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A Compromise Measure, Conceding Something to Each Side, is Agreed Upon by the President and Sena tor Foraker, but is Being Opposed by the Democrats—Audit or Tyler Provides the Charges Made by A Washington Paper Against His Office are False—"Lincoln Day" to be Observed With Appropriate Exercises. Washington, D. C., Feb. 3.—The Brownsville issue is fairly and squarely before the country. A compromise bill has been drawn up which the President, Senator Foraker and every Republican member of Congress has agreed to stand together for its passage. The measure, while concealing something to each of the heretofore opposing factions, offers to the soldiers practically all they have been contending for, and should it become a law, the ends of justice will have been admirably met. Under the bill, the cases will be dealt with individually by both sides have every reason to rejoice over the outcome. The "storm-center" has evidently shifted. "The rumorous atmosphere of last week has cleared, and, comparatively speaking, 'all is quiet and the Potomac.'" The sensational talk put out during the past fortnight by timorous correspondents is a thing of the past, and the "Black Cabinet" the Mu-So-Lit Club and the inaugural workers have resumed the ever tenor-of their ways. There was not enough bottom to the gossip see annot to produce a "nine days' won der." A season of gossip is praised. situations, will be permitted to enlist in the army without prejudice, and their terms and pay will be considered to have begun at the time of their discharge. The President and the War Department will have the final review of the cases, but it is not likely that they will fail to approve any of the findings reached by the commission after due deliberation. When the compromise bill was presented, a sign of relief from all sides went up, and it was hoped that the incident would be happily closed by the time President Roosevelt relinquished the reins of office on the fourth of March. But, a fly falls into the ointment in the shape of the solid opposition of the Democrats in Congress, who give it out frankly that they will not support any proposition looking to the restatement of the colored soldiers, guilty, or not guilty. A stubborn libbuster is threatened, which may carry the matter beyond the life of the Clat Congress. Senator Foraker is in this time unable to bring the issue to a vote, but is making a determined effort to do so, and may succeed are this reaches the eye of the public. The attitude of the Democrats is exasperating to the level-headed people of the nation, and the opinion is freely expressed that the incident should now be closed as quickly as possible, to the end that the man may be cleared of the shadow that has made them miserable for many months and that the business of Congress may be allowed to go on without further delay. The Negro Democrat—or the element that supported Bryan last fall as a "rebuke" to the President for his action in the Brownsville matter—are coming in for their share of the blame. A well-known Republican who took an active role with Senator Foraker bothe the Chicago convention, but who gave Taft loyal support in the campaign and was bitterly assailed as a "renegade," "race traitor," etc., by his companions who went into the other way, now calls up to the Capitol and works with the enslave party allies and have them to permit the Negro soldiers to enter the door the Republicans would open unto them. This authority, who is a lawyer of pronounced ability, is no less a friend of Senator Foraker now than he was last year, although standing by Taft as a loyal Republican should have done, is of the opinion that the only way the Trotters, Corrothers, Larks, DuBois, Henderson, Warren, and other rampant Bryanites can repair the damage they tried to do to the colored men who remained true to the best interests of the soldiers, is to use their influence to induce the Culbersons, Ballies, Tillmans et al., to withdraw their objections to the bill now pending. They say that all of the abuse, lampooning and assaults of the campaign will be forgotten if the Boston Guardian, Brooklyn Eye, the Waldron-Corrothers-Waller pulleters and all the rest of the kickers will unite and ask the Democrats to grant the colored soldiers a square deal in this instance, and thus save their own faces from the imputation of bad judgment which subsequent events are indicating that they showed in the context of 1905. If the threat end libbuster can be prevented, and a square-toed vote secured, the Roosevelt-Foraker measure will pass. The prospect is yet bright, and the colored people, regardless of factional alliance, are jubilant. The both sides have every reason to rejoice over the outcome. The "storm-center" has evidently shifted. The rumorous atmosphere of last week has cleared, and, comparatively speaking, "all is quiet on the Potomac." The sensational-talk put out during the past fortnight by timorous correspondents is a thing of the past, and the "Black Cabnet" the Mu-So-Lit Club and the inaugural workers have resumed the even tenor of their ways. There was not enough bottom to the gossip "set afloat to produce a 'nine days' wonder." A season of sanity is prevailing, and popular attention is being turned to matters of real importance. Up to date; no light has been exposed; no light has been turned on the alleged dark places, and no "foul plot" against any high officials has been run to earth. Howbeit, in view of the multiplicity of Washington correspondents who are availing themselves of their rightful prevagative to send news on various subjects to the press of the country, and to avoid the confusion that seems to be growing out of anonymous communications that have been 'erroneously attributed to' Thompson's National News Bureau, your correspondent desires to say here and now that he disclaims all responsibility for items of news or opinion that do not bear his signature. We shall assume full responsibility of anything that appears over our signature, but not nothing else. Our generous readers, who have encouraged and inspired us by their confidence and encomiums for a quarter of a century, will favor us by keeping this statement in mind. The Washington Herald, an anti-Roosevelt, anti-Taft and anti-Republican local organd, took occasion last week to make an editorial attack on Auditor Ralph W. Tyler's management of his office. The article, which was full of glaring errors, attempted to show that the work of the office of the Auditor for the Navy was eighteen months behind, causing confusion among the accounting and disbursing officers of the Navy. The cause of the alleged trouble was said to be the fact that the most competent clorks were seeking transfers to other departments, not caring to serve under a "Negro politician from Cincinnati," etc., ad nauseam. The Herald made a feeble case for itself, so it was not difficult for Mr. Tyler to demolish the entire structure the next day in a well-tempered card to the editor of the paper. Mr. Tyler owned up that he was colored—and here the truth told by the Herald to an abrupt stop. All other allegations were proven to be absolutely false. Not only did Mr. Tyler show that the work of the office was not eighteen months behind, through mismanagement on his part, but that when he assumed charge in 1907, it was two years behind, and that he, with increased burdens and an inadequate force, had brought the work up to within six-months of current—which in the departments is practically current—and had been complimented by many expert accountants. He showed also that wherever there had been transfers, the persons who left, asked for positions elsewhere because they could secure larger salaries by the change. Gontradicting the assertion that there was an exodus on account of his color, Mr. Tyler stated that the number of applications for transfers from other bureau to his office, was sufficient to refute any such a contention. As far as being a "politician" is concerned, the Auditor pointed out that the principal objection to his appointment was that he was not a politician, but a business man—a journalist, etc. And, finally, Mr. Tyler does not hail from "Cluckinnati" as stated by the Herald, but from Columbus. The only fact that the Herald could make stick, was that Mr. Tyler was "colored." The latter admitted this, and proving all other allegations false, the case is thrown out of court on general principles. No other sheet will venture a war of words with the doughty Auditor for the Navy, not make, any further effort to spring the color question upon the Negro office holders hereabouts. Washington will celebrate it as becomes the community, in which resides the largest colored population between the oceans. The allied civil organization have completed arrangements for a monster public meeting on the evening of the 12th at Metropolitan A. M. E. Church. Congressman J. Warren Kelfer, of Ohio, one of the "Old Guard" of abolition times, has accepted an invitation to be present and speak. Recorder J. C. Dancy will deliver the eulogy upon the life and character of the Martyred President, and Rev. Walter H. Brooks, pastor of the 19th street Baptist Church, will address the throng. Prof. John T. Layton will direct, a selected chorus of one hundred voices. Dr. William L. Board will read Lincoln's Gettyburg Address; Mrs. Julia Mason Layton will read the Emancipation Proclamation and Mrs. Coralie Franklin Cook will read Lincoln's favorite hymn "Why Should the Spirit of Mortal Be Proud?" Mr. L. H. Hershaw will preside. Another celebration of large proportions will be held at Howard University, beginning on Tuesday, February 9 at 10 a. m. Senator J. P. Dolliver, of Iowa, will deliver a speech on Abraham Lincoln. On February 12, at 10:30 a. m., a second meeting will be held. Addresses will be made by Speaker J. G. Cannon of Illinois, Hon. James A. Tawney, of Minnesota, Hon. J. Warren Kelfer and others of prominence. A painting entitled "The Underground Railroad," by C. T. Weber, of Cincinnati, will be unveiled, the address being by Mr. William E. Curtis, the well known writer and traveler. Special music will be given by the University choir under the direction of Miss Lulu V. Childers. Auditor R. W. Tyler will be the orator of the day at the Lincoln Centenary in New York, while Prof. W. S. Scarborough, the scholarly president of Wilberforce University, will speak in Brooklyn. Assistant Superintendent Roscoe Condiling Bruce goes to Cleveland as announced and Register W. T. Vernon will fill engagements in Kansas and Missouri. The Y. M. C. A. and other local bodies will observe the day in a fitting manner. It is suggested by Dr. Booker T. Washington, and seconded by the press and behalf of the country, to a very large extent, this special collections be taken up for the liquidation of the mortgage on the homestead of the immortal Frederick Douglass, whose memory is inseparably linked with that of the Great Emancipator. made that the Improved Benevolent and Protective Order of the Elks of the World are to have a conspicuous place in the line. The local managers desire a large attendance of this splendid order and a cordial invitation is extended to them to be here. Measures are being taken to arrange ample accommodations for them through the Committee on Public Comfort, of which Mr. Daniel Murray is chairman. Mr. W. E. Hope, Mr. Murray's energetic assistant, is giving special attention to the interests of the fraternity, and communications sent to him at the headquarters of the committee, 609 F street, N. W. will receive prompt attention. From the number of letters already in hand, from various sections of the country, a large attendance will be on hand March 4. The famous Philippine Constabulary Band which attracted so much attention at the St. Louis World's Fair and in the cities visited at the close of that immense show, has sailed from Manila and will be in the parade, under the direction of Mr. Walter I. Loving, a Washington boy who has "made good." Grand Marshal E. D. Williston is receiving letters daily from leading men of the several states, announcing their acceptances of the invitations to be members of his staff. Dr. Booker T. Washington's address before the conference for the care of dependant children, was a masterpiece of eloquence and convincing logic. He paid special attention to the dependent children of the South and urged a stronger effort toward the development of the children in family homes, in preference to the public institution, where it was possible to place them in private homes. The future of the race is largely in the hands of children of today and Dr. Washington said too much care cannot be taken to see that their training is along right lines. His address was one of the truly illuminating features of the conference and his apt stories and merciless scoring of certain institutions "on paper," gotten up to give somebody a job as superintendent, brought down the house. At the conclusion of Dr. Washington's address to the conference at the New Willard Hotel, he repaired to, "Little White Tops," the airburban home of Mr. and Mrs. W. Sldney Pittman, where a reception was in progress, tendered by the Pittmans in honor of Mr. Ernest Davidson Washington, who is traveling with his father. The affair was a brilliant tumine." (By James Cubert Campbell.) Washington, Feb. 3.—In the correspondence sent out from here to the colored press throughout the country, there is considerable reference made to a "Black Cabinet" and to a serious rupture existing among its members. Have you heard of it? The "Black Cabinet" is a misnomer just like a great many other things in Washington. Its an imaginary "Cabinet" composed of some of the colored men to whom President Roosevelt has given public office of more or less importance. This "Black Cabinet" has not, as yee had to meet at the White House. It is said, however, that some of the gentlemen come together each day for lunch on the handsome and well appointed dining room of Mr. James Gray, on Pennsylvania avenue. So much for the "Black Cabinet" and its place of meeting. About the rupture, given so much publicity in the colored newspapers, this may be said that if the "Cabinet" is imaginary, the rumpus is not. It is probably too true that a great ideal of the time of the so-called members of the "Black Cabinet" might be spent otherwise than is taken up in denying that he was in any way involved in this or that little dirty deal" hatched up here to do some other office holder harm. The subject of the unpleasant affair giving rise to so much wild of contention seems to be the appearance of unfavorable criticism in the colored newspapers throughout the country. Some, of them charging Register Veuron with trying to wreck the political future of Auditor Tyler and some charging that this or that other member of the imaginary "Cabinet" was against the Administration and the like. In truth, however, the real cause of the trouble is a deep-seated jealousy and a political nervousness incidental to the coming of a new chief upon whom depends their re-appointment. Its a scramble for the new administration spotlight, and some of this coterie are seemingly unkind and unmanly to the extent of trying to reach this "coveted glow" by unfair and stealthy route. Notwithstanding the loud shouts of "Harmony," "Peace," and "I am not trying to hurt you" there is yet that ominous smoke signifying fire somewhere. We have heard that Fred Douglas once said: "If I throw my boot-jack out of the window the dog that yelps is the dog that's hit." We still hear the yelp—somebody must be throwing boot-jacks. The colored people all over the country ought to and are looking on in shame and disgust at the petty tricks and prejudiced jealousies indulged in by some of these so-called "Big men" and "Race leaders" at Washington. If there is "harmony," as we are told there is, and no one is after the scalp of Register Vernon, or some of the office holders, why not take the stiletto out of the sleeve and put it in its sheath? Don't make that pure white emblem of peace—the White Flag—speak a black lie by fighting under it. If there are correspondents in Washington who, have been paid to do dirty work re-commission them. Let us have peace—real honest peace. The good colored people throughout the land demand and ought to have it. In a newspaper article, sent to the colored press recently by some irresponsible correspondent, whose identity has not yet been ascertained, there was a wilful distortion and misrepresentation of facts concerning the last election of the officers of the Musoilit Club, it being alleged that the gentleman who honestly supported the election of Dr. Bruce Evans, and thus defeated the candidacy of Atty. James A. Cobb, were men who were opposing the administration of President Roosevelt. As a matter of fact, the question of politics or the support or opposition of this or any other administration never once entered into what has heretofore been considered a perfectly friendly contact. Mr. Cobb was supposed to have been the candidate of Mr. Tyler and others and his defeat can only be attributed to the fact that his supporters were not able to deliver the vote to him. This election has unfortunately occasioned some unnecessary soreness, which seems to have cropped out in the above mentioned article. A great many of the members who supported Dr. Evans and who are branded as being opposed to the administration were men who not only loyalty supported the Taft ticket, but were heard in his defense on every stump between New York and California, while a number of the supporters of Mr. Cobb were walking up and down Pennsylvania avenue and attending daily meetings of our imaginary "Black Cabinet." "Everything that can happen to disrupt the relations between the races," continued Dr. Washington, "has already happened." We have reached, in my opinion, the extreme of racial friction, and reaction has already set in. The finest types of Southern character are becoming more disgusted each year with the extreme radicalism, with the extreme methods of punishing the Negro, with the extreme utterances against his education. "From now on, in my opinion, we are going to witness a sanity of self-control, a liberality on the part of the men of the white race in the South toward the Negro that we have not witnessed in the past. The wisest people in the South have recognized the fact that the South must depend for years to come mainly upon the Negro as a common and skilled laborer. I have always claimed, and still do so, that it is an insult to the white people of the South for any one to assert that the Negro should be kept in ignorance." Is Called the Good Friend of All Colored People. Minister, in Brief Talk, Extols President-Elect and Says His Attitude Means Much in Time. He Advocates Constitutional Rights. "President-elect William Howard Taft is a friend of the Negro and I feel sure his public statement that his friendship will mean a great deal to the colored citizens of this United States in the future." That was the remark of Dr. R. H. Rust, or the Avondale Methodist Episcopal church, that brought a round of applause at the Methodist ministers' meeting Monday, during a discussion of the "Relations of the Anglo-Saxon and the Negro." Acolored minister read and excellent paper with the tople referred to, and following it Dr. Rust made a spirited little speech, in which he said: "William Howard Taft, our President-elect, has indicated an interest in and sympathy with the colored citizens. The blood of our own Judge Taft flows through the veins of the President-elect, and the square deal spirit of his people is strong in William Howard Taft. I believe, from his utterances, that President-elect Taft is much interested in the colored people of the South. I believe he will encourage with all his power a fostering good will between the Southerners and the colored people. He has come out in an open public statement and in that he has said that one thing is fixed beyond the possibility of change, and that one thing is the constitutional rights of the colored people of the South must be respected. And I say to you, fellow ministers and citizens, let us stand up for the making of the Negro into a good citizen. The more we do for the colored people the more we do for ourselves, for the rights of the proudest citizen on the banks of the Ohio are safe only when the rights of the meanest Negro are respected. The Negro that strives toward higher things, if he strives rightly for this ideal will get it. Nothing can keep a race striving morally, righteously, and justly for attainment, from the highest pinnacle of attainment, and nothing should keep it from the height." The Rev. J. W. Robinson, the colored minister who read the paper, told the minister's that "If the Negro race does not rise it will pull down the white race, as a natural law." He pointed out the progress of the Negro in 40 years, named its great men and said that "the open door of opportunity is the best thing in the Negro's future." The negro pays taxes on five hundred million dollars' worth of property in the United States. Louisville, Ky., Feb. 3.—C. H. Parish, pastor of one of the largest Negro congregations in Louisville, has received a letter from Governor Wilson in which it said the Governor says he will adjust the grievance of Negroes because they were given no representation on the Lincoln Centenary Commission. At a public meeting the Governor was condemned for not having shown enough courtesy to the race to appoint representative Africans on the commission named to honor the memory of the man who had given them their freedom. It is not announced in what the Governor expects to adjust the matter except by appointing some Negroes on the commission. This, it is claimed, he is ready to do. Governor Wilson's friends here do not believe the alleged discourtesy was intended, but was merely an oversight. It is said, the Governor is ready to name as many as 25 representative Negroes on the commission. Washington, Feb. 1.—Seventy-five bills on the calendar of the Senate were passed today. The consideration of these measures, most of which were of local character, or of minor importance, consumed nearly the entire session of the Senate. Senator Foraker attempted to get consideration for the Aldrich substitute bill providing for the Court of Inquiry to pass upon the qualifications of the discharged Negro soldiers of Twenty-ninth Regiment charged with having shot up Brownville August 12, and 14, 1945, but postponed, making a motion for that purpose in order that Senator McLaurin, of Minnesota, might speak on the Brownville affair tomorrow. Mr. Foraker announced that after Mr. McLaurin's speech he would endearay to obtain action on the bill. The Senate passed, with amendment, a House bill declaring February 12, 1909, the centenary of the birth of Abraham Lincoln, to be a legal holiday and recommending a general observance of that day. Soon after the Senate met Senator Foraker attempted to have that body begin consideration of the substitute bill introduced by Senator Aldrich, authorizing the creation of a Court of Inquiry to determine the ratification for re-enlistment of discharged soldiers of the Twenty-fifth Regiment, involved in the Brownsville affair. Senator McLaurin, of Mississippi, said he would probably speak on the pending measure tomorrow, and Mr. Foraker replied that he would postpone his motion until then, Republican Senators are said to agree upon the bill, but a filibuster easily would carry the bill over to the next session, beyond Mr. Foraker's term of service. Mr. Culberson announced that he wished to amend the pending bill to provide that the finding of the Court of Inquiry should be approved by the President, and Mrs. Aldrich promptly replied that he would not agree to such an amendment. Mr. Culberson said that without such a provision the Court of Inquiry would be authorized to reverse an order of the President as Commander in Chief of the Army and Navy. "The bill will go to the President for his approval." suggested Mr. Aldrich. Mr. Foraker said it should be borne in mind that whatever the bill provides it will reflect the will of Congress, which, in his judgment possesses the right to revoke an order even if issued by the President. The Senate went into executive session at 1 o'clock to consider the nomination of William B. Crum for reappointment as Collector of Customs at Charleston, S. C. The Democritis opposed closing the doors, but a motion of Senator Frye, Chairman of the Committee on Commerce prevailed by a vote of 33 to 18. Crum was confirmed a year ago after a fight extending over three sessions. It is again opposed by Senator Tilman, who is supported by his Democratic colleagues. It is said that President-elect Taft desires to Have the nomination disposed of, so as not 16 involve his Administration at its beginning in a fight with the Senate over an appointment. Berlin, Feb. 5. — Floods in Germany that caused several days of heavy rains are taking on a serious aspect in many parts of the country. Twenty casualties are reported as due the floods. New Orleans, La. Jan. 18, 1987. To all Knights of Ethelles, of Calanthe, Grand and Subordina Lodges, Officers and members of Order, Greeting: The following is the Law of the Supreme Lodge relative to the normal Thanksgiving Day. Section 1. The twenty-first day of March being the anniversary of the organization of the Supreme Lodge, the nearest Sunday. The shall be observed by all lodges under the jurisdiction of the Supreme Lodge of N. A., S. A. B., A. A., A., as an annual Thanksgiving day. On which day each Lodge and shall arrange, to have a subject preached or held religious services and render thanks to God for blessings received from the Lodges. Full hands. Sec. 2. If shall be the duty of the Supreme ChanceHor to issue proclamation at least sixty-first days prior to the day on which the services is to be held, commend all Lodges to observe the manner which proclamation shall be sent to all Lodges under the immediate risdiction of the Supreme Lodge, to the Supreme Chancellor, and to the Grand Chancellor of each state, who shall sent it to each Lodge under his jurisdiction. Sec. 3. It shall be unlawful any Grand or Subordinate Lodge to hold such services on any day other than that fixed by the proclamation of the Supreme Chancellor, except a dispensation is first obtained to so from the Supreme Chancellor Sec. 4. Should a Grand Lodge desire a dispensation to hold its vices on a different day from that named by the Supreme Chancellor proclamation, the Superintendent be ten (10) dollars. Shown Subordinate Lodge, desire such pets (two (2) dollars). Sec. 5. The Supreme Chancellor shall in no case grant a dispensation for a change in the date for Thanksgiving services unless the reasons are fully stated and in his judgment fully justify the same. Pursuant to the above act, I. S. W. Green, Supreme Chancellor of the Order of Knights of Pythagoras of North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa and Australia, designate Sunday, March 28, 1908 as the day for Annual Thanksgiving All Lodges and Courts are hereby commanded to have appropriate religious services on that day. Upon the date above mentioned let every member of every branch of our Order return thanks to our Heavenly Father for the preparation of our lives and for the manyous progress and success of our organization; for our escape from perilence and disease; for the fragrant spirit that pervades our ranks; for countless blessings we have enjoyed individually and collectively, and for the numerous dangers we have escaped, seen and unseen. We are thankful that the tri-ourored banned of our Noble Order floats in the breeze in every section of our common country as well as in foreign lands. While we cannot restore the husband to the widow, father to the orphan, nor the son to the disconciate parent, let us return thanks for the widows we have relieved, for the orphans we have helped and for the parents we have consoled. While we have suffered if the past year the irreparable loss of our leader and friend, we are thankful that it is no worse, that our affliction is no more than we are able to bear. In returning thanks for past blessings, let it be our firm resolve to keep burning upon the alters of our hearts the sacred fires of fraternal love in order that the bonds of Friendship, Charity and Benevolence Fidelity, Harmony and Love; Honor, Justice and Loyalty be broadened and strengthened, and that we may cultivate the charitable and sympathetic impulses of our hearts and thereby fulfill the noble principles of our beloved Order and carry out the mandates of our Heavenly Father. Given under my hand and the seat of the Supreme Lodge at New Orleans, this the 18th day of January, 1909, Pythian Period the XLV. Charlottesville, Va. Petr. B. A fire, originating in the store of the Charlottesville Hardware Company, on East Main street, destroyed five business houses, amounting to a loss of $220,000. NEW YORK CITY. Mr. Charles Brooks, filled his ap- portment here Sunday. He preach- ing excellent cormons for the mis- slever. Mr. D. D. Daffey of Charleston, appeared here Sunday. Mr. Arthur Massee was not able to attend the appointment at Bancroft, on account of illness. Mr. Laura Debson and her daugh- tresses have returned home after working a few days with relatives. James Ducklville is reported ill at his writing. Mrs. Ida Williams is not much im- mended. Maria Gatewoot is somewhat im- mature at alphab writing. Miss Sallie, Truss, of Charleston, was in our town last week. Miss Harle Lee and Miss Lillie Sullivan were the week end guests at platros in Charleston. Mrs. Lottie Tibbs is still on the white list B. 1. Alexander, is some what in- spired at this writing. Walter Pierson was ill a few days last week. Mrs. Beatrice was still in program with Cora M. E. Church. The House of Buchanan is connected in connection with Rev. A. W. McLean. The annual session held by Vendetta Court No. 5, B. O. C. at their hall on Thursday night was a grand success. Quite a number of members of the court of Marietta, O., was present. There was also a number of educators from other Courts throughout the State. Mr. Challcroft is still somewhat indifferent, but able to be about his duties. Mr. B. V. Seams is improving and able to be put out. The Sabbath School of Logan M. M. Church is rapidly increasing both in members and in interest. The Literary Society of Summer School gave a musicale Friday afternoon, which was highly appreciated and intensely interesting and enjoyed by all. A large number of patrons and friends were present at the exercises. There were about 50 visitors in all. Tracy McClung's" orchestra rendered some excellent music on the occasion. "Miss Thomas Fletcher and Miss Diana Lovens, of Marietta, O, were in the city Friday and attended the exercises of Summer Literary society. A call meeting of Maceo Lodge No. 16, K. of P. was held last Friday evening to transact some important business. Miss Mary Elza, of Weston, who visited Mrs. Mollie Bell at 815 Swan street for several days last week left Sunday at 11:45 for Pittsburgh, Pa. where she will resume her work. The Babbath School Teachers Meeting convened Friday evening with Mrs. Anna Washington on 4th street. I will meet next Friday evening with Mrs. Hyakta on 4th St. Mrs. M. Esther Colston, joined Mrs. Cora Butler on 14th street, the home of Mrs. Henry Simpson where they will hercaster reside. Mrs. Eva Tevoy of Belmore, O. was on Friday night attending the Basket Ball game at the hall on 7th street. Examinations as Summer Hill School begin next week. CARBON. Little Manole, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Martin, is very sick with pneumonia. Babe the daughter of Mrs. Mary Miller, had her arm dislocated, Thursday. D. W. Dillard who has been absent from us for quite awhile, has returned. Roy, C. H., Carter came home from Charleston, Saturday night very sick. G. W. Dillard was calling at Kay- ton last Friday. Prof. Thomas, of Savannah, Ga. in town this week on business. Miss Edith Morlee, of Baltimore, and through the city this week to Indianapolis. Miss R. A. Monroe, of Hill Top. in law days here with Mrs. Elsie Miller. Prof. Thomas and Miss Morlee, also guests of Mrs. Qualls. Mrs. Virginia Lewis gave a reception in honor of Prof. Thomas, Miss Morlee, Miss Monroe and general AGENTS - AGENTS - AGENTS LANVASSERS THE POLICE GAZETTE together with handsomely, illus- tated book of the Life and Bat- tle. JACK JOHNSON, the first colored heavyweight champion of the world; also every other prominent; every other barber, saloon, keeper and everything man wants a copy. JACK JOHNSON FOR HYVENY BROTHERS. BROTHERS BROTHERS. BROTHERS BROTHERS. New York City. others. Their dining room was tastefully decorated. A splendid program was rendered. Prof. Thomas sang a solo, Miss Moorlee gave a selection, from Dunbar, Miss Monroe, the Hill Ton locutionist gave a beautiful selection, music was rendered by Miss Ellie Qualis. Several others also took part in the intergrating program. Miss Ella Murray and Mr. Emmett Crockett were united in marriage, last Wednesday evening at the residence of the bride's grandmother, Mrs. Allen Pack, Edward Strovenen lectured last Tuesday evening at the Second Baptist Church. His Subject was "The Benefit of Christian Religion." It was enjoyed by all present. Rev. A. D. Lewis put today for Huntington to spend the week with his family. Rev. A. D. Lewis and E. G. Pack attended the Breeser's and Deacon's Meeting in Macdonald last week. The Progressive Daughters and Sons met at the home of Mrs. Wm. Stevenson Monday evening. Mrs. E. S. Park is very ill at her home on Main Street. Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Mickens have returned home after spending a few weeks in Virginia with Mrs. Mickens's parents. Frank Cheatwood, of Philadelphia is in the city the guest of his mother and other relatives. Mr. Coob of Sylvia was in the city Monday. CLARKSBURG Miss Beatrice Roberts has been quite ill but is slowly improving. Mrs. D. H. Kyle, who has been very ill is on a fair road to recovery. Drs. Jones and Young are pleasantly located now at 111 N. Pike street. The Trip Around the World given by the Queen Eather club, Friday afternoon, proved a most delightful affair. About thirty passengers started and at various stations (there were seven) the number was augmented. Refreshments were served at every station. The affair closed with an entertainment at Trinity church, which was well attended. Mrs. Mary Jones, of Weston, is the guest of her daughter, Mrs. Herbert Ransell Under the auspices of the Women's Mite Missionary Society, Miss Annie L. Moseby, of Pittsburgh, spent Sunday at, Pride A. M. E. church, and spoke at every service. Especially inspired was her talk to the Missionary Society, at the afternoon service. Miss Moseby leaves in a short time for Soudan, Africa, where she will labor in the missionary cause. Miss Hannah Meade was shopping here Saturday. Queen Esther Club will give a musicale Thursday evening at Trinity M. E. church. Proceeds for pastor's salary. Rev. J. H. Accoo left / Saturday morning for Weston to bid quarterly meeting services. Jas. Hays has been appointed rural letter carrier of route No. 3. made, vault by the restoration of Guy Rulin, who leaves soon for Howard University. R. C. Dean is his subattats. Mr. Hays is receiving many congratulations. The following excellent program was rendered at Trinity M. E. church Wednesday evening before a large and appreciative audience. Instrumental solo. Anna Washington Vocal Marie Myles Duet. Mary Jett and Alfred Clark Instrumental. Lillian Robinson Vocal J. W. Martin Vocal Tessie Brown Recitation. "Man of Anguish" Trinidad Solo Wilbert Myers Instrumental. Mrs. Neal Henderson Solo Emma Rumm Solo Jennie Walker Solo Maymie B. Jenkins Instrumental John Wilson Vocal Bessie Walker Instrumental. Ophalia Washington The retival at Pride chapel continues. Mrs. Samuel Nowlin, of Wheeling, was called home by the serious illness of her cousin, Miss Beatrice Roberts. Mrs. Howard Blackwell is able to be out again after an attack of appendicitis. FAIRMONT Mr. and Mrs. Ed Holmes and son Charles, spent Sunday at Clarksburg, the guests of their daughter and sister, Miss Anna Dawson. Little Helen Goodlow is convalescing after a severe attack of pneumonia. Master William Jennings was ill a few days last week with croup. Miss Beasie Jordan spent the week with her sister, Mrs. A. H. Williams, of Morghitown. Mrs. Charles Union handsomely entertained the members of the "o'clock needle club and other friends at the residence of Mrs. Daly Martin," on Cherry avenue, Friday evening, and a very pleasant evening was spent. Mrs. Kate Smith left Saturday evening for Clarksburg after a visit of one week here. The children of Mrs. Charles Nelson. Chances Florence her Mongongah, was a visitor here on Friday. Mrs. Helen Ormonds and Misses Washington and Denmark were callers in Mongongah on Friday. Little Huth Stare in the sick list. MT. HOPE Rev. Frank Smith attended at Mt. loune Baptist church on Sunday. The Deacons and ministers union met here last week. Miss Lena Rice was the weekend guest of Miss M. M. Calloway. Mrs. W. H. Williams has sufficiently recovered to resume her work in the school room. The festival given in Calloway's hall Mqnday night was a success. Mrs H. A. Scott is sick at this writ- ing. Mrs. A. T. Calloway went to Thayer Monday, on business. Rev. D. C. Deane closed his revival Sunday night. Mr. A. T. Calloway went to Mont- gomery Tuesday on business. Prof. J. A. Atter prescheduled here Sunday night. Dr. and Mrs. Calloway are expecting as their guest February 12, their sister, Miss Emma S. Calloway, who has been spending the winter in Havana, Cuba. Miss Florence Carter is on the sick hat. Mrs. Dan Thompson is indisposed at this writing. Chas. Smith was the guest of his mother Mrs. Gilbert Grant, at Westen, Saturday. Rev. B. B. Martin, of Fairmont in the city assisting Rev. Reed in holding a week of prayer at Simpson M. E. Church. Rev. Martin very ably filled the pulpit every night last week. His sermons were enjoyed by all who heard him. Abby Grayson was in the city the first of the week, en route to his home in Clarkburg. While here he was the guest of Miss Maud and Chas. Davis. Mrs. Charles Smith, who accidentally fell on the ice pavement, Saturday and sprained her ankle, is somewhat improved at this writing. Rev. O. T. Davis came home Friday from Meriden, where he spent several days last week. The Silver Leaf Club met with Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Dickerson, Friday night. Miss Maude Davis gave a card party Tuesday night, Mr. Grayson, being the honor guest. An enjoyable evening was spent by all present. Mrs. O. T. Davis left Thursday for Weston where she will visit for several days. Mrs. Jas. A. Davis entertained as dinner, Sunday, Rev. Martin, Rev. Reed and wife. The Ladies Ald met with Mrs. Jas. T. Reed, Friday afternoon. WESTON. Miss Mary Mary after a ten days visit to her parents, has returned to her home in Pittsburgh. She went by the way of Pittsburgh, spending a few days there with friends. Wm. Smith attendant at the asylum, was away recently on business for the institution. Rev. I. Harris Accoon, Presiding Elder of the A. M. E. connection of W. Van, held his second Quarterly meeting here last Sunday. He preached two very interesting and instructive sermons during the day to large and appreciative audiences. Dr. Accoon is a man of fine sense, large experience and a tireless worker for the master. He has done excellent work since his appointment in this State. J. M. Bailey spent the greater portion of last week away from the city on business. His daughter, accompanied him on his return home. The family of Mr. and Mrs. George Brown have moved from West Weston into a beautiful residence on Willow avenue. Rev. J. L. Grithth purchased a beautiful set of pubit chair's recently. They had very much to the already attractive appearance of the duffson. Mrs. Cynthia Phillips entertained at dinner on late Wednesday, Miss Kilda, of Pittsburgh. The birthday of Rev. J. L. Griffith Jan. 25 at whith time a great sur- prise party was fonded him by the young people of the town. Many valuable and useful things were presented for which the Reverend re- turned many and sincere thanks. MORGANTOWN Mrs. A. H. Williams of 126 Beechhurst Ave. entertained with a reception Saturday afternoon from three to six o'clock January 30. The thirty-six invitations were extended to ladies of Fairmont. Clarkburg, Winston and Morgentown. Bridge whist was the feature of the evening. The appointments were pink and white and were carried out to the earliest extent. Six tables covered with white linion over pink in the center of each cluster of wine and white bread, and much to the decoration of the interior, the decor and sling roses, the decor and the dillors of each line and the decor of the pastry ex- tending the roses, the decor and the dillors of the middle column, and the decor throughout the adjoining rooms, appointed four delicatrices and appetling huncheon was served, following is the menu: Fruit: Salad in shredded Wheat Cups Wheat Ice Cream Cake Coffee The biscuits, ice cream and cakes were heart shape, white, the cream and cake and mints were pink and white. While the lunch menu was being served, the hostess hung a large pink heart containing a number of small hearts of pink and white each tied with a long ribbon of the same color. Each guest drew a heart which contained the menu. Between the two small hearts was a note containing the names of Miss Bessie S. Jordan and Chase W. Hamilton, 1909. This feature was a pleasant surprise to all and many were the congratulations extended Miss Jordan. No date as yet has been set for the wedding, but many are expecting it to be a June small. All the ladies were beautifully attired and taking it as a whole it was a crowning event. Piano music was furnished throughout the evening and many beautiful vocal solos were rendered. --- Mr. Mathews who was lately appointed warden of the Prison arrived Saturday evening and entered upon his duties Monday Feb. 1st. The revival services of the Baptist Church were discontinued on account of the illness of the Faster, Rev. J. R. Adkins, of Wheeling who has been confined to his bed for several days, but is reported better at this writing. Mrs. Floyd has returned to her home at Brownville, Pa., after a pleasant visit to her daughter Mrs. J. T. Kmail. Miss Mae Anderson, of Bridgesport, O. was in the city last week. Mr. James McQueen and Miss Maud Johnson, both of Cannonsburg, Pa., were united in marriage last week. Miss Johnson was formerly of Moundsville. Mrs. Maria Jones returned from a visit to relatives in Fayette county last week. Vasser Wallace visited his wife at Woodsdale last Saturday. Mrs. L. V. Owens has moved from Poplar ave., to 900 Grant avenue. Mrs. J. H. Campbell and Mrs. Rachel Adams visited the sewing class Monday, opening at the Colored School and was very favorably impressed with the instructions given the children by the Deaconess Miss Hicka. The ladies of the Baptist Church are contemptibly organizing a Bible Class Tuesday evening. Rilal Owama is doing nicely with his lessons on the violin. He is being instructed by Mr. Holt. The following officers were ousted Sunday by the Bishop S. Bg. for the engring year; C. A. Page, Assistant; Napt.; Mrs. J. H. Campbell, Secy; S. W. Wade, Treag; J. H. Campbell, Teacher of Class No. 1; Miss Salite Owens, Class No. 2; Mrs J. C. Cooper, Glass No. 3; Ed. Owens, Librarian Assistant, Liberian, Ira Knight; Organist, Miss Zeghyr Qweng. The Latties. Needlwork Club was entertained Thursday, afternoon by Mrs. Alex Armstrong at her home on Third street. Embroidery was indulged in, after which a dinner lunch was served by the hostess. Those present were Messdames J. He Campbell, Henry Knight, Doe's Adams, J. T. Knall, John Harraeger, Clarence Waters, L. V. Ospens, Misses Annie Blue, Lulu Mickens, Annie Johnson, Blanche Wallace and Zophyr Owens. This home is noted for its hospitality. day on business. The Pioneer Press has made a New Year resolution, as it now makes its appearance on Saturday instead of Monday. We are having plenty of winter in this part of the state. ANGHEAD. A supper who gives for the benefit of the B. Y. P. U. by Mrs. Stuart and Ginger. A handsome sum was realized. Many thanks were extended to them. Ned Woldridge had been on the sick list for several days. His daughter, Mrs. Randall, of Minden, has been called to his bed side. Mrs. Mildred Seaborn is indisposed at this writing. Mrs. Harriet Staurt and Mrs. Rudolph Cox were visiting friends and relatives on Cotton Hill and report a pleasant trip. Miss Mary Clayton Jod. Sunday after spending several weeks with her sister and friends. Warner Powell, met with a note a serious accident while he is hunting trip Saturday. He is shaken and are at his object. The two allied and the ball passed. Throughout there was an almost blightly frightening hail. Willie Freemann or Mrs. Hope spent Sunday afternoon Maude with her and Mrs. Harry did this. Mrs. Hope did this. Mrs. Hope did this. of her sister Mrs. Mittle Rogers. Miss Hilda Linhapcolm Jerry Bit week for Hill Top Seminary. Mrs. Rebecca Eldridge was able to be a church Sunday. Mrs. Betty Clayton was the re- cipient of handbags but last week. It was a surprise from her mother in Vaughan. It is consolated, of me every daisy, imaginable. The Friendship Club met at Mrs. Bessie Eldridge's last. Thursday night. Much business was transact- ed. Mrs. Vivia Skipper has been in disposed for several days. Rev. Gregory presided an interesting sermon Sunday. John Foote visited his wife at Hinton Sunday. PAGE J. W. Dandridge was in Montgomery Wednesday, Herbert Rucker, Samuel Marshal, Oscar Rose were business visitors to Montgomery this week. Mrs. Mattie Thoraton and son Charles were called to Bjuefeld by the serious illness of her husband. Daisy, the little daughter of Mrs. Rachel Reid, has been quite ill, but isreported better. Mrs. H. H. Washington was in hunting Friday. Mary Dues who has been quite ill is better at this writing. Miss Georgia Banks has been suffering with a very bad cold this week. C. H. Calloway and James H. Frye were calling on Reece Bane, Thursday. Miss Sadie Carr, of St. Albans, is spending some time with her aunt, Mra. R. B. Jones. Rev. N. A. Smith filled his regular appointment here the fourth Sunday. Miss Georgia Banks attended the district institute at Montgomery Friday. HUGHESTON-LONDON. The Woman's Improvement League listened to a very interesting and able sermon, delivered at regular hour for service on Sunday morning, by Rev. D. Lipscomb. This is the first sermon that has ever been preached direct to the Lague and all who were present feel that much strength was received from so helpful a subject. Curtis Pullen the young man who was injured in the mine some time ago is reported to be doing as well as could be expected. Miss F. Cobb passed through our to set up a league. Mrs. P. S. Woods town Saturday en route to Longacre accompanied her and reports to us a bright outlook for a league there. Mrs. Georgia Lewis, of Longacre, was a pleasant caller in our town last week. Master Geo. Coates suffered a bad accident to his eye last week caused by that troublesome sport indulged in by most boys, that of rock-throwing. While the accident came so very near being fatal to the sight, the many friends of the young sufferer are glad Providence spared that affliction. The Woman's Improvement League will meet with Mrs. C. T. Burke on Thursday p. m. of this week. The women of the Building Committee held a supper at the church Saturday evening but owing to the inclemency of the weather there was but a small crowd present and they were unable to dispose of the things prepared. Mrs. Jas. Conates is reported ill at her home in London. Mrs. Addie James has been ill for the past week but was reported improving and able to be out again. Mrs. James is President of our League and her presence is much missed when unable to attend. COVINGTON, VA. Mrs. Belle Brady, of Lowmoore, died Monday morning 25th and was buried here last Tuesday Jan. 27th. Mrs. Brady was an earnest Christian and neighbor of commandable qualities and for those reasons a gloom was cast over the community in which she layed. Mrs Brady was sick only about 24 hours. She leaves a mother, slater, three brothers and husband. The Courts of Calanthe lost a useful worker. Mrs. Millie Paterson, of Lowmoore, visited friends here last week. Mrs. William Denson, of Red Star, W. Va., and little daughter, Addie May, are visiting Mrs. James R. Hunter mother of the former. Mrs. Andrew Eggleton, of Staunton, is a guest, this week, of Miss M. C. Mickens. Mrs. W. J. Hackett has been indoor a week with la gripe. She is convalescing. The School Improvement Club will hold their second meeting, Friday evening, February 5th, at the First Baptist church. A number of persons from here attended the services in Wrightsville Sunday morning and afternoon. The young child under the careful training of Prof. A. F. Lomans rendered music for both services. The music was excellent. Rev W. W. Nelson, pastor, filled the pulpit. A local option election will be held here March 2, 1909. Having been 2 years since the town went dry. ON ADRICH BILL Washington, Feb. 2. An agreement was reached in the senate to vote February 23 on the Alden substitute for the appointment of a court of inquiry to determine qualifications for the so-adjustment of the discharged soldiers or the twenty-fifth infantry, as results of the now-warranted incident. Beef, Veal, Mutton, Pork, Fresh Pork Sausage OUR OWN MAKE Try our machine sliced Hams and Bacon We want your patronage for we have complete stock in our lines and you can get it when you want it most. 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R. Frances, W. Calvin Chasq, W. P. Griffin, chief of the Washington Fountain True Reformers, Attorney Thomas L. Jones; G. W. Robinson; S. H. Bollinga, the contractor; Chasq. E. Hall; Nathan Hunt, of Tuskegee Ala.; John W. Stockton; Robert L. Waring; Dr. Robert W. Brown; Dr. C. H. Marshall; Attorney C. F. Collins; Willis Madden; Henry Lasater and Addison N. Scurlock. Dr. Washington addressed the assemblage and complimented the gentlemen upon their practical labors in building up the professional and business life of the nation's capital. President-elect William Howard Taft has written Commander Samuel T. Henry accepting his election as honorary Member of Gen James A. Buchanan Garrison, No. 111, Army and Navy Union. This is one of the youngest garrisons in the Washington department, but has grown to be one of the strongest and most progressive under Commander Henry's palmshaking labors. Gen Buchanan in whose honor the organization is named, formerly commanded a regiment of the 24th Infantry. He is also an honorary member of the garrison and takes a deep interest in its welfare, making frequent visits to the meetings and offering words of encouragement to his "comrades." He is president of the showing they are making and does not hesitate to tell them so. The officers of the Buchanan Garrison are: Commander, Samuel T. Henry; senior vice-commander John R. Hayes; junior vice-commander, Edward Grice; paymaster, George D. Powell; quartermaster, W. J. Powell; adjutant, Lewis E. Brown; chaplain, John Thurgson; officer of the day, Sylvester Hodge; officer of the guard, Henry Tudy; officer of the watch, Albert Lee. Officers were installed with elaborate ceremonies Tuesday evening at Odd Fellows Hall. The Nation's Capital matters. The Sparta Club, one of the oldest in the District, has been created its License. J. Burke Edidt is managing the Sparta. The Washington Business League met last Friday evening and laid plans for an aggressive new year. --- Gray and Gray have issued a handsome calendar, bearing a half-song engraving, in which Gertrude Curtis, daughter of Dr. and Mrs. A. M. Curtis, and Bessie Hope, daughter, of Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Hope are posed as little doctors, precribing for a pair of dolls who are ill. It is a highly unique production. Dr. W. A. Warfield has recommended that an addition be built to Freedmen's Hospital, to cost $55,700. Dr. C. Summer Wormley. Washing ton's favorite dentist, has been elected president of the District of Columbia branch of the National Association of Colored Deansists. Dr. Wormley will head a large and representative delegation next August to the national meeting in Boston. "FAR" and "NEAR" The distance or the object is immaterial when you have a pair of Ernst Fused Bifocal Glasses One pair does the work of two pairs of ordinary glasses and Does it Better. They are a Boon to Old People. Come in and let us show you. We guarantee results. ERNST JEWELER & MFG. OPTICIAN Cor. Va. St. and Arcade Charleston, W. Va. SUMMARY OF ADDRESS OF MASTER ATKESON BEFORE STATE GRANGE Owing to its length, we find it impossible to publish in full the notable and thoughtful address of the Worthy Master, T. C. Atkeson, diversed at the opening of the annual session of the State Grange, yesterday. Below we give a brief summary which will doubtless be read with interest. Omitting the introductory he said: The Grange is the oldest farmers organization in the United States. Founded December 4th, 1867, it has for more than forty two years successfully withstood all the tests that time has placed upon it. In that period many other farmers organizations have come into existence, prospered for a time, reached their zenith, retro-graded and passed away. But the Grange is stronger today than ever before. The Grange is not a newfangled experiment, but a time tested and time honored institution. During its history it has championed the right and opposes the wrong in all agricultural matters. The fact for forty-two years the farmers of this great nation have accepted its teachings and still continue to accept them, is proof that the principles upon which the Grange was founded are correct and imporishable. From year to year, as we contemplate the work being done by the Orange of this State, we find ourselves comparing the present condition of the Order with the condition in former years. The time was when we had more members than now, and at other times the membership has been much less. But whether the membership has been greater or less, I feel sure that at no time in the history of the Order in this state has it held a higher place in the confidence of all classes of people than now. The number of Subordinate Granges in this state is 80 and of Pomona Granges 6, making a total of 86, or a net gain of about a dozen hundred with last years. The 42nd session of the national Grange was held in the city of Washington on November 16, 1865, where spectators it was the most important meeting of the Grange and the future policy of the highest law-making body of Ohio Grange will be influenced for good thereby. The membership throughout the country has largely increased and the financial condition is strong and sound. The financial affairs of the National Grange have been greatly carefully administered and the gradually increasing endowment now amounting to $110,000 with nearly careful safe conservatism seems to dominate the fate of the national Grange. The platform of the Grange in legislative matters of a national character, based upon the unanimous addition or that body, is as follows: Federal appropriation for highway improvement. Establishment of a rural and general parcels post. Establishment of a postal savings bank. Equitable revision of the tariff. Election of United States senators by direct vote. Construction of a waterway from the Great Lakes to the Atlantic Seaboard. Defeat of ship subsidy legislation. Liberal appropriation for establishment of farm schools. Laws protecting legitimate enterprises and punishing business criminals. I desire to say that the College of Agriculture, as one of the co-ordinate colleges of the University, is slowly but surely making progress. A year ago the Extension Department was added and the work in that Department is being developed as rapidly as conditions will permit. Beginning with the present school year, a Department of Veterinary Science has been added to the College of Agriculture and equipped to give a course in veterinary medicine. Students who complete the courses will receive the degree of Doctor of Veterinary Science. The growing demand for educated veterinarians indicated that this new department will be fully appreciated. Other expansions and improvements are in contemplation and will be made just as soon as conditions will permit. Not desiring to devote much time to this subject, I shall briefly restate what I have said many times before. In my opinion the paramount need of the college at this time, and the one upon which further development and progress almost wholly depend, is a building devoted entirely to the College of Agriculture where permanent and adequate lecture rooms and laboratories may be provided. Upon this proposition there can be no serious disagreement among the well informed farmers of the state. The Grange and other agricultural associations have repeatedly recommended the erection of such a building and the last three or four years the Board of Regents have asked for an appropriation for that purpose. If the Grange and farmers generally will properly support the Board in this matter, I feel sure the present legislature will make the necessary appropriation, and thereby provide for the future growth and development of agricultural education at the University. The subject of legislation concerns the farmers of the country as vitally as any part of our citizenship. Realizing the fact that good and just laws are essential to good citizenship, the Grange both State and National, has always done what it would to create a healthy public sentiment in favor of wholesome legislation, and it stands to the credit of the Grange that its influence has always been found on the side of good morals, equity and justice. There are a number of things of especial interest to the farmers likely to come up for consideration by the present Legislature. It is not my purpose to discuss them separately at this time, but shall content myself with stating a few of the things the Grange stands for in this State. 1. Just and equitable tax laws, without discrimination against any class or interest in this state. 2. Better roads, under an effective road law, that will not be needlessly burdensome upon the tax payers. 3. Appropriation for College of Agriculture building at Morgantown. 4. The establishment of an Agricultural High School at some suitable point in the State. 5. An adequate appropriation for the State Board of Agriculture. 6. The establishment of an effort Forestry department. 7. A law providing for the conservation of our natural resources. 8. The submission of a prohibition amendment to a vote of the people. 9. An anti-cigarette law. 10. A law providing for the analysis and branding of feeding stuffs. 11. A fuller provision for instruction in elementary agriculture in our public schools. 12. The employment of a man capable of teaching elementary agriculture in each of the six Normal schools. 13. The establishment of a Public Utilities Commission. 14. The enactment of an efficient Primary election law. There are other matters of vital interest to the farmers of this State that may or should come up for consideration at the hands of the present legislature, but I deem it inexpedient to enumerate them here. I feel sure that we can safely rely upon our Legislative Committee to make known the views of this body and the farmers of the state generally upon such questions as may come up provision to time as the session of the Legislature progresses. I want to pay for our own and other legislative committees, that they are in no sense lobbyists, neither do they represent any special privilege or selfish interest, but they are appointed in the interest of good government, to study and investigate such economic questions as may come up for legislation and to keep our representatives advised as to the view point of the agricultural people of the state upon such questions as may be under consideration by the Legislature. There is a great responsibility resting upon our Legislative Committee, and I need not add that the State Grange has full confidence in the loyalty, fidelity and ability of their committee. The farmers of the country are naturally and normally law-abiding, loyal and patriotic. In times of panic it is the farmers that save the financial institutions of the country, and when the nation is at war, the great burden falls upon the farmers and it is upon the conservative farmers that the preservation of our governmental institutions mainly depends. A Medicine that Appeals to Physicians—They Recognize its Value—Dr. J. E. Ennis, of Atlanta, Ga., Tells the Truth About Vinol. "I want people to know that I believe the most valuable cod liver oil preparation, the best, body-builder, health-restorer and strength-creator known to medicine today is Vinol. "I advise Vinol in my practice and find it has no equal for healing coughs, colds, bronchial troubles and sore lungs. "I have used Vinol in many cases of indigestion, mal-assimilation, and for patients who have no appetite, were anaemic and run down, with splendid results. I have also found Vinol to be a boon to the aged. "I believe Vinol to be well worthy of any honest physician's endorsement,"—J. E. Ennis, M. D. For old people, delicate children, weak, run-down persons, after sickness, and for chronic coughs, colds, bronchitis, and all throat and lung troubles Vinol is unexcelled. Those who try Vinol and receive no benefit may have their money back. C. A. Potterfield, druggist, Charleston, W. Va. THE PRIMARY PROBLEM AND THE DIFFERENT VIEWS ON SUBJECT Three Bills Before the Legislature and Opinion Seems to Be Divided on Them-How Kidd Wakes Up the Animals-His Prohibition Prognostication-Side Lights and Personal Views on the Legislature and Legislators. There are three primary election bills pending in the legislature, one being the Cooper bill of the last regular session; another a bill, of which Z. Taylor Vinson is the author, and a third, offered by Senator Hatfield. The first two measures go to the limit on the general primary scheme, while the Hatfield proposition is in the nature of a compromise between the two. It makes the magisterial districts the unit. It requires all party conventions to be held between April 15 and June 15 next preceding state elections. It provides for the selection of committee, stipulates their tenure of office, and requires them to take an oath to support the constitution of the United States and the State of West Virginia, and included in this oath an averment of the party to which they claim membership. Other stringent regulations and penalties are laid down to defeat fraud and corruption, and intended to safeguard the integrity of nominations by the political parties, and defend the purity and honesty of party management. The provisions of the Cooper bill are by now pretty well known to the public. The Vinson bill differs from it only in minor details. Both provide for an expression of choice on every candidate from United States senator to constable, and also candidates for selection as committeemen. There is no settled sentiment on what kind of a primary election law should be passed. The fact is that opinion on that question is very much unsettled and decidedly chaotic, so much so in fact that there is more than good reason to believe that these conflicting views age of such a law. Once more we will not lend themselves easily to the process of harmonization, and that the fortunate days of the session will be passed with before anything along this line can be accomplished. And yet, the dominant party's platform calls for the passage reminded that many a party platform promises things that are absolutely impossible of fulfilment. Watch bring us so reference to a mirror as to the him. O. Taylor Vinson's arduity in getting a sweeping primary election law on the statute books. It is the alienable license of the quidnums of politics to attribute a personal motive whenever they inclined so to do. In the case of Mr. Vinson's anxious pressing of his primary election bill, they seem bent thus. Mr. Vinson would United States senateward go, according to these gabbling gossips, and the quickest, way there is the longest way round. It is the Vinson idea, and on it I grant him no monopoly, that it is the height of folly for anybody beneath the dignity of a couple-of-times-millionaire to attempt to get to the big senate over at Washington by way of the legislature. There being absolutely no change whatever for a well-to-do man with a mountain of ability like this Vinson person to take the legislative route, there may be a chance for a worthy fellow like him to get there if the voice of the people could express itself. To provide a method for that expression is the purpose of the Vinson primary election law chiefly, as it is the aim of the Cooper bill, for that matter, with such a law, Vinson and other brainy, poor men of the state, who would like to attain the ambition of a seat in the national senate, could take to the hustings and make direct appeal to the sovereign people. The Vinsons are at home on the hustings. They can talk like a house afire, and show off their line of talent samples to the people to the best advantage. This would give Hubbard a chance, too, and Jodie Gaines, who can talk like a phonograph record, only more entertainingly and magnetically. It would handicap Isaac T. Mann some, because like is not strong for the oratorical hurdles, though he is there with the bundle big enough to choke a rhinoceros to death. 'Speck he would prefer to let the legislature route remain the popular track to take to the big marble pile at the far end of Pennsylvania avenue. But the United States senate is what Vinson is aiming at say the Grandmother Tippeevoes of politics in conclave here, and that is the reason why he is so deeply interested in getting a primary election bill that just suits him made into a law. So, we'll let it go at that. Senator R. F. Kidd has been a legislator 22 years, first in the house and then in the senate, and it goes without saving that he will continue on the job for the next 22 years, if he wants to. Kidd is a big man with a big heart and a big brain, and when he takes the floor to make a speech, no matter how noisy the chamber is, it instantly becomes quiet to the pin-dropping simile degree. He always has something to say, either illuminating, or amusing, or both. And he invariably drops a few aside walls into the majority side, which are thickly veered with a sugar-coated humor not put out 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 Wrn es e railroad. 205 miles east of Kenova BLUEFIELD COLORED INSTITUTE for male and female students; furnished rooms; a reading room supplied with the best current literature; a good library, and a physical and chemical laboratory. Healthful location and wholesome surroundings. Board $8.00 per month. Tuition free to state students, rates very low to non-resident students. The Bluefield School offers an unequaled 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. thick to allow it to be swallowed before the sweet is dissolved from the bitter. Then the grey wolves of Republicanism let out long, plaintive howls and take the track of the Kidd, of Gilmer, who has whipped himself up and is away on a long lead. It took just 17 days (count 'em) for the animals to get around when they smelled the Kidd meat, which far-fetched sinille means that they stood for the prod for that length of time before they woke up to the fact that somebody should defend the sacred-levathian from this mahoot's cruel and 'vicious pike. They put up what defence they were able, but none has been equal to the job of putting the kibosh on the wise one from the rube district. There is one last hope left and that is Meredith. He ought to be able to polish off Bob to a polite finish, or, at least, hold him for a while. Kidd's last swipe at the majority was on the prohibition question. He took the rather unique view that the people returned the Republican party to power because they knew that they wouldn't be given prohibition, which they didn't want. He argued that, the Republican party having failed to vote to submit last year, the voters knew that when they promised to submit this year they were lying about it and didn't intend to do anything of the kind, and as that was what they wanted they continued the Republican party in power, while they refused, to accept and vote for the Democrats because they condemned the Republican party for not submitting the prohibition matter to the voters. Governor-elect Glasscock got his first experience standing in a reception line for four years, and pumping handling a fast-flowing stream of folks, who were invited by Governor and Mrs. Dawson to the mansion. The newly elected governor got a taste of the social mill he is expected to tread for four long years, and he came out only second best. The following morning found him housed up with fatigue, a severe cold, and a lively, assortment of chills and fevers. Glasscock is a delicate looking man, like Dawson, but he hasn't the physical strength of Dawson by a whole lot. He has the nervosa temperament, the lolling of which is doubtless a great help to the present governor in discharging both official and social responsibilities. The conservation of his physical resources will be one of the duties to apply himself diligently. Lots of exercise and fresh air; cultivation of the Emmanuel mental suggestion hocus-pocus business; allowing sub- The "Glove Fitting" Corset has been on market years and is one of the best known makes. All the shapes will be shown by an expert "Fitter" and "Distrator." The new Glove Fitting "Long" Models give the ionable slim-hip effect. Glove Fitting Corsets are able for medium, slender and stout figures. Prices ordinates to attend to details; adds a half-way devotion to the Elater theory is the good advice here gratiously offered the new executive by, yours truly, the eminent Doctor Fizz. The first strictly administration bill to pass in either branch went through the house yesterday by a vote of 53 to 25, the negative votes being cast by the minority side. It is House Bill, No. 76, written by Tax Commissioner Tawnsend, recommended in the report, of retiring Commissioner A. B. White, and piloted through the delegate, branch by the skillful hand of the boyish McCrum, of Preston. This bill, the inheritance tax bill, classifies this kind of a tax, and provides a sliding scale of prices, of the senate concurs in the house's favorable action, and this bill becomes a law, the tax commissioner declares that the inheritance tax will be greatly benefited in the justice of its operations and that larger revenues will result therefrom. in the house, delegate Talbot, Democrat, of Webster, WV, the legislature to pass a set of resolutions favoring the election of United States senators by the mobster. He offered a joint resolution to that effect, which wont over a day under the rules. The Keystone charter bill passed the lower house. Squire Kirk of Wood, shot one into the hammer, entitled, "A bill for the protection of the human race," the reading of which by Clerk Topping caused laughter to ripple through the alstes and in the galleries, the bill calls for a physical amendment before marriage licenses are granted. No chronically diseased person can apply for a writ of matrimony if the Kirk bill ever gets to be law, and of that it hasn't one chance in a thousand million. The house has an echo of the prohibition amendment fight, when Smith, of Cabell today presented another large batch of petitions, from all parts of the state, asking for the passage of the model license bill. Zilliken, of the senate, had a similar petition read in that chamber. It was from the Ohio Valley Trades Assembly and opposed the submission of the prohibition amendment. Garlan ordered a like petition, composed of the bundle of telegrams, signed by the Parkersburg business men, opposing the passage of the prohibition amendment resolution. I see in some of the newspapers that some folks who have read articles pointed in the various newspapers, disapprove of some of the stumppoints I take from which I view the passing, legislative action. That is to be expected, and is altogether desirable. A harmony of minds is monotony, its mental energy. My articles are signed, and the responsibility for them rests me alone, not with the publisher who are members of my syndicate. My aim is to write the thing as I it, and above all, to make the brief ripple through them that dry matter may be made interesting to my readers. I latter myself that I am making some headway toward realizing that chief aim. The advocate is entered in the courthouse at Charleston, W. Va., as the same matter. MISSION RATES: months $0.50 months $1.00 year 1.50 2. A CAMPAIGN CANARD The Charleston Gazette, in its issue of Friday, January 29th, came out with a scare-head article in which it was stated that I had been omitted service on and ejected from the elevator in the State House the afternoon before. Though an authorized denial appeared in the Charleston Mail of the same date, the Gazette in both its Saturday and Sunday editions published statements of the same purport. "I have no knowledge of the source of the Gazette's information, but I do know that any statement to the agent that I was prevented from using the elevator in the State House, the Capitol Annex or any other building, either on Thursday afternoon, Saturday morning or at any other time is false. As a matter of fact, I had no occasion nor did I attempt to go above the first floor of the Capitol on Thursday, as I had no business in the building except with the office of the State Superintendent of Schools. On the day before—Wednesday—I was conveyed by the elevator to the third floor, once alone and once in company with a friend. At no time was there any necessity for prayers nor protestations to secure the service, nor was there any appointment, as alleged by the Gazette. One has neither to go far nor to search long for the Gazette's motive for publishing this canard. A campaign for city officers is now on. Two years ago a large number of Negro voters supported the Democratic ticket, but these because of the adoption of the anti-Negro planks by the Democratic State convention and the subsequent abuse heaped upon the race by the Gazette, are bitterly opposed to any Democrat holding any office, national, state, county or municipal. By charging "some one in the government office" with the commission to what it only advocated, our Democratic neighbor hopes to regain a portion of the Negro vote. Hasping things upon another will not make one self clean nor will the inference be drawn from the Guzette's publication that the party it represents is "just as good" deceive any man who has sense enough to cast a ballot. "THERE'S A GREAT DAY A-COMING" Dr. Booker T. Washington, who has almost comprehensive knowledge of the Negro in America, says the race has sounded the depths and its pendulum is on the return. Dr. Washington's public utterances are always carefully considered before their delivery, and the wisdom and conservatism they contain have placed him among the great thinkers of the age. His statements, therefore, are not to be passed upon lightly nor is an acquaintance with conditions in any one locality to be pitted against a knowledge of them all. There are those who, judging the country at large by conditions which obtain in their own town, county or state, may be disposed to question the truth of Dr. Washington's statement. But these should bear in mind that Dr. Washington, in addition to first hand knowledge of the Magro's status—political, social and financial)—in every state, has sources of information possessed by none other. In daily contact with the potent factors of both races, he has opportunities to discern the drift of BEST FOR THE BOWELS If you haven't a regular, healthy movement of the body, keep your meals open and bowell. Forces in the shape of obliterable pearls or pill poison, is dangerone. The mechanism causes great perfect way of keeping the bowels clear and clean is to also CANDY CATHARTIO Cancarets MY WORK WHILE YOU SLEEP EAT 'EM LIKE CANDY Dumplings, Potato, Potato, Tortoise Good, Do meat, roast Miken, Weaken or Gripe; 10, 85 and bear, write for free sample, and book- ing health. Baking Bread Company, Chicago or New York. KEEP YOUR BLOOD CLEAN bubble sentiment; and it is doubtless a result of moral association; but stressed by personal observations of the most extensive character, that he heralds the cause of a brighter day. Let us hope that the eminent Tuskegeean is not a false prophet. Let us hope that he has read the signs aright; for the black man I as surely had his portion of sorrow and acquaintance with woe. GENTLEMEN BOTH In commenting on the eulogy delivered over the remains of a colored man by a celebrated Virginia lawyer, the Columbus, O., State Journal exhibited a breadth of vision and freedom from prejudice no whit less than the man whose words it commended. The mere fact of the Journal's quoting the words of the eulogist's entitles it to the same kindly consideration as is accorded the speaker. Says the Journal: The other day, down in Virginia, a colored man died, and a celebrated lawyer who had been his lifelong friend, pronounced a eulogy upon him. He characterized the Negro as a perfect gentleman a man in whose heart was no hatred, envy or malice, but on the other hand, his heart was of kindness, tenderness and sympathy. And thus the lawyer further spoke: In the words of your preacher, "His sun has gone down," Indeed; But you all know after a brilliant sunset a beautiful twilight lingerers. So likewise, with him; his pure life has set, but the glory of his twilight lingerers still and will anger for some reason, and will leave away then memory will with pleased delight recall him to us as he was in life. Isn't that beautifully said? And could any one wish a delightfultertribute paid him when he has crossed the bar, than is spoken of this dear dark Negro? And how much one can admire that lawyer, who can see past social and racial limitations, and recognize worth for its own sake! DOING A GOOD WORK Since the Grand Lodge session in August, the Grand Lodge Knights of Pythias has paid to the orphans and widows of deceased members—fifteen in number—$2,800.00. Nothing speaks louder for the good work being done by this organization than this. While the amounts paid to the beneficiaries, were in no instance insufficient, they were furnished with means sufficient to provide against immediate want and their relatives were relieved of the necessity of caring for them so soon as death removed the family provider. No fraternal organization in the state has higher ideals than the Knights of Pythias and none is doing a commendable work. The dwellers in the provinces are up in the air, over the relations relating among the Negro Federal office-holders at Washington. First we hear that the ties which bound Damon and Pythias are frazzles as compared with the cables of mutual affection and esteem which hold the "big guns" together. One correspondent tells us that all is peace, harmony and love; another writes of contention, discord and hate. In view of these conflicting reports, it would be well for the President to deputize secret service officials to ascertain the truth. LOST STRAYED OR STOLEN LOST, STRAYED OR STOLEN A boomlet for the Supreme Chancellorship of the Knights, of Pythias. Blind in the right eye, spring-halted in the left hind leg, spavin on the right hind leg, with a bad case of heaves and balky; burdened with a thousand dollars in gold, for the Pythian Temple and Sanitarium Commission. Seen last time at the Grand Lodge session. A liberal reward and no question asked for return to 311 N. Fourth St., Richmond, MAY BE SO Next week—February 12th—is the Lincoln centenary. In every town of size—except Charleston—the event will be celebrated with appropriate exercises by Negroes. An attempt was made to bring together those who should have been interested in a fitting observance of the day, but it failed. It may be possible to work up a little race pride before the next centenary rolls around. Attorney Alvord of the Anti-Sailor League is in the limelight again because of charges that a big fund has been raised by the liquor interests for the purpose of buying the State Senate. One would think that the Prohibitionists would have cut loose from Alvord after his fiasco of two years ago. A crank, though supporting a good cause, can do it more harm than an avowed enemy. THE MILLENNIAL DAWN The report that hotel and boarding house rates are not to be advanced in Washington during inaugural week is the sweetest story ever told to those who have been "gouged" on similar occasions. Boarding houses and private homes will furnish lodging at $1.00 per night. Wonder if this rate is for a bed, cot or ballot? A PROPER INSIGNIA The Waugh antisebring bill has evoked a number of suggestions from the state press in to the seat method of distinguishing the professional lobbyist. A badge strikes the fancy of one paper. Another proposes a string of bells. How would a ball and chain do? ON HIS MAJESTY—THE PEOPLE'S SERVICE The prohibition amendment passed the House with a vote of sixty-three to theirteen. The inference is not to be drawn, however, from the affirmative vote that the sixty-three are totalefs. They were simply carrying out the will of their constituents. --- DONT EXPECT TOO MUCH That non-partisan charter for the government of Charleston may make it a model city, but since it is not expected to change the character of man, one should not be over sanguine. The Democratic Senators are not disposed to allow Negroes to have so much as a "crum," not to mention a whole loaf. DOWN WITH DIRT, DARKNESS AND DISEASE Tuskegue, Ala.—"Down with Dirt, Darkness and Disease" was the slogan adopted at the First Negro Congress on Tuberculosis held at Tuskegue, the third week of December. The Negro's fight against tuberculosis for the sake of both races was the burden of the week's problems. During "Health Sunday," the opening day of the Congress, seven meetings were devoted wholly or in part to problems of the human body. For six successive days the entire group of nearly fifteen hundred students attended the evening platform meetings which included a series of starcorp addresses having to do with varied conductive to the spread of tuberculosis and the control of the disease, "School Improvement." "Children's Gardens and Clivies," "Playgrounds and Recreation." "What. Churches Have Done," "Better Conditions for the Worker and What the Worker Can Do," and "Neighborhood Improvement in Town and County" were some of the topics illustrated by newspaper articles. During five afternoons group meetings were held. These brought together circles of earnest-minded leaders who sought to define possibilities for themselves and their people throughout the country for it was early decided that the results of the congress should be made as far reaching as possible. Doctors, teachers, church organizations involved in women's Christian Association, women's clubs and other societies, business leagues and other men's associations, as well as the interests of the country home and school were discussed and plans for the future work outlined. What Next? The closing conference included representation from the thirty local, state and national welfare efforts centering at Tuskegee. In this session the leaders sought to answer, "What are we going to do about it?" They planned a permanent tuberculosis committee at Tuskegee with similar committees at other leading Negro institutions such as Hampton and Shaw, these schools to work together, each pishing the tuberculosis campaign in their immediate territory. The colored press of the county will be counted upon to spread the propaganda, and the state boards of health will be asked to supply printed matter about the disease and the manner of living which will control its spread. Health Month. Of greatest hope is the plan for making February a "Health Month" for Negroes north and south. This New Year's effort began December 30th in a conference at Chicago where it was determined to lay plans so that during February practically every colored church, lodge and society in Chicago will hold a meeting to consider "Tuberculosis Among the Negroes: What Are We Going to Do about it." In preparation for this plan it is expected that general addresses upon tuberculosis shall be given before all of those Negro organizations in Chicago which have not already been lectured upon the subject. The same plan will be followed wherever any considerable number of Negroes are to be found. With January as a month of preparation, February will be a month of discussion among these people who form so large a portion of the population in many sections. White citizens are asked to call attention to these plans and to give such encouragement, as will advance this attempt of a race to free itself from the ravages of a needless disease and at the same time to serve the highest interests of both races. Battle Creek, Mich., Feb. 5.—The Haskell Memorial home, a three and a half-story brick orphanage, was destroyed by fire early today. Three of the 37 little inmates are missing, and it is believed that they perished in the flames. In the panic that followed, when the children were awakened, several jumped from a third story window, but were not fatally hurt. THE WAUGH DIVORCE BILL PASSED BY THE LOWER HOUSE TODAY Provides That When An Absolute Divorce is Granted, One of the Estranged Couple Can Be Prohibited From Marrying Again-The Routine Proceedings of the House of Delegates Today. STATE GOOD ROADS COMMISSION BILLS INTRODUCED TODAY In the State Senate; They Relate to the Permanent Improvement of State's Highways, Regulate the Width of Tires on Wagons and Other Vehicles, Create a Road Fund and Provide a Road Tax. By the narrow margin of three votes, the Waugh bill, relating to divorces, amending the present laws by providing that courts may decree in granting an absolute divorce to a husband and wife, that one of the estranged couple can be prevented from marrying again, passed the house of delegates. Under the present law the Supreme Court of Appeals has held that an absolute divorce to either husband or wife free both from all obligations and it was to remedy this section that the proposed measure was introduced and if passed by the senate, it will be possible for the courts to grant an absolute divorce to one of the parties and prevent the other from marrying again if desired. The committee on taxation and finance in the lower house of the legislature will report the four measures proposed for the licensing of coal, oil and gas companies, back to the House on February 10th. Tonight a joint meeting of the Senate and House committees will meet in the Senate chamber to hear a discussion of the bills. The session of the House was opened with prayer by Rev O. Dale King, of the State Street M. E. Church. Mr. Brammer from the committee on education reported favorably, House Bill No. 123, creating independent school district of Beaver Pond and House Bill No. 216, relating to vacancies in Board of Education. Mr. Kingley, from the committee on counties, districts and municipalities, reported favorably House Bill No. 259, relating to the keeping STATE GOODMAN COMMISSION INTRODUCTION In the State Senate; They have provement of State's Hist of Tires on Wagons and a Road Fund and Provi With a favorable recommendation the bills prepared by the State Good Roads Commission, relating to the permanent improvement of the public highways; regulating the width of tires on wagons and vehicles; creating a state road fund and imposing a state road tax, were reported back to the state senate, Friday morning, by Chairman Howard Sutherland, of the senate committee on roads and internal navigation. At the opening of the morning session, Chairman Meredith, of the judiciary committee, reported favorably Senator Fisher's bill, defining telephone companies and making it the duty of such companies to conduct their telephone lines for the interchange of business and prescribing means for the enforcement of such duty, with one amendment. He reported without amendment, Senator Baker's bill, providing for the nomination of candidates for public office, and selection of delegates to national political conventions and members of party executive committees, under conditions as similar as may be to those under regular elections are held, reported unfavorably Senator Coffman's bill, to amend and re-onact section 49 of chapter 39 of the code of 1906, relating to county officers, and Senator Sandee's bill, relating to the examination of persons for a license to practice law and recommended that Senator Haslett's bill, providing for the registration, identification and regulation of motor vehicles, operated and driven upon the public roads and highways of the state, be referred to the committee on roads and navigation. The following bills were read a The following bills were read a third time and passed: Senator Hazlett's bill, relating to trespassing on railroad trains, to take effect from its passage. Senator Hakey's bill creating the independent school district of Hinton; Senator Hakey's bill, relating to salaries of judges of the supreme court, to the issuing of certificates, to take effect from its passage; Senator Smith's bill, to incorporate the city of Milton; Mr. Yeast's bill, relating to the appointment and term of service of cadets in the West Virginia university; Senator McIntyre's bill, relating to instructions to pet jurors, and Senator Littleton's bill, to protect the purchaser of real estate. On motion of Senator Haffett, the bill relating to the salaries of state officers, was made a special order for Saturday, at 2:30. On motion of Senator Haffett, his primary bill, up on second read- of hog pena, Engrossed Senate Bill No. 30, relating to cities, town and villages and Engrossed Senate Bill No. 30, creating the Salem independent school district. Mr. Lee from the committee on insurance, reported favorably House Bill No. 268 relating to the organization, operation and management of fraternal beneficiary societies. Mr. Daniels from the committee on humane institutions reported that Miss McKenna had appeared before the committee and on behalf of the Humane Society, said that no public institution was needed for the care of children, but asked for a larger appropriation for the Society. Engrossed House Bill No. 50, the Weston charter bill, came up under the head of unfinished business with senate amendments pending. The amendments were agreed to by the House. The resolution of Mr. Kelly, of Roane county requiring the committee on taxations and finance to report both the four bills imposing a license tax on coal, oil and gas on February 10th, was adopted. House Bill No. 34, creating an intermediate court in the county of Randolph, coming up in regular order, was read a third time and passed. House Bill No. 42, relating to license clubs, providing for license, from county courts, was taken up out of its order, read a third time and passed by a vote of 56 to 11. House Bill No. 98, relating to divorce, came up in regular order and was read a third time. Mr. Waugh spoke for the passage of the bill and Mr. Muthoney and Mr. Strother opposed the bill. The bill was passed by a vote of 38 to 35. ROADS ION BILLS BUCED TODAY Relate to the Permanent Imighways, Regulate the Width and Other Vehicles, Create a de a Road Tax. ing, was made a special order for Saturday, at 10:15. On motion of Senator Blue, Senator Baker's primary bill, was taken up out of its order and read a first time by its title. Chairman Sutherland, from the committee on roads and navigation, reported favorably Senator Zilliken's bill, relating to toll roads and turnpikes; Senator Sutherland's bills, relating to public roads and the raising of revenue; to the width of tires of wagons and vehicles; creating a state commission of public roads; creating a state road fund; creating a state road tax; appropriating public moneys for roads. On motion of Senator Sutherland, each of these bills were taken up for immediate consideration and read a first time and ordered to their second reading. Senator Smith's bill, prohibiting the playing of pool and billiards by minors, was given its first reading and ordered to its second reading. The senate bills, relating to exemptions; relating to office and supplies of county superintendents of free schools; relating to the abolishment of school trustees; and the bill relating to challengers of election, all, reported adversely, were rejected. The house bill: to give sheriffs power, to take bonds on caplas proline, out of, open court, was read a second time and ordered to its third reading. A COMMON COLD. We claim that it catching could be avoided some of the most dangerous and fatal diseases would never be heard of. A cold often forms a culture bed for germs of infectious diseases. Consumption, pneumonia, dipthitheria and seasalt fever, four of the most dangerous and fatal diseases, are of this kind. The culture bed formed by the cold favors the development of the germs of these diseases, that would not otherwise find lodgment. There is little danger, however, of any of these diseases being contracted when a good expectorant cough medicine like Chamberlain's Cough Remedy is used. It cleans out these culture beds that for the development of the germs of these diseases. That is why this remedy has been universally successful in preventing pneumonia. It not only cures your cold quickly, but minimizes the risk of contracting these dangerous diseases. For sale by C. A. Potterfield, corner Capitol and Virginia streets, and Ideal Pharmacy, No. 224 Charleston street. CITY OF CHARLESTON Call for the Republican Primary Election. Notice is hereby given of a primary election to be held in the city of Charleston, South Carolina, and the State of West Virginia, on Friday, February 9, 1888, between the hours of 1:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m. of that day for the nomination of candidates on the Republican ticket for the following municipal officers—that is to say: For one member board of affairs —First, district, comprising the First, Second and Third Wards; Second, district board comprising the Second district comprising the Fourth, Fifth, Sixth and Tenth Wards. One member of the City Republic can committee from each of the two wards of the city, except the First Strith and Eighth, where two committee teemans shall be chosen. The primary election shall be held in the several wards of the city of Charleston, at the following places: First Ward at Patrick school house. Second Ward at Gas offices on Virginia street. Third Ward at Sheridan Jones' store—Elk avenue. Fourth Ward at court house. Fifth Ward at city hall. Sixth Ward at Simpson's stable. Seventh Ward at carpenter shop, Wakeington street between Broad and Brunswick. Eighth Ward at S. V. Morris' store. Ninth Ward at Hively's store. Tenth Ward at Fernbank school house. All persons who are candidates for city offices under this call in said primary, desiring to have their names printed on the ballot, and to be voted for in said primary election, shall sign the call and pay the assessment to be made by the City Republican Committee in later than 12-08 o'clock noon, on the 20th day of January, 1908. The said call and the assessment can be found at the place of business Hon. C. R. Eudeksii, treasurer of the Republican City Committees, at 205-507 Capitol street, Charleston, W. Va., where said call may be signed and said assessment paid. The said primary election shall be by ballot, which shall have printed therion the names of all candidates, and no person whose name is not printed on the ballot shall be voted for, nor shall any vote be counted for any person whose name is not printed on the ballot. The ballot shall be prepared by the City Republican and no other than said official ballot shall be used in said election. Only members of the Republican party who shall at the time of election be qualified to vote, shall vote at said primary election; and no person shall be entitled to vote ex-voting places and in the Ward in which he resides. The names of all candidates to be voted, for shall be printed on each ticket, under the respective headings of the positions for, which they are candidates. The voters shall erase the names of all candidates but those of the person or person whom he desires to cast his ballot. Neither shall vote for more than one candidate for any one city office, except in those wards where it may be necessary to vote for two candidates for council or for two members of the City Republican Committee; and if one candidate for vote for more than one candidate for one city office (except as above stated) his ballot shall not be counted. The said primary shall be conducted at the voting places above designated by a board consisting of three commissioners and two clerks to be selected by the city committee. The commissioners of election shall cause the ballots and, to blok bloks, and returns of the same, to be conveyed by one of the commissioners within two days after the said primary to Jno. R. Foster, secretary of the City Republican Committee, at the attorney-general office, capital building, and the city committee shall forthwith meet and declare the result of said primary. C. W. HALL, Chairman. JNO. R. FOSTER, Secretary, cent at one of the above designated ORDER OF PUBLICATION. State of West Virginia, to-wit: In the Clerk's Office of the Supreme Court of Appeals, on the first Monday in February, 1909, G. D. Smith, et al., Appellees, Linden Oil Co. et al., Eureka Pipe Line Company, Appellant the Company, Appellant. Upon an appeal from supersedees to a judge of the court of Tyler county, pronounced on the 12th day of November 1909. The object of this appeal and supersedees is to set aside, reverse and annul the decree aforesaid, so far as it affects the interests of the said appellant. And it, appearing from amidavit of Charles Powell, filed in the office of the Clerk of the Supreme Court of Appellals, that Foester Mitchell, George V. Harter, H. E. Wilson, C. Mellick, Margaret Dalley, Zulia B. Mayer, Eugene Dalley, R. Stephen Dalley, and Mary Dalley, of the defendants in said cause, are non-residents of the State of West Virginia. Now, therefore, it is ordered that Foster Mitchell, George V. Harter, H. E. Wison, C. Melick, Margaret Dailey, Julia B. Mayer, Eugene Dailey, R. Stephen Dailey and Mary Dailey do appear before the Judges of our Supreme Court of Appeals at Wheeling on the first Monday in February, next, to have a rehearing of the whole matter in said decree contained. It is further ordered that this order be published, for four successive weeks in the Charleston Daily Mall, a newspaper published in Kauaiana county, and be posted according to law. Witness: WM. B. MAPHEWS. Court of our Supreme Court of 33th day of January, 1899, and in the 46th year of the State. WM. B. MATHEWS, Clerk. CHARLES POWELL, Attorney. PT. RLEASANT Gus Bell, of Pittsburgh, has been the guest of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jake Sattles. He left Monday for Middleport, where he has a position in Reyford's barber shop. Little Mice Blanche Bell very enjoyably entertained a number of her little friends with a party Saturday, from 8:00 until 8:00 p.m. in honor of her sixth birthday. Misses Frances Morton and Moseley Colston assisted Little Blanche in making the evening the most enjoyable the little ones ever spent. Rev. G. A. Muse, and Dr. Curry left Friday for Charleston after closing the most successful five night meeting that has ever been conducted in Pt. Pleasant. The entire community was grieved to have Dr. Curry leave, as his influence seemed to be wonderful. Rev. G. A. Musg and Dr. Curry were entertained by quite a number of their friends during the few days they were here. William Bell spent Saturday in Henderson, the guest of Miss Eldorado Williams. John H. Enbank—An Obituary. Following an evening service conducted at his West Charleston home by his pastor, the Rev. S. R. Bullock, the remains of Jno. Henry Enbank, who died Wednesday morning, January 20, after an illness of some months, were taken to his former home in Lexington, Va., by his younger daughter, Mary E., and Prof. Ed. M. Burgess of the W. Va. Inst. Faculty, and laid beside those of his beloved wife who died six years ago. Services were conducted at the First Baptist church of Lexington, by the Rev. Dr. Chas. Manley, pastor of the First Baptist church (white. The remarks were based on Gen. 25:8. Then Abraham gave up the ghost and died in a good old age, an old man and full of years." The life of the deceased was beautifully paralleled with that of the patrarch. Abraham. The beauty of a life well rounded and full was faithfully portrayed to the hearers and caused sorrowing hearts to rejoice in the home of the life beyond, where comes no tears nor sighing. A very touching and hopeful solo, "In the Upper Garden," was sung by Mr. Burgess. Jno. H. Enbark was born in Rockbridge county, Va., in 1834. He was a son of Richard and Catherine Enbark. He moved to Hallfax Court House in the early 50s, and was married to Mrs. Jane Alberts in 1875. To this union there were born seven children; two sons and five daughters. In 1865 he moved to Lexington, Va., where he conducted a successful business until 1905, when advancing years caused him to decide to join his children in Charleston. He professed religion in his youth and was an earnest member of the Baptist church. He is survived by two daughters, Misses Maria A. Enbank, of Charleston and Mary E. Enbank, head of Domestic Science and Arts of W. V. Colored Institute, and two stepchildren, Albert B. Roberts, a teacher at Middleway, W. Va. and Mrs. B. M. Dandridge, of Quinnimont, W. Va. The family offers their sincere gratitude to the many friends for their expressions of sympathy. With every cash value of Wall Paper All are invited to call and see our advance showing of Spring Styles. REMEMBER-We are sole agents for Pictortal Review Patterns, the only 10c and 15c patterns which have free patent Cutting and Construction Goldes.' Just the thing for home dress-makers. SAHLEY, GEORGE & BSHARAH ENTRANCES: CAPITOL STREET AND KANAWHA STREET On Friday, Jan. 29th the Lincoln Debating Society gave the following special program in Anthony Memorial Hall under the direction of Mr. Benj A. Mathews '09; Illustrated reading—"A Dream of Fair Women," by Cornie Barney and Dec—"The Dying Alchemist" James Thomas Solo—"Arabs Caravan," Charlotte Lovett, Dec—"The Gambler's Wife" Roy Johnson, Dec—"The Death of Fagan" Fredrick Wims. Song—"My Irish Maid" Misses Burke, and Snowden, Messrs. Davis and Arter, Farce—"Courtship Under Difficulties Miss Carmine Barner Messrs E. Lewis and F. Morris. Drama in one act—"The Polish Boy" Leading characters: Mary Whinks, Finley Days and Bernard McGill. Chorous from Wagner—By twenty mixed voices. At the Curtia Memorial church on Sunday evening, last, the following temperance program was rendered. Singing—Led by the Choir. Scripture reading—Psalm 146—Mrs. Metcalf. Prayer, Pres. McDonald. Singing, by Choir. "Progress of Prohibition." Pres.-Mc- Donald. Song and chorus—"All Around the World." Miss Parker. The "Financial Side of the Liquor Question," Dr. N. C. Brackett. "The Moral Side of the Question." Mrs. Jenness. Recitation and song—"The Story of A Tramp," Mrs. McDonald and Miss Peyton. Drinking and License" Mr. War field. *Why Should I Abstain?* Mr. H. H. Winters. Collection "Temperance Teaching," the hope of the boys and girls," Miss Ella Smith. Song—"Where is My Wandering Boy To-night," Prof. Wm. Sanders Benediction—Prof. Sanders. The entire program was very interesting and instructive. Storer is to have for the first time on her history, an, "Annual." The plan came about through the Seniors, who also will be largely responsible for its publication. The students who will have the matter in charge, have already begun to give the matter definite shape. The board of directors and editors, number fourteen, three of whom, are members of the Faculty. The editor-in-chief, secretary and treasurer have been elected and have The publication will be very elaborate and by the interest that is being manifested, we think that the sales will be very large. Six young men and four young ladies constitute the staff and these together with three members of the Faculty make up the board of directors. A member of the Senior class is editor, E. C. Lewis, secretary and Miss E. K. Brady treasurer. All the young men who are inter- shape for a good team already con- tracts are hard hit. Iam both Base Ball and track work. The captain and manager have be- shed by the Athletic Association. Fred R. Morris of Charleston, is captain of the track team, with one of the sentors as manager. Fred- rick Wims of Clarksburg, Md., is captain of the Base Balf Team while Pres. McDonald is acting as manager. The athlete season will be good this year, although the half Team is going so fast, as it was last season. RONCEABRTE. Ceremonies were held last Sunday evening, at the Methodist church in honor of Abraham Lincoln. Able addresses was made by John Eggleston and Prof T. C. Edmunds. Special musical program was rendered by the choir, Mrs. Mary Brown, director, assisted by Misses Anna Brown, Marcelles Ross, Rosa Riddle. Alice Brackenbridge Mrs. Bessle Lewis, Samuel Penick, Ernest Miller and Frank Brackenbridge. Collection was taken up, for the Freedman Aid Society. Rev. Howard White preached at Shiloh, Baptist church, Alderson, Sunday, for the benefit of this missionary society. Mrs. Leah Allen has returned from a pleasant trip to Montgomery. Mrs. Mary H. Lewis was a visitor of Mrs. D. R. Fickman, last Thursday. Mrs. Elizabeth Brown visited Hinton last week. Mrs. D. R. Hickman is able be be about again, after two weeks illness. Mrs. Richard is the guest of Mrs. H. T. Moore. Miss. Eveline Slaughter spent last work in Lewisburg, the guest of her aunt, Mrs. A. L. Slaughter. Mrs. Rosa Coehran is on the slick list. Frank Cousine and Charles Brinkley were in Lewisburg on business last week. Miss Burda Turner and Madamesy Orlesby and Ralley attended the Minister's and Deacons' Union at Macdonald. Mesdames Benton and Scott were visiting their brother at Page last week and report a pleasant time. Miss Rachel Monroe went to Hinton on business, returning Friday afternoon. Prof. J. M. Arter and M. Malone attended the Ministers and Deacons Union. Miss Y. A. Brown went to Mt. Hope Wednesday on business and returned Friday evening. Mrs. Amanda Gregory and Mrs. Hubbard are convalescing. Dr. S. A. Washington went to Montgomery Tuesday on business. Prof. J. M. Arter went to Huntington Monday. MONTGOMERY. Mrs. M. J. Banks was hostess to the Woman's Improvement League, of Montgomery, last Thursday at her home in Handley. Miss Ada B. Burke, of Charleston, in here the guest of relatives. A party of young people came up from Charleston Friday evening and attended a ball at the Odd Fellows Hall. Mrs. John Arnold entertained the M. E. Ladies Club of Montgomery, Wednesday afternoon at her home in Handley. The Kanawha District Institute met here Friday morning with the following teachers in attendance: Miss Minnie Carr. Tama Plowden and Sessie Jordan, Eagle, Miss Georgia Banks, Page; Miss Alpha Brooks, Handley; Miss Carrie Fairfax, Elk Ridge; Mrs. B. F. Witte, Hansford Miss Corrella Spears, Powellton; Mrs. F. Donnally Rattley, Donwood; Miss Lulu James, Smithers; Mr. Leon James, Cannelton; Miss Gertrude Parrish, Longacre; Miss Elhiel Brown, Mira Goldpee Miss Honrelle James, E. C. Page, and H. H. Hardy Montgomery. A Westminster musee of the Lengacre school, Matriet attended the teachers attending here. Friday. Rev. C. N. Harris, or Anjakee is here this week. Miss Beatrice Holmes delightfully entertained at her home on 4th ave. Friday evening, the Swastika Club. Mrs. H. H. Washington, of Page, was here Friday the guest of Mrs. William Allison. Miss H. H. James was shopping in Charleston Saturday. Miss. tooAWilde Morgan, student at the West Virginia Institute, came home last week because of illness, she is improving slowly. Mrs. Anna Davis accompanied Miss Morgan home. Mrs. H. H. Ralley and Mrs. E. C. Page were the guests of Miss Hassie Brown at Boomer, Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. George Lee have moved to Huntington. Rev. W. T. Terry, of Huntington, preached at the First Baptist Church Sunday morning. Presiding Elder Briggs held district conference at the M. E. Church Saturday and Sunday. A Little Sound Advice Will Help Many a Software in Clarkston Many a Sufferer in Charleston. No woman can be healthy and well if the Kidneys are sick. 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For sale by all dealers. Price 50 cents. Foster-Milburn Co., Buffalo, New York, sole agents for the United States. Remember the name—Doan's—and take no other. A bill creating the office of state forester, providing for the suppression and control of forest fires and the preservation of forests, was introduced in the house of delegates, Friday, by Delegate Yost, of Monongalia county. A local option bill, by Mr. Robinson, also, was introduced in the lower house. The following are the bills introduced at the morning session, Friday: House Bill, No. 282, by Mr. Thayer—"A bill to amend and resection 9 of chapter 131 of the code of West Virginia." Referred to the committee on the judiciary. Mr. and Mrs. John Jackson celebrated the twelfth anniversary of their marriage, by entertaining a number of their friends at their residence on Bradford st. at midnight. The public meeting of the Women's Loyal Union has been positioned on account of the week of prayer at the First Baptist church. The regular meeting of the organization will be held with Mrs. J. W. Viney, Monday evening. C. H. James has returned from Columbus, O., where he was called by the sorrowful illness of his mother. The friends of Mrs. James, of whom there is a large number in Charleston, will regret to hear that her condition is regarded as extremely grave, her age being against complete recovery from the attack of paralysis which she suffered. The Willing Workers of Simpson M. E. church gave a Japanese tea party at the parsonage, on Brooks street, Monday evening. Migs Nannie Chandler, of Mound, was the guest of Miss; Rosalynd Friend, Tuesday. Joseph Mitchell is ill at the home of his mother on Sonz street. Mrs. Amanda Johnson, of Madden, was in the city on business Monday. Beautiful Merry Widow pomps at Mrs. Brown's, 500 Capitol street. Mrs. Elmira Minor, of Gary, passed through the city Tuesday, en route to institute to see her daughter who is ill. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas, of Sun, spent several days at Hotel Brown this week. R. L. Mickey, who has been suffering for a number of months with tuberculosis, is gradually growing worse and no hope is entertained of his recovery. A party composed of the following, attended a dance given Friday evening at Montgomery. Miss Estella James, Maggie Burlock, Maude Viney, Ada Burke, Ruth Rice, and Mrs. Wm. Foy, Messrs Truman Randolph, Henry Burke, Rufus Penn, Dave Miller, Mason Burke, and Robert Foy. Mrs. Dabney Ellifo is seriously ill at her home on Sentinz street. The Woman's Hospital Association met with Mrs. Mary Holmes on Jackson street, Monday afternoon. The loyal Uplon met with Mrs. Rose Thompson on Monday evening. The Hospital Anxithary will give a reception this evening at the residence of Mrs. Wm. Walker on Shrewbury street. The Improvement League was entertained by Mrs. M. J. Hazelwood Friday. The next meeting will be with Miss L. O. Hopkins, on Lewis street. Mrs. Jane Burke and family left Wednesday for Huntington for permanent residence. Mr. Marshall Edwards and Miss Irene Miller were united in marriage at Dickinson last Wednesday at 6:00 p.m. by Rev. M. E. Wallor of St. Paul A. M. E. church. Nelson Johnson, on Sentinz street, continues quite ill. Mrs. Viola Wright was taken suddenly ill Friday morning and required the attention or three doctors/to relieve her. She is much improved at this time. Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Miller, of Wilhona, were in the city, Saturday. Little, if any, improvement is noted in the condition of Mrs. J. F. J. Clark, whose illness has been reported from time to time in these columns. Principal R. P. Sims, of the Bluefield Colored Institute, is in the city, looking after some measures of interest to his institution, which he hopes to have passed by the legislature. The birthday social given at St. Paul A. M. E. church, Monday night, was a decided success, both socially and financially. Mrs. Nancy Ress contributed the largest amount and won the honor of being president of the social. Rev. F. D. Taylor, P. E., of Wheeling District of the A. M. E. church, will hold the second quarterly love feast at the St. Payl A. M. E. church. Friday night, and fill the pulpit at 11 a.m. and 7:30 p. m., Sunday, February 7th. Democrats And Lilly-Whites Will Force His Hand on Negro Appointees. Washington, Feb. 2. — Prosident-elect Taft will have the color question put up to him at the outset of his Administration. The Southern Itepublican organization, which nominated Judge Taft at Chicago, wants to try him out on the proposition to make theirs a "white-man's" party. The Southern Democrats are eager to involve Judge Taft in a race issue, because they think that is the quickest way to end his campaign to build up Southern Republicanism. Ralph Tyler, the colored politician from Columbia, Ohio, whom President Roosevelt made Auditor of the Navy Department, and William D. Crum, Collector of Customs at Charleston, S. C., are the two men picked out for the testing of Judge Taft's attitude. It will be remembered that the appointment of Tyler was the end of President Roosevelt's effort to refilate on Senator Foraker for his Brownville night plunge on Ohio Negro into a federal office. During the pre-convention Taft campaign Tyler worked under the direction of Arthur L. Verva. This fact may have no l. THE HOTEL Are You Working for Money? Or is Your Money Working for You? If you are working and saving 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—Your Art World For Money. If you are working and saving your money and investing it in a safe away, where it will be working day and night whether you are working or not; and making your杰杰 six per cent interest—Your Money is working For You. The Pythagus Manual 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. The 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 Charleston. The first floor is occupied by the Huntington Harold the largest daily newspaper published in the south 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 put us well. After the Charleston building had been occupied only eight months our stockholders were paid a dividend of six per cent. Stock is still on sale at $10.00/per share; otherwise up or on the Installment plan. Ask your agent in your locality about it operation to this office. WestVa.Colored Institute Regular Normal, Academic and Commercial Courses, also Regular Courses in Agriculture, Carpentery and House Building, Steam Fitting, Smithing, Cabinet Making, Painting and Glazing, Dressmaking, Laundering, 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. INSTITUTE Regular N mercial Cour Agriculture, C ing, Steam Filing, Painting, Laundering, in Military T Books, Fuel Students; an State Student Twenty-two T Dollars per M For catalog J. McHENRY Ins Chairman Frank H. Hitchcock is understood to have marked Tyler for apacey beheading when the Tatt regime begins. An effort was made in the Senate today to secure confirmation for Crum, who has recently been reappointed to a second term. The Republican "Senators" generally are trying to have Crum confirmed before March 4, in order to relieve Judge Tatt of the embarrassment. The Democratic members are trying hard to hold this appointment over and put it up to Mr. Tatt. Crum's first appointment was only confirmed after three years of struggle. A long term of the Criminal Court closed last week and many were sent to the Penitentiary. 999 The Women's Willing. Worries Club met Sunday evening at the church and had a very interesting meeting. The club gave a supper Monday night to raise money to build a new church. H. A. Scott, of Mt. Hope, was in town last week on business. Miss Annie Turner, who has been ill for a few weeks, is able to ne out again. WEST VA. atic and Com- par Courses in Hall House Build- ing Cabinet Make- dressmaking, complete course lets. Rooms, ge to Normal Uniforms for a faculty of rd only Eight ation address I. President. inia Misses, Booker and Well spent Sunday with Mrs. B. P. Rosen. H. F. Washington left for Syracuse last Monday. Mrs. and Mrs. James Rotan were visiting their daughter Mrs. G. A. Mose, last Sunday. Mr. Willis is reported on her slate. Let this week. Rev. Anderson preached at the Baptist church Sunday night. A. C. Caul, of Winona, was here last week attending reunion. Mrs. Jennie Gerry, of Toledo, was the guest of Mrs. T. L. Sweeney last week. 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. Corner Washington & Dickinson Streets. WATCH FOR THE GRAND WIND UP SALE In fact every article in this store will be sold at GREAT REDUCTIONS This sale will begin Wednesday, February 10, and continue for TEN DAYS ONLY This Will Be a Record Breaker of Low Prices ONE PRICE CLOTHIER 222 Capitol Street New Phone 1072. GEM PH Corner Washington CHARLESTON RESOLUTIONS FOR ANY DAY OF ANY YEAR (E. G. Routzahn.) For the Well that They May Keep Well! For the Sick that They May Get Well! Resolved: That I will take better care of my body. Resolved: That I will seek to know more about body and so be better able to give it proper care. Resolved: That I will try to aid others that they may take better care of their bodies. Resolved: That I will plan to learn more about the conditions which affect the physical well-being of others: WATCH Old Phone 897 ARMACY & Dickinson Streets. W. VA. Resolved: That I will give particular attention, as occasion makes possible, to conditions affecting the health of the poor, the ignorant and the neglected. Resolved: That in school, church, club, lodge union or society I will encourage the discussion of health topics and the suggestion of plans towards better health conditions in the community. Resolved: That I will endeavor, every day of every year, to "Sleep in the Fresh Air." "Work in the Fresh Air." "Play in the Fresh Air." "Like in the Fresh Air." That I will present these resolutions, if possible, to every class and society to which I belong. FOR THE CRUM'S Appointment the Subject of Debate In Senate Senators Money Sets the Occasion to Air His Views on The Superlotity of The Anglo- Saxon and the Crime of Miscengenation. Washington, D. C., Feb. 2.—Senators of all political parties tonight are discussing a speech made in executive session late this afternoon by Senator Money, of Mississippi. It is declared by Democrats and Republicans alike tonight as having been the very greatest oration, delivered in that body for a generation. It was upon the race question. His text was found when the nomination of Dr. W. D. Crum, a Negro, as Port Collector of Charleston, S. C., was laid before the executive session for action. The Mississippiian opposed Crum. He said he was against the appointment of any man to Federal position who was not an Anglo-Saxon. This country, he argued its triumphs and greatness had achieved its power because the people of America were white. The admission of Negroes was wrong. Miscegenation was a crime no less horrible than murder. The admitture of African blood with the Anglo-Saxon blood were the causes for serious alarm. Some day soon, if the practice is continued, this will be a nation of degenerates. "Our shores on the Pacific are being thronged with an alien class, the Japanese and the Chinese," the Senator said; "repugnant to every sense of American civilization. I am in hearty sympathy with the Californians. If we must go to war to maintain our supremacy, to insure the protection of our race, let us do so and be done with it." Held Auditors Spellbound. When the Senate went into executive session the Senator had no idea of making an address. Crunn's name came up. Then the Senator was encouraged to say something. For an hour he held his colleagues spellbound. "I could not tell you what I said," the Senator declared tonight. "My remarks were extemporaneous." The nomination of Dr. Crum was before the Senate in executive session for more than four hours, at the end of which time no substantial progress had been made toward confirmation. After Senator Tilman had taken the floor he called for a quorum, and after the roll call announced that he proposed to see that a quorum was maintained throughout the day. The Vice President called his attention to a ruling made in the last hours of the last session of Congress to the effect that business must intervene between calls for a quorum, and that a speech would not be regarded as "business." This announcement provoked a discussion of the rule, but throughout the afternoon no occasion arose to call forth a ruling on that question. Mr. Tilman had received communications from various commercial bodies of Charleston in opposition to the confirmation of the Crum nomination, and read them to prove that his proest against Crum fully represented the popular sentiment in Charleston. The Japanese and Chinese questions, now causing discussion on the Pacific coast, were referred to, and Mr. Bacon, of Georgia, made a general inquiry of the Pacific coast Senators as to their attitude toward any proposition to appoint a Chinaman Collector of Customs of San Francisco. There was a very general discussion of the race problem, in which several of the Senators on the Democratic side took part. About 50 Senators remained in the chamber throughout the session. The monination will come up tomorrow, and Mr. Tilman, it is expected, will continue his remarks. ABE LINCOLN WAS FOR PROHIBITION IN YEAR 1853 In 1853, Mr. Lincoln said in a speech at Springfield, Ill. "The liquor traffic is a cancer in society, eating out its vitals and threatening destruction, and all attempts to regulate it will not only prove abortive, out aggravate the evil. If the prohibition of slavery is good for the black man, the prohibition of the liquor traffic is equally good and constitutional for the white man. "There must be no more attempts to regulate the cancer; It must be eradicated; for until this is done, all classes must continue exposed to become the victims of strong drink. "The most effectual remedy would be the passage of a law altogether abolishing the liquor traffic. On another occasion he said: "You may fool all the people part of the time and part of the people all the time, but you cannot fool all the people all the time." South Charleston Dunkirk Window Glass Co. Banner Window Glass Co. Kanawha Chemical Engine Mfg Co. Buy now before the prices go up. They go up when the cars go in. Terms: 1-10 cash, balance in monthly payments to suit. Discount for all cash. Gibraltar, Feb. 5.—Amid cheers, the crews of the battleship fleet, the "new battleship efficiency" flag, created as trophy for the ship making the highest gunnery score, was hoisted on the Vermont this morning. The coaling operations are now completed, and everything is in readiness for the departure of the fleet from Gibraltar tomorrow on the last run round of the world voyage. PROGRAMME Kanawha District Institute, First Baptist Church. Montgomery, January 29, 1909. 9:20—Call to order. By the Chairman Music.....By the Institute Invocation.....Rev. Warner Brown Music.....By the Institute Welcome Address.....H. H. Railey Paper—"Relation of the School to the Home".....Miss H. M. James Discussion opened by Miss Minnie Carr. Paper—"Regular Attendance and How to Secure It"..... Miss Georgia Banks Discussion opened by Miss Tama Plowden Round Table Topic—"Greatest Needs of Our Public Schools" general Discussion 1:30—Music.....By the Institute Paper—"What to Do with the Un- prepared at Recitation"—Discussion opened by B. C. Page. Round Table Topic "Influence of the Teacher on the Pupil and How to Ilminate Those Not Good Models Morally" . . . J. J. Turner Round Table Topic "What the District Forces of the Trustees" Citizenship ..... Been Skates Discussion. Miss Carrie Fairfax 7:30 p. m. ..... Music. By Institute Invocation ..... Rev. Hardy Duett Miss Alpha Brooks and Miss Eunice White Reditation ..... Miss Coruella Spears Paper ..... Mrs. H. H. Ralley Recitation ..... Miss Bryant Select Reading. Miss Jesse Jordon Duett ..... Mr. and Mrs. E. S. Page Miss Ethel Brown. Organist H. H. Railey, Chairman Pro tem PEOPLE IN SOUT CHARLESTON NOW. `THERE APRIL 1, 1907. Indianapolis, Feb. 5.—Tellers made the announcement in the United Mine Workers convention today that E. S. McCullough, of Bay City, Mich., was elected vice president, and Edwin Perry, of Oskalooga, Iowa, was chosen secretary-treasurer. The Hatfield Primary Bill At a session of the state senate, Thursday afternoon, the direct primary bill of Senator Hatfield, which has a large number of ardent advocates over the state, was taken up out of its order and placed on second reading, where it reached the amendment stage. The following bills were read a third time and passed, Thursday: The Logan charter bill; the Weston charter; the bill to establish the Logan independent school district; the bill relating to the common law lien on personal property; the bill relating to the Mercer county criminal court, and the bill relating to the time of holding circuit courts. Senator England's bill, relating to the issuing of certificates, was read a second time and ordered to a third reading. NEGRO INSURANCE CO. GRANTED CHARTER Standard Life Insurance Co. Operated and Financed by Negroes Capital $200,000. Atlanta, Ga., Feb. 2.—The first old line life insurance company to be financed and operated by Negroes was granted a charter yesterday by Secretary of State Philip Cook. It is the Standard Life Insurance Company, with a capital stock of $200,000, and headquarters in Atlanta, and its incorporators are J. O. Ross, Daydid T. Howard, H. A. Rucker (collector, of internal revenue), Lewis G. Watts, R. A. Holman, Thomas H. Slater, A. D. Howard, P. A. Chappelle, William Driskell, and H. E. Perry, of Atlanta, P. J. Wim- Is the largest in the City and our Prices as usual the lowest that can be made up-to-date Merchandise. Anyone sending a sketch and description mar quickly ascertain our opinion free whether as invention is probably probable. Communi- tions strictly confidential. PANBOOK on Patents sent free. Oldest age. for a-g-uring patents. Patents taken through Munn & Co. receive special notice, without charge, in the Scientific American. A handsomely illustrated week. Largest of calculation of any scientific Journal. Termis, $3 year; four months, $1. Sold by all new-dealers. MUNN & Co. 3613 Broadway, New York Branch Office. 626 F St. 77, Washington, D.C. berly, of Gilmore; J. P. Davis and M. B. Morton, of Athens, and Emmet J. Scott, of Tuskegee. Ala. The organization of this company is said to have grown largely out of the fact that in very few instances will the established old line life insurance companies accept risks upon the lives of Negroes, and usually only in the shape of high-priced endowment policies. The Standard will offer old life insurance to Negroes without discrimination, and it is, therefore, a large and valuable field. It is estimated that the men named in the charter are worth, combined, over $300,000. Much of the stock, it is said, has already been subscribed. The company will have to deposit $100,000 with the state treasurer for the protection of its policyholders, as is required in all cases of insurance companies chartered by the state. CO-EDS Of Wheaton College Rebel Against Associating With Colored Girl Rejected by Kentucky School Chicago, Ill., Feb. 1.—Co-eds at the Congregational College at Wheaton are in the furore today over the arrival at the fashionable institution of a young Negro woman. The col- and Children's Ready-to Millinery and Dress Fabrics "That Popular Trading Place." HWAB, Prop. CHARLESTON, W. VA. We have a new line of GAS STAND LAMPS Come in and look them over COFFEY Plumbing Co. Quarrier St., near Capito The young woman, Miss Nelly Bright, was recently put out of the Berea College, in Kentucky, as a result of enactment of a state law, and her advent in Wheaton threatens to precipitate the same struggle. The Berea College was prohibited from educating whites and blacks, in the same classrooms. The United States Supreme Court, upheld the legislative act. Allie Bright's advent at the Wheaton school was looked forward to with much pleasure by the coeds, no intimation of her race having been received