The Advocate

Institute, Sept. 25.—The face wreathed in a sad, sweet smile, as though relocated at the release from earthly cares, surrounded by a wealth of flowers, mute tokens of the affection and esteem of hundreds of friends, the remains of J. McHenry Jones, president of the West Virginia Colored Institute, lay in state in Hazlewood assembly hall from 9:00 a.m. till 1:00 p.m. and were viewed by the entire student body and a steady stream of friends, who bade farewell, a long farewell, to him, who was so fittingly called by one of the funerai orators, the Aaron of the race, in West Virginia. In the long, sorrowing line were old, gray-braided men and matrons who had watened so career of J. McHenry Jones since in the first flush of budding manhood he electrified his little audiences from the school house rostrum and the pulpit in his nage村, Pomeroy, O., on the banks of the Ohio. Others there were, accompanied by their wives or husbands and children, whose guide and teacher the deaf educator had been along the rough, rugged road to success. The upper classes, who knew his worth, and the new students, who were drawn to the institution by his magnetsism, gave way to the alumnus or the alumna, who gazed in deep sorrow upon the lifeless clay, all that remained of the sympathetic teacher who had largely shaped their destiny. The Funeral Services. At 1:30 o'clock, the family, preceded by the patriarchic from Gallipoli, O, subordinate lodges of Odd Fellows, Grand Officers, active and honorary pall bearers, and Revs J. W. Waters, S. R. Bullock, W. E. Walker and S. T. Thurston entered the assembly hall. Immediately, following ware, the facility, alumni and student body, who with friends of the deceased from the neighborhood, Charleston and Massachusetts more than filled the spacious room. The Rev. J. W. Waters, pastor of Simpson M. E. Church of Charleston, an old friend and spiritual pastor of Prof. Jones, presided. Seated on the rostrum were the governor, the auditor and the state superintendent of schools of West Virginia; former Judge H. C. McWhorter of the Supreme Court of Appeals, Measures, Hodges and Shappard of the State Board of Control; Prof. George Laddley of the State Board of Regents; Grand Master Houston of the Grand United Order of Odd Fellows; J. S. Noel, District Grand Master of West Virginia; District Grand Master Cousins, of Ohio; Grand Director J. C. Johnson of Baltimore, the ministers previously named and the choir. The choir sang "Abide With Me," a favorite of Prof. Jones and one of the hymns he was heard to murmur as, fighting bravely, but hopelessly, he retreated down into the dark valley of the shadow. Rev. G. A. Thurston, of the Huntington, Sixteenth Street Baptist Church, uttered a fervent prayer, not for the dead, but that the living might profit by the example which had been set for them and the 90th Psalm was read by Rev. Walker, of Charleston. The Rev. J. W. Waters, pastor of the Simpson M. B. Church, Charleston, read the biographical sketch, in part as follows: Biographical Sketch. Biographical sketch. James McHenry Jones was born August 28th, 1859 at Gallipolis, O., to Joseph and Temperance Jones, being the sixth of ten children, nine of whom were boys. He died September 22nd, 1969 at 11:22 p. m., being at the time of his death, fifty years and twenty-five days old. His boyhood days, spent at Burlington and New Richmond, O., differed very little, if at all, from those of the average boy of poor, but honest parentage. He removed to Pomeroy, O., with his parents when he was about nine years of age and entered two public schools there, graduating therefrom, with high honors in 1831. At the age of seventeen he joined the Free Will Baptist Church, and, on account of his special fitness, in spite of his tender years, was ordained to the ministry with churches at Middleport and Pomeroy. It was during his pastorate of these two churches that he entered upon the profession of teaching, his first school being about two miles back of Pomeroy, the scholars numbering three. In 1882, Prof. Jones was elected to the principalship of Lincoln High school at Wheeling, W. Va., which, during his incumbency of sixteen years, became one of the very best Negro public schools in the state. At Wheeling he connected himself with Simpson, M. E. Church, and la- bored with all his might and main for its upbuilding. He joined every movement for the advancement of his race, and was frequently called upon to speak throughout the state from the rostrum and the stump. He was married to Miss Carrie Harrison, of Marlotta, O₂ in 1885 with whom he lived an ideal life till her death in 1893. There was no issue of this marriage, as is true of his subsequent marriage to Miss Elizabeth Moore, of Cincinnati, by whom he is survived. The presidency of the Weak Virginia Colored Institute becoming vacant in 1898, by the resignation of Prof. J. H. Hill, who entered the volunteer army, the position was offered to the subject of this sketch at the suggestion of the writer, who called the attention of the then governor, G. W. Atkinson to Professor Jones adaptability to and fitness for the place. Here for eleven years he labored with the greatest success, the attendance upon the institution more than doubling, the and the buildings from five to seven, two of the former receiving additions which more than doubled their capacity. It was while Prof. Jones was president of the institution that most of his highest honors came to him. Wilberforce University, in recognition of his scholarship and superior management conferred upon him the degree of Master of Arts, but it remained for the year 1902 to bring to him an honor which he had long desired and to which his long years of useful service preeminently recommended him—that honor was the Grand Mastership of the Grand United Order of Odd Fellows, an organization composed of 500,000 of the best, bravest Nigrost on this hemisphere. He occupied this lofty station for two terms of two years each, as long as the laws of the fraternity allowed." "Last year Rust University made him a Doctor of Literature and the Epworth League chose him as one of its speakers at its quintennial convention held at Seattle, Wash., where just as he did when representing the Odd Fellows in England and, his race on numerous other occasions, he acquitted himself with credit." "This is the brief chronicle of him to whom we are assembled here today to pay tribute and to pay a final farewell. His life is an inspiration to those who labor under adverse circumstances and has been a blessing to his fellow man." Following Rey, Waters the choir sang "It Is Well With My Soul." Grand Master Houston, for the Odd Fellows, delivered a touching tribute, which will be found elsewhere in this issue of the Advocate. He also conducted the ritualistic work of his fraternity for the dead, the choir singing at its conclusion, "Sweet Rest in Heaven." The Rev. I. V. Bryant, pastor of the First Baptist Church at Huntington spoke most impressively of the virtues and paid a beautiful tribute to noble man fallen in the prime of his life. The Governor Speaks. To the knowledge of your correspondent two Negroes only have fallen the victims of the grim reaper who have, by their great worth to the state, caused governors to lay aside the cares of their high offices to render unto them at their biers such praise as comes to but few, one of these Negroes was Samuel W. Starks, the other J. McHenry Jones. Speaking over the remains of Dr. Jones, Governor Wm. E. Glasscock delivered a message to the living while paying tribute to the dead. In part he said: "I have known Prof. Jones for fifteen years and my estimate of him is that he was a big hearted, broad minded, well educted, patriotic citizen. He was a good public speaker, but few, if any I have heard were better, but the best work he did, that which will leave the most lasting impression, was his endeavor to make the world better by his having lived in it. Always his hands, heart, and/ mind were engaged in lifting up his fellowman, in making smoother the path of adversity, and throwing the light of knowledge into the dark corners of ignorance. His idea of life was to make the world better and happier." "He is gone, and while he has done a good work, this institution over which he presided with such marked credit will continue to increase in usefulness and grow bigger and better with each passing year. It is expected of you who have come into contact with him and have the advantage of that contact to do big THE LATE J. M'HENRY JONES, A.M., LITT. D. ger and better things. His life and work will be speaking to the students of this institution and those who have gone out into the world long after the poliant sorrow caused by his death shall have been erased from their memories. Life is better because of his having lived, and we are fortunate in that we knew him." Just as the S. R. R. Bullock, pastor of the First Baptist Church at Charleston pictured the life of Dr. Jones, so his family, friends and acquaintances knew him. The speaker eloquently ran the course Dr. Jones had set before him, and pointed out how he had always kept the faith. As the cortege moved from the hall, benediction having been pronounced by Rev. Waters, Prof. Ed. M. Burgess brought tears to the eyes of his hearers as he rendered the beautiful solo, "We Lay us Down to Sleep." Down through the park and up the hill to the burial ground adjoining the Institute farm the procession marched, headed by the visiting subordinate lodges of Odd Fellows. Young men and women students, the latter dressed in white, with bared heads reverently bore the floral offerings, and were followed by the Grand Lodge officers, honorary pearl bearers and the hearse, on either side of which was a guard of the Patriarchic. At the grave the services were short and impressive, the Odd Fellows' rites being pronounced by Grand Master Houston. While the casket was being lowered by undertaker Barlow, those assembled song "Nearer My God, To Thee," and they left him alone in his glory. THE LATE J. M'HENRY EVERYTHING For the Best, Says Miss Burroughs in Letter of Condolence to Be-reaved Wife. Louisville, Ky.—I am sure it is very hard for us all to understand and reconcille ourselves to the will of the Almighty, and yet He is wise, and He has never made a mistake. We must, therefore, believe that everything that He does is for the best, and, as he considers the sparrow, how much more does He consider us. I want to beg you to look to Him, even in this dark hour, and say, "My Lord, Thy will be mine." There are so many shadows, so much sorrow, and so many disappointments in this old world, that we ought not to envy our loved ones when they are taken to a land where these troubles never come, where every tear is wiped away. Another happy thought is that we shall meet again, and never part. These thoughts are sufficient to drive away our cares. Trusting that you may lean hard upon him, who is able to sustain you, I am Washington, D. C.—In this the hour of your behaviour my sympathies go out to you. The death of your husband is not alone your loss, but his passing is a distinct loss to the country, the state and the race. You and I, and all of us, however, have the sweet consolation of knowing that the world is far better for his having lived. I admired him as a personal friend, as a good citizen, and as a splendid type of the best man. Pittsburg, Pa.—My family joins me in your bereavement, as the professor and my family were great friends. We will all miss a great and good man. C. W. Posey. Master of Ceremonies, Fellow Citizens' and Teachers: I assure you that I am called on today to perform one of the suggest duties of my life. When I remember the intimate acquaintance as well as the relationship existing between Mr. Jones and myself, it is with considerable reluctance as well as emotion that I undertake this task. Yet being invited by the family I respond to their wishes as best I can. I am reminded in this connection of the words of our Blessed Savior in John, 17th chapter and 4th verse, where he said in that memorial prayer "I have glorified Thee on the earth, I have finished the work which Thou gavest me to do." You will bear in mind with me, that the work assigned our Savior was immeasurably greater and more difficult than was in any other instance ever assigned to man. Yet he failed in no respect, whatever. From the beginning to the close of his earthly life, he never performed an act, never uttered a word, never Y JONES, A.M., LITT. D. had a thought or emotion that varied from the will of God—the perfect standard of Right. There was nothing in his youth or manhood, nothing in his public or private life, nothing in his most retired actions or innermost movements of his heart that was not perfectly pleasing to God. In his whole form of mind he was so pure and holy till the most subtle and powerful temptation produced no irregular thought or emotion. Thus through labor and suffering, care and responsibility, He proceeded to Calvary, where on the cross, in anguish of body and spirit, forsaken by his disciples, and worse by his God, he finished his work. Be it far from me today, my friends to liken any man, even the most diligent and faithful to this holy Savior. Yet true Christians are in reality followers of Jesus. They love and obey the same law He loved and obeyed, they love that moral purity which He possessed without mixture. In this way, though imperfect and with faltering steps, they do in their humble way and measure glorify God on the earth and thereby accomplish the great object of their existence. Through the constant aid of the Holy Spirit they so far finish the work which God gave them to do that they are through Christ accepted of Him and as good and faithful servants admitted into the rewards of his grace. It was in this qualified sense that the Apostle Paul said, that when the time of his departure was at hand, "I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith." It is also in the sense, my beloved brother whose funeral we are here to attend today, could, we doubt not, adopt the language of the text and say, "I have glorified Thee on the earth, I have finished the work thou gavest me to do." With reference to Prof. J. McHenry Jones, this is either appropriate or inappropriate. But let me say here, that in order to properly glorify God on earth several things are necessary. If he met these pre-requisites, then the words are appropriate, if he did not they are inappropriate. The first of these requirements is a good, private, christian character. By this I mean a kind and amable disposition, and upright, blameless conduct in domestic and social life. This is essential to prepare any man for the important stations of public life. The life and character of McHenry Jones happily meet this requirement. He had that combination of intellect and moral qualities which constitutes a useful citizen. His understanding was lucid and discriminating, his imagination fertile and remarkably chaste. While his heart was susceptible of strong and tender emotions. His habit of reasoning was logical and convincing and his taste uncommonly pure and classical. He felt a disgust for all affected grandeur and floridness of language, to everything which savored of pomp or ostentation. His style was simple, neat, perspicuous and dignified, suited to convey to his hearers the clear and orderly conceptions of his own cultivated mind. He was endowed with an instinctive discernment of what was just and proper, whether in thought or expression. In respect to both words and phrases he employed, and to their arrangement and sense, he always spoke in pure English. From Jones was noted for his strict adherence to business. In every part of the business which he undertook, he elevated a remarkable degree of practical wisdom. In regard to any object which was brought before him, he would inquire not only whether it was good in itself but whether it was practical. It was by no means uncommon for those who associated with him in important public transactions to distrust their own opinions as soon as they found it to be different from his. He exhibited politeness without affection, dignity without pride, and strict adherence to rules of order without pertinacity, with these qualifications he was often called to preside over public assemblies. The manner in which he presided here and elsewhere was always unexceptional and satisfactory. Who ever had reason to suppose that he thought more highly of himself than he ought to think? When and where did he ever expect an honor where others were not ready to bestow it upon him? or manifest a feeling that he was not hard enough among his brethren? He was so evidently unassuming that, although he was always in all societies, placed among the first in point of influence no one availed him or felt that his talents or services were valued too highly. As to written character, it would be difficult for me to name a man or more unquestionable plety. I have known him from childhood to manhood. Even when a small youth he OF JUDGE H. C. McWHORTER TO JONES. Dead Negro Educator Made Last and Splendid Speech at Epworth League Convention Which Met at Seattle, Wash. Judge H. C. McWhorter, formerly of the Supreme Court of Appeals, honors the late J. McHenry Jones, president of the West Virginia Colored institute, in regard him as a man who had the welfare of his race at heart and did much toward their uplifting. Judge McWhorter and Mrs McWhorter were in Seattle at the time the Epworth League convention met there last summer and writes in compliment of the deceased Negro educator as follows: To the Editor of the Gazette: On our recent visit to the west at Seattle we took in the convention of the International Epworth League of the Methodist Episcopal church, the Methodist Episcopal church, South, and the Methodist church of Canada. On the third day of the convention, addresses were made by speakers from all the churches represented, on the topic "The Epworth League and the Enthronement" (of Christ). Prof. J. McMetheny Jones of Charleston being one of the speakers. This was Prof. Jones' last appearance before a public audience; the hall was crowded to its utmost capacity, and although he was the last speaker, but one, and the hour was getting late, and the people weared, he held that vast audience of 6,000 or 8,000 in undivided attention to the close of his magnificent address, which was thought by many to be the best and most elegant made on that occasion. I heard very many expressions to that effect. We were made to feel proud of West Virginia. As Prof. Jones has just passed away, I think it due to his memory to say this of the last speech of his life. H. C. M'WHORTER. Wilberforce, O., Sept. 23.—Wilberforce learns with sorrow the death of President J. McHenry Jones. Convey to the family our deepest sympathy. Cincinnati, O., Sept. 23.—The loss is not yours alone. The race has lost a leader. You have my deepest sympathy. Joseph L. Jones, Adjt. General Uniform Rank Knights of Pythias. Lawrenceburg, Ky., Sept. 28.—Sincerest sympathy in your present bereavement. G. W. Saffel, Jr. Vicksburg, Miss., Sept. 23.—Express to the widow my profoundest sympathy. Rev. E. P. Jones. Cincinnati, Q., Sept. 23.—You have our deepest sympathy in this sad hour of your affliction. George W. Hayes. Holly Springs, Miss., Sept. 23.—We deeply deplore the loss of your husband and our friend. You have our sympathy in your saddest hours. E. K. McKissick. Press. Rust University. Bluefield, W. Vp., Sept. 23.—With deepest sorrow we learn of your sad bereavement. R. P. Prin. Binefield Colored Institute. Tulsa, Okla.—Express sympathy to the widow. J. H. Hill Athens, O.—We are in deep sympathy with you. Life's race well run. Life's work well done. Life's crown well won. Mr. and Mrs. E. C. Boyer. Philadelphia, Pa.—Please accept my sincere sympathy. I grieve with you. We have lost a great and good man. Editor Odd Fellows' Journal. Chicago, Ill.—Accept my sincere sorrow and sympathy in your great bereavement. The entire order of Odd Fellows mourns with you in this sad hour. Harpers' Ferry, W. Va.—In your sad bereavement and incomparable loss, please accept my sincere sympathy. Henry T. McDonald, Pres. Storer College. Atlanta, Ga.—I am surprised and grieved. I mourn with you in the death of President Jones. Cincinnati, O.—We all most deeply share your grief. May God help you. (Miss) Zenobia Cox. St. Louis, Mo.—My heart goes out to you in sympathy in your present sorrow. Prof. Jones will be missed by his race all over this broad land. Truly he is at rest. George E. Temple. Philadelphia, Pa.—Express my sympathy to Mrs. Jones. Chicago, Ill.—In your great loss I extend my deepest sympathy. My heart is sad. E. H. Morris, P. G. M., G. U. O. of O. F. Huntington, W. Va.—You have my deepest sympathy in your grat loss. We shall miss him. J. W. Scott, Prin. Douglass High School. Pasedena, Cal.—We know your great sorrow and pray for you divine consolation. Mrs. Z. F. Payne. Martinsburg, W. Va.—Express the sympathy of Mountain State Lodge No. 4450 and myself to the bereaved ones. Fred. R. Ramer. Shepperdstown, W. Va.—Express to Mrs. Jones and all the friends my sincere sympathy. The state has lost a faithful leader. Thomas C. Miller. Ex-State Superintendent of Schools. passed to his reward. Went to bed night, the 22nd, at 11.25. Dr. Jones had not enjoyed good health during the past twelve months. He frequently complained of not sleeping as well as he should, and was heard to say more than once that he felt himself failing. None have entertained any fears as to the con- dition, and all thought that his usual summer vacation would soon be store him to his usual robust con- dition. Rout two weeks before his departure for Seattle, in June, where he went to address the Epworth Lease convention, his appetite began to fall and symptoms of indigestion began to manifest themselves. En route he stopped at Chicago where a physician prescribed, for this alliment, but he received but little relief. The trip across the continent, down the coast from Seattle to Fessington and thence back home was robbed or its pleasure by his increasing feelingness. Arriving home about the 1st of August, Dr. R. L. Jones was called and pronounced, after close observation and careful diagnosis, the aliment Bright's disease. In despite of his administrations supplemented by those of Dr. Thompson, Whipper and Moore, and the solitous care of his wife, whisper and friends, Dr. Jones grew steadily worse. He fought stubbornly against the ravages of the disease and refused to take to his bed till compelled to do so by weakness. Day by day, life's tide ebbed lower and lower. Day by day life's spark grew tattered and fainter. It was heart-rending to those who ministered to his fawns to sit by his side and see his bark slip its modelling while they were helpless to prevent. Through out the last days and nights he fell into fitful sleeps, awaking suddenly to cast up the nourishment which his stomach refused to tolerate. Snatches of old, favorite hymns and passages from his favorite albums passed his lips during the intercourse he was not conversing with his wife or other attendants. During this time his sight failed to such an extent that he was unable to recognize anyone standing the room's distance from his bed, but his hearing in no way impaired and periods of delirium were fortunately few and short. Wednesday night, nature gave us on the fight, and J. McHenry joined us peacefully and quietly, as a little child, cuddled in its mother's arms, lays itself down to sleep, answered the one clear call and put out to see. There was "no meaning of the law when that which drew out from the boundless deep" turned again home. Surrounded by his wife, brothers other relatives and friends, he wrapped the drapery of his couch about him and lay down, to pleasant draughts His work was finished. Fort Monroe, Va.—I deeply regret to hear of the death of Pres. James. He was truly a great man. I sincerely mourn his loss, not only for his personal influences and wise council, but as a shining staff of a good Odd Fellow, a noble brother and upright citizen. Atlanta, Ga.—No idlings could more fully fill me with sorrow than the sad message of the death of your husband and my friend. Henry Lincoln Johnson. Elizabeth, W. Va.—Please bear to Mrs. Jones my profound and heartfelt sympathy. I feel that her loss as well as the loss to the West Virginia Colored Institute is irreparable. During the eight years I served on the Board of Regents, I learned to admire him because of his mental ability, his kind heart and his charitable disposition. Truly, a good man has fallen. Joseph Gray. Pittsburg, Pa.—I was shocked and grieved to hear the sad news of your husband's death and offer my heartfelt sympathy in your great loss. St. Louis, Mo.—It was not my pleasure to know your husband personally, but I have known of his work and distinguished services. I wish to express my sympathy for you in this, your hour of trial. Frank I. Williams. CORRESPONDENCE RONCEVERTE. Rev. Robinson filled his appoint- ment here Sunday. Mrs. Lewis Brinkley visited relatives at Elkins last week. Alex Brown spent Sunday at Charleston. Mrs. Elizabeth Brown, Mrs. Nicey Marshall, Mrs. John Eabanks, Mrs. Toliver, Jim Mallory, and Rev. White attended the annual sermon of the Household of Ruth at Alderson Sunday. Mrs. Mills, of Quninnimont, was the guest of Mrs. N. B. Rose last week. Mrs. Blanche Brackenbridge, of Marlington, who was the guest of Miss Marcello Rose, returned home Friday. Rev. Carter, of Harrisonburg, Va., was the guest of Rev. Jefferson last week. Miss Sarah Dawson, of Lewisburg, returned home last week after a pleasant stay with her sister, Mrs. Debby Terrell. Mrs. Emma Morton entertained the Ladies-Aid Society Tuesday. Miss Clara Slaughter returned home after a pleasant visit to Covington, Va. Miss Bessie Lewis gave a social in honor of Y. P. Club Thursday night. RED SULPHUR SPRINGS. Miss Ethel Williams was married Wednesday evening, 22nd, to Mr. T. W. Cobbs, who now resides at Bluefield. There will be a union pic nic here October 2nd, at the M. E. church. Mrs. Wilson Nickell and sister, Mrs. Scott, left Monday for Princeton. Miss Pearl Walker and her father have returned home from Parkersburg, visiting her sister, Mrs. Dean. Rev. J. M. Roan preached a good sermon here Sunday. Mrs. W. K. Johnson has returned from Ham Creek. Ernest Walker left Wednesday for Tom's River. There will be preaching Sunday by Rev. O. L. Harris. HILL TOP. Miss Fracis Goodwine arrived at Hill Top Sunday to attend the Hill Top school. Mrs. Clemons went to Mt. Hope on business Monday. Mr. Davis was in Harvey Monday on business. Miss Lena Rice visited Mrs. M. E. Davis Sunday. Prof. J. M. Arter made some pleasant calls at Red Star Saturday evening. Mrs. J. Young, of Raleigh, is visiting friends in Hill Top. Mr. Traynham, of Virginia, is visiting his sister, Mrs. Clemmons. The entertainment given at the Odd Fellow's Hall was a success. Mrs. Trynham is on the sick list. Rev. Epps was a pleasant caller at Hill Top Monday morning. Erskine Turner will go to his home in Staunton this week. The M. E. Sunday School was for the first time held at the Odd Fellow's Hall Sunday at 2:30. There was a nice number present for the beginning and everyone seemed to enjoy the lesson. CARBON. J. L. Green was called to Caperton Monday by the death of his daughter. F. W. Williams and Mrs. P. A. Parham were in Montgomery Tuesday on business. Mrs. Lucinda Martin, who has been at the bedside of her daughter, Mrs. Nannie Wilson, returned to her home at Birdville, Va. Thursday. Rev. L. W. Mayo and wife attended services at Wevaco Thursday. Mr. and Mrs. Hairston, of Leewood spent Friday and Saturday here. Henry Carter spent Saturday and Sunday in Montgomery. Winston Railey spent Saturday and Sunday in Charleston. Rev. R. D. W. Meadows preached Sunday morning at 11 o'clock and at 3 p. m. installed Rev. L. W. Mayo as pastor of the Mt. Nebo Baptist church. R. C. McIver and wife, of Wevaco, attended services here Sunday. Rev. L. W. Mayo filled the pulpit Sunday night at the Mt. Nebo Baptist church. PAGE Rev. N. E. Smith filled his regular appointment Sunday. Miss Georgia E. Banks returned to Pagé to open school Monday. The church gave an entertainment Saturday night. It was a success, $21.75 being made. Rev. N. E. Smith and Miss Alice Boulding were guests of Mrs. H. H. Washington at Kincald. R. and Mrs. Browder, of Montgomery, was here Monday on business. John Carter, of Carbon, was here visiting Joe. Walker Sunday. R. W. Chead and R. B. Jones made a pleasant trip to Roanoke last week. Miss Beatrice Caul gave a birthday party Tuesday at her home. George Carter, of Rush Run, has returned to Page. spent Monday the guest of his niece, Mrs. L. P. Scott. Miss Elizabeth Green will open school here Tuesday. Mrs. Laris and Gary Morris of Fire Creek, were visiting friends here Saturday. D. D. and J. D. Morris, of Fire Creek, were business visitors here Saturday. Ms. Julia Haskins, Mrs. Anhie Jasper and Robert Harkins, of Pennbrooke, were calling on friends here Tuesday. Those who attended the funeral of Mrs. Mary Jones, at Nuttall Sunday were J. H. Scott, L. P. Scott, Harvey Fountain, R. Goins, W. A. Allen, A. J. Cary, Jack Scruggs, Madison Jones, Misses W. A. Freeland, Fanny Cary, Leila Clark, Virginia Goins and N. B. Scott. Mrs. Leila Anderson and children have returned to Hinton, after spending two weeks with her parents. The Masonic Lodge will hold Memorial services in honor of R. D. Robinson, Sunday, October 9th. ST. ALBANS Miss Ruble Carr was in Charleston on business Friday. Miss Georgia E. Banks went to Page Friday to take up her school on Monday. Quite a number went to Institute Saturday to attend he funeral of J. McHenry Jones. Miss Cliria Stewart, Ada Burks, Revs. S. A. Thurston, I. V. Bryant and Prof. J. W. Scott passed through Saturday, enroute to Institute to attend Prof. McHenry Jones' funeral. Miss Gertrude Mills, of Huntington, spent Sunday with Cornelius Spurlock. A large crowd went down to Winfied Sunday on the Steamer Evergreen, where two services were conducted, morning and evening. Rev. J. W. Robinson was the speaker for the day and preached two able sermons to a large and appreciative audience. POINT PLEASANT. John H. and Thomas F. Davis spent Sunday in Gallipolis the guests of friends. Mrs. R. W. White, of Institute and Mrs. Chara Holmes and daughter, of Charleston, were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Alexander Sunday. Rev. G. A. Muse preached two very able sermons Sunday. He was accompanied here by his wife. The Musical given Wednesday evening by the young ladies and gentlemen, of the M. E. church, proved to be a success in every way. Mrs. Wm. Holmes and daughter who were guests of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Andy Smith, Saturday and Sunday. Russell Colston left for Chicago Monday to spend the winter with his aunt, Mrs. Wm. H. Roberts. The news of the death of Press, J. McHenry Jones, came as quite a shock to his many friends here. He has addressed several graduating classes of Langston High School. Ottie Adams, of Urbana, Ohio, is in town the guest of Miss Augusta Rison. Mrs. Agnes Wright, of Raymond City, is guest of her sister, Mrs. Tobe Craig. Mrs. Wm. Bell, who has been the guest of her brother for the past week, left for her home on Kanawha Monday. The infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Will Williams died Wednesday, and was buried Thursday at Henderson. Misses Ida and Mary Craig, Mithue Colston and Augusta Rison attended the 22nd celebration at Bidwell, Ohio. Clyde Colston, Frank Bell and Robert Johnson spent the 22nd at Huntington and Clyffslde Park while there they were guests of Wm Isham. HUNTINGTON Rev. Nellie G. Hale, the evangelist, who has been preaching at the A. M. E. church for the past week, closed her meeting last Monday night with a grand feast, which was well attended. Mesdames Goebel and Taylor, of Ashland, visited friends here Sunday. A. D. Brown, of Bluefield, visited here several days last week, while enroute home from Washington, D. C., where he spent about ten days. Miss Ethel Bryant passed through here this week enroute to Kimberly where she will resume her work as teacher. Miss Evelyn Willis became the bride of Bernard James at Buxton, Iowa, Wednesday, September 22nd. Rev. and Mrs. Thomas have moved here for temporary residence. Miss Lula James, who was indisposed last week, several days, is able to resume her place at Douglas school. A number from here attended the funeral of Prof. J. McHenry Jones at Institute Saturday. Ed Rose, of Columbus, Ohio, who visited friends here last week, returned home Sunday. Miss Marceline Minggrim supplied at Douglas school during the absence of Miss James. Little Eva Fitzgerald, who has been quite sick, is much better at this writing. Harry Alexander, who spent several days here with friends, last week, and attended the Emancipation Celebration at Clyffside Park, returned to his home, Gallipolis, O., Thursday. Miss Dixie Williams was the guest of Mrs. A. B. Hughes last week while enroute to Hartshorn college at Richmond, where she teaches. Miss Revella Hughes returned to Hartshorn college Thursday, after spending her vacation here with her parents. Theodore Palmer, of Gallipolis, O., was the guest of friends here several days last week. Mesdames Edmonds and Washington, of Parkersburg, spent Sunday with their cousin, Mrs. T. B. Smith. CLARKSBURG. Charles, the eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Jordan Howard died Sunday morning at St. Mary's Hospital after a week's illness of typhoid fever. The funeral took place Tuesday afternoon. Don Jones, of Fairmont, spent Sunday here calling on friends. Mrs. Thos, Cambric and daughter, Mrs. Ed, Henry, will leave this week for Institute and Charleston for a short visit. Dr. E. L. Young has returned from Philadelphia and different points in the east. Mrs. B. T. Turner is on the sick list. Lee Robinson lies seriously ill with typhoid fever at his home on Maud street. Dr. E. T. Jones is visiting relatives at Dunbar, Pa. J. H. Harris, of Los Angeles, Cal., is visiting his sister, Mrs. M. Patton. The Missionary Circle of Mt. Zion Baptist "Church presented the following excellent program Monday night: Instrumental Solo, Miss Eulah Patton; Address, Rev. S. P. West; Vocal Solo, Miss Velma Snyder; Debate, "Resolved, That Industrial Education is More Beneficial to the Negro than Classical Education." J. L. Ruffin is visiting his daughter, Mrs. Frank Jefferson, at Steelton, Pa. Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Nowlin and children, of Wheeling, spent a few days here last week with relatives. A number of persons from Weston and Grafton joined with the Elks in the celebration exercises at the fair ground Wednesday. WELLSVILLE, O. Mrs. Hiram Keys and little son, Kenneth, of Ashtabula, were guests of her aunt, Mrs. J. L. Jones, for several days last week. Miss Mary Spires, who spent the summer here with her aunt, Mrs. Elmer Spires, returned to her home in Topeka, Kansas, Friday. Mrs. Emma Keys and little son, of East Liverpool, spent last week with her mother, Mrs. Samuel Smithers. Guy Gibson, who has been, out of the city for several months, has returned. Miss Mary Alice Payne will leave in a few days for Virginia, where she will spend the winter visiting relatives. Miss Margaret Eleanor Moten, formerly of Harrisonburg, Va., but who has made her home for some time past with Mrs. Brookman, of the Highland James A. Brown were united in marriage on the evening of the parsonage of the First Lutherian Church, Rev. W. J. Hauk, officiating. The bride was briefly gowned in white. They were gone to housekeeping on Centra SMITHERS C. H. Toles remains very at his home. Mr. and Mrs. C. L. Lewis returned home from a wind. Rev. R. D. W. Meadowington, was the guest of Mrs. B. B. Daulton, last we. Mrs. W. C. James has been on the sick list for a few days. Miss Pearl Scott, of Burnwell, was the guest of Miss H. E. James, last week. Mrs. B. B. Daulton left for Virginia Saturday, to spend four weeks visiting relatives and friends. Rev. F. E. Smith is having a revival at Longdere. The Smither's people are much pleased with the new teacher, Mrs. E. B. Pack. KANAWHA CITY Miss Mary F. Page, of the W. V. C. I., was the guest of her parents Sunday. T. R. Johnson aws visiting his family here Saturday and Sunday. Miss Mattie Martin has returned home after spending the summer in Charleston with relatives. Miss Ivory Woods has returned home from Ohio, where she was the guest of relatives for several weeks. Robert Green and son Napoleon, of Cabin Creek, are visiting their family. Rev. Jones, of Charleston, was a caller here Sunday. Mrs. J. W. Woods was a business visitor in Malden last week. Rev. J. W. Page was hailed to Montgomery Monday by the death of his sister, Mrs. Alice Hall. South Charleston 1169 PEOPLE IN SOUTH CHARLESTON NOW FACTORIES EMPLOYING OVER 400 MEN Dunkirk Window Glass Co. Banner Window Glass Co. Kanawha Chemjcal Engine Mfg. Co. Buy now before the prices go up. They go up when the Terms: 1-10 cash, balance in monthly payments to suit. Discount for all cash. Kanawha Land Co. Room 501 Charleston National Bank Building Bell Phone 750; Home Phone 1214 Mrs. Homer Phillips and daughter, Hazel, of Plymouth, are visiting relatives and friends in Glouster, O. Mrs. Geo. McKinney, of Black Betsey, has returned home after a few days visit to friends in Bidwell, Ohio. Mrs. Addie Carry, of Raymond City, was the guest of her Aunt, Mrs. John Ross, of Black Betsey, Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. Hale Dickerson and son Edward have returned home after a week's visit in Ohio. The young people of the Sunday School, have organized a singing, school which will meet every Tuesday evening. Geo. Austin, of Raymond City, was in our town Monday on business. Chas. Surgoins, of Bancroft, is on the sick list at his-writing. 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Address "The Bicycle Man." 29-31 East 22nd Street, New York City, N. Y. PATENTS premium obtained in all countries OR BOE FEE. TRADE-MARKS, Creatats and Copyrights regi- lated, and the City, Model of Rights. FREE REPORT on patentability. Patent pre- cedence. REFERENCES. Send 2 cents in mailed book on BOE TO OBTAIN and SELL PATENTS. Which ones to get a partner, patent law and other valuable information. D. SWFT & CO. PATENT, LAWYERS. 303 Seventh St., Washington, D. C. Mr. and Mrs. F. D. Page, C. A. Page and Miss Ivory Woods attended the funeral of Prof. J. McHenry Jones, at Institute, Saturday. John Lawson sustained serious injuries Friday while at his work. Mr. Lawson was removed at once to the Charleston General Hospital where he is having the best of attention. C. A. Page left Monday to take charge of his school at Moundsville. Mrs. Callie Taylor, of Ashland, Ky., visited her parents last week. Aquila Page spent Sunday here with relatives. W. H. Jackson, of Page, spent Saturday and Sunday the guest of his wife and parents. Mrs. R. B. Johnson was in town Wednesday. Emanuel Russ visited his sons at Crescent, Sunday. G. L. Jackson was at Fayetteville last week. BANCROFT. The young men of Plymouth, entertained Wednesday night at the residence of Mrs. Maria Skanks, in honor of Miss Hare, of Charleston, and Mrs. Washington, of Winfield. Games and music were the past time of the evening. Nick Ferry and Arthur Pierson, of Raymond City, were guests of Dr. and Mrs. M. T. Sindair Friday. Chas. Harris, of Black Betsey, was calling on friends at Bancroft Sunday. Dr. M. T. Sinclair was called to Poca Monday on professional business. Edward/Hicks spent Sunday at Plymouth the guest of friends Mrs. John Ross was shopping in Charleston Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. Mosby's little daughter Alice, who was reported sick last week, is much better at this writing. Mrs. Edward Hicks and Mrs. Joe Sawyers of Black Betsey, were calling on friends in Bancroft Sunday. Mrs. Anna Willey, of Middleport, Ohio, is visiting her daughter, Mrs. Sylva Steward, at Plymouth. The Missionary Society met with Mr. and Mrs. Richard Smith, of Plymouth, Saturday afternoon. After the regular routine of business refreshments were served by the hostess. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Mickens and Mrs. H. A. Jones, Miss Stella Smith, John Brown and Homer Phillips attended the Basket meeting at Winfield, Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. John Cyrus's little son Emmons, is confined to his home with tonsilitis. Miss Stela Smith, of Charleston, is visiting her cousin, Mrs. Wm. Mickens, of Plymouth, this week. & NOTICE! CHARLES K. M DERMOTT. W. E. BEARDSLEE. 9-16-4t Beef, Veal, Mutton, Pork Fresh Pork Sausage OUR OWN MAKE. 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[BERE: Bight Witt crown {¢ with nor! your AWloved Busband. 1 fect that |traite that strper hive cen lenster, y b a 4 ul i ‘I he Ye A YH eistare; ‘and the’ earth rdling in herlthe race had eaforod an irreparable} 4th. That, he was a christian. gentle. Teed eral 0} (43.3 ms Ae fe nae Jgroat orb of infinite ‘apsco will. bear! ions, and ‘that o8@ of ite brightest |man, and. by precept and example ‘ oe eat Ty i gf Mest oe : {[fa dust with hate til ‘the mighty |constetiations hag, disappeared at a {strove to exceed the Ketone ae THBATAR AG) emai ‘ieuhk| von Laseal ti ra 1 ss 5 jarch-angel ‘of the, skies: shall blaat time when wagould least afford tq|Master and to prove that. he Is ever PEOPLE, sat stl: Feta ta A NEW HYPOTHESIS BY GEORGE F, BECKER || |ipo',.20%) 05 tier tall Mant ume whe, wa,goitd Tighe ho was [ready to eave thore thet ene Mierey Teena pei sae Ma - litho intant-ory of an eternity, shall bo- mhedding.”.*°§ ‘*\* * I wish to con-|the uttermost, ee: itnlh akaae mold at a? ee : Sach Ronen Ms aeeen ene Washington, Sept... 29.—No ques- tion in-geology has been more ob- scure than that of the origin .of ‘the ay duvaeebens. sephalt, osokerite, petroleum and natural gas ~ Al- though, certain facts of occurrence and in = redults of experiment ‘are well established, ithe. interpreta- ton to. be placed upon them is in doubt.: The most/ orthodox opinion St the present day 1» that a part: of the- natural ‘hydrocarbons is -of or- genio origin anda part also of {nor- Banic origin; but. when it comes to estimating, the relatiye importance of-the twg portions there:ls no \na- nimity. the whole the hypothesis ef organté, origin i# the more fash- fonabies yet the rival view; originat- ing with’ Alexander von Humboldt, is hela by such Vving authorities as Sir Ardhibald Gelkie, Mr, de Lap- parent, Mr, ‘Techetmak, and Mr. 1d ward Suess. In’Diilletin 401 of the United States geological suryey Mr. George I. Becker reviews the © evi- denog.. Although there are few oc- currences . of hydrocarbons ' which, taken singly, might not be-éxpleined on the hypotheels of organte origin, Mr. Becker finds the cases in which hydrocarbons, are assdciated with igneous phenomena: so’numerous and so diverse in character as to, pre- clude the suggestion of merely for- tultous colloration.' The evidetice: in matnly cumulative, but)It has sa ac- cumulated-and 1s 80 cohsistent as to carry conviction, Most of the hy- drocarbons ‘accompanied ‘by igneous phenomena must, he infers, be ot inorganic. origin, and the quantity 80 produced must be very great This conclusion does not preclude the Importance of the. indubitably organic bituminous shales, nor sloes it Immediately afford a means of ac- counting for thé great petroleum pools. Some inyestigators regard the thy- Arocarbons as original constituents of the earth; others, and these are the more numerous, think them due to the decomposition of carbides of iron, or of other metals, by water. Practically all fron, whether artife fal or native, contains combined car- bon as tron carbide. Other metalitc carbides, though eadlly prepared {n the laboratory, have not yot been de- tected in the earth. While. terrest ial tron fs widely disseminated (Mr: Becker records alc new. localities In the United States), meteoric waters seldom penetrate’ many. thousand feet fvom thé earth's surface; and this fact has been a gorlous objec- tion to Mendeleef’s hypothesis of pe- troleum genesis from Iron. carbide and weter, But a Swiss chemist, Mr, A. Brun, has mado the. brief statement that, by heating ammon- fum chloride “with tron’ carbide, a paraffin-Ifke substance ‘was obtained accompanied. by gaseous. bydrbene. showed unmistakable slens of gen- uine piety. Even before he was old enough to attend public school he showed indications of a burning thirst for knowledge. At the public schoo! he stood ‘at the head of Ais class in every branch of study. While even a ‘boy he exhibited characteristics un- common to childhood. He sought the company of men instead of - boys. Professors of-schools, ‘ministers of the gospel and men of matured minds were his companions. While yet a boy in tender years he was ordaines to preach the gospel and held great audiences spellbound, I have caze- fully watched his career a1 have been tn close touch with htm al! dur- ing those years. His whole life has been one of am upward march. He has measured arms with tho intelectual giants of this great coun- try. He crossed the ocean and arn. gled with the highest types of totetgn lands, was there weighed in the bal ance but was not found wanting. AS a teacher he has beon one unorek- en chain ‘of success, He hay tangent for over thirty years to my personal knowledge and to my recollection has spent that tlme in thre differ- ent schools, In this he glorified God on earth and fintehed his work, He was an uncomprorising cuarapion cf “the rights and privileges of his race. Ake Moses bo. refused: to wear ‘an Egyptian crown while Israel groancd ‘beneath the goshen chains. — Iiis volce has ‘been heard from the at. Iantic to the Pacific, from the laiet to the gulf. In newspapers and wag: azines his pen has figured on every great occusion in this country. He begged no one for a hearing, but lire Lovejoy wald, “I will be heard.” You will all agree with me tiat from “his fire. Introduction to you as president he has had « deop and habitual te- pression. of his grea: responsibility as an offlcer of the Institution. For his pupils ho cherished a sinoere and paternal affection. Ho was always solicitous tor your Improvemeat, met" ally, socially, and Intellestualls. He has so Ived and walked and ruled in your midst ti yon are com. pelled to look back from man and Womanhood a8 you shall _o2z1ry the exalted stations of life and say traly that there was glants In thoso daya, ‘The Lord grant that the surviving professors and all thelr successors ta office and all whose duty tt may bo to guard and advance the welfare of this institution may keep in mint the paramount Importance of , preparing men and women for future usefuinces and practical godliness. We are so constituted that we eanaot ropross our grief when a good man dics. Ye ee FUNERAL Dong and free hydrogen.” Now am- monlum ‘chloride 1s very abundant In volcanic emanations and undoubt- uly exlata: at grout dopths, Mr Bevker has conducted laboratory ex Deriments on its behavior With .na- {ve ‘terrestrial tron from = Ovitek, Greenland, and found. that the greater \part of the carbon. ofthis i¥on was converted into hydrocar: bons, ie It 19 highly probable. that. the girth contains « nucleus of metafl fron, the baryaphere, but Mr. Beéker thinks this too deeply buried to be Soncerned in the genesis of oll. Or tho other hand, the fgneous rock seem to contain Iron analogous tc “shot metal" in slag, clouds of par- ticles too small o sink through the Pasty mass when in a tate of vie cous fusion. It ts to such metal, in the guthor's opinion, that éupporters of the inorganic hypothesls mus {ook for the origin of oll. ‘his view led him to compare the distribution of pftroleum with the Srregularities of the direction of the compass needle (magiistle decline. tion). ‘Theso irregularities ape duc to various causoa, one of whieh. the neighborhood’ of metallic iron. Somewhat to is astonishment, “hi found very marked disturbances o the needle in. the pringipal pil fields while there are many regions of dis turbance which are beyond a doubt ‘independent of oll. Bulletin 401 contains a map showing both the of flolds (after DT. Day) and the Magnetic declination (after A. L, ‘Bauer). Mr. Becker sums up a follows: “Study of the map a¢companying this paper justifies the statement that the coincidences between the Gecurrence of petroleum and _ local disturbances of the compass needle are too numerous to be attributable to mere accldent or chance: - There must therefore be a direct or ay In- irect historical connection between the two phenomena in the regions of coinetdence. “None of the hypothesis of petrol eum gonesis Is proved. by the rela. tions shown on the map. These re lations, “however, are compatible eit the supposition that the great oll deposits are generated from: Iron carbides ether by or without — the Agency of water. Of these, alterna. yes ‘the latter ‘Is the more plaus ible. ' “What the map does prove 4s that petroloum, is intimately —assoclated with magnette disturbances similar to those arising from the neighbor- hood of minerals possessing senstble magnetic attraction, thats, Iron, nickel, cobalt, or magnetite, —Henco- forth ‘no geologteal theory ‘of petro- Joum will be acceptable which does ‘hot. explain: this .aasoclation.” |Soctety ‘feols’ the vacnum when ar educated mind 1g withdrawn from it service forever. We feel today thn A-great hurricane has swept through the forest of humanity and a atatel; tree has fallen. With us in porson, Prof.'J. McHenry Jones 1s no more He has glorified God on earth, he has finished the wark God gave him tc (do. He has no part-nor lot in al ‘that 18 done under the sun. No mor {tor him the song of love, the volze of gladness, the cup of sorrow and the ‘load of care. No more for Im the jbeauty of spring, the » splendor of summer, the glory of autumn, the un crowned majesty of winter. | Swift flying wheels have borne hin ‘from our presence to return no more [rhe awitt tying wings wet wba spirit took fight, the chrysalls fei ‘the rays of the sun which called 1 {Into being, heard the prancing steeds of God's flery chafiot fresh trom the livery of Glory passing through the a of his dwelling, broke through {ts bounds and rose up from earthly [conditions to those Iuminous sphere | where higher destinies awaited its approach. His body will soon rest lin yonder city of the dead overlooking the city of the living where the ceda1 and weeping willow will sing re quiems over him aa Jong as time en dures, But “he has glorified God on the earth, he has finished the work God gave bim to do." Brethren and sisters and friends permit me to say that a man has beer [taken from among us of rare excel. lence of character. A man whos« amlable disposition, pious example and diligent, unremitting — services jhave been and Will be an inestimable ‘Dlessing to this institution as well’ a to the cause of Chris\ Our first duty under this afflictive dispensation 1s cordial, peaceful and entire sub mission to God, the only all wise, |Whoso dispensations are perfect and right. |_In this visitation of hin providenec (God has como near to this bereaved Widow and these surviving brothers a8 well as to this institution and ¢ jhost of friends. ‘The loss they feél today I shall not attempt to describe But you will utter no words of com platnt, nor give place to any feelings of disquietude. You know that the Lord God omnipotent relgneth and docth His will and that His will is always Just and right. My prayer for you Js that God may strengthen you in your affliction. “14 our tender grief the question will arise “What shall we do without our true and tried friend?” The anawer in “Mess ‘v0 God, our rock” and pray for grace which Will be suffictent for us. With these few thoughts we bid Prof. J. McHenry Jones farewolt. ‘Time wit roll on in its stately march. tothe, Judgement; flowers WH spring up’ upoit hls’ grave; the a y pty opae “ir; ‘stare; “and tlie’ earth rolling in hor jereat orb of infinite ‘space will bear nfs dust’ with hers. till ‘the mighty arch-ange) ‘of the, ektes: shall blast the last expiring breath of time and the Infant.ory of an eternity. shall be- ain. ea ‘ ‘The immortal Garfield onco said, “A noble fe crowned. with herotc death rises above and outlives. the pomp and glory of the mightiest em. pirés of earth.” i Such a life was that of J. McHenry Jones, Yea, when the ‘history of the world’s greatest benefactora” shall have been written, tho volume will be Incomplete without the name o! this honored servant of God and his people. “He 'has reared a monument more Iasting than bronzen statues more enduring than marble, shafts and higher than the royal pyramids which cannot be destroyed by wast: tng raing or sweeping hurricanes, the sertes of countless ages on the flight of eternal years, Let us imb tate his noble example. Do you ‘asl me how?, 1 will answer in the lan Suaye of the immortal Bryant, “& lve that when the summons comes te Join that innumerable earavan which moves to that mysterious realm where each shall take his chamber inthe silent halls of death. Thou ‘o not lke the quarry slave at nigh scourged to his dungeon, but sus tained and soothed by an unfalter ing trust, approach thy grave lke ong who. wraps the drapery of his couch about him and lies down te pleasant dreams.” Conmiwvx> raox Paon Own, Montgomery, W. Va—With fool ings of deépest sorrow we have learned of your recent loss. You have our sincere sympathy in your affliction. Fe (Mr. and Mrs. H, H. Ralley. © Montgomery, W. Va.—I am shock- od atthe sad news of your husband's death. . He was one of my best friends. His ability commanded the respect of all who ew him. Please accept my héartfolt sympathy im your great ‘bereavemont. : J. 8. Noel, District Grand Master, Principal Langston High School. Bichmond, Va.—We bow. with you In grief. because of the death of a great! and useful man. 5 | W. P. Burrell, | Point Pleasant, W. Va—it is ith deepest sorrow and regret that I ledrn of the death’ of your hus: band. 1 sympathize with” you In your bereavement and commend you to ‘the. care of Him who alone can agothe your sorrow. | Me ie }, Atlanta, Ga.—nose of us who knew your husband admired him for his character, his ability and his brotherliness, His life was a blessing and his influence will con- tinue. I pray that the God of our faith may continue to keep and bless you, J. W. EB. Bowen, Pres. Gammon Theological Seminary. | Wheeling, W Vay heat. gee out In sympathy to you. In the hour when tho clouds of sorrow nocessart. iy &re hovering over you, I can but commend you to our’ Heavenly Father, who can bind the broken heart and comfort. those that mourn, J. Sylvester Carroll, Pastor M. E. Church. Charleston, W. Va.—My wife~ joins me in deepest sympathy In your pres- Jent hour of ‘bereavement. We sim \cerely hope that the proud remem- ‘brance in which he is and always will be held in West Virginia and else- |where, and the record of his high jand valued public service may come 88 a boon to You in your sorrow, jana may in time lighten the burden you are now called upon to bear. Pull Waters, Pens Cte oo te Middlepart, O.—My wife joins me in sympathy with you in this, your very sad bereavement. It 1% the Lord's will and you must bear It the ‘best you can. May the Lord be with you tN you meet him again, 8. B, Allen. es most sincere sympathy In the loss of your husband, but I feol assured it is heaven's gain William Catiin, Ex G. D. of 8. ©. of M. Charleston, W. Va.—Accept. my heartfelt sympathy in your great be- Teavement, ‘This $8 a great lona to You but a greater loss to our rave. Knowing that the soul is at peace, I pray that you may ve consoled. ©. H. Gray. Frankfort, Ky.—1 beg to exprots my profound regret with which 1 learned of the most untimely death of your distinguished and scholarly hus- band, and to tender to you my ain- cere aympathy, In his death the race has Jost one of Its bravest and most valued leaders, and Went Virginia, .Jts foremost colored citl- zen, Knowing him ast did * * ¢ # T can but feol, in the lines of the poet, that: “When the sun In all bie state, Mumed the eastern sktes, He passed through Glory's morning gate, And walked In Paradise.” E. EB. Underwood. Charleston, W. Va.—I was most sintulpy smored thia morning, when. Epes gkko deat yout Wloved husband. of feet that the ‘race “bad suffered an irreparable tomb, and ‘that @H@ of its ‘brightest constellations: Rag; Ssappeared at 4 timo. when ild least afford te be dep F'the great light he was miedding. |W *:* * I wish to cone Ney to You: my'-déopost sympathy in this your very, very sad hour and to commend’ you ‘to, Him who has a so- Jace for every brokon heart, T. G, Nutter, | Roanoke, Va—It ts with deep sor- ‘row and regret that I have Just learn- ed of the passing of your dear bus band and one of my dearest friends. I wish to assure you that you have my deepest sympathy, in this, the sad hour of your gore bereavement, I pray that our common Sevior, who says: “I am the ressurrection and the life" may comfort you as man cannot. May the hope of a happler Jmeeting In “the sweet bye and bye" sustain you in the hour of your ‘grief. , ‘Emery R. Carter. ‘Charleston.—While the lord has plucked your husband, the bright blossof, from. your home, it ts for a purpose wone of us dare ‘divine. He alone can pour baim upon your crushed heart at this sad hour. ‘The holy joy is:yours of knowing that he ig sleeping in the arms of the blessed Master, awaiting your coming. You have my heartfelt sympathy in this, tho most trying amd saddest hour of your life, ‘mery R. Carter. Resolutions. (Simpson Epworth League Chapter.) Whereas; It pleased God in his allwise providence to remove by death our dear friend and ‘brother, Prof. J. McHenry Jones, we bow in’ ‘humble submission to Him who doeth all things well. Resolved, that the Epworth League of Simpson M. E. Church, of Wheel- ing, W. Ya., has tost one, who was or- ganizer of the Leagite and its first president, one of its best and oldest members, Resolved, that we mourn the loss of one #0 highly esteemed as a faith- ful and zealous worker. Resolved, while we deeply mourn the loss of ‘our dear brother, yet. his good work will ever live. ‘To the dear wife and relatives of oft deceased brother we extend our, egrtfelt sym- pathion i this. sad hougio your be reavement,; "gee! Redolved;‘thiat a cépy df-these xes- lutions -be-sptead ‘Oh the: iminutes of the Epworth League and a copy. be rent to the bereaved wife and ra tives. " “Sleep on beloved; sleep on and thie thy EBtegrrion) < itingd Lay down ,thy head upon the Savior’s: brhastitywhan rz: We. loved kee... wellr ratrferwestoved thee best. ‘i Weed Good night, good night, ‘good’ night.” Mis. Nello, B Meson Mrs, Sgdie L, Jones, Mrs. Mary ¥. Coffman, Chairman and Secretary. See Aaa ace, ey, Whereas, God in his infinite wig- dom has seen fit to remove from his earthly home our friend ani organ- iuer, Prot. J. McHenry ‘Jones, the fone’ whose labors and services to this community have #0 challenged our admiration that to know of his untiring work was to love him and PAwoureas, we, the dima oe ¢oln School, fecling and knowing that the success of this Institution and or- Jgantzation is due al:iost wholly to his labors and Whereas, we, with the state and community in which he gave #o many useful years of his life, 0 deeply mourn the loss of our frlend, there: fore be it Resolved, that we extend our sym: pathy and condolence to the bereaved widow and doprived community and implore that their 1088 Is ‘Heaven's gain, Be it further resolved, that @ copy of these resolutions be spread upon the minutes of this association and a copy be sent to the family and to the local papers. J. W. Hughes, BE. 8. Jones, M. L. MeMochen. Wheeling, W. Va., Sept. 24, 1909, (Paculty West Virginia Colored In- stitute.) Whereas: it has been the ploasure ‘of the Almighty, to call from labor to reward our revered President and friend, J. MeHenry Jones, and, Whereas: His life has beon dovot: €4 to the education of his pegpte, working at all times for thelr best Interest, and for the production of ‘useful, God fearing citizens, and, | Whereas: In his crosaing the bar, the West Virginia Colored Institute, has Jont a faithful father, the state n useful citizen, and the race a great Ieader. | Be It resolved, That we, the tacul- ty of the West Virginia Colored In- stitutd, out of respect and reverence, for our late president pass the follow. Ing. revolutions: | dst. That as an educator, Presi {dent Jones was a man of culture, of broad and considerate views, and a man ‘whore influence was felt throughout, the nation 2nd. ‘That as president of the West Virginia Colored Institute, he Was stoadfast to one Ideal—that of making the institute the greatont pos- sible force for good to the race and to the state. | 3rd. ‘That In his relation to the faculty, he endeavored to act in such manner as to look kindly upon the errors of each, to ‘commend — thelr Rirtiiee pad Sto exhibit: ‘those rare jtraite that stkmped him es a leader, 4th. That he was a christian gentle- man, and. by precept and example strove to extend the Kingdom of the Master and to prove that.he Is ever ready to save those that trust Him -to the uttermost, 5th. That we extend our heart. felt sympathy to the widow in her hour of soreow and loneliness, know. Ing that she will miss his ¢ompanton. ship, his clinging love and his pro- tection, and to his affectionate brothers and weeping relatives. 6th. ‘That theso resolutions be published in the ‘Advocate, the Mail the Gazette, the West Virginia School Journal, McDowell Times, Pioneer Press, the Educator, anc that they be mado a part of the per. manent records of the school, anc ‘that copies be sent to members ot the family. W. H. Lowry, Chas. E. Mitchell, I. R. Whipper, M. D. Fannie ©. Cobb, Margaret M. Lowry, Byrd Prillerman, S. H. Guess, ‘B. M. Burgéss, Charlotte R, Campbell, Austin W. Curtis, “Solomon Brown, Joseph W. Lovetto, James R. Patton, Maud Jackson, Jessie F. Embry, Mary Eubank, ‘albert G. Brown, “i B. A. Dorsey, J.-M. Canty, George Collins, Bulogy on J. McHenry Jones, (s & CO; chia Cont J am glad that I am here on the part of the sub-committee of mana- gers of the G. U. 0. of O. I. of Amer. tea to express our high eateem for this, our friend and brother, ex. Grand Master, J. McHenry Jones. A great man he'was. No man has given more of is time in building up this-order than-this-man, He was a Sreat thinker, fie loved ‘the . order, and his greatest ambition was to sec it reach the height of great achieve ments, Ho always looked to the future. His loss will bo felt through- out our fraternity. 1 lovedghim and esteemed him as a great leader, He was bold, astute, and energetle on his field of battle. He was a genlus of the constructive order and towered high among the giants of our ordor. His memory 1s embalmed in respect and will over lve and survive. Like one who wraps the drapery of his couch about him, he has lald down to pleasant ‘dreams, f “As for man, his days are ad. grass, As the dower of the fleld he flour- feheth For the wind passes over it and it 4s gone, ‘And: the: place thereof knoweth tt no more." Sg Resclutions of Meridian Dodge No, 34 on the death of Rt. DV. 0 BO etre st 02 Whereas, The great and supreme Master of. the Universe, has in his Infinite wisdom, seen fit ‘to cull trom labor to reward, our worthy Grahd Master, R. D. Robinson, Re It Resolved: ‘That white his place in our organization and in our hearts’ will be dificult to fil, we bow in humble submission to Him who doeth all things for the best, Resolved: ‘That we extend to his wife and bereaved ones our heartfelt sympathy, and commend them to Him, who bas promised to :be our refuge, Be it further Resolved: That a sot of these resolutions be sent to the wife of the deceased, a copy be transeribed on our minutes, and copies be published In the Advocate and MeDowell Times, F, H. Jackson, W. M. W. B. Crenshaw, 8. W. Clifford Murray, J. W. E. L. Morton, Secretary To the State, ‘Thinks Judgo Atkin son, War tho Death of Prot. J. Mecbtenry: Jones; Charleston—You have my sincere sympathy over the untimely death of your distinguished husband. He was one of my truest and best friends, and I always stood by him. The state has met with a distinet loss by his passing. I regret very much that I can not be present at his tuner- al Ex-Goy, G. W. Atkinson, Judge U. 8. Court of Claims, And Valued Citizen, is What Hooker 'T. Washington Thought of J. Me- Henry Jones, New York, Sept. 23.—1 have Just heard of the death of your husband. I desire to express to you my deep sympathy and sorrow. He was a most ‘useful and valued citizen and I esteemed him as a warm, personal friend, The race loses much jn his death. . Booker T. Washington. UNITED BRETHREN CONFORENOK | Harrisburg, Pa, Sept. 29.—The tenn annual session of the Bast Pennsylvania Conference of the Unit ea Brethren Chureh opened here to- day, to continuo until next Monday. ‘The attendance Includes many prom- Inent divines and educators of the | denomination, OUR DISPLAY OF A . tg | Ladies’ Misses’ and Children’s Ready its: | Wear garments, Millinery and Dress Fabrics’ Is the largest tn the Gity and our Prices ax usual the lowoet that can be made up-to-date Merchandise, ‘, oy : ay Give us 9 “That Popular, sou The People’s Store vr. macs ‘JOSEPH SHWAB, Prop. Me 602 Kanawha, cor. Alderson 8t., CHARLESTON, W. VAL wah a o y Se ne a YOUR EYES .. ; Re ‘The bright rays.of the Summer's Sun fs trying to the eye and”, slight defects of vision will grow rapldly worse, ey You canyot afford to neglect so Important an organ ad the eye, | You ean got along very well with a wooden leg or falee teeth, bubs there 1s no substitute for the natural eye. re Especially should tho eyes of the young bo looked atter ¢ares fully. It costs nothing to have tho eyo oxamined by us. vi a Trust, none but the most CAREFUL and SKILUPUL optloian.,.* Traveling spectacle vendorss not only will probably. not help you, but will probably do you harm, é % Jeweler and Mfg. Optician, |. ERNST --22.0 202 CHARLESTON, W. VA. ia I We toagh you th hl hi Ww es i" NOT BECOME A seston: aking You" compte to av ot any e of automobiles. i CHMUFFIR AND HRN ste === mon he el ' eee NHOLY MOTORING Co: Xa ei HONEY? 22,5 80 eee lan hs, aoe “ 37 BYR R wie rite we eee TPT VAUDEVILE © THEATRE TO Bx OPRNBI. ‘CH COLORBD PEOPLE, Kagto Theatre Outiit Purctuised ahd to be Instatied on Summers Se, “Where Refined Shows Will Hold Forth, | A deal was closed Tuesday after. noon by which the fixtures of’ the Basle theatre on Capitol strect piass- ed into the hands of 4 number pf colored men wlio have’ put.” theli means together to provide the Ne }sroes of Charleston with what they have long wanted—a place of anfine, ment. gent ‘The Advocate learns that it ‘a. the intention ‘of men interested to model a room whfch has been ledapd on Summers streét, near Kanawhé, and to throw the theatre open to. ee public in about’ three weeks ‘at’ the latest. ‘They purpose to exhibit only the more refined’ and high clase mov: ing pictures, and as soon as arrange. ments can be perfected, will, put on the best vaudeville acts to ‘be hed, preference being given to Negro art. fats. 4 The room obtained is iby far. the beat for the purpose in the glty, The doors and windows giving” out ‘ipot the alley which rung alongside will provide ample ventilation, and will iso serve as extts In case’ of fire ‘The theatre will have a larger seat ing capacity than any now operating here, and will be furnisted Jn 'the most approved style. ‘The foyer’ is to be a work of art, the attractlyo- hess of which, will ‘be greatly.‘ ¢n- hanced by the electric orcheatelon which was included: in the purchase COMMEMORATIVE OF- \SEMI-CEN- TENNIAL OF FREEDOM. Is Planned by Chicago People: | to Show Brogresp: and. Advesiomrasnt of tho. Negro. flaca .slnce Ennens ciation, Rhee Chicago, T.,” Sept. -27.—Quite a number of colored’ men’ frou the States of Iowa, — Iilinots, Indiana, Texes, Wisconsin, Michigan, Keh~ tucky, assembled in‘Chicdgo, MKnols on lant Saturday, and orenaiver ee what is known ‘The Halt Contuty Txposition of Colored People pt tho United States.” ‘This exposition will be held tn Chicago, Lljngts, coms menelng the ‘ret, Monday ‘In’ Juno! ‘Ford aka “Wl habe fore tesoicetae ‘Phin ‘Bxposition will show the, pre: gress and advancomeit of the color. ea people In the United Staton trow 1868 to 1918, whlch will be half a century. Considerable work .. was done along those lines in the way ot electing officers and aljpointing committees, ‘The followiny” ofa rorercalosted: fOr the de Ce ae aby aig ees dae Wakes ere i ae a0 eee vos Sel Mes srmasomhd id: EEe Sates 3 eae sii laa = ‘ae AMEE ie [® ox Be: mt ‘e ry a) so ro Be vewwy Verws ys EE Ge EAT aM LIKE Canby 3/0) “Site omltcon,cu KEEP YOUR BLOOD Gi ‘ae Exposition Company: Boh, Toma ea Jones, ‘President, Chicago}: Wiaipelae ident: Mr. Richara "tp eaeaai New ‘York; Mrs. M. Hi. plied Rock) Arkansas; Mr. A.J: Sasha Cary, Missiselppl; «Mr.“. JE Fae Staunton, Virginin;: MPD) 250g Oukland, California; Mr. J. Chg person, Tosiya, ‘State of. Wiahiay ton; Mr. Charles L. Mitchell, / Ba Antonio, Texas, Treasurer}: Mj we A. Cole, Appolto, | Pa.;* Mr.) ARGH Morgan,.3427 Armour’ Avent. Om cago, linols; Secretary: "sia Major R. R. Jackson of thid elt) has gone into partnershig With My Fred Waterfield, in the prfiting Sie iness, Chae Mr. J. D. Bryant, formerly’ sipenr Antendent of the Quinn, ‘Chapel Ba x ay School, secured a divorce front his wite, in the Clreuit Court, df Cooke county, Inst week. 428 ‘Mr. Thomas Pearson dellvdred an address Inst Sunday _betore “the Standard Literary Society, at ee enezer Baptist Church 0800 Rev. J. F. ‘Thomas’ and ey. Bh J. Wishér have returned: homy, the Nattonal . Baptist — A i that was held ‘in’ Columbus, "Gi recently. . Pa We have sixty-five coldred: men the Police Department “in CHENG and among some of those whi! hiw distinguished themselves for bravery atid efficiency 'ts Officer George Brix ton, John Anderson, Wilton. Yohed, "David Smith, Sorgeant” W, ro “aN of these ‘men’ have besn Sn” Police Department of Clee ae many years: and. they are: Abt. Gui trustworthy and reliable police “4g cers, but they ‘are promiti\ent: afd) leading colored men in this’ elt; a are highly respected by every) y Mrs, Nora 'F. Taylor, the ‘bril and talented speaker and -ong-of {he Iéading colored women ‘of: Chil will deliver an address at the | cnozer Baptist Church of Chicago, 6 Sunday afternoon, October, Spd...) me ed oo oe COLLEGE, Fy 2 Fal TE nine ret ae aoe oe Study. CATALOG FREE. ii! MARTIN JENNINGS CAPO” © Uy gL : Pen ‘ 1D EVERY THURSDAY ‘PAN ADYOOATH PUBLISHINGCO., ‘OfGee, Pythian Building, Cnarleston, . W. Va. Home Phone 923. [Fhe Advocate is entered in the ‘Post-ottice at Charleston, W. Va., as Weoond clase matter. BUBSORIPTION KATES: . Biren. Months ..........+- $0.50 months .....eseeecee C0 Ome FOOT . 2... eee ee eee e es 100 Perce ete treet THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 1909, Soe | Much appears in these columns, this week, on the Inestimuble services yendered the Nogroés ot West Vir ginia by the late J. McHenry Jones, Dut none of the writers, we think, do Jilm Justice —nor Is it in our power.— in dealing with hls unselfish labors to elevate the race politically and to preserve its franchise rights when as- sailed from whatever quarter. In the days when Democracy held full sway and the Republican. party was little more than a name in West Virginia, J. Metlonry Jones buckled fon his armor and joined the ranks with such warriors as Congressman Hubbard, Judge Goff; Judge Atkinson and former Attorney Gen. Freer. They fought against overwhelming odds, a fight which would have been consid- ered hopeless by weaker men, but when the bugle sounded the charge, each sought to outdo the other in Teading the van, Defeat was oftener their Iot than success, for success shunned their camp, but did they grow weary and give up the fight? No, not one. On the stump no voice was raised higher than J. Mellenry Jones’. No speaker plead with greater fervor, with more eloquence for the cause he thought was right than he. When the votes were counted and his par- ty wns found lacking. he did not be- come discouraged, for he was battling for his people, he was fighting for the right, Goft’s nomination for gover- Ror was clinched when Jones told the convention why he should be the chosen one, and Atkinson came into his own with Jones pleading his cause. In these efforts he gained recognition for his people by winning recognition for himself. At every state convention for the past twenty-four years, his was a fa- miliar figure. Unswervable from his convictions, true to his promises, and unpurchasable, he stood a living contradiction to the traducers of the race who said the Negro was un- trustworthy politically; he towered high, a shining example of the Negro who Bould plunge Into the pool of polities and emerge his robes un- soiled As editor of this paper for four years, he set before his readers the highest ideals of citizenship, and painted in the blackest colors the evil which threatened the race from those whore valuation of the sacred privi- lege of voting was measured by dol lars and cents. When an opening appeared through which a Negro might squeeze himself into a posi- tion, he was on the spot to aid and encourage him with his presence and his. voice. ‘The readers of ‘The Advocate will Feeall the unsuccessful effort, origi nating in the house of our friends, to separate the races on the common carriers. “Its defeat was due largely to the eloquent plea for an open door @ square deal made by J. McHenry Jones before the Iegistative committee having the bill under consideration. He would have naught to. do with those who. for place or power, advocat ed the compromize under any disguise of any question having to do with the franchise rights of his race, He ox ‘ad eeeidemite ee ee ore Money Pes « eo olort rashes - a Eee ci 5 Ee ‘ite, ] : rai = i eee ee Bes ma neprnen a p oo. oie ae dene ae see sr a ea ise ae or ate se a : os : ei es ar mi ge ae a ad z : ee ees nn ca 101 er var rhe : cae se oe e petted for" Res Negto’ people the en Joytnent. of ‘tng! gate civil and pollt cal’ privileges mecorded others, and would be satisfied with nothing less. Miss him@) Yeo, we shall miss htm, for wovare REE Yet out of the wilder- ness. Less than two years ago our Moses ascended’ the mountain to ap- pear no more to the eyes of men. “Now,” as Rey. Walker so aptly sald as he gazed upon the mortal remaine, “our Aaron has been gathered unto his fathors,” but ne:iuer Jashua nor Caleb has yet appeared, TOO MANY COOKS. It begins to gppear that the Negra Exposition broth is going to be spoiled by the gratuitous services of & superfiuous number of-cooks, __ Some months ago there was pub lished an open letter to Mr. Bookbr Y. Washington requesting that he as sume tho leadership in a movement having for its object @ celebration in 113 of the Mftieth anniversary of the Negro's emancipation. The matter jwas left open by him to be settled by the Natfonal Negro Business League. Im the interim, President R. BR. Wright announced the intention of himself and others to mark the semi- centennial with an . exposition in wiheh the Negro people, not only of the United States, but of the whole world, would be asked to participate. ‘The next move in the game was the endorsement of an exposition by the League at its Louisville session, It is not clear as yet whether they will join Prof.Wright or conduct their own show. Now comes the news from Chicago that an exposition president, a full staff of officers and boards have been selected to do what the Georgia people have announced their intention of doing, and the National Negro Business League has under aavise- ment, Viewed from our vantage point at Charleston-on-Kanawha , it appears to us that this exposition promotion is being overdone, that too many cooks are seasoning this pot of broth. The celebration of the fiftieth anniversary of its freedom means too much to the Negro people of this country to have| it feopardized by so many conflicting forces. No set of men has the right to rope, brand and claim it as their very own, simply on the grounds that “we saw it first.” Whatever is un- dertaken must be a credit to the race. If an exposition is the best vehicte | for the exploitation of the advance- ment of the Negro people of America, then that exposition must be south of the Ohio. If it is held south of the Ohio, Southern Negroes must take the Tead. But et it be first’ under- stood that unless there is a union of forces, the matter had better be dropped now, otherwise it will be a farce and a disgrace. | STANDING BY HIS GUNS. president Tatts mediating. and to crant attitude toward Southern Demo. cratle whites and. is diaporition to win for himesit andthe. Republican party ae much support in tho. South br is posible, le not leading itn t go tack on the claim of the. Nero to his rights as a voter? His recent aligoment with thove in” Maryland wo are. rolling the effort tn. that nis to Dring about practical Negra Gietringnaament howe, thal he in ‘ependable porsnal factor. sl itinds' by Mg views oyetin: to Ke fucklans in 1907, “An exelusion of oth Diack and white on the ground at ignorence. “and. ireoponeleiiy subject to criticism if impartially en forced, But an unlawful discrimina tion tn the execution of the tnw Is di Terent periape In inethod, but sti trad, ike the orignal Votence. an Dalit tox stating of previous year PT phe FiteenthArendien [ward which the South — political; cnet work 1798—Lord Nelson, the hero of, Trafalgar, born. Died October 21,1 1805. 1803-—First_ Roman Catholic chuveh ereeted in Boston was dedi- cated. 1307—Thomas H. Seymour, gover- nor of Connecticut, born, Died Sep- tember 3, 1868, wv. 1868—Gen. Reynolds\iasued an or: der prohibiting the election on Nov- omber 3, in Texas, for president and vice president. 1879—The Ule magsacre in Colo rado occurred 1590—Centennial of the introdue- tion of cotton spinning celebrated al Pawtucket, Rf 1893 Twentyeight miners drowned by the Michigamme river flooding the Mansfeld mine in Mich- igaw. | 1902—Emile Zola, _ celebrated French novelist, died.” Born April 4, 1840, | 190%—tocal option elections in \Ohio closed 232 saloons. | ——— | BISHOP BRATTONS ANNIVER SARY. Jackson, Miss, Sept, 29. The sixth anniversary of the conserria Ulon of the Right Rev. Theodore Di Bose Bratton as Episcopal bishop of Misaissippl was celebrated today with |Special services In St. Colomb's chap. [eh attended by numerous cleriy and laymen, Bishop Bratton is one of setae inte ee ane Base Set SYN mauupuueGintemadon a Svea Stee PROk eee ¢ FAN E Mi capo rei WU n On ~_JONRD MADE IN TAR CONDUCT OF W. . VAL COLORED INSTITUTE. ay Friends: |r nave iourheye: that f might for | Prillermam, Appointed. President and érywhere, pay aim Mitchell to Conduct Its Bustness erence to this Our t Aftairs.—Responsibilities to be Di] Today in'the tern} vided, ship theres great 1 > on igty one hes 5 !y, Metfenry Joties w Joraer, and the now z [Drought erter aia \ of all.” As Ho! was a jot cheer, aud’ abtrer thought of him as |sesreneertatt jSanquit:-shattowe -o falling, and the. roa ending, 80 that wher that he had. passed hilltops that rear th Detwixt Ute and’ et shock, the Ike of wh to men. k | im every avenue brother Jones. put f came groat, Ho was }low, and had. withir reer, full, rountied 2 jose from the lowes Tose from the: lowes CHARLES E. MITCHELL Business Manager of tie West Vir- Kinin Colored Institute A committee of the State Board of Regents, composed of State Superin- tendent of Schools M. P. Shawkey, George S. Laidley and Mr. Northcott, fast Thursday, filled the vacancy cre. Jated by the death of President J. Me- Henry Jones, by electing Prof. Byrd Prillerman, instructor In English, as ‘Acting President or Chairman of the Faculty, who will have charge of the educational part of the institution, The financial and business affairs | were placed in the hands of Prof. Chas E. Mitchell, late head of the | commercial department, . By thus separating the functions previous! exercised by the head of: the institution, the Board hopes to' increase its usefulness. It has been | Jong felt that the duties of the head , of the school were too many and too onerous for him to have time to de-| vote to planning for its development. The judicious expenditure of — the school’s large apropriations demands the entire time of one man, and a great saving to the state is expected | to arise by the appotntment of 4| busliiess agent: . Pic Sie le areca eat ee Et merd (ea : ey ie, aa aie Feces plies Le aan Neha | reo b ¢ Pi eS ies a eee BYRD PRILLERMAN . President of the West Virginfo Col ouca Saaeicana, Prof. Prillerman, the chairman of the faculty, is a product of the Charleston schools. After his comple- tion of the course here, he matricu- lated at Knoxville College, Knoxville, ‘Teun, fom which he was graduated with the degree of B.S. He also holds the degree of Master of Arts which was conferred upon him by Westminster, a Pennsylvania College. In point of service he is the oldest instructor at the Insitute . Business: Manager Chas, B Mitehet received a grammar schoot training in the Washington,, D.C. schools jfrom which he was taken by his nn- whom he was reared to act as his pri vate secretary. He served’ with Mr. Dourloss in Haith and also when he was Haitien corsmissloaer at the Co- Iumbfan exposition, On Me. Donglaes’ death ke connected him: eolf with the TS. navy, serving as steward on a gunboat detached for [inspection duty on a world eraiss Vrot, itehell Tater finithed the com [areretat course at the Bostoa Com: imerekat college, gotig then te Rien mond. where he opened a stnilar tn. [eitution From Teehmand he caine ito Institute, six yeara ago, to take ||(lieree of the commercial departnient He han made higher accounting a ape jelaity, and his strict attention to buet [ness eastty made him the. chalee. 0 jthe Hoard for the responsible dutte the will be calied upon’ to: perfoven: 7 ‘he foremost Episeopal churchmen In the South, Prior to hia election 'o the bishopric in 1903 he had been rector of the Chureh of the Advent in Spartanburg, 8. °C.. gtid head of St. Mary's School for Young Women, SEOUUERIUERED BE CRA RIT eee ee eee 3 nee ote a eT ae . BN ay Friends: ‘ | I have Jourheyed trom ‘Chicago, that J might for the brethren ev- erywhere, pay'd almple tribute of rev erence to this Gur beloved dead. |__ Today in'the temple of Oda Fellow- ship there great mourning because a mighty one has fallen. Brother 'J. MeHenry Jotiea was the idol of this Jorder, and the news of his death jDroukht srief aha woo to the hearts jof all.” As Hb‘ was always the apostle )of cheer, andi apirth and health, wo thought ‘of btin as In full strength |ana never dréamed that for him the tranquil-shaiiows of twilight wore falling, ani the road had neared. its ending, 8 that when tho tidings came that he had. fasaed over the purpled hilltops that rear their viewless cresta [betwixt ite and’ eternity, we felt a shock, the Itke of which seldom comes to men. In every avenue of life in wlilch brother Jones. put forth effort he be- came great, Ho.was a great Odd Fel- low, and had. within the order a ca- reer, full, rountied and complete. He ‘rose from the lowest position In: his Jodge, where the white soko hung about his neck, until at Mength he stood at the’ summit and wore the golden chain of Grand Master, the emblem of authority over four hun- dred thousand people. And what a Grand Muster he was; with his. won derful personality he aroused the en- thuslasm and won the admiration of the. men-and women who wore the emblem of the order upon their breasts. “But before he reached this office he achleved the honor of being the first fraternal ddlegate sont byt America to English shores. In 1896 the delegates to the B. M. G:, depiring to send greetings abroad, — selected brother Jones as. the living exponent. of Odd Fellowship to bear the-mes- sage of loyalty and love to our breth~ ren across the sea. And over there with his burning words of elaquence he forged more firmly the links which bind us to those who give our order birth. He was great as an educa- tor; this West Virginia Colored In- stitute will be his lasting monument: the record made by the students of this place, as a result of his teaching and Influence, will keep bright his fame, undimmed by the gloom of bis lismal grave, He was great as a raco man and as a citizen of this commonwealth; his undisputed lead- ership of the race in West Virginia PRESIDENT J. McHENRY JONES, A. My LITT. D., SCHOLAR AND THACHER, By Ex-Governor Goo. W. Atkinson. When the) news’ came to me that President Jaines’. McHenry Jones, the head of the leading colored col- loge, or Institute as jt le ealled, of my native slate of West Virginla, had passed to the unseen and into the great beyond, 1 was stocked and grieved, because T had not been ad- vised of his serious illness. It was my ‘pleasure to know him first ds principal of Lincoln Public Schoo! in Wheeling, where he remained, If my memory is correct, for thirteen lears, and during all that time his services were entirely satisfactory ‘to the Board of Edueation of that city. A vacaney occurred in the West Vir ginia Colored Institute, and the Re gents sought about for an established educator to fill the vacancy, and Prot. Jones was unanimously chosen for the place. I write hurriedly, but my rec- ollection ts, this took place during my term as governor of the state; ‘ut whether it was or not, I know I endorsed him as a suitable and wor- thy man to become prealdent of that growing institution of learning for the colored race. He was, as I have stated, chosen unanimously by its board of Regents, and from that timo to the day of his death, which cover ed a dozen or more years, his admjn- istration Was a pronounced sucoess Under his management the Institute Krew to be ono of the host known schools for the Higher education of the colored young men and women In ithe entire south. Therefore as 3 teacher, executive officer and admin. ‘Mstrator of an educational institu tion of the higher grades, he wa universally recognized. as unusualls successful. Taking him, all t all his equal as an all round edueato: could rarely be found. , He was: 1 teacher, per se, and among all. of th natural orators of Wost . Virginla and f think 1 know them all, he ha but few equals, and 1 do not doltev he had a superior. . indeed, 1 ma: nately say, a an orator, white oF 50 ored, he Was absolutely. peerlecs, an T say this with @ personal acquaiz tance with Dr. Bopker T. Waabingto the leader of the colored race America, from his early boyhood .t the present writing... In addition t this I can only say truthfully that never knew ‘a more thorough ghrl tian gentloman than Jamea MoHenr Jones; and alt of us (white ..o black) who knew. him . personal universally reepegted him for hi merits, hie aftainmenta and hi worth. Some men. aro big in bod: some in brains, same. in. usefulne Farid good nature —Profewar Jon was big In all of thom. The passin ‘of stich @ man 46 Just omnge for r kret and grief, becatne ho. will be an ly missed by his associates ar friends and by the West Virgin | Colored Institute, agp, for, wo. mi f all admit that hit plkco will be dit cult to fill, end the esteem. acvorded him: by peo- fle inevery station “gave positive Proof 6f the place he held. Hewes great asian-orathry let toons attempt to describe hie: power of speech} you Knew it-and I: knew ity: ob;-how often has -he uufolded the. pittons’ dt) hit eloquence and with them widé'siread tau lifted us upward and sup ward to the rapturous: helghte where ~ only Drodid and'- sweeping -wlngw cat “aoa. } Lea attest what Revorénd: Waters sald a moment ago about iis tender heartedness. You know. the greatest mon ate the tonderest: -- recall an caslon whieh -brother. Joites and’ were walking down the streets . of Philaabiphia, he was’ talking: about the sufferings of the Jews in Russla, tie persecutions and oppresstona they were enduring and expressed in the most feoling way how His Heart Wont out th sympathy to those down- trodden people in the Czer’s domatn. Soon we saw a bird on the ground with a broken wing and a dog. teat it frightened the little thing; brother Jones gently pleked it up, carried it to his room and sald ho’ coula not bear to see the Wounded sparrow ly- Ing there Nélpless at thie merty of the. dog. I thought then how great wae his’ heart that embraced alike a wronged rac¢ in a distant land and a wing-Hrokén Hird down In the street, The stream’ of his sympathy nover ran dry, but freely flowed out to all that suffered, whether man or beast or bird. x On tho throne of his affections he placed his wife and gave to her the crown of queen; she adored him in turn dnd let him know the wortk and, wealth of heart; her devoted cate during his sickness, all the day long, and all the night long, is an other sweet story of a Wonian's love. - ‘To her and tho members of hi family whom he Joved and left be hind, I tender the sympathy of the Odd Fellows the wide world over. and offer them the consolation of the truth, that "There was never a cross so heavy, But the nailscarred hands are there Outstretched in tendor compassion The burden to help us bear; There was never a heart so. broken, But the loving Lord can heal, For the Heart that was plereed on Caivary Doth atiil for his loved ones feel. Prof. Jones was a teacher and gave dls life, his entire time, to the noblest of callings. In general the tegcher’s is a low pafa profession, and {f many satisfactions did not come to him be- sides the money he earns, the chair: of many of our colleges and univer sities would be vacant today. Bul numerous satisfactions come to him besides the salary he Is paid. He takes delight In imparting knowledg to his puplls, and he is rewarded by the public consideration which at ‘tends his work. He is also stimu lated because he knows that his pro: [feasion tends, In a greater degree \than any other agency, to the whole- ‘sale Amprovement of ‘human condt jtions. President Eliott once said in an address to teachers at Harvard, “The possibility of making disciples Ito carry on and better one's work, in the world is one of the great sat- ‘istactions in life, and this the edu- cator hag in great measure. It ts a lgreat privitege to anyone to have | his acqulattions of thought and learn- ing go down the ecnturies, multiplica in frultfulness as they go." If Prof. Jones were alive today iI feel confident he would endorse jthe following recent utterance of jHarvard’s great president: “After all, the main inducement to the pro- ifession of eduéation as a Mfte work 16 the delights of the Ife. ‘To my thinking the career of the educatér 18 the happtest, the most, intellectual and the most rewarding as regards |eervice’ abitity and the v.sability of {tte service of all professions. For 4 young man of forébight 1 recom. \mend the profession of teaching as |the one in which ho will roaltze the chief pleasures of life.” - | ‘These utterances, in a measure explain why teachers love their Work and why our friend Jones nevér ever thought of abandoning ius calling a a teacher. | Prot. Jories was too dackward, toc retiring to place hjmuelt in the rank of great men; and yet, in many ways he wan truly great. He Was great fh heart, great In kindliness, great {1 sympathy, great in generosity, grea in maniiness, great in his calling )pSteat Jn, the affections of, his pupile [ srpat, in his cotiception of home lite - but ine abhored the ordinary term o ; Breatness as accepted by the masse a8 to What trie greatness is. 14 . Was altogether another type of mai s than that. He belleved that tra Grontness Is true goodnem; that th , truly great man is not the ove. wh s fills the highest pogition in the git sof his fellows.and commands th Kreatent acclaim. of the people, +i "Father. the one who docs the most: t -jmake mon peacetul and happy, an to make the world sweeter, nobte u |erandor, better. ‘This wan ‘his co t ception of true and Insting greatnes Is|and in this 1 think He was forev right, (if You Have = an Interest, in RO¥S* SUITS take advantage of: y this Hberab ‘offering. . ota pee : About two hundred ‘Boys’ Suits, comprise the ¢n- ~. tire a8sortment which haye been redhiced to Half their actual vatue, : : ee $10, 8.50. and 7,50 Suits Redeed to - -~, 95.00 $8.00 anid 5.00 Sitits’ Reduced to - - ~ , 350 $4.50 and $¢ Suits Reduced to ~ - - + 2.50 |-Boys_Kree-Pants- a Good' $1.28 and $1.00 Knicker Pants - “The $1.00 Straight Bottom Pants - —- - BOE Good 50c Pants Reduced to = >= $56 Schwabe & May “FOR BETTER CLOTHES? ac aaeia mabe When Prof. Jones’ graduated" trom @ high school sometime in the eighties, such institutions were less ligeful,, less powerful, less potential than now. Many branches now taught were infants. then. Geology ‘was an infant. Chemistry was a baby as compared with the present. Biology was barely at the beginning of its development; and so it -may be sald of anthropology, archeology and @ dozen of other sciences. Then sociology was scarcely dreamed. of. Sut he as a student and a teacher kept in line and was generally at the front of the procession of progress. ‘H¥, however, was not as aggressive aq he was progressive. He- was strong in self-reliance but weak in self-assertion. He wag too timid to push himself forward and to force dthers, less equipped, to recognize his real merits and his ‘worth. He was ever kind and was as gentle as a woman. Contentiousness was foreign to his make-up. He conceded to his friends and associates the right. to differ from him, but he“hewed to the Ine of duty with a tenacity of pur- pose rarely found in men. He was not like the inconstant moon, forev- er changing, but he was like the Blo- rious sun, forever shining. His relfgion was a real and prac: teal thing. He found his creed in the sermon on the Mount rather than in the, dusty tomes of theologians, aad wh ponmiosncars adhe of Inspiring those wiom he taught and: loved with his own confidence ‘and enthusiasm. “His personality was strong, but gentle; tactful, yet deter- mined; resourceful, but prudent; (reely lending his owh grest strength co Ughten the burdens. of others. Those who knew his voice and the clasp of his hand need nothing to ré- mind them of what he was and what he did,-and: will hold those traits in lasting and grateful, remembrance, In character, morals, manliness and virtue he was as firm and unchang- ‘Dg 48 @ mountain or a rock. More than this, his judgement was of a high order, hence he rarely made m{s takes. ‘The writer of these lines knew him from his early manhood well, and upon all important ques: tions rarely found him wrong, He was conscientious to a fault, and therefore could at all times be fully trusted. ‘Those of us who knew Prof, Jones intimately can truthfully say that no was born for friendships. Affection. late, sincere, optimistic, gracious in manner, mirth-loving, | sympathotle, ho {ald hold on men’ with a strong grip. In him the teacher never ob. scured the man, and St ts, after alff the man whom we shall best love to recall. He Was a man of one work ~—"This one thing I do," and he rarely failed to do it and do it. well || His chiet idea was that the work of |@ college, or nigh grade academy [like the one over which he presided Jat tho time of his demise, was. t¢ make men, real men amd not to ve ,Jneer them. His career was betweer ,|the old and the new college, and he believed in both; and yet he was slow in giving dp very much of the old. :|Ho thought as many of us qo, tha ,| the oldtime: college, more than thos ,}0f more modern years, strove to sen out men of power, men of rugge »|christian character. He feared tha’ ;|toa wany of our modern schools ain s{only to graduate specialists. —, Th ) {dominating purpose, Prof. Jone {thought and taught, should fn) t{hish grade schools of learning be th ,|8¥mmotrieal development of th || whole man; the placing of tho tol ; Scope to tHe eye of the student go h f|coulil pee thio wide Nelds of knowleds a thus fitting him to use his tull pow gets developing in iin high’. tdeal n}Of character. and inspiring him. fo o| World service nnd leadership. Wht a}io loved athletics, yet this dea of o| man was not for colleges to turn ou t | dharter-packs and. pitchers only, bu o|rather to give training that will’ pr it [duce scholars, thinkerl, reformer g|World-movers. He belloved the co a|lege to be @ failure unless It grad “, {ates firat class men ad well as. fir n. [class scholars and high grade at 2, {letes. Tam sure { represent him co | lreetly. td thea ininarthkns edboade satel shtiei \ plieecieaiehetes hiatal Sa be “seumeapiat, spree el! Woe ‘on, Preg. Jones. lai¢ down his‘drusts Just as hig dun had ‘tached its noon, While others ate #etmitted to: tarry among’ the llving“untll the shades of eventng-tlde gather full, upon. them: hut one and. ail must, ‘without ais- senting; lay his armor down when the ‘Master bids him fo-come or go. Now that President Jones has. gone into the beyond, having served his day and generation faithfully and well, wa mow it is well with him today, Jana all that is Toft tor us {9 do, is to sprinkle tears and scattef fowors upon his grave, and to mourn because he 1s gone. ‘The supreme logaons of the hour are the lesson of duty, the ~ lesson Jof uprightness, the lesion of conse- eration, the lesson, of Integrity, the lesson of devotion to the unseen. His life was an oxample to all men, Hia death was a triumph of faith, His memory {sa benediction, espeo- fally to the surviving members of his race. Ho taught and preached the existence of a God, ‘an eternity and heaven, He algo taught phat life_Ja but a bubble upon the waves of time which: we sec for a. moment Jand it ts gone; that we look and won- der and are lost in the mystery of what 18 and what Is yet to come: hat we stand upon a summit and look out’ into the, future and are jamiazed at the emptiness of vision, nd 25, wo thus atand, the , clouds ower ‘and ‘We seg no mote.’ But God rises in the distance and says, I am the way,” and the gloom lifts ‘and we look and lve. He was traly ‘@ man of faith, He was respected by his nelghbors: and wa esteemed highly iby all’ wHo Knew him welt. Charming in hig manner and ways, ‘every ‘acquaintance became a friend, and every friend’ deplores his death. His tanoral was held ih the college chapel Where he had met the student body dna whwre tig tind tolted go Jong and well, and each studend threw upon his ler a flower of gratitude and love, So the watching Is ended at homo; Yet a whtsper of peace Blds the flowing tears cease, For to wait and’ to toll—yea, to toil : and to: walt, ‘Is earth’s passport to Rest within heaven's tair gate, ‘The sun’ of J. McHenry Jones hax ltorever set behind’ the horizon of our view, but the themory of ifs Sust, virtuous, upright Ife will in- ker ap a’ beautiful twilight In the rec- ollections of all who know him. Peace to hfs ashés, rest to his soul HENRY HUDSON Ht Ie to bo hoped that after the Lath of September, 1909, which Is the three hundrédtii anniversary” ot the discovery4ot the, Hudon _ riyer, there will not be ond porvon In this Engsh-speating land who will call the discoverer Hendrik Hudéon. _ He way.any Pnglishman:. named Henry, aid even in the Duteh copy of the’ contract with the Dutch Hast Initia Cotapany, wiiteth He signed be- fore safling on hits fgmous voyage Map mame 1s written Henry. We ean blame the distiignishod ‘writer, Wauhitgrton Irving, and tho play of “Rip Van Winkle,” In whioh Joseph. Jefferson delighted severab Seuerations, for some ef “the pat- sfatonce In turningsnte a Dutchman this adventurous English sea cap- tain, who had already made two Wvoyaxes In the services of mn ing- lish company before he ontéred’ ho femploy. of ‘the Dutch Bast. India company, and contracted to attempt Ho find a’ northoast package to Indta. —Willam Sage in Collier's for Sep- tember 26. 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Bishop Paret was assisted in the cer- emohies by Bishop Kineman of Delaware and Bishop Harding of Washington. The presenting bishops were Darlington of Harrisburg and McCormick of western Michigan. Bishop Nelson of Atlanta preached the sermon. The ceremony took place in the church of St. Michael and All Angels,' which was elaborately decorated for the occasion. The new bishop is fifty-two years old and a native of Maryland. He received his theological education at Drew Theological Seminary, from which institution he withdrew to enter upon a business career upon the death of his father. Following a business career in Kansas, New Mexico and later in Alabama, he retired in 1893. It was a year later that he was ordained to the priesthood, and at first was assigned to service on the Alabama river missions. After serving eight different congregations, he was at last called to the Advent church, Birmingham, where he served seven years. From Birmingham he came to St. Michael and All Angels' in this city. The service at St. Paul A. M. E. church Sunday: Sunday school 9:30 a.m. Preaching 11 a.m. Subject "Where God Found a Leader." 7:30 p. m., Rev. B. W. Ford, subject, The Secret of True Friendship. The Charleston Woman's Improvement League will meet Friday afternoon at 5:00 o'clock with Mrs. I. M. Carper, Bradford street. Mrs. Henry Smith will be hostess to the Woman's Loyal Union at her home on Lewis St., Monday evening. Stanley McNorton and son, of Glen Jean, passed through the city Wednesday from St. Louis. Miss Rexa Williams, of Cincinnati, is in the city. Send orders for transformation pompadours to Mrs. Brown, 500 Capitol St. Adv. Mrs. Williams and daughter, Miss Mittle, of Raymond City, were here Monday. Miss Williams was on route to Enfield, N. C., where she has been attending school the past year. Born—to Mr. and Mrs. Chastine Brown on Lewis St., a daughter. Miss Anne Cousins of Gallipolls O., was in the city Sunday, the guest of Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. C. H. James. Miss Lillian Taylor was ill a few days last week at her home on Washington St. Invitations have been issued for the marriage of Rev. A. F. Simms and Miss Mary A. Williams on Oct. 14, 1909, at the First Baptist church. Mrs. Ellen Taylor died Sunday night at her home on Virginia St., after a long illness. She is survived by three sons, five daughters and a sister. The funeral services were held at the First Baptist church Tuesday afternoon. Miss Ethel Jones passed through the city Wednesday enroute to Lawrenceville, Va. While here she was the gust of Miss Aristis Johnson. Miss Ethel Springgs passed through the city Tuesday enroute to Nahville, Tenn., where she attends Fiske University. Misses Mossie Clay and Lewellyn Springgs of Institute were in the city Tuesday. Rev. J. W. Waters filled his pulpit both morning and evening at Simpson M. E. church Sunday. The evening services at this church beginning with Sunday will begin at 7:30 instead of 8 o'clock. The ladies of the Willing Workers Club, of Simpson M. E. church, served an oyster supper at the parsonage Tuesday night in connection with a musical program. John Young, who was reported to be on the road to recovery some weeks ago, has again taken to his bed. Mrs. Young is also sick but not confined to her bed. The Willing Workers' Club, of Simpson church, will be entertained by Miss Katie Rodgers tonight at her residence off Quarrier St. The Thursday night Aid, of Simpson M. E. church, will be entertained to-night by Mrs. A. J. Pterson at her residence on Plemmont St. The Friday Night Aid will be entertained by Miss Missouri Cellars at the residence of Mrs. Nancy James on McFarland St., tonight. Revival meeting is still in progress at St. Paul A. M. E. church. Rev. B. W. Ford, an evangelist of Kentucky is assisting Rev. W. E. Walker and will preach Sunday night. There will be a grand rally at St. Paul A. M. E. church Sunday. All who have cards and that are working for the rally are requested to be present Sunday at one of the services and bring what money they have collected. R. H. Rucker gave an excellent entertainment at St. Paul's A. M. E. church Tuesday night, to a large and appreciative audience. Mrs. Samuel Holland on Hansford entertained at dinner Rev. B. W. Ford and Rev. W. E. Walker Tuesday. Rev. W. E. Walker, pastor of St. Paul A. M. E. church, will preach his farewell sermon for this conference year on the second Sunday in October, the 10th, at which time he will give the public the annual report of the church for this conference year. 'SQUIRRELS DON'T SHOOT INTERESTING WAR STORY W. H. Heul, writing in the Pocahontas Times, gives some interesting war rehinscences. Among them is the following paper: Col. John S. Hoffman, who tolk the place of Col. William L. Jackson, as colonel of the 31st Virginia regiment, was a resident of Clarksville, in this state, and a lawyer by profession. Before the war he had made a considerable reputation as a land lawyer. He had come into practice at a time when the land titles in what were then the western counties of Virginia were in a consumate tangle. There were often times patents and grants covering the same land, and then there were locks and interlocks and laps caused by careless surveying, all of which, when the country became settled up from the older sections of the state, and from other states, and the land became more valuable, brought about almost endless litigation; and thus what was termed the "land lawyer" came into prominence in settling the legal disputes growing out of the unsettled condition of land titles. It has been said that a great deal of the surveying in those days was done around log fires, drinking hard elder, sometimes hard whiskey, and swapping yarns. After the war Col. 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If you have never tested the excellence of our five dollar Boys suits you've been missing a splendid investment in Boys clothing. he was brave and always manifested a marked interest in the welfare of his men, of whom he was very proud, and always seemed to think that what they could not accomplish was impossible of accomplishment. We shall only relate one instance out of a number that could be given to illustrate the esteem in which he held his men. At the battle of Mine Run his regiment was ordered to hold a sailent in the line of breastworks where we were not only exposed to an assault from the front, but from either or both flanks at the same time. To add to the seriousness of the situation the enemy were very active in our front. They were planting batteries on an eminence commanding our position, massing their infantry in the woods in our front and their field officers could be seen galloping up and down their lines. "At this juncture in the affaira General John Pegram, then in command of our brigade, rode up and after looking over the situation for a few-moments, he rode up still closer to our men and said, "Men you are liable to be attacked here at any moment. Keep cool and reserve your fire for short range. Aim low and knock the pegs from under them—shoot them in the legs. It is much better to wound men in battle than to kill them. If you wound a man it will require two men to carry him off the field and in that case it would be a loss to the enemy of three men; if you kill a man, it is the loss of one man." When General Pegram was turning his horse as though he would ride away, Col. Hoffman, who was standing only a short distance away in respectful silence, yet nervously plucking his beard, came stepping up quickly, and, with a good deal of animation, said, "General, any men never fall to do their duty. They are from the mountains of West Virginia and know how to shoot. They are familiar with the use of the rifle, and almost any one of them could shoot a squirrel out of the tallest of these trees. If one of my men should come suddenly on a squirrel he would not hesitate to step back twenty paces in order to give the squirrel a chance for its life." To which Gen. Pegram replied, "Col. Hoffman, I do not distrust your men, nor do I doubt your statements, but there is a difference—squirrels do not shoot." LONDON'S NEW LORD MAYOR. London, Sept. 29.—Having been, an alderman of the City of London for twelve years, and filled the office of sheriff for one term, Sir John C. Knill was today elected Lord Mayor. The election was accompanied by all of the time-honored ceremony, which is almost as interesting and pictureque in its way as the gorgeous pageant with which the new c. of magistrate will be inducted into office on the 9th of November. The new Lord Mayor is fifty-three years old and was created a baronet in 1893. 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"The industry is again just coming into its own over there, however, and the big companies which are producing well made cars are all/busy. I went through the factory of almost every large manufacturer in Europe, and found that as a rule they are equipped with very fine machinery, and capable of turning out high quality cars. Almost without exception the plants are of single story construction, whereas our most modern type of American automobiles factory construction is of the re-enforced concrete three or four-storied type. "Unfortunately for the European manufacturer his home demand is limited, and it is very hard to attain a large volume of business. The figures I gave them as to the size of the production of some of our large manufacturers seemed incredible, and it was hard to convince them that the American public would buy such a tremendous number of cars. Over here, every American thinks he must own some type of automobile, whereas sales on the other side are confined to the wealthier classes. For this reason, the European manufacturer today finds it difficult to approximate the value for the price in his cars which is to be had in America. Volume of Business VOLUME OF BUSINESS "This result the American makers obtain through spreading the overhead expense of their factories over a great production, so that the actual charge per car is smaller compared with our foreign brothers. Nowhere is this so much in evidence as with our light American cars sold at a moderate price, for where our factories make thousands of cars yearly, their make hundreds. "I find a decided tendency to use chassis of small horsepower for closed cars. The closed car is used entirely for town work, and they figure that the motor of moderate size affords ample power for town requirements. "Few new types of cars are being produced. 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Taxicabs in London "As everybody knows, the streets of London, Paris and Berlin, are flooded with taxicabs. Rates of fare over there are cheaper than with us and, owing to the rapidity of this means of locomotion, taxicabs are exceedingly popular." ALL FRANCE MOURNS FOR DEAD AVIATORS Paris, Sept. 29. — Crepe flying from every public flagstaff in France today indicates, the intensity of the public grief over the destruction of the dirigible balloon Republicue and the death of her crew of four army officers, near Moulins, Saturday. The funeral of the four victims, Captain Marshal, Lieutenant Chaucer, and Sublieutenants Vincent and Reaux, will be held at Versailles tomorrow and will be national in character. The men will be buried with full military honors and many representatives of the government will attend. It is possible that President Fallierles will be present. Dispatches from Moulins say that almost the entire population of the city turned out today as the fire-draped caissons bearing the bodies of the victims of the Republicue disaster paraded through the streets to the depot. The crowds stood with bared heads as the caissons passed. That Sublieutenant Reaux had a premonition of his death was disclosed today by a friend of the dead aeronaut. It develops that on August 4, the Republic began a new 13 descent while sailing over the Baja Clamart. It looked for a while as though the balloon would be descent to pieces, but the crew saved the balloon and themselves by throwing overboard everything in the balloon even the fuel cans and parts of the machinery that could be spared. "We escaped this time," he remarked to a friend, "but the time will probably finish us." Clarksburg, W. Va., Sept. 28. While attempting to swallow a piece of beefsteak, Saverio Capozzi, a foreigned, choked to death. 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SHEPARD i ~ te GIVES SOME VALUABLE STATIS- TICS OF HIS WORK. Founder of the National Rellguous ‘Training School Telly New York Audieuce of his Enterprise, __ New York, Sept. 27.—Before a rep- resentative audience of white people of Newark and the Oranges, Dr. James E. Sheppard, of Durham, N. C., President of the National Rolig- fous Training School and Chatauqua, delivered a strong and forceful ad: dress on “The Religious Education of the Negro” at the Washington Streot Baptist Church, Orange, N. J., Sun- day morning. Dr. Shepard spoke on & special invitation and the big audl- ence gave rapt attention to his ad- dress, A wonderful impression was made by his words, which a carefuly weighed emphasis being placed upon the religlous training ‘of the Negro as paramount to any other kind, ‘Tne mission of the National Relig- fous ‘Training School and Chautau- aua, of which Dr. Shepard is the prime mover was fully explained and some valuable statistics were given to show the necessity of the work he fs attempting to do. Dr. Shep- ard showed ‘that while the Negro population of New Jers2y was only 5 per cent, that the same Nogro pop- alation furnished 30 per cent of the criminal population, against 25 per cent native white and 45 per cent foreign. He declared that a relig- fons education reduces “crime, stops idleness, and puts the boys and girls to work, emphasizing the fact that religion ‘and work go hand in hand. “We need to teach our people the religion of restraint, the religion of service,” said he, “and not a purely emotional religion. There is no ed- ucation worth while that does not come from within. Industrial edu- cation does not teach morality. Men CXR ENA RAE AAA AAA REY We have ie new line of GAS ‘STAND ‘LAMPS Come in and look them | over | | COFFEY ; Plumbing Co. 3 Quarrier St., near Capitoy ‘must de taught not to steal, not only ‘on account of the laws, but because of the prinolple within. “We do not under estimate the tm- portance of ay kind of . training, and in our plans: glve ample place for the eat Mterary and Industrial training, but we do moan to let It be known that none of this training 1s worth while that does not have for its foundation a life founded upon the correct moral truths for @ basta.” Dr, Shepard fills important en- gagements In interest of his work in Cleveland, Ohio, and vicinity. all next week, and will speak at a mam- moth mass meeting at the Sharp St. Memorial Church, Baltimore, Mon. day, October 11th. The advisory board, composed of some of the most prominent men of iboth races of the north and south, will meet in Dur, ham, N. C., October 14th, to devise plans for the furtherance of the work. —+ 5 BUT ELOQUENT TOKENS OF LOVE ‘AND RESPECT. Were the Wreaths, Clusters and Oth- er Floral Designs Surrounding the Bier of the Dead Educator. The. flawer which surrounded the bier of the late J. McHenry Jones as they Jay in state in the assembly hall of the school over which he had presided, and served as a covering over his final résting place, were mute but eloquent tokens of the love ‘and respect in which he was held by loving relatives and admiring friends. — ‘The mourning dove, the broken wheel, the bleeding heart, the wreath the cluster and the cross were there to attest, as best they might, what broken hearts and faltering. tongues refused to’say. Most touching of all was a cluster of simple flowers, un- touched by the culturist’s hand, which a sorrowing neighbor brought from the birthplace of the dead edu: cator on. the banks of the Ohio, and most maguificent was the large blan- ket of roses with which White Lily Lodge and the Household of Ruth of Gallipolis showed the high regard in which they held J. McHenry Jones. | Among the floral tributes received were those from the following or gantzations and individuals: Epworth League, Simpson M. B. church, Wheeling, W. Va.; Alumni Association, Lincoln High’ School, Wheeling; Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Hazle- wood; Mr. and Mrs. C. B. Mitchell; Mr. Ashbey Jeffries; Mr. J, C. Gil- mer; Miss Margaret Patterson; Fac. ulty of the walt Virginta Colored In- stitute; Class of 1912 of the West Virginia Colored Institute; Sub Com- mittee of management, Grand United |Order of Odd Fellows; West Virginia ‘Teachors’ Association; Home Makera Club; Class 1910, West Virginia Col- ored Institute; Charleston City ‘Teachers; Hanen Club; Classes of 1913, 1914, 1911, West Virginia Colored Institute; Mr. J. B.Clark; Charleston Woman's improvement |Leaguo; Class of 1903, West. Virgin ‘ia Colored Institute; Miss Charlotte |Campbell; Mrs. Chas. 2, Mitchell; jWheeling Patriarchie; Misses Llew- ellyn Spriggs and Virginia Cleveland; Mr. J. A. Jackson; Mrs. Mary Starks and Mrs. Ballard Brooks; Dr. and Mrs. R. L, Jones; Dr. 1. R. Whipper; Commandant and Mrs. W. H. Lowy; Miss Laura Wells; Miss Besste V. Morris; Oho District Grand Lodge; [Silte Lilly Lodge Nos, 2870, oad Household of Ruth No. 239; Council No. 121 and Patriarchie No. 73; Mrs. Mand Jackson and Miss Fannie ©. Cobb; Valley Pool Lodge No. 2499; Alutint Association of the West Vir- ginia Colored Institute; Capitol City Lodge No. 1, K. of P.; Mr. and Mrs. ©. H. James; Mr. and Mrs. B, Brown; Charleston Household of Ruth; ‘Ka- nawha Light Lodge, of Charleston; ‘Miss Jenate Porter, . RAYMOND. Rey. H. B. Good preached a good sermon at the Mt. Hermon Baptist church, Sunday nigat Mrs. Cornelia Coles entertained the Missionary Soctety at her home on College Hill, Friday evening. The following officers were elected: Mlas Florence Coles, president; Mrs. Em- ma Printiss, vice president; Miss Lucinda Coles, secretary; Mrs. ©. Good, treasurer. After the routine of business lunch was served. Mrs, Lucy Ann Massie, spent a few Mrs, Adzonia Corey and Mrs. Cora days In Bidwell, Ohio, Inst week. Simms were in Charleston last week. Miss Mittle Hayes left Monday for She was accompanted to Charleston by her mother, Mra, Ida Williams. Mrs, Elizabeth Harvey was an out of town visitor Monday. Miss Abbie Friond and sister, of Institute, were visiting friends here last week. Pocatalico Lodge No. 426 will give a banquet in their hall Oct. 16th. AN Masons and their friends are invited to come. Mrs. C. Good is confined to her Wea at this writing, ‘The Tigers played ball at Pt. Pleas: ant Sunday. The score was 5 to % in favor of the Tigers, , BOOMER. The First Baptiet Church, of Harewood, had their grand rally on Sunday. ‘Three good sermons ebing preached by the Reverends C, Hk Taylor, of Boomer, F, EK. Smith, of Longacre, and AUR, “Williams,” the pantor, 00a ‘Mra, ‘Gooch, or Harewood and Miss Carolyn Buster, of Boomer, contested for'ths ‘prize. Mrs. Gooch ralved $40.60, Miss Bustor 975,76. The total amount including Sunday's collection, wax.#148.40 which will gc toward the building of the new chureh, + | i A number: ot “out-of-town people attended the grand rally, at Hare wood. SG : Basil Grey spent Sunday at Mor ris Creek Iwth his brother. Mrs. HtheliAyers, of _Canolton, spent Sunday, with Mrs. Julla Buster. ©. ©, Woods, was visiting friend: In Charleston, ‘Tuesday. Mrs, R. G-' Moore, of Columbus, Oblo, returned to Boomer Monday afternoon having attended the fun: eral of J, MoHenry Jones, at Instt tute. Mre. Mamio-Cartor, of Hughston spent Monday, with Mrs. Phylis Fish: er. Miss Carolyn Buster and Newton Buster entertained at lunch, Mrs. Rose Lee, Miss Amanda Perkins and ©. ©. Woods, Ylonday evening. Miss Beatrice: Holmes, of Mont Somery, spent. Sunday "with — the Misses Hunt and Bilen Banner. Mrs, Madeline Lewis, of Smithers spent the day {wth Mrs, Bettie Hunt Tuesday. Mrs, Emmer Smith, of Canelton is spending a few days with rela tives. Mrs, Rosa Lee, Mrs, Ruby Saun Jers, Misa:Carolyn Buster and Stan- ford Buster were shopping in Mont yomery Tuesday, AN AXE,-AND YET LIVES Washington, | Sept. 29.—In — the ishes of ‘her Httle home at 467 L itreet southwest, Mrs, Bridget Math- wa yesterday found an old shrapnel shell, rusty with age, but apparently eady for business.’ Not knowing vust how one of these deadly little weapons is constructed, Mrs. Math- :ws hacked it open with an ax, dis- losing the many little bullets which tre supposed to scatter when the shell explodes-in the midst of tho memy. Bttt years of reposo in the amp earth had caused the powder ‘o lose Its power and no exploston ‘ollowed. oH Mrs. Mathéws has lived in the ittle house under which! the shell vas buried, for many years. She knows that’ the ;house dates beck to a period long before the evil war and is sure thad this(shell which she has just discoyered was one of the missiles. sent ‘Into the capital city when the British entered during the War of 1822. . ‘The shell Is about six Inches Jong and has about 25 bullets, each half an inch in thickness, concealed with- in it, xa <r ‘The Major and tka Gas Tax Oienes Merkeatne Secs In an interview United | States Marshal ©. 'D, Elliott is quoted as talking this way: f {We may tax gas—tax’ it heavily and the direct. state tax of six sents may be abolished, and new school houses may flourish, how roads be bullt, and other dream-Iike plaus forecasted be realized, but 1 have my very sertons doubts,” Rath: or, what ‘we will probably see will be'a fost of new offices created and reckless extravagance predominate. Experlence teaches mo that. But should all these things ‘come to pass —no direct state tac, new school houses, new roads and desirable im- provements of that kind galore—all from imposing heavier taxation on ‘sa8, what's going to be done when the’ gas is gone?” Going to re-im- Dose a dirept state tax on tho pro- ple? Rather hazardous undertaking chat. Shall we then turn to coal? Ol will be pretty well gone, too, by that time. ‘There won't be any tim- ber left to, sheak" of. Of couree. there are the big iron, steel, glass ani pottery Interests Im the Wheol- Ing district. It 18 suspected that hey don't pay what. they should based on their ¢mmense capitaliza- Hon.”" If the fron, “steel, glass and pot- tery Interests’ of the Wheeling dis. trict do not pay-thelr share _ of taxes, the slate should s60 to it that they “do. However, Judging by the percentage of the ‘stato. revenue that comes from Ohfo county wo In- cline to the opinion that they are al- ready paying their share. Further. more, the making of tron, glass and ceramle products 4s a oreativ>, not 2 destructive Industry Ike the’ pro- duction of natural gas. The “gas that ts produced 1s lost to the state forever.” Tt can never be replaced. The making of glassware, -pottory and fron and. steel produets ox: hausts none of the state's natural Fesonrees, Kvery ftem of that sort of ware produced ta that much add- ed to the publle wealth without corresponding destruction, More- over, steel plants, glass works and notterics and thelt products are elear ‘and tangible properties, whose value: can be readily assessed, A. produc- tion tax no more appiles to them than to the Industry of raising pota- toen or that of digging ginseng. As to what will happen when tho sas Is Kone and there 8 none loft 'o tax, the News bélleves 18 no good cause ‘for worry at this time. ‘The tact (hat there wiTl be a day when there Is no gas to tax 18 @ poor argn- ment why we shonld not tax ft while It. ta Here. : ‘Taxes and Investments (From Wheelipg Intelligencer.) Ax might have been expected the democratic prow. has soled eagerly upon the kick of J. V. Thompson, the Uniontown’ m{ilionaire, against paying his share of taxes in Went Virginia, as proof of their assertion that the. saclay, ate. keophng yoani: tal out of the state, Bh kad As the: Intelligencer eas reali ay patna ‘out, Weet: ee got along Just’ aa well: out "as FIM the sore, of faveutment. Shgtal ata like’ Mr. ‘Ti mak. ‘The capital ‘they send into the at Wh ‘the: state as much harm a= good. ‘thelr: modus operand! ie buying. up as much .mineral land as ny ont wet. at the lowest possible price and Kooping. it lying Idle for speculative purposes. They develup’ not i rather’ they retard development: for the high prices at\which they hold thelr” land frequently — discourage real Investors who would’ be wiliing tO open mines, drill wella or estab- Ush lumber camps, There are. thous. ands of acres of valuable land fn ‘West Virginia which would be de- veloped today and be the sites. of thriving towns and villages were It not held by speculators who are oling- ing to it in order to pront by risin pricos -made possible by the enter prise and energy of others in build- ing railroads and establishing in- ‘dustries, - Olio county itself furnishes some excellent examples of the “inyest- ments” made, by the type of capital- iste the tax laws are sald to be ‘Keeping out of the state. _Practical- ly all of Ohio county's coal has’ been sold to syndicatgs. How many mines have been opened the past several years? Except those owned by home capital, there has not been one. The capitalists who made these ‘inveat- ments" have no intention of develop- ing their property, but will hold on to it umttl real coal operators pur- ‘chase it at fancy prices. Why should they not pay taxes on the same bagis with other proporty holders, and what’ materlal harm is done if they decline to make further Investments berause of such tact A tax system that discourages the tying up of val- uable lands for speculative purposes 48 good for the people who have to maake thelr living in the state. ‘The Astrally-Viewed Man of 2308 (From the Washington Times.) Listen to the words of Madame Anna Besant after her astral ‘body had Jumped down the centuries about four laps and made a few obserya- tions on the man of’ 4308. “He will be between six and seven fect tall, or even taller, and he will have the power of clairvoyance, He will be able to see and converse with the spirits of other worlds, the beings whom Christians call angele. He will be able to telephone his thoughts for long distances without the interven- tion of electrical instruments. His as- tral body will bo able to move In- stantly long distances, and perform most of the functions which can now be performed only by our physical bodies. He will be healthier and happler and live'to a greater age than we do now.” | Anna 1s 60 credulous. And what- ‘ever her abilities as a sleop-walker, ‘she is distinctly femthine In logic. Who but a woman would ever con- clude that because a man had all those improvements he would be happler, and live to'a greater age? Why, that gentleman, about” stxteed minates after he was born, would shoot his astral body down a hundred years or #0, see all the trouble in store for him, grab himself by each ear, and with his new electrical brain shock himself to death. \A man sov- en feet tall would keep bumping in- to everything like street car doors and chandeliers. ‘That wouldn't make anybody happy. And just sup- pose he could see the “belngs Chris- ting call angels.” Wouldn't he be Just as fiable to see the beings that Chiristlans call “devils” Judging by, accepted statistics on the subject he'd be much more Hable to see ‘em, because there are more of ‘em. Of course, there are pome advan- tages about not having a body. You wouldn't have to pay rallroad fares; you could take a vacation whenever you wanted without asking the boss; and any lttle Job like covering up the furnace or walking the baby to sleop might Just as well be done by ‘an antral body as by any other. But first ‘thing, thet astral body would want to do your eating and drinking and kissing for you—and then. there would be a dead astral body clutter- ing up the house. For you couldn't bury an astral body, But our real quarrel is with this ‘business of having your thoughts wandering all argund the country for other people’s ibonefit. There are some things a man would Just as soon—and a little sooner—nobody else knew. It would be most_unpleas. ant If his wife, for instance, knew all his thoughts, ‘We're glad she put It off four hun- area Youre thaman: Seattle, Wash., Sept. 29.—Ar- rangements of an elaborate charactor have ‘been completed for the recep: tion and entertainment of President ‘Taft In Seattle. In antlelpation of the coming of the nation’s chief ex- ecutive the elty is profusely deoo- rated and 1s rapidly filing with vis Itors, Upon his arrival at the King SF. station tonight the Preatdent is to be met by a reception committee of tatived of the Alaska-Yukon-Pacttic state and olty official and represen: exposition. ‘The night s to be spent at the Washington Hotel, Tomorrow will be celebrated an Taft Day at the, exposition, ‘The President will ddpart for the fate grounda at 9 o'clock, escorted by ox poition officials. Ho will be taken through: the various buildings until noon, when he Is to be the guest of honor at an informal luncheon at the Exposition Club in the New York building. In the afternoon the President fe to deliver an address in the natural theatre. At. the conclusion of the oxorcises ho Will. be escorted through Tie so, ARMM Sey RL POPE ORY saree aad oS Rae Ane ane A 1s SN Se lcd ACN Thowwadde have died and beon buried by chatty betause they, watted unt tuey‘ebould have a big sum with which aaah ee a Gig : php en OA To Open a Savings Accotint. We aces apy ‘sum from’ $1.00 up, for we’ kndw: fiat’ the main point is'TO BHGIN, and. that the small sume. deposited ‘resus larly and the. Compound Semf-annual Interest: which ew add will” do the rest. i Begin now in “The Bank That You Can, Depend Upon’ Kanawha: Banking & Trust Co.’ CHARLESTON..W: VAL? (080: Capital $250,000. Surplus $175,000.” Bis. as Bs ees the Pay Streak, returning to hia hotel {Biaine; se y ia ma to prepare for the dlinor to| Select ‘Inside Qhard'—Jobn Bish be given in the evening at the Wasb-|op, Blaine,” ‘ y ington state building. Friday morti- Select Outside Guard—J. W. At Ing the President is expected to pay | nold, Wheellng, st a another visit to ‘the exposition and| Suprema Represeatatives—B,” ‘ will also be taken on a drive about Lawyer, Hotkeloy Springs, and J, F the city. In the afternoon he will Johnson, Piedmont, “2 + depart for Tacoma, 7‘ twat niwh?d ad Shon, Ke lee creas th verte NORTH YAKIMA. North Yakima, Wash,, Sept. .29.— Thousands of cheering peogle gather- ed about the station and greeted the presidential. special upon ite arrival here at 6:00 o'clock this morning. When the President. had conc!uded breakfast the special car was board- od by a reception committee consist: ing of United States Senator Wesley L. Jones, Congressman .L. 0. Meigs, Mayor ‘Armbruster’ and "others, Wille a compaty of militia. kept the crowds. in check the distinguished Visitors was escorted to a waiting automobile In which he was taken’ on 4 drive through the gally decorated streets of the city and out into the surrounding country to inspect the fruit ranches. After a reception at the Commercial Club rooms, the President delivered a brief’ address from\a stand-in the main. street, whord thoustindy of people ereoted his-“appearance with cheers, At 3 a'clock this afternoon the journey to Seattle was resumed. + Now that frost time is here and cold weather is approaching “it will not be. long unti\*arties of boys, girls, men, Women and, In fact, all sizes and sexes of people ‘will be scouring the hills and woods in this neighborhood in search of nuts. : ‘The crop of this sort of fruit, prom- isos to be far. ‘There have been lar- Ker crops than there will be this year but this fall’s supply will not be very short and there will be plenty of nuts for everybody that wil go after them. ‘The kind of a nut. that ts most Plontiful. in, this district te ‘the com: mon walnut. ‘They can be found al- most anywhere around this section of the country, and there are always plenty of them. They seom to be the favorite, a8 more of them are gather. ed than of any other variety that grows in this part of the United States. ‘The hickory nut ranks second tn the nut crop of thls country and they are somewhat scatcor than the wal- nut. ‘They are nearly as popular as the walnut, but they are harder to find and ft takes much trouble to get them. Chestnut trees are not as plentiful in thege parts, but there aro & few to be found within a short dts tance of Charleston, , Beechnuts, butternuts ahd a small variety of pe- cans are among tho squirrel food that may be found In our section of the map. «Soon every Saturday many parties will be seen In the woods and on the hills having fall plentes and hunting for their supply of nuts to eat, during the Jong cold, nights In the winter ‘kine. THE MYSTIC CHAIN MEETS AT. PARKERSBURG Parkersburg, W. Va., Sept. .29.— Between dirty and forty delegates from over the state, représenting subordinate castles from practically all parts of the state, are here for the annual meeting of the select castle of Ancient Order of Knights of: tho Mystic Chali of West Vir- Hinia. Most all of the delogatss had arrived Monday evening and tho greater portion are quartered at the Commercial hotel. ‘The meotings began Tuesday at 10 o'clock, the sessions boing held in the A. "0. U. W. hall on Market treet. ‘The delegates were officially Welcomed by Mayor Pedigo, after which they got down to business. The meeting will end today. ‘The last business will be the election of officers, The order haa about 800 members in this “tate. Following are the present atate officers: Select Chaplain—L, C. Baker,’ of Parsons, Solect. Commander—F, W. Rose, Pledmont Select View Commander—W. iL. Price, Rerkeley Springs. Solect Recording and Correspond- Ing Secrotary—George Hopwood, of Mannington. Roloc Treasurer—John Cordon, Wheeling. 5 Select , Marshal~H. C, Rice, of Blaine, Bf x Select Inside. Gaart—Jobn: Bien op, Blaine...” ‘ oP he Select Outside Guard—J. W. Ars wold, Wheeling atinde cn: upreme | Repr vee-—B.” TR. Laver, Hotkeley Springs, waged, 1 Johnson, Piedmont,“ . #2 | Last night at. the A, O,'U. W."hall the: Indies: of the! order. gavo- al ban- ‘quet for the visiting. dalegaten. Blusfleld, W. Va., Sept. 29.-How- ard Little, suspected of complicity in the murder of kre. Batty Justia and the Meadows, family, at Hurley Va. wae brought to Bluefield Monday and was given sweating ‘at the hou: quarters of the Baldwin-Felts dete tive. “agency. » Clrommetanciil evi- dence. points atrongly . to Little's Built, although he refused to divulge any material facts regarding the trag- edy. Tho arrest wes made Sunday on Bull Creek, McDowell county, about six miles from the scene of the mas- sacre, by A.C, Hufford of, the Bald- win agency ‘at Welch, R. 1, ‘Simp- king, deputy sheriff of Mingo county: H. L. Halley and Squire 8. L. John- son, of Hurley, before whom the tor- mer suspects were given. a prellmi- nary hearing. George Gullivan, ut whose house Little was staying at the ‘time of the-arrest, was also taic- ou tito custody, since he.and Little are sald. to be ‘close gripnds, and it Was believed that-he.fs4p ‘a ‘position to sive important ‘terttony. How. over, nothing was’ gpihed from him by theBaldwins, and he wag reloased hope Monday afternoon. Little was taken to Weleh Monday night hy Mr. Hufford where ‘he 'will be held tor further developments. ©. | Tho, thing that appeate rnost strongly to Impiteate Little ts the fact that he has an axe wound in his leg supposed to have been recetved when the robbery, and murder’ were committed. “Aunt” Betty Justis te said to have always kept an axo ‘in her room, and it 4s thought probable in her realstance she inthe:ed the Wound. Little, hewever, himself claims that he’ got'the woun} while cutting timber on Bull Creek a fow days ago. He was trimming the limbs from a tree, he sald, and the axe slipped, striking his lez. Little fs 2 man of unsavory repu- tation, having killed a man in Pike county, Kentueky, for which he serv- ed four yoars and was pardoned by the governor. It ip. sald that he Is seldom engaged tn any honest om- ployment, and that he hay been tm- pileated ‘in numberloas bootlegging transactions, He vibrates’ among. the three states, Wot. Virginia, Vir- sinla and Kentucky, aa the exigencies of the law demand: hile Sullivan himselt was not ai- rectly suspected his extreme intima- cy with Little led to the dellef that he knew something about the affair. ‘Squire Johnson and Lafayotie Justis, son of the musdered woman, accompanied the prisoners to Blue: field with Mr. Hufford, 'Squire John- son, Who resides Dut a short distance. from the scene of the tragedy, wae on {ho ground in a ttle while after it happened and helyed take the oliar~’ red remains from the burned bulld- Ings. The bodies. were not burned to such an oxtont, bit ‘that the wounde were plainiy discorntble, The hyad of Mrs, Justis was soveral feet from her body, and appeared to have doen severed by an axe.» Tho nine- yeanold Meadows boy had recotved 2 teicific blow on the head, crushing hig skull, and had algo boon deoply cut In the chest, apparently with: an axe. “Although ‘the, body was badly ‘burned the vital organs wore yet In- tact. Tt 1s "quite Johnson's theory that Meadows was. first shot and wounded. Attempting flight, he was overtayen, and clubbed to death, ‘A. 8. Boury, of Hurloy, who was suspected of having been ‘an nccom- pllce of Little, was given a prelimi- hary examination at Hurley, and din missod, since he established the fact that ho was on Lower Blk, Ky., on tho night the crime was coramitied. nga fies New York, Bept, 29. The absonco of spectacular fentures trom today's program of. the Hudson-Vulton cele- bration gave the tired Gothamitos and visitora alike an opportunity to rest up after the great doingg of yeu. torday and to prepare themselves for the grand military pageant, tho naval parado and other gpestacion sotto come, There was little to attract the masses in today's, program, dut for members of patrlottc,. soctetten, lovers of aquafle, sporta and. other clan “of“ingtddata’ hens tbe much of interest. ¢ aca