The Advocate

AT THE NATION'S CAPITAL Are Guests of Honor at Several Social Functions Where They Are Lionized by Washington's Four Hundred—Plans on Foot for the Encampment of the Separate Battalion of the District Guards—Recognition of Negro Delegates by National Committee Encourages the Race —A Washington Boy is Promoted in the Army. VOLUME VII. NO.36 (By National Negro Press Bureau.) Washington, D. C., June 17.—The Liberian envoys, Vice President J. J. Dossen, former President G. W. Gibson and Charles B. Dunbar, of the Liberian bar, together with their secretary, T. J. R. Faukner, have been the cynosure of all eyes in the national capital this week. On Wednesday evening, in company with Dr. Booker T. Washington, who has evinced a deep interest in their welfare since their arrival on these shores, the envoys were given a cordial reception by President Roosevelt at the White House. Dr. Washington came on from Tuskegee Institute for the express purpose of presenting them to the president, Secretaries Taft, Root, Wilson and other prominent officials of the United States government, and to give his moral support to the important mission which brought them to America's hospitable soil. The conference at the White House began at 9:30 p. m., and lasted over an hour. It will be remembered that the envoys primary purpose in visiting the United States at this time is to invoke the good offices of this government to prevent certain threatened encroachments by England, France, and Germany upon their territory. Liberia has been found to be in possession of natural resources of fabulous value and the commercial forces of Europe's most powerful nations to get hold of valuable outlying strips, with a view of exploiting them to their advantage, and the importance that the integrity of their endangered natural resources has no local significance but the worth of the country. in inducing England, Germany, and France to abandon their policy of aggression. A purpose scarcely second in importance in connection with the future of Liberia is to lay before the capitalists of this country the vast possibilities that lie in the development of that country's boundless resources, the building up of manufacturing plants, and preparing the republic along industrial and educational lines to take a high place in the commercial affairs of the world. President Roosevelt listened with the closest attention to the representations of the commission, Vice President Dossen setting forth his case with remarkable clearness and with dignity and diplomatic graciousness. The president appeared to be intensely interested in the vivid description of the rich agricultural and mineral resources of the black republic, and was visibly impressed with the attractive picture painted by the commissioners of the mutual benefits that they thought would certainly grow out of the development by American capital of the broad and productive rubber, coffee, timber and cotton lands of their country. The country has a population of about 2,500,000, 40,000 are civilized, none are savage, and the untutored natives, led by the intelligent and ambitious element, can be moulded into an industrial army capable of making the wilds of Liberia a garden of plenty. Mr. Dossen says with the introduction of modern machinery and the training of the people in industrial and agricultural臂捷, backed by - backed by the necessary funds to finance manufactures and mines, Liberia would become one of the most decisive spots on the face of the globe. After the usual exchange of courtesies the delegation departed, feeling assured by the president's sympathetic manner and numerous evidences of warm friendship that they had made a favorable impression upon the chief executive and that they might expect him to go as far as he could, with proper regard for international comity and diplomatic standards. Still accompanied by Dr. Washington, the party made a call upon Secretary Taft at his handsome home on K street, where a similar warm welcome was accorded them. The secretary has long been a student of the colonial affairs of the African continent and has given Liberia special consideration as the legitimate child of the United States. He was therefore pleased to greet the Liberian commissioners and in the interview greased much information that he regarded as particularly valuable. Thursday, under escort of Dr. Washington, a round of the department was made, and a call of especial significance was made upon Secretary of Agriculture James Wilson. Among the many notables met by the delegation was Gen. Firmin, the famous on business, in company with his secretary, a distinguished looking young man, with a big mustache. Gen. Firmin, good-natured and unusually affable, talked volubly in English, with a delightful, French accent, and expressed his self as proud of the progress the American Negroes are making along all lines of endeavor. Thursday night a public reception was tendered the Liberian envoys at Lincoln Temple Congregational church. The general arrangements were in the hands of Lawyer Thomas J. Calloway, who so successfully engineered the trip of the envoys to the commencement at Tuskegee Institute a few days ago. The church was tastefully decorated under the supervision of Mr. Henry Lasitzer, who is a veteran in matters pertaining to public assemblies. The American colors predominated, and in a conspicuous place, suspended from the ceiling, was a large Liberian flag, made especially for this occasion. The edifice was crowded to the doors long before the meeting was called to order. Standing room was at a premium and the streets adjacent to the church were filled with people unable to gain admission. As the reception was held in connection with a special session of the Washington branch of the National Negro Business League, the preliminary portion of the program was carried on by the officers of that organization, and the newly-elected officers were installed with appropriate ceremonies. Retiring President J. A. Lankford called the house to order and, introduced the new president, Mr. W. Sidney Pilton. The spoke briefly. Dr. William Pilton was asked to and the "Wizard" came forward amid a burst of applause. Dr. Washington's address was devoted to the mission which brought the envoys to this country, and his endorsement of both the men and their cause was hearty and sincere. Addresses describing their country, and dwelling at length upon its commercial and industrial possibilities and pleading for a closer union between the United States and Liberia were delivered by each of the commissioners, and the audience gave evidence of cordial approval of all that was said. A brilliant musical program was rendered, under the direction of Dr. Amanda V. Gray, choice selections being presented by Messrs. C. Summer Wormley, Clarence Cameron White, H. Leonard Jeter and Miss Mary L. Europe. Following the public session at Lincoln Temple, an toothsome collation was served to the envoys, and invited guests at Gray's biennially-appointed cafe. The committee in charge of the reception, by designation of the ubsiness League embraced W. Sidney Pittman, president; Thomas J. Calloway, corresponding secretary; R. W. Thompson, recording secretary; J. A. Lankford, retiring president; and the following prominent citizens: Judge Robert H. Terrell, Recorder J. C. Dancy, Assistant District Attorney J. A. Cobb, Rev. Sterling N. Brown, Rev. F. J. Grimkü, Major C. R. Douglass, Whitfield McKinlay, Auditor R. W. Tyler, Assistant Superintendent of Schools R. C. Bruce, Henry Lassiter, W. Calvin Chase, Rev. J. H. Welch, Dr. Amanda V. Gray, and Dr. William H. Davis. On Monday evening the Liberian commissioners were royally entertained by Judge Robert H. Terrell at his beautiful home 326 T street, N.W., and a houseful of prominent gentlemen were invited to meet them. Judge Terrell, the prince of toast masters presided at the impromptu, but wholly delightful, "speechfest," and a number of addresses abounding in wit, humor and sound philosophy were delivered by orators of quality. Besides the envoys, Vice-President Dossen, former President Gibson, Attorney Dunbar, and the secretaries, Branch and Faulkner, there were present: Ex-Mayor and Attorney R. B. Williams, of New Zealand; Lawyer J. Douglas Wetmore, of New York; Messrs. J. C. Dancy, J. A. Cobb, R. W. Thompson, L. H. Houston, Dr. E. D. Williston, H. W. Williams, Wyatt Archer, G. W Scot, Major C. A. Fleetwood, Craig Williams, Lieut. Walter A. Pinchback, W. idney Pitlman, Dr. Charles I. West, Dr. C. Summer Wormley Dr. J. R. Francis, Whitfield McKinley Dr. A. M. Curlis, Prof. R. C. Bruce, T. J. Calloway, Lieut. F. W Cheek and others. The national convention of Congregational Workers among the colored CHARLESTON, WEST VIRGINIA, JUNE 18, 1908 people will be held in Birmingham, Alabama, next September. It is thought that Rev. Abraham Lincoln Demond, editor of the Buxton (Iowa) Gazette, who has been engaged in educational and missionary labors for the past 20 years, and who is one of the most widely known colored congregational ministers in the United States, will be chosen president. Rev. Mr. Demond is a man of fine character, and is an executive of force, and would be a tower of strength to the congregational cause in this country. Major Arthur Brooks is getting the First Separate Battalion of the Dis- Unless He Works ith County Committee There Will Be Two Delegations from Ohio County. Wheeling, June 14.—The move made by the Hon. William H. Hearne in sending out letters to a number of Ohio county republicans asking them if they would serve as delegates to the Charleston convention does not appear to be the most popular that he has made in his candidacy for governor and it looks, as though he was going to have some difficulty in getting together his contesting delegation, as quite a large number of those he has asked to serve have refused. He stated Friday that he expected to have his list of delegates ready to send to the state committee by tomorrow, but judging from the number of refusals he has, received it will probably keep him busy to get together 52 delegates by that time. Among those who received letters from Mr. Hearne asking them if they would serve as delegates were three members of the county committee, all of whom refused. Quite a number of others are known, to have informed Mr. Hearne that they would not serve on the delegates. His actions in sending out his letters Friday followed by the meeting of the county committee Friday night resulted in considerable political talk about the 'clty yesterday and the friends of Mr. Hall were quite free in their criticisms of Mr. Hearne's statement Friday that he was naming his delegation without considering Mr. Hall's cadacy. The effect of that statement appears to have changed Mr. Hearne's attitude toward the Ohio county candidate for auditor, as it was reported yesterday that he is asking a number of the people to vote for Mr. Hall. The precipitancy of Mr. Hearne's attitude to delegates regardless of the county committee and the candidacy of Mr. Hall is the reason given by a number of those who refused to serve on the delegation for so refusing. It is extremely doubtful if Mr. Hearne will consider the action taken by the county committee at its meeting Friday evening concerning the naming of the delegates from Ohio county. The following letter was received regarding the naming of the delegates: Hon. William F. Hearne: Dear Sir:—A meeting of the Ohio county republican executive committee will be held on Wednesday evening, June 24th, 1908, at 8 o'clock p. m., county building, to meet with yourself and James K. Hall for the selection of delegates to the state convention to be held at Charleston, July 8. Very truly, G. W. OTTO, Chairman. A similar letter was sent to Mr. Hall. Mr. Hearne would not talk about the situation yesterday. Asked by a reporter what he would do in regard to the action of the county committee in setting June 24th as the time for selecting the delegates, he said that he had nothing to say about politics. While there are many who believe that he will go ahead and name his delegation regardless of this action, if he does so there will be two delegations, as the committee will name one on the 24th with Mr. Hall. The friends of Mr. Hall are anxious to have the matter settled without having a contest. As one of his friends put it last night, a contesting delegation will be bad for Mr. Hall, for while he is trying to have seated the delegation which is for him from his home county his opponent will have time to get around among the other delegates and get votes which otherwise Mr. Hall might secure. Miss Helen Mahan has gone to Columbus, Ohio for a short visit. Mrs. Sproul of Washington is visiting her mother, Mrs. J. R. Satehth walt. Mr. W. P. Kelly, of Baltimore, in the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Guy Wiley on South Side. Sold at Institute City, W Va. in One Day Land Near the West Virginia Color ed Institute Cinds Ready Purchasers, Many Taking Two or More Lots. The auction sale of lots which occurred at Institute City last Thursday, as advertised in The Advocate, was more successful than its promoters anticipated. Handcapped as they were by the baseball game in the foreonow and the commencement exercises at the institution in the afternoon, the company's disposal of 27 lots in very gratifying both to them and to the residents of the community, many of whom are among the purchasers. The average price paid is said to be about $185.00, a remarkably low figure when one considers the many advantages which the location of the lots offer. The company is much encouraged by this, their first effort, and is planning to have another auction sale in the near future. L. C. Claytor, Fayetteville, 2 lots. Mrs. Matilda Parker, City, 1 lot. Philip Robinson, Dunbar, 5 lots. Mrs. Corney Robinson, Institute, 1 lot. Chas. Liggins, Institute, 1 lot. Mrs. Nannle Jackson, City, 1 lot. J. M. Blainey, London, 1 lot. Edward Brown, London, 1 lot. Geo. Collins, Institute, 2 lots. T. F. Carter, Powellton, 1 lot. J. R. Gillison, Mt. Carbon, 1 lot. A. J. Coleman, Powellton, 1 lot. C. W. Burks, Powellton, 1 lot. Byrd Prillerman, Institute, 3 lots. Marshall Jones, City, 2 lots. Mrs. M. M. Smith, Institute, 1 lot. Robt. Howard, Institute, 1 lot. Mrs. Meadow, Institute, 1 lot. For 4 Years More is Sen Nathan Bay Scott Junior Senator is Again National Committee from West Virginia Elected at Lively Session of Delegates. Chicago, Ill., June 15.—Senator Nathan Bay Scott, of West Virginia, was tonight, for the fifth time, chosen to represent his state on the republican national committee. His election was unanimous. There had been talk during the day that the West Virginia caucus might see some trouble owing to the revolt of Curtin and Teter against Taft. Although Curtin was the only one of the instructed delegates from his state who refused to wear a Taft badge, there was no open declaration against the Ohio man. There was a little fretion at the start when Grant, of Morgantown, moved to go into executive session. This was a tip that the Curtin and Teter faction wished to poll the delegation on Roosevelt and the real Taft men were on their feet quickly. Laughlin, of Wheeling, declared there was no reason for secrecy, while Huffman, also of Wheeling, declared that better feeling would prevail if all was done openly. Finally Grant, for the sake of peace, withdrew his motion. Teter moved the election of Scymour Edwards, of Charleston, for chairman of the delegation. Delegate Dillon nominated George Laughlin, of Wheeling. This was an unexpected contest, especially to the Teterites, and the ballot resulted in the election of Edwards by a vote of 8 to 6. John Leininger was chosen secretary by acclamation. T. E. Houston nominated C. W. Dillon for member of the credentiales committee. This was unexpected by the Teter faction, which had planned to put Dillon on resolutions. He was chosen unanimously. Isaac T. Mann was chosen on resolutions without dissent, and he then arose naming George Laughlin for the committee on rules. This was quickly approved. General Curtin named E. M. Grant, of Morgantown, for permanent organization. Then Houston, the millionaire coal operator, named General Curtin for vice president of the convention for West Virginia. Curtin saw that a sop was being thrown to him by the Taft men, and he arose to decline, and moved the election of Huffman, from Wheeling. This Curtin motion was declared out of order, and he was elected despite his protests. Then came a mild suggestion from Chairman Edwards that it might be well to defer choosing members of the committees on notification of nominees for president and vice president. This was not the view of the delegates who urged immediate action. Laughlin, ever loyal to Senator Scott, arose and insisted that the next thing in order was the election of a member of the national committee. Dillon jumped up quickly and named Senator Scott. Thero was a chorus of seconds, and Scott was chosen with cheers. Then came a diplomatic move on the part of Houston, who named Charles F. Teter as a member of the committee to notify the nominee for president. Dillon seconded, and Teter, who did not expect this honor, was unanimously chosen. Grant, of Morgantown, moved the election of T. E. Houston for member of the committee on notification of the vice presidential candidate, and this also was approved without dissent. The Scott Boom. It had been predicted during the day that efforts would be made to have a secret meeting and a poll of the delegation with a view of finding out how many could be led into a bolt for Rooseveit, it was the scheme of the Taft men to prevent a secret session lost red-hot speeches and arguments by the Teter-Curtin element might swing half the delegates away from Taft. There was also talk during the day that an effort might be made to pass a resolution indorsing Senator Scott for vice president, and once it was carried a demand would be made for Scott's retirement from the national committee in favor of Teter. This tip caused some swift telegraphing to Judge Dayton, at Parkersburg, urging him to advise Teter against opposing Scott. The ever-useful United States Marshal Elliott was detailed to do some diplomatic hustling on these lines, and the pushing of Scott for vice president was dropped for the day, possibly to be renewed tomorrow, now that he is safely on the national committee for four years more. Today pictures of Scott were hung all over the hotel, with the attached information that he was a candidate for vice president. Scott himself has not encouraged the hoisting and plaque placing. With the Grand Lodge of Maryland Was the Lodge at Cumberland and all Pythian Lodges in Maryland Are Now Under One Jurisdiction—Watty Was Present. Cumberland, Maryland.—It is with a feeling of pride and pleasure that a dream of our infancy, has come to pass and we can now stand up shoulder to shoulder with the other states of the union wherein Pythianism reigns and grand lodges are established. Geo. A. Watty, Grand Chancellor of the Knights of Pythias of the state of Maryland and the District of Columbia, made his first visit to the lodges of the western part of Maryland since they have united and are working under the Supreme Lodge, Knights of Pythias of N. A., S. A., E., A., A. and A. His first visit to the Wm. J. Sherman Lodge, No. 1. Cumberland, and the members' reception to him was one of manifest interest, lasting well into the wee hours of the morning. To say that the Grand Lodge is well represented by Sir Watty would not be doing him justice, because he is a man fitted for much higher attainments. He is broad-minded and well-educated. He has Pythianism and the higher elevation of his people at heart. His answering of some very difficult questions while with "us stamped him as a man thoroughly versed in the laws of the order and by-laws of the lodge. The Grand Chancellor was introduced to the members by Deputy A. G. Washington, who, 'n his discourse, said that as this is the first time we have received the Grand Chancellor in our castle, we should feel pretty proud, as he is our own Grand Chancellor, and not one coming from another state and jurisdiction. He was warmly received by the brothers. After which, they all repaired to the spacious dining room of Mrs. Edward T. Rhodes, and 50 brothers sat to a menu of Westphalia ham, chicken salad, potato salad, cold roast beef, cold saffron, ice cream, cream cheese and crackers, coffee and tea. After the Grand Chancellor was entertained and toasted to his heart's content, he bade all the brothers good night and God's speed. On Friday, in company with Deputy A. G. Washington and Chancellor Commander John E. Sampson, he journeyed to Frostburg to visit the Fred Douglas Lodge, No. 2, and the friendly way the members of this lodge received us will always be remembered. JOHN E. SAMPSON, C. C., Wm. T. Sherman Lodge, No. 1, K. P. GASOLINE Exploded and PattonWas Severely Burned Institute Instructor Jumps from Window Badly Spraining His Foot After Receiving Burns About Face and Hands. Institute, June 15.—By an explosion of gasoline, Saturday night, about 10 o'clock, J. R. Patton, instructor in smithing, was painfully burned about the face and hands and sustained other injuries, from which he will be laid up for the next two or three weeks. Mr. Patton was using the gasoline in his room on the second floor of the boys' dormitory at the time of the explosion and, finding his exit through the door cut off by the flames, which immediately enveloped him, he dropped to the ground from a window, dislocating his instep. Several of the students and teachers who happened to be in front of the building at the time, rushed, to his assistance, while others extinguished the flames before any serious damage had been done. Dr. H. F. Gamble, who drove down from Charleston, reaching here about 2 o'clock Sunday morning, dressed Mr. Patton's hands, from both of which the skin hung like a loose glove. His face and neck were also painfully burned, but the foot gave him the greatest pain, and it was found necessary to resort to an anesthetic before the dislocation could be reduced. Mr. Patton was removed to the Charleston General Hospital, Monday morning, where he is reported resting easy. CARD OF THANKS Mr. and Mrs. Anderson Wilson and family take this means of expressing their thanks for the kind assistance rendered during the illness and death of their daughter and sister, Elizabeth. St. Albans, W. Va. FAKER Is Pretended. Pythian From Australia Plays Upon Sympathy of Members of the Order by Claiming to Have Been Shipwrecked and Without Means. There arrived in the city, Monday night, from Huntington, a William Jacobs, whose particular graft is working Negro Knights of Pythias. Jacobs, who is about five feet, of a peculiar dark complexion, raven black, wiry hair, upper front teeth missing and speaks broken English with a foreign accent, claims to be an Australian and member of Australian Lodge, No. 225, Sldney, Australia. He tells a harrowing tale of shipwreck, subsequent robbery and hardship. He has letters from lodges in Baltimore, New York, Philadelphia, Harrisburg, Pa., Parkersburg and Huntington, W. Va., commending him to the care of members of the order. Pythians are warned against Jacobs, who, although in possession of a badge of a New Jersey lodge, in which he claims membership, as well as in Australia, has the pass word and other secrets of the Knights of Pythias, is a fake pure and In the first place, there is not nor has there ever been any lodge in Australia of the name and number he gives. Moreover, there has been no Pythian lodge of the N. A., S. A., etc. jurisdiction in Australia in the past six years. A little close questioning will develop the man's imposture. He is without a traveling card, the absence of which he accounted for a half dozen different ways. To some here he expressed a desire to reach New Orleans, while others were asked to contribute toward his fare to San Francisco, from which port he hopes to sail to Australia. Since his game was exposed here, he is likely to try other tactics hereafter, but there should be no difficulty in recognizing him from the description given above. Jacobs is a professional tramp, doing the sympathy line, and lodges and members of the order do not contribute to a worthy cause in adding him. Chicago, June 17. The Committee on Rules this morning defeated the resolution introduced yesterday by Representative Burke, of Pittsburgh, providing for a reduction of the ratio of representation at the national conventions. At 2:45 p. m., the senior class, and graduates of the commercial and other departments of the school, led by President Jones, and followed by the student body, formed at MacCorkie Hall, and led by the Cadet Band, marched to Hawkwood Hall in the Academic building, where Rev. S. B. Bullock, of the First Baptist church, of Charleston, delivered a highly practical sermon to the class. In chaste and simple language he exhorted the members of the class to cultivate honesty, sobriety, industry, and all the Christian virtues. He elated the glories of such a life by references to that of the Savior of the world, and paralleling these by citations from the lives of the great in modern times, made his audience feel that virtue has her own rewards and "there is no excellence without great labor." The "Aeolian Singers," of Sanaton, Va., furnished the music for the occasion. The following is the program in full: Music, Acolian Singers, Staunton, Va. here and present present the city of whom came from Champlain, of whose excursion boats are St. Kluk, Montreal, Montreal City, Hinton, Fairmont, Clarksville, Waxbury, Pt. Pleasant were among the that were represented In the visiting list. At 8 p. m., the Y. M. C. A. and Y. W. C. A. held their annual joint session. The meeting was well attended, and the program given below was listened to with interest: Quartette, "Rocked in the Cradle of the Deep," Lula James, Carrie Fairfax, Wirt Jones, Alexander Gregory. Origin of the Y. M. C. A., Alexander Gregory. Declaration, Jessie Fields. Solo, "We Shall Know Each Other There," Lelia Powell. Report of Y. M. C. A., Seth Dixon. Report of Y. W. C. A., Lula James. Sextette, Virginia Cleveland, Amelia Wilcher, Mary Beane, Eva Rotan, Nancy Bolden, Nannie Cobbs. Outline Bible Study of Y. M. C. A., George Eldridge. Outline Bible Study of Y. W. C. A., Outline Bible Study of Y. W. C. A. Georgia Wares. Duet, Seth-Dixon, Charles C. Lewis. Pantomime, "Abide With Me," Bessle Mason. Paper, "Temperance," Harry B. Rose. Quartette, Dixon, Rose, Napper, Gregory. The exercises of the Junior Oratorical contest, held on Monday evening, were in perfect consonance with the high order of the programs given on the rest of the week. This contest is a new feature, inaugurated by the faculty in lieu of the Scott Price contest, of which the junior senator has ceased to be a patron. The orations delivered were varied as to themes, showed care in compilation and dramatic force in delivery. Contestants' acquitted themselves creditably, but the orations of J. G. Patterson, Nannie Cobb and C. C. Lewis were deserving of more than passing notice. After some deliberation, the judges returned Patterson, Lewis and Cobb as winners in the order given. This decision, outside of the First named, did not meet popular approval. Had it been left to the audience, the order would have been Patterson, Cobb and Lewis. The lady endeared herself to her audience by her cleanness and force of delivery, and her pleasing stage appearance. Following is the program: Music, Institute Orchestra. Prayer. Music, Institute Orchestra. Oration, "The Negro In West Virginia," Miss Aliceen Harper, Tinkop, Va. The New Novelties in We are siding the greatest line of Men, Women, Miss and Children Low shoes in all the different leathers at moderate prices. Your feet will be fitted by practical shoemen who know how. PARKERSBURG. The children's day exercises, which were held at both the Wesleyan Methodist and Methodist Episcopal churches, Sunday, were very creditable and were witnessed and enjoyed by appreciative audiences. Interesting music and recitations were rendered. Sunday afternoon, the 43rd anniversary of the W. M. church was celebrated with appropriate exercises. This is the oldest Sabbath school among the colored people in the city. Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Jefferson entertained Messrs. Herman Brown and Wm. McClung, of the city, and Mr. Charles Brown, of Chicago, in honor of the latter, at their home, on Swann street, Sunday morning. Charles Brown, who has been visiting his daughter, Miss Almeda Brown, at 815 Swann street, for several days, returned to his home in Chicago, Ill., Tuesday. Mrs. Alice Fountaine and Mrs. Phyllis Johnson each sent $1 to be placed in the students' fund from the children' day exercises of Logan M. E. church, which was held, Sunday afternoon. This was done in memory of Miss Ernestine Fountaine and Master Arthur Johnson, both of whom were active members of the Sabbath school before their demise. Charles Wells is now working in Huntington. H. D. Hazlewood passed through the city, Tuesday, en route to his home in Cambridge, Ohio, from Buckhannon, where he spent several days last week visiting friends. Mr. Hazlewood is assistant principal of Sumner High School. At a meeting of the board of education last Friday evening the old corps of teachers was reappointed for Sumner for the ensuing term, viz: U. P. Jefferson principal. H. D. Hazlewood, assistant principal paI. M. Eather, Colston. Bernardine Peyton. Miss Mary, Peyton is expected home soon from Storer College. Miss Peyton graduated from that institution last. Thursday with second honors from the normal department. She is also a graduate from Sumner High School and resides in this city. H., D. Hazlewood and J. R. Jefferson attended the commencement of Marietta College, at Marietta, Ohio, Wednesday morning of last week. David Henderson Hleasanta was the only colored graduate. The grand rally at Logan M. E. church last Sunday night was a grand financial success. The fair given at the Wesleyan Methodist church on Tuesday and Wednesday, evenings was quite a success. The programs each evening were very interesting. A committee of the Emancipation celebration organization met Monday evening at Ann street hall to plan for the celebration in September. The news for the State. Journal will be written from now on by Rev. W. F. Jones. Mrs. A. M. Thomas, of Zanesville, Ohio, is visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Mathey Thomas, at 815 Swann street. James Madison left Sunday noon over the B. and O. for Chicago, Ill., to visit his daughters for several days. Mrs. Corinna Campbell 1 Nicholas of Philadelphia, Pa., is the guest of Mrs. Alice Fountaine, on 19th street Mrs. Jane Jones, who has been quite ill for the past week, is improving. BUCKHANNON. Mrs. Jessie Wright and little son Pearl, of Sutton, are visiting Mrs. Wright's sister, Mrs. William Mumford. Helen, the little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Wade, who has been quite ill for several weeks, is much better at this writing. Miss Leilia Powell returned, Saturday from institute, where she has been attending school the past year. Prof. H. D. Hazlewood, of Parkersburg, is the guest of friends in the city. James L. Davis and T. A. Brown made a business trip to Clarksburg, Friday. Rev. B. B. Martín, of Fairmont, who has been in the city since the first of last week, returned home, Thursday. The lecture given by Presiding Elder, on the 8th intuit, was listened to by a large and appreciative audience. It was highly, instructive and was rendered in Rev. Curry's usual polished manner. On Wednesday night, the 10th, Elder Curry preached the annual sermon to the Ladies Ald Society, in which the paid a high tribute to the women of the churches and to women in all philanthropic movements for the good of the world. All were impressed by Elder Curry's kind- ly and courteous manner, and we are sure he will be of great benefit to the district during his stay with us. Miss Maud Roberta Davis was the hostess, to the Ladies Aid Society, Wednesday afternoon. A special program was rendered, consisting of quotations by the members of the society. Solo, "Dreaming." Miss Jeanette Powell. The Mission of the Ladies Aid Society, Mrs. Mary Jones. Addresses were made to the ladies by Elder, Curry and Rev. B. B. Martin; who were guests of the society. At the close of the program, a delicious luncheon was served by the hostess and her assistants, Misses Ruth Mumford and Margaret Reld. The menu being, creamed potatoes, boned chicken, cucumber salad in to-mato cups; broad and butter sandwiches, ice cream, cake, strawberries and coffee. The ladies of the society are making strenuous efforts to raise $100 on the church debt and are meeting with fair success. Mrs. O. T. Davis, who has been visiting friends in Clarksburst, returned last week and reports a very pleasant visit. Miss Reta Hunter, who has been very sick for some time, is slowly improving. Mr. and Mrs. John Walker are both on the sick list. Clarence Mumford is somewhat indisposed at this writing. Roy McGee and Tom Taylor returned, Saturday, from Institute, to spend the vacation with their parents. Miss Hattle Walker, who has been attending school at Institute, came home, Saturday. The Silver Leaf Club met with Mrs. George Lewis, Friday night. There will be a German and Quaker supper at the A. M. E. church, Thursday night. A good time is anticipated. Master Smith Jones ran a nail in his foot one day last week, from which he has been laid up for several days. Joseph Teller will leave in a few days for Indiana, where he expects to locate. CANTON, OHIO. Tuesday evening, June 9th, St. Paul's A. M. E. church was crowded with both white and colored to listen to Mrs. J. M. Grimes recite. Mrs. Grimes fully convinced her hearers that she is possessed of more than ordinary ability. Miss Beatrice Fox and J. B. Titus were the musicians of the evening. Carnation quartette, composed of W. R. Smallwood, R. N. Hughes, Mrs. Lottie Hunter and Miss Sylvia Grimes, rendered splendid selections. Mrs. W. M. Watkins, of Parkersburg, W. Va., is the guest of Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Jackson. John Williams, of Cleveland, was in the city last week. Miss A. M. Wheeler, of Akron, is the pleasant visitor for two weeks of Miss Lilia Fields. J. R. Mackey was in Cleveland for two days last week on business. The Nonpareils met at the home of Miss Alberta Hall, Friday evening, June 12th, and after a very interesting program luncheon was served. Geo. E. Dinerloo returned to our city, Wednesday, June 10, to witness the graduation of Miss Elfieda Jackson. Miss Elfieda Jackson was elected alternate to the Sunday school convention to be held at Steubenville, Ohio. Rev. H. F. Fox preached ably Sunday morning and evening. Miss Beatrice Fox is spending the week in Massillon, Ohio. Sunday, June 21, the Masons will celebrate their St. John's day at the St. Paul A. M. E.-church, assisted by Masons from Cleveland, Cadiz, Alliance, Salem and Massillo, Ohio, together with the Eastern Star. CLARKSBURG. Mrs. G. T. Smith and children are visiting her parents in Pittsburg. Misses Lilly Allen and Willa Lee returned, Wednesday, from Parkersburg, where they had a delightful visit. Rev. G. W. W. Jenkins was a business visitor in Grafton, Monday. Mrs. C. C. Jones, who has been very ill, is somewhat improved at this writing. Miss Lilly Allen left Saturday morning for her home at Fairchance, Pa. Israel Ross, for seven years a resident here, died, Saturday evening, of Bright's disease. Mr. Ross lived an exemplary Christian life and made many warm friends, who deplore his death. He is survived by a wife and four children. The remains were taken to Bellaire, Ohio, for burial. Miss Minnie Oakes was called from her home at Uniontown, Pa., by the illness of her aunt, Mrs. C. C. Jones. Miss Ira Ross is spending the summer at Mountain Lake Park. Mrs. Sarah Green spent two days in Wheeling last week. She was accompanied home by her son Carl. Rev. J. H. Pryor has returned from a visit to his family at Pittsburg. His son Raymond accompanied him. Ashby Grayson returned, Saturday, from the West Virginia Institute, where he attended school. R. A. Lowry returned, Saturday, from a visit to relatives and friends at Institute. Jas. Davis, of Buokhannon, was a business visitor here last week. RED STAR. Mrs. Chas. Williams, of McDonald, was a pleasant caller of Mrs. Barks, Thursday. Dr. S. A. Washington went to Sun. Sunday, to celebrate the marriage of Otto Edwards to Miss Dessie Holmes. Mesdames, Davis and Banks went to Fayetteville, Sunday, to the baptizing. Mesdames Roach and Grey spent Sunday afternoon with Mrs. Gaines. Mr. and Mrs. Gregory went to Fayetteville, Sunday. Mr. White and Mrs. Ralley went to Fayetteville, Saturday, to attend the funeral of Arn Calloway. Dr. S. A. Washington was in attendance also and helped to conduct funeral exercises. Miss Milford Burdette, Harry Rose, Baini Braxton, Herbert Banks, and W. J. Napper, students of West Virginia Institute, have returned home for their summer vacation. Mrs. Emma W. James, after spending a week in Virginia with relatives and friends, has returned home. Eugene Walker was in town this week on business. Mrs. Lovings, of Glen Jean, was shopping in town, Thursday. W. C. Benton has returned from Virginia, where he has been visiting relatives. Rev. D. C. Huntr filled his regular appointment here, Sunday. Miss Agatha Alexander and Wallace Smith, sister and cousin of Mrs. S. A. Washington, are visiting her. BLUEFIELD. The graded schools of the city after a most successful year. The first graduating class in the history of the school received their diplomas on last Friday night. The principal of the schools, Mr. Emery L. Rann, received much commendation from the board of education and from the public in general for his efficient work in the schools. They believe that under his continued labors, the city schools of Bluefield will be second to none in the state. A new building is to be erected on the north side and rooms are to be built to the main central building for a high school department. Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Williams entertained. In a most delightful manner on Monday evening, complimentary to the city teachers and the Rev. Mr. Lewis, of Hinton. Those present were: Rev. and Mrs. P. H. Edwards, Prof. J. C. Coleman, Rev. Mr. Lewis of Hinton, Secretary and Mrs. N. M. Martin, Prof. I. C. Tull, Prof. I. W. King, Misses I. Minnie L. Walker, Catherine Booker and Emma M. Wroule, Mrs. R. H. Ellis. Mrs. Margaret Day, a respected citizen of this city, departed this life on last Thursday. Funeral services were held at Scott street Baptist church on Friday afternoon. Dr. Green, of the Kingslow & Green Drug Co., will soon leave for the west, where he will reside permanently. Miss M. L. Walker, one of the city teachers, entertained at dinner, on Friday evening, her principal and co-workers. A most enjoyable evening, was spent. Mrs. Alice Bolling spent Sunday at Mt. Carbon. Rev. R. D. W. Meadows filled his regular appointment her, Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Martin, of Kincaid, were calling on Mr. and Mrs. H. H. Washington, Sunday. Miss Georgia E. Banks, of St. Albans, is visiting Mrs. H. H. Washington. Charles, the little son of Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Dandridge, who has been quite ill, is better. Mrs. Robert Reid is reported better at this writing. Sunday was children's day. The program was as follows: Opened by singing, choir. Reading, Matt. 21: 7-16, by Rev. R. D. W. Meadows. Prayer, by R. W. Snead. Singing, "This Is Happy Children's Day," by the school. Recitation, "Christ Loves the Children," Virginia Bolling. Recitation, Helen Bolling. Recitation, Irene Dandridge. Singing, choir. Recitation, Miss Sedalia Jones. Recitation, Gladys Jones. Recitation, Sonnie Dues. Dialogue, "Children's Day," Louisa Dues, Lola M. Washington, Maggie Walker, Lula Taylor, Pearl Dandridge. Singing, choir. Recitation, "The Boat from Slumberland," Theresa Washington. Recitation, Hazel Washington, Recitation, Mrs. Nellie Vanhook, Singing, choir, Paper, Mrs. Mattie Jones, Solo, Mrs. Nellie Vanhook, Reading, Secretary Boyd, Letter, R. W, Snead, Remarks, Rev. Meadows. FAIRMONT. Norvel Jackson and sister, Miss Ida, left Saturday for Mountain Lake, Md., for the summer season. Misses Henghaw, Dickerson and Ware stopped over here. Friday night, on routes to their homes in Morgantown and Uniontown from W. V. C. I. Mrs. A. H. Williams and children passed through Saturday to spend a few weeks with her parets in Point Pleasant. Presiding Elder West preached a very able sermon on Sunday morning at the M. E. church. This is Elder West's first visit to our city, and he left a very favorable impression. Mrs. Wm. Winnes is on the slick list. Mrs. Fannie Shelton left last week for her home in McKeesport, Pa., for a several weeks' visit, with her sister, Mrs. Wm. Fortune. Little Helen Mende left Sunday for Pittsburgh to spend the summer with her aunt, Mrs. Turner. Her father returned Monday, having accompanied her there. Mrs. Julia Collins was quite ill a few days last week. Mrs. George Washington is on the sick list at this writing. John Handy, of Morgantown, spent Sunday with friends here. Very appropriate exercises were held at the M. E. church., Sunday night, at which the children's day program was carried out. HARPERS FERRY. Hen. Theodore Alword, state superintendent of the West Virginia Anti-Saloon League, Parkersburg, spoke at John Wesley M. E. church on Sunday morning last. The following party went on a picnic to Antietam_battlefield on Saturday of last week, and spent a most enjoyable day on those historic grounds; Misses M. Virginia Brown, Lizzie Slims, Ella V. Smith, Mary M. Peyton, Cora L. Davis, Bessie Mahoney, Mabel Brady, Lillian Green, Marlon Green, Eliza Green, Mamie Jefferson, Mary Brady, Mrs. Hattle Brown Williams, Mrs. L. C. Green, Prof. W. A. Saunders, Richard Johnson, Rev. Samuel Beane, Charlea S. Arter. Antietam is about 17 miles from Harpers Ferry, and is a most delightful drive on such a day as was Saturday. Mrs. Hattle Brown Williams, who has been visiting Miss Brown, at Storer, for the past two weeks, returned to her home at Washington, D. C., on Sunday night. Miss Brown left Monday morning for Hampton, to attend the Negro convention in session there this week. Miss Mary M. Peyton, of Storer, left for her home at Parkersburg, Monday night. Miss Mannie Jefferson, who has attended the commencement at Storer and the 'Teachers' Institute, left Monday morning for Berkeley Springs, where she will be employed this summer. Miss Mahoney, who has been visiting the Misses Brady for several days, returned to her home in Virginia on Monday. THOMAS The Tuxedo Club will meet with Mrs. Bonnie Parish, on Tucker street, Monday, at 2 p. m. Rose 5. 18. Dwisty of Parkersburg, arrived here on Saturday with his family. He has charge of the Cokee ton and Thomas Baptist church and or, month will make Thomas his home for month awhile. Miss Jennie Jackson, of Romney, here t is guest of Miss Mamie Thompson. Mrs. Nina Campbell, of Davis, was s spent Sunday and Monday with Thomas friends. Mrs. David Aycox has been indis posed for a few days. The Misses Clark, of Davis, and Miss Carrie Walker, of Red Creek, were calling on Thomas friends, Fri- day. Mrs. Lucy Walker, the mother of Miss Carrie, is very sick in the Davis hospital. Victoria Court, No. 14, is prepar- ing for a moonlight fete that will be given on the beautiful lawn of Mrs. W. J. Thompson in the near future. J. W. Stephens left on Tuesday for days i points east. He will also visit parts Mrs. V of Pennsylvania before his return. Gran Charlo Mr. S spent Sunday and Monday with Mr. ell, he bough Geo N. HI Hunnti Mrs ton Tf Mr. guest Hat J. W. Stephens left on Tuesday for days i points east. He will also visit parts Mrs. V of Pennsylvania before his return. Misses May and Nevada Williams made a business trip to Davis one day last week. Misses Bettie S. Bruce and Mary L. Thompson read interesting papers on how to choose life work, Sunday, at the B. Y.' P. U., at 7 p. m. MONTGOMERY Mrs. John Arnold, Mrs. George Williams, Mrs. Mary Holmes and daughters, Misses Beatrice and Angel, of Handley, attended services here, Sunday. Rev. D. C. Deans preached at Mt. Carbon, Sunday morning, to the Red Men, and to the True Reformers here in the afternoon, and to the Red Men at Boomer, Sunday night. Miss Henrietta James was a business visitor to Fayetteville, Saturday. Miss Nellie M. Lewis returned home, Monday, from Bluefield, where she has been teaching. The rally at the M. E. church, Sunday, conducted by the pastor, Rev. V. Harriday, was a-success. Mrs. P. W. Wright and Mrs. S. J. Jackson have returned home from Institute and Charleston. Mississippi Bornice Carter, Ada Wright, Wysor Watson, Sallie Allen, Etta Hall, Rosa Hardy, Mollie Garret and David Deans, James Hardy and Geo Holmes, students at Institute, have come home to spend the summer: Mrs. Mary, Perry returned home, Monday, from Fayetteville, where she went to attend the funeral of Aaron Calloway. S. J. Jackson and P. H. Hayes attended the Funeral of Naron Calloway, Saturday. Mrs. Rachel Thomas Lewis and Mr. William Brown were quietly married, Wednesday evening, at the home of the bride, by Rev. V. Harriiday. Miss Lydia Gore was the guest of Miss Sadie Allen last week. Mrs. Willie Miller and Mrs. H. H. Brantam, will represent Sobouner Court, No. 6, at Huntington next Mrs. Samuel Hedrick, of Gauley, was shopping here, Monday. Mr. and Mrs. John Noel, of Sewell, have moved here. They have bought the Burke homestead. BARBOURSVILLE. George Martin and J. A. and M. N. Hicks were business visitors in Huntington Tuesday. Mrs. Mary Hicks was in Huntington Thursday. Mr. Levi Banks, of Logan, was the guest of George Martin last week. Hattle Hicks is spending a few days in St. Albans with her sister, Mrs. W. W. Scott. Geo. W. Hamler, of Hot Springs, spent Sunday and Monday with his family. Miss Evelyn Willis and Little sister, of Huntington, spent Sunday afternoon with the Misses Hicks. Mrs. C. P. Martin returned from Parkersburg, Monday, after two weeks' visit. Miss Georgina Glover and brother, C. S. Glover, of Zanesville, Ohio, are visiting Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Kligore. Miss Betty Minor is visiting friends this week. A very interesting Children's day program was rendered at the 1st Baptist church Sunday night. Mrs. Henry Goode entertained the sewing club Monday evening. Edward Whirl and son were in Huntington Monday. INSTITUTE The alumni association of the West Virginia Colored Institute has decided to enclose an athletic field at Institute. Mrs. Jane Springgs left for Parkersburg, Monday morning. Misses Bessie V. Morris and Charlotte Campbell were guests of Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Lowry several days after the close of school. Miss Amelia Lowry left for her home in Clarksbury, Monday morning. Prof. and Mrs. J. McHenry Jones, Dr. R. L. Jones and G. E. Mitchell left for Chicago, Saturday at noon. The party was poined by Mrs. C. E. Mitchell at Toledo, Ohio. Miss Moss Clay left for Clarksburg, Monday evening. It is Miss Clay's intention to make several stops, to visit her friends on route home. Richard Lowry, attended the commencement exercises at Institute. He departed for Clarksburg, Saturday. Miss Bessie V. Morria left for Pittsburgh, Tuesday. FRUITS, CANDIES ICE CREAM FRUITS, CANDIES ICE CREAM Families Furnished with Ice Cream. Orders for shipment solicited. We make prompt delivery of Cream and Ices for Sunday orders. I. E. Nichols Cape May, Sea Isle City, Ocean City, Asbury Park, Long Branch Point, Pleasant, N. J., Ocean City, Md., and Rehoboth Beach, Del. 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To whom it may concern ; Whereas, there is certain outstanding indebtedness against the county of Fayette both against the general county fund and the road fund of the several magisterial districts of said county, which indebtedness is represented by drafts or county orders; and, Whereas, The legislature of the state of West Virginia, at its regular --- We have a new line of GAS STAND LAMPS Come in and look them over COFFEY Plumbing Co. Quarrier St., near Capitol FRUITS, CANDI Families F Ice Cream. O ment solicited. session of 1907, has provided that any county having an outstanding indebtedness (at the time the act went into effect) may lay an additional special levy of ten cents on each one hundred dollars valuation of the taxable property of each county for the purpose of paying off such outstanding indebtedness, etc; and the law further providing that in order to lay such special levy, as herein provided for, the county court of any county, which has such outstanding indebtedness, and desires to liquidate the same, by laying a special levy, etc., shall have the amount of its indebtedness, as represented by outstanding county orders or other indebtedness for which drafts have not been issued, including the interest, thereon, correctly audited and reported; and. Whereas, The county court of Fayette county desires to liquidate and pay off its outstanding orders as rapidly as possible, and in order to get a correct estimate of the county's indebtedness, has appointed an auditing committee, consisting of William Grafton, county clerk; S. L. Walker, and Jno. T. Sinms, to audit and report same: Now, Therefore, the said auditing committee requests all persons owning or holding Fayette county drafts, including drafts on any of the district road funds and the poor fund to report the same to any member of the committee, at Fayetteville, W. Va. If it is not convenient to present the drafts in permait them, please send the committee an exact copy of the draft or drafts owned or held. When sending copies be sure to include copies of the indorsements, just as written on the back of the draft. This is very essential; otherwise the committee cannot determine the dates from which to compute the interest. All drafts intrusted to the committee will be carefully preserved and promptly returned to the holder or owner. Where drafts are, being used as collateral, the person reporting will please state that fact, giving the names of both the owner and holder. Drafts on school fund or building fund not wanted. It is obvious that the interests of the holders of the county paper and the committee, so far as the granting of the above request is concerned, are mutual. Prompt reports from the holders of Fayette county paper are, therefore, solicited. WILLIAM GRAFTON JNO. T. SIMMS S. L. WALKER NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION At a meeting of the stockholders of the American Economic Association, a corporation under the laws of the State of West Virginia, held on the 14th of April, 1908, at its principal office in the city of Charleston, West Virginia. A majority of the capital stock being represented and voting in favor of the following resolution: Resolved, That the American Economic Association, a corporation duly created, organized and existing under the laws of the State of West Virginia, do discontinue the business of said corporation. That after the payment of all debts and liabilities of said corporation, the property and assets remaining thereafter be distributed between the stockholders of the same in proportion to their holdings in said association. I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true copy of a resolution adopted by the American Economic Association on the 14th day of April, 1908. R. Q. HILL, President of American Economic Association 4-23-4t A. F. & A. M. Washington Lodge No. 6, A. F. & A. M., meets the first and third Friday nights of each month at the K. of P. Hall, J. H. Taylor, W. M.; William Wright, Sec'y. Oration, "The Service of George Washington, Miss Nannie Cobbs, Kegstone, W. Va. Oration, "The Sage of Anticostia," Miss Neportia Allen, Salem, Va. Music, Institute Orchestra. Oration, "The Influence of Art," William Eggleston, Ronceverte, W. Va. Oration, "The Farmer as a Citizen," Charles C. Lewis, Charleston, W. Va. Oration, "Thomas Alva Edison," James Garfield Patterson, Philippi, W. Va. Music, Institute Orchestra. Decision of Judges. "The Finest of the Wheat," the program presented by the Wheatley-Dunbar Literary Society, on the evening of the 9th inst., was a pot-pourri of the gems of the year. From the force and brilliancy of rendition, and the generous recognition accorded each performer, it seemed that time had only enhanced the literary and musical value of each number, and prepared the audience for greater degrees of appreciation. While each number was an old acquaintance, and the participants quite youthful in most respects; yet each gave promise of powers that were pleasant to think upon. Declaration, "The New South," Hugheston Brown, London, W. Va. Recitation, "The Polish Boy," Lelia Robinson, Algoma, W. Va. Solo, "Good Bye, Sweetheart, Good Bye," Lelia B. Powell, Buckhannb, W. Va. Oration, "Deeds of the Negro," Emmet Saunders, Eagle, W. Va. Dialogue, "Doctor Cure-All," Two Boys and Six Girls. Solo, "Just at the Break of Day," Luther Jefferson, Charleston, W. Va. Recitation, "Then and Now," Mary Noel, Sewell, W. Va. Declaration, "Supposed Speech of John Adams," Daniel Ferguson, Institute, W. Va. Music. Dialogue, "A Longfellow Play," Six Boys and Six Girls. Wednesday, the 10th, broke clear and fair, and gave promise that the humorous occurrences that characterise this historic day, would receive no hindrance from the weather. As events afterwards proved, the exercises of the day were not marred by the unpleasant and chillish episodes that in the past, bade fair to react to the non-observance of this feature of commencement week. J. C. Steele, Dux, introduced each person on the program with some happy remark that evoked a smile. The features of the exercises were, the Salutatory, the Class Oration, Mantle Oration, Ivy, Orations and Valedictory. The comment of the censor on the weaknesses and idiosyncrases of the members of, the faculty provoked much laughter. The program is as follows: Dux, J. Clifford Steele. Historian, Bennett H. Jackson. Prophet, George W. Eldridge. Class Orator, DeWitte Meadows. Class Poem, Julia M. Smith. Censor, Thomas J. Grant. Class Will, Lurania E. Lee. Mantle Oration, Amelia Wifcher. Ivy Oration, Lillie Ashton Foster. Valedictory, Mary F. Beane. Class Song. The twelfth reunion of the Alumni Association was the best in most respects in the history of the association. Representatives from nearly every class were present; the class of 1907 answering to the number of 12. The welcome address of President Jones was cordial and was most happily replied to by Miss Alma Booker, in lieu of W. Henry Burke, who was absent. Prof. J. C. Cabell, master of ceremonies, in his characteristic style, introduced each member. The association is to be congratulated in securing the services of Dr. West. To those who were fortunate to hear this learned divine's address, an intellectual treat was in store. The alumni promised that the quality of their annual programme would grow better from year to year and the truth of this was evidenced at this meeting. Time and space forbid any further comment. The program was: Chorus, "The West Virginia Hills," Alumni Association. Invocation, Rev. E. C. Page, '97. Selection, Institute Orchestra. Welcome Address, President J. McHenry Jones. Solo, "The King of the Winds," (Trevelyn), J. R. Carter, '01. Response to Welcome Address, W. Henry Durke, '03. Solo, "Sundown," (Parker), Miss Maud J. Robinson, '03. Annual Address, "Out of the Depth," Rev. S. P. West, D. D., P. E. Wheeling District. Institute Song, (Jones), Entire Assembly. I. C. Cabell, '96, Master of Ceremonies. The crowd that gathered on the campus on commencement day was not as large as on some previous occasions, but sufficient interest was manifested to make the occasion as epoch making as is the intent. Promptly at 2 p. m., the president and faculty, alumni, seniors and student body, headed by the combined Cadet and Montgomery bands, formed in line and marched to the Academic building. The bright skies, the rose-lined, walks, green lawns, statey trees and gaily-dressed students, made a picture that in beauty, grree and impressiveness will long remain as something distinctly characteristic of the Institute. The hall was beautifully festooned with patriotic bunting, and arches of Old Gold and Black, with here and there clusters of small flags. The stage was given a tropic appearance by palm and fern decorations, which harmoniously merged with the trees and flora of the painted background. The orations were thoughtful, well learned productions, simple in style, and untainted with that florid aura of verbage, with which the average graduate is wont to solve the social philosophical financial or political issues of the world. The address of D. Webster Davis, D. D., of Richmond, Va., to the class, was an elequent, forcible effort, abounding in that humor and homely philosophy that has made the gentleman so widely known in the southland. Dr. Davis was very fortunate in the choice of a subject and the application of the lessons drawn from it to the requirements and necessities of our lives, would result in the removing of any obstacle, the supplanting of sorrow with joy, the budding of hope, where despair now sits, and the fruition of many desires that now seem castles of the air. President C. B. Scott, assisted by President Jones, delivered the diplomas and certificates to the class. Among the distinguished guests on the stage were: Messrs. Gray, Scott, Hazlewood and Harper, of the board of regents; Mr. Bauer, Rev. Dr. West and Rev. Walker. The program in full is appended: Institute Orchestra. Chorus, "The Bridal Song," from the Rose Malden, Cowen. Prayer, Rev. J. W. Waters, Charleston, W. Va. Institute Orchestra. Salutatory, Carrie Evelyn Fairfax. Oration, "The Modern Armada," Henry Lee Patterson. Oration, "The Suffragettes," Mattie Helena Hackley. Female Chorus, "Charity," (Rossini), Soprano Solo and Obligato, Miss Luranie Lee. Oration, "The Twentieth Century Problem," Ella May Dickinson. Oration, "Advantages of a Business Education," James Jackson Adams. Chorus, "Springtime," Strauss-Palmer. Valedictory, Clark Harris. Address to Graduates, subject, "Realizing the Ideal," D. Webster Davis, D. D. Richmond, Va. Presentation of Diplomas, Hon. C. B. Scott, President of the Board of Regents. Presentation of Certificates and Prizes. School Song. Reboditation. Class Roll. Academic Department—Beane, Mary Frances; Brown, Kathryn Viola; Dickinson, Ella; May; Fairfax, Carrie Evelyn Poster, Lillie Ashton; Hardy, Rosa Belle; Harris, Clark; Meadows, DeWitt; Patterson, Henry Lee; Smith, Julia McNeon; Willeher, Amelia Rives. Normal Department—Carr, Minnie Vivian; Plowden, Tamer Toinette. Commercial Department—Adams, James Jackson; Eldridge, George Washington; Grant, Thomas Jefferson; Hackley, Mattle Helena; Jackson, Bennett Henry; Lee, Lurania Eleanor. Industrial Department—Brown, Eva May, Dressmaking and Millinery; Jones, Ethel Mae, Millinery; Kyle, Gertrude, Millinery and Cooking; Wright, Ada, Dressmaking; Wells, Eva Ethel, Millinery; Dickinson, Ella May, Dressmaking; Brown, Kathryn Viola, Dressmaking and Millinery; Steele, J. C., Painting. ALDERSON Frank Brown is in town, from Chicago, Ill., visiting his mother, Mrs. Mary Brown, who continues seriously ill, and shows no signs of improvement. Rev. A. Beck filled his regular appointment at the M. E. church, Sunday. Emmett Smalls, of Charleston, is in town visiting relatives and friends. Angris Hopkins was at Covington, Va., Sunday, visiting Miss Willie Stewart. It has been a common sight to see large crowds of jolly cherry gatherers in wagons and on foot going to the cherry orchards near town, in the past few days. There is a tremendous crop of cherries this year. Clarence Wilson and Leonard Brown are home on vacation from Institute. The Sunday school of the 'Shiloh Baptist church is preparing for the children's exercises. WANTED—At Once. Jeffrey Chain Machine men and coal cutters using other machines. The National Employment Agency, Inc., new Coyle & Richardson Bldg., fourth floor. BOOKER WASHINGTON Will Address National Educational Association on "Negro Education and the Nation" Dr. Booker T. Washington is to deliver one of the three principal addresses before the National Education Association at Cleveland, Ohio, Tuesday evening, June 30th. He will speak upon the subject of "Negro Education and the Nation." The other two addresses that same evening are by Professor J. C. Willis, president of Louisville University, Louisville, Ky., and Mr. Martin Bombard, superintendent of schools, Philadelphia, Pa. The program as arranged by the committee, covers the whole field of educational effort. The strongest educational forces. In the nation are represented in one way and another upon the program. BLUEFIELD COLORED INSTITUTE Bluefield, W. Va. A College and Normal Institute for colored students, located at Bluefield, the leading commercial town of the southern part of West Virginia. on the Norfolk and Western railroad,205 miles east of Kenov. BLUETIELD COLORED INSTITUTE Splendid College Buildings, Beautiful Grounds, Dormitories 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 wholes me surroundings. Board $8.00 per month. Tuition free to state students, rates very low to non-resident students. The Bluefield School offers an unequalled opportunity for young men to secure an education, for they can always find profitable employment when at shool, during vacation, holidays and on Sundays. For catalogue and other information, write the Principal. If you haven't a regular, healthy movement of this hand, keep your bowels open, and be well. Force it to the violent physision or pill poison, is dangerous. The bowels clear and clean is of keeping the bowels clear and clean is to take CANDY HARTIC Cascahets THEY WORK WHILE YOU SLEEP EAT 'EM LIKE CANDY Pleasant, Palatable, Potent, Taste Good, Do Good, Great Clean, Waken or Gripe; 10, 22 and 50 ounces per box. Write for free sample, and book let on health. Address Storling Remedy-Company. Chicago or New York. KEEP YOUR BLOOD CLEAN This association will hold its next annual session at Sylvia, Raleigh county, July 1-3. All churches in this associational district are herby requested to be represented. Delegates from points on the main line on the Chesapeake and Ohio railway may purchase tickets to Raleigh and it will be necessary to change cars at Prince and take the Piney branch train, which makes the following connections: Those coming on Nos. 4 and 5 will arrive at Prince 6:02 and 7:15, respectively, and a train on the branch will leave at 7:35, which will arrive at Raleigh 8:41 a.m. will arrive at Prince 12:49 and 1:30, Those coming on Nos. 14 and 13 respectively, and the branch train will leave 2:10 and will arrive at Raleigh 3:11 p. m. Remember that should you come on any train other than herein mentioned you will have to risk the stop over at Prince. For further information apply to J. J. Turner, corresponding secretary, Mt. Carbon, W. Va. TO WEST VIRGINIA TEACHERS. Huntington, W. Va. June 16. 1908. I take this means of calling the attention of the 300 colored teachers in West Virginia to the National Association of Teachers, which meets in Louisville, Ky., June 24-26, 1908. The place for holding this meeting is nearer to our teachers than it has ever been before. Rates of 1 1-3 fare for the round trip have been secured on the certificate plan. Board and lodging will not exceed $1.25 per day. I trust, therefore, that West Virginia will be well represented at this 5th national gathering. An excellent program, covering all lines of education, and containing the names of the most prominent educators at the country, has been arranged. Inspiration comes from above in more senses than one, and I am sure it will amply repay any of our teachers who can attend to come in contact with these leaders of educational thought and progress. J. W. SCOTT, Press, West Virginia Teachers Association WINIFREDE. Misses Laura and Viola Smith, of Hugheset, spent Saturday and Sun- WE ARE NEVER SATISFIED UNLESS OUR CUSTOMERS ARD New Phone 1072. GEM PH Corner Washington CHARLESTON Guaranteed Watches Why be without a reliable time piece when you can secure one so cheaply? WE ARE NEVER SATISFIED U ERN Jeweler & Mfg. Optician day here, the guests of Misses Ella and Virginia Smith. Jas. I. Thomas was a business visitor to Charleston the first of the week. Will and Ed Robinson spent a few days out of town the latter part of the week. Mrs. Hattie Glasscock and Mrs. A. Bannister are able to be out again, after a week's illness. J. F. Smoot and son Joe spent a few days in Madison, visiting relatives. R. H. Allen spent Saturday and Sunday at his home in St. Albans. Mrs. E. M. Francis is visiting friends in Charleston. Georgia Smith continues ill. J. H. Watts and Otho Holt spent a few days out of town. COLORED Nervous Troubles among both children and grown people often result from Eye Strain Delay, is dangerous. Eye examination free. Reshits guaranteed. NLESS OUR CUSTOMERS ARE NST Cor. Va. St. & Arcade Charleston, W. Va. a few days here this week. Annie B. King left for Huntington to spend a month with relatives and friends. Elfiah Reynolds, an engineer in Washington boy, brother of the detect T. H. Reynolds and of the coron Backett, conceded to be the most capable officers of the Infantry, now stationed in theippines, has been promoted from quartermaster sergeant to first sergeant. His commission was presented to him in the presence of the full company, and the commanding officer took occasion to pay a happy tribute to his efficient services. Sergeant Reynolds is fond of army life, and says the faithful, colored officer is given a fair chance for promotion when he proves his worth. INSTITUTE STATE TICKET. For Judges of Supreme Court. IRA E. ROBINSON. W. N. MILLER. L. J. WILLIAMS. KANAWHA COUNTY TICKET For House of Delegates. CHARLES W. GOOD. JOHN NUGENT. JOHN A. THAYER. SAM. C. HARLESS. E. C. COLCORD. For Clerk of County Court. L. C. MASSEY. For Judge Intermediate Court. HENRY K. BLACK. For County Commissioners. M. P. MALCOLM. A. R. SHEPARD. For Assessor. GRANT COPENHAVER. For County Surveyor. FRANK D. BARRON. A SERMON TO PREACHERS. A SUMMER TO PREACHERS. The fight which occurred one night this week in front of one of our churches reminds us again to call the attention of our preachers and other church officials to a reprehensible dereliction of duty on their part. Whenever the doors of the church are opened, whether it be Sunday or some other night, a crowd of loud, disorderly young men and women congregate on the sidewalk, obstruct the passage of pedestrians and make themselves generally obnoxious to the residents within a square. They do not confine themselves to the side walk, but frequently invade the vestibule of the church, especially if an "entertainment" is in progress, and, by their loud guffaws and noisy scuffling, interrupt whatever chances to be going on within. As far as the Advocate is able to learn, no continued action has been made to check this growing, injurious practice. Those responsible seen to be blind to the fact that every such occurrence adds another link to the chain which is being forged to exclude, by fair means, if possible, by foul, if necessary, the Negro church from respectable communities. Our preachers a boards gain nothing by catering to this element. It spends little or nothing in the church, but its actions are contributing much toward making the church a nuisance. It is a rare occurrence when the church is closed on the night of an "entertainment" before midnight. About nine the crowd begins to collect, and from that time till about a half hour after twelve the night can hardly be called the time for repose to those living in the neighborhood. The money changers and merchants are busy within. Only God and those interested know how many assignations are made without. As a remedy, the Advocate has suggested many times the necessity of stationing at the church door men authorized to arrest those who persist in making themselves obstreperous. The remedy is desperate, but so is the disease. The work being done by the church on the Sabbath and during its protracted meetings is largely nullified by its "entertainments." What's the good of preaching a crucified Redeemer one night in the week and allowing the church to be made a nuisance the other six WE ARE GRATEFUL For a lemon disguised as a peach the appended editorial, clipped from the Bluefield Telegraph, takes the blue ribbon. Under the caption above, the Telegraph tersely, but forcibly, expressed the trials and tribulations which make the newspaper man's life anything but a long sweet dream. "We are always much pleased to hear from any of those of our friends and readers who know so much better than we do how we ought to run the paper. We appreciate their advice even if much of it is received second handed. The newspaper profession is unique in this respect, that An Eight Day Merchandise Feast Will Be Inaugurated Saturday, The most unpr day Sale of seas dise ever present of Charleston and ands of dollars chandise will be ed away below LASI "The Store | That Keeps th 105 Capitol Street. The most unprecedented Eight day Sale of seasonable merchandise ever presented to the people of Charleston and vicinity-Thousands of dollars worth of merchandise will be sold and slashed away below regular prices LASKY'S "The Store That Keeps the Dry Goods Prices Down" 105 Capitol Street. Charleston, W. Va. every one knows better how it should be pursued than those who actually give all their time and thought to its pursuit. It never occurs, we believe to the layman to tell a lawyer just how he ought to conduct a case in court, or to inform a physician of the right method of treating a patient; or a manufacturer what the correct method of conducting his business should be. But any reader can give advice to an editor about every feature of a newspaper enerprise. The editor, therefore, is the most fortunately situated of all professional workers. He may be a trifle annoyed sometimes by the patronizing tone but that is only a passing emotion. quickly succeeded by one of profound gratitude, that people should have been willing to take time from their own busy affairs to set him right. He turns to his task, with a new appreciation of his limitations and more than ever convinced that some of his readers that never wore inside a newspaper office know infinitely more about his profession than he can ever hope to know." --- APPEALING TO PRE JUDICE A candidate for the Grand Chancellorship of the Knights of Pythias of West Virginia, the Advocate is reliably informed, is making a gumshoe campaign at the expense of the order with the "Charleston ring," as his main issue. He, so it is reported, is urging his election upon the grounds that he will remove the office from Charleston, far from the corrupting influences of the "Charleston ring," while the present incumbent, who has afflicted himself with this aforesaid influence, will retain the office here and the ring will continue to rule. Assuming that the report is true, one is at a loss to understand how a candidate for such an exalted position could use means so base to secure his election. He must be indeed in a sad plight when the only argument for his elevation is that he will change the location of the headquarters. Why, forsooth, should the location of the headquarters be changed? Is it wisdom to pay office rent to another when you have your own office building? Should the Grand Chancellor, who is also the president of the Pythian Mutual Investment Association, have the headquarters of the Grand Lodge in one place while the headquarters of the Association remain in Charleston as they must do in accordance with the charter of the organization? Usually the cry of "ring" is raised by those on the outside, and when there is some reasonable grounds for the charge of maladministration. In this instance it emanates from one who has held office continuously June 20th recedented Eight reasonable merchan- ted to the people d vicinity-Thous- s worth of mer- e sold and slash- w regular prices KY'S The Dry Goods Prices Down" Charleston, W. Va. since 1002—six years: Seven years before he affiliated with the order, the "ring" had laid the foundation stones and laboriously, unselfishly welded together the Pythian organization over which he now aspires to preside. During all these 16 years there has never been even a breath of scandal about the "ring's" administration. Guided by a leader, whose like we shall never see again, "the Charleston ring" has returned to the order dollars for cents; it has met every obligation accounted for every penny received, evolved plans which the Supreme Lodge was glad to adopt, brought unparalleled honor to the state, and, above all, made it possible for the candidate to have a place to which he may aspire. And now the "ring" is held up as an object for scorn by one who has benefited by its labors. "That's gratit-o-o-d. That's gratit-o-o-d." The national democratic party faces a problem which will call for the best brains among its leaders for solution. Between Bryan and a platform it must find a middle ground more difficult of discovery than the location of the north pole. If it nominates Bryan, it must condemn government ownership of railroads. If it endorses government ownership, it faces inevitable defeat at the polls. If it remains silent on that question and nominates Bryan, it will not evade the issue. Gov. Dawson takes with him to Asheville, N. C., where he goes with the hope of being cured of tuberculosis, the prayers of the state that he may be victorious in his fight against the greatest scourge of mankind. West Virginia can ill afford to lose the services of Gov. Dawson at this time, and especially unfortunate to the republican party is his absence on the eve of a great campaign. As a politician, Mr. Hearne, of Ohio county, who has gubernatorial aspirations, stands in a class all alone and it begins to appear that he will stand alone in the state nominating convention, if he insists upon appointing delegates inimical to the interests of Ohio's other candidate. Nathan Bay Scott has made an excellent United States senator, but if the Chicago convention thinks he would make a better vice president, no one in West Virginia will offer objections. Taft and Scott look good to us. The Congressional Record contains a pamphlet speeches which were never delivered, nevertheless, they are punctuated with "laughter" and "applause". Whose, the compositor or the writer? The "If-Taft-is-nominated, we'll-bolt-the-ticket" party will have an opportunity, before Saturday, to put up their tents and show. They have paraded long enough. "A man never knows how much he can stand until he becomes a congressman," says an exchange. Not quite, brother. How about getting married? Taft and Scott would make an excellent team. trict National Guard in shape for the joint maneuvers which are scheduled to begin on Forts Hunt and Washington, July 26. Prior to the big events down the rivery the district militia will give a series of regimental drills on the ellipse of the White lot. The First Separate Battalion is announced to appear there for parade and full dress regimental drill on Monday, June 29, from 6:30 to 7:30 p. m. First Lieut. Benjamin O. Davis, of the 10th United States Cavalry, has been detailed by the war department as instructor with this battalion during its tour of duty at the joint army and militia coast defense exercises in July. Lieut. Davis is now on duty at Wilberforce University as military instructor, and is one of the few colored commissioned officers of the regular army. He is a native of Washington and began his military service as first lieutenant in the 8th United States Volunteer Infantry shortly after the outbreak of the Spanish-American war. He served two years in the ranks of the regular army, and in February, 1901, was appointed second lieutenant of the 10th Cavalry. In March, 1905, he was promoted to first lieutenant. He has seen much service in the Philippines and upon his return to this country was stationed for quite a period at Fort Washakie, Wyoming, and afterwards given the assignment at Wilberforce. Lieut. Davis was united in marriage a few years ago to Miss Lydia Dickerson, a charming young lady of this city. There will be many social features attached to the coming maneuvers of the District National Guard. It is understood that J. Thomas Heflin, the notorious "fire-eating congressman from Alabama, who made his name hated by decent people in Washington, because of his advocacy of the "jim-crowning," of respectable Negroes in the free territory, of the District of Columbia, and because of his cowardly act in shooting an unarmed black man for daring to ride in a street car with white people, is to second the nomination of Bryan at the Denver convention. It is to the democratic party, led by Heflin and his ilk that the false prophets of the race, who are holding "mass meetings" at Chicago, would entrust the welfare of the Negro for the next four years—if they could have their way. But, fortunately, the rank and file of the Negroes are not fools, and the Waldron-Trotter Negro democratic alliance. It is encouraging to the race and a helpful reflection for the future of the republican party, that the Negro contestants from the south were not "turned down" because they were colored. As a matter of fact, the Taft delegations, which were seated upon absolute proof of their "regularity," in many instances contained more Negroes than the Foraker delegations which were rejected because of the poor showing made in the presentation of their claims. Senator Lodge, a man of the clearest political record and hailing from the hotbed of abolition, Massachusetts, said: "The great bulk of the southern cases, which constituted the mass of the contests, were utterly frivolous, and ought never to have been brought before the committee. Then, on the other hand, the Taft cases were admirably presented from beginning to end, the arguments were legal, the records were complete, the evidence was full. As a rule, on the other side, in the southern cases, no facts were furnished. Instead of legal arguments, the committee was compelled to listen to stump speeches that had no bearing on the merits of the cases whatever." It must be said, in this connection, that the national committee evinced a high order of generosity and a fine spirit of fair play in splitting the vote of Louisiana between the "illy-whitees" and the "black and tans" for the sake of party harmony, and to form a basis of party reorganization in the near future. Two Foraker delegates were seated in Virginia because the secretary of the convention had permitted a call to go out to "white men only." This was a square "throw down" for the "illy-whitees," and the colored voters will give the party full credit for its consistent stand for the time-honored principle of equality for all elements embodied in the republican household. The liberal attitude of Mr. Hitchcock, when urged by many republicans to cut loose from the disaffidicated Negroes, will not be overlooked. The white republicans of influence grow disgusted with the nightly meetings held by certain factions of colored politicians, denouncing Taft and "cussing out" Roosevelt, and desorb- Regular Normal, Academic and Commercial Courses, also Regular Courses in Agriculture, Carpentery and House Building, Steam Fitting, Smithing, Cabinet Making, Painting and Glazing, Dressmaking, Laundrying, Printing. A complete course in Military Training to Cadets, Rooms, Books, Fuel and Lights Free to Normal Students; and in addition Uniforms for State Students. We have a faculty of Twenty-two Teachers. Board only Eight Dollars per Month, ed their conduct as "insolent," and ungrateful, in view of the great service the party had rendered the race in fighting its battles for citizenship, etc. Mr. Hitchcock, however, in the name of Secretary Taft, vetoed all such suggestions and made up his mind to stand up for the Negroes as usual, because the republican party is responsible for the power of the black people, and he felt firmly convinced that the thoughtful element of the race would remain loyal to the ticket when the heat of battle had cooled off. His keen discernment had shown him that the active hostility against Taft has been fomented by a few hot-headed feudists, and real leaders like Tyler, Terrell, Vernon, Danoy, Napier, Anderson, Banks, Mollison, Rucker, Lyons, Lewis, Bush, Chiles, Booze, Glimer, Lewey, Lee, Morris, Crum, Scott, Grant and others, have been able to make it clear that the revolutionists and reactionaries cannot sway the main body of the sensible, patriotic and far-seeking members of the race. The crowd that has been making the fuss is noisy, but not so numerous as their volume of sound would lead the unitiated to believe, and Mr. Hitchcock is wise in payin' no attention to them. He vindicates the judgment of those who pronounce him "the new Napoleon of political managers," by listening to the leaders of genuine power and dealing out even-handed justice to the race, regardless of the bluff and bluster of seekers after cheap notoriety. The Negro masses will give Secretary Taft stunnch support throughout the campaign, and will be a large factor in securing his triumph at the polls in November. Mark that! The suggestion that Mr. William Loeb, jr., be promoted to a portfolio in the cabinet of the next president, meets with the warmest approval at the hands of the colored people of the country, thousands of whom feel personally indebted to him for courtesies paid them on the occasion of their visits to the White House. No man knows the "ins and outs" of public life better than the obliging and talented secretary to the president, and his retention by the Taft administration in such a responsible post as cabinet officer would be a fitting recognition of his valuable services to the nation throughout the major portion of President Roosevelt's term of office. He would make an admirable postmaster general—and if fact, would administer with credit any chair at the next cabinet table. Mr. Frank H. Hitchcock is very likely to be named as chairman of the national committee. His masterly labors in bringing the nomination to Secretary Taft entitles him to the honor—and more. He is said to be the choice of the genial war secretary for the place—which ought to settle the matter. Mr. Arthur i. Vorys, will, in all probability, be made vice-chairman. With Hitchcock stationed at New York and Vorys at Chicago, we may look forward to a campaign that will wake the echoes from the "piney woods of Maine to the tide-swept shores about the golden gate." Hon. R. B. Williams, a former mayor of the principal city in New Zealand, a foremost member of the bar, and one of the wealthiest men of that far-away country, is in Washington on business and for the purpose of making observations likely to prove beneficial to his adopted land. He has been shown many courtesies by our citizens and leading public officials. 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 depot young men are military educl 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 Knited for the poses of life. In this the wives, mothers widows, daughters and sisters of Knights are united for the common purposes of life. ENDOWMENT In this depart paying out t dollars annu 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 lodge i Atre j Son 2 " i \ Des pass arn ree ESET ecg Re ne 5 ’ EE Sa % . gs ARG Ua an gah Sane oat er auth ANNO CNP OE Ora ne ane 5 EROS FA it cAI OURS Eee ne a es i SONAR SSP RET AP a cs DR tee ae a ee PRR CECI ARCA - a ON UW eH ARE drake LOAD Co sonny Poe ie aM OM gS atime 8h Md Ahr Mi hs Ce MED itt Sore. (caliama : ecg Beg aN RRA Ra Sena i AR Ph TR OALEC SS OS AOR aa ae Vey . dies Rata Sha So ed LUO ea PaK eae Baers Na ce ee ae Pereponngen rte resem eam hed + ee Oy Jee ENOT. AVERY, LARGE SUM,—-but! placed fo, the. coedit'ofvoue bayit our’ DO SAVINGS: “DEPARTMENT” Beds POPS EME RS ORS aE ee ere Fe Na dy. marks the Boginning at! sucponefibeareer, 26) 0 PAR re coke a sou a Sy PROT SS Ra ate a Mees pay peck Ls Sta ET 4c oi genic | STONER | 0 pe berg 7 BRS Soa LNG g P KANAWHA BANKING & TRUST €O- dobenege- : Charleston, W. Va.” i eee mt pCaPieel S2B0,000.00 6, 2”... Strplae,$ 199,000.00. 4 3 Opdncnturdiqyr>ycojage froesl7:to 9: o'clock itn ou-Savings Depastment. j ee ag Berane cae pC URL C EE no, 80, K.. ot P, ee fs oxcurston to Athan, AoRr.. Pha. ba oie RATE he ha ote ee MRP AY RIOR Cama slog Hew am SDN ‘athe, offee. ot" Che Inte pehaucelior as stonoataphor, lett yes- for hia Rote af Owais «. Misy’ Mass Clay, en route to hen Ranta, Clarkshurg, (tone the Wout Virginia ‘Inatitute, (s spending a few L fae nese thepeueet on. aaiame tan MPs JM. Hazlewood, will be’ at lidme" tomorrow. evening’ trom 6. t IB hover oF att, “hr Osta ead itd. Witliam Jacksahy bis) javand jew Haven, Coun;,, respectively: *Dri Re Lidones: lett Saturday! for Woago, to. attend: the Republigan piprey convention: te the RENO Mrs.“ C! ‘0. Lowry, ot Boomer, ip ho hoube guest of ‘Mts. J. M. Hazle. oon. i Mra.8. H. Denson and Jittle daugh be of Covington, Va., arevhere for few days. with Mr, Denson: ip AAt the, meeting, Tekday:jeht, of Yost. Virginia LodgeNo. 60, K. of fF w. H, Burke and .W. H.'Parker {Were olséted” as délogates “to the } Grand, Lodge which convenes at Wuntingtom. August, 4th. AN the Loficora were re-clested,. they, being follows: J. W. Chappelle, C..C.. Geo. Bajley, V, ., Rev; W. E: Wal- » Pre., B.R, Catter,-K. of R: and AWOL Parker, M: of Fy, G: 8; Cuk- zons, "M. of H., and Jos. Roblouon, M, at A, 3: C, Gilmer wag. blected Pigg: Chancgyon, . # the cantdta,.istlcs, dréw packed houses Monday and ‘Tuesday nights at, Simpson M, B. chuieh ‘and the Hpfoceeds “ameinted to. $60.00 or inore. ‘ Thé Tribe of Josepn/of the. First ‘Baptist church meets Friday night, ‘The Aid will be. entertained by:: Mrs. Winston... * Mts, Mary Robinson, of, Bradtord street, will be hostess thifs. week te Undies. Atd, No, 1, of; Simpson churchs A,lawn party will’ be-held at Mrs, Callle' Page's, Friday night. ' Provident Connell No. 657, Inde- perident’ Okder of St, Luke's: elected tho, following officers at {ts last meet- ing: MR. C., G. E. Wanged; “Vv, R. C, Miss Mary E. J. Jones; Financtal Seeretary, O. A. Wells; 8. C., Mra. Emma Bennett; J. C., Jas, Pleasanta, 0. S., Chas, Morris; 1. S., Geo. Wood- ley;-W,M.,-Mrs,. Lucy. Carter; Se of 'W., Marta Harris, ‘The lodge will hold’ its. next: meeting. on the 2ana. ¢ » Dr. HL) F. Gamble. was. called.to Inatitute’ vaturday night to, render Rens services to-J).R. Patton. || Who-was'-Ipjured jy wn explosion td PasoRne. a ara | [: Miss: Linian sihothers,. who | tas [deen the house: guest “of Mius. Mary Preston, leaves for her:home al. Un- Jfontown, Pa., today.” Miss Smothers Ts a stdent at Thistitute. i] Mrs. B..M. Francis, of Winttrode, fg spending’ afew days here visiting Mrs. J. H. Taylor. The wadies Ald of St. Paul A. M. ‘B) church ‘will be entertained at the [parsonage tonight by: Misses Sarah Soot, Lizzie Smith and. Valeria | Gore, jf Owing ‘to the inerease. in trade, | Hotel Brown has again enlarged its iniig room ‘which is how opened to [the pubtic. Delegates. to the repuls ‘én stato convention have already engaged ten rooms at this popular ‘hostélry. ] Rev. W. E. Walker, of the A M. 1. “church, will preach two. special sermons, Sunday. In the forenpon the subject of his discourse will be “The: Devil's Prayers.” In. the. at- Feernoon he will’speak on “Christ tiling the Tempest.” Mra, Maggie Calhoun. "Saunders, Fwho: has-been visting Mrs, Matti¢ { Moss; returned to- her homo — al | Marshes, Tuesday. = j The committee of arrangements }for the mid-summer musical carni: Peal, which will be given by: the A, |. B.-chureh on Mercer echool pkrounds, met Monday night at the jarsonage. ‘The carnival will begh Monday the 29th. and: continue, ona nweek. L Mtv, Troussean Soxton, of Hunt- ington, spent a few days hero .tnat rook the gudet of Mrs. M.O. Mitchel! “Mr ~andMre.~Stimpson,~Washing- ton atreet inte rejoicing: over the: ad- int: of w'idaughter. 4 Mts, Anthony: Pato “is recovering trom « ‘regont Mines, Mt. and’ Mrs. Gey. C. Whittaker, of jolumbus, O., are spending | their ation at Hotel Brown. eRev..W, W. Walker preaches at. St. ‘Toho Sunday afternoon at. 3:00, wamming -on; the boat in tlime>tor Hovening services hore, ‘Bilis Litdila' Lae was called:’iomo wis weok' By the Iliness of her moth- or, fe The condition “of <Archie. Irvine Sa ee voy Rew ore oe ab Oa oo ech tae oer ‘ ‘ : SPORER. COLLEGE . Harper’s Ferry, °:* = West Vaz : vee Courses: fe 5) engoraiey State, Normal, Biblical, Vocal | and Itetrumesiat =», Carpentry, a‘ 5 Bragtl a Han cent, Bieceruiags: Sopra cAeaian. 95 fe WE Eaulpment a 9 imple Finiidings,: Heantiful Cam) pRbOT ALOT, ‘Las Spin tise i rots tn Mine "areca \Haanietys: Dalry, .sevetal: goresof of aptdens, Gold Biamee and’. Pee ios jt i onus fin wit bie, {Bupensey te ag cores Bodie, Neim Rontiane Wuttion tree 46 Weal f Nog: “ba: Riots Selo 0's ‘none NE ie 4 "Special Features: % Eight valuable suolarahips and six prixen “awarded annuatty. i | Athfatiog Band, Literary Societies, frequent Lectures and Ma- _ Sertaismientg, Musteal Clups,/¥. af. 0. a, ‘ ++. Btoter’ Ise Non-Bectarian, Christian, Institution. - - For Hlustrated Catalogue send to fi : . : HENRY. T.. McDONALD, Pres. ee 20: ANG- 36h CAPITOL ST. Beefy, Veal: Mutton, Pork; . Fresh Pork Sausage . and Weiner. Our Own Make . _. Try our machine: sliced “I ‘Hams and Bacon OYSTERS, FISH, POULTRY EL la . Cheese — ‘eucltien coeatiota are Cate: lines and you can get it when you | want it most. wih ci ane sioeiet: ieee ANVOUA TE. thea, Wb; SOR You woidd eo ate oa hiding. “silt ie ni Lanne DE Fe-One ot uke ieee Seas, a roam: ae as Tose: Rreoman, of: Aspaalg wand) ha. ait» Friday on. buntpenti ~The Ea Doon was enter Ripa onaaysendaibs by Mrs. Alexindty (Mine: OBea wifi conaiice Taso i Abie thie) Garnett. building, be. sinning 3onday, June 22. ‘Thi wil [tae ahs OipoeBnHty “for pellets ‘ing to make gp their grade work tof fhentall: exagibietions’ ang digg Prepayatfon for their new » grad HOTS ey D8 ned Rides Wotlaeos, wid as for several seasons a member of thy, band of John ‘Robinson's olgcus ter Uirhed toremretty Thareday jf MrcHehdergn was callod home ‘Dooause 10k: ANG) continued ‘illness, of his mottions® 0 se Mra: How@M Blackwelt rretuened toner! opie deClarksburg ‘Saturday arorning, athe# spending alx weeks pith her iMrs. 1. C. Cabell. * poMxe. Aifragy Simms andslittle son ot Ansonia) 8aan.; are tho guest 0} Mi, ang DirwuS. M. Hazlewood: ost Washington sifect. vos Misa Mi BriJeftries lett. Friday to shend, hor ‘vasetion with relatives ‘iy Baltimore: ">" x kee Mrs. Olarlegd’ Wilcher-Jackson, of Ansonla, Cgniy accompanied: by ber two. little, ters, is in the-elty gust of harymother, Mrs, $i Payne’ on! BeAgfora) street... + a > Miss Le Q. Hopkins left: Satur morning 40.apend tho summer’ a her home. in, @hristiansburg,- Va. |. ‘The frou at see. Randolph Te Ving. Wit’ Ye. glu to learn that she 1g Yery, mych. linproved from her re, ent Miness,. 5... Perey: Miss Nina Clinton left ~ Friaay morning to spend her vacation with her parents fg’ Zanesville, 0. \, Mrs, RobertsColhert was hostess) Friday atterngpn, to the | Willim Tia Nae toe. Wiles church. ‘The meeting, ial de entertained by Mrs, Jas, Page with a poreb party at their next mest Ing. Aftor.thp, business session, thu hostess wil). ap¥ye refreshments, ‘The visitors present were Mra. -G, _ W. Halland: Misa Ena Payno, ‘The marrtage’ of Mr. Osan Holmes and Mins GrageWoster was a surprise to their. mogé,,{ntimate friends. Miss Foster and Mr, Holrocs were marrled by Rev. J. WE, Waters, ‘Thursday morning, at “fie parsonage... Mia Foster ts the @ldest daughtar. of Mg, and Mrs, Joagph Foster, and has 40 amiable iigpeaition, which has mut her many friends. Mr. Holmes Is the ‘wor:of-Mt,..tie Mrs. Wm. Holmes He Is. recety ing. the congratulations of his, friends. ave ‘The funbrad-be Wilson Smith, wag conducted) Rilfiny atternogn, at the home of titsip@kents.” Mry: Smith wae the alagst, 0 MS ang Mrs. Ja ‘Spatthy on one ‘greet! Mr; and Mra” Smith nave’, thd sympathy of their many-frignds In thelr sad be: ae tee a Sea oe os the: family Gircl’ and: tgok.thelr ‘nex! oldest gon, James, a young man not more than 20 years old. Mr. Smith was killed by tie train at Clarksburg The remains were ahipped to his par. ents. fi thia, clty and interrod. fn Spring Hill ceidietery. Mr Smith leaves a mother, mifather, one sister ‘and a: brother. ST. ALBANS. Mrs, M.-H. Payne and son; _o} Huntington, are ‘visiting her sister. Misses Gortrude Mills, Lena Dick erson and Almira Riddie, of Hunt ington, were guests-of Miss Georgia Ey Banks last woek: Miss- Lu Ellen Boling: stopped ov. erhero, Friday, en route to hér home at Huntington. Misses C. Spoars and Cayrie Fair. fax were here, Friday; on their wa) ‘to thetr homo at Powelttony ' Mtés Roda Wilson has returned home fromr Charléstow'to spend het summer vacation with her parents Mr, and Mrs, Anderson Wilaon, Miss Ruffner Overall, Kenton and Oscar Willlams, loyal Waddy, Jr. tind Arnold Spurlotk, students oF the W. V. C. T., retuttned home to spend their vacation. 5 Mise Goorgia E. Banks-ie viatting friends at Fayetteville and Page this ‘weok. Mrs, ©, M. Jackeon\spent Sunday with Mra. Kate Biakine. » Rev. 8. A. Thurston... was here, ‘Thursday, on his weyste Institute. Miss: Iinla-Lipseomtrepent. Satur day and Sunday atsWévaco. _ Harry Erskine wasiwxbuainess vis: itor: to Charleston, Wedhemtay: ‘Mise Goldie Proston pont Sunday mith her parents at:thie nace Quite.a good many, «tended: the jomméneement at: Indeleite. Iast week! 9 4% 2 tn tliht te in Diu eis Aaaae ‘Thee, Hi Cartor,.: Ra Js Coleman, and ‘Clasies Durke/attanies the tand ‘sale ati Institute lant Wodk. OR, Bi Patrlax. attended the: com: mencement at Ingtitutd toseee’ the graduation of hiss youngest: stster, Mag; Oarrio. 4 GSH : 'Mignes Cornelia Keppra; Bea M. Jolmeon, Carrie Ky: Falrtix, and 8, W. Dickerson retarmed home: atter the. close of the schools ©» ‘The Church AidBoetéty convened In‘a regular session/-with’ Men, Sallie Mille, Jaat Thursdky attornoon, with a large attendance.» Sir L. 0. Wilxon) the intate lecturer for tho K..of P., with Witt-us last Thireday night. "After the business wan over, the committee’ df arrange- ments propared the tailé> atid the knights enjoyed thomaét¥es at the re- ception, at which fotrebhemonts of varions kinds were: served, Dr. B. F. White Was in town, lant Wook. ‘Mr. Harris, who is assisting 8, Jbrsneenongti iia ie conencekcres.cccccc eked enn ma i hee aoe gh Pe ae ee ea a : J F eCLN mS WHOLESA a et «ee UPR eee eee AORSOE diy ea venue Feats iets .' ” (oo AO eS ed an Moe OS al A Goods,’ orb aed acaba lk ce ee ee Ok wha STRUM Ry A 2 ee me Ole Bg ea. 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Overholt, bottled in bond ee t8'00| 1 50/0ld Seth. es Spee - Old.Crow cerretreteressecciseel 800 1 oi Pier SUE AEE a Maviayer jing CET TBS os 1 o0lCotn :, ER . Seo Springs’ ef Be ra) iad poarch: 3 0 Ee Setitas. een cecal TOM - “oho 28 “speesamporeseagres| 8 0054 1 OMY Orca Poppet yea. see] 8 00) 75/Meo Mone SES 50.0 "Clack Distilling’ ©6. 7.022222 } 8 3 3 tie Wile [ee I ME oes Se PaO] lec ern te a ola Foster pega auamrernee | 15:00 1 t5|Moet & Chandon site, Soa Na om King William: V. 0.°P, Scoteh’ .21 111) feel 2 a tase aia gM Beige sane 4 can eee ssoe, ® 3016. HE . a BB : He ee White; ‘Seoteh goceer| iol 231 Cook pera ae et Jobn Dewar; & Sons, seats aor eee oo} 1 oes 1 Bee Rear een 18,005 Androw Usher, specials th’... ye “1200! 1 25 eee “Thine Wines “2.0200 e ey Don, Murdock, ‘Scotch oe ee 0| 1 50/Tmport 2 fr Urea ag Mt Glover Treat. Trlaly eens cc ey claaces ae | a oot eos Buremndy peed "Canada Malt savecunertid Tok Loa “ Pet es ES Be Astin Male cre ocecehisecdcckes | I. : ed EY Zu Tesch aa ope Coad "2" $94 Tac ee it folland Gin ok i 25 ~ Tees dec ceitehy 3 Holland Ging Tamported 1-4 Bal. bot of B00 25} Ser nn Potten eit Saree ts 4001 3 Pslseuppetnod veered gt’ BOel 8 00 Old "Yom: Gin ah es aad 1 peepee wea Gt sock & one Bee pelted Sagas cstuese idea Tee a 235 Pontet .Conei teaerede een Qe 50g] 500 aes pater eabini 3 we Sis 25/Burgundy sageesese cect BO ‘5, 00), paale pptiitttag Soo Heestt css dapflapee dy 2 25 eee oe LE Boel. 4 OOS «Eagle Martini tail tee esta ev dasif Sh oop! 1 751A ars styl Beka be + Hennessey ‘Three Star Byamdy’ 6.00007 $90} 1-25|Port ayes ee S apekas 2 Mules Letaux-ets Cie 32.00 a) 2 oF eat arse opal 4 Br aie Bag cen A L00(Sh Tatlin’ 2 eed ite Saleen BRE SCUCIEE eio Bus 1 0 Hbceimes Bananite oni Rice Brandy! oii. sescsecs scan Seovont 2. 00fCatawha ss -02207 2: aren: Ginger Aang etc ate a 1/001 Made Berea J 208 ~~. Apricot . Brandy... Searke nay at Stine at BI ac nh cea ag ae te wk na a oa nd er oT Tha OPE aot it seer Toles ean ape Creme de Menthe 2222). Fp onl, £00 pene ee Orange ory Biling Soe tenet 8 00}! — WatNtivo heey nea Wild Cherry “Bitters soy. . 0.2 9°00)" 1-00Native Sherry: . 7s poe Dr. Clark’s Stomach Bitters Re 10 001.1 00}Blackberry. 2.0.1.0 Br it Getteide _Kummel rR ea 6.001" "BO te Vermouth fipt teteetertaspeees eee iting lianpotapanatdecetneancnbnionbenatantmmentcoeanpeieeaoee EN ETE Freoman on the chureb, was vtuiting| nro to-be: commended for thelr exeold spell lant Wedgesdey ‘an Pa his family at St. Albans, Sunday. | Ient work. : ~ | but is: mueh otter at this waste H. H. Coleman. was summoned on| Rey. Deans, assisted by Rev. War-| Our Sunday schoo! is maxi a trial as a witness to Montgomery| ner Brown, of Mbntgomery,, {3° con: preparations for children’s es Jast Friday. ducting a rovival-at the first Baptist cbfldrén. arg belug deilied: By Stacey Henry left Saturday for|church. - i H Alston aud.Mra. A. W. ‘Alatod Philadelphia. Misses Carrie Jones, Esaboth Ev-| 'T, G. Agnew was in Huntih ech, De Ralrtax returned last wook,| ans, Mary ‘Thompson, and James R,| last. Monday and ‘Tuesday on J after spending a few days in Fincas-| Johnson, Herbert\Banke, Basi! Brax-| ness, * ae tle, Va. . ton and W. R. Thurstonare home for|., We had. communton serylosa,, ees the summer from: the W. V. I. fay evening, at 4 o'clock and é 4 P Miss Ora and Willie Freonian’haye} Rov. Hollané preached ai abl, RAYMOND. CITY, returned from Storer, College for the} mon: HAD ——- summer. A. C. Twyman hab been’ india: Rev. C. 8. Muso,. of Charleston,| J. H. Carter, talfér, has roturned| the last tow lays, but Is, bola preached two very Antereating. ser! trom a brief vislt. to Parkersburg. | thie writing, "> ae: mons at.the First Baptist church,! A large crowd from here attended — Sunday, the baptizing at Faygttovilie, Sunday, ; LG \ Mr, Ida Coleran and Mrs. Lydia] Mrs. H. A. Johnson and Rev. G. © PONVEV ARTE i Shore wore In. Charleston last week.! Dotson attended the funbral of Aa. Fd ae Tee calor and Phill Waters,|ron Calloway at Fayetteville; Satur-| Watoga ,Trlig, No,, 31, tnd of Charleston, were business visttors| day. ent Order of Ked'Men, and to our’ town, ‘Friday overting. Mioses Alma Pattoroon, of Stono| ters of Pocahontas, had theft’ firs Rev. BF. Henderson, of Tomburg,| Clif, and Sadio Allen, of Montgom.| nual sermon. preached’ on Hoe spent several days of last-week here] ery, were shopping hero, Saturday. | June 7th, * at Baptist chtitot,’ in the:interest of the U. M. W. and) “The infant child..of.J.-J, Bailoy| Prophet Ray. Rabinson;’ to a a other business.” died, Wednesday, the 10th: tongrogation, ae H. Woods has been elected a dele-| airs. Clara Henderson and daugh-|'> Adtirowes wore made. by. Bate to the state convention; whieh} ter Sadie, who spgnt..the, winter in| Chas. Lewis and. D. R. Hickmar Will _be held-in Charleston, July 28)! Washington, D. G., returned home, |‘what progress the tribe had ni This ta the first time that a colored| Thursday. ‘Miss Henderson, ts very| Since {t was orginived. man has ever been a delegate to the! much tmproved In health, being able], Mrs.,aMiry A. Lowis’ epoke: state convention from Putnam coun-|to po about again ; Mrs. aMry, A. Lewis; spoke: tt Mrs. Charlotte Good. attended the dommoncement. exercises at the W. V. C. 1. Inst week. W..Coles made a business trip to St. Albans, Saturday. Hale Dickerson, of Bancroft, was In our town last week. N. Terry. has teturned from Char- leston, where he had been for some timo having his,eyew-treated, Mra, Rhoda Denper Js pick at her home on Spruce stroet.. : A. Mastey 16: ablé to-bo out again, after a short Ines. Mrs. J. W.Colgle 1s on the sick Mat this week. , 1C.B. Saunders spent Sunday ‘tn Charleston with his family, Miso Havel Price, student at tho W.V. C. I In home to spond her va- cation with her parents. Arthur Pferson spent Sunday in Charleston with hix mother. W. Coles spent nSnday at. Bancroft the guest of his daughter, Mrs. Em- ma Dickerson, ‘ MT: HOPE, sy emer Cbitdrenis.day was, appropriately lotorved, Snadny, tM. W. church, Ome of thie mnost interesting programe Was! tondered by the Sunday school a'2:20 p.m. Dr. Bradtey, superin- tendent, and teachers and . scholars CHARTESEON, Wiyvk.. Bro to-be: commended ‘for thelr excel- Tent work. 5 : Rey. Deans, assisted by Rev. War. her Brown, of Mbntgomery,, {9° con ducting @ revival at the Mest Baptis ehureh. * ‘ Misses Carrie Jones, Eifabeth Hy. ans, Mary Thompson, and James R Johnson, Herbert Banks, Bani] Brax ton and W. R. Thurston-are home for the summer from the W. V. I. Miss Ora and Willfe Fireman’ haye returned from Storer; College for the summer. J. H. Carter, tailor, bas retired from a brief visit. to, Parkersburg. A large crowd from heve'attended the baptizing at Fayottovilie, Sunday, Mrs. H. A. Johnson and Rey. C. ©. Dotson attended the funeral of Aa- ron Calloway at, Fayetteville; Satur- day. Misses Alma Patterson, of Stone Clift, and Sadie Allen, of’ Montgom- ery, wero shopping hero, Saturday. The Infant child.of.J.\-J¢ Bailey died, Wednesday, the 10th: Mrs, Clara Henderson: and daugh: tor Sadie, who spent. the, winter ,in Washington, D. G., returned home, Thursday. “Miss Henderson, is very much Improved In health, being able te go: about again. | 2 2 Miss Bila Dickerson, ot inatiture, and sister Lona, of Huntington, ar- rived here, Saturday, ».totepend the’ summer months. with relatives. T. G. Agnew hatha stvere -s! Ty bate ; eA Bag of All re loaves of god Hibied Jou ten buys Wo segs waa hee comes out in plump, fe "ely Pa So ove evn e) PW, and it’s SY beh de | IF, RS el pete 1 aa ee” The Dewey Brod. Go, oA Bag’ eee best Flour” will put more loaves off odd Hrbitd a ary. other’ four ZS, Moni Am an iat BEY. te i sli fico SEE ices Se Gh poy rs aah Bt ink ne am, ¥ My TO Te 4 a | SG ‘ Flour, | WC 149} hee ot it rn pC Peeeey fh Tice son wed ei ee, oo rags in wnt has mate Sah ORLA ae” ; Vials ia tthe foe vel The Dewey Brod. CH acs, Obie, a Ft heb ay ene West Chatleston Feed Coy.) i (ak espe’ a a Bi ara ih ASR ea " 5 ib y ee “CARBON. ‘Spell last: Wednesday ‘and. Diem but is: much better at th wal he Our Sunday schoo! is mania ene preparations for children’s gay) cbfldrén. are being drilled By Mia HK, Alston aitdMrs. A. W. Alatodeeg T. G. Agnow was in Huntiiehedy last Monday,and Tuesday. on Ait ness, aah 1, .We had. communion services, Sit ay evening, at 4 o'clock and at teas Rev. Holland preached ait abt 84 mon: ‘ ‘ea A. C. Twyman hab been indispyed the last few Ways, but “i6 botige! hy this writing; “> Nea Watoga Tribe, No., 31, Indepamie Jone Order ‘ot To en, a Davey tors of Pocahontas, had theft Brat ia nual sermon preached’ on Fs June 7th, * at Baptist ehtkeli) ie Prophet Rey. Rabinson)' to a. /taen@ tongrogation, ie hee * Adttrowes were made by -Revy Chas. Lewis and D. R. Hickman pi ‘What | progrots tho.tribe lad madi Since It was organized. ap Mrs..aMry A. Lewis) spoke fit, igs halt “of thé Daughters of’ Ponahope tas. eG Mra. H. Ty Moore, assteted Jb chureh chair; rendoted. exeollohb iy sle for the ‘odeaston. Ras The whole pfogram: wite "A abby Dietemmecope:: 1). io GIN Sachem J. W. Thompson , prenlt oversshe ‘connell, Ot ogame RONGEVERTE.. MID- SEASON All Callcoes, Instead of 6c to 8c, sale ..... 43 Best Apron Ginghams, instead of 6c to 8c..... 5 All Fine Novelty Ginghams, instead of 14c to 20c ..... 1 Stylish good Ginghams ..... 81 High Grade Printed Lawns, instead of 15c..... 7 Novelty Printed Organdies and Batistes, instead of 25c, now ..... 1 5,000 Yards White Goods, worth up to 25c, for..... 1 SHEETS, CASES, SPREADS THIS SALE, LESS THAN YOU HAVE KNOWN THEM FOR 5 YEARS. Sheets, full sized, best, $1.00, now ..... 7 Sheets, full sized, best, 75c, now ..... 5 Sheets, full sized, best, 65c, now ..... 4 Spreads, reduced to 95c, $1.19 and $1.44, 1,000 Pillow Cases, 15c value ..... 1 1,000 Pillow Cases, 25c value ..... 1 TABLE LINEN ONE-THIRD OFF. All Calcicos, instead of 6c to 8c, sale 4½c Best Apron Ginghams, instead of 6c to 8c 5½c All Fine Novelty Ginghams, instead of 14c to 20c 11c Stylish good Ginghams 8 1-3c High Grade Printed Lawns, instead of 15c 7½c Novelty Printed Organdies and Batistes, instead of 25c, now 14c 5,000 Yards White Goods, worth up to 25c, for 10c Sheets, full sized, best, $1.00, now ..... 75c Sheets, full sized, best, 75c, now ..... 59c Sheets, full sized, best, 65c, now ..... 44c Spreads, reduced to 95c $1.19 and $1.44. 1,000 Pillow Cases, 15c value ..... 9c 1,000 Pillow Cases, 25c value ..... 14c TABLE LINEN ONE THIRD OFF MUSLIN UNDERWEAR Corset Covers, instead of 50c ..... 18 Handsome Skirts, instead of $1.50 ..... 7 Handsome Gowns, instead of $1.50 ..... 7 Good Gowns, instead of 75c ..... 4 EMBROIDERIES, LACES AND RIBBONS ONE-HALF OR LESS TO UNLOAD Corsets, the best $1.00 value ..... 8 25c Gauze Vests ..... 3 for 22 Corset Covers, instead of 50c ..... 18c Handsome Skirts, instead of $1.50 ..... 74c Handsome Gowns, instead of $1.50 ..... 74c Good Gowns, instead of 75c ..... 44c EMBROIDERIES, LACES AND RIBBONS Corsets, the best $1.00 value ..... 41c 25c Gauze Vests ..... 3 for 25c BLACK TAFFETA SILK 36 in. Pure Silk, rich brilliant black, heavy quality, very desirable for coats or skirts, instead of $1.25 to $1.50, this sale Good Silks, 25c, 49c and 69c while they last. 36 in. Pure Silk, rich brilliant black, heavy quality, very desirable for coats or skirts, instead of $1.25 to $1.50, this sale Good Silks, 25c, 49c and 69c while they last. Auditor, Treasurer, Attorney General, Two Electors at Large for President and Vice President of the United States, the confirmation of the election of Presidential Electors for the several Congressional districts, the choosing of the Members of the State Republican Central Committee, and the transaction of other business; and that said Convention shall assemble at 12 o'clock noon on the 8th day of July, 1908. Said convention shall consist of Delegates from the several counties of the State, apportioned as follows: Each County shall have one (1) delegate in said convention, and no more, for each one hundred and fifty (150) votes or fraction thereof of seventy-five (75) votes or more cast Wall Paper! SPRING TIME is renewing time; time to redress your house throughout. In nearly every house there are some rooms that welcome some that do not. We can help you to lend light and charm to the least attractive room of your house. THE WOMAN who appreciates the beautiful and the artistic will thoroughly enjoy seeing our display of the new shades, design and color combinations in wall papers this spring. Never before have we had so great a variety or one of such beauty. We invite a call and inspection. A Beautiful Home is a Joy to the dwellers therein and to the stranger within the gates. Any home can be made beautiful with wall paper and decorations harmonious in color and design. We've a large assortment for you to select from. Moore's 118 Capitol Street 118 ```markdown ``` DRY GOODS, &C. Official Call For THE REPUBLICAN STATE CONVENTION To Be Held at Charleston, W. Va., on July 8, 1908. To the Republican Voters of West Virginia: In accordance with the established custom, the State Central Committee directs that a State Convention of Delegated Representatives of the Republican Party, to be held in the City of Charleston, in the County of Kanawha, for the purpose of electing nominees for the following offices: Governor, Secretary of State, State Superintendent of Free Schools, 50c to $1.00 values now ..... 500 Ladies' Collars, 25c values ..... Ladics' Bolts, 35c to 50c ..... Elbow Lengths, Black, Tan and White, instead of $1.50, now 08c instead of $1.00, now 69c Samples Fine Berlin Gloves, worth up to 75c, for.. 23c 1,000 Ladies' Embroidered Handkerchiefs, cheap at 25c, this sale 4 for 50c Our large business on our carpet floor places us in position to buy in large quantities, and at this time we will present the most tempting floor coverings in this valley. We offer from this floor, full size room These same rugs sell for $15 in all markets. We offer fifty Amstermier $25 Druggets at..... $19.60 Curtain Rods in brass extension; also wood poles and fixtures..... 9c Window Shades, full size, while they last..... 19c 4,000 yards Brussels Carpets, instead of $1.00 a yard, this sale..... 65c Instead of 90c a yard, this sale..... 55c 500 Rolls China or Cotton Chain Mattings, this sale ..... 13½c, 19c and 24c SA NECKWEAR to $1.00 values now ..... Ladies' Collars, 25c values ..... Ladies' Belts, 35c to 50c ..... GLOVES ' Lengths, Black, Tan and White, instead $1.50, now ..... head of $1.00, now ..... Ladies Fine Berlin Gloves, worth up to 75c, for.. Ladies' Embroidered Handkerchiefs, cheap 25c, this sale ..... 4 for GLOVES CARPETS, RUGS AND MATTINGS DRUGGETS FOR $10 these same rugs sell for $15 in all markets, to offer fifty Axminster $25 Druggets at..... $1 in Rods in brass extension; also wood poles and fixtures to show Shades, full size, while they last. to yards Brussels Carpets, instead of $1.00 a ed, this sale tostead of 90c a yard, this sale to Rolls China or Cotton Chain Mattings, this sale 13 1/2 c, 19c an 1-2—LACE CURTAINS --1-2 ur $5.00 Curtains, this sale ur $2.50 Curtains, this sale ur $1.75 Curtains, this sale Ruffled Curtains, this sale IELS Gen- Pres- in the county for Theadore Roosevelt in 1904; that is to say: be day Counties. Votes. Dele- gates. Barbour 1864 12 Berkeley 2548 17 Boone 784 5 Braxton 2177 15 Brooke 1130 8 Cabell 3778 25 Calhoun 1125 8 Clay 1025 7 Doddridge 1774 12 Fayette 6510 43 Gilmer 1080 7 Grant 1278 9 Greenbrier 2296 15 Hampshire 700 5 Hancock 1009 7 Hardy 638 4 Harrison 5076 34 Jackson 2596 17 Jefferson 1308 9 Kanawha 8858 59 Lewis 2130 14 Lincoln 2080 14 Logan 507 4 Marlon 4476 32 Marshall 3923 26 Mason 2983 20 Mercer 3644 24 Mineral 1802 12 Mingo 1607 11 Monongahela 3186 21 Monroe 1486 10 Morgan 1097 7 McDowell 5226 35 Nicholas 1416 9 Ohio 7767 52 Pendleton 926 6 Pleasants 1130 8 Pocahontas 1167 8 Preston 3933 23 Putnam 2167 14 Raleigh 1847 12 Randolph 1891 13 Ritchle 2621 17 Roane 2294 15 Summers 1700 11 Taylor 2337 16 Tucker 1800 12 Tyler 2308 15 Upshur 2405 16 Wayne 2363 16 Webster 884 6 Wetzel 2492 17 Wirt 1134 8 Wood 4967 33 Wyoming 1093 7 No county shall elect more delegates than it is entitled to under the above apportionment. No alternates shall be appointed or elected. No proxies shall be appointed or admitted to the convention. The delegates present from each county shall cast the whole vote of the county. The name and postoffice address of each delegate must be certified to the Secretary of the Republican State Committee. at Clarksvsburg, at least ten days before the date of the meeting of the convention. All notices of contest and all statements, evidence, etc., relating thereto, printed or typewritten, must be sent to the Secretary of said Committee at least ten days before the meeting of the Convention. The Republican County Committee of each county will cause to be held after at least thirty (30) days' notice, published in all party papers in the county if possible, a primary election, conventions or other proper meetings, for the election of delegates to said convention, in which all Republican voters, and all other voters, regardless of former political associations, who believe in the policies and principles of the Republican party are earnestly requested to participate. No meeting of a county committee to call a county convention or primary election shall --- Samples and small sizes from our regular stock, worth up to $2.00 for ..... 98c Children's Shoes ..... 10c to 49c Ladies Tan Oxfords, $2.50 values ..... $1.44 Ladies Tan Oxfords, $3.00 value ..... $2.44 Men's Tan $4.00 Calf Oxfords, now ..... $2.08 Men's Tan $2.50 Calf Oxfords, now ..... $1.98 Men's Cloth, $1.50 value, now ..... 98c 1,000 pairs Ladies hand-made Shoes, mostly small sizes, $4.00 values ..... $1.50 Men's Fancy Stripe Half Hose, 3 pairs Men's Tan Half Hose, 3 pairs Men's Black, white sole, 3 pairs 500 pairs regular 50c Hose, in fancy or black, this sale Children's Tan Host, 3 pair Boys' Extra "Hard Wear," 3 pairs be held without at least ten (10) days' published notice of such meeting of the committee. H. C. WOODYARD, Chairman, Postoffice, Spencer, W. Va. VIRGIL L. HIGHLAND, Secy., Postoffice, Clarksburg, W. Va. February 8d, 1908. 2-10 to 7-8. BLIND'TOM Famous Negro Pianist Passes Away Man Who Electrified the World For Many Years By His Playing of Difficult Compositions. New York, June 14. "Blind Tom" whose real name was Thomas Wiggins and who for nearly 20 years delighted countless thousands with his performances on the piano, is dead. Year after year reports were made that the old, sightless man, who was born a slave, had passed away. The reports proved untrue. But now the body of "Blind Tom," the wizard of the musical world who astounded the masters, lies in the funeral chapel of the Frank E. Camp bell Company, in West Twenty-third street. It will be interred tomorrow. Thirty years ago there was no name so well known in the musical world as hat of "Blind Tom." Managers of the theatres and music halls figuratively knelt in front of whatever hotel or friend's home at which he was stopping and begged him to play. His name spelled "money." Not a person who read the newspapers or took interest in the theatrical performances was unfamiliar with the character of the broad-shouldered, solemn-faced Negro who, despite his lack of sight, could run the gamut of Beethoven, Liszt, Chopin, Rubenstein, Wagner and the other great composers. His technique was almost flawless, and despite the gloom one might imagine would be attached to the temperament of a man who was devoid of sight, he threw his heart and soul into even the rolling music of the old plantation airs of ante-bellum days. "Blind Tom" died last Saturday, but not until today was the news made public, then only through the issuing of a death certificate and the filing of the same. He expired in the home of Mrs. Ellza Bethune Lerche, of No. 60 Twelfth street, Hoboken, where he had lived for years. Mrs. Lerche's former husband, now dead, was General Bethune, who was a patron of old Tom. Mrs. Lerche took care of the gray-haired, venerable musician tenderly, pitying his plight and admiring the grit and genius he displayed. Tom was born in 1849. He was the son of Charity and Mignon Wiggins, slaves on a plantation in Georgia. After the Johnstown flood old Tom --- MEN'S WEAR Hand Work Shirts, offered at this best of material. 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The remains were interred and a small monument with Wiggins's name chiseled on it was erected over the grave. But Tom was not dead. He appeared in his old home, Columbus, Ga. Next year he was reported to have been drowned. Time after time correspondents of country newspapers "killed" Tom, but he always showed up hale and hearty. He is reputed never to have been ill. Apoplexy caused the death of the st For Aopoplexy caused the death of the old fellow. Member Republican National Committee—Senator N B. Scott. Chairman West Virginia delegation—William Seymour Edwards. Member Resolutions Committee—Isaac T. Mann. Member Credentials Committee—Charles W. Dillon. Secretary West Virginia delega- Secretary West Virginia delegation—John Leininger. Member Committee on Rules— Geo. A. Laughlin. Member Committee on Permanent Organization—E. M. Grant. Vice President Convention for West Virginia—General Curtin. Member Committee on Notification of Presidential Nominee—Charles Fawcett Teter. Member Committee on Notification of Vice Presidential Nominee—T. E. Houston. The above is the manner in which the West Virginia delegation to the republican national convention at Chicago distributed its honors. A meeting of the delegation was held Monday night and Senator N. B. Scott, for the fifth time, was chosen unanimously to represent the state on the republican national committee. Although there had been talk about the hotel corridor in the big convention city that the revolt of Teter and Curtin in favor of Roosevelt might cause some friction in the meeting of the delegation there was a harmonious meeting, about the only contest being that between Edwards, of Charleston, and Laughlin, of Wheeling, for chairman of the delegation, the former winning by a vote of 8 to 6. A dispatch from Chicago says: There was a little friction at the start when Grant, of Morantown, moved to go into executive session. This was a tip that the Curtin and Teter faction wished to poll the delegation on Roosevelt and the real Taft men were on their feet quickly Laughlin, of Wheeling, declared there was no reason for secrecy, while Huffman, also of Wheeling, declared that better feeling would prevail if all was done openly. Finally Grant, for the sake of peace, withdrew his motion. Teter moved the election of Seymour Edwards, of Charleston, for chairman or the delegation. Delegate Dilion nominated George Laughlin, of Wheeling. This was an unexpected contest, especially to the Teterites, and the ballot resulted in the election of Edwards by a vote of 8 to 6. John Leninger was chosen secretary by acclamation. T. E. Huston nominated C. W. --- Is the largest in the City and our Prices as usual the lowest that can be made up-to-date Merchandise. Dillon for member of the credentials committee. This was unexpected by the Teter faction, which had planned to put Dillon on resolutions. He was chosen unanimously. Isaac T. Mann was chosen on resolutions without dissent, and he then arose naming George Laughlin for the committee on rules. This was quickly approved. General Curtin named E. M. Grant of Morgantown, for permanent organization. Then Huston, the millionaire coal operator, named General Curtin for vice president of the convention for West Virginia. Curtin saw that a sop was being thrown to him by the Taft men, and he arose to decline, and moved the election for Hoffman, from Wheeling. This Curtin motion was declared out of order, and he was elected despite his protests. Then came a mild suggestion from Chairman Edwards that it might be well to defer choosing members of the committee on notification of nominees for president and vice president. This was not the view of the delegates who urged immediate action. Laughlin, ever loyal to Senator Scott, arose and insisted that the next thing in order was the election of a member of the national committee. Dillon jumped up quickly and named Senator Scott. There was a chorus of seconds, and Scott was chosen with sheers. Then came a diplomatic move on the part of Huston, who named Charles F. Teter as member of the committee to notify the nominee for president Dillon seconded, and Teter, who did not expect this honor, was unanimously chosen. Grant, of Morgantown, moved the election of T. E. Huston for member of the committee on notification of the vice presidential candidate, and this also was approved without dissent. It had been predicted during the day that efforts would be made to have a secret meeting and a poll of the delegation with a view of finding out how many could be led into a bolt for Roosevelt. It was the scheme of the Taft men to prevent a secret session lest red-hot speeches and arguments by the Teter-Curtin element might sway half the delegates away from Taft. There was also talk during the day that an effort might be made to pass a resolution indorsing Senator Scott for vice president, and once it was carried a demand would be made for Scott's retirement from the national committee in favor of Teter. This tip caused some swift telegraphing to Judge Dayton, at Parkersburg, urging him to advise Teter against opposing Scott. The everuseful United States Marshal Elliot was detailed to do some diplomatic hustling on these lines, and the pushing of Scott for vice president was dropped for the day, possibly to be renewed tomorrow; now that he is safely on the national committee for four years more. Today pictures of Scott were hung all over the hotel, with the attached information that he was a candidate for vice president. Scott himself has not encouraged the boosting and picture placing. Chicago, June 17.—The committee on credentials finished its work early today. No change was made in the temporary roll of the delegates and alternates. Full approval was given to the work of the national committee, every case being decided by the credentials committee in accordance with the previous decision of the national committee and in nearly every instance the seated delegates are the ones that have been instructed for Taft. The men classed as anti-Taft members of the committee are dissatisfied with the procedure of the committee, declaring that contests involving one hundred and ten seats had merit, but they were railroaded through without examination of the evidence possessed by the anti-Taft members. Mayor Bookwalter of Indianapolis, member of the committee, voicing the protests of the "Allies" announced that a minority report would be made to the convention. Second Day's Beginning Chicago, June 11.—The republican national convention entered upon its second day with several important factors unsettled and with trouble enough in sight to make it practically certain that at least two days more will be consumed before nominations can be made and the work of the convention completed. There was a striking contrast last night between the galley of the crowds in the hotel corridors and the cafes and the struggle in which two of the most important standing committees were engaged, that on credentials continuing throughout the night. The hotels were scenes of a harmless riot; singing and cheering crowds passed back and forth. There was cheers for everybody from Roosevelt and favorite sons down to the infinitestimal leaders of some republican forlorn hope. OUR DISPLY OF HOTEL: BROWN EUROPEAN West Virginia's Popular Hotel for Colored People. 35 Rooms 50c., 75c. and $1.00 per day Lodging 35c and 50c per night Special Rates by week or month. Accomodations for 75 People Rooms in Suite, $1.50 to $2.00 Per Day. New Phone 1098 F. C. Brown, Prop. 500 Capitol Street CHARLESTON, W. V. GOV. DAWSON It is not believed by his physiolans, Dr. Moore, of this city, and Dr. Guthrie, of Huntington, that the condition of Governor W. M. O. Dawson is of a serious nature and it will be only necessary for him to remain at Asheville a few weeks to regain his former vigor. The tuberculor alliment is not considered of a serious nature, being incipient, but if he had continued his arduous work as executive of the state much longer he would have become a physical wreck. Tax Commissioner A. B. White accompanied the governor to Cincinnati, having some business to transact there, and Mrs. Dawson will follow the latter part of this month, joining the governor at Asheville, to remain there until he feels able to come back and resume his work. OFFICIAL CALL. Eighth District, Republican Senatorial Nominating Convention. The Republican Senatorial Convention of the Eighth Senatorial District of West Virginia is hereby called to meet in the city of Charleston, Kanawha County, West Virginia, on Tuesday, the 7th day of July, 1908, at 2 o'clock P. M., for the purpose of nominating a Republican candidate for the Eighth Senatorial District of West Virginia, to be voted for at the general election to be held on the 3rd day of November, 1908, and to select one member from each of the counties in said district to compose the Senatorial Committee therefor, and to transact such other business as may seem to said committee to be proper and for the best interest of the Republican party. The basis of representation for the above named convention shall be for each county in said Eighth Senatorial District, one delegate for each one hundred votes or remaining fraction thereof of fifty votes or more cast for Theodore Roosevelt in 1904, that is to say: Dele- Votes, gates. Boone county ..... 784 8 Logan county ..... 570 6 Kanawha county ..... 8,858 89 Said delegates must be selected by primary election or convention duly called and held in each of said counties for said purpose by giving at least thirty days notice of the time and place of holding the same. By order of the Senatorial Com- mittee for the Eighth Senatorial District of West Virginia held at Charleston, W. Va., February 17, 1908. S. E. BRADLEY. Chairman. CLEMENT H. HUDSON, 2-19- to 7-8. Secretary. DC YEARS EXPERIENCE PATENTS TRADE MARKS DESIGNS COPYRIGHTS & CO. Anyone sending sketch to Munn & Co. can quickly ascertain our opinion free whether an invention probably patented by Communion institutions confidential. Munn & Co. will pay free. Oldest agency for securing patents. Patents taken through Munn & Co. receive special notice, without charge, in the Scientific American. A handsomely illustrated weekly, largest citation of any scientific journal. Terns, 6s. year, four months, $1. 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