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GOVERNOR DAWSON ISSUES HIS THANKSGIVING NOTICE VOLUME VIL WES TVIRGINIA.EXECUTIVE-SETS APART THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 26th AS A DAY OF THANKSGIVING. Refers to the Wonderful Awakening of the Consciences of the People, Accompanied by Real Growth in Spiritual Things and Loftier Ideals Governor Wm. M. O. Dawson, Tuesday, issued his Thanksgiving Day Proclamation, setting apart Thursday, November 26th, as a day of thanksgiving and prayer. Governor Dawson, in his proclamation, refers to the development of our material wealth and the progress in intellectual culture, but says greater than these "has been the wonderful awakening of the moral consciousness of the people accompanied by great growth in spiritual things and loftier ideals." A Proclamation by the Governor: Thanksgiving Day, 1909. In accordance with custom long observed in this country, and the late proclamation of the President, I hereby set apart Thursday, the twenty-sixth day of the present November, as a day, of general thanksgiving and prayer to Almighty God, which day is a legal holiday in the State of West Virginia. As citizens of the Nation and of our own beloved State, and as individual persons and as members of society, we have countless reasons to be earnestly thankful for the numberless blessings of the year. This is the greatest year the world has ever known, and the signs are now with us that the next year will be better still. Our development in material wealth and our progress in intellectual culture have been very great; but greater and better than these, for without it they would be worse than nothing, has been the wonderful awakening of the moral consciousness of the people, accompanied by great growth in spiritual things and in infinites ideals. "Where there is no vision the people perish." Therefore, I recommend that the people, in their homes and in their churches, on this Thanksgiving day, offer thanks to God for the blessings of the past and prayer for His guidance in the future. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and caused the Great Seal of the State to be affixed. Done at the Capitol, in the City of Charleston, this 13th day of November, in the year of our Lord, one thousand nine hundred and eight, and in the forty-sixth year of the State. (Great Seal.) WM. M. O. DAWSON. By the Governor: C. W. SWISHER, Secretary of State. COLORED PROPERTY HOLDERS COLORED PROPERTY HOLDERS. The young generation of Negroes in the State of Georgia, which holds one-eighth of the colored population of the country, has increased its property holdings within five years from $14,196,735 in 1901 to $23,750,219 in 1906, or 67.3 per cent. The older generation, which was a "factor" in production between 1879 and 1890, increased its property from $5,183,-398 to $12,322,003. At the close of the decade from 1886 to 1896, the value of the Negroes' property represented an increase of 1742 per cent. The Georgian Negroes are almost all farmers. These figures are adduced from the Georgia records by the correspondent of the Washington Star in support of the contention that Northern well-wishers of the Negro should recognize the fact that he thrives best in agriculture, and his salvation should be worked out on the farm: It is only in the cities and towns that the Negro race shows signs of deterioration and deprivacy. Keep them out of the temptations of the towns and cities, and they will do well. Teach them to apply their labor intelligently upon the soil, and they will prosper and be contented. Negroes own 82,822 out of 224,300 farms in the State, comprising one fifth the area under cultivation. Their holdings are divided as follows: Seventy-two Negroes own more than 1,000 acres each, 368 own between 500 and 1,000 acres each, 1,475 own between 200 and 500 acres each, 3,540 own between 175 and 260 acres each, 10,372 own between 100 and 175 acres each, 19,076 own between 50 and 100 acres each, 39,652 own between 20 and 50 acres each. The sons of white farmers throughout the country are quitting the farms for the cities. Agricultural land, on which the nation depends is cheap. The Negroes may improve their opportunity. When the reaction from the cities sets in, as it surely will, the whites will find respectable Negro competitors. Negro Kills Seven Men After Slaying Marshal and Then Sets Fire to His Shanty and Is Burned to a Crisp. Okmulguee, Okla. Nov. 15.—Following the killing in cold blood of Assistant City Marshal Henry Klaber by James Deckard, a Negro, whom Klaber attempted to place under arrest, seven other men were killed in a pitched battle between Deckard, who had barricaded himself in his shanty, and a posse of citizens here to-night. Ten more were wounded. The dead: Edgar Robinson, Sheriff of Okmulguee County. Henry Klaber, Assistant Chief of Police of Okmulguee. Two Negroes named Chapman, brothers. Jim Deckard, Negro. Three unidentified Negroes. The seriously wounded are: Steve Grayson, Indian boy, fatally beaten; Vic Ferr, Chief of Police, shot through shoulder, and Deputy Sheriff name not learned, arms broken. The citizens fired upon the Negro shanty and Deckard returned the fire. The posse attempted to drive the Negro from the house, by setting it on fire, but were unable to do so because of Deckard's persistent and deadly alm. The torch was applied to the house adjoining and Deckard, mortally hit and seeing that escape was impossible, deliberately set fire to his own home and perished in the flames. He was seen to roll over on the floor, strike a match and set fire to his own house, which was soon a roaring furnace, in which his body was burned to a crisp. The infuriated mob howled for joy, many Negroes were in the mob. Indian Hit. With a Rock Honk Hit with a Rock. The trouble started in a personal encounter between Jim Grayson, a young Creek Indian, and the Negro Deckard at the Frisco Depot this evening. Deckard and Grayson engaged in a fist fight, and the latter was getting the better of the Negro, when Deckard, picking up a rock, hit Grayson on the head with it. Deckard then ran and Grayson called for the police. Assistant Chief of Police Henry Klaber responded to the call and met Deckard midway between the business center of the city and the Frisco depot. Deckard opened fire on Klaber, killing him instantly. Deckard then took refuge in a small house, where he had secreted a Winchester rifle, and began to fire upon all who approached the house. A hurry call was sent for Sheriff Edgar Robinson, who, summoning several deputies started for the scene of the trouble. Robinson, with his deputies, approached the house in which Deckard was barricaded. In the meantime, several Negroes had congregated and they were called upon by the Sheriff to assist him. Deckard continued dring from the door and windows of the house, and one of the first to fall was Sheriff Robinson, whose death was instataneous. Five of the Negroes also were killed. The Negro Deckard had lived in Okmulgee about two years and was recently employed in a Negro jewelry shop. Upon orders received from Gov. Haskell to-night Captain Green assembled Company F of the First Regiment, at the Armory at Muskogee. A train is standing in the Frisco yards, ready to take the militia to Okmulgee if ordered. ON CAMPUS. Of Negro College Roosevelt May Plant a Tree. Lexington, Ky., Nov. 14.—President W. G. Frost, of Bera College, while here to-day, stated that he has invited President Roosevelt, when he comes to Kentucky, February 1, next, to attend the celebration of the one hundredth anniversary of Lincoln's birth, to plant a tree on the campus of the new colored school, which Bera College is founding and which may be located here. The President said, "My trip will necessarily be a hurried one, but if I can set a tree on the campus of the new school without too many hours delay I will take great pleasure in doing so, for such an act would be directly consonant with the object of my visit to your state." TROOPS IN HEADYNESS. Following Governor Haskell's Order, To Rush To Okmulgee. Guthrie... Okla., Nov. 15.—Governor Haskell to-night ordered Company F. of the Oklahoma National Guard, stationed at Muskogee, to proceed by the first train to Okmulgee, where a race riot between Negro desperados and city peace officers was waged this afternoon. "Citizens of Okmulgee requested Governor Haskell to send state troops to the scene and he immediately complied by ordering out the Muskogee company as nearest to the scene. Captain Green is holding his men in readiness. One of the biggest Negro settlements in the state is in Okmuglee County, the center of the Creek Indian Nation. In this and adjoining counties are thousands of Negro-Indian citizens, descendants principally of former slaves of the Creek Indians and their masters. The Creek Indian Council has been in session at Okmuglee for several weeks and a number of the members are prominent Creek Negroes. Late to-night Governor Haskell had a wire from County Attorney Eaton at Okmuglee, stating that he believed the local authorities could control the situation. WELL KNOWN COLORED "Uncle Dem" Carter, a well known colored man, died at his home, at Pratt, after an illness of only twelve days, pneumonia being the cause. "Uncle Dem" was in his 78th year, and had many friends among colored and white. All knew him as a good and kind old fellow, who always had a cheerful word. He was a strong believer in the Bible, although he did not belong to any church. He believed in what was right. He leaves behind him two brothers, Horace and like Carter, and one sister and several children and grandchildren. The funeral will be held at the home and the burial will be in the Morris cemetery at Pratt. QUESTION CONVERTING NEGRO TO CATHOLICISM. Will Be Discussed by Dignitaries of the Church of Rome Think to Solve Race Problem. The Negro question will be one of the many problems that will be discussed at the Catholic missionary congress, which will open in Chicago next Sunday. There is a strong movement in the church for greater attention to missionary work among the Negroes, not in foreign lands, but in the United States, particularly in the South. It is claimed by many who have worked in the field that in the conversion of the Negroes to Catholicism lies the solution of the race problem. Reduces Race Friction. As tending to prove that their religion diminishes race friction the priests who urge this theory point to Mexico, South America, the islands of the Cafibbean, where Spaniards, Indians, Portuguese, and Negroes mingle without trouble; the friendly relations between the Catholic Indians and French and Spanish in California and Canada, and claim that in the few places in the South where the Negroes have become Catholies, race troubles have disappeared. Several priests will probably be present from Texas to press these points and the Very Rev. John E. Burke, of New York, director general of the Catholic bureau for work among Negroes, will address the congress, monday afternoon. The principal appeal will be for the education of more Negro priests and their support in the mission field. There are at present only 8 Negro priests in the United States, and most Negro congregations are ministered to by white priests, St. Monica's church in Chicago being an example of this. Plan Protection of Faith. Plan Protection of Faith. Outside of the subjects of Negro and foreign missions little attention will be devoted to missionary work in sense of converting non-Catholics. The primary aim of those in control of the congress is to protect the faith of those who already profess allegiance to the church. It is estimated that over 10,000,000 men and women who came to the United States professing the Catholic religion have fallen away from it through being scattered in communities where they were not 4n touch with the faith for many years. Even in the cities this has been true, where foreigners have fallen away through finding no priests who could hear their confessions in their own language or where their large numbers prevented the priests ministering to them adequately.—Trifund Many were the expressions of sorrow throughout the city. Friday night, when the sad intelligence of the death of Mr. Philip Frankenberger became generally known. Although his condition has been critical for two weeks, there was a ray of hope that his life might be spared, but the twenty four hours preceding his death witnessed a change for the worse and he sank gradually. His death occurred. Friday afternoon at 3:30 o'clock, with the family at the bedside. For hours his life had been sustained through the skill of his physicians, but now his weakened body failed to respond and at the hour stated above he crossed the bar. As the life of Philip Frankenberger had been marked with his gentleness, so was his death. Underwent Operation. Mr. Frankenberger had been sick since October 3. On that date he went to his home on Virginia Street, after the day's work and that night was taken suddenly ill. An operation was performed for appendicitis, but Mr. Frankenberger never better, and his condition was such as to prepare his friends and relatives for the worst, as it was evident that death was only a matter of a few days or hours. Funeral. Monday. The funeral services occurred at 10 o'clock, Monday, from the residence, on Virginia street, and were in charge of the Masons, of which order he was a member. Kanawha Lodge, No. 20, A. F. and A. M., conducting the ceremonies. Mr. Frankenberger was for many years an active member of this lodge. A Pioneer Merchants. The death of Mr. Frankenberger came as a sad blow to the business men of Charleston, with all of whom he was intimately acquainted for his had been no small part in the upbuilding of the city. He was a pioneer merchant, who never followed, but set a pace of the city, and the business men, his associates, respected and loved him for his business methods and his exemplary life as a citizen. Born in Germany. Mr. Frankenberger was born at Wertheim, Germany, October 20, 1843, and was 65 years of age at the time of his death. When 14 years of age he came to America, in the year 1857, and settled at Pittsburg. Three years later, in 1860, he came to Charleston, then a small town at the confluence of the Elk and Kanawha rivers. At the time there was little development of the vast resources of the city, and few dreamed of the future that awaited the city. The Firm of Frankenberger. Upon coming to Charleston, Mr. Frankenberger started in the clothing and furnishing goods business, on lower Kanawah street, with his brother, the late Moses Frankenberger, the firm being known as Frankenberger and Brother. In 1870, the firm removed to the Moses Frankenberger block, on Kanawah street, Moses Frankenberger retiring from the firm on account of his health. In 1876, the store was moved to the building now occupied by D. A. Brawley, on Kanawah street, and here all the children were born. Twelve years ago the present structure and home of Frankenberger and Company, at the corner of Kanawah and Summers street, was erected, and Mr. Frankenberger took in with him as business partners his two sons, Herbert and Max Frankenberger, and his nephew, Henry Kleeman. The decedent leaves a brother and sister in Germany and five children. Herbert Frankenberger, Max Frankenberger, Walter Frankenberger Miss Rena Frankenberger and Mrs Leon Elsman, the latter of Oklahoma City. Mrs. Frankenberger, wife of the deceased, died on April 2, 1904. His Counsel Sought. Seldom has there died a person in Charleston where there was such universal sorrow. Mr. Frankenberger had an extensive acquaintance among his customers throughout the Kanawha and Elk valleys, knowing many of them intimately, while the business men knew him as one of them and respected him, oftimes seeking his advice in business and in affairs affecting the welfare of the city. Mr. Frankenberger was one of the most active and earnest members of the congregation of the Virginia street Temple. For 40 years, or practically since its organization, about 40 years ago, he has been its treasurer. Arbor Day was observed with impressive exercises at the Washington School, Friday, Nov. 13. The entire School assembled in the principal's room, and, after a short talk by the principal, Miss M. Blanche Jeffries on "Why We Observe Arbor Day", the program was carried out as laid down in the West Virginia Arbor and Bird Day Manual with few changes. 'Program. Singing, America, School. Quotations, Fourth and ( Fifth Grades. Recitation, "Trees by Name" Dan dridge Brown. Dialogue, "Trees in the Seasons" Third Grade. Chorus; Arbor Day, Primary Grade. Dialogue, Arbor Day, Second Grade. Singing, Arbor Day, Fourth and Fifth Grades. Recitation, Pearl Peters. Singing, The West Virginia Hills, School. Wilberforce, Ohio.—The executive board of the Wilberforce University has elected Prof. W. S. Scarborough, who has been acting as its president for the past three months, the regular president, and ex-Chaplain in the United States army, T. G. Stewart, vice president. President Scarborough, in the short time of his management, has succeeded in putting new life into the institution. The student body has already outgrown the old chapel in Shorter hall, and to provide seating room for the students they are assembled in the large hall in Galloway hall. New cement sidewalks have been built from Carnegie library, grading and gravel walks in general constructed. President Scarborough has also engaged eminent educators of the leading colleges of the country to deliver lectures, as well as organizing the old graduates into alumni associations in various parts of the country. STILL IN FOOT BALL GAMES. Plays Opponents to a Standstill In Blinding Snow Storm. Harpers Ferry, Nov. 14. —Playing on a gridiron, which was covered with snow six inches deep, snow falling so heavily that it was impossible to see across the field, and the wind whistling around their ears, the college eleven faced the St. Phillips Y. M. C. A. this afternoon. It was an exceedingly small crowd that braved the weather and went out to see the game. But it was worth the effort. The acting officials were as follows: President McDonald, referee; J. R. Loakan, Charles Town, field judge. Game was called at 2:30 p. m. Charles Town kicked off, and the two teams came together for the first down. When the men arose they were covered with snow from head to foot. It was impossible to make any fancy plays because the ground was so slippery that the men found it hard to get a firn toothhold. The game was one of kicks. Gunn, of Storer, distinguished himself for his fine punting. The first half ended right where it began in the center of the field. * Second Half. When the whistle blew for the second half it was snowing worse than forty minutes before. The game was still one of punting. The Charles Town boys pushed the college back to the five-yard line, but Storer held them for a down. College carried the ball back to their ten-yard line, when Charles Town punted the ball out. Lewis, of Storer, punted it back, and the two teams came together in the middle of the field. College pushed hard for a gain, but the Y. M. C. A. held like a stone wall. The referee blew his whistle and the two teams, covered with snow, trotted off the field. Score. 0 to 1. The game was an exceptionally good one. One of the best ever seen here. There was only three penalties in the entire game. De Shields, Storer's right tackle, deserves special mention. He made some of the best plays in the game. The line-up was as follows: Storer—Weins, k. e.; Morris, l. t.; Palmer, l. g.; Thomas, c.; Brimage, r. g.; De Shields, r. t.; McGill, r. e.; Lewis, q.; Gunn, l. h. b.; Tomlinson, r. h. b.; Wheaton, f. b. St. Phillips—Johnson, l. e.; Pendleton, l. t.; Morgan, l. g.; Williams, c.; Carter, r. g.; Roberts, r. t.; Thomas, r. e.; Perry, r. g.; Williams, l. h. b.; Williams, r. h. b.; Tolbert, f. b. Saturday, November 7th, Storer played the M. St. High School, of Washington. The college lost, but Henderson, of Washington, who act- Continued on page four. BOTTOM DROPS OUT OF THE RECOUNT PROJECT QUICY PROGRAM OF THE 16th ANNUAL SESSION Of the West Virginia State Teachers' Association to Be Held at Blue- field, November 26th-28th. Thursday Morning, 10 O'clock. Meeting of the Board of Directors. 11. O'clock. Thanksgiving Sermon, Rev. J. D. Coleman. Address of Welcome, Prin, E. E. Rann, City Schools. Response, Rev. J. J. Turnar, Mt. Carbon. Adjournment. Thursday Afternoon, 2 O'clock. 3. Paper, "The relation of the Home and the School", Rev. J. V. Whittico, Keystone Eckman School Discussion led by Mrs. Elizabeth Brown, Montgomery. 4. Paper, "Physical Training Essential to Mental Development," Prin. J. F. J. Clark, Charleston High School. Discussion led by Mr. N. Wiley, Kimball. Enrollment. Appointment of Committees. Adjournment. Thursday Evening, 8 O'clock. Music, Pupils from Bluefield Graded Schools. Invocation. Music. 1. Paper, "The Elementary Schools and the New School Law." Prin. H. H. Ralley, Montgomery. Discussion led by Prin. D. C. Deans, McDonald. 2. Address, Community Cooperation in School Improvement," P. G. Walker, Esq., Special Board Agent, Gloucester, Co., Va. Adjournment. Friday Morning, 10 O'clock. Music. Invocation. Music. 1. Paper, Primary Arithmetic, Mr. G. D. Benson, Goodwill. Discussion led by Miss Mary E. Viney, Keystone. 2. Paper, "Expression in Primary Schools", Miss Iver T. Ailer, Bluefield. Discussion led by Miss Ida M. King, Kanawha City. 3. Paper, "Reading in Public Schools", Miss Louise M. Smithers, Hinton Graded Schools. Discussion led by Mr. L. W. Dawson, Welch. 4. Business Session. Adjournment. Friday Afternoon, 2 O'clock. Music. Paper, "The Public Schools and Good Citizenship", Prof. W. A. Saunders, Storer College. Discussion led by Mrs. M. A. W. Thompson, Pratt. 2. Paper, "The Public Schools as a Sociological Factor", Mr. Edw. R. Harvey, Huntington. Discussion led by Mr. L. C. Farrar, Charleston. 3. Paper, "What Industries and How They Should be Taught in the Public Schools", Mr. L. A. Watkins, Maybeury. Discussion led by Miss Fannie Cobb, institute. Address, "Mental Development as a Part of Education". Wm. Pickens, Professor Languages, Talledega College, Talledega, Ala Paper, "What Encouragement Should be Given Higher Education?" Pres. J. McHenry Jones, West Va. Colored Institute. Discussion, Prof. S. L. Wade, Bluefield Institute. One Round Table will be held in the Exhibit room. All Papers should be Limited to 20 minutes. Each and all Discussions should be Limited to 5 minutes each. WASHINGTON ADDRESSES COLLEGE STUDENTS. Booker T. Washington, of the Tuskegee Institute, delivered an address before the students of Oberlin College, Oberlin, Ohio, the last week in October, and before the students of Brown University, Providence, R. I. the first week in November. While at Brown University he was the guest of Dr. W. H. P. Faunce, the president of the University. ACTION OF STEPHEN LOWED BY OTH ANTS WHO DO GOOD. Morris and albrhart Bow to the Inevitable, While Johnson, Who is Now Out of the City, Never Filed Bond—Certificates Given to the Successful Ones. Following the letter of Sam Stephenson to the Kanawha county court, stating that he had no objection to that body issuing a certificate of election to S. P. Smith, recently elected sheriff of Kanawha county the other candidates, who were demanding a recount, quit their "four-fluishing," as was expressed on the street, and withdrew their demands. The withdrawal of the ridiculous demand for a recount was antici- ted. The official canvases of the court showed every Republican candidate elected by a plurality beyond dispute, but for some populist represen- tand for a recount was filed on the half of certain candidates. It means several months arduous work for the county court in counting the ballots over and over again, for each of the Republican candidates insured on keeping his recount separate, as he did not desire to remain in the court room for three or four months listening to cases in which he was not personally concerned, and that is what the Republican candidates would have to do if the court had made the recount jointly on all the candidates. It was unfair in the Democratic candidates to ask the Republi- cans to do such a thing. The court began this morning on a recount of the votes in Loudon and Jefferson districts. In Loudon district, Col. Robert S. Carr asked for a recount of votes between him and O. F. Griffith, the democratic justice of the peace, who was elected on the face of the returns by five votes over Col. Carr. In Jefferson district, Lee Bryan, the Republican candidate for member of the board of education, was defeated by one vote on the face of the returns by C. J. Pierson, and Mr. Bryan asked for a recount. Judges Motesheard and Harless are now engaged in the task of counting the ballets in these two districts, Judge Grant P. Hall being in Cincinnati. A HANDSOME PREMIUM FREE. The Christian Herald (a weekly visitor to many people of this locality) is this year giving free to every new and renewing subscriber a most attractive gift, which is very appropriately called "The Art Gallery Do. Luxe." It consists of six famous paintings, superbly reproduced in fourteen colors, aggregating 1,000 square inches. The artist catches the glint of the sunbeams through orchard trees and makes them gleam on canvass. But how can we paint in mere words the beauty of these six equisite pictures? A handsomer premium was never offered by any magazine. Probably no comment is necessary concerning The Christian Herald, "The Magazine that Fully Satisfies," as only the best in literature and art is presented and every one of its 52 issues, the whole year around, sparkles with gems from cover to cover. The Christian Herald contains 1,200 large pages and 1,000 illustrations yearly—as much as any four $1 magazines. The subscription price is $1.50 per year, but every new subscriber who sends $1.50 to The Christian Herald, 444 Bible House, New York, will receive The Christian Herald every week from date of order until January 1, 1910, and in addition the incomparable "Art Gallery De Luz" free. You must act quickly, as this splendid offer expires December 19, 1908. CORRESPONDENCE Miss Jeanette Powell, who has been visiting friends in Clarksburg for several days, came home Friday evening. Mrs. Mary Jones and children left Tuesday for Ohio where they will make their home. They have the best wishes of their many friends. Mrs. Lota Teller, of Clarksburg, is visiting her mother Mrs. Hunter. Mrs. Thornton Jackson, who was taken very ill quite suddenly Wednesday morning, is some better, but still very slick. The Ladies Aid uet with Mrs. Elliza Munford Friday afternoon. An enjoyable time was spent by all present. The usual business was transacted, when refreshments were served. The Society is doing fine work. Rev. Reed, pastor of Simpson M. E. Church, held services all day at Weston, Sunday. Presiding Elder Acooce held quarterly meeting at the A. M. E. Church Sunday. The Social at the A. M. E. Church, Thursday night, was well attended, and enjoyed by all present. Rev. E. E. O'Brien formerly, pastor of the A. M. E. Church here, was shaking hands with friends in town last week. He has many friends here, who wish him success in his new field of labor. PAGE. J. W. Dandridge spent Sunday at Ansted. Miss Garnett Harris, teacher at Kaymoor, was visiting Mrs. R. B. Jones, last Friday and Saturday. Mrs. Henry Archey is visiting her parents this week. Charles Calloway was in Montgomery last week. Rev. N. A. Smith is having quite a success with his meeting. R. W. Snead is at Matoka this week. Mr. Boad and Miss Blakey were at Deep Water Sunday. . WINIFREDE. Sherman Green spent Saturday and Sunday at Kanawha City with friends. R. H. Allen is spending a few days at his home in St. Albans with his family. W. W. Lewis and T. R. Johnston spent Saturday and Sunday at their homes in Kanawha City. Mrs. M. A. W. Thompson spent Friday and Saturday at her home at Pratt. G. W. Perkins was a business visitor to Charleston, Saturday. Miss Katie Watt is recovering from an operation. Mrs. Ella Means, has returned from Coalburg where she spent the summer. Mrs. G. W. Perkins left Thursday for Montgomery, to attend a special meeting of the True Reformer Lodge. Jas. A. Scales has been ill the past week.. Rev. F. E. Smith began meeting here Wednesday night and will continue through the week. So far there have been four converts. The baby daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Wooding, has been ill for some time past. CARBON. James Saunders and wife moved to Quinnimont last Thursday. G. H. Carter and J. L. Green were in Charleston last Friday on business. Rev. P. P. Holland filled his regular appointment at Bancroft Sunday. James Williams and Walker Reed moved their families from Wevaco, here, last Thursday. F. W. Williams was at Kayford last Sunday. Mrs. A. W. Alston and Mrs. J. H. Alston are drilling the Sunday School Children for a Thanksgiving entertainment. Rev. C. H. Carter preached an intoreesting sermon for us Sunday night. H. L. Roetan went to Leewood, Saturday to have work done on his teeth. ALDERSON. Rev. C. N. Harris once more gave the congregation of the Baptist church a soul-stirring discourse on Wednesday evening. Mrs. Floyd Hopkins royally entertained the Church Aid, Thursday evening, at her residence. It was the most enjoyable evening the Aid has spent for some time. Mrs. Elizabeth Kenney and daughter Frankie and Miss Georgia Smalls of Charleston, were visiting friends and relatives here last week. J. M. Triole, Wm. Ellison and others attended court in Union a few days ago. Fred Huskins, of Charleston, spent a few hours here last Tuesday. Miss Bessie Becks, of Lexington, was visiting friends here and at other places on her father's circuit last week. An entertainment was given Friday night, for the benefit of the M. E. Sunday school. It was well attended and very successful. Mrs. Mollie Mayo, of Richmond, was the guest of Mrs. Susie Hill. Floyd Hopkins is confined to his room with a house coat. MT. HOPE. The Fayette County Reading Circle met Saturday at Glen Jean. The weather being unfair, few teachers attended. Rev. D. C. Dean presided in the absence of the president. Mrs. A. R. Calloway gave an interesting talk on Literature. Rev. Dean gave a very helpful talk on Arithmetic. All present were greatly benefited. The other members of the program were not present. The Reading Circle will meet again the first Saturday in December. All teachers are requested to attend. Mr. and Mrs. Rose, of Price Hill, spent Sunday here, guests of Rev. and Mrs. Dodson. Dr. Calloway was called to Sprague Wednesday, on professional business. Mrs. Robert Parks is ill at this writing. Dr. C. B. Anderson was called to Whipple last week on professional business. Dr. and Mrs. Calloway entertained at dinner, Tuesday, Revs. Dodson, C. I. Withrow and A. D. Lewis, of Hinton. The Christian Aid met last week with Mrs. P. H. Hunter. The following officers were elected: President, Mrs. P. H. Calloway; vice president, Mrs. Jas. Williams; secretary, Mrs. C. B. Anderson; assistant secretary, Mrs. Florence Carter, treasurer, Mrs. J. B. Calloway. Mrs. William Saunders died last Tuesday, after an illness of several months with tuberculosis. Mrs. R. L. Jennerson has moved to Warnerstown. Rev. Jennerson, who was called here on account of his brother's death, returned to his home in Charleston, Wednesday. Mrs. M. E. Calloway, teacher at Oswald, spent Sunday at home. Mrs. Charles Williams, who has been sick for some time, is able to be out again. Dr. P. H. Calloway is having a store room and hall built, which is much needed in this vicinity. PARKERSBURG Rev. E. E. O'Brien left, Saturday, for Pennsylvania, where he will be pastor this conference year. Mrs. Annabel Robinson, of Springfield, Ohio, is the guest of Mrs. Isaac Custis, on Green street. Mrs. Cella Sedwick, of Clarksburg, is visiting friends in the city. The sewing Circle of Logan M. E. church met, with Mrs. Harrison Washington last Tuesday evening. Rev. W. F. Jones preached In Pomeroy, Ohio, Last Sabbath. The Union Missionary Society met at the W. M. church last Thursday evening. The meeting was called to order by the president, Miss Gertrude Donauy. After the adoption of the by laws and constitution, some interesting addresses were given. The society will meet the second Thursday in next month at Zion Baptist church. Miss Grace Washington is getting along nicely and hopes to be out soon. The Zion Baptist church, the A. M. E. church and the Wesleyan Methodist church will hold union services, Thanksgiving. The sermon will be preached by Rev. S. A. Lewis, of the A. M. E. church, at 11 o'clock. Service to be held at the Wesleyan Methodist church, on Green street. The ladies of the church will serve dinner and supper, and a splendid program will be rendered in the evening. Charles Singer, who has been confined to his room for several weeks, is improving nicely at this writing. The W. W. Club, of the W. M. church was highly entertained last Tuesday evening at the home of Mrs. George Custis, on 15th street, by Miss L. M. Moten. They will meet next Tuesday evening at the home of Mrs. Emery, on Gale avenue. Miss Hazel M. Grant, of North Parkersburg, after an illness of several weeks, is able to be about in her room. Quarterly meeting at the Wesleyan Methodist church last Sunday week was largely attended. The sermon delivered at 3 p. m. by Rev. E. E. O'Brien was a masterly one, and was enjoyed by all. At 7:45, G. W. Jackson, president of the South Ohio Conference, delivered the sermon. He was at his best and preached with great power. The financial part was looked after with interest, especially by the young people, and they deserve much credit. Mrs. Lovering, of Cincinnati, O., and Miss Anna White, of Gallipolis, O., were pleasant visitors at Sumner school last Tuesday. They were shown about the city by Mrs. Henry Stewart. Mrs. Lovering and Miss White had been to Stéubenville and Marietta, O., on business. Mrs. Lovering is the Grand Worthy Counselor of the O. O. C. of Ohio, and Miss White is the Secretary of the Enrollment Board. The Sexton's Club had a very pleasant and profitable meeting at the home of Mrs. Pet Griffins, on 12th street, last Tuesday evening. The congregation of Bethel A. M. E. church are arranging to improve and enlarge their parsonage for their new pastor, who will occupy it. The Court of Calanthe and both K. of P. lodges held important meetings this week. The general public is cordially invited to attend the sessions of the Teachers' Association of Northern this city on a dien. Baptist church. Thanksgiving and the day after. Most excellent programs will be a feature of each session. Mrs. Mille Banks entertained last Thursday afternoon with a Glasscock dinner at her residence at Handley, Mr. and Mrs. Parks, Mrs. Blackburn, of Eagle; Mrs. Baker, of Boomer; Mrs. Carolyn Watson, Mrs. Isa Lewis, of this place; and Miss Alpha Brooks. Mrs. M. J. Holmes is sick at her home, on Crescent Road. Dr. B. F. White is a business visitor to Columbus, Ohio, this week. Mr. and Mrs. John Brown's house caught fire, Monday evening, from a defective fue. It was put out with but little damage. John Shelton, of Quinnimont, was a business visitor here last week. Mrs. W. J. Miller, who has been sick, is able to be out. Thomas Johnson is suffering considerably from an injured hand, sustained at the fire. Monday evening. Mrs. H. H. Railley, who was sick several days last week, is able to resume school duties. Mrs. Beulah Jackson was called to Hansford, Sunday, because of the death of her father. Rev. E. C. Page preached morning and evening at Anderson, Sunday last. Dudley Turner, who has been sick more than two years with consumption, died, Friday, and was buried, Sunday. His remains were escorted to the cemetery by the Knights of Pythias, Fishermen and Red Men. He leaves no near relatives. There will be some 30 or more teachers to leave here, Thursday morning for Bluefield, for the West Virginia Teachers' Association. Grand Chancellor W. J. Thompson was shaking hands with friends in Montgomery, Sunday. While here he was the guest of Grand Keeper of Records and Seal H. H. Ralley. Miss Hattie Peters, teacher at Cedar Grove, was shopping here, Saturday. Miss Amelia McDaniels, teacher at Ward, was shopping here, Saturday. Dr. B. F. White was in Charleston, Wednesday, on professional business. Miss Rosa Hardy, of Institute, came up last week. Miss Hardy is somewhat indisposed. POWELLTON. T. B. Fairfax, of Kaymore, was in town, Thursday, the guest of his sister, Mrs. T. L. Thompson. Miss Cornella Spears was a business visitor in Montgomery, Thursday. Miss Carrie Fairfax, of Elkridge, spent Sunday here, the guest of her brother, S. H. Fairfax. Mrs. Lillie Webb, who has been spending some time with her mother here, left for Virginia. Mrs. L. H. Wood and Mrs. Marguerite Price were among the shoppers in Montgomery, Friday. Mrs. Sophia Robertson, who has been ill with la grippe in out oak. The entertainment given for the benefit of the Sunday school was not a success, owing to the inclementy of the weather. Saturday night, the St. Luke's hall was the scene of a brilliant social affair. The occasion being a reception held in honor of Mrs. Maggie L. Walker, of Richmond, Va., who is the R. W. G. Secretary of the Independent Order of St. Luke, and president of the Penny Savings Bank. For some reason not known, Mrs. Walker did not come. The hall was crowded, and in spite of the disappointment, which every face wore, every one seemed to have enjoyed himself. At 11 o'clock a dainty repast was served. SEWELL. Rev. D. Stratton preached a very interesting sermon for us. Monday night. R. D. Robertson, of Macdonald, Grand Master of Masons of West Virginia, addressed the Mason Club, of this place, Thursday night, the 5th inst. F. C. Scott, of Beckley, was calling on his father last week. Dr. H. C. Hargrove returned from Wheeling, Sunday. Miss W. A. Freeland was a business visitor to Hawks Nest, Monday. Miss C. E. Bennett visited her sister at Red Star last week. R. O. Cary has gone to Fayetteville to spend some time. Miss Lorena Gibson left for Fayetteville, Monday, to attend school. RAYMOND CITY. Rev. R. D. W. Meadows, of Huntington, filled his appointment here, Sunday. He preached two interesting and instructive sermons. Mrs. Maggie Wilson was called to Virginia by the serious illness of her father. Hale Dickerson, of Bancroft, was a business visitor to our town, Saturday. John Lee was a business visitor to Bancroft, Saturday. W. H. Wilson was in Charleston, Saturday. Mrs. Lizzie Hunter is able to be out again. Miss Shirley Anderson is reported better at this writing. C. E. Saunders spent Sunday in Charleston with his family. Mrs. A. Masso returned home from Charleston, Saturday. Mrs. Cornelia Coles and Mrs. Cora Sims attended the baptizing at Black THE BAUER MEAT & FISH COMPATY 28 AND 30 CAPITOL ST. 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The successful use of a sand pump in one of the artesian wells at the West Virginia Colored Institute netted the following results, viz., a new stream of water was struck, and according to the description of one of the operators will furnish the school with an inexhaustible supply. An abundance of sand of excellent quality was brought forth and is now on exhibit for the public. Mr. Solomon Brown is to be commiluted upon his ingenuity in preparing an instrument that fished out the pump which was lost in the well. Several attempts were made for two days with various other instruments, but Mr. Brown brought the pump to the surface in 40 minutes: WESTON. Mrs. Caroline Lacy has returned home from Pittsburgh, where for more than a month she was the guest of her son, Patrick. Mrs. Lacy has not been well for some time, and while there received treatment from one of the most eminent physicians of the time, Iron City." James Bailey was confined to his room the whole of last week with an injured foot of long standing. "Doc." Lee, formerly of this place, but now of Morgantown, was here the early part of last week, visiting relatives and mixing it with old friends. "Doc" is a noted character, always brim full and running over with good stories and lively jokes, the choicest ones of which he handed out while here to the delight of his many admiring friends. 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. OUR STOCK OF FURNITURE Is the very latest designs, with prices to suit the people, and under the new management we expect to please you. GRAND RAPIDS FURNITURE CO. 214-216 Capitol Street. Hotel Brown American and European. A Popular Hotel for Colored People, 35 Rooms, 50c, 75c, and 81 pier day. Lodging, 35c and 50c. Special Rates by Week or Month. We cater to Weddings, Suppers and Society Functions. 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Before the legislature devised the "Grandfather e" these practical students of on methods had been working schemes to have the white man's counted and the black man's out. or election devices, and trick these rural politicians have special talent and have got their aren in the big cities "beaten frazzle." the bulwark is the law which has in from the counties the author- name the supervisors of elec- and placed it for the entire in the hands of the Governor. a consequence, under a Democ- State administration, the in each county consists of two docrats and one Republican. latter is usually a negative utility and indeed generally serves an involuntary instrument by his own party is fooled. the meetings of the County Survivors of election are held in the at informal ways. Sometimes two Democrats who form the mority do not take the trouble to suit the minority member at all, on when they do, they subsequently change the form of the ball that has been agreed upon and get to tell the Republican superior of the change, who, not until oition day, finds that the ballot is arranged in such a way as to comely befuddle the negro voters. one of the sharpest tricks' on rec- was successfully worked in the when party ballots, now dis- ded, were in use. A crossmark the top and right of each emblem and a vote for all the candidates that column. Lincoln's face in file was the Republican emblem, d the leaders in that party enb- died their sample ballots and told the pro voters to be careful on election is this city's greatest and most important underpriced distribution of good Linens. We want every lady to become acquainted with our Linens. This is Linen buying time. There is safety as well as savings in buying Linens here. Exclusive patterns in Damasks and Nap 20 dozen Napkins, already hemmed ready for use, dice pattern, at per dozen 72 inches wide double satin DAMASK, SIL- VER BLEACHED, PURE LINEN quality, sells everywhere for $1.65 per yard, only NAPKINS to match in 22-inch and 3-4 size at $3.00 and $3.75 per dozen. 70 inches wide BLEACHED TABLE DAM SK extra weight, serviceable quality, 79c grade for day to place their mark next to Lincoln's nose. When election day rolled around and it was too late to stop the scheme, it was discovered that in the official ballots the Lincoln profile had been turned to the left and battles recursed followed instructions, placed their marks where the nose pointed squarely at the Democratic emblem, their ballots all, counted for the Democracy. The marrow of the whole struggle between the rival parties is the effort on one hand to befuddle the negro voters, and on the other to keep them from being befuddled. When the Republicans notified the negroes that the word Republican had more letters than the word Democrat and instructed them to vote for the longest word the supervisors changed the party designation opposite their candidate to "Democratic," making it contain the same number of letters. Then they used all sorts of unfamiliar type in the ballots, much of it being very faint and almost illegible. In Calvert County where the black vote predominates, no capitals were used at all, so that this ballot really presented a remarkable appearance and gave no guide posts whatever to the Blacks who are more familiar with capitals than with small letters. The type used in some of the ballots was actually painful to the eyes. Use Fake Candidates. But besides trick ballots "fake candidates are often used." Some complaisant Democrat is found who will be willing to run on an independent Republican ticket and the negro, who is told to put his mark wherever he sees the word "Republican," to the learning of which one word he devotes night after night, will vote for both and his ballot is accordingly thrown out. At one election the Republicans entered into a fusion movement with the Independents and the Democrats sprung an Independent Republican candidate. He being the only one having the word Republican opposite his name, received a large number of negro votes. In the recent election the difficulties of the Republican voter were increased still further by the ingenious method of folding the ballot. The Democrat, was warned against unfolding the ballot. He was told to merely turn over the first lap and make his mark at the top. That was easy. The Republican found it necessary to completely unfold the cumbersome ballot, hunt for his candidates, and on the narrow ledge in the little booth mark them without in the least mutilating the ballot. Having accomplished this, he started to touch the ballot again. But it required a skilful and patient man to get the ballot back into its original holds, and unless it succeeded his ballot was not allowed to go into the box. The effectiveness of this scheme is proved by comparing the registered votes in the Wilson law counties with the vote counted. No record was kept of the rejected votes so the number of votes thrown out can only be estimated. In proportion to its registered vote the greatest loss occurred in Somerset county, where of a total registered vote of 3,986,1,336 are missing in the counted vote. In Anne Arundel there was a loss of 1,837 out of a total registered vote of 9,198. In Calvert County one vote out of every three registered was not counted. Chairman Parran, of the Republican State Central Committee, who has just come back from his home in Calvert county, says that with anything like a fair deal in the Presidential election the Republicans would have won out by anywhere from six to eight thousand. "They not only used trick ballots," said he, "but tricky methods to beat us at the polls. In my county the Board of Supervisors met as required by law and decided upon the form of ballot. According to the arrangement determined upon, the names, of the Democratic candidates for President and Congressman were to be placed on either side at the top of the column. Of course, this gave them a decided advantage, but was permissible under the law. Our Presidential candidate was assigned to the first column directly under the Democratic electors, and Mudd's name was to be placed next to that of Smith. "Taking it for granted that this arrangement would be, adhered to, we instructed our voters accordingly. To our surprise when the official ballot was produced on the day of election the names of Republican electors appeared in the second column under the Congressional candidates, while Mudd's name appeared third on the list. The Democratic Supervisors had disregarded the action take not the legal meeting. "Of course, this put some of our voters up in the air and we lost quite a number. But this was not all. The ballot had been spread out making it a cumbersome affair, and the folds were so complicated as to render it difficult to arrange them after being once opened. "The Democrats were instructed to take no chances, but to open only the top fold, mark in the two upper boxes and then close it. The Republicans, on the other hand, were obliged to open it entirely, hunt for the names and then get it back as best they could. About fifty who had not folded properly asked for another ballot to which, under the law, they were entitled, but this was denied them. Their ballots were thrown out. $1.25 FUNERAL DIRECTORS Equipment Absolutely Complete Only the most approved modern methods used by our Embalmers "My friends do not require me to prejudice the future and I shall not take the advice of my opponents on this subject. I shall continue to write and speak in defense of things I think to be good for the American people. I hope it may never become necessary to run for office again, but I will not decide that question until the time comes to act. I do not see any necessity to say anything more on the subject." We maintain at a heavy expense for your convenience, Attractive Undertaking Parlors THE MOUND DAY COLLECTIONS IN LOCAL SCHOOLS THE MOUND DAY COLLECTIONS IN LOCAL SCHOOLS Our Embalmers are men who have graduated from the Best Embalming Colleges and witn years of experience are thoroughly equipped to satisfactorily take care of all work entrusted to them. Mound Day collections in the Charleston public schools resulted in the collection of $66.95 to go toward saving to the State and country the great mound, West Virginia's greatest and only great pre-historic monument. The collections by schools in detail follow: Building— Amount. Bigley $3.76 Beech Hill 48 Elk 1.21 Kanawha 14.84 Lincoln 7.25 Mercer 16.19 Patrick 1.59 Unlon 11.95 High School 7.75 Colored. Garnett 2.78 Island 7.19 Washington 1.88 Our carriages are all new, attractive Vehicles, Ireserved exclusively for Funeral Work. We carry in stock a complete line of Caskets, ranging from the Handsome Metallic, which are hermetically sealed through the various grades of cloth covered Cedar Cases to the Inexpensive Chestnut Caskets Total ..... $60.00 In proportion to enrollment the High School gave more than any other school in the city: Enrollment, 217; contribution, $7.75. Next to the High School comes the Island School, with an enrollment of 35 and a contribution of $1.10. THE DEBT SUIT CASE POSTPONED TO FEBRUARY 15 Our Line of Elegant Couch Caskets in allsuitable colors and sizes, can not be surpassed in any city :- Attorney General W. G. Conley is expected to return to the city today from Richmond, Virginia, where on Monday the first hearing on the Virginia debt case was heard by C. E. Littlefield, the master appointed by the supreme court. The West Virginia attorneys asked for a continuance and the hearings will be resumed on February 15th. We maintain absolutely the only thoroughly equipped Ambulance in the City of Charleston, which is at your disposal day or night :- COL. CARR LOST ON RECOUNT BY EIGHT VOTES Telephones: Day Service, Both No.3 Night Calls, Bell 101 Home 301 Col. Robert S. Carr lost on the recount of the ballots in Loudon district. The recount was demanded by Col. Carr against O. F. Griffith, the successful Democratic candidate. On the face of the returns Griffith was elected by five votes, but the recount showed his plurality to be 8. Republicans were sorry for all one of the justices in Loudon district had to be a Democrat they wanted it to be Col. Carr. all Telepone or Telegraphic Calls from out of the city attended to promptly The Kanawha county court is recounting the ballots cast at the late election in Jefferson district in a contest between Lee Bryan and R. C. Pierson for member of the board of education. Pierson was elected on the face of the returns by one vote. MEAD BROS. & CO., 908 Kanawha Street President-elect William H. Taft, and Booker T. Washington are to deliver addresses at an educational meeting in behalf of the Hampton Institute in Carnegie Hall on February 9th, 1909. The Bolt in West Virginia. As usual, in discussing any event which happens five or more miles beyond the corporate limits of the Hub of the Universe; the Guardian goes off half cocked when it attempts to throw light upon the action of the West Virginia Negro at the polls, November 3rd. Says the Guardian: "That the Democratic party in West Virginia committed an act of stuntuous political folly when it inserted planks for a 'revised' constitution and for Jim-Crow cars in its State platform, should now be apparent to even the most stupidly color prejudiced of them. The Republicans have carried the State and given Taft a plurality. In this State the Colored voters hold the balance of power. If they desert the Republicans to any great extent the Republicans are bound to lose. That the Democrats could have secured a great many color votes for Bryan and even for the candidate for Governor is indicated by the following observations in a special dispatch to the Washington Herald, dated from Parkersburg, W. Vo, Nov. 2nd. 'Many Negroes, in spite of the Democratic position in the State, are not going to vote for Taft.' Referring to an appeal by West Virginia Colored voters to Ohio Colored voters to support the Republics, which is put down as a move engineered by the Republics of Ohio in their affront over the Colored revolt, the dispatch adds: 'Even in West Virginia thousands of Republican Negroes, it is said by those who know, will balk at voting for Taft.' Remember Brownsville 'is the slogan of these men.' "Now if there was this much balking when the Democrats declared for State disfranchisement and Jim-Crow cars, the chances certainly were good for carrying the State for Bryan and winning Colored Democratic votes had the Democrats not occurred against the race. "We do not blame West Virginia Colored men for refusing to bolt under the circumstances. Those who did showed a fine sense of self-respect and an adequate conception of the contemptible betrayal of the Colored people by the Republican party. All honor to their courage and spirit." That the Democrats committed a grievous error in inserting the anti-Negro planks in their platform, even they are willing to admit now, but beyond this we can not travel with the Guardian. The dispatch from Parkersburg had absolutely no foundation in fact. What opposition there was to Mr. Taft died and was buried at least three weeks before election day, the obituary and funeral notice appearing in the Pioneer Press, the only one of our five Negro papers opposing the Chicago nominee. As to the appeal of the West Virginia Negro voters to Ohio Negro voters to support the Republicans, that too, was the result of the vivid imagination of the Washington Herald's correspondent. It might be mentioned in passing that the Herald is a Democratic paper. If such an appeal was sent out from Parkersburg which we doubt, it was signed only by Parkersburgers. Those of us who reside in this neck of the woods had no knowledge of it. The Negroes of West Virginia are proud of the fact that they supported the Republican ticket from President to constable; that they were not among those who advocated the cause of Bryan, who refused to commit himself on the question of the Negro's manhood rights, as against Taft, who spoke out in no doubtful terms for an equality of citizens before the law. There was no bolt in West Virginia and none was contemplated even before the Democrats declared for a white man's party. Good From Evil The Advocate joins heartily in the general acclaim over the return of Governor Dawson to the State, and sincerely hopes that he has completely recovered from the dread malady which caused his sojourn in the mountains of North Carolina during the past four months. The affliction of the Governor, regrettable as it was, will have served a good purpose, if it impresses upon our legislators the urgent necessity of making some provisions for checking and finally wiping out the terrible White Plague, which knows no line of color, of position, or of wealth. There are thousands of persons in West Virginia, similarly afflicted as was the Governor, who have not the means necessary to defray the expense of the treatment which proved so efficacious in his case. The death rate among them is increasing, with alarming rapidity and the financial loss incurred by the State is incalculable. The question of consumption being a curable disease has passed the controversial stage. There is no longer any doubt that this disease is now claiming many lives because of their did the State but stretch out a helping hand. The State supports asylum for the deaf, dumb and blind, homes for incurables, institutions for inocurables boys and girls, but to this time has progressed no further against its greatest foe than the appointment of a committee to visit the sanitaria for consumptives supported by neighboring States that we may take no steps in the dark. This committee is to report to the next legislature and it is to be hoped that their report will be favorable to the establishment of a sanitarium or sanitaria for consumptives and that favorable action be taken by the members of the legislature. Congratulations. The West Virginia, Ohio and Illinois Negro will be represented in their respective state legislatures by a member of color; each from a county which has previously given recognition to the race. While regretting that there are so few of them in proportion to the number which goes to make up the race in America, The Advocate extends to Mr. J. M. Ellis, of West Virginia, Mr. H. T. Eubanks, of Ohio, and Dr. Lane, of Illinois, its congratulations upon their election. Here's hoping that the number will be trebled at the next election. Let No Guilty Man Escape. If for no other reason than the influence it will have during elections to come, Prosecuting Attorney Avis should leave no stone unturned to convict those who offended against the corrupt practice act. The much maligned portion of the Republican party is especially anxious that no guilty man escape at this time. Heretofore charges have been openly made—and not at all times without cause—that Negro votes were to be had on election day by those who had the price. The Advocate, while pleading extinguating circumstances, has, time and again, deplored this bartering of franchise rights and asked that some law be enacted for the punishment of not only those who sold but of those who bought, contending that the purchasing of votes is as reprehensible as the setting of votes, and pointing out that there would be no market without both a buyer and a seller. There is now such a law upon the statute books and, we understand, there are those who have disobeyed these laws. It is now up to the Prosecuting Attorney to make good his ante-election pledge to prosecute to the full extent of the law all offenders, high or low, rich or poor, white or black. In such an effort he would have the support of all law loving citizens who have long since become disguised with the venality of elections as formerly conducted and eagerly look forward to the day when each man shall deposit his ballot in the box without the hope of reward. Let no guilty man escape. Lest We forget Do not delude yourself with the false hope that, because we have a Republican President, Congress, Governor, Legislature and County officers, the battle is won. The city of Charleston still remains under Democratic control and it is up to you to aid in throwing them out of office next March. We are not yet through the woods. Get in Line. A united effort is now being made by the influential agencies of this city to increase the population to the 50,000 mark. Has it occurred to you, brother in black, that you are about to miss the main chance, that you are about to make an error in the second inning which may result in your losing the game. Any such increase of population as is contemplated means a proportionate increase in the demands for homes. An increased demand for homes means a rise in our already abnormal real estate values. If you do not now attach yourself to the soil by purchasing a lot upon which you may later erect your own house, you may soon find yourself unable to rent a house even in an alley. Desirable lots are yet to be had in the suburbs at figures within the reach of the day laborer. If you do not avail yourself of the opportunity now, you may have cause to regret it next year or even next month. Why do you wait, dear brother? Oh, why do you tarry so long? Forty-three days more and leap year will be over. A word to the wise is sufficient, but, in case you find him unusually dense, a direct proposal is permissable. While it is true that we won the battle against Jim Crow cars and Disfranchisement, would it not be well to use your influence to the end that the other fellow may conduct himself bereafter in such a manner as to furnish no arguments for the necessity of any such drastic legislation. Intelligence from Germany are to the effect that the Kaiser is afflicted with the disease which was the undoing of Mr. Bryan. Too much mouth. Reading the Harvest. The chivalry of the South has go acustomed itself to meeting out pur- ishment to the Negro without due process, a law, that it frequently More expensive ones proportionately cheap. In STYLE AND PRICE our hats cannot be ezualed in the city. Let us show you. overlooks the color of the offender and nips in the but one of its own flowers, as happened in the case of Carmack. The laws of God are invicerable. If we plant the wind, we shall reap the whirlwind. "What ye sow, that shall ye reap." "Bryan is willing," says an exchange. Sure, and so are we for that matter, but, unfortunately for both, neither will have much of a say in the selection of the Democratic nominee for President in 1912. How Will He Do It? It is not clear just how President-elect Taft will square his ante-election promise with recent public utterances to the effect that no successful legislation will ever be had looking to the reduction of congressional representation in the South on account of the disfranchisement of the Negro. His Negro supporters will reserve judgment while awaiting events, but many of them will think that reduction is the only punishment that will fit the crime of disfranchisement. STATENEWS While the Republican newspapers of the State are considering and discussing who will be the next President of the State Senate, why not include Senator L. J. Forman of Grant county, one of the ablest representatives that has entered the state lawmaking body in recent years, a hold over Senator and one who enjoys the utmost confidence of his colleagues and of the people generally? As President of the Senate, Senator Forman would prove the same safe, sound, brilliant success he has proven in both branches of the legislature. He is the logical man for all advocates of either state-wide prohibition, a county local option law, or other anti-license laws and for the enforcement of any such laws, as well as for good government generally. Senator Forman is classed by a number of his colleagues and by many friends as "the sage of the Senate". He is an able parliamentarian, strictly temperate in his habits, the soul of honesty and integrity, fair in his dealings with all men, and therefore ably fit to rule with dignity over so dignified a body as our State Senate should be. Senator Forman is a Simon-pure tax reformer. He has favored the reform laws and has done much to bring about their success; his vote in the lower house and in the Senate has always been on the side of right; he has never been "absent and not voting" when important legislation arises, and he thinks more of the rights of the whole people than of his own interests in the formation of laws that will rule the state. He is a safe man. He could not be bought. We don't believe there is enough money in West Virginia to buy his vote on a single solitary measure. His reputation is of the highest. He is a christian gentleman and never ashamed of his religion. Is not this the kind of a man who should preside over our State Senate? Temperance Legislation. (From Wheeling Intelligence.) The Fairmont West Virginian induces in some forcible and perhaps timely remarks, relative to the duties of the Republican members of the legislature, in dealing with the liquor question. The West Virginian favors first a stringent local option law, and then submission of the prohibition amendment. A strong argument in favor of this line of action is found in the somewhat indefinite expressions of the Republican state platform. No one who has watched the development of the anti-saloon agitation in West Virginia can escape the conviction, that some regulative legislation must be written into our statutes. While nothing short of statewide prohibition will satisfy many radical temperance people, there is a large number of good citizens who will be content with a local option law, which will permit each considerable community to decide the license question for itself. To be effective such a law must also prohibit the carrying into non-license communities, by common-carriers, of any in- This legislation the Intelligencer believes would be satisfactory to the very large majority of the people of the state. The best laws are often compromises. In handling the liquor question, the legislature can not consider first either the radical prohibitionist or the liquor seller; but the great mass of citizens, who while not in the liquor business, are not violently crusading for its destruction. Regulation that enforces decent conditions, where the saloon is allowed to exist, and prevents non-licensed selling, where the people do not want the saloon, will be supported by public sentiment, and will be effective. A Correction (From Clarksburg Telegram.) In response to the Telegram's recent observation about an editorial in the Parkersburg Dispatch-News that paper has corrected itself in regard to its utterance that Governor Glasscock's administration "will not be conservative, progressive and economical," by offering the following explanation: The pardonable "loss of understanding" is caused by the presence of not" before the words "be conservative", which was a mechanical error such as happens in the best regulated newspapers. The thing that was attempted to be reiterated was the Dispatch-New's confidence in Governor Glasscock, frequently expressed, and we take it the context made it plain that the word "not" should not be there; nevertheless, the Dispatch-News is glad of the opportunity afforded to make the correction. Whereupon the Telegram takes the occasion fully to agree with the Dispatch-News respecting the confidence held in Governor Glasscock's administration and believes that it will be an excellent one in every particular. Happy and Fortunate. Every Republican newspaper in West Virginia (and newspapers are regarded as much the reflectors as the molders of public sentiment) regard the election of Mr. Glasscock and the Republican state ticket in West Virginia, as a very happy and fortunate result. The selection of either element in the internal strife that threatened both the Democratic and Republican parties, would not have been the best for the people at large. In Mr. Glasscock and the entire State Republican ticket, the State of West Virginia may be assured of an administration unmeeded and under no obligations except to the State's best interests. Join the Do-Dangs.) (From Clarksburg Telegram.) Down in Georgia they have started a new party called the "Do-Danga." Its leading principal is "To do less work and have more fun." Out in Indiana they have added a new plank to its platform, "To make promissory notes a legal tender for all debts and purchases." West Virginia suggests another, "That all candidates of the party State Press—Two, shall pledge themselves to do as they d—d please after they are elected." With three such efficiently satisfactory platform planks the "Do-Dangers" ought to become a record breaker in the next national election. Samé Hérsé. Bud. (From Clarksbury Telegram.) The roulette wheel, and stund poker did big business. Saturday night, and there were many reminders of the palmy days of the city. Reform was knocked sky-high. If that is what the good people of Clarksbury want, let them govern themselves accordingly. next spring. The Tuskegee Institute, of which Booker T. Washington is Principal has recently received the following logacies: from the estate of Mrs. C. C. Williams; Lake Mills, Wisconsin; $2000.00; from the estate of Anderson Martin, Knoxville, Iowa; $1660.80; estate Edwin Stone, New York; $6000.00; estate Mary; E. Swaw, New York; $3003.01; estate Edward B. Haskell, Newton, Massachusetts; $1000.00. Devotional expositor, Revs. J. H. Hatter and R. W. Wayley Remarks by the president Wolcome addresses: On behalf of the town, Senator W. S. Johnson on behalf of the seminary, Miss Elsa W. Burke. Response, Prof. A. P. Straughter. Music. Introduction of the president elect, Rev. S. R. Burck. Bruff addresses, Kens. S. E. Williams, D. D., D. C. Hunter, D. D., C. N. Harris, S. A. Thurston, A. D. Lewis, Mesdames A. $ ^{10} $ T. Calloway and M. A. W. Thompson. Inaugural address, president of the school. Devotional exercises, Revs. E. C. Page and Thomas Jackson. Addresses, Dr. H. L. Kirkpatrick, Samuel Dixon, Revs. Wm. Jackson, and H. C. Gregory. The relation of the woman's convention of the seminary, Miss Josephine Jackson. The future of the seminary, Revs. R. D. W. Meadows. Sermon, Rev. D. C. Deans, D. D. Music. Additional Charleston The Ladies' Aid Society of the A. M. E. church will meet tonight at the residence of Adolphus Wright. Mrs. Wright and Mrs. Mary Davis will be hostesses. Miss Willie Stribbling left Monday for Cincinnati where she was called by the illness of her aunt, the relict of the late John DeHonney, of this city. Mrs. DeHonney had a number of friends here who will regret to hear of her illness. A. W. Holmes, of Richmond, Va., who is the deputy general for the Southern division of the Grand United Order of True Reformers, and his wife, Rosebud orator for the same section, were here yesterday accompanied by Mrs. L. D. Hodge, of Montgomery. Mrs. Drucilla Knox has returned from Cincinnati, O., accompanied by her daughter, Mrs. Ida Howard, and grandson, who will make Charleston their home. Master Campbell Lutt, of Clarksburg passed through Charleston on his way to the West Virginia Institute. Mrs. Alice Jones, of Kanawha street, who has been very ill for some time, is convalescent. The Willing Workers met last Thursday at Mrs. Harvey Mickens' on Bradford street. A delightful lunch was served. Visitors present Miss N. Clinton, Mrs. Hall and Mrs. Thomas. Miss Minnie Burk, of Bradford street, is very ill. The Willing Workers will give a Sock Social Thanksgiving, Nov. 26, at the parsonage. All are invited to attend. Miss Mary Burk entertained a few of her friends last Thursday evening in honor of her birthday. She was the recipient of many tokens of esteem. An enjoyable time was spent by all present. BLUEFIELD The Study club met Thursday night with Miss Aller, at the residence of Mrs. Preston. Preparations are still being made for the teachers who will visit Bluefield Nov. 26 and 27. A social for the Scott St. Baptist church was given at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. S. W. Allen. The Society of Letters met at the residence of Mrs. Ada Williams, on Bland street. Mary F. Tines Court, No. 41, wishes to thank all the ladies who so very kindly took part in the pantomime Miss Lewis, who by her untiring efforts, made the same a success. Miss Holland for reading and acting as mistress of ceremonies, Miss Shelton for her recitation, Miss Lavender for music, and Deputy S. W. Allen for his address, also the refreshment committee, officers of the church, and those who so very kindly assisted by their presence and means. Misses Lavender and Shelton spent Friday and Saturday at Princeton, the guests of Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Callander. Misses Lewis, Kelso, Holland and Mrs. Johnson were visiting friends at Kimball Saturday and Sunday. Messrs. Adams and Page, of Princeton, were in town Sunday. Born to Mr. and Mrs. Nelson Dotson, a fine son. The infant son of Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Rarris is ill at their home on Island street. The Bluefield Colored Graded School continues its onward and upward march. The work has been progressing nicely so far this year. The enrollment is 813, with a percentage of attendance ranging from 88 to 94. Several excursions in search of materials for nature study have been made by the primary grades. The children are much cheerful. thus with the manual training that is being introduced this year, paper cutting, drawing in both pencil and watercolor, and raffia and reed work, being carried on with conidl-enable success. Our new course structure in North Buncefield will be ready for occupancy in a short time, which will greatly increase the progress and efficiency of the work. Honor Roll. 8th Grade General excellence. Cora Lee Johnson. Language, John Saunders, Elsie Burkes. History, Ethel Kendricks, Cora Lee Johnson. Physiology, Cora Lee Johnson. 7th Grade—General excellence, Henry Whislaker. Arithmetic, Maceo Henke, Henry Whislaker. Composition, Carl Thomas, Nomeka Jeffries. History, Henry Whislaker. 6th Grade—General excellence, Kelsy Brown. Arithmetic, Fred Edmunson. Geography, Luoy Harmon. Language, Otis Waldren. History, Beulah Leftwich. 5th Grade—General excellence, Loretta Greyn. Geography, Ira Kendrick. Language, Louella Allen. Arithmetic, Loretta Gwyn. 4th Grade-General excellence, Warren Kyd. Arithmetic, Hossie Craft, Kensey Weeks. 3rd Grade—Arithmetic, James Cousins. Reading, Etha Banks, Terry Henlker Language, Colina Lucas, Thos. Benton. Drawing, Everso Grubb, Bessie Dinkess. Spelling, Frances Nowlin. 2nd Grade—Grace! Sylvester Lovell, Cuba Bankville. Sylvester Lovell, Cuba Barkside Arithmetic, Alex, Peery, Lee Weeks, Willie Price, Chas, Nash, Helen, Haywood, Gwendolyn Grin- stand. Reading, Bertie Peery, Eldridge Roten, Lillian Heath, Lyncatha Ad- ams, Gladys Simpson, Drawing, Willie Miller. Writing, Francis Hooker, Jarius Miller. 1st Grade A—General excellence, Luther Chariton, Fannie Smith. Reading, Thos, Nash. Spelling, Jas, Nash. Arithmetic, Prickle Hale. Writing, Thos, Branch. Paper cutting, Allen Howard, Lut- her Chariton. 1st Grade B—Excellence in Read- ing, Elder Muse, Fanny English, Madaline Penn, Maceo Nash. Spelling, Chas, Muse. Freehand cutting, Roy Cox. Drawing, George Henderson. Sewing, Gertrude Burks. North Side School. 2d and 3d Grades - General excellence, Daisy Weatherford. Reading, Ana Belle Shansley. Spelling, Wade Thornton. 1st Grade—General excellence, Allen Mitchell. Reading, Mary Baine, Rosco Watson. Spelling, Mary Baine, Elizabeth Burk, John Coleman. Number work, Elizabethi Burk, Mary Baine, John Coleman. VIOLATORS OF REVENUE LAWS FACE COURT At the session of the federal court, Tuesday afternoon, Elmer Marks, of Braxton county, pleaded guilty to a violation/ of the revenue laws and was given the minimum sentence of 30 days in the Braxton county jail and fined $100 and costs by Judge Keillar. G. G. Alexander of the same county and charged with the same offense, was given a like sentence and a like fine imposed. G. C. Jones, of Kanawha county, pleaded guilty to an offense against the government's revenue laws and was given thirty days in the Kanawha county jail with a fine of $100. J. W. Campbell, of Fayette county, for sending an obscene postal card through the mails, was fined $10 and costs. B. M. Hoover was admitted to the practice of law on motion of A. J. Horan. TWO WORKMEN ARE KILLED, TWO HURT New York, Nov 18. Carl Heinrich and Henry Bauman, workmen employed by the Interborough and Rapid Transit company, were killed and two other workmen were seriously injured when the derriest of a work train collided with an over-head bridge at Thursdays third street. ed as secretes, gave some very rank decoration. The college has played her games; won two, lost two and tied one. The large number of students are constituting the opening of the Amory dormitory—the Branckett House for young ladies and the Look-Wood for young men. Both are alluring up very rapidly. Washington McDonald, and family, have been compelled to take rooms of the Murrell House. The rooms which they formerly occupied in Amory Hall are being used for two-ton rooms and plazas. We are very glad to say that Miss Mary Elizabeth K. Brady is able to be about her duties. We hope she will soon be able to get around without the aid of crutches. We had the pleasure of listening to some very interesting remarks on last Wednesday morning, given by Dr. Lyman G. Jordan, Ph.D., of Bates College, Dr. and Mrs. Jordan will spend the winter here, it being the Doctor's vacation year, Dr. Jordan is, professor of Chemistry in Bates. Rev. N. W. Hackley of Luray, Va., preached an interesting sermon at the Carriss Memorial church last Sunday night, the 8th inst. On the 15th inst., Rev. R. R. Thompson, of Charles Town, preached. Rev. hampson is a good speaker, and the students are always glad to listen to him. The cataloging, remodeling and renaming of the library has been completed, and the rooms now present a handsome appearance. Many new volumes have been added, and smaller improvements too numerous to mention. Mrs. Linda B. Lightner is being assisted in her duties as librarian by Miss Mary Perton and Beni A. Matthew. On Friday night, Dr. Robert W. Doutht, Ph. D., of the department of Lath, W. V. U., delivered his lecture, "God in History." Dr. Doutht held his headdress spellbound for an hour and fifteen minutes. The lecture was both interesting and instructive, which can be said of all the lectures that the Doctor delivers here. On Saturday morning, at 8:30, Dr. Doutht delivered his lecture, "Twentieth Century Methods in Arithmetic." The Doctor worked out rules, axioms, propositions, etc., for an hour and a half. His methods are strictly modern and original with him. On Wednesday, the 18th inst., Madame Anita Parti, Brown, of Chicago, gave a recital. Madam Brown is a soloist of worth. ITALIAN EMBASSY KEEPS HANDS OFF Washington, Nov. 18. Occasional references which have been made to the Italian Embassy in connection with the recent speculative reports concerning the Abruzzi-Elkins engagement, have brought out an authoritative statement from the Italian ambassador that the embassy never had anything to do with and never intereered in this affair, which is a strictly private one. CANDIDATE FOR SPEAKERSHIP WAS IN CITY Hon. James A. Strother, of McDowell county, member of the House of Delegates and candidate for the speakership, was in the city Tuesday, on his way home from Baltimore where he had seen making a business visit. Mr. Strother said he was making an aggressive fight for the place and believed he would win. "I am in the fight to the finish," declared the McDowell delegate, and I expect to win. However, the party wants to keep united and I believe we will stay in that position. I think, if I am elected, I can hold the Republicans together as there seems to be a feeling all over the State that the party must unite and keep together." Mr. Strother left on 13 for his home at Welch, in the heart of the rich mining section and Republican majority producing section. On Way to Boomer Lut Hornickel, general manager of the Boomer Coal Company, was in Charleston last night on his way to the Boomer mines from Cleveland, Ohio. Paris, Nov. 18. The hearing of the suit brought by Count Boul de Castellane against Princess Helle de Sagan for the custody of his three children was today postponed until November. BER OMS AOR DRO PEMA EGA DBR. os SSR IM aa hy SAS UEP GR AT RUEDOR LAL SON ne eat NR Ue Dre URI COR AIAN MR RG Re Sar etd AN, aR ORE UE A ES SO A 2k Re eee ee FEO aa ahs oS Te LN Son ee ORR ae > RR PER A, RRS Pe SS 22? BRE RS PTR ae OS Naa a RR ERR ea ec eee oe eee a SSP tg cma np ia sere «Se aot eat nisin mt advanadas nse aN tieat IONS wee Og wh ee New a BER ec MG gepcols pie Me DUS frobe DIY. VeRe: the. Pp i chage of au De en a aetna RMN Ra wes Baits aa ccOmerenab comronttys vot ought to. ‘ gartnent yet | Ray means, plore fpr" your ‘comboptiand looks:thaweyentx, ivercoet You-weaf it where thé crowd sess your =" Hod Seelam rls Rll as Bs ee ‘he Eg sate ahaa eae Fadl e che eet ges RIM Ty ee oy ’ i | : nea ay ae : a Se eae peels that iwill be a credit to J : 5 Be ¢ ‘rier, who' wear them; tif, atyle;, finish: overcoats aes eS ARSE ats ecotting ewe batt 2s “ray catferent my eee = «+, \Faodels that we.camsuit the taste of evétyone; =_ F pe" tA. Ry rs 3 iy ay \ BRS MN, Nooiey $10 to $35 | 4 cor AN 4 saa ee GS aa tS * “en : I. : ae \___ If $20 is about what you'dlike to spend, just look ‘ ff 3 .,at our values at.that price. We put yoninto the best HIME overcoat S20 ever pad for.” ; ail a 6/7 wi ; oe = ¥ ee sng “ : i . . P2217! We've got some suite here at $15, too, that don't ua ae need.anyother argument than onelook at'them; you'll MAR 2 find all the late colors and: new models Others as Wee —tow, 8 $10 and’yp to $30." ear 2 a GY “ wt Covyright 1908 15 RE etathe & Marx ‘ : Young Men’s special etyles in tuite 114 yercoats - : - 10,00 to $25 F you. pay $3,hére for a hat you'll ger ‘ AyANHATTAN shirts $1.50;to $3.50- I Gus Spat bet $3-hat made... Stet. M all’ styles. . Special Wool Under- son’s $3.50." Dunlap $5. sr i weor, derby ribbed at. $1) worth, 1.50- ol ee i leah : Other fine underwear. union: and. two-. fe ‘ piece up tq $6;.! ; - “For Better Clothes” f : 210 Capitol St. 17 FREE Be gaan 68 a -\; ‘210 Capitol Se’ WHITE’S RESIGNATION ~ IN"GOVERN@OR’S HANDS cy inka Ce wid pla. os ' . Reed oe ae Pte Pe — is ALUEFIELD (joLoneo [NSTITUTE ae Bluefield, W. Va. “A College and Normal Institute for col-'; ored .students, located at Bluefield, the | leading’ Commerciat-town-of-the southern’ part of West Virginia. on'the Norfolk and % Western — vallroad,205 miles cast of Kenova | ° @y ~~} ¥ Ye | EP eS 6) atloe ” NREL SARs gees lt Peas Gy 0 A ha D aoe tee. Bos Un ake Cpe SMT a eT pac sale haere ra oe i FT ia Rie Ree - . | COMATRMED Tr carnctitne: es ‘ Splendid College Butidings, Boautiful: Play “ Grounds. Dérmitoriés' ee J 6s on flgG GARG Set ene Ruri i & Soaing ron sup ne Hearth focation, and: whcnescaie surroundings. Board $8.00 por : month: Tultione free to state’ students, rates ve-y low to non-resident 4 arr Aig Bluth sibooloffors-ksteneGuatied opportunity. tor: gua z mefi td secure an education, for they can always find profitable empioy. ment when.at shool, during vacatton/Holidays and-on Saturdays. For scatalogue and other information; write the Principal. ‘ \ _ ROP. SIMS, |. rape Y - Bluesfiela Ww. va. ‘The reeignation af State Tax “Com- missioner A. B.- White. will take ef. fect January ipt. “This ig: the state- Ment made’by Gb¥srior Dawson, but the State ecutive: pee hot yet. an- nounged -buecessor-tos ‘the position to be peer by thestax commiscion. er. However, general spinién has centered upon, 7... Townsend, the chie? clerk in the office and no other name has beén mentioned in connec- tion with the place. ~< : Awatlod Govértior: ‘Tax Commissioner "White has been contemplating his! resigdatian for some time but owing to the health of Governcr Davaon he staid at bis post until the Governor returned to Me efty appareutly in good health aha Jooking.bettér than he has for séveral years. ExsGovernor White's bitsiness was tha imporatiye cause of Wis resignation for because of his ¢lose atiention to the tax department he bad'to saetific’ W:@ personal bust ness. It is algo Feporied that Tax Ccmmiesioner White will at some time, in the future re-enter the jour- re Lp ae DNtea Nir ee HE gh init ARNE nalistic figid, "in “which’ he’ was a marked: ligure before his election as Governor of the State. 3 ‘ \ Whitg as Kaltor. While the ex-Governor .was the elitor “of thé “State Journal at Par- kersburg thnt newspaper reached “am extited positiot in “néwspaperdom ‘wid was a potent factor tm redeeming ‘the State from the Democratic party. Mr. White's ‘family lives at Parkers: bug, “8 St. Petersburg, Nov. 18.—Austria- Hungary has. formally notified Rus- sla that, she ‘has then. procautionary military measures on the Servian frontier. It ig not felt that this {a & reason for alarm, as the: chances for peace. have improved. IEA OER 8. Ci wb, SS Grand Chanceltor Ww: 2 Sigil cop are ana erst Vis fo ie i ui ten, of cc hae the elty Mo: ifpading to some business affet iP ae ae Born, to cgi Than Plage, on di ett th SS ; rs, Nighie Overstreet is! colt He the. San clcawesting the. ds tston “ote “eax lon appointed! Xe inqtire Into her ‘sanity: "yy. 4. # M¥s; Matic Méss has been sithteg Prealdent of the. Ladies’ Society of the St. Rapl\ AckM.°R, church. $ ee think eae ci «cht a Martha Washin, 4s vice pi derit, “Mrs! "Bi sHendersoh, ‘sepre- tary, Mrs. Mg ; Barnes, asstatant dedretary: ‘ea ER Ean So |Areasurer. | sc oe ‘The beet enteriaiiment ” of the Kind ever. givém in the city: was ’the musicale at thes: of -P." Han, Thursday evening dtlast week, ‘an: der the direction of Mrs.” Lali Cowser and Miss Virginie -.Gumiers Bach number; of which “there Were thirteen, was' recelvéd by”the ‘Iarde audience with ove maric or appre: elation, the work gt: Miss Gertrude: Campbell and Mi,” Bdward’ Fulka ‘vein sopeedeny Fem eitct “The sofge were all new ‘atid catchy add were exceptionally well sung. ; ‘The progratt follows! u Orchestra, 5 oUt Booker T.'s on’ Pafade—Company. Solo, “Ate Wow" ‘Sincere,” Miss Doreas Wanzer and Chorus. ‘Ochestra, Solo, “What the'Rose Said to Me,” Miss\Bsther Fulks, Duet, “Cupid's Wedding Bells,” MissiGertrude Canipbell and Mr. Edward * alls 2 ee ‘Solo and Chorus, “I Wish I Had a Girl,” Mr, James, Henderson, Duet," “Sahara; ) Miss: “Texthér Fulks and Mr James:Henderson. ° Orchestra, Solo, “My Twilight’ Queén,”” Misi Hazol Lucas, assisted by Misses Mary Dickerson, Alma Spurlock, Gertrude Campbell and Hatter Fulks, * Solo, “In the’ Right Church but the Wrong, Pew," Mri huther: Jettar- |con. Le : Orchestra, Chora’, “Mindy Lane," Company. Solo, “Davy Jones’ Locker,” Mr. Charles “Stewart, ° Chorus, "Napanee," Company.’ » Orchestral :: ti gine $016, “Red, Red: Rose,"* Mids’ Vir- sinia’ Gilmer.” / ‘ Chorus, “Pride. ofthe : Prairie,” ‘Comphny, oh Orchestra; . 5 ~ The “quarterly conference of St. Paul A, M. B. chureh;eonfirmed the following officers. last; week: .Stow- ds, E,W. Washington, «A... fones, ‘Thos. Hicks, S.D. Cowser, Samuel Haris, Joht Huftman and Alexandér"Hondétsonst Misseq ‘Mossie Clay,and’ Amelia Wilehér,' of Wistitute, were in the city to attend the musigate, Misi Ella Dickerson was here Sat- urday. 7 °° i “Mrs. M.S. Preston te 10 “swith rheumatism, “The Tmprovemént League was en- tertafhed Hriday by Miss Ida King at ithe home of Mrs, F. C2. ‘DeFonney. ‘BMts."8. A. Johnson and Mrs. Farley were the visitors ! "Miss Fordina Stith wad In the éity Saturday. > The Hospital Auxiitary will give 4 Musten! entertainment, Friday eve- pltg’at'the’ A. M, E. church, :. ‘Iie Wotnan’s Hospital ‘Associa- {on ‘met Monday’ ‘ aftérnoon with fMra:“A. f*. Davis, ‘Tie members Rre propating to have''a® receptton ‘on’ Die, 7th, / ye Mrs. J. W, Waters’ {s much {m- proved. at this writing. ‘ Mra,,8. A, Neal, of Bt, Albatis, wag ti theetiy Tuesday, The Biks are: preparing for their annual! sermon which will be preached 'the frat Sunday in’ Decem- Ber, "oy i fi West Vifginia Lodge. No. 60 “is miKking preparations for an enter- inmenvito-be'held in thy:near tu- hire, ' ‘Tho Stewardesses ‘of St.Paul A, Me"B,. chutreh for the ensuing year ‘re: Me: Sophia Spender,-Mrs, Let- lo Johh¥ot, Mrs, Emmi Cowser, ‘8, “Wathte “Catlett, “Mra. M, 1, hark, Mrs, Maggie Barnes, ’ Mra! SBesslé. Henderson, Més.” ‘Martha Washington, Mrs. Ludy” Mitchell, Mire. “LAenlo Smith, Mrs, C. H. Lee, Mrs. Nancy Bess, Mrs. ‘mma Burs Pons, Mik: Lucy OKA, "ra. "Minne Béinifete and Mrs Page Kant Lo ee eae ee Ee RN Naat Pei a Nee ; Fy is fees bs | we ae y pis Perfumes; | Soaps, . Rubber lfideds: and Drug Sundrige: Sp, We makea épecialiy Ope. © os aeriptions -wsingyénlyithe D. Purestdrugs or tsar; 'We acid medicine to any part of the state tition order) i i 1 Raab soneon i ice creain ‘pie. A YY paneer te: Rous! at “dl; times | oe Weldame You, 2 New, Phome§i072. “dla Pheie 897. ey ae ; nm GEM PHARMACY a Hie eae Washington & Dickinson. Streste:~ : LCHARLESTON 202.0525 ge Sa W. VA. — s oc nn. eR Bs mY 1 ft Ae FRUITS, CANDIES IGE CREAM | Familiés ‘Gee Dee lee .Oream,: “Orders. ‘for ship; Ment, soligiteds ee ere . | \Wemake prompt delivery of Cream and Ices for Sur- Eay orders, eee ‘ Ts é ei? E.. Nichals. if cere ae gg Te oa OE POUR ‘DISPLAY OF | 0.00 506 Cees “Ladies? Misses’ and Children’s Ready-’o" Wear garments, Millinery and Dress Fabrics: “3s the largest in the City and our Prices as usual the Joweat thot can“ bb! made up-to-date’ Merchandise, Ie oive us y lo? wu''That Po} yilar a - a» cau de People’s Stores a JOSEPH) SCHWAB, Prop. ; ] 602 ‘Kahawha, cot. Alderson. St., CHARLESTON, W. VA, | WEST VIRGINIA IS FRIDAY, DECEMBER 4 "Friday, December 4, is Library ‘Day in the pubic’ schools of West Virginia and as such will be observed Jall over tho: State. Thé. library’ dn. uel fs now in. tke handa of the State ‘Printer and in a few days will b« ready tor listribution. ‘Tie pur. pose of TAbrary Day; as wot forth by Bupt. Millers to insptre a love tor av better ciage”or Nterature and to seénre-additions to school libraries, Of the many Indications of educa- ‘tonal ~progress in West Virginia there ts nothing more sigaificant Uiari the growth of the school Mbrar- feb In the last eleven years. In 1997 here “were 8.026 volumes: in_ tie ichocl Mbraries. When State Supt. Miller was elected to office in 1900 ‘there were 17,169 volumes in the NBraries, while the reports for 1903 show the number of volumes to have Increased to 176,760. ‘The average tnerease has heen nearly: 17,000 a Sear. + he Targe tnereaze in the number of volumes in use in the public Schools ts almost due entirely to the efforts of the teachers and pupils of the publi¢ schools. Only in a few fnstances “has any agetstance een given by the beards of education. as until recently there has been no pro- Vision of law authorizing the expen- dilure of mpnzy for such purposes. However, the last legislature, (p re- vising the shoo! laws: provided tivst boards of education may purchase hooks for Mbraries, Imt not mora than ten dollars shall be expended In any ‘year for this purpose. The new educational laws also pro- vide that the state superintendent shall publish a st of the books sult lable for school Hbraries, and In ac- Jeordance with this statute Supt. MIE Hor has prepared 2 list of 490 books from which selections can be made. The following is the program. sug- feeatod by Supt, siler tor the obsere ance of Library Day,when it is hoped 1o. increase’ the number of volumes ‘by gevornh thousand: Opening Songz—America, Ali join / Inlvocation. SAddtess of Welcome by a pupil. Explanation of the Meaning and woe of this Exercifo. "by the Teacher. a oe Paper—Rarly Settlers 1p What 19 now. West Virginia, ve Evsay—"My Ancestors... Whence They Came and How They Got Hore," by a boy in the sixth’ grade. Reminiscencds by elderly ‘persons present.’ Song—'"The West Virginia Hills.” Addrest--Men Prominent dn the Formation of the State. : Besay by a Girl—West- Virginia Authora, Sketch—Our Friend, Hon. John A. Bingham. 1 Paper-—-Lincoln’s Attitude Toward the New Stato. Essay—West Virgintans Prom, nent in National Affairs, Three-Minute Papers. by Pupils: — 1. Farming tn Our Btate. 2, Fruit Growing In West vir- gina. 3. ‘The Coal Industry in West, Virginia, : 4. The Off and Gas Industry in West Virginia. i 5,, Railroads in West. Virginta, 6. The Public Schoola of West Virginia, : Song-—"The Red, White ahd Blue: Collection for the Séhool Library. Dismissal, War News Picking Up Some’ Today i Vienna, Nov: 18.—Advioes re ceived here from Cottinje, the capt- tal of Montenegro, decldre that the telegraph line between Cettinje and Cattaro, the seaport of Anetria, has been cut and that Montenegro ‘had: mounted guns on tha slopes dormi- nating. Cattaro, Parthermore, Montenegro has occupied, Dug Pass leading into Herzegovine*wWith ight thousand troops, Tae aN er Es A ete ica PR ia ceae ce Ac aa Fee Nes Oa A AA eh Ais a “OR ot patra) i ea Pople et ete earmtey “EN TDRINA ION Al VE proton! |S) Nine Meas ONG eed ‘ men ih po “a hee beeen hh ete PRN RE ier | Adnd re camiRy iat and neti Booger Abbe i Yai coon Hoe Tiphety sind Mall, Parcabaanes ‘Cinid- bt Rrains; etes?Onlt on Agente ‘of OniG) Aten tien | x oe Bhs coupon ti cares Dibrhira nt cee Ae ee Le po: Pursuant to heal thovity votitekn, Fed» by itwotrde On ta Cited Court. Kanawha a ti cho evancery A SL ‘ye. The: ‘From Blas thy and te Association, of Roaokei'va at A che dated July’ eee recorded ie faricery order shook ANOS 305: paNe 414. gud. the other decree <dytediggm tober 3, 1908, ‘recorded( in: OnE S frder book No. 31,*page.840,Ah etalk on * 5 r AC beet ie Saturday, November 1464906 begining at 10 o'clock a.m. redeem) to sell: the, property deadrtbed: ta! he papers and proceedings .:naldieaitieg atthe edstfront. door: of ithe ectheiy house of sald county, on Cort straeke ty ithe city of Charleston, :at publi outery to the bighpst. bidder he one sat fhird, (1-3). cash on the dayiiof mead and the: betanco in ‘two equat ‘payst tents: In six (6) and, twelve! (t25: menttr, sith the right. reserve@itos the pulhaspr to pay ‘either’ one on RON of sui. Celerred payments, with the Inieiost geeruad to fhe Ait a PAYiacnt ul uny time before Thaturins Bs bg thai ‘The property to be. sold conpigtsiot: all that.lot of land withthe byildings and ‘improvements, situate, in! they Bald olty of Charleston, frontibg om Lewis street; about 74112 feet, dni” extending» back by paraltel, “neg, Abont 142 feet. to the Burbrfdge tery) being tue lot acquired in dead of agai ition between Irving and: Burbrtdiee: dated Devember 4, 1886, ;repardton . ee book 45,.page 335, in the. ini ty Clerk's office of said’ county. 3 1B, MeWHORTER, ; / ‘Special mia Z Bond, with approved. seo ie en by above named: commlsnlbnery fis: required by ‘law. ey Teste; 4A ‘ D. M, SHIRKEY! * Clerk Kanawha Cireult Court, W. Va. 10-15-4t % 2 COMFORTING WORDS, |) * Many a Charleston Household Wilk: . Find Them So, \ ‘a , an? aia To have the paips and aches’ of. @ bad back removed; to be entities Jy free from annoying,... dangerous: Urinary disorders is énough, to. make’ any: Kidney sufarer, gratatbl. Ag tall how. this great’ éhapge. can | brought about will prove. canifo) words to hundreds of Charlgaton roaders, an es Mrs. Mary B, Richards, of '),4( Watelle St., Charleston, W. Wen s Fi “My husband is always: glad. toi'ree-! ommend: Doan’s Kidney. Pills” ican their use. For several ead he. suffered: from his: pack and: eiaweym and any strain or twist caus back to ache. It was also hry him to stoop or Ut and nb C3, not, straighten ‘from ‘a. stooped: tion ‘without assistance.” Binea: gas ing Doan’s: Kidney Pills, he hashad! only one or. two slight attacks ‘of hia’ trouble | which | were ° laa hanished..by..a few doses of}, -youn: valuable remedy. ° Regarding* “ae (great merits of Doan’s Kidney Pills, you dun refer to me’at any time," + For sale by all dealers. , Prioe BO) cents Foster-Milburn Co., ‘Buffaldy: New-York, gole agents tor. the mite States. ‘ Koinet Remember the name —— Doan's=a: and take wo other, NNR (easto-NianT,« mG) > i Oa) ee Dire eee L SCOR MRS ere ue We. have...” 1 a new line of GAS Ut ‘Come-in.and: - look them) NER 4 COFFEY. : Plumbing. Go, i Quarrier St, aaa Capt terrett Bros. DRESS GOODS DEPARTMENT. At 35 cents a yard we offer choice of 20 pieces Wool and Worsted Dress Goods, in choice colorings, for Misses and Children's School Dresses. They are all 50 cent qualities. The sale price, 35 cents yard. We also offer a 42-inch All-Wool Gorge, in black and navy, at 50 cents yard. Regular 75 cent quality. Our line of "Priestly's" Black Dress Goods, in all the new weaves, at $1 and $1.50 yard. They are exceptional values. UMBRELLA BARGAINS. We offer choice of 100 handsome gold and silver handled Umbrellas that were manufactured to retail at $5. We place them on sale this week at half price, $2.50. MILLINERY DEPARTMENT. If you are looking for stylish and handsome Hats, you will find them in our Millinery Department. We are again selling the best French Kid Gloves at the same prices they were two seasons ago. The great advance in Gloves last year made it impossible to sell the best makes at reasonable prices. We have just succeeded in getting our old make back to the prices they have sold for years. Our "Crown" Kid Gloves, in black, tan and brown, $1 pair. Our Carleton, real French Kid Gloves, in black, brown and tan, at $1.50 pair. "Majestic," high grade French Kid Gloves, at $1.85 pair. All our Gloves are guaranteed. CLOAK AND SUIT DEPARTMENT. Our high grade line of Women's Tailored Suits give you a selection that is equaled by no suit department in Charleston. "Worsted," Cheviot and Broadcloth Suits at $16.50, $18.50, $20, $22.50, $25, $30, $32.50, $35, $45 give a range of style that are correct in every way. Misses' and Children's Tailored Suits at $12.50, $14.25, $16.50, and $50. Sierrett THE TEN COMMANDMENTS AND Have your clothes cleaned, dyed, pressed, paired At the Star Tailoring Co., located at 108 1 You can receive better work and prompt We make ladies', gents' and children's garments Our workmanship, material and fit we guar Our anti-septic dry cleaning process leaves Don't forget the place, phone number 1585 All work done in shop for your inspection THE TEN COMMANDMENTS AND ADDITIONAL FOUR Have your clothes cleaned, dyed, pressed, scoured, altered and repaired. At the Star Tailoring Co., located at 108 1-2 Capitol Street. You can receive better work and prompt service for less money. We make ladies', gents' and children's garments to order. Our workmanship, material and fit we guarantee. Our anti-septic dry cleaning process leaves the life in the fabric. Don't forget the place, phone number 1585 Home. All work done in shop for your inspection at any time. No long delays in waiting for your goods. Do any kind of cleaning from a pocket handkerchief to the costliest gown. We call for and deliver goods to any part of city. All mail and express orders given special attention. Remember we save you money on every thing. Every promise we make is as substantial as the rock of Gibraltar. Do any kind of cleaning from a pocket handkerchief to the costliest gwn. STAR TAILORING CO. 108 1-2 Cap WestVa. Colo WestVa. ColoredInstitute INSTITUTE, : : ; : WEST VA. The only Industrial Institute for colored Students in the State. Regular Normal, Academic and Commercial Courses, also Regular Courses in Agriculture, Carpentery and House Building, Steam Fitting, Smithing, Cabinet Making, Painting and Glazing, Dressmaking, Laundrying, Printing. A complete course in Military Training to Cadets. Rooms. Books, Fuel and Lights Free to Normal Students; and in addition Uniforms for State Students. We have a faculty of Twenty-two Teachers Board only Eight Dollars per Month. For catalogue and other information address Institute, West Virginia UMBRELLA BARGAINS LADIES', MISSES & CHILDREN'S CLOAKS. We are showing the new Broadcloth Coats, in black and all colors, full satin lined, and made with the new Empire backs, $12.50 to $37.50. Misses' Cloaks, $9 to $12.50. Children's Cloaks, $3.75 to $12. LADIES', MISSES & CHILDREN'S KNIT UNDERWEAR. We sell "Forest" Mills Knit Underwear, high grade and popular prices. Ladies' Fleeced Vest and Pants, 25 cents each. Ladies' Fleeced Vest and Pants, 50 cents each. Ladies' Wool Vest and Pants, 75 to 85 cents. Ladies' Wool Vest and Pants, $1 each. Misses' Fleeced Vest and Pants, 25 cents each. Misses' Wool Vest and Pants, 75 to 85 cents. Ladies' Fleeced Union Suits, 50 cents, $1, $1.25, $1.50, $2, $2.50, Misses' Union Suits, 50 cents, 75 cents, $1, Boys' Union Suits, 50 cents, 75 cents, $1. Ladies' Knit Corset Covers, 25 and 50 cents each. Children's Sleeping Suits, 50 cents suit. Extra Size Knit Underwear, 25 cents, 50 cents, 60 cents, $1.25, vest and pants. LACE CURTAINS. Attention is called to our new line of Swiss Curtains, finished insertion and edge. A new novelty at reasonable prices. $1.25, $1.50, $2 and $2.25 pair. RUG DEPARTMENT Oriental designs in room size Rugs, 9x12 feet, at $22.50, $23.50 and $28.50, gives you selections shown by no other house in Charleston. Our line of Royal Wilton, 9x12, Rugs, contain the handsome Oriental patterns we have ever shown, $37.50. High grade Brussels Rugs, 9x12, room sizes, $12 and $15. BROS. AND ADDITIONAL FOUR pressed, scoured, altered and re- at 108 1-2 Capitol Street. prompt service for less money. teen's garments to order. it we guarantee. less leaves the life in the fabric. ber 1585 Home. inspection at any time. our goods. ocket handkerchief to the costliest any part of city. special attention. every thing. ostantial as the rock of Gibraltar. . Colored LAID TO REST IN BEAUTIFUL SPRING HILL This morning one of Charleston's best and most estimable citizens, Mr. Ph. Frankenberger, was laid to rest in beautiful Spring Hill cemetery. The funeral services were held at the home at 10 o'clock and were largely attended by the most prominent of Charleston's citizens in the business world with whom the decedent had been associated for almost a half century. The services at the home on Virginia street were conducted by Rev. Leon Volmer, white the Kassone Lodge had charge of the services at the cemetery. The active pallbearers were selected from the lodge as follows: C. K. Payne, J. R. Seal, Geo. S. Laldley, A. M. Scott; M. Goldbarth J. F. Bedell, James Kay and Dr. E. B. Freidenwald. The honorary pallbearers were selected from the business men of the city while eight members of the Charleston Chamber of Commerce were also named as honorary pallbearers. The honorary pallbearers were Dr. L. Pritchard, Sam Hess, S. M. Lowenstein, Chas. Capito, Jonas Freundlick, Dave Baer and B. Gallenburg. The pallbearers selected by the Chamber of Commerce were E. A. Barnes, Chas. Sterrett, R. G. Hubbard, F. M. Staunton, J. Q. Dickinson, C. A. Gates, J. M. Payne and James F. Brown. A number of friends and relatives from throughout the country were here for the funeral. BANKRUPTED BY RIOTS. At Springfield, Ill., and Accused of Forgery, Sturges Ends All. Springfield, Ill., Nov. 15.—Rather than suffer the disgrace of arrest for a $25 forgery, Rolio T. Sturges committed suicide by shooting when the officers were awaiting in an adjoining room. Sturges was one of the chief witnesses in the race riot cases. He was employed at Loper's restaurant and was injured when trying to protect property. He was bankrupted by the riots and committed forgery to get something to eat. BEST FOR THE BOWELS If you haven't a regular, healthy movement of the hand, keep your bowels open, and be well. Force, in the violent physio or pill poison, is dangerous. The bowels are the most important of keeping the bowels clear and is to take CANDY CATHARTIC Cascarets THEY WORK WHILE YOU SLEEP EAT 'EM LIKE CANDY Pleasant. Palatable, Potent, Taste Good, Do Good, Never Sicken, Weaken or Gripe; 10, 25 and 40 can per box. Write for free sample, and book- let on health. Address: Sterling Remedy Company, Chicago or New York. KEEP YOUR BLOOD CLEAN Why, Certainly, Your Credit is Good SMART CLOTHES MEN'S SUITS ..... $12 TA $28 OVERCOATS ..... 12 TO 30 BOYS' SUITS ..... 3 TO 15 OVERCOATS ..... 4 TO 15 LADIES' SUITS ..... 12 TO 35 SMART COATS ..... 10 TO 30 MILLINERY ..... 3 TO 10 LITTLE GIRLS' COATS ..... 4 TO 9 LIBERTY CREDIT CO. A MEN'S SUITS OVERCOATS BOYS' SUITS OVERCOATS LADIES' SUITS SMART COATS MILLINERY LITTLE GIRLS' COATS LIBERTY C Home Phone 1063. BARS ARE DOWN IN THE DISTRICT. Decision Rendered Which Compels Public Places to Treat All Customers Alike. Washington, Nov. 12.—According to an opinion of Corporation Counsel, E. H. Thomas, hotels, dining rooms, restaurants, ice cream saloons, etc., will have to serve colored people and charge them no more than white customers pay. The ruling is the result of a protest of Dr. Robert W. Brown, of 1737 17th street, northwest, who complained against the discriminations in the cafe at Union Station. When the Pennsylvania railroad maintained a separate station there was no discrimination, but since the Southern railroads have been using the new Union Station jointly with the others, a system of discrimination has sprung up. The decision is highly gratifying to thousands of citizens, especially those who are compelled to travel, and come here from northern and western States, where such discrimination does not exist. Corporation Counsel Thomas bases his opinion upon section 3 of the act of the legislative assembly of June 30, 1883, which provides, "that the proprietors of hotels, cafes, restaurants, saloons, etc., in case of refusal to serve, sell or wait upon any respectable well behaved person on account of race, color or previous condition of servitude shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction shall be fined and shall forfeit his or her license." As a result of this opinion, Major Sylvester, chief of police, has forwarded copies of the law to Captain Byrnes, commanding the Sixth police precinct, in which the Union Station is located, with instructions to require persons with grievances of this kind to obtain warrants for the proprietors of the establishment in question. HUNTINGTON. Rev. I. V. Bryant was called to Pomeroy, Ohio, Saturday, to preach a funeral. Rev. Steptoe, in his absence, filled the pulpit at First Baptist church. Rev. Steptoe is one of the pioneer preachers of this section, having had charge of Ebenezer M. E. church 24 years ago. The night school, under the 'auspices of the Y. M. C. A., is being conducted at Douglas school building, the teachers being Prof. Hatchet, Miss Sarah Wilkins and Robt. E. L. Washington. The Order of St. Lukes held an interesting meeting last Thursday evening, Mrs. Maggie Walker being present. A Literary organization, known as Dunbar Literary Society, has been perfected at Douglas High School. The following officers were elected, Friday afternoon: Miss Lucile Fountain, president; Miss Regelia M. Carter, vice president; Master Leo W. Loar, secretary; Master Lloyd Smith, assistant secretary; Miss Blanch Smith, treasurer; Miss Lottie Gherest, journalist; Master Chester Lewis, sorgeant at arms; Master Howard Lee, critic; Miss Revell Hughes, organist. The organization is divided into four sections, A, B, C, D, and each section will render a program once a month, thus having a literary program each Friday afternoon. The Y. M. C. A. held its regular meeting at 16th street Baptist church, Sunday afternoon, at which time the following program was rendered: Solo, Mrs. Chas. Chasen Recitation, Miss Evelyn Willis A 607 Virginia Street. Address, Chas. McClean. The address by Mr. McClean was interesting and full of instruction to the young men. Rev. Steptoe, having spent the last month here, returned to his home at Staunton, Va., Tuesday. Cyrus Mansion, one of the oldest colored residents of Huntington, died suddenly of heart failure, Sunday morning. Interment occurred, Tuesday afternoon, at Spring Hill cemetery. the K. of P.'s having the body in charge. Mrs. Mansion and son, who were at Longacre at the time of the death of husband and father, arrived home, Sunday evening, on No. 13. Robert Woodson left, for Holden last week to work in the mines. Mr. McGee, whose illness was reported last week, is much better at this writing. Miss Mary Dils, one of our efficient teachers, visited her home at Portsmouth, Ohio, last week. The Juvenile Club of 16th street Baptist church, known as the Pansy Blossoms, are drilling to render the sacred cantata, "Star of Bethlehem," during the holidays. The surprise party, given by Mr. and Mrs. John Page to their niece, last Tuesday evening, was quite an enjoyable event and all present express themselves as having spent a most pleasant evening. FAIRMONT. Miss Alice E. Jordan, of Weston, is the guest of her cousins here, Miss Bessie Jordan and Mrs. E. L. Morton. She leaves, Monday, for Morgantown to get a patient for the hospital. While there she will be the guest of Mrs. A. H. Williams, her cousin. Rev. Pryor, of Clarksburg, preached an able sermon at Mt. Zion Baptist church, Sunday. G. H. Jordan left, Monday, November 2nd, after spending 10 days with his daughter here and Morgantown. Mrs. E. L. Morton and daughter, Doris, and Miss Bessie Jordan spent Saturday and Sunday, 1st and 2nd inst., at Morgantown, the guests of their sister, Mrs. A. H. Williams. Mrs. Julia Collins returned, Wednesday, after a pleasant stay at Connellville, Pa. C. W. Hamilton underwent a second operation at Cook's Hospital, Saturday, and at this writing is resting nicely. About a year ago, Mr. Hamilton was operated on for appendicitis, but the wound not having healed it was necessary for a second operation. Mrs. Ed Allen attended "Williams and Walker" at Pittsburg last week. The minstrel given by the ladies for the benefit of the M. E. church was quite a success. Mrs. Charles Fraction returned to Berrysburg, after a business visit here. Mrs. W. B. Coleman is in Gratton and Berrysb on missionary work. Miss Sadie Mays, teacher at Griffon, and Charles Florence, teacher at Monongah, spend Friday and Saturday attending the Round Table meeting. While here they were guests of Prof. E. L. Morton and Miss B. S. Jordan. Mrs. Harry Johnson was hostess to the 4 o'clock Needle Club, Friday. Berkeley Williams has returned home, after several weeks' absence. Presiding Elder Curry preached a very able and interesting sermon, Thursday night, en route to Wheeling from Morgantown. Revs. Curry and Martin paid a visit to the school last week, and the former gave a delightful talk to the students. Miss Gayetta Johnson and a Mr. Cobb were quietly married at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Chas, Union last week. Miss Grayce Martin spent Saturday and Sunday at Clarksburg, the guest of relatives. Wm. Miller is able to be out again, after an attack of fever. Mrs. A. H. Williams, of Morgantown, spent a few hours here last week in waiting to meet her mother-in-law, Mrs. Sophia Williams, of Pt. Pleasant, who will spend the winter in Morgantown. Miss Lillie Allen, of Clarksburg, passed through our city, Sunday, en route home from Friohance. EDWARD W. CARMACK (From the National Review.) The manner of Senator Carmack's sudden taking-off is a source of regret to every law-loving American citizen; and to every brave man it was a cowardly deed done by a coward from the cradle up. The meanest our walking on two legs deserves a warning before he is shot down. In the environment of honor bullets have their place. For a male gossip and a slanderer the hemp were too dignified, but stick him full of lead only face to face and see the expression of a dying snake. Senator Carmack is mourned by countless thousands in his native State, all of whom admired his courage and his brilliant intellect, for he was brilliant, as brilliant, but not as solid, as Sargent S. Prentiss. But among those with aching hearts and tear-dimmed eyes in Tennessee, there is no man of color no man of sorrows and acquainted with grief. This man, gifted with a tongue of fire and a pen that knew no bounds, might have blessed a section and saved a race. But he chose and wrought otherwise. He preached hate and malice and murder, and said he'd be pleased to bathe his hands in the blood of the blacks and yellows, halfwhites, quarters and eighths. He abused the innocent and slandered every Negro who, attempted to rise upon his dead self to higher things. He sat upon his throne in Memphis, the mightiest in the South, and taught his gospel of fear and murder and strife throughout Arkansas and Mississippi and Tennessee. He taught young men lawlessness and old men the trick of suspended conscience. He arrayed white against black and the devil against all. This is the Carmack whose flaming words inspired the mob that threw itself against Ida Wells. This is the Carmack who wrote that the greatest sight he could wish to behold was that of every colored person in Memphis nailed to a telegraph pole and white men working on their flesh with tailors' scissors. This is he, and may God have mercy on his soul. He is no more. His bitter tongue is silenced and his blood-inked pen is forever laid away. He died as he lived, in the midst of murder and in the arms of hate. He was gentle in his private life and kind to those who knew him well. If he was a demagogue, unlike the vulgar Vardaman, he was a gentlemanly demagogue. The manner of his going off reminds us that, surely, Vengeance is the Lord's, and He will repay. Musing on the memory of Carmack and beholding the activities of Daniels and Vardaman and Hoke Smith, we can but thank God for Henry Watterson, the emulation of whose example we recommend to the sons of the cavaliers below the Potomac. PATENTS TRADE MARKE DESIGNS COPYRIGHTS & C. Anyone sending sketch and description may quickly ascertain our opinion free whether a invitation is probably potentially communi- tions strictly confidential. HA'BROOK on Patent sent free. Oldest agency for securing patent, include Shawen & Co., no receiv- special notice, without charge, in the Scientific American. A handsomely illustrated weekly. Largest collection of any essential journal. Terms, $3 year; four months. S. Sold by all newscladers MUNN & Co. 361 Broadway, New York Branch Office, 222 F. Blvd., Washington, D.C. ORDER OF PUBLICATION. State of West Virginia, At Rules held in the Clerk's office of the Circuit Court of Kanawha county, on the first Monday in the month of November, 1908. Jannie Wade, plaintiff, vs. ) In Chancery. W. H. Wade, defendant. (The object, of this suit is to obtain a divorce from the bonds of matrimony.) This day came the plaintiff by her attorney; and on her motion, and it appearing by affidavit filed, that the defendant, W. H. Wade, is a non-resident of this State, it is ordered that he do appear within one month after the date of the first publication hereof, and do what is necessary to protect his interest in this suit. Teste: D. W. SHIRKEY, Clerk. J. W. CHAPPELLE, Sol. NOTICE TO TAKE DEPOSITIONS. To W. H. Wade: Take Notice: That on the 12th day of December, A. D. 1908, between the hours of 9 o'clock a. m. and 5 o'clock p. m., at the law office of J. W. Chappelle, at 604 1-2 Kanawha street, Charleston, W. Va. I will take the deposition of myself and others, to be read in evidence in my behalf in a certain suit in chancery now pending in the Circuit Court for the county of Kanawha and State of West Virginia, in which I am plaintiff and you are the defendant. If from any cause the taking of said depositions 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. JANNIE WADE. By Counsel. J. W. CHAPPELLE. 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