The Advocate

THE ADVOCATE ADVERTISMENTS PLACED IN OUR COLUMNS BRING RESULTS THY IT. VOLUME VII. NO.18 Eminent Journalist Pleads for An Equal Opportunity for the Race in Speech at Carnegie Hall, January 17th. The most serious problem for the former slaveholding states to solve—by reflection of one of the most serious problems for the states of the north to consider and help to solve—is known as the Negro question. As it stands, it is the embodiment of a century of misleading and error. Each side to the controversy has had its share in both the misleading and the error. Not until heaven raised up in the proscribed race a man—a leader of men though a Negro—who is with us here tonight—did a single ray of truth penetrate the surrounding darkness. Almost despairing, I had ceased to theorize, throwing myself back on a simple, childlike faith in God, when Booker T. Washington appeared upon the scene to lighten the gloom and point the way. It rejoices me to stand by his side, to fold up his hands. Nobody can go to Tuskegee, and see what I saw there and come away without being impressed. Ever since I went there, now many years ago, I have been filled with hope; for though the institution of African slavery be dead, and thank the Lord of hosts for that, the Negro is here; he is here in ever-increasing numbers, and he is here to stay. All schemes for getting rid of him are fantastic, and, if attempted, would prove abortive. He must be developed on new lines, educated to an anomalous situation, and resolved into the body of society, not as an irritant, but as a natural, indispensable component part. That's the problem. Both Sections Responsible. The two sections of the American union were in the beginning, as you know, jointly responsible for African slavery. Originally the slave trade existed both north and south. The African was brought here in northern ships. When the north found slave labor unprofitable it paid its slave to the south, which mistakenly thought it profitable. I have never heard that the north failed to put the money it got for its slaves in its pocket. It is to the glory of our common manhood that when Virginia ceded an empire to the federal government, it was stipulated that human bondage should never cross its border. At last the institution of Virginia slavery precipitated the south into a ruinous war, and, after this war, it was discovered that slave labor had been no more profitable in the south than in the north. The Negro's Crown of Glory. During a century of angry contention among the whites about the blacks, starting with the suppression of the African slave trade to culminate with the proclamation of emancipation, it was the black people, not the white people, who conducted themselves like Christian men and women, and if Gabriel should suddenly blow his horn and the world should come to an end this blessed instant, many a white man might be found holding up a black man betwixt himself and the fire, to plead his case before the recording angel. The black people ought to be very proud of this. It should constitute their point of departure in that soul-journey from grace to grace toward perfection which is the goal of those that accept for their rule of life and death, the religion of Christ and him crucified! Rights and Wrongs. Many years ago, within the circle of a bay window overlooking one of the great avenues of the city of Washington, I was dining with a party of friends. We had been discussing the race quetelion, when, as if to punctuate our discourse, two men across the way—a black man and a white man—entered upon an alteration which came to blows. The police were conveniently, I might say characteristically, absent, a ring was formed, and, in true Marquis of Queensberry style, the race why union a small but tangible scale' was then and there fought out. Taking this to illustrate the interrupted conversation, one among our group asked, apparently confident of the reply, "Which are we for, the Nigger or the Irishman?" It was an eminent statesman of the south who answered, "Well, before I decided that I should like to know which has the right of it." My own attitude toward the racial question has always grounded itself in the same principle. I want nothing for myself, or for my children, which I am not ready to give to my colored neighbor and his children. I live in a region popped by many blacks, good, orderly, hard-working, folk. They know me and they know that, when I declare this, I mean it. I am, in my own home, served by black people, and very well served, having had no occasion to change a serving man, or woman, in many years. We go away, and sometimes are absent for months, returning to find the place as we left it. If they were actual members of the family, they could not be more adictious for our welfare. Some Personal Experience. I passed not a few of my boyhood days upon a plantation in Tennessee—in point of fact, upon two plantations in Tennessee where slavery existed in its complete but also under its milder aspects and conditions. From the earliest dawningsoflistelligence, which I can remember, the system seemed to me monstrous. "If slavery is not wrong," said Lincoln, "nothing is wrong." So I thought, and so I think, Thousands of men fought and tell on the Confederate side of the war of sections, who believed in the same thing; as did Washington and Jefferson, and the gentlemen of Virginia who made the first American revolution. When the second American revolution came to pass liberating, as by a stroke of the sword, nearly 4,000,000 slaves from bondage, my sentiment of freedom was in excess of my sense of the magnitude and the complexities of the event. I accepted the situation. The three last amendments to the constitution I declared to be the actual and final treaty of peace between the north and the south. It was my opinion—based on feeling and not on knowledge or judgment—that invested with full citizenship the newly-libertated slave would be able to work out his own destiny. During the ten years of reconstruction that followed, I devoted my energies toward the habilitation of the black man of the south as essential to the pacification of the white men of the north and south. There are plenty of black people living in Kentucky who remember, well the contest we had with the elements of disorder massuerading as the Kuklux Klan long after the disbandment of that dread organization in the states south of us, the struggle for the admission of Negro testimony to our-courts of law—in point of fact, the stubborn fight for the expurgation of the old 'black laws' from the statute books of the commonwealth—narrowing itself down even to the right of the Negro to ride upon the street cars. Happily, Kentucky escaped the many evils and dangers which would surely have ensued, if the extremism of those dark days had prevailed. Because it did not, we have had no race war or gerrilous racial conflict in Kentucky. The feudists for the mountains, the night riders of the tobacco belt, are all whites, not blacks. Reasonable white people and reasonable black people find it easy to get along much as if there existed no color line. Each is inspired by a sense of duty to the other, which under the benign influence of religion and humanity, may yet blossom into the old domestic relations of confidence and affection, the manownership clause succeeded by a manhood clause, at once self-respecting and reciprocally respected. What Shall We Do About It? Unfortunately, there are bad white men as there are bad black men, there are foolish black men as there are foolish white men, and they constitute the real menace and danger. I am bound to tell you, after forty years of experience and observation and reflection, that I think we began wrong. We put the cart before the horse. Four millions of poor black people, with some centuries of abject slavery and many ages of barbaric night behind them, were not equal to using the freedom that came to them so suddenly, and especially the ballot, with prudence or intelligence. How could they? I don't blame them in the least. On the contrary, I sometimes wonder at their self-restraint. As, during the sectional war, they were faithful savvants, remaining at home and tilling the fields and taking care of the women and children, so, since the war, according to their lights, they have tried to be good citizens. I glory in every step of progress they have made—and they have made many strides—from that day to this. Temperamentally ever for the under dog—a crank about personal liberty if I am a crank about anything—my heart goes out to the black man wherever I see him honestly struggling to raise his children' no condition better than his own. Hence, let me repeat that I am glad to be here tonight, to witness what I see before me and around me, to bear this testimony, and to ask you to fall behind, not to seek to march before. Booker Washington and his great work. Every Man to His Vocation. The race question is a mystery. For the matter of that, life is a mystery. Whence we came, whither we are going, we know not. The Ethiopian is thought to be especially initiative. All of us are more or less imitative—particularly the ultra smart set of high society—which, here on the seaboard imitates the little it knows about the European nobility, an d in the interior, whatever it can find out about the smart set of the seaboard. It is an unfortunate characteristic of imitation to take for its examples rather the bad than the good of whatever attracts its admiration or its envy. "Jess like white folks" is sometimes heard in colored circles of fashion that is among the colored smart set of the colored four hundred. Now, for my part, I scarcely think much more of the colored four hundred than I think (Continued on Page Five.) In Monster Meeting Held in Interest of. Tuskegee Institute—Governor Hughes Unites in Plea. New York, aJn. 17.—A northern governor, a southern editor and an intellectual leader, whose activities are confined to no section, gave sympathetic expression to the needs, aims and hopes of the colored race before a noteworthy audience at Carnegie Hall tonight. To these personally delivered addresses were added similar sentiments in the form of messages from Cardinal Gibbons and British Ambassador James Bryce. With unanimity these men advocated further opportunity for this less fortunate people, through popular support of the Tuskegee Institute, in the interests of which the meeting was held. "We can never afford to lose sight of the fundamental objects alike of enlightened self-interest, of philanthropy and of patriotism," said Governor Hughes. "These are first to give opportunity and stimulus, so that each man may make the most of himself. A few centuries ago the ancestors of most of us were living a savage life in the forests of northern Europe. The black man is entitled to his chance." The other formal addresses were by Editor Henry Watterson, who spoke on "The Negro's Future," and Booker T. Washington, who told of the work of the educational institution of which he is the head. The meeting was arranged by the Armstrong association, its purpose being to launch a campaign of money raising for Tuskegee. The association was founded by General Armstrong, its avowed object being the support of Tuskegee and similar educational institutions. Seth Low, who presided tonight, said that Tuskegee was seriously in need of funds in order to continue its work, and that it was imperative that $70,000 be given to the institution before May 31 next. Mr. Isaac who is a trustee of the institution, said that owing to the financial stringency the receipts of Tuskegee had fallen off $25,000 during the past seven months. Among the auditors the business and social life of the city was well represented. Those in the boxes included Horace White, Isaac N. Seligman, the banker; Mrs. John D. Rockefeller, Mrs. Henry H. Rogers, Mrs. Douglas Robinson, Mrs. Robert C. Ogden and Mrs. Walter H. Page. In introducing Governor Hughes, Chairman Low said that he presented a man who was too busy with his official duties to devote any attention to his personal interests, present or future, but was not too busy to lend his aid in the cause of Tuskegee Institute. Governor Hughes began by declaring that "from a proper point of view" the work done for "our fellow citizens of the black reel" is "for our own benefit as well," and "essential to the interests of the people as a whole." Continuing, he said in part: "We want neither slaves nor serfs nor any body of citizens permanently below the standards which must be maintained for the preservation of the republic. We cannot maintain our democratic ideals as to one set of our people and ignore them as to others." Governor Hughes pald tribute to the work of Tuskegee and to Booker Washingon, and wished god speed to the work of this and all similar institutions. Good Words From Watterson. Editor Henry Watterson said that though the white man seemed to have got along faster than his colored neighbor, all were creatures of evolution and education, and added: "We have had no race war or serious race conflict in Kentucky. The feudists of the mountains, the night riders of the tobacco belt are all whites, not blacks. Reasonable white people and reasonable black people find it easy to get along much as if there existed no color line. Each is inspired by a sense of duty to the other under which the behign influence of religion and humanity may yet blossom into the old domestic relations of confidence and affection, the man-ownership clause succeeded by a manhood clause, at once self-respecting and reciprocally respected." The letter from the British ambassador, read by the chairman, was as follows: "To my sincerely regret it is not possible for me to come to New York on the 17th to speak at your meeting. "Most gladly would I have extended the warm sympathy which I feel for the alps and the work of the Tuskegee Institute. "There are. It seems to me, two things which most need to be done for the colored race. One is to provide a good education for those of superior talents who are to be its physicians; its clergymen and (perhaps most of all) its teachers. The other is to do for the bulk of the race, by systematic training, that which many centuries of practice have done for the whites, viz.; make the brain and the fingers ADVOCATE. apt for the various forms of labor, turn out workmanlike are able to carn their Hiving by their handcraft, men with habits of easy application, men who can find, secure in the exercise of skill. This is an undertaking of supreme importance, affecting not only the welfare of the colored race itself, but also the interests of the states which they inhabit. It is the surest along with the race can make solid and rewarding progress. For the sake of it, it would like to see a dozen Tuskegee established in the south following the lines which your Tuskegee has learned. "With best wishes for a successful meeting, I am, fatally yours." "WELCOME BRYCE!" Cardinal Gibbons wrote: "I regret to say that my other engagements at that time, will not allow me to accept your invitation, I beg, however, to express the hope that the proposed meeting will be eminently successful and that it will serve to promote the noble cause in which you are engaged." W. J. Northen, of Atlanta, former governor of Georgia, sent the following message: "For several years we have been familiar with the commandable work done by Dr. Washington at Tuskegee, and I indorse, without reserve, the wise and helpful service he is reading to the people of the race and indirectly to all the people of the south." Dr. Washington passed out that the welfare of the colored race lay along the lines of education and self help. There was a need, he said, of colored leaders who should be among their brethren preaching the gospel of honest endeavor and that. After declaring that the millions of Negroes in the south can be made useful or useless, Mr. Washington said it had been clearly demonstrated that education makes the Negro less thrifty, less more industrious and more helpful in the performance of his duty as a citizen. In answering the question "What is the one great used of the race today," he said: "In my opinion it is strong unselfish, intelligent Norwegian leaders, and workers. We need in increasing numbers men and women of common sense who will be concerned our people in the society, officer, and team them first of all the dignity of labor; who will teach them how to become owners of land; who will teach them how to work six days in the week. Instead of spending half of the week in idleness; who will teach them how to save their money, instead of spending it for whiskey and superficial show; who will teach them how to tax themselves, if necessary, in order to build a school house and extend the school term to seven or eight months in the year. We need educated leaders and workers who will teach our people how to live upon friendly and mutual helpful terms with the white man who is their neighbor; who will teach the masses that our race. Like all races, must begin at the bottom and lay the foundation for proper citizenship in industrial directions. This class of leaders and workers the Tuskegee Institute is trying to furnish." PENSION For Family of Colored Hero Carnegie Hero Commission Peasons Widow and Children of Colored Man Who Lost His Life in Saving Others. Pittsburg, Pa., Jan. 16. - The Carnegie hero commission, at its fourth annual meeting held here, yesterday, awarded nine silver and seven bronze medals for acts of heroism, besides $10,650 in cash, to the heroes or their dependents, and monthly payments during life to two widows and their minor children. Ten other cases investigated since the October meeting were rejected as not being within the scope of the fund. R. M. Dravo, of Pittsburg, and R. A. Frank, of Orange, N. J., the latter, Mr. Carnegie's financial secretary, who were recently added to the commission, attended their first meeting. The old officers were re-elected. Most of the cases passed upon today come from New England, where the special agents have been working since the last meeting. Among the awards is one to a colored hero. George A. Grant, a Negro, aged 32 years of Groton, Conn., a teamster, who, on June 23, 1906, saved the lives of Charles G. Sampbell, of Boston, and Charles A. Whipple, of Providence, R. L. by stopping a runaway team. Grant was kicked by one of the horses and killed. A silver medal was awarded hg wilow, together with $25 a month until she dies or remarries, and $5 a month for each of four children, until they reach the age of 16. Mrs. Dora Moss was hostess, Monday evening, to the Woman's Legal Union. Their next meeting will be held with Mrs. Frances Mays, Railroad avenue GARRISON Calls Wm. Monroe Trotter's Hand Says Boston Editor Misrepresents Him and Is Hurting the Race by His Personnel Attacks Upon Mr. Washington. To the Editor of the Transcript: There exists in Boston a group of colored men possessing a weekly organ conspicuous for its hostility to Booker T. Washington. Viewing him as a self-seeker influenced by unworthy motives, they lose no opportunity to criticise his acts and assephe his character. Agreeing with them, concerning the value of agitation to rectify wrongs, and uncompromisingly demanding for the Negro equal civil and political rights, I, nevertheless, protest against the unfair spirit of their attacks upon Mr. Washington. To my mind it betrays a personal animosity and a distorted vision. This condition of things, beginning with a lawless attempt to interfere with free speech in a public meeting, which culminated in the arrest of the ring leader, has reached the proportion of a scandal, grieving many steadfast friends of the race. Affecting to see in Mr. Washington's recent address at the Whittier celebration in Amesbury indications of veering in the direction favored by the paper in question, the editor thus insultingly declares: "In all of his speeches we have not noticed the results of the flogging which it has been our painful duty to inflict, many a time and oft." In the number of the paper containing these words, I was made inferentially to appear in harmony with such an attitude, detached quotations from Mr. Washington and myself being printed in contrast, and with the prominent head lines: "William Lloyd Garrison vs. Booker T. Washington." Disclaiming the antagonism, and expressing my plain opinion of the proceeding, I wrote a dissenting letter to the editor. As its publication was refused, I am constrained to give it publicity through other channels. "Excepting the introductory paragraph the following is substantially the rejected communication: "The assumption that such critics are actuated by a superior fidelity to principle is unwarranted. Had Mr. Washington ever betrayed a "purpose to sacrifice principles for the prosperity of his institution, these frequent attacks upon him by members of his race would be intelligible. But upon the two distinct points of censure—those limiting the Negro to industrial pursuits and an indifference to the suffrage—he speaks with no uncertain sound. He sets no metes or bounds to the Negro's aspiration for learning, nor does he acquiesce in the annulment of the fifteenth amendment. While naturally giving emphasis to the particular field which Tuskegee covers, he is careful to demand for the race every right conceded to white fellow-citizens. "There is cruelty, in these aspersions. Mr. Washington is working in the most inflammable portion of the south. He not only caries the burden of a great university, but upon his shoulders has fallen the mission to disarm sectional hostility, to draw support from southern whites with inherited prejudices that must be allayed, over to keep a hopeful front under circumstances which must at times chill his heart, to discern events in their proper proportion, never to allow discouragement to blind him to the real signs of promise, and to preserve a serenity and poise that are a marvel to his friends and a confusion to his enemies. What unusual qualities meet and blend in one capable of such achievement! 'How easy for colored men with academic advantages, secure in the strength of anti-slavery sentiment, to affect disdain and indulge in bitter speech! It costs nothing and is no evidence of courage. Where an occasional office is tossed to a colored man by way of reward for political service, how quickly, as is the case with the white office-holder, do circumstances and subservience overtake him. He may be eloquent in denouncing the recitation of fugitive slaves when the law demanded it, and yet evince no scruple in helping to deport poor Chinamen for the crime of seeking larger opportunity and freedom in Boston. And a salaried position under the city government insures his support of a corrupt administration. Yet Booker Washington is held to an ideal standard which not one of his critics would dream of realizing in the same situation. "To twist my statement of expressed conviction into an 'intended research on this leader of his race is to convey a false impression. I appreciate the difficulties which encompass him. I wonder at his patience, wisdom, courage and sagacity. For myself, with no restraint of speech gave those fealty to truth and the requirements of justice. I am able to wield a free lance. He, on the contrary, lives in a region where a whis per at times precipitates the avalanche. That he is permitted to declare himself with the frankness that he does, is only explicable on the ground that his sincere purpose and upright character compel public respect and confidence. "But however the colored people may differ with each other regarding methods and policies, there is room enough for all to help in the regenerating work without the uneasy strife that divides and weakens their efforts. Personally, I beg to be spared further employment of my words to discredit one who, in the consideration of the thinking civilized world, is the most remarkable living American, black or white, and to whom both races owe an immeasurable debt." William Lloyd Garrison. Lexington, Jan. 11. WALCOTT Still Claims Welter Weight Belt Joe Walcott, the Barbados wonder, who will soon begin his 18th year as a fighter, in which time he has engaged in more than 200 bouts, is ready for more bouts. The sawed-off black, who is only 5 feet 1 inch in height, promises to be seen frequently in Philadelphia this winter. "I am not yet down and out," says Walcott. "I still claim the welterweight championship because I have never been defeated, at 142 pounds, a weight I can easily make today. "In my time I have met them all, from welterweights to heavyweights, and old Joe is still able to bring home the bacon. The fighters of nowadays have it easy compared to the way I fought all over the country, and many a time was chased from place to place by shooters, who would try to prevent my opponent and me from losing." Walcott, Mass. Welterweight Whipped Many heavyweights. "I whipped Creedon, Choynski, Australian Jimmy, Ryan and many others, who had almost a foot advantage in height. I don't know how I did it, but I could always reach those tall fellows' jaws. "The big men always used to think I would try for the stomach and let the head alone. When I fought Choynski in New York seven years ago, Choynski had been told that I would play for the body, and he practiced a grent defense to defeat my attack. "When we got in the ring I made a left feint for the stomach, and Joe said, saying that I could never land. Before he had finished talking I crossed a hard right to the jaw, and Choynski fell to the floor. He got up, "The first time he was down 15 seconds and the second time 12 seconds, but they let the white man continue. I was sick at the time and couldn't finish Choynski in that round. In the seventh I got my man, and they stopped the bout to save a knockout. "The hardest blow I ever received was handed me by Mysterious Billy Smith in New York nine years ago. He drove a right to the law and I fell flat. I never realized a thing until I heard the referee count five." I thought I was gone, but was able to get my feet at the count of nine. "Then I slipped to the floor purposely to take the count of nine again." "When I got up once again the bell rang and the minute's rest put me right again. I then started in and punished Smith hard, but lost the decision because of the knockdowns. In another fight I whipped Smith, but I always considered him one of the strongest punches I ever faced. "I wasn't troubled much by the color line in the earlier half of my career. In those days the public wouldn't stand for a quitter. The only men who wouldn't fight me were Jack McAuliffe and Tommy Ryan, but they gave other excuses. "I think that Jack Johnson is the greatest heavyweight in the world. I know what he can do, because he worked with me when I trained for my fight with Gans. We put on the gloves every day, and I gave him many pointers. You just bet he can step some." Walcott's coal-black face shows little effects of the hammering it has received from knuckles. Two years ago Joe had a quarrel at a Negro dance, and he was shot through the right hand. The bullet went through the flesh and tore away the leaders of hfs third finger. He can't straighten out this member, yet with his he has scored several knockouts even with the damaged hand. Walcott is now only 35 years old, he having started in the game at the age of 17. Andrew Parker continues ill at his home, on Wall street. Parkersburg. W. Va., Jan. 17.—The state committee tonight decided to hold the party's state convention for nominating state officers, at Charleston, on July 8, and the national convention in Parkersburg, on April 29. Both Charleston and Parkersburg wanted the state nominating convention, but after having men working for it all day, the former won out by the decisive vote of 11 to 4. Those who worked hardest for the convention swallowed their defeat gracefully and went after the delegate convention, and this fifty was an easy winner over Wheeling, the only other contestant for the honor. The meeting was an open one, while the selection of places for holding the convention was going on, but after this business had been concluded the committee went into executive session while the large crowd of prominent West Virginians which had picked the auditorium, withdrew with cheers for Wm. H. Taft, and during all the time the committee was in session sounds of Taft speeches, cheers and the music of bands playing in the streets came through the closed doors. The Meeting Called. The meeting was called to order by Chairman Harry Woodyard, who stated briefly the purpose of the meeting and then congratulated the republican party on the attendance at the meeting. The roll showed the following members present: First district, C. H. Watkins, Jr.; of Wheeling; Second district, Dr. R. Steele, of Moundsville; Third district, C. D. Ellott, of Parkersburg; Fourth district, C. Woodyard, of Spencer; Sixth district, W. W. White, of McDewell; Seventh district, Hamm Shott of Bluefield; Eighth district, A. Petty, of Charleston; Ninth district, Sam Dixon, of MacDonald; Tenth district, Amos Bright, of Sutton; Eleventh district, W. E. Glasscock, of Morgantown; Twelfth district, S. E. Denham, of Clarkshire; Thirteenth district, E. W. Martin, of Buccahannon; Fourteenth district, E. C. Henahaw of Martinsburg; Fifteenth district, Col. A. R. Stallings, of Parsons; delegate at large, John Nel, of Sewell. W. E. Glasscock tendered his resignation as secretary and asked that Virgil Highland be elected in his place. The resignation was accepted and Highland elected. E. C. Henshaw stated that he had sent in his resignation nearly two years ago, not through any desire on his part, but due to the fact that he had accepted a civil service position. He asked that action be taken on this resignation and it was accepted and Alex Clohan, of Martinsburg, a former Wheeling man, was elected to fill the vacancy. Charleston Won Out. A motion that the place be selected for holding the next state nominating convention then being passed, Major C. D. Eillott, of this city, placed the nomination of Parkersburg before the convention and A. O. Petty nominated Charleston. ExMayor J. W. Vanderwort made an eloquent appeal to the committee to decide in favor of Parkersburg but whether because of a more masterly address by Fred Paul Groscup on behalf of Charleston or by previous arrangement the vote when counted showed 11 to 4 in favor of Charleston. C. H. Watkins spoke for Wheeling for the delegate nominating convention and Major Elliott said that what had been said for Parkersburg for the other convention stood for this and Parkersburg won out by a decisive vote. Executive Session. The committee then went into executive session and the first matter taken up was the time for holding the delegate nominating convention, April 29th being the date determined upon it was also decided to make a change in nominating the three candidates for judge and these men will be nominated at the delegate convention instead of at the state nominating convention, as has been he custom in the past. July 8th was the date decided upon for the convention which is to be held at Charleston. Alex Cloban, who was elected to Gil Henshaw's place, resigned and Charles P. Light, of Mattinsburg, was elected in his place. It being necessary for each party to have assemble emblem to designate it at the head of the ballot at the request of the Ohio county committee. C. H. Watkins offered a resolution that the spreading eagle be the emblem of the republican party on the West Virginia ballot. The resolution was adopted. A special committee of four was appointed to act for the state committee. This committee is composed of Woodyard, Highland, Petty and Milburn. CORRESPONDENCE The Great Money Raising Sale Full Progress WINIFREDE. Jas. Bell, of Cabin Creek, has accepted employment here for the winter. H. P. Day spent a few days at Fayetteville, on business last week. W. W. Lewis spent Saturday and Sunday at his home at Kanawha City with his family. W. H. Morris spent the latter part of the week in Charleston on business. Rev. W. B. Fleming, of St. Albans spent t few days here last week. R. H. Allen spent Saturday and Sunday in St. Albans with his family. T. B. Giles, C. A. Thomas, Ed Robinson and B. B. Allen were business visitors to Lewiston. Miss Sarah Smoot, of Charleston, is spending a few days here with her parents. The home of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Perkins was the scene of a beautiful wedding, which took place at 2:30 o'clock Saturday, January 18th. The contracting parties were Mr. John D. Wiseman and Miss Gertrude. While the sweet strains of Menelssohn's wedding march were being played by Mr. Lee Johnson, the bridal party appeared. The bride was beautifully attired in pale blue taffeta silk, embellished with a flet lace beadha and French lace. The groom was attired in the conven-Miss Ella Smith acted as bridesmaids and both were beautifully gowned in tional black. Mrs. C. L. Stewart and pale blue. The groomesmen were Mr. B. B. Allen and Mr. F. D. McDaniels. After the ceremony all were invited to the dining room, where a dainty repast was served. Later on the band serenaded the bride. The bride was the recipient of a number of beautiful presents. The out of town guests were: Miss Miraira Riddle, Cedar Grove; Mr. Britton, Montgomery; Mr. Robert and Frank McDaniel, Charlottesville, Va. Mr. Chas, Allen and Miss Ada Thomas were united in marriage at 7:30 o'clock, Saturday evening, January 18th, at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Si Thomas. After the ceremony a dainty lunch was served to a number of guests assembled for the occasion. Mrs. Allen has the well wishes of a host of friends. FAIRMONT. Miss Anna Dawson is quite ill at this writing with a gripe. Miss Beulah Smith was called home from Institute by the illness of her mother and father. C. W. Hamilton was able to leave the hospital, Saturday, January 11, and is improving rapidly. Mrs. Fanny Fraction is spending a few days here from Berrysburg. Mrs. Moud Izouz is ill. Mrs. Maud Jones is slowly improving from la gripe. Miss Aura Warrick has returned to Morgantown after a few days with relatives. Miss Bess Jordan and C. W. Hamilton spent Saturday in Montgomery, guests of Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Williams. John Riley has been very ill with la gripe, but is able to be out again. Rev. B. B. Martin has returned from Buckhannon, where he has been helping in a series of meetings. Born, to B. B. Martin, jr., and wife, a son. Mrs. Sallie Obie and Mrs. Rose Martin are able to oe put again, after quite an attack of la gripe. The Four O'Clock Needle Club gave a reception at the home of Mrs. T. H. Jackson, Friday evening, January 11, complimentary to quite a number of ladies and gentlemen of the city. The guests were invited into the parlor by Mrs Pearl Washington, and were then introduced to the receiving line by Mrs. F. H. Jackson. In receiving line were, Mrs. E. L. Morton, Miss Bessie Meade, Mrs. Geo. Bell, Miss Ella Drummer, Mrs. Richard Moore, Miss Bessie Jordan and Mrs. Chas. Fraction. The guests then repaired to the drawing room, and punch was served by Mrs. Daly Martin and Miss Gayetta Johnson. Mrs. Sallie Obie then ushered the ladies and gentlemen to the dining room, where a palatable luncheon was served, presided over by Mrs. dames Crenshawe, Johnson and Jones. Before the departure each guest was presented with souvenir, a tiny pink shoe. The club as a whole, received much praise fr such a pleasant evening spent by one and all in attendance. A large baptizing was witnessed, Sunday, at the White Baptist church, when Rev. Coleman immersed about 12 converts. Revival has been in progress at the Baptist church about two weeks, with excellent results. A series o f meetings will start at the M. E. church, Monday night. LEWISBURG. Alfred Pryor, who has been quite sick, is fast on the road to recovery. Taylor Simpson, one of our oldest citizens, died at his home here, January 17. His funeral was conducted from the Baptist church on the 19th. He was a member of the Odd Fellows lodge of Lewisburg for many years. He was a faithful member of Mt. Taylor Baptist church for more than 30 years. He leaves a wife and one daughter. Mrs. Eliza Pettigrew, who is spending the winter in Hinton, spent two days here last week. Haskin Pryor, one of our most enterprising business men, is quite sick, but we are glad to learn that he is much better this morning. Henry Cooley, who has been sick for some weeks, is now out again. Miss Ella Bolling spent Sunday her home. One of her scholars, Miss Margaret Hull, came in with her. Will Gardner, who has been combined with his room for several weeks with a severe spill of sickness, is able to be out on th estreets. Mrs. William Freeland, after a long spell of sickness, is again out among her friends. The infant daughter of Nicholas Miller, on Rackett street, is seriously ill. Rev. William Jackson occupied the pulpit of M. Tat邦 Baptist church last Sunday. Rev. Lake filled the pulpit of the M. E. church, as usual, last Sunday. A. D. Seams, who teaches in the suburbs of Lewisburg, was confined to his room by sickness several days last week. James Pettigrow, who left here some weeks since to take a position in a Hinton drug store, is greatly pleased with same. W. O. James is quite ill at his home, on 8th street. Mrs. T. A. Jenkins and Mrs. C. H. Payne are much improved from their recent illness. The Y. W. C. A. held its meeting at First Baptist church, Sunday afternoon, and after the regular business routine a very interesting program was rendered. Mrs. Kate Colley read a very instructive paper on "The Duty of the Church to Young Men. Following this paper Mrs. E. W. Johnson rendered a vocal solo, which was much enjoyed by the audience. Rev. Bryant, the principal speaker of the hour, delivered a most scholarly and eloquent address on "The Influence of Good Women." Mr. and Mrs. Aaron Robinson are better at this writing, both being confined to their home with an attack of grinne. Mr. and Mrs. David Allen are the proud parents of a baby boy, left by Dr. Barnett at their home, Friday night. Fragelia, the infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. T. B. Smith, is quite sick at this writing. Miss Rhoda Graham, teacher at Barboursville, spent Sunday with her sister, Mrs. Daniel Lynch. The Y. W. C. A. will hold a reception at their hall. Thursday evening, known as the book and furniture reception. Miss Samantha Bolden is quite ill at the home of Mrs. Robert Humphrey, on 8th avenue. Miss Estella Carey was the guest of friends a while Sunday, en route to her home at Winifrede from Pittsburg. E. S. Kitchen was a business visitor to our city this week. Rev. Lewis, pastor of Young chapel, A. M. E., is much indisposed at this writing. The plans for the remodeling of and addition to Douglas school is complete and blids will be let at once. When finished there will be two new rooms and a thorough remodeling, cost about $6,000. Marie Gilland is very much better at this writing. Chester Lewis, who has been att tending school at Bluefield, came home quite ill last week. Isham Scott is able to be out again, after his recent illness. Mrs. A. D. Lewis, who has been con- fined to her home with grippe, is better. Mrs. Richardson, who has been visit- ing her home in Chicago, returned, Saturday. Mrs. Virginia Scott is able to sit up at this writing. Mrs. Nelson Barnett, who has been very ill, is able to be about again. The Orions will hold a birthday reception at First Baptist church next Friday evening. The iFIRST Baptist church will have a rally next Sunday, for the building funds. RED STAR. The ministers and deacons union convened at the First Baptist church of Hill Top, on the 16th inst. Quite a pleasant session was held, and the meetings were well attended. Mr. McFever was calling on Mrs. Wm. Clayton, Sunday. Wm. Clayton went to Glen Jean, Sunday, to conduct choir practice. Misses Lybrook and Mills, of Glen Jean, were shopping in our town, Saturday. Mrs. R. J. Perkins has been on the sick list. There was preaching at the W. Va. S. and College, Sunday. Rev. R. D. W. Meadows is a visitor here this week. Miss Esther Hockett has been ill for a week, but is now able to be out again. Messrs. Holmes and Dean, of the seminary, were calling on Mrs. M. Benton, Sunday afternoon. Hazel Morris, of this place, was hurt in the mines at Harvey, Saturday, the 11th. He was taken to McKendree hospital for treatment. James Austin and Milton S. Malone, of the seminary, were at Greenville, Sunday, the 12th, where the latter preached two sermons. Miss Maud Tarrer, of Greenville, was the guest of Mrs. Washington the latter part of last week. Rev. Booze, of Raleigh, was the guest of Mrs. Abe Banks, Thursday and Friday. Mrs. M. Benton spent Wednesday and Thursday with her sister, Mrs. Ada Dotton, at Arbuckle. COVINGTON. VA. The little baby of Samuel Nowlan died last Wednesday, of tuberculosis. Interest in book place, Thursday, from their residence on Pine street. Mr. dinner given by the Kings Dearborn East, Thursday, to the indigent, the fatherless children, was quite a success and an enjoyable afair. Mily little hearts were made glad, the menu consisted of ham sandwiches, gardines, cheese, potato salad, pickle, corn pudding, tomatoes, pie, cake, ice cream, sherbet, candy, nuts and oranges. The dinner was given in the Samaritan hall, from 1 to 5. Mrs. A. B. Brown, president. Mrs. Chas. Adams, who has been so ill, is in a state of convalescence. Rev. W. J. Hackett preached a most wonderful sermon, Sunday morning, from Judges 11: 35. "I have opened my mouth unto the Lord and I cannot go back." Mrs. Millie Paterson was much indisposed the first of the week. William Denson left last week for What Halls, where he is working. Mrs. Miles will join him in the near future. Mrs. Clark and daughter, of Clifton Forge, are guests of her sister, Mrs. Wilhelm Pierce. The remains of Mrs. Anna Jones (née Allen) were brought to this place and attended Wednesday, January 15. Mrs. Jones has been living in Pittsburg for several years. The funeral was preached by Rev. E. P. Jackson, at Pine Street church, of which choir she was a member. Mrs. Dolly Clark and her husband accompanied the remains to this place. Kluna Daughters met with Mrs. William Mitchell, Monday. Will meet next Monday with Mrs. Mary Pegram, on Cherry street. Mrs. Samuel Nowlan continues ill with consumption. The Peoples Library will render the following program at the First Baptist church. January 27: Singing, Literary. Select Reading, Miss Belle Church. Solo, Pery Syre. Recitation. Quartette, Misses Gladys Sire, Gracie Reynolds, Messrs. John Anderson, Charles Miller. Debate, "Resolved, That the prosecution of trusts caused the financial panic." Affirmative, James R. Hunter, Mrs. Bettie Neusome. Negative, R. W. Reynolds, Mrs. Julia Mitchell. Solo, W. G. Watson. News, Miss Rosa Mickens. SEWELL Mrs. L. B. Noel was called to Hinton by the death of a relative. Miss Mary Noel and Arthur Noel arrived from Institute to attend the funeral of their grandmother, at Hinton, Friday. Rev. E. C. Page was called to the charge here. The death claim of J. T. Hill will be paid to his widow by the K. of P.'s, at the First Baptist church, Sunday. Rev. E. C. Page visited his family in Montgomery, Saturday. W. G. Vanhook, Robt. Johnson and James Causby arrived in our town from Page, Monday. J. S. Noel visited his family here, Sunday. G. L. Jackson has been indisposed for several days. Program for the memorial that will be held at 12:30, Sunday, January 26: Singing, "Near my God to thee. Scripture reading, 1 Cor. 15th chapter, E. C. Page. Prayer. Obituary, Ernest Vanhook. Singing, "Asleep in Jesus." Eulogy, P. J. Gibson, as a citizen, D. D. Morris. Singing, "He sleeps in Jesus." Solo, "Gone, dead, and gone," P. B. Jackson. Eulogy, P. J. Gibson, as a lodge member and friend, C. R. Whiting. Singing. "Go to thy rest in peace." Solo. "Lead kindly light," Ernest Vanhook. Volunteer eulogies. Singing. "Blest be the tie." Benediction. FAXETTEVILLE. T. L. Sweeney, who is principal of the Winona school, is home for a few days, having several important cases in court. J. M. Ellis is in our town this week, attending court. Rev. F. E. Smith, exp pastor of the Second Baptist church, will preach the funeral of Mrs. Bettie Turner, Tuesday, 21st. We are all very sorry to learn of the death of Mrs. Bettie Turner. Misses Eva, Ida and Pearl Rotan, students of the W. V. C. I., were called home by the death of their aunt, Mrs. Bettie Turner. A. F. Rotan is somewhat indisposed. Miss Nettie Minor, of Institute, is home for a few days. The colored store of Clayton-Smith has been completed. The goods have arrived and they seem to be doing good business. There seems to be very much sickness this winter. Mrs. Wirt Agee, of Winona, is visiting her parents for a few days. INSTITUTE F. D. Cambrie made a business call to Institute. Friday morning. Elvin Howard, who has been ill for several days, is now able to resume his studies at the West Virginia Colored Institute. Miss Mary Moel and brother, Ar- BLUEFIELD COLORED INSTITUTE Bluefield, W. Va. A College and Normal Institute for colored students, located at Bluefield, the leading commercial town of the southern part of West Virginia on the Norfolk and Western railroad,205 miles east of Kenova BLUEFIELD COLORED INSTITUTE Splendid College Buildings, Beautiful Grounds, Dormitories for male and female students; furnished rooms, a reading room supplied with the best current literature; a good library, and a physical and chemical laboratory. Healthful location and wholesome surroundings. Board $8.00 per month. Tuition free to state students, rates very low to non-resident students. The Bluefield School offers an unequalled opportunity for young men to secure an education, for they can always find profitable employment when at shool, during vacation, holidays and on Sundays. For catalogue and other information, write the Principal. thur, were called home on account of the serious illness of their grandmother. Miss Rosa Hardy, of Montgomery, registered at the West Virginia Colored Institute, Monday. William A. Spriggs returned, Monday, from Morganown, where he attended the state convention of postmasters. Miss Loraline Campbell is able to resume her studies, after a week's illness. Misses Eva, Ida and Pearle Rotan were called to their home in Fayetteville, to attend the funeral of their aunt, Mrs. Turner. PARKERSBURG. Mrs. Monroe Jackson, who has been seriously ill for some time, is quite low at this writing, and her recovery is dispaired of. Mrs. Isaac Smith is quite sick at this time. Miss Clora Butler is still at the bedside of her mother, in Columbus, Ohio. She writes that her mother is slowly improving. Mrs. Edw. Roane, of Clarksburg, is in the city, on account of the serious illness of her cousin, Mrs. Monroe Jackson. The revivals are still being successfully carried on at the various churches of the city. The Summer high school literary society was visited, last Friday afternoon, by Mr. and Mrs. Pet Griffin and Mrs. Edward Moore. Dr. J. W. Shellcroft has been some-what indisposed during the past week. Examinations began at Sumner school last Tuesday. Mrs. Richard Robinson is much improved at this writing. Mrs. Sam'l Payne, who has been quite sick with la gippe, is now improved. Joggie Lewis has returned to his old home in Clarksburg, where he will reside. The Sabbath school teachers were elected at Logan M. E. church for the ensuing year. Mrs. Phyllis Johnson was on the sick list last week. Mrs. Jacob Custis has been quite ill at her home for the past week. Master Lewis Ferrell was threatened with fever last week. Rev. W. F. Jones left, Tuesday, for Pomeroy, Ohio, to hold meetings at that place. Miss Rebecca Brown, who has been visiting in Pittsburg for the past two weeks, reports a pleasant visit. Miss Almeda Brown entertained a few of her girl friends at taffy pulling last Friday night, at the home of her aunt, Mrs. J. R. Jefferson. Corporal W. A. Spriggs, of the W. C. I., was in the city Sunday. The Summer high school basketball team played a very interesting game with the "Pirates," a local team, at the Eureka skating rink, last Friday night. Both teams played well. LINE UP. SUMNER PIRATES J. Gilla C. R. Washington E. Carter R. F. G. Washington E. Moats L. F. H. Johnson. H. Carr R. G. D. Jones. G. Doneway L. G. C. Reed. Score: Sumner 12; Pirates, 10 Goals: Gilles, 3; Carter, 2; Moats, 1; R. Washington, 1; G. Washington, 3; Johnson, 1. Referee, Mr. Hazlewood, James Lacy, who has been in the city for the past week has returned to R. P. SIMS. R. P. SIMS. the private car, and left the city, Thursday. Wm. Watkins returned to Washington, Pa., last Saturday. Mrs. Taylor was a her nephew, Clayto Born, to Mr. and January 11th, a da RAYMOND CITY Rev. Nelson Barnett filled his regular appointment here, Sunday, and preached two excellent sermons; one at 11 a. m. and one at 7 p. m. P. A. Hayes, of Charleston, was here, Sunday, to see his daughter, Miss Mittle, who has been indisposed for several weeks. Mrs. Rhoda Desper, who has been indisposed for the past week, is able to be on duty. Miss Able Friend was an out of town visitor last week. The Glad Leroy Court, No. 29, elected the following officers for the ensuing term. W. C.—I. C. McKinney. W. Insp.—Ada Price. W. E.—Adgonia Carey. W. C.—F. L. Coles. W. H.—Lydia Shores. W. I.—Fannie Hubbard. R. D.—M. G. Wilson. R. A.—M. A. Pierson. R. O. F. D.—Laura Womac. S. D.—I. C. Williams. J. D.—Cornelia Coles. W. O.—Ida Coleman. CARBON. Mrs. Hattie Martin is on the sick list at this writing. Miss Rosa Winston, from Red Star, is here to take charge of the school. Mrs. Alston not being able to teach. The literary was well attended last Thursday night. As there was no sub- ject, the following program was rend- ered: Recitation, Mrs. E. M. Holland. Paper, C. H. Martin. "The good a literary is to the com- munity." T. T. Page. Resolved. That, the Negro received greater punishment from the hands of the white man than the red man. BUCKHANNON Mrs. Malinda Green, who spent the past summer with friends in Newport News, Va., has returned home. Edward Hunter, of Elkins, is spending a few days here the guest of his mother, Mrs. Malinda Hunter. Jerry Lewis and Edgar Williams are at Parkersburg on business. Mrs. Lucy J. Jackson, who was quite ill last week, is better at this writing. The Ladies' Aid Society was delightfully entertained by Mrs. Bertha Lewis, last Friday evening. Mrs. Mary Lewis, of Sutton, and Mrs. James Wade were guests of the society. A special program was rendered by the pupils of the Victoria school, Friday, and was greatly enjoyed by all present. Mrs. Mildred Smith was hostess at a very prettily appointed six o'clock dinner, Saturday evening, which was given in honor of Mrs. Mary Lewis of Sutton, who is visiting here. The other guests were: Misses Frances Morton, Georgia Sutton, Boulah Wright, Susie Jones, Maud Davis and Mrs. Mary Jones. After dinner was served, cards were enjoyed by the guests. Mrs. Taylor, cl. Salem, Va., is visiting her daughter Mrs. William Lyda. CARBON. Response, T. G. Agnew. Recitation, T. T. Alston Solo, P. P. Holland. Mrs. Taylor was accompanied here by her nephew, Clayton Howard. Born, to Mr. and Mrs. James Carter, January 11th, a daughter. Charles Smith spent Friday in Weston with his mother, Mrs. Louisa Grant, who has been quite sick. Rev. B. B. Martin, of Fairmont, who was here helping Rev. J. T. Reid hold a revival meeting, has returned to his home. Mrs. O. T. Davls has been indisposed for a few days, but is much better now. Rev. P. A. Harris filled his pulpit here on the 12th inst., and preached two able sermons. There has been a Sunday school organized at Burnwell. Thomas Roy was here last week on business. John Adams and Jasper Wilson were business visitors to Montgomery last week. The infant child of Mrs. Eliza Scott was quite ill last-week. Miss Meadows and W. E. Brooks were visiting friends at Burnwell, Sunday. Rev. Stratton is expected here on the 29th inst. to preach. Mrs. Mary Miller Saunders, who has been the guest of her mother since Christmas, returned to her home at Fayetteville, Friday. She was accompanied on her return by her mother. Mrs. Mabel Smith was here to see her mother, Sunday. Ed. Groce and E. Scott are working at Elmie. Mrs. Miller and little daughter Sallie are visiting friends and relatives at Fayetteville this week. The Red Men elected officers, and they were installed Tuesday evening. WARD NOTES. John Baxton was visiting friends at Paint Creek, Sunday. Mrs. Wm. Kates and baby are con- Joe Haston was visiting friends here Sunday. Mrs. Duncan was shopping in Montgomery, Saturday. D. B. Bates returned from Lynchburg, Va., Sunday morning. Alex Shaffer, of London, and Brown, of Riverside, attended a business meeting of the Knights of Pythias here last Tuesday night. Mrs. James Childress was shopping at Cedar Grove, Saturday. Mrs. Ella J. Perrin left last Tuesday morning for Charleston, where she expects to remain a while. Owing to the shutting down of the works in the various parts of the state, there are a great many strangers in our town looking for work. Robert Woods, who has been visiting friends in Virginia several weeks, has returned. After prayer meeting, last Wednesday evening, the deacon board met and talked over things that are for the advancement of the church. Church meeting was held Saturday. The pastor preached a very excellent sermon, Sunday morning. At 7:30 he preached from the text, "As Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, even so must the son of man be lifted up." His subject was, "Saving faith." M. L. Fairfax was in Charleston on business last week. TOMSBURG POWELLTON 200 MORE SKILLED MECHANICS to go to South Charleston Feb. 3rd. The Dunkirk Window Glass factory will start in full blast. Think of what this means to South Charleston You had better buy now. Lots are increasing in value every day. More families are moving in. More would make South Charleston their home, if we had the houses. Kanawha Land Co. Write for booklet. AT THE NATION'S CAPITOL Washington, D. C., Jan. 22.—The national event of the week, though occurring in New York, away from the capital, was the great Tuskegee meeting at Carringle Hall, with Governor Charles Evans Hughes, Mr. Henry Watterson and Dr. Booker T. Washington as the speakers. Before an audience representing the culture, wealth and personal prestige of the entire American continent, a northern governor, prominently mentioned for the presidency of the United States, a southern editor, the most remarkable opinion moulder of his day, and an intellectual leader of a people, whose moral, mental and material progress has been the marvel of the civilized world, gave sympathetic expression to the needs, aims, and hopes of the colored race. In consonance with the platform diverances of these distinguished men, messages came from Cardinal Gibbons, the head of the Catholic Church on this side of the Atlantic, and Ambassador James Bryce, the official spokesman of the British empire in America. It is not often that such influential voices are listed up on a single rostrum in behalf of any cause, and Tuskegee is to be congratulated that its work has been of such a far-reaching character as to win the approval of these international forces, not only through the moral assistance that words can give, but that they have been inspired to go down in their pockets and give substantial sums of money and to urge their wealthy friends to do likewise. Each year the Armstrong association, created to keep alive the interest of the well-to-do classes in the development of centers of industrial activity, of the Tuskegee and Hampton type, hold meetings of this nature in the metropolis, and the appeals made by eminent sociologists and never fail to score. This year, Dr. Washington made it very plain that, owing to the financial stringency, the usual donations to his school had fallen off to such an extent that his work might be seriously embarrassed if the sum of $70,000 was not realized before May. Added to Dr. Washington's appeal was that of Ex-Mayor Seth Low, of Brooklyn, who presided over the meeting, and who is president of the board of trustees of Tuskegee Institute, with intimate knowledge of the institution's resources and liabilities. The amount subscribed was not announced, but it is not doubted that the expectations of the "wizard" were fully realized and that enough help was guaranteed to keep the black belt's unique "bee-hive of industry" in perfect operation through the period of lean benefactions. As is known by the initiated, Tuskegee has a large endowment fund. but only the income from this fund is available for current expenses, and this income, however well invested, does not yet bring enough revenue to meet more than one-half of the amount necessary to maintain the immense plant, to constantly increase the demands upon its accommodations, supply facilities for proper instruction, pay the best teachers procurable, and to hold up to the world the ideals for which the school has stood throughout its more than 25 years of existence. It has more than vindicated the wisdom of its founders, and is growing in popular strength with each presentation of its cause by the annual meetings of the Armstrong association. Its fundamental usefulness is happily illustrated in the remarkable range of influence exerted by its founder and chief exponent, Dr. Booker T. Washington. In his wonderful personality and through the thousands of intellectual and industrial leaders he is sending to every state in the union and to many foreign lands, he is reflecting, more luminously than any other force in the life of our people, the vast possibilities that reside in the Negro race, when placed within the pale of opportunity. The daily newspapers have given the world the text of the encouraging address of Gov. Hughes, in which he held so earnestly that "the black man is entitled to his chance." We have read with consuming interest and renewed hopefulness the clear note of mutual interdependence of the whites and blacks of the south, enunciated in no uncertain tone by Editor Watterson, "a southerner unto the manor born," and this utterance bids fair to accomplish more toward cementing the races of the south into a closer bond of unity than anything that has been said or done in recent times. We should like to see the address of Mr. Watterson read in every public gathering of colored people—before churches, clubs and literaries—to the end that the grumblers and whiners may understand that the Negro is not without friends among the stronger potentialities of the whites of the south, where the bulk of our people must, of necessity, make our own way and solve our own problems. Dr. Washington dwelt eloquently upon the dignity of labor, the necessity of inspiring the Negro to become landowners, taxpayers, skilled farmers, and mechanics, and to help themselves to get broader learning by taxing themselves when the public revenues failed to make adequate provision for keeping the rural schools open. Cardinal Gibbons. Like Ambassador Bryce, followed the lead of Editor Watterson in holding up Booker T. Washington as the "Moses" of the Ne gro people. They all agreed that he was pointing his brethren the upward way, and urged them to trust him fully and follow him to the goal he has marked out for attainment. The heart-felt endorsement of the cause by Bishop Abraham Grant was the voice of the real leaders of the race, and was especially significant, coming as it did from one who had traveled all the way from the auctioneer's block to the bishop's bench, and who stood at the head of church aggregating nearly 1,000,000 souls, by virtue of faithful adherence to the principles upon which Tuskegee was founded, and which the institution now champions more ardently than ever. The New York meeting was epochal in character. No Negro can read an account of it without being made better by so doing. Every speech is a text-book of racial advancement—an inspiration of lotter achievement. The political situation is not greatly changed from that described in our last letter. Speaker Cannon still has Illinois tucked away in his vest pocket, along with his fragrant havana; Vice-President Fairbanks has Indiana "clinched," and the lid nailed down tight; Senator Knox is sure of Pennsylvania; Senator Lafollette has some strength in the northwest, to keep company with Wisconsin; Governor Hughes maintains his sphynx-like attitude, and consequently New York conditions are nebulous, with a Hughes "throw-down" in prospect, if he does not show his hand. In Ohio, the outlook is decidedly favorable to Secretary Taft, no matter how the delegates are chosen. Senator Foraker's interview is taken by many to mean that he is open to overtures for peace. At this juncture the peace pact is not being discussed in Washington out loud; that is a problem for the future, and will be settled upon its meits when reached. The colored cohorts are getting ready for the fray, and few days go by which do not mark the liningup of some prominent factor on the presidential question—and, it is apparent that the Taft band-wagon is the one chosen by nine out of ten. This includes men who have heretofore been very bitter against the war secretary, but who have had his attitude explained to them and are now satisfied that his position on race matters is sound to the core. The friendly expressions of a score of race papers are having a most helpful effect upon the Taft movement, and it indicates that the colored people who think are determined to be governed hereafter by their sober judgment and not by emotions adroitly worked up by special pleaders. Latter-day politics is a matter of business with the white man; it is beginning to be more and more the case with the black man, and the wise Negro in choosing his place in the ranks, keeps his eye steadily fixed upon the "main chance." Can anyone blame him for following the example set by those who control the destinies of nations and who rule the universe? AWashington dispatch to the New York World, sent by a correspondent presumed to be on the inside of things that happen at the White House, says: "The president seemed rather pleased today with the wide publication given to his statement, that Secretary Taft will be nominated on the first ballot at Chicago. Although he did not make the statement in the first place with the idea of getting it into print. He discussed the publication with visitors today, and gave the reasons which led him to the conclusion he had reached about the first ballot. "In the White House view—and the figures are quite interesting—Secretary Taft is already sure of the following states, with more to come. Note the summary: "Alabama., 22; Arkansas, 18; California, 20; Colorado, 10; Florida, 10; Georgia, 13; Idaho, 6; Iowa, 26; Kansas, 20; Kentucky, 16; Louisiana, 18; Michigan, 28; Minnesota, 22; Mississippi, 20; Missouri, 36; Montana, 16; Nebraska, 16; North Carolina, 12; North Dakota, 2; Ohio, 46; Oklahoma, 14; Oregon, 8; South Dakota, 8; Tennessee, 12; Texas, 36; Washington, 10; Wyoming, 8; District of Columbia, 2; Alaska, 2; Hawaii, 2; New Mexico, 2; Philippines, 2; Porto Rico, 2; Arlona, 2; New England, 40. Total, 521 Necessary to a choice, 493. "In the above table the administration does not claim all the votes of each state. In the case of New England, for instance, all that is counted as sure, is an even break. Only half the delegates are claimed in some of the southern states mentioned. In addition to the above 'sure' delegates, the administration counts as probable 78 from New York and 8 from West Virginia. This would make the total 607. Mr. Roosevelt's declaration is not surprising, except that it should be made at this time. It has been known for some time that he not only favored Taft for his successor, but that he sincerely believed he would be the nominee without doubt." The survey made by the administration and the confidence with which the dispatch is sent to a leading New York daily are worth a careful analysis by those who look before they leap. We give the statement to the colored people for scrutiny by our masses. It is well to hear both sides before rendering a verdict. A poll of the house of representatives made last week. Taft led all of the presidential candidates by a safe margin. A report comes from New York that former Governor\P. B. S. Pinchback, the last and most picture esque member of the "old guard" has declared for Taft. Former Register J. W. Lyons is back from Georgia, where he has been examining conditions on an extensive scale, conferring with politicians of high and low degree all over the state. He says presidential preferences in Georgia are not, as yet, sufficiently crystallized to justify a positive expression from him as to who will receive its votes at Chicago. All the leading candidates have a following, he says, and while as national committeeman, he cannot commit himself to an opinion for publication, his only wish is that the most available man be nominated. He is prepared to accept the judgment of the party, and will give the nominee cordial support, whoever he may be. It has been definitely decided that the exposition will not be re-opened this year, and the colored exhibitors have begun to receive their exhibits from Chairman T. J. Calloway and his corps of helpers. Inquiry at the treasury department elicits the information that the office of collector of internal revenue is not likely to be abolished in Georgia or combined with that of South Carolina at this time. The many friends of Collector H. A. Rucker will be pleased. R. W. THOMPSON. GANS WANTS A FIGHT Colored Champion After McFarland and Murphy. New York, Jan. 17.—Joe Gans, the only Joe, is hungry for a fight. Not only because Joe loves to fight, but because he needs more bacon. He says so. His appearance nowadays, furried coat, tie sparkler, gold-headed cane, etc., belies the assertion that he needs the money, but the statement that he is willing to take on Tommy Murphy one week and Packy McFarland the next certainly sounds as though he meant business, as the colored champion has always backed up anything he has ever said thus far. "I'd like two fights in two weeks," said Joe, during his talk. "I'd like to meet Murphy one week and McFarland the next. Yes, I have seen them both, and think McFarland the best man now; but he's no hitter like Corbett or McGovern. I saw Murphy, too, and think Packy will beat him if they meet." Will Be a Great Fight. Gans thinks the Johnson-Burns mill, if it is ever pulled off, will be a great fight, and, contrary to general opinion, thinks it will be no chock for the dark-hued pug. Joe says that now that Memsić has lost the title which he presented, to him that he will take it back again and fight any one that posts a forfeit to make good. But Joe is getting wise in his old age and declares that there is only one way he will ever fight again, and that is 75 per cent. to the winner and 25 per cent. to the loser. "None of these fellows are going to cut the money with me any more. If I'm going to lose the title I'm going to lose the money, too." DISCUSS NEGRO SUFFRAGE. Senator Simmons and John Sharp Williams Speak in Baltimore. Baltimore, Md., Jan. 17.—United States Senator F. M. Simmons, of North Carolina, raised the Negro suffrage question at the fifth annual banquet of the North Carolina society, in Baltimore, held at the Belvedere Hotel tonight. I ice cream was served in what was styled the "Mikado form," a little Jap sitting on a block with a paper parasol over him. Representative John Sharp Williams saw in it an opportunity of twitting Representative Richmond Pearson Hobson about the life as a naval fighter. "I told my friend Hobson," said Mr. Williams, "that it seemed rather curious that they were serving Japs up to him." "Yes, and watch me eat him up," replied Hobson. Mr. Williams said North Carolina was the first state to realize what independence really meant. The speaker pleased the members of the society by referring to the fact that the first recorded meeting of a committee of public safety in this country took place in Wilmington, N. C. He declared that the union owed much to the idea of public safety as it was enunciated in that meeting at Wilmington. The way to solve the race problem, he went on to say, "is to educate the white man and not, as the Yankees say, the Negro. The strength of the nation is not in the number or strength of its people, but in their education and knowledge." MASKS WERE WORN BY THE MOR That Took the Negro From the Sher iff. Hanged Him to a Tree and Filled His Body With Bullets. Dothan, Ala., Jan. 19.—Cleveland Franklin, a Negro, employed by a cotton oil company, was lynched here tonight, about 8 o'clock, by a masked mob of 200 angry citizens. / The Negro's body was riddled with bullets after it had been swung from the limb of a tree in the northern part of the town. wounded A. C. Faulk, secretary and treasurer of the oil company, here last night, after he had been caught in the act of robbing the cash drawer at the mill. The sheriff was notified immediately after the shooting and a posse was organized. This morning the sheriff learned that the Negro was at Webh Ala., and later in the morning he was captured there. Franklin was brought back to Dothan by private conveyance. After putting the team up at the stable and just as the start was made for the jail a mob of 200 men, all masked, swooped down on the sheriff and his posse and forcibly took the prisoner. The Negro was taken a short distance away, hanged to a limb and his body riddled with bullets. The lynching created a great deal of excitement here, but no further trouble is expected. Louisville, Ky., Jan. 20.—The usual spectacle of a governor of a commonwealth appearing in court as an attorney during his term, drew a crowd to one of the equity divisions of the Jefferson county circuit court today. Governor A. E. Wilson came to the city from Frankfort to appear as attorney for Joseph Grider, a Negro waiter, who is suing the city in contracting firm and a real estate company for damages for personal injuries, sustained as the result of a fall into an excavation. Wilson's appearance was necessary as the status of the case was such that the Negro's rights would have suffered had the case been turned over to new attorneys. Governor Willson had accepted the case before his election. Who Swears By Senator Foraker Was the Only Man "Again" Taft. Ironont, Ohio, Jan. 18.—The republican committee, which is controlled by A. B. Johnson, today "went the rounds" of indorsement with only one slip. When a resolution indorsement Taft for president was offered, it did not receive the unanimous vote of the so-called committee, as Rev. O. Wright, a colored minister, voted against it. Resolutions indorsement Governor Harris, Secretary of State Thompson, Judge Festus Walters for circuit judge, and A. B. Johnson for congress, were adopted. Rev. O. P. Wright offered a resolution indorsement Foraker for United States senator, stating that he was "the greatest living statesman in Ohio today." It did not receive as much as a second. The Advocate is entered in the Post-office at Charleston, W. Va., as second class matter. THURSDAY, JAN. 9, 1908. FOR SHERIFF I am a candidate for the office of Sheriff of Kanaawha county, subject to the decision of the Republican pri- mary election. Your support is solicited. S. P. SMITH. CHARLES E. HUGHES CHARLES E. HUGHES. That Governor Charles E. Hughes of New York, will cut a big figure at the Republican national convention at Chicago, is now an admitted certainty, so far as any thing about politics can be certain. And it may develop that he will cut more than a figure. Several other hoping candidates may figure after the convention that he "cut a hog." Be that as it may, and may it all be in course to the glory of the party, the Governor's name is constantly in the mouth of the people, and many are rising up to hail him as a ruler of the nation. The party leaders, afraid and alarmed, are casting around to see who is who, and to whom the host could follow to victory. Republican victory is necessary for the good of the country. Governor Hughes is not especially attractive to the bosses. He cares nothing for them, and they know it. They know if he were at the north-end of Pennsylvania avenue, he would show them but few courtesies. But the bosses know also that it never pays to thwart the desires of the people. Bosses usually have a great amount of common sense, else they do not boss long. Governor Hughes' record, both as a private citizen and as the chief executive of our greatest state, has been such as to excite the praise of the people, and from the political dealers extorf words and resolutions that were surpising but for the evident revolution in the sentiments of the people towards those who master and manipulate what we have learned to style "machines." Among the colored people, whose idea of an acceptable candidate for the presidency is one sound on human rights and the universality of the franchise, an idea very proper and admirable, the question of Hughes's fitness and general availability for the honors of the party has concerned them only in so far as he has been reticent on this point, a point around which revolves the general question of their political freedom. Charles Evans Hughes is a Christian, a statesman, and, as the sect would have it, a good Baptist. A few nights ago, Governor Hughes delivered an address in New York, Carnogie Hall was filled to overflowing. It was Tuskegee night, and besides the Governor, the speakers were Bishop Abram Grant, Col. Henry Watterson, Seth Low and Booker T. Washington. In the audience were hundreds of Negroes. They came principally to hear the Governor's views upon the Problem of Problems, for they understand the great probability of his future place and power. No Negro left that assembly uninspired with his message, or hostile to his crowning. Indeed, the crowd of them, thinkers and doers, men of thought and men of action, were loud and long in their protestation of his sanity, nor were they the least timid or reticent in their hope of his laurels on tomorrow. They had reasons for their enthusiasm, for the Governor, amidst tremendous applause, cried out for the widest possible opportunity for the development of the colored race, demanding of the nation patience and justice. Just as his friends expected, he took his stand on the war amendments, and declared all men in democracy must in defense of the perpetuity of that democracy, be given justice, "without regard to race, color, or previous condition of servitude." The audience was inspiringly responsive to this sentiment, and it was music to the ear to hear this old truth fall from the mouth, and from the heart, of the most remarkable ruler of the union's most remarkable commonwealth. The keynote of his speech is the ultimate declaration and platform of the states men of wisdom. It may not be that such a platform will be built tomorrow, but it will be built, because the country will remain to wonder of the ages. Said the Governor: "Fellow-citizens, the black man is entitled to his chance. (Applause.) Whatever problem there may be connected with the progress of the black man, as has well been said, it is not comparable with the problem involved in his stagnation or retrogradation. And; therefore, it is that in order to maintain our democratic ideals we must have the door of opportunity opened wide to all our citizens. We cannot maintain these ideals as to one set of our people and ignore them as others. A special characteristic of problems of the progress in these last years is the provision that is made for special preparation for the varied activities of life. "In this provision that is made for special preparation, for needed particular training, the Negro must have a generous share. He must have a share that is delimited in recognition of the disadvantages under which he has larded and the serious handicaps of the past. He must be taught how to make the most of himself, and to have all the advantage of that stimulous which the white man feels who sees open to him the varied rewards of in intelligent effort." The colored leaders who have wondered as to the probable attitude of Governor Hughes towards their race provided he should reach Washington in state, may cease to wendler. He is a great man, not necessarily because the American press says so, but because his discussion of every public question has revealed wisdom, patriotism, and a rare brand of courage. THE "ELIMINATION" OF FORA KER. Whether or whether not one families and favors for the presidency, Joseph B. Foraket, the sworn effort to "eliminate" him from public life, is the shame and scandal of American politics. In many ways the senator is the leading member of his party. For twenty years he has sounded the note of the republican campaign. Spell-binders have waited on his deliverance, nor needed further word or instructions to convince and convert the multitude. Four times the nominee of his party for governor of his state, he was twice elected. He it was who brought Ohio safely over into the republican column; it seems that the persecution of him will swing it back to democracy. His record as a senator the world knows. He has adorned the high office and enriched the heritage of the American youth of tomorrow: The Negro fees a peculiar interest in Senator Foraker's future. He has been their especial friend and champion, and they understand quite well that he is now being hunted and hooted because of this friendship. The plain fact is, he is to be driven from public life, if he is to be driven at all, simply because he demanded a fair hearing and a square deal for the discharged Negro soldiers. Time and events have vindicated his wisdom and his courage. The Washington Evening Star, the organ of the republican party, contained recently this significant editorial observation: "The situation as to the Ohio primary stands today about like this: You can, and you must; you can't, and you mustn't. So what's a poor Buckeye republican to do* It is all very unfortunate, though gripping over split milk is not the highest form of philosophy. Whatever the result of the present complication may be, we are certain to see a warm time in the Ohio corner at Chicago. Equally certain is it, too that the trouble will continue after the national convention at least in Ohio, unless conservative men, more bent on party success than on personal warfare, take matters in hand and straighten them out in a spirit of conciliation. There is a time for rough riding, and a time also for giving a fellow a lift on the road. What is to be gained, now or later, by riding Mr. Foraker down?" Indeed, what is to be gained? Noting is to be gained. Rather, all will be lost if this foolish and unnecessary war is carried to its logical conclusion. The great leaders of the party have decided, under the most irritating circumstances, that if Foraker is to be "eliminated," it is just as well to complete the job by eliminating the eliminators. But we have no fear of his "elimination." As the Star observes: "We are certain to see a warm time in the Ohio corner at Chicago." It may be too warm for many, and the outcome of it may bring a surprise to the nation. Stranger things have happened; stranger things will continue to happen. J. Max Barber, for four years editor of the Voice, assumed the editorship of the Chicago Conservator last week. Which means that we shall not again hear The Voice, but glory be! the Horizon is still in sight. Judging from the malodorous terms applied to the Journal by the Cleveland Gazette, editor Smith must feel that he is fighting a losing fight. From this distance it does not seem that the Journal's expousal of Taft warrants the exenator's getting so "het up," unless he has an eye on Root's job. The Kentucky senatorial deadlock might be broken by the election of "Marse" Henri Watterson, whose recent utterances upon the relations of the races show him to be the superior in moral courage to either of the candidates now in the field. But, unfortunately, moral courage, especially when exhibited in expressions condemnatory of the present-day methods of treating the Negro, does not weigh much with the average legislature. Money talks. That was a wholesome lecture read by William Lloyd Garrison, but what's the good. Is it not written that ye should not cast your pearls before swine, lest they trample them under foot and turn again and rend you? T. Thomas Fortune announces that he will begin publishing The Freeman, a magazine of opinion, beginning Sat- THE MUSEUM OF THE WESTERN WESTERN WESTERN 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 ball. This building is sure to pay us well. After the Charleston building had been occupied only eight months our stockholders were paid a dividend of six per cent. Stock is still on sale at $10.00 per share either paid up or on the installment plan. Ask your agent in your locality about it or write t othis office. LET YOUR MONEY WORK FOR YOU Pythian Mutual Invsetment Associaion S. W.STARKS, President urday, February 2nd, at 4 Cedar street, New York, his old stand. It is safe to say that The Freeman will contain no body's political opinion that is not in accord with Uncle Tim's. It now turns out that Booker T. had nothing to do with the recent municipal campaign in Boston. Just the same, his side won, and he gets the glory, or part of it. Christmas is over. Now for the sweet girl graduate, a peek-a-boo shirt waist and a piece of blue ribbon excitingly visible. It used to be the Negro was abused for refusing to unite. He is now abused for uniting. Mississippi has a new governor May be he will sign the chapters of already organized Negro banks WILLIAMSON. Rev. L. C. Carter has announced a ten day series of meetings, and it is hopeful that much good may be accomplished for the cause of Christ. Samuel Nash, generally known as Uncle Sam, was a pleasant visitor in the city a few days since. Mrs. Laura Brown left a few days ago to join her husband who has been for some time working in Marblecliff, Ohio. Mrs. Nannie Glaagge, of Portsmouth, Ohio, is again in the city, visiting friends. Mrs. Mark Dixon is now confined to her bed with inflammatory rheumatism. Pearlie Mosely, who some time since was taken ill with typhoid fever, is now ill with pneumonia. The news of Moses Mosely's death, which was announced early Saturday morning, was quite a shock. He has been declining in health since July, 1907, and on Saturday last, about one o'clock a.m., was taken seriously ill with hemorrhages. At 4 a.m. he passed away. He died embracing a hope in Christ. He was 19 years old. He have to mourn, a father, mother, three sisters and three brothers. The funeral sermon was ably preached by Rev. L. C. Carter. Mrs. Josephine Chambers, grand deputy paymaster of the R. W. C. Council of St. Lukes, who resides at Eckman, was here Sunday to pay the death claim of little Marcellus Dixon, on of Mr. and Mrs. Mark Dixon. He was a juvenile. Wm. Thomas and Jno. Cecil have gone to Knox creek to work. They have a contract of brick work there. ST. ALBANS George Sullivan, of Elk Ridge, was a business visitor here, Wednesday. Mrs. Thomas, Harris had as her guest, Thursday, Dr. and Mrs. Halloway. Little Maud Wanzer was the weekend guest of her aunt, Mrs. F. K. Waddy. Kanawha and Tacoma Boyd, of Charleston, spent Saturday and Sunday with Mrs. Emma Smith. Mrs. Elma Jackson and daughters of Huntington, spent a few days last week as guests of Mrs. William Erskine. Rev. D. W. Purdue, of Huntington was the Sunday guest of H. Erskine. The entertainment given, Saturday night, by the B. B. Club was well attended. Henry Goode, of Raymond City, was a business visitor here, Tuesday, R. H. Allen was at home, Saturday and Sunday, with his family. M. Richards is spending a few days at Charleston, visiting relatives. Mr. and Mrs. F. K. Waddy entertained at dinner, Sunday, Dr. and Mrs. Halloway. Mrs. Mailie Hale was the guest of her mother a few days last week. William Martin is slowly improving. Mr. and Mrs. T. Brown, of Charleston, are spending a few days, with the latter's parents. HARPERS FERRY. On Tuesday evening, January 14, President H. T. McDonald gave a very interesting lecture in the college chapel, entitled "The earthquake at Kingston." The lecture was accompanied by stereoplan views of many of the ruins and places of interest. President McDonald visited many of these scenes in a summer during his visit in the southland. On Friday evening, January 17, a Whittier memorial program was rendered at the college hall by the Amer- Charleston, W. Va. ian literature class, under the direction of Mrs. McDonald. This program was to have been given on the 17th of last month, but was deferred until this time. The program was as follows: Music. Chorus, Columbia, Class, 1909. Prayer, Henry Hopewell. Whittie's boyhood, Thomas Herrod. Recitation, Mary Garvin, Emma Laws. Recitation, Tellting the Bees, Mary Hreston. Music. Solo, At Last, Benj, Mathews. Recitation, Kathleen, Elzabeth Carter. Recitation, The Branded Hand, Luther Young. Recitation, Barbara Freitchie, Corrinne Barney. Music. Solo, All as God Wills, Eugene Jones. Recitation, Whittier's Middle Life, Henry Hopewell. Recitation, The Yankee Girl, Nannie Arter. Music. Chorus, Sound O'er the Waters, Mixed Voices. Recitation, The Hunters of Men, Frederick Wines. Recitation, The Huskers, Benjamin Mathews. Recitation, The Angels of Buena Vista, Theresa Parker. Music. Stories from Whittier's Poems, with quotations, Louisiana Brown, Bernard McGill, Clayton Harris, Royal Hawkins, Bessie T. Galloway, Walter Mooy, Garfield Dennis. Solo, The Eternal Goodness, Frederick Wims. Recitation, 'Whittier's Last Days' Eugene W. Jones. Tableaux, from snowbound members of class, 1909. Music. Chorus, The Centennial Hymn, Mixed Voices. Presentation and Unvelling of Whittier Portrait, by Walter Moody. Music. Ole to Whittier, class of 1909. Monday evening, January 20, Dr Samuel Gray, of Martinsburg, delivered a lecture at the college, entitled 'The Relation of Animals to Disease.' This lecture, which was accompanied ARE YOU A K.OFP.? IF NOT WHY NOT? Do you not know that the Knights of Pythias is the strongest and most progressive order of the age? The four departments of the order are as follows: SUBORDINATE LODCE In this the members are united to care for and protect each other's interest as well as sickness and distress. In this department our young men are receiving a military education which they can get in no other way, thus making them better and more useful citizens. In this the wives, mothers, widows, daughters and sisters of Knights are united for the common purposes of life. In this department we are paying out thousands of dollars annually to the widows and heirs of deceased Knights. If there is no lodge in your locality, confer with the Deputy Grand Chancellor of your district or write S. W. Starks, Charleston, W. Va., for terms upon which to organize a lodge. UNIFORM RANK In this depa young men are military educe they can get way, thus m better and citizens. LADIES' COURT In this the wiv widows, daus sisters of Kni ited for the c poses of life. ENDOWMENT In this department paying out the dollars annual widows and deceased Knight If there is no locality, confer wuty Grand Chanc district or write S Charleston, W. Va upon which t a lodge by stereoptican views, was one of interest and information to all who were present. Quite a large number of books have recently been added to the Roger Williams library at Storer. Mrs. A. P. Daniels, who is spending the winter in Washington, has been in town for a few days. Mrs. James Canty will spend the remainder of the winter with her sister and mother in town. Her mother, Mrs. Lovett, is improving in health. Mrs. Perry Scott and daughter Nannie, of Martinsburg, were in town, Monday evening, attending the lecture by Df. Gray. The gripe has not failed to visit us this season. Because of this unwelcomed visitor, Miss Brady was unable to meet her classes last week. MT. HOPE. MT. HOPE Miss Annie Rotan, of Fayetteville spent Saturday with her aunt, Mrs. Ella Johnson. Mrs. Minnie Greene, who was stricken with paralysis about three months ago, was taken to Sheltering Arms hospital, Monday. Rev. Lazarus Smith, of Arrington, Va., preached, Sunday morning and evening, at Macdonald. Mrs. M. B. Brockman, who has been visiting in Charleston the past two months, has returned home. G. S. White, who was injured in the mine a few weeks ago, is improving slowly. Mrs. Edmondia Saunders continues quite sick. Associated Press Philadelphia, Jan. 22. The funeral of, Charles Emory Smith, former postmaster general occurred at noon. It was attended by men prominent in all the walks of life. Postmaster General-Von Meyer represented President Roosevelt. No housewife or baker can have "good luck" if the flour is poor. Why not use the flour that everybody speaks well of? Few flours ever had such a good reputation as It is a Flour with Life to It. It is purity itself; it is snowy white; it makes light, white, nutritious bread. When you set your bread you know it is going to raise. Suret guarantee you can get against sour and bogginess. Ask your dealer. Nothing to pay if you don't like it. 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Mrs. Alma Board entertained, Monday, at dinner, complimentary to Mrs. S. T. Warren. The other guests were Mrs. Alex Courtney, Mrs. J. M. Hazlewood and Mrs. Chas. Teal. Mrs. Warren was the guest of honor at a dinner given by Mrs. Alex Courtney, Sunday. Mrs. Mary Starks is ill at her home, on Shrewsbury street. Dr. J. S. Sessons, late of Wilmington, Ohio, is in the city, with a view of locating. The doctor was the first physician of color to practice in this state, having opened an office here in 1893. From here he went to Wheeling, thence to Wilmington, Ohio. A meeting was held last night at the K. of P. hall to make final arrangements for the leap year ball on February 14th. Mrs. Cora Campbell has been confined to her home by illness. Mrs. I. M. Carper entertained at dinner, Tuesday, in honor of Mrs. Sarah Warren, of Buxton, Iowa. Mrs. Jas. Page was hostess, Thursday evening, to the ladies of the Willing Workers' Club. J. H. Robinson, who for a number of years conducted a barber shop on Kanawha street, continues in very poor health. Miss Sadie Wiley, who has been the guest of Miss Jennie Ransberry, on Southside, left, Sunday, for her home in Pomeroy. Norman Cooper continues ill at the home of his mother, Mrs. Amanda Cooper, on Brooks street. Mrs. Fannie Lewis is confined to her home by illness. Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Allen, of Middleprot, Ohio, are the proud parents of a ten-pound boy, Edwin Allen, Jr. Mrs. Allen was formerly Miss Eunice Penn, and employed in the ladies parlor at the Palace barber shop. The little son of Mr. and Mrs. S. H. Fields suffered a severe attack of choking, caused by whooping cough. Dr. Gamble was called, and the child was soon relieved. Mr. and Mrs. Russell Forney have returned from Dayton, Ohio, after an absence of several months. Mrs. Garland Henderson has been ill at her home, on Bradford street. Mrs. Jno. Campbell is able to be up, after a very serious illness. Mrs. Almeda Poor is the guest of her mother, Mrs. Charlotte Jefferson. Mrs. Mamle Benan is ill at her home on North Rand street. The ladies aid of the First Baptist church met last Thursday with Mrs. S. R. Bullock. After the business session, the hostess served a most delightful menu in five courses. Covers were, laid for fourteen. Mrs. Mary Lewis is suffering from an attack of la gripe. Henry Mitchell and Dave Miller have returned from Pittsburg. Mis aAristus Johnson is able to be out again. Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Chambers, of Washington, D. C., are in the city. Latest styles in hair goods at Mrs. Brown, 500 Capitol street. Prof. W. H. Davis is ill at his home on Court street. Mrs. Robert Colbert has been confined to her room by illness since last Saturday. Mrs. M. L. Patter, of Ronceverte, is in the city, the guest of her aunt, Mrs. Robt. Colbert. Mr. and Mrs. C. I. Parker's little son, Theodore is much improved. The Loyal Union was the guest of Mrs. Robert Moss, at her pretty new home, on Morris street. Mrs. Robert Colbert is ill at her home, on Pledmont street. Mrs. Thos. Hale is able to be up. It is hoped that she will soon be restored to her former good health. Mrs. S. M. Davis continues to improve. Her serious illness required careful nursing and patience. Her physician expects to have her out in a short while. J. M. Hazlewood is again confined to his home by illness. Mrs. Mary Starks is ill at her home, on Shrewsbury street. Mrs. C. H. James was hostess to the Charleston Woman's Improvement League, Friday afternoon. A large number of the members were present. Arrangements for the D. Webster Davis entertainment were made. Mr. Davis will speak, February 22, at the First Baptist church. His subject, "Grumblers," is said to be even more entertaining than the "Boogle Man." Mr. Davis is much in demand as a lecturer. His dates being arranged by a bureau, the league found it impossible to make a date for 1907. The members of the freshmen and sophomore classes of Garnett high school did themselves proud, when they served a dinner in six courses, Friday noon, in honor of their teacher, J. F. J. Clayke. Twenty-four guests—junior and senior classes—Gaye Brown, G. H. S. football coach, and several of the teachers were seated at two long tables laden with turkey, cranberry jelly, celery, hot rolls and biscuits, and other dishes, lemon pie, cake ices, coffee and fruit. The food, which was well prepared, was the work of the girls of the freshmen and sophomore classes, while the boys rendered very polite service as waiters. After dinner, speeches were made by representatives of the high school classes. Guernett Furgerson represented the seniors; Joseph Bowles the juniors; Miss Ruth Rice the sophomores; Miss Beatrice Calhoun, the freshmen. A number of very witty speeches were made by other students. After a few remarks from the teachers present, the dinner was ozer, and will be remembered by teachers and students as one of the pleasant events in the history of Garnett school. The revival at Simpson M. E. church is being attended by large congregations. This is the seventh week, and thus far 45 have confessed faith in Christ and many are at the altar. Mrs. Annie, E. Brown hold a meeting for women only on the 17th and for men on the 19th. The worth of character was made plain at both meetings, and the speaker was qui spoken in the expression of her view on many of our racial shortcomings. The pastor, Rev. J. W. Waters, feel much gratified with the success which has attended his efforts, and will continue the meetings as long as results justify. BLUEFIELD. Thete will be a leap year reception, given by the ladies of Scott street Baptist church, Tuesday evening, January 28. The ladies promise to make this the greatest social event of the season. Miss Emma M. Wroute, one of the teachers of the city graded school, met with a serious accident, Sunday. While coming down an incline she fell and fractured her arm and a bone in the hand. Miss Wroute is in a much improved condition, and it is hoped by all of her friends that she will speedily recover. The pupils of the city graded school will give an entertainment at Scott street Baptist church, February 7. The purpose of the entertainment is to arouse a greater interest in the patrons and friends along the line of education: The following persons are suffering with colds and fevers: Mrs. N. M. Martin, Miss Mabol Martin, Master Thomas Brown, Mrs. J. B. Austin, Mrs. M. Day and Mr. and Mrs. J. Randolph. Miss Maggie Marshall, the teacher at Geary, was in this city, Sunday. Miss Blanch Adams, who has been ill for a long time, has fully recovered and is back in school. Honor Roll Bluefield Colored Graded School for the 4th M ed School For the 4th Month. Sixth and Seventh Grades—General excellence, Dora Woody and Ida Simpson. Language—Ida Simpson and John Saunders. History—Blauch Chapman, Dora Woody, Ethel Kendrick. Geography—Blanch Chapman, John Saunders. Arithmetic—Estrel Saunders, John Saunders. Fourth and Fifth Grades—General excellence—Chas. Pinchback, Ernest Kelley. English—Macso Henike, Chas. Pinchback Arithmetic—Chas. Pinchback, Henry Whlsiker, Ernest Kelley. Geography—Thos. Laws, Argather Roten. History—Thos. Laws, Chas. iPnchback. Spelling—Otis Walden, Willie M. Smith. Reading—Otis Walden, Mary L. Straw. Writing—Maceo Henike, Thos. Laws. Third and Fourth Grades—General excellence—Ada Taylor, Ira Kendrick. Language—Kelcy Brown, Ida Kendrick. Reading—Cornelius Kyd, Ardella Thompson. Spelling—Maude Tynes, Luella Allen. Writing—Cornelius Kyd, Winifred Hunter. Arithmetic—Robert Johnson, Lillian Butler. Geography—Roxie Wade, Kelcy Brown. Second Grade—General excellence— Mary Woody, Wade Thornton, E. Calloway, Earl Tynes. Reading—Ceola Adams. Arithmetic—Reba Brown, Leo Marshall. No. 1 A Grade—Reading—Cuba Barksdale. Spelling—Eldrege Roten. No. 1 B Grade—General excellence— Gladys Simpson, Sadie Meade, Alex Perry, Bertie Perry. Reading—Gladys Simpson, Sadie Meade, Blanch Lybrooks, Bertie Perry, Chauncy Cook, Alex Perry, Josie Hooker, Helen Hayward. Spelling—Gladys Simpson, Alex Perry, Bertle Perry. Writing—George L. Adams, Gladys Simpson, Sadie Meade, Bertle Perry, Alex Perry. WATTERSON Continued from page one, of the Caucasian four hundred, who live for vanity and pleasure, and who, if they can't go to heaven in their automobiles, don't want to go at all. Every shoemaker to his last, the saying hath it, and that say I, each mother's son of us to his vocation, whatever it be. Men in their places are the men who stand. Neither Mr. Seth Low, nor Mr. Rogers, not even Rooker Washington or Mark Twain—can make a silk purse out of a sow's ear. No more can they make a musician, or a poet, or a lawyer, or a doctr, out of material that was intended for blacksmithing, dray-driving and plowing. Happily, they don't try. All of us are the creatures of evolution and education. The white race seems to have got along faster in the great eternal plan than the black races. Why I cannot tell you. It is a simple fact, oblivious to all of us, that, just as Europe and America are further advanced in arts and arms than Africa, are the Europeans and the Americans ahead of the Africans in the developments of modern culture. As this ought not to be the subject of angelous exaltation among the whites, it should not be considered, or it, as either a humiliation or a reproach by the blacks. In case it should come so the future would be darkened for both races. Each needs to grow in grace, but it is my belief that each can and will thus grow in grace, in the south first of all and most of all, and within lines plainly fixed by God and nature, leading to that ultimate peace that passeth understanding, when the lion and the lamb shall lie down together in harmony. And Booker Washington is blazing the way. The Record of Forty Years. Since, in our southern country, at least, this is so—since, neither race can get rid of the other nor act independently of the other—let us take account of what has been done these forty years of freedom. I stand here tonight to declare that the world has never witnessed such progress from darkness to light as that which we see in those districts of the south where the Negro has had a decent opportunity for self-improvement. Look at Jamaica—nearly a century of emancipation, the Negro at a standstill—look at South Africa, riches piled on riches, the Negro still a savage and less considered than the animals—yet it is England that piques herself on what Albion has done for freedom and the black man. Let the Negro go to any alien community and try to get employment. Barred on every hand; plenty of sentiment; but no work. There are religios north, east and west which never knew slavery and were a unit for the union; where the Negro is refused admittance. He is told to move on. He is what the president described the other day as "an undesirable citizen." Turn southward; plenty both of work and wages for all who bring tranquil minds and willing hands. Bad people slothful people, get on nowhere; but nowhere on the habitable globe has the liberated slave fared so well, now where he has so fair an outlook, as in the southern states of North America. The Local Affinities. Why? Because we knpw one another, and because, no matter what anybody may say to the contrary, there is common bond of association between us. Never can the white man of the south forget what the black man did during a war waged for his freedom; and what he might have done. Never should the black man of the south forget that he is the weaker in the race and for a long time must look to the white man for such bravery and it is through these reciprocal obligations and interests that the two races will reach some institutional system of living and doing entirely satisfactory to both. Nothing is to be expected from the rushing hot-house process, or from any artificial arrangement; everything is to be hoped from nature left to herself—unexposed by misdirected political considerations, uninfluenced by outsiders teaching false philosophies—simple justice and kindness presiding over the ordinary laws of common honesty and common sense. The Negro in Africa has scarcely burst the chrysalis of the primitive state of man. In America he is yet in a state of racial childhood. As he realizes this, the faster he will grow, the quicker he will learn, the sooner he will reach his racial manhood. In less than half a century he has achieved wonders. Before the century we have just begun is half over, he will have achieved greater still. He has yet and upon an extensive scale to learn habits of method and order; habits of denacity and acquisition; habits of sustained industry and sobriety without which no race—white, red, brown, or black—or any individual man—can get on and prosper. The Religion of Brotherhood. He is a bad white man who will not help his neighbor black man when that neighbor black man shows the spirit to help himself. He is a bad black man who cherishes hatred in his heart against the white man because he is a white man. He is a foolish black man who thinks because the mirage of social equality, which would prove a curse rather than a blessing, is denied him, that the white man hates him. Social questions the world over create their own laws and settle themselves. They cannot be forced. It is idle anywhere for anybody to contest, or quarrel with them. No man should wish to go where he is not wante. The self-respecting men dismiss the very thought of it, going their own way, hoeing their own row, and giving praise to God that their happiness is within themselves and beyond the reach of any man, be he white, or black, king or vassal. And now, my friends, I have said my say. I beg you to go hence this night, believing these imperfect thoughts and poor words the honest emanations of one who has journeyed much, and far and wide. In this great land of ours. I was born and grew up in the national capital, contemporary with the vexed slavery agitation. I saw the union severed and made whole again. Since then I have been in every state and territory of that union, and I have yet to come away from one of them, north, south, east or west, where I had not found something to make me proud of my country. I know that the provincials of Fifth avenue, like the boulevarders of Paris, think themselves exceptional. They are as a matter of fact chiefly exceptional in their ignorance of ev CANDY MATHARTIC CAUSARES WORK WHILE YOU SLEEP EAT YOUR LIKE CANDY Fleasant, Available, Potent, Taste Good, Do Good, Washen or Grips: 10, 25 and 50 cents per box. Write for free sample, and booklet on health. Address 423 Storling Rivers Company, Chicago or New York. KEEP YOUR BLOOD CLEAN erything outside "the great white way." These boasted superiority; largely, the idiosyncrasy of clothes. They should study geography and learn that New York's wester extremity is not New Jersey. They need to travel more on this side and less on the other side of the Atlantic ocean; to learn something of their own people; the most homogeneous people on earth; differing only in externals in local conditions and habits; Massachusetts and Mississippi us to every blood essential convertible terms; six months, and a change of ralment, readily converting a typical Vermonter into a typical Texan. Forty years have I been preaching this gospel sustained by the best intelligence and manhood of the south. I commit it to your intelligence and your manhood unreservedly and whole-heartedly. It embraces the one rescript by which, our vast domain can be permanently welded together, instructing each of its sections to respect the others, to love the others, and to leave the others to keep house for themselves ready to help the needy only in case of need. Thus, and thus alone, shall we escape the pitfalls of the dark ages, and come forth no less a blessed than an irresistible worldpower, black men and white men, equally standing behind the guns, one God and one flag and one law for all. Mrs. Louis Grant has entirely recovered from her recent severe illness. Mrs. Louis Brown has been very much indisposed for the past few day. Rev. Arnold, of Fairmont, is assisting Rev. Griffith in his revival. He has preached some very practical, sensible sermons since here. The meeting will continue another week. Miss Jessie Brown has been serious, willing for several. Mrs. Mollie Goss has returned to her duties at the asylum, after a pleasant vacation of a week. BARBOURVILLE. Miss Rhoda Graham spent Saturday and Sunday in Huntington. Miss Evelyn White, of Huntington, was the guest of Misses Bessie and Allie Hicks. Sunday afternoon. Mrs. H. Johnson, of Ceredo, spent Sunday at home. Moss Hicks and Frank Goode were in Huntington, Sunday. NO CHOICE KENTUCKY SENATOR Frankfort, Jan. 22.—There was no election for United States senator at the joint session of the legislature today. Beckham received sixty-three and Bradley sixty-one votes. Six votes were scattered. Could we sustain, The material strain; "A true recompense, For industry and competence"; As old Enclid did at Athen's Gate, A world to penetrate; When his Eureka gave vent, To Geometry's measurement. Could we paint, Some grand and glowing sign; And on it print, In a golden tint; This simple line; "All's not dull that has no ray"; What a might truth it would convey. To all it did survey. When the Little Cottage Girl said: "We are seven"—County of above, Loyalty is love—Infinite Meadows of Heaven. There is where He measures ounce for ounce; And pound for pound for labor done. Glistening still from the mountain rill. Is the purity of the Pearl, exemplified in tooker T. Washington. Gallipolis, Ohio, Jan. 22. The body of Mrs. William Phillips, of Dowling was found in a field, near lrer home. There was evidence of a struggle where the body was found. An inves tigation is being made. 35c., 50c., 75c. and $1.00 per day (Special Rates by week or Accomodations for 75 People Rooms in Suite, $1.50 to $2.00 Per Day. New Phone 1098 F. C. Brown, Prop. 500 Capitol Street CHARLESTON, W. VA. BOOKER T. WASHINGTON THE GEORGES CREEK PEARL. (By George Cliff. -Drouillard.) Could we penetrate. Forestight's tangled lea, Wonderful people we would be; For there'd be no tears, From Hindsight's barren years, To stifle beauty's golden beam; From the old gray oak, To youth's murmuring stream. Could old Kanawha, Where the hills in beauty rise; To greet the morning sunbeam, As it peeps from azure skies, To tint the chestnut, and the oak; Then to trip through Sprigle's green Preserve the little cabl, In the Kanawha Salines. Could we tell, What secrets dwell, In the hearts of others; Then we could see, On life's broad lea, The foot prints made by brothers; And though it did not glisten as the Sun, Wo'd see! Something good in every one. Could quaint old Malden Town, Down the road and up the creek, To von mountain's pearly peak; And back again to the river blue, To which he gave a grander hue; Resound a note of simple praise, In Heaven's purest euphony, To a black man resplendent in sim- plicity. Could we scan, The inner man; See what's bubbling there, Show the hidden record, dark or fair; We could then reveal, What the mind did conceal; And would measure then, A truer depth for men. Could some people understand, In gulf shore town and lake city grand, That when we see His creation, just we three: Whether white, black, red or tan, That God, himself, intended The mind to be the standard of the man. That is true! Demonstrate it then. Why not proclaim it by word and pen. the thorn; Then we could demonstrate, Without the aid of will and fate, Why the Soul unknown to power; Has oft revealed the flower. Someone who have lived on the earth; That God made a rank of mind, As well as of birth; And in the great To Be, A truth in history of land and sea; That all around beneath Heaven's span. By him, is the way to measure the man. Could some of us see. From shore to shore and sea to sea; From the coast of Maine. To the Golden Gate; That races three, compose, Old Glory's mighty State; And they combined, all and all, Proclaim the Chief Maristrate. PETITION FORPARDON OF POWERS The petition to be presented to Governor Willon, of Kentucky, asking for a pardon for Caleb Powers has reached West Virginia and will be in Charleston next week. The petition was at Huntington, and sent to Parkersburg last week, where many prominent politicians, who had gathered for the meeting of the state committee, willingly allyfixed their names to it. The petition will be sent to Charleston next week in order to be presented to the men from over the state who will gather for the special session of the legislature. Families Furnished we Ice Cream. Orders for sh ment solicited. We make prompt delivery of Cream and Ices for day orders. I. E. Nichols Popular Books at Popular Prices Our offering is of high-class novels recently published at $1.50, handsomely bound and mostly all illustrated. Now 50 Cent There will be a big special price. We have sp a few of the titles. ALL ARE 10 Cents Per W ll be a big demand for We have space here to titles. ALL ARE WINNERS. Now 50 Cents Per Volume. There will be a big demand for these books at special price. We have space here to mention only a few of the titles. ALL ARE WINNERS. Beverly of Graustark By Geo. Barr McCutcheon The Gambler By Katherine Cecil Thurston Princess Maritza By Percy Brehner St. Elmo By Augusta J. Evans The Marriage of Wm. Ashe By Mrs. Humphrey Ward The Virginian By Owen Wister The Masquerader By Catherine Cecil Thurston The Right of Way By Gilbert Parker The Captain of the Gray-Horse Troop By Hamlin Garland Brewster's Millions By Geo. Barr McCutcheon The Blazed Trail By Stewart Edward White Lady Rose's Daughter By Mrs. Humphrey Ward S. Spencer of above by Mail encer Moore 118 Capitol Street. Goods Mu We will soon mo room now occu Richardson in the ing hence our GRAND REM Many Goods Every S Some $10 su $3.00 Pants r 15c Hosie and other thing HENRY Cor. Kanawha a Charlesto It's Must Be will soon move our store it now occupied by C Gardson in the Bradford since our O REMOVAL Many Goods at Half Price Every Sacrifice Some $10 suits only 5. .00 Pants reduced to 2 15c Hosiery only 10 other things in Propo NRY SM Kanawha and Capitol Charleston, W: Va. We will soon move our store to the room now occupied by Coyle & Richardson in the Bradford building hence our GRAND REMOVAL SALE Many Goods at Half Price Every Sacrifice Some $10 suits only 5.00 $3.00 Pants reduced to 2.00 15c Hosiery only 10 and other things in Proportion HENRY SMITH Cor. Kanawha and Capitol street Charleston, W: Va. ATLANTIC FLEET LEFT RIO JANEIRO Washington, Jan. 22.—Admiral Evans cabled the navy department this morning that his fleet, with the exception of one vessel (whose name the wreath men could not get straight), had sailed from Rio Jamaire today on their cruising around the western continent. Rate of Discount Reduced in France Paris, France, Jan. 22. The private rate of discount has been reduced from three and a half to three and a quarter per cent. Per Volume. emand for these books at face here to mention only WINNERS. The Masquerader By Catherine Cecil Thurston The Right of Way By Gilbert Parker The Captain of the Gray- Horse Troop By Hamlin Garland Brewster's Millions By Geo. Barr McCutcheon The Blazed Trail By Stewart Edward White Lady Rose's Daughter By Mrs. Humphrey Ward by Mail 60c. Moore & Co. Just Be Sold e our store to the sied by Coyle & Bradford build- NOVAL SALE at Half Price merifice its only 5.00 produced to 2.00 by only 10 in Proportion SMITH and Capitol street n, W: Va. We have a new line of GAS STAND LAMPS Come in and look them over COFFEY Plumbing Co. Quarrier St., near Capitol PEP ED ED ED CHES EPPS 4D EDED-W-E UD UD STO Cc a RER COLLEGE, si) Harper's Ferry, : West Va, Sa eo" Courses phi Aeadomic, State Normal, Biblical, Vocal and — Instrumontat 4) Musto, Carpentry, Blacksmithing, | Practical Gardeniug aod Husbandry, Cookery, Serving and Dressmaking. SS, c nd Equipment ByAmplo Buildings, Beautiful Campns, 1 aboratory, ‘Telescope, tte Sbraries of over #900} votuins, Comin ious Barn, Ciggery, . Mouncry, Dairy, several acres of of gx cdens, Cold Frames and S.Hot Bods. — ea Expenses er opke. Room Rent and Laition free lo West Virginians. Nees (A eesery Wxpense nov over $6.50 per month to State suadonts a Special Features * Bight valuable sholarships and six prixes awarded annunatiy, ji ‘Athteties, Band, Literary Societies, Frequent Lectures said) Bae tortainments, Musical Clubs, Y. aM. CL AL Blorer is a Non-Sectarvin, Christian Institution. ae For! Mlustrated Cataleyne send (0 ¥ u . McDONALD, Pr :; @ INTEREST PAID » ON SAVINGS "ACCOUNTS © Begin to save now and learn what a valuable i} habit it is. Wiite of call for full particulars . Capital $250,000 Surplus $150,000 Wranawkha Banking « Trust Company Charleston West Virginia i THE BAUER MEAT ( & FISH COMPANY | ee ( 28 AND 30 GAPITOL ST. ( § Beef, Veal. Mution, 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 b., We want your patronage, for | ‘we have complete stock in our lines aud you can get it when you want it most, % BULLETS FIRED Daring Brownsville Kiet Came Pron, Atmy Rifles, CIs Alleged. Washington, Jan. 15, -Secteiary Taft spiked the guns of Senator For aker in connection with the Browns ville riots today by seading to the sen ate committee on miliiaiy affairs sev erai letters. in which the ordnance Bureau authoriezs the use of antimony BU and tin in the bnilets used by the army In addition to ths officers of the Union Metaltic Cartridse Company wove examined at lensth by the senate Committee as to Why the use of these ingvedionis was necessary Senator Foraker has contended that the analysis of the builets taken from buildings in Brownsville demonstrated that either the buliets weve not fired from army rifles or ele Secretary Taft's subordinates were accepting _ os aee c ge a SOO . ae) Py RR \. “Sex e 4 4 ee , YR Ae \*\ eo Ss ert co ie . if % ed, we hove 0 37 wi ie at y dalag ae occasion, O f oy [Mie over ony we | - i - | ThecGifeat || 2 . bs hE 93 (Sox) “Southjand tt \\ Ns Speridities i 2} This ti ovr exclimiys. "brand. | \i\ /) | Southland Nainséek | \\ | | ae Sera | Wil octets “Se | v “ Southland Long Gfoth: y Ni \ - note sie {avatite for under. S i aE MP N J ¥ 15c. yd. h ear } V Southland Persian.Lawn: BN Staal dae ena 4 rs \ f i 15 to 6% 1-2c. yd. fii} Et ()) il Southland French Bastiste: Hi y | Py ones wide. pees lots of | \ vance in the paee AN oi ‘ 28c. to $1 yd. | \\ } English Nainsooks; - . Vt erie materials. “We have it from \ \ } 25c. to 65c. yd. f WN 1,000 yards of newAuto cloth Ah HW) f Thiers ts only <SRE Auto Cloih® i and we ‘are Tectia It's the \ a best cotton materilit'ahade for La- | 4 | ae white oe ‘HRY Skirts aud | : } ; chee outiog gates | WY eo WF AY dt i te z Call on the and see our new line of RUBBER GOODS, SOAP, | PERFUMES AND | DRUG SUNDRIES | Prescriptions accurately filled and all orders called | for and delivered promptly, Hot and Cold Fountain | Service all Winter. Old Phone 897. New Phone 1207. GEM PHARMACY Corner Washington & Dickinson Streets CHARLESTON =~ - -. WEV AL. PAHs Contrary to the regulations, Seceazy ‘Tair today presented lot- Mis showing thar the companies man- Utactiriag rarridses had called at Fextion lo the fet thar by the use of autiwony ues caneh beiter bullets could be mate ane acked ermis-ion 16 Wee these mievials, Secretary ‘Patt feo sulnitd deters showing that the Hr Gt these materials had heen for: lnaily aathorigc , toe eHnerstosd that this action by “be war deparcnent ba’ exploded com Wet ty all idea ef an adverse report Ou the Bionws.itie riets and that the commeitee is nes prepared to report soompily sasiaining the president in the dishonorable discharge of the Ne Eto eons Miss Mary Chapelle is improving fiow hey. recent Since “COTTON IS KING TRE ARO ri. VYTHIAN GRAND LODGE PAYS CLAIMS, ‘The Knights ef Pythias Grand lodge of the State of West Virginia has paid the following Epidowment Caimg Mre. G. W. Gallamore, Vivian, $100, ox account of the death of G. W. Gal jamoie. who was a member of Vivian Lodge, No. 24, of Vivian, ‘Thomas Johnson, Whegling, $200, on accovnt of the death of Archibald Johnson, who was a mentber of Morn: ing Star Lote, No: 2, Wheeling. Mrs, Kiizabeti Hill, Sewell, $300, on account of the death of J.T. Hill, who Was a member of Bastern Star Lodge No. 2, Sewell. Mrs. Lucey Facner, $300, on account of thewdeath of Richard Farmer. Mrs Nuna Johnson. $100. on account of : e e 8 : as | West Virginia Colored Institute ‘ | INSTITUTE, : : 3 ? : WEST VA. , ° | The only Industrial Institute for colored Students in ‘the State. ; | Regular Normal, Academic and Gom- | merciat Courses, also Regular Courses ‘in | } Agriculture, Carpentery and House Build | } ing, Steam Fitting, Smithing,Cabinet Mak- | ing, Painting and Glazing, Dressmaking, | Laundrying, Printing. A.complete course in Military Training to Cadets. Rooms, | Books, Fuel and Lights Free to Normal ! Students; and in addition Uniforms. for ) State Students. We have a facultv of ) Twenty-two Téachers ‘Board only, Eight . Dollars per Month, ) For catalogue and other information address } J. McHENRY JONES, A. M. Pres ident. } Institute, West Virginia ee 8, ~ January. Emibroideries Our Embroidery stock is a fitting cli max to the whole sale. ‘The new line ‘fur nishes a dainty finish for white garments of every class and the prices are rather lower thon.last years. Tasteful designs ia ‘Swiss ond Nainsook edges, insertions, match sets, “all. ‘overs axd medallions are in evidence. Second Floor. Our Sale Leadér Yard-Wide Lonsdale Cam- bric reduced to . t 12 1-2c. Yard Laces for Spring: For lingerie trimmings, an immense showing of vals---The newest patterns in Freneh, German and Italian makes. These are fine enough for the most delicate work. ms + For heavier germefts our new Linen and imported Torchon Laces are here. Match patterns are particularly strong. pi ° & RICH. 2 S}the deeth of Calvin Johnson. B. p.| Rvalls, $209, on account of the death! of KK. D. Ryalle., ‘ ai] ‘The last three men were members of | a} Marion Lodge, No. 40, of Fair uf mont. and lost their lives im the dis-| astvous mine explosion at Monongah. | p,[ We Va. Decamber 12) 1907 : 1 = - | mn JIAITIAN EXILES. | , = MEIN Senter i] Port-au-Prince. Haiti, Jan. 16.-The ‘ 282222 ee @ oD i Wi Vi ut| est rg if : * INSTITUTE, best tneesti oe THURSDAY, JANUARY 29, 1008.0) 0004 003) % SS ec RUSE ROSE RARE Sgn : = ad ha a Se G” \ 4 t pee | EEE oe o. vay Row as fs i Ca = ae hy < ee ies A eg) OS es, ‘, Be SA SA E f a 6S (i SS Fo iA ae L PG ws Weg ts aaa! See 8G oe , i Ro ay Ivantaga of early Spring’ V tes Ses) RET a iO ont stock of White Mater, ds ie 4 S, a i} i ( he assortment is a distinct - a Aves AF Ni iy ‘ Bae Sc Pa FANCY | a ni « sz Ld | . WHITE, (_<—™s . . r A> + FABRICS. aT. i Mowe ow > fh ce " \ i nN Piques and Welts‘ § \ \ 7 Some new pieces in heavy corded - N\ y - effects and various weights \\ \ 1} 25 to 45c. yd. * \\ i Vi : J eae Waisting Madras “y All 1908 designs in mercerized Sige \e Ht ! ures and stripes. fetes from AI A ) '12 1.2c to 50c. ne q Wy wt: Wl We OW | Dimity Cords : ve if if : | Select ‘your Waists and Baby | a ! Dresses from our big line of sheer ra} -atrIpes and pin checks oe 7 ae \\ ‘ 10c. to 45c. yd. = a f 2 essence - N\\ i Embroidered Swisses _ H Vy ‘x ; : ANH mong the novelties we can show HN) a swell lot of embroidered Swiss ey \a A effects | 4 i . 25e. to $1.50 yd. i } Uy y a 1/7) India Linons ; Mie Y We show special values in this ! i WW =! great staple. Everything from the A cheap 6 1-4c. kind to the finest i MN (iii grade at 40c. yd. ' i if ff Mercerized Mulls and Nain- ‘ iV i} sooks Reduced NN } These for waists, dresses and fine NH lingerie work. The 25c. quality. NTT reduced to 625 NA 16 2-3c > * = ee 4 5 The 33cr-quality reduced to os , oN YY HY FRING Pr") ah m . = (a ve a tt ee ee et Le i. first actual operation of a revolution: ary movement against the present severnment of Haiti .ook place yes- teday, and has so tar been succesetul. An expedition of exiles under the cem- mand of Jean Juneau effected a 1and- ing mot far from Gonaives, 65 miles northwest of here, and accu that town, Jean Juacau commanded a de- tachment of revolutionary troops dur- ing the movement of 1902 under the direction of Anienor Firmin. — HANGED BY MOB AND SHOT © BUT NEGRO WELL RECOVER. Montgomery, Ala, Jan,. 20.-.The Negro who was strung tip on q tree at Dothan, Ala.. last night, by @ masked mob of 200 men, and into whose body several shots were fired, was cut down by the sheriff this morning, and was found to be stitt alive, and he will re- ——- Z