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OF THE COLORED PRESS IS FOR TAFT. Drift of Sentiment Unanimous for Election of Taft and Sherman, Negro Democrata Appearing, in an Unsavory Light. DRIFT OF SENTIMENT UNANI- MUS FOR ELECTION OF TAFT AND SHERMAN. Whom the Gods Would Destroy "They First Make Mad." Some of the Negro papers of the country are so anxious to justify them lap to the Democratic party difficult venture to abuse every other Negro newspaper which will not think as they do—Star, Newport News, Va. Mr. Bryan is in full accord with his party, not only as to its socialistic vagaries, but as to its short-sighted; narrow treatment of the Negro. That party, though having some good men in it, has not only given us the jim-crow cars, but has jim-crowed us in all the walks of life; and, not satisfied with this, it has the nerve to demand the repeal of the Fifteenth Amendment so as to emasculate us of all semblance of citizenship. Having depived us of the ballot by force and fraud, it has the brazenness to go before the country and demand that it place the test of its approval upon its infamy and violation of the law.—Lexington (Ky.) Standard. Negro Democrats in An Unassayed Light the patriarchal duty the Jesse—to see leaders of our race—bishops clergyman, and professional men—to see the cold reception and doggish consideration they received at Denver, persist in tagging after the Democratic party, to thrust themselves upon it when that party in convention assembled signified clearly that it did not care for their support; when Vardaman, a leader of the southwestern Democracy, at the very time they were waiting upon the committee on resolutions, in the famous "No Nigger" interview, deserved that the South would rather see the Democratic party to go down in defeat than to victory with the "nigger" vote; and when Bryan himself, after flirting with Bishop Walters and others, clearly gave them the lie, to make good with the South. This, indeed, places the colored agitators in a very unsavory light. — Philadelphia Defender. Taft Speaks Out for Negro's Rights; Bryan Is Silent. Judge Taft has placed himself squarely on record in favor of the higher education of the Negro and has promised to enforce the constitutional amendments which guarantee the Negro full-feded citizenship. What has Mr. Bryan said on these points?—Cleveland Journal. Booker T. Washington a Sane Coun- seller. There is said to be no truth in the report that Dr. Hooker T. Washington is to take charge of the work of bringing out the Negro vote this year. Dr. Washington has never been regarded as a politician. He is a statesman in the fullest sense of the word. He lies down broad principles of conduct, maps out comprehensive systems of education, and is willing to give his advice when asked by the powers that be; but the direction of political movements, he leaves to other hands. The "Wizard" is a counselor, and as such he is always safe and sane.—Richmond Reformer. WAS NOTIFIED Glasscock Formally Accepts Nomination for Governor. Morgantown, W. Va., Sept. 25. Chairman S. V. Matthews, of the Republican State committee, today formally notified W. E. Glasscock of his nomination for Governor. Mr. Glasscock accepted the nomination in a graceful speech. No attempt was made to have an elaborate ceremony. Mr. Glasscock has begun immediate preparations for an aggressive campaign, which will call him into practically every county of the State. The question as to whether or not he will resign his commission as internal revenue collector is not yet settled. The President has set the precedent in such cases among Federal office holders, but it is hoped that he can be persuaded to change this rule. BELIEVES ALL REPUBLICANS WILL GIVE HIM THEIR ERNEST SUPPORT AS WEIL AS NAME SHOULD HE BE ELECTED AND WILL DO THE RIGHT AS HE SEES IT TO ALL ALike—AIM WILL BE TO GIVE GOOD, CLEAN, ECONOMICAL ADMINISTRATION. Morgantown, W. Va., Oct. 1.—Hon. W. E. Glasscock, who was nominated by the Republican state committee for governor to succeed Hon. Charles W. Swisher on the ticket, today made public his letter formally accepting the nomination. The letter is as follows: Morgantown, W. Va., Sept. 28, 1908, Hon. Samuel V. Matthews, Chairman Republican State Committee, Gilbert. will do the right as I see it to all alike. My sole purpose and highest ambition shall be to give the people of the state a good, cheap, economical administration, endorsing and approving that which seems to be for the best interest of the people of the state, and condemning and disproving what seems to me unjust and unfair to any interest. I shall have no special friends to favor and no enemies to punish. I hope to visit all the counties of Clarkburg, W. Vh. My Dear Shr:—I am in receipt of your letter of September 24th, notifying me that the Republican state committee in session at Charleston, on the 22d day of September, 1908, selected me as the candidate of the Republican party for office of governor. In reply I desire to state that I appreciate more than I can express in words the distinguished honor the committee has paid me. But this nomination carries with it a great responsibility, which neither I nor any one Republican should be called upon to bear alone. The candidate should and must lead a united party. From declarations which have reached me by telegram, mail and in person, I am led to believe that my fellow Republicans, irrespective of past differences, will give me their earnest and loyal support; that I will lead unbroken ranks in our content for good government. With such assurance, and the nomination coming to me unsought and unfettered by any conditions or promises, I am free to accept. I have one promise, and but one, to make to the people of West Virginia. It is this: "If elected I will be governor in fact as well as in name." I EMANCIPATION DAY ORATOR AT MARIETTA. Eloquent Orator Sustains His Reputation and Makes a Lasting Impression for Good on Immense Audience. Marietta, O., Sept. 28. — The Hop, W. T. Vernon, Registrar of U. S. Treasury, was the speaker of the occasion at the Emancipation Celebration held here Tuesday afternoon, Sept. 22. The coming of Mr. Vernon had been anxiously awaited by the people of this section of the Ohio Valley for many weeks, and the newspapers of Marietta were daily keeping his name and his renowh before the people. It was therefore nothing unusual to find a large and appreciative audience of both races present at this meeting, all eager to hear the man who for so long had been kept before their minds. The day dawned clear and beautiful, making one feel the joy of living, and everything that one could wish in the way of weather was ours on this occasion. The program was carried out as follows. Music, Marietta Band. Invocation, Hev. Sam'l Taylor, Belpre, Ohio. Readilg. Emancipation Proclamation, David J. Pleasants, Belpre, O. Welcome address, Hon. Benj. J. McKinney, Marietta, O. Musik, Band. Response to welcome, Hon. Thos. Kennedy, Zanesville, O. Music, Band. Principal address, The Duties of the Hour, Hon. W. T. Vernon, Reg. of U. S. Treas., Washington, D. C. Master of Ceremonies, J. R. Jefferson, Parkersburg, W. Va. All of the addresses were well selected and to the point, and received their share of applause. Mr. Vernon was then presented to the waiting audience and for one hour and thirty minutes held them spellbound by the magic of his words and the wisdom of his utterances, as if element and choice dictum he recounted the history of the struggles will do the right as I see it to all alike. My sole purpose and highest ambition shall be to give the people of the state a good, clear, economical administration, endowing and approving that which seems to be for the best interest of the people of the state, and condemning and disproving what seems to me unjust and unfair to any interest. I shall have no special friends to favor and no enemies to punish. I hope to visit all the counties of the state as soon as possible, and shall discuss freely and fully my position on all important state matters; I shall have nothing to conceal and shall make a full and fair statement of my views on all questions in which the people of the state are interested. I most heartily and sincerely endorse and approve the action of the state committee in providing as it did my resolution, that in the future, delegates to the Republican state convention shall be chosen by magisterial districts, either by district primary, or district mass convention; and that no committee shall appoint delegates or attempt to delegate the authority to appoint, to candidates or to any other person or persons. I have in the past advocated that method of selecting delegates to appointing, and will improve the same because I think it is right. The balzer still in my judgment is a general primary election law, as proposed by the party in its platform. I am a Taft, tax reform Republican, and in the language of General Gov when nominated for congress over his protest, my answer to your notification is: "I accept the nomination and am ready for the light." of his people from the house of bondage to the threshold of the citadel of freedom; here and there, giving a merited word of praise for what we have already done, and wisely suggesting to us what we have yet to do, in order to become a great and good people. We had of course, heard of our distinguished visitor before, but had never had the pleasure of meeting or hearing him. We are glad to say he measured fully up to and beyond the very high estimate we had heard placed upon him, and I am sure his speech will leave a lasting impression for good, with all who were so fortunate as to hear him. DEATH CLAIMS Father of Hon. J. M. Ellis After Five Weeks' Illness. Oak Hill, W. Va., Sept. 26, 1908.—The many friends of Hon. J. M. Ellis, of this place, will learn with sadness of his late bereavement in the death of his father, Thomas Ellis, who passed away at the home of his son, Tuesday morning, at 5 o'clock. The deceased leaves one sister, Mrs. Hester, Polindexer, Clifton Forge, Va.; a daughter, Miss Julia Ellis, of Atlantic City, N. J.; and a son, J. M. Ellis, of this place, with a host of friends. He was born in Allegheny county, Virginia, in 1843, and resided there until about four years ago, when, after the death of his wife, he came to West Virginia, where he could be near his son. He was one of the organizers, a member and for 20 years a deacon of the Mt. Olivet Baptist church of Longdale, Va. A member of the Love and Charity and of the Grand United Order of Odd Fellows at his death. For five years he was affected with asthma and heart trouble, and after an illness of five weeks, in which he displayed unexamined Christian fortitude, -he successfully "Burst his chrysalis, And winged away to realms of blise. Untrammeled, pure, divinely free,' 'earth, all earth's anguish.' Above all earth's anxiety." The obsequies were performed by Rev. N. A. Smith and the Odd Fellows. His remains were interred in the cemetery here on Wednesday last. Harmony Among Republicans Dispels All Hope of the Election of Bennett or Ruling Mates. Parkersburg, Sept. 25.—The news that a divided Republican party had gotten together, and would go into the campaign with one State ticket, and that Ticket headed by a man of irreproachable private character, and of a high political integrity and fairness characterizing his public life, was not received at Democratic State headquarters in the big Union Trust building in this city with any marked degree of enthusiasm. On the contrary, it was a very great disappointment to Chairman Neal, Secretary Kenney, and the other big leaders, who are running the campaign from here. They make no attempt to conceal their true feelings about the matter. Said one of them, who is active in the management of the Bennett campaign: "We had not only hoped strongly, but had every reason to believe, that the two factions could not agree, and that the campaign would go to the finish with a split-up-the-middle party with two separate and distinct tickets. We believed that the Lincoln party had gone too far to quit and be good, but our calculations seem to have gone astray. It only goes to prove the oft-repeated statement of fact, which is now automatic in its verity, that Republicans may fight among themselves before the campaign, or up to the very beginning of one, and then get together, as if nothing had occurred to make difference among them ruffle their tempers." "What do you think of the compromise candidate, Mr. W. E. Glasscock?" was asked. "Of the names most prominently suggested, I think Mr. Glasscock was by far the most available man for the Republican party, under the circumstances. His private life is without a blemish, and he stands high as a politician who is eminently fair and who possesses a high sense of honor. While the Scherr faction criticised his intimacy with Senator Elkins in a political and business way, they did not offer a single other objection to his candidacy." "What do you do if your party's prospects now?" "They are, of course, very materially lessened. I think that we will benefit to some extent by the Republican dissensions which split the party, but I fear that we will not benefit to the extent necessary for us to elect Mr. Bennett. Even with the two tickets in the field, I never felt that we had much of an assurance of electing any of our State ticket, except Bennett, and now I fear that the nomination of Glasscock has put that without the pale of probability." This interview very accurately reflects the sentiments of other Bennett campaign managers here, expressed in private and confidential way to friends. **CMPAIGN OPENS IN CONNECTICUT.** Recorder Dancy to Speak—Loyal Legion Organized—Taft and Sherman Endorsed Unanimously. New Haven, Conn., Sept. 20.—John C. Dancy, Recorder of Deeds for the District of Columbia, is to open the campaign among the colored voters here tomorrow night. Extensive preparations have been made by the local clubs for the event, and a big turn out is expected. The speaker will reach the city shortly before noon and will be met by a committee, who will escort him to his place of entertainment. At the last meeting of the Republican Legion, the following officers were unanimously elected: President, Col. Edward Randolph; vice-president, J. Oscar Jones; secretary, W. F. Pierce; treasurer, R. H. Musc; executive committee, Perry Banta; chairman, Moses Elie and John Coiden. This resolution was presented and unanimously adopted: "That we heartily endorse the entire national platform adopted by the Republican convention at Chicago, and pledge ourselves to support the National and State tickets." Mrs. Wirt Williams; of Red Sulphar Springs, is visiting Mrs. M. O. Mitchell, of Sentz street. DONE BROWN. BRYAN'S PAST RECORD GALLERY AT HIS HOME IS WM. E. GLASS- COCK Republican Nominee for Governor, Stands Well in His Community and Will Carry County by Large Majority. Morgantown, W. Va., Sept. 25.—The news of the nomination of Han, W. E. Glasscock, of this city, by the Republican State committee, to fill the vacancy on the head of the State ticket, occasioned by the voluntary retirement of Hon. Charles W. Swisher, has been received on all sides with expressions of the liveliest satisfaction. As one prominent Republican put it, a gentleman noted for his conservation in speech: "Glasscock will carry Monongalia county by over 1,200 majority." That means an effacement of all factional feeling among the Republicans of this county, who lately have been held apart by dissensions. The pacification in this county means the dissemination of peace in the party throughout the State, where the organization has been divided on the gubernatorial question. Mr. Glasscock stands today as an example to the young men of this State for sturdy honesty and singleness of purpose in striving to do right, and doing that with all his might. This has been the principle that has guided Mr. Glasscock to all the success he has attained in the respect of his neighbors and the people of the community in which he lives. With all his struggles for the right he has maintained a most lovable personality and a nature sweetened by the spirit of simple humanity that was inborn in him. As President Roosevelt said of William H. Taft: "No man can make him do a wrong thing, therefore every honest man should be for him." This applies with singular force and appropriateness to William E. Glasscock. The new Republican nominee for Governor is a man of unswerving integrity, and has always been a Republican of the good old-fashioned kind, like the old-fashioned Methodist religion he early imbued, together with his political principles. Modest sometimes to a degree of diffidence, he can, when aroused by the justice of any cause he espouses, take on the Spartan courage that has always led men like him to do things for simple duty's sake. So while of gentle characteristics and a heart that always melts and softens to the appeal of the distressed and unfortunate, he can, when the occasion requires, sweep aside everything and sacrifice all personal considerations for the maintenance of his honor and his conception of that which is right. Mr. Olivier Cook is a self-minder in the clearest acceptance of that phrase which has often been promiscuously applied. He began life in a modest but determined way, and by his own exertion from the West Virginia University. His first office was that of county superintendent of schools of his native county, and he has been further honored by the confidence of his fellow-citizens in being elected prosecuting attorney of Monongalia county and mayor of Morgantown. All these positions he filled with honor and pronounced acceptability. Of late years he has given more attention to his law practice, and is today considered one of the best equipped lawyers of the Monongalia county bar. At present he is the collector of internal revenue, not through his own choice or seeking, as those best informed in the politics of this State well know. So much can be said truthfully, he who has agreed to accept, the Republican candidacy for Governor, and in the doing of that he is making personal sacrifice and sinking self in the higher consideration of his duty to the party and to the State. He is a wholesome man, and a citizen who in private and public life has been absolutely clean, without blemish, that so frequently stains the repute of the brilliant men public life today. As the man of the hour, he will grow better with the people the more the people come to know him and of him. Senator Cossin, of Mason, Is in the City Senator Walter Cossin, of Mason county, and one of the hardest working Republicans in West Virginia, is in the city from Point Pleasant. Senator Cossin believes that the Republicans will be successful in every county in the State, where Theodore Roosevelt secured a majority of the votes cast. In Mason county, he said, he expected the Republicans to win by the usual majority. GET COMMISSIONS Capt. John T. Harris, of the West Virginia National Guard, and Abby Payne, also of Charleston, have been given commissions in the United States regular army as Second Ligatureens. In a list of 91 names, which the War Department made public last night at Washington the names of Capt. Harris and Mr. Payne appear as having taken the competitive examinations at Fort Leavenworth last July. Miss Lillian Taylor entertained a few friends at dinner, Sunday, in honor of her brother Frank, who left yesterday for Storer College at Harper Ferry. OF THE EMANCIPATION PROCESSION Celebrated With An All Day Meeting in Which Hundreds Participated—Parade, Sports and Address Features. Fairmont, Sept. 28.—The celebration of Emancipation at this place passed off with flying colors and the greatest success. Nearly every train brought many from, near by towns, and a very large crowd was collected to celebrate the day. The crowd assembled about 8:10 a'clock at the colored school building, and here a parade was formed, headed by the Worthington band. The parade marched "throughout principal streets of the city to the street cars, which left for Kristen Park at 11 a. m. There were about 400 persons in the parade. After reaching the park, the program was carried out as an advertisement. Something was going on all the time. The baseball game, Sandy Wonder, vs. Morgantown, resulted in a victory for Meade Wonder. The fund being $25. Among other withdrawn prizes were: Sandy Hall, Roy Anderson, Seymour Scott, Robert Robinson, Charles Green, Snow Pappar, Glen Jenkins, Robert Dawson, and others. At 3 o'clock in the afternoon, Harry Harry T. Cummins, of Baltimore, delivered an eloquent address of an historical nature. This was one of the best appreciated feature of the celebration, and it was greatly enjoyed by the audience present. Prof. L. O. Wilson, of Western, who was to be one of the speakers delayed, so did not attend the celebration. There were at least 1,400 people at the park in the afternoon. The entire day's celebration passed off without a haw to mar the pleasure of the occasion. The day will long be remembered, and will be recalled with pleasure by those who were fortunate to be in attendance, for years to come. NEGRO DEMOCRATS ON THE RON New Albany, Ind., Sept. 20.—The Rt. Rev. George W. Clinton, of Char- lotte, N. C., Bishop of the Sibth. Distri- tion of the A. M. E. Zion Church, visiting Mr. and Mrs. Thomas J. Johnson, a prominent factor in publical and religious circles in Indiana and the Middle West, and thinks the drift is strongly in favor of the republican National ticket. He may be as his opinion that the North American Political League, organized to afoot the candidacy of Judge W. M. Taft, and of which Rev. S. M. Wardon and S. L. Corverson, also Anglemen, has about much to offer force it may have to bear. NOT CHEAP GOODS We are proud of the patronage of careful buyers. 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Lowry, of Institute, was here, Tuesday or last week. Rev. R. H. McCoy, of Keystone, preached at the First Baptist church, Sunday morning and night. While here he was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. George Brown and Mrs. L. D. Hodge. Misses Luh Braham and Bernice Carter, left, Monday, to enter the Westerville Institute. The rally at the First Baptist church was a success, financially, as a $725 collection was raised. Rev R. Hammettly, of Keystone, preached morning and evening. Rev V. Harriard, of the M. E. church, preached in the afternoon. Miss Louisiana Brown, of Ward, she was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Gough last week, left, Wednes- GRAND R Just Received ou be pleas GRAND RAPIDS FURNISH WE HAVE Received our New Stock of Furniture be pleased to have you call a GRAND RAPIDS FURNITURE CO. WE HAVE Just Received our New Stock of Furniture, and would be pleased to have you call and let us show you through. 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Mrs. Sarah Brown has returned from a shopping trip to Charleston. Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Gough had as guests last week, John Wilson and Walter Brown, of Ward. T. H. Norman left, Monday evening, for his home in Washington, D.C. AT THE NATIONS CAPITOL PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT INJECT GINGER INTO CAMPAIGN BY HIS MASTERLY DEFENSE OF TAFT War Has Been Carried Into Africa and Something Will Be Doing from Now Till Election Day—Taft Makes Good With the Negro Voter by His Unqualified Declaration for the War Amendments—Rucker Bees Victory for the National Republican Ticket and Expresses Himself as Highly Pleased With the Business League Meeting and Convention of Doctors—Cobb Makes a Record for Himself as Assistant to the District Attorney. Special by National Negro Press Bureau unqualified declaration that the 13th, 14th and 15th amendments would Washington, D. C., Sept. 30:—The projection of President Roosevelt into the campaign has given it the "ginger" that it seemed to lack up to a few days ago. The war has now been "carried into Africa," so to speak, and the warriors having doffed the garments of polite society, are out for blood. The President's deep earnestness in fighting for the persecution of the policies that lay close to the root of national prosperity and national honor is sufficient excuse for his departure from hacked traditions and giving an aggressive support to the candidacy of Judge Taft. Theodore Roosevelt is never half-hearted in any undertaking when he feels sure he is right. Justified as he is by his conscience in the course he has pursued with reference to the trusts, railroads and in the general conduct of his administration, he would be negligent in the performance of his sworn duty did he not defend that course which all his might. If it is his judgment that Mr. Taft is the safest man in the country to carry on the work when he shall have laid it down next March, he is within his rightful prerogatives when he takes the people into his confidence and urges them to elect him as his successor. A failure to exert Limits to place a man in the White House in sympathy with the Roosevelt policies would be a practical abandonment of them and would lead to a possible repudiation of them by the American electorate. So, President Roosevelt is smashing precedents and is making no concealment of his desire that the country shall vote Judge Taft into the presidential chair and choose a Congress that will back him up in his patriotic purposes. Mr. Roosevelt's letters in support of Taft, whether they deal in eulogium of the man or in denunciation of the enemy, are stirring the popular heart for the Republican party, bracing the spinal column of the weaklings and emphasizing the necessity for everybody "getting a move on him" in the interest of the cause. The enforced resignation of Treasurer Haskell is proving a bitter pill for the Democrats and has tended to demoralize their campaign of hypocritical reform, while the house-cleaning in the Republican ranks, owing to their splendid discipline, has been taken as a matter of course, and things have gone on just as if nothing had happened. While President Roosevelt has been dealing, body blows to Bryan, Judge Taft has gone on in the even tenor of his way, making strong speeches at the strategic points in the Middle West and winning hosts of friends everywhere by his irresistible smile and genial, sympathetic bearing. Judge Taft is a great, big, sincere man and the people are taking to him more and more as they become better acquainted with him. The erstwhile antipathy of the colored people, due to an adroitly planned policy of misrepresentation as to his sentiments toward them, has all disappeared, now that the truth is being told them touching his natural and inherited friendliness for the race, his belief in the best forms of education and the highest opportunities for colored men and women, together with his unqualified declaration that the 13th, 14th and 15th amendments would have his earnest support. His ringing addresses before the Methodist Conference at Cincinnati and his frank assurances to the delegates that came to him there from the National Baptist Convention, have placed his position on the race question in a clear light and the colored voters will now have no hesitancy in giving him the same cordial and enthusiastic support that they have, given to Republican candidates from time immemorial. Word comes to us from New York, Maryland, Ohio, West Virginia, Indiana, Illinois, Kentucky, Missouri and Kansas, that the Negroes are more closely united than they have been for many years. Whatever complaints they may have against the Republicans because of some local shortcomings, are all swept away when the larger problem of the preservation of their constitutional rights comes aftar the horizon. Controversies with local managers, if there be such, will be settled on their merits in due season, but the Negroes have made up their minds that the score can wait until President Taft is elected and installed in the White House—which is a distinct credit to their political judgment and discretion. It is evident from reliable information that reaches us from all parts of the country that the Negro vote will be can, solidly for Taft and Sherman and that they will be triumphantly elected. Col. Henry A. Rucker, of Atlanta, for nearly twelve-years-Collector of internal Revenue for the District of Georgia, was in the city a few days ago, and kindly consented to talk on a number of pertinent issues for the benefit of the public. Col. Rucker is a recognized leader of thought and action in his State, and is one of the best-informed, and most highly-rearded men in the country, irrespective of race. His opinions are referred to by the substantial forces, white and black. In Alabama, and what he has to say, is listened to at all times with credence and respect. in response to a question as to the extent of his travels in the North, Col. Rucker said; "I have touched at a number of points in New York, Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Maryland, and am only resting here a short time before returning' home. "I enjoyed every moment of my stay in the north, and cannot describe how deeply I was impressed with the solid prosperity of the men I met at the Baltimore convention of the National Negro Business League and the scientific knowledge shown by the professional forces at the National Medical Association's meeting at New York. While in New York I had the pleasure of coming into contact with Frank H. Hitchcock, the very capable and resourceful chairman of the Republican National committee, and found him to be as affable and as genial as one could expect of a man with the great responsibility he has rested upon his shoulders. He kubbs men and what they can do, and no time for chimerical schemes that will not stand the acid test. Yet he is tactful, and behind aggressive smile there are evidences of an unusual strength of character, reserve force and natural executive ability. There seemed to be a commendable degree of harmony among the men associated with Mr. Hitchcock, and the headquarters were reddent with that sunshine and cheer which presage a victorious outcome of the campaign they are carrying on." "Did you sound public sentiment during your travels, and learn how the colored voters are 'feeling about the situation?' your correspondent asked. "Yes, I have talked with scores of our men in various walks of life, and I think I was able to sound sentiment with some assurance of accuracy. Wherever I made injuries or noted conditions, I was gratified to find a marked change of sentiment toward Mr. Taft. Many spoke of him in outspotic terms, and confessed that they had been led into concerning him by the clamor of headed persons who had painted him in colors he did not deserve, both as to the Brownville affair and the suffrage. I think this change of front is largely due to two things: First, the President's assumption of the entire responsibility of the Brownville episode; and secondly, our people are opening their eyes to the fact that the Democratic party, not contented with our elimination from politics as far as it is concerned, is now doing its utmost to get the Republican party to drop us. This latter plan would mean our exclusion from participation in any and all suffiles and ultimately bar us from all areas of protection and defense enjoyed by other American citizens, whether naturalized or unto the manor born. "What effect is the advent of Prof. Du Bols having upon the political equation?" "Dr. Du Bols? He was a fellow- townman of mine, and the people have more respect for his ability than for his political position. The trouble, with Du Bois is that we waited too long to make a beginning in politics. A man commemorating his age is just as apt to begin wrong as right—opener, the former than the latter. He started at the wrong end of serve the race with which he is identified. He is a strong, learned man, and knows much that is in books, but he is a weakling in politics, for of that important and intricate silence he known absolutely nothing. He will be disgusted with himself and with the whole political business when he discovers what a small number of Negroes he what is mislead and keep misled. There is no wildspread revolt against the national ticket, as far as I can see. The colored people can have no common cause with Bryan and his followers, for the possible success of the democracy is necessarily based upon frauds against the ballot box, with the Negro as the chief sufferer. A Democratic President would name enough justices of the Supreme Court to give the party a majority of the court—and then we might see the end of Negro citizenship, for it might not be a difficult thing for this tribunal of last resort to decide. In a test case; that the War Amendments were improperly adopted. We can trust Mr. Taft to do the right thing by us, and I hope every colored man in the debatable States will cast his vote for the Republican ticket, as the easiest way to preserve ourselves, from Democratic misrule. There are many excellent Democrats in the South, but they are not the controlling factors and the record of the party does not commend itself to the Negro's confidence, to put it mildly. "What were your impressions of the National Negro Business Leagues Baltimore meeting?" "Well," replied Col. Rucker, "I think the recent meeting was a huge success. That was the third one I have attended. I saw marked improvement in both the personnel and in the quality of the papers presented. They were both of a high order and representative of the spirit the race needs to give it standing among the world's foremost business men. In the nine years of the League's existence the business of the race has increased to a marvelous extent and it has more than justified the expectations of its promoters. An increase of the number of banks from two in 1900 to forty in 1908, directly traceable to its influence, is a big feather in the cap of the organization." "The Baltimoreans are a hospitable people, are they not?" "I should say they are. The treatment accorded the League by them was simply superb and could not be improved upon. But that way to be expected, for the people of that city never allow themselves to be excelled in their hospitality, any more than they do in their business—and here they acknowledge no rival." "I presume Dr. Washington has a right to feel gratified over the continued prosperity of the Business League," ventured your correspondent. "Yes. Dr. Washington has a first right to be gratified with the League's perfect organization, its healthy growth and steady accession of the most substantial race builders in being praised all over the country for this one great achievement, and had he done nothing else in his long and useful career, he would be entitled to the everlasting gratitude of his people. He has pointed the path that leads to the power that the world most readily recognizes—the path toward material acquisition and control of the markets. And, I may add, in this connection, that any man who can unite and keep a body of first-class colored men together, as he has done in the work of the National Negro Business League, deserves the pauidals of the entire American people. I was glad to notice the trend of good feeling toward Mr. Taft, which pervaded the meeting, although no formal expression was made by the organization as such. The league is not a political body, and matters touching politics are discussed in private as individuals. As business men, anxious to maintain the high-tide commercial prosperity I found the members of the league to be overwhelmingly for Taft's election—and I believe he will come through with a safe margin in November." The women of the land are to take the stump for William Howard Taft. Mrs. J. Ellen Foster, of Iowa, has opened headquarters at the Martha Washington Hotel in New York, and a vigorous campaign has been inaugurated to interest the women in defending their homes, and the well-being of their husbands and sons by keeping the Republican party in power. Several colored women of acknowledged, ability on the stump will probably be invited to lend their aid. Prominent, among them, are: Mrs. A. M. Curtis, Mrs. Mary Church Terrell, Mrs. Mary E. Washington, of New Albany, Ind., and Mrs. Fannie Barrier Williams, of Chicago. The church people of the District of Columbia are showing a hearty degree of activity in the fortunes of the Republican party. Rev. J. W. Martin of this city, has planned two monster meetings, to be held under the auspices of colored churches in Montgomery county, Maryland. One of the mass meetings is to be held October 6 at Poplar Grove and the other October 12 at Glen. Mr. Martin will preside and James W. Poe of this city, will be the principal speaker at both rallies. The Lincoln National Republican League, of IF NOT WHY NOT? Do you not know that the Knights of Pythias is the strongest and most progressive order of the age? The four departments of the order are as follows: SUBORDINATE LODGE In this the members are united to care for and protect each other's interest as well as sickness and distress. In this department our young men are receiving a military education which they can get in no other way, thus making them better and more useful citizens In this the wives, mothers, widows, daughters and sisters of Knights are united for the common purposes of life. In this department we are paying out thousands of dollars annually to the widows and heirs of deceased Knights. If there is no lodge in your locality, confer with the Deputy Grand Chancellor of your District or write W. J. Thompson, Charleston, W. Va., for terms upon which to organize lodges UNIFORM RANK In this dep young men are military educc they can get way, thus m better and citizens. LADIES' COURT In this the widows, daughters of Knitted for the poses of life. ENDOWMENT In this depart pay ing out the dollars annu widows and ceased Knight If there is no locality, confer wity Grand Chanc District or write Charleston, W. V upon which lodges which Mr. Poey is president, is to have a torchlight demonstration on the evening of October 15, and an effort will be made to have 3,000 colored men in line. President Roosevelt was the first chief executive of the nation to name a colored man as an Assistant District Attorney for the District of Columbia. James A. Cobb, pronounced by competent authorities to be one of the most capable lawyers in the district, was appointed to this responsible post on the 11th of November last, and assigned as a special assistant to District Attorney D. W. Baker's office. His duties are to sue the people who go on bonds and forfeit them to the government, and to prepare the cases for prosecution under the Pure Food Law. As this department has much to do with the preservation of the health of the 350,000 citizens of the district, its vast importance will be seen at a glance. Under the Pure Food Law, as administered by Mr. Cobb, there have been more convictions and successful confiscation of goods than any other jurisdiction in this country. Within the past fortnight, the United States District Attorney, Mr. Baker, has had the naturalization cases transferred to Mr. Cobb's office, and now Mr. Cobb has sole charge of that department. Prominent lawyers have called the attention of President Roosevelt to the magnificent record Mr. Cobb is making in his dual capacity, and it is understood that the chief executive is more than "de-lighted" with the choice he has made. Mr. Cobb is a young man of unimpeachable character of unflagging industry, and stands high in his profession. This the type of colored men the Republican party is bringing to the front and offering opportunities for honorable distinction. This is the type of young colored men that the Democratic party will send to the rear if the chance is given them by the election of Mr. Bryan. The race can keep men like Mr. Cobb to the front by the policies of President Roosevelt, represented in sustaining the candidacy of Judge Tart. Gen. Robert Smalls, the hero of the "Planter," spent several days here last week. He is now collector of the port at Beaufort, S. C. He was quite bitter in his denunciation of the South Carolina election law, and intimated that the Northern Negro who voted for a party that could so ruthlessly destroy a Negro's citizenship in the South presented a power that was too demanding to be intrusted to one so ill equipped. Southern leaders are praying to their Northern brethren to deliver them from the Pharaohs that have them fast in bondage. A Republican victory, will give them at least a fair start for the Promised Land. Mr. Viney, of Huntington, was the guest of George Martin, Sunday. Mrs. Annle Hill, and son George were business visitors in Guyandotte, Monday. Miss Bessie Hicks returned home from a pleasant visit to Hot Springs, Monday. Frank Reed was in Cattlettsburg, Tuesday. J. Hicks, David Hamlor, Mr. and Mrs. Whirl, Mrs. Peyon and F. Heed attended the celebration of emancipation at Clyffeside Park, Tuesday. Arch Williams was in town, Saturday. Mrs. Mary E. Hicks was a business visitor to Huntington, Friday. Requiring the demand among the Negro people for tax educated industry, the To Rease Normal and Industrial Institute conducts in connection with its other departments a Bible Training School. The courses of study are so arranged that, not only ministers and Phenates may be beneased, but those who desire to do better missionary work or become intelligent Standard school teachers. During the past year, the enrollment in the Bible Training School has been satisfactory, but the opportunity is now provided for a considerable larger number. The teaching is free. The cost of board, including furnished room, light, fuel, laundering, etc., is $8.50 per month. The entrance fee is $7, to be paid in cash by each student when he registers. Students will be given the opportunity to work out much of the $8.50, in some cases all of it. Lack of means should not keep any one from entering the Bible School. If the student is not afraid of work and study, he will succeed. For further information, address BOOKER T. WASHINGTON, Principal, Tuskegee Institute, Ala. 6-25-121 A GREAT OPPORTUNITY FOR YOUNG MEN WHO DESIRE AN AGIRCULUAR EDUCA- Many of the young men who have finished the courses in agriculture at the Tuskegee Institute are commanding salaries ranging from $50, to $100 per month. The graduates of this department or the school are successfully employed as instructors, or as managers of important agricultural operations. The school has an agricultural faculty of 20 instructors; men who have received their training in the best agricultural schools of the country. Young colored men and women who desire to take courses in practical and scientific agriculture are now offered the best opportunity to pursue such courses in one of the largest and best equipped schools for practical and scientific agriculture to be found in the south. The following courses are offered: Opportunities are now open to 500 young men and women who may wish to take any of the above courses of instruction. The cost of board is $8.50 per month. No charge for instruction. Principal, Tuskegee Institute, Ala. 6-25-12t If you expect to kill Jim Crowism, you must register today. We have a new line of GAS STAND LAMPS Come in and look them over COFFEY Plumbing Co. Quarrier St., near Capitol BLUFIELD The public school has, recently completed two wards of the term. The enrollment is about 75, and all the teachers are wideawake and buky with the tasks before them. The North Side school building is not yet completed, and sessions are held in the basement of Mt. Zion church. The following are the teachers: South Side - E. L. Ranh; assistant superintendent and principal; Minnie L. Waller; Lola M. Lavender, Sallie N. Joyner, Marie E. Shelton, Iva E. Aller. North Side - Nellie M. Lewis, Mary E. Holland. Misses Holland and Lewis were calling on Misses Shilton and Lavender. Sunday afternoon. The public school teachers have organized a private study club. The following studies will be discussed: Grammar, Miss Shelton; English literature, Miss Lavender; geometry, Prof. Ranh; primary methods, Miss Aller. Meetings to be held Thursday evenings of each week. The Scott street Baptist church has just closed a revival conducted by Rev. Winston, of Bristol, Tenn. The A. M. E. Zion church has also been holding a revival. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Ellis entertained at dinner, Sunday, Dr. and Mrs. Lomax. Misses Houston and Landown, training teacher and teacher of music at the Bluefield Institute, attended services at the Raleigh street church, Sunday. Mary F. Tines Court, No. 41, is preparing to give a pantheme, Halloween'en night, under the supervision of Misses Nellie M. Lewis and Mary E. Holland. Mrs. Elizabeth Moore was suddenly taken ill, Thursday evening, at the meeting of Mary F. Tines, No. 41, but at this writing is much improved. Dr. W. H. Cobbs was, out of town, Sunday. Quite a number of people attended the fair at Roanoke, and heard Dr. Booker T. Washington's address. LEWISBURG Mrs. Linkwood, who has been quite sick for some time, is much better. Mrs. Loma Fitzhugh is not much better at this writing. The John Wesley Literary Society held an interesting meeting last Thursday night. Quite, a number were present and more took part in the program than usual. Rev. Waters, of the M. E. church, preached two very able sermons last Sunday; so much that every one had to comment on them. He is meeting with marvelous success. He has in bank already more than $200 for church improvements. The enrollment in our school is now 116 and attendance is very good. The M. Tatka Baptist Church Literary Society is, meeting great success under the presidency of Mrs. Albert Slaughter. She takes much interest in the work of the literary societies of both churches, and her work is highly appreciated. The importance of Lewisburg as an educational center is steadily improving, so that now, besides three public schools, we have two fine private institutions of learning. One, the Lewisburg Female Institute, is equal in equipment to any school in our State. Miss Rosa McVey left, Tuesday, for the West Virginia Colored Institute, where she will take a course in millinery. We all are rejoicing that the Republican party of West Virginia is again united. All of the teachers are deeply interested in the candidacy of Hon. M. P. Shawkey, and believe he will lead the ticket in this county. Miss Nina Lewis and brother, Coleman Lewis, left, Tuesday, for Cleveland. Miss Grace Williams, of Ronceverte, was the guest of Mrs. Blanch Pryor. C. C. Lewis was here last week, visiting friends and relatives. Henry and Oscar Johnson and Mr M Grant, of Frankford, were here, Sunday, visiting friends. J. C. Lewis went on a business trip to Charleston last week. John Slaughter, of Ronceverte, was here, Sunday, visiting his brother, Albert Slaughter. RONCEVERTE. Mrs. Anna Reavly, of Atlantic City, N. J., is visiting her mother, Mrs. Kattie Eldridge, on Main street. Mr. Tobias Lewis is able to be out again. Mr. and Mrs. Sidney Holley left Tuesday to spend their vacation at Charleston. Mrs. Lora Gray, of Cincinnati, Ohio, is here visiting her father, John Eggleston, on Frankford ave. Little Misses Hazel Jefferson and Julia Reavly were pleasant guests of Mrs. D. R. Hickman last Saturday. James Morton has moved to his new residence on Frankford ave. Charles Perkins and John Ward are home from Sweet Springs. Miss Minnie V. Allen and Puffner Pondexter were visitors to Frank- ford Sunday. Miss Minnie Bush and mother, of Hot Springs, Va., are visiting her aunt, Mrs. Debby Terry. Mrs. Wn. Freeland, of Lewisburg, is visiting Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Ren- John Eggleton was a visitor in town Sunday. Mrs. Nora Blaughter is quite sick. G. R. R. C. Crawford, of Trout Valley, is visiting his aunt, Mrs. Howard White. Miss Ethel Haynes, of Alderson, is visiting Miss Fannie Brinkley. Willie Eggleston left for Institute last week to resume his studies. Mrs. Mary Breckenridge, mother of Mrs. John Eubanks, is seriously ill. Miss Bettie Williams, of Louisa county, Virginia, is visiting Mrs. H. T. Moore, on Frankford ave. . INSTITUTE. David C. Deans was sick several days this week. Miss Ethel Spriggs left, Monday, for Nashville, Tenn., to take a special course in music. Miss Spriggs is a graduate of the Normal and Commercial departments of the West Virginia Colored Institute, and was employed in the latter as a teacher. Miss Lillian Guss, better known as "Kid," gave a salmon salad party, Friday evening, in honor of the arrival of her chums. Misses Amelia Lowry, Mary Gordon and Moss Clay, Mrs. Byrd Prillerman is out in ag Mrs. Byrd Prillerman is quite liu in this writing. Mr. and Mrs. Sidney Smith arrived at Institute, Monday, to visit their parent, Mrs. Margaret Smith. Dr. I. R. Whipper, the resident physician of the West Virginia Colored Institute, arrived, Thursday evening la.st President J. McHenry Jones returned from Atlantic City, Sunday. Matthew Oble made a business trip to Institute, Monday afternoon. J. Paul Clifford spent several days at Institute, in the interest of the Pioneer Press W. H. Lowry spent Tuesday of last week in Montgomery, inspecting two companies of K. of P. Mrs. E. M. Jones returned from Cincinnati, Monday morning. Miss Lou Ellen Springgs returned from Springfield, Saturday evening. Miss Ruth Banks was an Institute visitor, Sunday. Mrs. Eunice Brown returned from Hinton, Monday evening. C. E. Mitchell, head of the Commercial department of the West Virginia Colored Institute, was called to Washington, D. C., because of the death of his uncle, Louis Douglass. Miss Anna Robinson has gone to Gauley to teach a school. Miss Maud Robinson opened the village school, Monday. T. B. Fairfax, accompanied by Rev. J. C. Austin, of Bolmott, N. J., is the guest of his sister, Mrs. T. L. Thompson. The first rhi which has fallen here in three weeks, fell yesterday. It was very much needed, as the wells nearly are dry and the citizens were somewhat alarmed at the drought. Miss Carrie Fairfax, who is teaching at Elkridge, spent Sunday here with her brother, S. H. Fairfax. Miss Nellie Johnson, who has been on the sick list for the last two weeks, is convalescing. Our new church was completed last month, and is being painted. Born, to Mr. and Mrs. Harry Walker, on the 24th, a fine girl. Last Saturday night the school house was the scene of a very pretty reception, given by Mrs. Bettie Wren and Mrs. Simon Erby, for the Church Aid society. The room was very pretty decorated with flowers and ferns, the colors being red and white. All the members of the society met at the church, where an appropriate program was rendered, after which they went to the school house, where the following menu was served: Sliced ham, slaw, bread and butter, pickles, olives, grapes, ice cream, assorted cake, coffee. Every one present seemed to have enjoyed himself, and Mrs. Wren has been voted the best hostess in town. PARKERSBURG. Wm. Jones, of Pittsburg, Pa., was in the city last week to visit his mother and attend the Emancipation Celebration at the City Park. John Tucker, one of the old citizens of Parkersburg, died at his home on lower 6th street last Tuesday afternoon after a long illness. The Emancipation Celebration held at City Park was well attended and interesting addresses were delivered. Rev. John Amiss was master of ceremonies and the principal address was delivered by Thomas Norris, of Wheeling. J. Paul Clifford, junior editor of the Pioneer Press, of Martinsburg, was a caller at Summer School Wednesday of last week. He was in the city several days in the interest of his paper. Hon. W. T. Vernon, Registrar of U. S. Treas., of Washington, D. C. passed through our city Tuesday of last week, en route to Marietta, O. where he delivered the Emancipation Celebration address. He returned that evening and left over the B. & O. for Cincinnati, O., and Chicago, Ill. O. for Cincinnati, O., and Chicago, Ill. Mrs. Almada Jefferson arrived in the city Thursday afternoon and from now on will make her home with her son, J. R. Jefferson, 813 Swan St. Mrs. Mary Dillard, of Charleston, and Miss Edith Williams, of Clarkesburg, were pleasant visitors at Summer School, last Thursday. Mrs. Dillard, was on route home from Clarkesburg and Miss Williams to W. Va. Colored Institute, where she expects to attend school during the term. Chas. Wells has completed his work at Athens, O., and returned home last Friday, where he will how remain for a while. An interesting session of Vendetta Court No. 5, O. O. C., was held at their hall Thursday evening. Miss Grace Washington, who has been quite ill for some time, is slowly improving. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Fletcher, of Marietta, O., were in the city Sunday, the guests of Mr. and Mrs. E. V. Seamus. An interesting entertainment will be given at the A. M. E. Church next Monday evening. A fine musical program will be rendered and also a spelling match conducted by Prof. H. D. Hazlewood. Mrs. Alice Fountaine sustained a painful accident last week. Her horse stumbled and she was thrown forward in the bungy and striking the dash-board fractured two ribs. She is now getting all right again. A magnificent monument to the memory of the late Mrs. Ernestine Fountaine Robinson has been placed over the grave of the deceased by her mother, Mrs. Alice Fountaine, and her husband, Mr. Richard Robinson. The marble from which it was made and the workmanship of the statute is from Italy. The base from Vermont. A meeting of the committee on by-laws for Vendetta Court No. 5, O. O. C., met at Mrs. E. V. Scams' last Tuesday evening to consider a revision of the laws. Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Fletcher of Marletta, O. and Misses Clora D. Butler and M. Esther Colston dined with Mrs. E. V. Scams Sunday. Mrs. J. W. Sheilcroft will have charge of the A. M. E. church concert next Monday night. RAYMOND CITY. Hey, H. B. Good filled the pulpit here, 'Sunday morning, and Rev. Arthur Massey preached at night. Mrs. Rachel Dickerson, of Bidwell, Ohio, spent a few days here last week, visiting her husband. Giles Dickerson and Miss' Perrie Bennett were out of town visitors, Saturday. L. R. Prentiss spent Sunday at Black Betsy. Mrs. Cornelia Coles was a business visitor to St. Albans last week. A. G. Hunter and two daughters, Ethel and Bertha, left Saturday for Virginia. SEWELL The supper given by the Sunday school, Monday night, was a success, both socially and financially. The amount of $17.75 was failed. L. P. Scott, R. G. Roin, G. W. Johnson, and Harry Fountain were Sunday visitors at McKendree to see G. L. Jackson. Rev. E. C. Page filled his regular appointment here, Sunday. Mrs. Eliza Bennett was a business visitor to Claremont, Monday. Mrs. R. B. Johnson, of Kanawha City, stopped over here, en route to McKendrick, to see her son, G. G. Jackson, a patient at the hospital. While here she was the guest of Miss W. A. Freeland and Mrs. S. J. Vanhook. A number of young men from here witnessed the ball game at Glen Jean Sunday. Miss W. A. Freeland was a visitor at the McKendrick hospital, Sunday. ANSTED Richard Wright and Henry Mitchell, of Beckley, attended their lodge here, Monday. Junius Tabb was in town on business and shaking hands with his many friends. Rev. Jackson, pastor at Raleigh, filled Rev. H. C. Gregory's pulpit on the 27th, and preached two inspiring sermons. Miss Bessie Eldridge has returned from Meadow Creek, and resumed housekeeping. Lewis Eddleton was called to Meadow Creek to attend the funeral of his brother-in-law. S. W. Williams and Charley Randolph attended the funeral at Meadow Creek. The festival given by the church, with Mrs. Dues and Mrs. Clay as committee, was a success. Miss Mary Lewis and Miss Bettie Johnson, after visiting Virginia and various other points, will spend the winter at Washington. Work has resumed normal conditions at present and miners are moving in every day. Mrs. Nora Haskins and Mrs. Rogers-were calling on friends in North Anated, Sunday. Mrs. Harriet Stewart is visiting her sister at Winona. CANTON, OHIO. Sunday, at St. Paul's A. M. E. church, at 8 o'clock, the following program was rendered: Pemberton. Piano solo. Mrs. W. H. Adkins. Vocal solo. Mrs. Z. A. Hunter. "Seeking the 'Iving among' the dead." Mrs. Hazzard. Song. Address, "The Price of Success." R. W. Greene. Vocal solo, Miss Hattie Ramsey. Paper, G. P. Titus, Sr. Miss Florence Smith has just returned from & business trip to Columbus. The little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Blockson died Saturday morning. Mr. and Mrs. John Hance and daughter Elizabeth were guests at dinner of Mrs. M. I. Pemebron, Sunday. The Ladies Aid of St. Paul's A. M. E. church with Mrs. W. H. Akins, Thursday afternoon. After a pleasant session luncheon was served, J. R. Mackey and Henry Mickens have been honored by the Republican Central committee as vice presidents. James B. Titus spent Sunday in Akron with friends. BUCKHANNON. Mrs. Caroline Williams left for Beverley, Monday, where she will spend a week with friends. Mr. Rickett's little daughter and Miss Jeannette Powell went to Pittsburgh, Saturday night. Mrs. Lloyd Martin, of Steubensville, is visiting her cousin, Mrs. Enos Mumford. William Burley spent the 22nd in Fairmont, and reports a good time. Adam Green is visiting relatives in Elkins and Beverley this week. Mrs. Laura Watson, who has been the guest of Clarksburg friends, returned home, Saturday. Mrs. Agnes Murphy was hostess to the Ladies Aid Society, Friday afternoon. The Sliver Leaf Club met with Mrs. John Walker. T. A. Brown was calling on Weston friends, Tuesday. William Granderson, of Wilmington, N. J., who has been visiting his parents, returned home. Monday. Mrs. Kate Shelton is making quite a pleasant stay with her daughter at Harvey. The following left last Tuesday for Institute: Misses Mattle Bradley, Lille Shelton and Jennie Gholston. Ed Booker, who has been somewhat indisposed, is able to be out again. Letcher Waddy, of Louisa, Va., is visiting his sisters, Mesdames Laura Brown, Mary Gholston and Emma Dickerson. An entertainment was given at the residence of J. W. Shelton. Monday night last, complimentary to the girls who left for Institute the following Tuesday. All were present and enjoyed a pleasant evening. Miss Duzzle Johnson, who has been visiting her aunt during the summer, left last Tuesday for school in Kesyburg, Va. Prof. J. R. L. Diggs, late president of the Baptist State University, of Louisville, Ky., has resigned the presidency of that school and accepted the presidency of the Lynchburg Seminary, of Virginia, was in our city a few days, on route for his new field of labor. He preached an able and instructive sermon Sunday night at the Second Baptist church, and gave an excellent lecture, Tuesday night, on business. All friends were delighted to welcome Prof. Diggs, and to give him their best wishes for his success in his new field. Mrs. Martha Fortner, of St. Albans, has accepted the position as housekeeper at the Holley Sanitarium. James Nelson, a brakeman on the C. and O. yard, this city, who was seriously hurt on the 17th of August, is able to be out and around town again with the aid of crutches. Miss Eva Wells, who graduated in millinery from Institute last spring, will open for business on Second avenue this week. T. L. Cobbs, of Sylvia, was in Hinton, Sunday, to see Dr. Holley, who is treating him. Mr. Anderson Wells and Miss Clara Pack were married on Wednesday evening, September 23, at the Second Baptist church. The ceremony was performed by Rev. A. D. Lewis, pastor of the church. Prayer was offered by Rev. J. R. Davis, pastor of the M. E. church. Miss M. J. Payne, daughter of United States Consul to St. Thomas, was maid of honor; Dr. C. H. Payne was best man. The bride wore a beautiful white net over white taffeta, a vell of net and forget-me-nots and carried a bouquet of white roses. The groom wore conventionel black. The maid of honor wore white taffeta and also carried a bouquet of white roses. Mrs. Maud Pack played the wedding march. After the ceremony the bridal party and guests went to the home of Mrs. C. J. Jones, the bride's sister, where after many well wishes and congratulations, they went to the dining room, which was tastefully decorated, and were served with refreshments. The bride is a young woman of refinement and culture and is one of the most popular young ladies of the town. The groom is a man of excellent character, highly respected, and is employed in the C. and O. shops of this city. Many beautiful presents of silver. Call and see our full line of Perfumes, Soaps, Rubber Goods and Drug Sundries. 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A splendid corps of instructors has been secured. 1 Lie se Be SEN Avs eras ee gape e Sey ee eee rer naga +P SR Re Ae Sees % ae Fe) SOREN SERS ay eee a Hy ae Heras Lr ali UR ag es: Re ee a oe ee wee SoA oe . . Ree oe Ch Rr ee aee nee Seen : . Tar : So eae aN on : pi ya Be age) A eee — PAU VOCATE Pam A AVERY) THURSDAY ee = a BAbYOOMTR PUBLISHINGCO., Wei Pythian, Bollding, Cnarleston, oul W, Va. Beis) Home -Phoue 923. Hie. Advocate Is outered in /the pathice et Charleston, W. Va., as Bhd clasy matter. SSulipecktetion RaTws: Pie aonths ..........-. $0.50 Rr gponths 0.2... 2.0 oh Rpicinserncoswsice ABO Ba nis BAURHDAY, ocronER 1, 1908, eo i Bi Ati. PLANK IN THE DEM- Pe RORATIC yRATE PLAT. a: ROR. ie MWe favor the enactment of a law souslrise: somumon carri- ‘era engaged in passenger traf He: Furnish separate couches ‘oreompartments for white and colored. passengers. ; ‘Pelieving that the extension of the elective franchise (0 8 rate inferior In intelligence and ‘without preparation for the Woe and prudent exercise of a petiene Ao vital (othe mane _ Ance of -good government, ge ata, Ht not a crime, mitted by the republican “patty, daring the reign of pas- gp ‘and prejudice fetlowing elvil war, for political ends pumposes, we declare that | democratic party. is in fa- Wot 30 amending the consti- as to preserve the puri- ty of the ballot, and the clecto- Fate of the state from the evil Fesnlts from conferring such power and privilege upon those rar are unfitted to appreciate ‘itd importance, as it effects the stability and ‘preservation of good government.” i PARTY EMBLEM. Zi rom i AN “Ae Nl BEPUKLIOAN TICKET. ‘Election November 8, 1908. : For President: wail ROSES earn, ef Ohio. i For Vice-President: "§ JAMES 5. SHERMAN, + Of New York. OONGRESSIONAL TICKET. ie For Congress: fis IJGSEPH HOLT GAINES. Yi) STATE TIOKET. SEE aR Bea eS eae ee For Judges of Supreme Court: IRA i. ROBINSON. W. N. MILLER. , L. JODSON’ WILLIAMS. 1 For Secretary of State: y BTUART F. REED, of Harrison’ County. For Auditor: JOHN SHERMAN DaRsT, of Jackson County, For Attorney General: WILLIAM G. CONLEY, of Preston County. For State Supt of Schools: M. P. SHAWKEY, of Kanawha County, For Treasurer: E. L, LONG, " t, of MeDowell County. 1 "For State Senate: HT, ENGLAND of Logan County, * ®ANAWHA OOUNTY TICKET. sFor House of Delogates: CHARLES W. GOOD. JOHN NUGENT. JOHN A. THAYER | BAM. C. HARLESS. ¥. C. COLCORD. ; For Clerk of County Court: L. ©. MASSEY. For Clerk of Cireuit Court: IRA H. MOTTESHEARD. For Prosecuting Attorney: 8. B. AVIS, For Judge Intermediate Conrt: HENRY K. BLACK. For Sherift: 8. P. SMITH. For County Commissioners MP. MALCOLM. AR. SHEPARD. ‘ For Assessor: 4 GRANT COPENHAVER. |“ Ror County Surveyor: FRANK D. BARRON. THON. WM. Grasscock. ONO higher encominms could — be ¢ to any man than those which {being heaped upon the Republi ‘nominee for Governor by the en. sreualted Republican press, As & hoitnd’s tooth and as tht as a whipistock, no Republi. can In West Viraiald is more deserv. Ing of evteebi@Ha" confidence than Wai. B. Glasscock, who was unant- mously selécted by the State com. ‘mittee here, Jast week, as the man best fitted to harmonize the factional differences which aaye rent Ure par- ty in Owain since last July Speaking of him, the Fairmont Thoes says: “Clean, able, high-minded, noble- hearted, he stands out as aman of highest Chirstian character. He has as few of the traits which lower men in the estimation of their fellows as any mon of our acquaintance. He speaks evil of no one, always keeps Sweet, stands for. the highest and best things and wears his sovereign ty under his own hat. We believe truly and sincerely that there can be as liui@ truthfully said derogatory oi the character and general fitness of Wim. E. Glasscock to be Governor of this State as of any other man in the bounds of West Virginia. He nas been active in polities for many years and yet is noticeably without the taint that so often fastens itself even upon good men after tong experience tn public life. He served his county as cireuit clerk and was a most oblig- Ing and popular official, He was sec- retary of the Republican State com- ‘mittee four years ago ene helped achieve the vietory in that noted struggle, He is now collector of in- ternal revenue for the State of West Virginia under appointment of Presi- dent Roosevelt and the many fine things said about him when he was given the place showed the high es- teem in which he was held by the Re- publicans of the State. Mr. Glassedek is simple in is hab: its. unostentatious, unofficious, al ways approachable, always ready. to listen to the petition of the humblest man in bis acquaintance. He ig not a rich man, he ‘is not bigot, he is no tan aristocrat. He will make ax ideal people’s Governor. He. is an advocate of and a believer im tax re form, and yet he is not regarded a: a man hostile to the interests of the péople, who have millions of mone; invested in the development of the State's resources. It is, indeed. for tunate for the people and the Re ;Publican party that so good and ac ‘ceptable a man as Wm. E. Glasscock |has been chosen as a candidate on the Republican ticket for the high and responsible position of Gover- nor. His nomination means election. The 20,000 or 25,000 dissatisfied Democrats who are not willing to see an aristocrat, imade tren by Innert- tancc. a man opposed to the reduction of taxes, placed in the highest posi- tion of honor and trust in their State can now cast their vote for Wm. E. Glasscock. ‘The friends of temper- ance, purity and Christianity, who have been ‘somewhat disturbed over the outlook for clean government in West Virginia, ean turn with confi dence to Mr. Glasscock as a man who stands for the highest ideals ~ in Christian living. He is a member of the’ M. E. church, and is held in highest esteem by people who know him. No true, Republican ran raise & word of objection to Mr. Glasscock and we confidently expect him to car. ry even more than his full party streigth iif the State, Lei us all get to work and work with a will for the election of our neighbor and friend, ‘Wen: B Giasenoek. Of Mareaktown © WEST VIRGINIA NEGROES POR re a, 4 -The West Virginia Negro can- af ford to take no chances with" bis ballot this year, Black battalion ox no Black batialion. Grant that the dismissal of the Negro soldiers was without due process of law and con- tary to the methods laid down by Congress in the Articles of War for the government of the army, stil there is not sufficient warrant for our visiting upon Mr. ‘Taft the sins of another. It has been proved con- clusively by witnesses unimpeacha- ble hat Mr, Taft did as much as could be expected of ay man to hold up,the Presidential order of dis- charge. The action of the Demo- craite minority in the Senate shows that they would go even further than Mr. Roosevelt and discharge every United States soldier, When “the tumult and the shout- ing die.” our friends who are so strenuously opposing Mr. ‘Taft be- cause of his connection with Mr. Roosevelt. will reall, perhaps, the latter's appointment of Crum, An fterson, ‘Tyler, Lewis, the Indianols affair, and the many other instances of the President's friendliness to the race. They will contrast the uncon- firmed promises of Mr. Bryan with [the outspoken declarations of Mr. ‘Tart and be amazed at their own short-sightedness in Smperiling. the substanes for the shadow. The political salvation of the West Virginia Negro does not lie with Mr, Bryan nor Mr. Bryan's party, We jhave before us daily a reminder of [what to expeet in ease Mr. Bryan party wins In this State. We could not. if we would because of his ac- livity. forget that Mr. Byrne, the at- heen rewarded hy the National Dem- orratic committee for his lamentable efforts to stir np strife between the Faces where hefore all was peace and harmony, We are not inctined to Jeonardize ony constitutional rights meroly for the sake of gratifying per ‘onal xriesances, for the wisdom of [Mittin of ones nose to spite his Jfaer does not appear, VILANG IT ON, Now that thes have been foiled in their attempt to prevent the rogis- tration of Nexro voters by sending out fake registrars, the Democrats are approaching some of our people with the argument that, ance Steph: enson, their candidate for Sheriff, and Jouutde the: Deatdtratte nominee ‘for County | QREMN EAR Mak We OVA treet part in legislation, thelr election: will do, ne ae Be’ Negro, whto should not {Wee aifetnat hte. tetas because of the Action Of tite conven: of. To prove the trteadahls of ea. nawha -Demogoragy. ta. the Diack. vo- ters, they point with pride to tie op- position of the Messrs, Chilton and ex-Governor MacCorkle to the ‘antl- Negro planks, on the floor of the convention, and intimate that these gentlemen may be depended upon 0 safeguard the conaiitutloual rights of the colored man, It their ‘party should come into power. , Molasses to catch files. | Simply that and nothing more. It has been pointed out time and again that the opposition of the gentlemen mention- ed°to the Insertion of the Jim Crow and dlsfrainchisement planks was ac- tuated by policy, not principle. Their organ, the Gazette, is Increasing in Ditterness against the Negro as the day of election approaches, and its owners, the Chiltons, are appealing from the stump to white voters In rural districts to support “the white man’s party.” How, then, can any Negro (ote even for a Dentocratic candidate for Constable, not to mention a canal: date for Sheriff or County Glerk? The Democratig party of West Vir ginia has safd in language; capable of but one construction that it wants to hate no dealings with the Negro. It favors separate compartments on the common carriers for white and colored passengers and advogates the elimination of the Negro from poli- ties. They said that we are unfitted to appreciate the importance’ of the ballot and add to the insult by ask. ing us now to support thoir candt ‘dates for office, A HOUSE DIVIDED AGAINST IT. SEL. As an example of self-contradie: tion, the Pioneer Press of last® week was the best thing in journalism that has appeared for many a month. Editorially it bad about as much to say against the Republican Nation: al ticket as the rankest Democratic newspapeg‘in the State, but its news columns Were * diametrically oppo- site. There were such headlines az: “Distrusts Mr. Bryan. Letter of An Old"Time Democrat to His Son Demonstrated Ability of Mr. Taft Contrasted With the VaciMation of the Democratic Leader; “Why Taft Should Win. Prosperity Depends on Republican Suecess;” “Taft and Con- struction or Bryan and Destruetion;” “Negro and Democracy. Would be Suicidel for Colored Mem to Vote for Mr. Bryang’-and-aenumber of other gems, Whieh show there is a differ- fence of opinion between the ‘editor of the Press and his news editor; or that’ Mr. Clifford is attempting @ run jWith the hare and chase witb ‘the hoiinds. ‘This reminds us to ask again, Where Mr. Clifford stands politically. Mr. Scherr, Mr. Clifford's candidate for Governor, has withdrawn, yet his name heads the Republican State ticket in the columns of the Press. ‘Mr. Bryan's National committee has anpointea Mr. George Byrne, the an- thor of the anti-Negro planks in the Democratic State platform, organizer of clubs in this State; yet Mr. Clif- ford, in one issue, advocates the el- ection of Mr. Bryan, in another, he esponses the candidacy of the Prohi- bition nominee for President. Mr. Clifford's vacillation reminds one very much of what one of the Pioneer Press paragraphs says about Mr. Bryan: “The wind bloweth where it listeth, So does William Jennings Bryan. 1 is a way they both bave.’” JIM CROW. The Gazette and other Democratic papers are about to “bust a biler® in their endeavor to convince the Jg- norant whites that they have noth- ing to fear by the enactment of a dis franchising law. = To this the Advocate takes excep: tions for the reasons which follow: First. It is generally conceded that the Jim Crow planks in the West Virginia Democratic State plat- form are notaimed at the Negro per se, but are mere vehicles upon whieh Mr. Bennett's party hopes to ride in: to power. Second. Once in power the most natural desire of our Democratic friends will be to anchor so firmly that all the king's horses and all the king's men will not be able to dis lodge them, ‘Third. ‘To seenre such a strangle hold upon West Virginia they must overcome a conservatively estimated Republican majority of 30,000, of which about 20,000 are Negroes. Where, pray. will they eut out the other 19,0007 Must they not be found among the whites? However artfully, they frame thelr proposed disfranchisement laws, at least 13 per cent. of the Negro vote will sti retain their franchise rights, thus in. creasing, the number of whites whe must. necessarily be emasculated po Htieally, If Democracy Is t0 ve per petuated. ‘The educational or property qual Sfication will be applied to as man; Negroes and white mef as will be Seer eran) te, chine, ~o See Oh bacpeaggee eto the putity Ob aR as . LICKING 2B BPRS HAND. : cal ts reported Rigaht reliable souty ‘ces. Lat nom TMeutepants of the “bread 4, gr brigede,”” the Jim Crow wliigOBiXhe local Demo: cratic orgadiwat@m ‘have reconsider: c@ thelr Teselithin “mot to tako an active part In'the:ogihpaign, and are now cert Ses niizence to bring about the electibh Sr Stephenson, the Democratic cag for Shertt,. We aioe to"Relieve that these mon, whose: manhogd, whose moral courage, Bete questioned; would place §heintjobs above thelr self-respect, would?subordinate the constitutional wighte sof their race ‘to their, own, retenitom of positions and, th effect, barter thelr birthright for a mobs of pottage: S We do not se How any Negrqman can be regatded:-ag. anything but a knave or a fool, who, with the de- nunciations. sh sperece of which he {s a member ringtag,in his ears, can advocate the supwort.of any man who elongs to the party daily heaping {usults, upon hii. or what sort of stuff are they made to lick the hands that smite them?’ ‘Surely, they know that thei suppor€-of any Demdaratl candidate is, en” ehdrsement, of the Aictum of the Democratic party’ that they—as Negroea—-are inferior in Intelligence, \. unQitted to appreciate the importanog® ofthe ballot, and should be separktéa from the ‘other race on the common carriers: By this adt: Obi Negro Democrats place themselves “among those who “bend ‘the pregrdiat hinges of the knee that thrift, may follow fawn- ing.” ‘They shee tat they , think more of thefr'pogftions than they do of their self-respect; that thelr greed is greater thansthelr pride; that they have lost all sense 6f shame in their affliction of the itehing palm. GOV. PINCHBACK ON THE.STUMP. Pinckney Benton Stewart ’ Ptnch- back on the stamp for the Republt- ‘can party is a pictinresque sight—onc ‘that-appeals with, striking force tc the young colored, man of the nation. who will cast théir first vote this year.- A gallant soldier in the Civ) war, reconstruetion{ Governct of Lou- isiana, elected tothe United States Senate, but defraulfed out of his seat in that august body, a stalwart fig- ure in every campaign since Grant's time, Governor Pinchback represents all that is praisewaethy<im 4merioan citizenship. He was--emong the frat to perceive the splendid posstbilites that lay In the nominatlon fof -Indge Taft and rallied ' to tis’ ‘tanaara, bringing the strovgest ' jen @f ‘the race with him. 2 Although full titee-seore-years- and-ten, Goyernor Pinchback.hag th: heart and enthusiabrd ene, young man who has just ‘attained bis ma- jority, and ke Koes f¥t6' tlie ‘campaign with the same ‘vigo# and dash that characterized his efforts in the Ione ago. He is popular .é¥erywhere and his speeches for Taft are bound -to bring excellent results to the ticket He will prove to be-an_ attractive feature of the great struggle that is how approaching fever heat, _ GEORGE RYRWEK.*« George Byrne, the Deniocratic elub organizer, who is noteéfor hatred to the colored voter, amd who nays the Negro has not the intefleetual attain- ‘ments to qualify him to vote, should Tead the speech of W..‘T’ Vernon, .a colored ofator, delivered at. the fair grounds at Marietta, Ohio, on. Bman- cipation, Day celebratton, and: learn something perhaps df the two great parties. Mr. VernomJiRegiatear of the United States Treasury 2t Wasb- ington, D. C., and knows: more about his race and the quaiifieation of a vo- ter than Byrne could Jearn if he would attend college fora, hundred years.—The Daly OM Revtew. pst. ‘TOM WATSON ‘TO: THE - RESCUE, Tom Watson, one-of the “also. rans’ 'In the Presidentfal rate, swears by all the gods that’ Win “show ‘up’ ‘the Bryanites §¢ they-altempt, to hoodwink the Neem ae offering .4 division of the patronage: for -black votes in the North, while: practicing disfranchisement in the South. Thie is one of the rare {natiitices' where the “Negro and Tom: Watson cay agree. The Georgla live-wire ma Proceed to “get busy” ad soon as he likes. i : Hie LEY ‘par wt, “Shall the people rple?” atke Mr Bryan. | Sure, let ‘emgple., ‘That's what we have been epatepding Be al the time. We want.the. peo! mi white and black—ot, Vireinin, -Noxt Carolina, South Casolinp, Georgia Florida, Alabama, ‘Minslsafpyt, "Lout- wana, Texas, Oklahoma, and af? oth: er “lily white” states, to, have, af equal voice in eleetiig thels officers and framing Jaws, pisig? i TEE on __ Faual railway acgommodatione tor the races ay adoneebke the Kentucky and Virginia may be seen im Charles- ton four Umen every-4d deburn hee Ate day, The rear halt te baggaze car of the through, i Lg trsine “West Viteinia Colncad bnetitaial es US Giteer Speer ore Rear es Pee _ sro SS Oe We en * The al Indust te i \_, Cbloraah Stiidenta in: ais cae aah Regulét Normal’ Agadernic Bria Cont | meretar Coutses,. also feeguiar Courses att Agriculture. Carpénteny, aed e-Bultd ¢ ing, Steam Fitting, Smithing Cabinet: Make € ing, Painting and Glazing, Dressmaking, $ Fee ttoL ranting. a: com Biets, SOUTSe § "In. Military’ Training to: Cadets, Ronis: Sidra dt eee coos to Nepmat & "Students; and: in addition. Uniforms: ae State Students. We ‘have -a ‘faculty sore | Twenty-two, Teachers ; Board only Elght® / DoNars per Month. oy ay OA : | “For catalogue aiid other information address me J. MeHENRY JONES, A.M. President | |" “Institute, West Virginia % we at Nis La Ges ho og Qi cath rll Ace ab oat ie A Pew a TY dees - PRBERIELD. GLORED NSTITUTE Breed, W: va. ee A College aid Norivial stitute for 6éi-- ored students, located: at Bluefield, the. leading commercial town,of the, ‘southerfi part of West Virginia... on: the. Norfolk and © Western. rallroad.205 miles éast of Kenova - (oO ae wir Ay aT j om ee oe : Se) A ane aes ne Rei asia _ UT Pasarela: } pera sc vader ote ae egies alee a a Saami Bats Bat a Gini Ah 5 Splendid College: Bultdifiys, Beautiful — Grounds, Dorinttofies .. 2 Tax imate ‘and. tomato. stydbiih:” tatnbinea. rooms,» reading room sup- o plied with the best currént fiteratute! a good library, and a physical 4 ir deiner Teatge na wmoianine srroanings okra .00 por month. Tuition free to state Btugonts, rates vey low to Ron-rost ent son hit ten that anon orton for, yoone Mop alban inated tails arte yo) ak” #0 P. SIMs, y ' . Fi _) BlGetield W. Va. ; esi EF Sete oh 5 eum een ee “rma heres Zsesbvcasty p. " ing accommodations, as provided in other coaches, is the compartment -ro: served for colored passengers in-the States ‘mentioned. Yet the fare is ‘the same. Is it fair? If strays tell which way the ‘winid blows, tere are very good reasons to believe that following the passage of Jim Crow and disfranchisement laws, a Democratic Legislature would Proceed to repeal the two-cent. rate law. The Coal and Coke railroad controlled by Henry Gassaway Davis has already begun a fight in the ‘courts against the law. John Mitchell, of Virginia, has ts- sued a lengthy circular, ‘showing Why Un his-opinion) he should be elect- ed. Supreme Chancellor of -- the Knights of Pythias. As soon as we elect the Republican ticket in West Virginia we' shall take great pléas- ure in giving 6ut reasons why Mr. Mitchell shquld not be.so honored. * Ifex-Governor MacCorkle, Joseph Chilton and William Chilton are op- posed to the-Jim Crow and disfran- chfsement planks of their party's platform, how do they justify the de! ee te eer ag GN mt tIS Pea eR ST AS. nunelations ot the Negro which ap:| 16 only remains now. forthe State vearidaily in the editorial columns ot] Sommittee,,to’ make fs, assignments ‘the Gazette, which they own and con-|‘The coldred. spell binders have al tiie + " |ready Joaded thelr 12-inch. guns.” ee recat 2 ich! Jam a Taft, tax reform Repub-| A few -daya, less than. five weeks Mean" says Mri'Glasseock, “and shall] and the misery. will'be over... ‘make 4 fnll and fair statement of my. 0a ee yieys on all questions in.which the| Taft and» Glasscock ‘are: names’ to Deople of, the State are interested.”| Conjure with: yt ‘That means that there are now ré so a ere 9 mats only ‘a question of the size of one Bald” he wou ain’ ts BE LS the majority. an ‘i ‘There ig no mistaking the attitude] The tHde Is still Tattwara. oR of Hon. Joseph Holt Gaines on the GUYANDOTTR. : Jim’ Crow car question: He is. op- . x i posed to it as being unjust and un-|° 5 peri vg aca Gon} ot : American und: does-not-atve-r contt-| trons Virsioig. Bigeye ome; home nental’ who knows fe" U,.@: Spenger opened school. here, | += | Monaay. 8" oP Not that we dotibt Marsa Jie, but] Emma, Glark fs muck botter at ‘this Fe would be delighted fo, have. Mr.| Wein: WE. Peraus Wliag vie hd 5 Bryan state over hig signature his at- ey. D. W. Perdue filled his ‘puip! tude of! the Negfo, question, provid:| MOPE Sunday aight, and preached £3 be has exporiepeed p-change -6f/ "" Ghariea Valentine. dha: Wilts? Fe heart since the New. York speech. “| tars, word calling here, Sunday, from Sore eae ‘Huntington. 5 And yet the;mame of Byrne does eae sg Saale not appear among: those who" have) J. R. Carter, of the State “House contributed to the Democratic slush | custodian force, is carrying his hand fund. © e in a sling asthe reault of-a broten I¢ only remains now. forthe State ‘gommiitee, to’ make ts, asalgnments. ‘The colored. spell binders have al- ready Joaded thelr 13-inch. guns.” * Spt ete 2 oh A. fow days. less than. five weeka and the misery. will:be over. 4 ‘Taft and” Glasscock are names to conjure withi ou st Vt Se kcessecaressurneenr oy Haskell said he wouldn't: but “ha a. 4 ‘The tide ts still Tattwara. ay GUYANDOTTE. * eae Gs e “B®, Holland, av family came” home. from Virginie, Friacy, Rees : U,.@: Spencer opened s¢hool. here,’ Monday." iat cee » Emma Glark ts much better at thig, writing. e ee Rev, D. W. Perdue filled his ‘phipit here? Sunday night, and preached a: good sermon, Charles Valentine and Willfe” Pe tars, weré calling here, Sunday, trom ‘Huntington, i nn J. R Carter, of the State “House custodian force, 1s carrying his hand in a sling as the result of a broken Gnbews-<68 vice ine a Stal Mrs. Annie Adams, is visiting friend in Lewisham. Mrs. Annie Chamberls and Miss Biddle, Hicks, of Stone Cliff, are guest of their aunt, Mrs. J. A. Langhorne, Hawks street. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Jones, of St. Albans, were in the city this week. Crepe Switches at Mrs. Brown's, 800 Capital street. Mrs. Rhoda Mune visited her husband in Mt. City this week. The Ladies Aid Society of St. Paul A. M. D. church will meet tonight at the residence of Mrs. L. Steward, of Lawrence street. In the baseball game at Clyfteside Park, Tuesday of last week, the Chilton Clippers defeated the Park City club, of Ashland, by a score of 6 to 5. Mrs. John Hare spent Sunday at Spliman and Pt. Pleasant with friends. Members of St. Paul A. M. E. church will give a concert, Monday night, for the purpose of raising money on the pastor's salary. Dr. C. H. Payne, United States Consul to St. Thomas, Danish West Indies, spent the first of the week here, having Tuesday, for Clarkabulk. Dr. Payne expects to be actively engaged in campaigning for the Republican party till election day. Miss Daley Coleman left, Saturday, for Chicago, where she will spend several months with friends. Miss Bella Sprague, late assistant in the commercial department at the West Virginia Colored Institute, passed through the city, Monday, en route to Tisk University, Nashville, Teen, where she will pursue the course in piano forte. Rev. W. M. Walker, pastor of the St. Paul A. M. E. church, leaves on the 13th to attend the annual conference, which convenes at Wheeling the day following. J. M. Hazlewood and J. W. Viney have been appointed on the Advisory committee, which will have charge of the conduct of the campaign among colored voters. The committee will meet at Huntington, Saturday, to perfect organization and plan their work. Sunday was Old Folks Day at Simpson M. E. church. At 11 a.m., the pastor, Rev. J. W. Waters, preached to a large audience composed mostly of the older members of the church. Dinner was served at 1, and from 2 till 3 many testified of their hope of immortality. Rev. J. McHenry Jones, president of the West Virginia Colored Institute, preached an excellent sermon at 3 o'clock, his subject, being the Christian church, the family of Christ. Rev. Jones is an eloquent talker and his sermon made an evident impression on his hearers. Services in memory of Hezekiah Cuzzens, John Robinson, Henry Jefferson and John Scott were conducted by A. O. Wells and John Essex, after the sermon. The evening service was conducted by Rev. John Essex, whose sermon was very interesting. The Lifters Club of Simpson M. E. church will be entertained by Mrs. Hawkins, Thursday evening, at the home of Mrs. Emalina Hackley. The Thursday Night Aid Society will meet with Mrs. Rhoda Muse. On Friday night the Ald will meet with Mrk Amanda Campbell. R. W. White, of Huntington, stopped in the city last night, returning from Washington, D. C., where he accompanied his wife, who is a student in Howard University. J. S. Noel was here last night on his way to Clarksville to confer with Chalkman Matthews, of the Republican State committee. Several friends of Miss Stella Williams entertained with a card party in her honor at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Hazewood, Friday night last. Miss Williams was also the hour guest at a tourist party, Saturday night, prior to her leaving for West Baden, Ind. Mrs. Morcer, Bullard has returned from a two months' visit to her daughters in the east. Miss Ethel Jones, of Rendville, spent the first of the week here with friends. Miss oines was en route to Lawrenceville, Va., where she teaches millinery in St. Paul Normal and Industrial school. The revival closed, Friday night, with eight concertes. Baptizing will be the first Sunday in October. Henry Patterson and Miss Neporita Allen, of Hughston, were guests of Mrs. James Austin, Sunday. Miss Esther Phillips was called to Charleston by the illness of her sister, Mrs. Harvey Phillips, last Thursday. Howard Shuffer, of London, was calling on friends here, Friday. Mrs. M. Beamer was called to Decota Saturday, on business. Dewitt Mendows, of Institute, passed through town, Tuesday. Roy. W. W. Scott of St. Albans, preached an able sermon here Thursday night. Miss Amelia McDaniel, of Ward, was the guest of Miss Meadows and Peterson, Sunday. A. P. Straughter, of Hinton, organized the St. Luke's here, Thursday night. Charles Jones made a business trip to Charleston, Monday. Miss Ophelia Katos, of Ward, passed through, en route to Storer College. Monday, where she will enter school. HUMINGTON. New Malone Barnes in spending threwies with his family. He will return to his charge at Bellipolis the next week. Consul C. H. Payne arrived from St. Thomas, W. I., last week, and will remain in the State some time. Mrs. Emma Jackson, who was oper- ated upon at Grosse Hospital for appendicitis, has returned to her Home and Diligence nicely. Guite a large crowd attended the Emancipation celebration at Clyffe- side Park last Tuesday, where inter- esting speeches were made and a most exciting ball game between Charleston and Ashland; the score standing 6 to 5 in favor of Charleston. Several friends of Miss Emma Wreute, former teacher at Guyan- dotte, have received invitations to her wedding, Wednesday, September 30, at her home in Columbus, where she will become the bride of J. Har- old Johnson, of Wilsons Switch. Miss Uelia Bolden returned from Institute last week, and will resume her studies in school here. R. W. White is spending a few days with his wife in Washington, D. C., this week. Mrs. Marie Bell was united in marriage to Nelson Brown at the First Baptist church, Sunday evening. Mrs. McGee remains quite ill at her home, on Eighth avenue. Miss Ware, matron at the Orphans Home, spent Sunday in the city, the guest of friends. PAGE. Rev. R. D. W. Mendows preached the installation sermon of Rev. N. A. Smith. Mr. Branch was called to Boomer, Friday, by the death of his cousin. He left Sunday for Kentucky with the remains. Rev, McKoy, of Bramwell will praech here, Monday night. Mr. and Mrs. Cheaton, of Kaymoor, are here visiting friends. Mr. and Mrs. Calvin Martin and Mrs. Eunna Balne, of Kincald, were visiting Mrs. H. H. Washington, Sunday. Todd Kinney was a pleasant visitor or here, Friday and Saturday. Mrs. Nannle Reynolds left Monday, accompanied by her grandmother, Mrs. Snead, for her home at Glen Jean. The entertainment given, Saturday night, for the benefit of the missionary society, was a success. Mrs. R. B. Jones was in Montgomery last week on business. R. W. Snead left for Princetan, Sunday. Born, to Mr. and Mrs. William Jackson, a daughter. Mrs. Janle Hill has been quite ill for a fortnight, but is much improved at this writing. There will be, a concert given at the Baptist church tonight by the older people of the town. The twelfth anniversary and rally of the Baptist church on Sunday was a success, financially; $104.33 was realized. Mrs. James Bruce returned from Cumberland, Md., on last Thursday, where she had been visiting friends and relatives. Thomas, and Coketon have been surrounded by fire for the past two weeks. The smoke had become almost suffocating, when we were relieved by a little shower of rain, Sunday night and Monday morning, Miss Nevada Williams is indlposed at this writing. Mrs. F. Bruce will be hostess to the Ladies Aid, Thursday afternoon. Mrs. Fannie Parsall will be hostess to the Tuxedo Club, Monday, from 2 till 4 p.m. The Ladies Aid furnished the pulpit with chairs last week. Mrs. W. S. Waddy and Mrs. M. Harris have located on Central avenue, Coketon. Mrs. William Lewis, of Elkins, was the guest of Mrs. W. J. Thompson on Sunday. Mrs. Thomas Lee, of Davis, was the guest of Mrs. J. E. Bruce, Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. William Lee, of Davis, were guests of Mrs. Daniel Lee, on Sunday. Mrs. Fannie Burton, of Alberta, at attended church here on Sunday. AN EVENING WAIST. A waist of pale blue messafline was trimmed down each side of the long lace vest with bands of striped velvet cut on the bias in one inch widths. The wide armholes were trimmed on the edge in similar style. Small blue satin buttons decorate the front. While the sleeves were long, yet they were made in two portions, the upper half of messafline, the lower portion from the elbow to the wrist was made of lace corresponding with the lace vest. Cleveland Americans Beat the Phillies Cleveland. Sept. 30.—The Cleveland Americas defeated Philadelphia in the morning game by 5 to 4. Democracy Blamed for the Handicaps to Negro Progress and the Truth. About Brownaville and Lynchings is Told. Bishop J. S. Caldwell, of the A. M. B. Zion church, has given out the following terse statement touching the relation of the Negro to the campaign and points out, with meticulous exactness, the responsibility of the Democratic Party for the Negroes many woes. The Bishops statement is as follows: "I take this method of expressing an opinion especially to the voters of my own Race. I speak not as a clergyman but as a citizen interested in the welfare of my people. We are being called upon to express ourselves by vote in the forthcoming election. We are being told by many of our own Race that our salvation depends upon our deserving the Republican Party in November next. This is such an important question and the step which we are asked to take is so far reaching that we ought not to act without seriously considering the results of our action. I call upon colored men everywhere to look before leaping or you may take a leap in the dark. Let us call for the history of both the Democratic and Republican parties, and see which of them have done the most for and been the greatest friend to the Negro. The Democratic party has been a party of merely promises. The Democratic party makes platforms to get in on. The Republican party, in the past fifty years, has made platforms to stand on. It has been said that the Democratic party has been as good a friend to the Negro as the Republican. Prove it. The Bible says, "Prove all things." If you are not prepared to prove it do not say it and if you do not prove it, we will disprove it and will say that the Democratic party has not done as much for the Negro as the Republican party. Now, where, and under what circumstances did it do it? In the first place, to secure his freedom, it stood alone. Abraham Lincoln had the fight of his life to get the people to accept the Emancipation Proclamation. Who rejected it? The Democrats. Who stood by it? Republicans, like Greene, Summer, Phillips and many others. They stood for the Emancipation and the Democrats. stood against it because it stood for human freedom. Now, is the Democratic party better than the Republican party on that issue? When Abraham Lincoln issued his famous Proclamation, who opposed it? The Democrats. Who supported it? Republicans, and thereby, we were lifted out of darkness into light. Then came the great question, whether or not we would be men, whether our manhood would be recognized. They were preparing for the exercise of franchise in 1868; the great question was whether or not this people should exercise this franchise. A Republican. Thaddeus Stevens, introduced the 13th, 14th, and 15th Amendments into Congress. Who put them into that splendid document? The Republican party. Who opposed them? The Democratic party. Sent to the States for approval and three-fourths of the States gave their consent and they became a part of the Constitution. The States that would not give their consent; were Democratic but they had to submit because the Republicans had a majority, but every year since, the Democrats have been trying to have the 13th, 14th, and 15th Amendments taken out of the Constitution. Then came the question whether or not the Negro could hold office in the United States. The Democratic party contended that he ought not, and should not; but the Republicans fixed it so that a member of our race was admitted to Congress, No other nation, ever before, had admitted a colored man as a member of Parliament. The world knew it and the world stood agast. Can anyone dispute it or say to the contrary? If he so says, it is not in the history of the country. But you may say you are going too far back, but you need to go back. What has the Democratic party been doing since the Republican party made us citizens? They reported to every subterfuge to disfranchise us in the States of Mississippi, Louisiana, South Carolina, and kept on until one State and then another had slipped from us are we show it. They have also tried year after year to disfranchise us in Maryland and West Virginia and as soon as they get strong enough, they will try to disfranchise us in every State; is this the record? Is this the truth? Is there a man living or dead who can dispute it? What Republican State has disfranchised a single Negro in the history of the country? What Republican State has passed laws saying that no Negro shall be elected to office? What Northern State has passed laws to have "Jim crow cars"? There are so few Democrats in the North that they are unable to do anything. They are powerless because they are not Democrats, because they are not Democratic in their tendencies, not Democratic in their actions. The Democrat party has done as much for the party as the Republican party has done. For his ruin, for his misreconciliation, for his destruction of manhood, for taking away from him everything that he holds most dear. You speak frequently about lynching. Who started it? The Democrata in the South, and you have never, convicted one yet. But at the lynching in Baltimore the other one, four regiments were called, forth and most of the rioters put in jail. The man who started the riot took poison and died. He was afraid, because a Northern State was behind them to find who started the riot. No difference between the Democratic and Republican parties, oh? What States have "Jim crow" laws? Every State in the South. The Democrata party says some faxer them, but its, whole does not. How do you know that? Do you know its politics? Hellin introduced into the Congress of the United States a bill providing that they have "jim crowear" laws in Washington. His party voted against him. They put them on record and what happened? Every single Republican voted against it and every single Democrat voted for it. The Democratic Party is going to make the Brownsite the affair an issue. Who started the affair? Who brought all the evidence against the colored soldiers? Democracy, backed up by the whole State of Texas, and when the question finally came to an issue, the Republican party favored re-instatement under certain conditions. Where did the Democratic party stand? It stood against re-instating them at all under any conditions, and one man said, "We are not in favor of taking them back, but of getting everyone out." There is your record. What are you to do about it? The Republican party, taking back under certain conditions; the Democratic party, not taking back at all. While the Republican party has and its shortcomings and has not done all we think it should have done, it has done more for us than the Democratic party. Compare your condition now with forty years ago, and see the wonderful transformation. What a wonderful change from that of the depth from which we came, of your old fathers and mothers in distress and being oppressed until Republicanism came along with the splendid "Ship of State" and towed us on, forward and forward until we have reached, today, this splendid height, until we are pretty nearly able to take care of ourselves. The Republican party teaches freedom, whether or not it makes secure everyone in the enjoyment of it. DISAGREE ON VERDICT IN MURDER TRIAL JURY IN CASE OF NESTOR WAG- GENOR REPORTS TO COURT THAT IT CANNOT REACH A DECISION. Standing seven for conviction for murder in the first degree and five for acquittal, the jury, which heard the evidence against Nestor Waggoner, charged with the murder of Green Hall, a Roane county farmer, just across the line from Big Sandy district of Kanawaha county, reported that they were unable to agree upon a verdict and was discharged by Judge W. A. Parsons, the trial judge. Green Hall lived just across the Kanawaha border and was, shot through a window at dusk one evening while reading a paper at his home. His son-in-law, separated from his wife, had threatened the life of Hall and had been seen that day with a shot gun. He was arrested, but the officers had nothing but dramatic evidence upon which to ask for conviction. Waggoner will be tried again for the offense at a special term of court to be held at Spencer in November. Miss Lena Dickerson, of Dortha, was calling on friends here, Tuesday and Wednesday. R. C. Melver, of Wevaco, was here on business, Wednesday evening. C. H. Carter, T. T. Alston and Jas. Saunders were in Charleston, *Tuesday*, to witness the opening of the campaign. Waverly Watkins was hurt in the mizes last Monday by cars running over him. School has been closed this week on account of the serious illness of the teacher, Mrs. A. W. Alston. Mrs. Nannie Wilson has been very sick, but is better at this writing. Andrew Young was calling at Ward and Boomer last Monday and Tuesday. Saturday night a social was given at the residence of J. M. Martin in honor of E. M. Miller and wife. James Williams and wife, of Wevacn, attended the social, Saturday night. Lucien Alston was in Charleston a few days last week. Ec-Minister Turner, Banker Napler and Prof. Williams Tell the Story of the Race's Progress. Indiana polls, Ind., ept. 29 — Specious Tomillon Hall was crowded to the doors on "Emancipation Day." An immense throng, including many visitors from various sections of the State, turned out to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the proclamation of emancipation issued by President Lincoln, September 22, 1862. Although the prime object of the gala occasion was to tell again the story of freedom, and to give encouragement to this struggling people to take up anew the cross and go forward; it was generally regarded by everybody as the formal opening of the Republican campaign among the Negroes—for emancipation can concern only the Republican party, which conceived it and made it a living fact. The enthusiasm manifested was on earnest that the campaign is not to be a spiritless affair. There was life and vigor in every action and in every utterance. The colored voters here are more closely united than they have been in ten years, and the Republicans are worked up to their old fighting form. Despite the efforts of wily Tom Taggart, who thinks he owns the colored voters in fee simple, there are; no factional differences among them, and Taft and Sherman stand to poll the normal Negro vote in Marion county, and in every section of the State, where the colored vote is a factor. Bryan has a few adherents, who belong to the "bread-and-butter brigade"; but they are practically without influence and will cut no figure in the returns. Bryan has never impressed the colored voters as a statesman, and as for John Worth Kern, his name is anathema, because of his well-known aversion to dealing with Negroes in any capacity than that of a servant. Kern is admitted to be a dead-weight to the ticket, as far as the black voters are concerned, for he doesn't "class" with men of the Taggart, Sahm and Lieber type of Democrats. James E. Watson will run well for Governor of Indiana, and the friends of Fairbanks, Beveridge, Bookwalter, New, Hemenway and Taylor, while and colored) will rely to him on election day. The colored press here is strongly Republican, and the workers are eager for the fray. The orator of emancipation, day was Hon: J. Milton Turner, of Missouri, a former minister to Liberia, and a speaker of national reputation. His address was an excellent one, and teamed with instructive historical points and emphasized the patriotic virtues of Lincoln, Grant and Sumner, and placed a wreath of laurel upon the brow of the immortal Frederick Douglass and the brave band who fought with him the good fight to crush out the evil of slavery. Attorney and Banker James C. Nuplier delivered an eloquent speech, comparing the prosperity the race enjoys today with the poverty and ignorance which characterized it before emancipation and in the terrible years which immediately followed the Civil war, giving the Republican party full credit for affording us the opportunity that made our glorious achievements possible. Mr. Nuplier said William Howard Taft is a true friend to the Negroes of this country, and we shall make no mistake in placing him in the Presidential chair. The election of Mr. Bryan, he thought, would result disastrously for the race and would prove to be a national calamity. The Republican party cannot lose, in Mr. Nuplier's opinion, if the Negro voters do their full duty, as he believes they will. Prof. James H. Williams, Rushville's favorite orator, closed the speech-making, endorsing the stand taken by Messrs. Turner and Napier in support of the Republican tickets, State and National. The managers are greatly pleased with the successful outcome of the day, and feel that the cause of Republicanism has experienced distinct revival. Republican Nonlinee Did Not Declare For Repeal of 15th Amendment. Believes in Negro 'Suffrage' Strong Letter to Lawyer White. Louisville, Ky., Sept. 29.—Judge William Howard Taft is in favor of the 15th Amendment to the Federal Constitution, which declares that "the right of suffrage shall not be abridged to any citizen of the United States on account of race, color or previous condition of servitude." When the attention of the Republican nominee was called to the circular sent out by Rev. S. L. Corrothers, said to be a Zion preacher at Washington, D. C., stating that Judge Tatt, in a public speech, had favored the abolition of the 15th Amendment, that eminent statesman did not mince words in making an emphatic denial of the charge. He declared in the plainest kind of language that the report put out by Preacher Corrothers "is a lie." The prompt and vigorous denial came in a letter from the Republican candidate to Albert S. White, a leading colored lawyer of this city, Cor- brothers. It will be remembered, is at the head of some kind of an anti-administration "League," said to be composed of Mgr. voters, but who the other officers of the "League" are aside from Corrothers, is not known, nor is there any definite means of knowing who the members are or where they are located. It is generally believed and openly asserted that Corrothers and his mouth are the "whole thing." The avowed object of the "League" is to encompass the defeat of Judge Taft and to discredit the administration of President Roosevelt, and the official head of the "organization" does not appear to be at all particular as to the means by which this result is to be brought about. The correspondence between Judge Taft and Mr. White was as follows: Lawyer White's Letter to Judge Taft: The Hon. William H. Taft, Middle Bass, Ohio —Dean Sir; I was shown a circular today from a colored Washington presacher, the Rev. S. L. Corrothers, in which he appeals to his people to vote against you because he alleges that in an address you had stated that a law that cannot be enforced ought to be repealed. He claims that you had direct reference to the Fifteenth Amendment. I endeavored to procure the letter, but without avail. It is because I believe that Kentucky will give you her electoral votes, and because I believe that this letter may do harm that I write you. I judge that if any part of his communication is true, that it must be some sentence that has been distorted from the text, and made to do duty for his miserable ends. If you have made any speech susceptible of such perversion, kindly let me have it, or the part pertinent thereto, as I desire in the newspapers to expose the fraud. Yours very truly, ALBERT S. WHITE. Judge Taz Pronounces Corrothers a "Klar." Judge Taft, writing from Middle Bass, Ohio, effectually disposes of Preacher Corrothers in this emphatic note: My Dear Mr. White: The circular letter of Mr. 'Corrothers is a LIE. What I was referring to was sumptuary laws, and I referred to them in a lecture that I delivered at Yale. I can send you a copy of it as soon as I get to Cincinnati, and shall do so. Rev. J. L. Griffith conducted the celebration exercise held at Sutton last week. A large crowd was in attendance, and the speech of Rev. Griffith was well received. James Jones has gone to Clarkesburg, where he will permanently reside. Quite a number of our people took in the excursion to Pittsburg last Saturday night. Rev. Martin, of Fairmont, held services here at the M. E. mission quarters last Monday night. Mrs. Ida Banks came up from Clarkesburg last Saturday to visit her mother. Miss Maud Lewis has returned from Clarkesburg. Garl Hutchinson, E. Simpson Brown, Mat Bailey, Jas. Jones, Jos. Bailey and Jos. Ray attended the celebration at Fairmont. They report a great time. Quite an elaborate entertainment was given by the young men of the town at the Armory on last Thursday night. The program consisted of several numbers to the liking of those present, and each number was indulged in with a spirit and dash that showed plainly the pleasure afforded all. Wesley Lacy made a business trip to Sutton last Saturday. Never in the history of the two major baseball leagues have the three leading teams in each league attracted the attention they are at present, when in the National League four points in the percentage column separate the three leaders, and in the American league seven points added to the percentage of the third team would tie them for first place. Wednesday morning Chicago, winner, of two pennants, leads the National. League by one point. The Cubs have lost one more game than the Giants, but have also won two more and this gives them a lead of one point. Pittsburgh has won as many games as Chicago but has lost one more. In the American league Detroit holds first place. Cleveland is second with as many games won as Detroit but has lost one more. Chicago has lost no more games than Cleveland, but is in third place because she has won one game less. The race is nerve racking and is considered the best finish ever made in the two leagues. The players are putting forth every effort for the members of each of the six teams leading in both leagues realize that there is a good round bunch of money in the post-season series. Chicago by presenting Cincinnati with a nest of goose eggs Tuesday jumped into first place, New York losing one end of a doubleheader, the Giants being unable to touch Covaleksi, the big Hungarian pitching for the Phillies. Blundon Women's Relief. Corp has sent out invitations to be present at a reception tendered to the Department President, Mrs. Olive Mayer, and Dr. D. Mayer, Friday evening, October 2, from 8 to 10 o'clock. The function will take place in Odd Fellows hall. ACME CLEANING & LTD, WORKS WINONA, W. VA. Cleaning and Blocking of all kinds of Hats. Suits ready to order. L. E. LEWIS, Prop. Hotel Brown American and European. A Popular Hotel for Colored People. 35 Rooms, 60c, 75c, and $1 per day. Lodging, 30c, and 50c. Special Bates by Week or Month. We cater to Weddings, Saturdays and Society Functions. One Block from State Capitol New Phone 1098 500 Capitol St. F. C. BROWN, Prop. An elderly man, hoboling, and a badly crippled boy, said to be his son, presented a problem to the police judge, Saturday morning. The man gave the name of Eugene Finigan, or something like that. He and the boy were picked up by the police at the C. and O. station last night. The boy has a twisted back and neck, and is badly mishapen. The old man has the manners and the air of one accustomed to bluff and beat his way. It was stated that, the Mayor of Montgomery had run the two out of that town, and the man said he was on his way to Huntington to place the boy in the asylum there. The police endeavored to take care of the boy last night and get him something to eat, when the old man objected, he seeming to be afraid of losing the lad. They also tried to get the boy a place for the night, but the lad seemed to be afraid to go, since feared the old man would beat him. The boy was dirty and begrimed showing the most shameful aspect of his person, and was examined by the judge apart from the old man. He answered pretty straightforwardly, but hesitatingly to scearning questions by the court, leaving the impression that perhaps he might be afraid of the old man. He said he came, from Pennsylvania, and had been transported to West Virginia by W. D. Bowyer, for the Saint Creek Company, the Mucklaws. The old man drank some. In answer to the question: "Does the old man beat you?" the boy hesitated, and made an answer finally that left the matter in some doubt, although he did not say he did. They never begged for money, he said. When out of money, they went and asked for lodging and for something to eat. He had a married sister in Pennsylvania and other relatives. He became crippled through long illness, an operation being put off too late. He was about fourteen or fifteen years old. It was no use to take him away from the old man, who would find out where he was and take him away. Judge MacCorkle sent Fniugan to the streets for ten days, telling him that the city would take care of the boy under its care and see that he got to the hospital. Minor Offenses heard and disposed of in police court. Saturday morning, were as follows. Hayes Hoster, colored, durkirk and down, $5 and the street commissioner. Charles Scott, colored, last drunk, too drunk for anything, $5. Fred Afholder and William Ryan, charge of assault against both was on the docket. Evidence showed a fight grew out of a card game in a saloon; that Ryan was the aggressor and that Afholder only defended himself. Afholder was dismissed and the bond of Ryan forfeited. John Nealy, drunk, $5. Rev. R. T. Webb, of Fairmont, who comes to Charleston Wednesday to supply the charge, to which he was assigned by the recent conference of the M. E. Church South, held at Wester Springs, preached his farewell sermon Sunday at Fairmont to large congregation. It was an impressive 1 discourse. Mr. Webb's place at Fairmont will be filled by Rev. J. W. Cullen of Fairmont. AT 118 Capitol St. Remember we give Trading Stamps with all Cash Sales. Don't Forget the Place MOORE'S MOORE'S ORDER OF PUBLICATION. State of West Virginia, Kanawha County, ss: At Rules held in the Clerk's office of the Circuit Court of Kanawha County, on the first Monday in the month of July, 1908. Alexander Hardeman, District Alexander Henderson, Plaintiff, vs. ) In Chancery. Mary E. Henderson, Defendant. (The object of this suit is to obtain a divorce from the bonds of matrimony.) This day came Plaintiff by his Attorney; and on his motion, and it appearing by affidavit filed, that the Defendant is a non-resident of this State, it is ordered that she do appear within one month after the date of the first publication hereof, and do what is necessary to protect her into this suit. D. D. M. SHIRKEY, Clerk. TAGNUTTER, Sol. Notice to Take Depositions. To Mary E. Henderson: Take Notice: That on the 1st day of August, A. D. 1908, between the hours of 9 o'clock a. m. and 4 o'clock p. m., at the law office of T. G. Nutter, Esq., 604 1-2 Kanawha street, Charleston, W. Va. I will take the denoition of myself and others, to be read in evidence in my behalf in a certain suit in chancery now pending in the Circuit Court of the County of Kanawha, and State of West Virginia, in which Alexander Henderson is Plaintiff and Mary E. Henderson is Defendant. If from any cause the taking of said deposition shall not be commenced or completed on the day aforesaid, the same shall be continued from day to day, or from time to time, at the same place, and between the same hours, until the same shall be completed. ALEXANDER HENDERSON, By Counsel T. G. NUTTER, Sol. GAS BRACKET WAS TOO NEAR THE WALL AND DAMAGE IS $50 At 3 o'clock Tuesday morning the fire laddies at the central station were called out to a blaze on Clendan- n street. The fire was discovered to be in the old Morris homestead new occupied by Mrs. Elkins. The fire was confined to one room and damage to the amount of probably also was inflicted. The fire origina- tion from a gun bracket which was burn over too close to the wall. STRAYED TOO NEAR TO CIVILIZATION AND LOST THEIR LIVES THROUGH THEIR TEMERITY. Two wild ducks that strayed too far from their native waters and got too near to civilization and civilized man. Tuesday, have paid for their tenacity with their lives and will grace the fleshpots of local persons. A local sportsman with his little gun, Tuesday morning, killed two wild ducks in the Kanawha, opposite the wharf boat. WANTS SOME OF LOUIS BENNETT'S LANDHOLDINGS Louis Bennett, Democrat candidate for Governor, will have his day in court. He appears as the defendant in a certain cause in chancery, in which William P. Newlon, a physician, of Braxton county, is plaintiff. Appeal and supersedeas was granted by Judge Ira E. Robinson, from the judgment of the circuit court of Braxton county. Bennett is a millionaire land owner, and several years ago bought up large tracts of land in Lewis and surrounding counties. The present litigation arises from some of the transactions over certain tracts of land. (From the Central Republican.) The Democratic party wrote into its platform a plank which not only disfranchise every colored voter in the State, but every white voter who cannot read or write. They say: "Believing that the extension of the elective franchise to a race inferior in intelligence and without preparation for the wise and prudent exercise of a privilege so vital to the maintenance of a good government was a mistake, if not a crime, committed by the Republican party during the reign of passion and prejudice following the Civil war, for political purposes, we declare that the Democratic party is in favor of so amending the Constitution as to preserve the purity of the ballot and the electorate of the State from the evils resulting from conferring such power and privilege upon those who are unfitted to appreciate its importance, as it effects the stability and preservation of good government." The convention which passed the above disfranchisement plank was warned by a number of the leading Democrats of the State that such action would bring utter defeat upon the party, yet so infatuated were they that they wanted the "Lilly White Plank" to be a part of their law. In Barbour county there are scores of white men who cannot vote if such a law was enacted and put into force. However they will still let the disfranchised voter pay his taxes to keep up the expenses of the government. Voter, think carefully over this before you vote for men who will take your right of suffrage from you. "Under Southern Skies." It has been said by those who have made a careful study of dramatic literature that no play can make a popular success that has not a good love story at its very foundation. Dramatists have found this so true, that whatever themes may appeal to their artistic sense as novel or instructive, material for the basis of a play, it is put aside as not likely. so meet the taste of the majority of theatregoers and some variation of the old but never worn out theme of love is again and again written for that public which is always demanding it. It is, no doubt, the strength and interest of the love story in "Under Southern Skies" that has given it its strength upon the public. "Under Southern Skies" is now in its eighth year of uninterrupted success, playing to crowded houses wherever it has appeared. The strong story showing the broken life and hearts of a man and a woman, and the almost wrecked happiness of a young girl has never failed to hold an audience fascinated and deeply interested from the opening of the play to the fall of the final curtain. What has been been termed that Ragging New York Success, "The Devil," will be the attraction at the Burlew Saturday, matinee and night. It is an elaborate scenic production, and is the first appearance in this city of this noted production. The Huntington papers speak in most favorable terms of the production, which, at the price, is declared to be the greatest that has ever been witnessed in that city. It is described as of wonderful construction, its situations brilliant and startling and its merit surprising. TAFT BRANCH LEAGUES FORM OVER COUNTY MANY REPUBLICANS PREDICT 4,000 MAJORITY FOR TAFT IN KANAWAH COUNTY THIS FALL Taft branch leagues are being formed all over Kanawha county, and the interest being displayed by Republicans in every district, are causing some of the Republicans to assert that the 4,000 majority for Taft in Kanawha county will be a reality. Last Friday night the Taft League at Sissonsville was addressed by C. W. Good, who made good with his hearers at his former home. On Saturday night, Dr. W. J. Glass, W. H. Sisson and C. W. Ingram went to Grapevine, Poca district, and organized a Taft League, which will meet Wednesday night, September 30th. Monday night, on Coopers Creek, the Mink Branch Taft League was organized with over 50 members. Chas. Pauley is president and J. V. Jordan, secretary. MODERN INVENTIONS. What, was once light plain steel gray is now called "silver," the darker shade is "pewter," while the very dark is now known as "zinc." There was a time when the word "yellow" could be stretched to designate any one of the dozen different shades, but today attention to detail has changed this. You must specify, for example, whether the particular yellow you wish is "champagne," "bisluit," "maize," "canary," or merely "cream." THE FRIGATE PELICAN. M is a Small Bird With an Enormous Stretch of Wing. The frigate pelican, or man-of-war bird, is usually found between the tropics. Although when stripped of its feathers it is hardly larger than a pigeon, yet no man can touch at the same time the tips of its extended wings. The long wing bones are exceedingly light, and the whole apparatus of air cells is extremely developed, so that its real weight is very trifling. It files at a great height above the water and from that elevation pounces down on fish, especially preferring the poor, persecuted flying fish for its prey. Under the throat of the frigate pelican is a large pouch of a deep red color, which can be distended with air at the pleasure of the bird. The pouch is larger and of a more brilliant red in the male than in his consort, and the general plumage of the female is not so bright as that of the male. Although its swiftness of wing and general activity enable it to snatch a fish from the surface of the water or to pounce upon the flying fish before it can again seek the protection of its native element, yet it too often uses its powers in robbing other birds of their lawful prey. It is enabled in some mysterious way to find its way home by night, even though it may be 400 or 500 miles from land. The length of the male bird is three feet and the expanse of wing eight feet. MAN AND HIS HORSE. The Way to Show Approval That the Animal Will Appreciate. Caress plays no small part in developing the best in any horse, but this is never to be by word of mouth. You may as well curse as bless for all your horse knows or cares. The caress of the hand addressed to the part with which the animal has just performed some feat is always appreciated—the expression shows that—and one loves to see a good man as he lands safe over a big place just reach back and give the clever horse a loving pat or two on that swelling muscular loin which has been the chief agent in negotiating the obstruction. Do not pat neck or shoulder or any part not actively engaged in the undertaking. Caress may do no good, but it is pleasant to believe that it does, and we are quite positive that the voice simply diverts attention. The former mode of address is at least worthy of trial if only as a mark of appreciation between two gentlemen. The threatening tones appear sometimes serviceable, but this is so only when horses have been abused and associate punishment with the stern voice. The wild horse is as indifferent to the voice of affection as to that of rags.—From "Schooling the Hunter," iv. Frank M. Most men cannot walk in a straight line with their eyes open, and none ever lived that could do so with his eyes shut. Try it. It is an aged saying that a man follows his nose, and there never was a nose since Adam that stood straight in front of a face. All of us are afflicted with either situatoration or dextrotorsion that is, in walking we ever either to the left or to the right. It cannot be helped. Set up two posts on the lawn and bet a million that no man or woman in the crowd can walk from one to the other without anfractuosity. There's a swell word for you. Anfractuosity—that's where you get a wiggle on-walk wability.—Bangor (Me). News. its Discovery in the River Lena and How It Was Lost. In 1946 a young Russian engineer, Benkendorf sailed the river Lena in Siberia release a mammoth frozen ages ago in the bog. There had been exceptionally warm weather in the north of Siberia, and the river, swollen by melting snow and ice and torrential warm rains, swept out of its old channel and carved a new one, carrying to the sea vast quantities of its former banks and furrowing up the thawing bogs over which it raced. As he made his way in a steam cutter against the current Benkendorf saw the head of a mammoth appear above the flood. Rush upon rush of water more and more released the body. Its hind legs were still imbedded when he saw it, but twenty-four hours liberated these. The mammoth had sunk feet first into a bog. The ooze had frozen over it. Successive tides had heaped soil and vegetation upon it. Bone and flesh and hair were perfect. They secured it. They cut off its tusks. They dissected it and found in its stomach the last meal it had eaten, young shoots of the fish and pine and masticated fir cones. They were still at their work when the river, spreading farther, engulfed them. The men escaped, but the waters surged over the mammoth and carried it for carrion to the sea. The Chrysanthemum. Both in China and Japan is the thrysanthemum a great favorite. It is said that, Chinese gardeners to whom the plant was first known will allow nothing to deter them from its culture. They will even give up their situation if forbidden by their employers to grow it. Chinese emigrants, too, take this "power of their hearts" with them to other lands and cultivate it affectionately in their exile as a reminder of their native country. There is a Chinese "everything comes to him who knows how to wait" which has been Anglicized as follows: In the second month the peach tree blooms. But not till the midst the chrysanthemum. But must not till the blossom. each must wait till his own turn comes Fighting Goose. In Russia pits for cock fighting are unknown, but "goose pits" some sixty years ago were common throughout that might kingdom. The effect of this can be seen today in the geese which are indigenous to the country, the Aramas and the Tula varieties particularly showing to a marked degree the fighting characters of their ancestors. The Aramas gander has a bill which is entirely different in form from that of the geese known in any other part of the world. This special structure enables the bird to take a firm grip on the neck or back of its antagonist. THE GREATEST WEDDING Over Twenty Thousand Persons Were Married by One Ceremony. The biggest wedding ever known to history was when Alexander the Great and over 10,000 of his soldiers took part in a wedding in the court of Darul, king of Persia, after the littler's conquest by Alexander. Twenty thousand two hundred and two persons were made husbands and wives in one ceremony. The facts are these: After conquering King Darul, Alexander determined to wed Statiato, daughter of the conquered king, and issued a decree that on that occasion 100 of his chief officers should marry 100 women from the noblest Persian and Medean families. He further stipulated that 10,000 of his Greek soldiers should take to wife 10,000 Asiatic women. For this purpose a vast pavilion was erected, the pillars being sixty feet high. One hundred gorgeous chambers adolled this for the 100 noble bridegrooms, while for the 10,000 soldiers an outer court was inclosed. Outside of this tables were spread for the multitude. Each pair had seats and ranged themselves in a semicircle round the royal throne. As it would have taken several weeks for the few priests to have married this vast number of couples had the ceremony been performed in the ordinary way, Alexander invented a simple way out of the difficulty. He gave his hand to Statio and kissed her, and all the remaining bridegrooms did the same to the women beside them, and thus ended the ceremony that united the greatest number of people at one time ever known. Then occurred a five days' festival which for grandeur and magnificence never has since been equaled. "Yes, and it was so easy," she bubbled. "I was passing the market the other day, and I saw a great little polka dotted hen for only 30 cents, and I bought her. I read in a poultry paper that a hen will raise twenty chicks in a season. Well, next year we'll have two-one hens, and so, of course, there'll be 420 chicks the next year, and 8,400 the next, and 148,000 the next, and 3,300,000 the next. And just see what that amounts to. Why, call Lord Carrington when governor of New South Wales made his first public appearance at the mayor's dinner at Sydney. Having committed a few words to paper, he delivered them in reply to the toast of his health and then sat down, feeling very much satisfied with himself. Opposite to him there sat an M. P. who had suffered long from the abundance of the new governor's predecessor. When Lord Carrington sat down the man filled his glass to the brim and said, "Thank the Lord, he can't speak!" Immediate Legislation Advocated by Postal Progress League. GREAT SAVING TO THE PUBLIC Congress to Be Asked to Consolidate First, Third and Fourth Class of Mail, With a Common Rate of One Cent For Each Two Ounces or Fraction-Thereof. At the instance of the Postal Progress league a bill will be introduced in congress at an early date for the consolidation of the first, third and fourth classes of mail matter with a common rate of 1 cent for each two ounces or fraction thereof, says the New York Post. The idea represented in this bill will constitute the principal point of the league's programme for the coming year. It is hardly to be expected that so radical a move will receive the sanction of legislative enactment, but that prospect does not deter the association from furthering a reform the acceptance of which it considers to be only a question of time. In a statement issued by the league explaining this move the reasonable and feasibility of the demands and set forth and its timeliness is emphasized. The prevailing depression in business, according to the league, must lead to an irresistible demand for reasonable postal legislation that will reduce business expenses and widen business opportunities. Our domestic letter revenues for the past year amounted to about $360,000,000. Reducing the rate from 2 cents per ounce to 1 cent for two ounces would therefore, according to the league, save the public about $80,000,000 a year in postage, and this saving would grow as business increased. There might be a slight reduction in revenues for a year or two, but experience teaches that the postal income would soon be larger than ever. In the present case, moreover, any possible reduction in the general revenues would be fully met by the increased rural income that would follow the establishment of the cheap rural post. The first notable reduction in the letter rates of this country occurred in 1845, when the previously exorbitant rates were reduced to 5 cents per half ounce up to 300 miles and 10 cents for greater distances. The effect of this reform in the revenue was to bring about a temporary reduction, but by 1848 the figures of 1845 had been surpassed. In 1851 the rates, were again reduced to 3 cents per half ounce up to 3,000 miles and 6 cents for greater distances. Again the revenue showed a temporary slump, but by 1855 the previous figures were again surpassed. The act of 1858 making the three cent half ounce rate of 1851 the uniform rate for all distances was followed by a steady increase of postal income. During the interval 1883-1885 the letter rates were reduced from 3 cents per half ounce to 2 cents per ounce, and the publishers and newsdealers' rates on magazines and newspapers were cut from 1 to 2 cents per pound. Again there was a slight temporary falling off in revenue from $45,500,000 in 1883, but by 1887 it had reached $80,000,000 and by 1890 $60,800,000. In 1900 it was $102,000,000. The postal defaecency for 1888 was less than for any year during the period from 1867 to 1870. As a result of the 33 1-3 per cent reduction of the letter rate in 1888 the postal revenues fell off less than 7 per cent in the two succeeding years, and the 100 per cent increase of the letter unit—from a half ounce to an ounce—in 1885 was accompanied by an immediate increase in the revenues which in 1887 were 7 per cent, in 1890 33 1-3 per cent and in 1900 100 per cent higher than in 1883, the year of the letter rate reduction. The rapid increase in our population, which contributed largely to the increased use of the mails and the consequent increase of income that quickly followed the reduced rates of 1845, 1851 and 1883, will prove a yet more potent factor in increasing our postal income under the proposed reduction of rates, for our population is growing more rapidly today than ever before. If the ratio of increase of the last seven years continues, the growth of our population during the decade 1000-10 will be over 17,000,000, or 83 1-3 per cent more than in any previous decade. The immigration of each of the last three years-over 1,000,000 a year has been double that of any of the seven years following the postal reduction in rates of 1883. The experience of England as to the effect of bringing her letter service within the use of the common people has been precisely the same as ours. The reduction from the distance system of postage with rates 8 cents per half ounce up to fifteen miles or 24 cents for the greatest distance to the uniform 2 cents half ounce rate of 1899 was followed by a slight falling off in revenues at first, but the letter post income quickly surpassed that of the old regime, and it continued to advance with leaps and bounds. The English government celebrated the queen's diamond jubilee in June, 1897, by extending the English domestic letter weight unit from one to four ounces, and this was followed by an immediate increase in the use of the mails and in the postal revenue. "A two ounce letter service," concludes the statement of the league, "would cost the government little more than the present ounce service. It would give us a sealed parcels post of 8 cents a pound, carrying insurance on registered parcels up to $25. Beef, Veal, Mutton, Pork, Fresh Pork Sausage OUR OWN MAKE. Try our machine sliced Hams and Bacon The best qualities in all the popular kinds of We want your patronage for we have complete stock in our lines and you can get it when you want it most LIST OF POLITICAL MEETINGS TO BE HELD IN THE COUNTY THIS WEEK—SEVERAL CLUBS WILL ALSO BE ORGANIZED FOR WORK. TAFT WILL CARRY THE BUCKEYE STATE THE DELIBERATE JUDGMENT OF A KANAWHA COUNTY MAN WHO HAS JUST RETURNED FROM THE BAND OF THE BUCKKEYE AND REPUBLICAN VOTERS Many political meetings will be held in the county during the present week. Several clubs will be organized to do effective work in the campaign. The following are the meetings billed: Wednesday, September 30. Dry Branch, Cabin Creek district, Captain B. A. Ayis. Gibraltar schoolhouse, meeting to organize a club. Fernbank schoolhouse, meeting to organize club. Grapevine schoolhouse, Paca, district, Judge P. S. Shirkey. Thursday, October 1. Elk Banking room, to organize club. Danfer schoolhouse, Loudon dis- TAFT WILL THE BUCK THE DELIBERATE JUDGMENT OF HAS JUST RETURNED FROM AND REPUBLICAN VOTERS. Hon. John Nugent, who has been in Ohio since Saturday going over the political situation in that state, returned to Charleston on an early train this morning. Mr. Nugent is confident that Judge Taft and Governor Harris will carry Ohio by large majorities. At Ironton, yesterday, CLARKSBURG Mrs. Jennie Martin, of Steubenville, Ohio, spent two days here last week. She was en route to Buckhannon to visit relatives. Mrs. Curtis and son Allen, of Selma, Ala., are the pleasant guests of her nephew, Thomas Jones. Immense crowds attended the camp meeting at Gypsy, Sunday. Mrs. James Thomas and daughter Florence are guests of Mrs. James Davis, at Buckhannon. Mrs. Belle Lee has returned from Asbury Park, where she spent the summer. Miss Byrd Rone is recovering from a severe attack of asthma. The first meeting of the Negro vo- The following students from here are enrolled at the West Virginia In- trict, meeting to organize club. Eskdale, Cabin Creek district, Captain S. B. Avis. Friday, October 2. Spring Hill, Jefferson district, Captain Avis. Gulhrie schoolhouse, Union district, C. W. Good and L. D. Vickors. Tyler schoolhouse, Union district, Upshur Higginbotham. Sissonsville, J. L. Gillisple. Saturday, October 3. Clendennin, daylight meeting, Captain Avis. Thaxton Schoolhouse, Upshur Higginbotham and J. L. Gillisple. Mairs schoolhouse, C. W. Good and L. D. Vickers. South Charleston, meeting to organize club. CARRY KEYE STATE A KANAWHA COUNTY MAN WHO THE BAND OF THE BUCKKEY Mr. Nugent stated 10,000 men, women and children were present at a meeting where the temperance question was discussed, the voters of that county voting Tuesday on the Rose county local option law. Last Saturday the county of Molee voted dry by 500 majority. stitute: Misses Moss Clay, Eva Green, Amelia Lowry, Catherine Covington and Edith Williams. ters here was held at the court house Monday night. They responded well to the call, and quite a spirited meeting was held. Different articles, adlisting our people to vote wisely, have been sent to the Republican organ here by our clergymen and plainly demonstrate that they as leaders of their people are on the alert to their best interests, politically, as well as spiritually. Mrs. Mary Dillard has returned to Charleston, after a week's stay here. Miss Edith Williams accompanied her as far as institute. Miss Hazel Dillard, and Alice Whitaker passed through last week en route to Harpers Ferry to attend school.