The Advocate

CORRESPONDENCE ST. ALPANS. Miss Martha Washington, teacher at Black Betsy, is spending the holidays with her parents. Miss Irene Richardson, of Fincastle, Va., is visiting Mrs. John Gordon. Thos. W. Holmes, of Richmond, Va., is visiting his uncle. F. W. Waddy. Misses Ruffner Overaull, Mary Davis, Flovd Waddy, Oscar Williams, Sally Parrish, Students at W. Va. C. I. are spending the holidays at home. Misses Rhoda and Alberta Wilson were visiting friends at Barboursville last week. Miss Carrie Gordon has returned home from Page. Miss Carrie Gordon has returned home from Coraopolis, Pa., after an absence of six months. Mrs. Carrie Jackson and sister Lillian Byrd spent a few days' visiting Mrs. John Gordon. Miss Josephine Williams departed this life Dec. 21, after an illness of one year. Miss Mabel Scott is spending the holidays in Columbus. Mrs. Sallie Washington and daughter Martha are visiting friends in Huntington. Mr. and Mrs. Waddy entertained at dinner Tuesday Mrs. Jackson, Misses Irene Richardson, Lillian and Carrie Gordon, Georgia E. Banks, Messrs. Dana and Clayton Gordon, Thos. W Holmes and F. M. Waddy, Mr. and Mrs. Harris, Mr. and Mrs. Brooks, Misses Dickerson and Coles, of Black Betsy, attended the Mason's banquet Monday night. Mr. and Mrs. L. R. Jordan, of Pt. Pleasant, spent Wednesday with Mr. and Mrs. F. W. Waddy. Mr. and Mrs. John Gordon delightfully entertained New Year's day Mr. and Mrs. F. W. Waddy, Miss Georgia Banks; Messrs. J. A. Sheil, Floyd Waddy and Thos. W. Holmes, of Richmond, complimentary to their guest Miss Arena Richardson, of Fincastle. Mrs. Segast Armistead, who is quite ill, was taken to the hospital at Paint Creek for treatment. Floyd Waddy, jr., and Thos. Holmes were calling on friends at Institute Friday. Miss Georgia E. Banks left Saturday for Page, after spending the holidays with her aunt. BELPRE, O Mr. and Mrs. James Tyler entertained Mrs. Fred Lacy, Mrs. D. J. Monroe, Mrs. Levi Black and Mrs. C Watkins at dinner Saturday laet. The affair was highly enjoyed by all. Mrs. Frederic D. Wilson and Mrs. Eva G. Taylor entertained Wednesday in honor of Misses Brown and Peyton, of Storer College. The home of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel M. Taylor, where the dinner was served was tastefully decorated with holly and Christmas bells. The following were present, Mrs. Thomas Carter and Mrs. Thos. Fletcher, of Marietta, Mrs. Frederic Lacy and Mrs. S. M. Taylor, of Belpure, Mrs. C. H. Watkins, of Parkersburg, Misses Peyton, Brown and Paxton, of Parkersburg, and Miss James, of Charleston, Rev. Dr. S. M. Taylor, F. O. Lacy, Fred D. Wilson, Thos. Fletcher, E. W. Jones, Waldo and Frederic Lacy, Chas. Wells and Herman Brown. A very elaborate dinner was served and heartily enjoyed by all. Mrs. Drusilla Monroe was host at dinner on Thursday evening. Mr. and Mrs. S. M. Taylor and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. F. O. Lacy and family, Mrs. T. D. Wilson and daughter, Mrs. Cornelius Watkins and E. W. Jones comprised the party. The dinner was served by Mrs. Lewis Black. The dining room and table were decorated with greens and carnations. All the guests were given white lilies as a memento of the occasion. Miss Viola Douglas, of Coraonolls, Pa., is the guest of Mrs. Freel Lacy, Mrs. Waldo E. Jones, of Jersey City, and Mrs. Lucinda Brown, of Parkersburg, were guests at dinner on Monday last at the home of Mrs. F. O. Lacy. Quite a number of young people attended the dance in Marietta, Monday night. Miss Brown, of Storer College, the Misses Peyton, of Parkersburg, and Miss Douglas, of Coropolis, Pa., were honor guests at a dinner given by Mr. and Mrs. Fred O. Lacy Saturday evening at their residence on Florence street. An elaborate holiday dinner was served. Christmas green and white roses were beautifully arranged in the dining room which, when the lights were turned on made a very beautiful picture. In addition to the guests, the following were present, Mrs Frederic Wilson, Mrs. Lewis Black Mr. Fred Lacy and E. W. Jones, Mrs D'J. Monroe and Mrs. C. Watkins. LONDON-HUGHESTON The Woman's Improvement league will meet with Mrs. Newla Preston, of Handley, Thursday. Miss Lena Shanks, of St. Clair, was the guest of Mrs. Pearl Smith Woods, Friday and Saturday. Mrs. John Wood and daughter, Susie, of Montgomery, were guests of Mrs. Bill Hill, last week. Mrs. Jane Smith and Mrs. John Murray spent Saturday and Sunday with friends in Handley. Mrs. Sarah Smith was the guest of her sister, Mrs. Mary Holmes, of Pratt, New Years. Miss F. E. James was shopping in Charleston Saturday. Mrs. M. E. Graves, who has been on the sick list, is better at this writing. Mrs. Eva Burton, of Montgomery, was here Friday and Saturday the guest of Mrs. T. C. Burk. Mrs. D. G. Say, who has been slick for sometime, is able to be out again. Many visitors were here Friday attending the State Federation of Coloured Women's clubs, which met at the First Baptist church. Among them was President of Hill Top school and many other prominent educators of the State. PARKERSBURG. It is with deep sorrow we announce the sudden death of Rev. Simon P. Huskins, which occurred Saturday morning at 3 o'clock after an illness of but two days. Rev. Huskins took sick Thursday morning. No greater shock could come to the people of Parkersburg than the sad intelligence of his demise, which reached his friends Saturday morning. The Reverend was pastor of Logan M. E. church and was well liked by his congregation. He had been here not out a year, but had so fastened himself upon the hearts and minds of his people, that his loss is a great calamity to them. He was a man of great strength of character, a strong preacher of the gospel and withal a leader who struck mighty and telling blows for the cause of Christ. A mighty one has fallen and we shall miss him in the community. We extend our heartfelt sympathy to his dear wife and children in this their saddest hour of sorrow. Herman Brown returned to his employment in Washington, D. C., Friday morning, after having spent a pleasant week here and in Zanesville, O. Miss Mary Peyton and her guest, Miss M. Virginia Brown, returned to Harper's Ferry Monday where they resumed their work in Storer College as teachers. Louis Jones returned to Harper's Ferry, Monday, after spending holidays with his sister, Mrs. F. O. Lacy, of Helpre, O. Miss, Estella James, of Charleston, who was visiting during the holidays in Marietta, Ohio, returned home Thursday. Miss James was the guest of Mrs. Thomas Fletcher. H. D. Hazlewood, spent a pleasant week in Buckhannon during the holidays. Miss Emma Saunders, of Pittsburg, Pa., spent the holidays in the city. Henry Simpson, who has been quite ill for several weeks with rheumatism, is now much improved. Miss Sura, of Keyser, and Mrs. Snowdon, of Cumberland, Md., stopped over Friday evening until Saturday enroute to their homes, from Cincinnati, O. Miss Esther Coliston returned Saturday evening from Zanesville, O., where she spent her vacation with her parents. Miss Clora, D. Butler returned from Columbus, O., Sunday after spending a week with her mother. Robert Boss remains quite ill at this writing. Mrs. Phyllia Johnson gave a reception to her many friends Thursday afternoon of last week from 3 to 6 o'clock at the home of Mrs. Peter Toliver on Ann street. It was well appointed and enjoyed by all who were fortunate in being present. Mrs. J. R. Jefferson and Mrs. Mollie Bell entertained Friday morning at 10 o'clock with a breakfast in honor of Misses Mary Peyton, and M. Virginia Brown, of Storer College, Harper's Ferry. A very enjoyable time was spent by the honor guests and Mrs. Wm. Ferguson, Mrs. Samuel Brown, Mrs. Chas. Smith, Mrs. J. W. Shelcroff, Mrs. Pet Griffin, Mrs. Samuel Daniels, Mrs. F. O. Lacy, Mrs. Wm. McClung and Misses Bernardine Peyton and Lena McClung. Joseph Taylor and Fred Huskins, of Charleston, were in the city last week on the occasion of Rev. Simon F. Huskin's death and funeral. Samuel Daniels was in the city last week attending the funeral of his father-in-law, Rev. Huskins. Schools opened Monday morning after a ten days' holiday. Henry Comedy has sold his restaurant on Sixth street and has again taken charge of Majestic cafe on the corner of Seventh and Market streets. T. J. Jackson now has charge of the restaurant which was owned by Mr. Comedy. Mrs. J. M. Carter, Mrs. E. V. Seams and Mrs. Thomas Fletcher were hostesses at a reception given New Year's day from 2 to 5 p. m. at the home of Mrs. Carter, on 19th street. The affair was informal but very enjoyable. About 75 ladies called during the hours named. Miss M. Virginia Brown was the honor guest, and was in the receiving line. Miss Hollinger and Miss Lena McClung invited the guests to the din- ing room, while Mrs. F. D. Wilson and Mrs. Henry Simpson served tea and punch. Miss Rebecca Brown assisted in the parlor. Lunch and refreshments were served during the afternoon. At six o'clock supper was served the assisting ladies, their husbands and gentleman friends. The evening was spent with cards, bridge whist being the game provided. Those who enjoyed the evening were Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Carter, Mr. and Mrs. E. V. Seeks, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Fletcher, Dr. and Mrs. J. W. Shellcroft, Mr. and Mrs. F. D. Wilson, Mr. and Mrs. Henry, Simpson, Mrs. Henry Comedy, Mrs. Snowden of Cumberland, Md., Mrs. Susa of Piedmont, Miss M. Virginia Brown, of Harpers Ferry, Miss Peyton, Miss Wells, Miss Brown, Miss Mary Peyton, Miss Lena McClung, Miss Blanche Hollinger, Miss Mayme Williams, Mr. W. A. McClung, Mr. Charles Wells, Mr. Cary Williams, Prof. J. R. Jefferson and Mr. Zach McClung. MOUNDSVILLE. Thursday evening the members of the First Baptist church held their watch meeting at the church on Baker avenue. When the clock struck twelve there was heard from thousands in this city the greeting "Happy New Year." Requiem was sung for the old year and peas of welcome greeted the new, and good resolutions were made and sealed. Mrs. Kyle Wallace has returned from Cannonsburg, Pa., after spending the Xmas holidays with her parents. Mrs. James Knall was called to Brownsville, Pa., Saturday by the illness of her sister. Charles Page returned from Charleston Saturday after spending a week visiting relatives. Shirley Wade, Earnest and Earl Armstrong are the guests of their parents during the holidays. They will enter school at Wheeling again Jan. 4. Mrs. Amanda Walter was taken suddenly ill at her home in the East End Friday morning. She is reported better at this writing. The Ladies' Home Missionary Society met Wednesday evening and elected the following officers: Mrs. Sallie Adams, President; Mrs. Helen Carter, secretary; Mrs. Walters, treasurer; Mrs. J. C. Cooper, Corresponding Secretary. Mrs. Fannie Haregraves was the guest of Mrs. Adams at Glendale, last week. Mrs. S. W. Wade and Mrs. J. H. Campbell were in Wheeling last week shopping. The Sunday School presented Mabel Campbell, Algie Wade and Emma Knight with presents at the exercises Christmas, for soliciting money for the school. Mrs. A. H. Williams and sister, Miss Bess Jordan passed through the city Saturday enroute to Morgantown and Fairmont. While here they were guests of their cousin, Mrs. J. H. Campbell. Rev. J. R. Adkins preached at the First Baptist church Sunday. He was accompanied by his wife, Mrs. Adkins, of Wheeling. Miss Mae Anderson, of Bridgeport, Ohio, instructor in music, has a class in the city composed of Miss Mamie Wade, Ethel Wade, Freda Campbell and others. One of the delightful affairs of New Years eve was the parade given by Mrs. J. H. Campbell at her home on Morton avenue from 2 until 5 o'clock in honor of the Ladies' Home Needle Work club. The afternoon was spent in embroidering and social conversation, after which a dainty luncheon was served by the hostess. The decorations were pointsettia and red and white carnations. Miss Zypher Owens presided at the plano. Mrs. T. H. Norris, of Wheeling, was the honor guest. Harry Lowe spent Xmas with his mother at Morgantown. WINIFREDE. Mrs. Richard Ball, is reported very ill with pneumonia. Mrs. T. R. Gles left Saturday to spend the week at Kanawha City, the guest of her sister, Mrs. S. Johnson. G. W. Perkins spent Friday and Saturday in Charleston on business. Mrs. Emma Smoot is able to be out again after a week's illness. Mrs. W. N. Shelton entertained at 6 o'clock dinner Thursday evening, Mrs. E. Tyson and Mrs. Jas. R. Randolph. The condition of Mrs. Joe Hubbard has taken a sudden change for the worse. Mrs. M. A. W. Thompson returned Saturday after spending the holidays at her home at Pratt. Mrs. W. H. Foreman, of Handley, and Mrs. Julia Campbell, of Charleston, spent a few hours here, Saturday the guests of Mrs. L. A. Dexx Queen Esther Court No. 18, O. of C., elected the following officers for the ensuing term: N. S. Alexander, W. C.; Mrs. Maggle Perkins, W. Insux.; Mrs. Ella Shelton, W. O.; Mrs. M. A. Randolph, R. D.; G. E. Wiseman, R. of A.; Lee Johnson, R. of D.; Mrs. P. L. Alexander, Cor.; Mrs. J. M. Wooding, Asst. Con.; B. B. Allen, Escort. Dr. B. F. White, of Montgomery, came down Friday evening, and installed the following officers for the Independent Order of Red Men: Sachem, Phillip Napper. S. Sagamore, Ed. Robinson. J. Sagamore, Si Thomas. C. of R., G. R. Caveness. C. of W., Wm. Tucker. K. of W., G. W. Perkins. Prophet, B. B. Allen. G. of W., J. W. Waller. G. of F., Richard Balls. 1 San. A. C. Chatman. The Dr. instructions were on please to any he has given Barretta. Mississippi Lafontan and Agnes Wright were here and spent several days the latter part of the week, guests of their sister, Mrs. Jes. J. Thomas. Quite a number of their friends were also on complimentary to their Walk-in on Saturday evening. Music for the occasion was . . . furnished by Kellot Harris, Edward Tate, John Waller and C. A. Thomas. A very pleasant evening was spent. CARBON. T. G. Arnew returned Wednesday night from Guyandotte where he spent the holidays with relatives and friends. Last Thursday night we assembled at your church to bid farewell to the old year. Rev. P. P. Holland preached an able sermon. An address was made by Rev. C. H. Carter, after which we had a general praise meeting conducted by Robert Alston and T. G. Agnew. At 5 minutes to twelve we went in secret prayer. Mrs. Rebecca Young offered the closing prayer. J. L. Green returned last Friday from Ganerton where he spent the holidays with relatives and friends. Mrs. A. W. Alston, who was so badly burned, is able to be out again. Rev. P. P. and Mrs. Holland's little baby is very sick at this writing. R. N. Miller returned last Tuesday from fronton, O., where he spent a few days of the holidays with relatives and friends. Miss Ella Dickerson, of Wevaco, was calling on her aunt, Mrs. Hattie Martin, here Sunday evening. Clarence Martin was calling on Coal River, friends, Sunday. Our Sunday school was well attended last Sunday for the first Sunday in the year. HARBOURSVILLE. Miss Maggie Payne, of Charleston, was the guest of her sister, Mrs. Ed. Hamler, last week. Miss Grace Smyth spent several days in Ceredo, visiting relatives, last week. Shed Washington, of Huntington, spent Tuesday with his mother, Mrs. Hannah Washington, of this place. Mrs. Scott Hill, was visiting friends in Guyandotte last week. Misses Rhonda and Berta Wilson, of St. Albans, were the guests of Misses Bessie, Allie, and Hattle Hicks, last week. Mrs. Solomon Brown, of Institute, returned Sunday to resume her school work. Mrs. Ed. Hamler's baby remains quite ill. Miss Mary J. Hill spent Sunday in Guydotte. Vandotte Mr. Vandotte made a business linen in Huntington Friday. Mrs. H. H. Washington, who has been on the sick list, is able to be out again. Frank Stanley spent the holidays in Virginia. Mrs. Bessie Cosby and daughter, are visiting friends in Virginia. Miss Georgia E. Banks returned Saturday from her home in Albans, after spending the holidays to resume her school work. Good Board and Herbert Rucker, Misses Alice Curtis and Batrice Caul spent Saturday in Montgomery, H. H. Washington spent a few days in Charleston during the holidays. Mr. and Mrs. Thornton and son, of Tazowell, Va., were visiting their sister, Mrs. Emma Bane. Mrs. Mary Jackson was in Montgomery on business Saturday. Miss Arena Richardson passed through here Saturday enroute to her home at Fincasel, Va. While here she was the guest of Miss Georgia Banks and Mrs. H. H. Washington. Miss Bessie Duley, of Matoako, is here spending some time with her sister Mrs. W. M. Fultz. John Branch, student at the W. V. C. L. spent part of the holidays with his father. S. E. Chiles, of Montgomery, spent Sunday with friends. R. W. Snead was at Deepwater. Sunday. J. Bane and, G. A. Martin spend Saturday with their families. HUN'FINGTON. Miss Lula James returned to Long Acre Sunday afternoon to resume her duties as teacher. The following program will be rendered at Blennerz M. E. church, on the evening of Jan. 21st at a ministerial concert. Hymn—Chorus and Congregation. Invocation—Rev. B. M. Carson. Solo—Dr. C. W. Morris. Recitation—Rev. S. A. Thurston. Solo—"Beyond the Gates of Paradise."—Rev. Geo. C. Curry, D. S. Paper—Mrs. C. C. Barnett. Solo—D. W. Pordue. Recitation—Rev. I. V. Bryant. Solo—Prof. E. A. Viney. Recitation—Mrs. Hattie Huston. Recitation—Miss Carrie L. Simmons. Solo—Miss Nora Dickerson. Recitation—Miss Revella Hughes. Solo—Mrs. E. S. Scott. Solo—Miss Lucille Fountain. Solo—Dr. W. R. Franklin. Solo—Elizabeth McDaniel. Solo—Lella Bullay. Mr. and Mrs. I. H. Holmes, of Gallipolla, returned home Monday after a brief visit to relatives here. Miss Elmira Biddle returned to Winona, Sunday, after spending the holidays' with Mrs. Stella Scott. Miss Brown White Worned from Clockham; Sunday where she spent the holidays. Mr. and Mrs. Jenkins Gillard returned Sunday evening, the former from a brief visit to Montgomery and the latter from Huntington, where she attended the Woman's State Federation of Clubs. Messames Chas. Lemon, of Montgomery, and Holland Williams, of Raymond City, were guests of Mrs. Emma Jackson during the holidays. Miss Johnson, of Charleston, was the guest of Miss Lula James last week. The Y. M. C. A. rendered a very interceting program at their room Tuesday evening of last week, to an appreciative audience. Mrs. L. O. Jackson and son Harold spent the holidays with friends here. Miss Josie Barnett entertained at dinner Monday Mesdames, Danielle Baker, Mickens and Colley. Samuel Holmes, of Youngtown, O., spent last week the guest of Miss Rosa Winston. The Xmas tree at the First Baptist church Christmas eve, was beautiful and brought joy to many little hearts. Mr. Winston, of Richmond, spent the holidays with friends here. The cantata rendered by the juvenile club at 18th Street Baptist church was witnessed by a very large audience, and reflected much credit upon those who directed it. Miss Hopkins who is attending the W. Va. I., was the guest of Miss Sarah Wilkins last week. Mrs. Mary Smith of Bluefield, returned home Tuesday, after spending Xmas with her sister Mrs. Cynthia Dickerson. Miss Almira Riddle, teacher at Winona, spent the holidays with relatives. Misses Teller and Evans, of Richmond, Va., are the guests of Miss Rosa Carter this week. Miss Francis Goodwine, of Hilttop, spent last week with friends. The little son of Mr. and Mrs. Wim Mead, passed away last Wednesday after suffering some time with pneumonia. Interment occurred at Spring Hill cemetery Thursday. Miss Pearl, Manaton, formerly of here, but now residing at Long Acre, is apending, the, holidays, with friends. Mrs. T. B. Smith entertained Mrs. Mary Smith and Miss Norah Dickerson at tea Monday evening. Mr. Williams is the guest of Mr. and Mrs. W. O. James, this week. Eureka Lodge of Elks entertained with a, banquet, Christmas night, which was largely attended, and all present are loud in their praise of the manner in which they were entertained, the following menu was served by headwalter Richardson, assisted by his efficient corps of waiters: oyster cocktail, mixed pickles, sugar cured ham, roast Vermont turkey, with dressing, and cranberry sauce, potato salad, ice cream and cake, mixed fruits, coffee. Prof. E. A. Viney leaves Wednesday for his home in Lancaster, O., for a brief visit. Misa Bertle Smootz, of Guyandotte, visited friends in our city Christmas day. COVINGTON, VA. Robert Walker, who has been ill for some time, is now, convalescing. The entertainment, given by Mrs. Johnson, will be repeated Tuesday evening at the Pine street church. Miss Annie Brown visited friends in Lowmoore last week. Edmond Scott, of Clifton was the guest Saturday of Mrs. Lawrence Pollard. Miss I. K. Pollard accompanied him home. Rev. N. J. Hackett is conducting a week of prayer at his church. It begun Monday evening. Mrs. Delphia Young is quite ill with rheumatism. She is confined to bed. Lorenzo Sunderland, who lost his sight years ago, still continues feeble. The furnace was put in blast Sunday afternoon about 4 o'clock. They expect to make their first cast Tuesday, after which time they will be working a full force of men. The Old Folks' Dinner, as usual, was given New Years' Day, in Williams' hall on Cherry street. A large crowd was present and from expressions and laughter is was understood that all present enjoyed themselves. 150 persons were fed on that day. The menu consisted of ham, beef, chicken, soup, baked beans, tomatoes, slaw, potato salad, coffee, sherbert, pie, cake, fruit, nuts and candy. The table was beautifully decorated, the color scheme being white and red. Miss M. C. Mickens was manager. Among those present were Revs. Hackett, Jackson, and Jefferson. Festus Pollard is visiting relatives this week, prior to his entering Petersburg Industrial School. Miss Bessle Davies, who has been the guest of her sister, Mrs. C. H. Beale, left the first of the week for Goshen, thence back to Storer College. RAYMOND CITY. Rev. Nelson Barnet, of Huntington, preached for us Christmas night. He also preached two interesting and instructive sermons on the fourth Sunday in Dec. Rev. Arthur Massie has returned from Richmond, Va., where he spent the holidays. Mrs. Ida Williams has returned home after spending the holidays with friends up the river. Miss Lucinda Coles attended the Try our machine sliced Hams and Bacon The best qualities in all the popular kinds of We want your patronage for we have complete stock in our lines and you an get it when you want it most STORER COLLEGE Harper's Ferry. West Va. 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For Illustrated Catalogue send to banquet in St. Albans, Monday night. Ollie Pierson, student at the Morgan College, of Lynchburg, Va., spent several days of last week visiting friends in our town. Mrs. Emma Printiss and son, Hobson, were visitors at Black Betsy, Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. Giles Dickerson have returned from Gallipolis, O., where they spent the holidays with relatives. Misses Nola Walker and Hazel Price, of Institute, left Monday to resume their studies after spending the holidays here with their parents. Charlie Williams left Saturday for Harper's Ferry, where he will enter school. Eugene James got his foot very badly hurt Tuesday. Rev. James Winston, of Charleston, preached two interesting sermons here Sunday. Hale Dickerson, of Bancroft, was in our town Saturday. Edward Dickerson, of Bancroft, pent Sunday here. Rev. R. D. W. Meadows, of Huntington, preached ap excellent sermon for us Monday night. The Masons instituted a lodge here Tuesday night, Dec. 22nd, of 22 members. The following visitors were here to help in the initiation. Lewis Hurt, of St. Albans, Joe Taylor and Will Robinson, of Charleston. The following officers were elected by the Sunday School Sunday for the ensuing year: Harvey Coles, Supt.; H. Woods, asst. supt.; Miss Shirley Anderson, sec.; Miss Carrie Payne, assist. sec. The teachers are in follows: No. 1 class, Mrs. Rhoda Desper; No. 2 class, H. Woods; No. --- Lupus, Laboratory, Telescopes, La- Comm Iloug Barn, Piggery, of gardens, Cold Frames and nses free to West Virginians. Nee- per month to State students features six prizes awarded annually. less frequent Lectures and Es- M. C. A. Christian Institution. d to DONALD, Pres. 3, Miss Florence Coles, No. 4, J. W. Smith, Mrs. Emma Printiss, treas- urer; Hobson Printiss, librarian. Mrs. Cornelia Coles entertained at dinner Tuesday at her home on College hill, Mr., and Mrs. Dave Coles, of Harewood, Miss Florence Coles, of this place, and little Em-Coles. Miss Della Brown returned Monday to resume her duties after spending the holidays in Charleston. Rosa Good, of Charleston, was the week end guest of her sister, Mrs. Victoria Duckwiler. Miss Shirley Anderson and sister, Stella spent the holidays in St. Albans. An entertainment was given at the residence of Mrs. Gholston's, complimentary to the girls that were to leave for Institute on the third. The Sunday School rendered a flue entertainment on New Year's night. Wilson Dandridge seems to improve very slowly. Mrs. R. J. Bradley is visiting her mother Mrs. Shelton and other relatives. Messrs. Otty and James Campbell ADVOCATE—TEN were in Prince, Sunday. Missca Lillie Shelton and Mattle Bradley left, Sunday for Institute. Misa Thompson, our assistant teacher, returned Tuesday to resume her work, after spending the holidays at her home in Athens, Ohio. Judge Shepherd and Miss Pack, were the guests of Miss Mattle Bradley, Saturday. -QUINNIMONT. aes P f a mee 9 y Ee ep D i a) titan AN nie is Ne MRORUSIAS s ies eae a aE ON ok. Re RUAN Te Te Scere he er tO ea” °° VPRORR RN Rd? AO Hein ET CR F Br URS UTORRENT Sipe, eT NE Ct PS Nenana atoce ere OO eG a) dee Sa PAP ocr Peet Fa ONE TM OE: ote eee ney eee EIN aE RO tee Pre” ae NR sR ERE UN SSC RL 782 a Gi eeaain vats Cn sa Gl eis Bee Me P Br Ge Ce SE a el nea er A ee a rR oa Sooper ered eR Tea a ea RN ee el oe alte ae OR a “ATITA Ons REReT Ae es Bele Le en OUR SE MI-ANN (UAL CLEARANCE SALE “Now Being Conducted is by dar the. greatest event in all our 49 years experience dn Charleston. 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New Phone 1098 500 Capitol St = F. € BROWN, Prop, i A AARC. i ‘ wilh NET oy GOURF HOUSE: SARE Om MME oy vert oy care for to, HEAUNg ot thé cquittycolirt, house was filed with’ the county’ clerk to- day, in which the United States Nat- ural Gas company will furnish the heating and lghtipg gas. for the building at 15 cénts*per thousand cuble’ feet.’ According to the provisions of the contract, the county can use such amount as it may. choose, :but,” 41 case gas, from other than the United States’ company is used, the ‘price will be twenty cent per. thousand, EARTHQUAKE. SHOCKS |. GONTINUE :IN.MESSINA cm. AT.RATE OF 10 AN HOUR Firg’ tase ies Ouut, Completing De- "struction ‘of City Hall and Its Records pone Amenéan Relief. Party Leaves Rome for Southern Italy; | ° aoe Messina, Jan. —7,—Karthqyake shocks are still conz:nu:ng hero -at the rate of (en an hour. Fire has also again broken out, ree the destruction of the city hall anl the records contained therein. Rome, Jan. 7.—A special train left here. this morning for Civita Vecchia with:the Amerivan relict party, headed by Ambassador, Gris- .gome on baard. ‘They wlt sqit fox frosliog You fie edntll Bhjert which has been chartered to dopyey tho! Amprichn! religti’ party; tal | the sauth. Over a score of Amérivans Farotyin tie, party, includipg. dpetors and nurses. ~ Mrs. Griscome} ‘Mrs. Nelson Gray, of Boston, and Mrs. ‘SHEA MMOH E bash atiteld ta, work- penned) 264 saqrazs vane Veg reas raaessevesertnt The ambassador 1s going only, as we phe stra! pina, ‘hone hig 1 rt hae ottthe work of Freliée: He with brie the‘bat- tlestip Connecticut to Naples. Pe Se *GHy Satesman—T took ofa Hard- each to the theater iast night. |. Sales Manager—Yid he appreciate it enough to givéeyou an, order af- terward? _» Gity, Salesman—He appreciated it ‘enough to propose to the star and olfer fo adopt the whole chorus.— New York Times. 4 ql { i toSert BE vail fe od Washington; Jan. 7.—By amena- Ment tothe Legislative . executive and” judicial tipprdpriatiod’ + yin, whigh ‘wai reported, ‘to the ‘senate from).thercommitiee on finange the salary of the President of the’ Un- itod States, {fs increased from $50,- 000° t6 '$100,000,' the “increase: to Im- clude the $25,000 now ‘anally | ap- vropriated for the President's trav- elling expenses. Amendments -wpre also reported increastngy the salaries of the vice jresideat, and the speaker of the house from $12,000 to $20,000 a year. ‘The amendments were referred to the committee on appropriations. REAL FACTS ABOUT ALLEGED VOLCANO |: _IN WEST VIRGINIA 1 Se ee . FIRE BURNING FROM COAL, OIL OR GAS IX*A HOLE IN A HILL ON NORTH FORK. OF. DEER CREEK, SEVEN...MILES FROM CASS—NO: ONE’ BADLY FRIGHTENED; NONE FLEEING FROM’ NEIGH- BORHOOD. . The fatisve ast to the siaal Rn Mpa. regarding the alleged volcano in: creas "8" HOSES AED ANT it had inspired in the neighborhood, is from a gentleman who has inves-| « tigated the phenoniena, who admits its appearance ig a mystery, but at. ice ee at = NOSES BLUE IS nlarming about ft and that no ‘one - Tio te a ettemed by tte manitec: yyy yaya me tee To the Mall, Charleston, W. Va-: “Green Bank, We-Va., Jan, 6.—The. word has €ot abroad through a Rich- mend paper that we:have some kind of a voleanic fire near.here ‘and ‘that people have become alarmed. . and avo moving out of. the. community. | We desire through the’ colufins of your papers to revthty thts report in ‘part. As to the ‘people moving away on, account” 6f*the “fire, we, have made. an fvestigation and.: have found the people gre very ~ iittle alarmed over it daa none have moved away to our’ knowledge. In regard to the fire; it is a mys- tery to all who have examined | the burning., Some twelve weeks ago it was discovered by Mr. J. P. Wood- dell, who lives near it, Shortly be- fore this a forest fire had burned through the woods and it is supposed it caught in this way. It s-not..known Whether the fire is fed by coal, ofl or other sub- stances. ‘The space where it. is burning covers an area of about twelve fect square, and the depth is not known; as it is in the side of a hill, on the north fork of Deer Creek, seven miles from Cass, W. Va. One has only.to thrust his hand in the burnt ashs two or three inches when it Seems as hot as a furnace. Some have remained too long standing on the sbyrnt embers and have had their shoe soles burned so they came off, the heat has been so intense. Once or twice each week at night a light can plainly be seen, from the town of Green Bank, three-quarters of a mile away. Some parties have tried to excavate the hill above it but it became too hot for them to work. Thus, far, no one knows how deep down in the carth it has burned or how far back in the hill, At présent, we know not what the fire ts feeding upon, as no one has Inspected it close enough to obtain 2 thorough knowledge of — this strange phenomenon, We trust. the fe wigregoing facts may be of in- terest to the readers of the Mail and the wérld at large. We admit it is a stronge fire, but do not believe it to be a alarming as han heen reported. W. FE. ARBOGAST. (Mr. Arbogast’s Investigations and conclusions are exactly in Jine with the statement of Dr. I. c. White, State geologist, who prompt- Jy pronounced the ‘voleano an {mpor- sibility, and suggested that the Phenomenon was probably burning shale or peat ignited by a forest fire-—The Evitor.) anges Btie “Why do we get #0 many things we don't want?” i “They are given us to console us for the lack of so many things we do want."—Cleveland Plain Dealer. DeAuber—There {8 a iife-size por- trait I painted of Puffem, but he re- fused to accept it, Brushleigh-—It seems to be a good likeness of him. What was. the trouble? DeAuber—It's only about half ds big as he thinks he is.—Chicago Daily News. “" NOGES RED AND NOSES BLUE [5 WARNING: TO:YOU ,Stay close to; the fresiaa.; muddle close, ‘The weather. will. continue with, the: gceasional’ snow, ;; flurries, says) the weather man and he knows; ‘Phe thermometer took another shot downward during Jast night and) 6 ly this morning noses red and. nosés ‘blue showed their colots’as noses da: Andvit’s just the kind -of winter weather “that: Charleston’ and’ her people like. They don’t: mind’ the colt snap as long as the ge pipes hold ‘out and the coal bin-is ‘full, but “I just can’t bear that sloppy’ Wweath- er," ts" the expression’ often « heafd ‘when somebody’ reminds. another that to be Charlestonlike ft: should vain. Charleston is getting just at preb- ent a part of a storm or cold wave that embraces the whole Onto Val- ley. Up in the northern states the mercury shows at some plages from 20 ta 30.below zero. OEMOCRATS AULE FIRST TIME IN EIGHTEEN YEARS Indianapolis, Jan. 7.—he sixty- sixth Indiana general assembly con- vened today, and promises to be one of the most interesting held In years, For the first time in efghteen years, the Democrats will be {n conttol of the legislature, and will elect a suc- ctssor to United States Senator Hem- enway. For this honor, there are six eandidates, and while the cam- paign has been on practically since the election, it seems that none of the aspirants have enough . votes pledged to claim a vietory. ‘The annouricea candidaces are: Jolin W. Kern, J, [ert Slack, B, Shively, John K.’Lamb, Major G. V. Menzies and Kdward G. Hoffman. ‘The three first name? «Pom to have the largest following, yot It Is ad- mitted that unless a combination is formed none of these can win, Xo time has been set for hoiding a senatorial chteus. Besides electing a senator. legislation to repeal the county local option law, legallaing Sunday baseball In Indianapolis, and to repeal the Metropolitan police law is looked for. Governor-elect Marshall will be fnangurated January 11th. For Eezema, Tetter and Salt Rheum. ‘The Intense itening characteriatic of these ailments fs almost. instantly allayed vy Chamberlain's Balve. Many severe cases have been cured by it. Por sale by C. A. Potterfield, enrner Capitol and Virginia streets, and Ideal Pharmacy, No. 224 Char: leston street, ‘ © va Half Price and Less on Skirts | $8.00 to $15.00 for only - $5.00 Coats, Cloaks and Suits “ Prices Cut in Two “4 Silk Kimonas a . Worth from $8 to $12 for only $5 SPECIAL OFFERINGS IN HEAVY UNDERWEAR SAHLEY, GEORGE & BSHARAM| Entrances: Capitol St & Kanawha 9. ea UD EORRSEWEAT WEWEST The contract for the, bullding.of a line of wewer in the First. Ward’ of tho city, thereby, draining the Kelly Axe . addition, wilh probably. be awarded to U. 1. MoCracken’ & Co., of Columbus, builders af the big soy", erage system completed in Qharles: ton a year ago, y Of the nine bids which were: filed with thé Board: of Attairs. tor: ‘the construction of this line of: sewer, the bid of “McCracken. &, Company Was $500 lower than the next Jowest bidder on brick construction: ‘The bint ofthe McCracken. firm. tor, a seWw- or: of .brick coystructien was $22, 198.80, NUS tee i Reinforced Concrate Sewer. McCracken & Company also. sub: mitted a proposition or bid for’ the building of the sewer with reinfore ed concrete pipe, and their bid for this construction amounted to’ $40, 000, which was $2,500 lower that the next lowest bidder. . Reinforced conereta: construgtio: of Sewers: js ‘not new, except ‘that i bas not been in general use in Char ieston, However, Uke. reintoreec concrete. mtildings, itis cnly in late yeers that the concerete sewers hav. been: laid... Inythe past year, thre uilles of concrete sewer were lald, {1 Colimbus, Ohio, while the cities’ o Cleveland and: Lancaster are havin; it Installed, In Columbus. reinforce conarete ts used whenever: it ean, |seoured cheaper than, brick, Concrete Construetion; Cheaper. If tho contract 1s awarded: to th lowest’ bidder and for’, reinforce concrete, thescompany ° furnishiny the pipe. guarantees the constructi¢ and maintenance the samo ag they ‘A for brick construation, while | th concrete plan would be saving t property owners :along: the:llne 0 the provosed-sewer of $1.50.-per lin eal Foot. thw . McGracken & Company had,C..¥ Cannell, of Columbus; a member. o the firm representing'them:‘at ‘Char leston. ‘The firm’ ts well Known. 41 Charleston, for about a year ag they completed sewér in Charlestoi amounting to avout $175,000;' th work being done satisfactorily to th city. Although the bad weather de layed ‘the work’ ebisiderably ‘at th Time, ‘the firm pala -a! bill of $1,401 | levied ‘by ‘the eity tor the aelag! with ont protest, i z Middleé-of-Block Yea am pa ata Crossings to: Go Another charige'in"the straet rail- Way “systeth' that, 16oK#" to “the ‘detfer- ment of the service wad ‘startedr yes. tetday by Superititendent! J.'C, Kode: well, whér he made. announcement that muny of the unnecessary: stops that had heretofore been“ customary, would be discontinued. — * - According to Supt. Rogkwoll, mahy polats about the city ‘have become rogular stopping polnts, though they are’ in the. middle of Ufoeks/ ‘Phe number had increased to such ah ‘ex- tent that considerable time is: wasted in permitting the precedent to be taken advantage of. In one place, said Superintendent Roékwell, there were three points at which ears werc accustomed to stop fii a distance of one hundred yards, all of the points being between two street crossings. The change has not been made uni. versal as yet, but it 16 ‘the intension of the railway company to do’ Away with all of these middle-of-the-block points as spon as practicable, The visitors in the “historical mu- seum gazod curiously at ‘a ‘small feather pillow which nestled in a glass case. : “I don't see anything unustial about that pillow.” remarked one of the visitors, turning to the guide. It’s a very valuable pillow," re- piled the guide. “That is Washing- ton's original headquarters.” -— Lip- pincott’s. URI a al da ee WERTH yun FOR THE i SPU TE ea he BoAea He ares tore: tara the Board ot’ Adtaits’ at tha aay this nigh to recelve! Mime the Dig RewaRge ath). paying ee that ts A008 01 be te Dv: A ROY ‘Thor three 'bids this iene * i stotal of twelve’ that "have temmets celvea bythe Hoard’: tor #4 nh While the nine bids tor thé wea sere disposed of fnvabout: two vO yesterday. It 1») expected Shin a of the bidders, thab, the -warkkloky lation will: not -h6completeungiia sometime Saturdty. 3/5, hae Tho Board. of vAffalrd--met ini yesterday afternoon to eal task of golng over, the, iguana Kept steadily, at. it anti agile nen & recess was:-tiken AEB ning. 3 se The figures receivedsonit eh contracts this morata ere 3 Ferry and Son, of ones ean McCue, of Springfio? a sn Freshwater company, of Chistsny Va. The other paving. bidsciwi were cecelyed last night and: emee day afternoon were, as follows ‘a Ferry & Sons, Charjeston, 180) david | Central Construction Compapys vig Parkersburg, 280 days; “Aniod TeAhy er, Of Huntington, 110 :/deye;i (iY Cracken,.&@ Company, of Coluziiias 410 days; Patrick Joyce, of New Galp He, Pa., 130 days; J. C. Beasley; Otis lumbus, 150 days; ‘Thomas: Syepmey ‘& Company, of Pittsburg, 120 dayng Jc M. ‘Synes, of Huntington) ny Hint apecified; Maynard) & | Mtynny at Pittsburg, no time specified. io. The bids on the sewers. word) ig | follows: Thomas: Sweeney -&-O0. OF | Pittsburg: Kelly Brothers, of PONE | mouth, Ohio; M. .F. Bramléyy; 6b | Cleveland; ‘Filbert Paving. Constriiae | tion Company, of Philadel phig it | Hoffman, of Rochester,, Indu; :AQiaiG [tle Bithlthic Company; . of / Rie mond, Va.; R. 8, Blome Company, of Chicago; Asphalt Block yPavomali | Company, of Toledo; J. 0. Shoup, At Dayton, 0. a eae Missing Boy pa Restored to Ma Clarksburg, -W. Va.; Jan.g7 SMe Julia Radcliff, of. Mound: 1a ae gained the custody of her. rok on, Burl, in thia elty-tueddes mor Ing, after the boy, who 1s slmpley ait has hmpatred eyesight, had ibeon éa ed for at the county infitmaty, several days. | Supermzendéht) B/S) Davis, of the infirmary, DreHidhl th boy to clty headquarters, Tuesday morning, and save him to hig betas tives. ‘i ay une It was through the miscarrigge sem delay of a otter, in the ' majta, th the boy was taken ‘to the poor hone) The mother wrote a ‘letter’ 16° Mek Roy McClung, a daughter, residing dy the’ Rast End, last week, stating Sia! the boy would be gent’on ‘a: frat | this city on the way’ toXRjehwag where he ‘would stay. with, Polatinay for a while and asking mre eCluyy to meet the poy and see that! Ne: transferred to the Richwood: tral Tho letter did not reach hete ty Saturday, The boy arrived “iim Ay and vas found wanderie’ abl the street by policemen, who taney him over to the local agent: oft state humane society, and the tatters sort him to the infirmary. » Ag. thi lad failed to arrive in Richwood 8, expected, search was instituted | 6p) him, and Monday his mothet cate’ <6) Clarksburg. She inquired at ‘poltgg headquarters ‘and was greatly #616. ed to learn” that the-boy-had Keen taken care vf. | a oe He—If you' refuse me 1. °"ahal blow out my brains, aioe. She—Lmpossible, ’ ay He—Maybe you don’t bellgvaini have g pistol. |’ , eae She—Oh, I dare say. you! Havel pistol, all right.—Philadelphiky Begs ord. ei x 0. Ya WALKER'S FRIEND the title of a pamphlet issued by Emma H. Boroughs, cor- nolling secretary of the Wor- land Baptist Convention, which is to be much of homely ad- dress with both sexes of the race that might be well if it could be placed the same as it, every Negro in the state. Boroughs does not mince mice; she has, as she is at some point to state traveled much, and admitted many things. She has given much because of unequal compendiactions for colored pass- sengers and has issued the pamphlet with the desire of remov- ing the causes which have up to the separation of the races in the admission carriers. locating here and there, we pub- lish the following extracts: from the following extracts: I am a musician in a company with friends who are engaged in conversation with them. I do not try to entertain them, but by taking so loud, sensitive, and there are other people who wish to talk to them, and each would like to talk to everyone, and each would like to talk to everyone else, it will be impossible for anybody to be interested in them either people are not interested in conversation and if the railroad needed people to entertain passengers they would have employed them. Until with a position is created, and you are called upon to fill it, entertain all friends only. Don't sing, nor any kind of musical instrument that are requested to do so every year, or cool way, by a majority of the passengers in your own. Some people get on the train and begin singing, picking banjos, or playing the guitar. Your own little railway minute. Don't pre- pare that people desire such an ex- hibition; for nine cases out of ten applicants to be annoyed by you, you can sing, nor your playing. Music again: Don't stick your head out of the window at every station, and hollow somebody a block away, and don't allow loud to your relords who may be on the platform, that a person knock away may hear you. If they are not close enough for a conversation them to you, and then allow them to hear you everywhere on the train, and everyone around the waiting room. It is unfortunate that such advice alone above does not reach the class and frequently guilty of the offence, which Miss Burroughs calls caution. They can not be reached by newspapers, they do not attend lectures, nor can they be pulled into church by a yoke of oxen. The situation is not so much what to advise, but how to reach those for whom the advice is intended. A WORD ABOUT SCHOOLS. The ground have to go far and look laws to and a set of laws more fre- requently reviewed and amended than the school laws of West Virginia. And the end is not yet. The Legislature which convenes next Wednesday is to be asked by the State Educational Association to make further revisions. More discussion in the laying of levies by school boards is sought; the establishment of district or union or county high schools will be requested; a high school inspector, whose duties will be purely advisory, is wanted; and the state will be asked to appropriate more liberally for the support of high and normal schools. All of which is all right and much needed, but would it not be to the greater benefit of our educational system, if the minimum school term were raised; the present high school course popularized an the exemption from examination enjoyed by certain normal school graduates abolished? child is a fact, too well known for discussion, that the percentage of pupils in attendance upon our high schools is by far too low; that there be an increasing tendency on the part of those who must begin the struggle of life at an early age, to stop school in the intermediate grades; that the high school course is adapted only to those who are studying for the arts, sciences or professions; and that it offers no improvements to any boy or girl whose parents are of limited means, who must look to the trades for a livelihood. There is an increasing demand for young men and young women who can work intelligently with their hands, and it would seem the better part of wisdom for our legislators to copy the method in vogue in Germany of industrializing the high school course. The advancement of our school system also demands the repeal of the act granting exemption from examination now enjoyed by gradu The law has been in force long enough to show that the majority of those in law advantage of the extra year required, secured low grades, this year again, before the uniform examination board, or else, fell themselves too weak to make the attempt. It is not reasonable to suppose that they can make up their deficiencies in a year, or that all the normal schools will give them final or passing examinations anything like anything are held by the uniform examiners. That law was a backward step and should be repealed, and the needs of the great majority of the state's youth should be met by regularizing the high school course now or to be established. Senator Tillman has at last given expression to the motive of his hostility to the Negro. It is hate based on tear. In a recent speech before the South Carolina' State Teachers' Association he warned his hearers against educating the Negro, lest the eyes of the black Sampson be opened and he begin to struggle to the light It now appears that he does not despise the Negro, as he would have the public believe, half so much as he fears the awakening of his dormant powers. He favors separate cars, disastrishment and other similar legislation which is of repressive nature, hoping validity to check the enforcement of a race. More to be pilled than hated Senator Tillman, will, if he must long enough see the need of additional representative measures to meet the changed conditions of the Negro, at least food for thought to speculate upon his course then. The democrates of Maryland, who were furthering their campaign of Negro distranchisement by garbling President elect Taft's speech before the North Carolina society, will derive but little comfort from the clear direct exposition of his position as stated elsewhere in this issue of the ADVOCATE. Contrary to the predictions of the wiseacres that he would "lay down" after the election, Mr. Taft is, if anything stronger in his utterance against class legislation than he was before November 3rd. He does not favor legislation which makes fish of one race and flesh of another and rather resents the implication, expressed in the grandfather clause of the interiority of his hace. It is very evident that Mr. Taft intends to perform the duties of his high office on the squares deal, plan not, perhaps—and may be it is better—see the aurora borealis kind to which we have been accustomed, but a sort of pillar of fire at night. THINK IT OVER. THE ADVOCATE is in receipt of an autograph New Year's greeting from Ralph W. Tyler, auditor of the Treasury for the Navy department, in which there is so much good, practical advice, that it is pleased to publish it in full with the hope that some of its readers may be benefitted thereby: The year 1999 will yield far more to them who stand together than to them who fall apart. As a people whose cause hangs in a balance a not always favorable public opinion controls, and a people the success of any one member of which brings credit to all, we should resolve today that we will conserve the interests of the many by laboring zealously, each for the uplift of all, burying deep in the oblivion of forgetfullness all selfish aims that would breed strife within and hatred without. This resolve will surely make for A Happy New Year. FORAKER. The retirement of Senator Joseph Benson Foraker from the United States Senate removes from that august body one of its bright particular stars. A constitutional lawyer of the first rank he added to his attainments as a skilful debater a capacity for generous enthusiasm for right and wrong, which, says the Inter Ocean, recked not of profit or loss. Once convinced that he was right, he upheld the cause he capused, though all his party's influence and his constituents' protests were arrayed against him. He was a real pillow of the Republic, a representative with the courage of his convictions, a man whose services for his state and country place him among Ohio's illustrious sons. The indications are that no Jim Crow law will be passed by the coming legislature. If this should happen to be the case, the credit will belong to the Republican Campaign Committee of Kanawha County which has written each Republican member of both houses a strong let- Corbett has expressed a willingness to take on task Johnson, if no other lamb is willing to be slaughtered. Even his most intimate friends cannot be led to believe him serious, while the public sees in his offer an advertisement of his theatrical venture. The national executive and legislative branches of the government may be at odds on the Secret Service question, but Italy furnished a question upon which there was a remarkable and laudable unanimity of opinion. It is not said to prejudice the case, but we sincerely hope that the prosecution of the violators of the Corrupt Practices Act will result in the conviction and punishment of at least one defendant. It would go a long way in purifying politics. The "Black Cabinet" is leaving no stones, unturied to shoo all applicants away from their jobs. They have hung out the S. K. O. sign before the rims of the curtain. That "one touch of pity makes the whole world kin" was never better exemplified than during the past week when the powerwied wied with one another to aid Italy in her distress. The holier than then airs of the up-state papers reminds one very much of the Pharisee, the most detestable character in the New Testament. Italy has the sympathy of the whole civilized world in her national bereavement. TO DISFRANCHISE NEGRO Muskogee, Okla., Dec. 29.—Several of the leading Democrats of Oklahoma met here this evening for the purpose of preparing a bill to be introduced to the Legislature next week to disfranchise the Negro. Governor Haskell was represented by J. E. Wyand, of Muskogee. AL KAUFMANN Will Not Bee Match With Jack Johnson at Present. Los Angeles, Dec. 21.—Manager Billy Delaney, who developed Jim Corbett and James J. Milesy, has no such hopes for Al Kaufmann. After last night's talk, with Jim Barry, of Chicago, Dempsey shock, his heart in a knowing manner. But no further comment was necessary. Today Delaney suggested that he would not seek a match with Jack Johnson. As manager of Kaufmann, Delaney will not make any false claims. He believes that some players make a champion, but that he is not quite ripe for a fight with Johnson. Kaufmann slumbered in the thirty-ninth round. The latter's seconds threw up the sponge, but Kaufmann gets credit for a knock-out. Barry's chief second stated that both his man's hands were badly injured and that it was useless for him to continue and suffer punishment. The Chicago boy was game and wanted to continue. He was, however, completely exhausted and had been put almost out in the previous round. In that round Kaufmann sent a hard right to the jaw and Barry went down for the count of nine. The latter's strength had been waning, and it was evident he could do no more. His face was badly swollen. Kaufmann also had a badly battered countenance, but his strength was undiminished. EDUCATE NEGRO Through Music Is Recommendation of Chancellor David Barrow. Atlanta, Ga., Dec. 30. — The negro in the South was discussed at today's session of the Southern Educational Association in convention here. Educators from the North and South spoke. A paper by Chancellor David Barrow, of the University of Georgia, advocated taking advantage of the emotional nature of the Negro and his love for music. Dr. Barrow suggested that the Negroes' morals be trained through music, saying that the Negro slaves originated their corn and work songs. Nabbed for Forgery Martinsburg, W. Va., Jan. 7.—A negro, giving his name as W. H. Johnson, and his residence as Washington, was arrested here by Officer Riddle and Deputy Sheriff Wolf $^{4}$ the charge of torging a note union K. B. Créque, Sr., and which he attempted to have discounted at the Old National Bank. Miss Hassie Miner, who is attending school at Institute, spent a part of Christmas, with Mrs. Robt Penn, Mrs. Hunter of Sylvia, was the guest of Mrs. Gray, of Greentown, a few days and stopped over to see Mrs. Penn. Thursday morning on her return home. The Sunday school had their Xmas tree Xmas eve. Prof. J. M. After returned Saturday from a Christmas trip through Virginia, Harper's Ferry, Washington and other points. The Woman's improvement league gave an entertainment Friday and Saturday nights and had great success. Mrs. Banks, Miss Mildred Burdette and Miss Nappar and Braxon have returned to Institute, to resume their studies after spending the holidays at their homes. Miss Ada Burks, of Charleston, and Miss Baker, of Raleigh, were guests of Mrs. Banks, during Christmas. Mrs. M. C. Slaughter, of Lewisburg, was the guest of her cousin, Mrs. H. C. A. Washington, a few days during Christmas. Mrs. M. Smith all daughters entertained Tuesday at dinner Mrs. M. Slaughter, or Ronceverte, Miss Brown and Dr. and Mrs. H. C. H. Washington. Mrs. T. G. Gregory entertained for dinner one day in the Christmas week in honor of the visiting students of the Institute. Misses Georgia Wells, Francis Goodwine and Pluna Jackson returned Sunday to resume their studies in West Virginia Seminary and College. Mrs. S. H. Washington entertained Sunday Misses Alice and Annie Smith and Mrs. M. C. Slaughter, of Levishurg. The Masons gave their annual banquet Monday the 28th of December. Milton Malone, of the Seminary, returned Monday from Staunton, where he spent Christmas. Miss Eva Murry spent the holidays with her parents in Staunton, Va., and returned Monday to resume her studies at West Virginia Seminary and College. J. W. Austin spent a few days in Favetteville and returned Monday. Mendames Price, Gray and Washington left Thursday, Dec. 31st, to attend the Federation, which met at Hugheson, and returned Saturday evening. They report a pleasant meeting. John White and Crede Kennedy went to Charleston Friday and returned Saturday. Little Miss Deline Washington is on the sick list. Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Balley, of Lynchburg, Va., who spent Xmas here with Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Brown, returned home Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. B. J. Jackson had as their Christmas guest Morss, Jacob and Henry Jackson, of Orange, Va. Ernest Law, of McDonald, was here a few days last week the guest of James Lewis. Miss Amelia McDaniels, of Ward, was here Saturday. Z. T. Brown, of Institute, was the week-end guest of relatives. Miss Hattie Peters, of Cedar Grave, was here several days last week the guest of Mrs. Ernest Hardy. Mrs. C. R. Pack and children, of Sylvia, who have been spending some time here and at Institute, returned home Saturday. Miss Alpha Brooks came up Sunday from Charleston after having spent Christmas with her mother. Samuel Buster continues ill at his home in Buster Brook. Rev. V. Harriay returned Sunday, from a two weeks' visit to Charleston and Snow Hill. Miss Henrietta James returned Sunday from a ten days' visit to relatives at Red Star. The teachers Reading Circle will meet Friday evening with Mr. and Mrs. H. H. Ralley. Mrs. I. S. White, who has ben slick several weeks, is much better. Miss Ethel Brown entertained with a party Wednesday evening, complimentary to visiting friends. Mrs. Lizzie Martin, of Charleston, is here the guest of Mrs. William Burton. Dr. B. F. White was called to Winifrede Friday on professional business. T. L. Thompson, of Powellton, was here Friday. The United Order of Red Men and Daughters of Pocahontas had public installation and supper Friday night. Mrs. Moses Watson continues ill at her home in West Montgomery. Miss Marie Shelton left Tuesday for Staunton, Va., to spend the remainder of the Xmas before returning to Bluedef. Miss Blanche Christian, of Hinton, was the week end guest of Miss Mary Noel. Miss Eva Rotan, of Payettville. Miss Flayville D. Prillerman, who has been spending some weeks here with relatives, returned home to Sleasonville Saturday. Miss Hattie Cooby returned from Eagle Sunday, where she has been spending Christmas. Mrs. E. C. Page and children and Mrs. H. H. Ralley spent a few days last week at Institute visiting their parents. Mrs. I. D. Hodge, Mrs. Warner Brown, Mrs. Smith Brown and Mrs. William Burton attended the Woman's Federation at Hugheson, Friday. Mrs. Ella Hale and daughter, Miss Mahale, of Keeneys' Greek, were guests of Mr. and Mrs. John Noel Wednesday and Thursday. Mrs. Jane Burke, of Charleston, spent Christmas here with Mr. and Mrs. Smith Brown. Thos. Johnson was the 'Sunday guest of relatives in Charleston. William Miller, who was sick last week is able to return to work. Rev. E. C. John and William Page were the Christmas day guests of their parents at Kanawha City. George Lee has returned from a visit to his mother at Institute. William M. Giles spent Sunday in Huntington. Gerfield Patterson, of Institute, was the Sunday guest of David Deann. Misses Mary and Vanilla Noel entertained with a card party Friday, evening complimentary to Miss Blanche Christian, of Hinton. Miss Julia Brown, has as her Christmas guest Miss Eva Green of Clarkshire. The Swastika club entertained Thursday evening with an oyster supper at the Perry House, the West Virginia Institute students prior to their leaving to resume studies in said school. S. E. Childs spent the week end at Page the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Snead. F. H. Hays, of Charleston, was up Sunday, visiting friends. Mr. Scrappington (musingly)—As Lincoln said, a man may fool some of the people all the time and all the people some of the time. Mr. Scrappington (briskly)—But you can't fool me any of the time. REPUBLICAN ANNOUNCEMENTS (Municipal Primary Election February 6th, 1909.) FOR BOARD OF AFFAIRS. Editor Mail:—Announce: in your columns that I am a candidate for nomination for the office of Member of the Board of Affairs of the Third District, City of Charleston, subject to the action of the Republican Primary election, to be held February 8th, 1909, and respectfully solicit the support of my friends. Respectfully, S. V. MORRIS. Editor Mail:—Please announce through the columns of the Mail that I am a candidate for Member of the Board of Affairs for the first District of the City of Charleston, subject to the decision of the Republican Primary election to be held on February 6th, 1909, and respectfully solicit the support of my friends. Respectfully, P. S. MYNES. It is hereby announced that J. il. Cain will be a candidate for member of the Board of Affairs from Second District, comprising the fourth, fifth, sixth and tenth wards, subject to the Republican Primary to be held February 6, 1999. Editor Mall—Please announce that I am 6 candidates for the office of Board of Affairs for the First trict, City of Charleston, subject to the action of the Republican Primary election to be held February 6th, 1999, and respectfully solicit the support of my friends. W. R. SMITH. I wish to announce to the voters of the Seventh, Eighth and Ninth Wards of the City of Charleston that I am a candidate for the Republican nomination for Member of the Board of Affairs from this district. I solicit your support. McLEAN NASH. FOR COUNCILMAN Editor Mall:—Please announce that at the earnest solicitation of the voters, I will be a candidate for the office of member of the City Council from the First Ward, City of Charleston, subject to the action of the Republican Primary election to be held February 6th, 1909. B. A. WISE. Editor Mall:—Announce in the Mall, that I am a candidate for the office of member of the City Council of the City of Charleston, subject to the action of the Republican Primary election to be held February 6th, 1909. M. E. J. SCHWAB. 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CLARKSBURG. Jas. Jones and Matt Bailey, of Weston, were calling on friends here Monday. Mrs. Elizabeth Boyer Blackwell, lies seriously ill at the Kessler hospital, having undergone an operation for appenditis. Miss Margaret Meade spent several days here with friends. Miss Nellie Peyton, who has been quite ill with la gripe, is convalescent. F. D. Cambric, left Sunday, for Charleston, often spending the holidays here with relatives. Carl Gell returned to Wheeling Sunday with spending a few days with his parents. Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Walker have returned home after spending Xmas with relatives. Mrs. Marian Ogden and Mr. Jas. Jones, of McKeesport, were married last week. They have the best wishes of a host of friends. Crant - Brent entertained quite a number of friends at the home of his parents, Wednesday evening. A Merry party watched old year out and the new year in at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Howard Blackwell. At the home of Miss Estella Cam- bric another merry party was entertained. 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We send medicine to any part of the state upon order ountain service and ice cream pre- pared to take home at all times. We Welcome You. New Phone 1072. Old Phone 897. GEM PHARMACY Corner Washington & Dickinson Streets. CHARLESTON W. VA Charleston MissenLucinda and Mary Williams of Montgomery, were guests of Miss Mande Viney and Mrs. Johnson last week. Mrs. M. C. Slaughter, of Lewisburg, was the guest of Miss Sillebhill last week. Mrs. Slaughter was on route to Raymond City to visit friends. Mrs. R. B. Colbert served lunch to Mrs. Malinda Campbell and Mr. and Mrs. Ford, of Ashland, Ky., at her home on Morris street, Thursday of last week. Chas. Page, teacher at Moundsville, and Misses Mary and Cordelia Page, of Kannawa City, were guests of their sister, Miss Ella, last week. R. B. Colbert is ill at his home on Morris street. Mrs. M. Vickers, of Lawton, was in the city shopping. Tuesday. J. S. Nicek, member from Fayette county, of the Republican State Central Committee, was a business visitor here Monday. Bugene Dunning, after an absence of two years, has returned to the city. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Lee have moved to Boomer for permanent residence. Mrs. Mabel Simpson was at home to few friends. Tuesday evening, the honor guest was Miss Chayton, of Lynchburg, Va., who is visiting her sister, Mrs. Geo. Bailey. Mrs Rhoda Williams returned Sunday from St. Albans where she spent the holidays with her parents. Lindsay Alexander, who was injured in a foot ball game, November last, between Charleston and Institute is able to be out again with the aid of a pair of crutches. B. P. Brownley, pharmacist at the Gem, returned, Monday morning, from a few days' visit to friends at Washington, D. C. Miss Rosalynde Friend, clerk in the People's Grocery, has returned to her work, after a week's vacation with her mother at Institute. G. W. Perkins, or Winfredre, was a business visitor to the city, last week. J. H. Taylor and F. H. Huskins were at Parkersburg, Tuesday, to attend the funeral of Rev. Simon P. Hraskins. Miss Della Brown returned to her school at Raymond City, Monday. Tues. Johnson was a business visitor from Montgomery, Saturday. Mrs. James Burke spent the holidays at Montgomery, her former home, visiting friends. Mr. and Mrs. E. W. Washington had as their guests at dinner Christmas day: Mr. and Mrs. Henderson, Mr. and Mrs. Kent, Mrs. Nannle Wright, Mr. and Mrs. Stewart, Mrs. Cowser, Mrs. Spencer and Mr. Bond. Miss Estella James returned Thursday last from a very pleasant visit to Marietta, O. Miss Pidgie Whittaker and Hazel Dillard left Monday, for Harper's Ferry to resume their studies at Storer College. Miss L. O. Hopkins has returned from Cambria, Va. after a very pleas- and vacation with relatives. Miss Laura Wells, who has been in the city for several months visiting her uncle, J. M. Hazlewood and wife leaves Saturday for her home at Pomeroy, O. Mrs. C. H. James, Mrs. Eliza James and Mrs. D. De Berry and son were dinner guests of Mrs. Helen Burray Thursday of last week. Mrs. W. O. Terry is back from a four days' visit among friends at Clinnard, O. GEM PHI Call and see o Perfumes, So Goods and D Miss Glimer entertained a few friends at Cards last Thursday evening. Mrs. J. M. Hazlewood, who was the holiday guest of Mrs. Mayme Kinney at Glennanatt, returned to the city last night. Miss Mary L. Williams, a teacher at Covington, Va., has returned to her school after a week's visit here. Mr. and Mrs. James Ford, who were vultures guests of their mother Mrs. Mallinda Campbell, returned, Friday, to their home at Ashlan, Ky. The Women's Loyal Union was entertained Monday evening, by Mrs. H. H. Riège, at which time the delegatee to the Federation at Hugheson made their report. Saturday night, a few friends of Miss Hazel Lucia gathered at her residence and spent the evening very pleasantly playing whist. The matinee dance, January 1st, at the K. of P. Hall, although informal and hastily gotten up, was one of the most enjoyable affairs of the holidays. A large number of young folks was in attendance who were loath to leave at the closing hour. Dr. and Mrs. R. L. Jones and little daughter came in yesterday from Washington where they visited their parents and other relatives during the holidays. Minnie Truss, of Raymond City, was brought to the city, Monday evening on the Kanawha and Michigan train, and taken to the Charleston General Hospital. She was handling a revolver at her home at Raymond City when the gun was discharged, the bullet entering her side and ranging upward. The Ladies Aid of St. Paul M. E. Church will meet point at the parishage, 88, Dedicately street and swillented by Mrs. Sophia Spencer and Mrs. Fannie Cottlett. Rev. W. E. Walker, pastor of St. Paul A. M. E. Church has returned from Boone's Mill, Va., where he was called on account of the illness father and reports that he left him much improved. Mr. Wm. E. Foy, and Miss Alma Spurlock were united in holy wedlock on Monday night, Jan. 4th at the A. M. E. Church parsonage by Rev. W. E. Walker. The official Board of St. Paul A. M. E. Church met on Monday night and arranged for a rally on the 4th Sunday in February to raise money to build a parsonage and a Sunday School room. The committee appointed to arrange for the reorganization of the Y. M. C., A, is requested to meet Friday night at 7:30 in the Advocate Office, K. of P. building. Miss Ariastia Johnson was a guest of Miss Lula James at Huntington, during the holidays. Miss Manit Hippkins spent several days in Huntington last week visiting friends. Mrs. Josephine Chambers, of Eckman, was the guest of her mother Mrs. Geo. Gough, on the South Side during the holidays. Miss Lillian Byrd was the guest of relatives in St. Albans last week. Miss Hazel Jackson, of Alexandria Ind., is in the city, the guest of Mrs. Wm. Holmes. Miss Sallie Hale delightfully entertained a few friends Friday evening at the home of Mrs. Anna F. Davis. The following menu was served: Grape Fruit Maraschino Cherries Olives Chicken Salad Saratoga Chips Lettuce Sandwiches Bisque Ice Cream Cocoanut Balls Assorted Cakes Wine Miss Valeria Board spent the holidays visiting friends in Eagle. Miss Cordelia Wanzer had as her guest last week, Miss Cassie Bess, of Middleport, Ohio. Nerce Lee has returned to the school's presence. city, after a long absence. Chas, Starks and daughter, Frances of Pomeroy, O. were the guests of his son, B. R. Starks, at his home on South Side, last week. ARMACY our full line of caps, Rubber drug Sundries. (From Huntington Dispatch.) the legislature of West Virginia who meet very soon. At the beginning of the session those vexing post-election problems of who shall preside over the senate and the house of delegates will be settled. Until that time the question of presiding officers is wheely agitated for in their choice will rest much of the weal or woe for the future of West Virginia. They must be men big in heart and brain, unselfishly and unwillingly devoted to the welfare of the people and the growth of the commonwealth. To appoint a member either unprincipled or inefficient to preside would constitute an almost criminal mistake. In view of the increasingly great comprehension of the responsibility which the high position of speaker of the house of delegates involved, the Dispatch is more than ever given the candidacy of Hon. James A. Strother, of Welch. We were not a man eminently worthy of the place the work points in his candidacy, and in his personality would have and his own condemnation been immediately consequent. The close analysis of competition has, however, succeeded only in giving weight to the candidacy of Mr. Strother. His experience in the legislative matters of the state, his polish at the parliamentary, his breadth of mind and generosity of purpose have been but the more illuminated by the context and his support but made the more loyal and enthusiastic. We predict his appointment as a matter of justice to the man and as an act of wisdom on the part of the members of the house. Important to West. Virginia. (From Wheeling News.) The decision of the United States supreme court to the effect that the Consolidated Gas Company of New York had no right to include the value of its franchises, which cost it nothing, in its assets to support its contention that a certain rate fixed by statute would not yield a fair return, will remove some of the technical objections that have been urged by lobbyists against the establishment of a public commission for West Virginia and will make easier the work of, such a, commission should it be established. The decision not only recognizes the right to make public rates charged by public service commissions, but outlines the plan that shall be followed in determining whether or not a rate is contagious. For instance, suppose a public service commission should order a street railway company to reduce its fare from five to four cents. The company in besieging, would, of course, seek to prove that a four cent fare would not yield a full return on its investment. Prior to this decision it would include a fancy figure for the franchises through the latter were given them gratis, in showing the per cent of profit. Now, such franchises cannot be included. West Virginia needs a public service commission and the way being clear, the legislature should proceed to give us one. (Parkersburg Dispatch-News.) Dr. White made short work of the Prophylaxis volcano. Some suspected "Andy Bice" of having delivered himself of a eulogy on Col. McGraw, but Dr. White opined it was "a peaty soil, on fire." Anti-Saloon Body Hit. (From Chicago Record-Herald, Nov. 16, 1908.) Charges that the Anti-Saloon League is a one-man corporation and that it is not conducted by the interest of reform but that its political influence with church temperance bodies is sold like grain on the board of trade to the political party which will pay the highest prices, are made in a circular letter issued by C. R. Mabee of Detroit, Mich., a former solicitor for the league. The letter is bitter in its denunciation of the officers of the Anti-Saloon League and is particularly directed at Bishop Luther B. Wilson of Chattanooga, Tennessee, president of the league. Mr. Mabee calls upon President Wilson for an investigation, claiming that the books will show that contributions from political organizations have been received by the league and covered up by false entries. Mr. Mabee asks that the coming meeting of the federal council of the Churches of Christ in America, which convenes in Philadelphia, Dec. 2, take up the charges against the Anti-Saloon League and its officers. Mabee is a Detective. Local temperance men claim to know little or nothing of Mabee. They term him a "man of mystery," and one religious publication recently contained an editorial which intimated that Mr. Mabee was working in the interests of the Model License League, a liquor organization, of Louisville, Ky. This Thir. Mabee denies. In Detroit he conducts a private detective and collection agency under the name "Mabee's Secret Service." However, one lo **SUMMARY to Keep Promised.** (From Huntington Dispatch) Siren Governor-elect W. E. Glascock made the campaign announcement that under his administration legislation would be provided for the greatest protection of miners, some of the world's greatest mine disasters have occurred almost within our doors. The Mariana disaster was one to stagger one with its horrory and the Lick Branch explosion with its depth roll of sixty is almost enough to convince one that, at availing Providence is following the course of events in West Virginia, determined to impress upon the minds of the people and the legislators, the fact that radical improvements will have to be made before we can, with justice to the laboring man, take out any large part of the coal which is to make this state leader in production and wealth? The contributions of the United States, government, not including individuals, societies, municipalities and orders, that have given, to the Italian sufferers from the earthquake will probably reach $2,000,000. Congress appropriated $800,000; Roosevelt had already ordered the ship loaded with holiday supplies for the war squadron to the value of $300,000 to hasten with its cargo to the relief of the sufferers; the war vessels on their way home were ordered to hasten with all speed to the stricken territory and donate their surplus supplies to the needy. It is the most mammoth and magnificent donation to a charity the world has ever seen. The Extinguisher. Arlingtonshire (From Moycullen Post-Chronicle.) Dr. White has mapped an extinguisher on that West Virginia volcano, and says it is probably a bed of peat or shale which became ignited from the forest fire raged during the drought. Glad to know that those tongues of flames shooting up from crevices in the rock do not come from a subterranean moonshiner's still. Newspaper men should not venture into that region, anyhow, for those volcano stories that come out of it move at a very wahily gait. Basketball League. (From Parkersburg Dispatch-News.) The Dispatch-News has been a pioneer in the agitation for a league baseball franchise here. According to present indications there is more than a fair chance to secure a place in the Pa. W. Deagle. This is a fast little circuit, and would give the city good baseball. This would be the most popular city in the circuit, and there should be no trouble in making the project a success. Inning team would be a fine advertisement for progressive Parkersburg. King on the job. (From Parkersburg Dispatch-News.) The Randolph Boy Association has endorsed Attorney Mike H. King as assistant tax commissioner to succeed Auditor-elect J. S. Darak. Mr. King is an solive and virile young Republican. He is one of the most eloquent campaign orators to the state and this year, as usual, he very creditably stumped for Taft, Glasscock and the other candidates. He has a strong hold on the Republicans of his county and section and no one will question the assertion that Mike King would be a capital official. cal temperance man who refuses to have his name used asserts that there is much that is true in the chargee made by Mr. Mabee and that certain methods of doing business which the league has practiced should be investigated. Mr. Mabee was at one time employed by the league as a solicitor in Michigan and near by states, but left the service and it is understood that he is now bringing a suit for damages because of a broken contract. In his letter to President Wilson Mr. Mabee asserts that the headquarters committee of the league is a farce; that the board of trustees of the league is a farce; that one man controls the entire organization and that officials while drawing salaries and expense money furnished by the churches, have expended their time in the interest of legislation not relating to the temperance cause but for the purpose of corporate gain. Call Divines "Drammes." Mr. Mabee also asserts that the league is not now, nor ever has been, under the direct control of the Christian churches, as it claims to be; that it is not the church in action against the saloons, as its literature, officials and organs claim for it, and that the pictures and names of prominent divines used on its stationery as national officers are used to give the league a gudge of religion. He asserts that these men have never been properly elected to office and know nothing of the inner workings or management of the league. He declares that organizations far less corrupt have been put out of business by the authorities and that the church can no longer afford to support the league, which less to be responsible for it and the If you are working and saving your money and putting it into bank, where you get as interest, do it. Kink or hiding it somewhere about your house. You Are Working For Money. If you are working and saving your money and investing it in a safe way, where it will be safe day and night whether you are working or not, and making you all leave six per cent interest. Your Money is working For You. The Pythian Mutual Investment Association was organized in order to give us an opportunity to give the money we could save together, and then put it to work. The above is our own building on the Capitol Square in Charleston. We have just purchased a splendid three story black building on one of the main business streets in the city of Huntington. The first floor is occupied by the largest daily newspaper published in that section of the state, the second floor is used for office, while third floor in a large assembly and lodge hall. This building is sure to pay us well. After the Charleston building had been occupied only eight months our stockholders were paid a dividend of $600. Stock is still on sale at $10.00. PATENTS TRADE MARKS DESIGNS Copyrights & Co. A private standing sketch and description by Mr. Mabe declares that when a proper committee of the church has been formed to investigate the league he will present a mass of damaging evidence that cannot be gainsaid. The Money Metal Cron. (From Baltimore American.) During three years consecutively, there has annually been added to the world's wealth in the yellow metal an excess of $400,000,000, or more than $1,200,000,000 for the past three years. The mines and placer sands of the world produced more gold last year than during the previous year or during any past year of which there is record. In a preliminary estimate just given out by the director of the mint the gold yield of the world for 1908 is placed at $127,000,000 as compared with $140,555,000 for last year. The African mines show a steady increase in the output of the precious metal year after year. The total product from the Dark Continent last year was $165,000,000, which is far in excess of the amount yielded during any one year preceding the Boer war. The United States, including Alaska, ranks second in the value of its gold yield during the past year, the total product of this country, possessing a value of $85,300,000, as compared with $90,425,000 during 1907 and $43,723,000 for 1906. Colorado was the chief gold producing state last year, the relative proportions measured in colony values of the four leading gold areas being, Colorado $22,811,174, Alaska $20,384,708, California $19,581,570 and Nevada $12,090,218. There was a notable decrease in the production of silver in the United States last year as compared with the previous year and a decline in the commercial value of silver bullion which was even more notable. The value of the silver yield dropped from $77,000,000, the 1997 to around $77,000,000, for the mid-1998 year, the price having declined from $60 cents to 56 cents per gallon of XLUH. The coloured gold that enters into the monetary circulation at the leading countries now has $6,000,000,000 in value. Fully half of the gold mined annually it is estimated, goes into money, and if only the rate of output of the next year is preserved during the next 10 years, there will, during that time be added more than $2,000,000,000 to the gold circulation. There is little danger, however of an unhealthy monetary expansion from the gold increase, because of the fact that the business enterprises of the world are expanding at an even more rapid ratio than the money metal. Besides, there is scarcely, a civilized country that is not carrying a large paper money issue based upon national credit, which could be retired if the gold stock warranted the requirement. "In the eyes of our Southern friends prohibition in practice does not fulfill all the promises of its preliminary attitude. It has already been shown that, in Virginia at least, it neither promotes morality and good public conduct nor contributes to the general revenue. In Georgia and Alabama more particularly in Savannah and Atlanta, as in Birmingham and Huntsville, it now appears that prohibition has stimulated the criminal records and at the same time crippled the treasury. The returns from those states, tell their own tale, while the forbodings of the taxpayers find voice in half the newspapers. Above all things it is now apparent that prohibition does not prohibit of "drunks and disorderless" count for anything and the shrinkage in the public income is fragrant to the most easy-going inspection. "The most significant feature was the arrest of many who were too drunk to remember their own names. This happened in Birmingham, a city tied up to the taste of the White Ribbon enthusiasts. Under former auspices these helpless derelicts might have stopped short of utter imbecility, and dreamed away their potions in quiet, friendly places and gone back to their families later reasonably sober. As it was, they kept upon the street and with clandestine imbibings laced into more heritalty. There is no escaping the dumb chronicle. Prohibition does not prohibit. Morality fares worse under the new law than under the old, and we must console ourselves with the complacency of a few unthinking zealots. The following ladies made many very helpful talks before the board on some of the important subjects under discussion. Mrs. H. C. Washington, of Red Star, Mrs. H. B. Rice and Mafida Parker, of Charleston; Mrs. Addie James, of Huntington; Mrs. Price, of Red Star and M. G. Millard, of Huntington. The officers for the ensuing sym- are, viz: Pres., Miss M. B. Jeffries, Charl- ton. V. Pres., Mrs. Hattie Alexander, Washington, Red Star. Secy., Mrs. Pearl B. Woods, Hild- eston. Am't. Sec'y., Miss Amelia, Rea- Dantel, Ward. Cor. Sec'y., Mrs. J. McHenry, Jones, Institute. Treas., Mrs. M. Clarke, Charl- ton. State Organizer, Miss Fannie, F. Cobb, Institute. Chairman of the Executive Board, Mrs. S. M. Gilford, Hankinson. The hospitality shows our visitors by the Hugheston Woman's provement League was the winner of much favorable opinion. Pearl Woods, chairman committee, on arrangement and much to make the visit more comfortable. The Hugheston League presents of the new organisations, the members of the most active in the Federation. The Federation accepted a special invitation from the Government Daughters of Hibern to them and them next year. 1930 Correspondence MT. HOPE. Rev. D. Stratton, filled his regular appointment here Sunday and preached two excellent sermons. Rev. J. E. Dotson and wife spent Sunday in Hinton. Miss H. J. Roberts, left Monday for Storer College. Rev. A. D. Lewis, of Hinton was a pleasant visitor to our town, Monday. Mrs. Ella Jennison, spent a few days at Fayetteville last week and returned home Sunday. Miss Ada Burke, of Charleston, Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Banks, of Red Star, attended the Red Men's Banquet here last Wednesday night and while here were the guests of Mrs. C. S. Williams. Mr. and Mrs. Herman Jones and Miss H. J. Roberts attended the banquet at Cliff Top last week. Mrs. Tarrer, who spent the holidays with her daughter, Mrs. H. A. Scott, returned home Saturday. The Missionary, Society elected the following officers Sunday night. President, Mrs. J. P. Calloway; Vice President, Mrs. C. P. Anderson; Secretary, Mrs. P. H. Hunter; Treas. Dr. C. B. Anderson. Drs. Calloway and Anderson were in Sylvia Tuesday on professional business. Born to Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Harvey, a fine boy. W. B. Calloway is confined to his room this week with la gripe. Edward Peck will leave in a few days for Scattle, Washington. Mrs. J. W. Williams spent a few days at Dunn Loop last week. The most enjoyable affair given during the holidays was the Banquet given by Shawnee Tribe No. 6, Idi. O. R. M., on Wednesday night in Calloway Hall. About fifty guests were present and everyone seemed to enjoy themselves. Short speeches were made by Dr. Calloway and others, after which the guests were invited to the table on which the delicacies of the season were served. Mr. and Mrs. Mosely, of Harvey, are spending a few days with their daughter, Mrs. J. J. Bailey, who has a very sick child. Mrs. James, of Red Star, was here this week, the guest of Mrs. Leila Williams. Mrs. H. T. Moore and Miss Mary Ragland returned from an extended western trip. Monday. Misses Marcelles Ross and Anna Brown were visitors of Mrs. D. R. Hickman, Sunday. Edward Hamilton spent last week with his parents at Red Sulphur. Mrs. Lula Grant, of White Sulphur, was here on business Monday. Henry Brinkley and Alex Brown have been to Cincinnati on a pleasure trip. Miss Nancy Marshall, of Lewisburg and Mrs. Debby Terrell were the guests of Mrs. Ingram, Sunday evening. Sidney Holly is improving after an illness of several weeks. Mrs. Julia Jackson is improved at this writing. Prof. Edmond returned from his holiday trip and resumed his teaching, last Monday. Mrs. Laura Carters, of Huntington, spent the holidays with her sister, Mrs. Chas. Perkins. Invitations are out for the corn shelling contest to be held at the parlor of Mrs. Etta Green for the benefit of the M. E. Church. Ray. Davenport was with us last week. Master Lawrence Banks is visiting relatives at Lexington, Va. Rev. Becke has returned from Lexington after spending a week with his family. Mrs. Leah Allen are seriously ill. Jno. Sheffey, Jr., has opened a cleaning and pressing club on Main street. D. W. Calloway has returned to Thayer to resume his school work. HINTON. On last Tuesday evening, Mrs. Lizzie Muse gave a "Wizard Social," It proved to be one of the most enjoyable entertainments of the holidays. Miss Dorthula Pack gave a party Wednesday afternoon for her school children. All seemed to enjoy themselves. Rev. A. D. Lewis will spend the week in Macdonald assisting Rev. D. C. Dean in a series of meetings. Leonard T. Brown, of Alderson, spent New Years Day in Hinton visiting friends. T. F. Jackson is visiting his family in Va. Miss Mattie Barrett of Va., is visiting her brother, William Barrett. Misses Blanche-Christine, Willa and Gussie Wells, Willa Barrett and Anita Johnson returned to Institute, after spending their holidays with their parents. There are a few patients at the Holley Sanatarium. All are improving. Earl Campbell, of Talcott, spent a few days in Hinton during the holidays. CEDAR GROVE. Miss Lola Lavender, of Montgomery, was the guest of friends here last week. Mrs. M. Beamer was visiting relatives on Paint Creek last week. J. H. Dingess, T. H. Martin and J. W. Wilson were in Charleston, Tuesday, on business. Mrs. Lee Richmond was visiting friends at Longacre last week. Misses Hattie Peters and Emma Meedows were in Charleston, Saturday, on business. Mrs. Agnes Minus, of Shrewsbury, was calling on friends here Sunday. John Duncan, of Ward, was in town a few hours Sunday. Roy. D. D. Davis preached two able sermons here Sunday. WESTON. Miss Nettie Madison, of Buckhannon, was a visitor here during the holidays. Mrs. Davis, of Buckhannon spent last Sunday here the guest of Mrs. J. L. Griffith. Mrs. R. M. White and Rev. J. L. Griffith are conducting a revival at Sutton. Rev. Reed, of Buckhannon, held services here recently. W. Jones, has returned from Clarksburg where he spent the fall and a part of the winter. Gilbert Grant is on the sick list. Mr. and Mrs. George Brown entertained at dinner on New Year's day the colored teacher. The dinner was an inviting one and heartily enjoyed. Floyd and Patty Lacy have returned from Sutton where they spent the holidays with their parents. Mrs. Fred Banks has entirely recovered from her recent serious illness. Wm. Jackson, chef at the Camden, spent a portion of the holidays with his parents at Pomeroy, O. Prof. H. D. Hazelwood, of Parkersburg spent a few hours in the city last Saturday. He was returning home from Buckhannon where he has been the guest of friends during the holidays. Little Ernest Johnson was quite sick several days last week. BUCKHANNON. Miss Mays, of Grafton was in town one day last week en route to Beverly. While here she was the guest of Miss Ingle Taylor. Mrs. Malinda Green is visiting her sister at Fairmont. Miss Lotta Smith came home Monday, after a pleasant visit with friends at Elkins. The Silver Leaf Club met with Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Mumford, Friday evening. Mrs. Mildred Smith, left Saturday for Weston, where she has employment as nurse for several weeks. Prof. H. D. Hazlewood, left Sunday, for Parkersburg, after a pleasant visit with friends here. Miss Lotta Smith was at Weston, Tuesday. Mrs. Jas. Wade was hostess at a whist party on Wednesday afternoon in honor of H. D. Hazelwood. Mrs. Adam Green is sick at her home on Meade street. The Ladies' Aid met with Mrs. Jas. Carter, Friday afternoon. Quarterly meeting was held at Simpson M. E. Church, Sunday, Jan. 3. Rev. Curry very ably filled the cupid morning and evening. Robt. Dabney, of Pennsylvania, arrived in town Friday night. While here he will be the guest of his brother and sister. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Redd, who have been visiting here for several weeks have shipped their household goods to this place, where they expect to make their home. Born to Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Williams, a girl. The entertainment given by the Ladies' Aid, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Jas. A. Davis, Monday evening, Dec. 28, was well attended and heartily enjoyed by all. The violin ablos by Chas. Davis and the piano solos by Miss Maud Davis were a treat to music lovers. The literary part of the evening's program also deserves special mention, each number being well rendered. Frank Walker has gone to New Martinsville, where he has employment. Friday afternoon. Jan. 1st, the scholars of Prof. Black's room, went to his boarding place to give him a surprise party. A great disappointment, however, was in store for the scholars for the Prof. had gone out for the afternoon. When he returned and learned of the affair he was very sorry he had missed the party, but appreciated the honor, bestowed upon him by the pupils. FORAKER'S WORK. After leaving Senate, Will Be For Ousted Brownville Men. Washington, Jan. 5 — After March 4 next the activeness of Senator Foraker, of Ohio will be transferred from the United States Senate to the Courts. While no definite understanding has been, reached concerning his course, it is believed he will become attorney for some of the Brownville soldiers in an effort to test the constitutionality of the President's action in discharging them without honor before the end of their enlistments. Senator Foraker's friends are convinced that having been actively engaged in politics for so many years, that he will continue to be a prominent figure in the political arena of his state. 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This, we believe, is the meaning of the old year and the new for the Negro. nation. The dangerous "illy white" Republican party, in the South sustained and possible only through Federal patronage, has received a death blow in the ultimation of President-elect Taft at the dinner of the North Carolina Society. OUTPUT OF MINES IN WEST VIRGINIA Untoward incidents neither few nor insignificant, but emphasized as always and everywhere, have come. But closer review will reveal them matched by events both favorable and encouraging. The Borea College case gave the sanction of law to Kentucky's separation of her black and white students, but this wind has blown a new Berea costing a half million dollars to the Negroes of Kentucky. Michigan, by a decision, the exact, reverse of that in the Berea case may not refuse to colored students admission to her educational institutions. The Negro soldiers at Brownville came in for much criticism and political discussion. But the Negro soldiers in the Phillipines and the Negro cavalry at West Point have won warm praise. While by recent executive order four Negroes with commissioned officers' rank and pay will henceforth lead the four bands of the famous Negro regiments. Fierce and bitter mob law has laid its cursed hand upon Negroes in various sections of this country during the past twelve months. That same mob law, reaching higher up has struck down leading white citizens, has destroyed and stifled industry and thereby has brought about a deep and widespread movement for the extinction of mob law. More than all that, the Negro has made achievements and has received recognition, which a generation or a decade ago were impossible are now so common as to receive but fleeting notice. In the last few days a Negro editor has been appointed State Librarian of West Virginia. A Negro heads the naturalization bureau at Boston and a Negro was appointed Assistant District Attorney for the government at Chicago. Baltimore forty years ago mobbing a Union regiment on its way to the front, in August illuminated a section of the city and erected a court, of honor to greet the National Negro Business League. Politically, the Negro has triumphantly passed through a crisis. The election of Taft gave a great and needed boon to the cause of equal rights. It has rendered silent and impotent the Negro's enemies in the PEOPLE IN SOUT CHARLESTON NOW. THERE APRIL 1, 1907. Room 501 Charleston National Bank Building 5 tained and possible only through Federal patronage, has received a death blow in the ultimation of President-elect Tatt at the dinner of the North Carolina Society OUTPUT OF MINES IN WEST VIRGINIA DURING YEAR 1908 From advance information furnished by James W. Paul, former Chief of the Department of Mines of West Virginia, the total output of the mines of West Virginia, the total output of the mines of West Virginia for the year ending June 30, 1908, was 39,367,010 long tons as compared with an output of 40,000-311 long tons for the preceding year, a decrease of 673,301 tons. In the information furnished by ex-Chief Paul the State is divided into six geographical districts, the Potomac, Monongahela, Wheeling, Interior, New River-Kanawha and Norfolk and Western. The latter district led all others in the production of coal, but the New River-Kanawha district was a close second. The production of coal by districts was as follows: Potomac ..... 1,785,305 Monongahela ..... 9,603,317 Wheelling ..... 1,037,682 Interior ..... 157,169 Kanawha-New River ..... 13,297,923 Norfolk and Western ..... 13,305,617 Small mines ..... 180,000 Total output ..... 39,367,010 The interior district is practically a new district being composed of the counties of Braxton, Gilmer, Greenbrier and Lewis. The Fairmont Coal Company, with 16 mines in Marion, 15 in Harrison, 1 in Barbour and 1 in Monongalia, retained the lead in the production of coal, the output of the company being 2,794,977 tons. The New River Company, with seven mines in Raleigh county and twenty-five in Fayette county; was second in the production of coal with aut output of 1,171,551 tons. 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