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AT THE NATION'S CAPITAL DEATH OF GENERAL OLIVER OTIS HOWARD CAUSES WIDESPREAD SORROW AMONG COLORED PEOPLE OF THE DISTRICT. Memorial Services are Held at Howard University, Which He Founded, and Prominent Citizens Pray Tribute to His Memory—Lyon and Scott to Be Banqueted—Washington's Appointment of School Men as Exposition Commissioners Gives Satisfaction—Politicians Still on the Force. --- THE ADVOCATE WE CHERRFULLY PUBLISH ALL JRISP NEWSY NOTES FROM ALL SECTIONS VOLUME IX. (Thompson's National News Bureau.) A death that has widened spread sorrow among the colored people of the District and of the nation was that of Gen. Olliver Otis Howard, the founder of Howard University and leader of all that tended to assist the emancipated Negro to secure an education and to weave his life firmly into the moral and material fabric of this country. As president of Howard University from 1869 to 1873—its formative period, organizer with Dr. Robert Reyburn, of the Howard Medical School, founder of the Freedmen's Bureau and its well-intentioned, if ill-starred, Freedmen's Bank, moving spirit in the establishment of Freedmen's Hospital and as a brave soldier, a big hearted philanthropist and thoroughgoing Christian gentleman, Gen. Howard will be long remembered by the grateful millions of the darkhued races, not only of the United States, but of the islands of the sea, to whom his broadly conceived benefactions offered encouragement and opportunity. Appropriate services were held in his honor at Howard University on the day of his funeral at Burlington, Vt., and the citizens of Washington paid tribute to his memory on last Sunday evening at Lincoln Temple Congregational Church, led by president W. P. Thirkeld, of Howard, and by Judge Robert H. Terrell, of the Municipal Court. The addresses of Dr. Thirkeld, Judge Terrell, Prof. Kelly Miller, Prof. L. B. Moore, Prof. William Cook, and others, were warmly endorsed as the sentiment of the race, touching the great constructive work of General Howard, and his unselfish labors for the uplift of mankind. Arrangements are being made to tender the Hon. Ernest Lyon, United States Minister to Liberia, and Bishop I. B. Scott, representing the Methodist church in Liberia, a complimentary banquet in Washington some time about the middle of this month. This affair is to be national in scope, and is expected to bring together, either in person or by letter representative Negroes from all parts of the country. In view of the urgent needs and the protection and encouragement the African republic now merits, it is deemed fitting and appropriate that this banquet should be given. An expression of national and racial interest in the future of Liberia at this time will go far to stimulate the endeavors of our neighbors across the sea, and bring to their aid the powerful political and commercial agencies in this country. The suggestion has met with the most cordial endorsement from prominent race men, and there is no doubt that the movement will be a success. Dr. Booker T. Washington, will be in attendance, as well as many other of our leading business, educational and professional men. November 18 is the date tentatively agreed upon, although the time may have to be changed slightly to avoid conflict with and previous engagements the distinguished guests of honor may have made. The proposed banquet will, in all probability, be the most notable occasion of its kind that has ever been given by our people on the American continent. The designation of Prof. E. L. Blackshear, Rev. C. T. Walker and Major R. R. Moton by Dr. Booker T. Washington as the preliminary commissioners to lay the foundation of the semi-sentennial exposition in recognition of the Negro's fifty years of freedom, is entirely satisfactory to the colored people here. The appointments are made in compliance with the instructions of the Louisville convention of the National Negro Business League, which organization has undertaken by general agreement, the supervision of the work of putting the movement into practical form. It is well understood that better results can be obtained at the outset with a small commission of experienced and sympathetic men. After the field is surveyed and ground is broken, it is not doubted that Dr. Washington and his advisers will bring into service representatives of every phase of racial activity—the several religious denominations, every variety of schools, the fraternal organizations, the professions, the business, mechanical, and esthetic elements that are contributing their part to our many-sided development. There need be no fear that any portion of the body politic will be neglected. It is well that the gentlemen of the commission are getting together early for there is much to be done and three years will be needed, with every moment untilized to the best advantage, if the exposition is built up on the lines the race has a right to expect. The people have confidence in the wisdom and broad judgement of the gentlemen Dr. Washington has called around him, and knowing as they do the forces all over the country, we can rest assured that no stone will be left unturned to enlist the aid of all whose training will be helpful to the work in hand. The press will be kept constantly advised of the progress made by the commission. Its first meeting is being held this week at Tuskegee. Nothing of a definite nature can be learned touching the political situation until the return of Presiddept Taft. The new office building is now ready for him, and Secretary Carpenter is sitting on the lid, awaiting the coming of the chief. Rumors are flying thick and fast. Confident assertions are made one day and are flatly contradicted the next; nobody knows anything. It is said, however, that among the certainties is the speedy recognition of at least two prominent colored men. They are to have offices of national importance —presumably at Washington—with a salary equal to the best that any man of the race is now getting, if not more. Whether this means that the present staff is to be disturbed, or new places are to be found, the deponent sayeth not. One of the men said to be on the sure list is Mr. J. C. Napier, of Tennessee, one of the best, cleanest and most popular race leaders in the country. He has served his party faithfully, and has waited long for the reward that should now be his. President Taft could make no appointment that would give a larger degree of satisfaction than that of Mr. Napier. The second selection said to be on the hook is that of Mr. Albert S. White, Kentucky's favorite son. Like Mr. Napier, Mr. White has rendered yoemen service for his party, and up to this time has been meagerly recognized. It is conceded that his psychological moment has arrived, and it is probable that his fellow citizens, ambitions as they may be, will give him a clear field for the plum that is to go, by general consent, to the Blue Grass State. Of the southern commonwealths seeking federal "pie," there is a feeling that Tennessee and Kentucky will have seats at the first table. Because of this, the argus eye of the race is focussed on Messrs. Napier and White. When the slate is made up, Indiana must not be overlooked; and the same is true of Ohio, Illinois, Missouri, West Virginia, Pennsylvania, New York and perhaps other states. Most of these states have something to their credit in an official way, but they have not enough. They have an abundance of excellent timber and the fellows who have borne the burden in the heat of the day want a chance to bask in the limelight and draw a salary that will repay them for the time and money spent in these many years. Space will not permit a personal discussion of the merits of the various candidates. It must be safely said that none of them is over-modest. At the proper time they will be heard from, either in person or through their political backers. We shall have more to say of them as they appear above the surface. The indications point to a lively winter season hereabouts. The travel toward Washington bids fair to be heavy. The public schools of Washington are in splendid condition. In branches taught, in capability of instructors and in management, they rank with the very best in the country. They have fine buildings and elaborate equipment for the lines of education offered. This is true of both the white and colored schools. There is harmony and sympathetic co-operation between the white and the colored superintendents and between both races and the board of education. Those who are usually making the fuss over the colored schools are usually sore because of some personal disappointment, or make a practice of complaining to keep themselves prominently before the people, and can find no other excuse for claiming leadership. Assistant Superintendent Roscoe Conckling Bruce is a scholar and a gentleman. He is giving the schools a quality of direction that they have never previously enjoyed, and the citizens are gradually awakening to the fact and are "warming up" to him in the most appreciative fashion. The teachers have found that if they do their work they will be given due credit; if they are THE ADVOCATE. "slouches," they will be made to take the consequences. Those who have read carefully Mr. Bruce's prepared speeches on the different phases of educational development will be able to grasp the broad program he has mapped out. All he needs is time and the support of the agencies with whom and for whom he is putting forth the best that in him lies. It is difficult, of course, to please everybody in a cosmopolitan community like this but Mr. Bruce is succeeding in bringing a larger measure of order out of chaos than any other mortal we know of between the oceans. Take it from us—the Washington schools are in excellent condition, and are getting better all the time. PROGRESS OF THE RACE AS REPORTED BY THE NATIONAL NEGRO BUSINESS LEAGUE. Negroes Making Good In North Carolina Where Many Members of the Race are Engaged in the Trades and Own Valuable City Property. self, he employs nine clerks establishment, and that many sufficient to serve the customers from both races in the city. His other holdings in large farm in the country and able realty in town. There are few other members of the race doing well in business, as for Mr. Messrs. Radcliffe and Doug this large stock in groceries, dr etc., but Mr. Evans excels th On October 12th, another bank threw open its doors in boro, Va., known as the I Southern Cent Savings Bank anticipated event created such that excursions were run True Reformers' Hall was crowded to the doors last Sunday afternoon. It was the regular public meeting of the Y. M. C. A. —the men's big meeting—and it was inspiring to see the throng of manly young men, eager to be there and lend their mite to the movement for the $100,000 home that is nearing completion on 12th street. Dr. D. Webster Davis, of Richmond, was the speaker and he was at his best. Taking for his theme, "Crawling Under the Tent," Dr. Davis told of the evil of trying to get something for nothing, of the folly of striving to get along the wrong way, and the beauty of paying the price of success in right living, fidelity to obligations, and in being every inch a man. His rich fund of witticisms made his serious points grip like steel, and all voted his address one of the very best the Y. M. C. A. has yet presented—and they have put forth the best talent of the nation of these big Sunday meetings. Secretary L. E. Johnson, International Secretary J. E. Moorland and President E. J. Morton are gratified with the increased interest that the young men are taking in this vital work. A vigorous effort is being made to raise the amount necessary to finish the building, and it is to be expected that work is to be resumed at an early date. Next Sunday, Rev. L. C. Sheafs pastor of the Seventh Day Adventist Church, an orator and singer of national repute, will be the principal attraction, supplemented by music by the Azalia Mandolin Club. Hon. W. T. Vernon, Register of the Treasury, has returned from his western tour and is looking the picture of health. He greatly enjoyed his sojourn with old friends, and was glad to be able to assist that master mind and consecrated messenger of Christ, Bishop Abram Grant, than whom there is no better man living. The visits to the several conferences of the A. M. E. Church was invigorating to the soul and body, and the Register expresses the keenest pleasure in noting the remarkable progress shown by the colored people in the matter of fine homes, beautiful churches, thriving business institutions and excellent schools, filled with bright and aspiring children. Dr. Vernon takes a pardonable pride in speaking of his own great temple of learning, the Western University, and states that the enrollment this year will be close to five hundred—the institution's high water mark. Mr. W. W. Fisher, the fiscal agent of the university, has been appointed postmaster in the post office recently established at the school, and the volume of business done is surprisingly large. The Register had nothing to say on politics, but the impression goes out that he is pretty well satisfied with the outlook, as far as his own fortune is concerned, and that he will not let any grass grow under his feet when an opportunity is in sight to help his bretheren. The Washington Sight-Seeing Automobile and Investment Company held an interesting public meeting Monday night at True Reformers' Hall. Chief W. R. Griffin, Messrs J. W. Stockton and others delivered addresses in favor of the erection of an ample garage on a near-by site for the storage of their own machines and the care of those belonging to others; also for the establishment of a training school for the instruction of colored men as chauffeurs, a calling that is now open to the race and which pays handsome salaries to efficient operators. From the rate at which stock is being sold the garage will soon be a fact. The Brownville Board is preparing to go to Brownsville, Texas to look over the scene of the alleged riot in which soldiers of the 25th Infantry are said to have been engaged. Testimony covering 7,000 pages has been carefully digested by the board, under the direction of Gen. S. B. M. Young (retired,.) and after the visit to Brownville, the hearings for the accused soldiers will be taken up. The 167 men are scattered about the country, but the court and the attorneys think they have the bulk of them in sight and others will appear when the proceeds are under way. Some of the men have engaged counsel to represent them at the hearings, but this will not be necessary, if the soldier desires to avoid the expense. Fair play is promised whether there is a lawyer in the court or not. Opin- CONTINUED ON PAGE THREE. PROGRESS OF THE RACE AS REPORTED BY THE NATIONAL NEGRO BUSINESS LEAGUE. Negroes Making Good In North Carolina Where Many Members of the Racq are Engaged in the Trades and Own Valuable City Property. Between September 30th and October 20th local leagues have been organized in North Carolina in the following named towns and cities: Sanford, Hamlet, Wadesboro, Laurinburg, Wilmington, Fayetteville, Goldsboro, Kinston, Washington, Greenville, Williamston and Plymouth. J. G. Phillips, who follows the barber business in Sanford, N. C., has about completed on the main street a splendid two story business block. On the first floor are two store-rooms 25x60 feet. The second floor is intended for storage room. In the basement will be his tonsorial quarters, handsomely furnished with the latest appointments for such a purpose. The two store rooms will be occupied by white business men. The site and building erected thereon are valued at $10,000. Besides this block Mr. Phillips owns and rents several dwelling houses in different parts of the town. Mr. A. L. Boyklin is a very successful builder and contractor in the same place. He employs from six to twelve men, according to the amount of work he has engaged. The most of his patronage comes from the whites and not infrequently he is obliqued to decline some offers because of multifacility of business. M. J. Alston, who has been working for the Sanford Manufacturing Company for over twenty years, holds what some people are disposed to call "a white man's job." He is a master mechanic. His specialty is in turning off sashes, blinds and doors. He lies the only colored m n in that branch of the business doing intelligent, skillful work. Furthermore, he is the boss of that partment, with several white men working under him, because he has made himself a necessity. His salary is $3.00 a day. Prof. Wade H. Thomas, of Hamlet, N. C., who has been in the railway postal service for several years, has surely made good use of his salary drawn during this period. He is not only the fortunate owner of valuable real estate at home and elsewhere but also is a merchant doing a fair amount of business in his community. He is probably worth between $15,000 and $20,000. He is also president of the Local League, and very much interested in the material advancement of his people. R. J. Beverly, Wadesboro, N. C., is not only a business man but also a very prosperous farmer. He possesses several hundred fertile acres in Anson county. His cotton yield is not less than 300 bales annually, besides other products of the soil. He also owns a large grocery business in town, well stocked with the best quality of goods in that line, valued at, between $7,000 and $8,000. His customers are not by any means confined exclusively to members of his own race, as he has the reputation of keeping in stock what anyone may need when he is in the market to buy. In order to secure adequate school advantages for his children a year ago he moved into town and built a fine residence. That and the site on which it is builted is valued at $3,500. Walter P. Evans, president of the Local League at Laurinsburg, N. C., is truly a "prince" among Negro merchants. Fourteen years ago he was running a small business here and in spite of the many obstacles which he had to face he assidiously stuck to his business, and as the town grew he kept apace with its growth until now he owns one of the finest business blocks on Main street, flanked by the leading white merchants. It is a splendid two-story structure, with cream-colored press-brick front. The dimensions of the building are 30x85 feet. On one side of the store-room is the shoe department, the shelves filled with the best quality of shoes of every description; on the other side dry goods of different varieties, and somewhat in the rear, where there is an ell to the building, is the grocery department. There is also, in stock, a large quantity of stationery, etc. In a capacious lot back of this store is a coal and wood yard, where an engine is kept busy daily sawing up wood of different lengths to be put upon the market. In addition to these businesses, he has several teams on the streets engaged in hauling for merchants and others who may need his services. On Saturday, besides him self, he employs nine clerks in his establishment, and that many are insufficient to serve the customers who are from both races in the community. His other holdings include a large farm in the country and valuable realty in town. There are also a few other members of the race here doing well in business, as for instance Messrs. Radcliffe and Douglass on this same thoroughfare, who carry a large stock in groceries, dry-goods, etc., but Mr. Evans excels them all. On October 12th, another Negro bank threw open its doors in Waynesboro, Va., known as the People's Southern Cent Savings Bank. The anticipated event created such interest that excursions were run from all nearby towns; and a general holiday was planned, so that the colored people, far and near might have an opportunity to come and lend a helping hand in starting off this new financial venture, which is destined to play such a vital part in the financial affairs of the Negroes in that region and thereabouts. NOT ONE ATHLETE WHO RETIRED FROM THE LIMELIGHT HAS EVER COME BACK AGAIN. Will Jeff Be Exception? Does Jeffries Have to Come Back to Beat Jack Johnson to Regain the World's Championship Crown is the Main Question. New York, Oct. 30—Do they ever come back? Think it over. Did you play tennis up to five year ago and then give it up? Were you a pretty good shot with a rifle five years ago and give it up? Did you play football up to the time you left school five year ago, and then confine your interest in the sport to watching a game from the grand stand once a year? Did you wrestle a bit or box a little or do a little sprinting or a little long distance running some five years ago, but passed them all up for business? If you did any of these things, do you think any amount of training would make you as good today as you were before you quit the particular sport in which you were interested. Hardly. Thousands of men have tried it and no one has ever come back into his oldtime form, whether his forte was tennis, or rowing, or swimming, or shooting or wrestling, or boxing, or riding or anything else. All this, of course, leads up to the question as to whether or not Jim Jeffries can ever be as good again as he was five years ago. He may look as well and feel as well, but will his eye work as quick as it used to? Will his feet carry him around the ring as fast as they did when he was the champion of the world? Will his arms shoot out with the same force as they did five years ago? As a matter of fact it has been six years since Jim Jeffries had a real fight. That was on Aug. 14, 1903, when he put Jim Corbet away in ten rounds in San Francisco. One year and two months later he had his little two-round bout with Jack Munroe, and he had spent very little time actually training for the encounter. He didn't have to; the fight was "in" before the men got into the ring, and Jeff knew it. Still at the last minute he wanted to ask for a postponement in order to get into better condition. And so, you see, if Jeffries fights the Negro at all it will neer near seven years than five since he has done any hard work. Can a man stay out of the game all that time and be as good as ever, even though he has led a temperate life during the six or seven years? Can he? Of course, there is this to be considered. Jeff may not have to be the Jeff of old to whip Jack Johnson, but close students of the game figure that he must be at his very best to win from the giant colored man, who is a great fighter. There is another thing to consider. While Jeffries has led a temperate life during the past six years, he has led an easy one. Very few days has found him out of bed before nearly noon. He grew fat and lazy. Always good natured, he would rather sit around and talk than get into a pair of trunks and work. Can a man throw aside the habits developed in six years of idleness and begin all over again. Well, let's see what others have done along the same line. Tod Sloan, after a long period of rest from work in the saddle, was allowed to ride down at New Orleans. He got some good mounts, but every stable at the track put it on him when it came to riding a race. His eye, his judgment and his skill had all vanished. Then there was the case of Ares Ruscie. Everybody remembers the PASSING OF COL. PERRY CARSON CAUSES GENUINE REGRET AMONG RANK AND FILE. A Factor in Politics He Had Served as an Operator of the "Underground Railroad", was a Veteran of the Civil War and a Close Friend of Blaine. (Thepman's National News Bureau.) Washington, D. C., Nov. 3. —The death of Colonel Perry H. Carson, which occurred Sunday morning at his late home, 1111 4th street, northwest, was a distinct shock to this community. Although it had been known for several months among his close friends that the aged leader was falling in health, the end came as a surprise as nothing serious was expected at this time. Col. Carson had been ill but three days from an attack of pneumonia, following a cold, from which it was thought he was recovering. When the announcement of his sudden demise was made Sunday at the various churches, a throng of sympathizing friends immediately gathered at the 4th street homeestead, ready to lend any aid in binding up the wounds of the bereaved family and eager to pay a last tribute to the man that has stood in the forefront of the battle for Negro citizenship long before there was a respectful consideration of the emancipation proclamation. Plans were made to have the remains lie in state Monday and Tuesday at St. Paul A. M. E. church, after which they were taken to the Metropolitan A. M. E. church for the funeral services, arranged for Wednesday afternoon. The services in this spacious auditorium were conducted most impressively by Rev. L. M. Beckett, a life-long friend and warm admirer of Col. Carson, assisted by Rev. I. N. Ross, pastor of the church, and a score of the prominent divines of the District of Columbia, Baltimore and other points. The Masonic order of which the deceased had long been a member, had general charge of the ceremonies, seconded by the famous Blaine Invincible Club, of which he was the president and founder. Three thousand people crowded into Metropolitan church, and as many more were turned away for lack of accommodations. The interment was at Woodlawn Cemetery. In all probability a series of memorial meetings will be arranged at an early date, to give an opportunity for expressions of respect and love on the part of many organizations and individuals unable to participate in the necessarily brief exercises of today. In this matter the Blaine Invincibles, the Army and Navy Union, the John F. Cook lodge of Masons and the Mecca Temple of the order of Shriners will take the lead. Col. Carson was born in 1842 in Princess Anne county, Md., and was consequently 67 years of age, but having been heard of for so long and in so many interesting connections, he seemed to older than that. He went to Baltimore when a boy and "hustled" for a living until he reached manhood, but was unable to secure more than a very limited education, if any at all. He performed much useful labor in transporting ammunition and supplies for the Union army during the civil war and was engaged by the abolitionists in operating the so-called underground railway, by means of which the slaves were enabled to escape from their masters and reach the District of Columbia or free states. He participated for a short time in the civil war himself as a volunteer, and achieved considerable distinction for various deeds. Coi. Carson was an ardent admirer of the late James G. Blaine, and is said to have enjoyed the confidence of that eminent statesman to a larger extent than the majority of the white lieutenante who followed his various fortunes. Blaine would see Carson when members of Congress would be turned down. Just after the Chicago convention in 1884, to which the Colonel went as a delegate from the District, he organized the Blaine Invincible Club, around which he rallied the strongest political forces in the vicinity, and became Mr. Blaine's principal ally in the continued struggle for the presidency. Col. Carson was three times elected delegate to the Republican national convention, the last time being in 1896 when McKinley was nominated. He dictated local appointments, was received into the council of the leading statesmen of his times, and was for years the national committeeman for the District. Though uncompromising in his loyalty to a cause, and brooked no opposition when convinced of the correctness of his stand, he was the kindiest of men, generous to a foe and was ever ready to help those who evinced a desire to help themselves upward in life. He was a giant in stature, and sometimes was face THE ADVOCATE ADVERTISMENTS PLACED IN OUR COLUMNS BRING RE- SULTS TRY IT. STO PUTS IT ALL HIGH SCHOOL BALL GAMES Vistors Are Outclassed Baltimore Used No Guille, but was Fast and Played Hard, While Storer Showed Wonderful Improvement Over Form of Last Year. Harpers Ferry, Oct. 30.—A sensational 60-yard run by right end McGill in the last half of play won a spectacular contest for Storer from Baltimore High School. From a spectators standpoint the game was a pretty one to witness. The teams, evenly matched, showed an unlimited amount of stamina and strength coupled with speed and endurance. Baltimore did not show a whole lot of new plays and tricks but were fast and played hard football throughout the game. Storer displayed lots of improvement over their form of last year showing the wonders the coaches have worked in the development of the team. Brimage, Wheaton and Tomlinson in the back field started quickly and hit the line hard, Wheaton, the Storer full-back, although suffering from an injury received during a practice game played in good form. Twice during the first half, Storer's goal was threatened but by forward passes and end runs she made remarkable gains, time being called at the end of 25 minutes of play at a 0 to 0 score. In the second half Scott secured the pigskin for Storer on her 15 yd. line and advanced it to the 40 yd. line; Scott being called on for the tackle play but it not being successful, Baltimore received the ball and after trying Storer's line twice without success prepared to kick. Left tackle Morris blocked and made a gain of two yards. A forward pass was then worked by Lewis Tomlinson and Monett for a gain of 20 yds. Following this up by an end run by McGill through a field of opposition, which won the game, with Brimage and Scott as interference. A field goal being tried by Tomlinson failed and the teams lined up for play. Baltimore realizing their position played a kicking game but with poor kicking and good runs by Storer, Storer managed to keep the ball in their opponents territory for the remainder of the game. With the exception of a large amount of hurdling on the part of the visitors, both sides played a clean game throughout. Brown was undoubtedly the star of the visitors and also the two ends in swiftness and clean touching, Capt. Gibson, of Baltimore, also played a good game at right half. Thomas, Deshield and Palmer were the stone wall of Storer's line, while Morris and Scott were speedy and effective in blocking kicks and breaking up formations. Mr. Wilkerson, of M street High School is to be commended for his impartial refereing. Line En Baltimore High School: Left end, Young; left tackle, Franiels; left guard, Hayes; center, Thomas; right guard, Thompson; right tackle, Weeb D. Baker; right end, Young Baker; quarter back, Sayles; left half, Mason; right half, Gibson, (captain;) full back, Brown. Storer: Left end, Mossett; left tackle, Morriss; left guard, Palmer, center, Thomas; right guard, Deshields; right tackle, Scott; right end, McGill; quarter back, Lewis, (captain;) left half, Tomilinson; right half, Brimage; full back, Wheaton. Touchdown, McGill. Goal from touchdown, (missed) Tomilinson. Referee, Mr. Wilkerson, of Washington. Field Judge, Mr. Bechet. Umpire, Prof. McDonald, of Storer College. Head Linesman, Prof. Saunders, of Storer College. Assistant Linesman, Shirley Storer. Time Keepers, Arter, Storer and Thomas, B. H. S., of Baltimore. tiously dubbed "the tall black oak of the Potomac," as a companion-piece to Senator Voorhees, the "tall sycamore of the Wabash." He welged 245 pounds when in his prime, and was as courageous physically as he was morally. In late years he has not been active in politics, and served as custodian of the District Building until the erection of the new structure, when he refused to accept a subordinate position and left the employment of the municipal government. It was understood that he was engaged in preparing his memoirs, the story of fifty years of national politics. He had an abundance of data, which, if worked into shape, would prove a valuable contribution to the history of the period in which he lived. CORRESPONDENCE WRIGHT Mr and Mrs. Dave Ayers gave a supper at their residence Saturday evening from which a very neat sum was realized. Charles Bolden, of Ferry, was visiting Mr. and Mrs. Luster Saturday and Sunday. Ernest Walker continues ill at his home. Mrs. Scott Shepherd, Mrs. Hardman and Mrs. William Peters are on the sick list this week. Rev. Hatter filled his appointment at Gentry Sunday. Mrs. Anthony Morton was visiting his sister at Mabscott Sunday. Mrs. William Massey, of Meadow Creek, was visiting her sister, Mrs. Hatter, at Wright, Saturday and Sunday. Miss Annie Simpson, of Huntington was visiting Mrs. Hatter Saturday and Sunday. The Public School began Monday Oct. 25th, with a good enrollment. Under the supervision of S. DeWitt Moss it is expected to be one of the best sessions in its history. The children have started in with their studies very earnestly. LEWISBURG. The Mason's banquet given at the Town Hall by King Hiram Lodge, Friday night was a most successful affair and was attended by most of our leading people. Dr. Clay, who managed the entertainment, deserves great credit for the rare ability he displayed on the occasion. The addresses made by Rev. William Jefferson and A. P. Shaughter, of Hinton, were in the happiest vein, and received enthusiastic applause. Grand Warden, Joseph Taylor, of Charleston, was present and was the recipient of marked respect. John Lewis, one of the oldest colored citizens of Lewisburg, died Saturday after an illness of about a month. Henry Jefferson is still confined to his bed, with very little improvement. Mrs. Harriet Johnson, of Norfolk, is still a visitor. S. D. Brown, of Lowell, and Rev. C. W. Scott, of Seebert, attended the Masonic banquet here Friday. Sunday afternoon Rev. J. W. Waters, Jr., delivered an able and eloquent sermon to King Hiram Lodge, A. F. & A. M. The following teachers of Lewisburg attended the Round Table at Ronceverte, Friday: Misses Jennifer Jackson, Josephine Jackson and Ella E. Bolling. They report a profitable time, the meeting being attended by some of the ablest educators of the state. The topics discussed were practical, just such as the teachers have to face daily in their school rooms. The lecture by D. Barbe, subject: "West Virginia," was one of the ablest to which your correspondent ever listened. Novell Jackson, who spent several weeks here visiting his parents, left a few days ago for his home in Fairmont. Miss Callie Jackson, who teaches at Henson, spent Saturday and Sunday with her parents. SOUTH CARBON. John Boyer, of Charleston, went home Monday after spending a few days here with his daughters Mrs. Winston and Mrs. Brown. Rev. J. W. Moore, the blind evangelist, of Staunton, Va., was with us Monday night and preached an able sermon. Mr. P. J. Parham went to Leewood on business Wednesday. Rev. L. W. Mayo went out on the river on business Wednesday. Mrs. C. A. Wormley, of Elkridge, is visiting her sister. Drew Riley, who was called to Gloucester, last week to the bedside of his sick mother returned Friday with the news that his mother was dead. Peter Booker, of Holden, was shaking hands with his many friends here Wednesday and Thursday. Isaac Alston of North Carbon, attended services here Friday night. Mrs. L. W. May went out on the river Saturday evening on business H. M. C. Reed and Winston Bailey attended the lodge meeting of Elks at Wevaco Saturday night. Misses Elmira Riddle and Lorenzo Alston went to Montgomery Saturday on business. Edward, were visitors here Sunday. J. H. Mitchell, of Laurel Creek, was was with us Sunday and addressed the Sunday School. Rev. J. L. Green filled our pulpit Sunday night and preached an able sermon. The amount of $206 was donated to T. G. Agnew. SYLVIA. C. H. Hargrove, of Sullivan, spent Sunday and Monday with his son and daughter-in-law, Dr. and Mrs. H. C. Hargrove. Mrs. D. C. Hunter, who has been confined to her bed with lagrippe, is reported better at this writing. Rev. P. A. Harris preached two very instructive sermons at Raleigh Sunday. Mrs. Martha Kinley was taken suddenly ill Sunday on her way from Missionary Society. Miss Krittianial Scott is among those on the sick list this week. D. W. Calloway spent Saturday and Sunday with relatives at Mt. Hope. The Pride of Beckley Lodge No. 148. L. B. P. O. E. of W., which has been newly organized is progressing rapidly. They are now planning to give a banquet. Rev. D. C. Hunter will begin his revival meeting Sunday. WINIFREDE. Miss Susan Turner, of Charleston, spent a few days here visiting her husband and son. Miss Emma Meadows spent a few hours in Lewiston Saturday. G. W. Perkins spent a few days out of town on business last week. W. W. Lewis and T. R. Johnson spent Saturday and Sunday at their home in Kanawha City. Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Moseley, Mr. and Mrs. B. P. Allen and Mr. and Mrs. Joe Smoot returned the latter part of the week from an extended visit to Boone county. Miss Cassie Allen, of St. Albans spent a few days here last ween visiting her uncle, B. B. Allen. H. P. Day spent the week out of town on business. C. H. Turner and son, Charlie, spent Saturday and Sunday at their home in Charleston. Mrs. Alice Thomas, of Cabin Creek is spending a few days here visiting her daughter, Mrs. C. A. Allen. G. R. Caviness spent a few hours here Saturday on business. N. S. Alexander spent a few hours in Lewiston Saturday. RONCEVERTE. Rev. W. E. Jefferson and W. M. Barbour attended the Masonic banquet at Lewisburg Friday night. Joel Taylor, of Charleston and A. P. Strahter, of Hinton, passed through here Friday enroute to Lewisburg. Miss Annie and Jno. Ward visited White Sulphur Sunday. Mrs. Sailie Holland continues to be sick at her residence on Main street. Mrs. S. A. Colbert, of Charleston, was the guest of Mrs. Mary J. Brinkley last week. Miss Edyth Wood is confined to her room with a slight attack of fever. Henry Brinkley visited Nickel Mill Sunday. H. P. Leland and Jake Johnson, of Frankfort were visiting their sister Mrs. D. R. Hickman, Sunday. Rev. Howard White, who has been conducting a successful revival at Fort Springs, returned home last week. Henry Cooley was a visitor here Sunday. The Ladies' Aid Society met last Thursday in the parlor of the Green Hotel. An excellent paper was read by Mrs. Chas. Perkins. Address—"Ladies Aid" Mrs. L. B. Johnson. S. S. Work, Mrs. S. A. Colbert. Response, Rev. Jefferson. Refreshments served. Jos. Marshall has returned home after spending a month with his brother at Kansas City. Miss Fannie Johnson and Mr. S. M. Daniels were quietly married at Lewisburg Wednesday. J. B. Williams is visiting relatives at Montgomery. Miss Kate Eldrige visited Clifton Forge Sunday. Henry Morton, who has been visiting Richmond Va., for the past week returned home Monday. Misses Josephine and Jennie Jackson were guests of Mrs. H. T. Moore While attending the Greenbrier Round Table here last week. PT. PLEASANT. Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Henderson came home from Charleston Sunday, after a few days' visit to Mrs. Lillian Starks. Mrs. Susan Jordan spent Sunday in Middleport, the guest of Mrs. C. Wilson. Miss Marie Lincoln, who has been quite ill for the past two weeks is very much improved. Rev. Cornelius Davis, of Gallipolis, filled the pulpit at the First Baptist Church Sunday. His daughter, Miss Bess, was organist during the day. A unique and enjoyable Halloween party was given by the young people at the home of Messrs. Davis. The House was quaintly decorated with pumpkin faces, autumn leaves and many shades of crepe paper. The magic room contained many eagerly sought methods of prying into the future. The most enticing were the English walnut shells just overhead, which dame witch informed each guest contained a true statement of his future. Each young lady was beautifully attired in a paper costume which leu much to the surrounding charms. Those present were Misses Ida and Mary Craig, Mosella and Mithue Colston, Anna Green, Augusta Rison, Agatha Alexander and Julia Smith, Messrs James and Clyde Colston, Julius and Lawrence Settles, John and Tom Davis, Pear Johnston, Jesse Craig and Joseph Alexander. Guests of honor were Mr. and Mrs Clarence Henderson and Miss Bess Davis of Gallipolis. Miss Julia Smith left Tuesday for Zanesville to take up her work as seamstress. Julius Settles leaves for Chicago in a few days where he has a position in Hinsdale Club under H. Roberts. Miss Bess Davis left for her home in Gallipolis, Tuesday, after spending several days with Mrs. George Thomas and Miss Ida Craig. Shepherd Lewis, of Kanaugha, spent Sunday here with his sister, Mrs. T. Craig. Walker Wilson is seriously ill at this writing. Mrs. Kate Roberts, of Cincinnati, spent several days of last week here the guest of Mr. and Mrs Fred Roberts. Misses Luella Roberts and Jessie Lincoln were guests of friends in Spillman Sunday. Joseph Alexander made a business trip to Winfield Saturday. Chas. Settles, Sam Craig and Joe Jordan, of the Government boat, were in town a few hours Thursday. KANAWHA CITY. Miss Ivey Woods had as her guests Sunday, Miss Jones, Miss Hankins and Miss Annestine Johnson. Mrs. W. H. Jackson and daughter Agnes returned home last Tuesday. A. Page spent Sunday here with his parents. T. R. Johnson was a business visitor to Henshaw Monday. W. H. Jackson has returned to Sunny Side. Mr. and Mrs. T. R. Johnson entertained at dinner Monday Newton Jackson of Alderson and Miss Woods. G. L. Jackson made a business trip to Sewell Saturday. Henry Hawkins was the guest of J. W. Woods Sunday. Will Page was in Charleston Monday. CEDAR GROVE. Miss Amelia Mc Daniel left Wednesday for Fayetteville where she was elected principal of the graded school. Rev. J. Pritlow, the new pastor of the A. M. E. Church preached two able sermons here Sunday. Isaac Smootz, of Madison, was the guest of Bartley Dingess last week. Misses Peters and Meadows were the week-end guests of Mrs. Agnes Mims at Shrewsberry last week. J. H. Smith and S. H. Adams were guests of friends here Sunday. Miss Encil Fortney, of Mammoth, was in town Sunday. W. F. Martin has been ill for some time, but is better at this writing. Mrs. John F. Leed, who has been sick for some time, passed away Sunday night. She was an honored member of the A. M. E. Church. She has been a patient sufferer of consumption for a number of months. Mrs. Reed was buried from the church, the pastor, Rev. Ben Newsome, officiating. Miss Mary Williams passed through enroute to her home in Charleston, Friday. MONTGOMERY Mr. and Mrs. Archie McKinney entertained at dinner Sunday Rev. Warner Brown and Rev. L. D. Brewer. Rev. S. E. Williams, of Mt. Carbon, was here Saturday. Rev. Warner Brown went to Covington, Va., Saturday to preach the anniversary sermon for Rev. Hackett. Miss Rosa Hardy, teacher at Glenn Ferris, spent the week end with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Hardy. Mrs. E. C. Page was sick a few days this week and Miss Wysor Watson is substituting for her. Miss Minnie Curtis, teacher at Powellton, and Miss Johnson, of Powellton, were Saturday guests of Miss Wysor Watson. Mrs. Minnie Thomas, teacher at Boomer, was shopping here Saturday. Mrs. Amanda Norman Brown and son, Steve, were the week-end guests of Mrs. F. Donnally Railey. Miss Abbie Friend, teacher at Longacre was shopping here Saturday. Rev. J. J. Turner, of Mt. Carbon, preached at the First Baptist Church morning and evening. Mrs. Eva Brown Pack, was the guest of relatives here Saturday and Sunday. M. D. Buster went to Quinnimont Saturday on business. Mrs. E. M. Dandridge and Mrs. Granoisons, of Quinnimont, attended the funeral of Mrs. Thomas Childs Wednesday. Cal Woods, of Boomer, was a Sunnady visitor here. Miss Nora Watson is reported on the sick list. Mrs. S. S. White, who has been sick for some days, is reported much better. Mrs. G. W. Gough, of Charleston was the guest of Mrs. L. H. T. Gough last week. Mrs. Sheffey, of Elkridge, was shopping in town last week. Earnest Hardy was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. White, of Donwood, Sunday. The Ladies' Aid met with Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Gough Tuesday afternoon. Mrs. Hale, the evangelist gave a fine address which was followed by a paper, "Rebecca, the Heroine" read by Mrs. Gough. The revival is still on at the M. E. Church. It will continue until November 8th. Miss Bettie Miner returned from points in Kentucky Thursday, South PEOPLE FACTOR Dunkirk Window Glass Kana South Charleston PEOPLE IN SOUTH CHARLESTON NOW ACTORIES EMPLOY w Glass Co. Kanawha Chemjc FACTORIES EMPLOYING OVER 400 MEN Dunkirk Window Glass Co. Banner Window Glass Co. Kanawha Chemjcal Engine Mfg. Co. Kenton Iron & Steel Co. Hemlock Lumber Co. 125 houses and Church, School l under const Bridge now co Buy now before the Terms: 1-10 ca Kanaw Room 501 ies and other builf School House, Co constuction, Na now completed ore the prices go awha from 501 Charleston 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 pictured most beautifully the sterling principles of Reformerism. A large crowd was in attendance. The Women's Improvement League met Thursday at Mrs. I. M. Brown's. Mrs. P. S. Woods, the field secretary was present. After plans were made for the year's work refreshments were served. They adjourned to meet with Mrs. O. Anderson. G. T. Massey was calling on friends Sunday at Smithers. Miss Lula Matthewson, of Longacre was a business visitor at London Monday. Mrs. I. M. Brown and Mrs. D. Patterson were business visitors in Montgomery Monday. Miss Ethel Brown was the weekend guest of Mrs. M. E. Graves. Miss Kitty Ross, of Crown Hill, was the week-end guest of her brother. M. J. Frazier, of Ward, was a caller here Sunday. Rev. Pritlow, of Cedar Grove, was seen on our streets Monday. Strenuous efforts are being put forth here for the erection of a church. The entertainment that was held Saturday night for the building of a cemetery fence was a success. Mr. and Mrs. William Brown and daughter Goldie, were guests of their uncle at Campbell's Creek Sunday. Rev. Newsom preached an excellent sermon here Sunday night. Rev. J. J. Hamilton, who has been conducting a series of meetings in Welch, returned home Monday. Mrs. Ida Cobert returned from Welch Friday. E. S. Lomax, who went to Lynchburg to take the civil service examination, Saturday, returned Tuesday accompanied by his wife and two children. Mrs. Lennox is a seamstress of no mean ability. Wednesday, October 14, at the home of his son, Ed Fitch, occurred the death of Jordan Fitch, known as "Grandpa". He was eighty-eight years old. Rev. E. G. Holcomb, of Elkhorn preached the funeral. Miss Cornelia Spears was shopping in Welch Saturday. Roy. R. H. McKoy preached here Sunday. Many people took advantage of the good weather and the church was crowded. 'The Ladies' Aid Society will give an entertainment Monday for the benefit of the new church which is under construction. LONDON. The G. U. O. of True Reformers' anniversary sermon was preached Sunday by Rev. Newsome, of Raleigh County, assisted by Rev. Pritlow. The divine was at his best and he an entertainment benefit of the under construct Mrs. Bessie been in Virgin turned home to Mrs. Lillie in this writing. Mrs. Bessie Hutchinson, who has been in Virginia for two months, returned home today. Mrs. Lillie Hairston is quite ill at this writing. THE ADVOCAT Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Hall take this means to thank their many friends for the kind assistance rendered during the illness and death of their daughter, Ellen. Phil Greene, of Charleston, was calling on friends last week. Dennis White came down from Coal River Saturday, to visit friends. Miss Minnie L. Walker, Rev. J. W. Robinson and Miss Cora Pierce were shopping in Charleston Saturday. Mrs. Elizabeth Friend and daughter, Rosalynd, of Institute, spent Sunday with relatives here. Lawson Davis has been confined to his room for a few days on account of rheumatism. A surprise party was given at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Overall. Saturday night. A very pleasant time was reported. BANCROFT. Rev. Arthur Massie, of Raymond City, preached for the Missionary Society, both morning and evening, to a large and appreciative audience. A neat sum was realized. The Missionary Society met with Mr. and Mrs. Philip Skanks, of Plymouth, Saturday. They had an interesting discussion of "Dorcas and Her Good Work." The guests were Mrs. Charles Surgoins and Mrs. Zema Williams of Glouster, Ohio. After the business was over all were invited to the dining room by the hostess where ice cream and cake and fruits of the season were served. Mr. and Mrs. James Lawson made a business trip to Charleston Wednesday. Miss Zenia Williams and daughter Marguerite of Glouster, Ohio, are visiting her husband here this week. Mrs. J. Warmick, of Raymond City was canvassing a book in our town Tuesday. Edw. Hicks spent a few days at Institute last week. John Frazier, of Midleport, Ohiou was the guest of friends in Bancroft and Raymond City last week, returning home Monday. Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Sawyers little son, Theodore was taken ill in school Monday and had to be sent home. Mr. and Mrs. Hale Dickerson entertained at dinner Sunday, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Williams, of Glouster, Ohio, and Mr. and Mrs. Geo. McKinney, of Black Betsy. Winston Coles, of Raymond City, worshiped at Mt. Zion Baptist church Sunday. 25 THERE APRIL 1,1907 5 IES EMPLOYING OVER Co. B wha Chemjcal Engine M other buildings in S House, Concrete Sir truction, Natural Gas completed and soon t e prices go up. Th cars go in. cash, balance in monthly p Discount for all cash. vha La Charleston National Bank BERWIND. ```markdown ``` Beef, Veal, Mutton, Pork, Fresh Pork Sausage OUR OWN MAKE. The best qualities in all the popular kinds of We want your patronage for we have complete stock in our lines and you can get it when you want it most. & THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 1908 THURSDAY, OCTOBER 21, 1909 CONTINUED FROM PAGE ONE. ion is divided as to the number who will take advantage of the opportunity to rejoin. Although popular interest has waned, a group of colored men will keep track of the proceedings, which will go on until next April, when the court's year of life will have expired. Each soldier will be required to prove his innocence, and to show that he knew nothing of those who did participate in the alleged shooting up of the town. Mrs. Julia Mason Layton has retired as District of Columbia deputy for the order of St. Luke and has been succeeded by Mrs. Bossie Anderson. Rev. A. C. Garner, pastor of Plymouth Congregational Church, was made associate deputy. According to the ably prepared report of Mrs. Layton, St. Luke has 32 councils in the District, representing a membership of about 2,500. In the states the order claims a total of 30,000 members, and a large amount of real estate is held by them. Mrs. Anderson announces that a campaign for an increase in membership here is to be inaugurated. The headquarters of the order is in Richmond, Va., where the president, Mrs. Maggie L. Walker conducts a bank and is the manager of a prosperous department store, owned by the St. Lukes. Last Monday evening at the corner of 7th street and Florida Avenue Prof. Kelly Miller, of Howard University, was placed under arrest by a humptuous policeman, of the type Major Sylvester is trying his level best to get rid of. The circumstances briefly stated, are these: The policeman was dragging a colored woman across the street, apparently making no effort to save her from bruises or exposure. Prof. Miller, believing the woman to be sick, and thinking he might be of some service to the officer came forward and proffered his assistance. The offer was rejected, and the surly policeman continued to drag the woman toward the patrol box. Prof. Miller following and protesting that he had a right to inquire and take a hand if he could help any one who was in trouble. The officer, whose name is Sykes, threatened to lock Prof. Miller up if he was still on hand when the patrol wagon came. The educator, determined to see it out remained, and when the wagon arrived, Sykes stated that Prof. Miller was under arrest. At the 8th Prescinct Station, the Professor left collateral for his appearance and departed for home. Engaging as his attorney, Mr. A. A. Birney, of the Howard University law school. Prof. Miller went before Major Sylvester, explained the circumstances, and the case was immediately not pressed. Officer Sykes was reprimanded, and the language used by the police chief was written in the records of clined to prosecute Sykes before the police trial board, and the case was dropped. The episode was almost a twin of that in which Mr. Robert Pelham figured some time ago when he was arrested for alleged interference with an officer. Mr. Pelham was exhacerated in the police court, after a sensational trial, in which Senator William Alden Smith, of Michigan, surprised everybody by appearing as his council. Jack Watts, the policeman in the case, was tried before the trial board for conduct unbecoming an officer, was convicted, fixed $20, and transferred from the electric lights of 14th street to an outlaying district. Within a year, such well known colored men as former Register J. W. Lyons. Receiver of Public Moneys, H. V. Cashin, of Alabama, Craig Williams of New York, Robert Pelham and Prof. Kelly Miller have had trouble with bumptious policemen, and be it said to the credit of the department, in each instance, the high officials have not minced words in condemning their unwarranted actions. Major Sylvester is trying to elevate the standard of police officers here and has no sympathy with touts from Virginia and Maryland who sneak onto the force and use their uniforms as an excuse to vent their anti-Negro proclivities. Messrs. W. H. Clifford, of the Treasury Department, and Harry West, of the Capitol, have gone to their homes in Cleveland, to assist in the mayoralty campaign. Miss Georgia Coleman, whose helpful labors in behalf of many benevolent and philanthropic movements entitle her to high praise, passed a splendid examination last week in domestic science, and has been appointed to a position as teacher of cooking in the public school's. 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His duties consist of looking after the sanitation in the cutting, trimming, offal and tanking departments, and they are properly tanked. Previous experience is standing him in good stead, and Mr. Coffey is already making a record in his new calling. Mrs. Coffey, who is a bride, accompanied her husband to Chicago, and they are creating quite a favorable impression in the social life of the Windy City. They are fortunate in having as a chaperon that popular and ever-obliging Chicago pilot, Mr. Noah D. Thompson, of the United Express Company. The Hiawatha Theater is doing all the business it can handle. Capacity houses at every performance continue to be the rule. T. Spencer Finley, with a brand-new bunch of funny sayings and a brand-new suit of fancy clothes, is still the drawing card, and like wine, he grows better with age. Mr. Finley is a man of liberal education and his jokes have genuine "class" to them. While humorous and clean-cut, his rapid-fire talk makes the wisest sit up and take notice if they would get the full benefit of the point. The wonder is how he can think of so many bright things to say every week without "repeating himself". He has the latest songs and not one yet has failed to "go big." An important member of the Hiawatha staff is Mr. Raymond Murray, who operates the moving picture apparatus in the machine room. He picked up the business during the summer at a show at River View. Coming back to Washington he passed the operator's examination, secured a license and is now rated as an expert. The rapid and accurate manner in which the reels are handled attest his skill in this direction. The Hiawatha is helping the proscribed Negro race in Washington to solve their amusement problem. "The Maceo," another moving picture house, will open about Thanksgiving time. A new two-story building has been erected by Mr. James F. Childs, and besides the theater, the structure will include a six-room living apartment, an office suite and a store-room. The building is located on the southeast corner of 11th and U streets northwest. The National Benefit Association, of which Dr. R. W. Brown, is president, has purchased the building at the northwest corner of 11th and U streets, and will remodel it for business purposes. HUNTINGTON. Mrs. C. C. Barnett, who has been confined to her bed for nearly three weeks remains quite ill. A disastrous fire occurred Wednesday morning on 14th street, near 10th avenue, completely destroying the home of the late Mrs. Martha Payne, a cottage owned by Mrs. Bettie Barnett and another cottage being considerably damaged. James Green is quite sick with typhoid fever at his home on 10th avenue. Miss Frances Morton passed through our city Tuesday enroute to her home at Pemroy, O. She has been on a visit in Michigan. Dr. T. H. Nichols and mother, who have been living in Mississippi four years, returned to our city for permanent residence. Wm. Meade and family have moved to their new home on 10th avenue. Mistresses Robinson, Kate Viney and I. H. Holmes of Gallipolis, O., are at the bedside of Mrs. C. C. Barnett. The mite supper given by Mrs. Belle Winston at her home, 915 8th avenue, for the benefit of the 16th street Baptist Church, was quite a success, both socially and financially. Mrs. Fannie Perkins, who has seriously ill for two weeks, is improving. The First Baptist and the 16th street Baptist Churches donated $21 Sunday to Mrs. Evelyn Willis James, whose clothing was destroyed by the fire above mentioned. NOTICE TO CREDITORS To the creditors of Joseph M. Craig: In pursuance of a decree of the Circuit Court of Kanawha County made in the cause therein pending to subject the real estate of the said Joseph M. Craig to the payment of his debts, you are required to present your claims against the estate of the said Joseph M. Craig for adjudication to John. A. Hunt, Commissioner, at his office in the Arcade Building, in the city of Charleston, Kanawha County, West Virginia, on or before the 17th day of December, 1909. Witness:—Ira Mittesheard, clerk of said court, this 21st day of October 1909. Ira Mottesheard. J. E. McWhorter T. B. Hundley, Sols. 11-4-6t. CONTINUED FROM PAGE ONE. Glant's famous pitcher who quit the game, and after a long rest—he had shown no signs of not being as good as he ever was—he tried to get back into the diamond game. What was the result? Every old batter who couldn't hit the side of a barn took a cricket at Rusie's twirling, and the one-time king of them all went back to work in a lumber yard for $1.50 a day. Bernie Wefers was one of the greatest sprinters the world ever saw—he ran 100 yards in 0:09 4-5 no less than 27 times and was positively unbeaten in his day. He easily outran men like Maybury, Rush, Long and Burke in short races and performed prodigious feats of speed. A few years after his retirement Wefers tried to regain his old-time form, but found out that the old snaw was not in his stride. He could sprint-tolerably well, but he lacked just enough of his former dash to keep him from retaining his former place as the greatest short-distance man on earth. There are many distance runners who had gone through the same experience that Wefers had. None of them ever quit the game and come back again. It is the same old story in every other line of professional and amateur sport. A man who takes care of himself and keeps at the game may have many years of success whether it be at tennis or football or running or baseball or fighting or anything else. But let him give up the sport, stay out of it for a time and then try to be a champion again, and where does he get off? Everyone knows the answer. Ring champions who have tried it and failed are too numerous to mention. The trouble, however, with most fighters has been that they have tried to come back after they were beaten, and after a long period of dissipation. Jeff has never been beaten, and he has never dissipated, so you can't exactly compare him with Young Corbet and Terry McGovern and the other champions who tried to come back and couldn't connect. Take the case of John L. Sullivan. The old fellow fought Jake Kilrane and beat him in 74 rounds in Richburg on July 8, 1892. Then followed a long period of rest—three years and two months—and then Jim Corbett put the champion out of the running in 21 rounds at New Orleans. No one has ever yet come back. Think it over. Does Jeffries have to come back to beat Jack Johnson? If he does have, to can he. HINTON. Rev, Moore, of Clifton Forge, is in town this week, helping Rev. Reild, of the M. E. Church, in a revival. On Thursday evening (Oct. 28) the "Progressives" gave a unique entertainment at the Second Baptist Church. The committee spared no trouble and expense in making it an enjoyable affair. There was a literary and musical program as follows: Singing: State Federation Song "Deeds not Words," by the Club. Invocation. Instrumental solo: Miss Ophelia Daniels. Chorus: (Messrs. Late Lewis, Tasco Winfield, J. E. Williams and L. Payne. Misses Ophelia Daniels, Irene Trent, Estella Byrd and Cleo Pack. Inst. Solo: Miss Lillian Simpson. Solo: Mr. Tasco Winfield. Inst. Solo: Mrs. Jessie Adams Jackson. Monologue: Miss Annie Simpson. Inst. Solo: Miss Irene Trent. Soo: Miss Estelle Byrd. Recitation: Miss Blanche Christ ian. Instrumental Solo: Miss Virginia Warren. Solo: Miss Cleo Pack. Miss Warren rendered an instrumental solo: "Maple Leaf", by request. Vocal solo: Mrs. R. B. Trent. Collection was taken for Mrs. O. Lee and R. Adams, while the Club sang "Let Us United Be." Miss Louise Smithers was mistress of ceremonies. The audience then repaired to the basement where all kinds of dainties were served. Mr. and Mrs. Onen Price were in town Thursday to visit Mrs. Sarah Johnson at the Sanitarium. They remained over for the entertainment that night. A. P. Straughter was in Lewisburg Friday night attending the Masonic banquet. John Jones and Lot Jones, of Hinton, Sarah Johnson and Monion Clark, of Meadow Creek, are patients at the Sanitarium. Marriages: Miss Mattie Hornby o Mr. Sydney Smith, and Miss Bell Jones to Mr. George Hall. Rev. A. D. Lewis officiated. SOLID SOUTH FOR COOK So, he had to take a "nigger" with him on his expedition to the pole, did he? And he expects people to believe he got to the pole, does he? Now, everybody in these parts knows that the colored person is constitutionally opposed to cold weather, and the colored person's idea of hell has been stated by the scientists to be excessive low temperatures, with everything frozen hard; and yet the greatest of all our discoverers expects us to believe that one of his chief assistants in his search for the pole was a creature of African extraction. THE ADVOCATE. Principal L. R. Jordan, who went to Pt. Pleasant to move his family, has returned. They are now residing on Monticello Ave. Miss Lillie Robinson is quite ill with typhoid fever. M. P. Smith, one of our prominent citizens, died at John Hopkins Hospital where he underwent operation for tumor on the brain. The remains arrived here Sunday, Oct. 24th, and interment occurred the following Tuesday. Mr. Smith was a member of Mt. Zion Baptist church and took an active part in all affairs pertaining to the race's welfare. He is survived by a wife and one son. James Fowlkes, who lived alone in a small house in the rear of the A. M. E. church was found dead there. He had been in poor health for about a year. Edward, the little four-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Wise Lee died Thursday of whooping cough. Mrs. B. S. Turner is on the fair road to recovery after an attack of typhoid fever. Miss Willa Lee is able to resume her work. Mrs. Anderson, Matron of the Industrial School at Laurel, M., has returned home after attending the funeral of her brother-in-law, M. P. Smith. Miss Dora Milligan, of Bridgeport, O., who was called here by the death of her brother, Mr. Lee Robinson, has returned home. John Lee was called to East Liverpool, O., by the serious illness of his wife. S. P. West withb..bTaSunSo.iandaan Rev, J. L. Griffith assisted Rev. S. P. West Sunday with the regular quarterly services, in the absence of the presiding elder. Mt. Zion Baptist church, under the leadership of pastor Rev. Kenney, is putting forth quite an effort to raise funds for repairing the edifice. Miss Mattie Prouty, principal of the Morgantown School, was a business visitor here last week. While here, Miss Prouty was the guest of Miss J. A. Littleton. The teachers training class is again ready for a systematic study of the Bible. A class of twelve was organized Sunday evening at Pride A. M. E. church, D. H. Kyle, instructor. Mrs. Sarah Loter, who has been living in East Liverpool, O., has moved here to reside permanently. Miss Ada Griffin is very ill at this writing. Findley Hayden is shaking hands with friends after spending the summer in Detroit, Mich. Misses Emma Thomas and Ira Ross have returned from Mt. Lake Park, Md. Miss Cornelia Meade and Miss Ida Roberts are able to be out again. The murals are The mask ball given by the Peers proved a pleasant amuse- The banquet given by the Odd Fellows Friday night was well attended. Queen Esther Club met at the M. E. church Friday afternoon. Dear Fellow Teachers: I write this letter to remind you that the West Virginia Teachers' Association will meet at Montgomery, Nov. 25th. We hope to have a great meeting by your help and co-operation. Among the persons invited to speak at this meeting the following have accepted invitations: Superintendent George S. Laddley, of Charleston, State Superintendent M. P. Shawkey, Prof. W. T. B. Williams, of Hampton Institute, and Dr. W. E. B. DuBols, of Atlanta University. We wish, especially, to emphasize the following subjects: A state summer school for teachers; better English in our schools; improved method of teaching spelling, and the value of a thorough primary teaching. We wish to make the exhibit work a prominent feature of this meeting. I hope that every teacher within the jurisdiction of this Association will see to it that his school has a good exhibit, consisting of compositions, specimens of number work, spelling, geography, handwork, and any other subject that he may see fit to present. The exhibit should be sent to Montgomery in care of H. H. Ralley, not later than Nov. 19th, that he may have time to give it proper space. Yours for the highest development Yours for the highest development of our schools. Byrd Prillerman, Pres. W. Va. Teachers' Association. MT. HOPE. Rev. A. C. Wilson, of Brooklyn, preached two able sermons at Kilsyth First Baptist Church Sunday morning and evening. Rev. Thornton, pastor, gave his pulpit to Rev. Wilson for the day and the latter seemed to be at his best, for his discourses had a far-reaching effect on the large appreciative congregation. Thomas Reed, who was taken to Sheltering Arms Hospital for medical treatment, died last week there. His remains were carried to Virginia for interment. Robt. Johnson, of Turkey Knobdied Friday of tuberculosis after several months illness. Deceased was a Mason and an Elk. His wife and daughter accompanied his remains to Roanoke for interment. Mrs. Nannie Dill left Monday for Sheltering Arms Hospital for treatment. She was accompanied by her husband, John Hill. H. A. Scott, a prosperous business man of this town has bought the Livery stable of Guumore and Kemp on Center street and expects to conduct a general livery. A BIG REDUCTION IN LADIES' AND MISSES' SUITS WE GIVE OUR FRIENDS ADVANTAGE OF CUT PRICES BEFORE THE SEASON IS SO FAR ADVANCED THAT A NEW SUIT IS OF LITTLE USE. WE HERE OFFER THE BIGGEST REDUCTION EVER OFFERED SO EARLY IN THE SEASON. OUR REGULAR PRICES DEFY COMPETITION; THE REDUCED PRICES DISTANCE ALL COMPETITORS. CONSIDER THESE PRICES THEN COME AND SEE THE GOODS. SAHLEY,GEORGE&BSHARAH DRY GOODS AND LADIES' FURNISHINGS 520 SHE GETS DAMAGES. For Destruction of her Furniture in Springfield Race Riot. Springfield, Ill., Oct. 30.—Mattle Walker, colored, whose household furniture was burned by the mob during the Springfield race riot August, 1908, was awarded a verdict of $268 against the city in the Circuit Court yesterday. It was the first verdict for damages against the city on claims growing out of the riot. BUCKHANNON. F. C. Walker, of New Martinsville, is visiting his sister and other relatives. Mat Bailey, of Weston, was in town Wednesday. John Kenney, who was ill last week is able to resume his work. An enjoyable affair last Saturday evening was the Hallowe'en party, at the home of Miss Lottie Smith on Franklin street. Whist and other games were played. Hot muffins, salad and relish, pumpkin pie, gingerbread and cider were served. Mrs. Mary Lee was at Phillipi Tuesday. RAYMOND CITY. Rev. J. W. Crosby filled his appointment Sunday. He preached two very interesting and instructive sermons. Rev. A. Massie filled his appointment at Bancroft Sunday. Miss Mattie Woodson of Charleston spent Sunday here with relatives and friends. Winston Coles attended preaching Bancroft Sunday. Mrs. Susie Wanzer is reported very ill. Mrs. Victoria Duckwyfard was called to Charleston las week by the serious illness of her mother. Mrs. Elizabeth Hunter is suffering with rheumatism. The choir of Mt. Hermon Baptist church is preparing to repeat the canta ta "Saul," Sunday. Baltimore, Nov. 3. 3—Dr. Ernest J. Lyon, United States Minister to Liberia, who is in this country on a furfough, is busy filling engagements here and there. Since his arrival he has been overwhelmed with engagements to speak on various subjects, especially on conditions in Liberia. His recent visit to Tuskegee Institute was cut short by being summoned back to Maryland to deliver speeches against disfranchisement, at Hagerstown, Cumberland and other places. He rendered signal service in the fight in this state and is held in the highest esteem by the party leaders. Dr. Lyon spoke to over 1,200 young people at Sharp Street Memorial M. E. Church Sunday afternoon. His subject was to have been "No Triniph without Sacrifices," but audience demanded that he speak on conditions in Liberia, which he did in a highly entertaining and instructive way to the delight of the audience. Dr. Lyon was in Washington Monday and Tuesday, where he held conferences with leading officials of the Department of State. Tonight he was one of the speakers at a mass meeting held in the interest of Liberian missions at Lu REDUCTION IN MISSES' SUIT OF CUT PRICES BEFORE THE SEASON SHOULD USE. WE HERE OFFER THE BIG SEASON. OUR REGULAR PRICES DUR ANCE ALL COMPETITORS. E AND SEE THE GOODS. 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We teach you thoroughly this new and well paid occupation, making you competent to drive and repair any make of automobiles. We assist our students to secure position. Classes for colored students. WHY NOT BECOME A CHAUFFEUR AND EARN MORE MONEY? NEGLEY MOTORING COMPANY, 211 S. Negley Ave. Pittsburg, Pa. 9-16-17t theran temple in Philadelphia where two white ladies who will go to Liberia as missionaries, were given a farewell reception. Dr. Lyon speaks enthusiastically of his recent visit to Tuskegee, saying "I was extremely well pleased with what I saw at Tuskegee, the visit being a revelation to me. Even though on the grounds one finds it almost impossible to comprehend the magnitude of Dr. Washington's work. His grasp upon men and conditions is wonderful. His work is a benediction to humanity and must in a particular sense redound to the glory of the Negro race on this globe." MEMORIAL MEETINGS IN HONOR OF GEN. O. O. HOWARD. To the alumni, former pupils and friends of Howard University, Greeting: You have already been made aware of the death of Gen. O. O. Howard, founder and patron saint of Howard University. Gen. Howard stands out before the civilized world as the incarnation of Christian philanthropy. To us, who are special beneficaries of his labors, his death has a deeper significance and meaning. I am sure that every loyal son of Howard has been profoundly moved by the tidings of his taking off. As president of the Alumni Association of Howard University, I propose memorial meetings in his honor in the different cities where a considerable number of Howard men are to be found. In cases where local alumni associations have been organized, I suggest that meetings be arranged under their auspices. In either instances let the spirit of loyalty and gratitude make this an occasion for bringing all Howard men together. I deem it appropriate that this occasion be utilized to stimulate interest in the proposed Alumni gymnasium for the physical development of our student body now over 1300 strong. I shall be glad to take up details through correspondence with THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 1998 CTION ES' SUITS FORE THE SEASON IS SO FAR OFFER THE BIGGEST RE- GULAR PRICES DEFY COM- ORS. $10.00 13.50 18.00 20.00 22.50 27.50 30.00 35.00 BSHARAH MISHINGS OF es' and Children's Ready-to- tits, Millinery and Dress Fabrics our Prices as usual the lowest that mandise. HWAB, Prop. t., CHARLESTON, W. VA. you thoroughly this new and well paid making you competent to drive and make of automobiles. We assist our secure position. Classes for colored GLEY MOTORING COMPANY, Y Ave. Pittsburg, Pa. those who will assume leadership in the several communities. When all the world stands ready to do homage to this Christian hero and philanthropist surely the sons of Howard University will lead the way. Yours truly, Kelly Miller, President Alumni Association, Howard University. COLLEGE MEN CELEBRATE DIAMOND ANNIVERSARY Boston, Mass., Nov. 3. Members of the Delta Upsilon Fraternity have gathered in Boston from all parts of the country to take part in their annual national convention and to join in a celebration of the seventy-fifth anniversary of the founding of the society. The delegates will be in session three days, during which time they will be entertained by the Harvard, Tufts and Massachusetts Institute of Technology chapters. Delta Upsilon is one of the largest of the Greek letter fraternities, having a membership of nearly 10,000. It was founded at Williams College in 1834, as an anti-secret society, by a group of strong-minded students, which included Stephen J. Field, afterward judge of the United States Supreme Court, and James A. Garfield, afterwards President of the United States. In seventy-five years the society has spread until now it has chapters at Brown, Harvard, Union, Cornell, McGill, Toronto, Lafayette, Pennsylvania, Swarthmore, Michigan, Western Reserve, Miami, Northwestern, Wisconsin, DePauw, Minnesota, Nebraska, Chicago, Ohio State, Illinois, Leland Stanford, California and a number of other leading colleges and universities of the United States and Canada. Orders for hair goods promptly filled at Mrs. Brown's, 500 Capitol street. "That Popular Trading Place." FUBLISHED EVERY THURSDAY THE ADVOCATE PUBLISHINGCO. Office, Pythian Building, Cnarleston, The Advocate is entered in the Post-office at Charleston, W. Va., as second class matter. SUBSCRIPTION RATES: Three months ..... $0.50 Six months ..... 1.00 One year ..... 1.60 THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 1909 THE MAN WANTED. The local correspondent of the Wheeling Register, who reported Dr. C. H. Payne as a candidate for the presidency of the West Virginia Colored Institute, made vacant recently by the death of J. McHenry Jones, evidently was not aware that the consulship to St. Thomas, Danish West Indies, which Dr. Payne holds, pays $3,000.00 a year, while the president of the West Virginia Colored Institute gets only $1,500.00. And even if he was acquainted with these facts, he seems to have lost sight of one condition which makes the consulship even more desirable—the office places its holder in line for the ministership to Liberia or Haiti, the highest diplomatic plums within the reach of the Negro. Presuming, then, that Dr. Payne will stick to the job he has which is probably less arduous and certainly more lucrative than the presidency of Institute, the question of Dr. Jones' successor is still an open one. The Board of Regents has not yet announced, even if it has settled upon, the man who will be placed permanently at the head of the largest institution of learning for Negroes in the State. It is safe to assume, basing the assumption upon the stand taken by the Board in a case which came before it recently from the University, that they will not be influenced in their selection by any political pull of a candidate, but, rather, by his general fitness—his experience and ability. The position is no sinecure. He who fills it acceptably and makes the most of the splendid opportunities it offers must be firm without obtruding his power, learned but not boastful of his superior equipment, and with a character and the reputation for having already accomplished something that will command the respect of the student body, the faculty and the public. These are the qualities the Advocate thinks the Board of Regents will look for in the man upon whom they set their seal of approval. They have expressed themselves as determined to provide the best material obtainable for the presidency of the institution, and, being men of experience, sound judgment and discernment, they may be depended upon to take an advanced rather than a backward step in choosing the man to whom will be entrusted the guidance of this most influential school. GETTING DOWN TO BED ROCK. Among the subjects to be emphasized especially by the State Teachers' Association, says President Prilerman, are Better English in Our Schools, and Improved Methods of Teaching Spelling. In the scheme of education which now obtains, neither of these subjects receives the attention which its importance demands. The multiplicity of branches taught and the shortness of time allotted to each prevent thoroughness in the acquirement of any one. The result is that the average pupil has much general, but very little specific, knowledge, and even less ability to express intelligently and correctly what little he knows. He goes out into the world laboring under a handicap which but few later overcome. If he has not learned to spell correctly during his public school days, the chances are all against his doing so in after life. If the use of good English is not impressed when the mind is receptive, his speech will come nearer being a dialect than a language. Better English and good spelling are much needed, and, if the teachers succeed is discovering and applying any method or methods by which both they and their pupils can become better acquainted with and more adept in the use of their moth PATENTS properly obtained in all countries OR NO FEE. TRADE-MARKS, Caratstones and copper samples, referred, Send Sketch, Model or Photo, for protection on patentability. Patent practic- e exclusively. Send 2 cents in stamps for invaluable Cook on HOW TO ORTAIN and SELL PATENTS, which ones will pay. How to obtain, patent law and other valuable information. D. SWIFT & CO. PATENT LAWYERS, 303 Seventh St., Washington, D. C. IOTT. If there are school teachers, es- cash, they are advised to correspond specially those in small towns and at once with A. R. Stewart, Tuskegee 9-16-4t. cities, who wish to make some extra Institute, Ala. er tongue, the Montgomery meeting will be productive of more good than any held by the Association heretofore. LET IT ALONE. Deeming that the less said about the coming lecture of Senator Benjamin R. Tillman the better it would be from a racial standpoint, in that any agitation would advertise the event and thus assist is drawing a larger crowd to be infected with the virus of the gentleman from South Carolina, The Advocate's original intention was to remain silent, but later developments forbade. It appears that some of our brethren of excellent intentions, but last mentably poor judgment, are for taking some steps to prevent Senator Tillman's appearance before a Charleston audience. Just what they intend to do even they themselves do not know. To them our advice is to let the matter severely alone. There is nothing to be done legally. Even to attempt it would brand the authors-as fit subjects for an institution for the feeble minded. You would accomplish greater good for yourself and your race by refraining from any discussion whatever of the lecture—just what this paper would have done but for the necessity of giving this advice GOOD, IF TRUE. When this was written (Wednesday night) reports from Maryland indicated the defeat of the proposed amendment to the state constitution to disfranchise Negroes. This is good news, very good, if true. It is encouraging to us here is West Virginia who have viewed the situation across the border with alarm. With the greater portion of our boundary lines touching upon states distinctly hostile in their attitude toward the Negro—Maryland and Kentucky with Jim Crow laws, Virginia discriminating both on the common carriers and at the polls—it would not have added to our peace of mind had Maryland joined the disfranchising ranks. If Maryland's proposed amendment is defeated, as is sincerely hoped, she has aligned herself again, as in the early days of the rebellion, with West Virginia and Kentucky on the right side, not wholly converted but convicted of her sins. WE JOIN THE CHORUS. The appointment of Blackshear, Walker and Moton as commissioners of the proposed exposition to mark the fiftieth anniversary of the promulgation of the Emancipation Proclamation is, according to our Washington correspondent, entirely satisfactory to the Negroes of the National Capital. If that be true, (and we have so reason to doubt the veracity of the statement) far be it from us to raise a dissenting voice. We join in in the hurrah, hoch and likewise banzai, and endorse Mr. Thompson in saying that, when it comes to exposition commissioners the gentlemen named have rings on their fingers and bells on their toes WHAT'S THE MATTER WITH BREATHIT? "Hell has broke loose in Breathitt" was the laconic message which summoned Governor Wilson from New Orleans to Frankfort, Ky., the day before election, and yet the day passed with only one violent death, What's wrong with Breathitt? Can it be that it has grown tired of sustaining the name of Kentucky as being the "dark and bloody ground", and has decided to turn over a new leaf? Chicago Negroes, it is reported, will soon hold a series of meetings to censure the governor and Board of Pardons for the execution of one of their number. One looks for more originality from the Windy City. Washington has worked the indignation meeting idea to a frazzle. Now that Johnson and Jeffries have agreed to settle their differences, they will proceed to tell the dear public, at $1000 per week, just how they intend to do it. NOTICE! NOTICE is hereby given that after thirty days from the first publication hereof, the undersigned, on behalf of themselves and associates, will make application to the Mayor and Common Council of the Town of Pratt, Kanawha county, West Virginia, to grant to the undersigned, their executors, administrators, successors and assigns, for themselves and associates, the right and privilege to use the streets, alleys, bridges, rights of way and other property belonging to the said Town of Pratt, or under the control of the Mayor and Common Council of the said Town of Pratt, for the period of fifty (50) years, for the purpose of constructing, equipping, maintaining and operating an interurban and street railway thereon. CHARLES K. M'DERMOTT, W. E. BEARDSLEE Copyright 1909 by Rev. T. S. Linscott, D. D. --- NOV. 7th. 1909. Paul a Prisoner—The shipwreck. Acts xxvili:27 to xxvili:10. Golden Text.—The Lord redeemeth the soul of his servants; and none of them that trust in him shall be desolate. Ps. xxvili:22. Verses 27-29.—Why does God permit storm and stress to come into most lives, and sometimes permits them to continue until all human hope is abandoned? (This question must be answered in writing by members of the club.) What is the Christian's anchor which never fails him no matter what danger his ship may be in? (See Heb. vi-19.) Verses 30-32—Are all God's promises of help or deliverance conditional or are some of them absolute and unconditioned? Verses 33-38—There are two things, at least, possible, no matter how great the distress; one is to wring your hands and bemoan your fate, and give up hope; the other is to be cheerful, and see how best to save the ship; which is the better, and how can it be accomplished? Why is it that the courage and good cheer of one man can save an entire crew from despondency and defeat? May praying and fasting, when you ought to be eating and working, be as great and practical crime as scutting a ship? Why does God generally need our help when he would save us from any impending calamity? (v. 38.) ANTI-GERMAN . PROPAGANDA . IN ENGLAND. To the observant American traveling in Europe these days one deep contrast is apparent. While the German people in almost untroubled peace is working out its economic task excitement has taken hold of our common cousins across the channel—an excitement such as has not been known since the days of Napoleon. America, the entire world, is asking the question whether war between England and Germany can still be avoided. As a German, who has given his whole life to the study of political and economic organization of Great Britain, I should answer the question thus: Peace is indeed endangered, but war, a war that would let loose the worst elemental passions of men and set back social reform and all progress for a full generation, is not absolutely unavoidable. Whence the real cause of this menace and talk of war? Certainly not that the British Isles are threatened by a German invasion, for invasion, either by sea or air, is a sheer impossibility over which experts on both sides of the Channel jest. Yet this British spook-seeing has its serious side, for behind the senseless excited masses stands a group of leaders who largely influence the press of their country and are deliberately inflaming public opinion to the danger point. Far be it from me to condemn these British patriots for their efforts against Germany; my only purpose is to understand them. Their reasoning runs about as follows: German industrial progress is overtaking that of England with giant strides. It has gradually amassed those stupendous aggregations of capital that first rivaled the individual capitalism of England and then grew to American dimensions. The day is now not far distant when the economic power of Germany will equal that of England, mistress of the world and still its leading banker and creditor. Then the two-power standard for her navy will have become financially impossible. With purely economic development British sea dominion must pass away—melt under the veritable sunshine of peace. Today, perhaps, but not tomorrow—New Germany, rising, can be struck to earth by a mailed fist. Thence comes for England, while she still has power in her hands, the great temptation to a "preventive war." By blockade and privateering they think that German trade—70 to 80 per cent of it sea trade—would be all but destroyed and German wares crowded out of the markets of the world. British sea dominions was built up in war with Spain, Holland and France. Why should it not be perpetuated with war with Germany? And further tempting Great Britain to war is the prolific alliance of Germany's continental opponents. England's friendship it was that rekindled the desire of France for revenge, and the hope of an English alliance has strengthened against Germany the pan-Slavic races of Eastern Europe. —From "England and Germany—Peace or War?" by Gerhardt von Schulze-Gaewernitz, in the American Review of Reviews for November. HOW COUNTY TEACHERS CAN MAKE MONEY. Verse 39-44—To a true man is it always so, that after the night comes the day, after sorrow comes joy, and after so-called defeat comes victory? Does God, in these days, ever save a family, a business, a community, or a nation, for the sake of one man, as he saved the passengers and crew of the ship for the sake of Paul? Jululus prevented the killing of the prisoners for the sake of Paul; is there an analogy between that and the saving of sinners for the sake of Jesus? God told Paul that all hands should be saved and the ship lost, and this is what happened; speaking from your own experience are all God's promises equally dependable, whether of a general character as in the Bible, or given to the individual soul? Chap. xxviii: 1.—Where is the island of Melita where this wreck occurred? Verse 2.—Are the uncivilized people before they have had experience with white men, generally kind to strangers? Verses 3-4—When an accident, or sickness, or other natural calamity comes to a man, is it any sure sign that he is a sinner? Verses 5-6.—If a poisonous viper should fasten on a good man's hand today, God would probably not prevent the poison from taking effect; is that a fact to be regretted or otherwise? Verses 7-10.—Is there always "a silver lining to every dark cloud?" Are there any circumstances in which a good man cannot help his fellows? Lesson for Sunday, Nov. 14th, 1909. Paul a prisoner in Rome. Acts xxviii: 11-31. HANGING Of Andrew Williams is Rescented by Negroes of Illinois. Chicago, Oct. 30.—The hanging of Andrew Williams, a colored man, in the Cook county jail last week on the charge of murder, when it has not been definitely known whether he committed the murder or not, and the refusal of Governor Deneen of this state, and the Pardon Board to commute his sentence to the penitentiary or pardon him, has aroused a spirit of censure and denunciation against the Governor and the Pardon Board. A series of meetings will be held in the future, and resolutions of censure will be passed denouncing the Pardon Board and Governor Deneen in the matter. A great deal of interest is manifested by a large number of the colored people of Chicago, and various parts of the state as to the National Half Century Exposition of colored people of the United States, that will be held here in the year of 1913. It is expected that this will be the greatest and largest exposition and the most complete display of what the colored people has accomplished in this country, that has ever been held. The management of the exposition las week organized a lady board of managers, which will be selected in the near future. Mrs. Wilson and Mrs. Lee have gone to Springfield, Ill., on a visit. Joseph Johnson and William Smith of Rochester, N. Y., are in Chicago on a visit. Lawyer John G. Jones, will deliver an address on the early settlement and progress of the colored people of Chicago before the Bethel Literary Society next Sunday afternoon. There is no doubt but there will be a large audience present. There is a very strong talk among a large number of the very prominent church people throughout the city and state and in this western part of the country, to push the candidacy of Rev. D. P. Roberts for bishop of the A. M. E. Church at the next general conference. Dr. Roberts is an educated and polished gentlemen, and a man of honor and ability and stands high in the estimation of the people. COMMISSIONER'S NOTICE Commissioner's Office, 25th day of October, 1909. The parties in the suit of Adam B. Littlepage vs. T. M. Britton, administratrix, et al., pending in the circuit court of Kanawha County, West Virginia will take notice that on the 17th day of December, 1909, at my office in the Arcade-Building, in the City of Charleston, Kanawha County, West Virginia, I will proceed to execute the decree of reference to me as required in said decree showing the personal property owned by Joseph M. Craig deceased, character and value of same, what disposition has been made of same, etc.; a settlement of the accounts of T. M. Britton as administratrix; the real estate owned by decedent Joseph M. Craig; the debts against his estate and such other matters as may be required. Commissioner of the Circuit Court of Kanawha County, West Virginia. 11-4-4t. MUCH ACTIVITY IN STATE OIL FIELDS IS MANIFEST NOW Much activity is reported in the West Virginia oil and gas fields during the past week, but the productivity declined to some extent, due largely to the decrease in the production in the Adamsville field in Harrison county, which is now down to about 5,000 barrels per day, a slump of about 2,000 barrels per day. That the production in the Adamsville field may be boosted back again to high figures it will be necessary to find other gushers, which seems hardly probable at this time as the new wells are located in close proximity to the old wells and the pool is said to have been pretty well defined. When the Hope Gas Company and the Philadelphia company took over the leases in this field they regarded it as prospective gas territory and had no though it contained the most prolific oil pool in the eastern fields. On State Road Fark, Mannington district, Marion county, the Burt Oil Company's test on the Bazil wells farm is holding up at 25 barrels an hour. On Lick branch of Four Mile Creek, Sheridan district, Lincoln county the Guyan Oil Company has shot its No. 11 on the Guyandotte thact and has a light pumper. In the South Fork of Hughes river, Murphy district, Richie county, the Southern Oil Company has completed No. 8 15-barrel pumper in the salt sand. In the same locality the Consolidated Oil Company has completed a test on the McGregor heirs' farm and has a five barrel pumper. Cochran and Funk have the same kind of a producer at their No. 7 on the McGregor heirs' farm. On Hushers Run, Grant district, the New Jersey Oil and Gas Company has completed a test on the H. Kibbee farm and has a gusher in the Keener sand, with an estimated capacity of 8,000,000 cubic feet a day. On Long Run, the Bando Oil Company's No. 9 on the H. P. Cain Farm is producing 25 barrels a day from the salt sand. In Courthouse district, Lewis county, the Hope Natural Gas Company and the Philadelphia Company completed a half dozen or more good gas wells during the week. On Shaw Run, Ten Mile district, Harrison county, the Sun Gas Company has completed a test on the S. C. Stone-street farm and has a good gasser in the fifth sand. On McElroy Creek McElroy district, Tyler county, Jones & Co. have drilled their test on the Daniel Underwood farm into the Dunkard sand and have a show for a producer. It will be tested from that level. In the Indian Creek Development in the same county Campbell & Browse have drilled a test on the J. J. Gorrell form through the Big Injun and have a 10-barrel pumper. On Horse Creek, Duval district, Lincoln county, the Benedum-Trees Oil Company has drilled No. 4 on the General C. C. Watts tract through the Berea grit and has a good gasser. The Berea grit field in Lincoln county, W. Va., is still producing about 5,000 barrels a day. The completion of the week failed to show an increase in the field's aggregate. An increase in its present daily output is scarcely to be expected. The old wells are steady producers, and there is a large amount of work to do before the locations are covered. The Lincoln county field is the best that has been discovered in the lower southwest for many years. The producing formation has been found more regular than in almost any other district, and as a result of this regularity fewer dry holes have been encountered than in any other district. Owing to the absence of gushers the production has not increased by leaps and bounds but the growth has been steady and regular and holders of territory will be far ahead of the game before Lincoln county is out of the race. Roane county is making a good record. The producing area is not so large or so regular as Lincoln county. The wells have about the same average and show about the same staying qualities. The work for the week was divided among the various districts as follows: WHAT PITTSBURG IS DOING SPECIAL TO THE MAIL. Pittsburg, Pa., Nov. 3.—One of the most effective agencies formed for the purpose of planning and promoting improvements in civic and industrial conditions is the Pittsburg Civic commission, appointed by Mayor George W. Guthrie just before his retirement, and which has the support of his successor, Mayor Magee. This was the result of the revelations made in the study of Pittsburg's civic and industrial life by the Russell Sage foundation and the charities publication committee. Mayor Guthrie, who is one of the vice presidents of the National Municipal League, announced his plans for the commission in the last yearly meeting of the league held in Pittsburg in 1908. The commission's work is divided among fourteen committees, each headed by a member of the commission. Employer and employee, American and immigrant are represented, and there is a thorough ward organization. Each committee confines its duties to its particular field and the co-operation of the public authorities is enlisted. It is estimated that $50,000 a year will be required for the maintenance of the work and the conduct of the city-wide campaigns. Money is raised by private subscription. There is an advisory board composed of men who have rendered conspicuous public service in municipal affairs. Charles J. Bonaparte, president of the National Municipal League, is a member, and several other active workers in that organization are connected with the commission including H. D. W. English the president. an interest in BOYS' SUITS take advantage of this liberal offering. About two hundred Boys' Suits comprise tire assortment which have been reduced their actual value. $10, 8.50 and 7.50 Suits Reduced to $6.00 and 5.00 Suits Reduced to $4.50 and $4 Suits Reduced to Boys' Knee Pants Good $1.25 and $1.00 Knicker Pants $1.00 Straight Bottom Pants Good 50c Pants Reduced to Schwabe & M. "FOR BETTER CLOTHES" Your Earnings Get into a bank whether YOU put them there. Did you ever think of that before? But if the other fellow deposits YOUR SAVINGS does that do YOU? Practice economy and thrift and then deposit your savings in The Bank That You Can Depend Upon, where Compound Semi-Annual Interest. Kanawha Banking & Trust CHARLESTON. W. VA. Capital $250,000. Surplus WE WILL PAY YOU an interest in BOYS' SUITS take advantage of this liberal offering. About two hundred Boys' Suits comprise the entire assortment which have been reduced to Half their actual value. Your Earnings Get into a bank whether YOU put them there or not. Did you ever think of that before? Practice economy and thrift and then deposit your own savings in The Bank That You Can Depend Upon, where they draw Compound Semi-Annual Interest. To Do Your Christmas Shopping Early During the three weeks in December before Christmas are always so rushed that it is impossible to give the店 to each customer which we desire to give. Last year scores left our store every day during the Christmas shopping without having a chance to make es known. Shoppers themselves, who wait until the last week rushed to give necessary time to selection. December before Christmas we impossible to give the careful at- desire to give. are every day during the rush of ing a chance to make their wish- it until the last week, are too selection. During the three weeks in December before Christmas we are always so rushed that it is impossible to give the careful attention to each customer which we desire to give. Last year scores left our store every day during the rush of Christmas shopping without having a chance to make their wishes known. Shoppers themselves, who wait until the last week, are too rushed to give necessary time to selection. Remember this, we have this record. Remember this, we have this year bought OUR ENTIRE CHRISTMAS STO a full month earlier than usual, and it is by far the I best showing ever in our store. The prices are usua ive, but, to induce our friends to buy Christmas goods offer a CHRISTMAS STOCK and it is by far the largest and The prices are unusually attract- buy Christmas goods early, we T OF 5%. cepted) made at our store during chases will be considered as cash upon which a payment of one- diamonds from the above discount are too low to allow such a dis- OUR ENTIRE CHRISTMAS STOCK a full month earlier than usual, and it is by far the largest and best showing ever in our store. The prices are unusually attractive, but, to induce our friends to buy Christmas goods early, we offer a DISCOUNT OF 5%. on all purchases (diamonds excepted) made at our store the month of November only. Pur-chases will be considered and articles will be laid aside upon which a payment half is received. We are obliged to except Diamonds from the above offer as our prices on these gems are too low to allow count. on all purchases (diamonds excepted) made at our store during the month of November only. Pur-chases will be considered as cash and articles will be laid aside upon which a payment of one-half is received. We are obliged to except Diamonds from the above discount offer as our prices on these gems are too low to allow such a discount. ERNST, Jeweler asd Mfg. Optician, Cor. Va. and Arcade, Charleston, West Virginia. United States is now 5,000. The South has particularly suffered At the opening session of the conference this afternoon, following addresses of welcome and responses, papers were presented as follows: "Pellagra as a National Public Health Problem," Assistant Surgeon General J. W. Kerr, of the United States marine hospital service; "On the Phophylaxis of Pellagra," Past Assistant Surgeon C. H. Lavinder, of the United States marine hospital service; "Economic Factors of the Pellagra Problems in South Carolina," E. J. Watson, commissioner of agriculture, commerce and industries of South Carolina; "Pellagra, Its Recognition in Illinois and the Means Taken to Control It." Dr. George A. Zeller, superintendent of the Illinois State Hospital for the Insane; "Some Differential Points in the Skin Lesions of Pellagra," Dr. Isadore Dyer, dean of the medical department of Tulane University, and "Pathology of Pellagra," Dr. H. F. Harris, secretary of the State board of health of Georgia. COLLEGE 6th St. and Penn Ave. PITTSBURGH Preparatory, Commercial, Stenography, Telegraphy, Electricity, Engineering, Drafting, Mathematics, Languages and Civil Service. Day and evening sessions, all year. Good Equipment, Best Location, Excel- ent Lighting Facility, Strong Course of Study, CATALOG FREES. MARTIN JENNINGS CATALOG Presc. Homes and Investments FOR SALE—3,000 properties in this town and nearby states. Free Sales Life Buyers and sellers. Additional properties wanted for new Sales List. WASHINGTON SKETCH BOOK 124 pages, 1,000 pictures—public men, buildings, views, etc. Tent for rent for our Special Agent in your town or for full information address. AMERICAN REALITY CO., KARPINGTON, O. --- --- If You Have ERNST, ORGANIZE IN SOUTH TO FIGHT SPREAD OF PELLEGRA SPECIAL TO THE MAIL. Columbia, S. C., Nov. 3.—The national conference called to investigate the widespread prevalence of pellagra, its origin and treatment, assembled in this city today for a two days' session. The attendance includes several hundred health officers, asylum representatives, marine hospital service officers, neurotic experts and other medical men of prominence from many parts of the country. The conference, for which preparations have been going forward for over a month, is attracting widespread attention. Since the secretary of the treasury in his annual report last year uttered a warning against the spread of pellagra many State boards of health have investigated the disease and have made alarming reports to the federal government. The medical view of its origin inclines strongly to the eating of diseased corn. It has existed for years, usually diagnosed under some other name, and it is now believed that the great mortality in Andersonville and other Southern prisons during the civil war was due to it. A recent outbreak in Illinois disclosed that many cases existed in the State Insane Asylum in Peoria. A low estimate of the cases in the MILITARY HOSPITAL Are You Working for Money? Or is Your Money Working for You? If you are working and saving your money and putting it in a bank where you get no interest, keep ing it in a trunk or hiding it somewhere about your house—You Are Working For Money. If you are working and saving your money and investing it in a bank. If you are working and saving your money and investing it in a safe way, where it will be working day and night whether you are working or not, and making you at least six per cent, interest—Your Money is working For You. The Pythian Mutual Investment Association was organized in order to give us an opportunity to put the money we could save together and then put it to work. The above is a picture of our building on the Capitol Square in Charleston. We have just purchased a splendid three story block building on one of the main business streets in the city of Huntington. The first floor is occupied by the Huntington Herald, the largest daily newspaper published in that section of the state, the second floor is used for office rooms, while the htird floor is a large assembly and lodge hall. This building is sure to pay us well. After the Charleston building had been occupied only eight months our stockholders were paid a dividend of six per cent. Stock is still on sale at $10.00 per share, either paid up or on the installment plan. Ask your agent in your locality about it or write to this office. Let Your Money Work For You Invesmtent Association. L. O. WILSON, President, W. Va. WestVa.Colored Institute INSTITUTE, WEST VA. The only Industrial Institute for colored Students in the State. Regular Normal, Academic and Commercial Courses, also Regular Courses in Agriculture, Carpentery and House Building, Steam Fitting,Smithing,Cabinet Making, Painting and Glazing, Dressmaking, Laundering, Printing. A complete course in Military Training to Cadets. Rooms. Books, Fuel and Lights Free to Normal Students; and in addition Uniforms for State Students. We have a faculty of Twenty-two Teachers Board only Eight Dollars per Month. For catalogue and other information address Bird Prillerman, A. M., Acting President Institute West Virginia The undersigned together holding and owning more than one-tenth (1 1-0) of the capital of the Wake Forest Mining Company, a corporation of West Virginia, hereby call a general meeting of the stockholders of said corporation to be held at the principal office of said corporation at Wake Forest, Kanawha County, West Virginia, on the 16 day of October, 1909. at 12 o'clock noon. And the undersigned hereby give notice that at the said meeting a resolution will be offered to increase the authorized capital stock of said corporation from 250 shares of the par value of $100.00 each to 500 shares of the par value of $100.00 each, so that the authorized capital stock of said corporation shall thereafter be $50,000.00 instead of $25000.00. J. R. THOMAS. J. R. THOMAS, Trustee. BOYS! GIRLS! COLUMBIA BICYCLE FREE! Great offer out! Get your friends to subscribe to our magazine and we will make you a present of a $10.00 Colum- bia Bicycle—the best made. Ask for particulars, free outfit and circular telling "how to start." Address "The Bicycle Man." 29-21 East 22nd Street, New York City, N. Y. OFFICER LEAVES THE STATE Lieutenant Thrasher of Company A, and Lieutenant Henry Payne of Company C, of the West Virginia National Guard, have applied to the military department for a leave of absence to leave the State. C. E. Mitchell, of Institute, was a visitor to the city Monday. Mrs. Sara Johnson was ill the first of the week at her home in Washington Court. John Jackson died Thursday morning after a long illness, of tuberculosis, at his home on Bradford St. The funeral services were held at the First Baptist church Sunday afternoos. Miss Lewellyn Spriggs, of Institute, was the guest of Miss Esther Fulke Saturday. The pupils of the third grade of Garnett School entertained the teachers Friday afternoon. T. W. Wade, of Eagle, was a visitor to the city Monday. Minvillis, the little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Bailey entertained a number of her little friends, Thursday afternoon, at her home on Hansford street in honor of her birthday anniversary. Mr. and Mrs: Clarence Henderson, of Pt. Pleasant, spent the latter part of last week in the city, the guest of the latter's aunt, Mrs. Lillian Starks on Shrewsbury street. Miss R. A. Wilson spent the weekend at St. Albans, visiting her mother. A very delightful Halloween Party was given, Saturday evening, at the home of Miss Maude Viney on Piedmont street. The divertisms of the evening were Halloween games. Those present were Misses. Aristes Johnson, Mossie Clay, Hazel Lucas, Lewellyn Spriggs, Virginia Gilmer, Esther Fulks, Maude Viney and Mrs. Ruth Robinson, of Detroit, Mich.; Messrs. T. G. Nutter, F. D. Cambric, C. H. Gray and J. A. Jackson. Little Miss Helen Strother entertained her friends, Saturday afternoon, at her home on Bradford St. in honor of her birthday anniversary. Miss Virginia Goins was called to the city last week because of the death of Mr. Jno. Jackson. Mrs. Phil Waters is ill at her home on the West Side with typhoid fever. As her temperature has not at any time during her week's illness been higher than 102, it is hoped that the attack will be a mild one and of short duration. J. H. Taylor and W. O. Terry are hunting this week in Greenbrier county. The Griffin Sisters are the vaudeville attractions next week, at the Majestic. Miss Aristis Johnson entertained a few friends, Tuesday evening, with cards. Miss Caroline Hairston has opened a hair dressing parlor at 804 Donnally street. Mrs. Edward Humbles, of Sentz street, is reported ill. Mr. and Mrs. James Green, of Boomer, were in the city shopping, Tuesday. Mrs. Susie Hairston, of Martinsville, Va., is here visiting her daughter, Miss Carolyn. Miss Lucinda Williams returned, Friday from Cincinnati, where she visited friends. Rev. R. R. Downs will conduct the regular services at the St. Paul A. M. E. church. The public is cordially invited to attend. The Loyal Union will meet with Mrs. Eliza Burks, Monday evening, at her home on Lewis street. Mrs. Cora Anderson gave a dinner party at her home on Washington St., complimentary to Mrs. Calloway, of Cincinnati. Rev. B. R. Reed, of Springfield, Ohio, preached at the First Baptist church, Sunday. Mrs. R. B. Colbert has returned from Ronceverte and Lewisburg, where she spent a few days visiting her sisters. Thomas Colbert is in the city from Welch and expects to remain here this winter. Sunday was a great day spiritually for Simpson M. E. church. Rev. S. A. Lewis preached both morning and evening to large congregations. In the absence of the District Superintendent, Rev. G. E. Curry, who returned to his home on account of sickness, Rev. J. W. Waters held his own quarterly conference Friday. Rev. Waters, accompanied by Rev. G. E. Muse, went to Montgomery, where he held the quarterly conference for that place on Saturday night and preached Sunday morning, returning to his own church in time for night services. Little Helen Strawther entertained about thirty of her friends, Saturday afternoon, at her home on Bradford St. After amusing themselves with games on the lawn, they were served a collation. The Majestic is drawing even larger crowds than those which witnessed the performances last week. Green and Stuart are more than surpassing expectations, the latter being compelled to respond to encores on her every appearance. FARMERS' NATIONAL CONGRESS Raleigh, N. C., Nov. 3.—Every arriving train today brought its full quota of delegates and visitors to the Farmers' National Congress, which is to hold forth during the remainder of this week at the State Agricultural and Mechanical College. A large attendance and a program of unusual interest combine to give promise of the most notable gathering in the history of the organization. Governors, members of congress and many other men of note are scheduled as speakers at the conference. NEW NATIONAL GUARD ASSIGNMENTS MADE Sergeants Charles J. Falkenthal and Albert Grim, the regular army officers, who have been assigned for duty with the West Virginia national guard by the war department at washington, have been assigned to the different companies in the First and Second regiments by the following order issued Tuesday by Adjutant General Burlew: "Sergeant Albert Grim, Fifth U.S. Infantry, having reported for duty with the West Virginia national guard, is assigned with the First Infantry and will proceed to stations on the dates hereafter indicated: November 2 to 29—Fairmont. November 30 to December 13—Littleton. December 14 to 27—Wellsburg. December 28 to January 10—Morgantown. January 11 to 24—Kingwood. January 11 to 24—Kingwood. January 25 to February 7—Terra Alta. February 8 to 21—Martinsburg. February 22 to March 7—Clarksburg. March 8 to 21—Weston. March 22 to April 4—Sutton. "Sergeant Charles J. Falkenthal, Fifth U. S. Infantry, having report- ed for duty with the West Virginia national guard, is assigned for duty with the Second Infantry and will proceed to stations on the dates hereafter indicated: November 2 to 29—Parhersburg. November 30 to December 13— Ravenswood. December 14 to 27—Spencer. December 28 to January 31— Huntington. February 1 to February 14—Fayetteville. February 15 to 28 - Gassaway. March 1 to April 4 - Charleston. "The non-commissioned officers mentioned in paragraphs 1 and 2 will, upon arrival at their stations, report to the senior company commander at that station, who will see that an equitable distribution of time is made. Transportation will be furnished by the quartermaster WRIT OF PROHIBITION BY SUPREME COURT Tuesday evening the supreme court of appeals issued a writ of prohibition against Judge Wm. A. Parsons, of the Mason county circuit court, prohibiting him from enforcing a judgment of his court made in the case of Frank A. Chapman vs. Mary A. Chapman, by which Chapman was required to pay alimony to his former wife. The writ is returnable on the 16th of November. EDUCATIONAL CONFERENCE TOEKAL INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE Topeka, Kas., Nov. 3.—County superintendents of schools from all parts of Kansas met in Topeka today for their annual conference. State Superintendent Failchild presided and among those presenting papers or addresses were Ada U. Hitchcock, of Beloit; Mary H. Lewis, of Winfield; George S. Snoddy, of Emporia; John F. Eby, of Topeka, and C. E. Rarick, of Stockton. BILLIARD CHAMPIONSHIP New York, Nov. 3.—Devotees of billiards are looking forward with keen interest to the world's championship match between Aldred de Oro, holder of the three-cushion title, and John Daly, the Chicago cue expert, which begins tonight at McGraw's academy. The contest is to continue over three nights, 50 points being played each night. The winner will be awarded the world's championship and the Lambert trophy. WILLIAM GITT IS MAN Offered Body to College for Peanut Vending Machine. Roanoke, Va., Nov. 2.—The identity of the person who some days ago wrote from Blacksburg to the medical department of the University of Virginia offering to give his body for dissection purposes in exchange for a peanut parcher and simply signing himself "Uncle Bill, that's all," was divulged today by Mayor W. O. Froth, of Blacksburg, in a written communication to the Roanoke Times. TThe man who would will his dead body to the university, provided he is given a peanut vending machine, is William Gitt, of Blacksburg, a victim of locomotor ataxia and rheumatism. PANAMA CELEBRATES Colon, Nov. 3.—In this and other cities and towns of Panama a general holiday was kept today in celebration of the anniversary of Panaman independence. Many of the American employees of the canal commission and Panama railroad took part in the festivities which marked the observance of the anniversary. AMBASSADOR COMING HOME Paris, Nov. 3.—Henry White, the retiring American ambassador, left today for New York, accompanied by his family. Mr. Blanchard, the first secretary, will remain in charge of the embassy until the arrival of Robert Bacon, the new ambassador, who is expected here about the first of the year. Coach "Hurry Up" Yost, of Michigan, believes his team will surely win from Pennsylvania this year. Penn State has a strong team this year. Tieing University of Pennsylvania 2 to 3 and Carlisle 8 to 8 shows class. Mrs. Mattie Ward entertained at dinner Saturday Rev. Waters and Rev. Lewis and Mr. and Mrs. L. C. Cabell. Our haudsome Winter Suits are the expression of the latest and best ideas in tailoring and they show it in every way. We are showing the most exclusive and excellent models $10 TO $25 ONE PRICE CLOTHIER 222 Capitol Street JEALOUS RAGE AS MOT Officers Are Looking Who Had Been Ord Home Sunday a JEALOUS RAGE ALLEGED AS MOTIVE FOR CRIME Officers Are Looking For Man Named Ferrell Who Had Been Ordered From the Hood Home Sunday and Made Threats. Dr. S. S. Sutphin, formerly a member of the house of delegates from Raleigh county, and sergeant-at-arms of the house of the last session of the legislature, was in Charleston Tuesday on his way to Hunt-ington and stated that there was still much excitement at Beckley over the murder of George W. Hood and family near Beckley, last Sunday night. The Hood farm and residence was located about two miles from Beckley between the county seat and Harper. While it was generally accepted that the house had been burned and the inmates burned to death at first, on Monday, after an examination of the victims by the Beckley physicians, it was found that the Hood family had been murdered and the house fired in an effort to destroy all trace of the crime which had been perpetrated. There were four persons killed, George W. Hood, his daughter Almeda Hood, about 35 years of age, Almeda Hood's daughter Emma Hood, a child of about 12 years, and Roy Hood, about 30 years of age, a son of George W. Hood. One son who had been taking his girl home from church at the time of the murder, and a daughter who was visiting near Daniels at the same time, escaped with their lives, but today they are the only survivors of the Hood family. The one son who was absent from home at the time of the murder, returned to the house to find his father's home on fire. He found the house burning and believed that the other members of the family had not returned from church. George W. Hood slept on the first floor and near the front door his body was found with the skull crushed. The body of Roy Hood was found across the bed, while that of Almeda and Emma Hood were in the same room with Roy Hood. The house was discovered to be on fire about 11 o'clock Sunday night. During the day the family had been to church and on Sunday afternoon Emma Hood, the 12-year-old daughter of Almeda Hood, had been baptized and taken into the Mt. Tabor Baptist church. At first there was a general impression that the house had taken fire and that the inmates had burned to death, but the investigation by the physicians showed that the four people had first been murdered and their bodies left in the house before it was fired in an effort to blide the crime. It is said that the idea of robbery is now scouted by the officers, who are looking for a miner named Ferrell, the lover of Almuda Hood, who was ordered away from the Hood homestead on Sunday morning by George Hood, and who replied to the caustic words of the old soldier that he would see him that night. It some it is contended that Ferrell returned to the Hood home that same Sunday evening and slew the household in a jealous rage. ALLEGED IVE FOR CRIME For Man Named Ferrell ered From the Hood nd Made Threats. YOUR STOMACH FEELS FINE IN FIVE MINUTES As there is often some one in your family who suffers an attack of Indigestion or some form of Stomach trouble, why don't you keep some Diapepsin in the house handy? This harmless blessing will digest anything you can eat without the slightest discomfort, and overcome a sour, gassy Stomach five minutes after. Tell your pharmacist to let you read the formula plainly printed on these 50-cent cases of Pape's Diapepsin, then you will readily see why it makes Indigestion, Sour Stomach, Heartburn and other distress go in five minutes and relieves at once such miseries as Belching of Gas, Eruptations of sour, undigested food, Nausea, Headaches, Dizziness, Constipation and other Stomach disorders. Some folks have tried so long to find relief from Indigestion and Dyspepsia or an out-of-order stomach with the common every day cures advertised that they have about made up their minds that they have something else wrong, or believe theirs is a case of Nervousness, Gastritis, Catarrh of the Stomach or Cancer. This, no doubt, is a serious mistake. Your real trouble is, what you eat does not digest; instead, it ferments and sours, turns to acid, Gas and Stomach poison, which putrefy in the digestive tract and intestines, and, besides, poison the breath with nauseous odors. A hearty appetite, with thorough TO AID EQUAL SUFFRAGE Sioux Falls, S. D., Nov. 3.—The Rev, Anna Howard Shaw, Mrs. Rachel Foster Avery and several other of the foremost woman suffrage advocates of America are scheduled among the speakers at the annual convention of the South Dakota Equal Suffrage Association, which began here today with a large attendance. The gathering will remain in session until Saturday. JAPAN MOURNS PRINCE ITO Tokio, Nov. 3.—Out of respect to the memory of Prince Ito, Japan's most prominent statesman, who met death at the hands of an assassin last week, the Emperor's birthday today was by common consent allowed to pass without the customary celebrations and festivities. We are established right here where you live. Now, it stands to reason we would not dare make the claim that Rexall "93" Hair Tonic will cure dandruff, grow hair and prevent baldness, except we are positive it will do so. We ask you to try this remedy on our guarantee. Your money back if not satisfied. Two sizes, goe. and $1.00. Moore's 118 Capitol Street. 118 Street. 118 nia's Oldest rgest Store More More For Color People This is one of the ob- jects of this great Benefi- West Virginia's Oldest and Largest Book Store We can supply at Lowest Prices Any Book Published SOLE AGENTS FOR BROWNIES The low-priced but high quality cameras that have put amateur photography within the reach of everyone. Prices from $1.00 to $12.00 LET US SHOW YOU Charleston Souvenirs 1c to $1.00 Moore's 118 CAPITOL ST. 118 Catalog of Kodaks and Brownie Cameras Free. A little opt which will cost you probably save you a your ease of reading be sure we will ch for what new glasses tle in comparison you'll obtain. le optical adv cost you nothing he e save you a headache, a of reading and sewing he will charge you some new glasses you need, but comparison with the b ain. A little optical advice which will cost you nothing he e, will probably save you a headache, add to your ease of reading and sewing. To be sure we will charge you something for what new glasses you need, but little in comparison with the benefit you'll obtain. C. G. BERGMAN, 231 Capitol St., Charleston, W. Va. HENRY T. MDONALD, President STORER Harper's L —Founder More than 400 men and women school in the state for Colored stu- tion high. Remarkably healthful. BUILDINGS BEING ADDED TO OL- lar faculty of sixteen highly educa- assistants. Our Library catalogued accor- the largest in the state. FIRST GRADE CERTIFICATE BERS OF THE GRADUATING C TORER COLLEGE Harper's Ferry, W. Va. —Founded in 1867— 100 men and women have graduated here. State for Colored students. Magnificent location markably healthful. Ample buildings. THE ING ADDED TO OUR PLANT THIS YEAR. Between highly educated, earnest teachers does catalogued according to the Dewey System state. ADEE CERTIFICATES ARE GRANTED TO THE GRADUATING CLASSES WHO ARE RECO BOARD OF EDUCATION. Storer is interden d student body. Its whole influence is toward Societies, Christia) Organizations, Musi Athletics. Academic, State Normal, Industrial, Music. Used catalogue and other printed matter write More than 400 men and women have graduated here. The oldest school in the state for Colored students. Magnificent location. Elevation high. Remarkably healthful. Ample buildings. THREE NEW BUILDINGS BEING ADDED TO OUR PLANT THIS YEAR. The regular faculty of sixteen highly educated, earnest teachers does not include assistants. Our Library catalogued according to the Dewey System, is one of the largest in the state. FIRST GRADE CERTIFICATES ARE GRANTED TO THOSE MEMBERS OF THE GRADUATING CLASSES WHO ARE RECOMMENDED TO THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION. Storer is interdenominational in its faculty and student body. Its whole influence is toward Christian living. Literary Societies, Christia Organizations, Musical Clubs Bands and Sane Athletics. COURSES: Academic, State Normal, Industrial, Music. For illustrated catalogue and other printed matter write to Chicago, Oct. 27.—With an attendance representing millions of invested capital, the annual convention of the National Association of Implement and Vehicle Manufacturers opened in Chicago today and will continue in session over Thursday and Friday. Washington, D. C., Oct. 27.—The Foundation for the Promotion of Industrial Peace will hold an important meeting here tomorrow to discuss the framing of by-laws and the advisability of using a portion of the income of the fund as a prize for essays on the best method for bringing about peace in industrial pursuits. Chief Justice Fuller of the United States Supreme Court will preside at the meeting. More Money For Colored People This is one of the objec- tive of great Benefi- cial and Protective ization. The I-L-U Grand Lodge aims to improve the condition, in a financial way, as well as morally and industrially, to improve the lives of wee as well as their members work. It is an Inten- tional Chartered Co-operative Society in every sense of the term. No matter where you live, or what your occupation be you can do a single, employ- er or employee, it will be greatly to your advantage to join the I-L-U Grand Lodge. Members the untenable Bakers and sisters to secure work, let them when sick or disabled, and where death occurs in the family. Membership is open to both sexes, including men and women. Registration as to nationality, color, politics or religion. Over 50,000 men and women have all received our ranks, having found this the greatest and most rewarding institution in existence. We invite you to join. Send letter of copy of official paper, the "L-U Home Lodge" manuscript and particulars. If you join prematurely, you may authority to represent us in your local lodge. You can devote your spare hours to securing members of the lodge and also need a few Traveler Representatives who can give their entire time to this work; good pay, including traveling expenses. Write at once! *The I-L-U Grand Lodge* 105 I-L-U Bldg, Dayton, Ohio We have a new line of GAS STAND LAMPS Come in and look them over COFFEY Plumbing Co. Quarrier St., near Capitol ical advice nothing he e, will headache, add to g and sewing. To arge you something s you need, but lit- with the benefit N. C. BRACKETT, Treasurer. COLLEGE Ferry, W. Va. have graduated here. The oldest students. Magnificent location. Eleva- ample buildings. THREE NEW PLANT THIS YEAR. The regu- lated, earnest teachers does not include going to the Dewey System, is one of AGES ARE GRANTED TO THOSE MEM CASSES WHO ARE RECOMMENDED ATION. Storer is interdenominational as whole influence is toward Christian la) Organizations. Musical Clubs Normal, Industrial, Music. I other printed matter write to MILLER ASCRIBES HIS SUCCESS TO COACHING OF HANS WAGNER HARVARD'S FOOTBALL TEAM HOPES TO DEFEAT ELI AGAIN "Pittsburg outclasses Detroit in the playing of the national game and if it had not been so cold in Detroit I believe that we would have eaten the Tigers more decisively," says Johnny "Dots" Miller, the Cearney boy, who played such a sensational game at second base for the Pirates this season, at his home when interviewed recently. Miller arrived home about a week ago with a grip full of souvenirs and baseballs. Safely tucked away in his pocket was a check for $1,853.80, which he received for his share in the post-season series between the Pirates and Tigers. The young player, whose work on the diamond the past summer has called forth much favorable comment throughout the entire country and has been made the subject of discussions by millions of baseball fans, is staying at his mother's home, in Dukes street. Kearney. He was anxious for spring to come around so that he could get away on the early training trip again. "Wagner is the greatest ball player that ever lived," said "Dots," "and my success the past season has been due almost entirely to the coaching I received from him. He taught me many points of the game and while some of the thingsame hard at first, I found that I could manage to field and bat much better after following his instructions closely. "Of course, I don't know much about Ty Cobb, the Detroit star player, as he played in but seven games against us, and at that our players were told that he did not bat at his best. H2 seemed to be a wonderful fast player and a good base runner. He is a very agreeable sort of a fellow and all our players liked him when we met the Detroit players before and after the games." In commenting on the world's series Miller said that the players were under a strain to win the honors for their club and gain the big end of the purse. The battles were not as hard fought, however, as many games in the National League Harvard is not a bit scared over the glowing reports that come from the Yale football camp. The same reports were heard last year, and yet when the Crimson met the Blue at New Haven, the former were victorious by a score of 4 to 0. With the exception of three players, Harvard expects to have the same team that faced the Blue last year and to have the slight advantage of playing the crucial game on the home grounds. Of the championship team of last year, Harvard has eight players left, Withington, West, Corbett, McKay, Leslie, Fish, Browne and Smith. So it will be a team of veterans against a team of veterans with the result, in the opinion of Harvard followers, depending much on the coaching. With Haughton again to whip the Harvard team into shape the student body is confident Harvard has a splendid opportunity to repeat her victory of last year and break the football precedent against successive Harvard victories. It is true that Harvard will be without the services this year of Cutler, Kennard and Ver Weibe, the three men chiefly responsible for the defeat of Yale last year. Cutler's generalship at quarter, Ver Weibe's line boring that brought the ball within striking distance of the Yale goal and the fateful introduction of Kennard into the game just in time to take advantage of the situation and kick a goal from the field were the chief factors in Harvard's victory. THE LAW AS BETWEEN MORTGAGER AND MORGAGEE The case of Robert Liskey vs. Sampson Snyder from Randolph county, in which the supreme court of appeals handed down an opinion Tuesday morning, has been in the higher court before. In the opinion handed down Tuesday, the lower court was reversed in part and affirmed in part. President Miller, in his syllabus, said: 1. A general rule applicable as between mortgager and mortgagee is, that if the mortgagee himself occupies the premises, especially if they consist of a farm under cultivation, upon which labor and money must be bestowed to produce annual crops, he will be charged with such sums as will be a fair rent for the premises, without regard to what he may realize as profits from the use of them. 2. The true annual rental value of land is not the value of all the farm products which can possibly be realized from its use, when the land is stocked, farmed and managed with the greatest skill and industry, but it is the price which a prudent and race when Pittsburg was trying to land the pennant. When the Pirates left Pittsburg after the first two games and went to Detroit the weather was so cold that the National League champs were chilled to the bone. "Babe" Adams is a wonderful pitcher," declared Miller. "Much of our success in carrying off the honors in the meeting with Detroit is due to his wonderful work in the box. We, the members of the Pittsburg club, knew what he could do, but it was apparent that the American Leaguers had failed to take notice of Adams. He had been one of our most consistent winners during the season and while he was not worked in as many games as some of the other twitters Manager Clarke knew just what was in him. "Baseball is my greatest sport, and I like it better than ever. Detroit gave us a good hard battle for the honors, but they only made our fellows work all the harder to land the world's championship. I think that Christy Mathewson, of the New York Giants, is the greatest pitcher in the business. He is well liked by the Pirates, although he is feared because of his ability to outguess our batters. "I will stay home all winter and spend my time in going hunting in the meadows and nearby places. But all the time the snow is on the ground I will be thinking of baseball and eagerly waiting for the call when we will all go to Hot Springs and don our baseball uniforms again." Miller's return home was about as quiet as he could make it. He is the same big overgrown boy, as modest as ever, and a stranger would never take him for a world champion. The big reception planned by some of the residents of the town to honor the returning baseball hero was being talked of and all kinds of affairs being considered. It was though that he would be away from home for a week or so longer, and his sudden reappearance in the town was a surprise to his most intimate friends. But in place of these men Harvard has O'Flaherty to quarter who today gives much better promise than Cutler did at the same time last year, and Frothingham and Minot, two backs who are showing magnificent form and who should easily prove as efficient as Kennard and Ver Weibe. With such a backfield and practically the same line that last year played the Blue to a standstill, Harvard sees no reason for worry over the outcome of the annual struggle with the sons of Eli. A serious injury to the ankle of Corbett, one of Harvard's best backs, was the price of a three-touchdown scrimmage which yesterday satisfied the Crimson coaches that their men are rounding into form for the Brown game. In the 20-minute clash the varsity team showed life and speed, but the most noticeable improvement was in the work of the line both on the offensive and defensive, the men showing a better understanding of the principles of team play than they displayed in recent scrimmages and the coaches are correspondingly happy. All the three varsity touchdowns were made on straight old fashioned football tackles, two successful plays brought out the new game being worked. P. D. Smith, the right half, is out of the game for the present with a sore shoulder. It is believed, however, that he will be in the line-up against Brewn. industrious farmer can afford to pay for its use, after taking into consideration the probable amount and the market value of his crops, and the probable injuries thereto resulting from the ordinary changes of climate and seasons. 3. In arriving at the true annual value of land opinion evidence evincing exaggerated and speculative notions thereof should not be allowed to overcome the evidence of actual renting of the same land and of land of like character in the same vicinity, especially when corroborated by evidence showing the amount, character, condition and location of the land. 4. A mortgagee in possession has the right to protect the property, and to be reimbursed his expenses in so doing. 5. Where reasonable repairs and permanent improvements have been made in good faith, by one stalling upon the legal footing of a mortgagee in possession, but who supposes himself to have acquired the absolute title, the value of them will be allowed upon the subsequent redemption of the land. 6. Where payments are made from time to time on a debt, bearing interest, the interest should be computed on the debt up to the time of payment, and the payment deducted from the aggregate of principal and interest and the balance form a new capital, but which must not be more than the former. If the payment be less than the interest due at the time the surplus of interest, must not go to augment the capital; and it is error for a commissioner in stating an account to allow interest on pay- MAJESTIC THEATRE 14 SUMMERS STREET Week Begin November The Griffin Si MOVING PICTURES 3 Vaudeville Performan ly Beginning at 7:30 Moving Pictures Every From 3:30 to 5:30 Vaudeville Saturdays Beg Green and Ste Bginning Mo November 8th fin Sisters The Fun Class Va CTURES ILLUSTRAT Performances Night- g at 7:30 o'Clock es Every Afternoon 8:30 to 5:30. udeville Matin days Beginning at 2:00 o' d Stewart Balan Week Bginning Monday November 8th. The Griffin Sisters The Fun Makers and High Class Vaudeville Artists 3 Vaudeville Performances Nightly Beginning at 7:30 o'Clock ADMISSION 10C Pictures Every Afternoon From 3:30 to 5:30. Vaudeville Matinee Saturdays Beginning at 2:00 o'Clock Green and Stewart Balance of This Week OPENING OF MECHEH DAM Wheeling, W. Va., Nov. 3.—With a land parade and a great river pugeant and with addresses and exercises appropriate to the occasion, the McMechen dam, one of the greatest works of engineering ever undertaken with a view to improving navigation on the Ohio river, was formally dedicated today. The celebration was carried out under the auspices of the board of trade of this city and was participated in by prominent public officials and representatives of the officials and Formerly there is of Clothing Store that extended care of wealth only kind the old ins that charged fair privilege of cre is a third kind-- sell to people of and people of w the same privilege reasonable price nonsensical lot r Credit Co 24 Capitol Street A Little Common Sense Applied to Credit Banner Cr 24 C Clothing for Men, Women and Children A Little D A Little Down, A Little Each Week ments to a future day when the debt is paid or settlement made, and then deduct the payment and interest from the debt, principal and interest. 7. Where a decree is rendered for payment of money it should as required by Section 3988, Code 1906, be for the aggregate of principal and interest due at the date of the decree, with interest from that date; and it is error to give interest upon the aggregate of principal and interest anterior to the date of the decree. Formerly there were [2] kinds of Clothing Stores [1] the kind that extended credit to people of wealth only [2] The other kind the old installment house that charged fat profits for the privilege of credit. Now there is a third kind--"our kind." We sell to people of slender means and people of wealth----both get the same privilege of credit at reasonable prices without the nonsensical lot of red tape. THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 1909 TIC TRE LET Monday 8th. Fun Makers and High s Vaudeville Artists TRATED SONGS ADMISSION 10C ADMISSION 5C tinee 0 o'Clock balance of This Week business interests of Ohio, West Virginia and Pennsylvania. FOOTBALL NOTES Coach Percy Haughton, of Harvard, coached the Cornell squad in 1900. Among the big ones, Yale holds the record of scoring the most points to date. Virginia's victory over Annapolis this season was her first since 1893. Harvey Snyder, Harvard's former halfback, is coaching Oberlin again this fall. ere were [2] kinds Stores [1] the kind red credit to people only [2]. The other installment house d fat profits for the credit. Now there and--"our kind." We le of slender means of wealth---both get privilege of credit at prices without the lot of red tape. Company Open Evenings, Home Phone 128 week