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AT NATION'S CAPITAL PRESIDENT-ELECT TAFT SEEKS THE COUNCIL OF DR. BOOKER T, WASHINGTON. "THE WIZARD" UNABLE TO VISIT THE HOT SPRINGS MECCA, SENDS SECRETARY SCOTT—A MOST SATISFACTORY INTERVIEW ON CURRENT PROBLEMS AFFECTING THE NEGRO RACE. Dr. Washington, the First Colored Leader Invited to Such A Conference By Mr. Taft—Shows How He Will Stand With the New Administration—President-Elect to Remain on Jeanes Trustee Board—Negroes ant Loeb in Cabinet—Useful Labors of Major Brooks and Mr. Pannell in the War Department—Good Words For Their Former Chieftan—Minister Furnis Handles Haitian Revolution in True Diplomatic Fashion—Future of "Black Republic" Uncertain—The Brownsville Case Up In the Senate—Inauguration Will Be the "Best Ever." THE ADVOCATE WE CHLORFULLY PUBLISH ALL RISF NEWSY NOTES FROM ALL SECTIONS VOLUME VIII. AT NATION'S PRESIDENT-ELECT TAFTER OF DR. BOOKER T "THE WIZARD" UNABLE TO VISIT SENDS SECRETARY SCOTT—A TERVIEW ON CURRENT PRESS THE NEGRO Dr. Washington, the First Colored Lea- By Mr. Taft—Shows How He Wil- stration—President-Elect to. Rema- groes ant Loeb in Cabinet—Use ful Pannell in the War Department t— Chieftan—Minister Furniss Handl- Diplomatic Fashion—Future of "T Brownsville Case Up In the Senate- Ever." Washington, D. C., Dec. 9.—The first colored man to be invited to Hot Springs for a conference with President-elect William Howard Taft was Dr. Booker T. Washington. A special message sent to Dr. Washington a fortnight ago by Mr. Taft suggesting that he would like to see him and go over a number of matters of vital importance to the Negro people of the country. Previous engagements preventing, his acceptance of the invitation, however, the Tuskegee educator arranged to have his private secretary, Mr. Emmett J. Scott, go in his stead. Mr. Scott reached Hot Springs, the policial Mecca, on Saturday of last week and had an extended conference with the President-elect, the discussion lasting fully two hours. The exact subjects taken up were not given out by either Mr. Taft or Mr. Scott, but it is understood that the interview covered pretty thoroughly the mooted questions touching the relation of the Negro to the American body politic, and that the views of Dr. Washington, which Mr. Taft was quite anxious to know, were very ably presented by the eminent Tuskogean's faithful secretary, Mr. Scott. There are ample reasons to believe that the interview was in every way satisfactory and great good will grow out of the conclusions reached through the facts so clearly and candidly let forth at Dr. clearly and candidly set forth at Dr. Washington's suggestion. At the close of the conference Mr. Scott left Hot Springs for New York, passing through Washington en route. He returns here this week, and will have an opportunity to meet several of the colored leaders who were active in the recent campaign in support of the Republican national ticket. The fact that the President-elect paid Dr. Washington the compliment of asking him for the first expression touching the policies most likely to prove beneficial to the Negro race leaves no doubt as to the standing of the "Wizard" with the incoming administration, and indicates very plainly that the welfare of the colored American is to have due consideration at the hands of new Chief Executive. President Taft—as he will be when he takes the reins on March 4th—will agreeably surprise some of the folks who do not wish to be "agreeably" surprised, by his generous attitude toward the Negro, and by the strong constructive policies that will characterize his administration with reference to the questions that affect the race. He holds no animosity toward those who failed to support him for the nomination last spring. No attention will be paid to the croakers and prophets of evil, who predicted direful things in the event of his accession to the presidential chair. He will go on in the even tenor of his way, consulting whomsoever he regards as having something to say that it is worth while, ignoring the malcontents who seek to discredit him in advance, and doing what he deems to be right in the premises. His inaugural address, it is said, will be of especial significance, and will be a reiteration of the broad Republican principles that won for him the confidence and affectionate of the colored masses at the polls in November. His interest in the educational interests of the race is unabated, despite his elevation to the Presidency and, the enormously increased pressure upon his time and strength, and it is stated that he will retain his membership on the board of trustees appointed to administer the $1,000,000 Jeanes fund for the benefit of the colored rural schools of the South. He will also speak with Dr. Washington in New York this winter at a meeting designed to stimulate financial interest in the Tuskegee Institute. These and other incidents are brought forth at this time to show the colored voters of the country that they made no mistake in helping to place Mr. Taft in the White House. He will be the President of all the people and more than make, good the promises made in his name by his sponsors on the stump and in the many editorial sanctums of the race throughout the land. Cabinet making goes merrily on. The colored editors, like their brighthen of lighter hue, are doing their best to assist Mr. Taft in this rather delicate undertaking, and are not backward about making suggestions. The selection of Mr. Hitchcock as Postmaster-General, is, of course, warmly endorsed. The further suggestion that Mr. William Loeb, Jr., the talented and energetic Secretary to President Roosevelt, be given a seat at the Cabinet table, meets with the heartiest kind of "amens" at the hands of all who have come into contact with this affable gentleman and who know what a valuable asset his ripe experience and wonderful variability would be to the new administration. President Taft could not select a safer or more serviceable adviser than Mr. Loeb. He would make an admirable Secretary of Commerce and Labor, being naturally adapted to matters that concern the great world of business and those who make the products upon which business is based. The colored friends of Mr. Loeb join with the millions of all other races in wishing the administration to this honor and permit the nation to reap the fruits of his well-rounded attainments. --- One of the most useful colored men in the government service is Major Arthur Brooks, who has been connected with the office of the Secretary of War for many years and is familiar with every detail of the great department. He has enjoyed the confidence of every Secretary of War since the Harrison regime, and was particularly devoted to Mr. Taft, sustaining relations in a business way that called for the exercise of the soundest judgment on the part of the Major. The latter went to the Philippines with the Secretary on his famous visit of inspection, and was Mr./Taft's right-hand man in the transaction of many important functions. Major Brooks is a busy factor in Washington's military life. Besides carrying the largest responsibility for looking after the multitude of callers who wish to see the Secretary of War, he is the commander of the First Separate Battalion of the District National Guard, admittedly one of the best-drilled branches of the District in field work and in marksmanship, and is military instructor of the four companies comprising the battalion of the High School Cadets. In all these capacities he gives perfect satisfaction and is regarded as an expert in all matters military. It is understood that Major Brooks can have a cozy berth on the White House staff under President Taft, if he so desires it, but doubt is felt as to whether he would care to accept a place that might not allow him the opportunity for the valuable outside work he is now carrying on. Another might quite satisfactorily perform the duties required at the White House, but one would be obliged to search the District with a fine-tooth comb before he could unearth so faithful and painstaking a custodian of the interests now handled by Major Brooks. He is non-committal on this White House talk, and gives no intimation as to what his course might be should Mr. Taft ask him to help "run things" at the Executive mansion for the next four or eight years. --- Another accomplished colored man who is in line for White House honors is William Pannell, who has been connected with the War Department in a responsible capacity for a number of years. Mr. Pannell enjoys the distinction of having been the first person to bring to Secretary Taft and his assembled family and friends last June the glad tidings that he had been nominated for President by the Chicago convention. Upon Secretary Taft's resignation, Mr. Pannell also resigned and entered the personal service of Mr. Taft, making the long and arduous tour of the country with him and remaining at his side until the retirement of the latter to the secluded shades of the mountain retreat at Hot Springs. Mr. Pannell is now connected with the Bureau of Insular Affairs, looking supremely happy over the result Continued on page three THE ADVOCATE. CHARLESTON, WEST VIRGINIA, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 10, 1908. SOLUTION OF THE RACE PROBLEM IS EDUCATION. President-elect .Taft .Urges .State Laws On An Equal Suffrage Not Conflicting With the 15th Amendment. New York, Dec. 7. — President-elect Taft, who came to New York to-day to address the North Carolina Society, was given a tumultuous reception to-night by that organization at their annual dinner at the Hotel Astor. Mr. Taft, in the course of an address which was confined entirely to the South and its problems, did not hesitate to follow up what he regards as the advantages of his trip through the South during the recent campaign, and urged again that the voters should break away from the outlived sentiment and traditions of their political affiliations and cast their ballots in accordance rather with their economic and real political beliefs. At the conclusion of practically every one of his pointed sentences Mr. Taft was interrupted by applause and cheering. He frankly expressed himself regarding the so-called "Negro-question," and declared that neither he nor the Republican party had any idea of forcing upon the people of the South the dominance of an ignorant class. Mr. Taft's speech was reserved for the last and when he arose to respond as the guest of honor of the evening, the diners stood and cheered for several minutes. Mr. Taft reached the city at one o'clock this afternoon, having come direct from Hot Springs Va. He spent the afternoon at the home of his brother, Henry W. Taft, and while there was in consultation with a number of friends and political callers, among them being William Nelson Cromwell. Mr. Taft leaves early tomorrow morning for Washington. Boquets for the South. After paying a tribute to North Carolina, which he said presented an amenable type of present conditions in the South; the public spirit of its citizens; progress of its industries, and the charming championship which the Northerner always found there, the speaker pointed out that the laws were made for the North and South and the functions of the Government extended from the Canadian border to the Gulf of Mexico and he led up to these questions: "What is it that sets the South apart and takes from the Southern people the responsibility which the members of a republic ought to share in respect to the conduct of the National Government?" "Why is it that what is done at Washington seems to be the work of the North and West and not of the South? Should this state of affairs continue? "These are the questions that force tehmselves on those of us concerned with the Government and who are most anious to have a solid united country. "We can answer these questions as the historian would and we can explain the situation as it is, but I don't think we can justify or excuse a continuance of it. "Looking back into the past, of course, the explanation of the difference between the South and the other two sections was in the institution of slavery. For Equal Education. "I am not going to rehearse the painful history of reconstruction. I come at once to the present condition of things, stated from a constitutional and political standpoint. And this is this: "That in all Southern states it is possible by election laws, prescribing proper qualifications for the suffrage which, agree with the fifteenth amendment and which shall be equally administered as between the black and white races, to prevent entirely the possibility of a Southern state, county or municipal government by an ignorant electorate, white or black. It is further true that the sooner such laws, when adopted, are applied with exact equality and justice to the two races the better for the moral tone of the state and community concerned. "Negroes should be given an opportunity equally with whites, by education and thrift, to meet the requirements of eligibility which the State Legislatures in their wisdom shall lay down in order to secure the safe exercise of the electoral franchise. The Negro should ask nothing other than an equal chance to qualify himself for the franchise, and when that is granted by law and not denied by executive discrimination he has nothing to complain of." Urges Practical Laws Urges Practical Laws. "The proposal to repeal the Fifteenth Amendment is utterly impracticable and should be relegated to the limbo of forgotten issues. What we are considering is something that means attainable progress. It seems to me to follow therefore that there is or ought to be a common ground upon which we can all stand in respect to the race question in the South and its political bearing that takes away any justification for maintaining the continuation of the solid South to prevent the so-called Negro domination. The fear that in some way or other a social equality between the races shall be enforced by law, or brought about by political measures, really has no foundation, except in the imagination of those who fear such a result. "With the elimination of the race question can we say that there are removed all the reasons why the people of the South are reluctant to give up their political solidity and divide themselves on party in accordance with their economic and political views? No. There are other reasons, perhaps only reasons of sentiment, but with the Southern people, who are a high-strung, sensitive and out-spoken people, considerations of sentiment are frequently quite as strong as those of some political or economic character." Times Have Changed. Mr. Taft referred to the trials of the reconstruction period which accentuated the greater trials of the past, and the slow return of prosperity to the South following the civil strife as further enclaves that helped to keep alive the feeling engendered by that controversy, and continued: "But times change and men change with them in any community, however fixed its thoughts or habits, and many circumstances have blessed us with their influence in this matter. The growth of the South since 1890 has been marvelous. In this marvelous growth the manufactures of the South now exceed the agricultural products, and thus a complete change has come over the character of her industries. The South has become rich and only the surface of her wealth has been scraped. Her growth has exceeded that of the rest of the country, and she is now in every way sharing in its prosperity. "Again, the Democratic party has not preserved inviolate its traditional doctrines as to state's rights and other issues, and has for the time adopted new doctrines of possible doubtful economic truth and wisdom. Southern men adhering to the party and name and themselves, through the influence, of tradition and the fear of resorption of conditions which are now impossible, supporting a platform and candidate whose political and economic theories they disgust. "In welcoming to a change of party affiliation many Southerners who have been Democrats, we are brought face to face with a delicate situation which we can only meet with frankness and justice. SUBMIT QUIETLY TO RULE OF THE BRITISH. Nigerian Tribe Just Discovered Owns Hundreds of Thousands of Horses And Much Valuable Mineral Land. London. Nov. 26.—A remarkable story of empire building is told by Sir William Wallace, the Resident- General of Northern Nigeria, who has arrived in England at the con- clusion of a tour of the protectorate. Savage cannibal tribes who own hundreds of thousands of horses are being rapidly subsided by methods of peace, railway development is proceeding at a great pace, and tin fields which are described as perhaps the richest in the world, and valuable deposits of copper await exploitation. The past year has been one of the most peaceful since the territory has been taken over by the Imperial Government, he says: There have been no warlike expeditions, but great strides have been made in bringing under control some of the most dreaded and hostile pagans of Northern Nigeria. The greatest opposition hitherto experienced has been in the Bautch highlands, where the rocky fastnesses have made it extremely difficult to deal with the unfriendly and shy people who inhabit them. The resident of that province has, in the course of a very interesting journey, established the fact that in this region there is an enormous population, the existence of which was bitherto unsuspected. They are naked and addicted to cannibal practices. Their land is extremely rich and they own hundreds of thousands of horses. With almost insignificant loss on their side, and none on ours, these people have now been made to recognize the administration. The Bautchi highlands, now open to British trade, are of about 13,000 square miles in extent, and contain perhaps the richest tin fields in the world, and also valuable copper deposits. PORTRAITS OF DR. AND MRS. BRACKETT UNVEILED. Services Extending Over Four Score Years in Education of Colored Youth is the Remarkable Record of These Two. Harper's Ferry, Dec. 5.—The evening of Dec. 4th is one ever to be remembered by those who were present at the exercises given in the College Chapel by members of the Alumni attendant upon the unveiling of the portraits of Dr. and Mrs. Brackett and Mrs. Lightner. The following program was given: Singing—Battle Hymn of the Republic. * Remarks, Mrs. M. E. L. Evans, '72, Presentation of portraits, Rev. W. H. Jenkins, '78. Solo, C. W. Warfield, '94. Acceptance, Pres. H. H. T. McDonald, Remarks, Rev. S. M. Beane, '98. Singing, Auld Eang Eyne. The following is a list of those who could not be present but expressed their love and appreciation through letters or telegrams which were read by Mr. H. H. Winters: D. Macon Webster, '82; attorney at law, New York. Jas. M. Morris, '88, attorney at law, Staunton, Va. Jas. T. Hughey, '97, Everett, Pa. Prin. and Mrs. Slms, Ac. '93 and Miss Brady, Ac. '96. Bluefield Institute. Mrs. C. Franklin Cook, '80, Washington, D. C. Rev. Bernard Tyrell, '79; Lynchburg, Va. A. L. Tolliner, '95, attorney at law, Newport News, Va. J. Frank Wheaton, '82, attorney at law, New York City. P. L. Barber, '76; M. D., Norfolk, Va. Rev. John Porter, '87, No. 67 Winters Ave., Catonsville, MD. Rev. J. M. Johnson, '88, Kernnevilly, W. Va. Rev. and Mrs. John M. Holmes, '72, Baltimore, M! John C. Gilmer, '93 Ac. Editor of Alvocate and State Librarian. A. T. 'Calloway, '91; merchant, Mt. Hope, W. Va. Quite a large number of the Alumni were present, and each one considered it a great honor to be able to celebrate the memory of the past helpfulness of those who have exerted such a wide influence over the Negro race. One of the speakers told how this little band of missionaries left their homes and came to the southland to enter into this work, and toll for the uplifting of humanity, at a time when to take such a step meant to put one's life in constant peril; for the echoes from the cannon of the great Civil War has scarcely died away, and the dark clouds of ignorance were everywhere visible. The general trend of expression was that no eulogy however elaborate could do justice to the past and present services of these heroes. It is interesting to know that the first class that graduated from Storer College was represented on this occasion in the person of Mrs. M. E. L. Evans, '72, who had the program of the evening in charge. The portraits were unveiled by one of Storer's last graduates, Miss Meta Evans, '08. These portraits will be hung in the College Chapel and should ever be an inspiration to the Alumni and students of Storer College. Notes. Misses Florence and Charlotte Lovett entertained their Sunday School classes, and a few other friends at their home, the Hilltop House, Thursday evening, Dec. 3, from seven to nine. During the entire evening there was a continuous flow of good things. Various games were played. Solos were rendered by Misses Alice Whittaker and Charlotte Lovett. Instrumental music was furnished by Misses Trulia Jones, Florence Lovett and J. P. Herrod. Dainty refreshments were served. Miss Annie Deans has recently made the Curtis Memorial church a present of a new carpet for the pulpit and choir stand. Many will be interested to know that there is a pipe organ on its way to Storer College. Prof. and Mrs. Jordan, of Bates College, who have been in town for several weeks, left Saturday for Washington, D. C., where they will stop over for a short time before returning to Maine. Mrs. A. P. Daniels, who is spending the winter in Washington, spun a few days last week at the Lockwood with Miss Mahoney. It is butchering time at the College. Quite a drove of hogs has been butchered during the past week under the direction of Mr. H. H. Winters. Revival meetings are being held at the Curtis F. H. church, conducted by Prof. R. H. Thompson, of Charles Town. So far the meetings have been interesting and have proved very successful. Dr. A. W. Anthony, of Bates College, delivered a beautiful sermon at the Curtis F. H. church Sunday morning: Mrs. McDonald's father, Dr. Mosher, of Boston, is visiting her. CONTINUES IN ORGANIZER. Prof. C. H. Moore, Who Has Rendered Efficient Service, Continued in Office. Greensboro, N. C., Oct. 5.—Prof. Charles H. Moore, the distinguished North Carolina educator who was employed during the spring and summer to prosecute the organization work of the National Negro Business League, will for the present continue as National Organizer. Since the adjournment of the League at Baltimore, Prof. Moore has been resting at his home here. Last week he left for Tuskegee, where his headquarters will be located for the present. The Daily'Record printed the following notice in connection with his departure: Prof. Chas. H. Moore, formerly connected with the Colored A. & M. College here, leaves for Tuskegee, Alabama, tonight. Last spring he was appointed National Organizer of the National Negro Business League, of which Dr. Booker T. Washington is founder and president. Since his appointment he has traveled in several Southern States, visiting leagues already organized and organizing new ones wherever and whenever convenient. The National League met in Baltimore last month and held a very interesting and profitable meeting during the three days they were in session. The business men, both white and colored gave the delegates *in attendance an exceptionally hospitable time. The mayor, Mr. Mahool, in a very friendly address, welcomed the league and in behalf of the citizens throw wide open the gates of the city for the pleasure and freedom of the representatives. The City Council appropriated $1,000 for the entertainment of the convention and extended other favors never before granted to any other organization, so it is said. The next annual meeting will be held in Louisville, Ky. Prof. Moore goes South for the purpose of continuing his services along this line. While he will travel more or less for the purpose of prosecuting his work, his headquarters in the meantime, will be at Tuskegee. BROWNSVILLE AFFAIR To Ee Pressed To Conclusion, Says Senator Foraker. New York, Dec. 4.—A dispatch to the New York American, from Washington, says: Senator Foraker of Ohio, has returned for the opening of Congress. He will bring up the Brownville affair again in the shape of the bill authorizing the re-enlistment of the dismissed men of the Twenty-Fifth Infantry for alleged participation in the Brownville raid. The bill is the special order of business for December 16. "I expect to keep the bill before it until a vote is taken," said Senator Foraker to-day. "I cannot say how much debate there may be upon the measure, and do not know how many Senators may desire to discuss it. Before we adjourned Senator Lodge gave notice of his intention to discuss the bill, but illness in his family called him away, and one of the reasons for the consideration of the bill going over until this session was to allow him opportunity to speak upon it." Friends of Senator Foraker say he has prepared a speech detailing his relations with the Standard Oil. It is intimated that in the speech there is a vitriolic attack on President Roosevelt, but Senator Foraker will not discuss either the Standard Oil affair of his reported Senate statement. Best Cotton Picker Earns Three Men's Wages. Muskogee, Ok., Dec. 5. — Equaling the work of three men, John Williams of Muskogee, champion cotton picker of the world, has just made the astounding record of 914 pounds of cotton picked in one day. The feat was accomplished last week at Kaufman, Tex., where he successfully carried out a contract to pick 600 acres of cotton. Besides wearing extremely "flusy clothes" Williams who is a Negro of remarkable height and build, has a roll of money which he boastfully claims "would choke an elephant." Mrs. Matilda Huntington, ot Providence, R. I., has returned here to settle the estate of her son, John R. Carter, deceased. She is registered at Hotel Brown. NOTES OF RACIAL BY BU PRESS REPORTING LAUGH Fort Worth Negro I News I Other Have Amidst Racism at Negro Shows and The Department of Archive History, W. W. Improvement The Improvement Society of the State of Texas, with a membership of 100,000, contemplates opening a second Negro bank in Fort Worth, capitalized at $50,000. Dr. J. W. Darden is the only colored physician in Opelika, Ala. He has a very extensive practice in the surrounding country, as well as in the town. He is also the proprietor of one of the finest and most complete drug stores of any colorful drugstist in the South, and is a very useful and interested member of the local Business League. The Crown Savings Bank incorporated, located at Newport, New York, Va., opened its doors for business July 23d. At the close of business October 32d, they made a statement to the State Corporation Commission of their financial condition, in which it can be seen that during the three months they had been in operation the amounts increased from a little over $4,000, the first day of opening, to $7,697.03. E. C. Brown is president and C. B. McIntyre, cashier. We learn from the New York Age that the local Negro Business League has plans on foot for a vigorous years work. Among other things, they are to hold a large public meeting immediately after Christmas and the work of organizing and encouraging our people in business directions is to be followed up more closely than ever. They have in mind the securing of one or two noted speakers for this occasion. The only colored foreman, Joseph Thomas, of Minersville, Pennsylvania, on the Schuylkill Valley Highway, has been awarded $550.00 in gold for having the best section of tracks covering the distance from 82d street, Philadelphia through to Lytle, a distance of 95 miles. This prize is the result of his competition against a score of white foreman in the company's last fiscal year. The board of directors at the State Fair Association, Augusta, Ga., have declared a ten per cent dividend, payable December 1st. The managers are being congratulated on their first effort which was commendable in every way. The Fair was held Oct. 12th-17th and was conducted in such an excellent manner that the directors not only made enough to declare a dividend as above, but to put a neat sum in the treasury besides. A syndicate of colored men in Val-dosta, Ga., incorporated under the title: The Enterprise Stock Company, are doing a very extensive and prosperous business. They own a two-story brick building with two stores on the ground floor, and offices and a large hall on the second floor. The offices are all occupied. In one of the store rooms, nearly everything usually kept in a general mercantile establishment, is found. Mr. C. R. Rivers is manager of this store and Mr. T. H. Hudson is president of the company. In the other store-room is the People's Meat and Fish Market, with Mr. W. L. McMinnis as proprietor. There are quite a number of other business enterprises in this Southern Georgia town successfully conducted by members of the race. SOUTH AFRICA HAS PROBLEM. Natal Newspaper Has Vision of a Black Man in British Parliament. Natal, South Africa, Oct. 28—South Africa is beginning to foreign embarrassment from the mixing of the white man's politics and the white domination is continuing white denomination is maintained by an educational test upon Black electors, but it is evident that the spread of education will in the course of time bring about a different situation. It is expected that within 40 years it will be the rule and not the exception for natives to be able to meet the educational and property test. The Times of Natal is worrying over the prospect. It fails to see when that time comes, how the black man is going to be kept out of Parliament. It says: "It would be better if the Malayans had their own advisory councils, the mixing up of the native with the white man's party politics has already had unfortunate results, and if persisted in, will yet work maneuverable mischief in South Africa." 150 NEW SUITS 150 The popular response to our SPECIAL OFFER of LADIES' and MISSES' TAILORED SUITS made one week ago drove us back to the manufacturer for a new supply. Part of these have just arrived, the rest will come Monday. WE BOGHT THESE CHEAP--WE SELL THEM ALMOST AT COST, as a thank offering to the ladies of Charleston and vicinity for their generous patronage during the past season THESE GOODS ARE NEW, made to our order especially for YOU. They are not the season's tag end offers, but are the latest creations and are guaranteed in every particular. They were not "marked up in order to be marked down," but will stand comparison with goods costing twice what we ask in any other store in the city. MONTGOMERY Mrs. Jane Burke, of Charleston, has returned home after having spent some time here visiting relatives. Miss A. Elvin Brooks spent Saturday and Sunday in Charleston with her mother. A. P. Straughter, of Hinton, was a business visitor here Thursday. Mrs. V. M. Willis has returned home after having spent some time with relatives at Mr. Hope. J. S. Noel, of Gauley, is spending a few days here with his family. Miss Hassie Brown, of Boomer, was the week end guest of relatives here. Mrs. Emma Jackson, of Huntington, returned to her home Friday after having spent a pleasant week with Mr. and Mrs. Charles Lemons, at their home on Fourth avenue. Edgar Saunders returned home Monday from Huntington, where he had been visiting Mrs. Emma Jackson. Miss Lulu Cochran is sick at the home of her parents on Crescent Heights. A number of young women and men met Saturday afternoon at the home of Miss Ada Wright and organized a social club to be known as the Swastika. Misses Ada Wright, Lucinda Williams, Nettie Wiggins, Bernice Carter, and Messrs. Depher, Wilson, Robert Lee, William Giles, Elbert and Fred Parrish, and Howard Robinson, gave a surprise party at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Americus Qualis, complimentary to Misses Lella and Lena Bibbs. The Teachers' Reading Circle met with Mrs. B. F. White Friday evening. After the rendition of the program the hostess served ice cream and cake. The home of Mr. and Mrs. John Woods in West Montgomery, was the scene of a pretty home wedding Wednesday evening, when their daughter, Miss Annie, became the bride of Mr. Carter Ellis. Rev. Warner Brown performed the ceremony in the presence of the family and a few intimate friends, after which the wedding supper was served. The bride was the recipient of many handsome and beautiful presents. Mr. and Mrs. Ellis will make their home at Rush Run. Dr. B. F. White was a business visitor to Charleston Friday. RED STAR. Miss Iver Miller spent the day with Mrs. M. C. Benton, Friday, leaving on the afternoon train for Sugar Creek. Mrs. Grays, of Harvy, was here on business Friday. Mesdames Scott and Dotson. of Scarboro, were over Monday to see their sister, Mrs. Benton. She returned with them and spent the day. Rev. Chas, Lewis was here on business last week and breached at the First Baptist Church on Sunday after Thanksgiving. Misses Rosa Winston and Blanche Miller came up Thursday from Huntington to see the ruins of W. Va. Seminary College. While here they were the guests of Mrs. T. G. Gregory. Mr. Dennis Osby is erecting a G. e-room cottage. Mrs. Grey and Benton were in Glen Jean Friday, on business. Mrs., Davis was in Stone Cliff Sunday. Master, Loris and Little Deline Washington are on the sick list. The W. Va. Scrubbury and College was totally destroyed by fire at about 10 o'clock Wednesday morning. The fire is supposed to have originated from a defective flue and was burning rapidly on the roof of the reception room when discovered by a neighbor. It would have been impossible to extinguish the blaze as the building was quite dry. There were no serious accidents. When the alarm was given most of the children, some of whom were quite small, left their books and wraps and made their escape. Very few fixtures were saved. Most of the students saved their clothes. Prof. Arter lost most of his books which had just come the night before. The members of the Board met Friday to make arrangements for continuing the school also to discuss plans for the erection of another building. School is being carried on in the Church. Prof. J. M. Ater went to Charleston Thursday on business. Miss Y. A. Brown went to Mt. Hope Monday on business. BLUEFIELD We had scarcely hidden the Teacher's Association good-bye when our community was shocked to hear that Death had claimed one of their number in person of Rev. J. V. Whittico, principal of the Fekman-Koystone Graded School and pastor of the Presbyterian church of Kimball. After an illness of about 8 days she succumbed to pneumonia. In his Entrances, Capitol Street and Kanawha Street conducted Saturday at the Baptist Church of Keystone by Rev. Mitchell Johnson and Coleman. Burial at the home of the deceased in Martinsville, Va. The community extends its heartfelt sympathy to the bereaved family. Prof. E. L. Rann, Dr. Banfield, Rev. J. B. Coleman and Lawyer Randolph attended the funeral of Rev. Whittfeo, Saturday. J. H. Nelson and W. J. Martin, of Clarksburg, spent Saturday and Sunday in this city. Owing to the inclementity of the weather, the 9th Anniversary Meeting of the Y. M. C. A. was postponed till Dec. 20th. Chas. Dodson is ill at his home on Bland street. Quarterly meeting was held at the Raleigh street M. E. Church yesterday. Rev. Pickett conducted the evening services, after which sacrament was administered. Mrs. W. H. Calloway is indisposed. Mr. and Mrs. S. W. Allen entertained at dinner Sunday; Rev. Edwards and son, J. H. Nelson, F. Coleman and Miss Lavender. Robert Allen is ill at this whiting. RONCEVERTE Rev. Becks preached two sermons last Sunday at the M. E. church. Miss Kelly, of White Sulphur, is visiting Mrs. Chas. Perkins. Miss Wilmore, of Brush Ridge, was the guest of Miss Edith Wood Sunday. Mrs. R. D. Hickman is visiting friends and relatives at Frankfort this week. Little Alice Virginia Green gaye a birthday dinner to here friends last Sunday. Miss Lavinia Ligan and Gilmer Johnson were married last Wednesday night at the Baptist church. Miss Grace Williams was maid of honor, Prof. Edward and Roy Terrell ushers. Rev. Howard White officiated. A reception was held at the residence of the bride's parents. Rev. Lewis is back after a business trip to Montgomery and Hill Top. Little Julia Reavely, of Charleston, is here to spend the winter with her grandmother, Mrs. Katie Eldridge. BUGKHANNON Mrs. Sophia Tibbs, left for her home at Parkersburg, Thursday, while here she visited her sisters Mrs. Taylor and Mrs. Jas. Wade. She was accompanied as far as Clarksburg, by her niece, Miss Cora Taylor. Miss B. Wright was confined to her home several days last week with a very severe cold. The Silver Leaf Club was entertained at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Madison, Friday evening. The entertainment given by the Silver Leaf Club Thanksgiving eve NEV aling was entered by a large crowd. Mrs. Ellen Court is much better at this time, but still unable to be out. Miss Black, teacher at Pledmont, spent Sunday here with her father, Prof. Black. The Ladies Aid met with Mrs. Agnes Murphy, Friday afternoon. Rev. Grisham, pastor of the A. M. E. Church at Waston, filled the pulpit at the A. M. E. Church here, Sunday morning and evening, the pastor being absent. The Male Missionary Society of the A. M. E. Church met Sunday afternoon. An interesting program was rendered. WINIFREDE. Mrs. J. W. Perkins, Mr. and Mrs. Jas. J. Thomas, Mrs. W. N. Sholton, J. D. Wideman and T. B. Giles spent Thursday and Friday in Montgomery on business. Rev. J. W. Caul, of Charleston, preached for us Sunday night. Mrs. J. W. Watt is able to be out again. N. V. Bacckus spent a few days in Charleston last week. Mrs. Joe Hubbard continues very ill. Robert Allen, of St. Albans, spent Saturday and Sunday here the guest of relatives. W. W. Lewis and T. R. Johnson, spent Saturday and Sunday at their home in Kanawha City. G. W. Perkins was a business visitor to Charleston Monday. Rev. F. E. Smith, assisted by Rev Yancy, of Nuttall, closed a very successful revival meeting last Friday night. The meeting was well attended by both races. There were added to the Church 22 members. Baptising will take place on third STORER Harper's Ferry, Cour Academic, State Normal, Bibli Music, Carpentry, Blacksnithin Husbandry, Cookery, Serving a STORER COLLEGE Harper's Ferry, West Va. Courses Academic, State Normal, Biblical, Vocal and Instrumental Music, Carpentry, Blacksmithing, Practical Gardening and Husbandry, Cookery, Serving and Dressmaking. Equipment Ample Buildings, Beautiful Car- braries of over 6900 volumes, Hennery, Dairy, several acres Hot Beds. Expe Books, Room Rent and Tuition essary Expense not over $6.50 Special H Eight valuable scholarships and Athletics, Band, Literary Societ tertainments, Musical Clubs, Y. Storer is a Non-Sectarian, CH For Illustrated Catalogue ser Ample Buildings, Beautiful Campus, Laboratory, Telescope, Libraries of over 6900 volumes, Comm flous Barn, Piggery, Hennery, Dairy, several acres of gardens, Cold Frames and Hot Beds. Expenses Books, Room Rent and Tution free to West Virginians. Necessary Expense not over $6.50 per month to State students Eight valuable scholarships and six prizes awarded annually Athletics, Band, Literary Societies, frequent Lectures and Contertainments, Musical Clubs, Y. M. C. A. Storer is a Non-Sectarian, Christian Institution. For Illustrated Catalogue send to HENRY T. McDONALD, Pres. Sunday in December, Otho Holt and J. H. Watt spent a few days out of town this week on business. Mr. and Mrs. H. E. Harris, of Cabin Creek, will make their home here. G. W. Perkins, Jas. I. Thomas and H. E. Harris, were business visitors to Charleston last week. S. H. Watt, R. Dean and H. Tempel spent the latter part of the week at Holden, seeking employment. Mrs. S. R. Bullock and Nora Wright, of Charleston were here Thursday, the guests of Mrs. James I. Thomas. Mrs. Thomas entertained complimentary to Mrs. S. R. Bullock, Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Perkins and Mrs. M. A. W. Thompson at dinner, Thursday. A grand rally was held at the First Baptist Church here Sunday. The Rev. Straton is Pastor. Rev. S. R. Hughes, presiding elder of Staunton district, preached at M. E. Church Sunday. Quarterly Conference was held Monday. Rev. Deans, pastor of Macdonald Baptist Church, assisted Rev. Thornton at his Church Sunday. A. D. Robinson organized a Masonic Lodge of 22 members Friday night at Sewell. The infant daughter of Mrs. Ardelaia Lewis is quite sick with pneumonia. Mrs. Lucy Woodson, of Brown, spent Sunday here with her parents. Mrs. Ella Johnson has returned from Huntington where she has been visiting her daughter. COLLEGE : West Va. URSES Visual, Vocal and Instrumental G, Practical Gardening and Dressmaking. Impus, Laboratory, Telescope, Li- Comm Hous Barn, Piggery, of gardens, Cold Frames and nses free to West Virginians. Neo- per month to State students Features six prizes awarded annually ses, frequent Lectures and Wom- M. C. A. Christian Institution. ed to UIT MT. HOPE. Beef, Veal, Mutton, Pork, Fresh Pork Sausage OUR OWN MAKE. Try our machine sliced Hams and Bacon The best qualities in all the popular kinds of We want your patronage for we have complete stock in our lines and you an get it when you want it most of the election and pardonably elated over the success of his beloved chieftain. "Mr. Taft will make the best President this country ever had," remarked Mr. Pannell to a press representative this week. "Without question, he is the best-equipped man ever elected to the presidential chair. He is an experienced administrator, has come into contact with all hands and conditions of mankind, has visited every clime, and by nature, travel, study, philosophy and broad comprehension of governmental needs, he is peculiarly fitted to take up the great that lies before him as the head of the American Republic. "Mr. Taft is the best-hearted man I ever met. I have never seen him angry or irritated, not even in the face of circumstances that would exasperate any ordinary mortal. When tired out and literally exhausted, I have seen him welcome delegations of colored men, and greet them most cordially and thank them for their visit, when the committees in charge of the nominee's ear had told the delegation that Mr. Taft positively could not be seen. He has a smile and a kind word for every one. Big and little, and I am satisfied that under his administration the colored people will get the squarerest deal they have had under any President since the nation came into existence—barring none. And, let me say one more word: Let it not be forgotten that Fred W. Carpenter, who is to be Secretary to the President—succeeding Mr. Loeb, another mighty nice man—is one of the most gentlemen you would meet in a day's travel. Colored people who have occasion to visit the White House will receive the most courteous treatment at his hands. Nobody will be known by the color of their skin—every man will be given the consideration due him as a man and orderly member of human society. Can anyone ask more than that?" Mr. Pannell, like Major Brooks, had nothing to say touching his probable transfer to the White House, but there was a twinkle in his good-natured face which suggested that he would be "willin'" if the proper persuasion should be brought to bear upon him. Mr. Pannell is almost as rotund in figure as his distinguished patron, and has the same infectious smile and never-failing sunny humor—splendid equipment by the way, for a place within the sacred precincts of the Taft official homestead. The Haitien revolution—number misplaced—seems to be an accomplished fact. Nord Alexis, the man of blood and iron, has been banished and General Simon is in possession of the capital and government—such as it is. The United States has kept out of the muss, going no farther than sending a battleship to the scene to protect American interests. Minister H. W. Furniss, our diplomatic representative, and dean of the diplomatic corps, has conducted himself with the dignity and poise befitting his exalted station, and his policy of non-interference has been highly satisfactory to the State Department and is heartily endorsed by the conservative element among the Haitien people. Minister Furniss very properly resented the authority of one of the revolutionary leaders that he was encouraging Alexis to hold out, with the view of forcing a condition that would give the United States an excuse to intervene and eventually secure control of the island. Minister Furniss did nothing of the kind, as subsequent events have thoroughly demonstrated. Nevertheless and notwithstanding, the incident is not closed, and the "Black Republic" is not yet out of the revolution business for good. We hope it may turn out differently, but just as sure as night follows day, unless signs of permanent tranquility make their appearance after a reasonable lapse of time, something will have to be done by some strong power to preserve order and to maintain the equilibrium of the European nations that have financial and commercial interest there. No power save the United States can intervene, by reason of the Monroe Doctrine; hence, if the people of Haiti do not want an American protectorate—or annexation—they had better hush up their family bickerings and try to be good. By virtue of the agreement entered into last May, the Brownsville mat- STAR TAIL A definite proposition that is f der to advertise our Ladies' Tailor- away absolutely free a Ladies' $25.0 sending in the best piece of Fancy W Co., worked upon it. This offer l or vicinity, who would like to enter to shop on or before the 23rd day ed by three competent judges. All in names before the 10th day of Haywood & Ware. STAR TAILORING CO. A definite proposition that is fair, equitable and generous. In order to advertise our Ladies' Tailor-made Suits, we are going to give away absolutely free a Ladies' $25.00 Tailor-made Suit. To the lady sending in the best piece of Fancy Work with the name Star Tailoring Co., worked upon it. This offer holds good to any lady in the city or vicinity, who would like to enter their names. Send or bring work to shop on or before the 23rd day of Dec. The work will be inspected by three competent judges. All desiring to enter contest, please send in names before the 10th day of December to Star Tailoring Co. or Haywood & Ware. --- ter will come up before the United States Senate next Wednesday. Senator Boraker will call up his bill, which provides for the reinstatement of the discharged soldiers of the 25th Infantry, and the restoration to all rights and privileges taken from them through their elimination from the Army, together with pay for all time lost. No one ventures a prediction as to what will be done. All hope, however, for an adjustment that will settle the issue along lines equitable to all concerned. Senator Boraker will make an exhaustive speech, and much interest is manifested among our people in the outcome. The administration will probably present measure. It is not thought that an agreement will be reached for quite a while. Elaborate preparations are already under way for the inauguration of William Howard Taft. It is to be the biggest affair of the kind ever held here. The colored people are actively organizing to take care of the colored visitors who are expected in unprecedentedly large numbers. The Inaugural Welcome Club of '04-05, has been revived and will give a grand reception on the night of the inauguration at one of the city's largest halls. The officers of the club are Dr. W. Bruce Evans, president; Henry P. Shaughter, financial secretary; J. C. Burells, recording secretary; Daniel Murray, treasurer. The $5.00 assessment is already being paid in for the function. The Mu-So-Lit Club, the "swelled" social organization in town, will give another grand reception during the inaugural season. This will be an invitational affair; and will in no wise, it is explained, conflict with the public function given on another evening by the Citizens' committee. Every effort is being put forth to avoid the wrangling and controversies that have characterized previous inaugurations, and many will take part in all of the entertainments, as far as time and means will permit. Other affairs of smaller dimensions will be given by the several social cateries of the city, open to their friends. Chairman Stellwagen has recognized the Negro handsomely on his executive committee by naming Judge Robert H. Terrell and Attorney R. R. Horner as members thereof, with full powers. A sub-committee on public comfort will have a number of colored members. The outlook points to a brilliant inaugural season for all. We have Congress "on our hands." R. W. THOMPSON. SOLUTION Continued from page one. Plen for Education. "We believe that the solution of the race question in the South is largely a matter of industrial and thorough education. Some Southerners who have given expression to their thoughts seem to think that the only solution of the Negro question is his migration to Africa; but to me such a proposition is utterly fatuous. The Negro is essential to the South in order that it may have proper labor. Their ancestors were brought there against their will. They have no country but this. They know no flag but ours. They wish to live under it, and are willing to die for it. They are Americans. "Primary and industrial education for the masses, higher education for the leaders of the Negro race, for their professional men, their clergy-men, their physicians, their lawyers and their teachers will make up a system under which their improvement, which statistics show to have been most noteworthy in the last 40 years, will continue at the same rate. "On the whole then the best public opinion of the North and the best public opinion of the South seems to be coming together respect to all the economical and political questions growing out of present race conditions. "The recent election has made it probable that I sighl become more or less responsible for the policy of the next Presidential Administration, and I improve this opportunity to say that nothing would give me greater pride, because nothing would give me more claim to the gratitude of my fellow citizens if I could so direct that policy in respect to the Southern States as to convince its intelligent citizens' of the desire of the Administration to aid them in working out satisfactorily the serious problems before them, and of bring- ORING CO. air, equitable and generous. In or- made Suits, we are going to give 90 Tailor-made Suit. To the lady Work with the name Star Tailoring holds good to any lady in the city their names. Send or bring work of Dec. The work will be inspect resiring to enter contest, please send December to Star Tailoring Co. or --- ing them and their northern fellow, citizens closer and closer in sympathy and point of view. During the last decade, in common with all lovers of our country, I have watched with delight and thanksgiving the bond of union between the two sections, grow firmer. I pray that it may be given to me to strengthen this movement, to obliterate all sectional lines and leave nothing of differences between the North and the South save a friendly emulation for the benefit of our common country." Mr. Macrae, in his address on immigration, declared that he felt sure the race problem in the South would either be solved by immigration, or so greatly minimized that its solution will not be a matter of supreme importance. Dr. Dillard, in his discussion of "The Negro and His Training," declared that the Negro is the great labor factor in the South, and said that there is no trouble from the Negro who is disposed to be thrifty and industrious. Walter Page, President of the North Carolina Society, acted as toastmaster and introduced the various speakers. SECRETARY JORDAN'S NOTES. For a number of years we have been appealing to our churches in behalf of our missionaries over the sea, and have been asking for a special donation, if only fifty cents, from the Watch-Meeting services. Surely any Baptist Church would be glad to begin the New Year of 1909 with a little offering for the spread of the gospel of the Christ, about whom they have talked on Xmas day. The Foreign Mission Board feels very grateful to the B. Y. P. U. State Convention of Pennsylvania, Mr. Samuel Coleman, president for $115. This money will go for the windows of our Capetown Chapel. An effort will be made to have Pennsylvania Baptist young people remembered in Africa for many years to come in a special prepared memorial window. We are indeed thankful to Brother Coleman and his coworkers for this contribution. At no time in the history of the world, has there been such an uprising on the part of the men in the various christian churches for world wide missions. Why should strong, christian men lag and depend upon women pushing the cause of foreign missions? If we are to lead in everything else, why not lead in hastening the coming of the kingdom of Christ upon the earth? When you are enjoying your Xmas turkey and as you look up in gratitude to God for the gift of Christ, whose birth is celebrated on that day, remember why He came to the earth. Think of the work accomplished while on the earth and then remember 'His last Ioving words—"Go ye into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature." Couple with this—"Ye are my friends, if ye do whatsever I have commanded you." As I write these notes to the brotherhood of our great Baptist Zlon, there lies before me, a letter from Dr. Prowd, of South America, asking for $375, an appeal from Brother Murff, Capetown, South Africa, for at least $500, one from Brother Solani, Cape Colony, South Africa, for $100, Brother L. Tom Evans, in Hayti, for $500, Brother Pier, of South America for $200; also from Brother Smith and Phillips in Barbados asking for immediate help and from Dr. Bouey on the West Coast, setting forth his great needs. My heart goes out for them, and yet, in sadness, their appeals must be turned down for lack of funds. If the eighteen thousand Negro Baptist Churches would act as they sing and pray, by giving an offering after the clock strikes twelve on the last night of 1908, and send it to us, every one of these wants could be met. Brother'PASTORS and DEACONS, what will your church do to answer these appeals? I beg of you as you value your own souls, do something to help relieve our missionaries. Wishing for each and all a Merry Christmas and a most glorious Happy New Year, Believe me. Yours in His name, L. C. JORDAN. THE PASSING SHOW R. W. THOMPSON'S COMMENT ON CURRENT EVENTS Crisp Comment on Men, Women and Things in the Public Eye. In paying their respects to Justice John M. Harlan and indicating to him their gratitude of the Negro race for his strong stand for the moral effect of law as well as for its strict construction, that delegation of influential citizens of Kentucky gave evidence of a fine sense of the eternal fitness of things. Dr. E. E. Underwood showed true leadership in conceiving and bringing about the felicitous exchange of courtesies, and Editor W. H. Steward enunciated as no one else could have done it, the burning impulse of the race for justice, tempered with the spirit of American Liberty, and the appreciation all of us feel for the jurist who has the courage to do the right as God gives him to see the right. Color- ed Kentucky did herself proud at Frankfort when it honored Justice Herlan with a call from seventy-five representatives of her best intelligence and loftiest aspirations. Secretary of War Luke E. Wright is disappointing his Negro critics, by treating his colored subordinates with generous consideration. Some threw stones at him because of his southern birth and imagined vain things because of his erstwhile party affiliations. The evil deeds predicated of him have failed to come to pass. To our personal knowledge, he has approved the promotion of a number of deserving colored men, has transferred others into more congenial assignments and has given a cordial hearing to all who have come to him to discuss any matter bearing upon the welfare of the race. He agreed cheerfully to follow the policy marked out by Secretary Taft in providing for colored chief musicians in the Negro regiments of the United States Army. Secretary Wright is living up to his name; he is "all right." The democracy is a curious outfit. The party disfranchises the Negro in most of the southern states because of his alleged ignorance and poverty, and refuses to throw him over in the "Blue Grass State" because quite a number in the larger cities have no better sense than to follow gang rule and are so poor that they cannot afford to decline a bribe. It is pleasing to note that this condition applies to only a few—a very few, and the number is growing beautifully less as the nefarious methods of the party become more apparent. No teacher who dances can hold a place in the public schools of Enid, Oklahoma. If the ukase of the school board can stand the test of the law governing annual contracts. There are some teachers whose efficiency is not affected by indulging in the "light fantastic"—and there are others who cannot store brains in both head and foot without losing something at one end or the other. The outcome of the fight will be interesting. It is only a question of a short time when every Negro regiment in the United States Army will have a Negro bandmaster—thanks to the energy and foresight of Emmett J. Scott, who induced the War Department to inaugurate this policy, with a view of opening and permanently guaranteeing to our competent musicians an opportunity to practice their calling, under auspices at once pleasant and profitable. It is rumored that Roscoe Conkling Bruce, Assistant Superintendent of the Washington Public Schols, is willing to exchange that job for a suitable post in the diplomatic service, the Haitian mission probably preferred. As a diplomat, Prof. Bruce would certainly shine. His equipment and temperament eminently fit him for such an assignment. We would like to see him have it, if he wants it. The Kentucky Standard got in under the wire in good shape, winning by a nose as it were. Editor Young has more political science in her cranium than some of her critics have been disposed to give her credit for possessing. She doesn't hurry to the goal as fast as the most ardent might like, but somehow she gets there at the finish. The "irony of fate" is peculiarly illustrated in the fact that a wealthy friend in the Lone Star State has presented Mr. and Mrs. William Jennings Bryan with a beautifully located acre lot near Brownsville, Texas, upon which the democratic leader is to build a winter home. Perhaps the place won't prove to be as hot for Bryan as it was for the 25th Infantry. Under proper pressure it is stated, the Hon. William W. Clifford, whose vote in the Ohio legislature is claimed to have made Mark Hanna United States Senator could be induced to accept the post of Recorder of Deeds for the District of Columbia. The Hon. John C. Dancy notes an exception and the matter hangs fire, for the present, at least. Those who wish to send us a Christmas present can secure our correct post-office, address by communicating with The Advocate. "The Lord loveth a cheerful giver." "He gives twice who gives quickly." "Every little bit helps." Think of these beautiful texts, men and brethern. The "peace pact" between the Atkins and the Howard brands of Elks shows signs of sagging in the middle. West Virginia is guessing right these days in all things—and especially so in her choice for a State Law Librarian. Gilmer is "the goods." Messrs. Hitchcock, Ward and Sheldon, of the national committee richly deserved that great dinner in New York. They were the men behind the guns. Secretary William Loeb should be the next Secretary of Commerce and Labor. The people demand it and the new President will doubtless hearken unto their voice, for it be known "Vox populi, vox Dei." (N. B.—We can quote some Latin too.) Measure yourself, brother office-seeker, if you would seek office in- telligently. If you don't draw the amount of water you think you do, you are apt to make yourself ridiculous. History works wonders that would put Rider Haggard and Robert Louis Stevenson out of business, if they tried to compete on even terms. Word comes that the Williams farm of 200 acres in the western part of Washington county, Maryland, on which is located the historic old Fort Frederick, was sold at public auction a few days ago at Hagerstown, Md., the purchaser being John N. Williams, a Negro, whose forbears were slaves to the Williams family. The thrifty buyer got the place at $20 per acre. No objection is offered by the whites of the neighborhood, among whom he is very popular. Professional agitators will please make note of this system of solving the race problem. The race loses a positive asset in the untimely death of John Baxter Taylor, the record-breaking relay runner, who has more than once saved the day for the creamy University of Pennsylvania. No element in our body politic develops Taylors every day in the year. One Joseph A. Hayes, of Norfolk, Va., an alleged "Prophet" is again predicting that the end of the world is near. "Prophet" Hayes is also a business man, with a practical turn of mind, for he wants twenty-five cents in the world's currency for full particulars concerning the cataclysm that will hurl us all into eternity. As suckers continue to be born every minute, very likely Brother Hayes will catch a few in the tempting net he has thrown out. The National Nervo Business League furnishes the inspiration, but in the final analysis, it is the local organization that must crystallize that inspiration into results—the local league must do the actual work. Governor Patterson thinks nightriders are better than anarchists, anyhow. Purely a matter of taste, Governor; there is little difference in their malfections to those who have had the pleasure of being the victims of either. J. Milton Turner isn't going to be at all backward in naming "his'n"—or that which he desires to be "his'n." Nord Alexis needn't have stopped off at Jamaica to get the favorite product of that island. We have plenty over here equally as good. The Rev. S. L. Caruthers, of Washington, D. C., is the only Negro "anti" in the country who was deemed of sufficient importance to be publicly proclaimed a member of the Taft-Roosevelt Ananassa Club, and Brother Caruthers is "chesty" over his rare distinction thus accorded him. The "wise guy" shies at marrying a girl reared in a family in 'which mamma's the dominating influence. He realizes what is coming to him. The troubles in Haiti have brought Minister H. W. Furnish to front in such a creditable manner as to preclude the "hot-footers" from asking for his $10,000 job. "Lily-whiteism" In the Southern wing of the Republican party is on the run. These are the days when a political leader can get "mentioned" for most anything in sight—if he has an active and alert press agent. If the "allies" are to be recognized, Vice-president Fairbanks is the quantity that will suit everybody. He is too valuable a man to be lost to public life. STATE FEDERATION OF WOMENS CLUBS. The Executive Committee of the State Federation of Women's Clubs has decided to hold the Federation at Hugheston, W. Va., Dec. 31 and Jan. 1st. We wish to have all clubs represented. All old ones who have formerly sent delegates and as many new ones as will send representatives. We shall be glad to have any one meet with us who will lend a hand in any way to aid us in our work. The Improvement League of Hugheston has formed themselves as a local committee and are preparing to entertain a large number of women. MISS BLANCHE JEFFRIES, Ch. Ex. Committee. FORAKER'S EFFORT FIRST. Washington, Dec. 7.—The fact that the managers desire, to restrict legislation will not prevent, other members of the Senate and House exerting their efforts in behalf of favorite measures. The first effort in this direction will be made in the Senate by Mr. Foraker, who will renew his attempt to have passed the bill authorizing the re-enlistment of the Negro soldiers who were discharged without honor on account of the Brownville riot. This measure will be the special order for December 16. Rev. John Waters, Jr., of Lewisburg, was in the city, Sunday, to assist his father, Rev. J. W. Waters, in the dedication services of Simpson M. E. church. Mrs. James Page had Dr. J. A. Holmes, of Baltimore, and several other friends to tea, Sunday af- ternoon. 32,155.00 28,285.00 27,510.60 25,697.50 25,236.00 24,552.62 State Printing. W. Va. Ptg. Co. Wheeling. $32,155.00 Lovett, Charleston. 28,285.00 Tribune Co., Charleston. 27,510.60 Acme Pub. Co., Morgan- town. 25,697.50 John C. Bond, Charleston. 25,336.00 Intelligencer, Wheeling. 24,552.62 News, Wheeling. 24,342.25 News-Mail Co., Charleston 23,350.50 State Binding. Tribune. $11,639.30 W. Va. Ptg Co. Wheeling. 10,695.90 News, Wheeling. 10,278.90 John C. Bond, Charleston. 10,118.30 Intelligencer, Wheeling. 10,137.73 Acme Pub. Co., Morgan- town. 9,940.80 News-Mail Co., Charleston 7,677.10 Stationery. Diem & Wing, Cincinnati. $17,019.40 R. P. Andrews, Washing- ton 15,997.25 The contract for the printing has not yet been awarded, but will probably be done this evening. L. C. Farrar and his mother attended the meeting of the West Virginia Teachers' Association at Bluefield. Show Your Colors "Let It Be Known Which Road You Travel" We now have an ex ceptional large assort ment of Emblem Je for hristmas Gifts Buttons, Pins, We are always ment of Emblem Jewelry most suitab for hristmas Gifts. em Jewelry most suitable Gifts. Pins, Rings, Charms always glad to show them Buttons, Pins, Rings, Charms We are always glad to show them Diamond and Gem Merchants 231 Capitol St. At the Sign of the Big Street The Good Book The Good Book declares that he who provides not for his own "is worse than an infidel." Kanawha Banking & Trust o. of Charleston, W. Va. $1.00 starts you off and a little each pay day, together with the Compound Semi-Annual Interest paid by us, keeps it growing. "The Bank That You Can Depend Upon" has $250,000 Capital and $150,000 Surplus. NEWS-MAIL COMPANY'S BID THE LOWEST The News-Mail Company, of Charleston, publishers of the Charleston Daily Mail, and printers and binders of high merit, Tuesday, offered the lowest bid for the printing and binding of the State of West Virginia. The bids of those competing for the State printing, were opened at the office of State Auditor A. C. Scherr at noon, with Auditor Scherr and State Superintendent Miller, of the State Printing Commission, present, Treasurer Ogdin being away from home on account of his health. There were a number of bidders for the printing and also for the binding, but the bids of the News-Mail Company, of Charleston, were the lowest, the bid for the printing, made upon the specifications tendered by the State, being $23,350.50, while the bid for the binding was $7,677.10. The bids for the printing and binding were as follows: WESTERN WESTERN WESTERN Washington, Dec. 9.—One of most notable gatherings ever held in the history of this country in the interest of waterway development was called to order today at the National Rivers and Lake Congress met in annual congress. Senators, representatives, and captains of finance, govern many states and others high special life were present when representative Ransdell, of Louisiana President of the Congress, called Congress to order. 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Address: Sterling Remedy Company, Chicago or New York KEEP YOUR BLOOD CLEAR LOOKING BACKWARD. That The Advocate did not misinform its readers that a movement was on foot to provide separate cars for the races in West Virginia was more than proved by an editorial appearing last week, in the Wheeling Intelligencer. The Intelligencer, the only Republican paper, in the knowledge of the writer, to take a stand against Jim Crow cars when that question was a live issue, has experienced a suspiciously sudden change of heart. It now favors Jim Crow cars, and the reasons stated are so much like those advanced in an interview in these columns last week that one is naturally led to believe that the editorial in question was either written or inspired by the same party. After referring to the separation of schools, churches, societies. The Intelligencer says that it is actually dangerous for white women to travel unattended. It sees no reason why Negroes should object, and bolsters up its argument by stating that certain colored men who have traveled in the southern part of the state favor the change. In reply we quote the Intelligencer of August 19th, 1908: "THE JIM CROW PLANK." A distinguished jurist calls attention to a difficulty in which the "Jim Crow" plank in the Democratic platform would involve railroad managers, in the improbable event that it should become a law. Under decision of the Supreme Court of the United States, a colored person with a ticket from a point in one state to a point in another state cannot be required to change cars. Why, the question is asked, should the state compel one colored man to ride in a certain car, when it cannot require another colored man, who happens to be an inter-state passenger, to do so? Why so discriminate between two persons, both colored* Practically, under proper conditions, there can be no great objection to segregations of the races. We maintain colored schools, and the colored people of their own choice as a rule support their own churches. Too often, however, the "Jim Crow" law is simply an excuse for imposing a mark of ignominy on respectable, law-abiding and worthy colored men and women. The disorderly and drunken white tough can be just as disagreeable and just as unfit for association with respectable people as the disorderly colored tough. The practical solution of the question is to give railroads all reasonable powers of enforcing proper traveling conditions on their cars, regardless of race or color. This would enable a respectable and well behaved colored man to ride amid respectable surrounding and require the noisy white rough to go where he properly belongs." In passing it might be said that The Intelligencer, till about a year ago, was owned and controlled by dyed-in-the-wool Republicans. When there were hardly enough Republicans in the State to form a corporal's guard. The Intelligencer began its career and became the party's Bible. In the trying days preceding the last Republican State Convention it fell from grace, nor has it yet been restored to full fellowship. A EULOGY. In the passing of John V. Whittico, who died Friday night last, at Keystone after a week's illness, the race loses a potent factor for good, and Southern West Virginia is poorer by his untimely taking off. A minister of the gospel, of Presbyterian faith, he was educated, refined and unsullied—a type, unfortunately too rarely found among those who labor in the Master's vineyard. Against odds which would have discouraged a man less determined, Rev. Whittico established a church of his faith at Kimball—probably the only one of that denomination for Negroes in West Virginia and labored zealously and successfully for its unbuilding. In educational circles his activity was as great and crowned with the same degree of success as were his efforts to elevate the religious standard of his community. Keystone and Eckman are indebted to him for the excellence of the graded school, located midway between the two, of which he was principal for many years. In the church and in the school he fought the fight, he kept the faith and now he has finished the course. The scene of Rev. Whittico's labors is better by his having lived in it, and, though his sun set ere it had reached its meridian, its effulgent rays had brightened many a despondent heart, and the verdict of those who knew him is: Well Done. "After life's painful fever may he sleep well." President Roosevelt's speech at the Y. M. C. A. corner stone laying at Washington on Thanksgiving Day "took big" with both races. The effect will be of a lasting nature, because he spoke not only for today, but for many tomorrow, as well. The address was an eloquent plea for the quality of every citizen before the law, for the equality of opportunity for every man to make himself all that God intended that he should be—regardless of color, race or creed—and planted his feet firmly upon the fundamental American principle of "all men up" with MERIT as the only test for preferment in any line of human endeavor, and WORTH as the only crucible in which each must prove his metal. The President took the people wholly into his confidence. There was no shuffling, no fencing, no cabalery, no "playing to the galleries" for applause, and no appeal was made to either the vanity or the emotions of the race to which his remarks were more particularly directed. It was just simple, straightforward, clean-out, sincere, heart-to-heart talk on "plain living and high thinking that lifted every hearer to a loftier conception of the duty of man to man, emphasizes more than ever the rare moral, intellectual and executive greatness of the man that stood before them. It was a speech that will make us all better citizens and better neighbors; it inspired a stronger sense of fellowship and a closer civic unity, and instilled the love of honorable achievement—scoring with tremendous force, because it came from the innermost soul of one who in his own life and character is the embodiment of the wholesome and progressive doctrine he preaches. Every word rang true and every sentence struck the marrow of the situation. Not since foundation of the Republic has any previous President delivered an address that has done so much to clarify the atmosphere on the race problem, and no specialist on the ills of government has been able to prescribe a remedy that promises half so well for the ultimate recovery of the American patient as the healing utterances that fell from the lips of President Roosevelt at the capital of the nation on this memorable Thanksgiving Day. REAPING THE HARVEST. Elesewhere in this issue of the Advocate, under the caption: "Stop Killing, Stop Lynching, Lest We Perish," is an editorial from The (Memphis, Tenn.) Commercial Appeal, a paper which is largely responsible for the state of anarchy in Tennessee against which it now so bitterly complains. The whole Negro press, ably assisted by thoughtful men of both races, Cassandralike, has warned the nation against the danger of condoring lynchings. It has been pointed out time and again that the widespread practice of the bodies of men inflicting punishment for crimes, without due process of law, would react upon the White south, but only here and there was any effort made to enforce respect for the law. Wilmington, Atlanta, the three Springfields nor the thousand other instances of shooting, hanging and burning at the stake had power to arouse the public mind to the gravity of the situation. They were only "niiggers". Why concern one's self? The answer came in the lynching of Rankin and the murder of Carnack, and the country at last awakened to a full realization of the danger of mob rule and lynch law. The law-loving black men North and South were shocked by these two atrocious crimes as much as were their white brethern, and as deeply regret that these two lives were necessary to the fulfillment of the law: What ye sow, that shall ye reap. ME. TOO. The Chicago Conservator has done its work in the campaign. It has achieved certain distinction per force of its timely editorials and cartoons. The result of the election will place Hon. Wm. Howard Taft in the Presidential chair and give him residence for at least four years in the famous White House at Washington. This achievement The Conservator claims to share with hundreds of other newspapers throughout the country. The Chicago Conservator. A FRIEND AT COURT No Negro could ask, with justice, a better advocate than President-elect Taft proved to be at the North Carolina Society dinner. Monday night. With a vision broadened through closer contact than was possible before the election. Mr. Taft shows no weakening in the position he took at that time and sets at rest any doubts which may have been entertained as to the sincerity of his ante-election utterances. He stands firmly against any attempt to repeal the 15th Amendment and pleads for education for the regiment - primary and industrial for the masses and higher education for the leaders. Following so closely as it did after the notable address of President Roosevelt, Mr. Taft's speech forms a fit companion piece for his predecessor's. Both speeches place the Negro before the Republic in his true light and both should make for a better understanding between the races. The appearance of the Intelligencer's Jim Crow editorial followed so closely upon Mr. Thos. L. Norris' return from the southern part of the state as to appear more than a mere coincidence. Men have been hung on weaker evidence. The refusal of The Pioneer Press to join in the crusade against Jim Crow cars surprises no one. The Press is just obliged to be different, to show that it "wears no man's collar." A sentimental editor out in Kansas asks: "Are there any sweeter words in the English language than these "I love you." Perhaps not; but the words: "Here's that one fifty I owe you on subscription" are not lacking in delightful enunciation to the ear of a newspaper man. It's dollars to doughnuts that some pin-head Negro editor will raise a howl because the President failed to make mention of the race in his last annual message to. Congress. Just as if we had not had enough mention to last us for a generation. Walter M. Farmer, who had a clerkship in the republican national campaign announces through the campaign announces throughout the Chicago Conservator that he is not a candidate for Register of the Treasury. This, no doubt, takes an immense load off of the mind of Dr. William Tecumseh Vernon. SEPARATE COACH NONSENSE. (From the Charlesston Book) The Wheeling Intelligencer has adopted a portion of the late Democratie platform in West Virginia and is demanding the enactment by the legislature of the "Jim Crow" separate coach law. The Intelligencer declares that the Republican party lost more votes in West Virginia on account of that one proposition than any other one question, and that it is up to the legislature to take up the proposition for serious consideration. The Intelligencer should keep its files before it when it writes on such subjects. The majority for Taft in West Virginia was more than 25,000. The average majority for the Republican state ticket was upwards of 20,000. A greater majority than was ever before given for that party. Mr. Glasscock's majority was approximately 12,000. The Intelligencer, in explaining the result, charged that the whiskey interests and their opposition to Mr. Glasscock was responsible for the cut of his vote. Now, the Intelligenger would have its readers believe that George Byrne's negro plank was the cause of a cut in the vote somewhere, and since all the rest of the ticket, except Mr. Glasscock, nosed out ahead of all previous majorities, it would be interesting to know where the Intelligencer is to apply its losses. The fact is that the Intelligencer is simply taking up an issue which is as dead as it is possible for votes to kill it. We want to do the Intelligencer the fairness to admit that it would not advocate the separation of the races unless the law were enacted so that it would compel the railroad company to provide the same accommodations for the black man that it would be compelled to provide for other people. In that event it is well known that there is not a railroad operating in West Virginia that could or would want to comply with the law. Following the same suggestion as contained in the Intelligencer, it would be necessary to provide separate street cars, separate ferries, separate steamboats, separate vehicles for all kinds of public conveyance. But this is all rot. The only states where the separate coaches are established by law is where the railroad companies are permitted to do as they please about providing accommodations, and where in most instances the black people are given about the same treatment as is provided for cattle. The intelligencer has exhibited its weakness, its petulancy and its utter imbecility as a leader of thought in the advocacy of this proposition, which is as dead as any of the other dead issues of the Democracy, and which the people of West Virginia have by their votes repudiated. STATE PRESS (From Wheeling Register.) During the recent campaign no more unreasonably partisan newspaper was published in West Virginia than the morning organ of the local trust. But since the smoke of November's battle has cleared away that accesses are presented balanced acknowledgements of the merit of Democratic contentions as to some of the issues between the parties. A few times ago it editorially favored the enactment of a Jim Crow law, and aroused the fire of its negro readers. Yesterday the same participant sheet went a step further when it virtually admitted that the Democratic position upon the issue of publicity as to campaign contributions is right. It found much to praise in the effect of the publicity which has been given to receipts and expenditures, which means, it says, "cleaner politics, the election of better men to office, and to a large extent the retirement of money bags." The trust, organ's admissions would have been more creditable to it if they had been made before the election, but even at this late day it is refreshing to find evidence that a few rays of light are falling across its narrow vision. The Meanest Man. (From Hinton Independent-Herald.) For some time past reports have reached us of evil deeds on part of public officials in Wyoming county. We received our information from sources we deemed reliable and gave it to the public as we received it. A few weeks ago we ripped the county court of Wyoming up the back for its action in an election matter. For years and years we have had a curiosity to find the meanest man that ever ran a newspaper. Our opinion is now made up. We have found him as the fellow found the Holy Grail right at our own side post. And he wears whiskers too—whiskers like the elder Santa Claus. And his name is the Hon. Joseph Swope, of the Wyoming Mountaineer. And our proof is last week's issue of his paper. He took four days with himself and the entire force of his office to abuse us. He published about a yard and a half of vituperation billingsgate, hogwash and slander against us. He dug up the shade of old Nat Harrison, and all the animosities and prejudices that hedged around this country during the days of rebellion and reconstruction and flung them up to us. Then he raked up the old Logan-Via contest in Monroe county and damned us with that. In other words according to Swope's diatribe we are a heathen and a cannibal and responsible for the Civil War. That is the allagata up to the time something mysterious happened. After Joseph had all his type locked up in train cars and despoiled of men all south of Skinned Poplar Gap he fell out with the same county court that we had trimmed up. Then what was to be done. He put an addenda to his article as follows: From the way the court started in the recount yesterday, we may have to take back what we have said we hope we will not have to do it. But if we have to give another version, or if they fool us our right hand is ready to tell the facts. If we do go after them, it will be with gloves off. Our Tariff Interests. (From Wheeling Intelligencer.) Attention is called to the acute interest West Virginia has in the tariff schedules, by the appearance before the ways and means committee of a representative of the West Virginia wool industry. Time was when sheep raising was one of the important industries in this state, and it is still of considerable value. As our farmers who have been lured away from the soil by the development of coal, oil and gas riches, return to agriculture, wool growing is likely to resume its place as one of our chief agricultural pursuits. Under the Wilson tariff law wool sold as low as 12 cents per pound throughout the section and sheep brought from 75 cents to $1.00 per head. Wool has been selling at from 28 to 40 cents during recent years, and sheep almost in the same proportion. West Virginia coal and timber also enjoy the benefits of protection to a very liberal degree; and our important glass and pottery interests are almost entirely dependent upon a reasonable tariff schedule for their existence. Our iron and steel mills would undoubtedly be very severely crippled by any radical tariff reduction. It will be seen that on the whole, West Virginia cannot afford to view the tariff revision proceedings with indifference. The state is fortunate in that it has one member of the ways and means committee in the house, in the person of Congressman Gaines, and a member of the finance committee of the senate, in Mr. Elkins. Without presupposing that of either these gentlemen will allow prejudice or selfish interest to dictate his course, it may be assumed that both will keep an alert eye on the things of material benefit to their state. A Primary Election Law. (From Wheeling Intelligencer,) The Morgantown Chronicle, which is almost invariably just and reasonable in its editorial comments, thinks that the Intelligencer, is inclined to weaken in advocacy of the primary election law. The Intelligencer does not so regard it. The Cooper primary election law, which was before the legislature two years ago, will suit the Intelligencer very well should the legislature pass it; but the essential object of the Cooper law can be obtained with much less machinery and with a much simpler measure. The observation of the Intelligencer convinces it that the people of that state wish not only to be assured that in each county they may have a fair county primary whenever the SPECIALS AT A. BOIARSKY'S FOR THE MONTH OF DECEMBER ONLY Ladies and Gentlemen WATCH FOBS, GOLD FILLED, guaranteed for 10 years, from $1.60 Up HANDSOME PRESENTS in LADIES, JEWEL BONES, from $1.90 Up Rich CUT GLASS FRUIT DISH... $2.60 Up A line of IMPORTED JAPANESE CHINA in Vases, Plates, Chocolate Sets, Etc. It will be MONEY IN YOUR POCKET to get my prices on DIA-MONDS before buying. EVERY ARTICLE IS GUARANTEED TO BE EXACTLY AS ADVERTISED. All out of town orders will receive prompt attention. Any goods will be shipped C. O. D. when $1 accompanies the order. 714 KANAWHA STREET voters want it, and that the primary will be conducted under due legal forms. As it stands now the county committees are laws unto themselves. They may, as in Monongalia county during the last campaign, provide for a county primary, conduct it honestly and thereby satisfy every just demand of the voters, for they may, as in Harrison county, arbitrarily agree to divide the delegates between leading candidates, appoint the delegates to suit themselves, and be sustained in that action by a corrupt state committee. These two lines of procedure illustrate first the condition that we wish to bring about all over the state, and second the condition that we wish to abolish. This result will be acieved by a law that will make the action of party committees reviewable by the courts, that will require county primaries whenever a reasonable number of voters demand them, that will fix the dates for county primaries at some reasonable time, that will require the proper registration of voters to vote at the primaries, and that will finally, throw the protection of the courts about the ballots, ballot boxes, tally sheets, and records of a primary, so that there may at any reasonable time be a full and fair investigation by the courts of any suspicious proceeding. Certainly the Chionicle and every other advocate of a primary election law will admit that, such a measure would be a long step in advance, and the Intelligencer is inclined to believe that it would answer every good purpose. Concerning the state wide primary instead of the magisterial district is to be made the unit, the Intelligencer confesses it has very grave doubt. The experiment has not worked so successfully in some western states as was anticipated, and does undoubtedly make campaigning for a state office a luxury such as only the rich can indulge in. Washington. Dec. 9. The house began its regular business session by proceeding to the consideration of the bill providing for the thirteenth census. John L. Sullivan Wants a Divorce Chicago, Dec. 9.—John L. Sullivan, former champion in the pugilistic arena, has filed suit for divorce against his wife. The charge is infidelity. He was married in 1883, and they separated the following year. Mrs. Frances Mays was hostess last week to the Loyal Union. Mrs. Matilda Parker will entertain the club this evening at her home, on Brooks street. CHARLESTON, W. VA. are now shown through our large and convenient store at pleasing prices. All are cordlally invited to see the line. e Se, see tatters a RB eee ne Glaenteston= 5 2 Wi Ne Gece tl -JoH. Nolen nd! Atlorney, Matty, slate ae oft ing rotupning, to Viren tor/pormanenPredidence”? wh ae He, White, ‘ot “aontsomery Wiebe busines visitor here, Frt Teg con” sp nseetes Tetsan ge ARE: ISH Boyaot ts eeriousiy my Widow Chain Pitts at Mra. town's, au Gablol suseee “Jobn Pubkoks 4g 11 gt bp home, a a ‘prenpes. Hen Bids, x les Gporgia Smilth, of Columbus, 7 ay. panad shroyigh the -elty Haxt reek, €r route to ‘Claremont, “whet sti pelt toacht. j+ ah spire, 2 af fr of Railroad ave. nile, Thala ni, aaa . 1yutber, Jon \d_ Mra, Nina nabdbat er ) Mt. fat Clement aba Mrs. Harlot Lge were married, kefinenday’ efening of Inst week, Ne, Pallentat thy KOM. srapnuge. : 9 Willig Workers of st. PMul ni gE. chi aa ‘Thursday Tast, whh Mrs, Ditards Mrs. Margarot.Biown and her Ut- Je.qdopted..spn, Johnnie, will-leave thy QE few dayt for Boston, Mass,, to speifa an indefinite time with her son ‘and’ daughter} A H. Brown ‘and Mra, Marip Woods! “fle Ladies} Ala’ of, St, Paul A, M. E. church, wi bp,eqtertained at’ Jo- nebh. Kent’s,.,on{ ‘Batnes: street, by Mp}! Fannie Catlett,. tonight. 2 Mrs. Matte’ Moss.te able to be out aga{n, atter a}few:daye’ Hiness, Bip; Ellen Witton, of Petonurg, ts Moiting her sfster, Mrs. C. P. Har- ay, ;an.Caroline street, , Mie. Tove, of Upton, te visting nef Houghter,-Mra./Ben Anderson, Mra, Balléy and’ little twins will apepe the holldayd Ah nar. mother ing Virginia, * “Phe. Willing Workers will give ‘a supper tonight at: Stmpion M. E. chypyn. A are, fhyitéd to attend. . James Page leaves shortly tor New York City to; do her Christmas shopping. DP Rig J. W. Carter, of Chillteothe, ©., Was in the clty Friday. Prof. J. W. Arter, of Hill Top, was #-papiness viator hang Thureday. fs. Margaret Brown left Suiday for Boston, Mass. far permanent resi- dence. Ohas. Smith ard. Mise Anna Mal- lo¥y were married Tuesday at the “parsonage. of” the First Baptist Chile. ys, ten \ Rey. D. W. Mendows was in the city Saturday. ‘yhe Loyal: Union was entertained Monday evening, by Mrs..M. A. Par- ket; Ses caiat Bova SW. Watert e, otsiewis. burs, arid Rev. J. A. Holinés, of Bal- tare, Md., agelsted In the’ Dedica- Lory Gervices, of the Simpson, M. B. Cuuren, Susiday, ; ‘Migs’ “Alpha” Brooks, teacher at Handley’ spent the .week-end with het mother, Mrs. Mary Brooks on Jagod Street. Mrs Alle Barnett ts si at her home on Jagob street, Miss Della Brown, teacher at Ray- mond City, spent the week-end in the, clty viniting relatives, Prof. W. A. Spriggs, of Institute, spent Sunday In the city. “Rev. 8. R, BiHock made a business visit to EN Top Priaay. 40 1 Brank Parker dled at the, home of Mré. Moilio Parker Saturday at 11 p.gn. The fitiera! services were held Ménday afternoon at the resldence. ‘The reception given Monday -eve- ning by. the Woman's Hospital Asso- ciation at Hotel Brown was a success. ‘The guests-were received by Mee- dames Porter and.Glatke and were Invited Into the dining room. by Mrs. F.C. Brown. Assisting tn the din- ing room were Misses Ruth Rice, Hatel Lhéas, Mary, Dickerson , and Wether Fulks, while Mesdames 'Sny- dor and Spencer recetved the cards. Q. H. James Is {11 at his home on Summers street F. D. Cambri was ill a-few days thip week Mrs, J. F. J, Clark-was {11 the first oftthe week.” FAIRMONT. 1 F. H. Jackson was called to Mor- gantown, Monday, to sce about hie brother, Dr. A. M. Jackson, who was fearfully burned ina fire, Saturday. Miss Patterfon, ‘teacher at Gray's Flats, and’ Mr. Dennis Giimore, were calling on friendy here, some” ume Age. B. L. Morton returned tiome, Sun- aay, after attending thé . Teachers Association at Parkersburg. He spent Sapurday with his parents tn omecortie ‘Mius Mattle Prouty, teacher a Mareantown, passed through our clt} Heturday. ‘en route home, from Park. ersburg. f ile Virginia Washington ba heen quite fil, but ts improving C. W. Hogpiiton 4s able to beat his rom again; after four weeks 11 © m9 Rospllals J 7 Browira metde “returned; Wednos aay, from Kansas City, where he lef Mibdrare Miadtrels, with; Which, he ha& been traveling the past eigh' monthe, Rov. B. B, Martin was called t Washington by the iliness of his sob ‘Mian Anna Dawson, of Clarksburg spent somo. weeks ago. with her par ‘ents and relatives here. .fharles Willlame, of Pittsburg. 4 sfiaking hands with old friends here ie D. Seott ff on the sick Het. ra. Taylor and daughter, of Co Vimbus, who have been guests of he sister, Mrq. Oliver Blue, _returne AOMNS., ARRAY, arto orsticen fu LMrer, Silie- Son oe spe tromony tke’ Fol O'Clock Neenves Chu, rt pean! gigseagtine SAMs, Wha. Ww Fa. Na-9pn,. Ku gene, ery, guests of tee. NOT ‘ack ORE FH hs Oe Pee Sherk eco faWhedlng, iF the iguvdt of “his brothvr, Walter, and eae ate Little, Rivhard ieee | aid Theo- org Martin have. pega! iI with: toni UHR RS te NE Se carat \ ‘The ‘Thanksgiving diuner and ‘aup- er. given by the Indies of Mt: Ziop Buptlet church, was a success: and a splendid. attalr, "940, being cleared thet day. i. , The Thanksgiving | rogram, + rex- dergd: by the school children on Tuosday,. Plabt, was@. treat ang war Well attended. Master Wille , Forney... snort Mhankéalying with ‘his: mother. and alatorn at: Hast Liverpool; Ohio. The Ladiés’ Ald Soctety turned: in on Jast Sandy at.the M, B. chutch at thelr rally $104. Much praise wat given the ladieg. % Se Soe CANTON, OHIO. | Mya.: Fred Jackedm’ left . Tuesday evening for her home {ft Harvesbure, 0:,:where she will spend the winter with her parents; Mr. and Mrs. B. Bans. Chas. Butler left the elty. for Chi- cago, IN, Tuesday of Tast week. St, Paul's A. M. H. Sunday school 1s doing some real fnteresting work. A Paper read by Geo. Dnurloo lest Sunday on “Thought and Wark the only true way to guecpae,” wag a feature. Next Sunday Miss Rachel Smith will-tell “What 1s necessary for success, In Sundsy school, work.” aValte, the little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. V.-8. Cook, is on the sick ist. : FSF POX preached in Akron day eve, = . ‘Phg members of tho | Nonpirall muaidal and dramatie society met at the home of Mr. and Mrs. RW. Green where they were. very pleat antly: entertained. Miss Dora, B. Johnson, the elocu- tionist, will give a recital Tuesday evening, Dec. 15th at the Zion M. E. chureh in Massillon, 0., for the bene- At of the church, Mr. and Mrs. A. F, Hunter are the vroud parents of'a baby girl. ROOSEVELL,.ON..THR COLORED re Oe Be a [Comments of the Colored Press on ee Macey Address Delivered At the CernenStone Laying of the + Nogroéh New $10,000 Home tu Washington, D.. C.—Univeysally Approvedes vnc CHIRE EEOCUTIVE OF THE NATION \SOUNDS -A\NEW KEY-NOTE ON BRACE ‘PROBLEM. i prog er ‘6d -Feonr Right Path By “s sane Micleme = == + The principal address of the oc- jeagion by President Roosevelt is de- ing discussed everyahere, and stamps him) more solidly’ as_“a friend to man" The best thinking people of the rece ang tte masses greatly ad- mire “Président. Roosevelt and be: Nevesin img They say he is one of the best (rieids the race ever had, and his speech of ‘Thanksgiving at Washington, goes far to prove it. No other President was better informed on rée¢ conditions than President Rogsevelt, He knows men; — he knowa-progréua:nnd reform. He can put his’ fing (on «nen of our race who eoputBifeue reform, ust a8 be can put WA finger on men of bts own raco of the same caliber. He cares for neither. He will not be hindered Jin tits advocacy of justice to men by those ‘who: eritiétse him with evil in- tent.—Cleveland Journal. pg INGE eT ee eg President ‘Roosevelt has now been saying some nice things during the past week that are calculated to Please the Afro-Americans, We also note his’ determination to retain Dr. Grum as Collector of Internal Reve- nue at Charleston, S. C. Good for lijm!—Brooklyn tye. Rattor Murphy, Sees a Great Light ‘Taking this addyees with all the public utterances.%of. the President ‘on the ,race dugstion together with his’ pubfle sets ax they related to the Nextd-“notwithatanding bls sum- mary dealing with the Negro soldiers which we. regard ax attributable to his natural. impulsiveness—in our opinion President . Roosevelt may safely bo put down on the side of the {rlends of the Negro and as a Presi. dent who fs willing to contribute al th Nis power to Negro uplift—-Balt more Afro-Anterican Ledger Me Critics Revising Their Unfavorable L Opinions. Since, Prosident: Roosevelt's great ‘Thanksgiving Day gpeech on the race auestion in which he took the high- ost possible ground for the equality of citizenship forall and urged an open daor to ‘itetavennes of employ nuont on sequal, terme, regardless of color, the hhbrE-sfahted critics who charged him with colorphobia, have been busy revising and reversing their mistakon eathmate of the truly great man in the White House.— Florida Sentinel. For a Citizenattigy Mnhampered and Untavored. . With thoréugi information as to its present position and with firm words of praise and advice, temper- od. to the pt¥sent occasion, President Roosewlt has never spoken for the Negro more helpfully and happlly:. His address has done the Nogro good. It furnishes new evidence that Mands straight for a citizenship un- atibere) and.onfoevored ‘hy med ar AIM SAteYorgd Ny raed. or, Puke Ae: Lins. xolced the gontl: ment of miitons of Negroes when. tt ‘atop that dhe Fach” has no’ better 0 (PE, PED Mepveur friend. thas) rea mt Roosbyelt— New. York ee en roblem. «the Colaba ¥. MC. A. the: poo pleor Washington and the tace through@ut the country, were honor- fed in haying President Roosevelt de- UvPr) the address at tho laying «of the cérner-gtone for the new $1,600, 900 X. M. G. A. bullding: hefe. on Thanksgiving Day. It will/go dd 4n hidtory ‘ag a memorable occasion; jand gs ‘one calculated to inspire: the whites to greater respect. for the race, Ag the President well gald,ia eplivea man cannot build Ima Dea tity, without: earning,.the. .reapact .,of his ‘white nelhbora.” Presfaent Roorevelt's address was an honest, Sven, frank. trlbute to tbis race of ours.' Always “earnest and sincere, Ae seemed ‘more oarnest and more Aincore’ than ever before. He again made Jt plata that he is for “all men up” and that race or color bas no Jofuence, bearing upon his dealing with men. He made it plain that a man's. color should not have, and does not haye, any consideration, whatever at, his hands. We thank ‘the President for his able and his Very “hetpty} address.’ The people of Washington and the race throush- ont the, copntry, than him. “That ad- dyeus furnished added evidence that Prealdent , Roosevelt 1s ‘square’ on the Race "Problem. Washington Boe. . RES te ae ee, See a ED rare ‘clan, President Roosevelt, in his address at the. laying of the corner-stone of the colored Y. M. C. A. at Washing- tou. D. C., ninde, respectful reference to Dr. J.J. France, of Portsmouth, Va., as an example of philanthropy in the direction of the colored Y. M. C. A. mo¥ement.--Lodge Journal and Guide, Norfolk, Va. e AIEL MORE Kansas City, Dec, .9.—Louis Pratt, the self styled Adam-god, ‘the reltg- fous fanatié who is inthe hospltal here “seriously wounded in a battle between his followers and the police Jast night, declares he is going to get well and hve to khil & few more policemen. : ~ As the result of the fight, Pratt's thirteen-year old daughter, Lula, and oliceman Albert 0. Dalbow’ are ead: and two ote pottesmea ar Th critical conditions. James Sharp, known as Elijah II, is still at large. Rev. T. M. Hare, for twelve years active In the work of the Ant{-Saloon League in Ohio and Wisconsin, has been elected superintendent of the Teague in West Virginia to succeed Theodore Alvord, and will live and fmake his headquarters at Charleston, This was the action of the league al the annual meeting held at Sisters- ville, Monday, when ths resignation of ‘Theodore Alvord was accepted. ‘The annual meeting of the league was held Monday, and practically all the trustees of the league were (pres: ent, besides a number of others {n- terested in the work. ‘The work of most importance’ was the selection of & successor to Theodore Alvord, whe for xix years has been the dupertn. tendent of the league in West Virgin- fa. Alvord will continue with the league in the capacity of attordéy and will have charge of the fight to he made the coming session of the legislature for, Statewide prohibl urs President—S. K. Arbuthnot, of Wheoting. Vice Prosidents—First district, R. Ad Hall, Weston; Second district, A M. Buckhannon; Third district, B. @ Eagle. Hinton; Fourth district, Dr U. V. W. Darlington; Fitth distriet 8. H. Reese. |" Treasurer--M. M. Williamson, Charleston. Secretary—Rev. M. L. Weekly Parkersburg. During the meeting a committee o three was appointed, of which Theo. fore Alvord was a momber, to ox press to the two dominant politica Farties the thanks of the league !for the planks In the platforms, declar: ing for the submission of the prohibt. CEMA DY OUNRRY, peeitten ts cy eke AEN A ye Eu Ee aN Se Sa LR ro le latlnee lias lo digapene fe ee ayy oe Sc outh Charlestor Toe ROB ade Menai. SP Tee ag Se aa See ee ‘ PEOPLE IN SOUTH: €HARLESTON NOW. oon : THERE APRIE 1,.1907. “ge eg . Factories Employing Over 400 Men. a a Dunlkirk Windaw Glass Co. |»: Banner Window Glage Cal Ee a Hs Kanawha. Chemical Engine Mfg Go. bane A 4 Kenton Iron & Steel.C>. ise) Hemlock Lumber Gays ‘125°Houses and other buildings now. in South “Charleston, ; « Church, School House, Concreté’ Sidewalk, Sewers," 7 _ under construction, Natural Gas, Everything. { Bridge nearly completed-—then the trolly*cars, Buy now before the prices go up. They'go up when the ee : ‘the cars go-in.- gaye poe Bleed Tae ae : Terms:' 1-10 cash, -balance'in monthly payments to suit. we Discoun for, albeaghs =... ten. 20 00 oe pains ae ' Rooiir'501 Charleston National Bank Building inh? ah aoe Bell Phone 750; Home Phone 4214; eo ae eee ig { tion amendmentivifhe committee res ported the following resolutions which show, th#, position of the Wwague, and they were’ adopted: <" “Whereas, ‘The question of siate- wide prohibition of the beverage lia; nor trarfte has been-befgre the people of West. Virginta for:years: “And, whereas; thé: political par- ties, previous to the electicn, In their platforms ‘and puilie’ utterances pledged the pedptéthat if placed in power an amendment to the epnst{tu- tion of West Virginia, providing Tor the prohibition of that tramle. vould be submitted to the people...” “Bo. it, therefore, resdlved, that the - West Virginia, Aritt-Snloon League hereby expresses its gratifica- tien ‘in that the yeapls! of, the, alate are to have an opportunity. to. vate on constitutional prohtbitién and pledge ‘onr support to the members of the state legislature in carrying out their promtsd, ‘at 2 “And we appeal to, the ‘people. af tne state to rally to the support of constitutional prohibition, and here- by call upon the members of the in- coming legislature to fulfill thelr par- ty pledges. ~ “And, be it further resolved, that the Anti-Sdloon League wee tts influ- ence, and in all ways: posalble, work for the passage of ouch & measure through the ensuing legislature, and we plead with the people of the state to agitate the- question of statewide prohibition and petitioti ‘the mémbers of the legislature to. pase the quesé {lon up to the people.”: : In a sort of statement tasued by the league it is stated that the league fe now thoroughly equipped and or- ganized and confident of vidtory, and tts further stated tha€ the state will not only reach the Ohio temperance tide, but surpass it Int Atatewhde pro- hibition. Before adjournment it. was virtually decided to hold’a state con- verition soon at the call of the presi- iin . 1 meeting was prosided over by Dr. A. M. Buckhannof, of Morgan- town, the retiring preadent. Rev. M L. Weekley, of Parkersburg, acted as socrotary. The trustees present were J. W. Francis, M. F. Compton, W. E. Wont. 8. 8. Klyne and ‘Theodore Al- rd, of Parkersburg: Rev. A, J. Hi- att, of Moundsville; M. L. Helmick, of Biking; Rev. . W. Lane, of the Wourth St, M. B. church, of Wheel- fog, and A. D. Williams, of Marlin- ton, member of the house of dele- gates from Pocahontas county. Miss KH. A. Wilson, a teacher in Garnett school, has returned from Bluefield, where she attended. the Weet Virginia Teachers’ Asioclation. Guernett Ferguson, ‘teacher at Nuttallburg, was in ‘the elfy last week. s Brank Parker died Saturday night, at the home of Mrs, Mollie Parker. bn Jacob stroet, after an fines of Kevoral Weeks. ‘The funeral nervices were conducted. Monday afternoon, from the residence of Mrs. Ta:t:-: “TANNDN CONFER TOON Washington, Dec, 9,—President- clect Taft and’ Speaker of the House of Representgtives C@@non were fn conference this morning regarding the fortheoming revision of the tar- {tq Mr. Taft declared bimself post tively In favor of a thorough revis- ion. AL tho.conclusion of the conference Wt was uhnounced that an arrange- ment would be made whereby" Taft will meet Republican memebrs of the house committee on ways and moans tomorrow, after which meeting end conference a statement will be issued Until this statement ix made, Mr. Taft sald, he and Speaker Canhon had agreed not to disucss what had taken place between them Washington, Dec. 9.—-The caucus of the Republican senators has unan- Imously elected Senator «Hale, of Maine, chairman of the Republican caucns, to scceed the lute Senator Allison. This posttion carries With it tie chairmanship of the Repubit. can steering committee of the sen: ate, which determines all the Import- ant legislation enacted in the senate. Mrs. P.'F, Male and little daugh: ter, of Baltimore, are In the city, OUTS Tae we GRRE B88 oo ee 1 se pry : “)" Ladles*’ Misses’ and Children’s : Ready tof ~~ Wear garments, Millinery and Dest EAM a = Ra Gos cS oie Nase Cae ie deta Mae ae GIVE us % arnt Pop sens. The People’s Store =” ae ‘. JOSEPH LSCHWAB; Prop." i 602 ‘Kanawha, or, Alderson St..." ” CHARLMAKON, W.Va. oe Hon. M. F. Matheny Back from. Bluefield | : ny Hon. M, F. Matheny, of Raleigh county, is In the elty today and ap- Deared’ before. the eupreme court fa the recount cases arising in Wyom+ Ing county. ‘Senator’ Matheny coma from siuefield where he delivered’ the memorial address to the Blue- fitld Lodge of Elks on ‘Sunday last. ‘The orgtion was deifyered in the Opera house which was full to over- flowing. Senator Matheny’s ability) as an orator 1s well known ali over’ the State; but those who’ heard him. au Bluefield believe he sitrpassed all former efforts oe ‘THE DECEMBER AMERICAN BOY. ‘ The efforts of the - publishers to make the Christmas American Boy worthy of its readers have certainly Proven successful. The pleture (in colors) of the pleased and smiling boy laden with Christmas presents and his no less delighted four-tooted frlend, ‘which adorns the front covet page, Is a happy index to the fine timaly matter the magazine contains, Christmas, of course, is the theme of most of the short stories: — Billy's Ekyscraper Christmas ‘Tree tells the result of a boyish prank; Ofer Ben AMkek a Christmas Present, dexéribes ‘the ‘wonderful Intelligence of a cay- alry horse among the Indians, and At Close Quarters With @ Glant is tho story of a thrilling ineldent on a Whaler. ‘The Broken Rutiner Plank 1s & fine story of tce-boating; Little Ahmow'x Fight With the Wolves tells of the bravery of a little Eskl- mo, and A wittle Brave deteribes an Indian boy's herolsm. Among tle larger articles ara: ‘The Boy: Who Was a King: What Catia Young Man Do? The Most Costly Toys in the World; A Champion Snow Plow for oBys; For the, Boys to Make: ‘The Story of Chocolate; Rope-Swinging — ‘We have" Fa new line g : sTann | AMPS “oak ing COFFEY: » PlumBbing-Go. : Qe ys nent Lo bag A Poplar Pastime With the, Q4ves) Bos" Mnkeot Che: Sd Mehta, of a Texas Ranch,-and How: toy Mii an Tee:Hodt. “There ts also find ih lustrated page of college foothmly, teams. In addition thofe are oval 90 illustrations. $1a'year. hig! Sprague Publishing © Co,‘ Dett#iy Mich. ‘ae ee Miss M, Blanche Jeftetew, war catte ed to Malden, Sunday attetioon,' by’ the serious MIneas of Mew Ma ; Tones. a. hee ee Mrs, Mary F. Robinson tv opndh to her home,,on Quattor siteet, By. iiness. ek Py RR ee eee SN Re ee SUC ree een ee es NE: eee ok es Fe eT SEN et eee ea Te eRe Ce % ’ eS | RAMI NCA, Seyi EO eT ogni RN Babee ane lcanar eb raaRienios ale: ome Na aes Oa Fy OCR Re RK BERR gO OS eye Be omy om Morey hee RENT MN . . wii is (One Vi apie oa iT ee ps wen Si apvocars. + RR ATT COMER Tu 27 eae Re FRUITS, CANDIES ICE CREAM Families Furnished with Ice Cream.’ Orders for ship ment solicived. We make prompt delivery of Cream and Ices for Sun Bay orders. \ Ca le i ue ey _E. Nichols. i aa aah 4 PARKERSBURG, a The twelfth anniversary of the eieee of Mr. and Mrs, F. 0. Lacy, “of Beipre, A., was celebrated Tues- “day evening of last week with the “greatest e’clat. Friends from Par- “kersburg, Marietta, O., and Belpre, ©., were present’ in large numbers. “The day was ideal and both nature and art combined to make the af- ae @ brilliant success. ‘The lunch- eoh, was exquisite and palatable antl Beye to. de heartily enjoyed by au husvand was in full dresy agi ‘the wife wore the beautiful costume —tn—which-she-was-attired-when mar- rled just twelve years before. Mésdames Burles, Monroe, Devers, pee and Watkins assisted in the hen and dining room. Miss Eva Taylor presided over the punch bowl. Miss Grethel Peters had charge of the register. Miss Maude Davis, of Buckhannon, helped to re- ceive. Miss Maude Davis and Miss Eva Taylor, of Belpre, O., and Mr. H. D. Hazlewood dined with Mr. and Mrs. E. V. Seams Sunday. The Literary of Sumner High School rendered an excellent pro- gram, Friday afternoon, The apron sale at the parsonage | of Logan M. E. Church last Tuesday week was a grand success. sod Rey. Lewis, the new pastor of Bethel A.M. E. Church, brought his family from Huntington to tis city last Thursday evening They will re- side on 13th street until the par- sonage is completed. Miss Fanchon Lotterberry, of Erie, Pennsylvania, entered the Freshman Class of Sumner High School Mon- day. Mr. and Mrs, J. R. Jefferson en- tertained Misses Maude Davis, Eva Taylor and Bernadine Peyton at six o'clock dinner Friday. Miss Esther Colston returned Wednesday afternoon: from Zanes- ville, Ohio, where she had been call- | ed on account of the serious illness of her father. She left him still dangerously ill, but he was alive at this writing. Miss Josephine Jackson spent last week visiting with relatives at Har-! risville, W. Va., returning to Par-~| kersburg Sunday evening. She re- ports a pleasant visit. Mr. Taylor, of Clay street, who has been confined to his bed for sev- eral days, is some better at this writ- ing. ‘Mrs, Francis Custis, of Green street, has been quite ill for several days but is much better at this time. On Thursday evening, the seven- teenth of December, the Wesleyan Methodist church choir will give a musical Concert at the church. Some of the best talent in the city will be on the program. Look for the pro- gram next Saturday. Mr, Buckner, of North Parkers- burg, who has been very sick for over two months, is now slowly im- proving. ‘the Union Missionary meeting will be held Thursday evening, Decem- ber 10, at Zion Baptist church. A Missionary sermon will be delivered by Miss Gertrude Doneway. Bvery- body is cordially invited. Services begin at 7:30 o'clock ‘The Ladies Sewing Circle of Zion Baptist church met Thursday even-! ing with Mrs. Osear Carter on Covert street. After the usual routine of business a short program was ren- dered after which the hostess served delicious refreshments. The meet- ing next week will be held on Tues- day evening at Mrs. John Bayes on Busch street. Every member is ask- ed to meet promptly at eight o’clock. The Welcome Club met Thursday afternoon, December 10, from 2 to 4pm. WESTON. Mrs. Creed Smith left last Satur- day morning for Parkersburg, where she ‘will make her future home. Mrs. Smith is an estimable woman and during her stay of nearly two years here made many friends. Mrs. Mary Lee was quite sick sey- eral days last week Early Monday morning the citt- zens of Weston were awakened by the fire alarm, to find that a portion of the town was in immediate dan- ger of destruction. Through the he- roic work of the firemen, However, together with a downpour of rain at the time, the danger soon passed away. Mr. Kemper was the heaviest loser,.-his hotel and fixtures being entirely destroyed. Miss Mary Perkins sustained a very painful injury recently by fall- ing from a ladder. Alex. Bailey is somewhat indispos- ed at this writing. __ ‘The revival at the A. M. B. church is still in progress, and while there have been no converts up to this time, yet the interest and attendance ie increasing. RAYMOND CITY. Rey. J. H. Carter, of Chillicothe, Ohto, Med his appointment here ‘Sunday morning and preached un ex- cellent sermon. Rev. R. D. W. Meadows, of Hun- tington, filled his appointment Sun- day night and preached a good sttr- ring sermon, Rey. Carter filled the pulpit again Monday night. Mrs. M. A. Pierson, of Charleston, is spending some time in our town, at the bedside of her son,’ Walter. who is on the sick list at this writing. « E. E. Saunders was called to Cél- umbus, Ohio last week Dy the serious ines of his mother. On his return he reported her very much improved. Mrs. Lottie Tibbs is seriously iM at this writing. Miss Mattie B. Woodson, of Char- leston spent Sunday here visiting fricnds and relatives. Della A. Brown, teacher of Ray- mond School spent Sunday in Char- leston. Richard Price has moved his fami- ly into their new home between Main Street and Pennsylvania Ave. ‘The Missionary Society will meet at ihe First Baptist Church, Friday night. An excellent vrogram will be rendered. Miss Lucindia Coles is expecting to leave on the 18th for Kittanning, Pennsylvania to spend the holidaye| with her brother. . ia CARBON. | Mrs. Hattie Martin has been vers lek. but ts slightly better at this wriuing. / Miss Lelia Young spent last week with her sister, Mrs. Perry, at Red ‘Warrior, Mr. Andrew Young, of Acme, was visiting his parents here last week. R. S. Barnes who has been absent from us quite a while, is here agair to remain. / Miss Alice Booker, of Ward, wa: visiting Mrs. Nannie Wilson, here Saturday and Sunday. . Mrs. Clara Boyer, of Charleston, who has beet visiting her daughter, Mrs. Brown and Mrs. Winston, re- turned to her home, Saturday. ‘The supper at the Church Satur day night was well attended. The proceeds amounted to $11.05. Barel Peakes, of Dortha, was call- ing on Charles Reed and others here Saturday and Sunday. The teachers and members of the Sunday Schcol are making great preparations for an entertainment through the holidays. > H. L. Roetan was very badly hurt in the mines last week T. G. Agnew is contemplating trip to his old home Christmas ii his eyesight still improves. MT. HOPE. | Rey. D..Stratton filled his regular appointment here Sunday, and preached two excellent sermon. About $75.00 was raised for the new chureh, $20.00 being turned over by the Ladies Aid of which Mrs. R. H. Calloway is président. ‘The infant son of Mrs. J. J. Bailey was burned very badly Thursday while playing in the fire. Drs. Cal- joway & Anderson were called at once. The child is getting along very well so far. Mrs. Chas. Williams, who has been sick for some time, is convalescing. Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Wilkerson spent Sunday at Fayetteville, the guests of relatives. Miss Maude Tarrar, who spent some time here the guest of her sister, Mrs. H. A. Scott, left last week for Alabama. ‘The Ladies’ Aid met with Mrs. J. W. Williams. The next meeting will be with Mrs. Garret White. Little Gladys Lewis is very sick with pneumonia. W. Cuzzens, of Lanark, was here this week on business. Miss Lena Rice, teacher at Bush Run, was the week-end. guest of Miss M. E. Calloway. Mrs. © .B. Anderson is indisposed at this writing. H. A. Scott was in Fayetteville this week on business. Miss A. Y. Brown, pf Hill Top, vis- ited our town Monday. Mrs. Gertrude Thompson, of Dun- logn, was here Saturday. RONCEVERTE. Miss Mary Liggins and Mr. Gilmer Johnson were married at the First Baptist Church, Wednesday evening, December 2nd. The Church was beautifuliy decorated. The bride wore a white gown and veil. She received a number of useful presents. Refreshments were served at the home of the Bride. Mr. Debbin Terry is able to be out again after a five weeks illness, Arthur Thornton and wife passed through here enroute to Washington from Lynchburg. Va. ‘They expect to make their home in Washington. PWERELD GOLORED |NSTITUTE e : Bluefield, W. Va. A College and Normal Institute for col- ored students, located at’ Bluefield, the leading commercial town of the southern par of West Virginia. on the Norfolk and estern vailroad,205 miles east of Kenova @y | er, ye wh) SG SRe SO): i<') ee Sekiya") Gy, Reece Mls slab We SiS eae Er uy Splendid College Bulldings, Beautiful Play Grounds, Dormitories ‘ for male and female students; turnishe4 rvoms, a reading room sup- 1 plied with’ the best current Mterature; a good Mbrary, and a physical and chemicai laboratory. Healthful location ana Wholesome surroundings. Board $8.00 per month. Tuition free to state students, rates very low to non-resident — ee Blucfield School offers an unequalfed Opportunity for young men to secure an education, for they can always find profitable empioy- ‘ment when at shool, during vacation, holidays and on Saturdays. For catalogue and other information, write tie. Principal. R.'P. SIMS, a | Bluefiela . Va. | thing about our Fur- niture is the qualify. We spare noy pains when making our purchases to secure the best goods that money will buy. Our customers not only get good quality but low prices as well. Grand Rapids Furniture Co. Cape Haytien, Haiti, Dec. 9.—It It 18 reported that there has been a revolutionary outbreak in several of the northern towns following the as- sumption of the presidency. by Gen- eral Simon. ‘The fear 1s expressed that the revolution may spread and the soil, of Haiti will be redderted with more blood before anything l#ke permanent peace and stability is assured. The Woman's Hospital Association will give a public reception this even- ing at Brown's hotel. This is a wor- tiy cause and deserves encourage- ment. Mrs. Annie F. Davis, the president, is tireless in her efforts to miake the work a success. GHAND RAPIDS FURNITURE COM.Y t@.. XMAS Nes] IS HERE Wr Wo} a7 . aad AND YOU: WILL NEED something in our line for your friend. Davenports Couches, Fancy Leather Chairs, Ladies Writing Desks, Music Cabinets, &c. Iron Beds from $3.50 to $20.00. Brass Beds from $25.00 to :$50.00. Come and see them. : GRAND RAPIDS s FURNITURE CO. 214 and 216!Capitol Street. FLOUR BLEACHED WITH PEROXIOE “ADULTERATION UNDER LAW UAVS GOLLIERIES IN FULL BLAST Davis, W. Va:, Dec. 9.—vhe Davis Colliery Company, former Senator Henry G. Davis, president, has re- sumed work, and 450 coke ovens are in blast at Coalton, If a water sup- ply is forthcoming, the other fifty ovens Will be burning this week. At Harding all ovens are in operation. BIG PANIC FOLLOWED HURLING OF A ROME New York, Dec. 9.—More than a’ Score of persons were injured, five of them seriously, and a hundred more were thrown into a pami¢ early to- day when a bomb was hurled into the air shaft of a tencment house at 330 wast Sixty-titird street.” The house was badly wrecked. The house was occupied exclusively by Italians, many of whom had received threatening letters in the past few months. Practically all the injured were asleep at the time of the explo- sion, The roar, of the expiorion brought the residents out in the street for blocks around. Mrs. Gertrude Mickens was. called to Hinton last week by the ilfness of her ehathancin tec: 1 Book buyers will be interested in knowing that we have just received @ large consignment, of high class books formerly popular at $1.50 per + volume, but which we now. purpose sqlling at the ‘unprecedently’ low ~ nriee of 90.Cts per Copy Our space permits mentioning only \ a few of the many desirable things. i In point of text, binding, and illus- tration these books are the hand- » someest we have ever offered and are ® suitable for Christmas gifts—thus *% affording an exceptional opportunity ! to secure your presents early -and- economically. oF ie Come to the Store, and look theni over. Come today, you will be just as enthusiastic as we are, § Satan Sanderson, by Hallie Ermi- nie Rives, Rosalind at Red Gate, by the anth- , * or of “The House of a Thousand Candles.” A Daughter of the South, by George Cary Eggleston. Haupters of tho Silences, by Chas. G. D. 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