ought to ve if death, which ‘brings so much sadness and gloom and ‘sorrow in Its train Has not this year crosged the thresh: Old of onr homes and caused the deep, dark and solamn tall with leaden weight upon oursheart. 0, with what unmeasured gratitude and love and praise. We qught to look up to our heavenly Father. If around our fireside, and family board there are no vacant chairs; yes, we may have had sorrow, but if we have been patient, submisstye and obeal. ent, God has made these very sor- rows immune to our good. What ever our past has been, whatever we have suffered and endured, we ought to take courage, look up, thank God and rejoice that though Ured ‘ani weary. and wounded tn the conflict We have not been overcome, | For real wealth, abiding wealth Slorions riches consist’ not so much ‘mn what we have, as in the will, the desirg and power tou se what we have in the best possible way to the wlory of God and tor the hfghest good of humanity. So let us not only + thankful ourselves, but let us hely others, even those who feel that thes have nothing to he thankful for. Let us help them see what thoy bave not seen and feel what they have not felt. ‘Phat they have so much, O! te thank. for. One of the — greates: charms ef human Ife is that It is clothe d with the power to be hap. py and create happiness for others If God has blessed us, let us thank him and use whatever blessings he has given for purposes, the noblest and best. If afflictions have come our way, Jet us be tahnkful that ; merciful Father has made even these blessings In disguise. O give thank unto the Lord always and every where, for he is good and his mercy endureth forever. Praise ye the Lord. - SALOON MONEY FoR CHURCH. BYgular tncome to Des Moines Con. Bregation to Prevent Prosecution Des Moines, Dec. 24.—That the United Churches of God had accepted from tan’ to;twenty: doilars-wer. m0 tth from thrge, saloone| for, non-prosecu- Hon was the staterent made by the Rey. M. L, Everett, a former pastor, before the Des Maines Associated Charities, It had been suepected that the sys- tematic begging which this church has been doing, ostensibly for the Poor, was not honest. Everett's tes- flmony was the climax of. an inves- Hgation. He resigned his pastorate because he distrusted the stewards. He helped detectives and brought Proof that several solicitors for the chureh had a fine dinner a short time go on money which they had solle- ited for the poor. ‘The grand jury will be neked tp Investigate the mat- ter, AT TRINIDAD YESTERADY, © 3 oe Battleship Fleet Avvived Wires Ad- miral Evans. « Washington, Dee. 24.—Admiral Evans revorted today to the navy opartment the arrival of the ba’ ‘le- ship fieet at Trinidad yesterday, The dispatch was brief, and the inference drawn of this is that all is well on board the vessels of the flect, A LONG DROUGHT, “Twenty-four years elapse between Acts 1 and- Lh" “Then we're up against it. This is a dry town.” ADJOURNED COURT, Judge Burdett Allows Jurors. ‘vime to Reach Home Vor Christmas Judge Burdett after holding court until eleven o'clock this morning dis- missed the jurors who have — been hearing the case of Carsey against Pfai and Smity untit Thursday morn ing, In order that those living out of the ety would be able to reach home before Christmas, The case will hardly be complet- ed before the last of the geek, Intermediate Court, Jude Black called the tntermedi- ate docket this morning and get a number ef cases for the coming torm of eourl which begins January 6. POSSUMS FOR WHITE HOUSE. Sent by Mrs, Longstreet for “Amert- can Prince's Dinner, Gainesville, Ga. Dec. 24.— Two fat possums were shipped from here by Mrs. Helen p. Lonstreet, widow of the Confederate General, to make a part of the Christmas cheer at the White House. On the box in which the ‘possums were sent. Mrs. Long- atreet penned the following To President Roosevelt, White House, Wathington, D. Cu: These opossums surrendered near the “Wrens Nest," Atlanta, both cone tending sinilingly for ‘the honor of 0 iS il ae Ss a ial Stee ce il! Sh es ae a pt : “Sass » a "i cr 1 mt tly PHBE BICKER caah i showing th cons) Une of \ pag Be BR cxrow any seria . isl! I) 1) men 00 NOT BU Bi ILE ee Annes Wn ne. 3 ied of dort ania ts Ma ete Be eh Ny i, occulta as ie gery EIGet Parkas cot ieee I VAM ati stan} inane aad Lars Poe rnerease BO SE aeete Es cin ct atic cs ee ne os baa 2 haa | ve Oke. came ¥ y EARN MOPIIGD ces fe sve Sree se mre uc fea ne a oleh by Wit gO SEA ERI Pa aL eTE AE a ‘eet hich Wales Ve ee ned a Alen Bed Us dvary tow aid cae offer un op poral (y 5 Bits nice money to nit tg ated Whoapeys ake oe Vy 2a a NY/$8.50 PUNCTURE-PROOF TIRES 0,8 LX. pera BO mts 94,50 bg ae * ‘ need ae We NAILS, TACKS goes Passa e NS You a Wow bey Hea a a Pale for pW ourtie Nik aya) a (CABH WITH ORDER 84.55) bi Raee Narenveace ond eae Pe) | NO. MORE TROUBLE FROM PuNcTures, & aay my) Result of 15. years experience in tire : ey! making. . Ne danger from THORNS: CAC. hil ea ehe t Eth Tus, PIN AILS, TACKS or GLASS. @ eRe Rn peo ges i Serious punctitres, Uke intentional knife cuts, can and “Dp,” also nut alr Mak” de vulcanized like any other tire. ER fe provant rin outtiggs a: ‘Two Hundred Tho pairs now in actual tse. Over tire Seat outa AR : Soventy-five TI pairs sold tast year, Easy RupikG. gees 3 PESCRIPTIOMS ; Made in all sizes. It ia tively and easy riding, very durable and lined { Heir epectan quality oF rubber, wich never beter fa which Closest Hdiout sllowing the-Ate fo escape. We rer been poet a From aatiied Sunneanets aug shattheit tres haveoaly bec pursed uponceor twiceina whole season they meh NEES sa ordingey tre, the pasture relay auallies bela given by soweal ston thin t Prepared frbriCon thatread. ‘That “Holding Back” sensafion coumionly felt Sica ialapSeRSeRN ES Beato fy Gren picat ante weave" tea why ptseoenc tag aE saacezed out betwen te rs anne road thusovercomlag eit suction one vegaunpee ot RA esis ge per our, bat for gdvrtising purposes weareazaking a speial ish ides the Vas Gfenly Soper pale, All orders shipped sme day letter is received We SED CO Te OS eee You 'do hot pay a cent mel you have Cxamined aud found tema verity as houses up Meorllatlowa ous dlscduave's percent (hereby matlogthe price SLEE per fat yous RULE OASH WITH ODEN and enclose this eiverticement” Wee ale ead ered plated brass hand pump and two Sampson metal puncture closers on full paid orders (hese eatee Pisce closera top ubed ia cae of fntcutional wale tts or heavy washed). ies to be retard St OUR expense If for guy reason they are not satisfactory om examination, ‘Wr cre perfectly rellable aid money sat fo us 19 as safe ds In @ banks ack your Postmaster panker xpress $y Breight Ayan or (he dior of thle paper ahout us. i 'yoin order a pair of these ites, pou, with Gad that they will ride easier, rum faster, weag batten Ieee tances ONE fuer thas aky tire youve cver wel a orci at rou pak Weibel vue oe ool Benne at wien. you wa cls vou will give uo your order.” We want you to ean Us a: erat ouch, Webte bMlgreninsLae Urge Kolin gaddion plate: caanantemct st ailt-a-wheels, sad ale, pasts aid repaira, do OOASTER- BRAKES, sveryibig fin the bleyele tis'ure sold by us at hall the usted, prices charged by dealers and repair ea.” Write {oF our De SUN DEY catalcee waiiri ¢ DO NOE: WAIT vicscicor a patc'ot tires troka anyone Hatt gan hae He a Wonderf offers we ave miking. IC only cost a posial to leara everything. Write ie NOW @ af s ; WEAD° CYCLE COMPANY, Dept. “JL” CHICAGO, ILL, + Se We have now on sale ‘a full line u ae : a XMAS GIFTS | ~ Such as you will like. Do not fail to ; Ho, 2 -_ ‘stop by and be satisfied. F 22 db cimanea ce) ¥ ioiaa GEM PHARMACY, — . 4 Cor. Washington and Dickinson Sts. Charleston, W. veg Home Phone 1207. Bell 879. q ; STORER COLLEGE,, Harper’s Ferry, 3 “s WestVa, Courses =o Academic, State Normal, Biblical, Vocal and Instrumental © Music, Carpentry, Blacksmithing, Practical Gardening ana’ Husbandry, Cobkery, Serving and Dressmaking. 4 Equipment ‘ Ample Bofldings, Beautitnl Campus, } \oratory, Telescope, Lt-!. braries of over 6900 volums, Comm tious Barn, Piggerys | Hetinery, Dairy, several acres of of gi ‘dens, Cold Frames and Hot Beds. y Expenses Books, Koom Rent and Tuition free to West Virginians. Nec- essary Expense pot over $6.50 per month to Stale students Special Features Elght valuable sholarships and Six prixes awarded annually, Athletics, Band, Literary Societies, frequent Lectures and we’ tertainments, Musical Clubs, Y. M. CG. A. vid Storer is a Non-Sectartan, Christian Institution. ' For Illustrated Catalogue send to . McDONALD, Pres. a iacai tai furnishing the Christmas dinner for the American Prince and his fam- fy. ' Heing so evenly matebed in size, complexion, quality, and good looks. It scems an nospeakable ernelty to hoth by selecting either at the ex pense of the other, so they both are sent on the unreturning journey bearing the loyalty of the great ens pire State of the South, closely fob lowed by the envions admiration of the entire animal kingdom of Geor la Mrs. Longstreet, who is Postinis- tress here, bas heen feeding the "pos- sums for a month—feeding thent mosily on persimmons BITTEN BY OV STAGE WOLP, Players in “Daniel Boone! Are Se- verely Injnred in Georgia, Lome, Ga, Des 21. Miss Lonale He and Oscar O'Shea, who take lead jing roles in "Daniel Boone,” arg In a hospital here, suffering trom ugly wounds Inflicted by a large wate. Whieh is used In the play, ‘They were: ittacked In Lhe scene. whore Daptef. Boone resenes hit sweetheart ftom the den of wolves into which an The tian had thrown her | When Miss Lestie was thrown ints the den the woll, which had neved, before been vielons, Instantly Bit hey and O'Shea leaped into the dea and) dragsed her away. The anima? ti Fattacked O'Shea, fearfully gughil fic tex. RoW Harris, a Catia Hyatt, who ts standing nea, wag do to their assistance and drove the’ Vie andience was in an uproke: when it sas realized that the attaek: i the wolf was real The out wil] keep Miss Lestie and O:shew git! iis stay fair somo. these: 2 Sa ae FOR MEN, WOMEN AND CHILDREN FOR MEN, WOMEN AND CHILDREN If you want Winter Clothing either to wear yourself or as a gift come here and get it on $1.00 a week payments. Prices are as low as Cash Stores and everyone knows that our terms are the most liberal in the city--you are welcome -- 73 Stores--Factory, to wearer. WESTERN STYLE GIFTS FOR MEN AND BOYS Overcoats . . . . . $10.00 to $18 Men's Suits . . . . 10.00 to 18 Boys' 2 Piece Suits, 2.50 to 6 Men's Raincoats, 10.00 to 20 Boys' Overcoats, . 5.00 to 16 Men's Hats . . . . 1.50 to 3 Umbrellas . . . . . 75c to 4 123 For Women and Misses, Women's Suits ..... $10 to $30 Women's Coats ..... 9 to 30 Trimmed Hats ..... 2 to 10 Girls' Coats ..... 3 to 7 Silk Waists ..... 4 to 9 LIBERTY CREDIT CO. 617 VIRGINIA ST. OPEN EVENINGS SANTA Don't Miss a Great Christmas Opportunity Our Display of Holiday Goods is a Popular Success Diamonds, Watches, Jewelry, Silverware, And many charming and appropriate gifts that cannot be enumerated here. Our assortment is the largest and our prices the lowest for goods of approved worth and superiority. The Musical given Monday evening by members of the choir of the First Baptist church at the Odd Fellows' hall was listened to by the music loving citizens of the town, the house was crowded to its utmost capacity. All present declared it a high class musical treat. Each member rendered their parts with much credit to themselves. V. M. Willis, the choirster, deserves especial mention for his untiring efforts to make this the grandest entertainment of the season. The address by Mr. Geo. Hodge was interesting and well received. Mrs. Mary Reid, of Kimberly, was here several days last week the guest of Mrs. Mary Perry. Miss Sessie Jordan, of Eagle, is spending the week with Miss Wysor Watson. Miss Ella Burke, teacher at Hill Top, is home for Nxmas. P. W. Wright was a business visitor to Charleston Saturday. Miss Marie Shelton left Monday for a two weeks' visit to Staunton, Va. While there she will be the guest of Mrs. Pannell. Mrs. Geo. Brown, who has been sick for some time, is able to be out again. Mrs. J. W. White, of Charleston, was up Monday to attend a meeting of the Court of Caldwell. Miss Clara Stewart, of Winifrede, was up shopping Saturday. Miss Lolo Lavender, of Cedar Grove, is here to spend Xmas. Grace is here to spend Xmas. Miss Etta Hall, of Fayette, is home for the holidays. Miss Henrietta James left Friday for Red Star to spend Xmas. Mrs. S. E. Marks is spending this week in Charleston with her mother, Mrs. Jane Burke. Mrs. Viola Hardy was shopping in Charleston one day last week. Rev. D. C. Hunter, of Sylvia, was a business visitor here last week. Mrs. B. E. White, of Nuttall, is home to spend Xmas. Mrs. Z. T. Brown and Portia and Taylor, Page, of Institute, are here spending Xmas with Mrs. Brown's daughters, Mesdames Page, White and Railey. Misses Ada Wright, Sadie Allen, Burnice Carter, Wysor Watson, Mollie Garrett and Messrs. Geo. Holmes and David Deans are home from Institute to spend Xmas. BARBOURSVILLE. Scott Hill has been indisposed for several days from running a nail in his foot. Misses Dessie and Allie Hicks were shopping in Huntington, W.4 nesday. Nelson Layne and Henry Jackson of Guyandotte, were hunting here Saturday. Mrs. Fannie Peyton was in Huntington, Saturday. ```markdown ``` MRS W. T. WHEN WOMEN, who are particular, and most of them are, speak the name of the best store for House and Kitchen Furnishings, they invariably mention--- Eskew, Smith & Cannon We are offering all kinds of articles for the complete outfitting of the house and kitchen in a greater variety and for less money than anywhere in the city. The real value of any gift is largely enhanced and more fully appreciated when the recipient can make practical use of it. Such Gifts Are: Carving Sets Candle Sticks Chafing Dishes Baking Dishes Knives and Forks Spoons Coffee Percolaters and Urns Water Pitchers Trays and Waiters Enameled and Nickel Roasters "Everything for the Kitchen." 810-812 QUARRIER STREET. Open evenings until 10 o'clock until after the holidays FRUITS, CANDIES ICE CREAM Families Furnished with Ice Cream. Orders for shipment solicited: We make prompt delivery of Cream and Ices for Sunday orders. IT SATISFIES because it anticipates your every want. IT SAVES because the peices are right and reasonable. Don't Fail to see our Special Collection in Cut Glass, Umbrellas, Opera Glasses CHRISTMAS GIFT For Everybody Who Wants It This greatest of all newspaper offers is open to every man, woman or child. Everyone who will may accept it. To every person sending us twenty-five paid up subscribers at $1.50 per year we will send Christmas Gift This leaves no excuse for anyone not having Christmas money, for any school boy or girl can get 25 subscribers to this great race paper. The same will be given for collection from old subscribers----that is if you collect from old subscribers and send to us $37.50, Ten Dollars in Gold will be sent to you; or if you secure some new subscribers and collect some from old ones; just so the amount is $37.50, the Ten Dollars in Gold will be given you. Go to work at once and make your Christmas money THE ADVOCATE Charleston, W. Va