The Advocate

The call, requesting the voting citizens of the Negro race to meet at the Court House. Tuesday, a March 18, at 8 o'clock p.m., resulted in a number of the best citizens responding. O. A. Wells, Rev. J. W. Waters, and Dr. H. F. Gamble spoke at length on the work and service of Hon. J. B. Forker for the Negro. Dr. a Guttle was called to the chalk. The chairman stated as the object of the meeting, the arrangement of plans for a general mass meeting to select a present as a token of respect for Hon. J. B. Foraker. The following committee was appointed to complete and make all arrangements. J. M. Hazlewood, for Capital City Lodge; R. Q. Hill, the Y. M. C. A.; Rev. J. W. Waters, the M. E. church; J. F. J. Clark, the schools; T. G. Nutter, West Virginia Lodge; Rev W. E. Walker, the A. M. E. church; S. R. R. Bullock, the Baptist church and St. Luke's; J. H. Taylor, the Masons; W. H. Parker, the Oid Fellows. These gentlemen are requested by the chairman, Dr. H. F. Gamble, to meet Sunday, at 4 p.m., in the Y. M. C. A. rooms, K. of P. building, to devise ways and means to carry out the instructions of the mass meeting. NEGROS POPE MAY ESCAPE The constabulary are urging Governor-General Smith to commute Isio's sentence to life imprisonment because they are certain the moment he is executed one of his followers claiming to be him, resigned will start trouble. In the mountains of Negroos. The officers of the constabulary declare that if he is kept in prison where the members of his clan can see him once in a while undergoing punishment for his crime, it will have a deterrent effect upon future disorders among the tribesmen. Isio, who seems to believe that he has supernatural powers, told Governor-General Smith that he warred against Spain but not against America. He denied the murders and plantation destructions of which he stands convicted. He Swears He Will Sue the Railroad for Being Put Out of a Pullman by a Sheriff. Eagle Pass, Texas, March 17.—W. H. Ellis, a very dark-complexioned man, who says he is a banker in New York, is influrtled because he was forced to leave a Pullman coach and ride in the apartment set apart for colored persons when the train on which he was traveling from Mexico to New York, entered Texas. Ellis, at first, refused to go in the "Jim Crow car," but when Sheriff Williams formally ordered him from the coach he went, swearing he will sue the railroad for damages. New York, March 17.—This W. H. Ellis presumably William H. Ellis, who was born in San Antonio, Texas, has the looks and dash of a Spaniard and speaks several languages. He has made and lost several fortunes. He played a strong hand in Republican politics in Texas for awhile. Some of his schemes have had to do with negroes or negro colonization. Ellis was a companion of Kent W. Loomis, who disappeared from the steamship Kaiser Wilhelm II shortly before or after the steamer touched at Plymouth, England, in June, 1904. Loomis was a brother of Frank J. Loomis, then assistant secretary of state, and was bound on, official business to King Menolek, of Abyssinia. Ellis carried out the mission. KEPT HOUSE' WITH HER FEET St. Louis, March 17. Left without the use of her hands and arms by illness, Katherine Krage, aged twenty years, can sew, draw, write and do household work with her feet. She is a patient at the City Hospital. Mass Krage before being taken to the hospital kept house for herself and did all the work. She scrubbed, made beds and kept the rooms tidy. The women patients at the hospital in the last month have carried away with them crude drawings and pieces of fancy sewing—her work and done with her feet. Columbus, Ohio, Maron 16—Chas. B. Doll, of Chillicothe, engrossing clerk of the House of Representatives for many years, to-day tendered his resignation in order to accept an appointment in the automobile department of the Secretary of State's Mr. Doll is one of the bright-eyed colored Republicans in the House for many years has been of the Ross County and professional District or GOV. GLASSCOCK IS EXPECTED BACK THIS EVENING Governor William E. Glasscook, who went to Washington Monday, is expected home tonight and at his office tomorrow. At least the governor stated before he left that he would be at his office again on Thursday, but the West Virginia delegation at Washington desired the executive to make a longer stay at the national capital. New Martinsville, W. Va., March 17.—While Henry Karcher, 19 years old, was trying to stop a fight which was disturbing the services at Washington Hall church, four miles from New Matamoras, Ohio, he was shot by one of the men in the fight and died within an hour. Charles Reese, William Hall, Jr., John and Ed Sisler are said to have met in front of the church and renewed a quarrel they had several nights before concerning a girl. The services were interrupted, and several persons left the building to prevent the disturbance, but are said to have been held back at the point of a revolver. Karcher, however, rushed out anyway, and was shot down. Justice of the Peace R. L. Hanlon, acting as coroner, rendered a verdict, holding Ed Sisler responsible for Karcher's death. The two Sislers, Hall and Reese were all arrested and taken to jail at Marietta, Ohio. FLYING SQUIRRELS, LEFT 20 MILES AWAY, CAME BACK Made Their Way at Once to Cage in Which They Had Been Kent. New York, March 17. — Frederick W. Dunton lives at Hollis, Queens Borough. He has been annoyed for months by flying squirrels that found his house to their liking. He had a carpenter go all over the house and fill in every crevice, but still the flying squirrels gained entrance. "They insist upon sleeping in the day-time and frolicking at night," said Mr. Dunton yesterday, "perhaps I'm unreasonable, but I like sleep at night. I decided a few days ago to get rid of the two we had caught and placed in a cage. Killing them was not to be thought of, as I could not face the girls if I did that. "I saddled my horse, took those two squirrels and rode over to Bayside. There I liberated them in the woods, leaving a quart of hickory nuts for them to eat. "Last night those two squirrels returned to my house. No one knows how they got in. We knew them by their markings. They made straight for the cage, going unerringly to that part of it where the nuts had always been placed for them." MENTAL SUGGESTION LED HIM TO END LIFE Friend of Three Who Committed Suicide Was Greatly Impressed by Strange Tragedy. Granite City, IL. March 17.—Following the recent suicide by shooting of Miss Boryl Somers, loved by the two Nichols brothers, and engaged to marry one, and the subsequent suicide of both of the brothers, C. R. Smith, a factory foreman and a friend of the brothers, and Miss Somers, ended his life. His suicide is attributed entirely to mental suggestion. He was well to do and had no domestic or business trouble, and was in perfect health. He was the first to reach the side of Robert Nicholas when the lad fell in the street after drinking carbolic acid. Smith picked up the boy, whose dry breath was strong with the odor of the poison. He could talk of nothing but the suicide and the strange series of events that led to them. He bought a bottle of carbolic acid and drank it all. CHARLESTON, WEST VIRGINIA, THURSDAY, MARCH 18, 1909. WASHINGTON BEGINS HIS GREAT TOUR OF THE PALMETTO STATE. He and Party Receive a Hearty Reception at Rock Hill. Where the Educator and Statesman Delivered a Speech of Encouraging Nature to Crowded House. Rock Hill, S. C. March 14. —South Carolina is experiencing a great awakening today. The party, headed by Dr. Booker T. Washington which is to tour the State this week, arrived here early this morning, coming on from Charlotte, N. C., where the members had assembled yesterday. As has been previously stated, object of the visitation is to study the industrial and educational conditions surrounding the Negro people of South Carolina, to stimulate the commercial spirit of the race and to emphasize the opportunities that lie in the wake of those of us who are willing to cast our lot in the rich agricultural regions of the Southland —to make homes, build schools and churches, establish business enterprises and to become vital forces in the economic life of this section. The party was met at the station at Rock Hill by a committee in charge of Dr. Richard Carroll, of Columbia and Attorney W. T. Andrews, of Sumter, and escorted in carriages to their various stopping-places. The homes of the thrifty, industrious and hospitable citizens were thrown open to them and a cordial welcome awaited them upon every hand. In the morning the local pulpits were filled by the visiting ministers and people were found in the churches who had not been in attendance for years. At 1:30 o'clock, Friedman's spacious hall was packed with an expectant crowd, awaiting the coming of Dr. Washington who was announced for an address at 2. The speech of the famous educator was of an encouraging nature and dealt with the advantages that lay at the door of every Negro man or woman, who will survive to do his best at whatever he or she may undertake, be it lofty or humble as viewed in the eyes of the world. He bore heavily upon the importance of developing the race along commercial and agricultural lines, urging the acquisition of land, the improvement of farming methods, closer touch with the soil, and a stronger effort to promote a friendly relation between the races. He reiterated the common-sense philosophy that we shall find it more profitable to dwell upon our advantages than upon our disadvantages, and to think more upon the things we may do than upon the things which we are not permitted to do, working sturdily in the meantime to remove our many handicaps by patient toll and actual achievement. Dr. Washington was applauded to the echo, and throughout his address there were frequent demonstrations of the warmest approval. Hundreds of white people were present and many came forward at the close to congratulate the speaker. A felicitous address of welcome was delivered by the Honorable J. T. Roddy, Mayor of Rock Hill, Editor C. P. T. White, of the Rock Hill Messenger, who acted as master of ceremonies, introduced Rev. Richard Carroll, who in turn introduced Dr. Washington. Mrs. Ella M. Toole, rendered a beautiful solo and directress of music, presented a musical program which embraced offerings of Messrs. William Jackson, Henry Farmer and R. S. Ambrose and concerted selections by a special chdir of fifty volces. Rev. J. L. Black delivered the invocation and Rev. J. T. Wright pronounced the benediction. Following the exercises at the hall, an elaborate dinner was served in honor of the visitors at the Booker T. Washington hotel. At 5:30 the party left for Winniboro, where a night meeting is scheduled. Tomorrow the entire day will be spent at Columbia. Other cities included in the itinerary are Denmark, Orangeburg, Camden, Sumter, Florence, Charleston, Anderson, Greenville and Gaffney. The Washington party which reached Rock Hill this morning, embraced besides the "Wizard" and his private Secretary, Mr. Emmett J. Scott, the following: Bishop G. W. Clinton, of the A. M. E. Zion church; Mr. J. H. Washington, of Washington, D. C.; Dr. J. A. Kenney, and Nathan Hunt, of Tuskegee Institute; Mr. R. W. Thompson, manager of Thompson's National News Bureau; Mr. Charles Stewart, of Chicago, representing the National Associated Press; Dr. H. B. Park, of Boston; Messrs. John Merrick and C. C. Snaulding, president and vice-president of the North Carolina Mu- tual and Provident Association, of Durham, N. C. Others will join the party at Columbia tomorrow. A well-appointed special car is being used for the interesting journey and the "sages" of South Carolina are kept busy pointing out the sights of historic significance. The weather is turning out to be beautiful, after the rain of yesterday and the trip bids fair to be not less successful from any point of view than were similar pilgrimages made some months ago through Oklahoma and Mississippi. R. W. THOMPSON. MARSHALL WILL GIVE BENNY A RUN FOR THE RECORDERSHIP OF HERDS. Colonel of the Eighth Regiment, Illinois National, Guard, the Negro Regiment, is An Applicant for Mr. Dancy's Job and Stands a Good Chance to Dand With Good Backing. (By James Calthert Campbell.) Washington, March 16.—The "Old Ship of State" with President Taft's new administration pennant fluttering boldly from the minnast, is now well under way. 'The "New Chief Commander" has taken a firm grip upon the affairs of the Republic and struck out courageously upon his course. With calm seas and the unreserved support of a loyal people, the beginning of President Taft's administration is moving along serenely and satisfactorily towards an ideal termination. Washington has sifted out the great throng which came to witness the inauguration, leaving with us only the politician and office seekers who refuse to be sifted. The faithful and unfaithful and all who have any ideas that they should have public office are here, or have representatives here, and the daily charge upon the White House is not altogether unlike a well matured and healthy college run—but just now the jobs and duties of the Executive Mansion are not in complete harmony with that famous Biblical injunction, which says, "Knock and the door shall be opened unto you, seek and ye shall find." Mr. Dickinson, the last member of the Taft Cabinet to arrive in Washington, has entered upon his duties, completing the administration's official family. The first bomb creating consternation and pandemonium in the camp of that imaginary "Black Cabinet"—a designation very inappropriate and offensive—was exploded last Friday when Senator Cullom asked President 'Taft to make John R. Marshall, of Chicago, Recorder of Deeds, displacing John C. Dancy, of North Carolina the present incumbent. Mr. Dancy has occupied this position during the past seven or eight years and it has generally been conceded that the first attack upon the line-up of the colored office holders will be made upon him. Col. Marshall is putting up a strong and determined fight for the berth of Mr. Dancy, and is claimed to have the backing of practically the entire Illinois delegation in Congress, besides the most potent influence of his state. He has for many years been colonel of the eighth infantry, Illinois National Guard and prominent among the politicians of his state. It was reported that Mr. Dancy gave it out to many of his friends who were here during the inauguration that his continuous service under President Taft's administration was practically assured. It is claimed that the Recorder was emphatic in statement that he was not worried over the rumors concerning his retirement from office. Col. Marshall is the first candidate for Mr. Dancy's place, whose cause has been introduced at the White House and after the discussion which associated his name with the Recordership was given out, an effort was made to locate Mr. Dancy. He was called over the 'phone, the response coming back, that he was out of town. It is stated that the conversation the President had with Senator Cullom upon this occasion concerning the candidacy of Colonel Marshall put at rest all doubt as to what his policy was to be regarding appointments of colored men to Federal offices in the South. It is stated that Mr. Taft let it be known that the professional southern colored politician, officer holder and office-seeker who has held and wishes to hold office by right of color would be handed no "ple" during his reign. The big offices in this section are to go to white Republicans and "plums" from the administration's patronage tree which colored men are to share CONTINUED ON PAGE FOUR. BLACK JACK JOHNSON EXPRESSES HIMSELF ON OTHER FIGHTERS. Is Willing to Take Jim Jeffries on at Any Time and Says He Will Never Give Burns a Chance to Get Even. Explains Cause of Break With Manager Fitzpatrick. Minneapolis, Minn., March 14.—Heavy-weight Champion Jack Johnson arrived here at 6 o'clock this evening and left at 8 for Chicago. Johnson was accompanied by Mrs. Johnson, who despise the threat of the Texas authorities, will accompany her dusky husband to his birthplace, Galveston, Texas. Johnson came unheralded, and not even his friends knew of his stay in the city. He was modest to a surprising degree and almost tried to, avoid the publicity men. He retired to a private dining room in a near-the-station hotel, feasted on roast chicken and coffee, and with the writer was the sole occupant in the room. Naturally the talk turned to fight and in brief here is what Johnson said: "Ever since the Burns fight I have been continuously misquoted; I know you understand the game and I know you will send it out correct." Then, without a bit of bluster or braggadoo, Johnson said: "I beat Burns easily, but he was game to the core. That's all the good one can say for him. He was too small to begin with; he could not reach me and in cleverness I had it on him. I really don't feel like I deserve any credit for my victory over Burns, but the world will never know the great satisfaction it afforded me to slash down the man who ror two years continuously vilified me. belltitled me and finally proved his unsportsmanship by forcing me to accept unheard of terms in order to get the match. "However, when he dictated the impossible terms he did so we avoid me, and I fooled him and cornered him to fight me. "Now that I have beaten him, I want to go on record as saying that I never will give him a chance to earn a dollar off me. "Jim Jeffries? The sooner he announces his willingness to fight me the better I like it. I will cancel all engagements to take him on at any time. Says Ketchell is Bluffing. "Stanley Ketchel and Sam Langford? They are good middle-weights but neither in my opinion, wants to fight me or any other good heavy weight. "Marvin Hart? He can have my game but it must be winner take all. Next to Burns, Hart I found the most personally abusive fighter and I want to punish him for his many bad talks. "Mike Shreck? His manager assures me that Mike was misquoted when report it that he said he forced me to quit in Chicago. Sandy Ferguson, Al Kaufman, Jack O'Brien or any other fighter can have a match with me. I prefer fights to theatrical engagements." So saying Johnson showed the writer a telegram from Pat Casey, offering him 10 weeks at $1,500 per week, to open at Hammerstein's New York, March 29. Johnson wired his acceptance, with the clause of privilege to cancel in case a fight is in sight. Johnson also explained why he severed his connection with his former manager, Sam Fitzpatrick. "He did not stick by me against a man who made things very unpleasant for me. I could no longer be loyal to him and we agreed to disagree. I have no ill-feeling against him, but must say that the Burns match from my end was badly mismanaged. I will remain in America for some time to give all challengers a chance. If no match develops in a reasonable time I will go to Europe an dook for matches there or else accept one of the many lucrative engagements offered me there. Sam McVey is in Paris to fight. But I know he won't fight me, because a French syndicate offered us $20,000 and I offered to split the purse and still he refused." Johnson looks the picture of health unlike Jim Jeffries, whom the writer saw last week. Johnson's eyes sparkles like rubies, his step is elastic and in every way he looks like a strong, healthy young giant. NEGRO ELKS CLUB INJOINED. Jackson, Tenn., March 16.—The Court of Civil Appeals today declared a perpetual injunction against the Negro Elks Club. The cat that posed as a rabbit In restaurants will blossom Now into a more famous role. And will be served as possum. —Houston, Post. RUSHING THE COAL OUTPUT Operators Prepare for Emergency— Minors Against a Strike. Wilkes-Barre, March 17.—A tracite coal operators are inergating tehir output owing to the possibil- ity of a strake, March 31. They are seeking to add as much as possible to the estimated $10,000,000 tons already in storage. Inquiries made showed that the Delaware and Hudson Company, the Erie Company, and the Lackawanna will work six days this week. The Philadelphia and Reading collieries have been ordered on full time, and the eLhigh and Wilkes-Barre Coal Company will work as steadily as it is possible to procure coal cars, four days and possibly all six. BATTLE WITH MOROS EIGHT OF SAVAGES WERE KILLED Manila, March 17.—A band of hostile Moros attacked Lieutenant Furlong's attachment of constabulary at Bordong on the 5th of March. After a sharp fight eight Moros and two members of the constabulary were killed, while two soldiers and one civilian were wounded. Clarksburg, W. Va., March 17—Thomas J. West, an aged resident of West Milford; and a former treasurer of the State of West Virginia, died suddenly of heart disease at his home, just after he had gone to a, well and got a drink of water. He had not been well for some time, but was able to go about the premises, and Sunday evening carried a bucket of coal into the house. Mr. West was a son of Nathaniel West, and was born in Monongalia county in 1890; being, therefore, 80 years old when his name, Monongalia, in the beautiful section of the country near West Milford before the Civil war, and became a farmer on a large and profitable scale. In 1870 he was elected to the house of delegates of West Virginia, and 1876 he was elected state treasurer on the Democratic ticket, and served during the administration of Henry M. Matthews. Upon the expiration of his term as state treasurer, he was appointed superintendent of the West Virginia penitentiary at Moundsville, a position he held for four years. Chicago, March 17.—Mrs. Marshall Field has engaged Dr. Ludwig Wullner, the famous "voiceless singer," to sing for one hour this Wednesday afternoon at a concert which she will give in memory of her sister, the late Mrs. Augustus N. Eddy, Dr. Wullner's fee will be $1,000. The American critics have called him the "voiceless singer" because the charm of his expression excels his purity vocal gifts. The concert will be the first of its kind ever given in Chicago—a memorial service without spoken words. MAN AND HAWK BATTLE Venturesome Person Torn at Bottom of 90-Foot Pit. New York, March 17: Hawk battled with man at the bottom of a pit, ninety feet below the surface of the ground, in Nutley, N. J., yesterday, and though the man won he will carry his right hand in a sling for many days as the hawk's bill tore it deeply in a dozen places. "And the hawk was only a chicken hawk at that. Charles W. Barker, of Passaic avenue, saw three of the airy fowl fanciers hovering over the chicken yards of Emil Schneider. He shouted to Schneider, who got his gun and fired, wounding one of the hawks. That bird fell into an abandoned stone quarry. "Lower me on a rope and I'll get him," volunteered Barker. "Down he went ninety feet and reached for the wounded hawk. There was, a beating of wings, a clutching by sharp-pointed talon and the men above heard Barker yell in pain. But he threw himself bodily upon the savage bird and got a strangle hold on it. After he and his captive were holated up the hawk was measured. It spanned four feet from tip to tip of wings. Barker is suffering severely and there's is fear of blood poisoning. President Taft is Reported to Be Issued Edict to the Effect. The Hereafter Southern White Region Means Will Receive Most Com- munication From Him. Hereafter Southern White Republi- loans will receive the utmost con- sideration in filling the "big" pla- ces in the Federal service below the Mk- son and Dixon lines. The places which have been allied to the Negro Republians as a matter of custom will go to Northern Negroes rather than to the Southern black man. The statement was made, with authority, this afternoon that Senator Cullom had discussed the proposition with President Taft and that the President disclosed his views upon the Negro Republicans to Senator Cullom as has been indicated. It is the understanding in Chicago that President Taft is thoroughly committed to the policy of making strong friends of the white leaders of the South, and to recognize them whenever possible in making up the slates of Federal officemen for the more important posts throughout the Southern states and at Washington. News of this complete change in Administration policy, as compared with that of every Republican President since the Civil War, arrived in Chicago today directly from the White House. The information, straight from President Taft, was disclosed in connection with the candidacy of Col John R. Marshall commanding the Eighth Infantry Illinois National Guard, the Negro Regiment, for the post of Register of Deeds for the District of Columbia. Colonel Marshall's candidacy has the lenative Backing of Senator Calhom and he is seeking the support of the Republican congressmen in this state. POSSE OF 16 IS TO BE TRIED FOR MURDER Sixteen men will be tried for murder at the term of the federal court which convenes at Huntington on April 6th. Sixteen men comprised a posse which wont to Wayne county and there served a federal process upon Bill Vinson. Vinson was killed and the members of the posse were indicted in the Wayne county courts; but the cases were removed to the federal court. The sixteen men indicted are: D. W. Cunningham, Geo. T. Grass, G. B. Acree, Splcer P. Poindexter, T. G. Cochran, Howard C. Smith, Sam T. Davis, Joseph Messenger, James Hewlett, Ward Brimfield, Clark Martin, Hubert Owens, John Salmons, Rollin Salmons and Monroe Salmons and Richard A. Stone, the latter the sheriff of Lawrence county, Kentucky. Seven of the Indicted men live at Charleston. The federal court will convene at Huntington on April 6th. Judge B. Fellar and District Attorney B. Lillett Northcott are now in Florida, but are expected home the latter part of the present month. William Aldridge, of the United States Geological Survey, is in the city to be the guest of friends for a few days. For the past two years Mr. Aldridge has been engaged in engineering work on the Panama canal and is heartily in favor of the local and dam system which the government has decided upon is the construction of the canal. Mr. Aldridge is a graduate of the West Virginia University and was a graduate of the CORRESPONDENCE PAGE. Mr. James Austin, from Hill Top School preached two sermons Sunday. He was the guest of Mrs. H. H. Washington. Mr. Henry Ferrell has moved to Balanced to make her future home. Mrs. Edwards, from Virginia is visiting her twin. Mr. Bara Carr has returned to her home at St. Albans. J. W. Branch has been confined to his room for a week. The Sunday School will give an entertainment, pay-day, Saturday night. Mrs. Frank Stanley has been very ill. H. H. Washington was a caller at Knicald station last week. J. W. Dandridge was called to Searbro by the death of his father. George Anderson has returned to Page. Nelson Layne and wife are the proud parents of a fine girl. Mrs. Lizzie Chappel and Mrs Charlotte Brooks spent Sunday evening calling on relatives and friends in Proctorville. B. E. Agnew and Fleeta Brooks spent Sunday evening with relatives in Huntington. Miss Louise Smootz and Miss Ora Jackson spent Sunday with relatives in the country. T. G. Agnew, who has been with us the last four weeks to have his eyes treated is improving. Shields Layne has moved into his new residence. CARBON. W. H. Alston and wife who has been here for four years left last Friday for their home in Franklin, N. C., He has been employed as the stable boss at Republic mines. Miss C. F. Spears, our teacher, spent last Saturday with her parents at Powellton. W. G. Dickerson left Saturday for Dorotha to visit his daughter, Mrs. Cora, Redmond. J. L. Green has been on the sick list for the past week. Mrs. Heza Carter left last Saturday to attend her sick brother in Charleston. Rev. P. P. Holland preached a very instructive sermon to the candidate on last Sunday morning also at night. Issa Alston's wife and children left Tuesday for their home in North Carolina. He and Mrs. Priscilla Barham accompanied them as far as Montgomery. Mrs. Lee Winston returned home last Thursday after spending two weeks in Charleston with her parents. HUGHESTON-LONDON. Mrs. R. L. Shelton, was in Charleston Friday, shopping. G. T. Massey was very much indisposed at this writing. Miss Honry James, of Smithers, spent Sunday in our town the guest of Mrs. C. T. Burke. Miss Mary Jones, of Charleston, was the guest of Miss J. Brown at the home of Mrs. A. James. Miss Sadle Allen, of Montgomery spent a few days here the guest of Mrs. C. T. Burke. Rev. Newson, of Raleigh, passed through our town, Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. F. Anderson, entertained at dinner yesterday in honor of Mr. and Mrs. James Brown, who are soon to leave for their home in Saginaw, Mich. The Womans Improvement League organized a Bible class in its body and the first of its lessons was opened last week which proved to be very interesting. The lesson was led by Mrs. S. B. Graves. On Thursday this week the ladies are to have a spelling-match and much interest in manifested in the preparation. John Cyrus is in town spending some time with his family. Mrs. Holmes, of Montgomery was the guest of her daughter, Mrs. Chas. Patterson last week. Mrs. John Cyrus was in Plymouth last week, called there by the illness of her husband. The Court of Calanthe gave a supper Saturday evening at the old school house in spite of the inclementy of the weather. A goodly crowd was present and the committee succeeded in selling out. All present had an enjoyable time. Jas. Brown was a business caller in Montgomery, Monday. HUNTINGTON. The Y. M. C. A. held its regular meeting at the A. M. E. Church, Sunday afternoon. After the regular devotional exercise, Miss Nora Dickerson recited "The Wreck of the Hesperus" in an eloquent manner. The discussion of the subject "Faith" divided into three subdivisions, Faith in God, Faith in ourselves and Faith in our Fellowman followed. A large audience was present and much interest manifested in the entire proceedings. Miss Mary Dill spent last Saturday and Sunday at her home in Portsmouth. The two lodges of the K. of P's and the two Courts of Calanthe, will hold their annual service on the 28th inst. Rev. D. W. Purdue, who has been quite ill for the past few days is able to be out again. Augustus Dill, traveling in the interest of Atlanta University was entertained by the teachers of Douglas school at an informal reception at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Nichols on 8th avenue, last Friday afternoon. Mr. Dill was en route to visit his parents at Portsmouth and visited his sister, Miss Mary for a few hours here. The entertainment held at the home of Mrs. Jennie Pogue last Friday evening was quite an enjoyable affair and well attended. A snug little sum was realized for the benefit of the A. M. E. Church. The night school which has been conducted under the auspices of the Y. M. C. A. for the past four mouths closed last Friday evening with very creditable exhibition work and appropriate exercises. Those who have labored in this work feel a great satisfaction in the results for in several instances the project went beyond expectation in success. Isham Scott, who was injured several weeks ago by falling from a car, is reported an improving slowly. RED STAR. Miss Ellen Caloway, of Mt. Hope, was down to see Miss H. James last week. Mrs. M. E, Davis who is teaching on Laurel Creek was home Saturday and Sunday visiting her family. Chas. Turner of Fayetteville, was in town Sunday. James Jackson, of Hinton. was in town Sunday to receive the endowment money paid his two grandchildren by the Odd Fellows and the Daughters of Zion, he returned Sunday. Miss Pluma Jackson, who went home on account of illness has returned to her studies. Chas. Williams, of Macdonald was in town last week. Sunday being regular preaching day, Prof. J. M. Arter filled the pulpit in the morning. Rev. Hunter being detained until evening. PARKERSBURG. The buildings of Summer High School held an interesting session of their literary Society Friday afternoon. The program was very interesting and was very much enjoyed by the members and visitors. Critic Rosa Lewis; especially commended the performers for the good taste displayed in selecting their subjects for essays and recitations. Claudia Watkins played a very pretty instrumental solo. The subject for debate was Resolved, That the Indian has more grounds for complaint against the American white man than the Negro." The affirmative side was upheld by Charles Dodd and Harry Smith; the negative by Cecil Fitzgerald and Harold Comedy. The judges rendered their decision in favor of the affirmative but the society voted by a large majority for the negative. The next session of the society will be held Friday afternoon March 26. Marthena Dixon has been out of school for several days on account of sickness. She is better now and expects to return Monday. Charles Dodd ('11) is contemplating a correspondence course in cartooning. He has considerable talent along this side line and would make good. Two samples of his work will appear in the next issue of the Owl. Miss Iva Woods and Miss Sarah Daniels were visitors at Sumner Literary Society Friday art展会. Mrs. George Stewart who lives at the corner of Eighth and Green St was taken ill very suddenly Sunday evening and her friends have been much alarmed but at this time she seems much improved. Mrs. Rhoda Figgs of Liberty St., has been quite ill during the past week but is much better now. Mrs. Zack Thompson, of Delaware street has been lying between life and death since last Monday with a stroke of paralysis, it being the third she has sustained. But little hope for her recovery is entertained. She is slightly better today. Her daughter Winnie is also slick with typhoid fever. Rev. J. W. Conquest, of Keyser, preached two very able sermons at Logan Memorial church last Sunday which were greatly appreciated by the two large audiences. The Ladies Sewing Circle and the Welcome Club of Zion Baptist church spent a most enjoyable afternoon in Marietta, O., Thursday, at the hospitable home of Mr. and Mrs. James Carr, on Fifth street. Quite a number of the members were present and after the necessary transaction of business, the rest of the time was spent in the way most desired by each one present, some engaging in needlework, while others furnished a musical and literary treat. At 8 Chicago, the family singer will serve served which was also enjoyed. Mrs. Carr proved a most charming and gracious hostess and was assisted by several of the Mettletta ladies who added much to the happiness of all present. Every one departing voted it one of the most pleasant meetings ever held by their clubs. The Summer High School Athletic Association and their friends enjoyed roller skating at their hall on 7th street. Wednesday afternoon of last week. Jack McClung has made himself a present of a fine cornet of C. B. Conn make. Mr. McClung is director of the orchestra and leader, of the band which bears his name. The Needlebrk Club met with Mrs. J. R. Jefferson on Swan street last Thursday afternoon. The invi- ted guests were Mrs. Sara Danielle and her cousin, Miss Iva Woods of Kanawha City. Mrs. Thomas Carter, of Marietta, was in the city several days last week on account of the illness of Mrs. Jack Thompson. QUINNIMONT. Obituary of Wilson Dandridge. Wilson Dandridge, son of Madison and Ellen Dandridge, was born Dec. 25, 1852, near Beauna Vista, Rockbridge county, Virginia. He died March 12, 1909, Quinnimont, W. Va., in the 57th year of his age. He had suffered more than three years with that dreaded disease cancer. He bore his suffering with Christian fortitude and was cheerful and hopeful, yet submissive to the will of God He professed the Christian religion in 1870 and joined the Baptist church of which he has been a consistent member ever since. He was a man of strong Christian character and unswerving faith. He was an ideal patriotic citizen and a great lover of truth. He came to Quinnimont in 1877. In 1883 he married Miss Edna M. Roberts, of Lexington, Va., and has since resided at Quinnimont. He was a deacon of the First Baptist church, of Quinnimont, a member of the Knights of Pythias and the Independent Order of Red Men. He is survived by his wife and three brothers, Frank and Milton Dandridge, of Beauna Vista, Va., and William Dandridge, of Parkersburg, and five sisters Mrs. Caroline Green and Mrs. Ada Nash, of Beauna Vista, Mrs. Mary Lewis, of Charleston, Mrs. Martha Scott, of Pittsburg and Miss Anna Dandridge, of Beauna Vista, Va. He was a loving husband, dutiful son and an affectionate brother. I wish to thank my friends who assisted me in the illness and death of my husband, Wilson Dandridge. Mrs. D. Miles. Briefs. The public school of this place closed March the 5th. Those receiving prizes for attendance and proficiency were Ulysses Shelton, Ellis Chiles, Robert Booker, James Booker and Annie Burns. One of the teachers Miss Ida M. Thompson is spending a few weeks here with Mrs. Brown. Ed. Booker, and three members of his family are ill at this writing. E. T. Wade and Robert Bently, of Lawton, assisted Mrs. Dandridge in the illness of her late husband. Mr. Pack, of Lawton, was at Quinnmont'. Sunday. Miss Jessie Perkins went to Sewell Monday to visit her grand-father The funeral of Wilson Dandridge was preached by Rev. D. C. Hunter, Saturday. Mrs. Caroline Green and her two daughters, Mrs. Lena Gray and Miss Janie Green, of Beuna Vista, Va. were called here by the illness and death of her brother, Wilson Dandridge. Mrs. Mary Lewis, of Charleston, and Miss Mary Eubank, of Institute attended the funeral of Wilson Dandridge. RED SULPHER SPRINGS Mr. and Edgar and Dassie Pack left Thursday for Princeton. Mrs. Floyd Bougler and Mrs. Richard Hamilton were guests of Mrs. John Pack, Saturday. While the boys of the Windydale school wore playing base-ball, Friday Ernest Dillon was accidentally hurt. Dr. Dillon was immediately called his condition was not serious. William Johnson left Monday for Terry. Miss Annie Walker entertained Misses Sadie Agge and Hattie McClain at luncheon, Sunday. A delightful reception was given at the home of Mrs. Thomas Connor, Wednesday. The guests were: Mrs. W. W. Williams, Mrs. W. C. Nickle, Mrs. J. P. Williams and Mrs. Floyd Bongles. Mrs. Robert Walker is reported ill at this writing. MT. HOTE. The closing exercises of Dunloop Public Schools were interesting and instructive and were quite commendable to both teachers and pupils. Wm. Saunders spent Saturday and Sunday at Nuttall. H. A. Scott was a business visitor to Fayetteville Tuesday. Rev. Dotson will preach his farewell sermon Sunday the 21st. is la no better. the part-time annie is to be our again. Mrs. Brinkman entertained at dinner Sunday Mr. and Mrs. H. J. Johnson. J. W. Pratt had his collar bone broken in the mine Tuesday and is at present, at the McKendree Hospital. The following teachers attended the District Institute here Friday, the 12th, Misses Ora Freeman, Lena Rice, Ethel Brown, Bessie Campbell, Mary Brinton, Ada Callaway and H. M. James, M. E. Clemmons, E. D. Law, G. A. Jones, Prof. Thos Jefferson, J. R. After, Wm. Howles and J. C. Clemmons. ST. ALBANS Rov, B. D. W. Meadows, the state missionary, preached two excellent sermons, at the St. Paul Baptist church, Sunday. Miss Georgia E. Banks who closed a very successful term of school at Page, came home Wednesday. Mrs. Laura Haywood, of Charleston spent Sunday with her parents Mr. and Mrs. George Wilson. The many friends of Miss Sallie Washington will be glad to know that she continues to improve. Sadie Carr who has been visiting her aunt, Mrs. Lailu Jones, at Page, returned Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Brown, of Charleston were here Saturday visiting Mrs. Brown's mother, Mrs. Mary Causby. The winter term closed the past week amid examinations and anxiety among the students, the most of whom were successful, and all look forward to an increased interest in class work and commencement work during the spring term. All sympathize with Mr. M. N. Johnson, '11, who was called home Thursday by the death of his sister. Rev. Trapnell, pastor of the Episcopal Church, of Bluefield delivered a very interesting and impressive sermon in the auditorium Sunday afternoon. His subject was taken from Gen. 3—9. On Saturday evening a play of two acts-entitled "Among the Breakers" was rendered by a number of students under the direction of Miss G. E. Robinson. Each character played his or her part exceedingly well. but Mother Casey and Scud deserve special mention. The entire play thoroughly enjoyed by every one present, and all would be glad to have it repeated. In addition to the play the program consisted of a selection of the Glee Club. An Instrumental Duet to Miss Londrum and Master Wm. Krang and an instrumental solo by Miss Londrum, all of which were enjoyable. The following is the cast of the characters of the play. David Murray, Keeper of Airport Light, D. L. Brown. Larry Divine, his Assistant, D. F. Dunlap. Hon. Bruce Hunter, II. L. Dickason. Clarence Hunter, his ward, J. S. Cardwell. Peter Paragraph, a Newspaper Reporter, J. H. Moore. Scud, Hunter's, Colored Servant, E. A. Wood. Minnie Daze, Hunter's Neice, Miss R. B. Jordan. Bess Starbright, "Cast up by the Waves," Miss S. X. Jones. "Mother Carey," a Reputed Fortune Teller, Mrs. C. T. Shell. RONCEVERTE --- W. W. Boling, of Brashy Ridge, spent Sunday here visiting friends. G. B. Cousin is quite ill with la gripe. Mrs. Noah Slaughter is not much improved. Miss Fidelia Freeland, of Lewisburg is visiting friends here. Rev. M. Robinson preached two able sermons at the Baptist church Sunday. John Brown, of Lewisbunrg, is visiting his sister, Miss Burnett, on Summer St. Mrs. William Twynie of Fairmont is visiting friends here. The ladies of the M. E. Church gave an entertainment last Wednesday night at the Christian League Hall. Mrs. Annie Bachus, of Covington, Vn., was a visitor here Sunday. Miss Etta Green gave a dinner to a select party in honor of her sister, Mrs. Lillie B. Johnson, of Charleston, last Sunday. J. W. Thompson is out again after an illness of a week. Rev. Hillard Johnson who has been assisting Rev. Lewis in a series of revival meetings, has returned to his home in Charlotteville. The meeting that has been going on at the 2nd Baptist Church for two weeks closed Sunday night. There were twenty-three conversions eighteen candidates for baptism. Rev. D. D. Morris of Fire Creek spent Sunday in the city. Miss Sara A. Edwards, the soprano soloist, sang at the M. E. Church, Monday night. She was assisted by local talent. Mrs. Sara Anderson returned home Sunday after an extended visit to Miss Punxsutawney, remembered by her father left for Hill Ton Military, where she will restage her studies. Mrs. Rosa Kemp was called to Virginia on account of the illness of a relative. Burgess Mickens has returned to his home after spending a few weeks in Richmond and Washington. Mrs. Alex Hughes, of Talcott was the guest of Mrs. Barnott last week. PT. PLEASANT. Mrs. Gus Bell, of Middleport, O. was in town Wednesday. Howard Jackson, of Mason City, was in town Saturday. Mrs. Harvey Neese, or Mason spent Thursday here. The Rally at the M. E. Church was quite a success. Every Society made good reports. The total was $60.50. Rev. Muse preached an excellent sermon on charity Sunday evening to a large congregation. Mrs. Ellen Jordan, who has been visiting in Fairmont and Morgan-town the last month, returned Saturday evening. Miss Virginia Lincoln teacher at Grimme's Landing spent Saturday and Sunday at home. Miss Marle Craig was indisposed a few days last week. The Ladies Aid gave a supper on Friday evening at the Odd Fellows Hall. The Epworth League gave an entertainment Saturday evening. Miss Alice Jordan arrived home Monday from Weston to recuperate. Miss Jordan has been somewhat indisposed for several weeks. Clyde Colston and James Adams went to the city Saturday to see "Strongheart" played. Miss Kathryn Morton, teacher at Glen Alum spent Thursday and Friday with Miss M. F. Morton. Miss Julia Smith entertained the Reading Circle Thursday night, after the regular program a delicious supper was served. ANSTED. Roy, the little son of Mr. Robert Reed is ill with the fever. By request of Albert Dipes, the typographical error made in the Sunday school money will be corrected in this issue. The amount collected at the Sunday School, entertainment by Mrs. Harriet Stout and Miss Nettle Leadville was twelve dollars and fifty four cents. ($12.54.) Miss Ora Freeman attended the District Institute at Mt. Hope on Friday. Miss Mary Powell is dangerously ill with pneumonia. A Birth Day party was given Saturday evening by Mrs. Nora Houston in honor of her little daughter Cassie. All who received invitations report an enjoyable time. Mrs. Alberta Black returned last week after an extended trip in Virginia. Fletcher Clayton, a cousin of C. Clayton, formally of Hill Top, was here last week in search of work. The Household of Ruth gave an entertainment last week. The table holders were: Misses Annie Williams Laura Taylor and Nannie Reynolds. Many were present from Page. Mrs. Fanny Williams was visiting her sister, Mrs. Lonny Miller, of Handley, last week. Sam Clay was up the river on business, Tuesday. Benton Brooke, of Michigan was visiting his sister last week. His mother accompanied him back and will hereafter make her home with him. Misses Mangum Reynolds and Nettie Leadville were initiated into the Mysteries of True Reformers last week. RAYMOND CITY Hale Dickerson of Bancroft was in town Thursday. Mrs. Ellen Good, of Charleston is spending a few days visiting her sister, Mrs. Victoria Duckwyler. Miss Haasie Brown and Mrs. Bradley of Institute spent Sunday here visiting the former's sister. The Sunday School is preparing a program to be rendered on Easter Sunday. J. A. Shore was elected a delegate to the Sunday School convention which will meet at Macdonald, and Miss Shirley Anderson was elected Alternate. Mrs. Victoria Duckwyley and C. W. Kingsley are able to be out one again The burn is not thought to be serious. Mrs. M. A. Pierson made a flying trip here Sunday. SEWELL. Mrs. Fannie Cary and Mrs. Nannie Kenney were business visitors to Thurmond, Monday. Dr. H. H. Hargrove visited his parents at Cliff Top, Sunday. G. L. Jackson of Kanawha City spent the past week here visiting friends. R. O. Cary, of Fayetteville, was the Sunday guest of his parents. Beef, Veal, Mutton, Pork Fresh Pork Sausage OUR OWN MAKE Try our machine sliced Hams and Bacon OYSTERS, FISH, POULTRY The best qualities in all the popular We want your patronage for we have complete stock in our lines and you an get it when you want it most. Harper's Ferry. West Va. 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Scott was a business visitor to Charleston, Friday. Fanny L. Starks, Court and Eastern Star Lodge No. 10, K. of P. will have their annual Thanksgiving sermon preached Sunday, March 28th, at 1 o'clock. Mrs. J. C. Clemmons returned to her school Monday after being absent for a week. BUCKHANNON Mrs. Silas Murphy is suffering with the rheumatism. Miss Sara A. Edwards, of Gainesville, Ohio gave a musicale in Simp- --- apus, laboratory Telescope, La- Comm Gloss Barn, Piggy, off of gardens, Cold Frames and nises free to West Virginia. Nee- per month to State students features six prizes awarded annually, ses, frequent Leptures and Na- M. C. A. Christian Institution. ad to ES IGECREAM Furnished with orders for ship ry of Cream and Ices for Sun- ichols son Chapbl M. E. Church last. These day night before an appreciated audience. Miss. Edwards possesses a voice of rare awakness that charmed all who heard her. J. W. Mumford has been suffering with rheumatism. The writer was the guest of the Victoria Street School last Friday afternoon: The school is progressing nicely under the efficient principal, Prof. E. B. Black and assistant, Misa Vio'n Dorsey. An entertainment will be held at Simpson Chapel M. E. Church next Thursday night, March 18th for the benefit of Pastor, Rev. Reed, who soon leaves for conference. Every Record Every Day $10.00 Victor $10.00 TO TO $250.00 $250.00 VICTOR TALKING MACHINES ASK ABOUT OUR INSTALLMENT PLAN. $12.50 $12.50 TO TO $60.00 $60.00 EDISON PHONOGRAPHS EASY PAYMENTS. COME IN AND HEAR THE AMBEROL RECORDS ALL KINDS OF MACHINES REPAIRED Q. R. HOOP & COMPANY 243 CAPITOL STREET, OPPOSITE STATE HOUSE. Washington, D. C. March 16. —The rumor that Dr. Booker Washington is not to accept the appointment as one of the three commissioners to visit Liberia, seems to be confirmed. President Taft cannot spare the "Wizard" out of the county. It is stated upon excellent authority that the Mace has been assigned to Rimett J. Scott and the President has personally urged the talented young security journalist to take up the work. Aside from Dr. Washington, no other selection could be made and the race calls upon Mr. Scott to go to Liberia and assist in devising ways and means to bring them the relief this country, is anxious to bestow. Mr. Scott has the matter under advice and will give his answer within a few days. His friends are a unit in insisting that he accept. Miss Julia A. Brown, a charming "Houster" from Indianapolis, Ind., has been spending a fortnight in the city, the guest of Mr. and Mrs. R. W. Thompson, of 1348 Wallach Peace, N. W.; Miss Brown attended all of the notable social functions during the inaugural period, saw the sights and was the guest of honor at a number of special entertainments. She has gone on to Jersey City to remain until after Easter as the guest of Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Roger. Miss Brown is an expert in the art of hair-dressing and introduced several new and improved methods in hair-manufacture and modes, which have been favorably received at the hands of the leading society people of her Mrs. Davidson, evangelist of Harribury Penn, is conducting a very successful revival at Raleigh St. M. E. Church. Services are well attended by all irrespective of denomination. Mesdame E. L. Lewis and Amand Hawkins, of Morristown, spent Saturday, and Sunday, the guests of Mrs. Lewis daughter, Miss Nollie E. Lewis, teacher in North Side Public School. The school is prosperous and the teachers are busy at their work for the few remaining weeks. The list of merritorious pupils is as follows: Kelcy Brown, Luella Allen, Charles Edwards, Mary Woody, Coola Adams Mabel Hendricks, Jarius Miller, Gertrude Burks, Lester Charlton, Irene Burks, Jas Brown, Allie Lewis Alonzo Trigg, Landon Summers, Ilia Mitchell and Minnie Wall. A feature of the revival meetings is the afternoon meeting for children. Many have professed religion and great good has been accomplished. Rev. P. P. Brooks pastor of the Raleigh St. M. E. Church is ill at his home, but is improving slowly. Mrs. Austinus slowly improves. There will be an Age Rally given at the Mt. Zion Baptist Church Sunday. Church meeting at the Scott street Baptist Church Friday night. Mrs. Lybrookes entertained Misses Shelton and Lavender and Mr. H. Woody at dinner Sunday. Mrs. Green, of Graham, spoke in the interest of missons at Scott St. Church Sunday. MT HOPE MACDONALD. The Payetteville District Teachers Institute was held March 12 in Callaway's hall. There was quite a number of teachers present. The three sessions were interesting and helpful to all who attended. Each teacher did justice to the part assigned to them. Many subjects were state. She has been identified with the high-grade establishment operated by her mother Mrs. Sallie A. Brown, but is seriously contemplating going in business for herself in this city, where the demand for first-class work is particularly strong and continuous. She will prove a welcome addition to both our business and social life. Bishop Grant has gone to Florida for his health which has been greatly impaired or late. He joins his wife at Jacksonville. The joint commencement of the M Street High and Armstrong Technical High and Normal School, No. 2, will be held June 18, at Convention Hall. Col. John R. Marshall, of Chicago, commander of the Eighth Illinois Regiment, is the newest applicant for the Recordership of Deeds. He is said to be backed by Senator Cullom. Lawyer Albert S. White, of Louisville, Ky., has shied his castor into the ring for the Liberian Mission. He is supposed to have the support of Senator Bradley who has long regarded him as a man of exceptional ability. Entrees for the various places are being made daily. Auditor Ralph W. Tyler will have his compilation of President Taft's speeches ready for distribution in a short time. The battle of the typewriters is no more. Tis wen. discussed by the House and all were benefited. This was one of the best Institutes of its kind ever held in this section. The lecture of Prof. J. M. Arter, was certainly one to be remembered by all who listened to it. He spoke of the right thing in the right time and at the right place. Many other worthy speakers whose names are as follows, were present and filled their places as well: A. T. Calloway, Pres.; W. M. Bowles, E. D. Law, Mrs. A. R. Calloway, M. E. Davis, Mrs. C. A. Oglesby, Mrs. J. V. Wilkerson, Mrs. E. V. Ellia, Mrs. L. B. Rice, Miss B. E. Campbell, Prof. Thos. Jefferson, Rev. D. C. Dean, Miss J. M. Mickens, Miss C. A. Booker, Miss Ora Freeman, Earnest Furguson, G. A. Jones, Miss Maymo Hala, Miss M. James, Mrs. Jamie B. Calloway, Visiting teacher Miss. E. B. Brown, Montgomery, Other visitors, Rev. N. A. Smith, Iron Gale, Va., Mrs. Anna Banks, Red Star, Drs. Anderson and Calloway, from Mt. Hope. Miss M. E. Calloway spent Sunday at Bairstow. Miss Ethel Brown, of Montgomery is the pleasant guest of Dr. and Mrs. C. B. Anderson. D. W. Calloway was the week-end guest of relatives. Mrs. J. J. Bailey is sick at this writing. Miss Emma S. Calloway, of Havana, Cuba arrived in town last week where she will spend some time visiting relatives. Rev. N. A. Smith was a pleasant caller in our town. Friday. Mr. and Mrs. James Williams and Charlie Williams attended the services at Dunloop, Sunday. The Christian Aid Society met on Sunday with Mrs. James Holly. The next meeting will be with Mrs. C. B. Anderson: Mrs. P. H. Calloway is able to be out again after a week's illness with lagripe. All Varieties of Clothing Ready—Special Attention on Photographic Kit. Oyster, Bay, N., Y., March 17. Former President Roosevelt will enter upon the final week of preparation for his African hunt. Farewelle are to be said and a visit to Hoboken made to see that the outfit of the expedition is safely stowed away on the steamer Hamburg where it can be quickly transshipped at Naples. One day of the week will be devoted to a family reunion at Sagamore Hill. It is expected that also during the week the Smithsonian Institution members of the hunting party will come to Oyster Bay for a final conference. There will be numerous boxes and trunks to pack with the personal effects of Mr. Roosevelt and Kermit. Each has provided himself with a large supply of clothing. Mr. Roosevelt has over a dozen pairs of shoes and boots of leather and rubber. Some are honenled and some rubber-soled. They range, from the ordinary styles to those with tops extending above the knees. Khaki cloth is the principal material from which the outer clothing of Mr. Roosevelt and Kermit is made. The photographic kit of the expedition, of which Kermit Roosevelt has charge, he being the official photographer, is a model of its kind. The young man is very proud of it and feels that the photographs he is to make are, to be of as great importance as the animals his father will shoot. GRAND RAPIDS FURNITURE COMPANY WE Have a complete line of Roll Top Desks, Flat Top Desks, Typewriter Desks and office Chairs. Furniture line is also complete, and the prices right. Goods marked in plain figures. GRAND RAPIDS FURNITURE CO. 214 216 Capitol St. CHARLESTON, W. VA. "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 Corr. Va. St. and Arcade Charleston, W. Va. Washington, March 17. — Senator William P. Frye, of Maine, chancellor of the Committee on Commerce for nearly a quarter of a century has the unusual distinction of being the oldest member of congress in continuous service, having entered upon his national legislative career at the beginning of the Forty-Second Congress, March 4, 1871. Only one legislator, now in Congress, was there when Mr. Frye began Congressional life, his colleague, Senator Eugene Hale, of Maine, who was elected to the Forty-first Congress, anteceding him two years. From the time of his election as representative to the Forty-second Congress until now, Senator Frye has continuously served his Stage while on the other hand, Senator Hale, although entering the Senator ten days before Senator Frye, was out of Congressional life from the close of the Forty-fifth Congress for one term. Succeeded Hannibal Hamlin. He entered the upper branch in 1881, when he succeeded Hannibal Hamlin. Mr. Frye coming from the house to the senate as the successor of James G. Blaine, who resigned the senatorial toge to become Garnard's Secretary of State, on March 15, 1881. Senator Frye has been chairman of the Committee on Commerce for nearly twenty-five years, in which time he has had charge of many river and harbor bills aggregating hundreds of millions of dollars looking to the improvement of the waterways of the United States. He is the father of the "continuing contract" provision, which made its first appearance in the river and harbor bill in 1876. "In 1876 I entered on a new method of treating waterway," said溶剂 Free, in reminiscent mood, "made absolutely necessary where improvements had been authorized by legislation, by introducing that year the so-called continuing contract system, which I believe time has more than vindicated. "Galveston Harbor would never have been improved under the old method of cash appropriations. For much of the world would have been washed away before other appropriations could be made to hold what had been done. Likewise, the channel through the Lakes would never have been realised it not been for the 'continuing contract', which made its completion possible in half the time and at half the cost, for as I remember, the engineer estimated the cost of this channel at about $2,000,000. It was accomplished for about half that sum. "The last river and harbor bill authorized the creation of a waterways commission consisting of five Senators and seven representatives, charged with the investigation of the waterways of the United States, Canada and Europe, and to make report to Congress of their findings. Expenditures Increased. "The demand for expenditures for waterways has increased in the last twenty years 100 per cent. It has been found by shipowners that there could be no profit at the rates charged without an enormous increase in the tonnage carried. Harbors on the Lakes and on the Atlantic and Pacific which might have been amply twenty years ago with twenty feet depth now require from twenty-five to forty feet. "I am personally in favor of large expenditures for our inland waterways and for our harbors, believing that the people will receive great benefit from the reduced transportation charges, which will be more than enough to fully compensate for the cost." SMITHERS-LONGAURE Queen Esther Club, of Smithers, is making great progress in raising the women of Smithers and Longacre. The club met last week, with Mrs. G. W. Oatmeal, at Longacre, and had a very pleasant session. Mrs. M. Williams, Miss Brooks and Mrs. Baudours were visited. Miss Lula James gave a concert for the benefit of the Longacre Baptist church, Friday night, and raised $20.50. The Longacre Club meets this afternoon with Mr. Poe. Rev. G. W. Lipscomb preached an able sermon, Sunday night, at the Longacre Baptist church. Miss H. E. James spent Saturday and Sunday with Mrs. C. T. Durks, at Hugheston. Mrs. W. E. James visited Her uhsband at Rush Run last week. Henry James, who has been ill the past week, is able to be out. Mrs. Wat Smith, who has been lame for three years, went to Charleston the first of the week to undergo an operation. The children of the Rosebud Club gave an entertainment, Saturday night, and realized a good profit. Mrs. Rebecca Wicks was the guest of Mrs. A. J. Gay, Sunday afternoon. Mrs. B. B. Daulten, who was very ill last week, is out again. B. B. Daulten was at oMntgomery last week, attending the min-ore district convention. 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New York, March 17—The king robata at the Ironx Zoo is eleven feet long, and the whole eleven feet were fighting yesterday. His opponents were a water snake and an igland, or giant lizard. All three reptiles had been living in peace together all winter in their glass compartment, and it was sup- posed they were real good friends, but a dispute arose yesterday between the cobra and the liguana, and in a sudden fit of foolish rage the iguana went for the cobra and bit him. Instantly, the cobra spread his hood and igate battle, but the iguana took an unfair advantage of him then and there by disjointing himself and coming apart. The big Tizara gave himself a shake, and lo! there were two of him—the iguana proper, and the iguanas tail, both very much alive and active. Then the water snake took a hand and went for the cobra, too, but the cobra gave him just one bite and the snake went into a corner, curled up and died. The talless iguana kept right at the cobra, but the latter didn't seem to care much. He had espied the tail cavorting around the cage, and it interested him so much that he made a leap for it, caught it and calmly swallowed it. That gave him a taste for iguanas meat, so he next caught the iguanas and swallowed him after his tail. Then the water snake was taken for dessert, and that ended the fight. Now the cobra is living alone. Supreme Court of Appeals Today The supreme court of appeals has allowed a writ in the case of Fannie J. Fuller vs. Bottle F. Edens, from Kanawha county, a suit relating to the ownership of certain lots in the city. W. G. Bennett, of Weston, state phailman of the Democratic party, and brother of Louis Bennett, erstwhile gubernatorial candidate, appeared before the court, Tuesday, on behalf of the defendant in the case of Milton Butcher et al vs. W. W. Chidester et al, from Lewis county. Attorney W. E. R. Byrne was counsel for the plaintiff. A motion to dismiss the case of the State vs. Frank Washburn, from Lewis county, was set for argument on March 30. The case of Harry Whyl et al vs. Jane Lew Coal and Coke Company, from Harrison county, was continued. The following cases were submitted on briefs: David Crawford's administrator vs. W. E. Turner's administrator, BLUEFIELD Salem Terminal Traction Co. vs. John T. McGraw, from Harrison county. State vs. B. and O. R. R. Co. from Harrison county. Geo. C. Lawson vs. Mark Hersam, from Lewis county. R. W. Duncan vs. B. and O. R. R. Co., from Harrison county. R. W. Dulcah vs. B. and O. R. R. Co. from Harrison county. The cases from the Eleventh circuit, consisting of the counties of Fayette, Greenbrier and, Poocahonta, are set for argument next week. Nashville, March 17 — Judge Hart began his charge to the jury, this morning in the Cooper-Sharp trial. flexli The Reflexlier ```markdown ``` THROWS 99 of its light The best and 't ever placed on I will place on th ness house or re these famous li vince you of i P. A. D OWS 90 PERCENT of its light downst and "cheaper" placed on the place on trial in a house or residence famous lights are you of its great A. Donou THROWS 90 PER CENT of its light downward. The best and "cheapest" light ever placed on the market. I will place on trial in any business house or residence one of these famous lights and convince you of its great value. The Light Store COLORED IN Bluefield, W. Va. and Normal Inst. U.S., located at commercial town of Virginia. on the road.205 miles e. BLUEFIELD COLORED INSTITUTE lege Buildings, L mitories male students; furnished rooms, a rea current literature; a good library, a diary. ation and wholesome surroundings. B free to state students, rates very low. School offers an unequalled opportun education, for they can always find pro col, during vacation, holidays and on S and other information, write the Pr R. P. SIM FORED INSTITUTE d, W. Va. Normal Institute for ted at Bluefield town of the south on the Norfolk 5 miles east of K FIELD INSTITUTE Buildings, Beautiful S inshed rooms, a reading room sup- ; a good library, and a physical me surroundings. Board $8.00 per ents, rates very low to non-resident unequalled opportunity for young can always find profitable employ- holidays and on Saturdays. uation, write the Principal. P. SIMS, Bluefield W. Va. --- CANDY CATHARTIC Candarets ONLY WORK WARE OF MILK EAT 'EM LIKE CANDY Please place your order in the box above Good, Never Sticker, Woman or Grill. Be sure to count per box. Wait for free sample, and be sure to hoten. Advised. Storkthemember Company, Chicago on North KEEP YOUR BLOOD CLEAN xlier 500 Candle Power Light at a cost of one cent per day. 00 PER CENT light downward. "cheapest" light on the market. trial in any busi esidence one of lights and con its great value. onovan INSTITUTE Va. Institute for col- Bluefield, the the southern Norfolk east of Kenova Beautiful Play ading room sup- and a physical Board $8.00 per to non-resident unity for young profitable employ- Saturdays. Principal. IS, --- Arcade X The Adroctate is entered in the Post-office of Charleston, W. Va., as special class matter. The report that President Taft has decided to pay less attention than did his predecessors to the claims of Southern professional Negro politicians, and to increase correspondingly the patronage allotted members of the race in the North, occasions as much joy above as grief below the Mason and Dixon line. For many years the opinion has been growing that our brother at the South, whose political activity is largely pre-conventional, have been getting a larger measure of the spoils than was justly due them. With but two or three exceptions, their labors end with the nominating convention. The majority of those who hold office have had nothing to do with the campaign and election, nor do the people they directly represent so much as vote. Of the fifteen representative places held by Negroes, ten are in states in which the Negro is politically a negligible quantity. That's where the shoe pinches the Negro at the North. Not mind you, that he loves his Southern brother less, but himself more. He objects, and justly so, to those, whose labors are comparatively nil, getting the plums to the exclusion of those who are on the job from early morn till dyey eve and then some. If there are to be rewards for services, it seems that they should go to the men who give of their time or money, or both, and deliver the goods in the form of votes on the election day. It does not appear to be just division when the man whose party usefulness is limited to a vote in the nominating convention is provided for at the expense of an active intelligent worker in a debatable territory. It is not fair that Louisiana should have three high governmental officials while West Virginia must content herself with a consulship or that North Carolina should get the Recordership or Deeds and Kentucky nothing. In this connection, it might be well to call attention again to the attitude of the national administration toward the Negro of West Virginia. In high places Kansas has a Register of the Treasury and a Secretary of Legation at Monravia; North Carolina, the Recorder of Deeds for the District of Columbia; Ohio, the Auditor for the Navy Department; Georgia, a Collector of Internal Revenue, a Collector of Customs, and a Consul; New York, a Collector of Internal Revenue and a Consul; Illinois, Assistant Register of the Treasury and an Assistant U. S. District Attorney; Louisiana, a Register of Land Office, a Surveyor General and a Receiver of Public Moneys; Florida a Collector of Internal Revenue and a Consul; District of Columbia, a Judge and an Assistant U. S. District Attorney; Alabama, a Register of Land Office; Arkansas, a Receiver of Public Moneys; Maryland, a Minister Resident and Indiana, an Envoy Extraordinary. What has West Virginia? One consulship; not so much as any one of the Southern states named and no one of these has had a Republican presidential elector since Hector was a pup. Here the Negro's vote counts in conventions and it counts on election day. There he is counted in the census for congressional purposes only. Now, if Dancy is to be pried loose from the Recordership, or Cyrus Field Adams can be persuaded to loosen his bulldog grip on the Assistant Registership. The Advocate asks to know what's the matter with a West Virginia Negro drawing the salary? A GOOD MOVEMENT The movement inaugurated at the Court House, Tuesday night, to express, in a substantial way the gratitude Charleston Negroes feel toward former Senator Foraker, should have the support of all. Other communities have done what is proposed to be CAION COLLEGE Penn & Sixth St. Pittsburg best school of Accounting and Stenography Bachelor School as any prize. PENNSYLVANIA TELEGRAPH COLLEGE 360 Sixth Street. Pittsburg. Services for students. Positions save $4,00 monthly. Write. CAION TECHICAL SCHOOL 4th & 5th A Engineering Electricity Drafting. Mathematics graduate employed. Short Practical Courses. done here. In some churches, lodges and other organizations united to make their testimonial commensurate, as far as possible, with Mr. Foraker's services to the race. It is not known at this time what form Charleston's offering will take, but those who have any civic and race pride must hope that whatever is given will reflect credit upon the donors. THE CITY CHARTER. The interpretations placed upon the silence of THE ADVOCATE on the new city charter give rise to the following explanation: THE ADVOCATE is for the new charter, even if, as some of its opponents claim, its aim is to deprive a certain element of the race of what is considered inalienable rights. It is because of this deprivation that it is exposed by us. It is because the boodlers and grafters who have turned many an easy dollar, are to be put out of business, we endorse it. It works no greater hardship upon the respectable and respected Negro voter than upon the white voter, but it does call a halt upon the boodlers of either color who waylaid candidates for municipal offices and held them up with a long list of names of an imaginary club and demanded contributions for its support. It will take out of the limelight the professional ward heeler and peanut politician whose actions have brought the race into disrepute and are a stealth in the nostrils of all decent citizens. Under the old charter no candidate for office was immune from the "touch." Republicans and Democrats alike were taxed to support some boodler. In the name of a club. It was a simple matter for one so inclined to write the names of fifty or more persons—no club had less than fifty—present it to a candidate and ask for a contribution, which was usually forthcoming. It were a reflection upon the intelligence of the reader to say that these clubs, reduced to the final analysis, were composed of one man, who alone benefitted by the credulity of the candidate. But in the final summing up the whole race suffered. So dgrant has become the abuse that few men can be found willing to run for office on the Republican ticket. By making the municipal government nonpartisan, the new charter largely corrects this evil. It restores to the non-boodling majority of the Negroes the good name of which they were deprived by the boodling minority. It shows us up in our proper colors at the bar of public opinion and therefore, has the support of THE ADVOCATE, which stands for the highest ideals in all things affecting radical matters. HELP IT ALONG. No class of people needs to interest itself more in the anti-tuberculosis campaign, now on in this city than the Negro, living as he does for the most part; in unsanitary surroundings; crowded because of his poverty and improvidence, in poorly lighted and poorly ventilated homes, his race in ever increasing numbers furnishes victims for consumption—the ally of darkness and filth. As the first move to cut down the terrible toll exacted of us, each year, by consumption, THE ADVOCATE suggests that its local readers visit the exhibit at the Peoples Grocery Store, then go home and open those windows through which no air has passed since last October. It will not suffice to hoist the windows for a short time only. See that at least one in all bed rooms remains open at the top and bottom at all times. It would be well to clean out next the rubbish piled in the corners of rooms and closets, and then hammer it into the heads of every member of the family that light, fresh air and cleanliness are the only safe guards against consumption. Our preachers more than any other class of men, may render effective aid in this cause by devoting a portion of their Sunday service to instructing their congregation in the simple rules of tuberculosis prevention. They might further the work by seeing that their churches are thoroughly aired before each service and that proper ventilation is maintained at all times. ANTI-TUBERCULOSIS CAMPAIGN. In the city locals of this issue appears the announcement of the tuberculosis exhibit at the Peoples Grocery store for one week beginning today. While the exhibit is not one that would appeal to the scientific mind, it should catch the popular fancy; it is intended to make an impression upon the lowest intelligence, upon the class of people who are most susceptible to the ravages of consumption. The preventive and remedial effects of light, free cleanliness are brought out in a manner which all may understand and adopt, and our readers are urged to avail ANNOUNCEMENT ANNOUNCEMENT The International Newspaper Bible Study Club is for the purpose of pro- quoting, in an unfettered way among the masses, a wider study of the Bible, the hasak truth of Christianity, and the problems which enter into every man's life. It is composed of all those who join in Local Club, and take up the simple course herein outlined, harrowing only ordained clergymen. All who have shot joined are warranty invited to do so and to compete for the prizes. Persons may join the club at any time during the year, but must, of course, answer the 55 questions hereafter explained, to qualify for the prizes, and the basic questions may be obtained from this office: This paper has secured the right to publish the International Sunday School Lesson questions by Rev. Dr. Linacott, which have arisen so much interest elsewhere, and they will appear weekly. One of these questions each week is to be answered in writing, and upon these answers the prizes are to be awarded. This paper is authorized to form a Local Newspaper Bible Study Club for its readers, and guarantees to all who join and fulfill the conditions, that everything herein promised shall be faithfully carried out. CONDITIONS OF THE CONTEST --- 1. Each contestant, or his or her family, must be a subscriber to this paper, in order to qualify for membership in the International Newspaper Bible Study Club and this Local Club. 2. Each contestant in this Local Club, must answer each of the written questions, for 52 consecutive weeks, commencing for Sunday, March 27, and the answers must all be in the possession of this paper within two weeks of the close of this period. 3. Each question must be answered separately, and the paper written on one side only. No answer must exceed two hundred words in length and may be less. Each answer must have the name and address of the writer at the bottom of the answer. 4. The answers must be delivered to this office, and they will be collated at the close of the contest, and forwarded to headquarters for independent examination by competent examiners. The prizes will then be awarded according to the highest number of marks, work by members themselves of this opportunity to inspect the methods universally approved as the best for the prevention and cure of the disease which yearly carries thousands of our people to an untimely grave. THE NEXT BEST. The latest advises from Washington are to the effect that Dr. Booker T. Washington will not be able to accept the appointment on the Liberia commission, but that his private secretary, Emmett J. Scott, will be appointed in his stead. Next to Washington, no man in the country is, perhaps, better qualified than Mr. Scott to advise our bretheren across the sea as to the way in which they should go to reestablish and perpetuate their government. While THE ADVOCATE would have preferred Dr. Washington, it thinks the next best man is Mr. Scott. TOP HEAVY. Prof. Jas. R. L. Diggs, Ph. D. Editor Rev. Dr. B. Tyrrell, Asso. Editor U. S. G. Patterson, A. M. So. Cor. are inscribed on the pennant at the masthead of the American Trumpet, Lynchburg, Va. This is considerably more sail than is usually carried by such a small craft; consequently, there is grave danger of a capsize in a squail. A St. Louis man ate four pounds of limburger cheese, Sunday, in a contest for a case of beer. What he would be willing to eat in Georgia or any of the other prohibitor states for the same prize is a subject for reflection in idle moments. All in all, the best that can be said for the "insurgents" is that they got what "Uncle Joe" intended for them to have. If there is any consolation in that, they are welcome to it. Mr. Bryan says he hopes, conditions may not arise which, will compel him to run again for the Presidency. There are some others, but they are not Republicans. With Easter Hats quoted from $15 to $20, all this talk about men marrying on $6 a week is idiotic. Six dollars a day would be about the proper minimum. You owe it to yourself to see the tuberculosis exhibit at the Peoples Grocery Store. --- Golden Text—They that were scattered abroad went everywhere preaching the word. Acts vll: 4. The following review scheme can be used with profit by all the newspaper clubs who are taking up the Bible studies, whether having actually studied the eleven lessons here reviewed or only one of them, or whether this is the first lesson which has captured a reader's attention; for while it is a "review" it is also complete in itself. The date and title of each lesson and where found, the Golden Text and one question on each lesson follow. Jan. 3.—Acts I:1:14. The Ascension of our Lord. Golden Text: Luke xxiv: 51. It came to pass while he blessed them, he was parted from them and carried up into heaven. Verse 10-11—Would the coming of the Spirit of Jesus on the day of Pentecost, be the return of Jesus as these two men meant? Jan. 10—Acts ii:1-21. The descent of the Holy Spirit. Golden Text, John xiv: 16, 17. I will pray the Father and he shall give you another Comforter that he may abide with you forever, even the Spirit of Truth. Verse 6-13—An educated ministry is desirable, but which will make the most converts, a man with fair intelligence and common school education, filled with the Holy Spirit, or an university graduate lacking that experience? Jan. 17—Acts ii:22-47. The Beginning of the Christian Church. Golden Text. Acts ii:42. They continued steadfastly in the Apostle's doctrine and fellowship and in breaking of bread and in prayers. Verse 22—How is it that Jesus impressed Himself upon the world as no other man has ever done and that he has swayed the hearts of the lowly and mighty alike and that His influence is increasing with the years Jan. 24—Acts iii:1-26. The Lame Man Healed. Golden Text. Acts iii:16. His name, through faith in His name, hath made this man strong, whom ye see and know. Verse 6—Need the rack of money or ability, ever prevent any man from doing the work in life, which God has appointed him to do? Jan. 31—Acts iv:1-31. The trial of Peter and John, Golden Text, Acts iv:31. They were all filled with the Holy Ghost and they spoke the word of God with boldness. Feb. 7—Acts iv: 32 to v: 11. The True and False Brotherhood. Golden Text, Prov. xl: 32. Lying Lips are an abomination unto the Lord; but they that deal truly are His delight. Verses 34-35—Is faithfulness to God a sure cure for shortness of money? Feb. 14—Acts v: 17-42. The Apostles Imprisoned. Golden Text, Matt. v: 10. Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness sake for thelrs is the Kingdom of heaven. The president's policy currently understood is both instructive and pacifying in character and effect. Constructive in the sense that it tends to disabuse the Negro's mind of the impossible and directs his attention to the attainable and helpful Pazifying in the sense that it relieves the southern white man largely of the fear of Negro domination by appointment and enables him to cultivate a more friendly feeling for his colored neighbor. Mr. Taft's policy, if vigorously adhered to, will not only broaden the colored man's opportunity in the south among his white neighbors for usurpation, but will contribute more to political and economic tolerance, and independence, than any declaration made. Directly promulgated the immortal Declaration of Independence. There is nothing in this declaration (on appointment of Negroes) that say mainly Negro can take exceptions to. That Mr. Taft has stated our case in a nutshell with a boldness that no other president has approached the subject, is undeniable. Mr. Taft tells the Negro to start with, that he is a man like other people, when he develops the same character and usefulness and like other men, he must depend upon his contribution to it the national growth for his reward. There is no three of sophistry's domestics, in his declaration, but the many enunciation of a policy capable of meeting an acute condition with due respect for the rights of both the whites and the Black man.—The Atlanta Independent. President Taft says some mighty nice things concerning the Negro. He stands flatfooted with the War Amendment to the Constitution and says they will never be repealed. It remains to be seen how the new President will act when a great emergency arises. However, for the present, as a beginner, we can say President Taft is alright. —Peoples Recorder. If the Negroes throughout the country correctly understand what President Taft had to say in his inaugural address touching upon the Negro questions they are well pleased. It is a safe bet that the President will do as he has said. He understands the Negro and no interest of his will be jeopardized. Mr. Taft could not have said more when he uttered, "They are Americans." Possibly more encouragement could not be given to the race.—Kentucky Reporter. These frank, and firm words of President Taft on the South and the Negro leave no room for question as to his position. It is the sympathetic stand of a constructive staleman toward that large and important section of this country, lagging in industry, playing small part in the Nation's activities, because, in large measure, of its blind and bitter race prejudice. Consequently, Taft says in recognizing and enforcing so far as in his power lies the citizenship of the black portions of the South, he will not fly in the face of that Sentiment in appointing Negroes to office. On the other hand, he declares that the just policy of appointing distinguished Negroes to office shall be pursued. More than that, he will encourage the laws restricting the franchise in the South made to apply to an ignorant electorate, both black and white. In short, taking conditions as he finds them, he will work toward a more perfect union between the South and the other sections of the country; he will endeavor to increase the harmony between the South and the Negro; he will persevere to encourage the Negro to a greater progress, to preserve intact his rights. Tatt has indeed set for himself a nice and difficult task. None of his predecessors has been able to forward both the Negro and the Southern end of the load. They have Verse 26—May any person, who is not playing double with God seldom trust the "inward voice" to direct as to outward circumstances? March 14—Acts 1x:31-43. Aeneas and Dorcas. Golden Text. Acts 1x:34. And Peter, said unto him, Aeneas, Jesus Christ maketh three whols; arise and make thy bed. And he arose immediately. Verse 30-31—How do you classify those who contient themselves with going to church and prayer meeting, and talking and praying but are not following Jesus, in going about doing good? . (This question must be answered in writing by members of the club.) Lesson for Sunday March 28th, 1909. Temperance Lesson. Prov. xx:21-29. If You Have an interest in BOYS' SUITS take advantage of this final offering. About two hundred Boys' Suits comprise the en- tire assortment which have been reduced to Half their actual value. $10, 8.50 and 7.50 Suits Reduced to $5.60 $6.00 and 3.00 Suits Reduced to 8.50 $4.50 and $2 Suits Reduced to 2.50 Boys' Knee Pants Good $1.25 and $1.00 Knicker Pants 75c $1.00 Straight Bottom Pants 50c Good 50c Pants Reduced to 35c Schwabe & May "FOR BETTER CLOTHES" The Bec is interested in that position of the President's inaugural address pertaining to colored Americans. Prior to the delivery of the inaugural address that portion of the address was published in the daily press. The Bec held them and it says now that Mr. Taft understands himself and will justly solve the race problem. The colored people may not quite understand Mr. Tatt's utterance but, The Bee leans confident that he will deal justly toward them. Some argue that, Mr. Tatt means a surrender of the colored man to the South. The Bee doesn't believe that he meant that in the inaugural address. He could not, if he so desired and would not if he could, President Tatt cannot be president of one portion of the American people and ignore the other. If the colored people have any confidence in what Mr. Foraker said a few days ago, then the position of the Bee is correct.—The Bee. A great deal of space (in the address) is given over to a discussion of the Negro and his history in this country. Like Lincoln, he has said many things in his message which we cannot understand now, and for which he must have some broad policy not expressed. He believes that the fifteenth amendment should be kept inviolate and that the southern constitution should be made to conform to it, as the true standards of political rectitude. It is not his purpose to appoint colored men to office where the prejudice aroused by such appointments, will outweigh the effect the appointment would have upon the race by way of encouragement. This seems to be a fair proposition for reasonable men and it is hoped that the south will see it clearly.—The Enterprise. Can President Taft without violating the oath of office refuse to appoint a citizen of color to an office in the Southland, when that opposition to his appointment is based, wholly and solely upon his race or his color, President Taft, Mr. Roosevelt had this question propounded to him and he found that under his oath of office, he could not do it. Mr. McKinley had the question "up" to him and he found that under his oath of office he could not do it. Mr. Harrison had the question before him and he found that under his oath of office he could not do it. Mr. Arthur had the question before him and he found that under his oath of office, he could not do it. Mr. Garfield had the question up to him and he found out that under his oath of office he could not make such a discrimination. Mr. Cleyland had the question up to him and he found that under his oath of office although he was a democrat he could not do it and yet after all of these years, President William H. Taft, a jurist, a statesman and now the Chief Executive of the Nation holdly casts aside the solemn obligation that he took on the fourth of March, 1909 and while the solemn words of the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court were yet ringing in his ears, declared that he would not appoint colored men of ability to office in the Southern communities where the ob If You Have an interest in BOYS' this final offering. About two hundred Bo tire assortment which northern states. The fact that the United States Government is to send a special Commission to Liberia to investigate and report upon conditions there is a source of great satisfaction to Great Britain. Instructions, it should have been sent to Liberia to give every possible aid to this commission, and British subjects in the territory have also been requested to give support to the Commission. The action of this Commission in this matter is regarded as opportunistic, as affairs in Liberia have been going from bad to worse and this unfortunate of the states taken by General Johnson during last year to strangle out the chances and assist in the protection of the frontier. The British officials sent, but to organize the finance of the country informed that the positions were untenable; their recommendations were ignored, and at times their lives were in danger. The British Government hopes that this Commission will start without loss of time, and that they will succeed in doing a great work there. In a beautiful suburb of Washington, proudly and appropriately called Lincoln, D. C., the Baptist Convention and Women's Auxiliary has bough six acres of land upon which it will erect a training school for colored women. The school will be opened to colored women of all religious sects, and will teach all the industries and professions in which women are engaged. The property is said to be more than half paid for and every effort is being put forward to raise $15,000 for the purpose of beginning the work. Every state in the Union is asked to contribute a certain amount. Too much credit cannot be given Miss. Nannie H. Burroughs who is the leading spirit in carrying forth this laudificie and noble enterprise. You will find it a pleasure to save a share from each pay envelope when all is going well and to deposit it where its COMPOUND SEMI-ANNUAL INTEREST is all the time helping you to get ahead and You will find it a comfort when sickness or adversity comes upon you, or when you want to buy a home, to have the accumulations of a Savings Account to help you. Coleman Hammond has placed his Sayman's Wonder, soap on sale at the Gem Pharmacy and Peoples Grocery Store. Mrs. Mary Loyds has returned from Quinnimont where she was called Friday by the death of her brother Wilson Dandridge, who had been afflicted about three years with cancer. Richard, Connally, a successful caterer from Cinginniatt spent a few hours here yesterday returning to his home after a week's visit with his daughter, Mrs. J. McHenry Jones at Institute. The gentlemen travelling under the name of "Prince Herrmann" and "Duke Berryman," magician and ventriloquist respectively, attracted large audiences at the First Baptist and A. M. E. Churches, Monday and Tuesday nights. Their entertainment is said to be much below the standard set by the original "Prince Herrmann" on his appearance here five years ago. Rev. J. W. Waters, pastor of the Shippen M. E. Church closes the work of the conference year, Sunday. At the forendon service, Pres. J. M. Henry Jones, of the West, Virginia Colored Institute will preach. Rev. S. R. Bullock of the First Baptist church will conduct the 3:00 o'clock service, assisted by his chair. The farewell sermon will be preached Sunday evening at 8:00 o'clock by Rev. Waters. Dr. Metz an optician of Richmond, Va. was here Saturday renewing friendships and forming new acquaintances. Beginning with today the Tuberculosis Exhibit will be installed at the People's Grocery Store, K. of P. building, for one week. An effort will be made through the churches and schools to have every Negro, man, woman and child in Charleston view the exhibit. Miss Carolina Hafrston is indisposed this week. ed this week. Mrs. Selgel Armstead, who has been at the Point Greek Hospital, is now convalescing at the home of Mrs. Edward Tuck, Sents street. Huling Lewis and Sherman Watts will visit Mrs. E. M. Dandridge at Quinnimont, this week. Chignon puffs at 'Mrs. Brown's, 500 Capitol street. Mrs. John Caul is seriously ill at her home on Welch street. The little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John A. Brown is ill. R. B. Colbert, who went to Rock HIll), S. c. for his health is rapidity Miss Lena Rice has returned from Rush Run, after having closed a six month's term of school. Miss Lena Dickerson, of Hot Springs, Va., is the guest of Mrs. R. B. Colbert. Mrs. B. M. Price, of Danville was here this week on business. W. N. Bowes has returned to the city from Fayetteville where he taught school the past winter. Harry Alexander, of Gallipolis, O., was in the city Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Sylvester Woodson entertained at dinner, Sunday, Mrs. Smith, of Huntington, Mrs. Matilda Parker, Mrs. Ada Scott and Mrs. Dora Moss. Robert Led, of Montgomery, was in town Monday. After a short illness of pneumonia John Flagg died Sunday at his home on Bradford street. Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at the Simpson M. E. Church. Wm. Hall, of Eagle, was in the city, Wednesday. Miss Aristis Johnson left Thursday morning for Virginia, on business. Mrs. Webster Webb is ill at her home on Elmwood avenue. Mrs. Jennie Buster of Montgomery spent a few days this week with Mrs. Mollie Parker on Jacob St. Mrs. Edward Early is ill at her home on Bradford St. Mr. and Mrs. Henj. Anderson entertained at dinner Thursday at their home on the South Side, Mrs. Smith, of Huntington and Mrs. S. R. Bullock. The Ladies Ald of the First Baptist Church will meet Thursday evening with Mrs. Mattie Jackson on Bradford St. Rev. J. W. Waters, of Simpson M. E. Church preached as usual, two interesting and highly instructive sermons last Sunday. The principal thought of the morning sermon was that religion was a business and requires more attention than any other because it is larger and far more important than any other. And as other business men generally locate their business where they can do the most good to all concerned, so should the christian likewise. That of the evening discourse, The Little Foxes' were the many kind of sins which devour the grapes of modesty and all other virtues common to the sexes. The Willing Workers entertained at Simpson Church with a silver hunt Monday evening. The Lifters will be entertained tonight at the residence of her mother, Mrs. Jane Merrott, by Mrs. Lulu Johnso n. Helpness I to save when you are well and you from suffering in adversity. POSIT in the ad to be prompt in attendance, usefulness of other importance is to be transmitted. The trustees of St. Paul A. M. B. churches will have their winter rally on the fourth Sunday in March. At which time they will give to the lady or gentleman, raising the greatest amount, a beautiful watch. The Charleston Star Council No. 6.9 of the I. O. G. F. of St. Luke's will have their annual thanksgiving sermon preached at St. Paul A. M. B. church by Rev. W. E. Walker on Easter Sunday at 3 P. M. A special invitation is extended to the other councils in the city to be present. Rev. D. F. Newhouse, of Raleigh, was the guest of Rev. Walker this week. The Ladies Aid of St. Paul A. M. E. Church will meet tonight at the parsonage on Donnaly street. The Ladies of St. Paul A. M. E. church are preparing for an old maids' association which will convene in the church on Friday night, March 25. Mr. M. C. Spiller and Mrs. Ancy Ogle were united in marriage by the Rev. W. E. Walker last Thursday afterwards. Rev. W. E. Walker, of the St. Paul A. M. E. Church will preach a special sermon Sunday morning at 11 A. M. 'the City of Mansoul' will be the subject. At Bunfield, Ala., E. H. Fielda, president of the Local League, he besides being the only colored funeral director in the place with a $2,500 stock in hand, is also the real estate agent of the Tennessee Coal and Manufacturing Company, composed chiefly of Northern white capitalists, with headquarters in Nashville, Tenn. He looks after the rental of about 200 houses belonging to the company. William L. Gray, also of Sheffield, owns and operates a plant for the manufacture of different kinds of soft drinks. The equipment is valued at $3,000. His patronage is mostly from white merchants in the cities Tuscumbia, Sheffield and Florence, Ala. Dr. W. E. Stern, president of the Decatur, Alabama, League, is one of the solid business and professional men of the place. He is the fortunate owner of a two-story brick building in the main street, worth at least $15,000. On the first floor he has a well-stocked drug store. He also is the proprietor of a private infirmary, furnished with the latest appointments and facilities for operation, treatment and comfort of its inmates. Moreover, he possesses other valuable realty. J. J. Sykes, the first vice president of the State Nogro, Business League of Alabama, and his brother Solomon of Decatur, are owners of two blocks of two-story brick buildings on the main street, worth not less than $40,000. In one of these buildings, J. J. Sykes runs a broom factory, for the products of which he has a ready sale from among the merchants of both races in the city and surrounding country. Solomon Sykes is not the only colored undertaker in this city, of 20,000 inhabitants, more or less, but before all that is mortal of a Negro has been deposited beneath the surface of the earth, he, (Mr. Sykes), has to be rejoined with, for he is the sole owner of the only spot in Decatur, where any member of the race in that community may hope to find a final resting place, so far as this world is concerned. In Chattancog, Tonn, the Negro business man is somewhat consipulition. For instance, the largest drug store owned and managed by colored men in this country, is probably here. The proprietors are Messrs. Allen, and Wickliffe, who also have a branch store, well stocked. The two stores, with their equipment and goods, are worth about $20,000. Other business blocks, owned by members of the race here are the Hale building, 221 W. 9th street, valued at $15,000 (Mr Hale is principal of one of the city graded schools); the Henry Harrison building, 804 Whiteside street, $12,000; J. H. Ware building, 216 Harrison avenue, $10,000; the G. W. Turner building, 147 Cbwart street, $10,000; George Washington Franklin, the president of the local league, and also president of the National Funeral Directors' Association, has one or the most complete funeral establishments anywhere in this country, the estimated cost of which is probably $20,000. At Cleveland, C. H. Hardwick owns on the main street a three-story pressed brick building, worth $15,000. On the ground floor is a first-class cafe, under his personal management. On the second floor are the headquarters of a social club, composed of the leading white business men of the place, where not a drop of liquor is allowed to be dispensed, according to the rules and regulations governing the members of the club. It is unnecessary for us to further emphasize our opinions of the course pursued by this distinguished Ohioan If there is a Tahitiian in the United States with ambitions with the colored race let him attempt an intelligent defense of President Taft's remarkable declarations concerning the representatives of virtue that he himself declares have shown themselves anxious to live for it (this country) and to die for us—The Richmond Planet. Inasmuch as the attitude of President Taft on the American race situation is somewhat a departure from that of his predecessor, Mr. Roosevelt, there is likely to be some comment for a while. The comment will come from two classes—those who are malicious and those who are slow to comprehend. That Mr. Taft views the condition from the eyes of a statesman, and not as a politician is beyond question. He seeks the best guidance with the best motives actuating him. President Taft regards the 12,000,000 people of darker hue who live in this country of American citizens. He believes that race and nation under our form of government have rights that should be respected. He proposes to do his utmost to see that these rights are respected, not by force, he it known, when education, conciliation, and diplomacy will assure the republic of universal peace and harmony. President Taft will be just. He cannot be just, in dealing with the race situation, by extending favors to us and utterly ignoring the whites of the south, many of whom are blind with prejudice, but the majority of whom have been misled by political fanaticism, and overzealous office-seekers. President Taft is determined to break in the solid south. He has approached the task in a good way and should have our encouragement, rather than criticism in the movement. The breaking up of the solid south even though we sacrifice a few federal appointments, will he better for the Negro race in the long run — Cleveland Journal. What is of paramount interest to us in his (the President's) attitude on the Negro question. Whether or not the position he takes is the best time will tell. His policy is at least worth a trial. He seems to desire to do what is best for all the people, regardless of race or section. He says truly that the fifteenth amendment to the constitution ought not to and never will be repealed, and makes plain his intention to continue the just policy of giving to deserving colored men official appointments. He thinks that in some instances the welfare of the race would be better served by not appointing colored men to office in localities where there is much opposition by their white neighbors. This policy white sound in itself must be pursued with great care. Its very announcement may encourage the very announcement who participate in lynchings and burnings at the stake to make demonstrations against colored applicants wherever located in the South. If the President shall be ascertain the real sentiment of the good people who are friendly disposed to the race he may with justice cary out his intention. The plan is one which requires infinite patience and care in its execution. There are those who will say that the President on account of this pronouncement has surrendered to the South; we do not think so. We believe that he is sincerely desires of cultivating better relations between the Southern white people and those of the North, as well as between the blacks and whites in the South. We believe further, that if he finds that he is mistaken in his policy, that it does not work out as he expected it, he will change it after a fair trial. After all, Mr. Taft is believed by friends and food alike to be absolutely honest, and that being the case we can safely trust him to do the right by us.—Odd Fellows' Journal. The President must not be misled. Colored men have held office in the South during forty years and the records prove that they have been more intelligent and more efficient in the discharge of their duties than those appointed to office from any other race. The President is not unacquainted with the wilful disposition of the Democratic party in the South, habitual enemies to just government and decent party rule, to oppose the appointment of any colored man to office, if the slightest hope of preventing an appointment has been discovered. The character education, culture, wealth nor patriotism of the man has borne influence against the infamy. His color alone has constituted the "crime against his record and against his preferment. 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The Circuit Court of Appeals (Judges Grosscup, Baker and Seaman) ruled that a defendant shipper can require the government to prove actual knowledge on his part that an accepted rate is a departure from the public and published rate, even when it is clear that hardly any effort is required to determine what is the public rate—thus reversing a general rule of the criminal law that where the exercise of due diligence will dispel ignorance, a defense based upon ignorance may not be successfully interposed. And who supposes that a great corporation, equipped with a special shipping department, is ever ignorant of what the published rates are? and how can it reasonably be supposed a railroad would grant a special low rate without letting the recipient into a knowledge of his being specially favored? 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Either these judges must be overruled in their turn, or congress must again for the third or fourth time reconstruct the anti-rebate law—perhaps then to have the life taken out of it again in a similar manner. This is called a great victory for the Standard Oil Company. But will it be just that should the effect be again to to stir up public feeling against such monopolistic offenders as to start another violent crusade against them? Amendment Needed. (From the New Orleans Picayune.) While a constitutional amendment involves some trouble and delay, the protection of so great a concourse South Charleston Bell Phone 750; Home Phone 1214 of people as commonly gather for an inauguration from serious inconvenience, expense, and the risk of soreness illness or death from exposure makes any amount of trouble of comparatively small consequence. Rebating May Revive. (From the Pittsburgh Dispatch.) The president of the New York Central declares that there will be no more rebating being brought to a reformed state of mind by the affirmation of that fine against his company. But the reduction of the Standard Oil fine may produce the other effect on more important factors in the rebating industry. Naught to Rail At. (From the Boston Transcript.) Pity the poor Democracy! Roosevelt stole its ideals, and now Taft is silencing its historic grouch. Burning Up' Less Money. (From Cleveland Plain Dealer.) One of the worst wastes of American life, never careful of property, in the European sense of caution and saving, has long been the destruction of buildings and their contents by fire. That form of folly, in so far as fire losses are due to carelessness and improper construction of buildings, has been growing worse for many years. It is a national scandal. But at last there are signs of a change for the better. In January the fire waste in this country and Canada fell about 33 per cent. under the figures for the corresponding month of last year. In February the decrease was 12 per cent. compared with the second month of 1908. In the first two months of the year the saving has been more than $9,000,000, or about 20 per cent. If this improvement can be maintained through the year it will save the people of the United States not less than $50,000,000, and that is enough to count heavily, even in this country of big figures, it should not be many years before there can be far greater changes for the better in the prevention of fires and the scaling down of the fire waste. As in respect to the highways America must improve upon present and past conditions or lag far behind the standard of first-class nations in Europe. WESTON. The Name Social given at the Church. Monday night was an unique affair. It afforded much pleasure to all who attended. Mrs. Harriet Saunders was taken suddenly ill one day last week. There has been but slight change in her condition since then. It is to be hoped that nothing serious will re- PEOPLE IN SOUT CHARLESTON NOW. THERE APRIL 1, 1907. Room.501 Charleston National Bank Building The First District/Meeting of the W. Va. conference of the A. M. E. connection will be held on about the 12th of April. Rev. J. L. Griffith is doing all in his power to make this meeting a great success. Mrs. Bettie Johnson is very much indisposed at this writing. Miss Alice Jordan has about recovered from a recent severe illness. CLARKSBURG. Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Buckner, Jas. Gray, Thomas Scott and Mrs. Martha Lipscomb have returned from Washington, D. C. Ruth, three months old child of Mr. and Mrs. Freeman Lowry died Tuesday morning of whooping cough. Rev. Ferguson, of Charlerol, Pa., was the guest of Rev. S. P..West for awhile-Friday. Rev. Ferguson was enroute to Keyser. The reception tendered Rev. G. W. W. Jenkins, Friday night by his congregation was all that could be desired. The following program was carried out: Anthem, Choir. Invocation. Remarks, D. H. Kyle. Instrumental Solo, Mrs. Neal Henderson. Essay, Lawyer Parker. Instrumental Solo; Robt. Beckwith Remarks, Mr. Lee. Vocal Solo, Mrs. Howard Blackwell. Remarks, Rev. G. W. W. Jenkins. At the close of the program all repaired to the lecture room where the evening was spent in partaking of refreshments. Rev. Jenkins will leave Wednesday for Alexandria, Va., to attend the conference. Mrs. Frank Jackson, of Fairmont was in the city Friday in the interest of the Household of Ruth which is to be set up here in the near future. While here, Mrs. Jackson was the guest of Mrs. Jas. McCoy. The union meeting of the Young Peoples' Societies was held Sunday at Trinity church. Attorney H. W. Harmer addressed the meeting, after the opening of the discussion on intemperance by Prin. J. W. Robinson. 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