The Advocate

Who Say? He Is Willing to Step Down and Out in Favor of Any Man Who Prayer to Him His Greater Right to Record Bees in the District of Columbia. (By James Curtis Campman) Washington, D. C., March 24—"I will resign tomorrow if there can be found a man who more deserves to be continued in office, who as more deserving of public favor than myself," said Hon. John C. Dancy, of the South Recorder of Deeds for the District of Columbia, Mr. Dancy was speaking to a number of his friends whom he changed to meet on Fourth Street east Thursday evening. The show statement was in answer to some inquiries from some of the contender in the party who seemed anxious about the rumors concerning Mr. Dancy's retirement from office. The Recorder displayed every element, or emphasis as his well matched, and clarion voice gave expression to the statement credited to him in this connection. Continuing, with a voice a trifle more than two octaves higher than in previous speech, Mr. Dancy said, "but the man whom I have described as being more deserving of myself will have to prove to me that he is more so and more entitled to my position than I. More assertions that he is more deserving than myself will not do." If, said Mr. Dancy, "from a service or efficiency, one is found who is more worthy of a place than I, will as I said, retire tomorrow and retire as cheerfully as any man who ever came up a public trust." Mr. Dancy did not seem to be unusually worried over the unusually reports which are suggesting that he give way and allow Col. John R. Marshall to manage the affairs of the District Recordingship. It was remanded that while Col. Marshall was in the southummy he had a talk with the President and it is said that he seemed quite satisfied over the interview that he had. When asked how many candidates there were in the field with an eye singe to his office, Mr. Dancy laughed and said, "More the merrier." He said further that he had just returned from the south where he had gone on a business engagement and that he proposed to stick close to the cushion of his office until the tariff and other matters were straightened out. Just why the Recorder feels that it is necessary to stay around close, while the tariff is under way is not known. There were some in the party, however, who thought that Mr. Dancy feels that his presence here at this time might be necessary to prevent any attempt to put his "job" on the free list. President Taft had a conference with his Secretary of War a few days ago relative to the organization of the Army Court which is to take cases of the discharged soldiers in the Brownsville jail. It appears that the bill creating the Court provides no appropriation for its expenses and willile membership is to be composed of retired army officers, there will nevertheless be disbursements to be made. To meet this difficulty, the President has decided to ask Congress for an appropriation. Among those who have been considered for service are Lieut. Gens. Bates, Chance, Young, Miles and MacArthur, Maj. Gens. G. W. Davis, Brig. Gen. Schwan and Judge Advocate Gen. Lieber. It is confidently hoped that the organization of the Army Court will be perfected in the near future and the discharged soldiers brought before it and given a chance to "prove their innocence" and be restored to the army. There is a very interesting story going around here in connection with the recent "Citizens Welcome Club Ball" given during the last inauguration. A story which probably illustrates the beauty, the culture and gorgeousness of that affair. You will bear in mind that this ball is the Inaugural social climax among colored people in fact one Washington correspondent has designated it, in comparison to the ball given by white people, as the "Colored People's Inaugural Ball." However, as the story goes, a very high white official in the Interior Department approached one of his colored clerks just a day or so before the Citizens' Welcome Club Ball and asked if it could be arranged to admit a party of white ladies and gentlemen, including himself, to their function. The colored clerk was one of the officials connected with the Citizens' affair, and answered that he would be very and to accommodate him. Giving this white official his card, he was instructed to present it at the door. Along about the height of the festivities referred to this white official and his party arrived. Those who wereunate enough to have tend function know what exercises of that high representative Interior Department and gentlemen so compelled, ball room transformed with straits of music, tuneful and sweet, emanate, cloister of receding palace, fragrant flower and gracefully going to the air of charming dance music was an assmblage of cultured and rothan people. The next morning the white official came to the desk of the colored clerk and in the course of their conversation he took occasion to compliment what he had seen the night previous. "Fine said the white gentleman, "but I want to tell you of a joke in connection with our visit to your ball. We were asked when we arrived at the door to give our names. We did not, however, give our real name, but offered fictitious ones. One of the ladies, as I remember, gave her name as Mrs. Q-Brien—in fact this lady and the others with her are prominent social leaders in the official life of the city of Washington, whose names are found in the social columns each morning. The supposed Mrs. Q-Brien is the wife of a wealthy member of Congress from the west who had sought to give her guests an unique and novel entertainment by taking them to the "Colored Ball" where she intended to have us enjoy a good laugh over the big striped Two charters were issued from the office of Secretary of State Stuart F. Reed, Wednesday morning. The charters were issued to resident corporations as follows: 'The Harrison County Farmers Mutual Fire Insurance Association of West Virginia, of Shinnston, Harrison county, was charted for the purpose of indemnifying its members against loss or damages to farm dwellings and household goods Thomas Hawker and others, of Shinnston, are the incorporators. The Cowell Oil Company, of Parkersburg, with chief works in Wood county, was incorporated this morning to prospect for oil and gas. The capital stock is $50,000, of which $500 has been subscribed and $50 paid. The incorporators are: T. R. Cowell, W. J. Clarke, R. L. Perkins, H. D. Van Valn and S. B. Crawford, of Parkersburg. Kidnapped Girl is Recovered Bath, N. Y., March 24.—Irene, the 8-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Hill, of Painted Post, was kidnapped, Saturay evening, as she was returning to her home from an errand for her parents. The child's abductor took her first to a lumber yard and later into the woods, where they remained through the bitter cold night. The finding of a part of the child's underwear in a box car near the lumber yard on Sunday indicated the nature of the crime and 100 men took up the search. Constable Albert D. Randall captured the man after a struggle, in which the fellow tried, to stab the officer with a butcher knife. The little girl was with him. The prisoner gave his name as Harry Brown, but was identified as William Jones, who was released a few months ago, from the State Industrial School at Rochester, having been sent there from Painted Post as an incorrigible, following a burglar. Jones says he is 16 years old, but looks at least 20. Little irene was examined by physicians, who say the child was mistreated, but is probably not permanently injured. She has not yet recovered from the shock and exposure. Jones was arraigned before Justice Masters, waived examination, was held for the grand jury on the charge of kidnapping. He was removed under guard to the county jail, as so strong is the feeling against him that it was considered unsafe to leave him in the Painted Post lockup. However pronounced may be the feeling or personal aversion toward the Negroes in Northern communities, where they are few, or known at long range, or casually, there is no such thing in Southern communities as personal aversion for the Negro pronounced enough to be responsible for anything resembling a problem. How could there be in the South where from infancy we have all beca as familiar with black faces as with white, where many of us fell asleep in the laps of black mammals, and had for playmates Ephrom, Izak, Zeke, black mammy's grandchildren; where most of us have had our meals prepared by black cooks, and been waited upon by black house-servants and dining-room servants, and hidden in carriages and buggies with black hostlers? So much for what the Race Problem is not. Let me without further delay state what it is. The foundation of it true or false, is the white man's conviction, that the Negro as a race, and is individuals, is his inferior; not human in the sense that he is human not entitled to the exercise of human rights in the sense that he is entitled to the exercise of them. The problem itself, the essence of it, the heart of it, is the white man's determination to make good this conviction, coupled with constant anxiety lest, by some means he should fail to make it good. The race problem, in other words, is not that the Negro is what he is in relation to the white man, the white man's inferior; but this, rather. How to keep him what he is in relation to the white man; how to prevent his ever achieving or becoming what would justify the belief on his part, or on the part of other people that he and the white man stand on common human ground. That such is the heart of the problem, should be made evident by this general consideration alone: namely, that everywhere in the South friction between the races is entirely absent so long as the Negro justifies the white man's opinion of him as an inferior; is grateful for privileges and lays no claims to rights. Let him seem content, to be as the South insists he shall be, not abused, and never boycotted, but he is shown much kindness and generosity, and employment awaits him for the asking. Frouble brews when he begins to manifest those qualities, to reveal those tastes, to give vent to those ambitions, which are supposed to be characteristic exclusively of the higher human type, and which, unless restrained, would result in confounding the lower with the higher. The expression "Good Nigger" means everywhere, in the South a real Negro, from the Southern standpoint, one who in no re- spect gets out of focus with that standpoint. The expression "Bad Niger" means universally one who in some respect, not the race problem in the problem how to keep the Negro if focus with the traditional standpoint. * * * necessarily criminal, does get out of focus with it. So glued differently. The problem arises only when the people of one race adopt and act up on some policy more or less oppressive or repressive with dealing with the people of another race. In the absence of some such policy, there has never been a race problem since the world began. It is the existence of such a policy become traditional, and supported by improvable conviction, which constitutes the race problem of the Southern states. There was an dimensely tractic race problem discussing the South fifty years ago, but who will suggest that it was the problem of "living with human beings who are not like us"? The problem, then, was clearly, how to make good a certain conviction concerning the unlite, how to maintain a certain policy in dealing with them. What use is it today? The problem. How to maintain the inattention of chattel slavery, occluded to be at Amsturixto; the problem. How to maintain the social, industrial, and civil inferiority of the descendants of chattel slaves, succeeded it, and is the race problem of the South at the present time. There is no other. SIGNS ARTICLES TO MEET JEFFRIES FOR $60,000. Jack Johnson Shows His Willingness, to Meet the Bk-Champion by Accepting the First Bona-Fida Offer Made Him by Responsible Payments. CHICAGO, March 21. — It took Hugh McIntosh, the Australian fight promoter, only a few minutes to get Jack Johnson, the heavyweight champion of the world, to consent to fight Jim Jeffries, the retired champion, for a purse of $50,000. After a short conference here today Johnson expressed his willingness to comply with the terms offered by McIntosh. The Australian promoter is confident he will get Jeffries's consent, and that the big fight is certain. McIntosh will return to New York tomorrow, and says he will be back here in a few days with Jeffries's signature to the articles. McIntosh's offer is a purse of $50,000, to his divided, 60 per cent to the winner and 40 per cent to the loser. Each will be required to put up a forfeit of $5,000 when he signs the articles. PROMOTED NEW ORLEANS, LA., Muron 15—The U. S. Appraiser of Merchandise, Hotw. William P. Luck, has just promoted Examiner J. Oscar Borthel to be chief examiner in his department, succeeding H. P. Murray, removed for cause by the Treasury Department at Washington, D. C. Mr. Borthel is the only colored man in the country holding the position of examiner, and his promotion to be chief or senior examiner at the point of New Orleans is due outfitted to the efficiency of the record he has made in the position which he has been filling during the past seven years. Mr. Murray, who was removed, is a white man of wealthy family connections and had been, up to the time of his removal, generally regarded as an able examiner. Not long since Mr. Borthel received a promotion in salary, and now he receives both a promotion in salary and a promotion in rank of office. The salary of the position is $1,900 per annum, and the highest paid any examiner at this port. Mr. Borthel has been examiner of chinaware, earthenware, stilnaries, etc., toys, hats, books covered by German, French, Spanish and Chinese invoices. His new position requires him in examine textile fabrics, dry goods of all kinds, tees and tobacco. He is already very familiar with the work and will no doubt do in the new position as he did in teh old—make a brilliant and efficient record for himself and the Appraiser's office. — The Conservator There is an old saying to the effect that at every crisis there always arises a man to meet the emergency, but as yet we have heard of no Louis XIV, to do away with the latter day exaggerated styles in hats and head-dresses that the dear girls so love to wear. Senator Smith wants to know whether the selection of the Postmaster is to be made from the list of Republican applicants or whether he wishes the recommendation of the Senator, who is of the opinion that none of the men now applying are backed by the sentiment of the people. The President, told the Sonator he would take the matter up with Postmaster-General Hitchcock and gives him an answer. "I am fully convinced," said the Senator afterward, "that Mr. Taft means to confer freely with Democratic Senators of some of the Southern States as to Federal offices in their states, and that his policy will be to give careful attention to the voice of a majority of the people. His appointments in the Smith." I think, will not be made with any reference to the politics of the candidate and he will seek only the best man, whatever their party faith." Senator Smith stands ready to recommend a Postmaster at Florence if he is permitted to do so. But if it is decided that a choice will be made from Republican candidates for the office he will make no recommendation. What the President means by the words "dontult" or "contort" as used in his conversation with Southern Senators is susceptible of wide interpretation. If the view of Senator Smith should prove to be correct, Southern Senators would have considerable voice in patronage affairs. Postmaster-General Hitchcock undoubtedly will advise the President to favor respectable, unrightful Republicans of long standing in Southern appointments, instead of individuals of the big army of recruits that are now putting out their long arms for slices of the pie they have condemned others for scrambling for. In the particular case of Florence the decision may be reached to permit Senator Smith to name the Postmaster. That may be done in his home town as a matter of courtesy to the Senator, it is pointed out, and not as a part of a policy of turning things over to the Democrats. In the naming of E. W. Durant, Jr. as Collector of Customs at Charleston, in place of W. D. Crum, a Negro, the South Carolina Senators were not consulted. Durant was a Republican, also, although he was satisfactory to Democratis influence paramount at Charleston. GENERAL SHERMAN DESCRIBES THE CARNAGE AND ROUT AT BULL RUN. For the first time I saw the carnage of battle, men lying in every conceivable shape, and mangled in a horrible way; but this did not make a particle of impression on me, but horses running about riderless with blood streaming from their nosirils, lying on the ground bitched to guns, gnawing their sides in death. I sat on my horse on the ground where Rickett's Battery had been shattered to fragments and saw the have done. I kept my regiments under cover as much as possible, till the last movement, when it became necessary to cross boldly a ridge and attack the enemy, by that time gathered in great strength behind all sorts of cover. The volunteers up to that time had done well, but they were repulsed regiment by regiment and I do think it was impossible to stand in that fire. I did not find fault with them, but they fell in disorder—an incessant clamor of tongues, one saying they were not properly supported, another that they could not tell friend from fear, but I observed the gradual retreat going on and did all I could to stop it. At last it became manifest we were falling back, and as soon as I perceived it, I gave it direction by the way we came, and thus we fell back to Centreville, some four miles. We had with our Brigade no wagons, they had not crossed the river. At Centreville came pouring in the confused masses of men, without order or system. Here I supported we should assemble in some order the confused masses and try to stem the tide. Indeed I saw but little evidence of being pursued, though once or twice their baryal Interposed themselves between us and our rear I had read of retreats before have seen the noise and confusion of crowds of men at fire and shipwrecks, but nothing like this. It was as disgraceful us words can portray, but I doubt. If volunteers from any quarter could do better. Each private thinks for himself. If he wants to go for water, he asks leave of no one. If he thinks right he the oats and corn, and even burns the house of his enemy. As we could not prevent these disorders on the way out, I always feared the result, for everywhere we found the people against us. No curse could be greater than invasion by a volunteer army.—From "General Sherman's Letters Home," edited by M. A. DeWolf How, in the April Scribner. BOY BURIED IN PLAY NEARLY SUFFOGATED New York, March 24. As he was playing the corpse in their merry game the "funeral," companions of James Darkey, three and one-half years old, of Park avenue, Summit, N. J., induced him to submit to burial. A hole was dug in a pile of sand and Jimmie was laid away with due ceremony. They had just covered him up and were struggling with a concrete block which was to serve as a headstone when Mary Ronny, 14 years old, came along and took in the situation. Digging with her bare hands she uncovered the face of the almost suffocated youngster. Then, seizing a stick, she commanded the other boys to got their victim out of the hole. But Mamie was not through when she made sure Jimmie was not a real corpse. She fell to with the stick, and every joker got a trouncing. Henceforth the game of "funeral" will be barred in that neighborhood. Cuba Now Feels Perfectly O. K. Havana, Cuba, March 24—Details published today by El Trunfo say that Sergent Cortes surrendered on a plantation at Trescura, which belongs to an American company. Paulino Lopez manager of the plantation, acted as intermediary between Cortes and General Montagudo. Lopez delivered to General Montagudo Cortes letter asking for Gordon and saying that he took to the woods because he was advised by a friend that the government had ordered him killed for his alleged conspiracy with Lavastida. General Montagudo answered that his troops would not kill him, but only arrest him, after which he would be court maritalized. Cortes accepted, being surrounded on all sides. La Discussion to-day confirms the report which I cabled Thursday to the effect that the fields at Trescura were burned, but how or by whom is still unknown. In spite of the conservatives' demand for an investigation of Lavastida's death the affair is quieting down, and the quickness and energy with which the attempt at revolt was suppressed by the government has had such a sanitary effect that the prevailing belief is that unless filibustion come from abroad the peace will not be seriously disturbed in a long time. The committee planning the monument of General Vara de Rey decided, at a meeting in the Spanish Casino, not to raise the monument in Cuba, but in Spain, to avoid protests from the uncompromising anti-Spanish elements. The amount collected is already $26,000. DREAM OF YEARS WILL BE SOON RZALL- ZED BY SHEPHERD. Religious Training School and Cham- tanqua, Endorsed By Every South- ern Governor, and Prominence Ne- gor Will Be Built in the Near Prac- ure. (By Horace D. Slatten) Durham; N. C., March 24.—That the Religious Training School was Chautauqua, long the dream of Dr. James E. Shepherd of this city will become a reality is almost now an established fact. For a long period of years, Dr. Shepherd has been at work trying to establish a training school he be modeled after the Winona Assembly and the Northfield Bible School, the need of such an institution became apparent to him from his long activity. In connection with the International Sunday School Association of which boly he has been for several years the Field Superintendent of the work among Negroes. A strong, useful, religious training, a literary course, designed for illiterate Mergymen, a special course for Sunday School teachers and the courses designed to fit young men and women for Young Men's Christian Association and Young Womens' Christian Association work are some of the special features, and established practical industries will like wise be included in the curriculum. Dr. Shepherd has associated with him in this work some of the best and most influential Negro men in the country and is highly endorsed by leading men of both races. Among them are the Governors of nearly every Southern state, and he has already, been successful in securing more than $50,000 with which to establish the project. In order to secure the location of the institution in Durham, the mean ant's association of that city recently took general action towards raising means to purchase a suitable plot of ground as a gift to the institution. The whole scheme will necessitate an outlay of more than $150,000, and it already has the endorsement of leading clergymen of the white race, some of whom are enthusiastically bending their efforts towards its establishment. The needs of such an institution are manifest. Dr. Shepherd declares that the hope of the race lies in the salvation of the young and that especially trained teachers must do the work if it is to be effective. An speaking of the advantages of a religious training for the Negro Dr. Shepherd says: "It awakens the sluggish, dormant energies of the individual and turns them into channels of usefulness and service. It lessems crime; reduces idleness, stops violence and teacher lessons of restraint. It builds up a better citizenship and checks the waste of human material found in chain gangs, jails and penitentiaries. Make a man practically religious and the industrial and educational side will take care of itself. Any education that will cause the betterment of the race must be based upon a religious training." KIND ACT BRINGS FORTUNE Philadelphia, March 24.—John J. Clark, of 131 Wolf street, told the following interesting story: A little more than two years ago, I was driving a sleigh in the outskirts of Buffalo with a friend from New York when we noticed an aged man who was riding a bicycle along the ice, street slip from his machine and fall. "He didn't rise, so we went to his assistance and found that in falling he had cut a big cash in his leg. We managed to check the flow of blood and took him in our sleuth to the nearest hotel, where we saw him in good hands and then drove for a doctor." "Two days ago I received a formal notification from his attorneys saving that the aged man we had befriended was dead and that provision had been made for a legacy of $80,000 to myself and a similar amount to the friend who was with me." CORRESPONDENCE QUINNOMONT Master Huegel Lewis and Mr. Watts, of Charleston, were visiting Mrs. Danidge last week. Mrs. Green and daughters, Mrs. Gray and Miss Green left Sunday for their home in Buena Vista, Va. Rev. Stevens filmed the pulpit Sunday in the absence of Rev. Hunter and preached two excellent sermons. Mrs. R. R. Browns, Mrs. Charles Tyler and Mrs. Randall Booker entertained Mrs. Greeu and daughters last week. Rev. Chas. Lewis of Ronceverte spent Sunday with friends here. GLYANDOTTE Mrs. Mattie Davis, Mrs. Maggie Holland, Mrs. Cleopatra Layne and Louise Smoot spent a few hours in Huntington, Saturday. Our School teacher, M. G. Spencer is making great preparations for the closing exercises of the school. He turns out one graduate, Miss Louise Smoots. Mrs. Kittle Robinson and her daughter Carrie were calling in Huntington Sunday. Mrs. Fleeta Brooks attended the church entertainment in Huntington Monday night. Our Sunday School is in a prosperous condition with Albert Wells as Superintendent. CARBON. Rev. P. P. Holland left last Saturday morning for Bancroft to conduct a series of meetings and Rev. D. W. Edwards, of Lamont filled his pulpit on that day. ( S. M. Davis was at Wevaco last Friday on business. Mrs. P. P. Holland was at Decota shopping last Thursday and called on Mrs. Charlette Barnes and was much surprised on seeing a fine baby bey. William Carter was agreeably surprised on returning home from the mines last Thursday evening to find a fine baby bey. Mrs. Haltie Martin has been on the sick list but is now improving. Mrs. Ida Brown, of Eskdale was here last Sunday visiting Miss Lena Young and friends. Miss Ella Dickerson, of Wevaco, was here visiting her aunt, and Miss C. F. Spears her friend, last Saturday and Sunday. The Mt. Nebo Church gave an entertainment last Saturday night, which was well attended. A good sum being realized. LONDON-HUGHESTON. Mr. and Mrs. H. Foreman, and daughter Miss Evelyn were guests of Mrs. S. F. Smith, last week. A reception was given Tuesday night at the home of Mrs. O. S. Anderson by the Womens' Improvement League complimentary to Mrs. Jas. Brown, who left Monday for her future home in Saginaw, Mich. Miss Estella Buster, of Monggomery was the guest of her sister, Mrs. Angelina Patterson for a few days last week. Miss Mary L. Anderson accompanied Mrs. James Brown to Saginaw, Mich. The Womens' Improvement League gave an open meeting Saturday night at the First Baptist church. Programme. Roll Call, answered by quotations Select Reading by Miss Addie Jones. Duct by Mrs. Ida Brown and Mrs. Ostella Jackson. Select Reading by Mrs. W. E. Preston. Miss Rhoda. Winston teacher at Charleston spent Saturday and Sunday with her parents. Miss Martha Washington teacher at Black Betsy, spent Sunday at her home. Mrs. M. M. Stratton was at Hansford. Saturday on business. Edward Strother made a business trip to Charleston, Friday. D. A. Lincomb has come to Holden where he has employment. Edward Pansom has moved into his new store. Miss Ruffner Overhaul made a firing trip to Institute Thursday. The entertainment given by Mrs. John Wilson, the electionist, Thursday night was a success. Mrs. Emma Taylor made a busi- ness trip to Huntzee Friday. BARBOURSVILLE. Rev. Goe, Klinney filled the public at the first Baptist Church last Sunday. Rev. P. A. Harls was a business visitor in town, Monday. Miss Minkle Kligore was visiting in Huntington and Burlington, O. Tuesday. Mrs. Peene and family, of Huntington were the pleasant guests of Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Hicks and family last Sunday. Mrs. George Martin is very ill at her home on McClung street. Mr. and Mrs. George Grills, of Ashland, Ky., are visiting the latter's grandmother, Mrs. Francis Peyton. Scott Hill has been indisposed for several days. Mr. and Mrs. Richardson from Cincinnati, moved back to their old home last week. Miss Maggie Dickerson spent Sunday with Miss Mary Hill. MOUNDSVILLE. The Mock Trial and Social given at the First Baptist church, Friday and Saturday nights, was a success and a neat sum was realized. Mr. Robinson, an attendant at the Weston Asylum, was in the city last week to get a patient from the penitentiary. Mrs. J. G. Cooper and Miss Cerrie Davis, were elected delegates by the Ladies Missionary Society to attend the convention at Parkersburg next month. Doc Adams of Glendale was removed from his home to the hospital to take treatment for rheumatism. One of the most enjoyable affairs that has taken place in Moundsville lately was the Surprise party given Alex Armstrong at his residence on Third street, last week in honor of his birthday. It was a surprise to Mr. Armstrong and an event of much pleasure to those present. A rare and most appalling feast was then spread at a seasonable hour. The table was decorated with ferns and pink carnations. Those responding to toasts were A. Armstrong, Miae Mae Anderson, C. A. Page and Mrs. Kyle Wallace. Special mention must be made of Misses Blue and Johnson for such tasteful arrangements. All present reported having spent a delightful evening. Kyle Wallace has been on the sick list for several days. S. W. Wade attended the Business League in Wheeling Friday evening. The Ladies' Needle Work Club was delightfully entertained last Thursday afternoon by Mrs. Sallie Adams of Glendale. An appetizing lunch was served. Mrs. Adams proved herself a charming hostess. Miss Mae Anderson, of Bridgeport, Ohio wa an invited guest. Mrs. J. C. Cooper returned last week from a tour through the Eastern part of the State in the interest of the Missionary Society. Mrs. J. H. Campbell and little daughter were shopping in Wheeling a few days ago. Rev. Adams, pastor of the Baptist Church, who has been sick for some time is much better and thinks he will be able to fill his pulpit next Sunday. MT. HOPE Missis Ora and Mattie Freeman spent Sunday here with relatives. Mrs. Elsa Johnson in company with Rev. Dotson left Wednesday for Alexandria, Va., to attend the Annual Conference and after conference, Mrs. Johnson will visit Washington and Rev. Dotson's family in Baltimore. Dallas McCormick was painfully hurt in the mines Tuesday of last week and is at the McKendree Hospital. Henry Brooks was initiated into the Mysteries of the Elks, Thursday. Rev. J. E. Dotson who has been pastor of Mt. Moriah M. E. Church the past three years, preached his farwell sermon Sunday night to the largest congregation ever assembled there. His efficient work since being here added largely to the membership and his influence has had a far reaching effect upon the community at large. The Pastor's last supper held at the M.E. Church Monday night was an elaborate affair, realizing a neat sum. Mrs. Cornelius Bailey and children left Friday for Thomas. ALDERSON. Willis Smalls was a visitor to Union several days last week. Rev. A. Becks closed his sixth year as pastor of the M. E. church here on the 14th inst., and leaves with the good will of all. Born to Mr. and Mrs. James, a boy. R. F. Watking was a business visitor in Roncevere last week. Mrs. J. A. Brown was the guest of her daughter, Mrs. Smithers in Hinton, Sunday. The Baptist Congregaton has sent a call to Rev. C. N. Harris. If he accepts they will secure a minister of exceptional ability and excellent traits; one who will make an ideal pastor. Mrs. Susie Hill was the hostess of an entertainment given by the Ladies Aid for Rev. Beck on last Tuesday evening, which was well attended. The choir of the M. E. Church rendered the music for the same denomination last Sunday and acquitted themselves with credit. LEWISBURG. Miss Ida Jackson who arrived at home from Baltimore about three weeks ago and who has been quite sick ever since is something better. Rev, J. W. Waters, Jr., preached his farewell prison last Sunday to a large and elaborate construction. The recorded was abras and inspiring and was well received by everyone. His collection Sunday was $50.45 and received every cent of his salary of $100. By his ostensiasm and energy he infused new life into every department of the church. He raised $1,500 for church purposes, $200 more than was ever raised by any former minister. The following are still slick: Mrs. Annie Heron, Mrs. Charlotte Rose, Rev. Ed. Saunders, Ed. Hill and Henry Jefferson. Mrs. J. W. Waters, who spent two weeks in Freedmens' hospital, Washington, D. C., returned home fast week greatly improved. The entertainment given by the Married Mens' Club of the M. E. Church last week was a success. Every one enjoyed himself hugely. The duets, trios and quartettes were all fine and were well received. Rev. Waters left Monday night for Conference at Alexandria, Va. HUNTINGTON. The Y. M. C. A. held its regular services at First Baptist Church on Sunday afternoon. Gordon Stewart, of Gallipolls spent several days last week with relatives. John Dickerson, was the guest of his sister, Mrs. Cynthia Dickerson, the first of this week. Miss Bessie Hicks, of Barboursville was the Sunday guest of Miss Evelyn Willis. Mrs. A. D. Lewis, who has been a sufferer with rheumatism all winter is improving slowly. Mrs. Gabriel Potdexter improves slowly from a serious illness of six weeks. Mrs. Mary Dill visited relatives in fronton last week. Mrs. Nannie Mead who has been very ill is able to be out again. Rev. S. A. Thurston will deliver the sermon of the two local lodges of the K. of Ps and Courts of Calanate at the First Baptist Church next Sunday. Daniel Wylie entertained a number of friends at dinner Sunday at his home in honor of his birthday. Isham Scott who has been at the C. & O. hospital at Clifton Forge for several weeks, writes that he is improving slowly. Mrs. Chris Turner will leave this week for a visit to her daughter, Mrs. Hallie Johnson, at Pittsburg Three persons were immersed at First Baptist Church Sunday morning and received as members. Mrs. Robert Harvey who has been quite ill at her home on Artisan avenue is able to be out again. PARKERSBURG. Mrs. Jessie Dixon of Wheeling was in the city for several days visiting her mother, Mrs. Jane Jones. She returned home Monday afternoon. Mrs. Alice Fontaine is feeling somewhat improved at this writing, Mr. and Mrs. Thos, Fletcher and Mr. and Mrs. Cook, of Marietta, O., were in the city Sunday evening. The scene of the recent disaster caused by the bursting of the water tanks brought quite a number down from Marietta. The damage done the Sumner building by the bursting of the tanks caused a suspension of school and it will not likely convene for a week or two. Miss Blanche Hollinger, who was injured in the great disaster, Friday is getting along nicely and will recover. The injury to Miss Carrie Jones was slight and she is to be congratulated on her miraculous escape. The Band Concert given at the Gymnasium last Friday night was a success and a nice crowd was present. The Anniversary Sermon of the K. of P. lodge and Court of Calantha will be preached at Logan M. E. church next Sunday afternoon. We do not know at this writing who will deliver the sermon. Mrs. Jack Thompson died Wednesday at her home on Dillway St., after an illness of a week. She was buried Thursday. She was buried Thursday afternoon from Wesleyan Mystodh Church. The house of Mr. Thomas Morris was burned Saturday. The home of Mr. and Mrs. Pet Griffin on 12th street was destroyed by fire last Monday afternoon. Maced Lodge No. 16, K. of P., met Monday evening at their hall on 6th and Market streets. Vendetta Court, No. 5, O. O. C., held an important meeting Thursday evening. Blennershasset Lodge No. 77 convenes Friday evening. Business of importance will be transacted. Rev. W. F. Jones was in Pomeroy, O. Sunday conducting religious services. Rev. Peter Toliver filled Rev. Jones' pulpit during his absence. The are beginning to practice the Easter music at Logan M. E. church preparatory to the Easter exercises. Conference of the M. E. Church convenes in Alexandria, Va., this week. Minister and Delegates from this church will attend. PT. PLEASANT. Dana English and Charles Nease, of Mason, were in town a few days of last week, guests of friends. Mrs. Priscilla Barnett, of Columbus, who has been the guest of her SILK SALE On Friday morning we will place on sale 1,000 yards plain and featured Silks at the following special prices: We give you choice of 20 pieces Silk, in plain 27 inch Messalines, in all desirable shades; also a big assortment of Fanny, Tafetta Silk, in the new shadow stripes and figures. Silks that were manufactured, set at $1.90 and $1.25 yard. Your choice of the entire, sale, 78, square yard. STERRETT BROTHERS Silks on sale will positively not be charged. At 48c yd. 15 plush fancy "Foulard Silk terna and colorings, for this season, sirable effects for the new Spring. 20 inches wide in "Old Rose." "French Blue," "Champagne," "Ro- Silver, Gray," with the neat small tured to sell at 75 cents. Special p At 75c yd. At 98c yd. Your selection of 36 inch all Silk "Tan," "Champagne," "Old Rose, "French Blue," "Copenhagen Blue, only be bought at $1.25 yard. Sale This is the biggest Silk Sale we duplicated. STERRETT B Silks on sale will positively not brother, Shop Lewis, of Kanagua, for the past week, came to this city Sunday to spend this week here the guest of relatives and friends. She was accompanied by her niece, Miss Ona Lewis, who will remain until Monday. Miss M. Frances Morton spent Sunday and Saturday with her parents at Pomeroy. Miss Ida Craig and brother Jesse attended "Polly of the Circus" at Gallipolis Saturday. Gus Bell, of Middleport, spent Sunday here "he guest of his parents Mr. and Mrs. James Settles. At 3:00 P. M. Tuesday, a number of little ones assembled at the realdence of Mr. and Mrs. James Toles to celebrate the seventh birthday of little Miss Margaret. They presented many useful and pretty presents to the little lady. A. Bradley, of Charleston, came down Saturday on business. James Colston, Joseph Jordan, Chas. Settles and James Adams attended "Polly of the Circus" at Gallipolis Saturday. Miss Mosella and Mithue Colston will entertain the Ladies Aid, Monday evening. Mrs. C. Brooks, of Kimberly, is the guest of her son Frenchley. The Reading Circle had a very interesting and enjoyable reading last Thursday at the home of Thomas Davis, Jr. The host assisted by a couple of the young ladies of the Circle, served a very appetizing lunch. Miss Alice E. Jordan, of Weston, was the guest of the evening. Rev. Geo, R. Kenney preached two very interesting sermons at the Baptist Church Sunday. Mrs. Margaret Settles and little granddaughter, Florence Stephens, left for Pittsburgh Friday on the Str. Kanawha. Mrs. Settles expects to make that city her home. Mrs. Mary Franklin, of Pomeroy, spent Friday in town the guest of friends. Mrs. Frank Stevens, of Spillman's was in town Saturday and Sunday, the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Roberts. Mrs. Stevens was en route to Winfield to visit here parents a few weeks. John and James Adams leave our little city some time during this week. These young men have been with us a number of years and they will be missed in numberless ways. They are undecided as yet as to where they will locate. Thos. Davis, Jr., was the guest of his uncle, S. Lewis, Sunday. Clarence Henderson is home after a few weeks trip as barber on the Str. Ohio. Clyde Colston, Pearl Johnson and James Colston and Thomas Davis were callers in Gallipolis, Sunday. MT. CARBON J. V. Coleman was in Montgomery Thursday on business. Rev. S. E. Williams filled his regular appointment at Powellton, on Sunday and reports successful services. Rev. J. A. Turner was at Longacre, Sunday in the interest of the State Sunday School Mission Work. He says that the Sunday Schools are striving earnestly to meet the demand of the Sunday School Convention. The Sunday school of this place is now doing good work with M. H. Hill as Superintendent. Mrs. S. E. Williams has been s, in all the new desirable pat- The linea comprises the most de- Dress for street and evening wear, Copenhagen, and yal and Navy Belt figures and dots. Were manufac- rices, 48 cents yard. res Silk, in plain 27 inch Messalines, measurement of Fanny Taffete Silk, in. Silks that were manufactured, for choice of the entire sale, 78 cents. Silk Messaline in "Black," "Brown," "Dark, Old Rose," "Winter Rose," and "Royal Blue," Silk that can be price, 60 cents yard. we have ever made good; cannot be charged. BROTHERS chosen to represent the School in the West Virginia Baptist Sunday School Convention. to see West Virginia Baptist Sunday School Convention. Tom Carter, Mrs. Gertrude Wallace and Emma Vaughan are planning to raise money for the Sunday School Convention. Miss Minnie Carr, Miss Sessie Jordan of Eagle and Miss Molle Robinson of Institute, were visiting Mrs. S. E. Williams Sunday. Hon. John Nugent, the former great Jabor organizer has accepted a position as Superintendent of the Great Kanawha Colliery Company, of this place. FAYETTEVILLE. Rev. C. N. Harris filled his pulpit last Sunday and preached two able sermons. The Willing Workers of the Baptist Church are progressing with the preparations of building a new church. Miss Hazel Rotan and Annie Turner were elected delegates to the Sunday School Convention at Macdonald. Attorney T. L. Sweeney of Fayetteville, has announced his candidacy for the appointment of assistant prosecuting attorney of Fayette county., He, says the Republican party owed this place to a colored lawyer of Fayette county and that he is in every way eligible and qualified for the place and that a close observation of the official tabulated results of the elections in Fayette county shows that the Republican majorities are due to the loyalty of the Negro vote, and he should have some material consideration for the same. WESTON. The Name Social and Musical given by Misa Jessie Brown at the A. M. E. Church recently was a decided success. Those present enjoyed themselves very much. The following program was rendered: Solo, Miss Maud Lowle. Solo, Miss Mamie Bailey. Solo, Miss Pattie Lacey. Solo, Russell Lee. Instrumental Solo; James Jones. Instrumental Solo; Mrs. O. T. Davis. Address, Rev. J. L. Griffith. Address, Mrs. O. T. Davis. Supper was served by Missas Josie Brown, Maggie Riddle and Mrs. Gilbeat. The proceeds of the evening were $9.00. Chas. Arnold is home, for a two week's vacation Rev. Jackson occupied the pulpit at the A. M. E. Church last Sunday morning. The regular monthly meeting of the Woman's Improvement League was held on last Sunday night at the A. M. E. Church. A very excellent program was rendered. Mrs. O. T. Davis, of Buckhannon was present and delivered an address. On last Wednesday evening, Wm. Jackson, chef at the Camden Hotel, gave a stag party to a few of his intimate friends. The occasion was the celebration of his tenth year of Try our machine sliced Hams and Bacon We want your patronage for wehave complete stock in our lines and you an get it when you want it most. STORER COLLEGE Harper's Ferry. West Va. Courses Academic, State Normal, Biblical, Vocal and Instrumental Music, Carpentry, Blacksmithing, Practical Gardening and Husbandry, Cookery, Serving and Dreammaking. 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Harvey Cole was a business visitor to Charleston Monday. Miss Lucinda Cole is indisposed The Knights of Pythias will have their annual. Thanksgiving sermon preached here Sunday by Rev. I. V. Bryant of Huntington. Rev. P. P. Holland, who is conducting a series of meetings at Bancroft, made a business trip here on Friday last. W. Coles attended preaching at Bancroft, Sunday. Mosdames Cornellia Coles and nusus, J. laboratory, Telescope, la- comm adous Barn, Piggery, out of ga. Dena, Cold Frames and enses free to West Virginians. Nee- per month to State students Features six prizes awarded annually. tes, frequent Lectures and Ne- M. C. A. Christian Institution and to DONAED, Pres. IES ICECREAM Furnished with orders for ship Story of Cream and Icea for Sun- ichols Cora Simms made a business trip to Black Betty Monday. Mrs. Lucas, of Pt. Pleasant was a business visitor to our town Monday and Tuesday. Hartley Coles was a business visitor to Charleston Monday. Miss Lucinda Coles is indisposed at this writing. Josephine Colman is reported Bl. Mrs. Emma Printies is somewhat indisposed. Richard Wanzon, of Charleston, has moved his family here. CATON COLLEGE Pam & Ann St. Pittsburgh. A kind of school of accounting and business law. Miss Elizabeth Henderson is may gales. BRIEFNESS VIRGINIA TRIATHLON COLLEGE A kind of school of accounting and business law. Positions held $40,000 monthly. Write. CANON TORONTO COLLEGE 4th & 5th AV. Engineering, Electrical Engineering, and graduate school. Photos furnished. Every Record Every Day $10.00 TO $250.00 VICTOR TALKING MACHINES ASK ABOUT OUR INSTALLMENT PLAN. $12.50 TO $60.00 $12.50 TO $60.00 EDISON PHONOGRAPHS EASY PAYMENTS. COME IN AND HEAR THE AMBEROL RECORDS ALL KINDS OF MACHINES REPAIRED G. R. HOOP & COMPANY 33 CAPITOL STREET, OPPOSITE STATE HOUSE. Rev. J. T. Reed, pastor, of the 6. The proviso in section 2 of Simpson M. E. Church, preached his chapter 74 of the Code, protecting a farewell sermon. Sunday evening, preference, given to secure purchase closing the work of the conference, money, has no application to fraud-year. Rev. Reed left for Conferenceulent conveyances. suits, fuzzy shirts and plate glass tudds of the men and gandy colored dresses, red ribbons and zebra hose of the ledges. She had planned that we should see a good cake walk and other attractions heard so much of in connection with the Negro ball. Instead of the entertainment she had mapped out we were amazed at what we saw. The airhair was one of the most cultured and orderly that I have ever witnessed among any people, and the costumes of those ladies were smart and as beautiful as could accompany any of their sex. The Congressman's wife told me afterwards that she almost felt obliged to remain in that one place where you saw us, because she was no ashamed to cross the ball room floor with that dress she wore. The joke was entirely upon us, and the social coup our sisters was intended for our entertainment fell flat. President Kelley Miller of the Howard University Alumni called a meeting of the general alumni of the Institution on Saturday evening March the 20th. The purpose of this meeting was to arrange and perfect plans to assist the trustees in charge of facilities of the University. The meeting was well attended and several committees to take charge of various phases of the work were appointed. The Masonic Lodges of the District of Columbia have been famous for their personal and high state of efficiency. There has also been at all times a keen rivalry of a friendly character for leadership among them. Any man honored with the position of Grand Master may well feel that it was an honor indeed. A few evenings ago the election for position of Grand Master was held. At this election Prince Hall Grand Lodge was successful in the contest. Dr. W. A. Warfield, Surgeon in Chief of Freedman's Hospital was elevated to the Grand Mastership. On Monday evening a banquet was held for Dr. Warfield, which was well attended and an enjoyable affair. Dr. Henry Freeman acted as teastmaster and a number of toasts were responded to. Among those who made speeches were Hon. W. T. Vernon, Register of the Treasury, Judge Robert Terrell and Mr. Willitam McCary. It is hoped that the lodge will continue its progress of efficiency and usefulness under the administration of Dr. Warfield. The family of John Flagg, adopt this means to thank their friends for the services rendered and kindness shown them during the sickness and death of their son and brother. BUCKHANNON. The entertainment given Thursday night at Simpson M. E. Church under the direction of Mrs. Waldo Smith, was well attended and a song sum realized for the pastor. The Silver Leaf Club was delightfully entertained at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Goe, Lewis. Mrs. Silas Murphy continues ill with rheumatism. J. W. Mumford, who has been suffering with rheumatism for several weeks, improves slowly, but is still unable to resume his work. Mrs. Thornton Jackson was taken suddenly ill last Sunday morning, but at this time she seems much improved. Daniel Hall has been on the sick list for several days. the following morning, Mrs. G. T. Davis is visiting friends in Weston and Clarksburg. The Stewards' Rally at Simpson M. E. Church. Sunday was quite a success. Amount raised $11,70. The Ladies' Aid held a reception Friday evening, at the home of Rev. Reed. An enjoyable time was spent. After refreshments were served, the ladies presented $100.00 to the trustees on the church debt. The ladies are to be commended for their work, having raised the money in a specified time. Little Miss Hattie Martin, who has been out of school for several weeks taking treatment for her eyes, is some better and hopes to be able to take up her school work again soon. IN WHAT CASE A DEED OF TRUST IS FRAUDULENT In reversing the Jewer court and remanding the case of Gilbert et al. vs. Reppers, et al., from Randolph county, the Supreme Court of Appeals, Tuesday, held that a deed of trust on a stock of merchandise, with the intent of permitting the debtor to dispose of the property and replenishing his stock, was fraudulent per se. In the same opinion which was written by Judge Poffenbarger, the principles announced in Gonaway vs. Steenley 44-W. Va. were re-examined and disapproved. The syllabus in the case follows: 1. A general creditor who first attacks a fraudulent, conveyance obtains a lien on the property by the institution of his suit, preferences among all of such creditors are determined by the dates of the commencements of their suits, if separate suits are brought, or of the commencement of the suit and the filing of petitions, if all assert their rights in the same suit. 2. Judgment creditors of the fraudulent debtor have liens on his real estate from the dates of their respective judgments and on his personal property from the dates of the acquisitions thereof by execution, attachment or otherwise, whether they be acquired before or after the conveyance, if they are preserved by compliance with registration and other laws provided for the purpose. 3. A deed of trust on a stock of merchandise, disclosing on its face intention to permit the debtor to remain in possession and sell and dispose of the property, replenishing the sold goods by new purchases, is fraudulent per se and void as to creditors, subsequent as well as existing. 4. Principles announced in Conaway's Admr. v. Stealey, 44 W. Va. 163, and The Horner-Gaylord Co. v. Fawcett, 50 W. Va. 487, re-examined and disapproved. 5. An honest debt may be so used as to hinder, delay and defraud creditors, no matter how it originated, nor that the creditor is a subsequent one. LOST BALLOONISTS ARE ALL LOCATED SAFE AND WELL Los Angeles CAFE, March 24 Capt. A. E. Mueller and his five componenl of C. Gilliam, a ming- ing man of Malla Walla, Wash. Richard Halstead, of Los Angeles; Sidney Gray, Harold Parker and F. C. Dodgecube of Pasadena, who was feared, were lost with their balloon "America," in a blazard in the mountains following their as- cent at Pasadena, Saturday af- ternoon, have been located unharmed. The first word of them came from Switzer's camp, on the slopes of Mount Wilson. There they obtained horse and started on their return trip to Pasadena. The balloonists made a successful landing on the north side of Strawberry Peak, in what is known as Little Tonga canyon, about 5 o'clock, Saturday afternoon, less than two hours after their ascension at Pasadena. The distance covered was less than 15 miles in a direct line, but by any possible footpoint many times that distance. The aeronauts wandered almostly over the mountains until 1:30. Sunday afternoon, when they unexpectedly came to Colby's Ranch, far from any road and without communication with the outside world. In the meantime a terrific blizzard had swept over the mountains and for hours the men suffered from cold. The meager supply of provisions which they carried was a sufficient GRAND RAPIDS FURNITURE COMPANY WE Have a complete line of Roll Top Deaks, 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 Cox, Va. St. and Arcade Charleston, W. Va. s guarantee against hunger their arrival at the ranch ranch the party remained Monday afternoon, when the ceased. They then took up choked, trails across the ains toward Pandora. Word comes from Charleston that is apparently valuable to the effect that the state officers of the Anti-Saloon league had come to the conclusion that it would be better to center their chief effort upon a local option bill rather than seek the adoption of the prohibition amendment. It is said that the league has not abandoned its fight for prohibition entirely, but would direct its chief activities toward local option. It is also asserted that if Governor Glasscock calls an extra session of the legislature he will not propose prohibition as one of the matters to be considered, but will suggest a local option bill. Those who favor practical temperance reforms will approve of this course. In the first place it would be idle to propose prohibition to the present legislature. There are reasons for believing that should it be taken up again the senate would show a majority against it. With this troublesome question laid at rest, however, it is quite probable that the legislature would pass a good local option bill not one drafted by the liquor interests and throwing the gates wide open or one prepared by ultra-prohibitionists which would in effect mean prohibition, but one that would be satisfactory to the great mass of people who believe in two propositions concerning the liquor traffic; first that communities which want saloons should have them; second, that men engaged in the business should be compelled to toobserve whatever restrictions the public welfare demands. In fact, it is pretty well settled that had there been more time at the last session or if less time had been wasted on such foolish irrevocables as the Byrne naaco, the state would now have a fair local option law, making counties the unit with cities of 5,000 or over excepted. The Ohio Anti-Saloon league lees prohibition alone and worked for local option. It got it. The West Virginia Anti-Saloon league centered its energies upon prohibition with local option as a side-line and got neither. Senator E琳ins Views. (From Wheeling-Intelligence.) In an interview in the Intelligencer today Senator Stephen B. E.琳ins sounds an alarm to West Virginia and the South to beon their guard against the effort of New England to secure high protection for their own manufactured products and free raw materials at the expense of mineral states like West Virginia. As the Payne bill now stands, it smacks of New England domination. It protects shoes, cutlery and textiles to the limit and provides for low rates on iron and steel for the cilery, free hides for the shoes and free coal for New England furnaces. Thus can the frugal Yankee manufacturer obtain the maximum of profit at the minimum of expense. Senator E琳ins, however, contends that it is not fair to benefit New England at the expense of states which produce what the New England calls raw material, and he is now aligning his forces in an endeavor to correct such sectional injustice. "Raw material" is at best a relative term. The bar steel or pig iron from which a manufacturer makes knives or pipes or other steel products is to him raw material, but to the man who makes it it is finished product. In order to be marketed wool, coal and lumber must be handled in a way that is manufacturing in itself, and are therefore entitled to the same consideration in a tariff bill that is given whose products that are made from them. It is simply a question of protecting the American producer, be he employer or employ, against cheap foreign competition, and there are probably as many men engaged in the business of producing raw materials as are manufacturing so-called finished products. New England's policy at the best is a short-sighted one. Free raw materials may give her larger paper profits on her products, but with depression and low wages in the great mineral states, how can she sell her high-priced goods? NONSENSE The Lady—What's your trade? The Hobo—Lady, I'm a captain or industry. The Lady—In those clothes? The Hobo—Dis is me fatigue uniform—Cleveland Leader. * * * * "Society is so shallow," remarked the blase young woman. "It's a good thing it is," replied the cynic, "or half the people who are wading around in it would be drowned."—Philadelphia Record. "My friends" said a temperance lecturer, lowering his voice to an impressive whisper, "if all the public houses were at the bottom of the sea, what would be the result?" And the answer came: "Lots of people would get 'drowned.'"—Tit-Hits. 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One of the most notable balloon ascensions ever attempted in this country, possibly in the world, will soon take place from Shipinfield, Mass., when an effort will be made to reach an altitude greater than ever before attained by man. Two men will participate in this daring flight. One will be Professor David Todd, a celebrated astronomer of Amherst College, and the other Leo Stevens, a well known astronaut of this city. The ascension is to be made for the purpose of procuring scientific data of an important nature, and, because of the great altitude they expect to reach, involves an element of possible peril and a great deal of hardship. Professor Todd has been preparing for the aerial voyage for some time and should the flight prove successful it is expected he will obtain information about the upper strate, of air that will be of vast importance to the scientific world. Preparations for the flight have been carried on with much secrecy, but it is known that they intend to use a very large balloon, and instead of an ordinary basket they will have a steel frame or cage for the better accommodation of the scientific work. Ten miles of fine steel or copper wire will be a part of the equipment. The balloon will be only one-half or two-thirds inflated because it is expected they will reach an altitude where the thinnness of the air might cause the gas bag to burst. It is entirely filled. They expect to rise to a point where the temperature is far lower than anything ever experienced on the earth and it is necessary for them to prepare very carefully for keeping themselves alive in such an atmosphere. Professor Todd has recently made several trips to New York for the purpose of completing arrangements for the voyage, but declined to talk of details. Mr. Stevens said yesterday he did not feel at liberty to make any statement about the novel air journey. "In fact," said ne, "I know very little about Professor Todd's part of it. I simply know it is for scientific purposes, but that does not concern me. My part will be to take the balloon higher than any balloon has ever gone before and get back to earth again with a clean bill of health." Special atmospheric conditions will be watched for so that the ascension may be made under the most favorable conditions possible. The aero nauta will be provided with various instruments for recording altitude temperature and other meteorologi- The Reflexlier 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. cut phenomena. It is not unlikely that Professor Todd is going in guest of some specific knowledge of yeast significance in modern science and possibly to conduct interesting experiments. 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"cheapest" light on the market. trial in any busi residence one of lights and con its great value. Donovan INSTITUTE va. PUBLISHED EVERY THURSDAY THE ADVOCATE PUBLISHINGCO The Advocate is entered in the Post-office at Charleston, W. Va., as second class matter. SUBSCRIPTION RATES: Three months $0.50 Six months 1.50 One year 1.50 MR. HAZLEWOOD'S CANDIDACY. The Negro voters of Charleston, on to be more exact, of the Eighth ward have an opportunity, such as never before was presented them, to show of what stuff they are made. In this issue of THE ADVOCATE J. M. Hazlewood announces his candidacy for a member of the city council, subject to the action of the Republican primary to be held Friday, March 26th. Mr. Hazlewood is in every way competent to fill the position to which he aspires. The Charleston Mail says of him: Mr. Hazlewood is a large property owner in the city of Charleston, is connected in an official capacity with the West Virginia Colored Institute, is greatly interested in the future welfare of Charleston and has been one of the most active Republicans workers in this section of the state. He has been most successful in the management of his own business affairs, has given the state excellent service and his friends believe he would make an excellent member of the new council. The Mall exaggerates in no respect in its estimate of Mr. Hazlewood's qualifications. As chairman of the Republican Campaign Committee for this county, he personally collected over $400.00 for the campaign fund used in disseminating the party's doctrine among voters of his race, and his activity contributed largely to the party's success at the polls. Mr. Hazlewood has been treasurer of the Board of Regents for the West Virginia Colored Institute for twelve years, handling during that time tens of thousands of the state's money. He is treasurer of Grand Lodge Knights of Pythias, treasurer of the National Uniform Rank and a member of every civic organization for the betterment of the Negro race in Charleston. A councilman should, above all else, be an upright business man, one acquainted with large projects and having the best interests of his city at heart. Mr. Hazlewood is all this and more and the colored voters of the Eighth ward will make no mistake if they give him their undivided support at the Primary, Friday, March 26th. LEADER PAR EXCELLENCE. When any Negro has heaped upon him such encomiums by a Southern paper as were paid Booker T. Washington by the Sumter Daily Item, it seems the height of folly to deny longer his leadership or to question the wisdom of his course. And this leads to the expression of the opinion long entertained by the writer that if reason could gain the ascendency over envy in the minds of his detractors, there would not be one discordant note in the pacan of praise now all but universal. "Tis true, 'tis pity and pity 'tis true" that many of us cherish with a devotion worthy of a better cause, the belief that just in the proportion we retard another's progress, we advance or own. Some of us will not see the self evident truth that the advancement of one Negro is the advancement of the whole race. We have not yet passed the stage where we are willing to acknowledge that "there are others"; that we are not the only three-ring circus and hipprome, the biggest show on earth. It would be a folly to hope for numility on the subject of Dr. Washington's leadership, just as it would be to expect all pigs to squail in the same register. It remains, then, for those of us who have 'seen the light to keep on hoping and praying that our brethren in darkness may, at some time, be equally blessed. THE RECORDERSHIP. Recorder Dancy's talk about being willing to step down and out from the position he has held for the past seven or eight years is flapdooodle, pure and simple. He says he is willing to resign in favor of a man who is more deserving the place than he. That is not such a difficult task, as Mr. Dancy seems to imagine, if the judge of the fitness of the applicant be any other than the present incumbent. THE ADVOCATE has nothing against Mr. Dancy but fails to see the justice of making him, whose home state contributes nothing to the electoral vote of the Republican party, a permanent fixture in one of the most lucrative positions open to the race. There are others whose work for the party has been as effec- live in the Recorder's and since he has held down a stool at the pie counter these many years, their claims for recognition have more weight than his. Mr. Dancy is making strenuous efforts to shoo the other fellows off, but they just refuse to be "shooed." A NEW PHASE OF AN OLD PROBLEM. Elsewhere in this issue is reprinted an extract from "The Heart of the Negro Problem," an article appearing in the current number of the Atlantean Monthly. The author, the Rev. Quincy Ewing, has been, according to his own statement, a dweller in the Southland for forty years; he is, therefore, qualified to meet the South's requirement that only Southern men should speak or write about the Negro and the Negro problem. The Rev. Ewing does not attempt to discuss the whys or the therefore of radical antagonism in this country, but lays bare the meat of the coconut with a temerity never equalled by one who lives and has its being so far South as he has his residence. His is a phase touched upon very lightly, if at all, by few of the thousand and one writers who have taken their pen in hand to enlighten the world on this much discussed, but, seemingly, inexhaustible theme. If you have not read the article in full, by all means, buy the magazine at once and read what the Reverend Doctor Ewing says. RANDOLPH COUNTY'S SHAME his efforts to apprehend the Whitmer lynchers, who disgraced their county and state, Governor Glasscock has the best wishes of all law-abiding citizens. There is no provocation which will justify the action of the Randolph county mob it its dastardly work, but the failure of that county's officials to punish members of former mobs was the seed which bore fruit last week. Every such unpunished infraction of the law makes for the recurrence of a like crime. It inculcates in a community a disrespect for law and order which will find expression on every possible occasion. Let it be understood that a body of men may wreak vengeance with impunity upon one of their fellows and we overthrow the very foundations upon which government rests. Lynch law will not confine itself to the punishment of those guilty of crime, but will be appealed to, as in Tennessee, for the settlement of personal grudge. The public will be so stultified as to have regard for neither color nor station and might will be right and force law. A BETTER METHOD. Says the Hot Springs (Ark) Echo: "A little less hell fire and a little move hygiene, a little less of snowy wings and golden slippers and more of the true tenets of morality would make the road to heaven much plainer to the wavering eye of erring mankind. Cleanliness is next to Godliness," and true moral life is what constitutes Christianity. It is better to lead a man into religious practice intelligently than to scare him into the church. God is an in-depth and all-wise being and to our mind, is much better pleased with the persuasive method than the driving plan." The Echo voices the sentiments of a small, but increasing number of thoughtful men and women who would have appeals from the pulpit made to their reason rather than to their emotions, who have passed the period where one accepts without question, as the gospel truth, the preachments of another mortal who wears his collar button behind. DECLINED WITH THANKS: The Forum, published at Springfield, IL., is extending a very cordial invitation to worthy Negroes to locate in that city. Springfield, whether it be in Ohio, Missouri, or Illinois is anathema or Dennis, at least to every Negro of the class invited by the Forum. The white citizens of the Springfields place too low an estimate on human life and personal property to suit the average mortal. THE "WIZARD" IN SOUTH CAROLINA. Our next issue will contain a comprehensive report of the epoch-making tour of Dr. Booker T. Washington through the State of South Carolina, written by Mr. R. W. Thompson of Washington, D. C., who accompanied the party. The trip was a great success and will be productive of much good to both races in the Southland. The story will be worth reading carefully, and should reach the eye of every Negro in the country who is interested in the moral and material uplift of his people. An exchange asks, "Which would you rather be red-headed or bald?" since red is not in harmony with our color scheme, we prefer to be as we are. Even if, as has been predicted by the "wise guys," former President ANNOUNCEMENT The International Newspaper Bible Study Club is for the purpose of promoting in an unfettered way among the masses, a wider study of the Bible, the local truths of Christianity, and the problems which enter into every man's life. It is composed of all those, who join a Local Club, and take up the simple courses herein outlined, barring only ordained clergymen. All who have not joined are warmly invited to do so and to compete for the price. Persons may join the club at any time during the year, but must, of course, answer the S3 questions hereafter explained, to qualify for the prizes, and the back questions may be obtained from this office. This paper has secured the right to publish the International Sunday School Lesson questions by Rev. Dr. Dlancott, which have aroused 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, won by members of the International Newspaper Bible Study Club, and prizes which may be awarded to members of this Local Club will be given out from this office. THE PRIZES First Series—A gold medal to each of the first five contestants. Second Series—A silver medal to each of the next five contestants. Third Series—A Teacher's Bible, price $5.50, to each of the next five contestants. Fourth Series—The book "The Heart of Christianity," price $1.50, to each of the next thirty-five contestants. Each medal will be suitably engraved, giving the name of the winner, and for what it awarded, and in like manner each Bible and book will be inscribed. All who can write, and have ideas, are urged to take up these studies regardless of the degree of their education, as the papers are not valued from an educational or literary standpoint, but from the point of view of the cogency of their reasoned ideas. March 28th, 1909 Temperance Lesson, Proverbs xxiii: 29-35. Golden Text.—At last it biteth like a serpent, and stingeth like an adder. Proverbs xxiii: 32. Verses 29-30.—Is strong drink as a beverage in so called moderation, good for anybody? Do all who drink habitually receive injury as a result? Should alcohol be used in any form as a medicine? Is it safe or prudent, for people in good health to take intoxicating drink as a beverage? What classes in the community are suffering from the drinking habit, directly or indirectly? Why do athletes always abstain Roosevelt does not survive the African trip, it would be taking an all-day sucker from a baby to wager that he does not die of the sleeping sickness. The indications are now that the Randolph county lynchers, who are being shielded by their friends, will escape punishment. Randolph county would do well to remember that what you sow that shall you reap. IS ROSCOE ONE OF THEM? A man who married two wives said that he though he ought to go the electric chair. Most of his fellow-suffragers think he ought to go for marrying one—The National Review --- Men under the influence of alcohol are often grievously hurt, sometimes almost frozen to death, and are unconscious of the hurt at the time, and when they get better keep on drinking. How do you account for it? Lesson for Sunday, April 4th, 1909—Peter and Cornellus. Acts x:1-48 COMMENT Of the Negro Press on Current Politicitana are, like race horses and prize fighters—they have their day and must give way sooner or later to others. They can not expect to stay at the "pie counter" forever. —Western Enterprise. Evansville need, not feel too cast down because of the Tankgoe. Conference indictment that it was one of the three cities where Negroes were most poorly housed. It can well say, there are others—Indianapolis Free- If the 15th Amendment is enforced in the 15th direction the Negro will come in for his share; he will then be recognized as a man when he comes up to the prescribed qualifications of the state—Lexington Standard Retiring President Ellot, of Harvard university, declared last week Monday in a newspaper interview against Irish marrying Americans, and that he is opposed to mixed marriages in general. How very narrow-minded some distinguished educators cant grow into life, in this day and time—Cleveland Gazette. Seeking apparently to be consistent or court popularity in the South, President Ellot has missed the mark both ways and is in greater disfavor with Southern whites as well as Negroes talking about no race, mixture of any kind. You injured wrong, Mr. Ellot, neither be consistent in the South, nor think the South consistent — New York Ace. COLOR MAKES A DIFFERENCE. So a battalion of white soldiers raided a section of the city of Washington, the capital of the nation, at the time of a president's imagination and were allowed to depart in peace. White soldiers broke into and demolished restaurants, smashed windows in houses, committed other depressions, and threatened, the owners with bodily harm if they resisted, and the war department and the new President of Brownstein elder has not often started an invocation, much less enlisted those soldiers. What a difference it makes whether rioting soldiers are white or colored—Boston Guardian. Colored men in the Southland should not oppose the utterances of President Taft to mean that he will not appoint colored men to responsible public offices in this section of the Country. All they have to do in order to get iterative appointments is to scare the endorsation of those Democrats, whom they have been fighting in the interest of the Republic's organization and make terms with all of the Negro-haters in their neighborhood, secur- this please from these days. May you not amassure the encouragement, and the success of the future, and answer conclusion. — The Times. THE AGGRAFHER The aggritator is a member to any community and to the country at large especially is this true on things appertaining to the colored man. We doubt the good done by any chronic aggritator. We define this person to be an one who complains of everything, sees no good in any thing, is forever standing and dreaming—he imagines everything is alleged at him or his because he is not of a certain color or tone. Go forth and do your duty and do it to the best of your ability and wait for the results. Be optimistic if you are right you can't fall, if you are wrong, you can't succeed. — The Forum. THE HAND OF PROPHECTOR Dr. Booker T. Washington may have read in The Freeman this paragraph, which says: "A white Democrat in Washington, discussing the outlook for 1812, says: 'If Bryan is in control of the next Democratic National Convention and his fourth nomination, it imminent, the Republicans can put up Booker T. Washington for President and beat him to a standstill.' For one will, vote for the Tunkerose wizard in preference to the "peersel" Nebraska. This level-headed Democrat gives evidence of a quality of wisdom far ahead of many of his day, and generation, and has in him the making of a prophet." The Conservator believes that Dr. Washington's work is directly as important as any President's work. Import as presiding over the genius of a Cabinet, or dictating to listening Senators. Tuskegee, the James Tuld, the Negro Business League, the Libertian Commission, and sewing as the leader of a great and prosperous race of deserving people is quite, if not more, important than holding any elective office within the gift of his fellows.—Chicago Conservator. There are 512 Negro employees in the Chicago Post Office, drawing annual salaries aggregating in round numbers $400,000. In the Houston, Texas, Post Office there are 21 Negro employees whose salaries aggregate $14,000 annually. Forty-three Negroes are employed in the Jacksonville, Fla., Post Office, and they are paid salaries, amounting to $35,000 annually. There are 30 colored employees in the Montgomery, Alabama, Post Office who draw salaries aggregating $27,000 annually. Twelve Negroes employed in the St. Paul, Min., Post Office are paid salaries amounting to $12,300 annually. The total force of the Mobile, Ala. Post Office consists of 32 clerks—16 Negroes and 17 whites. The 32 carriers are all colored. The Negro employees receive annually $42,400. S. I. Williams, Esq., Special Assistant District, Attorney at Chitcato, has charge of the naturalization cases. Mr. Williams is a colored man. Mr. H. H. Garner entered the postal service at Little Rock, Ark. in 1880 when he was appointed letter carrier. The force then consisted of nine carriers. Mr. Garner was recently made Superintendent of Carriers. The present force consists of 45 regular carriers, thirty-one being Negroes. There are also eight substitutes, four white and four colored. HOWARD UNIVERSITY APPROPRIATION. Washington, D. C., March 9. Howard University is in high spirits because of the large appropriation it has been allowed by the Government. A few days ago Congress voted that the well-known institution receive an appropriation of $182,000, which is a great advance over the sum appropriated two years ago which was $47,700. Miss Ruby K. Booker, a young colored woman of Brooklyn, N. Y., recently entered into a appearing contest, given by the commercial department of the Y. W. O. A. of Brooklyn. The contest, was to decide the championship of speed and accuracy and scores of girls were entered. Among them being three colored girls, one of them which was Miss Booker. Although she was not the speediest, yet when the papers were examined and corroded the next day Miss Booker's time was not far from the foremost and her accuracy was beyond them all. COLORED PHILADELPHIA HAS BAVINGS BANK On Thursday, March 11, the Feo- an interest in BOYS' SUITS take advantage of this final offering. About two hundred Boys' Suits comprise the entire assortment which have been reduced to Half their actual value. $10, 8.50 and 7.50 Suits Reduced to - - $5.00 $0.00 and 5.08 Suits Reduced to - - 3.50 $4.50 and $4 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 pier Savings, mans of Philadelphia formally opened their show buildings with a reception and dedication held by the ommand and directors who are as follows. George H. White, president; J. T. Beth, 2nd vice president; Walker P. Hall, treasurer; Rev. E. W. Moors, last vice president; Dr. J. Q. McDougald, secretary; Wm. J. Trent, cashier; J. A. Carrington, ast. cashier; W. R. Lomax W. H. Jackson Robert S. Jackson, Win. A. Saunders, Chas. R. Plitta, L. A. Cottman, R. R. Wright Jr., E. G. Shields, Ianman Bridges. The new bank building is situated at 1508 Lombard street. BOOKER T. WASHINGTON'S POWER A South Carolina Caucasian Journal Analyses the Secret of His Remarkable Growth. — "The Man Who Does Things." Editorial from Daily Item, Sumter, G. C. It is to the predominance of common sense in his intellectual makeup and to his practical, comprehensive understanding of serialities that Booker T. Washington owes his wonderful success as an educator and his fame as a leader of the Negro race. He won this leadership and fame not as an orator and theorist, but as a worker and door of things that other would-be leaders of the Negroes rejected as beneath their notice and unworthy of their time and talent. He had the genius, or the practical, hard common sense (call it what you may) to see and to know, and the courage to proclaim his faith, that the stone that the other builders rejected was worthy to be made the oblef stone of the temple dedicated to the unlift of the Negro race. He did not discover that honesty and well-directed effort are the essentials to success and advancement, racial as well as individual, but he applied this well-known economic principle to the solution of the Negro problem. And the practical application of the principle, despite discouragement and active opposition of many of these whom he sought to benefit, and the success that has crowned his efforts, we find proof of Booker T. Washington's genius. That is the fact that stands out above all the others. As a public speaker, Booker T. Washington has marked ability, he talks frequently, interestingly and earnestly, he has personal magnification and eloquence, but with all these he could neither draw such an audience as he addressed yesterday afternoon in the Opera House, nor held their undivided attention unless he had back of him a record of good work well done. His speech was a strong speech, and full of wisdom and good advice, and so seasoned with humor that it appealed to all who heard him. The speech was a good speech, and it was so well conceived that it pleased both white and black. But, to come back to the original thought, and to emphasize it so that it will not be forgotten, the speech, while it was an excellent one, was made worth while only by the fact that back of it stood the personality of the man who has made his place in the world as a leader of nine millions of people by a lifetime of well-directed successful effort to uplift his follows and guide their feet in the pathway of industry, honesty, morality and clean living. BOOKER T. WASHINGTON'S TOUR "The Wizard of Tuskogee" Receives an Ovation at Many Points in the "Pametto State." — Both Races Benefited CHARLOTTE, N. C., March 22. Dr. Booker T. Washington's tour of South Carolina, which started from this city last Sunday morning came to an end last night at Gaffney, N. C. The itinerary Included Rock Hill, Winnaborow, Columbia, Camden, Sumter, Orangeburg, Florence, Charleston, Anderson, Greenville and Gaffney, with stops at numerous other places on the road, where the Wiz- If You Have an interest in BOYS' this final offering. About two hundred Bo tire assortment which their actual value. $10, 8,50 and 7,50 Suits Re the amusement from the rear pleasure of the special car in which the parcel was travelled. Great crowds greeted Dr. Washington at every city visitation and the largest opera houses and auditoriums were wholly dedicated to aid the people who wanted to hear the message the race's most distinguished man has to deliver. In every audience and at every railroad stop, among the thousands who listened to the speeches of Dr. Washington, many white elite men who joined hands with them colored neighbors in making him welcome, applauding his remarks to the poho Mayors, memorials, city councils, boards of administration, other municipal officials, and with the populace in honoring the visitors, and the party everywhere left behind there a stronger feeling of community and good will than had created before they came. The weather throughout the week was fine, no students happeed and in every singular the trip was a glimmering occasion. The immediate party congratulated Dr. Booker T. Washington, mammott J. Scott, his private secretary; Mr. Nathan Hunt, his graver; Dr. J. A. Keehney, his dearest friend at Tuskegee Juntah; Mr. J. H. Washington, director of industries at Tuskegee Institute; Mr. A. H. R. Meton, commandant at Hampton Institute and secretary of the James Fund; Mr. W. T. Williams, of Hampton Institute, agent of the Slater Fund; Bishop George W. Clinton, of the A. M. D. Zion Church; Mr. R. W. Thompson, of Washington D. C., and Mr. Charles Hammond of Chicago, newspaper correspondent. Others who think that much of the party all the way or a portion thereof, were Editor C. R. T. White, of the Rook Hill Messenger; Editor C. F. Holmes, of the People's Recorder, Orangeburg; John Merckel and C. C. Spaulding, managers of the North Carolina Mutual and President Company, of Durham, N. C.; J. Z. Walker and Rev. E. M. Brown, of Sumter; T. A. Williams, of Newbery; Dr. J. R. Loy, of Florence; Dr. C. L. Walton of Spongatown; Dr. E. D. White, of Rock Hill; Dr. J. H. Goodwin, J. H. Garret, Rev. R. W. Baylor and R. W. Westbury, of Columbia; Rev. W. B. Fleming, of Winchester; Rev. E. W. Bower, of Lexington; Rev. I. E. Lowery, of Florence; Rev. J. Durrum and Cyrus Campfield, of Alton, and others, who assisted largely in making the trip pleasant and profitable. Gentleous hospitality was dispensed by the good people of every city, and those who had never travelled through the Southland before were amazed at the many evidences of substantial prosperity and happiness that they saw, and to the denizens of the soil, the trip was a confirmation of their belief that the Negro is making rapid strides toward the things that make for high grade citizenship and tend to develop the rich resources of the section that is to forever be his home. Dr. Washington's bespaces were warmly received and met with the heartiest approval at the hands of the press and both races throughout the journey. An extended account by our special correspondent will appear in our next issue. "Whenever I take a sneeze of powder everyone notices it!" declared Johnnie's sister to her chin. "Why don't you, too, smokeeless powder?" put in the boy, overhearing—The Circle. With every cash value of Wall Paper (of $1.00 or more) An Illustrated Souvenir Directory of Charleston. New Wall Paper Just In Big Bargains in Remnants MOORE'S CHARLESTON'S LEADING WALL PAPER HOUSE. 118 Capitol Street. You will find it a pleasure to save a share from each pay on envelope when all is going well and to deposit it where its COMFOUND 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. "The Bank That You Can Depend Upon" has $250,000 Capital and $150,000 Burplus. Mrs. S. E. Clark left Tuesday noon for her home in Chicago. Mrs. Mary Brown, Ballroad Ave., is slowly recovering from a recent illness. Puffs—Mrs. Brown's, 500 Capitol St. Mrs. Edward Early was removed to the hospital Monday. She is ill with pneumonia and rheumatism. Rev. J. W. Waters was accompanied to the conference at Alexandria, Va., by Rev. G. W. Muse, who represents the church at Pt. Pleasant. Work has been common on the foundation for the addition to the Garnett school building on Jacob st. Miss Lizzie O. Hopkins has been kept from her duties at the Washington school for the past three days by sickness. Mrs. Susan White, entertained at supper, Friday evening, Mrs. Smith of Huntington, Mrs. Matilda Parker, Mrs. Bettie Woodson and Mrs. Olive Wooster: Mrs. M. J. Hakelwood was ill a few days last week. Mise Mary Jones, of Malden, was shopping in the city Saturday. Geo. Turner is ill at his home on Caroline St. Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Bailey entertained Mrs. Smith of Huntington, at their home on Hanford St. Tuesday last. Nine, the little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Hawkins, is seriously ill with typhoid pneumonia at their home on Seneca St. Mrs. Clara Jarrett, visited relatives at Decota the latter part of the week. Lindsay Alexander is improving at the General Hospital. Mrs. F. C. DeHonney visited her slater, who is at the Shooting Arms Hospital at Paint Creek. Thursday. After an absence of several years, Jan. B. Glinsi has returned to the city from Chicago, Ill. Mrs. Cornie Robinson and daughter, of Institute, were in town Saturday. Prof. S. H. Guss, of Institute, was a visitor to Garnett School, Friday. Rev. and Mrs. J. H. Jennison are the proud parents of twin boys. Mrs. Mattie Jackson entertained a few friends Thursday night, in honor of Mrs. Smith, of Huntington. Mrs. Mary Stratton, of St. Albans, visited friends Saturday. Mrs. Jennie Crews is improving at the General Hospital. The Ladies Aid of The First Baptist Church will meet Thursday afterward with Mrs. Fannie Lewis on Shrewbury St. A Committee With Power (From Washington, D.C.) "A remarkable innovation and consolidation of authority in the senate is to be enacted by the formation of the new committee on public expenditures composed of the chairman of the various committees in charge of appropriation bills, together with a few other picked men from both parties. This committee is to exercise general control over all appropriation bills, taking into consideration the state of the revenues and apportioning among the several appropriation committees such as the committee on public expenditures may seem proper. It is explained that the committees dealing with appropriations are not mutually interested in conserving the revenues, but are in the habit of getting as large an appropriations as possible, without regard to the news of the government in other directions. The new committee is to cut the cloth to fit, and will hold each committee to its proper share of the appropriations. Senator, Hale, as chairman of the committee on appropriations, is to be chairman of the new and more powerful committee. The ex officio members will be the chairman of committees handling, appropriation bills—Senators Frye, Gallinger, Cullom, Gladwell, Dillippe, Warren, Perkins, McCumber, Penrose and Scott. Senator Aldrich, the chairman of the committee on finance, will be a member of course, and it is said that Senators Crane, Root, Keen, Cummins, Bourne, Burton and Nelson, by reason of their individual standing will also be selected. The Democratic members will be men of equally high character and ability. Compared with the enormous influence of this Colossus of committees, the house committee on rules, notwithstanding the ablest parliamentary regulator of the age, is at the head of it, sinks into contemptible insignificance. The house proposes, but the senate disposes, and when the disbursement of the government's revenues is placed in the hands of one committee the rest of the committees will be nowhere. The distinguished leader of the dominant party in the senate is justly credited with exercising wonderful genius in thus centralizing the power of the senate in a few hands, in the face of what was regarded as a strong insurgent movement on the part of younger senators. The new committee will have far greater powers than the budget committees of any foreign parliament, not excepting that of Great Britain. Those committees deal mainly with the estimates of expenditures, while the senate committee will actually control the disbursements in the agrochips and wield a potent, if not commanding influence over the appropriations in detail. Every financial operation of the government will come under its supervision. Buch a committee will soon overshadow every other in the senate, of course, and its power will steadily increase so long as the senate and the country find it an acceptable exponent, executor, and regulator of good government." President Taft has had some of the experts in tariff matters, telling them his misgivings about the Payne bill, it is small wonder. If Mr. Taft has not been strangely misunderstood, his public utterances on tariff have indicated that he peculiarly understands and sympathizes with what is in the American public mind as to customs duties and their relation to present day industrial and economic conditions. He has been willing to sacrifice what he esteems minor, though perse very important matters, to assure right and prompt revision. He understands in its general aspect what the country wants and insists upon getting. Add Mr. Taft knows that the Payne bill is not what the country wants or will accept. The Payne bill represents the worst tariff policies could produce in several directions. Tariff is always politics, politics invariably gets into the tariff. But never before has politics got so deep and plainly into a customs measure. The bill menaces the country, in its international trade relations, with international tariff which could result only in disaster. It attempts to force down long-standing injustices by making trade dives with vinegar when it has long been recognized that the country to quit the vinegar bait and use sugars. Along with foreign trade compilations, this bill also paves the way to political insurrection at home. Needling revenue, the framers have thought it safer to tax coffee and tea, and set been go at the old rates. It is most necessary to go into the charges of political trades of most scandalous sort, which have been openly made in connection with this feature of the bill. The motive of this adjustment is, not important. The fact is indefensible and inexusable. The tax on beer is a far that it should be raised, and the revenue measure, some of various reason convinced the lie that must not raise the beer tax; they imply have the money, and so they put tax on tea and coffee. Apparently they did not, the courage to break the whole rum on the country as the official explanation of the bill given out on the day it was introduced, said coffee was free. Was this mere misrepresentation, or was it an error, due to the haste with which the statement was revised at the last minute, when it was decided to change the policy and put a tax on coffee in order that beer might escape an increase? It would seem, certainly to be one or the other. It has been accepted policy, in this country to use the internal revenue system as the means to quick adjustments of revenues to emergencies. It is sound economic policy, and should have been carried out in making this bill. But it was instead abandoned, and the program of taxing the breakfast table substituted. All this is strange and difficult to understand. Note these coincidentally rushed a score of shiplocks of coffee ces. A great speculative cique has into this country, expecting a duty would be imposed on it, and that a hure rakeeft would accrue to the speculators. Then it became known that the committee was not going to tax coffee. Next it was learned that the speculative interest was making a desperate effort to have the committee change its program back, and put in the tax. At the same time that this huge and violent indication in the necessities of life was trying to influence the draft of the bill, the brewing interest was insistent that the tax on beer should not be raised, and its lobby was very busy. The situation then, was that the needed revenue could be raised from beer, or from tea and coffee. But it on beer, and the brewers will be offended; fall to put it on coffee, and the coffee speculators will be deprived of their rich pickings. Put the tax on coffee, and take it off beer, and both these interests will be happy. Nobody but the people will be outraged. Is it safe? The draft of the bill read, plainly enough that, the tariff fixers thought it would be safe—or bise it was necessary to take the change. Will the people, will the final judgment of congress, will President Taft, permit it? We think not. Two Views of a Compromise. (Prom. Pitilipam. Dispatch.) There is a decided difference of opinion in the papers of the country over the verdict of the jury in the Cooper-Carmack case, which found the Cooper's guilty of murder in the second degree and sent them to the penitentiary for life instead of the gallows. One set of papers regards the conviction as a triumph of law in rejecting the sentiment that Southern gentlemen have the right to take private and deadly vengeance for an fronted honor. Another view is very strongly expressed by the Washington Post, which asserts that the crime was necessarily an indefensible murder, and is not adequately dealt with short of a conviction in the first degree. Both views have an element of foundation. As a matter of pure reason the verdict is irreconcilable with the facts of the case. The only legal defense offered for the Cooper was that they did the shooting in self-defense. If that was true, they should have been acquitted. If it was untrue, they should have been convicted in the first degree. There is logically no middle ground. The verdict is one of those traditions of reason by which compromises are often affirmed, but it is not an extreme example. It is not so disgraceful to prosecue as the finding of a injury in this city, for example, that deliberate conspiracy to sell city legislation is a subject for the money of the court. The foundation of both verdicts, however, is the same. A majority of the jury convinced by the evidence of the prosecution; a small minority determined to stand out against the extreme penalty; and a compromise, impossible in logic, but practically permitting, some degree of punishment. Does it ever occur to you how busy that little stomach of yours is? It actually only holds three pints, although in one year you force it to take in 2,500 pounds of material, digest it and prepare it for assimilation by the blood. Do you wonder at the number of cases of Indigestion and Stomach trouble? You could it with steaks and pastry, irritated with spices with acids and excess of little four-once milk to do its work. Is it any wonder that you good passes undigested, or lava like a The Pythian Mutual Investment Association was organized in order to give us an opportunity to put the money we could save together and then put it to work. The above is a picture of our building on the Capitol Square in Charleston. We have just purchased a splendid three story block building on one of the main business streets in the city of Huntington. The first floor is occupied by the Huntington Herald, the largest daily newspaper published in that section of the state, the second floor is used for office rooms, while the third floor is a large assembly and lodge hall. This building is sure to pay us well. After the Charleston building had been occupied only eight months our stockholders were paid a dividend of six percent. Regular Normal, Academic and Commercial Courses, also Regular Courses in Agriculture, Carpentery and House Building, Steam Fitting, Smithing, Cabinet Making, Painting and Glazing, Dressmaking, Laundering, Printing. A complete course in Military Training to Cadets. Rooms. Books, Fuel and Lights Free to Normal Students; and in addition Uniforms for State Students. We have a faculty of Twenty-two Teachers Board only Eight Dollars per Month, lump of lead in the stomach? That everything you eat turns to acid. Stomach gas and stomach poison, putrefying the intestines and digestive canals, causing Billiousness, Headaches, Dizziness and Indigestion, Heartburn, Nauseous Breath, constipation and other more dangerous symptoms? Call your disease what you will—Indigestion, Gastritis, Nervousness, Dyspepsia, Catarrh of Stomach, etc. you know, the real name, the real disease is fermentation of the food you eat—a sour Stomach, which bleaches gas and crunts undigested food or causes a feeling of nausea and miserableness. All these miseries vanish promptly when you stop this food fermentation. Take fifty cents to your Pharmacist for a case of Pape's Diapaspen. Eat a triaglue, and five minutes later your Stomach will do what a healthy Stomach should—that is, turn every bite you eat into bodily nourishment and without you realizing that you have a Stomach. One triaglue will digest all the food you eat without the aid of the elements found in a good strong, healthy stomach. "Little boy," said the lady, the beeron plume of her hat bobbing indignantly, "you must not throw stones at the sparrows. It's cruel." The boy did not seem overcome. "I's pose de gat wuy got de hoid you're wearin' used chloroform," he responded. —Philadelphia Ledger. The citizens of Charleston will meet at the Court House April 1st at 8:00 P. M., at which time, the life and work of the Hon. J. B. Foraker of Ohio, will be discussed by Revs Waters, Bullock, Walker, Atty. Nutter. CARRYING a stock as big as ours means a bigger investment than the average stores like to assume, but this isn't an average store. Nothing about it is in the average---it doesn't average the ages of its customers and try to make one selection of styles and fabrics and fashions satisfy old men, young men and middle aged men. This young man wants his Henry Smith One Price Clothier 222 CAPITOL STREET GEM PHARMACY Call and see our full line of Perfumes, Soaps, Rubber Goods and Drug Sundries. We make a specialty of pre- scriptions using only the purest drugs : : : : : We send medicine to any part of the state upon order Fountain service and ice cream pre- pared to take home at all times. We Welcome You. New Phone 1072. Old Phone 897 GEM PHARMACY Corner Washington & Dickinson Streets. CHARLESTON W. VA. The BRIGHTON Ederheimer, Stein & Co. MAKERS Henry One Price 222 CAPIT MT. HOPE. Oliver Wilkerson, teacher at Lamark was the week-end guest of relatives. Mrs. Ella Jenerson has returned from a two week's visit to Pittsburg. A, T. Caloway closed his school at Derry Hale, Friday night. An excellent program was rendered which gave credit to both teacher and pupils. There will be a festival given in Calloway's Hall Saturday night by the Christian Aid Society. Dr. Anderson went to Winona on Monday on professional business. Miss Ethel Brown, who has been the guest of Mrs. C. B. Anderson the past week left Saturday for her home in Montgomery. GEM PH Call and see own way and he has it here. He finds Henry Smith's Clothes They're best without being biggest priced. Smart but not ridiculous --- a combination of uncommon style and checked by common sense. Smith ce Clothier TOL STREET STONE CLIFF. Mrs. Nora Mills and Miss Champie Mills were the guests of Mrs. H. K. Hill. Mrs. F. Early and Miss A. E. Chambers were shopping in Thurmond last week. W. F. Jackson was seriously injured by a freight train, Friday. Mrs. Bettie Beale an on the sick fist this week. Rev. Smith preached two excellent germons, Sunday. The Young Girls gave a supper Monday night for the benefit of the Mountain View Baptist Church. Miss Bettie Madison, of Greenville was a visitor in our town last Wednesday. Miss A. M. Mills attended closing HARMACY THE NEW YORK TIMES Never before have we had as many compliments passed on our merchandise as this spring. It only goes to show that QUALITY COUNTS Economy is purely a matter of value—not price—and value is only known by the quality of the merchandise, the workmanship, the style in which it is made up, and last, but not least, the wear of the garment.4 The Liberty only buys clothing known to be reliable. Everything is marked in plain figures. You pay the same price at the Liberty that your neighbor does, no more, no less. The Liberty don't advertise to sell you a $40 garment for $19.50 for we do not do it. Neither does the other fellow. The Liberty sells Millinery, Suits, Waists, Skirts, Jackets and Fetticoats for the ladies, and gents' Suits, Top Coats, Fancy Vests, Trousers for men and boys. CREDIT IF YOU WANT IT. 2252 Open Evenings Until 9 o'clock. Saturday Evening Until 12 o'clock. We clothe the entire family. The Credit Store that saves you money. 617 VIRGINIA STREET. HOME PHONE 1063. Liberty Credit Co. 617 VIRGINIA STREET 617 VIRGINIA STREET HOME PHONE 1063 OPEN EVENINGS MONTGOMERY Thomas Slaughter, who was sick several days last week is able to be out and resume work. Miss Ethel Rollette, of Farmville Va., is here the guest of her sister, Mrs. Warner Brown. Mrs. B. L. Taylor teacher at Barboursville, was the week-end guest of relatives. Miss Carrie Fairfax, of Powellton was the last week guest of Miss Ada Wright. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Johnson are the proud parents of a baby girl. Rev. L. V. Bryant, of Huntington, was a business visitor here Monday. The Willing Worker Club entertained Wednesday evening with a silver shower at the Odd Fellows' Hall. T. T. Alston, of Carbon, was a business visitor here, Friday. Rev. Warner Brown, has returned from a week's stay in Virginia. He was called there by the illness of his mother. The Tacky Drill, Monday evening, at the Odd Fellows' Hall was well attended and a neat sum was realized for the Church. Mrs. Samuel Hedrick, of Gauley Bridge, was the guest of her daughter, Mrs. Charles Johnson, last week. Silas Marks, of Brown, is spending a few days here with his wife. Miss Etta Hall and Miss Rosa Hardy, of Institute are spending a few days here with relatives. Mrs. Issie Lewis and Mrs. Amanda Hawkins have returned from two South Charleston Factories Employing Over 400 Men. Dunkirk Window Glass Co. Banner Window Glass Co. Kanawha Chemical Engine Mfg Co. Terms: 1-10 cash, balance in monthly payments to suit. Discount for all cash. week's visit to Miss Nellie Lewis at Bluefield. Mrs. Willie Miller was the weekend guest of her mother on Cabin Creek. Mrs. Mary Perry is reported on the sick list. Mrs. Woodson Jones who has been sick several days, is reported much better. Mr. and Mrs. E. C. Page have moved to West Charleston for future residence. Miss Joe Willa Morgan, who came home from Institute sick several weeks ago, returned to school last Thursday. Mr. and Mrs. Joe Guthrie have been sick for several weeks are able to be out. I. S. White has returned from several days visit to Sylvia. Miss Henrietta James and brother Leon, were called to Christiansburg, Va., because of the death of their brother, Preston. Mrs. Beulah Jackson was the guest of relatives at Hansford last week. Mrs. Samuel Buster has returned from Institute, where she entered a grandson, Lawrence Buster, as a student. Mrs. Wallace Kinney of Elk Ridge was the guest of friends here a few lays last week. The Thanksgiving Sermon for the Knights of Pythias and Courts of Calanthe will be preached Sunday afternoon by Rev. E. C. Page at the Opera House. Mrs. Mose Watson continues ill, at her home in West Montgomery. The Douglas Literary Society will meet Thursday evening in the Old Fellows' Hall. Miss L. L. B. Rice, teacher at Rush Run, was a guest at the Perry house last Tuesday night. Mrs. Mary Perry has been very much indisposed at her home from indigestion. Thos. Bryant, the teacher of Kimberley, was in town Saturday and was the guest of Mrs. Mary Perry Round table topic was discussed. Subject: "How to Interest the League Members?" They donated 10 to Mrs. Wesley Paris. A donation was made to Mrs. John Brown, on College Hill. Brown, on College Hill. A solo was rendered after which the League marched into the dining room where a delicious luncheon was served. The menu consisted of: Gold, Beef, Grub. Cold Beef Tongue Cheese Sandwich Olives Slaw PEOPLE IN SOUT CHARLESTON NOW. THERE APRIL 1, 1907. Mrs. Freeman Lowry is visiting her aunt, Mrs. Jas. Lotier, in East Liverpool, O. Rev. G. W. W. Jenkins and family and Mrs. Sage and children who have been visiting here, left for Charlestown to visit relatives. Rev. Jenkins will go from there to Alexandra to attend conference. Rev. Griffith, of Weston, was in the city, Thursday. On Thursday night a banquet was held at Reed's Hall by Anita Lodge K. of P. The lodges have moved to a building on Hewes street. The Woman's Convention held last week at Mt. Zion Baptist church was largely attended. A pleasing program was presented each evening. Mrs. Isabel Lee has returned from East Liverpool, O. Mrs. Eliza Schon left Saturday for Cleveland, O., to visit her daughter she was accompanied as far as Bridgeport, O., by her daughter, Mrs. Ruth Henderson. The Queen Esther Club was entertained Friday afternoon by Mrs. Walter Sedwick. The next meeting of the Club will be with Mrs. Dale Dean. Miss Eggie Colston is quite ill with nervous prostration. The regular monthly social of the Womens' Mite Missionary Society was held at Mrs. M. W. Grayon's residence on Thursday evening and the following program was rendeded elect Reading, Miss Estella Cambr'c. Piano Solo, Mrs. Laura Jones. Essay', Music, Miss Jennie Littleton. Piano Solo, Mrs. Wynona Turner. Pride Chapel is being painted and repaired and will be much improved when finished. The church is to be reopened Sunday. Rev. Accoo, P. E. of Clarksburg district will assist, the pastor. The annual Thanksgiving sermon to the Knights of Pythias will be preached Sunday afternoon at Pride Chapel. The Young Peoples' Union meeting was well attended Sunday and the subject "Temperance" was discussed at length by Messrs. John Bowyer, M. W. Gravon, D. H. Kyle and Mrs. Annie Freeman. —Rey Wade, of the M. E. Church, South, also gave a talk. Mrs. Mattie C. Slaughter of Lewisburg, was a visitor here last Friday. Mrs. Emma Crawford, of Aderson was a called here last week to the bed side of her sister, Mrs. Noah Ladies' Misses' and Children's Ready-to-Wear garments, Millinery and Dress Fabrics Is the largest in the City and our Prices as usual the lowest that can be made up-to-date Merchandise. GIVE US The People's Store "That Popular Trading Place." A CALL JOSEPH SCHWAB, Prop. 602 Kanawha, cor. Alderson St., CHARLESTON, W. VA. OUR DISPLY OF Ladies' Misses' Wear garments, H Is the largest in the City and our P can be made up-to-date Merchandise GIVE US The People's A CALL JOS EPH SCHW 602 Kanawha, cor. Alderson St., PATTERS TRADE MARKS DESIGNS Anyone sending ... sketch and desert ... may quarterly ascertain our common free wireless an entertainment company. HARD ON our Pacific trees entirely continent. HARD ON our Pacific trees. Ohne save, or in mounting patente. Eugene B. Sage, of New York, Co., receive special letters with honour, in the Scientific American. A handwritten illustrated weekly. Largest collection of an scientific journal. Terms, $5 million, of a scholarly new booklet. ABILIT & CO. 601 Broadway, New York D.C. Slaughter who is quite ill. J. W. Thompson left Monday for Marlinton. Mrs. Clarence Early returned last week from Harrisonburg, Va. Miss Minnie W. Allen served a dinner Sunday afternoon to Misses Benlah Bell, Clara Burgess, Eva Calloway and Bruntte Brown. Miss Sarah Edwards gave a musicae at the M. B. Church last Tuesday night. A. L. Straughter, of Hinton, was here on business last week. R. Watkins, of Alderson, was a visitor here last Friday. Rav. A. Becks, left Monday to attend the Conference at Alexandria, Virginia. Mrs. Sallie Hubbard was called to Alleghany, last week on account of the illness of her daughter. Miss Sahara Edwards was the guest of Mrs. Mary B. Brown last Tuesday. A large number of visitors from Alderson attended the services at M. E. Church. Last Sunday. J. W. Washington is laid up with a sprained knee. She — I don't see how the freshmen can keep their little caps on their heads. It — Vacuum pressure. — Cornell Widow. We have a new line of GAS STAND LAMPS Come in and look them over COFFEY Plumbing Co. Quarrier St., near Capito "She has as many satellites as a luminous planet." "Ah, but how many rings can she show?"—Kansas City Journal. * * * Teacher—Nowe Wifille, how many months have 28 days? Wifille—All of them, and some have three, days over—Boaton Transcript. * * * Uncle Zez (looking over bill of fare)—Henry, how do you order hog and hominy at a first class restaurant?