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GRAND UNITED ORDER OF OLD FELLOWS NINDS INDUSTRIAL AND CO-OPERATIVE WORK AN EXCELLENT FEATURE. Grand Master Houston Talks Interestingly on the Work Being Done By the Order, of Which He is the Head. For the Unfit Of Its Members. Preparations Being Made to Celebrate the Lincoln Centenary in Large Scale. Hilly Boosted for the Secretarialhip of Howard. Many Gaiting Sheeps Eyes at the Positions Now Hold By the "Black Cabinet". (Special by Thomson's National News "Bureau.) Washington, D. C. January 20.—Room has been made for another Negro bandmaster in the United States Army. The War Department has announced that Chief Musician George F. Tyrrell, of the band of the 10th Cavalry, has been transferred to the band of the 15th Cavalry (white), and ordered with that organization of the G. U. O. of O. F., Grand Master Houston said, with pardonable evidences of gratification: "The Grand United Order of Odd Fellows has a membership wholly among colored people. Its charter was granted from Manchester, England, and the body rounded in this country by Peter Ordin, is strictly legitimate. It has 400,000 members and is larger than the combined membership of the six Negro to Port Myst, Va., near this city; This is the first transfer of the kind made under the President's recent order which looks finally to having colored leaders for the bands of the four colored regiments. As vacancies occur in the position of Chief Muskallon of white bands, the white leaders of colored bands will be transformed to all them and colored leaders will be appointed to the colored bands. In June last, Elbert Williams, formerly bandmaster of Tankegue Institute, was appointed Chief Musician of the 25th Infantry. A short time ago Carl Gungli, chief musician of the 9 Cavalry, was retired, and his place, it is understood, has been taken by James A. Thompson, a colored man who has been serving at intervals for a long time as leader, while holding the position of principal musician, the official title by which the first assistant is known in the army. With the assignment of a colored chief musician to the vacancy created by the minister of chief Tankegue, the only white man smiling at the head of a Negro servant will be W. O. Thompson, mow with the 25th Infantry, at Madison Barracks, N. Y. In all this excellent work, the "fine Italian hard" of Ennett J. Scott is distinctly and positively in evidence. Mr. William L. Houston, Grand Master of the Grand Unified Order of Odd Fellows, is working overtime devising plans to make the order more effective along practical lines, as well as carrying in full force its spiritual and fraternal purposes. Mr. Houston is extremely anxious to make his second term notable for the development of certain co-operative and industrial work, which includes grocery stores, savings, banks, employment bureaus and a special fund for home-building all under the auspices and direction of the Order. Said Mr. Houston the THE FREEMAN the other day: "Our lodge has found co-operative and industrial work a success in many quarters, though it was begun only as an experiment. I was particularly gratified with the progress made along this line in Texas where it was my pleasure to make an extended tour of observation last summer, and in which state we boast of not less than 12,000 members. "In Washington, now," continued Mr. Houston, "the secretaries of our lodges keep lists of employers wanting colored help and also workmen and domestics out of employment. There is no charge for the service to any one and we are supplying competent coachmen, butlers, servants and workmen of every type to many employers who rank high in the social world. The service is confined to lodge members, and as we make the requirements for membership very strict, we have only first-class help to offer. "The co-operative features of the Odd Fellowship also growing. In many communities, North and South — but especially in the South, where we have such a large population to draw from our patronage, our grocery stores are prospering, and it is found that we can buy our supplies from them more cheaply than from the regular merchants by reason of our facilities for buying largely and selling at a small profit. "We are pushing the endowment feature of the Odd Fellows in order to emphasize on the colored people the need of having some provision for death. The lodge has also the regular sick benefit, which are the same to every member. In some cities we are conducting savings banks for lodge members and are paying 2 1-2 to 3 per cent interest on deposits. We are also actively engaged in promoting the campaign against tuberculosis and are working in sympathy with the propaganda inaugurated by Dr. Booker T. Washington at the Tuskegee Congress." of the G. U. O. of O. F., Grand Master Houston said, with pardonable evidences of graftation: "The Grand United Order of Odd Fellows has a membership wholly among colored people. Its charter was granted from Manchester, England, and the body founded in this country by Peter Ogdin, is strictly legitimate. It has over 400,000 members and is larger than the combined membership of the six Negro lodges ranking next to it. It has branches in seventeen islands and countries, including lodges in the Philippines for coloured soldiers. In Philadelphia, the lodge has erected a five-story office building at a cost of $135,000 and it is conceded to be the finest office building owned and occupied by Negroes in the world. The properties of the entire lodge are listed at a valuation of $4,000,000." Grand Master Houston has the united support of this vast membership and were it not for the constitutional limitation could easily be re-elected for a third term. His administration will go down in the history as the "golden age" of Odd Fellowship. It is understood that he has some plans for the future which will be authorized to announce in due season. Preparations are being made for a fitting observance of the centennial anniversary of the birth of Abraham Lincoln. The Campus Attucks Association has taken the initiative in the matter and has been affiliated in three deliberations. many Negro organizations in the District have been holding meetings with a view of laying out the ground work of a monaster celebration on February 12th. Efforts are being made to make the affair truly national in cope, and it is likely that Metropolitan A. M. E. Church will be secured for the occasion. The officers selected by the provisional organization are: L. M. Hershaw, president; John C. Dancy, vice-president; Perl W. Frisby, secretary; Stewart M. Lewis, assistant secretary; John S. Brooks, treasurer; John C. Dancy is chairman of the committee to look after a suitable place for the great meeting. The Woman's Guild of St. Luke's P. E. Church is planning to raise a fund to overhaul the Crummell Memorial Rectory, 1411 Corcoran street, the home of the rector of the church Dr. T. J. Brown. As the inauguration is rapidly approaching, the laureus in charge are anxious to have their church mansion in a presentable condition when Dr. Brown's host of visitors from abroad put in their appearance. Mrs. Lucy Shepherd, a faithful worker, is taking the lead in this highly deserving cause. The Knights of Pythias of Baltimore at 2040 Drud Hill avenue—more gave a magnificent banquet the home of Grand Keeper of Records and Seals Josiah L. Diggs, in honor of Lawyer Thomas L. Jones, of the bar of the District of Columbia. The committee on arrangements is headed by Mr. George A. Watty, Grand Chancellor of the Washington-Maryland Jurisdiction. Judge·Robert H. Terrell is to be the orator of the day on the occasion of the celebration of the birthday of Frederick Douglass in Baltimore, February 14th. The exercises will be held in the Centennial M. E. Church, under the auspices of the Frederick Douglass Memorial Association. The "tempest in a teapot" which certain members of Congress are trying to stir up about the positions held by William B. Dulancy and William B. Jackson will amount to nothing. It is quite a common occurrence to detail employees from the departments for a special duty at the White House, and in utilizing the services of Mr. Dulancy as barber and detailing sr. Jackson, as private messenger to Mrs. Roosevelt, the President has not departed from the usual methods in vogue by his predecessors at the White House. The strong movement for a special Negro Department in connection with the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition at Seattle, Washington to begin in June, has been abandoned, owing to Organization Was Revived Last Sun day and Plans Perfected to Push the Work With Vigor. Next Sunday Service to be The final steps in the reorganization of the Young Men's Christian Association were taken Sunday afternoon when a small but enthusiastic number of men met at the K. of P. Hall, at the call of the committee organized by the Charleston Women's Improvement League. Rev. W. E. Watker, pastor of St. Paul A. M. B. church, was chairman and Robert Koy secretary of the temporary organization. A committee on nominations, composed of Rev. J. W. Waters, C. H. James and R. Q. Hill, recommended R. Q. Hill for president; Gilbert Beane, secretary; Dr. J. S. Sessons, vice president; and C. H. James, treasurer. The recommendations of the committee were adopted and the nominees elected. An executive committee, composed of Rev. Walker, Dr. B. P. Brownley, J. C. Gillman and F. C. Brown. W. J. Thompson and L. C. Cabbell were made a committee to draft a constitution and by laws. The association will hold its next meeting Sunday afternoon at 4:00 o'clock at the K. of P. hall, at which the secretary of the white Y. M. C. A. will give an illustrated lecture. Pastors of the local church are requested by the secretary to announce the lecture at their services Sunday and to extend an invitation to the public in general and ladies in particular to be present. AWFUL WALLOP HANDED EX-CHAMPION BURNS. Sporting Press of England Calls Him A Mutt and Applies a Few Other Uncomplimentary Terns to the Victim of John- son's Prowess. London, Eng., January 16,—"The King is laid; long live the King." What some of the London sporting papers are saying about Tommy Burns since he got his from Jack Johnson is little short of scandalous. Here is what the fight man of the London Sportsman has to say about the one-time champion: "Tommy Burns has had the fear of Jack Johnson on him ever since the black challenged for the championship after Burns had beaten O'Brien. He came to England to escape the colored man and pick up what he could in soft things. Barring the match with Moir, he practically selected his customers. A long-headed fellow, with ever an eye to the main chance, Burns got on the blind side of a certain section of the procs, who held in the man as the god of everything appertaining to the sport of boxing. Placed by the friends on a lofty pedestal. Burns was good enough to tell us—and in print, too—that we knew absolutely nothing about a game which is, and always has been, essentially English. He laughed at our methods—indeed, at those of every one, barring Tommy Burns—and all the while he was scooping in the dollars ere he was called upon to face the inevitable. Every man is entitled to all he can get, providing he gets it fairly. But the methods of Burns were not looked upon as sporting. Had we known what was in store for him at Sydney, one could have almost sympathized with the French-Canadian in his desperate haste to scrape together his pile before he was called upon to meet his Waterloo. "The irony of it, as regards Burns, is that his overthrow has come from the man he has almost day by day proclaimed in no uncertain manner, as a coward. This, while tolerated in some quarters here, and looked upon as the proper thing to do in connection with a colored man, gained Johnson many friends. The methods of Burns did not appeal to the sporting public on this side of the Atlantic and now that the balloon has been pricked, Johnson will perhaps be given his just duas." Mrs. Emma. Young is seriously ill at her home on Lewis street. Miss Lewis, of Weston, was the guest a few days last week of Mrs. Frances Mays. Recognized in Speech of President elect Taft Before Vast Audience of Norwegian in Agnåra Credits Organization With Augusta, Ga. January 17—Introduction to a big audience of men comprising the Negroal. M. C. A. of this city, today as the most popular and conspicuous citizen of the United States, American's great statesman, our unowned Blog, for whom we wish a successful inauguration and a second term. By the famous Dr. Walker, known as the "Black Spurgoon," Mr. Taft became greatly interested in discussing the Christian upift of the A. M. C. A. work. He talked for an unusually long time to his enthusiastic Miteners. Dr. Walker painted a bright present and a bright future, for the Negroes of Georgia, who owned, he paid, 1,000,000 acres of land in the State and paid taxes on $20,000,000 worth of property. This report may fail regarded as most encouraging. It gave him an illustration of his off-expressed belief that the rea question must be settled by the Negro themselves by becoming indispensable to the community in which they live. This meant industrial thrift by constant individual effort. The speaker dwell at length upon the advantages of O. J. M. C. A. work to bring about this condition, and illustrated his point by picturing the temptations and depression of Americans in the Philippines and the help which the association was rendering there to afford wholesome ways of entertainment for the leisure hours. M. was his belief that the Y. M. C. A. had brought about in this country more tolerance between the various religious denominations. "As an example of this he made a detailed explanation of the situation in which this government found itself with respect to the Friar lands in the Philippines, but, parenthetically, remarked before proceeding. 'I think a pretty good example of this tolerance is the fact that I am elected President of the United States.'" Concurrence, he said, had been obtained from a body of clergymen representing the various denominations that no protest would be made by them when the government should take up with the people the negotiations necessary to acquire title to these lands. Their purchase for $7,000,000, he added, had saved what would have been a bloody revolution in the Philippines, which would have cost this Government millions in money and many lives. "Forty years ago," Mr. Taft said, "it would have been impossible to have obtained this concurrence. There would have arisen, among the denominations, an objection to it on the ground that it was a recognition of the Roman Catholic church, which was contrary to our traditions." After he had described the indorsement of the Y. M. C. A. work on the listmths of Panama, where four great clubs are running, each under the direction of an experienced Y. M. C. A. secretary, where 10 or 12 ministers are also employed by the Government with a plan indorseed to establish two or three more clubs, Mr. Taft remarked: "It is possible we will be charged with having filched that money from the public treasury. But if we have, we have accomplished a good work with it. I think also the expenditure could be defended on strictly legal grounds. Stops Reign of Crime. "We have entered the Isthmus of Panama and introduced there some 50,000 souls. Unless we take especial pains to have their morality looked after, unless we furnish ministers, churches and Christian clubs, we are going to have such a saturnalia of evils, such a demoralization that we will never build the canal. Hence, if we are to be impeached for spending that money. It will be in a good cause." His feeling of satisfaction that the Y. M. C. A. work had found a place among the Negroes of the South constituted the concluding thought of the address, which ended with the sentiment: "If the Negro would be respected, he must make himself worthy of that respect." Attorney W. H. Randolph, of Bluefield, arrived in the city Saturday with a protest from the coloured voters of his town against the passage of a Jim Crow bill. Before returning Monday he had the assurance of the Morgan delegates that no much measure would be introduced by them. EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF NEGRO BUSINESS LEAGUE. Meets at Tuskegee and Discusses Plans for Next Meeting at Louisville, Which Was Represented by Dr. Parrish and Editor Stewart. Tuskegee, Ala., Jan. 18. —The Executive Committee of the National Negro Business League hold a special meeting at Tuskegee Institute Monday and Tuesday last. All the members of the committee were present except one Mr. J. C. Jackson of Lexington, Ky. Members of the committee present: J. C. Napier, Nashville, Tenn., chairman; Dr. S. E. Courtney, Boston, Mass.; Dr. S. A. Furnish, Indianapolis, Ind. W. I. Taylor, Richmond/ Va.; W. T. Andrews, Sumter, S. C.; J. B. Bell, Houston, Tex.; F. D. Patterson, Greenfield, Ohio; N. T. Velar, Brinton, Fa.; M. N. Mewley, Penzacola, Fla.; E. P. Booze, Colorado Springs, Colo.; E. J. Bush, Little Rock, Ark. The character of the business of the committee at this special meeting strictly pertained to a discussion and adoption of such rules and regulations of its government as will be of general interest to the National organization. Other measures were gone over, hearing on the necessary preliminaries incident to the Louisville meeting of the National League which meets in that city August 18, 19 and 20th, 1909. The committee was most cordially and hospitably entertained by Dr. Washington and at the several homes of the resident heads of the various departments of the institute. A special delegation from Louisville, Ky., Dr. C. H. Parrish, president of Exxon College and Editor W. H. Stewart were present to confer with the committee with respect to the August meeting of the National organization of Louisville. BACK AMONG THE HOME FOLKS ONCE AGAIN. Dr. S. E. Courtney, Formen Resident of Charleston Spends A Few Days Visiting Scenes of Child- hood Days and Renewing Early Friendships. After an absence of twenty years. Dr. S. E. Courtney, a distinguished physician of New England, with resi- dence at Boston, spent the week-end here the guest of relatives. Dr. Courtney was returning, home from Tuskegee where he was in attendance upon the meeting of the Executive Committee of the National Negro Business League, and availed himself of the opportunity to revisit the scenes of his childhood. Although born about five miles above this city, his early departure for Hampton to study under Dr. Booker T. Washington, and the infrequency of his visits to his childhood home, made him a complete stranger to all but his relatives and a few old friends. This, however, in no way detracted from the pleasure of the doctor's few days in Charleston. In his genial manner he renewed old friendships and formed new ones, impressing all with whom he came in contact. He was the honor guest at a dinner served Saturday evening by Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Hazlewood. Covers were wald also for H. F. Gamble and J. C. Glmer. Dr. Courtney was the recipient of much other social attention, notably, a reception tendered by Mr. and Mrs. Alex Courtney, whose house guest he was. SEARCHING FOR BODIES IN THE LAKE DISASTER Chicago, Jan. 21.—The tug Morford continued, its search all night and today among the ice floes of the lake for the bodies of any who may have been drowned, as the result of yesterday's crib fire. Forty-seven bodies have been recovered. The responsibility for the accident has not been placed. Efforts were resumed at daybreak to ascertain whether or not any workmen are still living in the shaft beneath the crib. It will be impossible for several days to give a complete list of the dead. Much Impressed With What He Saw At Industrial School For Negro Youth and Commends Teachers and Students, Urging Latter to Fit Them- Institute, Jan. 19.—Governor-elect Glasscock, in company with Dr. I. V. Guthrie, superintendent of the West Virginia Asylum, and J. M. Hazlewood, treasurer of the Board of Regents of the West Virginia Colored Institute, spent this afternoon here. Mr. Glasscock's visit here was in furtherance of his plan to get a first hand knowledge before assuming the duties of his high office, of every institution supported by the state. After a very excellent dinner, served in the faculty dining room under the supervision of Steward Chas. B. Mitchell, the party was conducted through the grounds and buildings by President Jones. The shops in the mechanic department were of special interest to the distinguished gentlemen who expressed amazement at their extent and equipment, and the deftness with which the students handled the tools. At the conclusion of the tour of inspection, the Governor-elect made an instructive and interesting talk to the students and faculty assembled in Hazlewood assembly hall. Having voiced his surprise and pleasure in what he had seen, Mr. Glasscoe urged the students to get the most out of the opportunity offered them to educate themselves. He would have them, he said, justify the state's expenditures by their lives; he would have them act as missionaries among their less fortunate fellowship; a leave working in the masses to unite in an abolition of oppression the whole. That his readers appreciated the governor's adyice was evidenced by the applause by which he was frequently interrupted and which greeted him as he concluded. The party returned on the afternoon train. INSTITUTE William Dabney, of Grafton, was an Institute caller, Sunday. S. S. Adams spent Tuesday at Institute. Rev. Daniel Stratton preached at the Baptist church, Sunday morning, and lectured at the West Virginia Colored Institute, Sunday evening. Commodore V. Green returned, Saturday evening. Miss Harriet Walker was ill a few days this week. Byrd Prillerman and W. A. Springs spent Tuesday evening in Charleston. Dr. I. R. Whipper, resident physician of the West Virginia Colored Institute, was called to the village to set a broken leg for a son of Jas. Trent. F. D. Cambric paid Institute a Sunday visit. LECTURE ON JERUSALEM AND THE HOLY LAND. At Binefield Colored Institute By President H. T. McBronald; of Storer College. Noted Educator Shows Views of Palestine Bluefield, Jan. 20 — The students of Bluefield Institute were delighted to have from the 15th to the 18th, President H. T. McDonald, of Storer College. His stereoptical lecture, delivered Saturday evening, on Rome and the Catcombs, was as interesting as it was instructive. On Sunday evening we enjoyed his views (also stereoptical) of the Life of Christ, accompanied by corresponding readings from the Bible. At the close of those exercises the Holy City was presented, while it was being sung by Miss Annie Whisler, one of the students; the Palms and Calvary, by Miss Bertha Heath, '09, and Jerusalem, by Miss Somerville-Jones, '09, were rendered at the opening of the services. President McDonald expressed himself as being highly pleased with the buildings and surroundings and the work of the students. He left, Monday, for Kimball and a visit through the coal fields. After which he will leave for institute, over the Deepwater route. A District Institute, composed of It is sometimes allowed that the young Negro is worthless, and compared with the old Negro, shows up to a disadvantage. The Southern Christian Advocate, The Times, a grave charge, and if it were that would go a long way to prove that the freedom of the Negro is past, unmixed blessing. So servitude is the proposition that the New York City has made an investigation of Negroing as a basis property composition to find out the facts. The purpose of the State of Georgia work these selected for the test. The simple state of the South holds one-sixth of the entire Negro population of the country. The New York Times finds, after a careful investigation, that the property holdings of the young generation of Negroes in Georgia has increased within five years from $14,196,735 in 1891 to $24,756,918 in 1906, or an increase of 62.3 percent. The older generation has not increased their property holdings from $5,183,398 to $12,323,000. During the decade from 1895 to 1898 the increase of the property valuation of Negroes was 17.42 per cent. Property is not accumulated without industry, frugality, diligence, economy and thrift, certainly not an increase from $15,000,000 for 1940,000,000 in five years. And sales are exactly what the Negroes of the younger generation of Georgia have done. The truth of the matter is, this the young Negro is a supplicant character to the old Negro. He more for home, for family, for his personal cleanliness, for his ideal ideas, for civic righteousness and the old Negro. This character is called upon in race and acceptance, reject, and if the young Negro was not a better man in life in an effort under the beneficent direction of schools and churches and the desire of civilization all about him, then all the efforts in his behalf would not be successfully averted that the world's plan for civilizing and Christianizing the weaker race is a failure. The young Negro ought to be a better man than the old Negro because he has better chances. That he is less subservient, will resent its results, demands his rights under the constitution, and protects the sacredness of his home at times with his own life should not in the least discount his achievements along moral and material lines. In this connection it might be well to give a few other interesting facts that are quoted from the New York Times concerning the holdings of the Negroes in the State of Georgia. The Times says: "Negroes own 88,822 out of 224,300 farms in the State, comprising one-fifth the area under cultivation. Their holdings are divided as follows: "Seventy-two Negroes over more than 1,000 acres each, 168 own between 500 and 1,000 acres each, 475 own between 200 and 500 acres each, 3,540 own between 175 and 360 acres each, 10,372 own between 100 and 175 acres each, 15,076 own between 50 and 100 acres each, 25,562 own between 20 and 50 acres each." In closing its observations upon these important figures the Times makes this very significant statement, which is worthy of thoughtful consideration: "The sons of white farmers throughout the country are guitting the farms for the gates. Agricultural land, on which the nation depends, is cheap. The Negro may improve their opportunity. When the reaction from the cities send him as it surely will, the whites will find respectable Negro competitors." the teachers of Mercer county, was held in the auditorium on Saturday evening, the 16th. It was not as largely attended as was expected, on account of the very bad weather. Some interesting topics, however, were discussed. The faculty and students sympathize deeply with Miss Annie Mitchell and her brother, Noy W. students of the institute. In the loss of their brother, who was killed in the Lick Branch mine disaster. Herbert Thompson, of Gary, entered school last week. Rev. LcCoy, of Bramwell, accompanied by Rev. Hicks, of Bunstead, preached an interesting sermon on Sunday afternoon at the widowed body. His theme was The manifestation of Christ in Our Lives. Miss G. E. Rubbins has been furnished to the house by the greater part of the past week with the aid of Prof. S. L. Ware, who is able to be out of town. Mr. Alice Griffin is able to be out with William Washington and Miss Woody. They returned from pu- nished visitation respectively at South Va. Va. Mr. Holland, formerly pharmacist Mr. Cobb, has gone into business himself at Marlboro, while Dr. is now with Dr. Cobb. Mr. Hall, of Christiansburg, Va. ished at Scott St. Baptist church in morning and at the Raleigh church in the evening Dr. R. H. McKoy preachad at-Mt. on Baptist church Sunday morning. Mattie Bluefield Institute Sunday sunday. President H. T. McDonald, of Stor- College, Harper's Ferry, visited unedged Institute and Saturday night hosted a lecture on "Rome and the thoubod," Sunday, evening he was a lecture on the "Life of Christ, introducing the same with stercorion Government meeting, and communion Booth street church Sunday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Hunter en- tailed Misses Shelton and Lavender at dinner Sunday. The Teachers' District Institute, of Mercer county, convened in the auditorium of the Bluefield Institute Saturday, January 16: The program follows: 10:00 A.M. Devotionals. Address—Current Events and the History Class—D. S. Rann. Discussion, Teaching Words, led by Miss. Walker. Address, How to Interest Parents in Schoolwork—Mr. G. D. Benson. Quartet, The Young Meh's Glee Club. Paper, An Interesting Opening Exercisal—Mrs. Maud Wood. Address, Dealing With Tardiness and Tranency—Mr. J. Ellery Dungee. 3:00 P.M. Music. Address, Why Observational Geography Should be Taught in Primary and Intermediate Grades—Mr. R. C. Houston. Paper, Value of Special Holiday Program—Miss Marie Shelton. Instrumental Solo—Miss Lavender. Paper, An Oral Illustrated Method of Teaching Primary Reading—Cleoia Mitchell. Solo—Miss Nellie Lewis. Paper, An Oral Illustrated Method of Teaching Intermediate Reading—Miss E. G. Kligore. The DeKoven Male Quartette made its first appearance at Storer on Saturday evening. The Quartette is one of the best known in the country, and the few words of praise which we can say are inadequate to express the applause which they merit. A large crowd greeted the quartette when they made their appearance, of both students and people from town. The program follows: 1. Quartet "Marching"—Trotere. 2. Soprano Solo—Selected. 3. Quartet "De Sandman"—Protheze. 4. Baritone Solo, "Bodouin Love Song"—Hawley. 5. Sextet From "Lucia," arranged for Quintet—Donizetti. 6. Bass Solo, "Selected." 7. Reading, "Bobby Shafto"—Auron. PART TWO. A sketch entitled, "College Days." PART THREE. "The Last Rose of Summer"— intext. "Silver Threads Among the Gold" Lanor solo and chorus. 'Carry Me Back to Old Virginny' bond and Quartet. "Amele Laurie"—Soprano seco. "Good Night!"—Fitzhugh. The personnel of the quartette was all toows: H. L. Baxter, Ivon H. Miamquit, Clifford H. Foote, John J. Olsheu, Miss Anna Florence Smith. The program from start to finish was excellent. "Miss Smith" lesides being the reader of some note, is an excellent pianist and soprano soloist. Her reading, "Bobby Shaffo," was exceedingly fine. All of the young men are the porters of fine, clear-cut and harmonious voices and their rendition of all the music even to the untrained ear, is magnificent. It is possible that the quartette will play a return data piece in the spring. We all hope so. The esteemed citizen of Harper's army and Bolta have formed a Law firm with the following The purpose of this organization is to co-operate with other citizens in making the local civic, social and moral conditions better. Good results will follow this, because no individual can withstand the force of muted action. HUNTINGTON The Y. M. G. A. holds its regular meeting a tthe M. B. church Sunday afternoon at which time several interesting addresses were made. Rev Warner Brown, of Montgomery, spent last week here, assisting in revival services at the 16th street Baptist church. Rev Nelson Harnett, who came home quite ill last Friday, is somewhat improved at this writing. Mrs. J. H. Johnson, who was called to her home in Columbus because of the illness of her father, returned home last Wednesday evening, leaving her father much improved. Rev. I. V. Bryant spent Friday at Hill Top in conference with the board of directors, regarding the rebuilding of the college which was recently burned there. The Union prayer meetings held at the various churches each afternoon are proving to be quite beneficial and interesting. Coney, the youngest daughter of Rev. and Mrs. McCuee, has been quite ill at their home on Eighth avenue, but is better at this time. Revival services are yet in progress at each church and all are doing a great work. Mrs. Maude Pack and little daughter, of Hinton, are visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas, on 8th avenue. Rev. Shadd conducted services at the First Baptist church last Friday evening during the absence of Rev. Bryant. Rev. Porduo is reported better at this writing. Robert Woodson, who has been employed at Holden, has returned home for the winter. Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Johnson will leave for Sewell Thursday for temporary residence, he having secured employment there. CANTON, OHIO. Miss Lillian Bonomut, who is helping Rev. J. W. Liggins in his revival in Massillon, was in this city Monday the guest of Rev. and Mrs. J. W. Liggins. The Ladies. Aid of St. Paul's A. M. E. church met Thursday, with Mrs. Henry Mickens. Miss Grimes, who is travelling with the Miller Opera Troop, is the guest of Mrs. L. Kane this week. Rev. H. F. Fox preached in Akron Sunday evening. James Sherman has returned to the city Carnation Lodge No. 71 K. of P. met Thursday night of this week and the following officers were installed by D. D. Val S. Cook of this city; W. R. Smallwood, C. G.; A. G. Hidh, V. C.; Charles Rogers, Prelate; W. A. Lewis, M. at A., and G. P. Tibus, M. of W. Rev. Griffith, of Worcester, was tuwn one day last, week on business. Mrs. Maria Johnson and daughter. Miss Grace, of Glencroft, were here last Monday, on route to Pittsburgh. The Silver Leaf club was entertained at the home of Mr. and Mrs. James Wade, Friday evening. George Williams, who has been sick for several weeks is much better at this writing. Mrs. R. M. White left Monday for Morgantown where she will assist the pastor of that place in holding a revival. Rev. O. T. Davis and Little grand son are visiting friends out of town. The Ladies' Aid Society met with Mrs. Ethether Martin Friday afternoon. Waldo Smith, who has been nursing at Weston, came home last week and is now employed as nurse at the home of L. L. Casto. CEDAR GROVE Rev. W. W. Scott, of Sharon, preached two able sorrons here Sunday. Mrs. John Anderson and children are spending a week at Kanawha City with relatives. Miss Amelia McDaniels was here Saturday the guest of friend. James Copeland is reporter for ill with pneumonia fever. Nissie Meadows and Petra were calling on friends at Riverhead this week. Rev. B. Newsome left Tuesday morning for his home in Voying county. D. B. Bates, of Ward, was in town Sunday. Mrs. Agnes Minns, of Shrewsbury, attended church services here Sunday. Little Marian Martin and Garland Meadows have been kept from school on account of illness. Miss Myrtle Cam has returned home from Ward. Rev. A. D. Davis, afraid having ably filled his pulpit, here, shuffling off Mbissi for MacDonnell, here, he is assisting Rev. Dr. D. Burris in a series of meetings. J. E. Smithers will spend a few days in Aldergaon, the guest of his mother-in-law, Mrs. Milford Brown, Edward Stevenson, of Columba, a here spending some time with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Stevenson, Merand Mrs. Clarence Mickens will leave Tuesdays for an extended visit at Mrs. Mickens' home in Virginia. Mrs. Charlotte Shrivenon was called to Virginia Sunday on account of the illness of her sister. Bonnie, the secretary, old son of Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Smith, also Monday after a dinnering in honor of many months. There are four patients at the Holly Sandersdam. All are improving. A. P. Braughton passed through Saturday on No. 10, en route to Pocahontas county. John Twist is spending a few days in the city. John Forte agent Saturday, and Sunday here visiting his wife and family. Eail Campbell spent a few days in Hinton with friends. Mrs. Sarah Greene is quite ill at this writing with lairage. Dr. Young and Jones, graduates of Leonard Medical College, are looking over the field and will probably locate here. The Messrs Rump entertained at white Friday evening. Rev J. H. Jacobs presiding elder of the Clarkson district, held quarterly meeting at Pride A. M. chapel Sunday. The meetings were well attended throughout the day and a deep spiritual feeling prevailled. Four accessions were made to the church. The revival will continue this week. Rev J. Edward Pryor is holding revival services of Flatwoods. His pupil was filled Sunday by Rev J. W. Robinson. Raymond, the son of Rev J. Edward Pryor, is attending the West Virginia Institute. Chas. M. Florence, of Monongah, spent Saturday and Sunday here with friends. The Dunbar Literary Society of the Grammar Grade held an open meet- ing Friday afternoon in which the teachers and pupils of the different grades were invited. A good pro- gram was rendered. Mrs. Herbert Ransell is on the sick list. Mrs. Lutie Tuck is visiting in Steu- bonville, Ohio. Little Miss Iner Tuck is visiting relatives in and near Charleston. RAYMOND Rev. D. D. Davis, of Charleston, filled his appointment here Sunday and preached two interesting and instructive sermons. The revival closed Sunday night until the first Sunday in February after which Rev. Davis will conduct the services. Rev. Workman (white) preached an able sermon for us Saturday night. The Missionary society will meet Friday night. Ed. Eddin is having a house erected on Grahil's Alley. Mrs. Elvira Womnek is improving slowly. Mrs. Lottie Tribs is somewhat improved. Elijah Gatewood is reported very ill. I. C. McKinney was indisposed last week. ST. ALBANS Rev. Taylor, of Charleston, is here concluding a revival at the M. E. church. Miss Virginia L. Wilson, assistant teacher of the Amandaville school, made a business trip to Charleston this week. Jefferson Washington is on the sick list. The Guiding Star Lodge, No. 42, K. of P., met on the last stated reading in December and elected the following officer for the ensuing years: Robert Parrish, C. of C. Borrow Truss, V. C.; Joseph T. Taylor, P. E.; J. A. Shielda, K. of R. R. S.; B. A. Neal, M. of F.; Howard Hall, M. of E.; J. C. Hall, M. of A.; Louis Hunt, I. G.; J. W. Price, O. G.; Lawson Davis, Trustee. Mrs. Alice Morton, who has been very ill at his home, is reported notter. John Monroe and Catcher Balik, who have had the fever, are much improved. The condition of Mrs. Sogus Aristead, who was taken to the hospital a few weeks and on account of blood poisoning, remalps the same. Mrs. Mary stratified me a flying trip to Manorford Saturday. Wirk. Wheeler is very low of thephold fever. Ruffner Overaul, I who has been sick for the past two weeks, is reported better. B. B. Allen spent a few days, out of town last week. FREE With every cash value of Wall Paper (of $1.00 or more) An Illustrated Souvenir Directory of Charleston. New Wall Paper Just In. Big Bargains in Remnants MOORE'S CHARLESTON'S LEADING WALL PAPER HOUSE. 118 Capitol Street. A. Slatier spent a few days hero with friends last week. $^{10}$ Jan. 1. Thomas was a business visitor to Charleston Friday. Rav. F. E. Smith filled his regular appointment here Sunday and preoofed a very interesting sermon. BANCROFT Revi, P. P. Holland filled his appointment here Sunday and preached two abig services. Mrs. ALICE Morton, was a business visitor to our town Friday and Saturday. Jas. Lawson is recovering after a short illness. Miss Martha G. Washington, teacher of the Bakerport school has been suffering for the past few days with a severe cold. Mr. and Mrs. Dickerson served dinner to Mrs. Chan Harris and family and Miss M. G. Washington, Sunday. Little Theodore Sawyer, who has been quite Mr. is reported able to be out again. Mrs. Halie Dickinson was visiting friends at Blake House Window. Mrs. S. T. Jayton, of Plymouth, was visiting friends at Black Betsey Monday. Mrs. David Tyler, of Hurricane, was in town Monday en route to Huntington. Miss Mamie Poyton, of Hoklen, passed through here last week en route to Gauley Bridge. I. A. Hicks, Edward Hamler and Mrs. Mary Hicks were business visitors in Huntington last Wednesday. George Martin, who has been sick for some time, is able to be out again. David Hamler and Ed. Whirls made a business trip to Huntington Saturday. Shields Layne, of Gayandotte, was in town last week. Mr. and Mrs. Kilgore, entertained mr. and Mrs. J. A. Hicks, and Mrs. Solomon Brown at dinner Sunday. MOUNDSVILLE. Rev. J. H. Adkins, of Wheeling, is conducting a successful revival at the First Baptist church. He has had two concerts and great interest is being published. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas T. Knall, att attended the inaugural of Mrs. Knall's stage, Mrs. Dima smothers, at Brownsville, Pa. last Saturday. Miss Hicks, the Descobes of the First M. B. Chinnell, has a sweeping class at the Colored school every Monday evening. A saligram was received by B. W. Wade in January 7, telling of the death of his sister Mrs. Louise Whittle of Gatton, Virginia, Mrs. Whittle and daughter Miss Adaine, married here have years ago and made life easier in who will be sorry to learn of her death. Miss Annie Blue is visiting her parents at Penningburg. The Ladder Home needle Work Club mkt at the residence of Mrs. L. V. Owens on Poplar Avenue Thursday afternoon. It was another one of those delightful evenings for which that club is noted. M. T. H. McCoy was elected superintendent of the Baptist Sunday school ab a church meeting Friday night. Born to Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Johnson a son, Monday, January 4. Information was received on Rev. his wife left for Baltimore last night to attend the funeral. Mrs. Vassar Wallace is visiting at Shadyside, Ohio. The sound of the big whistle on the river is now sweet music to almost everyone and the great waterway is again the scene of much activity. Yesterday evening at one time there were six tow-boats within sight of this city and with their search lights flashing about the river it was an inspiring sight. We are having plenty of winter in PARKERSBURG Mrs. H. C. Pierce last Monday week for Columbus, O. after spending the holidays in the city. Mrs. E. V. Seamis has been confined to her home and most of the time to her bed, for the past week with la grippie. Mrs. Odessa Barnes spent a pleasant visit with her sister, Mrs. Albert Pat- elg. She left last Monday week for Chicago, Ill., where she resumed her work. Vandetta Court, No. 5, hold an interesting and important meeting last Thursday evening. Officers for the ensuing year were elected at that meeting. Thos. Morris, of Wheeling, passed through this city last week on route to Clarksville. The Sabbath school teacher's meeting met with Miss Lena McClung last Friday evening. It will meet with J. R. Jefferson next Friday evening. These meetings are interesting and instructive. Quarterly meeting was held at Logan M. E. church last Sunday. Rev Geo. Curry, district superintendent, was present and conducted the services. Good audiences were in attendance at each service. The Needle Work club met last Thursday afternoon with Mrs. William Ferguson on 5th street. An interesting meeting was held. A patable luncheon was served at the conclusion of the meeting, which was enjoyed by all. Robert Bass is no better at this writing. Dri J. W. Sheileroft is somewhat indisposed this week, but continues to perform his duties. Miss Grace Washington, who has been visiting pleasantly in Bistersville, is expected home soon. Rev. and Mrs. Samuel Taylor and their daughter, of Bolgin, Ow were attending quarterly meeting at Logan M. E. church Sunday. The Summer high school athletic association has rented the second floor of the large brick building on the corner of Saventh and Avery streets for a gymnasium. This hall for this purpose is one of the best in the city. It is especially fitted for basketball. A large gallery and plenty of seats on the first floor will enable the association to accommodate a large audience. Arobatic work and a basketball ball playing will be engaged in Wednesday night, Friday night and Saturday afternoon. The public is coiffily invited to come out. Admission at night to 10 cents. Basketball ball team have been formed with the following captains: Summer team, Edgar Carter, Pirates, Ousn. Roed, Gladith, H. D. Hazlewood. The Sumner high school literary will give a musicite Friday afternoon January 29. The main features of this program will be the selections by the McClung orchestra. The parents and friends are invited to be present. LOCAL Attention is drawn to Storrett Brothers, Closesture, State auditions on last page of this page. Try our machine sliced Hams and Bacon e 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. Courses Academic State Normal, Biblical, Vocat and Instrumental Music, Carpentry, Blacksmithing, Practical Gardening and HushanJuy, Cookery, Serving and Dressmaking. Equipment Ample Buildings, Beautiful Car- braries of over 6900 volumes, Honnery, Dairy, several acres Hot Beds. 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At 75c. yd. we offer choice of 18 pts. all wool Dress Goods in 44, 48 and 52 inches wide, in Black & Plain Colors, Broad Cloth, Serge, Mixtures, and Fancy Weaves, goods that have gold all season at $1.00, $1.25 and $1.50 yd. This line will not be duplicated. At 50c. yd. we also offer choice of all Wool and Worsed, Dress Goods, in Fancy Weaves, 44, 46 and 50 inches wide and have been selling at 75c. 85c. $1.00 and $1.25 yd. DOMESTIC DEPARTMENT. 36 Inch wide. Androscoggin Bleached Muslim.....36 yd. 36 Inch Lonsdale Bleached Mus-lin.....36 yd. 36 Inch Fine Brown Muslim.....5 1-2c yd. Standard quality Light Prints.....36 yd. Standard quality Dark Prints.....36 yd. Light and Dark Outing.....6th 10c quality.....6 1-2c yd. Huck Crash; 7c quality.....5c yd. 15c quality.....10c yd. White figured. Garbin Swiss.....2c yd. Lancaster inghams, Blue.....6 Brown checks.....6 3-4c yd. Dress Glinghams, 10c quality, sale price.....8 1-3c yd. WHITE GOODS.....12 yd. pcs. $1.50 quality; $1.15 for 12 yds. Standard "Long Cloth," 12 yd. pcs. $1.75 quality; $1.45 for 12 yds. Soft Finish "Nainsook," 15c quality: safe price.....11-2c yd. Soft Finish "Nainsook," 20c quality; sale price.....16c yd. Fine quality White Figured "Madras," 25c quality; sale price.....16c yd. EMBROIDERY SPECIAL. 3,000 yds. medium wide and narrow Embroidery and Inserting, at actual half value. These goods are in 5, 5-12 and 6 yd. lengths and will be sold from 10c yd. and up. Every piece in the sale is worth double the marked price. No duplicates can be had after this sale. HOSIERY BARGAIN. We offer two big bargains in Ladies' Hosley. At 37 1-2c pair we offer 300 pairs Ladies' Silk Ingram Hose in both Lace and Plain. They have never been retaild for less than 50c. pair. The second bargain is 700 pairs plain Lisle Mercertized, Gauze Hose, at 12 1-2c pair. They have been retailing at 20c. CORSET. We offer 3 special lengths in a Standard high grade Corset. Hose supporters attached at 50c each. You will find at equal to the $1.00 Corset; sizes 18 to 30. Prices will STERR (Goods on Sale w Hotel Brown American and European. A Popular Hotel for Colored People. 35 Rooms. 50c. 75c. and $1 per day. Lodging, 35c and 50c. Special Rates by Week or Month. We cater to Weddings, Suppers and Society Function®. One Block from State Capitol. New Phone 1098 500 Capitol St F. C. BROWN,Prop. JELL-O The Dainty Dessert PREPARED INSTANTN. Simply add boiling water, cool and serve. 1ce. per package as all grocers' 7 flavors. Résulté all substitutes. LADIES' COAT SWEATERS. The balance of our line of Ladies' Coat Swaters, the $5.00 quality sale price, $2.90. RIBBON SPECIAL. 5 inch heavy Taffeta, all silk Ribbon Black and all colors; the 20c. quality, sale price 21c yd. CLOAKS AND TAILORED SUITS. The balance of our line of Ladies' Misses' and Children's Cleops, have been marked to half price, and in some lines to less than half price. We do not wish to carry over single garment. You will therefore and many excellent bargains in our fleece; to Wear' Department. Ladies' Tailor Made Suits, reduced to half price and Sless. $6.00, $8.00, $10.00 and $12.00 for suits that sold for $15.00 to $25.00. SILK UNDERSKIRTS. We will offer during this sale an assorted line of Taffeta Skin Underskirts that we have been selling all season at $.00. for this sale your choice for $3.90. They are in Black, White, Dark Red, Two Shades of Navy, Three Shades of Brown, Three Shades of Green and Medium, and Dark Gray. All four, fine, cool and best silk bargain we have ever offered. MUSLIN UNDERWEAR SALE. The best values in Muslin & Cambridge underwear will be found in this sale. You can buy the ready-to-wear garment for less than cost of material and brimmings. Ladies' Muslim Gowns, Emb. Ladies' Muslim and Cambric Gown, Plain tucked, or. Lace and Embry. trimmed, Special 98c. Ladies' Muslim and Cambric Gowns, Lace and Embry. trimmed, special at 1.48. CORSIET COVERY Corset Covers, plain, tucked or, with Embry. trimming 25c each Corset Covers, in Cambric, Elaborately trimmed with Lace and Embry. Special at 48c each SKIRTS. We shall attention to our White Skirt with the wide ruffle of lace or Embry. special at 98c. COMBINATION UNDERWEAR. Ladies' Corset Cover with Skirt or Drawer Combination. Lace and Embry. trimmed; special at 98c. $1.48 and $1.95. LINEN SALE "The Housekeeper's Harvest." Table Linens at lower prices than for two years past. Crashes, Towels and Napkins, at same reduction in price. Cream Bleached Table Linen. 48c yd. reduced from 65c. Cream Bleached Table Linen. 68c yd. reduced from 85c. White Damask Table Linen...50c yd. reduced from 65c. I be maintained only for time ETT BRO will not be Exchanged, Taken PRAISE FOR NEGRO WOMAN FROM JUDGE TAFT. Lucy C. Lancy, Founder of School With 700 Enrollment is Lauded by President-elect, Who Says Her Usefulness Speaks Volumes. Atlanta, Ga., Jan. 19.—Today after addressing the students of the Tubman High School for Girls, President-elect Taft went at once to Halns Normal and Industrial Institute for Negroes where he delivered an address on the benefits of industrial education. This school, which was founded by women and has been for 23 years under the supervision of Lucy C. Lancy, a colored woman, has 700 students. "That a colored woman," Mr Taft said, "could have constructed this great institution of learning and brought it to its present state of usefulness speaks volumes for the capa- White Damask Table Linen. 72c yd. Reduced from 95c. Lilien Huck & Damask Towels 12 1-2c, 12c, 19c and 25c. Lilien Crashes at 7 1-2c., 8 1-3c., 10c & 12 1-2c. SHEETS, PILLOW CASE AND BED SPREADS. Standard quality Bleached Sheets 72x90 inch .....39c each Standard quality, Bleached Pil- low Case, 36x42 inch .....10c each $114 Quality, White Quilt, $1.50 quality; sale price .....98c each Friended White Quilt, with or without cut corners, $1.25 quality; sale price .....98c each LACE CURTAINS. From this Department will be offered some of the best bargains of the sale. 48 prs. Swiss Ruffle Curtains, 2 1/2 yds., long, 36 inches wide; special $50 pr. 24 prs. Swiss Ruffle Curtains, 2 1/2 yds., long, 36 inches wide; special $75 pr. 24 prs. Swiss Ruffle Curtains, 2 1/2 yds., long, 40 inches wide; special $80 pr. 48 prs. Bobinette Curtains, 2 1/2 yds., long, 36 inches wide, special $1,000 pr. Lace Curtains, $1.50 quality; Special price $1.00 pr. Lace Curtains, $2.00 quality; special price $1.50 pr. Lace Curtains, $2.50 quality; special price $1.90 pr. Lace Curtains, $3.50 quality; special price $2.65 pr. WHITE WAISTS. Epip. balance of our line of $1,00, $1.25 and $1.50 White Lawn and Madras Waist will be closed at 50 and, 75c each. MILLINERY DEPT The balance of our Trimmed Hata $2.00 to $7.50, reduced from $8.00 to $20.00. CARPET DEPARTMENT. Brussels Rugs, room size, 9x10 1-2 ft. $9.50, regular $12.00. Brussels Rugs, room size, 9x12 ft. $10.50, regular $14.00. Brussels Rugs, room size, 69' 9. $5.50; regular $5.50. 69' 12. $7.50; regular $7.50. 69' 12. Velvet Rugs, rugs rm size, 9x12 ft. $17.75; regular $22.50. Axminster Rugs, room size, 9×12 ft, 19.58'; regular 24.50. 27x54 Ruga of Velvet and Axminster $1.30 each. LINOLEUM BARGAIN. 8-4 Standard Lincoleum in the best Pattern, 42c. sq. yd. (Not laid). (Bring the measure of your room.) We also offer from Carpet Department 6 large size room Rugs, 10 1:2x12 ft. Made from Royal Axminster and Body Brussels. Carpet, $30.00 quality for $16.50, and $35.00 quality for $18.50. (Not duplicates.) advertised. THERS Back or Charged) city of that woman." After reviewing the hardships and struggles which the work has entailed he continued: "Therefore I shall go out of this meeting, despite the distinguished presence here carrying in my memory only the figure of that woman who has been able to create all this." Rebuke3 Tillman. Expressing the most profound sympathy for the struggle upward of the Negro race Mr. Taft remarked, having in mind the recent utterances of Senator Tillman: . . . I do not think it inappropriate to refer to some of the expressions that fall from the lips of a man prominent in political life that are utterly lacking in any sympathy of that kind, and that are cruel and abrupt in their meaning, if they are to be given the meaning that the words naturally bear. I refer to those gentlemen who deem it necessary to affirm that in the interest of this country the Negro race should have no education. "Now, I am glad to know and believe that those men in their hearts do not believe that; that it comes rather from a desire to say something, that shall have a sensational effect than it does, from a real spirit;—I was going to say of cruelty toward a race that deserves from those of us who are white all the afd, all the assistance and all the sympathy we can give them. I know that you know that these expressions do not represent the feeling of the great body of intelligent white men in the South." Charleston The Ladies, MD of St. Paul A. M. E., church will be entertained this evening at the parsonage on Donnally street by Mrs. Barnes and Mrs. Cooper. After an illness of a month or more, John Eubank, an old and highly respected citizen who come to the city about a year ago, died at his residence on the West Side yesterday morning. Funeral services were held at the residence last night at 7:30 and the remains taken to Lexington, Va., for interment. The daughters of the decedent accompanied the remains. Mrs. E. M. Daddridge, of Quinnimont, was here during the fatal illness of her father, John Eubank. Will Carr sustained severe injuries by falling from a wagon Tuesday. Joseph B. Guests of Roc Hill, S.C., is here on account of the serious illness of his brother Robert. Miss Josephine Chambers and Mr. J. D. Lewis were quietly married at the parsonage by Rev. W. E. Walker. They are at home to their friends at 1310 Hansford street. Creole, Puffin, Mrs. Brown's, 500 Capitol street. Mrs. Clara Williams entertained Tuesday evening at the home of Mrs. Mary Lewis, Court street, in honor of Mrs. Josephine Burton, of Belfore, O. James Bullard, the oldest barber in the city, died Monday after an illness of several weeks. Mr. Bullard had been complaining for some time but it was only in the past week that any fears were entertained for his recovery. At the time of his death the only member or his immediate family present was his wife. His daughters, Miss Sara and Rebecca, arrived yesterday. Communication has not yet been had with the son, Charles, but he is expected to be present at the funeral, which will be held at the First Baptist church. Friday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock. Mrs. Frances Mays entertained a party of friends Friday evening complimentary to Miss Lewis and Mr. Robinson, of Weston. An elaborate luncheon was served. Those partaking of her hospitality were: Mr. and Mrs. Russell Forney, Misses Lillian and Bessie Taylor, Maggie Spurlock, Aristis Johnson, Stella James, Mary Preston and T. W. Randolph, Henry Burke, Robert Foy and Fred Cambrie. The Charleston Gile Club furnished music for the occasion. Services will be held at St. Paul A. M. E. church County street, between Virginia and State, Sunday as follows: Sunday school at 9:30 a.m.; preaching at 11 a. m. and 7:30 p.m. Prayer meeting and class are held Wednesday evenings. Miss H. M. James, of Montgomery, was visiting Miss Ada Burke last week. Mrs. S. F. Markg, of Montgomery, was the guest of friends and relatives last week. Miss Mary Dickerson is improving from a recent illness. George Williams and J. H. Hardy, of Montgomery, were in the city last week. Mrs. Frances Mays has as her guest Mr. Robinson, of Weston. Wm. Walker is ill at his home on Shrewsbury street. Hayes Early is ill at his residence on Wall street. Mrs. Lucy Rice was ill a few days last week. Mrs. Fleet Porterfield continues ill at her home on State street. Mrs. Lillie Bell Johnson is ill at the home of Mrs. Mattle Porter on Elizabeth street. Mrs. J. F. J. Clark continues ill at her home on Elizabeth street. Miss Ada Rice entertained a few friends Tuesday evening at the home of Mrs. Robert Jackson on Sentz street, the occasion being her birthday anniversary. Appeal for Funds for Douglass Home Under date of March 20, 1908, I had the honor to submit an Appeal to the Negro people of the United States reading in part as follows: "Some two or three years ago the suggestion was made at a banquet of the Pen and Pencil Club of Washington, D. C., that something should be done to assist the efforts that were at that time being made to preserve and transmit as a legacy to the Negro people of this country the home of Frederick Douglass at Anacostia; District of Columbia. "The custom of celebrating the anniversary of Frederick Douglass' death is already widespread among our people, but it seemed to those of us who were present at the dinner of the Pen and Pencil Club, given in honor and memory of Frederick Douglass, that the time had come when his memory should be preserved in something less perishable than after-dinner speeches, however eloquent. It seemed to us that the time had come when we could properly appeal to the masses of our people to assist in preserving the Douglass Home, with all its memories and traditions and make it a permanent memorial not only of our great leader but to the Negro people of the United States, as well. "An association, known as the Frederick Douglass Memorial and Historical Association, has been formed to effect this purpose. have been asked by the officers of the Memorial Association to assist me." BLUEFIELD COLORED INSTITUTE A College and Normal Institute for colored students, located at Bluefield, the leading commercial town of the southern part of West Virginia on the Norfolk and Western railroad. 205 miles east of Kenova BLUFFIELD COLORED INSTITUTE plendid College Buildings, Beautiful Play Grounds, Dormitories for male and female students; furnished, rooms, a reading room supplied with the best current literature; a good library, and a physical and chemical laboratory. Healthful location and wholesome surroundings! Board $8.00 per month. Tuition free to state students, rated very low to non-resident students. The Bluefield School offers an unequalled opportunity for young men to secure an education, for they can always find profitable employment when at school, during vacation, holidays and on Saturdays. For catalogue and other information, write the Principal. securing the competitively small sum of money amounting to some $5,400 and interest necessary, to clear on the mortgage on the property for all time to the Association and the Negro people of the United States." February 14th is generally celebrated as the birthday of Frederick Douglass. I wish to emphasize the above statement and ask that Negro fraternal organizations, churches and Sunday schools throughout the country set aside this day in celebration of Mr. Douglass' devoted services in behalf of his race. The $4,800 still remaining unpaid should be raised this year. I want to especially urge upon those in charge of the above-named organizations that properly arranged programs be followed and that systematic collections be taken to the end that we may wipe out this indebtedness of $4,800 and make Cedar Hill a Mecca for our people as Mount Vernol is to the white people of the country. The masses of the people. It properly appealed to will be sure to respond and liberally. Amounts, however small, will be greatly appreciated, and may be forwarded to me at Tuskegee Institute, Alabama, or to any of the officers of the Frederick Douglas Memorial and Historical Association. BOOKER T. WASHINTON. Tuskegee Institute, Ala. January 1909. Joseph Matthews is Joseph Matthews, of Huntington, brother of State Banking, commissioner S. V. Matthews, was appointed warden of the West Virginia penitentiary at Moundsville, at a meeting of the Board of Directors, of that institution at the home of the big penal institution, Wednesday. For some time it has been known that the name of Matthews was urged by Governor Dawson for the wardenship, but some of the members of the Board were antagonistic to him and the matter was deferred from time to time until yesterday, several of the members it is reported threatening to resign rather than appoin't Captain Dawson, to fill the vacancy. Governor Dawson went to Moundsville and attended the meeting of the Board of Directors and the news came in last night that the Board had appointed Matthews. The salary of the warden was cut from $8,000 to $2,400 per year, while Captain Dawson was placed in his old position as captain of the guards and will draw $1,600 per year. The appointment of Matthews ends a hard fight made by the friends of both men. Matthews is a business man, and although without experience in prison management, is said to be fully competent to discharge the duties of the warden. He has been a hard fighter in the Republican cause in Cabell county. 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They get it, and often also take the lives of those who have boarded it, fire, grottops it, or even sometimes rats or mice make nest of it and millions have been lost by the forgetfulness or death of those who have hidden it. in this day and age, deposits his surplus cash in Savings Department of a reliable bank where it is ABSOLUTELY SAFE and where it draws COMPOUND SEMI-ANNUAL INTEREST. It is easy to open an account; $100 or more, does it. A card will bring particulars. Bluefield, W. Va. Brilliance equals genuine—detect requirement of the 'most' exacting— one-thirtieth the cost of the real dia As a means of introducing this m ling gem, and securing as many 'new tion baffles experts—fills every en- pleases the most fastidious, at once mond. arvelous and wonderful, scintillar- friends as quickly as possible, we r the New Year. ADVOCATE SERVED EVERY THURSDAY WEEK AT BURDISHING CO. Fryhill Building, Charleston, W. Va. Home Phone 923. Advocate is catered in the room at Charleston, W. Va., as class matter. NEQRO BANKS The rapid increase of the number of Negro banks indicates that we are not only acquiring the saving habit but also gaining confidence in each other. "Twenty years ago a Negro bank was considered an impossibility. We had not, then learned that there were then of the race capable of conducting a banking business; and even if we had known that they possessed the ability, we were not sufficiently removed from the suspicions instilled in slavery to trust our savings with any other than a white man. It is not every Negro center that will, even if it can, support a Negro bank. For years to come the South will, because of local conditions, show the greatest advance in enterprise conducted by Negroes for Negroes. Where clerks refuse to accord to one race the courtesy extended to another, the race discriminated against must, to preserve its self-respect, transact business with one of its own members. If the white milliners refuse to allow colored women to try on hats; the clothers draw the line on fitting colored men with suits; the shoe merchants insist upon wrapping the Negro's purchase on receipt of the number; these lines of business will be conducted with profit by Negroes. As the North, where the dollar and not the color of its owner is the determining factor, these conditions do not obtain. The result is that the Negro merchant, whose stock in trade is not comparable with his white competitor's, most frequently fails. The race will not, unless driven to it, trade with one of its number. For that reason Philadelphia, New York, Chicago and other northern cities, although containing a larger number of Negroes than are to be found in any city south of the Mason and Dixon line, will, for some years, be behind in Negro business enterprises. Although all the institutions in this state for normal and industrial training of the Negro show a gratifying increase in attendance, the number enrolled is yet far from what it should be. Governor Dawson, in his message to the Legislature, shows that there was expended in the biennial term ending September 30, 1908. $3,553-26 for the normal and industrial education of the colored boys and girls of West Virginia. No other state, which has a separate school system for the races, is so liberal as West Virginia. We far surpass the states in the black belt in providing for the training, both primary and secondary, of the Negro youth. What is the Negro doing to show his appreciation? Does he fully realize that "knowledge is power?" Our school attendance is not keeping abreast of our increase in population. Comparatively fewer young people are in school than ten years ago. This is not the fault of the schools, for they are as good as any to be found elsewhere, statements to the contrary notwithstanding. As many of their graduates as the graduation of school in other states are "making good." The fault, then, does not lie with the schools, but with the people. There needs to be an educational awakening, a concerted action to instill in the minds of colored boys and girls a desire to be more than hewers of wood and drawer of waters. Opportunity is not going to get any corns on her knuckles knocking at If the house is small and narrow, bodily movement of the body is limited, and the person is small and weak, and poor, and will be worn. In the shape of a house, the walls are thick and dangerous. The house must be kept moist, most particularly of keeping the house clean and clean is to take CANDY OATHARTIC CINCARTE WORK WHILE YOU SLEEP EAT 'EM LIKE CANDY Cinnamint, Palatable, Tolerant, Taste Good, Do Good Never Ripen, Weaken or Grips 10, 25 and Dries pH near 7, Also for free sample, and book- ing at Benny Company. Chicago or New York. KEEP YOUR BLOOD CLEAN our door. Is it necessary to say more? A DOSSE OF THE OWN MEDICINE Senator Tillman, whose habit has been to thump the inhibitor of every man disagreeing with him, who has taken hendish delight in assigning interior designs to those who took issue with him on any public question, is now getting a dose of his own medicine. Unnecessary it may be and bitter it certainly is, but what else could he offer? Surely he did not hope for a strawberry stundae in return for wormwood and gall? Even though his public utterances have been anything but friendly to the black man, still the object of his storm, if he has any regard for his country's institutions, must hope that Senator Tillman's connection with the Oregon lands will be shown to have been not criminal. Our faith in the upper branch of Congress is already too much frared to stand added strain. We have stoned too many rich men enter the Separat and too many poor ones leave it rich not to think them all rotten to the core. If the President's accusations are sustained. Let us hope, till the charges are sifted, that his defense is as true as his utterances against us are false: Justice demands no less. The (Washington, D.C.) Bee blows hot, and cold on what it is pleased to designate the "Jim Crow" section of the inaugural parade. In one breath it says: The citizens of Washington don't want any "Jim Crow" section in the inaugural parade, and if the colored members of the inaugural committee have advocated such, it is against the wishes of ninety thousand colored citizens of Washington and ten millions of colored citizens of the United States." Speaking on the same subject, the Bee says for itself: The Bee will be pleased to see this division made a success and prove a credit to the race." According to the Bee's statement, the pleasure will be all its own. OFT OFT OFT For the benefit of none of our correspondents, be it said that this paper will not publish Mrs. Brown, the wife of Dr. Brown, as Mrs. Dr. Brown, nor shall we say Mrs. Rev. Green in mentioning the spouse of the Rev. Green, Mrs. Attorney Johnson, Mrs. Boot-black Smith, Mrs. Drayman Jones, Mrs. Hodcarier Thompson and Mrs. Bar-porter-Black will be blue-penciled just as quickly, so cut them out. JUST WAIT A LITTLE WHILE Since Secretary, soon to be Senator Root has expressed his intention to spend a few weeks at Hot Springs. Ark, the Vapor City is trying to get a similar expression from President-elect Taft. After a few more possum and later dinners the trick may not appear so difficult as the Arkansans think. --- --- A GOOD SUGGESTION Though a little late, THE ADVOCATE none the less heartily endorses the suggestion of the New York Age to organize a press association. If nothing more than an exchange of ideas results from such a gathering, some good will be accomplished. Name the date and place. That the murder committed by the eight convicted Tennessee night-riders was brutal and merited the death penalty no one will deny, but that they are not entirely devoid of humanity is evidenced from their refusal to plead insanity. Senator Tillman and Congressman Willett may thank their stars that March 4th ends the administration of President Roosevelt; otherwise, they might find themselves in Foraker's class—has been. An Arkansas Negro recently invoked the "unwritten law" against a white man whom he caught poaching in his preserves. Will he plead brain storms and exaggerated ego, if he is not lynched? Who would not be willing to take a trip through Africa for two dollars a word for an account thereof? Many there are who have risked a journey to a hotter dine for two bits. What between the President and Congress there is likely to be a revival of the expression—"tell it to the marines." State-wide prohibitionists say their plan brings sunshine to the commonwealth, but the liquor people say moonshine is the more apparent. Mr. Carnegie insists that millionaire are the most miserable of men. He might have added that they are also the most envied. Patrick Henry Murphy, delegate from Houston, who lives on Gagaway and has to ride on the Coal and Oak railroad, had is of Democrat persuasion, will and the Republican legislature to fulfill one of the promises made by the Democrat in the last campaign—the enactment of a Jim Crow law. Mr. Murphy introduced his senateate coach bill at the session of the house yesterday morning and it was promptly labeled No. 72 and referred to the committee on railroads, where it will come under the close scrutiny of the Hon. John A. Thayer and his fellow-workers on the committee. It had been rumored that such a bill would be offered from the Republican side of the house, but Mr. Murphy's bill is the first Jim Crow law of the session, and it is now believed will be the last. Mr. Goodl, of Kannwhil, introduced a bill in the session of the house this morning, providing for the protection of street car employees from the inclement conditions of the weather, and providing seats for the use of the motorman. ```markdown ``` Correspondence Wesdames Crisp and Heartfield of Glon Jean, were down to see Mrs. Hubbard, who has been ill for some time. Mrs. M. T. Benton went to Scarbro Wednesday to see her sisters. Mesdames Dotson and Scott. Miss Birdle Turner, of Fayetteville, is in town. Leon James, who teaches at Smithers, was up to see his sister, Mrs. M. E. Davis Saturday and Sunday. Mrs. Amanda Gregory has been ill for some time, but at this writing is reported convalescent. Mrs. J. C. Clemmons, teacher at Sewell, was home Saturday and Sunday. Dr. S. A. Washington left Saturday for Washington, H. C., to take a patient to Presidents' hospital. Miss Hilda Lintchau came Friday to enter school in West Virginia Seminary and College. Mrs. Rebecca Young, who has been sick for the last two weeks, is slightly improved. H. L. Roeten, and James Mitchell left last Tuesday for Holden. C. H. Carter spent a few days in Charleston last week. T. T. Alston was in Charleston on business last week. C. H. Marston gave an entertainment Saturday night which was well attended. Some excellent music was rendered by Prof. Riley's string band. Lee hinged, of Liamont, was calling on relatives and friends here Saturday and Sunday. Rev. P. Er Holland left Saturday to fill his appointment at Bathcroft. F. M. Faulkenson and Alton Barlark left Saturday for Coal River. Rev. C. H. Carter gave a lecture at the church Sunday night: subject, "The Soul of Man." Mrs. P. B. Caul, wife of Albert Caul, departed this Life Sunday, January 17. Mrs. Caul, formerly Miss Pinkie B. Jones, was a graduate of Douglas school, Huntington, and also the Normal School at Institute. Before her marriage to Mr. Caul in November, 1907, Mrs. Caul was engaged in educational work in this state She was a member of the Fisherman Judge, also, The Courts of Calcutta. She leaves a host of friends and relatives. The First Baptist church started revival services under the leadership of Dr. Prior, of Clarksburg, and their pastor/Dr. Farris. Mr. Perkins met with a painful accident. He was driving a nail, it bounded, struck him in the eye, causing him the loss of an eye. He was taken to the Paint Creek Hospital. PAGE Esther Mary, the daughter of Mrs Charles Taylor is quite ill. Mrs. Mary Martin left Sunday for Ashland where she will spend the winter. Miss Georgia E. Banks spent Saturday at her Home in St. Albans. I wish to correct the statement in last week's paper instead of it being Mr. R. W. Sneads mother and sister it was Mrs. Snead's sister, in Berford City, Va. H. H. Washington was in Montgomery Saturday. Herbert Rucker was in Montgomery last week. Mr. Rose was in Montgomery Friday. Mr. Snyder, who has been on the sick list, is able to be out. THE ADVOCATE. MRS. HOPP. Rev. R. D. W. Meadows was a pleasant caller in our town, Monday. Mrs. W. H. Wilkinson is very much indisposed at this writing. The Christian Aid Society met Sunday, with Mrs. Lella Williams. E. G. Rotan is able to be out again, after a few days illness. Mrs. R. L. Wilkinson is sick at this writing. Dr. C. H. Anderson was called to Winona, Monday, on professional business. The Christian Aid is preparing a program to be rendered in Callie Way's daily February 2. Mrs. M. B. Callaway spent Sunday at home. Mrs. Gerrett W. Heroinous to the South. lod and nature have so arranged this universe that along with every wrong, yes in the wrong, itself is born the force that will, untimely overthrow it. It will, may be said to tooil inside, for it furnishes by its own compass the poison with which its career is eventually cut short. Proceeding upon this theory, the rev. Sutton R. Griggs, A. M. H. D. of whom or President Merill, or blast University said. The man whom I think understands the race question better than any other living man, has made a study of the manner in which injustice toward the Norgro is operating on the whites and shows in an indisputable manner in a booklet that he has written that their cousin is working the whites immensurable harm. The Hon. J. C. Naphee, wildly known throughout the nation, president of the Executive Committee of the National Negro Business League, trustee of the Supreme T. Jeanine Kindhoffer of the One Celt Savings Bank, had the following to say of the booklet in question: "I have read Mr. Griggs booklet called 'Needs of the South.' I simply wish that I had sufficient words to tell just how much I think of it. To my mind its general circulation through the South will do more good than anything that I have received. I have sent my copy to President Taft with the strongest endorsement of which I am capable of giving. Long may Mr. Griggs live to give out such able thoughts as are contained in this little booklet." The booklet is one of a series that Mr. Griggs will produce showing how the South harms itself whenever it deals unjustly with the Negro, how that its only hope from self-inflated harm is in a policy of fair play. Price 10 cents. Special rates to agents. The Crion Phu Co. Nashville Teen. LOCAL NOTES ```markdown ``` W. J. Thompson, who has been visiting his family at Thomas, returned to the city. Monday. Mrs. Lenora Cowsor is seriously ill at the home of her mother, on Elizabeth street. R. L. Mickey continues ill at his home, on Piedmont street. The friends of Ed Hairston are glad to know that he is able to be out, after being confined to his room for several weeks. Miss Carlton Hairston has returned to the city after attending several weeks with friends and relatives at a residence. ac-Mainville, va. Dugene Dunning, of Salem, Va., is in the city, guest of John Price, on Dickinson street. A new pipe organ him been installed in Simpson M. R. church, which will add much to the services. A. P. Strother, of Hinton, was among the business visitors, to the city. S. R. Tillman, of Quinnimont, came down to see the opening of the legislature. Oliver Jones, of Payetteville, was in the city that week. Hoon, J. M. Ellis, of One Hill, a member of the house of delegates, arrived in the city. Tuesday, ready for service. We, Williamson, of Humboldt, was in the city. Thursday, on legal business. Samuel Wade, of Humboldt, was in the city. Wednesday, of business. Mrs. Jenette Glues, continues Verrill at the home of Mrs. Grace Brown, on Virginia street. The ladies of this Congregation Woman's Improvement League held an interesting meeting, Friday afternoon, at the home of Mrs. Marie F. David, on Jacob's atrium, among other important business, was the arrangements for the features of Mrs. Fannie Barrier-Williams, of Chicoa go, Ils., February 28. Plonle Hams, "Special," one quality, only, 8 cents a pound. C. B. Rickland & Co., 1310 Washington St. Editor Advocate: Please confirm that I am a candidate for the office of mayor of the city of Cleveland, subject to the decision of the Republican primary; election to be held February 6, 1909, and respectfully solicit the support of my friends. J. R. Bittner THIS SALE BEGINS FRIDAY, JAN. 22 AT 8:30 A. M. WILL LAST 15 DAYS ONLY EVERYTHING TO GO SOLOF BROS. 25c. RARK DOLLS to go during this sale at 11c. $2.50 WASH SETS Gift and Painted. A Beautiful Set Indeed Will Go At 98c. TOBOGGANS Go at a Song. Your Choice. 25c and 50c. Values go at 16c. PICTURES of all Kinds in Variety of Frames 35c Values, 19c. LADIES' RIBBED VESTS Regular 25c Values go at 16 1-2c. LADIES' ARRONS No Need to Work. No Worry. You can have them full size 46c. and 15c Hose, goal 7, 12c. MISSES, DROP STICH Hose Regular 25c Values Go at 16c. SKIRT DTPARTMFNT. Are you in need of a skirt? Ladies, do not wait. Come here as early as you can. They'll go fast; such cutting of prices was never heard of. $20.00 Altman Volles at.....$9.98 $10.00 Chiffon Panamau at.....$4.98 All wool Panamau, Black, Blue Brown.....$5. values go at.....$2.98 Beautifully trimmed, hand-sanitized too. LADIES' RUSTLING TAFFETA PETTICOATS. All Colors. Never before sold under $6.50, $6.00, all go at..... $2.98 LOOK FOR RED SIGNS IN WINDOW FURS OF ALL KINDS In order to dispose of them we are going to put a leg go ticket to them. $3.50 Furs at. $1.25 $2.00 ALL WOOL WAISTS Trimmed with latest long sleeves; of colors. All go during this Sale. 79c. MUSLIN DRAWERS 75c and $1.90 values, lace trimmed, nicely made. Your choice. 48c LADIES SWEATER COATS All Wool, all colors, 2.50 values, all go just at one-half or... $1.25 COLORED SHALLIES of all kinds Your Choice 2 1-2c yard. ALL OUR $1.00 PICTURES on sale at 49c. $1.50 SILK SCARFS all colors, just the thing for your head protection goes at 70c. ALL ORNAMENTS just 1-2 off its original price. LEATHER SUIT CASES just 1-2 off of its original price. ALL $1.50 SUIT CASES different colors, go at 79c. CUSHION CORDS regular 25c. values go during this sale at 16c. SHOPPING BAGS just the thing you are looking for, go during this sale at 79c. ALL 25 CENT FANCY HOSE Wool and Cation, your choice at 12 1-2c pair. RUSTLING TAPETA RIBBON Sells the World over at 35c. BROS. STREET OPPOSITE BURLEW THEATRE This being our FIRST ANNUAL SALE OF WHITE GOODS AND UNDERMUSLINS, we shall market the most important sale of the kind in the history of this store, because of the magnificence of our preparations. THE FINE STOCK AND THE UNCOMMON ATTRACTIVENESS OF THE PRICES. This sale will commend itself immediately to every woman who buys her UNDERWEAR and WHITE GOODS carefully. Our chief point is FINENESS OF QUALITY. FINENESS OF QUALITY. Fresh and New Cambric, Nainsook, Batiste and Mullet. In this initial offering, ladies will find in the Lingerie these little "tombics of deverness" in exclusive styles not to be found in any other store. The STOCK OF FINE UNDERMUSLINS WILL BE KEPT up to the highest extent of efficiency, which will hark in lastly, impression upon the Ladies of Charleston and vicinity and their convincing verdict will be "IT PAYS TO SHOP AT 29c ENG SOFT FINISH LONG CLOTH regluar 12'1-2c kind, yard ... NAINSOOK FINISHED LONG CLOTH 18c quality, 10 yards to piece, per piece ... SOFT FINISH ENGLISH LONG CLOTH, 12'1-2c quality. Sale price per piece of 12 yards 10¢ $1.50 $1.10 MERCERIZED AND SHEER BATISTES, WASH CHI- FONS, PERSIAN LAWNES, ANDIA LINENS, DRIETTES IN GREAT VARIETY AND AT THE MOST REASON- ABLE PRICES. FINE MUSLIN COWTS, HIGH NECK, V-SHAPE OR SLIP OVER STYLES, YOKE TRIMMED WITH EMBROIDERY OR LACE, VALUE 75c only 50c IN A VARIETY OF STYLES AND TRIMMINGS WORTH WHILE INSPECTING. Sale Price... 89c Gowns of Fine Grade Soft Finish CAMBRIC AND NAINSOOK, HIGH NECK, V-SHAFE OR ROUND YOKH TRIMMED WITH LACE, EMBROIDERY, BRAIDING AND RIBBONS, the regular price should be $1.50. Sale Price 1.00 NAINSOOK, HANDSOMELY TRIMMED WITH LACE OR NAINSOOK EMBROIDERY? BEADING INSERTIONS AND RIBBONS, TRIMMINGS WHICH WILL WEAR SOME WITH NAINSOOK EMBROIDERY YOKES. WE WANT THE LADIES TO CAREFULLY INSPECT THE MATERIALS, TRIMMINGS, SEWING, BUTTONS AND FINISH FOR $1.25, $1.50, 1.75, 1.98, $2.25, $2.50 CROSSBARRED DAWN in variety of checks, 15c grade for. 10c These new Spring Waists with Stiff Collars and Cuffs some with Tyelett work are especially priced for this sale, value 1.75 B. E. Cross Barred Lincoln Lawn in variety of sleecks, the heewest fabric for undermuslins, waists or dresses. Regular price is 48cyd. During this sale only Long Cloth FINE QUALITY SOFT FINISH ENGLISH LONG CLOTH 15c per yard. Price per piece of 12 yds. Sale Price. Corset Covers WELL MADE OUT OF GOOD QUALITY ONLY SOFT FINISHED CAMBRIC yoke trimmed rows of Lace Insertion and Reading. Sale Price... FINE NAINSOOK YOKE. TRIMMED, INSERTION BEADING AND RIBBON. Sale Price... LADIES IN PURSUIT OF THE BEST MADE UNDERWEAR WILL SAVE TIME AND MORE OMING DIRECT TO THE MOST COMPLETE WEAR DEPARTMENT IN CHARLESTON, AND IS AT... ENGLE'S Ladies Gowns and Nainsook MERCERIZED BATISTE 34 inch w/ce, a fabric for spring sow- ing, 40 cent quarter this sale 25c LONSDALE "GREEN TICKET" 9 1-2c HOPE COTTON 7 1-2c BERKELEY CAMBRIC 9 1-2c 10-4 BLEACHED PEPPERELL SHEETING BIG STICK, YARD WIDE MUSLIN, you must see this to appreciate the values. SOFT YARD WIDE BLEACHED MUSLIN 8 1-2c quality, only. 10-4 BLEACHED SHEETS ready for use. A 72c Superior quality, 89c sheet for THESE SPECIAL PRICES FOR THIS SALE ONLY. CAMBRIC DRAWERS, UMBRELLA STYLE, with four fucks and knotstitching, only..... 22c SOFT FINISHED CAMBRIC DRAWERS UMBRELLA STYLE, Lace Dr. Embroidered Trimmed. Sale Price ..... 48c THE NEWEST IDEA IN DRAWERS, "THE ISABELLE" the perfection of simplicity. The garments are cut in one piece, eliminating the circular yoke and band, producing a most desirable roundel effect. "THE ISABELLE" DRAWER is patented and for sale at ENGDE'S only and can be had in a variety of materials and Trimmings. Skirts of Fine Quality Cambric DEEP FLOUNCE OF EMBROIDERY, OR ROWS OF LACE INSERTIONS, WITH DUST RUFFLE, value $1.50. This sale Skirts of Fine Soft Finish Cambric LACE INSERTIONS AND ROWS OF TUCKS, OR EMBROIDERY EDGINGS TO MATCH, regular price $1.98. This sale Skirts of Fine Quality of Nainsook WITH KNEE FLOUNCES, OF LACE OR EMBROIDERY OR WITH TUCKS AND INSERTIONS, ED- GES TO MATCH IN A VARIETY OF STY- LES, price $2.50. This sale BEAUTIFULLY TRIMMED WITH LACES OR EMBROIDERY INSERTIONS AND EDGINGS TO MATCH, A COLLECTION WHICH WILL INTEREST EVERY ECONOMICAL BUYER. THE OFFERING WILL PLEASE THE MOST CRITICAL TASTE. $2.25, $2.50, $2.75, $3, $3.50 20 Dozen Children's Gowns FINE CAMBRIC, WELL MADE IN A VARIETY OF STYLES, regular 75c and 80d grades This sale. EMBROIDERY OR LACE, value 75c, only. NGLE 9c 39c 48c FOR THIS YARD WIDE SHEER LINEN LAWN The most suitable material for Waists, usual price is 39c. DURING THIS SALE ONLY 25c yard. Bleached Muslin Ladies Drawers Ladies' Skirts SPECIAL FOR THIS SALE All Standard Prints. The Best Indigos, Tell White, Grey and Black for only 5c yd. If you are working and saying your money and putting it in a bank, where you get no interest, keep it in a trunk 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 working day and night, whether you are working or not, and making you at least six per cent, interest—Your Money is working For You. The Prifan Mutual Investment Association was organized in order to give us an opportunity to put the money we could save together and then put it to work. This above is a picture of our building on the Capitol Square in Charleston. We have just purchased a splendid three story block building on one of the main business streets in the city of Huntington. The first floor is occupied by the Huntington Herald, the largest daily newspaper published in that section of the state, the second floor is used for office rooms, while the third floor is 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 six per cent. The o colored Regular N mercial Course Agriculture, C ing, Steam Fli ing, Painting Laundrying, L in Military T Books, Fuel Students; an State Student Twenty-two T Dollars per M For catalog J. McHENRY Ins BLACK MEN Wilt Be Waiting For Jack Johnson When He Arrive in London. The only Industrial Institute for colored Students in the State Regular Normal, Academic and Commercial Courses, also Regular Courses in Agriculture, Carpentery and House Building, Steam Fitting, Smithing, Cabinet Making, Painting and Glazing, Dressmaking, Laundrying, Printing. A complete course in Military Training to Cadets, Rooms, Books, Fuel and Lights Free to Normal Students; and in addition Uniforms for State Students. We have a faculty of Twenty-two Teachers Board only Eight Dollars per Month, For catalogue and other information address J. McHENRY JONES, A. M. President. Institute West Virginia. New York, January 16.—Arthur Johnson is likely to have plenty of work for a time even if Jeffries does not fight him. It is understood that Johnson will come home from the anthologies by way of England and France. He will find, according to present appearances, they are crying for fight. Sam Langford, Joe Jeanette and Sam McVey, all husky gentlemen of color, who, now that the heavy-weight color line has been rel- INSTITUTE, Before sailing away Joe Jeannette declared that he had never framed a fight in his life. "I have been accused of fixing up with both Johnson and Langford, but I never did and never will," said Joe. But I'll tell you one thing, and that is this: I can beat Jack Johnson. There may be men who can beat me, but I didn't can beat Johnson. I can take all he GEM PHARMACY Call and see our full line of Perfumes, Soaps, Rubber Goods and Drug Sundries. We make a specialty of prescriptions using only the purest drugs : : : : : We send medicine to any part of the state upon order Fountain service and ice cream prepared to take home at all times. We Welcome You. GEM PHARMACY Corner Washington & Dickinson Streets. New Phone 1072. CHARLESTON Nation's Capital (Continued from Page One.) the short time in which to make the necessary preparations. The value of having a creditable exhibit of the resources of the Negro race was recognized by the men at the head of the Jamestown enterprise, but after examination of the situation, it was decided that the work of pushing an appropriation through Congress and the assembling of the material in the far away state of ashington was too great to be accomplished in the few weeks intervening between now and the date of the opening of the show. The office of the Secretary-Treasurer of Howard Univehsity is now vacant. Prof. George William Cook is filling the position temporarily. A sentiment has developed looking to the appointment of Mr. Andrew F. Milver, for twenty-years an attache of the Treasury Department, and an expert accountant and of rare qualifications. Mr. Hilyer served with distinction as secretary-treasurer of the Negro department of the James-town Exposition and not one dollar of the $100,000 appropriation granted by Congress went astray. His books were kept so plainly and with such perfect system that at any moment during the life of the executive committee, the financial status of the enterprise could have been accurately determined. The selection of Mr. Hilyer for the responsible work devolving upon a secretary-treasurer at Howard University would be eminently satisfactory to the friends of that great institution. It is understood that Mr. Hilyer is willing to accept the place, and if chosen, would sever his connection with the government so as to give his full time to the work at Howard. A large delegation of ministers of the M. E. Church waited upon President Roosevelt Tuesday afternoon, to tell him of what that connection is doing in West Africa. They were warmly greeted by the Chief Executive. The seventy-fifth anniversary of the mission work of the church in Africa is being celebrated here. A big mass meeting was held Tuesday night at Asbury Church, to inspire public interest in the cause. The speakers included Vice-President Fairbanks, Senator Dolliver and Bishop Hartzell. The United Order of True Reformers installed officers last Friday night at their hall. Chief Walter R. Griffin presided. Mrs. Edward E. Cooper, widow of the late editor of the Colored American, has been appointed to a sung berth in the District Building. The appointment was made upon the recommendation of a number of leading colored men of the country, who were among the close friends of the deceased journalist. As the time for the induction of President Taft into office draws night, the "dark horses" who want offices are emerging from the tall timber. Rumors are flying thick and fast, but no one seems to know just what is going to happen to himself or the other fellow. tempts are being made to effect combinations for offense and defense, but it is being found difficult to tie up in a fashion that will guarantee results; hence combinations are at a pronounced discount. Register Vernon denounces as a lie made out of whole cloist the talk about his being a party to a schome said to have originated in Cleveland looking to unhorsing Auditor Tyler as Ohio's recognized leader, and favoring the ascendancy of the Brascher-Fleming-Blue contingent. As these men are staunch friends of Mr. Tyler, and have been benefited largely through his leadership, the dimness of the humor is Old Phone 897 ARMACY & Dickinson Streets. W. VA. apparent at once, J. W. Clifford is said to be a receptive candidate for the Recordership of Deeds, but it is not likely that he will permit the use of his name seriously, as no one feels that Ohio will have any chance to land two $4,000 jobs for her colored chieftains. C. L. Maxwell is accredited with an ambition to return to the consular service. Although Cyrus Field Adams is resting easy in the office of Assistant Register of the Treasury, Charles E. Hall, of Illinois, "Phil" Waters, of West Virginia, and Charles T. Love, of Texas, are said to be casting "sheepes eyes" at the place. R. R. Horner, Whitfield McKinley, and W. Calvin Chase, it is hinted would like to record the deeds of the District. Judge Terrell is smugly ensconced in the local court, and is in no danger of being dislodged in favor of any colored rival, but he is keeping his weather eye open for the things which Congress may try to do in the direction of lopping off a justice or so. In the event of a reduction of the present number of justices, the friends of Terrell say the colored people would be allowed at least one member of the bench. There is good authority for the report that a well known Indiana man will be taken care of early in the life of the new administration, and that Missouri, Kentucky and other states will be handed something consolong. A big delegation of anxious ones will be on for the inauguration and will remain here for some time in the hope of getting the lay of the land Attorney T. J. Calloway, special agent of the Lincoln Land and Improvement Company, was in Richmond, Va., last week in the interest of his land project at Lincoln, D. C. and is in Atlanta this week on the same mission. He has already sold upwards of a hundred of the lots in this attractive suburb to responsible business and professional men, and every purchaser is giving the enterprise a hearty endorsement, pronouncing it a splendid means of assisting industrious colored families to secure home in a healthy environment, away from the congested city districts. Mr. Calloway has just purchased a handsome home for himself and family at 1335 T street, N. W. one of the most desirable locations in the national capital. The list of the successful aspirants for consular honors were made public a few days ago. The name of not one of the colored men who took the examination appears --- The 24th infantry figures prominently in the small arms practice for the year 1908. Gen. Wood commanding the Department of the East in issuing his general orders announcing the result of the practice, rates the 24th Infantry follows: Individual figure of merit, 78.61; colective figure of merit, 54.24; general figure of merit, 66.43. The highest percentage in the expert rifleman test in the case of enlisted men was made by Sergeant Fred Nance, Company A, 24th Infantry, his mark being 83.67. Local interest attaches to the meeting of the executive committee of the National Negro Business League at Tuskegee, last week. The date for the next session of the National League was set for August 18, 19 and 20 at Louisville, Ky. The Washington League will send a banner delegation. The Tuskegee Negro Farmers' Conference always one of the big events of the year, is to be held at Tuskegee Institute February 17 and 18. Miss Nannie Helen Burroughs as Washington girl who has developed into a thoroughly national character and is now corresponding secretary of the Woman's Convention auxiliary to the National Baptist Convention, and manager of the Old Folk's Home as well as superintendent of the new School of Domestic Science for Girls near Bennigs, in this city. Miss Burroughs is one of the best platform speakers in the country and never fails to inspire her hearers with a keener zest for righteousness and a stronger impulse for race advancement. Miss Burroughs will be in Washington next month and is sure to receive a warm welcome at the hands of her old friends and coworkers. Register W. T. Vernon is booked for a number of speeches during the month of February at different places in Oklahoma, under the auspices of the State Constitutional League. He is to be the principal speaker at the Crispus Attucks Lincoln Day celebration in Cleveland, February 12. Mr. Isaac Hathaway, the noted Kentucky sculptor, has opened a well apointed studio in this city and is utting on the market some Hife-like bust and plaques of prominent men. His reproduction of the features of Rev. George W. Lee, pastor of the Vermont Avenue Baptist Church is perfect and the bust is having a large sale among his immense flock. Mr. Hathaway is at work on a bust of Dr. Booker T. Washington, and those who have seen it, even in its uncompleted state, say it promises to be the young artist's masterpiece. Mr. Hathaway's model for the memorial to Paul Lawrence Dunbar will probably be accepted by the committee representing the citizens of Dayton, Ohio. Mrs. Carrie W. Clifford, honorary president of the Federation of Colored Womens' Clubs of the State of Ohio delivered a telling address Monday night at Berean Baptist Church under the patronage of the Young Women's Christian Association. Her theme was "The Social Impulse," and among other things she pointed out the noble work of Miss Jane Adams at Hull House, Chicago, as an example of what can be accomplished for the social uplift by devotion, persistent effort and sacrifice. Mrs. Clifford emphasized the need of bath houses for the colored people of Washington. Lawyer Gilchrist Stewart, of New York spent the week in the city on legal business. Architect John A. Langford attended the ground breaking exercises which marked the beginning of the construction work on the new five-story Masonic Temple to be built at Jacksonville by the most Worshipful Union Grand Lodge, F. and A. M., of Florida. The erection will be supervised by Mr. Lankford. When completed the structure will cost $100,000. At the grand banquet following the program of the day, Mr. Lankford spoke to the toast, "Our Visitors," being eugolistically introduced by Prof. Walter I. Lewis. At the afternoon ground-breaking, Mr. Lankford was presented to the vast assemblance by Hon. Julius L. Mitchell,' of Providence, R. L., said to be one of the greatest lawyers in the country. Mrs. Portia M. Washington-Pittman, now living with her husband, Architect W. Sidney Pittman in their elegant home, "Little White Tips," Fairmont Heights, is giving instruction on the piano to a large and increasing class of pupils. She is a brilliant performer and a successful instructor, using a $1,000 "baby grand," the gift of her father Dr. Booker T. Washington. Mr. Pittman is President of the Fairmont Heights Citizens' Association which is making many improvements in the village, and is president of the Washington Branch of the Negro Business League. A conference of the nation's best thinkers is to be held in this city on the 25th and 26th of January at the White House to take steps to improve existing methods of caring for dependent children. The conference is the result of a suggestion by President Roosevelt and the delegation will be his guest. Besides such eminent charity workers sociologists and educators as E. P. Ricknell, secretary of the National Red Cross Society, Dr. E. E. Brown, Commissioner of Education, Judge W. E. D. LaCeaze, of the Juvenile Court, Commissioner and Mrs. H. B. F. MacFarland, D. Pickman Mann, president of the Board of Children's Guardians, etc., an invitation has been extended to Dr. Booker T. Washington to take part with the committee in devising ways and means for bettering the condition of dependent children. It may be mentioned in this connection that the next meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Jeanes Fund will be held in the White House, by invitation of the President-to-be, Taft, who is an active member of the Board and will continue as such. 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The recent organization of the Farmers and Merchants Bank in Palestine. Texas adds another Negro bank to the Lone Star State. The two older ones being located in Houston and Fort Worth, Texas respectively. The Palestine concern has a capital stock of $25,000.00 divided into five thousand shares of $5.00 each, a large number of which have already been sold. They have selected for President E. M. Griggs who was for many years associated with the Land and Improvement Company of Anderson county, while H. L. Price, from the Palestine Plain-dealer is the cashier. The other is the Pythian Bank and Trust Company, organized and chartered by some active Pythias in the Volunteer State. The bank will be located at Memphis. The capital stock of this concern is $25,000.00 with the shares at $5.00 cach. The stock will not be sold in any unusually large quantities. The idea being to give out only a small number of shares to each purchaser. Mr. B. J. Farnandis of Memphis, a member of the K. of J. Grand lodge, is the promoter of Tennessee's newest banks. He will have the greatest encouragement along this line. This gives Memphis two Negro banks. The desire to operate concernus is not stopping in West Tennessee. It has spread with a prarie fire rapidity to the capital of the state. Persistent rumors has it that Nashville will have another Negro bank. The city is large, the Negro population, equally as large with many thousands in money waiting active investment. The list of Negro banks has grown considerably. Last January the number was approximated at 37. This month the approximate runs up to 42 an increase of five new financial concern now in operation. There have been four, however, to close their doors since last January: the People's Bank of Philadelphia, the Unity Bank and Trust Company of Pine Bluff, Ark., the Capital City Savings Bank of Little Rock are among those known to have suspended. But the encouraging feature is that not one of the institutions caused a loss to the depositors and stockholders by closing. Persistent rumor has it that on account of lack of co-operation, the Negro Bank at Tampa, Fla., suspended, but the rumor has not yet been confirmed. On January 1st Negro Banks to the following number were being operated: Four in Richmond, Va.; two in Birmingham, Ala.; one in Meridian, Miss.; one in Mound Bayou, Miss.; two in Vicksburg, Miss.; one in Nashville, Tenn.; one in Greenville, in Savannah, Ga.; two in Jackson, Miss.; one in Yazoo City, Miss.; one in Indianola, Miss.; one in Hampton, Va.; one in Newborn, N. C.; two in Memphis, Tenn.; one in Chicago, Ill.; one in Columbus, Miss.; one in Salem, Va.; three in Jacksonville, Fla.; one in Norfolk, Va.; one in Tuskegee Institute, Ala.; one in Houston, Texas; oe in Staunton, Va.; one in Muskogee, Okla.; two in Boley, Okla.; one in Fla., Fla.; one in Palestine, Tex.; one at Guthrie, Okla.; one at Oklahoma, City, Okla.; one in Columbia, S. C. The last three bring the total to 42 which, however, is not certain. The financial man of the Globe has endeavored to get accurate information but some of the concerns written to do not even reply to letters written when self-addressed envelopes are sent. Had four not closed the total would have been 46 for 1909 with the proposed four to open (one in New Orleans, La., one in Springfield, O., one in New York City and one in Atlanta, Ga.), the total would make half-a-hundred for the Negro in less than 50 years of freedom. Mississippi still leads in point of number, with Virginia as a close second. 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