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THE ADVOCATE ADVERTISEMENTS PLACED IN OUR COLUMNS BRING RESULTS/TRY IT. VOLUME VII. NO. 20 GERMANS In Garb of Hunters Seek Trade Backed by the Kaiser and Powerful Concessions, They Are Making Bids for Venable Concessions in Berlin, Jan. 19, 2015. Statistics of Abbasian imports that that the interests of Great Britain, France, the United States and Italy have outstripped all others. An attack upon these interests, therefore, has a peculiar meaning for these countries and particularly for the manufacture of American textiles. A few weeks ago the German press gave considerable space to the story of a hunting party that had been organized by Arnold Holtz for shooting lions in the emptie of the Negue. Besides Herr Holtz the party consisted of Count Rudolph Salm-Referscheld, Count Adolph Erbech-Furstenau, Captain Heyne, George Taufort, two chauf feurs and several attendants. At Naples the party embarked on the Hamburg-Amerika Company's steamer Rheania, and finally reached Jibutil by way of Aden. I now learn on the best authority that this party, maserading in the disguise of lion hunters, is in reality a mission of the utmost international importance, which, although unofficial, bears a personal letter from the German kaiser to the Emperor Menleen, and is destined before long to turn Adults Abeba into a center of political intrigue rivaling Teheran and its possibilities for German commercial and territorial expansion. For a Trade Conquest. Herr Holtz, who has paid several visits to Abyssinia, and is personally acquainted with the Negus, visited the imperial chancellor at Nordeny and obtained Prince Buelow's support for his scheme of an industrial conquest of Abyssinia. Through the aid of Prince Buelow and Prince Max Egon of Furstenberg, he had the matter brought to the attention of the kaiser, who later expressed himself as pleased with Herr Holtz's patricial exertions, to promote German interests in Abyssinia, and promised, in the event of the mission, being organized, to intrust it with a letter to the Negus. Prince Fostenberg offered to subscribe capital for the enterprise, and through his influence interested certain well-known firms, Brhardt & Co., of Dusseldorf, the well-known manufacturers of arms, are foremost among them, and their representative in Abyssinia will co-operate with Herr Holtz after his arrival at the capital. Alarge proportion of the expenses of the mission has been subscribed by the German-Abyssinian Company, and other firms interested in the venture are the German-Oversaise Trading Company, the German-Abyssinian Mining Company and the Thomann Sandstone Company. The National Bank of Germany holds a large proportion of the shares in the German-Abyssinian Mining Company, so that there are powerful financiers in the background. Captain Heyne, one of the members of Thomann Sindtone Company, and he is also closely connected with another firm which has subscribed money toward the expenses of the journey. Backed by the Kaiser. It may reasonably be surmised that a mission which has taken so much trouble to disguise itself as a party of sportmen, which surrounded its departure with so much "secrecy, and which has such signal political and financial backing, has important objects in view which if successfully obtained, will have the support of the German Imperial government. Herr Holtz will first ask for permission to establish a service of motor cars between Addis Abeba and Dire Dawa, the present terminus of the railway from Jibutil. The distance between these two points is, approximately, 300 miles, and a new road would have to be constructed for the greater part of the way. The idea of the promoters of this scheme is that the road can be constructed long before the railway is extended to the capital, and that a regular motor car service for passengers and freight could produce substantial profits. In the second place, Herr Holtz proposes to ask for a concession granting a monopoly in spirits. Ten per cent. of the annual profits are to be offered to Emperor Menekes as an inducement to him to grant this concession. Thirdly, Herr Holtz intends, to apply for a concession to establish a German bank at Addis Abeba, which could become the nucleus for German commercial enterprises of all kninds in all parts of Abyssinia. Fourthly, orders for arms and ammunition for Ehrhardt & Co. will be sought, and it is thought that great opportunities exist for profitable sales of rifles and other weapons. Of the Chicago Negro, Church Opened to Feed Homeless and Hungry White Men. Chicago, Ill., Feb. 7. The Olivet Baptist church, colored, at 27th and Dearborn streets, in this city, has thrown open its doors to the homeless and hungry white men out of employment, and is daily feeding 50 to 75 of these unfortunate. The church is poor and burdened with debt. It started its relief work with a contribution of only $5, but the women of the church added provisions and so-called more. They cook and serve the food. The white men at first seemed reluctant to accept the food, but hunger finally overcame race scruples. Nearly all the food served is contributed by the colored members of the church. ZULU KING A PRISONER WITH HIS FORTY WIVES. London, Feb. 8.—The Colonial office is now awaiting the verdict of the board of inquiry at Piertermartzburg, which will determine as to the conduct of Dinizulu, the natal chief or king now held prisoner in that city. Dinizulu has been one of the most troublesome of all African rulers and many English troopers were killed in the years of guerilla warfare before the black chieftain was captured. When he was finally taken, he insisted that his 40 wives accompany him to Piertermartzburg and he is now enjoying their company. He and his friends contend that his resistance was justified. Dinizulu is a surprise on close acquaintance, as instead of being a bush savage, he speaks English fluently and plays a piano skillfully and amazes his English guards by his taste in other matters. He also knows something of military tactics. Getting All Liquor They Want From Other States, While Negroes Go Without in Prohibition States. Prohibition Which Does Not Prohibit is the Rule. Washington, Feb. 6.—It was brought out at a hearing before the house committee on judicial today that the prohibition legislation which has been /passed by various Southern states recently will operate more to the disadvantage of the Negroes than of the whites. It was shown that the whites are having no trouble in having their tipple whenever they feel they need it, but their colored brothers are experiencing no difficulty whatever in sitting tight on the water wagon. The reason of this it that the whites are having their liquor shipped from other states, which is permissible under the interstate commerce clause of the constitution. The measure under consideration by the committee was the Littlefield bill, designed to prevent interstate shipments of intoxicating beverages into dry territory, and the temperance folks were strongly represented as usual. Some of them overlooked the fact that the chief principle involved is a constitutional one, and advancing amusing arguments in favor of its passage. A representative of the Anti-Saloon League from Maryland advocated it because it would put a stop to the shipment into his county of an occasional keg of beer, which was consumed at a picnic in the woods. There is a radical division of opinion among the lawyers of the committee as to the constitutionality of the bill. constitutionally on the bill. Those or losing it contend that it is unconstitutional because it seekes to confer upon the states power to regulate commerce between the states, which has always been considered an exclusive right of congress The Littlefield measure authorizes state to seize liquors destined to dry territory immediately upon crossing the line of that state, and it is claimed that because the supreme court has decided that an article of interstate commerce is subject to regulation only by federal authority until its arrival at destination, congress has not power to surrender its right over such shipments or give the states power to control them prior to delivery. FREE TO OUR READERS Are you interested in Mission Furniture? If so, send the names and address of three friends having artistic homes, to the Knickerbocker Clock Company, 901 Lexington avenue, Brooklyn, N. Y., and a beautiful "San Antonio" Mission Candlestick will be sent to your address, provided you enclose 16 2-count stamps, to cover expenses, etc. You will also receive an illustrated price list of the "Father Knickerbocker" clocks, finished in "Weathered Oak" or "Forest Green" the latest creations in Modern-Art-Craft. 2-13.60 CHARLESTON, WEST VIRGINIA, FEBRUARY 13. 1908 Mrs. Ernestine* Robuson, Prominent in Society and Educational Circles, Pags the Last Debt, After Two Years of Suf- Parkersburg, Jan. 10.—On last Wednesday morning, at 12:45 o'clock, death claimed Mrs. Richard Robinson, daughter of Mrs. Alice Fountaine, the well known caterer of this city. Mrs. Robinson had been ill for two years or more, and fought bravely and patiently against the insidious inroads of the disease to which she ultimately succumbed. She was a teacher in Summer school for more than seven years, relinquishing her place to go to Ashville, N. C. two years ago this month, in search of health. She was a competent teacher and at all times careful and painstaking in her work. Her funeral was conducted by Rev. G. W. W. Jenkins, of Clarksville, assisted by the various pastors of the colored churches of the city. The services were held at the Logan M. E. church, Friday afternoon. Perhaps the largest audience which has been assembled for a similar occasion among our people for years was congregated at this time and place, because of the fact that she was reared in this city, and was well known and well liked by a host of friends. A quintette, composed of Miss Clora Butler, Mrs. Wm. Ferguson, Miss Lena McClung, James Edmonson and S. A. Payne, rendered beautiful and impressive music. The solo, "Face to Face," sang by Miss Clora D. Butler, one of the teachers of Summer school, brought tears to many eyes, which were expressions not of sorrow, however, but of joy in contemplation of the fact that it is possible, after "life's fitful fever is over," to be able to meet again those we love—"face to face." Many of her relatives and friends came from afar to pay their last tribute of respect and shed a sympathetic tear, a list of who was accurately as we could gather, it being as follows: Mrs. Wm. Turner, Chas. Lee, Wm. Lee and Wm. Dixon, of Wheeling, W. Va.; Mrs. Stanley Barnett, of Grand Rapids, Mich.; Mr. and Mrs. Gus Green, Mrs. M. A. Rone, Mrs. Ella Jackson, Mrs. Cora Jackson and Miss Jane Johnson, of Clarksburg, W. Va.; and Mrs. Wm. Staunton, of Pittsburg, Pa. The floral tributes were exquisite, representing expressions of tender remembrance from a wide circle of friends. The colored schools of the city were closed the afternoon of the funeral, and the following resolutions were adopted by the teachers: Resolution of Teachers of Sumner School. Inasmuch as it has pleased Almighty God to take from our midst one of our friends and fellow-teachers, in the person of Mrs. Richard Robinson, we meekly bow to the mandate of our Heavenly Father, and confidently feel, that in the removal of this one, whom we had learned to respect and love, he has done all for the best, and that our loss is her eternal gain; therefore, Resolved. That we extend our sincere sympathy to her husband and mother in this their saddest hour of sorrow, and point to him who is the source of all comfort and consolation; be it further Resolved. That copies of this resolution be sent 'one to the family, one to the city papers, and one to the Advocate. J. RUPERT JEFFERSON. H. D. HAZLEWOOD. M. ESTHER COLSTON. ALBERTA E. McCLUNG. CLORA D. BUTLER. BERNARDINE PEYTON. BANDITS LOOTED A BANK Rich Hill, Mo., Feb. 12. — Securing twenty-three thousand dollars 'n cash after dynamiting and totally wrecking the nine thousand dollar building of the Farmers and Manufacturers Bank of this city, five bands terrorized the citizens and after exchanging shots the sheriff's posse, escaped. Pittsburg, Fla. 12.—Thomas O'Toole was killed and Alexander Smith, was fatally burned and ten others were seriously burned in an explosion on Monongahela blast furnace of the National Tube Company, at McKeesport. BIG FOUR Has Been Selected by Fairbanks Blue Grass State will be Represented at Republican Convention by Leading Men, Who Favor the Vice President. Louisville, Ky., Feb. 8.—In addition to Governor Auguste E. Willson and William, O. Bradley, the Fairbanks men in Kentucky have selected former Commissioner of Internal Revenue John W. Yerkes as a delegate at-large from the state to the Chicago Convention. The fourth man of the Fairbanks Big Four will be a Negro, and will be selected from the following list: W. M. MacGowan, of Mt. Sterling; W. H. McRidley, of Cadiz; Albert S. White, of Louisville, and Henry C. Weeden, of Lebanon. All four are representative Negroes, and any one of them would be a good representative of the colored people in this state. In Bradley, Wilson, and Verkes the Fairbanks bank and news agency perhaps the three foremost republicans of the commonwealth. Onq. a former governor and nominee for United States senator; the second the present governor of the state, and the third, the party's nominee for chief executive in 1900, commissioner of Internal Revenue under Presidents McKinley and Roosevelt and now national committeemen, the Fairbons men have shown good political judgment in selecting them, Yerkes, although now In, Washington, D. C. still claims Kentucky as his home, and votes at Danville, in Boyle county. His close friends say that he will be glad to be one of Kentucky's representatives. in the national convention, and when this became known the vice president's boomers here who know of Yerkes's friendship for and loyalty to Mr. Fairbanks added his name at once to the list of delegates upon whom they had already agreed. 48 WOMEN SUFFRAGISTS GO TO JAIL London, Feb. 12.—Nearly fifty women suffragists who yesterday made a raid on the house of commons were sentenced to pay a fine or undergo a month's imprisonment. All but two preferred to jail. AUTO RACE, NEW YORK TO PARIS, STARTED TODAY New York, Feb. 12.—Six automobiles contesting in the New York to Paris race by way of Beijing Stratth, started from the Times Square at 11:15, and were cheered by a throng of several thousand persons. Three French cars, one German, one Italian, and one American started in the race. The American car was steered by Montague Roberts, and carried another person. Each of the foreign cars carried crews of three men. Of Taft's Strength Soon to Come Crane, Who Hopes, to be the Next "Poobah" in the Next Administration, is Very Busy Framing Up Contesting Delegations. New oYrk, Feb. 8. A Washington special is as follows: Secretary Taft and the administration forces are facing the crucial test of their strength. During the next fortnight the president and his friends will be called upon to exert every influence at their command to prevent the anti-administration forces from obtaining a footing which would be sure to prove a serious menace to Secretary Taft's candidacy. That the president will fight, and fight hard, is realized by his enemies. They have turned the management of the anti-Taft, anti-administration campaign over to Senator W. Murray Crane, of Massachusetts. Senator Crane, who directed the anti-Taft fight in Florida, is preparing to-follow that contest with another in Texas. While he realizes that the sentiment in favor of Secretary Taft is dominant in these states, as it proved in Florida, he purposes to have a handful of men in every state convention who will be ready to bolt and elect contesting delegates to the national convention. Should Secretary Taft control the delegates from all of the states of the Mississippi river and the solid south he would be nominated on the first ballot. The reactionaries and the money power in Wall street, however, have realized this from the start, and have been planning to elect contesting delegates from a dozen or fifteen states. They control the national committee, as shown at its last meeting, when the administration forces were routed in selecting a convention city, and it is their plan to have the anti-Taft delegates put upon the temporary roll of the convention. May Unseat Them All. Under the rules of republican national conventions the temporary delegates vote on contests from every state except the one in which they are directly interested, and under this rule Senator Crane believes he will be able to unseat every Taft delegate from the south. It became known today that the Florida row was planned and carried out by Representative Butler Ames, of Massachusetts. He is one of the wealthiest man in congress, and owns a large estate in Florida. He went to his winter place last week and fixed up the scheme by which a minority of the delegates bolted and elected anti-Taft delegates. It was Representative Ames who sent the telegrams which were received by representatives of Cannon, Fairbanks, Knox and Hughes on Thursday. This plan is to be followed in North and South Carolina, Alabama, Georgia, Mississippi, Louisiana and other southern states. In most of these states the president has the rank and file of the party back of him, and the organization leaders are, of course, federal office holders. At the same time the republican vote is made up largely of Negores, and the anti-administration republicans believe they will have no trouble in starting rival machines by getting hold of men who have been appointed in obtaining appointments and controlling them with promises of patronage if the movement is a success. Foothold in Texas. The next convention is to be held in Texas. There was no doubt that Secretary Taft would get the 36 delegates without a contest, and that they would be instructed for him. Information received by Secretary Taft managers to day, however, indicated that Senator Crane had agents at work here, and had already planned to have a percentage of the delegates bolt and elect a contesting delegation. The president has awakened to the situation and his friends are awaiting his next move. They realize that the administration is at a serious disadvantage, since the reactionaries are bound to raise the cry of federal patronage. The reactionaries admit that the Taft forces will have a majority of ADVOCATE THREED delegates in all of the southern conventions, but insist that these are office holders who fear to oppose the wishes of the administration. They declare further that republicans who do not hold office favor their plan of electing uninstructed delegates, and that their wishes should be regarded as the will of the organization because they are not under the influence of the president. Both the administration leaders and the reactionaries believe that the whole issue of the Chicago convention hinges on this fight for control of the south. If the president wins, Taft is sure of the nomination. Should Senator Crane's plans materialize he will be able with the delegates of the states having favorite sons to prevent Secre- tary Taft's nomination on the first ballot, and might be able to defeat him in the end. Senator Grane is ambitious. He desires to become the Mark Hanna of the next administration, and is playing for a stake which he believes to be with the work and energy he is putting into it. A "Father Knickerbocker" Dutch Auction seems to be the thing just now, according to The Cresson (Pa) Record. Some enterprising Merchant offers the "Father Knickerbocker" Mission Clock the first day at the regular price and then reduces the price 50 cents each day until sold. This creates great excitement, especially among the ladies, each one waiting and planning to buy it at her own price, when lo! some one snaps it up, then every one goes and buys a "Father Knickerbocker" just to show that they can have a "good time" and the "Dutch Auction" has done its work, every one is happy, the Town, has "beter times" and the dealer has boomed his business besides having his share of the fun. Which of our local Merchants will be first to have a "Dutch Auction" here? RAYNER OPPOSES. Makes Speech in Senate Opposing the Aldrich Currency Bill. Associated Press. Washington, Feb. 12.—Senator Rayner, of Maryland, addressed the senate upon the Aldrich Currency bill. Rayner declared he is opposed to the bill. FUNDS Needed for Douglass Memorial Appeal for Money to Pay Off the Mortgage on the Douglass Homestead at Anaconda, is Made by Dr. Washington. Dr. Washington Tuskegee Institute, Alabama February 8, 1908 To the Editor of the Advocate: February 14th has usually been celebrated as the birthday of Frederick Douglass. This custom of setting aside one day in each year for the celebration of the birthday of the great Douglass is one that should be encouraged. I am writing to suggest that the colored people in all parts of the country make a special effort to secure a large collection from their various societies and organizations on the day named or as soon thereafter as possible for the purpose of paying off the mortgage which now rests upon the home of Frederick Douglass. "It is the object, as you know, to use this home as a memorial. Through the generosity of friends there have been collected so far $1,550 toward the reduction of the mortgage; $4,350 still remains unpaid. If our people 14th will make a special effort on February 14th to come together and in some manner secure as much help toward this cause as possible, we feel quite sure that a large sum can be collected. If each Negro organization and individual in the country will do its or his duty in this matter, I feel very sure that we shall meet with success in clearing of the mortgage. If the suggested collections cannot be secured on the day named, they should be taken as soon thereafter as possible. Whatever amount is collected can be sent to me, and I will see that acknowledgment is promptly made. Yours truly, BOOKER T. WASHINGTON. Senator Kidd Kidded by Senate; Is a Granddad Just before adjournment, today, the senate extended the following resolution of congratulations to Senator Bob Kidd, grandfather: "Whereas, The senate has learned with pleasure that Senator Kidd has attained to the dignity of grandfatherhood; be it Resolved, That the congratulations of his colleagues are hereby tendered him in his old age on the happy event." Another Fruitless Ballot in Kentucky Frankfort, Feb. 12.—The senatorial ballot today resulted: Beckham, 59. Bradley, 58. Watterson, 1. Campbell, 5. Allen, 1. GAME Of Played by Playages Differentially from the Rules in by the Geneva Oy- for the Conduct of Belligerents. The recent trouble in Zululand had a different commencement from general run of South African, dis- turbances. In this instance, appar- ently, it was the whites who sur- prised the blacks; whereas, as a general rule, it is the reverse that happens. Almost the first news the public had of the great Zulu uprising of 1879, for example, was the terrible news of the Isandlana massacre, involving the practical extermination of an entire British regiment. Again, even three on the spot seemed to have little or no inkling before hand of the projected Matabele rebellion of 1896-7. At a given signal the savages swooped down from their mountain fastnesses upon the outlying farms and settlements, murdering indiscriminately all the whites they could lay hands on—young and old, men, women and children. Luckily, a few amongst the first-named escaped, and galloping postnaste to Buluwayo, gave the alarm, otherwise that important post, the center and heart of a new colony so to speak, would undoubtedly have been "rushed" and all Mashonaand ravaged. Almost equally unexpected was the first Matabele rising, which broke out in October, 1893. A certain Capt. Campbell of the Chartered Company's Mounted Police was treacherously slain by a roving band of Lobengula's warriors while attempting to recover some cattle which had been stolen from the Mashonas. This happened on the 16th of the month. On the 18th, as if by a preconcert arrangement the entire Matabele army took the field, and the war began which ended a few months later in the overthrow and death of "Le Bon," and the annexation of his country in the British Empire. Ghost dancing began the first perishos Indian uprising in the United States of America; that, namely, which ended in the battle of Wounded Knee Creek, fought December 20, 1890 when the Sloux chief, Big Foot, and his tribe wore exterminated. In 1870, again, a similar ghost dance was inaugurated by the famous Sitting Bull and his band, who the next day attacked and massacred General Custer and all his commanders, 365 officers and men. The great native uprising of the Soudanese tribes under the leadership of the Mahdi really had its commencement in the killing of a native policeman at Khartoum in May, 1881. But the first the outside world heard of it was when Colonel Hicks and his army of 11,000 men were surrounded in the desert between Khartoum and El-Obid and utterly annihilated. This, by the way, was probably the biggest thing in the way of a purely native revolt that has been recorded in modern history, lasting as it did for a period of seventeen years and involving the deaths of over two million people. The Maroon insurrection in Jamaica, which has marked by similar horrors to those which stained the Sepoy mutiny in India, broke out with appalling suddenness. One day all was apparently peaceful, the next red run rampant all over the island. Men, women and children were burned together in their houses, or murdered as they lay peacefully alive in their beds. There was no word of warning, no chance of escape. Yet it was recalled afterward how during the week prior to the outbreak, the blacks had seedflood white cocks and hens and roasted white pigs alive in the depths of the forest. In 1804, when the monaster, Jacques Dessassines, Nogro diplomat of Haytyl, willed the massacre of all the whites in the island, he caused a white bull, a white cow and a white calf to be ceremoniously butchered in front of his palace at Port-au-Prince. The hidious significance of the revolting rite was not lost upon the savage populace. Twenty-four hours later no European was left alive in Haytyl. All had been slaughtered, the women and the little children equally with the men, presumably as had been decreed. A CORRECTION. To the Editor of the Advocate: Please allow me space in your paper to correct a mistake which occurred in your columns last week: to Dr. C. W. Lawson having performed an operation on Mrs. Hall, a faxontgomery, W. W. The operation was performed by Dr. C. W. Lawrence, assisted by Drs. B. B. White and B. A. Crichhaw, of Charleston. Respectfully yours, Dr. W. C. LAWRENCE CORRESPONDENCE Died—At the home of Mr. and Mrs. James A. Davis, on Main street, Mrs. Diana Martin, aged about 90 years. Aunt Diana was born in the state of Maryland about 1818, later she moved to Stinson Creek, near Clarksburgh, where she remained till a few years ago after which she came to Buckhannon and made her home with her daughter, Mrs. James A. Davis. She received a summons to come to her home prepared for those who put her there in God. She was a member of the church for over 10 years. Mrs. aDniel Hall is in a critical Mrs. Daniel Hall is in a critical are rather doubling. The Ladies M. Society will be entertained next Friday at the home of Mrs. Louise Williams. Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Mumford entertained at dinner Sunday in honor of her sister-in-law, Mrs. Myrtle Lewis, of Sutton. The following guests were invited: Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Teller, Mr. E. G. Hunter and sister Miss Reta, Miss Frances Morton, Miss Georgia Sutton and Rev. O. T. Davis. Owing to the absence of Presiding Elder S. P. West, Rev. O. T. Davis pastor, conducted the quarterly meeting services at Hall's chapel, A. M. E. church. Mrs. Judah Taylor, of Simpson creek, was called here to witness the burial of her aunt, Mrs. Diana Marth. Mrs. Myrtle Lewis of Sutton, after an extended visit with her mother, Mrs. Eliza Mumford, has returned to her home. Miss Georgia Sutton was called to her home in Middleport, Ohio, on account of the serious illness of her sister. Miss Belle Green spent Saturday in Weston. Clarence Miller and his sister Blanche, of Simpson Creek, came here to pay the last tribute of respect to their grandmother, Mrs. Diana Martin. Mr. and Mrs. Isom Taylor entertained the Silver Leaf club on last Friday night. A good programme was rendered, after which refreshments were served. All enjoyed themselves as Mr. and Mrs. Taylor know how to entertain. L. W. Briggs, presiding elder, is in our city to hold his fourth and last quarterly meeting. Thomas Tyler returned from Bean's Mill Monday evening. Rev. J. T. Reed returned from Fairmont Saturday. He reported a very successful trip. Owing to the zero weather and fire that threatened to destroy our town the congregation at our church was small on Sunday. Will Enos and Robt. Johnson from Barrett camp, spent Sunday with friends in town. James L. Davis, of Clarksburg was called to this place to witness the burial of his grandmother, Mrs. Diana Martin. The Ladies Aid Society was entertained at the home of Mre Georgie Wright on Latham street. After the rendition of the program and other business attend to refreshment were served all enjoyed themselves. Although the relatives and friends of Mrs. Lydia Britton understood that she could not recover from her fatal illness, still her death came as a painful shock to them Thursday afternoon. Mrs. Britton was an old and highly respected citizen of Parkersburg and numbered among her friends a host of the best people of the city. She leaves two children, Mrs. Wm. Watkins, of this place, and Mr. Claude Britton, of Pittsburg, Pa., besides a number of grand children and many friends to mourn their loss. The funeral was held at Logan M. E. church Saturday afternoon, the exercises being conducted by the pastor, Rev. Edward Moore, assisted by the other ministers of the colored churches of the city. A large audience was in attendance. Mrs. Britton and Mrs. Robinson Dr. A. Reed's Cushion Shoe The Easiest Shoe on Earth. Conforms perfectly to the bottom of the foot. Nesds no breaking in. Assures perfect comfort. PARKERSBURG. were both interred at the new cemetery in the suburbs of the city In the suburbs of the city. The quarterly meeting held at the Bethel A. M. E. church last Sabbath was interesting and well attended. Rev. S. P. West, presiding elder of West Virginia, preached two able sermons—one in the morning and one in the evening—which were enjoyed and appreciated by all who were fortunate enough to hear them. Rev. W. F. Jones, pastor of the W. M. church, returned from Pomeroy, O., last week, where he had been conducting a series of meetings for several weeks. The second entertainment of Summer school will be given at Zion Baptist church the 21st inst. It will be in charge of Miss Clora Butler the second and third grade teacher. The proceeds" will go into the piano fund and will help liquidate the debt owed on that instrument. Mrs. J. T. Payne is quite ill at her home at this writing. Ed. Jones, David Taylor and a number of others were to attend Williams and Walker Company's play. Mrs. Tate, who has been quite ill for sometime, is improved at this writing. Mrs. Dorn Smith sustained a severe and painful accident last week. She slipped on the icy pavement on Avery street, on her way from church and broke her arm and dislocated her wrist. Mrs. Wm. Mellentree has been quite sick the past week. Mrs. Monroe Jackson died at her home on Ann Street at midnight Saturday. Mrs. Jackson is another of the old and respected citizens who has passed away in the last few days. The funeral will take place from Logan M. E. church of which she was a member Tuesday afternoon. Being compelled to get this news in before Tuesday we are unable to say anything further about the funeral at this writing. Thursday night, at the Eureka Skating rink, the Pirates and Sumner High school basketball teams met in the second game of the series. The Pirates were defeated by a score of 15 to 14. Russell Washington was easily star for the Pirates, pitching six of the seven field goals. The lineup was about the same as last week. Hayes played for Pirates and H. Johnson for Sumner. C Reed, referee; Charley Carr, timekeeper and soerer. The final game of the series will be played Thursday night, February 13, 1908. The game will be the most interesting of the series for both teams are now even. The game will be called at 8:30. Everybody is invited to attend. Principal Jefferson spent three days at the Bluefield Institute since last week. During his absence his work was carried on by Mc. H. D. Hazlewood. A series of meetings are now being held at the Wesleyan Methodist church, on Green street, and much interest is being manifested. On Monday, the 10th, Rev. S. Portman of Rochester, Va., will be present to assist in the meeting. He is a splendid speaker. Come and hear him. Quarterly meeting will be observed at the Wesleyan Methodist church Sunday, the 9th. All are invited to attend. CLARKSBURG. Mrs. Ada Griffin, who underwent a serious operation at St. Marys hospital is recovering rapidly. Jas. F. Booker and Miss. Cora Martin were united in marriage Friday night. Rev. J. H. Watson officiated. Mrs. M. A. Rone, Miss Janie Johnson, Mrs. Wheeler Jackson, Miss Cora Jackson and A. J. Green attended the funeral of Mrs. Ernestine Fountaine Robinson in Parkersburg, Rev. G. W. W. Jenkins returned Saturday from Parkersburg, where he attend the obsaques of Mrs. Ernestine Robinson. Miss Emma Ruffin is able to be out again after a serious illness. The members of Trinity M. E. church tendered a reception to Presiding Elder Briggs Monday night. This being his last visit before conference. Mrs. Rosa Washington, of Pittsburg, who assisted in the revival services at Pride A. M. E. church, has returned to her home. Mrs. Zachary Taylor and Miss Blanche Miller, of Bridgesport, passed through Saturday en route home from Buckhannon, where they attended the funeral of the latters grandmother, Mrs. Diana Martin. Ionia Counsel I. O. St. Luke will hold an entertainment in Reeds hall Tuesday night, the occasion being the second anniversary of the order. In connection with the devotional meeting at Trinity M. E. church Sunday evening at :30 o'clock, the following program was rendered: Singing. Prayer. Responsive Reading by the League Freedmen's Aid—Miss Ida Roberts. Industrial Work—Mr. Guy Ruffin. Helping Africa—Miss Stella Cambric. Singing. Moral influence of our students and graduates—Mrs. Nellie Wilson Nurse Training—Miss Susan Henderson. Self Help—Mrs. Lutle Tuck. Singing. What We Have and What we Are—Mrs. Fannie Robinson. The Appeals Needed—Miss Mary Brent. Singing. At a meeting of the members of the Water street high school Friday evening a new literary society was formed, to be known as the Golden Rule Literary society. Officers were chosen as follows: President, Estelle Walker; vice-Henderson, C. C. Jones, R. A. Steptoe and others. Mrs. Farmer was the recipient of many handsome and useful presents. Those present were: Mr. and Mrs. Alexander Henderson, Mr. and Mrs. Ensie Green, Mr. and Mrs. C. D. Odgen, Mr. and Mrs. Brent Meade, Mr. and Mrs. R. A. West, Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Strange, Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Hill, Mrs. Martha Ruffin, Mrs. P. H. Lowry, Misses Annie West, of Washington, D. C., Hattie Washington, Henrietta Brown, Maggie Brown Cora Martin, Messrs. L. J. Jones, Dr. W. S. Turner, Charles Lee, Bluecher Lee, of Huntington, J. E. Howard, W. S. Fleming, A. H. Dangerfield, C. C. Jones, R. A. Steptoe, John Hickenbotham. All present expressed themselves as highly pleased over the pleasant evening spent and were also loud in their praises toward Mr. Farmer as a hostess as well as wishing Mr. Farmer many such returns. Special mention is deserved of the handsomely decorated chocolate set that was presented Mr. Farmer by the Mountain State Social Club, of which he is a member, president, Mabel Rone; secretary, Lillian Jackson; treasurer, James Washington; critic, Cora Gales; sergeant-at-arms, Nyled Walker; editor, Jennie Walker; committee on program, Mabel Rone, Cornelia Mead and Mitchell Wilkinson; committee on by-laws and constitution, Anna May Washington, Mary Jett, Ophelia Washington, Bird Rone, Marie Miles, Elva Green and Prof. Robinson. The society is to have meetings every Friday except the last Friday in each month, from 2:30 to 4 o'clock in the afternoons. The paper of the society was named The Eagle. One of the most enjoyable social functions of the present year was the birthday party given by Mrs. H. B. Farmer Thursday evening in honor of her husband's forty-fourth birthday anniversary. Mrs. Farmer was at the head of the receiving line and was assisted by Meedames Henderson, Ruffin and West. The hall was beautifully decorated for the occasion, the color scheme being pink and white. During the evening in the assembly room games of all sorts were indulged in. Mrs. Brent Meade presided at the egg-nog bowl in her usual charm way. At a seasonable hour the guests were invited into the main hall where a most delicious luncheon was served. Mr. R. A. West as toastmaster introduced the following who responded with very appropriate remarks: Dr. W. S. Turner, T. J. Jones, Miss Henrietta Brown, Bleucher Lee, J. E. Howard, Alexander WINIFREDE. Mrs. E. M. Fiamis and Miss Caroline Rice of Charleston, are spending the week, guests of the former's mother, Mrs. L. A. Davis. W. N. Shelton is slowly recovering from injuries received while at work in the mines last week. R. H. Allen had his foot painfully mashed by falling coal, Monday. B. B. Allen has been confined to his bed the past week with grippie. Jas. L. Thomas was a business visitor or to Charleston, Friday. J. D. Wiseman and F. B. Giles were business visitors to Lewiston, Saturday. POWELLTON Dr. B. F. White, of Montgomery, was called in town, last Monday, for S. H. Fairfax, who has been in doors for several weeks, but he is better at this writing. The Passion Play was exhibited on Wednesday evening, at 8:30 o'clock. by Theon W. Presses and W. H. Lacy, of Grand Rapids, Mich. The play was unique, and was very well attended, in spite of the inclementy of the weather. The church aid society convened, Thursday, with Mrs. Sally Milis. It was very largely attended, as the men were not at work that day, it gave them a chance to be present. After the business was over, refreshments were served, as usual, by the lady of the house. Friday, A. W. Ellis, John Chambers and Peter Burton, of Fire Creek, were in town on business pertaining to the church. Rev. S. E. Williams was in our town, Thursday, and held a business meeting for the church, at the residence of Deacon J. S. Harvey, after which he returned to his home the same day. The C. & O. Railway Co. has made it very inconvenient for us to go out and come in the town. It makes only one round trip a day. It lays over at Mt. Carbon, and comes up here after No. 14 runs and goes back to meet No. 13. The grippie and other complaints seem to have abated very much in the last week. Steven Howard has been very ill for several days, but he is better at this writing. James Willis was in town on business, Saturday. The missionary society convened, Sunday morning, at 1 o'clock and at 1:30 o'clock. The society is progressing very nicely. PT. PLEASANT. Mrs. Matilda Barnett, who has been quite low with her grippie, is much better at this writing. Mrs. Wm. Holmes and little daughter, Nola, of Gallipolis, who have been guests of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Andy Smith, returned Sunday. Miss Mithue C. Colston, teacher at Mason, was the guest of her mother, Mrs. Lucy J. Colston, from Friday until Monday. Mrs. Thomas Davis and Mrs. Joseph Jordan spent Sunday in Gallipolis, guests of Mrs. Chas. Harris. The revival meeting held here at the First Baptist church the first three weeks in January, by Rev. Kenny, assisted by Rev. S. A. Thurston, of Huntington, was quite a success in every respect. Misses Augusta Rison and Ida Craig were guests of Mrs. H. Steward, of Gallipolis, Sunday. Miss Mosella H. Colston is home, having closed her session of school at Henderson. Wallace Smith and little niece, Hortense Jackson of Zanesville, Ohio, are guests of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Andy Smith. Rev. E. Venable, pastor of M. E. church of this place and Huntington, preached two very able and appreciative sermons here. Sunday. Miss Smith being present, the choir rendered some very pretty music. Chas. C. Settles, who has been quite ill with the gripe, is out again. Leslie Smith, who is attending school in Gallipoli, spent Saturday and Sunday here. Miss Moseella H. Colston very handsomely entertained a few friends, Friday evening, in honor of her sister, Miss Mithue. Whist was the feature of the evening. Messrs. Chas. and Julius Settles, Clyde and James Colston rendered some very excellent and ap propriate music. James McKenney has become so much deranged that he is confined in the county jail. Mr. McKenney is one of our oldest citizens, and his condition is sad news to all his friends. Mrs. Katie Wade is quite ill at this writing. Mrs. Sam Williams, of Columbus, was called to the beside of her son, James, at Henderson. Jake Settles "is quite ill with la gripe. Fred Thomas was a business visitor in Gallipolis, Monday. PAGE. Miss Mary Clayton has returned, after spending two months with her parents at Ansted. J. W. Dandridge and son, Pearl Ellis, spent Friday and Saturday visiting Mr. Dandridge's parents, on Loup Creek. Mrs. R. W. Sneed was shopping in Montgomery last week. Rev. Harris, of Huntington, filled the stand here, Sunday, and preached two able sermons. Mrs. Henry Ferrel, who has been on the sick list for some time, is able to be around again. Mrs. Henrietta Washington and little son have been on the sick list. Ed McCadden, of Montgomery, was in our town last week. Alex Crow is visiting his family at this place. Charles Taylor is ill with la grippe. Mrs. Alice Boling is ill at her home on 8th avenue. WESTON E. Simpson Brown is confined to his bed with a severe attack of rheumatism. His many friends sincerely hope that he may soon recover. Mrs. Sallie Jones and grandchildren, Manile and Willie, went to Clarksburg recently, to visit relatives. The children have returned, but Mrs. Jones is still there, taking care of one of those she was visiting, who became suddenly ill. Little George Bailey and Russell Perkins are on the sick list. The former with a well-developed case of BLUEFIELD COLORED INSTITUTE A College and Normal Institute for colored students, located at Bluefield, the leading commercial town of the southern part of West Virginia on the Norfolk and Western railroad,205 miles east of Kenova 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 school, during vacation, holidays and on Saturdays. For catalogue and other information, write the Principal. phenomnia, the latter with a stubborn cold. Rev. J. L. Griffith left, Wednesday, for his old home at Flemingsburg, Fleming county, Ky. This is his first visit there for 30 years. He will be gone about 15 days. On his return he will visit Columbus, Ohio, and other points. Mrs. Flora Reed Henderson and son, of Montgomery, were here several days last week, visiting Mrs. McDonald, mother of Mrs. Henderson. They went from here to Sutton, to spend some time with other relatives before returning home. Garl Hutchinson has been very much indisposed for the past several days. Mrs. Cynthia Griggs and little Ernest Lacy were also sick several days last week. ALDERSON Walter Banks is home to look after his father's affairs. Mr. Banks is somewhat better at this time. Mrs. Cora Freeman is ill with the grippe. The aid met with J. M. Trice last week. A good membership was out and several new members were added. Wm. Haynes is, here, the guest of his sister, Mrs. Reida Brown, and others. Several months since his leg was broken, and he is yet unable to work 'Mrs. Josephine Penick has been sick for several days. Miss Susie Keene, who was ill for several days, is able to be out again. HUNTINGTON J. R. Jefferson passed through our city last week, en route from Bluefield. Wm. Oscar Stewart left last week for Wheeling, where he will spend the remainder of the winters with his father. The moving pictures of "The Passion Play," presented by Messrs. Lacy and Burgess, at the A. M. E. church, Friday evening, were appreciated by a fair sized audience. The Y. M. C. A. held its weekly meeting at the 16th street Baptist church, Sunday afternoon. The association was addressed by Rev. Bloount, J. M. Hazlewood was a business visitor to our city, Friday. Rev. Lewis, pastor of A. M. E. church, is able to be out again, after a severe attack of the grippe. Rhoda Graham, spent Sunday with her sister, Mrs. Arvona Lynch. The revival services First Baptist church continue with unabated interest. A large number of conversions and many seakers is reported. The various grades at Douglas school will celebrated Douglas' birthday Friday by appropriate music, speeches, recitations, etc. The remains of Isaac Baldwin were received here Friday from the mines where he was crushed by slate. Interment took place at Spring Hill cemetery. Rev. N. Barnett filled his pulpit at Long Acre Sunday returning here Monday to further assist in the revival services at First Baptist church Miss Jennetta Layne, of Guyandotte, and a visiting lady friend of hers spent Friday here with friends. Rev. Thurston is yet coiffed to his home with la gripe. R. P. SIMS. KANAWHA CITY. Miss Ella Page spent Sunday at home. T. R. Johnson is having a new building erected on his lot. Aquilla Page was the guest of his parents and friends Wednesday. G. L. Jackson, of Sewell, has been visiting his parents this week. Mrs. F. D. Page and Miss Mary Page were shoppers in Charleston Saturday. Miss Ressie Sellers was in Charleston Monday. Mrs. Minnie Slotie, who has been ill for some time, is slowly recovering. The Afro-America county is organ of colored republic Masillon and Alliance, Wednesday at 5, 1908. The organization is to consult nomination at the maries with a vice gordements. Office follows: President Masillon; vice-president, of Alliance; stlte. RAYMOND Mrs. Emma D. Mrs. Orange Page and son Charles and Miss Cornelia Page, of Montgomery were visiting parents at Kanawha City Saturday and Sunday. Rev. P. A. Harris filled his pulpit here Sunday and preached two able sermons. In the morning he preached from Luke 11-1. In the evening from Psalm 19-1-2.. After which the sacrament was given. Arthur Seams is quite ill at this writing. Samuel Sellas has been quite ill for the past week, but is better at this writing. Wash. Oliver was indisposed all of last week. Mrs. Edward Grace was a business visitor to Charleston last week. The infant child of Mr. and Mrs. Landon Coleman was quite ill last week. John Moore has been indisposed for the past week. W. H. Phillips was a business visitor to Mayhan Saturday. Work is very dull here now, but better times are expected about the middle of next month. Rev. Henderson preached at Standard Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Brew, of Nuckels, were quests of Mrs. Eliza Scott Sunday. W. E. Smith who hurt his foot in the mines some time ago, is able to leave out again. Mrs. Addle Brew leaves Friday for her home in Lynchburg, Va. Mrs. Miller is the guest of her daughter, Mrs. Smith, of Nuckels this week. CANTON, OHIO G. P. Titus was called to Philadelphia, Pa., Friday. February 7, to attend the funeral of his mother Eugene Crawford is very IU at this writing and his death is expected at any time. Mr. Crawford has a host of friends here and they are doing all they can for him. Geo. E. Durlee entertained the Nonpareil Club at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Z. A. Hunter at which time the club rendered their first program. The Ladies Aid of St. Paul's A. M. E. church met at the home of Mrs. Anna Hance last week, after a pleasant session, luncheon was served. Rev. H. F. Fox is out of the city for a few days. --- The Afro-American club of Stark county was organized at a meeting of colored republicans from Canton, Masillon and Alliance held in Alliance, Wednesday evening February 5, 1908. The object of the organization is to consider-candidates for nomination at the republican primaries with a view to making endergements. Officers were elected as follows: President, R. A. Pinn, of Masillon; vice-president, W. A. Jackson, of Alliance; secretary, A. S. Castle. RAYMOND CITY. Mrs. Emma Dickerson and Mrs. Stevenson, of Bancroft, were business visitors to our city last week. Mrs. M. A. Pierson was a business visitor to Charleston last week. Harvey Soles is confined to his room with a boll on his knee. Mrs. Mary Lawson, of Charqueston is visiting her sisters at this place. Mrs. Sallie Trust, of Charleston, who was called here by the serious illnes of her mother, returned to her home in Charleston Monday. C. W. Kingsley and James Duckwilder are on the sick list. Mrs. M. Childs who has been sick for the past week is convalescing. Harrison Trust, who has been in our city visiting for several days left for his home in Charleston last week. Charlie James visited his wife in Charleston Sunday and reported her better. As a house, warning for the Rev. and Mrs. J. H. Smith, who has accepted the pastorate of the Shiloh Baptist church to succeed the Rev. J. Everett Brown, who was forced to give up his work in the city on account of ill health, the members of the church and congregation called unexpectedly at the parsonage, 35 Will street, Thursday evening about 6:30 o'clock and stocked up the pastor's larder with the contents of many well filled baskets. Mr. Smith is a native of Bedford county, Va., and was educated at the Richmond Seminary at Richmond, Va., taking a two years course preparing for the ministry. He has been preaching for seven years throughout Pennsylvania. This is his first regular charge. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Roberts of 26 East Main street were business visitors in Canton Friday evening. The Literary program at the Zion church Monday evening was well attended and each number that was rendered received great applause. A nice sum was raised. A supper was given at the home of Mrs. Hattie Berry Tuesday evening in honor of Mr. Buford Simpson. A pleasant time was enjoyed by all. Mrs. William Dowey, of South street is able to be out again. The members of the Independent Voters league held an interesting meeting Monday evening at 7:30 at the Shiloh Baptist church. Joseph Thompson, the founder of the organization was the principal speaker. The Masillon Iron and Steel Company's plant closed down Saturday evening and will not resume operation for two weeks or possibly longer. Affecting 35 colored men. James E. Murray of the Hotel Sailor is improving and is expected to be out soon. Mr. Robert Swanigan, of 1422 Broadway street, Lorain, O., was a business visitor in Masilillon Sunday evening. erat i ” A Fs : ae eR ed ani 4 Bhogal ay SENET M OR , : Wiese i ALE hig h ROAM trante, rs DE aN COS a RU apa Ae (sd ee ale a CA clic co. MMMM ae ace et Mee PORTS RAY SET RNA at SR EVR acl sg SORES «RE SC ER SRD ORE SLA" (A NO NMR BO Re re She SL Ne aa | Be Tesi Ho al ical Rule CONT FIRMUARL. Wee SeaaLAR UGE has cI RLS RR EI MDA 2 | GC SOC AEE ch RON an tae,” OSOSOE SN ae Sane ae PRE ne eS NN ti bag GMI NCN aeons Tee eS Shiba 3 2. RMR ane ee acre EON) TAM a OP Pa PERCE 2 Oa MEA ee SS RES ae og An ICRI SR a aN Coy RF Shang PMR Amees Ce A a Sb an pA ree 0 Beer Ao MS Bh Reh Ge SSS stg alvocarn, <5! ; 2 ahs a Sane a sincanikilat ets ae canes ord eeepc etter nee wae cmc evghaseran Se “RED STAR,” of Pérkerebure. in the Couniv ‘ct thanes Ne et : * ” SEER entry Cavauadisarmes, 2), Welt" known, clttt ten ofthis place was shot-in the sa- on at Shamrock on Sunday miorn- ‘ing January. 26, by John WilHamson 4 white! may who made his escape, but, who. Atte since been . captured so it'te reported. Raco hatred\aeems to dete eanse for the crime, Mr, James Pas: Mected a member of the council pf the Hilk Top township in “the: ee eleotion. - Hig remains were tikew’ to ‘his boyhood home, Christiansburg? ‘Va.,. tor burial, av- companied by his wife and three slatery,.. MusdamesyDayls and Bankg ang Miss Henrietta James and Mr. Banks and Mesdames Knight: and ‘Benton, Mr, James leaves a, wif four sister and a brother and a host of relatives ahd friends, ~ Mrs. Banks has been quite 1H; but is convalescing. a C. Bentun {ts sufferfiig with the mumps. |. Mrs, Cora Claytor hasbeen ill, but is somewhat improved at thie writing. ¢ \ Mrs. Mary Mclver and Lorena Robinson were pleasant callers *on |Mesdames Benton and Claytor Fri- day afternoon. | Prof. Thomas Jefferson was mar- |rled In Cleveland, 0., Wednesday jevening, January 29th to Miss Mary \m, Murray, of Staunton, Va. The ceremony was performed’ by Rev Geo, 1. Bissle and was. witnessed by ner sister, Miss Cora and Mrs. Bf- fle Lawson and a few. friends. Thoy nent, a few nays in’ Detroit, ‘and indsor, Canada, visiting many his- orieal~places. We _ welcdme ! Mrs. Wefferson tn our midst , and wish for them both a long and happy life. |} “Miss -Nitdred Burdette, who hae pee a student at West Virginia nstitute, came home some time agc on acocunt of ines, but she is much better, My, Knapper. was {compelled to Jeave ‘Institute on account of sicknes bit {8 much improved. : Dr, 8. A., Washington went to Thurmond Ménday on. business.” Mrs. S. A. Washington and chil- dren are on the sick list. The school children gave a nice affair,<Friday ‘afternoon, In honor of Prof. Jefferson . and wife. Those present were students and teachers and a few friends. Mrs, Nannie Ambier has been on the sick list. OFFICIAL CALL Third District Republican Congres- sional Nominating and Dele- gate Conventions. The Republican. Congressiowal Nom- inating Convention or the Third Dis. ‘viet of West Virginia is hereby called fo meet in the city of Hinton, Sum. wer county, W. Va., on Tiiursday, the 2ud day of Apri), 1908, at 1 o'clock p. m., for the purpcse of nominating a Republican candidate. for Congress for the. Third ‘Congresslonal District: of West Virginla, to be voted for at the segular election to be held on the grd Yay of November, 1908, and to seldet one-member from each’ county of the aforesaid district to compose the next Congressional Committee _ therefor; and to transact such other business as may seem to said convention to be Wroper end for thy dest interests of the Republican party. a ‘The Republican Congressional Dele gate Cohyention fo: the Third Bistrict of West Virginia is hereby called to meet in the city ot Hinton, Summers county, “W. Va, on the, 2nd gay of April, 1908, at, 3:36 o’clock p. th., f0r the purpose of electing two delegates and two alternates to the Republican National Convention to be held in the (ty of Chicago, on the 16th day of June, 1908, aft for such other bust ness a8 may properly come before It ‘The basis 6f representation for each ot the above, mentioned cofiventions shall bo for each county in the dis trict one delegate for each one hun dred voles, or remaining fractional part thereof of fifty votes, or more cast for Joseph II. Gaines for Congress in said county at the general election lucld in 1906." {1 accordance with this tasis of representation the number of 61atrict is entitied is as foflows: aa boscsscrecsctcvonne 9 Calegates, Wayette 6... eee eee M5 ee Greenbrier .........-... 17 ie Kanawha ...... ......, 60 si Monroo ....eecpeivoreee 12 Nicholas ae Pocahontas ge Summers ....-.0 0.22204 13 i Upshur vee e cece eens 16 as Wetster cece ceases 7 we wees ge! The following rules governing the selection of delegetes were reaffirmed and adopted by the oommittee: Rule 1.—Courty Conventions or oth- Gf proper mecpingx to select. delegates to Congresstonial Conventions shall. be held on at least tihrty days’ published notice, and at least ten days before the vate fixed for suci+Congressional Con. vention. y Rule 2.—No.ablegate shall be select: ed from any county to a Congresstonal Convention in this district until such Congreasional Convention shall have Leen eajled, — - Rule 3.—Delegates. shall not_be se- lected to. any .Ccngressional Conven- tion more than forty days before such Congrefsional Convention, The respectiv> Republican county sommittees aro respectfully requested to take notice of the basis of repre: sentation and the rules relating to the sclection of delegates as above set ont. Byorder of the Republican Congres sional Committee of the Third’ District of West Virginia, at a regular meeting beld at Charleston January 27, 1908, GPO. C. McINTOSH, Chairman, UPSHUR HIGCINBOTHAM, Secretary. Official Call For THE REPUBLICAN SPATE DELE- . GATR CONVENTION To Be Meld at Parkersburg, W. Va., on April 20, 1908. To the Republican’ Voters of Wost Virginia: , Th accordance with ostablished custom, the State Central Committee directs that a State Convention of Delegated Represgntatives of the Re- _publicang Party, be held: at the City of “Paskersburg, in the’ County’ ‘ot Wood, for the purpose ; of. electing tour Delegatos-at-Large and four Al- terhatey to the Republican National Gonvention, to be held'in the clty of Qheago on the 16th day of June, 1908, for the purpos of nominating candidates tor President and Vice- Président of the United States, and tor the purpose of nominating three candidates for members ‘of the /Su- prome Court of Appeals of West ‘Vir- ginia, and tor the {reupaction of any other’ husitiess that émay properly come befare sald convention. © Saldconvention shall ‘aayemble at one o'clock p. m, on the 29th day of ‘April, 1908, eM ¢,, Bald convention ‘shall consist’ of ‘the Delegates from the several coun- tes of the State; appointed as fol- lows: t ‘ Each County shall have one (1) delegate in sald convention, “and no more, for each one’hundred and fitty \(150) votes or fragtion thereot of seventy-five (75) ‘votes of more cast in. the County for Theodore Roose- velt in 1904; that is to say: Counties. Votes. gates. Barbour’ ........... 1864-12 Berkeley 26.6... 12) 2548 7 BONG! ios see cee com TER 5 Braxton ...0200022.172177 6 15 Beooke se... eeess. 1180 8 Cabell ....3......... 8778 25 Calhoun 0.2222) 1126 8 Olay |. ceecccessaces L086 7 Doddridge 6.002.002 l-arta 12 Fayette oe... 7... GIO © 43 Gilmer ...2 2.200207) 1080. 7 Grant ....0......08.51278% of Greenbrier 2.02 2°1122 2296 - 16 Hampshire .22..0122) "700 5 Hancock ..... 20.1115 1009 7 Hatdy 2... ll | 638 4 Harrison .....2..2..2 ‘5076-84 Jackson ...2..225112 2696 © 17 Jefferson 2 ....2..1221 1308 9 Kanawha ....2...... 8858 59 Lewis eee tt 213014. Lincoln ........ 5.2. 2080 0 14 LOCAN oes eeceeesee BIO 4 Marion 2.200 00002202 4776 32 Marshall -..0..0..111 3923 26 Mason .............. 2988 20 Mercer .....-...0... 3644 24 Mineral ..J.........251802 12 Mingo ovocecsereess 1607 11 Monongahela «22-257. 3186 / 21 Monroe .....0...2521 1486 10 Morgan 2.2.0 7.:0012 1097 q MeDowell 2.000.025. 5226 35 Nicholas ...0020.0211 1416 9 Ohio’... ee eeeceewee TIT 52 Pendleton ..........1 926 6 Pleasants .......5522 1130 8 Pocahontas ....... 1.1 1167 8 Preston ...-... +s... 8933. 26 Putnam .2.0000.2.221 2167 14 Raleigh .......0..2. 1847 12 Randolph ......0.... 1891 18 Ritchie... 0.00.0...) 2621 17 Roane 2.0.2.2. 4.2 2294, 16 Summers ,,.......0. 1700, 11 Maylor collec sees B8BT 1G Tucker ve... ese 180012 Tyler oe eeees ec eese ss 9808 15 Upshur ...... sss... BOR — 16 Wayne ......+-+...., 2363 16 Webster 2.2.0. ..22 884 46 Wetzel... 2... l) 2498 47 Wirt vce ie 1134 8 Wood eels. 4967 38 Wyoming ....:...... 2093 . (7 No county shall elect fore dele- gates that it is entitled to under the above apportionment. No alternates shall be appointed or elected. No proxies sha}l be appointed or admit- ted to the convention. ‘The delegates present from each county shall cast the whgle vote of, the county. ‘The name and post office address of each delegate must be certified to the ‘Secretary of the Republican State Committee, at Clarksburg, at least ten days before the date of the meeting of the éonvention, Ad) notices of \contests and all statements, evidence, etc., relating thereto, printed or typewritten, must be-sent to the Secretary of sald Committee at: least ten-days béfore the meeting of the,Convention. The Republican County Committee of each county will cause to be held af- ter at least (30) days’ notice, pub- Ushed- in all party papers in the county if possible, « primary elec: tion, “conventions ‘or other proper meetings, for the “election of dele: gates to sald convention, in which al Republican’ voters, and all other voters regardless of former political associations, who believe in the poll- cies and principles of the Republican party are earnestly requested to par- ticipate. No meeting of a county committee to call gq county. conven- tion or primary election shall be held without at ieast (10) days’ pub- lished notice of such meeting of the cominittee. ‘ . H. C. WOODYARD, Chairman, Postoffice, Spencer, W. Va. VIRGIL L. HIGHLAND, Secy., Postafice, Clarksburg, W. Va. February 34, 1908. OFFICIAL CALL, < Republican District Conventions and + Primary Election of Kanawha ‘County. Notice is hereby given that District Mass: Convention will be held in the Magisterial Districts of Kanawha County on the 14th day of Mareh, ai 2 o'clock, p. m., for the following purposes: 1. 'To select 69 delegates to the State Delegate and Judicial Conyeo- tion called’ to meet at Parkersburg ‘on April 29, 1908. 2. To select 60 delegates to the Third District Congressional Conven- lion called to meet at Hinton on April 2, 1908. 3. To select 60 delegates to the Thitd Congresstonal District Delegate ‘Conyention called to meet at Hinton on April 2, 1908, 4. To send delegatos to the Bighth District Senatorial Convention to be held at-a time and place hereafter to be called by the Senatorial Commit- tee, ‘The said magisterial district con- ventions shall be held in the various districts as, follows. Big Sandy District at Clendenin School House. Cabin Creek District at School House» Kast Bank. Charleston District at the Court- house, Hlk District at Fairview School- house. * Jefferson District ay St. Albans. Loudon District at Matmet School- houge.”., _ Malden’ District at Malden School- Washthgton District at Alum Creek “Schoolhouse. . The number of { dolegates to. bo ao: lected ‘by each Magisterial District to the sald convention at Parkers- burg shall be as follows: Big Sandy District 3. ‘ Cabin Creek District 14, Charleston \District/18. ) Rik District 5. Jefferson District. 3. Louden“District 4. Malden District 3. eR ’ \Poca Dtstrict 4. Union District 3. am Washington, District 2. . z The number of delegates to be #9: legted by said district conventions to the two aald conventions at Hinton, shall be as follows: oa Big’ Sandy District 3 delegates: Cabin Creek Disttlet 12 dolegdtes, Charleston District 20 delegates. Blk District 5 delegates. y, Jefferson District 4 delegates. . Loudon District 4 delegates. Malden District. 3 delegates, Poca District 4 delegates. - Union District 3 dglegates. , Washington Distr}ee 2 delegates. ‘Also: : 1. ‘That a Primary Election will be beld in Kanawha County on the ‘ith day of March, 1908, between’ the hourss of 8 o'clock anl 6, o’clock p. m, to take the preference, of the legal republican voters of said coynty for the office of governor of said state; &nd for the endorsement of any oth- er candidates from said. county who may be candidates for nomiantion for any other state office. The can- didate for governor who receives the sreatest number of votes cast at sald primary may select the delegatées from said-county to the state nomi- nating convention called to meet at Charleston on July 8, 1908; and the delegates so selected as a result of said primary shall be deemed to be instruoted to cast the solid vote of said Kanawha County In sald conven- tiom’for the said candidate for gover- nor so receiving the greatest number of said votes. And said delegates so selected are hereby instructed to cast the solid vote of said county at sald convention for the other candidates for other State offices who are rest- gents of said county; and who shail énter said primary in the —mapner herein provided; ‘but if there {s more than one candidate for the Same state office from said county, then the sald delegates are hergby instructed to cast the solid vote’ ot said county for the eantlidate for said office recéiving the greatest number of votes in this primary. 2, The said primary election shall be held at all the regulgr voting places in*said county. 3. All perSons who are candidates for state offices under this eall in said primary designing to haves their names printed-on-the ballot, and tg be ‘voted, for in said primary. elec- tion, shall sign the call and pay the assessment to be made by the connty committee. not tater-than 42 o'clock noon, on the 26th daf ‘of February, 1908. ‘The safd call and the sched- ule of assessment can be found at the office of the Kanawha Banking & Trust Company, in the City of Charlestoh, gn and after the 14th day of February, 1908, where sald call may be signed and the sald assess. ment paid. 4. The said primary _ election shall be hy ballot, which shall have printed thereon the names of all tan- didates, as aforesaid, and such in- ‘structions to voters as may, be neces: sary; and no person whose name is not printed on'the ballot shall be voted for, nor shall any vote be counted for any person whose name is not printed on the ballot. The ballot shall be prepared by the coun. ty committee, and no other than said official! ballot shall be used in said election, 5. Only members of the republs can party whd shall at the next en- suing general election be qualifiec to vote shall vote at sald primary election, and no person shall be en: titled to vote except at one of the above designated vgting places an¢ in the magisterial district wherein he resides, 4 6. The names of all candidates to be voted for shall be printed ox each ticket under the pore headings of the positions for which tiey are candidates. ‘The voter: shall erase the names of All candi dates but those of the person or per- sons for whom he desires to east his ballot. No voter shall vote for more than one candidate for any one state office; and if gny voter shall vote fof more than any one candidate for any one state office his ballot shall noé be counted, 7. ‘The primary shall be conduct ed at the voting places above de: signated@ by aboard consisting 1 three commissioners and two clerks to be selected by the county commit: tee. The comissioners of election shall cause the ballots and poll books and returns of the same to be convey- ed by one of the commissioners with. in two days after the said primary to the secretary of the county com- mittee, and the county committee ®hall forthwith and declare the re. sults of gald primary, . ’ 8. B. AVIS, Chairman J. 1. HEIZER, ‘Secretary. WARD CONVENTIONS. At a meeting of the republican city committee of the clty of Char- leston beld on the 8th day of Feb- ruary, 1908, it was ordered that a mass convention of the republicans in each ward, be held on Saturday evening, February 15, 1908, at seven thirty o'clock’ for the following pur- poses: First, to nominate a candidate or candidates for the common, counell for each ward, that ta to say: First Ward—One councilman. Second Ward—One couneliman. Third Ward--One Councilman. Fourth Ward—One Councilman. Fifth Ward—-One couneliman. - Sixth Ward—Two counetimen; one for long term and one (or short term, : Beventh Ward—One contellnyan. Bighth, Ward—One coanetlman. Ninth Ward—One ‘counciingy, We Olfer for QUICK CAST: Sia Superior Values in Desirable Spring WASH GOODS-The Prices are Placed WAY BELOW ; MARKET VALUE ;°%, EE Se EO ARR OY RUN es Today Hod ae -~ All the finest novelty. Dress Ginghams, ‘ay i. Best Ginghams, Ai “the ‘best Clot in New Pees ALL GOAT Pereales, India. 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The gaid mass meetings for the above purposes will be held at the following places: First Ward—At Pope's Store building. sr Second Ward—At Judge Sum- mers's office, - Third Ward—At Meadow's Store. Fourth Ward—Court House. Wifth Ward—City He, Sixth | Ward—Judge, Hall's office in Arcade. ae Seventh WardBoler's Barber shop, g Bighth Ward—S, V. Morris's store Ninth Ward-—At Hiveley’s Store, Tenth Ward — At Fernbank school house. The chairman and secretary of each ward convention will certify the nominee for councilman and mem- ber elect of the city committee to a meeting of the city committee, which will be held in the office of Judge C. W. Hall, in the Ardade, on Satur: day evening, February 45, 1908, at eight-thirty o'clock. . By order of the reptiblican city committee. fat J. R. FOSTER, secretary S. P. SMITH, Chairman. ~ Oficial Cx Bor’ THE REPUBLICAN SPATE CON VENTION To Bo Held at Charleston, W. Va., on July %, 1908. To the Republican Voters-ot- West Virginia: ' In accordance with the established custom, the State Central Commit tee directs that a State, Convention of Delogated Representatives of the Republican Party, to bd held in the City of Charleston, in the County of Kanawha, for the’ purpose of elect ing nominees for the following off ces: Governor, Besretary of Slate, State Superintendent pf Pree Schools, Auditor, Treasurer, “Attorney Gen: eral, Two Flectors at Large for Pres- ident and Vice President of the Unit- ed “States, the confitmasion of the rectlan of Presideptlaf Mlectots for The. several Congrépmional districts, the Shagging of the? cehere of the Stato’ Hépublican tral Commit- tee, end the transac ther bus. inews;/s and that “4 nvention Ait ddeon pic at 1 ehook noon on NE eg oe Se _ We are offering unusual prices from Ware and Table Ware stock—Large Do The usual 25c’values > om Blue decorated, also gold decorated ware ' Large Granite White Lined Ware . - Are you thinking of Carpets and Rugs? , Linoleums? Are you thinking | Lace Curtains - : - - (eee ee oe ee ee ee Said convention shall consist of Delegates from the several counties of the State, apportioned as follows: Hach’ County shall have one (1) delegate in sald convention, and no more, for each one hundred ‘and fifty (150) votes or fraction thereof, of seventy-five (75) votes or mora cast in the county for Theadore foosevelt in 1904; that is to say;. Counties. Votes, gates. Barbour y.......0... 1864 12 Berkeley wy. esses eee, 2598 17 HBOONG wee reese ees 18K 5 Braxton ....e.e.c00. 217715, Brooke we... .ecee.. 1130 8 Cabell ol 377888 Calhoun ye... ss... 1185. 8 Clay cased feeedences 1085 7 Doddridge f 202.0052 177418 Fayette ...sccesese es GB10 43 Gilmer oe... 2.22222 1080 7 Grant 0.2L 1278 9 Greenbrier .......... 2296 15 Hampshire (.2...2222 700 5 Hancock sss e.e.. es 1009 7 Hardy... 638 4 Harrison ......00.26 5076 94 Tackson ..eeee...... 2596 AT Joeffers6ny ee... es... 1308 9 Kanawha .......0... 885859 Lewis ceacccceeecees 21300 1h Lincoln set .eeeess. 2080 14 LORAM oe st eecceecee BOT 4 Marion’). ..0.2.11011 4476 32 Marshall ............ 3928 26 Magon ..... sec. 0.21. 2983 20 Mercer “.......... 2.1 8644 | 24 Mineral e202 002.522 1802 13 Mingo ...ecsceseess 1607 UL Monongahela .....2.. 3186 0 24 Monroe .....cecee ee. 14860 10 Morgan os... eee... 1097 7 McDowell oo. .20..52. 5226 85 Nicholag 20020000222 1416 9 Ohio sesvecsccccss BIBT = 62 Pendleton ee..ss.. 5. 926 6 Pleawants 00.0.0. 20. 1180 8 Pocahontas... ...... 1167 8 Preston ......-+..... 3988 23 Putnam e002 5..02. BLOT 14 Raleigh «s.secceeeee. 1847 112 Randolph vee. c0. cc 2. 1894 13 Ritchie ..0 2s. eee BORE 17 Roane eecceeeee ee, 2294 1G Summers 7200020552 17000 an Taylor .e..c.eses, 2837 = 16 Tucker ooo...) 1800+ 12 Tyler eee 2808 LNG Upshur os... 2405 716 Wayne 11... 2363 ° 16 Webster. .......... 884 6 kWotzel oe... ecceee.. B49B 17 Witt cancrneredevees 1134 8 Wood oie. A98T 8 Wyoming ..........- 1093 q ONLY FIVE DOLLARS! FOR OUR $10.00, $12.00 AND $1500 SUITS | Saturday and Monday Only- ‘ We move in a short time to the, building soon to be vacated. b: Coyle & Richardson in the Brad ford Building. We must reduce our stocks; hence ‘we offer the choice of these suits for 1 on $5.00 Saturday and Monday Only The Greatest Suit Sacrifice Ever in Charleston... Up-todate Goods, Choice Patterns Come Early‘ HENRY SMITH, 0«'Price Gidthier Corner Capitol and Kanawha Stree@."'- __! No edinty shall elect more dele- gftes than il is entitled to under the above apportionment. No alternates shall be appointed or elected. No browes shall be appointed. or ad- mitted to the convention, ‘The dele- wates present from each county shall cast the whole yote.of the county. ‘The name and postofice addreas of each delegate must be certified to the Secrotary of the Republican Stato Cotmittee, at Clarksburg, at least ten days before the date of the meet- ing of the convention, All notices of contoat and all state- ments, evidence, ete., relating theres to, printed or typewritten, must bo sentAo the Secretary of said Com- mittee at least ten daya before the meeting of the Convention, ‘The Re- publican County Committee of each county will cause to be held after at TRERSDAY, FRRemeane) ar least thirty (30) days’ notice, pubs) Ushed in all party’ papers in thé, county it possible, a primary eledy Von. conventions or. other | prope meetings, for the election of “dale. kates to said convention, Sn. wiileht alt\Republican voters, and alk ‘fen, voters, regardles# of formers, Bait cal associations, who Delteve stn tia policies and principles of the: ROgib4, lican party are earnestly req@aenmyit to participate. No, meeting: OF La, connty committee to call & eomsiye convention or primary electibn Wiatt be held -withont, at Jeset a days’ pulilished notice of sueliteat= ing of the committee, OSS st H.C, WOODYARD,, Ohaitian, ! PontoMce,, Speneagy WarMat VIRGIL L. HIGHLAND Baeyig 2). d ( _ Postoffice, Clarkaliings. War Vio is February, 34, 190826 (ane to 7 I am a candidate for the office of Sheriff of Kanawha county, subject to the decision of the Republican primary election. Your support is solicited. S. P. SMITH. GUN ACTIVITIES IN THE SOUTH. They've been shooting down South. They are always doing some thing like that down there. Negroes and whites allie go off on these interesting and usually fatal expeditions. But there is a difference in the results generally. When a bad white man gets a belly full of rot-gut rum and his hands on a gun, he makes for the defenceless Negroes and proceeds to shoot some, all for fun. The Negro soldom shoots unless he is defending himself and his family against the invasion of the white toughs who think it hearty sport to arouse a Negro from his bed and fill him full of lead. Two murderous assaults were made on colored people last week. At Vera, in Louisiana, six Negroes were shot and wounded, by white saw mill employees who were dissatisfied with labor conditions. To the rules of the employing company the white laborers objected; on the other hand the colored laborers accepted them. This acceptance incensed the whites, who, instead of shooting those who made the rules, took it out on the Negroes, burning their homes and driving over a hundred from the village. Mr. Blanchard has "acknowledged receipt" of the information of the event. And so the white South goes on in it; murderous work, unchecked by those in authority; undenounced by the leaders of those whom they murder at will. The Clarksdale affray ended just as one who is acquainted with Mississippi Negroes might have expected. The Negro in that state always dies game and in the latest performance none died at all. The other man hit the dust. It appears that three white men armed themselves and "tanked up" preparatory to teaching a lesson in manners to two Negroes who had "sassed," them. They got taught, and at this writing one is telling his lessons to the angels. It may be the other has joined his compatriot in glory by this time. The whole story that came through the Associated Press was false. Two respectable young colored men merely resented the importance of several white ruffians as they should have done. The ruffians went out to whip them, as they had no business to do. The story is now history. The Colemar boys, like Robert Charles, have done much against mob rule in the South. Indeed the fire of the mob must ever be fought with fire. In those sections of the South where some brave Negro has lifted his Winchester against the mob, whether of three or a hundred, the colored people have some peaceful moment. But when and where will this thing stop? Or will it ever stop this side of a sure enough struggle the contention of the results of which are appalling. But something must be done eye we are plunged into a bitter and fatal strife. MARSE HENRY'S SPEECH We have been not a little interested in reading the various editorial emboditions of the Negro press regarding the speech Editor Henry Watterson delivered at the Tuskegee meeting in New York a few weeks ago. From The Richmond Planet, which devoted a two week's editorial to a discussion of it, to the smallest note we have been pleased to find that the entire guard of the Negro race has found in the Colonel's utterance, new hope, fresh courage, and a fresh beediction of that kind of faith the absence of which render a struggling race. Like a struggling individual, if not completely helpless certainly pitifully lacking in the prime essential for a good fight. Mr. Watterson did deliver a very eloquent address. He said fine things; he moved his audience; he inspired the large number of Negro people present, both in the body of the hall, and on the platform. Than his colored listeners, none are plained longer, oftener, nor more vigorously. The speech that Marse Henry made is a patriot's word, a philosopher's bold proclaim; but it would not be scattered through Kentucky in a campaign document and that very fact, however, may serve to fetch home to the reader its fervor and its general tone. But imagine the surprise of those who heard and applauded the speech when the next morning the newspapers had an almost entirely different speech, prepared for and dispatched to the press by the orator. There were many things in the text that Marse Henry never uttered; there were absent most of the sentiments that evoked the greatest amount of applause and rallied a few people to shake his hand at the end of the exercise. Howbelt, the reader may really imagine how find a thing Marse Henry had upon his tonque by reading what is not a mean essay prepared for the occasion. We are neither criticising nor complaining, but merely pointing out. Hence the published speech is not calculated to give much help and heart to that part of the South constantly pursuing the Negro, it is pretty certain that if any considerable number of them could have heard what was really spoken Carnegie hall would have been filled with fit throwing lunatics. Nevertheless, we thank Colonel Watterson for both his speech and his speech. The presence alone meant more than he knew to the peace and moral progress of our country. Booker T. Washington deserves a great deal of credit for bringing the Kentucky sage and seer to a platform even the name of which secures both an audience and a respect lent to but few meeting grounds. FREDERICK DOUGLASS February is honored in the calendar, in that during its short term it saw the birth of three great Americans: Washington, the father of his country, the braver soldier and constructive statesman, was born February 22nd; Lineoln, the emancipator and preserver of the Union, was ushered into the world, February 12th] and Frederick Douglass, the most distinguished Negro the past generation produced, first saw the light of day in the month of February. Passing over the lives of the first two, we wish to record a word or two concerning the merits of the third. Mr. Douglass was, if anything, an agitator. To this he was born and bred. He loved to be upon the firing line and give and manfully receive blows in the cause of freedom. It is true that he was only a talker, but what a talker. It is talk after all that moves the world to action. It was the unanswerable logic of the anti-slavery agitator: that prepared men in mind for the sacrifices of a terrible internecine conflict. Mr. Douglass' talk was always right. He called a spade a spade. His defense or his race was invariably clear and indisputable. He did not know how to fawn for office; he was unskilled in the ways of the sycophant. His policy all the way through was like American diplomacy—rugged, but straightforward. What he knew to be true he said and his clerion voice rang out clear and true for full and complete liberty for all men. His eyes had grown dim in the service of his race and he, therefore, could not see that there are some rights in the Republic that a Negro could not hope to attain. He was old-timed enough to believe in the Fourteenth and Fifteenth Amendments to the constitution and was not one of those to quietly submit to disfranchisement. His was a great life and his like we shall not see again soon. The other race has shown the high valuation it places upon the services of its two sons, born in the same months as Douglass, by preserving their birth places for future generations. Soon the Lincoln birthplace farm at Hodgensville, Ky., will vie with beautiful Mt. Vernon as a mecca for those who would no deverence to America's great son. An association, through Dr. Booker T. Washington, appeals in this number of the Advocate for funds to save the Douglass home in Anacostia. Shall its appeal be in vain? Surely the ten millions of Negroes in the United States will not rob their future generations of so rich a heritage. They will not allow the home of him, who fought the fight and kept the faith during the dark days before freedom, to pass into the hands of strangers. Much is yet needed. Will you help? AGITATION CONSUMING ALL We believe in agitation and nothing good or noble in all the world's history has been attained without agitation. The Negro may agitate unwisely, but he cannot agitate too much. For what naturally belongs to him, but is unreasonably withheld a man cannot demand too much or too often. The man who will not demand what is naturally his right THE HISTORY OF THE MUSEUM 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 a trunk or hiding it somewhere about your house—You Are Working For Money. If you are have your money and investing it in a safe way, where if will be working day and night whether you are working or not, and making you at least six per cent, interest—Your Money is Working For You. The Pythian Mutual Investment Association was organized in order to give us an opportunity to put the money we could save together and then put it to work. The above is a picture of our building on the Capitol Square in Charleston. We have just purchased a splendid three story brick building on one of the main business streets in the city of Huntington. The first floor is occupied by the Huntington Herald, the largest daily newspaper published in that section of the state, the second floor is used for office rooms, while the third floor is a large assembly and lodge hall. This building is sure to pay us well. After the Charleston building had been occupied only eight months our stockholders were paid a dividend of six per cent. Stock is still on sale at $10.00 per share either paid up or on the installment plan. Ask your agent in your locality about it or write t othis office. LET YOUR MONEY WORK FOR YOU Pythian Mutual Invsetment Associaion S W.STARKS, President does not deserve to possess that right and Wendall Phillips had a way of saying that the time to demand a right is when it is denied; those who ought to demand it, are those to whom it is denied. Christianity is founded on agitation. There was never so persistent an agitator as Jesus of Nazareth. We fear, however, that brainy men of the Negro race are so much absorbed in one form and character of agitation as to be forgetful of the opening not only for high work in this regard, but for enlightening and impressive work in constructive literature. Fancy often teaches what naked truth never fails ultimately to teach, if she has to recourse to the fire and the sword, but what she does not as readily impart The times are prosperous for the rich and fanciful pen of the Negre author. Whose place in the literary of the country is already won, having been gained by Masters, some of whom are with us, some of whom have joined the immortals. Says an exchange: "You will never be a really warm spirited tamale until your forget your religion long enough to live it." T. Thomas Fortune's Freeman has appeared from 4 Cedar Street, New York. Already it has jumped into favor, as it deserves to do, for it is a thing of beauty. The colored people very generally ought to be proud of Fortune's Freeman, and they ought to support it. Aside from the presence of Mr. Fortune as editor-in-chief, the style and character of the publication are away and beyond anything contributed to American Journalism by a man of Negro blood. Colored people very generally will be glad to learn of the recent election of Miss Inez Milholland to the presidency of the class of '09. Vassar college Miss Milholland is the charming daughter of John E. Milholland, who at present the most vigorous white friend the American Negro can claim. Secretary William Howard Taft will seek to square himself with the colored people in a speech soon to be delivered in Brooklyn, N. Y., under the auspices of the Armstrong Association. There are many who say it is now too late for the Secretary to win the Colored Americans it will will be remembered that Gov Charles E. Hughes spoke for the Armstrong association very recent- ST. ALBANS After a short illness, Mrs. Mary Smith died at her home Monday morning at 10:00 o'clock. She is survived by her husband, two sons and innumerable friends. The funeral was conducted at the residence by Rev. D. Station. The remainder were accompanied to their last resting place by the Household of Ruth, of which the deceased was Most Noble Grand at the time of her death. Charles Page, one of our oldest and most respected citizens, died January 31st. Mr. Page was a brother of John Gordon, a citizen of St. Albans. Mrs. Ursaula Friend is home nursing her mother, who is confined to her bed with grip. Mrs. Nancy Carr has been ill the past week with grip. Mrs. Anna Wilson and Elijah Morgan have been confined to their rooms for the past week with grip, but they are better at this writing. Miss Cora Dickerson had a slight attack of grip last week, but is convalescing. T. G., Agnew was at North Carbon Saturday night on business. G. W. Dickerson was up calling on friends Sunday. Mrs. Hattie Martiff's baby has been very sick, but is slightly better now. Alex Howard is confined to his room with a serious attack of grip. Skelton Ray and wife, of Belleclair spent Sunday here with the latters parents, Mr. and Mrs. Booker. Miss Rosa Winston spent Saturday and Sunday with friends at Weyaco. The protracted meeting is still in progress, but not much success has resulted thus far. Rev. C. H. Carter is in Charlestor Charleston, W. Va. attending the legislature. Mrs. Ruth Wilson and daughter: Virginia, are on the sick list. Dr. O. W. Halloway has removed to Jeffersonville, Ind., for permanent residence. Mrs. Emaline Smith, Mrs. Matilda Jackson and son, Mrs. Laura Melton, Mrs. Murray and Sam Williams are reported on the sick list this week. The remains of John Walker, who met death at the hands of parties unknown, were brought here from Charleston Wednesday of last week and interred in the local cemetery. Rev. Geo Walker has returned to his home at Columbus, after spending two weeks here. Mrs. Alice Early is slowly recovering from a severe attack of grip Miss Maggie Price is reported better. Mrs. Lulu Brown has returned home. Rev. W. W. Scott and family were all ill last week. Mrs. S. E. Graves was a business visitor to the Capital City last week. Joff Price is very ill. Miss Ruffner Overaull, a student at the West Virginia Colored Institute spent Sunday here with her parents. Miss R. A. Wilson spent Sunday here with her parents. Rev. G. W. Walker preached two good sermons for us Sunday. MT. HOPE. Rev. J. E. Dotson filled his regular appointment at Mt. Moriah church Sunday morning. Rev. Lazarus Smith of Virginia, being in the community, preached for him Sunday evening to a large congregation. G. A. Watkins, of Hinton, and Ballard Rotan, of Fayetteville, were Sunday visitors here. John Carter of the West Side, was taken to Sheltering Arms hospital Saturday in a serious condition with typhoid pneumonia. H. A. Johnson is recovering from the grip. J. C. Williams and Win. Saunders spent Saturday and Sunday at Nuttall. Mrs. Nannie Agee, who has been sick several weeks, is convalescing. Oliver Jones, who is cloak room keeper during the extra session of the legislature, came up for a fe THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 100%. A K. OFP.? WHY NOT? not know that the Pythias is the and most progress- the age? departments of the follows; TE LODCE the members are care for and pro- other's interest as sickness and ANK department our men are receiving a education which get in no other is making them and more useful URT the wives, mothers, daughters and of Knights are un- the common pur- life. T department we are out thousands of annually to the and heirs of de- nights. no lodge in yourfer with the Dep- chanceilor of your write S. W. Starks, W. Va., for terms which to organize 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. UNIFORM RANK In this dep young men an military educ they can get way, thus m better and citizens. In this department our young men are receiving a military education which they can get in no other way, thus making them better and more useful citizens. LADIES' COURT In this the widows, da sisters of Kn ited for the poses of life. In this the wives, mothers, widows, daughters and sisters of Knights are united for the common purposes of life. In this depart paying out the dollars annu widows and ceased Knight If there is no locality, confer utility Grand Chanc district or write Charleston, W. V upon which a lodge 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 ENDOWMENT hours Saturday. Mrs. Minnie 'Green' has returned from the hospital but little improved. Thomton Jackson and wife left their two small children at home Saturday and went visiting. While they were, away the children, it is supposed, set fire to the house and before any aid could be given the house was destroyed. A man near happened to hear the screams of the children, ran through the flames and rescued them, being slightly burned himself. One of the children was so badly burned that it died in a short while. Jackson was at a saloon making music and knew nothing of it until it was all over. FAIRMONT E. L. Morton was in Morgantown Friday and Saturday, January 30, and February 1st on business con- nected with the K. of P.'s. Mrs. A. H. Williams and children spent Saturday the guests of her sisters. Miss Tessie Jordan and Mrs. E. L. Morton. Walter Downing was removed to the city hospital quite ill with ty- phoid fever. Edward Allen, of Baltimore, has employment on the B. & O. between here and Pittsburg. Mrs. H. W. Meade was very ill at few days the past week, but is how convalescing. Oliver Meade has been indisposed a few days with rheumatism. Clarence Lee spent Sunday tr Morgantown on business. Revival services closed at the M. E. church Thursday night, after a great deal of success. Little William Jennings met with a very painful accident last week while coasting. Mrs. Jones, of M. Lake, was the guest of her daughter, Mrs. Richard Moore, last week. Mrs. Helen Cranshawe was hostess to the 4 o'clock needle club Friday. Berkeley Williams and Fred Meade, Jr., were in Wheeling last week seeing Williams and Walker. Miss Fanny Johnson is visiting relatives in Cumberland. John Smith has recovered from a severe attack of la gripe. Miss Anna Dawson was able to resume her studies in school Monday after a serious sick spell. NOTES FROM GARNETT SCHOOL. The total enrollment of the third grade is 51—26 boys and 26 girls. Attendance last month, 92 per cent. Monday's spelling was won by Fred Hicks. James Phillips ha seen absent from school two weeks on account of ill ness. L. N. BROWN) CONTRACTOR AND BUILDER, WILL GLADLY FURNISH ESTIMATES ON ALL STYLES OF BUILDINGS AND GUARANTEE SATISFACTION. IF YOU INTEND TO BUILD, WRITE ME AT INSTITUTE, W. V.A. 1-2-166 Do You Want a A SHIRT? All our Eclipse Brand $1.00 Shirts for 75c $1.50 Shirts for $1.13 LATEST STYLES PRETTIEST PATTERNS Save Money Right Here HENRY SMITH ONE PRICE CLOTHIER Capitol & Kanawha Streets Memorial of a Newman's Enlistment For the Mckinley War. For the Mississippi War. "There is a steep birch tree on the banks of the Pond Bank branch of the Little Cove River in Boone county, W. Va., said O. E. Blaked of Madison, W. Va., "and it would go hard with any man who put an ax to it. That tree has a slay." "When the Madison war began in 1846 a recruiting officer visited a lumber camp in the dignity of Madison, seeking enlistments from the sturdy woodman who were at work there. Among them was a giant lumberman named Jim Martin. "He was using a handspike made from a river birch sapling recently cut and still green. Hager to go to the front, he thrust his handspike deep into the soft soil of the river bank and went away with the recruiting officer." "The handspike Jim Martin used was too big and heavy, for any of his fellows to handle, and it was left sticking where he had jabbed it into the ground. The next spring it wasugticed that it was putting forth green shoots, showing that it had rooted in the ground. "It was left undisturbed, and it grew to be a great tree, and it stands today on the spot where the patriotic Jim Martin thrust it into the earth as a battered handspike. Jim Martin was killed in battle, and his bones lie somewhere on Mexican ground, but he has his monument in this still sound and vigorous tree, which is a revered landmark in all that country."—Washington Post. A SIBERIAN MAMMOTH. Its Discovery In the River Lena and How It Was-Lost. In 1840 a young Russian engineer, Benkendorf, saw the river Lena in Silbera release a dead mammoth frozen ages ago in the bog. There had been exceptionally warm weather in the north of Silbera, and the river, swollen by melting snow and ice and torrential warm rains, swept out of its old channel and carved a new one, carrying to the sea vast quantities of its former banks, and furrowing up the thawing bogs over which it raced. As he made his way in a steam cutter against the current Benkendorf saw the head of a mammoth appear above the food. Rush upon rush of water more and more released the body. Its hind legs were still imbedded when he saw it, but twenty-four hours liberated these. The mammoth had sunk feet first into a bog. The ooze had frozen over it. Successive tides had heaped soil and vegetation upon it. Bone and flesh and hair were perfect. They secured it. They cut off its tusks. They dissected it and found in its stomach the last meal it had eaten, young shoots of the fir and pine and masticated fir cones. They were still at their work when the river, spreading farther, engulfed them. The men escaped, but the waters surged over the mammoth and carried it for carrion to the sea. The Chrysanthemum. Both in China and Japan is the thrysanthemum a great favorite. It is said that Chinese gardeners to whom the plant was first known will allow nothing to deter them from its culture. They will even give up their situations if forbidden by their employers to grow it. Chinese emigrants, too, take this "flower of their hearts" with them to other lands and cultivate it affectionately in their exile as a reminder of their native country. There is a Chinese "Everything comes to him who knows how to wait" which has been Anglicized as follows: In the second month the peach tree blooms. But not till the ninth the chrysanthemums. So each must wait till his own turn comes. Fighting Geese In Russia plats for cock fighting are unknown, but "goose plats" some sixty years ago were common throughout that mighty kingdom. The effect of this can be seen today in the geese which are indigenous to the country, the Aramas and the Tula varieties particularly showing to a marked degree the fighting, characters of their ancestors. The Aramas gander has a bill which is entirely different in form from that of the geese known in any other part of the world. This special structure enables the bird to take a firm grip on the neck or back of its antagonist. The Dear Friends Clara (exhibiting photograph)—How do you like it? Hattie. It's perfectly lovely! "You think it a good likeness?" "Oh, no; it doesn't look a particle like you, you know. But I wouldn't mind that, Clara. You are not likely to have such wonderful luck again if you sat a thousand times!"—London Telegraph. A Remedy. "Yes," said Quiggleys, "I have a good deal on my hands just now." "So I perceive," replied Fogg. "Why don't you try a little soup and water?—London Answers. Top Well Prepared Knicker-Preparedness is the best preventive of war. Bocker-Nonsense When a girl engages herself to ten men it doesn't ward off matrimony. Harper's Weekly. No Genius. Blobbs—Would you consider him a genius? Slobbs—No. Slobbs—Why, he's always trying to borrow money. Slobbs—Yes, but he doesn't get it.—Philadelphi Record. E. L. James will read a paper on the Place of Athletics in School Like... Friday he has given the subject some study. ____ NEW ZEALAND'S RAILWAYS. Asgn Financial Analyst by Professor Le Rosaligui of Denver. A recent issue of Moody's Magazine contains a thorough analysis of "New Zealand Railway Finance" by Professor J. E. Le Rosaligui of the University of Denver. The writer points out that the New Zealand government, which owns the railways, "borrows money at 3.75 per cent and latterly at 4 per cent for the maintenance of railways which earn less than 1.50 per cent upon the capital cost, and this yearly deficit of over 2.25 per cent must ultimately fall upon the taxpayers." Commenting on a tabular exhibit of the finances, Professor Le Rossignol says: "From these figures it is clear that the capital cost of the roads had, increased out of all proportion to the increases in mileage, that the working expenses have increased much faster than the gross earnings and that the net loss in ten years has amounted to the enormous sum of $4,380,147, or more than $21,000,000, and this in a time of great prosperity, which cannot be expected to last forever." After showing that fares average about the same as in this country the service is described as follows: "There are no night trains, and the service on most of the lines is rather infrequent. The best service in New Zealand is that between Christchurch and Dunedin, where there are two express trains daily, traveling at a speed of twenty-five miles an hour. On most of the other lines express trains travel from fifteen to twenty-one miles an hour and ordinary trains from ten to fourteen miles an hour." The author goes into considerable detail in regard to freight rates, which he considers to average about five times those of the United States. The most serious charge against the management is that it lends itself to political uses: "Politics has had altogether too much to do with the construction of roads the appointment and promotion of officials, the frequency of service, the fixing of rates and the departmental administration in general. Railways have frequently been built for the sake of securing votes rather than traffic and business has been so often subordinated to politic that it is no wonder that the net returns are political rather than financial in their character." DEAD OR DYING. Reaction is Slow, but Sure, Against Civic Commercialism. The mayor of Holland, Mich., writes that negotiations are on foot to have a private company supply the lighting. It would cost $30,000 to put the municipal plant in condition for efficient service. At a citizen's meeting recently held in Trenton, Mich., the city council was instructed to enter into negotiations for the sale of the electric light plant. Chester, Ill., has voted against the purchase of the waterworks system. Manitowoc, Wis., recently voted two to one against purchasing the waterworks and four to three in favor of submitting the question of rates to the state commission. Only about a quarter of the regular vote was polled, which is not encouraging to advocates of the "referendum." By a vote of 329 to 44 the people of Washington, Ind., rejected a scheme for remodeling the municipal lighting plant notwithstanding the alternative presented by the common council of providing for extensive repairs or eventually abandoning the business of municipal lighting. The plant has fallen behind year after year, although liberal appropriations have been made for its support, and repairs have been neglected till it is little better than a mass of junk. An expert who recently examined it decided' that it would require $38,000 to put the plant in good running order, and the people were asked to vote on the question of expense. The negative vote means that the plant will be sold. Who Profits? Politicians manage municipal affairs in such a way that their own interests are cared for first and public service is only a minor and subsidiary feature. Money collected from taxpayers is spent for the benefit of the "gang" instead of for that of the people, and the consequence is that enterprises conducted by the city are invariably not merely ill managed, but enormously expensive. There is no reason to hope that this state of affairs will be changed so long as human nature remains what it is, and therefore the people will not be likely in their sober senses to intrust any public utility that can safely be left in the hands of private enterprise to any city government.—Chicago Journal. The Dream and the Reality: Municipal jobs are usually given out as political rewards. The fitness of the applicant, his faithfulness to duty, his honesty, integrity and industry are all secondary considerations. His faithfulness and his value to party or faction are of first importance $\textcircled{1}$ the party managers, who really run all municipal plants. The result is indifference and extravagance high costs of production and operation—in short, the complete annihilation of the beautiful theory of the dreamera—Connellsville (Pa.) Courier. Retrenching. tell you, they are retrenching." And they still have their auto. "Which they run well within the speed limit. Bub!"—Louisville Courrier Journal. HIS TERRIBLE EYES. Senator Case Could Almost Paralyze a Man With a Look. Giant heads, bodies and begins were Webster and Cass. All the strength of New Hampshire grande was concentrated in those two sons. To look upon them made the ordinary man feel small. Wonderful eyes they possessed, and men have been known to shiver with dread when one of the other allowed his glance to fall upon them. Cass could look through a stranger in a way to make his brain burn and his knees knot together. One searching stare seemed to destroy all magnitude and all the victim with paralytic emotions. No man dared take liberties with Cass. In 1846 the prophet of the National hotel in Washington was a man who so closely resembled the great senator from Michigan that he was often mistaken for him. An old friend, returning from a journey, entered the lobby and, seeing him lean against the desk, slipped up behind and hit him a terrible whack on the shoulder, saying cheerily and simultaneously: "Hello, old man! Here I am back again. How are you?" Senator Cass straightened up his six feet three and, turning upon the assault his terrible, bloodshot eyes, almost annihilated him; bloodshot eyes, not a word was spoken. That look was ample. The stranger was so "rattled" that he could not even apologize, but slunk delectedly out of the hotel. Later in the day when congress was supposed to be in session the stranger returned to the hotel to shake hands with the proprietor and tell him all about the Cass incident. Walking bravely up, he laid his hand down on his friend's shoulder and, without waiting for a greeting, surprised him with: "See here, old fellow, you got me in a dance of a scrape this morning. What you know, I took old Cass for you, slipped him on the back, nearly taking off a shoulder, and the old fool looked at me as if he wanted to commit murder. The darned old lunatic, why doesn't he stay out of here? He knows"—Again the great senator from Michigan straightened up his six feet three, again he turned his blood-shot eyes, again he looked and again the victim fled. Two mistakes of that kind in one day! CHARACTER IN WALKING Traits Which Are Readily Disclosed by One's Gait. "There's a conceived man coming down the street" said the girl in the group on a corner. "How do I know? By his walk. I can tell the chief trait of any person's character by watching him or her walk. For instance, if a man walks with a heavy lift to his hips he's sure to be obstinate. If he sinks down a little on his heels he has a comfortable attitude toward life and the world in general—in fact, he's a bit lazy. That woman coming down the street now is a gossip. Any one could tell that because of her singing, ussing galt. Indication is the chief characteristic of that woman's character across the street. Don't you see how she swings her foot rather heatstating in the air before she puts it down? "The man who walks with his knees leading is sure to be of the plous type—the disagreeably plous type, I mean. You see that old codger who is crossing the road with his stomach seeming to lead the rest of him—well, of course it is evident that feeding is his chief delight. When an intellectual man walks his head leads. That girl who swows so is self conscious. Yes, that girl going down the street has a pretty walk, gliding and quiet, but watch out for her; she is treacherous in the extreme. "The man who puts his feet down especially solidly is heavy and somewhat stupid. That little person crossing the road with a quick, clean step is energy personified, but he has the sort of energy which has no regard for the rights or feelings of others. The girl coming out of that store has an ugly streak in her nature. Don't you see how she puts her foot down unwillingly, as if she, were saying: 'I won't! I won't! I shouldn't advise any man to marry her. THE FRIGATE PELICAN. It is a Small Bird With an Enormous Stretch of Wing. The frigate pelican, or man-of-war bird, is usually found between the tropics. Although when stripped of its feathers it is hardly larger than a pigeon, yet no man can touch at the same time the tips of its extended wings. The long wing bones are exceedingly light, and the whole apparatus of air cells is extremely developed, so that its real weight is very trifling. It files at a great height above the water and from that elevation pounces down on fish, especially preferring the poor, persecuted flying fish for its prey. Under the throat of the frigate pelican is a large pouch of a deep red color, which can be distended with air at the pleasure of the bird. The pouch is larger and of a more brilliant red in the male than in his consort, and the general plumage of the female is not so bright as that of the male. Although its swiftness of wing and general activity enable it to snatch a fish from the surface of the water or to pounce upon, the flying fish before it can again seek the protection of its native element, yet it too often uses its powers in robbing other birds of their lawful prey. It is enabled in some mysterious way to find its way home by night, even though it may be 400 or 500 miles from land. The length of the male bird is three feet and the expanse of wing eight feet. Mr. Rice, especially, is to be congratulated upon the progress which Over Twenty Thousand Persons Were Married by One Ceremony. The biggest wedding ever known to history was when Alexander the Great and over 10,000 or his soldiers took part in a wedding in the court of Berlus, king of Persia, after the latter's conquest by Alexander. Twenty thousand two hundred and two persons were made husbands and wives in one ceremony. The facts are these: After conquering King Darulus, Alexander determined to wed Statiro, daughter of the conquered king, and issued a decree that on that occasion 100 of his chief officers should matriarch 100 women from the noblest Persian and Medean families. He fortified stipulated that 10,000 of his Greek soldiers should take to wife 10,000 Ashlea women. For this purpose a vast pavilion was erected, the pillars being sixty, feet high. One hundred gorgeous chambers adjoined this for the 100 noble bridgrooms, while for the 10,000 soldiers an other court was inclosed. Outside of this tables were spread for the multitude. Each pair had seats and ranged themselves in a semicircle round the royal throne. As it would have taken several weeks for the few priests, to have married this vast number of couples and the ceremony been performed in the ordinary way, Alexander invented a simple, way out of the difficulty. He gave his hand to Statrio and kissed her, and all the remaining bridgrooms did the same to the women beside them, and thus ended the ceremony that united the greatest number of people at one time ever known. Then occurred a five days' festival which for grandeur and magnificence never has since been equaled. MAN AND HIS HORSE. The Way to Show Approval That the Animal Will Appreciate. Caress plays no small part in developing the best in any horse, but this is never to be by word of mouth. You may as well curse us bless for all your horse knows of cares. The caress of the hand addressed to the part with which the animal has just performed some feat is always appreciated—the expression shows that—and one loves to see a good man as he lands safe over a big place just reach back and give the clever horse a loving pat or two on that swelling muscular loin which has been the chief agent in negotiating the obstruction. Do not pat neck or shoulder or any part not actively engaged in the undertaking. Caress may do no good, but it is pleasant to believe that it does, and we are quite positive that the voice simply diverses attention. The former mode of address is at least worthy of trial if only as a mark of appreciation between two gentlemen. The threatening tones imply a sometimes serviceable, but this is so only when horses have been abused and associate punishment with the stern voice. The wild horse is indifferent to the voice of affection as to that of rags. From "Schooling the Hunter," by Frank M. Ware in Outing Magazine Drowned Menu Script James Russell Lowell the first editor of the Atlantic, was winking across Cambridge bridge when his hat blew off and fell into the Charles with half a dozen or more manuscripts with which it was freighted and which he was returning to the Boston office. A bontman recovered the hat, but the icattered manuscripts perished in those waves of oblivion. "If they had been accepted articles, it wouldn't have been quite so bad, for," said he, "we might with some grace ask the writers for fresh copies. But how can you tell a self respecting contributor that his manuscript has been not only rejected, but sent to a watery grave?"—J. T Trowbridge in Atlantic. A. Domestic Breakdown. A well known lord discovered a thief in his London house. Aided by the butter, he secured the man and rang the bell. A servant appeared, whom the peer requested to "go into the kitchen and bring up a policeman or two." The domestic returned and said there were no policemen on the premises. "What! exclaimed his master in incredulous tones. "Do you mean to tell me that with a cook, two scullery maids, a kitchen maid and three housemaids in my employ there is no policeman in my kitchen? It is indeed a miracle, and our prisoner shall reap the benefit. Turner, let the man go instantly!"—London Standard. True to Nature. "Are you satisfied with your dentist?" "Perfectly. He's a real artist. His false teeth are perfect jewels." "Can't you tell the difference?" "They are exact imitations of nature. There is even one that's so good an imitation that it achces sometimes." —Paris Journal. Many Sides "That's the way the thing was told to me, but of course there's always more than one side to a story." "Of course. There are always as many sides to a story as there are people to blame." -Philadelphia Press. Quite a Difference "What does Vernon do for a living?" "He works in a paint shop." "Why, I understood he was a writer for the magazines." "Well, you asked me what he did for a living."—Bohemian. It isn't so that woman is at the bottom of all trouble. It's money.—Manchester Union. --- If you have a regular, regular, healthy movement of the bowels every day, you should or will he. Keep your bowels open and clean, and avoid violent physical or pill poison, is dangerous. The bowels are the perfect way of keeping the bowels clear and clean is lovely. CANDY OATHARTIC Sweets NEW WORK WHILE YOU SLEEP BELT 'EM LIKE CANDY Pleasant, Never Slopen, Weaken or Grieve, 10, 20 and 50 cents per box. Write for free amble, and book-in-hand. Mail Sterling Remedy Company, Chicago or New York. KEEP YOUR BLOOD CLEAN A number of those converted at the revival, now in progress at the First Baptist church were baptized, Sunday. Miss Bessie Jones, of Gallipolis, is visiting her aunt, Mrs. G. P. Porter. Dr. Sessoms announces a free clinic from 2 till 3, every Saturday afternoon, beginning this week. J. W. Browder, who is engaged in the merchant tailoring business at Montgomery, was a business visitor here, Monday. J'M. Hazlewood spent Friday of last week at Huntington on business connected with the Pythian Mutual Investment Association. Mrs. Stella James, substitute teacher, has returned to her work with the primary classes at Garnett school, after an absence of three weeks caused by illness. Miss Hazle Lucas had charge of Miss James' work during the latter's illness. Mrs. Clarinda Byrd is recovering from a severe attack of gripe. Mrs. Emma Jackson, of Huntington, was the guest of Mrs. Allen Barnett, Sunday. Andrew Hall is, seriously ill with heart trouble at the home of his grandmother, Mrs. Matilda Parker. S. W. Starks spent the first of the week at Washington on Pythian business. Arrangements have all been completed for the leap year ball tomorrow evening and the affair promises to eclipse anything of the kind ever held in this city. Mrs. Barnett entertained at dinner, Saturday, complimentary to her guest, Mrs. Jackson, Mrs. Vigal and Rev. and Mrs. S. R. Bullock. Mrs. E. M. Francis, who spent three weeks here nursing Mrs. H. F. Gambia, returned to her home at Winifredo, Saturday, accompanied by Miss Caroline Rice. Mrs. Francis will return, Friday, for the leap year ball. The colored attaches of the house for the extra session are: Oliver Jones, of Mr. Hope, and C. H. Carter, cloak room keepers; S. S. Raglan, of this city, gallery door keeper; and Alvin Jefferson janitor. On the senate side are: Robert Thornton, of Wheeling, messenger for the financial and judiciary committees; John Woods, J. W. Viney, Edward Woods and Harvey Lowery, cloak room keepers; C. E. Kimbrough, asistant libarian; and William Ayers, janitor. Miss Rhoda A. Wilson, of the Garnett school teaching force, spent Sunday at, St. Albans, visiting her mother. Andrew Parker is slowly, improving Mrs. Nannie Smith, of Huntington, is the guest of Mrs. M. A. Parker, having been called here by the illness of Mr. Parker. Mrs. Maria Alexander has returned from a four weeks' visit to her daughter at Parkersburg. Mrs. S. M. Davis continues to improve, and the probabilities of her being able to get out soon are very bright. Miss Amy Hutchinson has again taken up her work at Washington school, after an illness of three weeks. Miss Cordella Wanzer acted as substitute for Miss Hutchinson. Little or no improvement is to be noted in the condition of Henry Jefferson, whose age is militating considerably against a rapid recovery. Jessie Cary has moved his family to the Anderson addition on the Southside. Mrs. Mary Richards, of St. Albans, who spent several weeks here visiting relatives, has returned to her house. On account of the serious illness of Henry Jefferson, Mrs. Agnes Lewis, who went to Lancaster, Ohio, for a lengthy visit, has been compelled to return here. Mrs. Sarah Johnson of Sentinz street, has as her guest, Mrs. Blaney, of Buxton Iowa. Mrs. Eugene Page, of Montgomery, passed through the city, Sunday, returning from a visit to her parents and children at Institute. Rev. S. P. West, P. E. of the Wheeling district of the A. M. E. church, will preach at St. Paul A. M. E. church, Sunday, three times; at 11 a.m., 3 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. The 18th anniversary of the birth of Bishop Richard Allen, founder of the A. M. E. church, will be celebrated, Monday night, at St. Paul A. M. E. church, on Court street, instead of Friday night of this week, as previously announced. An excellent program has been arranged for the occasion. Rev. W. E. Walker spent two days in St. Albans last week, looking after the A. M. E. church there and preached Thursday night. 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Seventeen were neither absent nor tardy, in the fourth grade, during the past month. Many were absent on account of sickness. Ella Wanzer excelled in class work this month. In the fifth and sixth grades, Theodore Scott and Russell Hawkins excelled in attendance. Russell also has the highest class standard. The sixth, seventh and eighth grades have done some very creditable work in drawing this year. The drawing master said that they carried off the laurels last week. The freshmen class is about to complete the study of American literature, and will soon have an exhibition some special work from Longfellow's "Evangeline" and from various other literary works. The sophomore class is progressing rapidly in bookkeeping. Mary McGee. $2.00 HATS A NEW SPECIALTY We have secured the beat hat made and sold for this price. Hats of no better quality are being sold in Charleston every day for $2.50 and $3.50 Special Styles for Young Men. See Our Window Display. Prices Will Please You. 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Sane es A He - be ac fpago, “has been: ; hold of the work wits ‘vin that’ be-~ y' tae : wf appreciable bolt of colored’ voters, | graph eon appotnted as a stdho: | tokens. pxeallan af ee Condifion'of the A. M. E. serail wat eat" woat |e a ae el gs eee ondition ‘0! th a ianear: wheter foolish prophet the treasury, at/a, architect qf/ _A\ bill bas beep introduced in con- : nett se | : y, ata salary of $90¢ ‘ : / e A. M. E. Bon Church ior inet emcee eet mete pau, She ‘stood atthe head of [oy $8 soa, Init ag abrogation, is Pr F Ry meni eent cree eees ok any Of the] the eligible Ust and if reported to| pose of piaclig Pewee eae Cie Wp ae ek -rosperous From R magnificent array. of 1 fovioas exceptiousl abate’ eis ft placlig ‘the-salarios of wer... - ub- he presidency, | work t. ‘feral und st 2 our li < an would be “slaughtered,” to install ea Teeth Sho BAR eon satlgn- Unlteralte oes aS ee . . us nth Ved. There are se te new line of j mitted at Semi-Anuual, Meet- In tne White House « Bresigent who] ploxoes. in this ee, among. them BL ROUANG esi, \, . < yD Clal advisers such citeeakante polit] two expert draughtsmen, — pfesare.| Former \Chaplain T. G. .gteward, S, SOAP,| dat Som Anaad Mest gis cars camariee maton cae ots SR Ae ij ; iz ‘he Counc _ {Mim Vardaman: Tom Heane do-palt eee tan A. M. B. ‘church of thig) clty f . __ ee . | [GPaga the Ike, Anybous whe ants] «Hon J. atiiton Turner, of St, Lobig| lectured: on: “The Question 8 ated” "UM , ans ; ; a + ix ee of bolt of Negroes’ to Brean {and Lawyer 8. W. G. Sango, of| Friday evening. i, 4 FANS ARE CONSIDERED FOR ‘THE | ENLARGEMENT ob vam [ES eh eee Baolee Me ce alae ee ee b : i ! : FO SCOPE OF (THE CHERCH BY (THI PROMINENT OE THE [ence © any republican nawed at Chi, interest of Indian claims; Mr, Turn-| . limposing banquet in honor ‘ot KSENT—THE BROWNSVILLE REPORT IS DELAYED BY, THE cago,19 “talking through his hat,/€,"rapresenting the Cherokee tribes, Auditor of the navy, Ralph W. Tyler, UNDRIES cutee ater Mr aero uy Jatin ies nor Bar etme” "| Et aed . TAD CONCERNING PHOPTIE ANI THINGS Cee ieee leone information of those, how-| Maryland is still in the 'thrpes ot mitttes CREE ee ee ately filled and all orders called CIAL CORRESPONDENT, > NGS ASSSBEN RY OUR SPE. [ever, who may wish-to do som cal-|& Attempt to distranchise the oe en ee 2 ~ Jeulating on their own hook as to the} t2"lf{ty and tndusdttions Negroes. of piece ee ai La PAGE SLE: ». Callon the © | and see our new line of ‘RUBBER GOODS, ‘SOAP, |, BERFUMES AND — h. ‘DRUG SUNDRIES Prescriptins accurately filled and all orders called | bs" "'\ §6e and delivered promptly. Hot and Cold Fountain | wi Service all Winter. . Old Phone 897. New Phone 1207.- .. Corner Washington & Dickinson Streets. CHARLESTON - - 2.) - W.VA. Stam Corrgspondeucs, Washington, D.C, Fey, 12.— The semi-annual meeting of — the Bishops’ Council of the A. M. 1. Zion church brougst together this week solen of the elght bishops. of she connection, nearly all of | the general officers and many ministers and fries from all parts of the zountry, ‘The sessions have been held in the auditorium of the Un- lon Wesley chureh, of which Rev. W. H. Davenport is pasior, and (he Aelegates and visitors have — bees ubly cared for by the lova) commit- tees named by hig. Bishop J. W. Smith, of this city conducted the opening exercises on last Wesnes- lay evening Addresses pf welcome vere delivered by Hon, Jolin C, Dan- zy, recorder of deeds; on behalf of he citizens: by Bishop:@. W. Clin- con on bebalf of the Sixth Episcopal district; Rev, 8. L. Corrothers on be- halt of the churches; Prof. Kelly Miller on behalf of the schools; and by Dr. F. J. Grimke on behelf of the ministers denominatignal — union Responses on behalf of the council were made by Bishop J. 8. Caldwell, Rev. R.A, Morrissey, of Philadelphia and Rev. I. J. Calis, of Boston, a 3 The several days were taken up In hearing reports from the general ot- ‘eers on the condition of the church. arranging plans for the coming gen- sral conference, discussion ‘of how vest to bring about organic union of AW the Methodist bodies, and elec- Hon of Bpiseopal delegates to the Philadelphia conference. The re- port of Rey. M. R. Franklin, finan- sial secretary, showed that thg con- nection is raising annually over $90,- )00 for general purposes alone and “lt all of the departments are on a solid foundation. His disburee- nents for the year were $45,332.89, with a balance on hand of $939.35. The report of Rev. G. L. ‘Blackwell showed a total disbursement of $38,- 957.05, and a balance on hand of $969.35. Rev. W. H. Coffey, speak- ing for the chureh extension board, vepdrted a large increase in new Zior churches. in every .section of _ the gountry and a correspondingly large inerease in. membership, the total reaching nearly 600,000. The ex cellent sermon on Friday evenin} by Revi J. B. Colbert on “The Ex ‘engion of God's church.” has had vrofound effect in inspiring the of Yeers and membership generally tc enlarge the’ sphere of Zton’s influ aneg, and instead of being conten| | io allow the organization to restric || its operations to the South and At lantic seaboard, with only a fai sprinkling in the central ‘states an Middie West, ‘the borders of. th church shoul be extended through aut the Far West to the Golden Gat of the Pacific, and that the virgii soil of the rich northern states fron the Canadian line and the lake ter ritory, #hould be given careful atten tion." Dr. Colbert is satisfied that i congrogations can be developed 4 he broad stretch Wetween the Mis sissippi and the Rockieg, the return na faw years will more than just ty the Outlay, and several stron sonfekences can be organized ver shortly in the Minnesota, Wisconsin Michigan, Indiana and Ohjo region ‘where only the Kentucky and Mis sourl conference are now known. | is a foregone conclusion that th }] Philadetphia_conference will — legis late vigor pisty on this sirbject, an ‘he result Will no doubt have an im vortant effect on the number of bish ops elected. De Colbert is bein| nushed for the Bishropic, as a spec ial representative of the West, an he is making a decided impressioi for his cause. ‘The attendance this session i larger Uhan usual, and the interes is more intense than has been th }Jcasm for sears, signs that augu well-for the future of the Zio1 church, ‘The “bishops present were J. W. Hogd, Cicero R. Harris an G. W. Clinton, of North Carolina Alexander Wakers, of New York; J W. Alstork, of Alabama, J. §, Cald well, of Mlinois; and J. W. Smith of the District of Columbia. Gen eral officers: rs. M. R. Franklin finangihl secretary; G. L. Blackwell [general and missionary secretary W. H. Coffey, secretary church ex tension board; G. C. Clement, edito of the Star of Zion: J.C. Dancy, ed itor of the Quarterly Review; J. F Moreland, manager of — publishinj house; FH. Ell, clerk of the pub Ushing department; 8. G. Atkins secretary of education; J, H. Ander son, general statistician; J... Ma son, assistant secretary of education EB. George Biddle, editor of Zion’ Trumpet; R. 8. Bruce, editor Sunda School Literature: W. H. Goler, pres igent of Livingstone College; FP. M Jacobs, asvistant general secretary Other prominent divines in attend Nignée wera: Dra. J. B, Collect: Minne THE SAVINGS HABIT | BRINGS INDEPENDENCE jeer OSL Meee oa KANAWHA BANKING AND TRUST COMPANY ‘CHARLESTON, WEST. VIRGINIA HE BAUER MEAT fe AND 30 CAPITOL ST. a) Beef, VeaJ.: Mutton, Pork, Fresh Pork Sausage _and Weiner | - Our Own Make § Try our machine sliced Hams and_ Bacon OYSTERS, FISH, POULTRY. nat fest Qualities in all tbs Cheese | We want your patronage, for we have complete stock in our. lines and you can get it when you wantit most.: A mington, Del.yR. A. Morrissey, Phil- adelphiay ana J, H. MeMullen, New York. e , ‘The visiting“bistlops and ministers filled the local pulpits Sunday, and the choirs of the several Zion chur- ches supplied the music during the sessions. hex council adjourned Monday night{ but the bishops and many of the general officers remain- cd in the ¢lty to attend the Joint Council of, Bishops of the A. M. E., A. M. B. Zion and C. M. B. connec- Uons, beginning February 12, at Met- ropolitan AL M.-E. chureh and ¢on- tinuing about ten days. Aa POOASDAlOn OF First Assistant Pestniaster-Geheral Frank H, Hiteh- cock ts annouxced, to take effect on the 15th. ‘This astute political lead- er leaves the government service to assist in the mattagemant of the cam- paign of Secretary William H. Taft, and he willyprove a giant in the fray. My, Hiteheock will be espec- ially active in the South, where Mr. Taft has a host of friends among both white and colored republicans, and as Feirbanks, Foraker, Cannon, Knox, La Follette, and the rest will take up thé gage of battle in that section also, w@ may expect some lively limes throughout the next ‘three or fgur months. The result in Florida is taken to indicate that contesting delegations will be chos- en in many quarters, with the hope of securing seats in the Chicago con- vention by the committee on creden- tials route. In all probability, how- ever, the Managers may come to see spot eek a@ course is productive of much unnecessary confusion and it may be decided to abide hy the de- cision of the primaries ang legally- constituted conventions. The color ed voter will be an important fac- tor in the contest, and aside from the presidential issue, he will pay his respects In no uncertain tone to the “lily-whites,” for ‘whom he has had a rod in pickle fOr a long time. The struggle in the ‘Sputh for présivient- lal delegates WH:be the hottest in recent years, leap thir winner of tne bulk of this str@ngth wil) doubtless be the nominee of the clans that wil gather at Chicag® tn. June. The Brownsville ‘investigation is again at a standstill, Senators For- akey and Scott are out of the city, and at their request, the remaining members of the senate committee on military. aftairs Fave. consented to delay the final consideration of the ease until they can yeturn, which will be in about ten days. It is still the popular belief that ,the majority, re- port will find the eolored soldiers to blame for the shpoting-up, while the minority will contend that — their guilt has not been established by the evidence. What the senate will do is a mgtter for conjecture, for there is no certainty that. the majority re- port will be adopted by the body as a whole. It is regarded as highly probable that if the senate sustains the minority report, President Roose. velt for the first time since the be. ginning of the investigation, will be in a position to take definite action on the subject. ‘Those who know Mr. Roosevelt's manly nature do not doubt that his pfonuneiamento ir the matter wil) be in accord with fain playsand the best interests of all concerned. if any Tan is found tc have been a victim of injustice, it is reasonably certain that President Roosevelt will see to tt that proper restitution is made. It will be well for the colored people to restrain their emotions until fhe case is fin ally disposed of. | The New York Thies presents “a table of peculiar interest, shbwing ‘the strength of the colored vote ir 1900.+ If it is to, be accepted as re- liable, states which, voted for Mc- Kinley that year, would pave been carried for Bryant had the Segro vote gone in a magg to the democrat ADVOCATE ‘TEN Nat Field 3 jc candidate; and a material change in several of the more decisive states would have"leqd to the defeat of the eminent Ohioan. The independence ‘of the Negro vote.in recent munci- pal elections, where- unpopular re- publican nominees have been “knif- ed’ by the colored voters on the elec- tion day, is pointed out as a warning ‘that there may bé a slump in the Negro vote in close republican states this year, if a candidate is named for President for whom-the Negroes will not enthuse. ‘That the colored re- publicans will be gtren due consid- eration by the managers of all the candidates and by the campaign com mittees after the convention no one doubts, for the men at*the head of affairs are all aware Of the Jarge in terests at stake and how precious every morsel of sapport is, and will not be unmindful gf a single point in the game. ‘The apprehensiveness of the New York Times that there may be a “bolt among the colored voter# has not the sifghtest founda. tion, as far as the wise acres here can Yetermine, The various mana gers ‘hint that fn’ the case of the ‘Times ‘the wish of the father to the thought." Colored repttblicans have thelr preferences, ‘uae ‘as.other ele- ce ee ho ge Te ica ce RE ° e@ -@ 5 . . : . @,. ( West Virginia Colored Institute INSTITUTE, _ 2 3 Be : zt WESF'VA. _ The only Industrial’ Institute for / : ‘ colored Students in the State. : Regular’Normal, Academic and Com- | mercial 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 jn addition Uniforms for State Students.. We have a faculty of Twenty-two Teachers Board only Eight Dollars per Month, - . For catalogue and other information address J. McHENRY JONES, A. M. President.. a Institute, West Virginia ‘ ments have, but it can be put’ dows jaa a cortainty that there will be nc appreciable bolt of colored: voters, no matter what républican 1s nomi: natéd, “It Is a very foolish prophet Indeed who* will venture ‘a, prealg- thon that the success of any of the magnificent array of men menttonéd in connection with the presidency, would be “slaughtered,” to install in ‘the White House a Presigent who would have as his cablmet and polit+ cial advisers such unspeakable mis- eréants as Ben Tillman, Jeff Davis, {im Vardaman, Tom Heflin, Jo Ball ey and the.like. Anybody who prat- ea of 4 bolt of Negroes to Bryan or ae other democrat, in prefer: ence Buy republican named at Chi: cago,’13 “talking through his hat,’ and ought to have quarters With Harry Thaw at Mattewan. For the information of those, how- ever, who may wish-to do som cal- culating on their own hook as to the strength of the colored vote in the states included in the New » York, Times’ canvass, the figures are heye given. They may be utilized profit- ably when it becomes necessary. to’ talk things over with local chairmen, The table is made up from the elec. tion returns ef November, 1900. ~ 1900 Pir = ‘ Negro Voters. Connecticut ...... 5,214. 28,570 Idaho’ ........... 3,604 683 HMinois ..........31,247 94,924 Indiana .:.......18,445 23,479 Kansas ..........15,234 23,354 Montana ......... 7,058 11,773 Nebraska ........ 3,274 7,822 New Jersey ..... 22,868 56,899 New York .......39,908 143,606 Ohio .....222°22 231/624 691036 Ofegon 200220002 2131185 13:41 Pennsylvania .....53,757 288,439 Rhode Island |<... 81143 13,972 Washington ......11,573 121623 West Virginia’ |. 2.14841 21/083 One vote transferred to the other side counts double in computing phe emect of the pluralities. A pcpular testimonial will be ten- dered Prof. John T. Layton at the’ Metropolitan A. M. EB. church March 12th, im recognition of his thirty years of faithful work in local mus- ical, religious and educational cir- cles, A eae will be presented by a host of volnteers, and among the attractions will be a number of the famous Marine band, under the direction of Prof. W. H. Santelmann. Over 500 representative citizens, white and colored, signed the paper suggesting the testimonial in Prof. Layton's honor, | Mr, Lewis E. Johnson, of Cleve- land, Ohio, who fonducted the cam- baign which resulted in subscriptions amounting to $32,000 for the Y. M. C. A. and who has been success- fully carrying on the work of the Y. M. C. A. at Buxten, Iowa, for several months, returns to Washing- ton, to serve as secretary of the new local branch, and will have active charge of the erection of the $100,- 000 building, for which* ground was /roken last fall. Mr, Johnson, ip the very best man that the asociation could have chosen for this importaxt and essentially constructive task St. August Me's Catholic church, largely made up of colored commun: icants, is out of debt. The total ob- ligation 6f $57,000 has been paid off in the fifteen year period. Father Paul Griffith reports that the re- ceipts from new rents, offertory col lections, sinking fund, St. Augustine Lyceum and festivals “last year amounted to $10,448.90, Expend- itures, including improvements ‘and repairs in church and rectory, sup- port of house and clergy, séxton's wages, choir, insuranee ,and Sunday school, were $8,448.90, Teaving a balance of $2,000, which will be de- voted {0 the needs of the apostolate to the bolored people, training color- ed children in the Catholic faith. . STORER COLLEGE | , Harper’s Ferry, : : Wesf Va. ' _Courses - phe . Academic, State Normal, Biblical, Vocal an Instrumental Music, Carpentry, Blacksmithing, Practical Gardening aud Husbanry, Cookery, Serving and Dressmaking. ro m o Equipment ey Ample Buildings, Beautitu)-Campus, I yboratory, Telescope, Li- ° braries “of over 6000 volums, Comm ‘ious Barn, Piggery, Hennery, Dairy, several acres of of ga ‘dens, Cold Frames and Hot Beds. ) Expenses ; Books, Room Rent and ‘Tultion free to West Virginians. ‘ Neo- essary Mxpense not over $50 per month to State students Special Features Elght valuable sholarships and six prixes awarded annually. Athletics, Band, Literary Socleties, frequent Lectures and wa- tertainments, Mubieal Clubs, Y. M. C. A. a Storer is a Non-Sectarian, Christian Institution, f For Ilustrated Catalogue send to . Bee \ McDONALD, Pres. Miss Lillian B. Weight, ‘of Chi, faxo,"has beer appointed as a stého- grapher aud mimedgrapher in the office of the supervising architect f the treasury, at/a, salary of $90¢ per nnum. She stood at the head of the eligible list and ig reported to possess exceptional abliity for tho work to which she has been assign- ed. There are several colored em ploxees In this office, among them two expert draughtsmen, — fessrs, Woodson and Cook, * Hon, J. Milton Turner, of St, Lois and’ Lawyer A. W. G. Sango, of Muskogee, Oklahoma, are here. in the interest of Indian olalms; Mr, ‘Turn- ¢ rrevresepting the Cherokee tribes, and Mr, Sango the Creeks. wv Maryland is still in the ‘thrpes of an ‘Attempt - to distranchise the forty and Indutttions Negroes. of hat ‘state, without disturbicts thp Serenity of the Miterate* whites or running up against. the’ Supreart court of the United States. Of course, she Is maktag a sorry mess of'it. Som of these times, these bourbon dates wilLlearn that the is no logioal color? line’ In “compe teney, and that inerlt. will count, Supress its possessor. as they may. An artificial road to citizenship will prove to be more detrimental in the long run to the white ignoramus ADVOCATE 11 Nat Fleld 4 than to the Intelligent colored man for the former is thereby robbed of all incentive to improvement, while the ambition of-the latter to reach the goal is stimulated by a possible reward for inteMectual expansion. Rey, T. H’ Tinton, formerly en- kaged In the grocery business in St. Louis, and well known as an organ- izer of civic’ rights associations as well as commercial. enterprises, has Jocated in the city and is promoting a corporation for the purpose of In stglling a sight-seeing —automobil line, in whiciy it is estimated there are great profits diring the tourist ‘Season, - | A separate W. ¢. T, U. has been organized by fhe seyeral local tem- perance organizations with Mrs. Ster- ling N. Brown as presfdent. It is said that the white union intimated that a separate ofganization to in- clude all the colored women would be: desirable, ‘ Prof. Kelly Miller has been made dean of the college department of Howard university, and he has taken hold of the more etal g he that’ be-, tokens. pxealignt peaultass Pa 2 A bi has Dec introduced in con- gress asking that ay appropriation Of $8,000: de liowed, for the"pur- ote of plactig ‘the salaries of sev eral underpaid professors of Howard, uylversity on an equitable basis. + Former Chaplain’ T. Se sometime pastor .of, the Metropoli- tan A. M. B. ‘church of thig) city, lectureds on: "The Question Stated” Friday evéning. 7 ‘A Imposing banguet in honor ‘of Auditor of the navy, Ralph W. Tyler, is being projected with Justice Rob- ert H. Terrill ag chairmant of the com niittee on atrangements, } a tay es, aie ae Rew ebaee Rb PRP oy Ce PE Tey Ee ee @ My broad won't raise! in ‘a commos Siero tee ote thersheatrare 4 cause. 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