The Advocate

Distribution of Patronage to the "Faithful" Will Be One of the Leading Problems that President Taft Will Be Called Upon to Settle—How the Battle Was Fought and Won—Skillful Generalship of the "Black Cabinet" Onlines Victory and Gives Them a Gibraltarlike Entrenchment—New Tall National Figures Developed by Campaign, Under Policy of State Leadership—"Glory Enough for All," Nevertheless—The Haitian Mission and Who Are Said to Be After It—The Mobile National Negro Fair May et Its Appropriation—News Notes of the Great White City. TIM ADVOCATE WE CHLISHERLY PUBLISH ALL HISP NEWSY NOTES FROM ALL SECTIONS VOLUME VIII. AT THE NATION "What Shall the Distribution of Patronage to the "Fair Problems that President Taft Wrote the Battle Was Fought and Won- Cabinet" Oblaches Victory and O ments—Few Tall National Figure Policy of State Leadership—"Gl —The Hattie Mission and Who bile National Negro Fair May e the Great White City. Washington, D. C. December 23.—"What shall the harvest be?" Not least among the thousand and one difficult problems that will confront President Taft early in his administration will be the task of trying to distribute the patronage so as to give the greatest number, and at the same time secure the best results to the government itself. The colored brother like his neighbor of lighter complexion, will have his "mitt" extended for "pte" and there will be a mighty howl if he fails to land the fat and juicy slice he thinks his indispensable services to the party entitle him to claim. Emulating Dicken's well known poor house boy, "Oliver, Twist," the colored brother of aspiration and nerve will not hesitate to ask volciferously and often for "more." That the Negro leaders and their followers in the trenches rendered yeoman service throughout the campaign, goes without the saying. For reasons patent to all without discussing the justice of contention, Judge Taft had an up hill fight, as far as the Negro vote was concerned. There was, from the beginning, disaffection of an apparently widespread character. The seeds of dissension had been thickly and most adroitly sown by experienced "dissenters." Preachers, teachers, doctors, lawyers and even federal office holders, were lined up, side by side with the business man, mechanic and the day-laborer, threatening awful things if Taft should be nominated and worse if he asked their support at the polls. To be sure, Judge Taft had a host of arrogant and influential friends among the colored people, but unfortunately at that-time, they were not organized. They were not of the demonstrative type, to whom the methods of the noisy agitator found favor; they had no grievances, real or imaginary, to nurse; therefore to the unititated, it looked as if the Anti-Taft operators were to have everything their own way. Not so however, as subsequent developments showed. The friends of Judge Taft kept their own counsel and worked quietly to bring out the truth as to his attitude on the race question and to acquit him of responsibility for the Brownsville episode. The wisdom of the plan of battle, inaugurated and carried out by the Tylers, Dancys, Vernons, Terrells, Cobbs, Andersons, Pinchbacks, Cohens, Banks, Napliers, Marshalls, Boozes, Braschers, Gilmers, Crums, Ruckers and others is handsomely vindicated by the results. These clever managers allowed their opponents to fire off all of their ammunition early in the engagement. They permitted the exited warriors to shout themselves hoarse and to wear themselves out chasing rainbows and knocking down "men, of straw." They listened in silence to the abuse and vilification heaped indiscriminately upon those who felt it to be their duty and privilege to stand by stalwart republicanism, as represented by Roosevelt, Taft, and Hitchcock, in preference to bourbon democracy and sublimated populism, as represented by Tillman, Vardaman, Haskell and Bryan. Then, when the signal was given to Charger"—the Taft army, drilled in masterly fashion for the fray, rose up in their midst, and smiling them hip and thigh, literally wiped them off the map. So completed was the victory that since November 3d, no one has been able to locate so much as a remnant of the "flower" of the Waldron-Trotter-Carrothers gladiators, to give it a decent burial. But, "back to our muttons!" what shall the harvest be? The earnest, indefatigable, intelligently-directed and enthusiastic labors of the "Black Cabinet, are too well known to require further exploitation at our hands. As we have said before in these columns, the men who fought for Judge Taft before the Chicago convention and who were found in the thickest of the fray "from early morn to dewy eye," by investigation and their own hook, are as firmly entrenched as the Rock of Gibraltar. They served their party loyalty, they supported Mr. Taft grandly and brought triumph to their race nobly. Not one of the leaders can be accused of selfishness, for, without exception, all who have been able to control an ounce of patronage, have seen to it, that the Negro got his share of "the goods" and if our vision served us correctly—the black --- man's measure was heaped up a little more than anyone else's. There are applicants galore for the preferred places held by colored men, but in our opinion, they are on the wrong scent.' Wisdom would suggest to them the value of going in for places never before held by colored men, on the showing that the race has not yet reached its full quota, according to its merits, and that in an enlarging federal and state service, new jobs can be opened to the worthy persons who offer for them. By transfer and promotion, there will be many vacancies where white men now hold forth; if the aspiring ones can just locate these cases in the departments, there will be plain sailing and a happy arrival at the goal for a goodly number of the brethren. President Taft will give the race a "square deal" but it is not likely that he will be agreeably impressed if the race organizes itself into a mob and makes a wild scramble for the places now held by colored men of tested competence, merely because somebody else wants to connect with the pay roll. This "tip" comes from a reliable source, and it can be taken by the masses for what it is worth. While the campaign was fought out with rare skill, the new figures that arose to natural stature, were unusually few. The brunt of the battle, up to the closing six weeks, was borne by the newspaper men, most of whom had already achieved national prominence; and when the contest, waxed furious, the speakers who were given the choice assignments and who "did the business" in the pivotal states, veterans of proven generalship, who had won their spurs on many a gory field in other years. The majority of the gladiators who garnered glory were employed locally in the states, filling in to a nicety, the compact which Chairman Hitchcock had built up. In all probability, the reward that is to come to these useful forces will depend very largely upon the recommendation of the Senators and Representatives of the several states, backed up by the testimony of the State Chairman. The big places, will, of course, be handled by President Taft, personally, and it is to be presumed that he will scan the character and fitness of the applicants with great care, albeit in sympathy with the aspirations of the deserving. It would not be appropriate at this time to enter into discussion of the individual claims of those who have been of value to the party, but it is safe to say that when the record is made up, such states as Naw York, Ohio, West Virginia, Indiana, Illinois, Missouri and New Jersey will not be overlooked, while material encouragement may be expected for our persevering brethren in Tennessee, Colorado, Virginia, Maryland, Georgia, Florida and North Carolina. Judge Taft has made it plain that he holds no malice toward anyone who opposed him and the colored Republicans who stood with the "allies" last spring, but fell in line with the party after the nomination, may get a few choice morsels. It will be interesting to watch the kaleidoscope as it turns. Some queer and unexpected pictures may be envolved. Considerable anxiety is being manifested in, the disposition of the Haltion mission, under the new administration. Dr. H. W. Furniss, of Indiana, won strictly on his excellent record, and has the full approval of Secretary of State Root. He conducted the negotiations of this government with much tact and discretion during the recent revolution. Yet, the altitudinous salary of $10,000 per annum makes the mission a plum worth contending for, and there will not be lacking, gentlemen of diplomatic bent to put in a bid for its honors and emoluments. No one knows just what attitude the new regime, under President Simon, will take toward the United States. If the cohorts of Simon and Firmin are as well satisfied with Minister Furniss as was Nord Alexis, the impression is that there will be no change. If, for any reason, he is unounced persona non grata, by the existing powers, the United States will be obligated to name another representative. In the event there should be a change, current gossip has it that Collector Charles (Continued on Page Five.) CHARLESTON, WEST VIRGINIA, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 24, 1908. Delivers Touching Funeral Oration in Church Over the Dust of the Old Man He Loved So Well and So Long. Augusta, Ga., Dec. 19.—The circumstances attending the death and funeral services of a Negro in this city show that there is another side to the race question in the South than that which is conveyed to the minds of the people of other sections by the accounts of lynchings. George Washington Walton was a slave of George Walton, one of the signers of the Declaration of Independence, and, as he put it, was one of the few remaining members of that historic family. Walton was born and reared in Augusta and when old enough took up the barber trade, which he followed his entire life, having enjoyed the distinction of shaving one man for 53 consecutive years. His upright character won him the appreciation and esteem of his own race as well as of the white people. He was humble, unobtrusive and attentive to his business, content to live a useful life and better his own condition by meriting it. In his younger days he became a member of the First Presbyterian church, white, one of the oldest, largest and most fashionable churches of the city, at which he attended services regularly and was respected by the congregation. It was from this church that the funeral took place, and it was attended by many of the most prominent white men of the city. The funeral services were a most remarkable tribute to a man of his race. The music was sung by the regular choir of the church and the services were in every particular as those over the remains of departed white members. Rev. Dr. J. T. Plunket, the pastor of the church, conducted the funeral services, and the relationship between white pastor and white members of this aristocratic church and the Negro to whom they were paying their last tribute of respect may be understood from the preacher's words: Funeral Oration. "What could I add by word of lip to the honor of his long, modest, humble Christian life as he lived throughout all his years in this city? "The older generations of citizens knew the man. Through all the trying years of the war and since his life has been as an open book, seen and read by all. And it was full of instruction for the young, for it was not in him, nor of him, to put a premium upon idleness in any class or any race. "Through all his intercourse with those of his own color and with those of the white race he bore himself worthy of the grand old name of gentlemen. He was a true citizen, and bore responsibility intelligently and faithfully. In every relation of life, as brother, husband, father and citizen, in spirit, and in letter he endeavored to be true and faithful. "Out of the fullness of the pastor's heart I speak. For years he identified himself with this church. "And so it is meet that white and black should gather in the house of God, before whom there is no distinction, to pay tribute to the devoted father, the humble, true citizen, the faithful child of God. I lay my personal tribute on his dust. He never failed to express his love to me and he knew that I loved him, and I will say that George Walton was worthy of the love of any man." FEDERATION WILL BE ATTENDED BY A LARGE NUMBER OF DELEGATES. The Club Women are quite enthusiastic over the approaching meeting of the Federation. It promises to be a large and profitable gathering of women. Women's Clubs are becoming more and more popular and being recognized as a factor for good. As an estimate in which the Woman's Improvement League of this city is held, the Washington Lodge of Free Masons, one of the most dignified and intelligent organizations in the state, gave the league a sum of money as a Christmas present. The Improvement League will send two delegates to the Federation, Mrs. Mary M. Clark and Mrs. Nancy Cuzzens Carper. Alternates, Mrs. Rhoda A. Muse and Miss Nina H. Clinton. The Local Union will send two delegates, Mrs. Matilda A. Parker and Miss Bennie Mallory. Alternates. Mrs. Lusy Rice and Miss Hattie Taylor. The last meeting of the Executive Board will be held at the Church of Hugheston, Friday morning January 1st, at 8:30. Any one leaving Charleston Friday morning on the labor train which leaves the K & M station at 5:20 A. M. will reach Hugheston in time for this meeting. The first session of the Federation will begin at 10 o'clock A. M. At that time we hope to see all who are interested present. FIGHT FOR NEGRO BANDMASTERS IS NOW ENDED. Emmett Scott's Effort to Replace White Chief Musicians in Colored Regiments Is Backed by President Roosevelt and War Department. Washington, Dec. 21.—The fight for Negro bandmasters for the four Negro regiments in the United States Army came to an end, it now develops on November 13 at which time President Roosevelt issued an order behind which no technicality can go to keep worthy and capable black men from succeeding the white men, who are now bandmasters in colored regiments. The letter files of the War Department show that Mr. Taft, as Secretary of War, on January 26, 1907, issued upon application of Emmett J. Scott, of Tuskegee Institute, Alabama, directing that black men be appointed to those four places as rapidly as capable colored men could be found to take the places. After eighteen months, or more, two of the regiments still had white band-masters; the correspondence which here follows shows that President Roosevelt acted promptly when he determined that while the letter of the former order was being followed, its spirit was not altogether being respected. Mr. Scott, under date of October 16, 1908, wrote Mr. William Loeb, Jr., the Secretary of the President as follows. "My Dear Mr. Loeb: Some eighteen months ago, Secretary Taft, with the approval of the President, as I understand it, issued an order to the effect that in the future no white man should be enlisted to serve as a bandmaster in colored regiments. The Chief Musician of the Tenth Cavalry, Fort McKinley, R. I., it is reported, is white and was re-enlisted to serve with the Tenth Cavalry last August as the Chief Musician. The Chief Musician of the Twenty-Fourth Infantry has not so far been surplanted with a colored man, although I understand he is at present on furough. Would it not be possible for both of these places to be filled by the appointment of suitable colored men, thus carrying out in letter and in spirit the order issued by Secretary Taft, of which you are of course well advised. Yours very truly. (Signed) EMMETT J. SCOTT To this a reply was sent by Mr. Loeb, which led to another communication from Mr. Scott, as follows: * November 16, 1908 Hon. Wjilliam Loeb, Secretary to the President. I am very much obliged to you for the very complete reply you have had sent to me, in response to my letter of some days ago. The interpretation placed upon the order issued by the Secretary of War under date of January 16, 1907, a copy of which was sent to me at the time by Mr. Taft is not what I expected with respect to the enlistment of bandmasters in colored regiments. the injustice of interpreting the order in such a way as to discharge a man from a position in which he has been faithfully serving. The bandmaster is one of the high positions in the army which I believe the colored people are now able to fill satisfactorily, and I am, of course like many others, anxious that Negro musicians, who have the qualifications, shall have the opportunity which was opened to them by the order of the Secretary of War, above referred to. This, Mr. Loeb, explains my interest in the matter and my excuse for troubling You and the President, as I have been doing. Immediately upon receipt of this communication, the following notes were sent from the White House: "November 18, 1908. My Dear Mr. Scott: Your letter of the 16th instant has been received, and I enclose herewith a copy of a supplemental-order which the President has just sent to the War Department in the mat- Despite Many Rumors of a Fixed Deal Between Burns and Johnson —Latter's Backer Says Fight Will Be on the Square. New York, Dec. 21. — A cable from Sydney to the world is as follows. When Tommy Burns, world's champion and the Rockefeller of the ring saw the last of the 3,000 persons who paid for the privilege of seeing him train leave his quarters today he crumpled a fac smile of the $30,000 check he is to receive-win, lose or draw—for fighting Jack Johnson here Saturday and aesthetically grilled "Easy!" with a long drawn out "e" and a snappy "s" like sound at the end that awoke his trainers from their nap over silver pieces. Burns feels that he can afford to be defeated, but he evidently doesn't intend to. After whirling through six rounds with Pat O'Keefe and O'Donnell, the Australian middle-weight champion he left the gaping thousands eyeing and tinkering gymnasium apparatus while he trotted five miles over the road at Darling point. The squaty champion insists that he is in better condition for the most remunerative fight in his career than he ever was. His appearance indicates confidence and strength. The glow of health extends from head to toe and he is so intensely active that his trainers are continually calling: "Slow up Tommy, save your speed for the big smoke." Wily Sam Kitzpatrick's eye twinkled when visited at Manley. Here, on the rolling sands of a beautiful beach, Johnson reels off miles as though they were skips to a well-stocked training table. "Do you like him?" asked the old maker of champions, and there was much in that grinning giant to admire as he tripped lithely along the beach with hundreds plooding in the rear. "It's a simple problem, if you can call it by as hard a name," said Fitzpatrick. "Jack is 20 pounds heavier. 4 inches taller, has had more experience and is so much cleverer that there's no comparison. Can he hit? Well I never saw any of the big fellows who hankered after a chance to meet him unless they hogged all the profits. That's what Burns has done, but as a champion, Johnson can make enough to get even. It's the chance we've traveled 12,000 miles for and Jack isn't going to let anything stop him now that he has the world title hanging within easy reach. I hope my Australian friends will not be misled by statements to the effect that this fight is fixed. Johnson has too much at stake for that." Training camp declaration. Johnson's splendid physical condition and massive frame cannot turn the odds in favor of the Negro. Burns is 7-to-5 favorite, and thousands have been wagged at 4 to 5 that Burns will win by a knockout inside of 20 rounds. There is something in Johnson's record as dark-hued as his skin. Sporting men cannot understand why a championship seeker should not have a stack of knockout records behind his name. Burns has 'em and he has shown the sporting men here some of his power against the best fighters in this part of the world. Englishmen who have recently been in London bring the report that had Johnson had to pull in his battles in order to get the champion to meet him. Bill Lang, whom Johnson quickly put down in the count, is in Johnson's training camp. On Johnson's last Australian tour, Lang stood up before the Negro for nine rounds. Lang insists that the Negro will peck his shorter opponent to pieces. "I've mixed with them, both, and I can't see where Burns has a chance to win." Lang declares. "Why Johnson is so awfully clever that he can worry a fellow weak and then toss over the settler. Johnson's a big bit faster than when I fought him, and Fitzpatrick has made a great fighter out of a wonderful boxer." The fight will be a record breaker: Ten thousand tickets have been sold and 20,000 more persons are expected in the open air arena. In addition to the $5,500 offered by Hugh D. McIntosh, the promoter, the men will receive $3,000 each for training expenses and valuable moving picture privileges. IN FIRST ROUND Jim Flynn Was Put to Sleep by Sam Langford. San Francisco, December 21.— Sam Langford, the colored middle- weight boxer of Boston, Mass., to night demonstrated his superiority over Jim Flynn, the Fusible (Colo.) fireman, in the quickest manner possible. He played with Flynn for a short while in the early part of the opening round, then brought over his left and followed it up with his, right to the chin, which did the business. It was the first one-round victory in this city since Tommy Burns knocked out Bill squires. Both men came to the scratch in good shape. Flynn ouposed and rushed, and Langford met him with a left jolt in the face. They closed in and fought while holding, neither doing much damage. In another clinch Langford used his right on the ribs. They broke away and Langford waited for Flynn and uppercut him solidly with both hands. The fireman's heart tensed. He rushed again and got a solid jolt on the body. The next rush Langford used a down chop with the right, landing between the neck and ear. Twice Langford used his down chop and Flynn looked serious. He backed off and, tried another rush, and Langford caught him a left up swing that landed on the chin, sending the fireman down in a heap. He rolled over on his back and straightened out. The count went on, but Flynn did not move. After being counted out they had to roll him on the floor to revive him, and then he was dragged to his corner. Flynn lasted exactly two minutes and fourteen seconds. The preliminary was between Monte Attell, a brother of Abe Attell, and Jimmy Wahsh of Boston. It was nip and tack throughout and the decision of the referee was a draw. They fought at 126 pounds. Alva King was the referee. CHRISTMAS Interesting Christmas, exercises were held in two of the roms at the Washington school Friday afternoon. The pupils from the Primary Fourth and Fifth grades assembled in Mrs. Anna Alexander's room, which room was gayly decorated with Xmas chains, stars and holly, where the pupils of the Second and Third grade entertained with recitations, readings and songs. Afterward the pupils from the First Second and Third grades assembled in Miss M. Blanche Jeffries, the principal's room which was decorated with holly and Xmas bells, where the pupils of the Fourth and Fifth grades entertained with recitations and songs. The pupils acquitted themselves with much credit to both pupils and their teachers. ON CHRISTMAS NIGHT Cincinnati Sports Will Know Result of Johnson-Burns Fight. Sydney, December 21.—The difference in time is, no doubt, puzzling many 'of the American sports who want to get a line what day and date the result of the Burns-Johnson fight in this city will be known. The fight is scheduled to come off about noon time in Sydney, Saturday, December 26. At the noon hour here it will be about 8:30 o'clock in Cincinnati, Ohio, the night previous, which is Christmas, Friday, December 25. Therefore on Christmas before retiring the sports will know the result of the contest. Burns and Johnson both declare they were never in better condition. Both are eager for Saturday's battle. The two fighters are very bitter against one another. The betting favors Burns. The latter wants R. L. Baker, the Australian boxer, to referee the fight, but Johnson objects. A noted vaudeville manager offers the winner $1,750 for a week's engagement. FITZ PICKS JOHNSON To Letty the Sleep-Producer on Tommy's Chin. London, December 21—When asked tonight for his opinion of the Burns-Johnson—fight, Bob Fitzsimmons said: "Burns beat Johnson? I guess not. Johnson is bigger, quicker, and cleverer. I think Johnson could kick three of Burns." NEGRO AFTER STATE JOB Thomas R. Robb, a Negro of Frankfort, Ky. is boomed for position of Custodian of State Buildings, the place made vacant by the recent death of Captain W. M. Lyons. The office has never been held by a Negro, and the Negroes throughout the state are pulling for Robb's appointment. Robb was an employee of the Frankfort prison during the administration of Governor Bradley. Mrs. Annie Garland was ill a few days last week. Sydney, N. S. W. — "Canny" Burns—the Canadian heavy-weight pugilist, and John Johnson, the American colorist pugilist, who are to fight here on Saturday next for the heavy weight championship of the world, are both in the pink of condition. Hard work has made them fit for a long and hard battle, and although the old favor Burns, probably because of his recent signal victory, Johnson has many supporters. Burns is quartered at Darling Point, and has placed himself in the hands of his skillful trainer, O.Keefe, with O.Donnell, the Australian middle weight champion as sparring partner. Johnson is at Manley, a seaside suburb Jack Mullins is his trainer, and Bill Lang, whom Burns trimmed so handsily in Melbourne last September, has been doing his best for the past few weeks to give Johnson points on Burns's style of fighting. Several other pugilists have been assisting Lang in this task and Johnson has been putting in the hardest kind of work with the gloves and on the road preliminary to what he considers the most important battle of his life. Both of the men have been giving training exhibitions twice a week at the stadium, and thousands of persons,—including many women, have watched the fighters at their work. In this way the men have been enabled to gather in a lot of money, a portion of which they intend to place on their chances. The public betting favors Burns at 5 to 4 and already a large amount has been put in the hands of stakeholders at these figures. It is expected that 20,000 persons will see the fight, 10,000 tickets have already been sold. As you referee has not been selected, but it is believed, that a good man will be found within a day or two. Contracts for the picture rights are being made in all parts of the world. When the referee at Rushecutter's Bay, Sydney, Australia, next Saturday morning proclaims Tommy Burns or Jack Johnson, the world's champion heavy-weight pugilist adherents of the fighting game of North America, Europe and Australia will have finally settled the much mooted question of which is the superior man. Since James J. Jeffries retired and Burns announced that he would defend the title against all comers—barring colored men—Johnson has camped on his trail, denying the right of Burns to draw the color line and no little amount of public opinion has sided with the big black. Despite the clamor, however Burns persistently refused to accede to Johnson's demands for a fight and wont his way picking up easy money purses against second and third rate fighters. Nobody, however doubted Burns's ability to give Johnson a good fight. "BILL" Squires, the Australian came across the seas and sought a fight with Jeffries, the Californian, however, was out of the game, and Burns took Squires on in San Francisco. The fight lasted less than one round. Burns claimed that this battle clinched his right to the title of heavy weight champion but Johnson still demurred. Burns then went to London, where he knocked out Gunner Moir in 10 rounds, and afterwards jipped Jem Roche, in Ireland and several other heavy-weights Johnson followed Burns to London and challenged him there. Burns declared he would give him a fight if a purse should hung up sufficient to assure him $30,000 win, lose or draw, but this was not forthcoming and Burns sailed for Australia, where he again trimmed Bill Squires, and eight days later defeated "BILL" Lang. Then the sight promoters at Sydney hung up a purse of $25,000 and Burns cabled Johnson his ultimatum this was that of the $35,000. Burns was to receive $30,000 in any event. Johnson's end to be $5,000. Johnson accepted and immediately left for Australia. The flight will be to finish in a twenty-four foot ring in the open air. Besides the purses Burns will obtain a moving picture film valued at $1,750 and transportation for himself and manager back to London, making in all $30,000 that he will receive for meeting Johnson. Johnson also will get his traveling expenses from London to Australia and return. Champion's Career. "Tommy" Burns or Noah Brusso, as his name really is, was born June 17, 1881, at Hanover, Ontario. He CORRESPONDENCE PARKERSB RG The entertainment given by the Summer School at the W. M. church, Friday evening, was well attended and much enjoyed by all. Mrs. H. C. Tiece, of Columbus, O.. is here to spend the Christmas holidays. She will return to her home in Columbus about the first of the year. Mrs. Mary Lee, one of the oldest and most respected residents of this city, died Monday morning at eight o'clock at the home of her daughter. Mrs. Alice Fountain on Nineteenth street. The funeral was held Wednesday at 2 p. m., from the M. E. church, and was attended by a large concourse of friends. The floral offerings were profuse and beautiful, a fitting and rich testimonial of the esteem in which she was held by her many friends. Remember the Christmas entertainment to be given at the Wesleyan church Thursday evening, the twenty-fourth. A nice program will be rendered by the children of the Sunday school. The Ladies Sewing Circle will meet next Tuesday at the home of Mrs. Toney. Lodge Resolutions. Whereas it has pleased Almighty God, in His wisdom and power to remove from our lodge our brother who has fallen in death and will not awake till the trumpet shall sound, in the person of Brother Jas. Sidney Giles, who departed this life Dec. 10th. He has conquered death and gone before His Maker. We know that the principles of our order took root in his heart and we have the sweet consolation that it is well with his soul. Therefore, be it resolved that in the death of Bro. Giles, our lodge lost a faithful and true wрarker and we thus express our sympathy and sorrow at his death and feel that our loss is his eternal gain Be it further resolved, that in his death we may so live that when the summons comes to join us in friendship, love and truth, the innumerable caravan that moves to the mysterious realm where each must take his seat in the hall of death, there to go not like the quarry slave, scourged to the dungeon, but approach like one who wraps the drapery of his couch around him and lies down in his silent bed beneath the soil of the earth. Bro. Gies we can only commend thee to God who rules and controls the heavens and earth and all things therein. He doeth all things well. The removal of our brother from our ranks causes a link in our chain to be broken by the grim monster Death and sooner or later He will sever us all; for we too are passing away. Be it further resolved, that Naomie Lodge be draped in mourning for 30 days in respect to his memory, and that a copy of these resolutions be sent to the weekly paper and the bereaved family and a copy be spread upon the minutes of the Lodge: "Heavenly Father, make us one family in friendship, love and truth, and may we be found the world around, the widows tears to dry and the orphans hearts to cheer." WILLIAM E. FIGG, N. G. The pupils of Summer school gave a musical at the Wesleyan church last Friday night. The program was a change from the usual style of school entertainments and was very much appreciated by the audience. The purpose of the exercises was to raise money for the piano fund. The penny collections each week, the entertainments and gratitious contributions of parents and friends are the means employed by the school to pay for the piano. The receipts were nine dollars and thirty-five cents ($9.35). The following is the program: America. Schol. Prayer. Song "The Festival Cherub" High School. Songs, Sixth and Seventh grades. Recitation, Mary Dodd. Quartette. "Jesus, Lover of My Soul, by Fanchon Lotterbury, Ross Lewis, George Washington, George Grant. Songs, Fourth and Fifth Grades. Songs, Second and Third Grades. Songs, First Grade. Song, Ebb and Flow. High school. Songs, Sixth and Seventh Grades. Essay, Xmas in other Lands.—Joanna Griffin. Songs, Fourth and Fifth Grades. Songs, Second and Tajird Grades. Recitation, "The Elf Child," Mc Kinley Howard. Songs, First Grades. Song, "The little Recruit," High School. Refreshments were served in the basement of the church. The school has added eight new pupils to it roll during the past three weeks. Three of them, Flanchon Lotterbery, of Erie, Pa., Rosa and Sarah Lewis, of Huntington, registered in the High School Department. The pupils of the different rooms arranged Christmas programs for Wednesday afternoon and parents friends were to attend. The Literary Society of the High School prepared a special program for that time. The most interesting feature was the debate on the question "Is the Chinese Exclusion Law Just?" Prof. Jefferson was called to Char- leston, Friday, to attend a meeting of the Bluefield Board of Regents. He returned Sunday. Miss Esther Colston was called home Thursday by the death of her father. She returned Monday. Miss Butler's Program. The Christmas program n Miss Butler's room was as follows: Song, Christmas Lullaby. Story of the Shepherds, Miss Butler. Recitation, Mary Webb. Recitation, Harlan Dandridge. Recitation, Beulah Dmcowan. Song, Santa Claus. Recitation, Earl Howard. Recitation, Tray Stuart. Recitation, Valdrid Brown. Recitation, Catuerine Russell. Song, Santa Claus is Coming. Recitation, Willie Taylor. Recitation, Catuerine Riggs. Recitation, Hobart Jackson. Recitation, Frank Howard. Song, Peek-a-Boo. Recitation, Willie Webb. Recitation, Aaron Amiss. Recitation, Lulu Stuart. Recitation, Vance Dixon. Song, Ho, Said Santa Claus. Recitation, Arinita McCowan. Recitation, James Ferrell. Recitation, Marion Henderson. Recitation, Clifford Queen. Song, Santa Claus is Coming. Miss McClung's Room. The pro. am in Miss McClung's room was as follows: Recitation, Naomi Grant. Declaration, Harry Jefferson. Recitation, Hattie Dickerson. Chorus, Think of Children Dear. Recitation, Alfretta Haines. Declaration, Emmett Moneefee. Declaration, Robert Grant. Recitation, Madeline Payne. Declaration, Carson Comedy. Chorus, The Mountain Peak. High School Journal, The Christmas-number of the High School journal, The Owl, is out. Get a copy from Edgar Carter, Harry Moats or Johnny Giles. Price 10c. FAIRMONT. Miss Bessie S. Jordan, returned Sunday from Morgantown where she was the gidest of her sister, Mrs. A. H. Williams, Friday and Saturday. Miss Jordan leaves Tuesday to spend the Yuletide with her parents at Pt. Pleasant. Miss Anna Dawson, of Clarksburg School, is home to spend her Xmas vacation with her parents. Born to Mr. and Mrs. Robert Robinson, a son last week. Mrs. U. D. Scott and grandson, Master Wm. Jennings and Miss Lizzie Thompson left Saturday for a Xmas visit to Wheeling with relatives. Little Allen Fortune was quite ill a few days the past week. Miss Florence Green left last week to spend the winter at her home at Maybe. Mrs. Fannie Fraction has returned home after a long stay at Berrysburg. Mrs. Ida. Scott was hostless to the 4 o'clock Needle Club Friday. After work a refreshing luncheon was served and heartily enjoyed. A Xmas program will be rendered by the Sunday School children on Xmas eve at M. Zion Baptist Church and Xmas night at the M. E. Church. Each will also have a tree. Mrs. Julia Collins has been indisposed for the past week. Mrs. W. D. Forney, of East Liverpool is visiting her husband. The public school closed Friday afternoon with appropriate exercises for their Xmas vacation. The Weeks Festival at Mt. Zion Baptist Church was a success. In the declamation contest on Monday night, the prize was awarded Little Estelle Tavler. CARBON. Monday, December 14th, Mrs. A. W. Alston was badly burned by her clothes catching while standing by the grate. Women went to her rescue but not in time to save her from being badly burned. School was suspended and will be for quite a while. A. F. Roeten, of Fayetteville was visiting his son, H. L. Roeten, here, Wednesday, the 16th. * Thursday, December 17. James Young was instantly killed at Bellclare by falling slate. His remains were sent to Virginia for burial. Rev. P. P. Holland filled his regular appointment at Bancroft Sunday. Miss Ella Dickerson of Wevaco, was visiting her aunt, Mrs. Hattle Martin, here Sunday. Saturday night the ladios of the Mt. Neho Baptist Church gave a supper which was well attended. Mrs. W. M. Williams, who has been with us quite awhile, left Friday for his house in N. C. George, the three year old son of W. M. Brown and wife, died here Sunday of wheoing cough. George Martin and wife, brother Reuben, and sister Mrs. Nannie Wilson went to their old home at Byrdsville, Va. Monday to spend the holidays with relatives and friends. Rev. C. H. Carter preached an excellent sermon for us Sunday night. MONTGOMERY Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Noel and daughter. Miss Vanilla have returned from a few days visit to Charleston. Samuel Baster who was very sick last week, is reported much better. Miss Cornolla Spears, of Powellton was the Saturday guest of Miss Khel Brown. Miss Ethel Bryant, of Kimberly, Miss Leola James, of Longacre and Miss Gertrude Parrish, of Harwood were here Saturday the guests of Mrs. Mary Perry. Misses Etta Hall, and Katherine Brown came home Saturday from Institute. Invitations are out for a banquet to be given Friday night by the Odd Fellows at their Hall. Misses Nellie M. Lewis, Lola M. Lavender and Mary Shelton, teachers at Bluefield, will be home Thursday to spend Xmas. P. H. Hays, of Charleston was up Thursday, on business. Miss L. O. Hopkins, was the guest of Mrs. Mary Perry Saturday. Miss Hopkins was enroute to her home at Christiansburg, Va. to spend Xmas. Mr. and Mrs. C. R. Pack, of Sylvia, will be down Thursday to spend Xmas here and institute with relatives. Miss Lulu Branham was a business visitor to Charleston, Friday. T. L. Thompson, of Powellton, was a business visitor here, Saturday. Miss Pinkie Price and Mrs. William Wicks, of Donwood, were shopping here Monday. Miss Sessie Jordan, of Eagle, was the Sunday guest of Miss Etta Hall. I. S. White and Dr. B. F. White, wore called to Charleston, Friday, by the death of a cousin, Mrs. J. W. White. Mrs. Charles Oakley, Mrs. George Jackson, Mrs. Mitchell and Mrs. Burns, of Donwood were shopping here Saturday. Two of Mr. and Mrs. George Jackson's children are sick at their home on Fifth avenue. Mr. McGinnis, who has been very sick for several weeks, is reported better. The Womens' Improvement League met Saturday afternoon with Mrs. William Brown at her home on Fourth avenue. Rev. Warner Brown has announced preaching at eleven o'clock Xmas morning at the First Baptist Church. HARPER'S FERRY On May 10th of this year there appeared before President McDonald, a colored man, who seemed to be a man of means and some education. He was conducted into the Chapel and was present at Devotional exercises but would take no active part in them. The man had a card which represented him to be one John B. Smith, Professor of Biblical Literature at the Tuskegee Normal and Industrial Institute. Said he was a graduate of Harvard University and he told a story something like this: There was a student in Tuskegee from Big Pool, Maryland who had died and he (Smith) had accompanied the body to Hagerstown, where it had been transferred by mistake and had to be carried over the country in a hearse which made the bill from the undertaker quite large and Smith did not have money enough to get back to Tuskegee. His tale seemed truthful and President McDonald with his great kindheartedness and brotherly love, advanced the said Smith quite a some of money. The Cashier of the Harper's Ferry Bank said that he thought the man was alright and cashed his check: Not hearing in a reasonable time from the man President McDonald began an investigation then ran over large papers and also wrote to Dr. Booker T. Washington who stated in reply that no such man as Smith was known there. On further inquiry and investigation it developed that one Prof. C. W. Warfield, instructor in Greek, of Storer College, was in Providence, Rhode Island and that said Warfield had obtained money from Dr. Beven, one of Storer's staunch friends. Now Smith, alias Warfield, are one and the same. He is telling the same dead student tale about Storer that he told about Tuskegee. President McDonald has not yet taken steps to put the law on Smith, at the same time it is very unpleasant for C. W. Warfield, an Alumnus of Storer, who in at present propri' tor of the Star Laundry at Harper's Ferry. Smith is about five feet six, very light, straight hair, a good dresser and weighs about 175 lbs. His game is a good one and well developed and we hope that all other institutions will be on the lookout for him. The members of the College Foot Ball Squad met last week and elected for the session of 1909, E. C. Lewis, of Charleston, Captain and E. W. Jones, of Parkersburg, Manager. To those young men who have especially distinguished themselves this year in Athletics of all kinds, were awarded "S's" publicly, and Tuesday afternoon Dec 22, the honors were publicly conferred by Dr. Henry T. McDonald. All Athletes were greatly worked up as the winning of an old gold "S" is equivalent to a gold medal. The Committee of Award consisted of Dr. H. T. McDonald, Prof. H. H. Winters, H. W. Hopwell, Pres. S. C. A. A., Miss Mani Oram, Secy., J. A. Saunders, Coach and Manager, E. W. Jones. Ex-Governor Geo. W. Atkinson, delivered his lecture, "The Integrity of College Students" in the Chapel on Saturday night. The Governor's lecture was as was stated by some of the Freshmen, "Simply Great." He is never without humor and kept his audience in spellbound attention. He resumed day morning for Washington. The Christmas Entertainment is very enjoyable this year and is under the direction of Miss Ella V. Smith and Miss Jessica Lorett. Miss Mary M. Peyton, of the Normal Department and Miss M. Virginia Brown, of the Industrial, and E. W. Jones, Clerk In the Treasurer's office, took Wednesday night for Parkersburg. Miss Brown will be the guest of Miss Peyton. Miss Mary M. Metcalf, of Carolina, Rhode Island is here to spend the winter. Miss Metcalf is Assistant Treasurer at the College. Rev Tenn. S. Hare, Vice Pres. of the State Anti-Saloon League delivered a short talk to the students Monday morning. He is an interesting talker to say the least. The Woman's Improvement League will entertain the State Federation, Friday, Jan. 1st. The Committee and public generally are looking forward with much interest to this gathering and feel that great good will be compiled by their coming to our town. Mrs. George Reed and Mrs. Mary Brown were calling on friends at Cannelton, Thursday. Mrs. Andrew Patterson and Mrs. M. E. Grass were shopping in Montgomery, Saturday. Mrs. Lueinda Kinney, of Cannelton, was the guest of Mrs. Annie Reed Friday. G. T. Massey, W. G., Franklin and Curtis Pulllam were at Smithers, Saturday, attending the burial of B. S. Eubanks who was shot Thursday and died at Paint Creek Hospital. Last Wednesday night the home of J. M. Blainey was the scene of a brilliant affair. The occasion being a wedding and the contracting parties Miss Mary E. Blainey and Robert Authors, Rev. D. D. Davis officiating. The present were Mrs. Mollie Anderson, Jas Hollins, Mr. and Mrs. W. Brown, Mr. and Mrs. S. B. Graves, Mr. and Mrs. Will Holmes, Mr. and Mrs. G. D. Seay, Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Patterson, Mr. and Mrs. Hardgrove, Mr. and Mrs. Hunt, Mr. and Mrs. A. Shawers, Mrs. Aloa Preston, Mrs. Mary Brown, Mrs. Archie Pack, Mrs. Addie James, Mrs. Fryer, Mrs. B. M. Booker, Miss Evelyn James, Miss Stella Baterson, Miss M. E. Anderson, Miss Nannie Morris, Miss Junior Chancellor, Miss Nannie Authors, Miss Julla Brown, Miss Willis Franklin, Uml Whitlow, Ed. Brown. CANTON OHIO T. H. McGee left the city Wednesday evening, the 16th, for Palm Beach Fla. On his way he intends to spend Xmas in Macon, Ga., with relatives and friends. Mrs. Sarai Jackson, a well known and highly respected colored woman of 76 years, was found Tuesday morning lying unconscious beside the Wheeling and Lake Erie tracks near Warner avenue. It is supposed that she was struck by a Wheeling and Lake Erie train. She received many cuts and bruises about the head and face, but to the delight of her many friends she is improving. The Courtland Hotel, on the 17th, in order to cut down expenses laid off all colored workers in the American dining room and substituted white waitresses. The colored waiters who were in the European dining room were retained. W. A. Lewis spent Xmas in Cleveland with his family. The recital given last week by Miss Dora C. Johnson at the Zion A. M. E. church, Massillon, was a success. Miss Johnson is an elocutionist of great ability. She was ably assisted by the Misses Beatrice Fox, Hattie Ramssey and W. R. Smallwood, of Canton. Mr. Smallwood was in fine voice and received much applause. The Nonpareil Musical and Dramatic Society was entertained Friday evening by A. G. Halth at the hme of Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Smallwood. Potted plants served as a decoration and a delicious luncheon was served by Mr. and Mrs. Smallwood. Miss Lila Fields continues quite ill. Joe Daniels, formerly head-walter at the Barnett Hotel is now "bussman" at the Courtland. The Stark County colored voters league met in Massillon last Monday evening and adopted resolutions indorsing Senator J. B. Foraker for reelection to the United States Senate. Carlos L. Pardo left last week for Pitts. Pa. St. Paul's A. B. B. Sunday school was largely attended last. Sunday. Interesting papers are being read by different members every Sunday and the attendance is on the increase. RAYMOND CITY. Winston Coles was a business visitor to St. Albans., Wednesday evening. Mrs. M. A. Pearson left Saturday evening for her home in Charleston. She was accompanied by her son Walter. Rev. A. Massie Preached two interesting sermons here Sunday. Mrs. C. Good and Mrs. Caroline Anderson were out of town visitors Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Charlie James were business visitors to Charleston Saturday. Mrs. Rebecca Sommerville, while in Charleston last week, lost $35. J. W. Smith had some very bad luck a few days ago by losing between $60 and $70 which he had in a trunk. Mrs. Perrie Dickerson was indisposed last week. Dr. M. T. Sinclairte, of Bancroft, was in our town last week. 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 Cheese We want your pat complete stock in an get it when Teddy Bears a Dolls at 25 TO of all kinds, at all prices, for Fancy Goods & F suitable for gifts for Come to the store when for your money. Sahley, Georgia Entrances---Capitol STORER Harper's Ferry, Academic, State Normal, Bibl Music, Carpentry, Blacksmithin Husbandry, Cookery, Serving a ant your patronage for ete stock in our lines' it when you want We want your patronage for we have complete stock in our lines and you an get it when you want it most TOYS at all prices, for all children. Au- tions Goods & Feminine A table for gifts for sisters and moth to the store where you always get money. y, George & Bsh Frances---Capitol St. and Kanawh ORER COLL r's Ferry, : : We suitable for gifts for sisters and mothers. Come to the store where you always get full value for your money. Sahley, George & Bsharah Entrances---Capitol St. and Kanawha St. STORER COLLEGE Harper's Ferry, : : West Va. Courses Academic, State Normal, Biblical, Vocal and Instrumental Music, Carpentry, Blacksmithing, Practical Gardening and Husbandry, Cookery, Seizing and Dressmaking. Equipment Ample Buildings, Beautiful Campus, I laboratory, Teescope, Libraries of over 6000 volumes, Comm mouds Barn, Piggery, Hennessy, Dairy, several acres of ga dons, Cold Frames and Hot Beds. Expenses Books, Room Rent and Tution essary Expense not over $6.60 Special I Eight valuable scholarships and Athletics, Band, Literary Societ tertainments, Musical Clubs, Y. Storer is a Non-Sectarian, C For Illustrated Catalogue so am Rent and Tuition free to West Virginia seize not over $6.50 per month to St. Special Features table scholarships and six prizes awarded and Literary Societies, Frequent Lectur- s, Musical Clubs, Y. M. C. A. a Non-Sectarian, Christian Institution. Illustrated Catalogue send to Special Features Eight valuable scholarships and six prizes awarded annually. Athletics, Band, Literary Societies, Frequent Lectures and Entertainments, Musical Clubs, Y. M. C. A. Storer is a Non-Sectarian, Christian Institution. For Illustrated Catalogue send to HENY T. McDONALD, Pres. NO TYPHOID Exists in Epidemic Form at Wilberforce University. Xenia, Ohio, Dec. 21.—W. S. Scarborough, President of Wilberforce University, has issued a card relating to the alleged-typhoid epidemic at that school, stating that there is no epidemic at the school. No teach- ronage for wehave on our lines and you you want it most t at 25c and up 5c and up YS all children. And a line of eminine Apparel sisters and mothers. e you always get full value e & Bsharah t. and Kanawha St. COLLEGE West Va. rses sical, Vocal and Instrumental g, Practical Gardening and and Dressmaking. Lupus, Laboratory, Telescope, L. Comm Hous Barn, Pigery, of gardens, Cold Frames and nses free to West Virginians. No per month to State students features six prizes awarded annually ca. frequent Lectures and M. M. C. A. Christian Institution. d to er is ill of fever. Only three cases of illness have been pronounced incipient typhoid—the janitor, his cousin and her roommate, a relationship that may account for the cause through some special food. All were very mild cases, and one of them is now up and about. All Trimmed Hats reduced one-third and one-half. Mrs. Creamer, 13 Capitol street, 12-16-24 On the Square WE ALSO SELL CASH REGISTERS. Will ship goods with those of any Wholesale Grocery House in the city. Special prices to Saloons and Drug Stores. Goods not satisfactory will refund money. The Advocate is entered in the Post-office at Charleston, W. Va., as second class matter. SUBSCRIPTION RATES: Three months ..... $0.50 Six+ months ..... 1.50 One year ..... 1.50 THURSDAY, DECEMBER 24, 1908. THE NATIVITY OF CHRIST. THE NATIVITY OF CHRIST. "And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. And, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them; and they were sore afraid. And the Angel said unto them, Fear not; for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people. For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord. And this shall be a sign unto you: ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger. And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying, Glory to God in the highest and on earth peace, good will toward men. And it came to pass, as the angels were gone away from them into heaven, the shepherds said one to another. Let us now go even unto Bethlehem and see this thing which is come to pass, which the Lord basked made known unto us." HONOR TO WHOM HONOR IS DUE Writing under the above caption, a correspondent to the New Orleans Picayune says: Editor of the Picayune: It is a peculiar fact that the majority of the negroes in this country as well as other races of refinement and culture count it a high privilege to shower bouquets upon the caskets of their loved ones after the spirit of life has left the body and the soul has taken its fight to the God who gave it. This method of honoring the dead is a grand and glorious custom, most especially in our Southland, and God forbid that any one should do or say anything against it. But we are impressed with the idea that it would not be out of place for us to digress for a moment from the long-established custom of "All Saints' Day" floral offerings to the dead, and for once let us toss a bunch of flowers at a living man, in order that he may enjoy the sweet smell of the roses once in his natural life. The man whom the common people would thus delight to honor is none other than the Hon. S. W. Green, Supreme Chancellor of the Supreme Grand Lodge, Knights of Pythias of N. A., S. A., E., A., A. and A., and also also Grand Chancellor of the Grand Lodge of K. of P., of Louisiana. There is no man in the State to whom the people owe a greater debt of gratitude than what is due to this man and his administration. In our estimation, as well as many of the business men of the State, both white and colored, he stands second to none as a leader of his race. When we take into consideration the disadvantages under which he has labored, the trials he has endured, the victories he has won, we contend that too much praise cannot be given him. If for no other reason, he should be praised for his honesty, probity and judicious management of the finances of the Grand Lodge of K. of P. of Louisiana. And then again he should be praised in his accomplishment the praised in his accomplishment the modious, beautiful and magnificent Pythian Temple. He has not only reared a monument to the honor and pride of the Pythian Brotherhood of the Pelican State and the public in general, but he has forever redeemed the good name of Louisinana's colored sons. Not only has he torn into threads the charge of incapability and unfitness for business accomplishments that is so often lodged against the colored man of the South, but he has convinced the nations of the earth that there are yet men in the State of Louisiana of the negro race who are as competent to do business as there are anywhere under the sun. In plainer words, he has placed the colored men of his own State in the front ranks of the leading men of the world. What makes this man greater still, position, money nor honor do not seem to spoil him. The door of his home swings on hinges that open day and night to give welcome admittance to all who desire to enter. And he seems to delight himself in mingling with the common people. No honest man would be ashamed of him as a leader. For generations to come even the children will rise up and call him blessed. The more publication in the Picayune of such an article about a Negro stamps him as being far above the common lot, a man deserving the esteem and confidence of his fellow men. The writer does not exaggerate Supreme Chancellor Green's good qualities. He is conducting the affairs of the Pythian Order in a manner to allay the suspicious and win the approval of that element which predicted dire things following his accession. The Order will honor itself and safeguard its interests by retaining him in office. THE Y. M. C. A. The meeting, last week, of a few representative men and women to discuss plans to elevate the moral tone of the community, followed so close as to seem to have been inspired by our appeal for united action along similar lines. In truth, the talk of the meeting suggested the editorial, and The Advocate is pleased to announce to its readers that the outlook is very bright for the establishment of a Young Men's Christian Association. The most hopeful sign for its success is the unanimity with which the movement is being furthered by the pastors of the three local churches. Charleston boasted of a Y. M. C. A. a few years ago. It began its career with a goodly number as members, but, for reasons not yet stated, it received little encouragement from the churches. The ministers, with one exception, treated the organization as if it were anything but one of the surest means to reach the unreached, and, after a precarious existence, prolonged, by the efforts of Attorney T. G. Nutter and Mr. W. O. Lee, the organization went down. In this effort to revive it, the Charleston Woman's Improvement League is taking the initiative. They have associated with them a number of gentlemen who have pledged their time and money to the cause There is no apparent reason why their efforts should not be crowned with success. With a Negro population near 5,000 Charleston can easily support a first class organization of this kind, and, by a little self-denial, could provide it with a building of its own. If the churches, would contribute a quarter or a smaller fraction of their collections, the other agencies should find no difficulty in raising enough funds to, at least, rent suitable quarters till other provisions can be made. The Advocate pledges $25.00 to the fund, if any three organizations, churches, lodges or clubs, will each contribute a like amount. TWO NEW VENTURES IN JOURNALISM. There appeared in this city, last week, two new ventures in journalism which should go far toward raising the literary tone, as well as giving an avenue for the expression of the budding talent of the community. In the latter aspects, The Echo will fill a long felt want. It is a neat little magazine of much promise, published by the students of Garnet High School, Edward O. Fulks, '10, editor. The Echo should prove a valuable aid to the school's English course, and make for greater loyalty and school pride among the scholars. If not too closely edited by the teachers, it will give the public an index of what is being accomplished by its nominal editors and contributors, and appreciably lessen the teachers' task in making ready for commencement day. The Advocate hopes that The Echo may live, long and prosper and that The Kanawha Journal, a four-page seven-column weekly, edited and published by C. E. Kimbrough, may meet with unbounded success. By reason of our seniority, we take the liberty to warn our younger contemporaries that their barks are likely to encounter many a squall and whirlpool and uncharted shoal where other hopes were wrecked. More frequently they will be censured than praised, and for every ten who read there will be only one to pay, but merit will win if it has sufficient staying power. The Advocate bids them God speed. THE PASSING OF A HERO Massachusetts can ill afford not to commemorate in enduring bronze or marble the late Sergeant W. H. Carney, whose passing removed from the stage of action one whose herism links him inseparably with the hundreds whose notable deeds in peace and war have brought honor and glory to the Old Bay State. What black boy has not read with martial pride the description of the memorable charge on Fort Wagner! In that desperate assault, it was Carney who, grasping the tattered colors as they fell from the hands of a stricken comrade, himself mortally wounded, dragged himself back into his own lines and, holding the standard aloft, cried, "Boys, the old flag never touched the ground." The Civil War furnished many exhibition of devotion to the flag, but none more dramatic, none more deserving of commemoration than this. Massachusetts did but pay part of the debt when the flags over her public buildings floated at half mast when all that was mortal of her hero was lowered into the grave. Now that a movement is well under way to raise the moral standard of the community, it would not appear amiss to direct some united effort toward lowering our excessive death rate from consumption. No further argument should be needed to convince any one that consumption is curable under proper conditions; and that it concerns us all to see that our people are wanting neither in knowledge nor in remedies of prevention and cure Elsewhere, the churches and schools have appointed days for instructing the people in the simple rules of hygiene. They have made it a point to impress the necessity of fresh air—and plenty of it—at all times. Here, the exclusion of fresh air from places of assemblage is regarded a virtue rather than a sin. The atmosphere of our meeting places is usually, close, foul and stifling, and the passage from it after two or three hours, to the outer air is responsible for more colds, coughs and consumption than all the "wet feet" and "drafts" in the universe. As a beginning in the crusade against the "White Plague," The Advocate suggests the proper ventilation of all places in which there is wont to be a gathering of any number of persons; next, that preachers and teachers set aside some portion of their time for the instruction of their congregations and pupils in elementary hygiene; and, finally, that the three local hospital associations combine their efforts against consumption which is responsible for more deaths than all the other diseases to which the flesh is heir. Following the suggestion made by Gov. Wm. M. W. O. Dawson, the differences between the operators and miners on Paint Creek have been adjusted, the miners granting the long ton and receiving in return the "check off." For having so quickly settled the strike, especially unwelcome at this time, Governor Dawson is receiving the merited thanks, not only of the miners and operators, but of all whose interests would have been seriously affected by a long struggle. Governor Dawson's solution of the problem over which the principals had vainly struggled was a happy one, mutually agreeable to all concerned, and was a further demonstration of his clear sightedness and anxiety to harmonize the differences between capital and labor. The Kanawha valley could not have received a better Christmas gift. A GREETING. Time changes and we with time, but a good friendship changes only by increasing value. This is our thought as we send you our best wishes for a very, very Merry Christmas. May it be the best you have ever known. "O, blessed Day, which gives the eternal lie to self, and sense, and all the brute within: O, come to us amid this war of life, to hall and hovel come, to ease that toil, come blest and blessing, Christmas Day." It begins to look as if the southern part of the State was "Worked" in the appointment of the Internal Revenue Collector. The Wheeling Intelligencer and Sistersville Oil Review are losing considerable sleep in their endeavor to "purge" the Republican State Committee. With the exception of one, who worked against his county ticket. THE ADVOCATE is well pleased with the committee as she is. It would indeed be a Happy New Year, if that Brownsville affair were a closed incident. Haytl having done its turn in the revolutionary vaudeville, Venezuela will now take the center of the stage. Fight Continued from page one. ter of the colored bandmasters. Very truly yours. (Signed) WM. LOEB, Jr.. Secretary to the President." Mr. Emmett J. Scott, Tuskegee Institute, Alabama. "November 18, 1908. To the Secretary of War: Wherever there is a vacancy for bandmaster in a white regiment, transfer a white bandmaster from a colored regiment to it and fill the place by the assignment of a colored man. This is to carry out the spirit of the order I have already issued. As soon as it can be done without injustice, I wish all the colored regiments supplied with colored bandmasters. THEODORE ROOSEVELT." The Negro people have had to fight for every recognition which has come to them during all of the forty years since the Civil War and it is only to put on record the successive steps which have been taken to open this "door of hope" in the United States Army that this correspondence is submitted. The Negro people owe President Roosevelt an especial vote of thanks for this additional proof of an earnest desire to open new opportunities for them. More new positions have been open- ed to inscribe Negroes under Mr. Roosevelt. Then under any formep national administration. is 5 feet 7 inches in height and stockily built. Burns began fighting in 1900, and in his numerous battles has lost but three, one to Mike Schreck in ten rounds, one to Jack Sullivan in 20 rounds and one to "Philadelphia" Jack O'Brien in six rounds. His best fights were with Marvin Hart, whom he defeated in 20 rounds and with Jack O'Brien. whom he drew in 20 rounds. Later in another fight with O'Brien Burns was awarded the decision after 20 rounds. Jack Johnson halls from Galveston, Texas where he was born in March, 1878. He is considered to be the best boxer since the days of James J. Corbett, and his hitting power is said to be great. Johnson stands 6 feet 2 inches. He therefore will tower over the Canadian, and in addition will have an advantage in reach. Burns however, always was a "mixer" and will fight in close, playing for the body and wind in order to offset the handicap of height and reach that Johnson possesses over him. Johnson began his ring career in 1901, and has lost but two battles, one to Marvin Hart in 20 rounds and the other to Joe Jeanette at Philadelphia on a foul. The most notable man he ever met was "Bob" Fitzsimmons, whom he smothered in two rounds in Philadelphia. This, however was in 1907 when Fitzsimmons was but a shadow of his former self. While up to the present time there is nothing in the record of either man that stamps him as anything near the class of the champions of bygone days—men like Jeffries, Corbett or Fitzsimmons—or even near champion like Tom Sharkey, they doubtless will put up a little battle before the largest crowd that ever witnessed a glove contest. MERRY CHRISTMAS FOR A CENT Washington, Dec. 21. — Christmas good will and New Year's good wishes fairly radiate from the great building of the War and Navy Departments. No structure devoted to the arts of peace has ever sent out as much of the Christmas spirit as is being scattered so lavishly from this grim headquarters of war. It all comes about because this building is the distribution center for a pretty red, white and green stamp bearing a miniature crimson Geneva cross with a glowing "Merry Christmas" in the midst of green holly. This little stamp with the spirit of a David is the avowed foe of that "Great Captain of Death" Tiberculosis or Consumption. The little stamp is unafraid and is raising more than $100,000.00 for the fight against the dread destroyer. There is not merely one, but many of the stamps, for more than ten million have been asked for and they cannot be supplied fast enough to keep up with the demands coming from all parts of the country. The stamps are not really 'stamps' they are holiday 'stickers' for holiday pleasure and holiday business. "They don't carry mail, but any mail will carry them." They are furnished at the cost of production by the American National Red Cross, of which President elect William H. Taft is President. The stamps are sold at one cent each by various state Christmas Stamp Committees, all of the profits to be expended in anti-tuberculosis work. So you see that every one-cent stamp makes three people glad. The one sending the "sticker" on a letter or package is glad for he knows the receiver will be glad, and he knows also that some one sick with consumption will be helped to get well or that some well person will be aided in keeping well. The one getting it will be doubly glad for the joy that the little stamp has already given to the sender and for what it will give to that unknown one. The "unknown" will be three times glad for the sake of the sender's joy, the receiver's pleasure and his own good. And all will rejoice with those happy ones, business men, club women and other folks in most of the cities and many of the towns and villages of your state and the rest of the states where they are serving on the local Christmas Stamp Committees. In Tennessee, The Red Cross Christmas Stamp Committee should be addressed at the Stahlman Building, Nashville; in Florida at 5020 Hill Street, Jacksonville; in Georgia at 309 Peters Building, Atlanta; in Texas at the State Health Office, Austin; and in Alabama at Tuskegee. The little stamp has a special responsibility in Alabama for there all of the profits will be invested in warfare against tuberculosis as the great enemy of the colored race. Usually where one white man dies from consumption, in proportion to the population, two or three colored will die, and whatever the race every one sick and every one dying with the disease is a source of danger to all others of both races. So in Alabama they are going to spend the money where it is needed the most and where it promises to be of the most good to the people. One half will go to providing information and in-enc:dwe —qoye sGSO dthaf' fD spiration for the colored teachers and preachers who are in the best possible position to fight the battles against ignorance, neglect and filth, the out posts of the "Great Captain." The other half will help to spread the messages of the Negro Congress on Tuberculosis at Tuskegee, the Sensible Holiday Gifts Are the Things This Season This Christmas, for many unusual reasons, the average man will have very little money to spend on himself, after buying the usual gifts and he will economize on clothes before anything else. That's where you come in, for he would rather receive a few things to wear than the usual assortment of holiday luxuries. If your friends and your relatives are not in the millionaire class, buy them something wearable, and above all, buy here where valve counts. Our windows point the way. Open evenings during Holidays for your convenience. SPECIALS AT A. BOIARSKY'S FOR THE MONTH OF DECEMBER ONLY Ladies and Gentlemen WATCH FOBS, GOLD FILLED, guaranteed for 10 years, from .....$1.50 Up HANDSOME PRESENTS in LADIES' JEWEL BOXES, from...$1.00 Up Rich CUT GLASS FRUIT DISHES, from .....$3.00 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 BEST FOR THE BOWELS If you haven't a regular, healthy movement of the bowels every day, you really will be. Keep your bowels open, and be well. Force, in the shape of violent physic or pill poison, is dangerous. The smoothie, ointment, most perfect way of keeping the bowels clear and clean is to take CANDY CATHARTIC Cascareto THEY WORK WHILE YOU SLEEP EAT 'EM LIKE CANDY Pleasant, Palatable, Potent, Taste Good, Do Good, Never Slicen, Weaken or Gripe; 10, 25 and 40 cents per box. Write for free sample, and booklet on health. Address 433 Sterling Remedy Company, Chicago or New Yorks KEEP YOUR BLOOD GLEAN first "health exhibition" ever held for the sake of Negroes either South or North. Throughout Alabama leading physicians and club women, teachers, business men and working men among the whites are forming committees and disposing of the stamps which they secure by writing to the Alabama Red Cross Christmas Stamp Committee at Tuskegee. If a school, or a club or business house or any individual will use some of the stamps are get them to sell to their friends they send one dollar or more and receive one stamp for every cent, or they may ask for any desired number of stamps agreeing to forward the money to the Com- The Good Book declares that he who provides not for his own "is worse than an infidel." by opening an account in the Savings Department of the Kanawha Banking & Trust c. 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. FOR BETTER CLOTHES mittee after the stamps have been sold. "For life and health and happiness," is the message of the little stamp, and not only at Christmas time, but all the year round as well. Prof. R. P. Simms, of Bluefield Institute, was in the city, Friday, calling on friends. · HARLESTN, W. VA. Good Book who provides not for his own infidel." Right the Savings Department of the Banking & Trust c. Weston, W. Va. little each pay day, together -Annual Interest paid by us, on Depend Upon" has $250,000 plus. Prof. John R. Jefferson, of Parkersburg, was in the city today calling on friends. Miss Nina Clinton, a teacher in Garnett school, left this morning to spend the holidays with her parents in Zanesville. Clyde Sawyer left Monday for Toledo, Ohio. HOLIDAY GIFTS ITS edging pretty close to the eleventh hour but the lamp is still burning, Ev- ery express brings a replenishment of some of the most popular sellers besides new things that have been delayed in shipment. Hence we offer the procrastinating buyer exceptionally good selections and particularly if the recipient is a women. Christmas is an institution largely fostered by the fair sex, so the best women's store in the city is the logical place to buy her a pleasing gift. Still we don't cater to the coats, for, India FURS, scarfs for Also fur Sets for Coats, handsome Dresses and kn in gift qualities ent in rear offe head wear. ed here d fancy . Only TS MAS YOUR HOME provide basem and Skirt Box wants one. The Chests, Tabou tains. In bedd in Counterpane ored designs; p and up; light, or down; Line In other linens Damask and pr miscellaneous Tapestry Conce other specialti & RICHA can all be accommodated here from the best staple and fancy lines we've ever shown. Only don't put it off any longer, OPEN NIGHTS TILL CHRISTMAS COYLE & can all be accommodated here from the best staple and fancy lines we've ever shown. Only don't put it off any longer, OPEN NIGHTS TILL CHRISTMAS COYLE & RICHARDSON The work on the buildings will be vigorously pushed, and the date of the openings will be announced shortly. Notes of the National Capitol. Dr. E. D. Williston has an automobile of handsome pattern—the finest owned by a colored physician in this city. Andrew Carnegie and Gov. P. S. B. Pinchback look, enough alike to be twin brothers and they have frequently been taken for each other by people in various sections of the country. The "Ironmaster" made good humoured references to the resemblance at the Meeting of the Trustees of the Jeanes Fund last week, and made a great deal over his distinguished colored counterpart. The "Council of Upper Classmen of Howard University" will give their first annual reception December 30th at Odd Fellows Hall. The patronesses of the event are: Mesdames A. M. Curtis, R. A. Peaham, Mary Church Terrell, Bottie G. Francis, Elizabeth Messer, R. C. Tyson, John C. Dancy, W. E. Cobb, L. G. Morse, John C. Naille and Missgs Lucy E. Moten and Cora B. Jackson. The President of the Council is C. C. Sanford and L. A. Hilton is Secretary. A strong effort is being made by President W. P. Thirkield of Howard University to raise the $50,000 for the maintenance of the proposed library building, for which $50,000 has been subscribed by Andrew Carnegie on condition that a like --- --- I 57922 "The youth in life's green spring and he In the full strength of years, Matron and maid, the speechless babe And grey headed man." National Capitol (Continued from Page One.) W. Anderson, of New York, would like to have the assignment, and it is further alleged that Prof. Roscoe Conkling Bruce, of the Washington public schools or J. C. Napier, of Tennessee, an original Taft man, by the way, would not refuse it. Dr. H. N. Newsome, president of the board of managers of the National Negro Fair at Mobile, Alabama, is expected here shortly to press the demand for an appropriation of $250,000 in aid for his very commendable enterprise. He will be in conference with a number of Washington leaders, including Prof. John A. Lankford, his supervising architect and constructing engineer and he will be prepared to present a stronger plea now than last year, as the work is approaching the decree of completion asked as a prerequisite for the committee's favorable consideration. The corner stone of the main building was laid a few days ago, with imposing ceremonies. Many states were represented by special commissioners appointed by the governors of the states. An open address to the country urging the purchase of stock by the race was issued, to which the signatures of the following commissioners was appended: James B. Dudley, North Carolina; W. A. Crosthwait, Tennessee; W. T. Green, Wisconsin; J. N. Vanderwall, New Jersey; John R. Marshall, Illinois, C. S. Johnson, Arkansas; McCants Stewart, Oregon; J. H. Williams, Iowa; T. T. Walker, Michigan and N. B. Young, Florida. HERE'S PART OF OURBIGLINE-UP FOR THE LAST WEEK FALL IN FOR YOURS HOSIERY—ANY MEMBER OF THE FAMILY is fond of pretty stockings and we lead pre-eminently in this line. In addition to our big regular stock of staples, the Christmas line comprises all sorts of plain and fancy embroidered silks and 'lisles in a dozen different shades. 50c to $3.00 pr. Men's sox, too especially some silk ones at $1.50. Holly boxes with the better grades. LOVES—PERRINS, CENTEMERI, LUCAS & Kennedy and other celebrated makes contribute their novelties to our stock, long 16-button gloves in all colors at $3.00; two clasp glace kids—the regular dollar and one-lifty qualities and some extra holiday grades at $1.75 and $2.00. In addition, a lot of mannish, one-clasp, cape-tans and heavy driving gauntlets, for $1.50 and $2.25. We have the best Men's gloves made for the money. ANDKERCHIEFS — WE'VE PRETTY nearly everything the market offers now, but a day or two more will clean up cer- nes that will be impossible to duplicate at t. Nice plain sheer hemsstitched linens, to 75c; ladies' handkerchiefs in fine im- face and convent embroidered designs, 25c 100. Also novelties in Ardennes and Irish handkerchiefs. For children—plain ones and colored bordered ones, three to the box, box. tain lines that will be impossible to duplicate at present. Nice plain sheer hemstitched 41mm, 12 1-2 to 75c; ladies' handkerchiefs in fine imported lace and convent embroidered designs, 25c to $5.00. Also nevelties in Ardennes and Irish dimity handkerchiefs. For children—plain ones at 5c and colored bordered ones, three to the box, at 25c box. VELTIES—SUCH A LIST IS CONFUSING —rather unsatisfactory—but here are a few of the tasteful things that render first the perplexed: Laundry-bags, Pincushions, Sets, Manicure Sets, Writing Sets, Bridge caps, Oro Jars, Fine Toilet Preparations, Pil-Tobacctental Brasses, Japanese Ware, Um-Fitted Suit Cases, Fine Hand Bags, Fancy s, Pressed Leather Novelties, Jewelry Nov., including Hat Pins, Belt Buckles, Scarf Cuff Links, Shirt Waist Sets, etc.; Fans Ongs and Scarfs; Neckwear and other fancy ad infinitum. aid to the perplexed: Laundry-bags, Pincushions, Toilet Sets, Manicure Sets, Writing Sets, Bridge low Tops, Oro Jars, Fine Toilet Preparations, Pill Sets, Tobacciental Brasses, Japanese Ware, Umbrellas, Fitted Suit Cases, Fine Hand Bags, Fancy Aprons, Pressed Leather Novelties, Jewelry Novelties, including Hat Pins, Belt Buckles, Scarf Pins, Cuff Links, Shirt Waist Sets, etc.; Fans Opera Bags and Scarfs; Neckwear and other fancy items ad infinitum. OUR SECOND FLOOR—THE SCENE OF all activities, also has its holiday sugges- sions—Suits at 33 1-3 per cent discount, one of the most important. Then separate for ladies, misses and children. Then scarfs and muffs, singly or in match sets. Our Sets for children. A full line of Sweater handsome Net Silk Waists, dainty Infants' ties and knit goods, and Ladies fine Lingerie qualities. Miss Rider's Millinery Depart- ture offers the exclusive thing in ladies' wear. being one of the most important. Then separate coats, top, ladies, misses, and children. Then FURS, scarfs and muffs, singly or in match sets. Also fur Sets for children. A full line of Swearer Coats, handsome Net Silk Waists, dainty Infants' Dresses and knit goods, and Ladies fine Lingerie in gift qualities. Miss Rilder's Millinery Department in rear offers the exclusive thing in ladies' head wear. OUR HOUSEKEEPING FRIENDS CAN BE provided with numberless articles from basement and third floor. Shirt Waist. Skirt Boxes head the list—every woman one. Then, Clothes Hampers, Cedar Rugs, Tabourets, Carpet Sweepers and Lace Cur- In bedding supplies we have fine selections unterpanes, plain hemmed, fringed or in col- designs; pretty wool plaid blankets at $5.00 up; light, fluffy silkaline comforts of cotton town; Linen sets of sheets and pillow cases. Other linens we have match sets of Table ask and pretty drawn-work pieces. Then a illaneous list containing Umbrella Holders, Entry Couch Covers, Japanese Screens and specialties. HARDSON and Skirt Boxes head the list—every woman wants one. Then, Clothes Hampers, Cedar Chests, Tabourets, Carpet Sweepers and Lace Curtains. In bedding supplies we have fine selections in Counterpanes, plain hemmed, fringed or in colored designs; pretty wool plaid blankets at $5.00 and up; light, fluffy silkaline comforts of cotton or down; Linen sets of sheets and pillow cases. In other linens we have match sets Of Table Damask and pretty drawn-work pieces. Then a miscellaneous list containing Umbrella Holders, Tapestry Couch Covers, Japanese Screens and other specialties. --- H N O Y amount be provided to keep it going in proper fashion. Howard University has turned out thousands of bright young men and women and they are doing a great work for the race everywhere. An appeal is being made to them to come to the relief of their beloved alma mater. Samuel T. Henry, of the War Department, has been appointed an aid on the Staff of the Department Commane of the Army and Navy Union, with the rank of captain. He is the only colored man ever accorded such an honor in the District of Columbia: Mr. Emmett J. Scott returned to Tuskegee Institute last Friday, to take charge of the exercises incident to the Tuberculosis Congress in session this week at Dr. Washington's great school. Mrs. W. L. Houston, wife of the Grand Master of the G. U. O. of O. F. is recovering from a severe illness. William Wilkes, is now messenger to the Secretary of the Navy, Newberry, following him from the post of Assistant Secretary. Henry Lassiter, formerly with Secretary Metcalfe, takes wark with Assistant Secretary Satterlee. R. W. Thompson has been named as the chairman of the committee on publicity for the Y. M. C. A., and for the Inaugural Welcome Club. Edmund H. Deas and Thomas L. Grant, prominent figures in South Carolina politics, were in town last week. Walter J. Singleton, of Nebraska. South Charlestor Factories Employing Over 400 Men. Dunkirk Window Glass Co. Banner Window Glass Co. Kanawha Chemical Engine Mfg Co. Kenton Iron & Steel Co. Hemlock Lumber Co. 125 Houses and other buildings now in South Charleston. Church, School House, Concrete Sidewalk, Sewers, under construction, Natural Gas, Everything. Bridge nearly completed--then the trolly cars. Buy now before the prices go up. They go up when the the cars go in. Terms: 1-10 cash, balance in monthly payments to suit. Discount for all cash. Bell Phone 750; Home Phone 1214 has been reelected President of the Young Mens' Protective League, one of the strongest fraternal and beneficial organizations, in Washington. Dr. A. M. Curtis went to Richmond Va., recently and performed a successful operation on W. P. Burrell, secretary of the United Order of True Reformers. Opposition has stirring up to the bill introduced in congress by Mr. Hull, of Iowa, providing for the creation of the post of cashier in the office of Recorder of Deeds at $1600. It is understood that the place is to be filled by J. Frank Bigburn, of Iowa, should the proposed measure become a law. Walter A. Pinchback is vigorously opposing it on economical and other grounds, and has succeeded in having it committed to the committee having it in charge and action has been indefinitely postponed. As the necessity for a cashier is not strongly shown, it is not regarded as likely that the bill will pass at this session of Congress. Mr. and Mrs. John Carter and Mrs. Isabel L. Lacey went to Philadelphia last week on business. Mrs. Carter remains to pay a visit to relatives. John A. Langford, the pioneer architect did some invaluable work for the republican state and national tickets in Missouri during the campaign, directly influencing the Negro voters to stand firm for Taft and Sherman and Hadley in such centers as St. Louis, Kansas City, St. Joseph and Jefferson City. His friends are anxious that his services be adequately recognized, and some factiously suggest that he be made Supervising Architect of the Treasury, thus keeping before the public his splendid abilities along the line of his chosen profession. Mr. Lankford is the first Negro to attract serious attention as an architect and the only one who has received the degree of Master of Mechanical Engineering at the hands of a high-grade state institution. The next meeting of the Inaugural Welcome Club will be held on the first Thursday evening in January at the True Reformer's Hall. The membership is increasing daily and the earnest money now in the hands of the treasurer is the largest received at this early date at any of the three inaugurations in which the club has participated. The officers of the Club are: President. Dr. Wilson Bruce Evans; first vice president E. M. Hewlett; second vice-president Walter J. Singleton; third vice-president, Dr. W. S. Lofton; financial secretary, J. C. Burrills; treasurer, Daniel Murray. Some of the other well known men identified with the THERE APRIL 1, 1907. Room 501 Charleston National Bank Building movement are: W. L. Houston, W. H. Judd Malvin, D. D. Moore, C. F. M. Browne, W. H. Clifford, Robert J. Harlan, General Henry Forrest, Leon S. Turner, J. A. Lankford, Dr. G. W. Cabaniss, Frank A. Byron, J. Henry Lewis, W. T. Vernon, Aaron Russell, R. W. Thompson, John C. Collins, Dr. W. H. Conner, L. M. King, Robert A. Pelham, Joseph E. Johnson, Thomas H. Clark W. A. Jofer, F. D. Lee, Daniel Freeman, Benjamin Washington and others. The Mu-So-Lit has decided to give a reception during the inaugural period at one of the larger halls of the city. It will in no wise conflict with the operations or plans of the Inaugural Welcome Club, in which many members of the Mu-So-Lit and other social organizations will participate. The indications point to a greater degree of unity in this matter than has been true of a score of years. At the meeting of the Mu-So-Lit Friday evening the proposition to increase the limit of membership from sixty to seventy-five was defecated by a decisive majority. A "matinee dance" for the benefit of the Clark Training School is announced for Monday evening, Dec. 28, from 2 to 6:30 p. m., at True Reformer's Hall. Mrs. Clarke is doing a most helpful work in domestic science and the young women she is sending forth into the world, equipped in cooking, dressmaking, laundry work, etc., are all solving the race problem in profitable and practical fashion. The proceeds from this entertainment will go far to strengthen her hands, if the people turn out as they should. The patronesses for the occasion are: Mesdames John C. Dancy, F. J. Cardozo, R. W. Thompson, B. B. Jackson, Celia Lee, Thomas L. Jones, J. N. Saunders, J. A. Lankford, Mary A. Lee, and Misses Marie C. James, Mazie Dadford, Sarah E. Janifer, Annie Overstreet, Ella Welch, Blanche Gibson and Arsihe Elizabeth Jones. BLUEFIELD. The Honor Roll for the public school follows: Eighth Grade—General excellence, Cora Lee Johnson; Arithmetic, John Saunders; History, Cora Lee Johnson; Physiology, Cora Lee Johnson, Ethel Kendrick; Language, John Saunders, Elise Burkes. Seventh Grade—General excellence, Henry Whisler; History and Geography, Henry Whisler. Sixth Grade—General excellence, Jas. Henderson; Reading, Synaetha Davis; Language, Kelcy Brown; Arithmetic, Jas. Henderson; Drawing, Jas. Henderson. Fifth Grade—Writing, Mary Davis; Composition, Ira Kendrick. Third and Fourth Grades—General e excellence, Warren Kyd, Thos, Ben- Ladies' Misses' and Children's Ready-to Wear garments, Millinery and Dress Fashions Is the largest in the City and our Prices as usual the lowest that can be made up-to-date Merchandise. OUR DISPLY OF Ladies' Misses' and Wear garments, M Is the largest in the City and our P can be made up-to-date Merchandise GIVE US A CALL The People's' JO EPH SCHW 602 Kanawha, cor. Alderson St., GIVE US A CALL ton; Drawing, Kinzie Weeks, George Dotson, Hossie Craft, Theodore Henke; Reading, Coole Adams, Reed Preston; Language, Genevieve Simpson, Everso Grubb, Jno. Dotson; Arithmetic, James Cousins, Dillard Wilson, Mary Woody, Francis Nowlin, Cecil Harmon First Grade A—General excellence, Luther Chariton, Edgar Hester; Reading, Thomas Nash, Mariah Smith; Arithmetic, Jas. Peery, Oklahoma Anderson; Paper Cutting and Folding, Fannie Smith, Luther Chariton. First Grade B—General excellence, Gertrude Burkes; Reading, Grace Laws, Madeline Penn, Elder Muse; Spelling, Fannie English, Elder Muse, Chas. Muse; Drawing, Geo. Henderson: Construction Work, Roy Cox, Nela McCraig, Robert Williams; Attendance, Chas. Muse, Daniel Bailey, Joseph Brown. The Society of Letters met last Sunday evening in Dr. Edward's Hall. The following program was rendered: Singing. Paper, Miss Joiner, The Benefits of our Society. Recitation, Miss Aller, The Telephone Romance. Solo, Mr. Lovell, The Vale of Years. Paper, Dr. N. L. Edwards, the Malignant Gossiper. Instrumental Duet, Mr. James Anderson, Mrs. W. Anderson. Salute and Address, W. H. Randolph. Installation of officers by Dr. N. L. Edwards. The next meeting will be at the home of Mr. James Anderson. Mrs. Matthew Hunter is able to be about again. As Rev. P. P. Brooks was out of town Sunday, Rev. Coleman, of the Institute, preached for him Sunday morning. C. H. Dotson, Jr., is able to be out again. Come in and look them over COFFEY Plumbing Co. uarrier St., near Capitol Mrs. Alice Griffin is slowly imping. The Union Bazaar at the Raleigh St. church is proving a success. will be continued to Wednesday night of this week. The committee has provided all kinds of fancy woo and china. While all sorts of new some dainties are served at the freshment tables. Last but by no means least an excellent program rendered each night. Miss Anna Whittaker in home for the holidays. The Public School closes Wednesday day for a 10 days vacation. Near all of the teachers will go home for the holidays. A College and Normal Institute for colored students, located at Bluefield, the leading commercial town of the southern part of West Virginia on the Norfolk and Western railroad, 205 miles east of Kenova BLUEFIELD COLORED INSTITUTE Splendid College Buildings, Beautiful Play Grounds. Dormitories for male and female students; furnished rooms, a reading room supplied with the best current literature; a good library, and a physical and chemical laboratory. Healthful location and wholesome surroundings. Board $8.00 per month. Tuition free to state students, rates very low to non-resident students. The Bluefield School offers an unequalled opportunity for young men to secure an education, for they can always find profitable employment when at shool, during vacation, holidays and on Saturdays. For catalogue and other information, write the Principal. Charleston M. D. Robinson, Grand Master of the Ancient Free and Accepted Masons passed through the city, Tues-evening enroute to Raymond Howe to Institute a lodge there. Grand Chancellor W. J. Thompson of the Knights of Pythias left Saturday for Thomas where he will spend the holidays with his family. Miss Plegte Whittaker, a student at St. John's College, Harper's Ferry is home for the holidays. On Monday evening, Washington Lodge No. 6, A. F. & A. M. will install officers and observe St. John's day with the annual banquet. The Menu prepared is a very elaborate bask and the lodge will spare no mains to make the affair enjoyable in every respect for the guests. Principal R. P. Shins, of Bluefield Colored Institute was here Friday in attendance upon the meeting of the Board of Regents of his school. Rev. W. E. Walker, pastor of St. Paul A. M. E. church, left Wednesday morning for Boone's Mill, Va., where his father is seriously ill. Miss Nina Clinton, of the Garnett school teaching force is spending the holidays at Zanesville, O. with her parents. Miss Clinton left Saturday morning. Miss L. O. Hopkins yeft Saturday morning for Christiansburg, Va. to spend the Christmas vacation with relatives. The Laidies Aid of St. Paul A. M. E. Church was entertained Thursday evening, at the home of Mrs. Martha Washington cn Sentz street, by Miss A. M. Pogue. The remains of Mrs. Jacob White, who died Thursday after a short illness, were taken to Louisa county, Va. Friday, for interment. Attnbrcy Howard Harper was in the city last week to attend the meeting of the Board of Regents of the West Virginia Colored Institute, of which he is a member. Dr. B. F. White, of Montgomery, was here last week to attend the obsequies of his sister-in-law. W. O. Lee, chef at the Ruffner, has gone to Washington, D. C. to visit Hotel Brown American and European. A Popular Hotel for Colored People. 35 Rooms. 50c, 75c and $1 per day. Lodging, 35c and 50c. Special Rates by Week or Month. We cater to Weddings, Suppers and Society Functions. One Block from State Capitol, New Phone 1098 500 Capitol St F. C. BROWN, Prop. BLUEFIEL Bluefield, W. Va. R. P. SIMS. Bluetield W. Va. his wife who is a junior in the medical department of Howard University. Beginning Friday night a bazaar will be held at the First Baptist church for a week. Miss Luhb Brannom, of Montgomery, was in the city Thursday and Friday of last week. Jas. Browdeg and Miss Bessie Morris were quietly married at the First Baptist Church parsonage Wednesday. The Improvement League was entertained by Miss Nina Clinton, Friday. Miss A. Blancho Burke will spend the holidays at Red Star. William Preston is ill at his home on Truslow Street. Miss Hazel Dillard returned home Saturday from Storer College for the holidays. F. D. Cambric will spend the holidays with relatives at Clarksburg. Eureka Court No. 35. Order of Calanthe will have the following officers next year: Mrs. Ida Watkins, W. C.; Mrs. Emma Cowser, W. Inx.; Geo. Bailey, W. J. D.; Miss Kanawha Byrd, W. R. of D.; William Peters, W. R. of Deposits; Mrs. C. W. Boyd, W. R. of A.; Mrs. Fredda Pannell, Cond.; Miss Ella Good, W. E.; and Geo. Bailey, Trus. Miss Sarah B. Dawson, leaves Sunday evening for New York where she will spend the winter. Mrs. H. P. Stewart is receiving treatment at the General Hospital. Mrs. Anthony Pate is recovering from a recent illness. Mrs. Ida Williams, of Raymond City, was in the city shopping last week. The best place in the city to buy hair goods of all descriptions, Mrs. Brown's, 500 Capitol Street. Mrs. E. M. Dandridge, of Quinnmont was in the city last week, because of the serious illness of her father, John Eubank. Mrs. Lillian Reynolds died Wednesday morning of last week, after several month's illness. Funeral services were held Friday afternoon. C. H. James, after being confined to his room for several weeks with the gripe, is able to be out. Mrs. Carlton L. Hariston left Wednesday, for Martinsville, Va., where she goes to spend the holidays with her mother. R. L. Mickey continues ill at his home on Piedmont street. Miss Mary Eubank is in the city at the bedside of her father, who continues quite ill at his home, on West Side. Mrs. P. H. Edwards was the guest of friends in the city. Friday. Mrs. Edwards is a member of the Senior Normal class at West Virginia Institute, and was enroute to her home in Bluefield to spend the holidays. Mrs. R. L. Jones and her little daughter Helen left Tuesday evening of last week for Washington to spend the holidays with her parents, Dr. and Mrs. Walter H. Brooks, Dr. Jones will spend the latter part of the holidays in Washington with his family. An effort is being made to revive the work of the Y. M. C. A. in this city, and a meeting was held, Friday evening, in the office of Grand Chan- He most important thing about our Furniture is the quality. We spare no 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. cellor Thompson. The ministers and a number of other persons interested in the work were present. All present were united in their opinion that there is great need for such work in Charleston. Miss M. B. Jeffries has gone to Salem to visit the Industrial School for Girls. Miss Rhoda Wilson left Tuesday for St. Albans where she will spend the holidays with her parents. Phyllis Wheatley Court elected officers for the ensuing year at their meeting Tuesday night. The successful candidates were: Mrs. A. F. Davis, W. C.; Miss Gertrude Mickens, W. Inx.; Ballard Brooks, W. I.; Mrs. Lydia Walker, W. S. D.; Mrs. Nannie Flood, W. J. D.; Mrs. Lucy Rice, W. O.; Mrs. J. M. Hazlewood, W. R. of D.; Mrs. M. A. Viney, W. R. of A.; Mrs. R. A. James, W. R. of Dep.; Mrs. Cora L. Terry, W. Cond.; Mrs. Mattie Porter, W. A. Cond.; Miss Sarah Henderson, W. E.; Miss Laura Webb, W. H.; and James A. A. Campbell, W. P. The officers elected by Washington Lodge No. 6, A. F. & A. M. for the ensuing term are: J. H. Taylor, W. M.; T. G. Nutter, S. W.; J. L. Dillard, J. W.; A. A. DeHonney, Secretary and Fleet Porterfield, treasurer. changes made, the election result- ing: F. D. Cambric, P. C.; M. A. Holmes, C. C.; Geo. E. Wanzer, M. of E.; C. W. Boyd, K. of R. & S.; INSTITUTE Va. JOHN L. something in our line for Couches, Fancy Leath Desks, Music Cabinets, to $20.00. Brass Beds Come and see them. GRAND RA FUR 214 and 21 Christmas Shopping AT MOORE'S Pretty Presents at Popul If you are interested in the preser both pleasant and profitable. Pleaseing b ing to your purse. For it is true that no ces. The largest line of holiday goods and second floors. CHRISTMAS BOOKS our line for your friend icy Leather Chairs, Cabinets, &c. Iron brass Beds from $25 see them. O RAPIDS FURNITU 4 and 216 Capitol S ping Your P Our So at Popular Prices: The d in the present all-important le. Pleasing because of the ma is true that nowhere else can holiday goods ever brought to C WHEN YOU M 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. 214 and 216 Capitol Street. Christmas Shopping AT MOORE'S Your Problems Our Solution... Christmas Shopping AT MOORE'S Pretty Presents at Popular Prices: These Are What You Want--These Are What We Have If you are interested in the present all-important subject of Christmas gifts; a visit to our store will prove both pleasant and profitable. Pleasing because of the many pretty things displayed; profitable because of the saving to your purse. For it is true that nowhere else can be found so many acceptable gifts at such reasonable prices. The largest line of holiday goods ever brought to Charleston is displayed for your inspection on our first and second floors. Never before have we shown such attractive books at such reasonable prices. Here you will find all the new books by the best authors, standard works in holiday dress, the choicest books of travel, poetry and fiction, and a line, of books for boys and girls that has no equal. "There is no message of Love. Affection, Good-Will or Friendship that cannot be conveyed in a Book." For a gift that will please both young and old and all ages between choose a Kodak. We have the Eastman line at prices ranging from $2 to $37. Also Kodak Supplies. We are sole agents for the Hale Sectional Book Case—the best in every way. A comparison will convince you. A large assortment of Waferman's Ideal and Sterling Fountain Pens at $1.50, $2, $2.50, $3, $3.50, $4, $5, $10 and upwards. Christmas styles in silver and gold mounted. SEE OUR LATE STYLES OF ENGRAVING--PLATE AND 50c CARDS FOR $1. AN EXCELLENT GIFT. of the many choice gifts we can not fail to see our di We can only name a few of the many not f Diaries, Calendars, Desk Blotters, Postal Sealers, Address Books, Laundry Lists, College and High School Pennants, Glove and Military Triplicate Post Car Album bums, Table Co low To Library We can only name a few of the many choice gifts we are showing--to appreciate their attractiveness you should not fail to see our display of each line: Diaries, Calendars, Desk Blotters, Postal Sealers, Address Books, Laundry Lists, College and High School Pennants, Glove and Hdkf. Boxes, Military Brushes, Triplicate Mirrors, Post Card Albums, Kodak Albums, Photograph Albums, Table Covers and Sofa Pillow Tops, Library Table Book Racks, Fancy Waste Paper Baskets, Dictionary Holders, Inkstands, Pocket Books & Card Cases, Candlesticks and Shades, Writing Portfolios, Jewel Boxes, Hand Mirrors, Manicure Sets, Toilet Sets, Smoking Sets, Clgar Jars, Pipe Racks, Shaving Sets, Collar and Cuff Boxes, Whisk Brooms. Girls: Dolls. Games, Bo Teddy Bears, Ru ncer Mo 118 Capitol Street npt and Careful Attention. For Boys and Girls: Dolls: Games, Books, Sleds, Foot Balls, Ingersoll Watches, Pyrography Teddy Bears, Rubber Balls, Dumb Bells, Post Cards, Reflectors. Etc., Etc. 118 Capitol Street :: Charleston, W. Va. Mail Orders Receive Prompt and Careful Attention. Remember: W Sectional Book-Cases Fountain Pens Engraved Visiting Cards Let them be of such things as will last long, to the end that they may be in some sort immortal and may frequently refresh the memory of the receiver. Among such gifts nothing can be found more acceptable than BOOKS AND PICTURES. DON'T ORDER BOOKS OR MAGAZINES FROM PUBLISHERS OR OUT-OF-TOWN DEALERS BEFORE YOU HAVE COMPARED OUR PRICES—WE CAN SAVE YOU MONEY, AS WELL AS TIME AND TROURLE. will please both all ages between We have the East-ranging from $2 to Supplies. Events for the Hale case—the best in aparison will con- ent of Waterman's Fountain Pens at $3, $3.50, $4, $5, Christmas styles mounted. Monogram Stationery Dennison's Gift Dressings Pyrography Christmas Post Cards showing--to appreciate the day of each line: Fancy Waste Paper Baskets, Dictionary Holders, Inkstands, Pocket Books & Card Cases, Candlesticks and Shades, Writing Portfollos, Jewel Boxes, Hand Mirrors, s, Sleds, Foot Balls, Inger Balls, Dumb Bells, Pos Remember: We Give Trading Stamps. Glad to see you whether you buy or not, but we can hardly understand how anybody can fail to fake advantage of opportunities such as we have to offer. Grand Rapids Furniture Co. Christmas Shopping AT MOORE'S These Are What We Have its; a visit to our store will prove ved; profitable because of the sav- table gifts at such reasonable pri- for your inspection on our first CHRISTMAS PICTURES--THE NEW CHRISTY AND FISHER Water Colors, Pastels, Photographic Reproductions, Pictures for the Parlor, Dining Room, Den, Nursery and Bed Room. VISIT OUR ART ROOM, SECOND FLOOR, PICTURES FROM 25c TO $25 Nothing nicer than a box of our Monogram Stationery from a dollar up. Also plain Stationery in Fancy Christmas Holly Boxes at 35 cents to $5. A full assortment of Christmas Seals, Tags, Labels, etc.—to add the finishing touch to every gift. Also Dennison's Coin Cards, Handy Boxes and Decorations. A new stock of all kinds of articles for Pyrography work. Outfits from $1.25 to $5. A LARGE ASSORTMENT OF BEAUTIFUL POST CARDS FOR CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEARS. A FINE LINE OF POST CARD ALBUMS, 5c UP. ate their atractiveness you should Manicure Sets, Toilet Sets, Smoking Sets, Cigar Jars, Pipe Racks, Shaving Sets, Collar and Cuff Boxes, Whisk Brooms. Ingersoll Watches, Pyrography Post Cards, Reflectors. Etc., Etc. Co. Holiday Headquarters. W. Va. member: We Give Trading Stamps. 5 SRC a Rena Mea Te a iy Ly ea Sah vie) , ECR Eu ere ne HOP ae oe . siya een ickpae, yabekios PBR is aah ae eee Wit Ren cas uaa Ve | aM PCM NN TS we ‘AAURADAY; ORURMREN MA: TUB ty cee ts Reda ane eee Hegel «coun Neen ene SCE age be REEL Soc No ee Sie ee aeaiakes pea ae PHN oun ara She ES aH Mev ageee 0) Dae BY Me ot een Be RAMEN. CEES Reena Pr Re ea Benes A ae ig FT TR ey gest SA Se SOLAR aS * Ree ae ON eae OPA Aes se ate te el A Do Not Depreciate in, Value Ae Pe aia” ame Re Be i a we a oes og q NIU F . | Wel garry. & large: assortmeiit, tpouated in: lockets, from: $10. and: p. Rings from. $5, and. up. Brooches ! fiom $7 sha up. Cuff buttons. from $6 and ‘up: Bar: Pins from $2.50 up: iy ri y ahd Style” 6,6. FRAGMAN C0, ss THE DIAMOND SHOP 231 Capitol St... Ak the Sign of the Big Street Clock Re itn eres ete eT eR. Ste la «+ “OPEN EVENINGS TILL CHRISRMAS 0. | Only Two: Days More. Then. Christmas ARE YOU READY FORIT?.-. It’s the extraordinary. values, alway$ found at otf store, that account for our large Christmas busta These practical demonstrations pgint the way to special oppor— tunities that ins@™tly appear tc. practical buyers, who bysexperiericé havg come to know that true economy is only possiblé where quality is guaranteed. «’Yowvare cordially in= vited to inspect our stock, 4 } Buying Direct from Mahufacturéte,"We Save You the Middleman’s Profit a ; Eines | \ ee aa e MW, P spe | y aes Rane Si A WW y) p OS) ey Nee eT ee, | OS ft 0. a, ea A a ae Space for Picture ie We, = 4 Mi. PaaS; Sake :. es Bianond”” JAM AA Toiatda ce as ¥ * RRR 828 sce calla ONO teat ay yy Pom. eel): a 1 Seren ge Ss fo: whe 2 AS hy CEMYRP S W588 aig NS? Meritd cota bce yf 5 No, b. | tue Sparking ‘Vor Two Pictures i me BOER ANG. ON: sige ara uly Baca P y < Bappaire Donbey 2G EN For Two Bietures a if Sade: 3 a Y Cao Ef Mm\ 7 fi! 35.50 No. rae aie i\ p a Mi soli Gold itoocn eee sh |. 3 ‘ 5 ea a a. tt. Hh ‘ fa PS rues ye | $178.00 |. Ne, ono fl | ¢-LGpae- , ee EM $50 Ho, Hl -| 9100.00 No Sosnine Barend e 98.80 Solid Cota No MBS Ms oy Holts f ; ies a y \\ @ie tee ee ee : \ g id - 5 a I ented JP ; a \ ooeey TERT Mag RoiNe Pal Y, a WG ae GY form . ‘é eee La ee iitepis Eel YY 7 sad RD hat cata Pendant Attwehmnent * -gog AKmntine eA ga80 Chatelaine Avtachmne ~ PRICE POPULARITY--Is measured by what the pricé gives. At this store every quoted price represents the fullest store value and our guarantee that the goods are exactly as representéd to back it. bo: Rea} fo gen “WW. T. EISENSMITH y W. T. NSMITH: 2 245 Capitol Street ' ¢ i Opp. State House Es as By gee Be SENS. £2OUSY NEW PRESIDENT 18 ACCLAIMED. FOL Ean fatten Sas General “Gimon’ Takes the Oath As 3 the Ruler of Haiti, Port Au Prince, Haytl, Dec. i20.— General Antione Simon, the newly elected President.of Uaitl, took, the ‘oath: oF of it 10 o'clock this morn: ing.at, palace where’ a rpecial sit- tiny of thé legiglative bodies. was held, and in the presence of the for- eign diplomats, the officers sf the American and Jtalian. warships and the Haytian officiala of state, He re: peated the oath ‘In a strotig,’ cleat voice. Senator Paulin, who presided at the session of congress hich elec: ted. General Simen president officla- tegl:and demanded that, the president respect the constitution’ and the other laws ofthe republic: ane General Hippolyte, the. minister of fhe interior, who responded in’ bo- half of General Simon promised: that every effort ahould:'bp imade to; fors Ward the ggrleultitral and commer- ‘cla Interests of the country and to take measures to Insure. economies in cartying on the govetmnent, _La- tor the reception which was held in ‘the: sdpn,.. Carterou, the French minister, addressed the.President on behalf ‘of the diplomatic corps, and officially. prépentea the respecte, .of the” forélu” minister,. -M. Claude, minister of foreign affairs, gave: as- surance of the intention ofthe. gav- ernment to: maintain tho most: cor- div) relgtions with all the aaa President Simon theh attended sotvice atthe Cathedral, where ,the Te Dawn was sung, atterwards pro- evading on hosfeebacis, tdlowed ‘by. a brillant egco¥t,* through’ ‘the princt- pal streets of the city where he was declatmod' by ‘all, ACRE IR ANGE gas, ay ST eee en Genera, Sincn, Bigetcd President. of " Hayth, Absmition ‘Ofice.”! Se et hate her tees ak A «Pe eee Haye, Dec. 4 Tre; Conprut shitomne “saton, the “ieader of the Inet xevoluiipn. in Hayth, that ted mm tho’ Nght’ of Pregident Nord Alexia trom) ithe'-eapttal. and iho" made ‘his’ trlumphal* entry! into Lert Au Pripes Lrdays ago, was to- Say unanimously, loctod Prépldent et. tho Republis of the. Hajttan cons aga Spo ee he ‘Ste athprs asbirants 49, tho ‘Presi lenox gid not, come forward actively. ao for: thin courte. was. the febtifttht ahbther. dutbréak. of; the disorder ‘would result {ij "Américyn Intervention, Fo Say .) Kongstete met inthe palace nf the Bouate, ungdor the Prosidaiey of San. Btor, Paula The roll’ oll showed the prosencé of 127, representatt vex, jsipbu. the; vote, wan potinted tt was Soon that every delogate hag éxpres- $i Wintself n favor of GanekAl’ St mon. gota American’ revoguition of General Shion's Yegimo wag robelvyd: ner ‘Sy Minister Purnisg today, 7° $The Auerican crulsdr.Tacdma tg nehibréd ‘nt Cape Haltion.after yisi- the Port Au Pringa ani; other. coast Dalnts, ‘thowRl np wetfous disorders were angelpated. : 5 a aoececadeeaecei 6 a ee nes = i Mrs. G. W-, @irkinge and «J. 1. ‘Phonias sweat (0 Charleston to do Xmas shopping Monday: ¢ Rev. F, B. Smitb Gied his regular siniotitgtent here silaw and prea- retied two. very intéresting sermons. He also bapt{zed and added to the PChuréh’ 15 new members: All the meetings throughout the day wore well attended. e, ard, P.: J. Fy Clark, Trustee a@d A. Ac DeHonney, Moat A. The officers for West Virginia Hodge No 60, Kot, Betor the .en- ‘suing year will bo W. id. Walker, P. Rascom Smith, M, of F.: J. l. Gill O45. 02G. Nutter, G.C.: J.C. Ghimer, ‘M. of E.; Chas K. Mitchell, M. of Wi; GOL. Cuzzens, K. of R. & 8. By é wy s ea Se ere oo sfaeiae BES Fee Mane vi , Besti "see somata. anexed ool gates ep oe qutekipreseurtnid cir chine" SEh ether Beenleigh: weet Hse areca SEO Oar "Pa oe, erie ke Cae pall eel Sal i hao Scientific Fiserican, bedi Meares hd snr} four mouths, f. ca. J Uy wiknemaneaters und Bop acres Now Voth COLD Ee oo a ants Washi Dec db—Im Rs per Jendsiasergtatysot the Colored, Y ‘Dopartnenh "ee <the Intermational Com: oun. Men's Chriatian | Assgola liane, fia baltvasted 2tht tol ks pie , Ne Student and City Depavtmhentazd€, the Colored’, Mén's vem cow uEhaut the ‘caubte}’ “teem dl aan feFeated, in| the campaigns ‘béing, waged against Tus beroulompmnetatapiondidiy directed: 'bs my frlpnd? ee Rowain I Pe YOu Wii}, do! ABR My Our power.to 97 mote’ Np. WOME douse... By a means. Wold @pgeial moottiae: 1g, cordangs with#ie: ouslonedineay ey ‘The latter hae reference. to'Ha Siinde: eB. gnd “Health Week" ot America, do-felient with thelNé- gerd. Congtéss..en Tuberoulosis al Tuskegee esKys aq ne NBR at Work. N28 Every City "gud Student Y, aS, A, 16 earnestly invited toz-Ateqmpt one or.:noreefithe following: 1—Give alto, part of the Suiday meeting to heglth, and partleufarly tubereniorts of onmumotign. py. "TTY to age the audjork bdtoke eniieational dag! gymnastum’ classes durfng the: weak. 38 sf 3—Get at Jenst one Mmidlster to talk or preachion the aubject.. —-Ask all, thy’ mintxtors to do llke- wise, eye fs Call’ a cmeéling of phystelans and “ask thelf help in - reaching shurchés, ‘schodls, te... G—Get at Teast one school teach: ‘or to.help eglobrate' the “Week” 3 Tit poalthla: wocure the cosppe- ration 6¢ CHE NoBBhors in all, colgred Tenoote and epHegehse a oe! 8—Try to sed speakers, doctors or others teyqne-vor more country schools or churéhes. 9-—Make ‘apeolal effort to attend or to get some one to attend the Congross ‘Ne. Pubenec. . cs 10—Send t6-B, G. Routaghn;- Tus: copie. UMAR oF to. Dr. Living ston, Farraid, 206. ast “22nd stk; New! Yon Airggetnied. information foi yourself aniapoakors, |Report” quickly what. PdPauil Uy to do, and’ later, what’ yon, do carry out, to: Br. E.G. Routzahn| Vuskeses, Mabama. q ¢ ‘inber. veep alt ot ud 1g Cor the: bightht Raterests-and phys, cal -well being of, both colored- ang White races; -antboth are vitally in- terested'in thé ‘snccess of the plans. Navy to Rely on "the T4-lach Gun Washington, gi? Sar Finer Dat- tleships of the United States imayy [Will carry an” Armament of 14-Ineh guns, and the naval board gn con- struction Is nd&“@éf¥ioping and de- ening plans far. three’ types of bat- “tleships, two of: whtph “oontemplate a {Battery of eight of thése i4-itich ri- \fles. The third desiitn, according to preliminary plans,’ Will be for twelve A2tinch guns. The bora ou construe: tion wili have the ‘plans for ‘consta: ‘ration by the nav$sdepartment.” In |the-tentative plans for the battléship catrylag 14-inch guns the displace. jment will be 25,000 tons: ‘The tnira |type of battleship will have, accord- ing. to the preliminary jlans, a dis- placement of 26,000 tons, In order to carry ‘the twelvé 12-Ineh guns, as compared to the ten 12-inch guns of "the North Dakota and Delaware, now tinder conatruction. . i fs The thickness of the side,, turret jfnd barbette atmor of. the vessel car- rying 12-inch guns will be slightly Heiss than that of the new 14-Inch gun battleship. It ts proposed to attain jf speed of 20 1-4 to 20 1-2 knots un- der trial conditfons of toad. ‘The ‘peed would be very ttle less at deep load displacement. The Newport conferonce came to ;the decision that the next: battleships ‘fata down after tha. Florida” ana ‘Utah, work on which has not xef he- Fi would have four 14-{nch gun rets in place of five turrets having [42-inch rittes. ‘ ay President. Roosevelt seriously con- jidered having 14-Inch guns inetailed on the Florida and Utah, but only the iverton of delay deterred him, | tt as a question of having. 12-inch Huns On these vessels, disposed as on e North Dakota, and. Delaware, which could be done: without delay, ‘OF of having 14-inch fifles on the pRortaa and Utah with a dolay of about -six months. ‘The “conference ‘approved both Frenne dations, die HYecause of the delay the President [Recided to have the Notth’ Dakota ype of armament on the Florida and Btah, but made it clear that futuro Wattieships would be equipped with Hthe design for four turrets of 14-inch ee. t joth the Delaware and the North Dakota, now under conatiiuction, ‘will ‘he the largest vesselm.up'to the pre [cht time infihe Uinitey States-navy. ‘They each have ten 12-Inch and four- teen 5-Inch guns in their armament Daur: vosscis wilt have % displacement 9f|20,000 tons avd a¥6 designed tor apeed”of 21 Knotk? Preparations’ are already under Way by the bureau of ordnance for the manufacture of 14-Inch guns. In Pos ermaat report, recently nbtished, toar Admiral Mason, chief of the bureau, asks congress for a small ap- Pippriation to arrange the naval, gun tory at the Wastington yard for the manufacture of these, big ritles. " Lawye? Howard Harper, of Key- vstotie, was in the elty this week on tieal business. 1, std catia Selo apes Seregpemeesenea perianal aE CHRISTMAS SALE .-. Great Barges ; = parr Ao 0 a td rae x _ Store Open Each Night Til Amas 79 pt "The Whole Store is Fairly Running Over With Knee G seal "Shop Early in the Morning, for We Are Very, Very Bus p Afternnona ’ pes PACTS 10 REMEMBER.ARGUT, CHRISTMAS SHOBPING |) r Percy 1 Save er aBeGs Ae Mus! ote Wea Honop PAR + ‘tule ayegeaueat eg fA conigioter -Gome tor Waeehtey Reale Cat HOP EARL} Fhihey Ge Fedy-ontae ae, on one gargs ae Ep peanicy: saved cn a, iusto ‘patchave:may net bound muckswut Me many penales ac eet sp OutchiNey anean a. whole Jot. This ly the etdeein, whitch to.comilete ‘your Cbriotmay: Shoppe, aay jc] the place to. sive ‘teva dy TPenhleg"—RAh May youl fig ffiany wonderfal ee = eter yn a . }+485.00 Sable Fur Sets, Muff and Scarf |” Re Safed i : ee Chrigdmas Sale Price $: gill code Gi cove eee eae: Oe 1°$20.00 Grey Squiréel Matched. Fur Sets ae 0 Bea Rs . be qn lite ae ae Pps | Australian Mink Fur Sets" ee i : Christmas Sale: Pri $7249. is Sf $1.00 and Bsc Boxed Waistings for Gifts oe ne PA, at Dp Chiistmes Sale Price “O98 if I. | $3.50 Winker Millinery, Unteisiied Shapes | Ci eee parifevaiens pe Chettmas Salo Piten $1.00) $2.25 Ladies Silk Hose in colors only ee i RD rites sate Price $149 1° $4.00 Ladies Silk Hoge in colors only : eae ki i LED —— a chrstnas Ste Pree 42:68) fe ; “he caileoseaty ae is eae $3.75 Mission Hat Racks, Very Pretty Gifts : mee SSD ————<_chrtnma sate Price $269} «| Sterling Silver Articles Reduced During vere aD sa ° ———— Christmas Sale eee ig B Table Linen and Fancy Linens seduced d ee , r acti Nd Christinas Sate aie i ED “Sab |. | Blankets and Comforts reduced during, . Og @ oop : By Chitstmes Sale UPS Rugs, Curtains and Couch Covers Rediced During ee . ‘= — deat Chratmas Sale mo m 3 FENG} «Green Trading Stamps‘ With Eagh and Every Purchase, Naan ens Each 10c worth you'get a Green Stamp. Ask for them. © $f A 3 a Fill your book in time for Christmas, 1) it ‘ae Geer A ee rr ae essenith cg 3 ‘ tea 7 asap Bis B ese ne pia a } Warwick, Barrett: & Shipley Co IN EVERY DETAIL CHARLESTON'S LEADING DEPARTW ENT § ORE ee OTA eM Se ree aa Gn eee eee PPD > POR: ee tt in, sf ‘ ae eee : oe) So _—, OB eg i BOPULAR | FE OE Nise hay an fe aR: Tey Renae 1 RIC... RN ay 7 pa : , RR m . bed pe a fiend oak. gue. e oeyiety i » Compare them with jprices-for similar”. | | goods elsewhere arid then os : Follow the Crowd |. ¢ 2 Yuet 2 ‘ wy, * gers sg emt atcha samen BELT BUCKLE. .... ..B0e & UP. SRRFING DISH. | ++ 88, 8.UP | RING... ...... Be @ UB i £BRACELET......... sae ¥ UP | LODGE EMBLEMS. }. (Oe UP. SOU VENER SPOON. .., Bf & UP” Sprooow. 000000) Vsoe & Ue | HAND BAG... “gee eur | srune, pone de BY SOIICK Ta & UP | BAR EN S88 UP | SCORING. loo a OPE sCORP BUTTONS. 786 & WP] IY RING 20022 r88'@ UP | UMURBELA. os !léato ue CIGAR CORRER. "| 15Qe AUR) SHAVING Sit... 0400 @ UF.) WAHEMMM <3 4:81 & UBS fCHILD'S SET. 6 L225 & UP) LOOKET. ooo B00 & UP 4 IAIN... ... GL i “CHILD'S CCP. 81.09 & UP | MARCH ROX..//"). $150.8 UP | WATER FOB. 0)) aR Rue SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT: 3°: uae f ‘To replenish our fast Aisappearing stick and to offer th if Charleston’ atid vicinity the FINBST @ any imho let asppmacng ates, nag oer hain pt rtd vicinity the Pune . $150,000 worth of Jewelry i to our store TODAY, TOMORROW AND SHURSDAY, and we cordially: invite Christmas shonin. oe Jeet what they wish irom these gocds.” ‘They vill embrace godde of ll prices, fron the lowest to the Nghe cats andl welean surely plate sek centainee enet i | ue JEWELER & MEG, OPTICIAN. : on sachin COR, VIRGIA SR AND ARGAGH , ROTH PHONES. CHSRLES te e § 5 33943995333333333933339939393499399294> Sddedsdeasass aasadaks ada shee: GEM PHARMACY I and see our full line of Perfumes, Soaps, Rubber Goods and Drug Sundries. We make a specialty of prescriptions using only the purest drugs : : : : : We send medicine to any part of the state upon order ountain service and ice cream prepared to take home at all times. We Welcome You. Corner Washington & Dickinson Streets. G. E. Mitchell, Head of the Commercial Department at Institute went on tour, the city Tuesday evening on his way to Washington to spend the Vulnetide with Mrs. Mitchell who will come on from Boston. Mr. Mitchell was accompanied by Dr. R. L. Jones who will be joined at Washington by Mrs. Jones and their little daughter who preceded him CHARLESTON $ WORRYING about Don't do it, m the problem in a w all sorts of Handsor wear in a large var Toggery. Below w MORRYING about what you Don't do it, madam. problem in a way that worts of Handsome Garnery in a large variety of Hery. Below we give y WORRYING about what to give him for a Holiday Present? Don't do it, madam. Come directly here and we'll solve the problem in a way that will please you. From our lines of all sorts of Handsome Garments for Men, Boys' and Children's wear in a large variety of Headgear or the newest things in Toggery, Below we give you a few timely suggestions. For Instance A box of six pairs of Hole-proof Sox with a guarantee of six months wear for $1.50. Overcoats Keep Overcoats That will make the exclusive tailor loose sleep. A Pair of Trousers That can't rip and won't tear. Men's and Boys' Sweater Coats, of all the shades, Qualities and Prices. ANKENBERG t what to give him for dam. Come directly that will please you Garments for Men city of Headgear or give you a few time Regal Shoes What would be more acceptable than a pair of Regal Shoes, guaranteed to give satisfaction. Keep Him at Home By buying him a nice Smoking Jacket at popular prices. Bath Robes That will keep him warm, comfortable and make him smile. Neckwear That will please the most fastidious dressers. BERGER & WESTON. Jacob Catilp, Edward and Daniel Covey, of Calhoun, were the pleasant guests of Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Smith several days last week. Mrs. Smith is the daughter of Mr. Catilp. Herbert Reynolds, of Parkersburg, arrived here last Friday to spend the holidays with his parents. Herbert is looking well and says he is feeling fine. Mrs. Ruthford was called to Clarksburg last week on account of the serious illness of her husband. Rev. J. L. Griffith was at Buckhannon last week looking after church affairs. *Floyd Lacy and sister, Pattie, left last Saturday for their home at Sutton to spend the holidays. The series of meetings conducted by Mrs. R. M. White, evangelist, at the A. M. E. church, have been brought to a close. Rev. Dr. Accoo, P. E., was here last Friday and that night preached a very able sermon at the A. M. E. church. Rev. Davis, pastor of Hall's Chapel A. M. E. church, came home Friday evening much improved in health. Miss Belle Green entertained the Silver Leaf club Friday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Dickerson. A play will be given at the A. M. E. church some time during the holidays. The Ladies Aid met with Mrs. Jeanette Powell, Saturday afternoon. Mrs. William Witers and baby, of Mannington, are visiting Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Madison and other relatives. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Red, of Brownsville, Pa., are guests of Mr. and Mrs. Clayborn Powell. Mrs. Jerry Lewis, Mrs. Mildred Smith and daughter, Miss Lottle, were at Clarksville Friday. Friday. By Buying Your Holiday Goods Of Us WESTON. BUCKHANNON. For Instance A box of four Pairs of Buster Brown Stockings with a guarantee of four months wear for $1.00. Please Your Boy By buying him a good serviceable Suit that will resist hard wear. Silk Suspenders That will withstand the stretch, at all prices to please you. Of all kinds, for we are the only One Price Head to Foot Outfitters. COMPANY Rev. Accoo, presiding elder of the A. M. E. church, was in town the latter part of the week. While here he was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Wade. RONCEVERTE. Watoga Tribe No. 31. Independent Order Red Men met Wednesday night and elected the officers for the ensuing term: Prophet, J. W. French; Sachem, D. R. Hickman; Senior Sagamore, Wm. Lacy; Junior Sagamore, S. M. Daniels; Chief of Records, H. T. Moore, Keeper of Wampum, Phil Smith; Collector of Wampum, J. W. Thompson; Guard of Wigwam, J. W. Washington; Trustee, Jno. Eggston, Phil. Smith. Miss Bessie Becks has been indisposed for a few days. Mrs. Loving is seriously ill at the residence of her daughter, Mrs. Jas. Brown, on Summers street. Rcv. Waters, of Lewisburg, and Presiding Elder Hughes attended Epworth League last Thursday night. Mrs. Mattle Slaughter was in town shopping Monday. Mrs. H. T. Moore' and Mrs. N. B. Rose visited Lewisburg Monday. Household of Ruth gave an entertainment at Christian League Hall last Friday night. A nail driving contest was among the ladies and many of our fair ones received brushed fingers. The contest was a draw. Mrs. Bessie Lewis and Mrs. D. R. Hickman each driving 11 nails in one minute. Refreshments were served and all enjoyed themselves. HUNTINGTON The Orions gave a turkey supper at the First Baptist church last Friday evening, which was well attended and a neat little sum realized. The "D" division of the "Dunbar Literary" Society of Douglas High School, rendered a very interesting program at the High School Friday afternoon. Quite a number attended the enter- --- talment Monday night, given for the Sunday School Xmas tree. A number of ladies prepared a rice Xmas box for the children at the orphan's home. Mrs. J. H. Johnson was called to her home in Columbus, last Friday, on account of the serious illness of her father, Mr. Gilmore. Miss Clara Stewart leaves for Gallipolis Saturday to spend the holidays with her sister, Mrs. W. S. Gee. Mrs. Sara Gillard will attend the meeting of the State Federation of ladies' clubs at Hugheston, Jan. 1, and will discuss the paper "Cleanliness in the Home." The First Baptist church Sunday school will have a Christmas tree for the little ones Xmas eve. Miss Ida Alexander will spend the holidays at her home in Pt. Pleasant. In connection with the Xmas-tree at the 16th Street Baptist church, a sacred cantata will be rendered by the juvenile club of the church. Miss Mary Dill will spend the holidays with home folks at Portsmouth, Ohio. The Y. M. C. A. presented the ladies, who prepared the box for the orphan's home, with a collection of $8.75, to assist in making a Merry Xmas for the little ones. THOMAS Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Bruce left for Pledmont, last Wednesday. There are a great many sick at this writing. Rev. Goins preached a very interesting sermon at eleven o'clock Sunday morning. Master Landon Davis made a flying trip to Hendricks Monday. Grand Chancellor Thompson is at home from Charleston to spend Christmas with his family. STERRETT BROS. Attractive items from all departments for this week's shopping. Christmas buying commenced a week ago. Up to present time, we have sold hundreds of articles for Christmas Presents. Every department in our store is showing handsome and attractive goods, suitable for holiday buying. Rich Furs, in the new shapes and styles for this season. "Black Lynn" neck piece and muff, $18.50 to $50. "Mink" neck, neck piece, and muff, $12.50 to $60. "Issabella" Fox, muff and neck piece, $18.50 to $50. Misses' and Children's Fur Sets, $2.75 to $12 set. TAILOR-MADE SUITS & CLOAKS— Our tailored Suit line is very complete. New styles being shown every few days. We have a complete line of sizes, colors and styles; $10.75 to $40 for tailored suits; $10.50 to $43 for tailored cloaks; evening and opera capes in the leading styles, $20 to $55. HANDKERCHIEFS— Holiday Handkerchief in an endless variety. Linen Handkerchiefs, 10c to $2. Lace Handkerchiefs, 25c to $5. Plain hemstitched linen Handkerchiefs, in "sheer" effects, 10c to 50c. Embroidered Handkerchiefs, 10c to $1.50. MURRELLAS— Silk Umbrellas for men and women in an excellent assortment of holiday styles. We call particular attention to our line of Ladies' Silk Umbrellas, with very handsome handles, in sterling silver and pearl. They were made up to sell at $5. We bought them very much under value and offer the line at $2.50 each. They cannot be duplicated, Men's Umbrellas at $2.50, $3, $3.50, $3.75, $4, and $5. Good values. FANCY ARTICLES— We show many new things in fancy articles suitable for gifts that will not be duplicated after they are sold out. Our show cases are loaded with such articles ready for your inspection. FLOOR COVERINGS, CARPETS When buying presents don't forget new Carpets, Rugs, Curtains, or Dr everything in Floor Coverings, Wit and fourth floors are devoted exclu ter selections and lower prices tha STERRET One More Buy the Christmas In our store you acceptable Gifts in the way. All our Article cases well lighted an ated. MINGS, CARPETS, RUGS, CURTAINS & DRAPERIES presents don't forgetthe housekeepers. They may want a Curtain, Curtains, or Draperies of some description. We show Coverings, Win-dow and Door Hangings. Our Bird are devoted exclu-sively to this line. We can give bet-lower prices thancan be found elsewhere. BRETT BROS. More Day to Buy the Christmas Gift store you can select the most Gifts in the most satisfactory Our Articles are displayed in lighted and beautifully decor- FLOOR COVERINGS, CARPETS, RUGS, CURTAINS & DRAPERIES When buying presents don't forgetthe housekeepers. They may want a new Carpets, Rugs, Curtains, or Draperies of some description. We show everything in Floor Coverings, Win-dow and Door Hangings. Our third and fourth floors are devoted exclusively to this line. We can give better selections and lower prices than can be found elsewhere. STERRETT BROS. One More Day to Buy the Christmas Gift In our store you can select the most acceptable Gifts in the most satisfactory way. All our Articles are displayed in cases well lighted and beautifully decorated. Suggestions A large assortment of Neckwear in beautiful boxes Silk Suspenders in fancy boxes Department of wear ful boxes Suit Cases, Hand Sachels, Neckwear Bags and Collar Cases Dependers boxes Fancy Vests, Mufflers Initial Handkerchiefs A large assortment of Neckwear in beautiful boxes Suit Cases, Hand Sachels, Neckwear Bags and Collar Cases Silk Suspenders in fancy boxes Fancy Vests, Mufflers Initial Handkerchiefs Great Reductions on Men's Suits and Overcoats Great Reduction on Boys' Suits and Overcoats 222 Capitol Street FURS Our "Crown" Kid Gloves, in the black, brown, tan, gold brown, gray, white, navy blue and dark green, $1 a pair. "Carlton" French Kid Gloves, black and color, $1.50 pair. "Pique" Golves, mannish effects, black, brown and tan, $1 and $1.50 pair. Misses' Kid Gloves, $1 pair. Children's Kid Gloves, $1 pair. Children's Kid Mitts, 50c pair. LADIES' SILK HOSIERY— Ladies' plain Silk Hoslery, black and all colors, $1 pair. Ladies' plain Silk Hose, black and colors, $1.50 pair. Ladies' black Silk Hose, hand- embroidered, the nearest effects, $2.50 and $3 pair. Men's Silk Half Hose, in black and colors, $1.50 pair. "LANEN PIECES" LINEN PIECES Mexican Linen, in a variety of hand-made goods, 25c to $1 piece. Mexican Drawn Works, in all sizes, shapes and kinds, 50c to $9.50 piece. Plain hemstitched Linen Scarfs, Tray Cloths, Table Covers and Lunch Cloths, 50c to $2. LADIES' TAILORED WAISTS Our offering of a big line of tailored Lace and Net Walstes at $4.98 embraces an assortment made to sell at $6 to $7.50 Ladies' plain Cambric and Lawn White Walstes, laundered collars and cuffs, $1 to $1.50. All Linen Walstes, laundered collars and cuffs, $2, $2.25, $2.50. INFANTS' GOODS— Sweaters, Leggings, Caps, Toques, Mitts, Etc. A complete line, at correct prices. LADIES' UNDERWEAR A complete line put on sale today. 25c to $2. All new styles.