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--- AT THE NATION'S CAPITAL HAMMOND'S APPOINTMENT AS BANDMASTER OF THE NINTH CAVALRY FILLS ALL THE PLACES AT DISPOSAL OF NEGRO REGIMENTS Appointee filled Similar Capacity at Quindaro, Vernon's School.—Boston Meeting of the National Medical Association Far. Exceeded in Lavishness of Detail and Entertainment that Held in Any Other City.—The new "Hiawatha Theatre", a beautiful structure to be Opened Next Week. THE ADVOCATM WE CHLERFULLY PUBLISH ALL JRISP NEWSY NOTES FROM ALL SECTIONS VOLUME IX. Thompson's National News Bureau. Washington, D. C., Sept. 15.—Prof. Wade H. Hammond, who for the past two years has been rendering excellent service as bandmaster at the Western University, Quindaro, Kansas, has been appointed regimental bandmaster of the Ninth Cavalry, stationed at Fort D. A. Russell, Wyoming, His enlistment was made without difficulty, and he passed both the technical and physical examinations in satisfactory fashion, undergoing the most rigid tests with ease. Prof. Hammond made an enviable record as a musician during his term as bandmaster at the Western University, and Dr. W. T. Vernon, president of the school and Register of the Treasury at Washington, pronounces him the finest bandmaster he has ever seen anywhere in the country. Prof. Hammond drilled the Western's celebrated band so thoroughly that when it gave a special concert at the State Capital in Topeka, for the entertainment of the members of the State Legislature, the increased appropriation which had been asked for the support of the institution, went through with a whirl. The Governor and other state officials were loud in their praise of Dr. Vernon's uplifting school and seemed never to tire of hearing the artistic selections rendered by the young men under Prof. Hammond's direction. Although Dr. Vernon confesses regret that he must love the services of so valuable an instructor in music as Prof. Hammond has proven himself to be, when the chance came for the young man, it is reported that he warmly interested himself in Prof. Hammonds behalf, giving him that whole-souled and enthusiastic support for which he is noted. It is understood that largely through the endorsement and weighty influence of Register Vernon, Prof. Hammond secured the appointment. The new bandmaster has reported to his regiment and is now actively discharging the duties of his position. This makes the fourth appointment of a Negro as chief musician in the United States Army, filling all of the places at the disposal of the four Negro regiments. "Negro bandmasters for Negro regiments," was an issue raised three years ago with the War Department by Emmett J. Scott, private secretary to Booker T. Washington. On his own motion he took, up the matter with the then Secretary Taft, making a strong argument that the Negro musician should have an opportunity to apply the musical talent that was in him, and that competent colored men would be in a position to render better service to regiments of their own race than could be rendered by white leaders. Secretary Taft was impressed with the idea and immediately gave it his approval. But, the War Department could find no vacancies to which Negro bandmasters could be assigned. The white leaders were not willing to be displaced, without provision being made for them elsewhere. Nothing daunted by the delay, Mr. Scott worked away, finally bringing the direct influence of President Roosevelt to bear upon the situation. In November of 1908 the President issued an order directing that the Negro regiments should be provided with Negro bandmasters, and that as rapidly as vacancies occurred in such offices in white regiments, the white men at the head of the bands in the Negro regiments to be transferred to them and Negroes appointed in their stead. At that time there was but one fullfledged Negro chief musician in the Army. Elbert Williams, formerly leader of the band at Tuskegee Institute, had been appointed to the 25th infantry just a short time before this agitation began in earnest. Now, with Wade H. Hammond as chief musician of the 9th Cavalry; William Polk at the head of the band of the 24th Infantry and James A. Thompson similarly assigned in the 10th Cavalry, the quota is complete and Mr. Scott's sublime mission has been fulfilled. Through the efforts of unselfish Negro leaders, the capable musician of color has come in to his own in the army establishment of the United States. "The Outlook," always read with interest by the literateurs of the national capital, is especially sought after just now. The tast number of this popular publication, September 4, contains a chapter from Dr. Book- r T. Washington's "Story of the Negro," which is soon to be published by Doubleday, Page & Co., of New York. It is known that Dr. Washington has been collecting material for a history of the Negro people for a number of years, and it is safe to say that this will be not only the most complete, but the most-readable history of the race that has ever been written. Judging by the sample chapter published in the current issue of "The Outlook," "The Story of the Negro," as told by Dr. Washington, will be a book only of facts, but of human interest. The Washington delegation showed up well at the meeting of the National Medical Association in Boston, and secured splendid recognition in the matter of offices and honorary assignments. Dr. W. S. Leoft, D. D. S., was elected vice-president; Dr. A. M. Curtis again heads the surgical section, and Dr. Amanda V. Gray and Dr. C. H. Marshall hold places in the executive committee. Besides this Washington secured the honor of entertaining the next session of the Association, which assembles in August 1910. Dr. Curtis, being seen by your correspondent at his handsome home at 13th and U streets, expressed himself as eminently satisfied with the treatment the medical visitors received at the hands of the good people of Boston. Said he: "In lavishness of detail, the entertainment extended by the people of Boston exceeded by far that offered by any other city in the history of the Association. Nothing was left undone to insure our comfort and happiness from start to finish and there was open-handed generosity, free invitations and thoughtful consideration at every turn. The public functions were arranged on a magnificent scale, and the private affairs were planned with special attention to the congeniality of the parties likely to be present. "The luncheon at the library of the Boston City Hospital was a brilliant affair. Here the address of welcome was delivered by Mayor Hilbard and Dr. J. R. Hunter felicitously responded. The trip down the Charles river in the Mayor's private boat, given to a group of fifty, was another pleasurable event. The banquet and ball at the beautifully-appointed Mechanic's Hall was like unto a dream in fairyland. It was better adapted to a function of this kind than any other place I know of, being exceptionally equipped with conveniences for ladies and gentlemen, fine retiring rooms, smoking apartments, horticultural hall, and attractions to delight the fancy and please the eye. Two orchestras, one at each end of the dancing pavilion, was an innovation that was highly praised. The excursion on Saturday to Bass Point, the sight-seeing tours around the city in automobiles and the instructive sessions of the Association at Fanuli Hall all combined to make the convention of 1909 memorable. The clinics at Boston City Hospital and Plymouth Hospital—the latter a colored institution—afforded opportunities for some expert surgical demonstrations." It may be remarked here that Dr. Curtis did not perform any operations this year, though there was considerable disappointment expressed by many who had come, with the hope of observing his work. As the head of the surgical section, he had the authority to make the assignments, but he genously preferred to give away to others who had not had an opportunity to exercise their skill, rather than seem anxious to monopolize the honors himself. Dr. Curtis says: "The convention of 1009 at Washington will be up to the standard set by Boston, Baltimore, New York and other metropolitan cities. The mammoth $500,000 Freedman's hospital, one of the very best equipped institutions of its kind in the country, will be the natural headquarters for the clinics and special lectures. The sessions can be held in Andrew Rankin Memorial Chapel, a commodious assembly hall within a stone's throw of the hospital. Some of the larger gatherings will find the broad and well shaded campus of Howard University well adapted to their purpose, and meals can be served to all in the dining hall of CONTINUED ON PAGE SIX. THE ADVOCATE. CHARLESTON, WEST VIRGINIA, THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 1909. THE HIT OF THE SEASON IS THE RED MOON. Cole and Johnson and their Peerless Company Win Enthusiastic Applause in the City of Brotherly Love. (Horace D. Satter.) Philadelphia, Pa., Sept. 11—Demonstrating beyond the peradventure of a doubt the right of the Negro to enter the field of legitimate drama, and to be as successful therein as in the much talked of minstrel, Cole and Johnson, in "The Red Moon" perform as distinct service to the race itself as the successful artists in any other line of endeavor. Playing to record breaking houses in Philadelphia, they have just closed the first big week of their season's tour and now go west to win the laurals and plaudits of the theatre going people wherever they go The cast is made of good, strong artists, boasting of more than one or two actors who can really be called stars. Encores are the order of a performance given by Cole and Johnson, and once an audience gets onto big folks, their every appearance is greeted with that enthusiastic applause that could well turn the head of many a seasoned actor. Cole and Johnson are there with the goods. When it comes to placing before the public a clean, spicy and attractive show, they must necessarily plead "Guilty." Cole and Johnson themselves would make a show. Add to their well earned reputation, that equally well deserved popularity of Aida Overton Walker, the melodious voice of Fanny Wise, Frank Brown, the superb tenor who plays the part of Red Feather Edgar Conner, the Kid of the show, and the perfect Sambo, add to these if you please Leona Marshall, who as far as acting goes fills the place of Miss Abbie Mitchell as successfully as that well known lady herself filled it., which indeed is saying much, and then consider that back of these stars is to be found the perfect support of a well balanced cast, strong, able men, beautiful and graceful women, and you have the Cole and Johnson show in a nutshell. From "Pickaninny Kids" to "Phoebe Brown" one can see how dear to the hearts of the theatre going public is Aida Overton Walker. Graceful, perfect of limb and body, with a soft, sweet, mellow voice, she is more generally loved by the people who go repeatedly to see her in action than any woman of the race on the stage. This story is not written by a stage critic. Rather, the writer glories in the performance as any other lover of the stage will do, and from his prejudiced eyes can see nothing but good in it. For her general beauty and grace, Aida Walker, to my mind, is as great a dancer as Mme. Gence, and receives as much applause from her Philadelphia audience, which in every respect was fully as representative. Cole and Johnson's costumes are gorgeous, brilliant and the stage settings perfect. The Red Moon scenery cannot be excelled by any show of its class on the road, and the big choruses in their music dances excite the admiration of their vast audiences. The opening chorus in the first act sets the pace for all to follow. "Checkers." by Herbert Sutton and the College Boys, Frank DeLyons, William Phelps, Lewis Mitchell and Samuel Craig, is followed by "Keep on Smillin," by the four Bills, which places the audience in an uproar of laughter. Henry Grant, as Bill Gibson, the saloon keeper and important man of Swamptown, plays well the part and with Wesley Jenkins, as Bill Armour, the butcher, Venerable Sam Lucas, as Bill Webster, the barber, and Benny Lyons, as Bill Simmons, the whitewasher, make a quartet good enough for any show. Bob Cole; Rosamond Johnson! These two—no more! Sure cure for indigestion. Their mere appearance on the stage sends a thrill of expectancy over an audience that is not long in the realization. One very soon in "Don't Tell Tales Out of School," learns what to expect from the people most important to the development of the plot, for in this catchy little quartet appear, besides Cole and Johnson, Fanny Wise and Truscalina White, Leona Marshall as Minnehaha. "Pickaninny Days and Alda" give the audience the first glimpse of that wonderful woman Alda Overton Walker. It is in the brilliant setting of the second act that the real big things happen. Fanny Wise demonstrates her ability, when as the prophetess, she performs operatic stunts in the beautiful soprano obligato in "Bleeding Moon." Rosamond Johnson, supported by a gorgeously costumed chorus brings the house down with "The Big Red Shawl," and on "The Road to Monterey" by Frank Brown, who appears as a Mexican is another favorite with the audience. Alda Overton Walker as "Flaming Arrow" executes an aboriginal dance entitled "Wildfire. The medicine men have lighted their medicine pots. Seeking a love potion to administer to an unrequited lover without consulting the medicine man, she is met on every attempt to snatch the potion from the pots by tongues of flame. Her grace and beauty are shown in this wonderful dance as much in the costume she wears as in the motions of her body. That the audience appreciates this effort is saving but little The third and last act opens with "Red Moon Todalo Two Step" by a full chorus, which is quickly followed by Edgar Connor in his Sambo. Sambo truly is the pet of the ladies, and from two hundred to three hundred girls about his age crowd around the stage door to get another glimpse of the fashion plate. His voice is good. His bearing while in action marks him as a characteristic son of the stage and greater things are in store for him. "Coola-Woo-la," a pianologue by Rosamond Johnson and "Run, Billy Possum, Run," by hungry Bob Cole give these stars their opportunity in this act. Just plain "Phoebe Brown" really closes the show. Whatever may be said of previous attempts, Alda Walker has never executed anything more becoming to her than Phoebe Brown. The audience more than greets her personality in applauding this big act. It is plain recognition of her merit and the brilliant support she receives. "The Red Moon" is purely a Negro concern, the product of Negro brain. The book and lyrics were written by Bob Cole and the music by Rosamond Johnson, with additional music by James H. Europe, the musical director. Incidentially, it might be well to say that Mr. Europe knows music. He directs the house orchestra in that manner that would insure the safe accompaniment of the singers in such difficult music, and is a distinct factor in the success of the work. Besides Mr. Europe, George Smith, the drummer, is the only musician the company carries. The other members of the staff are: Edgar Healy, Manager, Sam Corker, Jr., Advance Representative, Chas. A. Hillier, Stage Manager, William E. Phelps, Assistant Stage Manager, Carpenter, W. S. Saunders, Electrician, Louis Potts, Properties, John Schlesser, Wardrobe, Belle Moore. The play is made up of Bob Cole, Rosamond Johnson, Henry Grant, Wesley Jenkins, Sam Lucas, Benny Jones Arthur Talbot, Frank Brown, Harry Watson, Elizabeth Williams, Mollie Dill, Leona Marshall, Rebecca Delk., Fanny Wise, Marie Young, Edgar Connor, Daisy Brown, Aida Overton Walker, Mayme Butler, Lula Coleman, Blanche Deans, Ida Bluford, Bessie Simms, Pauline Haukney, Marion Potter, Bessie Oliver, Pearl Taylor, Lottie Gee, Mattie Harris, Majorie Sipp, Isolde Ringgold, Gertie Townsend, Anna Jarrett, Frank DeLyons, William Phelps Lewis Mitchell, Herbert Sutton, Samuel Craig, Nelson Tunstell, Harry Watson, Nathaniel Patterson and Frank Hill, ODD FELLOWS Take Out Charter for a Business Department. The Odd Fellows Mutual Investment Association of Charleston is the name of a corporation chartered Wednesday morning at the office of Secretary of State Reed. The association can develop and deal in real estate and buy and sell groceries, merchandise and wares. The capital stock is $5,000, of which $100 has been subscribed and the same amount paid. The incorporators are colored men in Charleston as follows: Allen Delfoney, P. F. Male, J. P. Caul, H. B. Rice and E. R. Carter. NEGRO BAPTISTS Are Holding Their National Conven tion This Week. Columbus, O., Sept. 15.—The National Baptist Convention which opened here to-day has attracted nearly seven thousand colored Baptists of both sexes to this city. The opening meeting was called to order by the president, the Rev. E. C. Morris, of Arkansas, who delivered his annual address. The meetings of the men during the six days of the convention will be held at the Goodale auditorium, those of the women at the Second Baptist church. JOINT MEETING Of the Local Councils of St. Luke Held Monday Night. A joint meeting of the various councils of the Independent Order of Saint Luke's was held at the K. P. Hall Monday evening. The growth of the order in this city within the past eighteen months has been marvelous. The religious principles advanced by this order and the character of the people who manage it have instilled in the hearts of the people full faith and credit in its objects. A. P. Straughter, State Deputy, wts on hand Monday evening, and after expressing much praise for the work being done here, and the efficiency of its promoters, outlined the work for the coming year. After which short addresses were made by the Revs. J. W. Waters, W. E. Walker, S. R. Bullock, and E. R. Carter, Esq. The speakers have all contributed their share to the upbuilding of the St. Lukes in Charleston and it is largely because of their connection that the order has made such commendable progress. RESOLUTIONS Adopted by the Fayette County Colored Teacher's Institute. Whereas the State Supt. M. P. Shawkey deeming it wise to give the teachers in each county an Institute which we highly appreciate, Resolved, That we believe the minimum school term should be eight months and the minimum salary for first grade certificate should be fifty dollars per month, for second forty, third, thirty-five. 2. That all teachers should as far as practicable, devote themselves to the study of vocal music that they may impart such knowledge where convenient to the pupils, that they may become more acquainted with the patriotic songs of our country as music is an auxiliary to the development of the child's voice. 3. That, if special Institutes are to be held, that they be held at the State Schools, Hill Top Seminary and Storer College. 4. That we recognize in our State Superintendent a man worthy of the trust committed to him and heartily endorse his progressive form of examination. We heartily approve of the effort on his part to have the teachers to enroll in the Teachers' Reading Circle and advise the teachers to take the advantage of it. We realize that this Institute has brought us much practical information that will enable us to do better work in our respective fields. 5. Since this is a progressive age we find it necessary as teachers to keep ourselves abreast with the times: Resolved, That we favor a summer normal of three weeks to be held at one of our state institutions. 6. That we heartily commend Superintendent Shawley for sending us such able instructors as Dr. D. Webster Davis, Prof. Byrd Prillerman, assisted by Mr. H. H. Rallley. M. A. W. THOMPSON, A. E. HENDERSON, GERTRUDE PARISH, EMMA MEADOWS, F. D. RAILLEY, IDA M. KING, H. M. JAMES. The Executive Board of the West Virginia Baptist Sunday School convention has under its employment missionaries who are laboring hard to advance Christian civilization among our people in all parts of our state. The superintendent of missions while laboring in the Guyan Valley, held services in town in which could not be found one Christian. As servants of our Lord and Master, who said "I came to seek and to save that which was lost", we cannot afford to neglect our duty relative to this work. An earnest appeal was sent out from the office of the Superintendent of Missions asking all the Schools to observe our conventional August Rally which was to have been held on the second Sunday in August. To this appeal some of our schools have responded by sending up creditable amounts, for which God will bless them, while there are others that have not complied with this request. Present conditions in the field as well as in our treasury demand that all such schools be urged to send up some money for the support of this work. Please give this matter your prompt and liberal support. Thanking you in advance for your aid. I am yours in Christ's name. J. J. TURNER, Superintendent of Missions, Box Mt Carbon, W. Va. GRILLING IS HANDED TO LYNCHERS BY PROMINENT SOUTHERNER. Declares Policeman Was Shot By Comrade, and that Negroes Ac- cused of the Crime Were Innocent. Memphis, Tenn., Sept. 15.—In a signed communication from John Clark, one of the leading citizens of Clarksdale, Miss., which town his father founded, says that Henry Marshall, policeman, was shot and killed Saturday night by the other officer who accompanied him on the raid on the Negro crap game; and that none of the "three harmless Negroes playing a game of craps, without noise or menace to anyone," was armed. Further he avers that none of these Negroes tried to run after they realized that they were to be regarded as lawful sport for the white huntsmen," says Mr. Clark. One Negro "was lynched because he tried to save his brother from the fury of the mob," says Mr. Clark, "and this Negro was hanged in the midst of a heavy Negro settlement and in their presence, and not one dared to raise his voice in protest; neither have any dared to express an opinion, yet the white man has cause for very great fear of the Negro." In his sensational communication Mr. Clark charges that the Negro was lynched in the broad glare of an electric light; that the officers knew that it was going to happen and made no attempt to stop it; and that the other Negro was shot down by an officer (who is known) "because he tried to get away from the Negro quarters when he felt that no Negro was safe there, however innocent." Mr. Clark further charges "that half the young white men, if searched, would have a gun to slay the hated Negro upon the slightest provocation." ELLIS VISITS RANOKE Roanoke, Va., Sept. 6th—A large and appreciative audience filled the High Street Baptist church last Monday evening to hear J. M. Ellis the only colored member of the West Virginia Legislature. The occasion was the anniversary of the pastor, Rev. James H. Burks who has filled the pulpit here for this church for the last six years to the satisfaction of both pastor and people. Mr. Ellis took as his subject, "The Negro as a factor in the world's civilization." He discussed the Negro under three heads, Religious, Material and Political, and for over an hour carried the people step by step to the lofty heights of thought and eloquence. They seemed to hang on every word as the speaker showed how well the Negro had wrought in this country and the depth from which he had come, and the heights he had climbed. Many things were said by the speaker to inspire the young Negro to take hold of every opportunity to better his condition in this country, and build up the race of which he is a part, and on whom the race depends to hold its own in this country. The banquet on Tuesday evening was a brilliant affair many of the best people of the city came out to do honor to the lawyer and statesman from West Virginia. Some of the guests present were A. F. Brooks, Dr. R. J. Bolding and wife, Rev. W. D. Woods and wife and all the Red Men and the ladies of the Pocahontas council. The speeches at the banquet were full of wit and truth; All were well pleased to meet the distinguished orator and lawyer. The impression he made on the good people of Roanoke will not soon be erased. AT RIPE AGE. William Lloyd Garrison, Son of Great Abolitionist, is Dead. Lexington, Mass., September 12. William Lloyd Garrison, son of the great Abolitionist and widely known as a publicist and reformer, died at his home here to-day at the age of 71 years. Mr. Garrison had been ill for six months. Death was caused by an internal malady. He was born in Boston, January 21, 1838. CARD OF THANKS Macdonald, W. Va., Sept. 14, '09. I wish to thank my friends here and at Hinton for their kindness and assistance during the recent illness of my husband. Grand Rapids, Mich., September 9. Wining two games was easy for Grand Rapids to-day, with Humphreys in splendid form and the locals hitting well. Miller was chased in the opening round of the first game. Alberts was hit hard the rest of the way. NUMBER LXXXVIII JOHNSON WILL WHIP KETCHELL, THINK FIGHT EX Big Negro's Easy V man, Last W Grounds for Bey Have a Cinch While the conversative followers of the fight game in San Francisco feel that Jeffries must be the real Jeffries in order to dispose of Johnson, the greater majority of the Northern patrons of ring events are still shouting that Jeffries will make Jack Johnson jump over the ropes. They are even saying that Stanley Ketchel will whip. Johnson next month, which goes to show how deep the feeling of prejudice against the Negro heavy weight is in this city. On Johnson's masterly showing against poor Al Kaufman yesterday Ketchel doesn't figure any better than the short end of a 10-to-4 bet. Ketchel will fight the only way he knows, which is to tear in and slug like a wild man. This kind of fighting is made to order for Jack Johnson. He will go about the job of whipping Ketchel as systematically and with the equal success of a cook plucking the feathers from a dead fowl. EVIDENCES Of Progress to be seen among Odoco cago Neuroos. Among the police officers in Chicago, that have distinguished themselves for bravery and efficiency, is a colored officer by the name of John Anderson. Officer John Anderson has been on the police department of Chicago for many years, and has done much valuable work as a police officer. He is held in high esteem by the people of Chicago. In the city of Chicago, we have 150 colored men, who are clerks in the large number of the big stores in Chicago, and among those, who have done credit to their race as well as given excellent satisfaction to the people and firms that employ them. One among them is Mr. Albert Morgan. Mr. Albert Morgan is one of the prominent and leading colored men of Chicago, and has been employed as shipping clerk for over twenty-five years for Wilson Brothers, one of the large dry goods and furnishing houses in this city. The colored people are making arrangements to give an exposition at Bethel A. M. E. Church in this city, September 15th, and continue for a week. It is under the management of Mr. Noah D. Thompson and Mr. Thomas Wallace Swan. Funeral services were held over the remains of Mr. Lloyd G. Wheeler last Tuesday in this city. Mr. Wheeler died in Tuskegee, Alabama, last week. He was the first colored man admitted to the bar to practice law in the State of Illinois. He was born in Hillsboro, Ohio, in 1849, and came to Chicago when 11 years old. In early life he was a mail carrier and while doing this work studied law. Since 1903 he has been business agent of the Tuskegee Normal and Industrial Institute. He assisted in the organization of Provident Hospital, the Sixteenth Illinois Infantry, now the Eighth Regiment; the philosophy section of the Unity Club. He was interested in many charities. Henry Wood, a prominent 33rd degree Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite Mason, of Boston, Massachusetts, was in Chicago, on a visit last Thursday and was royally entertained by a large number of the colored Masons of Chicago. Professor Richard T. Greener, Rev. A. J. Carey, Rev. D. P. Roberts, Rev. John P. Jonifer, delivered addresses at a large meeting of the Original Rights League at Bethel Church, Thursday, September 2. Chicago Conservator is now regularly published every Saturday at its office, 3220 State Street. It is the intention of the Chicago Conservator to purchase a large press and have their paper set up and printed in their own place. There is much complaint made by a number of the people in Chicago, about the management of the Provident Hospital in this city, sending and using their influence for all the business that they have to one Frank W. King, a colored undertaker in this city. Inasmuch as the people all over Chicago, ald and assist the support of the Provident Hospital, they object to all the business in the undertaker's line being sent to Mr. King, who is very much behind the age of progress in many instances in that business. A public meeting will soon be called to denounce the whole thine. CORRESPONDENCE AGE ‘cwo, ieee ieee ‘ RONCEVERTE a — 2, W. Calaway left for Beckley Saturday to resume his school work. Misses Josephine Jackson, Jennic Micken and Bessie Henderson at tended ‘teachers’ examinttion — last Week. Alex Brown ts spending his va- cation at Atlantic City. Mrs. Kt. D. Hickman, who visited her parents at Frankfort last week, Jett Sunday for a short stay at Me- Kenaree. . Mr. and Mrs, Chas. Brinkley, Mr. and Mrs, Lewis Brinkley, Mrs. Nicy Marshall and Mrs. Debby’ Terrell! at- tended the funeral of Richard Diggs at‘Fort Springs, Thursday. ‘Mrs. Virgie Jefferson and her little daughter Hazel, of Charleston, are visiting her mother, Mrs. Katie Bldridge. Miss Gracie L, D. Williams. lett for Wake Forest Thursday Rev. Robinson filled his appoint. ment here Sunday, Chas. ‘Perkins rétutned from Salt SuJphur Springs last week Mrs, IKatic Eldridge who has been Indisposed is able to be out again. Prof. T. C, Edmonds of Bridge Water was a visitor here last week. MT. HOPE. Mrs. Clara Henderson gave a so- elal in honor of her sister, Miss Har riet Coleman and son of Boston, Al Present seemed to cnjoy themselves. Five persons were initiated into the order of St. Lukes, Friday night A. P. Staughter, of Hinton, was a business caller here Friday A large number of teachers were last week in attendance at the ani: form examination. Misses Ora and Mattie Freeman have returned to Ansted after hav- ing spent a weet visiting (weir sis- ter, Mrs, Lizzie Brockman, W. KE. Stevenson, solicitor for th Advocate, was in town last week. The week's services held at the Mt. Hope Baptist Chureh was a sne- cess. $50.25 was raised. ‘The pas- tor, Rev. Stratton, deserves much credit. ‘The following students left Mon- day for the West Virginia Colored Institute: Misses Elizabeth Evans. Carrie Jones, Mary A. ‘Thompson and Messrs R. G. Thurston, J. R Johpson, Herbert Banks, Basil Braxton, Clifford Harris, Manuel Hill and Thomas Taylor. Mrs. Bell Clayborne was called to Nuttall Sunday on account of the illness of her daughter, Mrs, Lucy Woodson. Mrs. Lorena Scott, who has been sick the past four months, remains quite ill. Miss Lena Rice, of Charleston, who has been clected assistant teacher of Macdonald Public School is in town ready to resume her work. Uaptizing services were held by Rev. Deans. Sunday. BUCKHANNON. Bailey Tanner, of Los Angeles, California, spent Thursday here. Miss Moss Clay, of Clarksburg, was the guest of friends here Sun- day. Woman's Day was obsirved at Simpson Memorial M. Church, Sunday evening. An interesting program was rendered by the ladies. Miss Maude Davis, accompanied by little Miss Mercedes Davis, re- turned home Saturday evening after a. pleasant visit’ with friends at Clarksburg. Miss Harriet’ Walker left Friday for Institute, where she will attend school. Mrs. Joc Stewart, accompanied by her father, Dan all, returned t¢ her home at Coal Centor, Pa. Fri dag. Mr. Hall expects to make his home in Pennsylyanta. Mr. and Mrs, Clifford, of Zanes: ville, O., are the pleasant guests of My. and Mrs. J. W. Munford. Chas. Davis is on the sick list ‘Mrs. Georgiana Wright entertain ed-the Ladies’ Aid, Friday aticrnoot at:her home on Latham strect Mrs. 0. ‘1. Davis is somewhat in disposed at this time. PT. PLEASANT. Misses Marie and Virginia Lin. coln, who have been the guests. of the! Misses Gli, of Brosiae for the pune Week, Telrned friday Misses Hazette Jenkins, Alma Col- man and Bennie Rison, of Gallipo- Mig, and Mise Laura Jackson, of Ma gon Cty, spent Sunday in town the guest of friends. ‘Misses: Mina = Jones Flore nec Moore and John Williams. of Hen dérson, were guests of M Anna Groen, Sunday ‘Mrs. George Jordan and danghter mths. Gade, Hamilton veiled trina in’ Gall{polis, ‘Sunday John H, Davis, who has been om Prompely obtained in all comntrics OR NO FER. Parser heme camgnopqtinee: aaa aii egiuiat Presets ca soatthor enti nox lariat ine fas te aR, HD. SWIFT & CO di A an WY Ree ~ i Fons tees » Reelin gt, Dt! ployed out of town for the past four years, is here the guest of relatives, Frank Bell spent Sunday in Galli- polis with friends, Friday, Sept. 10 being the cigh- teenth “birthday of Miss Agatha Alexander, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Alexander laid covers at six o'clock tine for the following — guests: ‘Miss Anna Green, Messrs Russell Colston, John Davis and Ottie Adams, of Urbana, Ohio, after which 1 very pleasant ‘evening was spent in music and card playing. Ata late hour the guests departed wish- ing MissAgatha as many more birth- days and as happy returns returns from each, Miss M. Frances Morton, of Pom- eroy, spent Thursday and Friday of last week in town the guest of Mrs. George Jordan, 1, K, Jordan resigned his position as principal of Langston High School here, last week, and accepted the principalship of Clarksburg High School. The vacancy was filled by Prof. Robinson, former principal of Clarksburg. Misses Hazel Emerson and Grace Carter, of Gallipolis, were in town Sunday visiting friends Misses Ida Craig, Mary Craig and Mithrie Colston spent Sunday with Shepherd Lewis and daughter, of Kanauga. Mr. ind Mrs. R. W. White left for Institute, Sunday, Rey. G. A. Muse, of Charleston, who is pastor of M, E. Chureh here, preached a very able sermon Sun- day evening, John Lewis, who has been em- ployed in Pennsylvania during the eGiinier vonitned Satueiar. FAIRMONT. Miss Anna Dawson left Sunday to enter school at Institute. Mrs, Chas, Hamilton arrived home Monday after a two week's visit with her parents at Pt. Pleasant.,.Mrs. Hamilton leaves her mother much improved in health. School opened Tuesday, Sept. 7th, with a large enrollment, and BL. Morton and Miss Florence Cobb, teachers, Miss Helen Meade returned Sat- urday from Mt. Lake park where she spent the summer with friends, The entertainment given by Misses Nell Staley and Anna Washington for the benefit of M. E. Church was a success. "Mrs, Wm, Lee returned last week after a month's visit with relatives in Virginia, Mrs. Jennie Adams arrived here last night after a pleasant. visit in Cleveland. While here she is the guest of Mrs, Wm, Crenshawe. Preparations are being made for a pienie and ball at ‘Traction Park Emancipation Day. Mrs, Janie Allen and daughter, Louise, jeft F@ay for Baltimore to make their home. Mr. Allen has employment there. Chas, Florence, Clarence Black and Miss Vera Black left a few days ago alter attending Teachers" Insti- tute here. George Washington spent Sunday in Clarksburg with friends. Robert Martin and — grandson, Charles Dawson, are guests of rela- tives in Wheeling and attending the State. Fair, bon Jones is suffering with an at- tack of indigestion. Mrs, Harry Jennings and little daughter, of Wheeling, are the guests of Mrs, Walter Scott. Mrs. Gazetta Cobbs is improved at this writing. Mrs. Harris, who has been the guest of her sister, Mrs. Harry John- son, left Saturday for her home in Curaheriand; Md. RAYMOND CYTY. Rey. A. Massie, preached an in- teresting sermon at the Mt, Memon Bapiist church Sunday nigit. Mrs. Blizty th Keat, of Pomeroy, ©., and Miss Bessie Norman, of Pt. Picasayt, Wek charge of “mr echool here Monday as teacher with a large enroliment Winston Coles, Harvey Coles, Mr. and Mrs, Taylor Tibbs, attended ser Vices at Bancroft: Sunday. Mrs. Adzonia Carey, entertained a few friends at her home Saturday ight at a card party complimentary to Beatrice Calhoun, of Charleston | Mr. \. C. Chatman, of Winifrede, spent Sunday the guest of Miss Flor: ence Coles. Miss Beatrice Cathoun left Sunday for Charleston to resume her studies. Miss Taicinda Coles fs contemplat ing a trip to Templeton, Pennsylva- nia, to visit her brother. Mes. Lacy Hodge, of Montgome: was here Monday, in the Interest of ‘Troe Reformers and Rosebud lodges, 1H. Duekwiter and Httle son Carl were Insiness visitors to Institute, Saturday Rev. PP. Holland, spent a few hours in our town Monday, en route to his home at Spring HM. The Missionary Society will meet at the church Friday night. Mrs. Eva Walker returned home Sunday from Carbondale, where she accompanied Mr. and Mrs. John Lee Miss Cora Garland, of Charleston. was the week-end guest of her sister Mrs, Lydia Shores, . HUNTINGTON, Rev. R. B. Hadley, of Charlcttes- ville, Va., dellvered two able sermons at the 16th St. Baptiset church, Sun- day. Douglas school opened Monday with a “recond breaker” enroltment; being 280, the first session Monday. GH. Barnett eame down from Holden Sunday and spent the day with his family, who have recently moved into their home on 14th St. Miss Lavinia Norm cne of ihe new teachers at Douglas School, ts a graduate from the college depart- ment of Howard University, and will add much to the already etticient corps of teachers at Douglas. ‘Wille Mills, Who spent the sum- mer with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. D, Mills, returned to Washington, D. C., to resume his study of dentistry at Howard University. J. M. Hazlewood was a business visitor here, Thursday and Friday. Miss Almira Riddle left for Car- von, Saturday, to take up her school. Emancipation Celebration will be held at Clyftside Park this year. Be- sides the many amusements the park affords an interesting program has been arranged by the committee. Mrs. Jno, Gillard and little son, Joined her husband here last Tuesday and they will reside here in the fu- cure. "Little Kensie Ellis, who sustained a broken leg by falling from a tree last week, is getting along nicely. Miss Nora Dickinson is able to ‘be out again after her recent illness. Mrs. Andrew Baker and neice, Miss Katie Cunningham, returned trom Richmond, Va., Monday. Quite a number from here attend- ed the closing of Conference at Iron- ton Sunday. Mrs. C. H. Payne left Saturday to ‘visit Columbus, Ohio. She will be ac- companied by her sister, Mes, Emma Washington, of Gallipolis, © Mrs. Emma Jackson is quite i at her home on 7th Ave. Miss Evelyn Willis will leave for Chicago Sunday morning. Rev. and Mrs. Thomas are visiting here a few days from Portsmauth, Ohio. Mrs, E. A. Harvey and little dauga ter Mamie, returned home Satupday from a brief visit. to Charléston friends. Miss Lucy Ware, Matron of the Orphans’ Home, is spending some time in Washington, Pa., on her va- cation. Mrs. Edwards is improving frora a recent illness. “Prof. B. A. Viney returned from his vacation with his father at Lan- caster, Saturday, to resume his work as director of ntusic in Douglas school. SEWELL. “Mrs, Nelly Vanhook returned to her home at Page Friday after spend- ing a week with her parents. Miss Lorena Gibson left Saturdry for the West Virginia Colored Insti- tute. Mrs. Ernest Vanhook and children are at Puge th's week guests of Mr. and Mrs. W. G. Vanh ow H, B, Hundley, of McDonald, was here Saturday to meet the Masonic Lodge. While here he was the guest of BE. Vanhook. Mrs. P. B. Jasper and Miss Bell James, of Pennbrooke, were business visitors here Monday. L. T. Freeland returned from Vir- ginia Wednesday after spending some time there visiting relatives, Andrew Faulkner and little son are in Virginia visiting relatives and friends, Miss Nannie Herndon left for her home in Lynchburg, Va., after spend ing several months here with her parents, W. H., Jackson, of Kanawha City. spent several days here last week. Mrs. Lelia Anderson and children. of Hinton, are here to spend sense time with Mrs. Anderson's parents Mr. and Mrs. Edwa:d Johnson, CARBON, The K. of P. Lodge gave a sup- per last Monday night, which was well attended. Mrs. Rebecea Carter arrived Sat- urday from an extended visit to friends in Gordonsville, Va. A number from Wevaco attended the supper here Monday night. Isanc Aiston, who has been with us for quite awhile moved to North Carbon, Monday. Our pulpit was filled Sunday night by Rev. 8. W. Mayo, who moved here last week, from ‘Thayer. Me preached an able sermon. .R. M. Miller, of Wevaco, was call- ing here Sunday. Our school opened Monday morn: ing, Miss Elmira Riddle, of Hunting- ton, teacher, BOOMER. Mrs, Ruby Buster Saunders cele- brated her Cwentieth birthday Sept. i. ‘The dining room was beautiful: ly decorated, the color scheme be- ing white, yellow and blue, ‘The amusements of the evening were Tousic and games, At U1 P.M. a dainty luncheon was served to nine- teen conples. Miss Carolyn Buster presided at the punch bowl, Guy Jones of Long Acre, toast. master, Toeuic ‘Witte aa caliink on | Born—to Mr. and Mrs. A. D. Wil liams, a boy. | A. Coleman and Sam Cagle were on the sick list last week. | P. i. Hayes, of Montgomery, vis- ited his daughter, Miss Mittle, Sun- day. | Howard Womack, Is on the sick ‘list this week, - South Charleston - 1169 } - PEOPLE IN SOUTH gonttestotrnbW THERE APRIL 1, 1907 5 FACTORIES EMPLOYING OVER 400 MEN Dunkirk Window Glass Co. . Banner Window Glass Co. . Kanawha Chemical Engine Mfg. Co. . Kenton Iron & Steel Co. “Hemlock Lumber Co. 125 houses and other buildings in South Charleston. Church, School House, Concrete Sire Walk, Sewers, - under constuction, Natural Gas, Everything. Bridge now completed and soon the trolly cars. Buy now before the prices go up. They go up when the . cars go in. Terms: 1-10 cash, balance in monthly payments to suit. oe Discount for all cals Kanawha Land Co. : Room 501 Charleston National Bank Building - Bell. Phone 750; Home Phone 1214 ‘ his i a TRE ADvodAwmh C. C. Woods, Accompanied by his his daughter’ Mag, went to Charles- ton Saturday, whére she is to attend school this. winter. Miss Katherine Scott has return- ed home to Charleston after a month’s visit with her cousin, Miss Vivian Buster. Mrs, Virginia Buster, of Mont- gomery and Mrs. Annette Boyd of ‘Tennessee were calling on Mrs. Floyd Buster last. week. Master Floyd Wilson has return- ed home after a two. weeks visit to Riehmond. Misses Rosayand, Emma Hardy passed through Boomer enroute to Carbon. Mrs, Ida Scott, Mrs. Mae Hale and Mrs. Mary ‘Teal spent Labor Day with Miss Carolyn Buster. Mrs. Ruby Saunders. entertained at lunch, complimentary to her sis- ter, Miss Carolyn Buster, Mrs. Ida Scott, Mrs. Mae Hale, Mrs. Mary Teal, of Charleston, Labor Day. Mrs. Bettie Kimbo made a trip to Gauley Sunday, friends in Long Aere Wednesday. Mrs. Fred ‘Thompson left for points in Ohio Monday. Mrs. Ruby ‘Saunders, Misses Am- manda Perkins and Carolyn Buster were shopping in Montgomery Mon. day. ST. ALBANS. Prof. J. W. Robinson went to Pt. Pleasant Tuesday to take charge of Lincoln liigh School which was made vacant by the resignatton of Princi- pal Jordan} who has been elected to the principalship of the Waters St. High School at Clarksburg. The Amandayille school commenc- ed Tuesday morning with nearly all the children present. The St. Al- bans school will commence on the 20th of September. Miss Gertrude Parish left: Monday morning for Harewood where she opened ‘school Tuesday. Miss Alberta Wilson’ wei® to In- stitute Friday on business. Miss Rhoda A, Wilson left for Charleston Thursday where shé re- sumed her work as teacher in the Garnett school on the thirteenth. Rey. I. V. Bryant of Huntington preached two able sermons at the St. Paul Baptist. Church Sunday, ut which time forty-five dollars was collected for the benefit of the chureh. Mist Kita Stewart of Charleston spent a few days with her uncle, Frank Morgan, last’ week Charley Price :yent, to .Montgom- ery Jast week on business, L. RK. Jordan passed through the city Thursday enroute to Clarks- burg. Mrs. A.C. Branham will leave in a few days for New York clty where she will attend her. sick. daughter, BANCROFT, Airs. J.T. Tolver, of New Haven, Conn., who is visiting her _ sister, Mrs. R. CG. ‘Smith at: Plymouth, was the hostess of a surprise party last Wednesday night, yore present were: Madames Hicks, Sawyers, |Puillips, Brooks, Cyrus, Mickens, SE hed the eben HN, Smith, Dickegon,. $. Smith and Miss Hattie Smith, Messrs Hicks, Jones, Phillips, Brown, Smith and Dr. M. T. Sinclair, Miss Lottie Winters of Gallipolis, Ohio is the guest of Mrs. H. A. Jones at Plymouth. Our school opened on ‘Tuesday, Sept. 7, with an enrollment of 27, with Mrs, M. T. Sinclair as teacher. William Lewis and Chas. Lawson of Fowellton were called to Bancroft on account of the continued filness of their father, Jas. Lawson. ‘The supper given by the Sunday ‘school on Saturday evening was a ‘success, realizing eighteen ‘dollars. Mrs. Richard Smith and daughter Miss Hattie were calling on friends at Black Betsey Sunday. Messrs, Winston and — Harvey Coles, Mr. and Mrs, Tibbs and Mrs. Wm. Booth of Raymond worshiped at Mt. Zion Sunday. Sunday being our rally day, Rey. P. P. Holland filled the pulpit both morning and evening and through the efforts of him and the officers of the church much good was realized, bot spiritually and finanetally. Mrs. Jones of Cedar Grove is visiting her sister, Mrs. Moseby at Plymouth this week. Mrs. Hattie Walters who has been visiting frierfds at Gallipolis and Plymouth has returned to her home at Gomoca. Linsey Taylor of Black Betsey and Miss Barbra Blackwell, of — Point Pleasant, were quietly married at the, home of the bride, Wednesday, Sept. 3. Vo ba Miss Georgia Banks, of $t. Al bans, passed through our town Fri- day evening enroute to her home. Mrs. John Cyrus ana ‘children were visiting friends at Bleck Bet- sey, Sunday. Mr, Skanks has moved his fom- ily from Bancroft to Plymouth Jas, Lawson, who suffered a re- lapse from his former fines, is able to be out again, John Brown, of Plymouth, made a trip to Charleston Sunday evening. John Ross, of Black Betsey, was called to St. Albans on account of the death ofhis sister, Mrs, Sim ‘Trent, last week, , FUNERAL OF MRS. BUCKINGHAM. Winfield, Sept. 9.—The funeral of Mrs, Iemma Minter Buckingham took place from the Presbyterian church here yesterday. All the members of her immediate family being In attend- ance. She belonged to a family that was highly respected for their gen- uine worth and many virtues, She was marrfed to Brady Buckingham June 29th, 190, and leaves besides her husband, mother, father, three brothers, Jas, Frank, Thos., Minter & two sisters, Mra. John Hare, of Char. leston, and Mra. El{zabeth Morgan, of St, Albans. ‘THURSDAY, SEPT. 16,'1900, THE BAUER MEAT & FISH COMPATY 28 AND 30 GAPITOL ST. Beef, Veal, Mutton, Pork, Fresh ‘Pork Sausage Ee : OUR OWN MAKE, : Fry our machine sliced | Hams and Bacon OYSTERS, FISH, POULTRY The best ajaatteren in all the sispialst kinds of Cheese _ We want your patronage for we have complete stock in our lines and you can get it when you want it Most. PROSPEROUS TIMES FOR THE C. & O. RAILROAD SHOWN In the Annual Report---Big Expansion of Earning Power, Economy in Operation, Liberal Policy of Maintainance, and Prospect of Property in Dividend-Paying Basis. THURSDAY, SEPT. 16, 1909. PROSPEROUS TIM C. & O. RA In the Annual Report---E Power, Economy in Op Maintainance, and Pro idend-Paying Basis. The annual report of the Chesapeake & Ohio railroad system is most gratifying to the management and ought to be to the stockholders. It shows expansion of earning power, economy in operation, a liberal policy of maintenance and a manifest determination on the part of the officials of the company to place the property on a dividend paying basis. Chesapeake & Ohio earned 6.39 per cent on its $62,799,100 stock, compared with 4.45 per cent in the preceding year. The 1909 figure is the highest in the company's history. This is only one of the many records set up during the last year. Gross and net earnings eclipsed all previous high marks. This in spite of the effects of the business depression during the early part of the fiscal year, which made every month's showing at that time compare poorly with the results of the preceding prosperous year. The increases in gross and net were $787,445 and $1,607,354, respectively. Earnings Begin to Pick Up As soon as business conditions throughout the country began to right themselves the earnings of the Chesapeake & Ohio began to pick up at a remarkable rate. This still continues. For the week ended August 21 the record reports a gain in gross of over $100,000, compared with the corresponding week a year ago. Operating expenses consumed 61.5 per cent of gross earnings. A year ago the ratio was 66.5 per cent, five points higher. The importance of this saving may be easily figured. It means more than 2 per cent on the stock. It was brought about by lowering maintenance $464,729, and other expenses $355,180. A study of the C. & O.'s maintenance accounts establishes the fact that, whatever decreases was made in the amounts applied to the upkeep of the property was fully warranted. An average of $1,635 per mile was spent to keep roadbed and structures in order during 1909. Maintenance of locomotives averaged $2,641 per unit, and maintenance of passenger and freight cars $951 and $77 each, respectively. All of the foregoing figures are ample. Comparison with the charges of other roads emphasizes this. For instance, the C. & O. spends about $300 more per passenger car each year than either the Boston and Maine or the New Haven, which do about as heavy a passenger business as any in the country. The C. & O.'s passenger business is light. This is one reason why its ratio of conducting transportation to gross earnings is extremely low. Operating Expenses Moderate Operating Expenses Moderate Traffic and transportation expenses absorbed only 29.2 per cent of the C. & O.'s gross in 1909, a reduction from the 32.9 per cent of a year previous. A low transportation ratio means economical operation. Few, if any roads operate more cheaply than the C. & O. Much of this is due to the fact that two-thirds of its tonnage is bituminous coal, which may be cheaply transported, and to its small passenger business. But not all the credit must be given fortuitous circumstances for the good showing; much is due the operating departments. Everywhere, among the traffic statistics, is better efficiency brought to light. The single fact of a saving in transportation costs when tonnage hauled increased by 2,000,000 and traffic density increased 227,000 ton miles per mile of road, is evidence, and it is backed up by such as 54 tons added to the average train load. The C. & O.'s average rate for freight transportation is about the lowest in the country—4.10 miles per ton mile last year. The average rate for miscellaneous freight was 6.67 mills, but so much coal was More Money For Colored People This is one of the objects of this great Benefi- cial and Protective organization. The I-L-U Grand Lodge aims to improve induction, in a financial way, as well as morally and educationally. The I-L-U Grand Lodge is as white. Higher Wages, Shorter Hours, Equal Opportunities, Self Betterment conditions generally, are among the things for which the I-L-U Grand Lodge is national Chartered Co-operative Society in every sense of the term. No matter where you live, or what job you are, you are married or single, employer or employee, or you are a member of the tage to join the I-L-U Grand Lodge. Members aid their unemployed brothers and sisters to secure employment, to stick or disabled, and where death occurs in the family. Big Cash Benefits At death of member, $100 cash is paid to beneficiary at death of member, beneficiary, member accrues $20. At death of member's child, $10 or of baby, $5. There are many other benefits not afforded by the organizations. Membership is open to both sexes, including boys and girls over 15 years old. No discrimination as to nationality, color, politics or religion. Over 10,000 man and woman have already joined our ranks, having found this the grandest and most uplifting Beneficial Protective ministry to our paper. You to join. Send 10c for copy of official paper to some Journal. Circular matter and full particulars. If promptly, we will give you authority to travel. Remember, who can give their entire time to this work, good pay, including traveling expenses. Write at once! The I-L-U Grand Lodge 105 I-L-U Bldg., Dayton, Ohio. average was pulled down to the figure first mentioned. Here is one feature that might be improved upon. The C. & O. needs more merchandise freight. The road's new management is already working on the problem, and if Edwin Hawley lives up to his reputation as a traffic expert it will soon be solved. To what extent the C. & O. is improving the condition of its property and adding to its equipment out of its earnings will form the subject of a subsequent article. This will also deal with the C. & O.'s improvement in its financial condition. WITH THE WEST VIRGINIA EDITORS The Gas Tax and Extra Session Talk. (From Wheeling Intelligencer.) A number of Democratic papers in West Virginia seem to be unduly alarmed over the prospect of an extra session of the legislature. In his interview in the intelligencer, advocating a production tax on gas, Governor Glasscock made no mention of an intention to call an extra session of the legislature. The gas tax has no necessary connection with an extra session and it is probable that a legislature elected next year, after the question has been more thoroughly discussed will be more likely to take favorable action on the proposed gas tax than the present legislature. Put to a popular vote, the proposition to impose a production tax on gas would carry in West Virginia by an enormous majority. Nevertheless it will not go through the West Virginia legislature easily. The great interests that will be compelled to pay this tax have already taken alarm and are beginning to make battle against the proposition. Interests no greater than these have more than once shown their ability to control the West Virginia legislature in spite of strongly expressed public sentiment. If we are to have a gas production tax it will be as the fruit of a campaign in which every voter is made to realize his particular interest in this important piece of legislation. So far as the intelligencer is concerned, it believes that it may be better to have the most thorough discussion of this subject and to elect a legislature next year whose members will be pledged to favorable action, rather than to attempt to force the issue at a special session next winter. The Extra Session. (From Wheeling News.) Some uneasy folk appear to be alarmed over the possibility of Governor Glasscock's calling an extra session and express grave concern that the people's money may be wasted In fruitless deliberation over measures which the legislature has already reclined to enact into law. These nervous ones may rest their souls in peace and trust implicitly in the judgment of Governor Glasscock. That gentleman is not going to call an extra session unless he is positive that the matters he would submit to their consideration would be favorably considered. He is keeping his own counsels, but it is known that whatever he does in this respect he will not do until he has surveyed the situation thoroughly and obtained satisfactory information from all points of the compass. Therefore, if we hear of a call for an extra session, we may rest assured that it will not cause a waste of money but will result in the enactment of wise legislation. There will be no assembling of the body on a blind chance. No Program Yet. (From Fairmont West Virginian.) Another week has come and gone and still we have no program from George Byrne or the Wheeling Register as to what the Democrats propose to do in the matter of large cuts in expenses in case they get control of the state government again. They complain much about expenses at the West Virginia University, but they steadfastly refuse to even offer a suggestion as to what part of the university would feel the keen edge of the pruning knife. Byrne had a long latter in the Register yesterday, but there was no Democratic program. The Register itself maintained the same silence which has characterized it ever since the program has been asked for. Has the Register lost its power of expression, or doesn't it feel that it can speak for the Democratic party any longer? The Bailey Gas Bill. (From Morgantown Post-Chronicle.) The Parkersburg Sentinel quotes from The Post-Chronicle's editorial on the gas tax proposition and comments as follows: As Joe McDermott cast the vote which killed the bill to tax the last time it was attempted, and as The Post-Chronicle is supporting McDermott for the state senatorship again, The Post-Chronicle doesn't seem to be doing very much to secure a tax on gas. In fairness to all concerned two statements seem to be called for in answer to the Sentinel's challenge of The Post-Chronicle's consistency. The Bailey bill, against which Senator McDermott cast his vote in deciding a tie, was an ill considered measure and came from committee in a crude and unsatisfactory form. There is very good reason to believe that it If you haven't a regular, healthy movement of the bowels or you aren't ill or will be, Keep your bowels open, and well. Poor in the shape of silent physio or pill poison, is dangerous. The smoothest, easiest, most perfect way of keeping the bowels clear and clean is to take OANDY OATHARTIO Encanto THEY WORK WHILE YOU SLEEP EAT 'EM LIKE CANDY Pleasant, Palatable, Potent, Taste Good, Do Good, Never Sicken, Weaken or Grip; 10, 25 and 60, Write for free sample, and booklet on health. Address Sterling Remedy Company. Chicago or New York. KEEP YOUR BLOOD CLEAN never could have passed the ordeal of the courts even if it had passed the senate. There were reasons enough why a senator who earnestly favored the taxation of gas production might hesitate to cast his vote for the passage of the Bailey bill. In the second place The Post-Chronicle is not at this time "supporting McDermott for the state senatorship" except in the sense that it has afforded Colonel McDermott exactly the same facilities for making known the fact of his candidacy to the voters of the county which will be freely afforded every other Republican who aspires to receive the nomination for the senatorship in the party primary. When the Republicans of Monongalia county have selected a candidate for the state senate The Post-Chronicle will support that candidate for nomination in the Eleventh district convention and for election to the senate. It is a little too early for The Post-Chronicle to be "supporting" any Monongalia Republican for any office. The Republican voters of this county have formed a good habit of selecting their own candidates without any help either from the bosses or the newspapers. At the same time The Post-Chronicle deems it one of the legitimate functions of a newspaper to discuss freely the issues on which the selection of candidates will turn. If the next state senator from the Eleventh district is to represent the political sentiment, of the best Republicanism of Monongalia county, he will favor a reasonable production tax on natural gas, submission of a prohibition amendment to the voters of the state for ratification or rejection, the passage of a local option law, the enactment of a direct primary law drawn on the lines of the Cooper bill, the passage of a measure similar to the Vinson bill providing for a public service commission, legislation for the control of the lobby, and a fair and just employers liability bill. This program of constructive and remedial legislation has been embodied in Republican platforms. It was urged by ex-Governor Dawson. It has the loyal support of Governor Glasscock, and the Republicans of Monongalia county want a senator from the Eleventh district who is able and willing to work and fight for it in the next session of the legislature. It is Monongalia's turn to make the selection. She will make it in a fair and honest primary, and the Republicans of the Eleventh district may rest assured that the nominee will be a loyal supporter of the administration and the Republican platform. His legislative activities will be directed from the third house at Charleston. --- THIS DATE IN HISTORY THIS DATE IN HISTORY September 15 1776—The British, under Howe, entered New York City. 1817—Henry S. Frieze, third president of the University of Michigan, born in Boston. Died in Ann Arbor, December 7, 1889. 1834—William H. Crawford, statesman, who was the regular nominee of the democratic party in 1824, died in Elbert county, Ga. Born in Virginia Feb. 24, 1772. 1856—Three regiments of Missourians marched to attack Lawrence, Kansas. 1857—Clark Bissell, governor of Connecticut from 1847 to 1849, died in Norwalk. Born in Lebanon, Conn., in 1782. 1862—Harper's Ferry was captured by the Confederates. 1883—Public inaugural exercises at the University of Texas. 1886—Michigan College of Mines opened for reception of students. 1908—The republicans renominated Governor Hughes of New York. THIS IS MY 51ST BIRTHDAY (G. W. Wickersham.) George W. Wickersham, attorney general of the United States, was born in Pittsburg, Pa., September 15, 1858. After taking an engineering course at Lehigh he decided upon a law career and entered the law department of the University of Pennsylvania. He graduated with the degree of L.L. B. in 1880. He established himself in Philadelphia as a lawyer, but went to New York in 1882 and became a member of the firm of Chamberlain, Carter and Hornblower. In 1887 he became partner of Strong & Cadwalader and was a prominent corporation lawyer when made attorney general. George Gibson is making a swell showing with Pittsburg. He has caught nearly all the games the Pirates have played this year. When President Taft visits Chicago September 16, he will be presented with a petition signed by every player in the American and National leagues asking for a pardon for Tom Taylor, the old Washington player now serving a term for wife murder in the Federal prison at Atlanta. DANGER THAT THREATENS THE FUTURE OF AMERICA Railroad Magnate J. J. Hill Tells Bankers of Impending Dangers Following Desertion of the Country For the City---A Real Peril Painted in Forceful Style. Chicago, Sept. 15.—The warning issued by J. J. Hill, of the Great Northern railroad, of impending dangers to this country from the abandonment of the farm and rural life for the congested life in the city, in his speech late yesterday before the American Bankers' Association, has caused more than usual interest to attach to his words. This is not the first time Hill has made similar statements and given similar warnings, but never more clearly expressed or in a more forceful way. Mr. Hill said: "The idea that we feed the world is being corrected; and unless we can increase the agricultural population and their product, the question of a source of food supply at home will soon supersede the question of a market for our own products abroad." This was the warning given by James J. Hill at the convention of the American Bankers' Association today, during a discussion of the decline of agriculture and its consequences. Mr. Hill's subject was "National Wealth and the Farm." Food Supply Threatened "We have," said the speaker, "almost reached a point where, owing to increased population without increased production per acre, our home food supply will be insufficient for our own needs; within ten years, possibly less, we are likely to become a wheat-importing nation; the percentage of the population engaged in agriculture and the wheat product per acre are both falling; at the same time the cost of living is raised everywhere by this relative scarcity of bread, by artificial increase in the price of all manufactured articles, and by a habit of extravagance which has enlarged the view of both rich and poor of what are to be considered the necessary of life. These plain facts should disturb and arouse not only the economic student but the men who are most intimately related to the wealth of the nation and most concerned that it shall not suffer loss or decreases." Enhanced Cost of Living Mr. Hill declared that never yet has enhanced cost of living, when due to agricultural decline and inability to supply national needs, failed to end in national disaster. Mr. Hill said the farm is our main reliance and that every other activity depends on that. He asserted, however, that the majority of people fall to realize practically the declining status of agriculture in the country. "They are misled by the statistics of farm values and products, mounting annually by great leaps, into thinking that this absolute increase implies a relative advance of this industry as compared with others," said he. "Exactly the opposite is the case. I refer not merely to the quality and results of our tillage, but to the setting of the human tide away from the cultivated field and toward the factory gate or the city slum. This is something whose consequences for evil are as certain as if the aggregate deposits in all the banks of this country were decreasing by a fixed percentage every ten years, while their loans were increasing by another percentage just as stable. You would know what catastrophe that assured by and by. The Danger in the City "It means the same thing, in kind and consequences, when the agricultural population, the producers and depositors in the great national treasury of wealth, is declining year by year, while the city population, which thrives only by drawing drafts upon the land and cannot live a year after these cease to be honored; rises at its expense. Yet not only is such a crisis approaching, but it is being hastened by legislative stimulation in favor of other industries while overlooking this. "In 1790 only about 3.4 per cent of the American people lived in towns. At the time of the Civil War the percentage had risen to 16. In 1900 more than 31 per cent of our population was urban. The change is portentous; and there is no doubt that the coming census will show it to have proceeded in the last ten years with accelerated speed. In spite of the warnings of economists, the amelioration of farm life, the opening of new and attractive employment on the land through the spread of irrigation and the growth of the fruit industry, the encouragement of public men and the wider dissemination of agricultural education, the percentage of our population who work on the farm constantly declines. If that proceeds too far, it is as if, dry-rot had eaten through the timbers supporting some great structure. We should consider now the change accomplished and that impending. The Drain On the Soil "With our annual increase of over 1.5 per cent in population from natural causes, and immigration that has not been less than three quarters of a million any year since 1902, there will be from two to two and a half million more mouths to feed every year. Having in view this increase in population, the declining average yield per acre of cultivated land in the United States after it has been farmed for a few years, the rise of per capita consumption with a higher cost of living and the movement of the working population away from the land, the time is now approaching when we shall not only cease to be a wheat-selling nation, but will find it necessary to import a portion of what we consume. Basis of Our Foreign Trade "Our foreign trade in the past has rested mainly on our exports of products drawn from the earth directly, or only once removed. Our manufactures for export are to a large extent natural products subjected to a few simple processes. How are we to meet the immense trade balance against us, how prevent financial storms of frequent occurrence and destructive force; how feed the coming millions, if the farmer, who pays most of the bills, has retired to the city or the country town in order that his children may the better enjoy their automobiles and enter into the delights of the social games. "A stationary or declining product, a soil becoming annually less productive, a revolt against the life of the farm and a consequent rise in wages amounting, since 1895, to 55.6 per cent with board, compel such a rise of all prices as bears rulnously upon town and country alike. Our real concern is not so much to save the home market from the inroads of the foreigner as to keep it from destruction by an enlarged city life and a neglected country life, a crowded artisan population clamoring for food and a foreign demand for the product of their wages limited to fields where the competition of all the world must he met and overcome. "The consumers of bread throughout the world increase by probably from four to five millions every year. In our own country we shall require from 13,000,000 to 15,000,-000 bushels more annually for seed and home consumption. The domestic supply cannot be maintained by present methods. Not only is the cultivation of the soil being neglected, but it is also notoriously ineffective. Our wheat product per acre from the older lands falls steadily. Our national average is less than half that of England or Germany, both of which have soil inferior to our own. Only by bringing rich new land under cultivation we have prevented the fall from becoming abrupt. Good farms in the Mohawk valley in New York state forty years ago were worth from $100 to $150 per acre; now many are sold at from $25 to $30. This is not because wheat has become cheap, for it is dear; not entirely because of western competition, but because there is neither good cultivation nor enough cultivation. The younger generation throngs the cities; and the land, rented by its owners to tenants careless of everything but immediate profit, is abused and robbed of its fertility. In New York state 20,000 farms are for sale. The southern central portion shows a progressive loss of population. If anybody imagines that this process of exhaustion and abandonment or transfer to other uses is peculiar to the East, let him look at Iowa, whose average wheat crop in the last five years, 1883-87, was 29,682,560 bushels, and in the five years, 1904-08, was 9,976,488 bushels. In 1908 it was 8,068,000. Effect On the Farmer "All this has come about notwithstanding economic changes favorable to the occupant of the farm. The perfection of our transportation-system has made a market accessible to every farmer, and carries his produce at the lowest rates in the world. His life has become more comfortable and desirable. But the increased cost of living bears most hardly upon him, while it entices his children to the centers where they think that the larger income now found necessary may be won more easily. And while the enhanced price of grain may induce him to enlarge his wheat acreage, it does not lead him to more careful tillage. "You deal with wealth in its most condensed and universal form. That wealth is the slow accretion of many centuries. It changes its form and occupation with wonderful facility; but, so slight at all times is the margin between the world's production and its consumption, that its savings have been acquired almost as slowly and painfully as the miser's hoard. Practically only a few months lie between a universal cessation of production and the destruction of the human race by starvation. The marvelous diversity of modern industry and its products blinds us to the bare simplicity of the situation. Those who, like you, are main factors in supplying to industry the means to carry it on, who open up the main and lateral channels through which the fertilizing stream of capital may be turned upon the otherwise barren field of labor, should be always mindful of the first great source and storehouse of national wealth, and the most sensitive whenever it is depleted or endangered." 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Clayman Traveling Pass, Act 307 Union Trust Bldg, Cincinnati, Ohio “PsOe FOUR sic Fo ‘teense THE ADVOCATE ISHED AVERY THURSDAY 8 ADVOCATH PUBLISHINGCO., Pythian: Building, Cnarleston, a “Ww. Va. . ; Home Phone 923. ‘The Advocate is entered in the Bont-oftice at Charleston, W. Va., as oond class matter. Fee ee t. SUBSCRIPTION RATES: Poroe months ............ $0.60 ax MONDE 26... eee esse ee LLCO Y FOOT cece eecseceeeeeee 1.60 Pact teers es eee {) THURSDAY, SEPT, 16, 1909. CONVENTIONS AGAIN. Press reports are to the effect that seven thousand Negroes — Count them! SEVEN THOUSAND—are as. gembled at Columbus, 0., this week on account of the National Baptist eqnvention, ‘Mhese seven thousand, more or less, will talk, read papers, dss resolutions and return to their several homes, and then some local ‘correspondent, in reporting to this or some other paper, will unwitting- ly tell the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truti when he re- ports “Mr. or Rev, Blank has re- turned home from the National Bap- ‘tist Convention andy reports a good time.” > Yes, he will have had a good time, very likely, for that is what draws the herd to the gatherings, but what about the purpose for Which he was sent, the inspiration he was expected to receive and pass on to his con- stituents? Nothing doing. We repeat the statement which has appeared before in these columns. that the holding of this and many other conventions yearly is a mis- take; (hat the same good would be accomplished if they were held at longer intervals, and the money ex- pended in railroad fare be diverted to the uses for which funds are be- ing eternally requested from their members. ‘The Advocate, though li- able to be classed among those who rush where angels fear to tread. would respectfully suggest that the National Baptist. convention meet less frequently, and the money being given to the railroads annually be expended in furthering some of the good causes which it advocates. There is not an issue of its organ, The Baptist Heratd, which is not brim- full of tearful appeals for needy mis- alonaries in foreign lands. A Mace- donian ery for help comes from the woman's training school reeently ‘founded by the Baptist women at Washington, Negro papers are ask- ed to publish these appeals and are told the Lord will bless them, as pay. In the teeth of this, delegates are called together every twelve months at an expense an hundredfold great- er than that of the missionartes which the denomination has sent abroad to convert a continent Is this an exhibition of wisdom? Not so much so that any one is likely to notice it The increased first-day enrollment in Negro city, district’ and state schools is gratifying to those who realize that our only hope for ma- terial advancement lies in education. Every dollar spent in a Negro bus- iness is equivalent to a brick in the race building. ‘The dependable mechanic is as great a factor in the advancement of the race as the school teacher or preacher. Why not get on the side that your conscience tells you is right and then stand? Stand, you rabbit! Simply Drones, There is one marked characteris- tic of the fellows who are always fleteherizing the lint about their ef- forts to elevate the race: there are no corns in their hands A Miscarviage of Justice. A man was recently sentenced to the penitentiary for taking unto him- self nine wives. He should have been awarded a Carnegie hero medal. Not Easily Done, A liberal reward will be given to the firat person who shows us the logical connection — between the “whereas” and the first two “re- solves” in the resolutions printed elsewhere in these columns A man named Clover has jist been married—and soon there will be sey eral blades of grass where there was formerly but one. A Fashion Hint. Decollette gowns are being worn just a trifle lower than formerly— the sheath gown will be split just a wee bit more— and now comes the seatless and = ‘nuthin’, mithin own, We men shall soon have to turn Christian scientists and just imagine we don’t see anything. “New Englanders are hot on Joc Bailey's trail,” says the Savannah tie, Nothing colder has ever been on bis trail, in all probability. ELECTRIC SPARKS. (BY our Adadetat] editor.) ‘They shipped the Kirk Dik Dik and the Cheetah from South Africa, in brine because things like that have to be taken with a jtain of salt ‘That new: play “The Dollar Mark” didn’t appeal to New Yorkers. They want something like the million-dol- Tar-mark, : Atlantic City stmply refuses to be] solemn while company is in the house. The deposed Shah of Persia will have to wabble along on a pittance ‘of only $180,000 annually. No won der he is revising his harem down- ward. Concrete fences for baseball parks is the latest suggestion, ‘That would not be fair to the great American small boy. Great things come in bunches nowadays, Tt will soon be quite pos- sible to aviate to the north pole, in all probability, “A New Jersey woman laughed at her husbands efforts to commit sui- cide.” says the Savannah Press. That was heroic treatment, of course but we can think of nothing more likely to correct a trowble of that kind, Mr, John L. Sullivan recently cel- ebrated the fifth anniversary of the day he last climbed upon the water -waxon and stayed there. Even Mr. Sullivan was forced to admit, after | several years of valiant effort to “drink it all,” that the manufacturers could turn it out a little faster than he could dispose of it. The desire of Postmaster General Hitchcock to eliminate the annual | postal deficit does him credit, and, it is hoped that he will not abandont his purpose. Mr, Tiryan has apparently deter- || mined to shelve his other issue in|) favor of the tariff revenue only, : It is said that this year’s cranberry |! crop will be a record breaker where-|! as and wherenpon, we suppose, the} turkey crop will be something more || than a bank account breaker. “Why, Adam and Eve never had a deed to Eden," says the Memphis News-Seimitar, Probably because that was before the lawyers were in- vented. ‘The oyster is in our midst, again. Williggn Allen White confesses that he tipped servants all over Europe. How can he come home and face tne free and fearless citizens of Kansas, Anyhow, the aeroplanes will not run over pedestrians. No more free lunch hereafter in Michigan. Thus, one by one, does the ultimate consumer lose his privi- leges. Texas pretends to be a prohibition state, yet a man down there breaks loose and tries to run Joe Bailey for President Hasn't the country had enough of tariff talk? Why woudn't it be bet- ter now to say nothing and saw wood for awhile, and see how the Payne law works. Chicago society was shocked — be- cause a clubman slapped his wife's face in the club room. It is a rule in good society that slapping when done must be in private. An Indiana University professor denounces coffee as more harmful forthe human family than whiskey, Next! ‘The state of Chili, which owns the railroads, is going to electrify. The Chitians have aptly been called the Yankees of South America, Can't President Taft swing around the circle be extended to take in our new territorial possession —The pole, ‘The fall millinery openings run mainly to plumes, and XX with yel- low backs. Thoughtless being not to name that new jlacior in Alaska “Fair- banks.” Our national “Cannon” sometimes makes a noise like a popgun Wali strect acts Tike it has a fit of nervous indigestion, Renzoate of soda scems to be some- where between salt and — prussic acid, and Dr. Wiley and the Remson board. Suggestive Questions on the Sunday. el haben by Rev. Dr. Tinscptt You %he, > International Newspaper Bible Study; Club. Copyright 1909 by Rev. 2, S. Linscote, D. D. Soptomiier 29, 1900, * ARIS ie Be det gk | Golden ‘Text for the Quarter—S [mightily grew the Word of God an prevailed.—Acts xix: 20, Tho following review can be usec a8 a complete lesson in itself, or as 4 review of the eleven preceding les sons. The date and title of each tes and where found, the Golden Text and one questidt from each lessor follow: July .t—Acts xv:36 to xvii Paul's Second Missionary Journey— Antioch to Philippi. Golden ‘Text Acts xvi:9. Come over into Mace- donia and help us. Verses 37-39—If a man shows lack of courage, or tact, or faithfulness, in one position, does that in any mea. sure disqualify him from getting an- other, or from success when in an other position? duly 11—Acts xvir1640, Paul's Second Missionary Journey — The Philippian Jailer. Golden Text: Acts xvi:31, Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and thou shalt be saved. Verse 16—In what class do you put those Who, knowingly, either directly or indirectly, profit by the sins of fallen women July 18—Acts xvii:1-15. Paul's Second Missionary Journey—Thessa- lonica and Berea. Golden Text: Psalm 119-11, ‘Thy word have 1 hid in my heart, that 1 might not str against thee. Verse 2—Is it necessary for us to adopt all Paul's opinions, deductions and prognostications, in order to be well pleasing to God? July 25—Acts xvii:16-34. Paul's Second Missionary Journey—Athens. Golden Text: John iv:24. God is a Spirit, and they that worship him must worship him in spirit and in truth. Verse 18—Which brings the more lasting happiness ind develops the nobler character, and why, the Epi- curean philosophy, a life devoted to the pleasures of sense; or the Stoic, Christian philosophy, a life devoted to the service of others. and to self: denial? (‘This question must be an- “wered in writing by members of the club.) August 1—Acts xviii:1-22. Close of Paul's Second Missionary Journey. Golden Text: John xvi:33. In the world ye shall have tribulation, but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world. Verses 2-3—A goodly proportion of the membership of the church have the ability to preach; ought not this evade the law and to get rid of him! will be defeated. ‘The Omaha board of education has decided that pie is a brain food. Per- haps lack of brain nourishment is| what ails the Democratic party. : What a perfectly lovely time Messrs, Cook and Peary will have catching up on the baseball news. — ‘The United States filled the hori- zon with Cook, Curtiss, Wright and the Hudson-Pulton emcbration, and here is Peary too! Dr, Cook's paticnce, persistence, ‘endurance, capacityyto resist hunger and other hardy qualities proves that, he is a splendid type of a Democrat. It was a mean Republican who suggested ex-Vice President Fan- banks as a suitable marker for the north pole just discovered by Dr. Cook, being about the proper Tength, breadth and temperature. The North Pole has had quite a busy season this summer, “T just can't make my folks be- have,” says Atlantic City. Arm a man with buckwheat cakes: and he'd be bound to reach the North Pole. If Barnum were living, he'd bring the Pole within reach of us all, We're the greatest nation of dare- devils on the face of the earth, When do watermelons get ripe at the North Pole? Goy. Joseph Brown, Georgia's new executive, is entitled to great credit for his refusal to lend himself to the doctrine that there is one kind of Jaw for the rich and influential and another for the poor and lowly. DRE TACT 0 a CLARKSBURG, Miss Lydia Brown, of Washington, D. C.. who has been visiting her brother, has returned home to re- sume her school work. Mrs. Anna Dawson and mother, of Fairmont, were visitors here Tues- day. Mrs. Dale Dean has returned home after several weeks’ visit with her parents at Frostburg, Md. Mrs. Charles Trent died quite sud- denly Wednesday evening of heart- trouble. The funeral took place Fri- day afternoon: Miss Maud R. Davis, of Buckhan- non, was the guest of Miss Estella Cambric, last week. Mra. Jas. Thomas and sister, Miss Littleton, entertained Thursday even- ing complimentary to. Mrs: Carroll, ability to be: developed, thus giving to every local chufeh several preach ers who could divide the preaching between them, paying only one a sal- ary, who would thus have plenty of time to act as piistor? August 8 — T Thess. v:12-24. Instructions to the ‘Thessalonians. Golden Text: 1 Thess. v:15. See that none render ‘evil for evil unto Any man; but ever follow that which is good. Verse 21—Can‘the real truth ever be a hurt to a true man, and should not such a man be as glad to change his opinions, when he finds he is wrong, as to change a worn-out gar- ment for a new one? August 15—Acts xvili:23 to xix: 22. Paul's Third Missionary Jour- ney—Ephesus. Golden Text: Acts xix:17, ‘The namo of the Lord Je- sus was magnified. Verse 28—Why fs it that God has conditioned all extension of human progress and betterment, including salvation itself, upon the zeal. ability, And goodness, of those who already enjoy its benefits? August 22—Acts xIx:25 to xx51. Paul's Third Missionary Journey— The Riot in Ephesus. Golden ‘Text. 1 Cor. xii:9. He said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee; for my strength is made perfect in weakness, Verses 23-27—When the generat welfare of the péople is injured by the business of the few, is it, or not, the duty of the State to make suc business illegal? August 20—I Cor. wiii:13. Paul on Christian Love. Golden Text: I Cor. xili:13. Now abideth faith, hope, love, these three; but the great- est of these is love. Verses 4-7—Why is it that love tends to promote patience, politeness, kindness, gentleness, humility and every other virtue? September 5—Acts xx:2-38. Paul's Third Missionary Journey — Fare- wells, Golden Text: Phil. iv:13. 1 ran do all "things through Christ, which strengtheneth me. | Verses 7-12—Why is it that chureh members will listen, unwearied, for hours, to a political speech, and get ‘ired of even a good sermon, tf it jasts longer than thirty minutes? September 12 — Acts xxi: 1-17, Close of Paul's. ‘Third Missionary journey. Golden Text: Acts xxi:14, the will of the Lord be done. - Verses 8-9—Should Christian par- nts (rain their children from infan- ry to know God, to, be skilful in prayer, in faith and in good works? Lesson for Sunday, September 26 —Temperance Lesspn. 1 Cor. x:23- 33. . of Washington, and Miss Maude Davis, of Buckhannon. ‘The evening was quite pleasantly spent. The Bureka Club gave a delightful social at Smith’s pavilion, Friday night, in honor of Miss Amelia Low- ry and several other young ladies be- fore their departure for sehool. F. D. Cambrie l¢ft last Wednesday for Charleston, where he will have charge of the commercial department of the high sehool. ‘Misses Inez Tuck and Mamie Ree- tor gave a farewell dance, Wednes- day evening to their young friends. Mrs. Banks Farmer entertained Friday night, complimentary to her guest, Mrs. Annie Wright, of Char- leston. A large number of friends gathered to meet Mrs. Wright and a very enjoyable evening was spent. On Thursday evening entertain- ments were held at Trinity M. E. church and Mt. Zion Baptist chureh. Splendid programs were arranged for both places. Miss Anna Dawson, of Fairmont, Ophelia Washington and Mary Jett and Amelia Lowry, of this place, left Sunday for Institute to attend schaol. Guy Ruffin and Myledus Walker will leave Saturday for Howard Uni- versity to resume their studies. Mrs, Mattie Jones-Carrol left Sun- day night for home at Washington, D. C., after a pleasant visit here. Mrs. Carroll being a former teacher whose excellent work fs thoroughly appreciated, received much social at [tention while here, Mise Incz Tuck left-Monday morn ing for California, Pa., where sh will attend school. She was accompa nied as far as Morgantown by he mother, Mrs, Lutie Tuck. | James West left Monday fo '|Brownsyille, Pa., to apend a few day with relatives. From there he wil g0 to Wilberforce University to re ‘Jaume his studies. ‘The schools opened Moday with ai atendance of 154 pupils. At a lat date the resignation of Mr. Pleasant |waa accepted by the board and L. R ‘| Jordan, principal of the Point Pleas ‘Jant school, was chosen principal o Water Street School. All are hop ‘ling for a profitable year’s. work | ‘The 29th Anniversary of Pride A M Be chnren is going on this week |The opening affair was an open mect ‘Jing by W. S. Kearney Court. Mrs Elizabeth Brown was the apeaker o | the evening and in a bright and in teresting way preagnted the work t ‘the public, ‘The program was thor oughly enjoyed by all present “| The orders will appear during th \|week as follows Tuesday night—Daughtera of Sphinx ‘| Wednesday night—Knights,.of Py “| thias, ,| Thursday night—Masons. Friday night — Odd Felowa . and Household of Ruth. ~ is . ‘The proceeds from this week of entertainment wil be placed to the credit of the varlous orders In the rally next Sunday. Miss Edith Williams will leave this week for the West Virginia In. stitute to resume her studies, Born—to Mr. and Mrs, James Hayes, a gon. Mrs. Ida Roberts is quite iN at thig writing. : Miss Hattte Walker, of Buckhan- non, wes In the city Friday. Miss Walker was enroute to the West Vir- ginia Institute. < Ashby Grayson has returned. homo hfter several months’ stay In’ Ponn- sylvania John W. Robinson ts home from Washington, D.C, Mrs. M. W. Grayson is ablo to be about again after suffering from in- juries received by a fall, Saturday. Miss Hannah Meade passed through here Saturday. enroute to Suton where she will teath this year, ALDERSON.._ eat Rev, Hackett filled the pulpit of the Shilo Baptist church Friday even- ing. A large crowd turned out. to hear him. Mrs Emma Crawford and Mrs. Kenney were visitors to Covington, Va., last week. They have returned ‘and report a pleasant trip. Mrs. Nanuie Huskis is visiting her mother and friends, R. Lee Wilson and Miss Lucretia Hill, of Cincinnati, are visitors of her mother and family, Friday even- ing they were Invited to share a de- licious supper prepared by and serv- ed at the: home of Mr. and Mrs. Jessie Smith. Alex. Brown visited his mother, Sunday. Alex Brown and Garfleld Crawford left Friday for a trip to New York city. Mrs. Susie Hill and two children, Rister and Bulah, left Sunday for Ins stitute to enter school. Aunt Maria Waldron will go to National Baptist Convention which convenes at Columbus, Ohio. Angus Hopkins and Clarence Wil- son leaye for Philadelphia on the 20th inst to spend a few days of pleasure, and from there to New York City where they wiil meet their friends Garfield Crawford and Alex. Brown. Then the “happy four” will return home for the winter. Mr. and Mrs. Penick have returned (rom Martinsburg and report a pleas- ant trip. Miss Susie Freeman is on the sick list. She is much better, Floyd Hopkins has lately opened 2 Cafe on corner of Washing and Maule streets, R. Lee Wilson and brothers have just completed a fine structure on Washington street which ‘adds much beauty to the neighborhood. Angus Hopkins, Arthur Trice and Clarence Wilson spent a week at the Carnival held in Ronceverte. ‘The chureh Aid met at Mrs. W. L. Banks’ last week. A delicious table was spread after the ceremony. The following were present. Mrs. Jennie Wilson, Susie Hill, Mrs. Nannie Hop- kins, Mrs. Emma Crawford and daughter, Angus Hopkins, James Hill, Austin Crawford, Clarence Wil- son, Arthur Trice, J. M. Trice, Jas. Hargrove and Floyd Hopkins. - Mrs, Mildred, Brown is visiting her daughter, Mrs. Smithers, in Hinton, A union pienie was held In the beautiful lawns of “Glen Ray” Tast! week and the children and friends were pleasantly entertained. 4 HARMLESS AMUSEMENTS NEED- ED. The barring of Negroes from the motion picture show houses to which they have formerly had access, and their segregation in the peanut gal- lery of the opera house, except upon the appearance of a colored show, when they are admitted to the bai- cony, furnish an indisputable argu- ment for the necessity of our having a place jof amusement of our own, ‘The five-cent houses are making no seeret of their objection to our pres- ence, the theatre management will tolerate us only under the most hu- miliating conditions, and the grand stand of the baseball park is for whites only, yet there ars those of us of high’ position who ckcerfully contribute to their maintenance whenever the oportunity presents It- self. : ‘There are two good reasons why we should provide ourselves with a place of innocent amusement: first, the churehes must be relieved of the necessity of throwing their doors open to entertainments which de- tract from the sacredness of the house of God; second, it is our duty to provide some place, other than pool roome, for the young boys whe may be seon frequenting them since the saloons were closed. ‘The con: aervatives may avgue til! the millen. Jal dawn against this and other evils, but till something better ig provided, we may expect to see out boys and young men secking — the amusement, which youth naturally craves, in Summbrs street poo! [rooms or places more questionable, CIVIL, SERVICE EXAMINATION. Clork-Cartier, An examination for clerk and car. rier will be held at the post-offles ie this city on November 20, 1909, Axe limit, 18 to 45 years, on the date of the examfaation. Married women will not be ar- NOTICE -TO SUBSCRIBERS. : Tee a tre eA ge | We repeat for the beneftt of our subscribers ‘the Iaw of the Past Omlee Department tm regard to the payinent of subscriptions, ‘This notice giving these provisions was published about the first of Jan., 1908, when this law Went'tnto.effect and most of our wubscribers re- svonded {n compliance with the law and many who fatled to do so were dropped from the libt. As tine has gond dn it deems that this Tullng of the department hus been overlooked and sdme of or sub- scribers aro getting delinquent beyond the time allowed by law and this is again to call‘thetr attention to the matter. The order Is a& follows; pate ; WASHINGTON, D=0.. “Order No. 907. - t . " 3 “Ordered, That the postal law and regulations be amended, of | fective January 1, 1908, as indicated below: “Amend Section 434, paragraph 5, postal laws -and regula* tlons to read as follows: : aby Ne “A reasonable Sime will be allowed the publishers to scoure : renewals of subscription, but unless subscriptions aro. expressly Kes! newed after the term for which they aro pald, within ‘the following’ periods: a “Dailies, within three months. . " “Trieweekliesy within six months. S : “Semi-weeklics, within one year, : Mw “They shall not. be counted.in the legitimate lst of subscribers, | and copies maiied on account thereof shail not be accopted for mails: Ing at the second class postage rate of ono cont a pound, bat. nay be, mailed xt the transient second-class postago rate of ono cent for cach four ounces of fraction thereof, propaid by stamps affixed. Tho - right of a publisher to-exténd credit for subscriptions to‘his ‘puljlica- (lon is noc denied. or questioned, but his compliance or ndn-compll. ance with this regulation will be taken in consiitration in determin- ing whether the publication is entitled to transmission at the wer s ond class postage rates."* i ‘The Now" York Sun, alluding to this subject, says: 0 “Hereafter, under: the rulings of the department, publishers of weekly newspapers cannot carry subscribers in arrears moro ‘thant one year, semi-wecklics more than six months, and dailics longer than three months. For, eygh yjolation of this regilation publishers Will bo fined one ¢ént for each four ounces."* 3 ANOTHER REASON FOR OOLLECTING SUBSCRIPTIONS THAT ARE DUE. There are other reasons why every paper is compelled to collect’ - from its subscribers if it expects to continue its publication, The cost of publishing a paper is CASH to the publisher. The labor which is the principal cost that goes into the Advocate is paid each Saturday night. White paper which is now possibly as high in price as it was ever known before, is a staple product and commands cash in the markets. Postage is another item that. has been increased by the Post Office Department reqniring postage to be paid on all papers delivered over the rural routes which former- ly cireulated free in the county of publication, is, as everybody knows, cash with strict regularity. Nearly Half'a = e Sait ] Million Dollars: is the amount of Capital and ‘Surplus, back of .evérys SAVINGS DEPOSIT in the Charleston, W. Va. aoa Savings Deposits here: draw Compound Semi-An- nual Interest. + What a combination - i SECURITY & PROFIT ; It_means something to have your money in “The Bank That You:Can Depend Upon.” j $250,000 Capital. Sarplas, $175,000. : o . . ~~ If You Have 4 an interest in BOYS’ SUITS take advantage of this liberal offering. About two hundred Boys’ Suits comprise the en- tire assortment which have been reduced to Half their actual value. . $10, 8.50 and 7,50 Suits Redced to - + $5.00 $6.00 and 5.00 Suits Reduced to »- - - * 3.60 $4.50 and $4 Suits Reduced to - = = 260. Boys’ Knee Pants eZ | Good $1.25 and $1.00 Knicker Pants - 78 | $1.00 Straight Bottom Pants “ - bie Good 50c Pants' Reduced to - - 86e \Sehwabe & May “FOR BETTER CLOTHES” \ “FOR BETTER CLOTHES” mitted to the examination, This pro- hibition, however, does not apply to women who are divoreed or those who are separated from their hus- bands and support themuelves, but they are eligible for apointmgnt only as clerk. Applicants must be physically round, and mole applicants must be not less than 5 fect in height with: out, boots or shoes, and weigh not THURSDAY, SEPT). 10,1000. ' Jess than 125. pounds without, over- coat or hat. For application blanks and for full information relative to the examina: tion, qualifications, duties, salaries, vacations, promotions, ete., address immediately, - JOHN M. DERRICK" Secretary Board of Civil Service Bx- | aminers, Postoffice, Charleston, W. 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Sa Wagretant i betdioy ” ee Pee ee ue = Lem eee ee ee eo ee eee ar nee Hes Po ares en a aren eee rare ce er ge ae ee Beers Netcare ene ae ae One ee eee bee Se Ge Fi aR RC SUC RUA eer cae oe : ey eee 5 a Oe Pe ion tes oa eer ee cae Pe 3 Pon ae bee one eee oie ac ee ie ee es Prete a She Cran aar ae Peng ae Perr eens Sa ae ce ag aes a an eeu oi fae ak Ne Nee ane ae eget Pr Gea RG Rc oC ae phere PS eee a er ee (UHM un Panna oeeeuerr os anit oe oes sot! eee» Waa hehe lhe irae sae Are You Working for Money? __ Or is Your Money Working for You? se i ee Gey WestVa.Colored Institute . INSTITUTE, 3 3 3 : 3 WEST VA. F The only Industrial Institute for Res colored Studénts in the State, ; Regular Normal, Academic and Com- ‘mercial Courses, also Regular Courses in » Agriculture, Carpentery and House Build ° ing, Steam Fitting,,Smithing ,Cabinet Mak- Ing, 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 facultv of * Twenty-two Teachers. Board only Eight | Dollars per Month, '. > For catalogue and other information address ‘J. MCHENRY JONES, A. M. Presiden. Institute West Virginia | LACS mee SMe Bas ty ks HINTON. Mrs, James Jackson and children will leave for Pennsylvania, next week. Please notify office if you don't get your paper. The Young Poople's Club of 2nd Baptist church-are planning an en- tertainment, for September 22, which is Emancipation Day. W. E./Stevenson left Monday for Lewisburg on business. Ask your friends to subscribe for tha Advocate. This will help all of us th a way to safeguard our inter- cate. Dr. C. H. Payne has been in Wash- ington, D. C., the past week, where be accompanied B. G.. Pack to Freed- man’s Hospital. Miss Annie Simpson returned from Columbus, Charleston and — other points, this week. Miss Virginia: Warren started a large class in music this week. We hope that all, who believe in encour aging Our young people, will dake advantage of this opportunity te learn music. ALP. StrRughter loft the city Mon day enroute to Columbus, 0., where he Is attending National Baptis Convention. ‘Tha. members of Senfor Club of 2nd Baptist Church will give an entertain- ment September 21st. _ Mrs. Anna Bailey has been visit- ing relatives and friends the past week | The Public School started Mon- day with the following teachers in charge: Miss Loulse Smithers, An- ‘nie Simpson, Alfreda Smithers and Darthula Pack It is expected that Jenrollment of scholars will be great- er this year. | Chas. Williams will spend 90 days at Hill Top working on the Baptist Seminary building. Mr. Williams _———— ARROONTE. CHARLESTON Mrs. R. G. Moore, of Columbus, 0., and daughter, Migs Jessie F. Embry, of Instityte, “were guests, Tuesddy night. at Hotel Brown. Mrs. Monre | Was en route to, Boomer to recuper; ate, and. was, accompanied from*In- atitute by her daughter who ts in- structress, Jn, German and French. at the. West Virginla Colored Institute. Miss Flora Haynes has retarned from Indian Rock, Va., where, she visited friends for six weeks. Miss Cora MoDaniels, of Hunting- ton, was the guest of Miss Ora Mitch- ell, last week. Chas. Minter has returned to the olty, . ' Mrs. Kate Colly, of Huntligton, visited Mrs. M. O. Mitchell, last Week, Waltér Jones and Miss Eliza Jones who speht a few Weeks hero last sum. mer were marriéd at the home of tho bride's parents, at Dunbar, last wook, Mrs, Pearl Edwards. has returned from a visit to Asbury Park, N. J. Miss Virginfa Oteveland, of Staun- ton, Va., spent tho latter part of the week In the city the guest of Mrs. J. W. Waters, on Brooks St. Miss Cleveland was enroute to Institute, where she his-a position as stenogra. pher for President Jones, ' Jno. Johnso nwas ill last week at his home in Washington Court. Miss Sallie Haje has returned from the Old Sweét Springs where she spent the summér, ) Mrs. Mattie” Moss ia 111 at her home on Craig ‘street. A pleasant time was spent by sev. eral young ladies and gentlemen, Fri. day evening, “at the home of Miss Esther Fulks. ‘Those present were Misses Marie\ Woolfolk, Hazel Lucas, | Maude Viney, Aristis Johnson, Rhoda Wilson and Esther Fulks; ‘Messrs. )f. W. Randolph, J. B. Brown, T. G. Nutter, ¥. D. Cambric, J. A! Jack: son, and Dr. C, H, Gray. | Lindsey. Alexander left last ‘week for Washington, D. C., and is In the Friedman Hospital taking treatment. | Miss Charlotte ‘Campbell arrived }in the elty Tuesday of last week from }Chicago, Ill, where she has ‘been pursuing a course in Domestic Sel- ence. David Bowles continues ill at his home on Carotine street. | Mrs. Alice Walker, of New Jersey, a8 the guest of hei méther, Mre. Su. san Payne, on Bradford st. | Miss Viola Smith, of Handley, was the guest of Miss Ethel Smith, fe first of the week. coe Edward Philips has returnea to the city after spending several months In atlalntlé City, N. J. The Pastor, Rey. J.’ W. Waters, conducted. the usual services at Simpson M. E. Churété“last. Sunday. ‘Beginning the' first Sunday in Octo. ‘ber the evening services will begin at 7:30. instead of 8 o'clock. ) The Willing Workers of ‘Simpson IM. E. Church will be éntertalnea by Mra, Mary Teul at her regidence on ‘Bradford st, F The Thursday Night Aid of Simp- son Church will entertain at Robert puewis’ on Crescent Road with a Hacky Party Friday ulight, Septem- ber 17th, e } Mrs. Amanda Cooper'who has been visiting at Middleport, returned nome yauch refreshed sby her visit. | ‘The Installation of — Hpworth League officers will be conducted at Simpson M. &. Church to-night. ) Mr. and Mrs. C. 0. ‘Lowry’ are SPending a few weeks at Benton Har. bor, Michigan, visiting the former’s relatives. ‘They left Stinday. Mrs. J. M. Hazlewood returned Thursday from Cincinnati, where she spent a week on her return home from Kansas City, Mo. , The Mirst Regiment K. of P, Band leaves Tuesday of next week to fill a four days’ engagement at the Mont- xomery County Fair Mt. Sterling, Ky, ‘The band is putting in three evenings Weekly rehearsing and is sure to thake'a hit at the fair. Migs Mattic Hackley returnea Tuesday from a two weeks’ vacation at_ Columbus, 0. _ Miss Marie A. Woolfolk, who spent the past month Lere visiting Mrs UUllfan Kent, returned to hur home at Atlanta, Ga., "Tuesday, to resuma her dutfes in the Kindergarten do partment of the Institutional church. Mrs. Lillian Starks is visiting re. lations at athens, O, a "The opportune apeparance of W. ©. ‘Terry at his place of business, the Gen, Pharmacy, Monday night, an- doubtedly prevented its being burg- Jarsved. The would-be burgla>, sup- bered to be a white man. who was aeen acting suspiciously. around the XK. of P. biuilding that night, had ef- fected an entrance into the drug store by cutting the wire netting over the rear door transom. Before he had in Ghirrewbiatitie: {bn smueee care Coto | Each Season fa ti ae Bisset i ; Welcome to theNront with the { aN very best of Boys. $5.00 Suits. Piva: This is the poputar price for a : Bi faa. Boy’s, Suit and we are deter- Sire | | mined to offer always fg Hs The Best Suit (2 : Pot ei te : = That Can Be ea Bought For >. aon This Money ~~ |) The materials are choice patterns, of Durable Cas- ' Wmerés. and. Worsteds. Every seam issewed.as strong as it is possible to. sew it. Buttons Put.on to stay. * - The suits double stayed at all points where there is’ ‘arly strain. No feature in the making that will add to the life of these suits is omitted. Sizes 6 to 17 years. ° Ifyou have never tested the excellence of our five dollar Boys suifs you’ve been missing a splendid investment in Boys . clothing. Onie.Price a" e 2. 222 Capitol jcc Henry Smith “= UNCLE SAM’S NEGRO OFFICERS. Apropos of the rumored retirement of Chaplain William 'T, Anderson and Major John R. Lynch, the following historical tidbit from an exchange will prove of Interest: “Unele Sam has on his long pay- roll ‘eight Negro commissioned offi- cers of the army, three of these be- ing, officers, while the others are chaplains and a paymaster. By the Army Organization act of July 28, 1566, there were designated tour. regiments of Negroes. These organizations aro now the Ninth and ‘Tenth regiments of cavalry and the wenty-fourth and Twenty-ffth regt- ments of infantry, and since thelr formation these Negro regiments had assigned to theni Negro chaplains. Probably tho best known of all the Negyo chaplains fs Allen Allensworth. Chaplain Allensworth has seen much netive duty, and his service with the “Fighting Twenty-fourth,” which did ood: work in Cuba, has been contin- hous since his entry into the army on April 1, 1886. Next to him as to age and service is ‘Theophilus G. Steward, who was appointed on July 20, 1891, from the District of Columbia and assignel to that other fighting infantry regiment, the “Brunette Twenty-fifth.” His service has also been continuous with the regiment to which ne was firet assigned. The presont chaplain of the Ninth Cavalry 1s George Washington Prio- Jeau a native of South Carolina but appointed from Ohio, All of his ser- vice has been with the Ninth Cavalry, now stationed at Jefferson Baracks, Missouri. He hag fourteen years of service before him. The last of these chaplains is Wil: liam T. Anderson, now with his regi- ment, the Tenth Cavalry, which has also seen service In Cuba and the Philippines. ‘The last of the Negro staft oMcers of the army is John R. Lynch of the pay department, who entered the ser- vice in June, 1898, as an additional paymaster of volunteers, with the tank of Major ,which position he held for three years, until discharged in May, 1904, whn he was appointed to the permanent establishment as pay- master with thg rank of Captain. ‘The only elf officer of the army who is a West Pointer is Charles Young, at present on duty as Military Attache at Port an Prince, Haytl Captain Young entered the Milltary Intensely. Rev. W. E. Walker, assisted by other local ministers of the city, is conducting a series of revival meet- ings at St Paul A. M. B. Church this week. Academy in 1884, and was not grad- uated until 1889, when he was com- missioned an additional Second Lieu- tenant and assigned to the Tenth Cavalry, whdre he remained only about one month,, when he was transferred to the Twenty-ffth In- fantry as a Second Lieutenant. In this regiment he remained only twenty-seven days, wien he was again transferred to the Ninth Caval- ry. PRN yee eae Eee eee eae. ge Se It 1s now generally known that Scribner's Magazine iq paying ‘Theo dore Roosevelt the highest price ever paid for any serfal in any mag: azine for his forthcoming articles which are to bear the gemeral title. “African Game Trails: An account of’ the African Wanderings of an American Hunter Naturalist.” ‘The editors already have five of theso ar. ticles in manuscript, the first of which, “A Ratlroad Through — the Pleistocene,” will appear in the Oc- tober Scribner. They also have a large amount of Illustrative mater- jal from Kermit Roosevelt, the oM- clal photographer of the expedition, all systematically arranged and labeled, showing a marked apltude for the detail on the young man’s part. Meantime the popular interest in these articles is in itself a phenom- enon that may well engage the at- tention even of Mr, Roosevelt's en- emies, It is said that an enterpris- ing concern in New York recently dressed up a lot of men in Roose- veltian costume and put them through an African lion hunt before ‘the moving picture camera and that fhe receipts from the exhibit the ‘first week were $16,000, 1 under- stand that the age dealers’ orders for the October Seribner are 75. per cent larger than usual, the Increase being about 50 per cent in the cast and 100 per cent in the west. But the surprising thing is that the Interest on the other side of the Atlantic is almost equally keen. ‘The London Telegraph has bought the serial use of Mr. Roosevelt's ar- tIeles for a good round sum. The leading publishers in Paris, Hach- ette & Co., have bought both the serial and book rights, and the same is true of Berlin, so that the French and German translations will appear simultaneously with the American and English publications. In fact, each matiuscript is prepared in tri- pilente for this purpege. The Scribners are also considering simi- lar offers from Italy, Austria, and other countries including Australia, All these foreign offers, mark you, come from publishers who have not seen a line of Mr. Roosevelt's mat- ter. ‘They arc willing to take It on By faith, putting up thousands of dol- lara on the mere strength of the pop- ular interest which his name arouses among their readers, Could there be a more striking proof of the ap- peal of his pleturesque personality to the imagination of the age? And all the while Mr.’ Roosevelt ig having the time of his Ife, and the tone of his writing is sald to indicate as much. His articles in the October Scribner will describe the start of his espedition, his meet- ing with Selous, the most famous of all big gamg hunters, and his ride on the cowcatcher of a Uganda rail- way engine through a region swarm- ing with giraffes, rhinos, zebras, lions, hartebeestes, ostriches and other wild animals. Those who shave seen the other manuseripts say the series is the most. interesting Mr. ‘Roosevelt has ever written. It is ‘evident, at any rate, that one can flee to darkest Africa and still Te- main in the limelight if one be suffi- clently strenuous. ——oo— SCHOOL TRUSTEES, With the opening of the schools, there comes to the fore the perennial question of the usefulness or use- lessness of the trustees of the district schools, the teachers being, as in for- mer years, the chief disputants. ‘Those opposed to the system which now obtains, and they are not few, make charges, which, if true, show a state of affairs demanding the at- tention of the highest achool author- ities. It js asserted that there ‘are trustees of both white and colored schools who are governed in. thelr selection of teachers not by their fit~ ness, as Is supposed to be the, case, but by their religions, faith, their political belief, and none. too infre- jauently, by family tles or the teach- er’s wilingness to board with a spec- ified family. It is also charged that there are instances, fortunately few in, number, where applicants have re- ceived the inipression that their eause would be forwarded by the judicious outlay of a small amount of gash, Many of tho trustees are charged with ignorance of school matters and, in fact, of many other things. essential to those holding such re~ sponsible positions. These and some others are some reasons advanced for the abdolish- ‘ment of the trustee board, and théir gravity and repetition onforee ¢oh- sideration. If they are found to be true In tho main, the Importance of ‘the schoo}s to the development of the state demands that the sehool: laws, be 80 revised as to depriv6.the. tras tea of the power to oleét telitees, if not to abolish the trustee boards entirely. ’ A little optical advice which will cost you nothing here, will probably save you a headache, add to your ease of reading and sewing. To be sure we will charge you something for what new glasses you need, but lit- tle in comparison with the benefit you'll obtain. | C. G. BERGMAN, 231 Capitol St., Charleston, W. Va. MENRY T. MDONALD, N.C. BRACKET, *y . President ‘Treasurer, " Harper’s Ferry, W. Va. Po Founded in 1867 — More than 400 men and women have graduated here. ‘Tho oldest school in the state for Colored students, Maznificent location... Eleva, tlon high. Remarkably healthful. Ample bnildings. SERIE NEW BUILDINGS BEING ADDED TO OUR PLANT ‘THIS YEAR. ‘The regu Jar faculty of sixteen highly educated, carnest teachers docs not incledo assistants. Our Library catalogued according to the Dewey System, 1s one of the largest in the state. FIRE GRADE CERTIFICATES ARE GRANSED ‘TO THOSE MEM: BERS OF THE GRADUATING CLASSES WHO ARK RECOMMENDED TO THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION, Storer ia interdenominational in Ate faculty and student body. Its whole influcnce ts toward Christian Living, | Literary Socleties, Christian Oreanizations, Musical Clubs, Bands and Sano Athlotics. COURSES: Academic, State Norinal, tdustrial, Muste, \ For Mluatrated catalogue and other printed matter write to The President ‘VAGH UTX. ———————— fa> Homes and investments RA) FOR SALE! 300 p- OI ect en tir acd vty Site “Fee Se Lint Cet asd eter, Adaicat prope wee or te Sls Lit m "WASHINGTON 8KETCH BOOK ‘alpen, hao peterpan hen eu. Ten ts for ponte” Seren Spin Abin Your owe ocr a lorie aden IAslemonn nagaLtY O02 wasmneron, 9.0. x ———_———————Eeee eS 118 Capitol Street, 118 West Virginia’s Oldest and Largest Book Store We can supply at Lowest Prices Any Book Published t Sos SOLE AGENTS FOR BROWNIES oS Cae x? Pe esp Svat A =a rs as o& ly 8 CRAY 4b g Bs The low-priced but high quality cameras that have put amateur photography within the reach of everyone. Prices from $1.00 to $12.00 Charleston Souvenirs 1c to $1.00 Moore’s 118 CAPITOL ST. 118 Catalog of Kodaks and Brow- nie Cameras Free, OF THE NATIONAINQEGRO BUSI- NESS LEA Ringing Resolutions Adopted by the League at Loutsville—A Clean-Cut and Practical Decluation Louisville, Ky., Sept. 15.—Belov ie given a full text of the resolution: adopted unanimously by the Nationa Negro Business League, in session a Louisville, Ky., August 18, 19, an¢ 20. The committee reporting tht ringing declaration of principles wa: made up of A. N. Johnson, of Tennes see, chairman; R. L. Smith, of Texas: Thomas J. Calloway, of the Distric of Columbia, secretary; E. H. Mc ‘Kissack, of Mississippi; W. T. Gar net, of Kentucky and H. A. Johnson, of Kentucky. In effective and elo quent volce, Mr. Calloway, on behal! of the committee, read the following statement of What the Business League Stand For. The National Negro Busines: League representing the commercial forces of more than ten million American citizens, with due credit te all other agencies of race uplift, nine years of continued and increased strength and success, declare our faith in the individual who achieves success in commercial pursuits as the most sure and certain means of rec- ognition as a part of the body politi¢ of the nation. ‘ We earnestly appeal to and urge our people in all parts of this coun try to acquire homes and landed es- tates, to enter the commercial arena and cover every phase of commerce and trafflc and all other avocations which give the race wealth; becom- ing tax-paying citizens, the strongest and most effective force which can be employed to youchafe our rights of American citizenship. ‘ We note with pride the reports of CESS A LEASES SAAS RY o ?We have | a new line of GAS STAND LAMPS Come in and. look them | over COFFEY | Plumbing Co. | * Quarrier St., near Capitol delegates from many sections that there 1s a tremendous awakening of the race along tho Ines of banking, insurance, agriculture, and to some extent in manufacture. ‘The Georgia Firemen’s Strike. We register our gratitude as Amor. Jean citizens to the arbitrators of the recent labor difficulties of striking firemen of Georgla, in which the principal was announced that in the opportunity to labor the chance should be open with absolute equality to all citizens and that the rate of bay to white and black should be the same. ‘Thanks for Liberian Commission. We extend our thanks to the Unit: ed States Government for sending a commission to the republic of Libe- ria, which 1s historically an off- spring of this nation to study the con- dition of that republic, and we urge that whatever sympathy and co-op- eration for those struggling people can be extended, be given to the end that American Negroes may preserve this channel of reaching the millions of their race in Africa. We believe that more thought should be given to the proper pro- tection of the Negro servant girl in all that makes for their usefulness and that all employers should see to it that proper facilities are provided for thelr housing, their cleanliness ana their moral safeguarding, and that all institutions and movements for the better training of the ser- vant girl should be encouraged. National Exposition in 1913. Since the year 1913 will mark the close of a half century since the pro- mulgation of the Emancipation Proc- lamation of the race, we recommend that a committee, of which the pres- ident of this league shall be chair- man, be appointed at once to take in consideration a National Exposition, to commemmorate the fiftieth annt- versary of freedom, {ts location, scope and financing. | The Press to Show Race's Real ‘ Progress. _ We respeptfully request that in a larger measure than hithertofore, the Associated Press and other news- paper agencies regularly include in their regular dispatches and con- tributed articles some “articles of public Interest that will evidence the real progress of the race. Kentucky's Hospitality Appreciated. We tender our thanks to the Gov- ernor of Kentucky, the Mayor of Louisville, the Board of Trade, the colored branch of the Young Men's Christian Association, the officers and members of the Colored Metho- dist Episcopal Church of Louisville, the ladies clubs and auxillaries, the Louisville Choral Society and to the inatviavat people of Louisville for their unstinted hospitality during our stay in this city, and to the press for the full reports of our proceedings. NOTICE. j NOTICE is horeby given that after thirty days from the first publication hereof, the undersigned, on behalf of themselves and associates, will make application to the Mayor and Com- mon Council of the Town of Pratt, Kanawha county, West Virginia, to grant to the undersigned, thelr ex- ecutors, administrators, successors and assigns, for themselves and asso- ciates, the right and privilege to use the streets, alleys, bridges, rights of way and other property belonging to the said Town of Pratt, or under the control of the Mayor and Com- mon Council of the said Town of Pratt, for the perlod of fifty (50) years, for the purpose of construct. ing, equipping, maintaining and op- erating an interurban and _ street railway thereon. CHARLES K, MeDBRMOTT. W. 5. BEARDSLEE, 9-16-4t. ——++-___ “GRANDMA” BLUE. A Former Slave, Dies at the Age of 125 Years, Indianapolis, Ind., September 12. —Mrs. Rosana Blue, known ag “Grandma” Blue, died today at the Alpha Home for Aged Colored Wo- men. Mrs. Blue was bern on Bear Creek, Monroe county, North Caro- lina, about a century and a quarter ago. Friends quote her as saying: “1 was 62 years old when my old mas- ter sold me in a group of other slaves He said ‘Rosana is (oo old to raise a crop.’ I know I raised ten crops af ter that before the war broke out.” Of Civil War times, and especially of Massa Abe Lincoln, she had a dfs tinct remembrance. She was consid. ered an old woman at that time. Mrs. Blue came from a family noted for its longevity. Her mother lived to be 128 years of age. Some Stage Gossip | Channing Pollock is to dramatize eee Inner Shrine,” « It ig sald that “The Mag Leu. tenant” has not stirred New York to Its dramatic depths, Frederica Going has been engag- ed as leading woman with Wright Lorimer in “The Shepherd King. Puceini has completed his opera of “the Girl of the Golden West.” It Is to be produced this fall. Winchell Smith ts to write a new comedy for Charles Frohman, found- ed on the novel, “Love Among the Lions."* A loving cup is to be presented to Wells Hawks, in charge of the in- terests of Dreamland, by the mem- bers of the New York press. ‘\MMADVOCATS. | ~ National Capitol ConrInuaD yrom .Pags Ons. Sa the unlveraity. Thus every Interest of, the convention can be centered about Howard Hill, avolding long detours around the city for accom- modations, Ag every one knows, Washington. is the nation’s “show place,” and there will be a thousand &nd one things of interest to sce while here. “Of course, the big banquet will be held at convention hall—but that great structure wil not know itself when our committee gets through decorating it for the occasion. Na- “onal Medical Association Week in Washington will be the event of a life-time, and [ stake my reputa- tion as a prophet that the attend- ance will break all records.” The medical profession here 1s united, and they will have the sub- stantial support of the citizens in giving the N. M. A. a royal recep- ton. Already the Medico-Chirurg- ical. Society is breaking ground for 1910 and Will take te lead in the preliminary arrangements for tho entertainment of the convention. “Revs. J, Milton Waldron, Walter H. Brooks, George W. Lee and W. J. Howard, well known Baptist di- vines of this eity, are attending the National Baptist convention in Co- lumbus, 0, ‘This convention Is the largest Negro body in the world, and represents 2,300,000 communi- cants and 16,000 churches. Its Wo- man's Auxiliary, comprising several hundred delegates, will meet at Columbus at the same time. The president of the convention 1s Dr. 3. C, Morris, of Helena, Ark., a man of commanding force and wonderful executive ability, The new Hiawatha theatre, near- Ing completion at the corner of 11th and U streets, N. W., is to be open- ed to the public next Monday eve- ning, It will be under the manage- ment of the Murray brothers, three level-headed, experienced and broad- gauged business men, who happily combine the energy of youth with the conservatism of age, and who know what the people want and are determined to give it to them if money will bring it forth. ‘The structute was built by the Colored Laborers’ Building and Loan Associatlbn at a cost of about $9,000. It “Is substantlally con- structed, the éntire front being gal- vanized tron of an attractive pat- tern. The architectural style is co- lonial, and the facade Is decorated by the words, “The Hiawatha,” in raised scroll letters. ‘The auditor- ium is 35x70 tind the seating capac- ity is estimatéd to be nearly 300. ‘The exterior Will be a blaze of elec- trie lights, (hé- front carrying 150 bulbs, while the interior will have sixteen wall clusters of lights, with four ceiling pieces. The chairs will be large and comfortable. They are of the latest opera pattern, set in iron frames. The architect is W. Sidney Pittman and the contractor is John W. Lewis, president of tho Uaborers’ Buflding and Loan Aaso- ciation. Managers Murray say they intend to put on a Dill that will appeal to the most refined taste, and will in- clude motion pictures of a varied character, stereopticon views of local business enterprises, well known pergons, and typieal homes will be shown from time to ume. Compe- tent vaudeville talent will be en. gaged and representative musica! and dramatic artists are now being booked for appearances at the Hia- watha, Dr, John F, Hurst, the affable fin- ancial secretary of the A. M. i church, and Mrs. Hurst, his charm. ing helpteet, returned this week af ter an absence of two months, dur- ing which time they visited the for- mer home of Dr. Hurst at Port-au- Prince, Haiti, where they were roy- ally received. Social courtesies were extended by President Simon, Uni- ted States Minister H. W. Furniss aud many citizens of international prominence. A mumber of leading Washingtonians, headed by a com- mittee of which Lawyer J. H. Ste wart is chairman, Dr. Willlam Jeni- fer Is secretary, and Architect J. A Lankford is treasurer, are planning to tender Dr. and) Mrs. Hurst a grand reception and banquet, tc take place at the Metropolitan A. M KE. church Tuesday evening, Sep- Major Arthur Brooks, of the White House staff, Joined President ‘Taft at Steverly, Mass, last week, jand Js now with his chief on the tong tour across the continent Major Brooks accompanied Mr. Taft to the Philippines when the latter wa avcretary of war, and the presl- ‘dent never feels satisfied when his faithful assistant is not a member of the party when a big Journey Is 10 be undertakem, Major Brook» has Jong becn the commanding offi- cer of the First Separate Battalion, ‘District National Guard, and_mill- tary instructor, of the High School Cadets. Rumor has it that the ptes- sure of his duties at the White House may make it necessary fot him to relinquish these important functions.. If so, the retiremént of Major Brooks is to be regretted, tor his place will be exceedingly diftt- cuit to fll. ‘The deuth of Lieutenant General Henry C. Corbin removes one of the nation’s most conspicuous military figures. He won his spurs as a yol- unteer in the Civil War, : and by hard work yeached the highest posi- tion attainable In the army aestab- lishment. In the Civil War, among other assignnents, Gon, Corbin serv- ed as Inajor of the 14th United States, Colored Infantry. The brav- ery and fortitude of the colored soldiers under him Jafd the founda- tion of Gen. Corbin’s brilliant mill- tary career, thelr unflagging - sup- port moving him up successively to lieutenant colonel, colonel and fin- ally, the results of the famous ,ggm- paign with Thomas in Tennessee, won for him the brevet rank of brigadier general. Later, in the regular army he rose to the proud distinction of lieutenant general. Ou the day of his funeral, in the page- ant that wound Its way to pletures- ‘que Arlington cemetery, was his loyal sergeant, Andrew Alexander, who, after serving him for many years us a personal messenger, as well as soldier, now led the Gen- eral’s favorite charger, with the re- versed boots hanging to the empty saddle, | Dr, Midian A, Bousfield is mak- ing an exceptionally fine record as an interne at Freedman’s hospital, and has won many encomiums al ‘the hands of Surgeou-in-Chiet W. A. ‘Warfleld and other officials with whom he is brought into contact. ‘Dr. Bousfield is a native of Kansas City, and received his college train- ing at the University of (Kansas, fin. ishing at the Northwestern Univer- ‘sity, at Chicago. He came to Wash- ington to fit himself for the higher practice of medicine at the instance of his friend and patron, Register W. T. Vernon and is fully justifying the lofty expectations of his friends and advisers. A successful carect awaits Dr. Bousfield. By order of the War Department, Chaplain William T. Anderson, 10th Cavalry, with rank of major, has gone to Hot Springs, Ark., to report in person to the commanding officer of the Army and Navy Hospital, for observation and treatment. Major John R. Lynch, who has been on leave of absence since June, has gone to Omaha and other western points. The veteran paymaster 1s Smproving in health and it is _be- lieved that the examination before the retiring board will find him “fit as a fiddle” for several more years of active duty. His station now 1s San Francisco. R. W. THOMPSON. —_~--__— COLORED MAN FREES WHITES Successfully Defends Three Men on Grand Larceny Charge Birmingham, Ala., Sept. 11.—For the first time in the memory of the oldest inhabitants of this part of the country a colored lawyer defended three white men in Alabama a few days ago on the charge of grand lar- ceny, acquitted all three of the charge and was complimented by the Court on his masterly defense as set forth in what the white spectators at the trial pronounced one of the strongest speeches ever made before that tribunal. H. V. Cashin Is the name of tite colored lawyer and the trial took place at Decatur, Ala. James Dod- son, James Chandler and Pick Ro- den were the prisoners, and they were charged with stealing a barge and a large quantity of sub-marine cable wire and other supplies. Ca- shin was educated In the schools of Philadelphia. —_—+-—___. A new play by Charles Klein is to be produced in November, called “The Next of Kin.” It turns on the laws concerning widows and or- phans. ‘ Stuart Robson the second, who s still in his teens, is to make his de- but on the stage in “Billy,” in which his mother, Mrs, Stuart Robson, {s playing. A new play, reported to be a great success in London, ts called “The Whip.’ It has two'blg sensa- tional scenes, ono being a raslway collision and ‘another a race. Mrs. Joseph Jefferson has written to Channing Pollock, apropos of his play, “Such a Little Queen,” com- mending the sweetness and ‘cleanll- ness of his play, qaullties, she sald, which were always Mr. Jefferson's ideal. ‘ “Foreign Exchange," by — Booth ‘Tarkington and Harty Leon Wileon, wax produced this week In Buffalo, under the direction of the Lieblor company. The plot turns on one of the favorite themes of the hour, In- ternational marriage, and shows the Idca of the foreign’ husband, who expects to live as he pleases with absolute submission on tho part of his American wife. The leading role of the wife was taken by Miss Percy Haswell, who made @ big hit in if, and that of the hnsband by Byron Douglas. Others in the cast were Jeffreys Lewis, Kate Lester, Ruth Holt’ Boucicault, . M.. Hol- land and H. B, Warner, We place on salo for Thursday only ** one lot Imported Samples of Fine Chinaware; these will be sold for LESS THAN ONK-HALF the regular value. ' Finest China Covered Dishes, worth up to $4.00 FOR 800. Finest Pitchers, worth up to $5.00 FOR $1.00 TO $1.44, Small lots fine China odd pieces . 89c AND 49c. At the sdme time we place on sale KLOWN BLUE OUPS for 55c set. GOLD MOUNTED CUPS for 50c set. 1,000 doz. WHITE OUPS for 25e sot. 300 doz. BLUE, also WHITE PLATES, : ‘Will Continue or our Sale of white-linea PORCELAIN KITCHEN WARE See Show Window. on Our “Tramp” combines foot comfort with style and beauty—a shoe that has. won the hearts of hundreds af Charleston’s women, Say e Patents in But- tonor Lace,s350 For School Girls By v4 who have outgrown misses’ sizes, RAE the “Tramp” beats arly other style aN known to the shoe world, , ¢ [Rime & << Get well acquainted _ with OUR “Gun Metals”jn “TRAMP and you will be as enthus- Button or Lace, $3.50 iastic about it as ~ Your Shoe Men TAFT STARTS ON HIS LONG TRI ACROSS THE CONTINENT | Kioston, Sept. 15.—President Taft closed his forty days’ vacation to- day In excellent voice and started on his 13,000- mile swing around the country. ‘The presidential party was driven from Hotef Touraine at 9:30 and boarded a special train of three cars, whlch soon left for the west. Tho president was in a joyful mood as the train started. He is looking forward to a delightful two months in which he will meet thousands of people and to whom his voice will carry strength and conviction as to the purpose of the new administration. He will Inaug- urate his speech making at Chicago tomorrow. Roston, Sept. 15.—President Taft began his 13,000-mile tour of the west and south at 10 o'clock this morning. The departure from the South station in this city was with- out incident. The president, accom- ‘panied by Col. Butt, his ‘military aide, and his assistant secretary, ‘confidential messenger and secret ‘rervice officers, reached the train five minutes before leaving time. The president was in a happy vein. As jhe alighted from his cartiage at the entrance to the trainshed he Jamiled and raised his hat to the large crowd of spectators who had /gathered to see his departure, TRURSDAY, SEPRR AG, S000" In the station the public was barred behind the gates of the con- couree, and those who surrounded the president's car of the special train were mostly officers and rail- road employes. Just before the ale moved out the president stepp- ed from tho observation room to the rear platform of the car and smil- ingly bowed his acknowledgments to the cheers of the crowd, The president's first stop will be Chicago, where he is due to arrive tomorrow morning for a stay of nearly 24 hours. His itinerary for the remainder of the week will em- ‘brace Milwaukeo, La Crosse, Winona and Minneapolis, Chicago, Sept. 15.—The finishing touches to the preparation for the visit of President Taft were put on today. Tho president will arrive on the Lake Shore railroad at 11:30 o'clock tomorrow morning and will leave the train at Garfleld boule- vard. The program of tho day will begin with a parade of 150,000 school children, Tif Gommercial Club will tender the president a juncheon at the Congress hotel at 1 o'clock, at which he is expected to make a few informal remarks. At 2:30 he will visit the Art Inwtitute. An honr later the Hamilton Club will take the president in chargo and escort him to the West Side ball park, where he will see a game be- tween the New York and Chicago teams of the National Loague,