The Advocate

NEXT TOUR OF TUSKEGEE WILL BE THROUGH TENNESSEE AND PART OF SOUTHERN KENTUCKY. Prominent Men in Party Noted Educator will Cheer People of "Volunteer State" on to Greater Achievements and Point Out the Better Things. (By Horace D. Slatter.) Nashville, Tenn., Nov. 8.—Beginning at Bristol, Tennessee, Nov. 18th, and ending at Jackson, November 25th, Dr. Booker T. Washington will make another one of his famous tours through a Southern State speaking to thousands of his people, and for that matter, to the people of both races. This time, the scenes will be enacted in the Old Volunteer State, peer of them all in the amount of real worth and sheer grit displayed by its Negro citizens. Here Fisk, Roger Williams and Walden for years have sent out good men and true, to work among the masses of the people and have exerted a tremendous influence upon the Negro life of the state, and indeed, upon the nation. Here active business enterprises, stupendous in their conception and realization, challenge the admiration of the gods; here beautiful women, pure and virtuous; good meh, strong and brave have battled against inhuman odds and have demonstrated that the race is worth while. It is with peculiar significance that "The Wizard" comes to the Volunteer State to cheer these struggling beings on to greater achievements, and to point out to them, in his usual style, the better things in life and the efforts necessary to snatch them from this negroid existence. The interest displayed by the press and by the people of both areas in this forthcoming trip shows just to what extent Dr. Washington has been able to guage the public mind, and demonstrates upward the peruvian venture of a doubt the remarkable hold upon the public that he possesses. From Carter to Shelby the people are expectant, enthusiastic. From Bristol to Memphis, leaders of the race in several communities are making active preparations to demonstrate to every mother's son in the party, that in the affections of the people Booker, Washington is supreme—supreme for the good he has accomplished, and for the inspiration his life has been to thousands of Negroes throughout the Southland. Petty jealousies seem to have faded as the mist before the summer sun, and all hands are joined in this one central effort to give Dr. Washington, the leader of the race a royal welcome. The itinerary as mapped out by Hon. J. C. Napler includes, Bristol, Johnson City, Greenville, Morristown, Knoxville, Harriman, Chattanooga, South Pittsburg, Detherd, Fayettville, Columbia, Pulaski, Nashville, Clarksville, Brownville, Humboldt, Jackson, all in Tennessee, with one day spent in the Pearl of the Pennville, the metropolis of Southern Kentucky, the thriving little city of Hopkinsville. Here with the provisional hospitality common to the "Dark and Bloody Ground", Hopkinsville will give the party a welcome that cannot be equaled in Tennessee or any other state. Prof. P. T. Frazer, president of the Hopkinsville College has the matter in hand, and with characteristic public spirit, has enlisted the support of all the leading people in the community, and has selected a committee of one hundred prominent Negroes of the city and county to make the welcome a truly unanimous one. Accompanying Dr. Washington on this trip through Tennesse will be a number of the most prominent men of the country, including Bishop I. B. Scott, of the Methodist Episcopal Church; Charles Banks, Cashier of the Bank of Mound Bayou, Mound Bayou, Miss.; J. E. Bush, receiver of public monies, Little Rock, Ark.; N. B. Dodson, American Press Association, New York City; Dr. J. T. Jones, Major R. R. Moten and W. B. T. Williams, Hampton Institute, Hampton, Va.; Emmett J. Scott, Dr. J. A. Keny, Resident Physician, Warren Logan Treasurer, Tuskogee Institute; William H. Stewart, The American Baptist, Louisville, Ky.; John Daniel, Boston, Mass., and others. Hon. J. C. Napier, the one man behind the trone, is responsible for the correct arrangement of the mass of details necessary to make such a trip. The Southern, the Queen and Crescent, the Tennessee Central, the Nashville, Chattanooga and St. Louis, the Louisville and Nashville, and the Illinois Central Railroads will all be topched by this special train, thus making the successful arrangement of all details a huge task. This Mr. Napier appears to have accomplished with no inconvenience to the gentlemen making the party, and at the same time attending to his large amount of personal and professional duties. Mr. Napier has been assisted, in his work by Mr. D. Wellington Berry, of Nashville, who is the local representative of the Nashville American, and who as a young man is making his mark in the world. It appears that Mr. Berry came to the limelight by way of Hopkinsville, Ky., which little community by the way, has contributed more than its quota to the well-being of the Negro race, if it is to be judged by the number of prominent men halling from it. Naphville will be well represented by Dr. R. F. Boyd, the well known Negro physician-surgeon, and the pioneer in the establishment of Negro hospitals and infirmaries, who is also president of the Peoples Bank and Trust Company; there will be Preston Taylor, the wealthy and opulent Negro business man, who is the proprietor and manager of the best appointed Negro pleasure park in the whole country. There will also be Dr. R. H. Boyd, the manager and one man responsible for the deserved reputation of the National Baptist Publishing Board, and score of other well known Nashville gentlemen eminent in the professions and business enterprises. Other leading spirits from Knoxville, Chattanooga, Hopkinsville, Ky., Clarksville and Memphis will join the party en route, thus making it one of the most representative bodies of Negro men that ever traversed the state. Among the Nashville men who have signified their willingness to accompany the party are Drs. H. T. Noel, F. A. Stewart, C. A. Caruthers, Rev. C. H. Clark, Mr. Ira T. Bryant, Prof. J. W. Johnson, President Roger Williams University, Attorneys J. Thomas Turner, J. W. Grant, C. A. Cristhalte and P. F. Hill. Lavish entertainments will be provided for the party all along the route, with the principal events at Knoxville Chattanooga, Nashville, Hopkinsville and Memphis. Thanksgiving Day the last day of the trip, will be spent in Jackson, the seat of Lane College, and the executive headquarters of the Colored Methodist Episcopal Church. Here a real Thanksgiving entertainment will be provided for the guests, when they will separate, Dr. Washington proceeding to the east, and the rest of the party wending their way homewards. CHICAGO'S EXPOSITION COMMEMORATING THE PROMULGATION OF THE EMANCIPATION PROCLAMATION TO BE HELD IN Chicago, Nov. 6.—The management of the National Exposition of Colored People of the United States, held a meeting last week, and at the request of the Chicago Commercial Club, together with a large number of white persons in this city, who are using their influence and are interested in helping to make this forth coming National Exposition a great success, they have changed the year of holding the exposition to 1912, and not 1913 as was first stated and agreed upon. The exposition will be held in Chicago, commencing June 1st to October 1st, 1912. Rev. Dr. H. H. McGee, of Springfield, Ill., who is one of the popular and leading colored men in the state of Illinois, has been appointed one of the commissioners of the exposition for the state of Illinois. The colored/people of Chicago have arranged to give a banquet in honor of Mr. W. W. Farmer, of Chicago, who is the National Grand Master of the National Grand Lodge of the United Brothers of Friendship and Sisters of the Mysterious Ten of the world. It will be held at the Odd Fellows' Hall on Nov. 10. Dr. Alexander Lane, who is now a member of the Legislature of the state of Illinois, and is the only colored member of the Legislature, will probably be nominated by the Republicans of Chicago, when the time comes, to be one of the Cook county Commissioners. On last week the American Fraternal League of the United States of America, held an important meeting here. Charles L. Mitchell, of San Antonio, Texas, was elected president. The object and purpose of this League is to unite all the fraternal and benevolent societies among the colored CHARLESTON, WEST VIRGINIA, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 1909. RECOVERING FROM DEFEAT DEMOCRATIC BOSSES ARE SAID TO BE LINING UP FOR NEXT CAMPAIGN. Disfranchisement To be the Issue and Dominant Party, Encouraged by Last Effort, hopes to Perpetuate its Power Two Years Hence. Baltimore, Nov. 9.—The Democratic bosses of this state are now beginning to recover from the stunning effects of the crushing defeat they sustained, when for the second time within four years disfranchisement was snowed under by a decisive majority. As they awoke from their stupor, Governor Austin L. Crothers announces that another amendment will be submitted to the electorate two years hence. The Poe amendment was defeated four years ago by 34,000 votes. At that time Baltimore had a Republican mayor and Governor Warfield and his appointees were up against it. This time the state and city administrations lined up behind the measure and the Baltimore Sun made an especially venomous campaign in behalf of the amendment. The Democratic bosses figure that as the majority against disfranchisement was 34,000 four years ago; over 15,000 a week ago, two years hence the adverse would be wiped out and the amendment ratified. Whether this theory will hold good or not is problematical, as the Democrats were only able to elect a favorable majority in the Legislature the other day by virtually stealing some of the committees with the aid of an unfair election law. One county, Charles, where the colored voters outnumbered the white returned the Democratic candidates as elected. Similar conditions existed in other counties. In the avalanche against the amendment the Republicans elected the sheriff, surveyor and one of the clerks of the court in this city. In the fight against disfranchisement the colored voters were helped by thousands of independent Democrats, the foreign element and three of Baltimore's daily papers. The 50,000 colored voters of the state waged their fight through the Afro-American Ledger, The Baltimore Times, The Suffrage League of Maryland and the Colored Young Men's Anti-Amendment Association. Re-opening services lasting two weeks were concluded at Trinity A. M. E. Church Sunday. The church was recently renovated at a cost of $3,000, $2,000 of which has been paid already. Rev. Dr. A. L. Gaines, a graduate of Atlanta University and Gammon Theological Seminary, is pastor of the church. He was a member of the last four general conferences of his church. The celebration of the 134th anniversary of Centennial M. E. church will begin here Sunday. Rev. Dr. D. W. Shaw, a former pastor of a church in Charleston, W. Va., is the present pastor of the church. A meeting in the interest of a modern building for Providence Hospital will be held here next Tuesday night. The project is in charge of prominent colored citizens who hope to raise money for the erection of a $50,000 hospital. DIGNIFIED EMPLOYMENT FOR WOMEN. Does your wife, sister or daughter want employment of a dignified and congenial character? If so, write at once for particulars to Mr. A. R. Stewart, Tuskegee Institute, Alabama. people in the United States in this League, for the purpose of looking after such legislation as may come up before the various legislatures of the states that might be harmful to the colored people. The latest movements on the part of the legislature of the state of Michigan, which adopted a law that put all the colored societies in the state of Michigan out of business, certainly shows the necessity and usefulness of an organization like the American Fraternal League of the United States. The Phyllis Wheatley Home at 3534 Forest Avenue, extends a cordial invitation to their friends to visit the home at the next meeting. Mrs. Elizabeth Davis, who is a very prominent colored lady, is president of the home. FOR FUNDS TO COMPLETE CONSTRUCTION OF BUILDINGS AT THE W. VA. SEMINARY A grand rally for the seminary during Thanksgiving week will be held over the entire state. The new seminary building will be under roof by December 2, the anniversary of the destruction of the old one by fire, but to go on with the work we must have more money; and to complete the building we must have at least $3,000 more. At the rallies, brick of which the new building is being constructed, brick weighing eleven pounds each, the finest ever seen in this part of the state, will be sold at 5 cents each. One dollar will buy 20 brick and $5.00 will buy 100. Let every society, every Sunday School, every church rally, let every rally, rally in earnest, rally strong. Be public spirited. Be patriotic. Purchase an interest, an interest in this building and work and thus put yourself in position to become a contributor to the well-being of humanity for generations to come by buying 20 or more brick. Let everybody rally. The laying of the cornerstone of the new building has been postponed till Christmas time or later. By order of the trustee board. J. M. Arter, Chairman of the Building Committee. NEAR HUNTINGTON IS COMPLETELY DESTROYED BY FIRE. Loss $12,000. Huntington, Nov. 4.—The Colored Orphans Home, a state institution, located three miles south of Huntington, was completely destroyed by fire this evening. The fire originated from a defective flue and there being only the erudest facilities for fighting the blaze it was found impossible to check it until all the main group of buildings, the barn and grainery had been destroyed. A new building under construction was situated at a distance which left it unharmed. There were 85 inmates of the home and all were rescued. They have been thrown upon the mercy of the people near the home. Superintendent McGee of the home is in Wheeling raising funds to assist in the completion of the new building. The loss will be about $12,000. In the absence of Supt. McGee it is impossible to ascertain the amount of insurance carried on the structures. TEN THOUSAND TEN THOUSAND Tuskegee, Ala., Oct. 30. At a meeting held at Tuskegee Institute, Wednesday of this week, preliminary plans were formulated for a Semi-Centennial Exposition to celebrate the fifteenth anniversary of freeing of the Negro slaves in the United States. Ten thousand dollars have already been secured to meet the expenses of preliminary organization. Among the men behind the movement are :Principal Booker T. Washington, of the Tuskegee Normal and Industrial Institute; Prof. E. L. Blackshear, Principal State Normal School, Prarie View, Texas; Dr. J. W. E. Bowen, President Bammon Theological Seminary, Atlanta, Ga.; Hon. Nathan Alexander, Receiver of Public Monies, Montgomery, Ala.; Hon. Ernest Lyon, American Minister to the Republic of Liberia, and Major R. R. Moton, of Hampton Institute. The Exposition will be held in 1913 in some southern city not yet decided upon, proposes to show the progress of the Negro, not only since slavery, but since his first landing in America. REINHART-WELLIJNGTON Cumberland, Md., Nov. 10.—Society in Washington, Baltimore and several other cities was well represented among the guests who came to Cumberland today to attend the wedding of Miss Etchen Wellington and Mr. Boyd A. Reinhart. The bride is the daughter of former United States Senator and Mrs. George L. Wellington. Mr. Reinhart, the bridegroom, is a son of Edward Hess Reinhart, one of the largest land owners of West Virginia. COLLEGIANS ARE OUTCLASSED AT ALL POINTS BY THEIR OLD RIVALS. Game Full of Surprises First Half Ends With Neither Side Able to Score, but in Second Washington Uncorked a Few Tricks. Harper's Ferry, Nov. 6.—In a game replete with fake runs, criss crosses and forward passes, M. St. High School of Washington, defeats their old time rival Storer to the tune of 11 to nothing. A 65-yard run by Halfback Thomas and a 40 yard run by Capt. Richardson, resulting both in a touch-down won the game. The Washington team, having heard of the defeat of their yearly rival Baltimore at the hands of Storer came up from Washington prepared to do battle royal. In the first half the pigskin was pushed and shoved backwards and forwards with little or no gain by either side until near the close of the first, half when Storer had the ball on their opponent's 10 yard line, but after repeated formations she failed to score and M. Street received the ball. By short onside kicks in which the victors were adepts they advanced the ball down the field, but after trying end runs and line plunges time was called at the end of 30 minutes of playing at a nothing to nothing score. In the second half Storer received the ball and quarter-back McGee made a good run of several yards. After several minutes of play M. St. received the ball and, unfolded her tricks which won the game. The Storer boys not dismayed resumed play intent on evening scores at least, but the third attempt at a forward pass proved unsuccessful and Captain Richardson had reeled off another touch down. Next week the first team will indulge in light signal practice preparatory to their game in Washington with Armstrong Manual Training School. The second team play play Charles Town Saturday on the home grounds and a good game is Richardson, Capt., Right End. Shipley, Right Tackle. Trigg, Right Guard. Mann, Center. Pinkett, Left Guard. Evans, Left Tackle. Brown, Left End. Savoy (Lawson), Quarter Back. Thomas, Right Half Back. Talbot, Left Half Back. Miles, Full Back. Storer. McGill, Right End. Scott, Right Tackle. De Shields, Right Guard. Thomas, Center. L. Taylor, Left Guard. Morris, Left Tackle. Massett, Left End. McGee (Lewis) Capt., Quarter Back. Brimage, Right Half Back. Tomlinson, Left Half Back. (Daily) Wheaton, Full Back. Subs—McKinney, Ray, Roulhac, for M. St. Meyers, Diggs, Palmer, Howard, for Storer. Touch-Downs—Thomas, Richardson. Goal—Shipley. Referee—Prof. McDonald, of Storer. Umpire—Mr. Douglass of Wash. Field Judge — Prof. Saunders, of Storer. Time-Keeper—Arter, Storer. Linesman—Montgomery, of Wash. Time of Halls—30. Minutes. Miss Elizabeth W. Anthony, daughter of the President of the Board of Trustees, has come to Storer to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Miss E. Louise Rands, who is now teaching in the Portland, Me., High School. Miss Brady recently went to Martinsburg, to consult the dentist. Prof. Wilkinson, of M. St. High School, was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. S. Lovett at the Hill Top House while the former was in town for the foot ball game. The Curtiss Free Baptist Church, under the leadership of Miss Brady's S. S. Class, conducted the first bean supper of the year with marked success on Saturday last. Rev. R. R. Thompson preached a very helpful sermon at the college church Sunday night. Mr. Thompson is best known as a singer, but his preaching is first class as well. Rev. Snowden of John Wesley M. E. Church, is a hustler. He has raised a fine garden, has built a new barn and now is at work on an addition to the parsonage. The very large enrollment at the cottage continue. Thus far it is the largest in the history of the college for this time of the year. About 190 have been enrolled and are present. Monday night Mr. Shackleford, the noted Monologist and banjo artist, gave the second regular number on the college lecture course. Well Known in Springfield. Springfield, O, Nov. 6.—William Hunley, colored employs of the Cleveland Hotel, who received $2,000 of the Wille Whithe reward, is a Springfield boy, and started life as a shine artist. He was always noted for his dress, and gained the title of "Black Prince." Hunley is a fashion plate when he appears on dress parade, and is known to have changed his dress ten times in a single day. Recently he received $2,000 for taking care of a guest at the hotel who was critically ill. IN JAMAICA. The Santo Domingoans Failed to Get A Vessel and Arms. Kingston, Jamalca, Nov. 6.—General Carlos F. Morales, former president of Santo Domingo, accompanied by five officers, recently arrived here from St. Thomas, with the intention of chartering a vessel to proceed to the Santo Domingo coast. Attempts to procure a vessel and arms failed, however, owing to the vigilance of the local government. Four of the party secured passports for Haiti on the sloop Latona. General Morales is still here. NEW HEAD OF FISK UNIVERSITY MAKES A PLEA FOR HIGHER RELATIONS IN HIS INAUGURAL ADDRESS TO STUDENTS AND FACULTY. Nashville, Tenn., Nov. 5.—A plea for higher relations was the thought of president George A. Gates when he made his introductory remarks before the faculty and student body of Fisk University Wednesday morning, Nov. 3. President Gates first let it be known that he does not want to be long in getting acquainted with Fisk students, the alumni and friends. President Gates pointed out that faculty and students are fellow students working together for a higher life. These worthy and responsible relationships he would have characterized by humility to duty, by loyalty to the institution and its friends, by love to man, and by reverence to God. He impressed the fact that he enters into his official life at Fisk with a complete surrender of loyalty to Fisk's traditions and her pronounced effort in training to a higher life. He begins his work with a deep sense of the task which lies before, and recognizes with profound humility his succession to distinguished administration, to honorable and prominent alumni, to loyal and lofty student body, to historic and cherished traditions of Fisk's founding, her life, and her contribution to higher citizenship. The president read as the watchword of his administration Joshua, first chapter and sixth verse: "Be strong and of a good courage: for unto this people shalt thou divide for an inheritance the land, which I awarde unto their fathers to give them." President Gates is not inexperienced in school administration. He has been engaged in this work for twenty-two years, having been president of Grinnell College, Iowa, and of Pomona College, California. At one time he was strongly urged to accept the presidency of the Ohio State University. Dartmouth has conferred on him D. D., and the University of Nebraska has recognized his scholarship and ability with LLD. So it becomes the good fortune of Fisk University and all the good things for which she stands in the higher education of the Negro youth, to have at the head of the institution a man of ripe experience, of discriminative vision, and of Godly consecration. Since President Merrill's resignation more than a year ago, the University has been administered by a committee of H. H. Wright, Dean; W. G. Waterman, Finance, and Miss Dora A. Scribner, Registrar. The student body, alumni, and friends know what has been the particular burdens of these faithful members of the faculty, and have repeatedly expressed their gratitude and appreciation for the efficiency which has characterized their work while carrying the double burden of of administration and class room work. Fisk School opened in the Federal Hospital buildings in Nashville, Tenn. Jan. 9, 1866. Since that time she has had three presidents: E. M. Crayath, D. D., elected 1875; J. G. Mer- Washington, Nov. 7 — Judging from the way Senator Shelby C. Gilmon, of Illinois, talked today, there is a growing sympathy among more consignuous in the Republican party of the northern states, with the attitudes of the southern Democratic toward the Negro politically. Such sentiments as were expressed by the venerable Senator may cause considerable comment among old time members of the G. O. P. in the north, but it is certain his observations will be read with interest, since they reflect so accurately the feeling of the Democratic south on the subject. The Senator's discussion of the matter is apropos of the President's tour of the south and of his effort to win that section or parts of it over to republicanism. Remove Négro Vote. Mr. Cullom said in an interview, "Remove the Negro from politics in the south—give that section of the country an exclusive white ballot or a franchisement which will mean any solute and unequivocally white supremacy in the management of the whole affairs, and there is not a state below the Mason and Dixon line which will not be found in the Republican column of the Electoral College. "The whole truth of the situation is that the south believes in and really needs the enforcement of the law public doctrine of a protective tariff. But the people are not so ash, so to speak. Of the war of foreign domination; the fear of colored men in office, both of the elective class and those appointed at Washington. They are afraid of the race issue, there can be no doubt of that. They are constantly in a state of excitement over the prospect of a colored vote of superior numbers, and naturally they cling together against the black man as a matter of protection, not of their industrial interests, but of their personal affairs. "How Can You Blame Tom?" "How can you blame communities like South Carolina and Mississippi for instance, for voting the Democratic ticket, where in some sections the proportion of colored population is 10 blacks to 1 white. It is in communities like, these that the white populations are afraid. Now, mind you, I do not necessarily mean that I favor the total distranchion of the Negro. "In illinois, for instance, we have a large Negro vote, just as Ohio, Pennsylvania, New Jersey and New York have. But in these communities it is a different proposition. There appears to be a distinction somewhere between the two sections in this respect, and the northern colored man uses his ballot with wisdom and fairness. We are satisfied, with him, but it is notorious of course, that the south is not." President Taft's Idea. "President Taft has a fixed idea of acquainting himself with the conditions and the people throughout the south, and he can be relied upon to give them a square deal. Naturally he will not allow the Democrats of the south to have exclusive control of Federal patronage, but he isn't likely to offer appointments to that section which are objectionable. But it is of more importance to have the south with us. Therefore I reiterate that it is the Negro vote which is holding Dixieland aloof from the Republican count in the Electoral College. Erase that objectionable vote and this country will he a unit politically as it now is patriotically." rill, D. D., elected 1901; and George A. Gates, D. D., LL. D., elected 1909. The inaugural exercises for the new president will take place at some future date. Among the prominent alumni present at the chapel exercise room: The Reverends W. S. Ellington, Editor of the Baptist Publication House; G. L. Imes, Pastor Howard Congregational Church; Doctors D. W. Dunn P. A. Stewart, C. V. Bodman, E. B. Jefferson; Hon. J. C. Nakler and wife; Dr. J. A. Cauley, President Walden University, W. A. Croswaltte, Attorney-at-law, and T. Clay Moore, President of Fisk Alumni Association. CORRESPONDENCE aaa apt. EBSA <OrAN. LM. M, Malogbs the editor of tha Sentin Beds hf the hespital at Ws 4, \D. Cy far some time here’ hé uiider weil ‘an operation, fs fBbeotea home in about two days Miss. Cortez James, of Virginia, is vibiting her sister, Mrs. Davis, on Stat nm. A number of people of this place itended the baptizing at Prudence Sunday. Mrs. M. C. Benton is on the sick Mist. Dr. S. A. Washington was called €6 Ansted Thursday on prifessional business, A. P. Strauthers, of Hinton, was Fa town Monday, Miss Lucy Hodge, of Montgomery fas in town last week on business. Miss A. Y. Brown was at Mt. Hope Fridey and Saturday on business. Mrs. Creste Meadows, of Fayette: #iNle, was in town Saturday and Mon- fay. ( Miss Effie Qualls, and mother, of Sinton, were guests of Mrs. Lou ‘Munroe last week. ~ Phere was a Supper given by the members of M. E. Church. Monday fhight, which was a success finan. iially. ‘The Woman's Improvement League Bet with Mrs. M. 0, Melver Thurs- Way. After business was transacted the hostess served refreshments fvhich were enjoyed by all. — Mrs. @rances Gray read a paper on “Unity” tehich was cxcclient, WRIGHT, ‘, Miss ‘Annie Simpson, who has fen visiting Mrs. Hatter for the past week, returned to Huntington Monday. * . Miss Birdie F. Turner, of Fayette: Kile, Was visiting Mrs. Hubbard Sat- rday. Miss Turner was en route to Stamford in quest of a school. _.S. DeWitt Moss, was visiting Miss Annie Rotan, who is teaching at Boyd, Sunday. - ‘Martain Miles was visiting his sis- fer. ‘Mrs, Hubbard, Saturday and Sun. jay. ¥ Rev. Wright, of Red Star, preach- ‘@d two excellent sermons Sunday. each service was well attended and ‘f liberal collection was taken during ‘the day. “\samthony Martain was at Boyd bnd.Quinpimont, Sunday, jars. Reters is still on the sick dist. : . syeMaster, Albert Whitlock, whose Parents live at Sullivan, has come to “Wrights, where he can get the ad- ‘wantage of the public school. Mrs. W. H. Hatter and Miss Annie Simpson were at Terry Sunday. ‘Mrs. Carolyn Minor was calling on Mes. Peters and Mrs. Shepherd Sun day and Monday. Rey James Austin, who is attending Behool at Hill Top, was visiting his relatives, Mr. and Mrs. Shepherd, after which he went to fill his ap- pointment at Terrys and returned t¢ school Monday. 2 SYLVIA. Dr. P. H, Galloway, of Mount Hope Was 4 visitor at the public school Whursday. Mrs. Martha Kinley is somewhat etter at this writing. Born to Mr. and Mrs. Berna Sher. rin Friday night at 9 o'clock, a ten pound Republican, James Toney is among those on the sick list this week, . G. W. Anderson, of Hinton, whe has purchased a house and lot in cpt town, spent Monday an ‘Tuesday with Mrs. Hf. C, Hargrove. Rev. P. A. Harris left for Sullivan Baturday, where he expects to fill ‘his appointments, Dr. H. C. Hargrove assisted in an Operation at the Campbell Hospital at Beckley Sunday. ‘The fueral services of Mrs. Abner Cobbs were held Sunday at 11 o'clock at the St. John Baptist church, ‘Ths ebureh was filled to its utmost eapac- ity, Rev. D.C. Hunter preached ar able sermon. A number of friend: and relatives of the deceased from Fire Creek and Glen Jean were pres ent, « — ie CLARKSRURG. “ Mrs. Kennody, of South Carolina, Se. visiting her daughter, Mrs. Wesley Nunally, on Monticello Ave. Mrs, Agaos Ogden Js quite ‘it thie writing. Mrs. Letitia Terry, of Uniontown Pna., is visiting her sister, Mrs. Wesley Nonally, The educational rally held at the PRUei es aiged i a On HO TER. [parce eben rie vexehomtyely. ‘peraminone. eben fo spre aaatre ori os Fy Pont Ar eed A JD. SWIFT &. 60. A: Wi Seventh Bt, Waekinitie, B.0. Sar af HPSS court hauge.hiitaday night, with Dr Stison, Of % “Brown College, o} Atlanth; Ge, JP the principal speaker ‘was a raretPeat.{Syecches were alsc made by Rev. S. PL West of A. M. E chureh, Rev. Stelle, of the First Bap tist church and Rev. McClellan, o} the First Presbyterian church. Rev Bird of the first Methodist churct presided. | Musical numbers were rendereé by Mrs. Neal Henderson and Mis: Anna Patton, | Mrs. Russel Meade and daughter of Bridgeport, spent Saturday here shopping. ~ - | The home of, Charles Dangerfield has been much improved by, the ad dition of four rooms. | Miss Florence Ruffin is having ¢ store room, with living rooms above erected, | Mrs. James Wilkes was hostess t Queen Esther Society Friday after noon, 5 | Mrs. Banks Farmer is ill with ty ‘phoid fever. | Wm. Ruffin fs building a commo dious dwelling house. | BARBOURSVILLE. W. W. Scott, of East Bank, was 2 business visitor here Tuesday. A surprise party was given Wed nesday night at the home of Mrs. L Smith, in honor of her daughter Gracie. AN present report a vers good time. Mr. and Mrs. ‘Arch Williams, of Huntington moved to their home or Depot St. last week. Mrs. Annie Hill made a busines trip to Huntington Tuesday. Mr. Richardson, who has been con fined to his room for some time re mains quite ill. M. N. Hicks and F. Goode were guests of Miss Clara Stewart, of the Orphan’s Home Tuesday. Misses Bessie and Allie Hicks wert business visitors in Huntington, Mon: day. Mrs. Fannie Simmons and Mis Janette Duff, of Huntington, werc visiting friends Saturday. . Ocie Jackson and Miss Louis Smootz, of Guyandotte were guest: of friends Sunday. Mrs, Mary B. Hicks and son Luke were visiting relatives Sunday even: ing. s | RAYMOND CITY. | Rey. R. P. Holand filled his pulpi hore Shunday.—He-proached. twa mas excellent sermons. C. D. Jones, of Chicago, spent 4 few days in our town last week. A. C. Chatman, of Winnifrede spent Sunday here the guest of Mis: Florence Coles. Our pastor will conduct a series o} meetings here next week. Rey. J. D Friend, of Lynchburg, Va., will assis him Mrs. Ansie Sawyers, of Black Bets} spent Sunday here the guest of hei sister-in-law, Mrs. Emma Printiss. | Misses Nola Walker and Haze Price, of Institute, spent Sunday here Mrs. Susie Wanzer is somewhat im. proved at this writing. ey RONCEVERTR. i ‘Mrs. Lula Grant, Misses Emma Kelly and Bessie Coleman, of White Sulphur, were visitors here Monday. Mrs, L. B. Johnson, Miss Caroline Fagan, Rey. W. E. Jefferson, T. C, Edmond and W. H. Eggleston dined with Mrs. E. W. Hester Tuesday evening. ‘Mrs. Debby Terry is Visiting friends at Hot Springs, Va. W. H. Broady, of Lowmoor, Va., was a guest of Miss Dora Stoner Sunday. Rey. Chas. Lewis preached at ‘Stone Cliff Sunday. | Miss Hattie Haynes, of Nickell Mills, left Friday for Bluefield to at- [tena school. Henry Brinkley ac: companied her and returned home | Monday. | Jno. Riddle, who is teacting jSchool at Fort Springs, was here vis- iting friends Monday evening. | Mrs. Rosa Cochran was the guest (of Mrs. Ann Bank, Sunday. | Mrs. Chas. Perkins and Mrs, Annie Ward are visiting their sister at Mentgomery this week. Miss Edyth Wood is able to. be out again, Mr. Jno. Bubanks had a select par- ty for dinner Saturday. | Mrs. Hulda Spotts entertained the Ladies’ Ald Society Saturday. | ‘The revival conducted by Rov, Tof |ferson at the M. B. Church closed (Sunday night. He was ably assisted |by Rev. G. A. Newman, of Maris: burg. Rev. Newman preached two very Interesting and impressive sermons Sunday. Mrs. Twrne ts visiting her sister, Mrs. W. i. Cousins this week, Mrs. Harriet Johnson, of Brush Ridge, was a visitor here Monday. BANCROFT, The Missionary Society met with ‘Mrs, Bell Hill, of Plymouth, Satur- day. A large number Was present and an interesting meeting was held, Mise Nannie Morris, of Hngheston and Rev. P. P. Holland, of Spring Hill spoke at length on mission work ‘fter the: gpnerat “business refresh- mente were served by the hostess. ‘>Hule Diokerson has added to the wake of his property by putting in & newyoistern, ‘ " Dherie Jones was In town last skttkday of dustiess. Dt. M. T. Sinclair made a business trip to Charleston Saturday. ‘Mrs, Gpencer Smith, of Plymouth, Was shopping in Bancroft Friday. * fe vocal music class is progress- ing. nicely under the leadership of Miss Gretta. Roberts. Mrs. Geo. Stewart and little son, Wilbur, of Plymouth, are spending a few dayé visiting In Middleport, 0. - Miss Estella Patterson, of Insti- tute, was the guest of her sister, Mrs. John Gyrus, Saturday and Sunday. Mrs. Hale Dickerson was shopping jin Charleston, Monday, ‘Mrs. Geo, MeKinney and Mrs. Chas. Harris of Betsy, were calling on ‘fNends in Plymouth Sunday. a Mrs. Joe Sawyers and children spent Saturday and Sunday at Plym- outh, the guests of relatives and friends. ‘Mrs. Charles Sergofns was calling ‘on friends in Black Betsy Friday. Mrs. John Murray, of Plymouth, and two little sons, Frank and Percy, are spending a few months at Hughos- ton visiting her daughter, Mrs, Chas. Hartuell. Miss Nannie Morris, of Hugheston, is the guest of. Miss Laura Smith, cf Plymouth this week. , Mrs. Jennie Williams and daugnter /Marguerite, of Glouster, Ohio, have returned home ofter spending a few days here with her husband and friends. || Mrs. Geo. Reed, of Bancroft, and ‘Archie Mosby, of Plymouth, were ealled to Cedar Grove Tuesday on ae- ledunt of the death cf their sister. SOUTH CARBON. . ‘Alex Montague has been on the ‘sick Hist the last few days, but is bet- ter at this writing. T. G. Agnew went to Decota Mon. day on business. George Morris, of Acme, was call- ing here Monday. Rey. and Mrs. L. W. Mayo return- ed Monday night from a trip out on the river. Mrs. Gussio Martin returned from the hospital Monday, somewhat im- proved. Rey. L. W. Mayo preached an ex- cellent sermon for us Sunday. night. R. H. Carter has been on the sick list this week but is better at this writing, Mrs. Libby Holmes, of Wake Forest was a visitor here this week. , Mrs. Lelia Young has been on the sick list for the past few days and is no better at this writing. Elmer Alston, of Lamont, attended servineshere-Fridayntght. ~ i Sunday morning we had sunris¢ prayer’ meeting. Rev. L. W. Mayc filled the pulpit at 11 o'clock and at 7:30. §. G. Scott, of Wake Forest, spent Sunday with us, the guest of Mrs Elmira Riddle. Mrs. Anna Wilson, who has been sick so long, was able to attend ser vices Sunday. KANAWHA CITY. Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Page had ag their gnests Sunday Mr. ahd Mrs. Mark Holmes, of Institute, and Miss Mary F. Page, of Institute. Miss Mary I. Page, of Institute G. L. Jackson returned home Mon. day night after several days’ visit at Sewell, Alderson and other places. Mrs. Minnie Page was shopping in Charleston Tuesday. ‘T. R. Johnson, Jr., who was in- Jured several days ago, is getting along niccly at the Clifton Forge Hospital. Mrs, Slater, of Institute, was the guest of Mrs, R. B. Johnson, last week Miss Annestine Johnson returned home Monday after visiting Miss 1. L. Woods several days. Mrs. W. H. Jackson is in Charles ton this week. Mrs. R. B. Johnson was a_bust- ness visitor at South Ruffner Satur- day. John Lawson is improving nicely Mr. Lawson will be able to return home from the hospital in a shont time, ——_-+-____ BARBOURSVILLE, Miss Jeannette Duff, of Hunting: ton, was the guest of Miss Mary Hill, Saturday and Sunday. . Mrs. J. W. Kilgore made a busi- ness trip to St. Albans, Saturday. Arch Williams, formally of Hunt- ington, has moved into his residence on Dyon St Henry Richardson, who has been ill for some time, is still in a very serious condition, M,N. Hicks and T. Hendrix at- tended the ‘Isle of Spice”, last week, f Huntington. Mesdames Brown and Tucker, of Parkersburg, are guests of Mra. C. F. Martins, this week. John Hill and Wm. Smith, left Monday for Columbus to spend the winter, Mrs. Johnson, the school teacher, ivok ber pupils to the woods Mon- ‘ay in quest of persimmons. All cot plenty of the appetizing fruit and spent an enjoyable evening. Misses Alice and Bessle Hicks were shopping in Huntington, last week One of the focal church clubs will sive an entertainment Friday the 12th, Ali Kinds of daintles of the season will be served, { FERS peas ERS os. La ee ‘ Pee Pee 8S: OAS ERE REISE GE PUR RU REE SRT ONY Rs LO RR Se ee BE A SE ee Se Tes Ro aia teas co cea ay SPO a He US anes be f ; inc to Sa eu Seen Oe Ra 2 ESTE TN tr ancien el lill dpprtamnecenestbip el blhnd ation SS Cane [SAEs ee ths AO a ey Oa ae a f SNE wr Sah on RIB 2 — a SIEGES : 4 ROARS AT ; bee ae) wt iH PEQPLE WN 90) woe ee i THERE APRIL 1, 1907 oe FACTORIES EMPLOYING OVER 400 MEN’ is Dunkirk Window Glass Co. ~~ ‘Banner Window Glass Co. b Kanawha Chemical Engine Mfg. Co. . ee Kenton Iron & Steel Co. wh 8 » » Hemlock Lumber Co. . ,125 houses and other buildings in South Charleston. ‘Church, School House, Goncrete Sire ‘Walk, Sewers, under constuction, Natural Gas, Everything. . Bridge now completed and soon the trolly cars. Buy-now before the prices go up. They go up when the cars‘go in. | Terms: 1-10 cash, balance in monthly payments to suit. 6) ee . ; _ Discount forall cash. ee Kanawha Land Co. ote Room 501 Charleston National Bank Building Bell Phibne 750; Home Phone 1214 oe ee : Les Chatléy and» Stonewall Hill, of Wilson Switch; were calling on their Uncle, South :Hitl, Sunday. Next Sunday will be Rally day at the chureh and a big time is ex- pected. Mr. Grafton,. pf Pikesville, was shaking hands with friends here ‘Sunday. Rev. W. W. Scdtt was a business visitor last week, ——— | ANSTED. The Sunday School, under the leadership of Mr. Clay has a good attendance. Misses Bettie Johnson and Mary Lewis left for Virginia to spend a week .with their parents. The rest of the season will be spent with friends in Washington, D. C. John Forte'spent a few days with his family in Hinton, Jast_ week. Henry Hatcher, who received a wound from a plece of falling slate in the mines, is speédily Sinproving. ‘The mines are rinning every day. Kvery person truthfully boasts of having @ plenty to do. Mrs, Rosa Banks has been quite ill, but is able to be out again. Mr. and Mrs. James Edmonds, af: ter a pleasant trip on the river, re: turned Monday. ‘The school now has an enroliment ot {ifty-one pupils. Under the au- spices of Miss Mattie Freeman a Literary ‘has been. organized, known 0 the Young Ladies’ Literary Soci- ety, Miss “Batella Houston, Pres. ; Miss Erma Johnson, Secretary; Mise Florence Clay, Chaplain; Miss El- mer Forte, Treasurer. Mrs, Bessie Eldridge made a brie! trip to Meadow Creek, last week, and reports a pleasant time, Little Edna and Carry Stauart spent a few days at Cotton Hill. Mrs. Emma Burch was the guest of her sister, Mrs. Julia Bddleton, lawt. week. The Young Ladies’ Literary S0- ciety is preparing: a programme’ for Thanksgiving ater which réfresh- ments will be served. Mrs, Betti¢ Clayton was very glad to see and have her step-son, Moyd to joln her a few Sundays ago, She will endeavor to rear him with the <oat of the family, CHILLICOTHE, O. Rev. W. B. Walker, the new pastor at Quinn Chapel, A, Mi 3. church has moved into the parsonage at 179 N. Main St., which has been beautifully furnished by the offders of the church. ye has.otgattized the church into twelve clubs and, han, asked each club to raise $50.00 fof thé grand ral- ly the second synday, {a December, for the repair of the, paren. Thurs day night a Ladjes'; Ald was organ- jzed with the following officers: , Miss Maud Fairfaxy. pteatdedt; . Miss’ Mar- shall, vice president; Miss B. R..Wal- ker, secretary; ‘Mrs. Lucas, treasurer} ‘Miss Helen Marshall, chairman _ of the sewing committee; “Miss Irene Gatlift, chairman of sick committee; Miss Cora Medley, chairman of look- ‘out committee. Rev. Walker and Mrs. Esther were invited to the Baptist Ladies’ Aid supper Friday night at Mrs. James Hanmonds on Mechanic St. Rev. R. N. Christian was a visitor in the city Saturday arranging for his famous lecture, “The Black Man's: Burden.” Large: crowds attended ~ Quim Chapel. A. M. E. Church, both morn- ing and evening servicés to héar the special sermons del}vered by Rev. Walker on “The New Life and Steps in Christan Growth.” Miss Mae Medley, captain of one club will give a supper at, the reai- dence of her parents on High street ‘Thursday, night for the benefityot the rally at Quim Chapel. Mr, CalfoWay, of Cincinnati, O., hag returned from Charleston and stopped over in Chillicothe. to visit her mother. ‘Ailen’a Christian Endeavor was or- ganized at Quinn Chapel A.M. EB chureh last Monday night. Miss Core Medley, president; Miss Lena Mar shall, secretary; Miss Mand Fairfax, treasurer. They will hold régufar meetings each Sutilay afternoon al 6:20. og ir Keuea cares THE BAUER MEAT 28 AND 30 CAPITOL ST. Beef, Veal, Mutton, Pork, Fresh ‘Pork Sausage a ee 4 "Es we nedic ee Hams and Bacon OYSTERS, FISH, POULTRY The best qualities ba all the popular kinds of Cheese We want your patronage for wehave | complete stock in our lines and you | ‘cam got it when you want it most, SEWELD. ' Migs Bertie Turnét, of Fayette. ville, spent Sunday and Monday. her¢ the guest of Mjss Fanny Cary. Mr, and Mre, Creed Canada, of Dunloop, apent Monday tere with Mr. and Mra. Av Cary. Mr. and Mrs, James Edmonds, of Atisted, were the guests of Mr. and Mra. Hrnest Vanhook, Sitturday and Sunday. ay. Mrs. James Allen attended servi- ces at Fire Creek Sunday. GL. Jackson was calling here Saturday. Mr, and Mra, Harvey Fountain spent Saturday and Sunday with Mra: J. H. Scott in sme Bast nd. Mrs, Mahilla Nelson, of Carbon- dale, was calling on Mrs. Rachel Skruggs Sunday. ‘Mrs, Fanny Cary was calling on friends in Cliff Top last week. William Pollard, of Clift Top, was a bustheds yisitor hére Moriday. Miss W. A. Freeland and Master Arlo Vanhdok were business vislt- ors in ‘Dhurmond, Monday. Miss Fanny Cary called on Miss. Belle James at Glen Jean, Wednes! day. D.-D. Moris, of Fire Creek, vie- ited her K. of P. Lodge here Satar- day night, ~~ . « AT THE NATION'S CAPITAL Washington, D. C., November 10. President Taft comes back to town to-day, after an absence of several weeks. He has covered over 13,000 miles and has met and favorably impressed all kinds and conditions of mankind from the Atlantic seaboard to the Pacific Coast and from the Great Lakes to the Gulf. He knows more of his immense constituency than ever before and the American millions know more of him than had previously been their good fortune. He comes back to the nation's capital amply equipped to take up the reins of government, with full knowledge of the needs and desires of the people and a keener determination to live up to the expectations of the masses whose plaudits still ring in his ears. He finds upon his return a brand-new set of White House offices, enlarged and elegantly furnished throughout, and ample for the satisfactory transaction of the accumulated business he will find piled up for his consideration. He goes away for a few days, after which he will be "at home" to all comers, and settle down to the routine of executive affairs. Many delegations will doubtless find their way to him in the next few weeks. That they will meet with a warm reception at the hands of the Chief Executive and his affable Secretary, Mr. Fred W. Carpenter, goes without saying. Among the probable visitors will be numerous colored leaders from the various states. Their messages will be listened to with the same genial attention that will be accorded all others, and there is reason to believe that every suggestion of value will be taken at its full worth. Some will get what they come for, many will doubtless be disappointed; but to those who receive "no" for an answer will leave the President with the conviction that he would have said "yes" if it were possible for him to have done so. On the first Monday in December, Congress will again be on our hands. The President is getting in shape his annual message for submission to this August body. Big problems will be placed before the national legislature. With the bulk of them the Negro will probably have but a remote connection, but as everything that affects the monetary commercial, industrial or social well-being of the country affects us in some degree, we shall be on the alert to see and weigh the recommendations he will make. No little speculation is being indulged in by the colored leaders here as to whether he will touch upon the questions that lie closer to the Negro's heart—the issues that have to do with the MANUFACTURERS SALE BEGINS SATURDAY, NOV.13, 9:30 A.M. Our Mr. Brown spent all of last week in New York, where he was called by a telegram from the largest manufacturer of Suits and Dresses. On arriving in New York Mr. Brown found an opportunity to buy this manufacturer's entire surplus stock at a sacrifice so great that even the greatest of our previous purchases would be eclipsed. It was necessary however to buy the entire stock which amounted to $20,000 worth of the season's newest and most excellent styles, all fashionable and up-to-the-minute in style. This great purchase was devised between our store at Charleston and Parkersburg. The Suits and Dresses were bought at such low prices that the sale we will hold will be the Grandest Offering of Bargains ever held in Charleston. After-Christmas and Season-End Sales never presented such astonishing saving chances as this store will offer you now at the very height of the season. No woman ever [if she had already bought one suit] can afford to miss the most MARVELOUS, this TREMENDOUS, this ASTONISHING Sale. It is a sale that will be looked back to as the one great commercial event in the history of local bargain history. Ladies' High Grade Tailored Cloaks and Suits--Display Unequalled 79 Ladies' Suits in Black, Navy, Garnet, Brown and Smoke, made of all wool fancy striped Panama coats, full length with pleated skirt. Value $12.98. Sale Price. 7.98 franchise, the civil and political status of the brother in black, and particularly the future of the race in the matter of appointments to office. The Negro's attitude at present is one of cheerful waiting, hoping for the best, and feeling that in the final analysis the loyal colored Republicans will not be grievously disappointed—even if the pie is not cut as thick nor as speedily as the more anxious ones might wish. As the hour of action approaches, a slight tremor of nervousness is apparent in some quarters without the aid of a seismograph, and there are dark hints that the newspapers, the movements of the various factions and the White House door will all be watched assiduously to be sure that nothing happens that cannot be reflected upon the canvas screen that has been metaphorically brought out for the occasion. There returns with the President, the faithful and sagacious Major Arthur Brooks, who, as Mr. Taft's special assistant, has been constantly at his side, discharging with neatness and dispatch duties of the most delicate character and which probably would not be entrusted to anyone else. Major Brooks has been with the President long before he was President, and Mr. Taft makes no secret of the fact that the White House without the Major would have been a lonesome proposition. Mrs. Taft likewise places implicit confidence in the judgment of Major Brooks and many of the details of the executive mansion are left absolutely under his control. Major Brooks is a diplomat of the first water. Quiet and unassuming, with the dignity befitting his military rank and with the precision of clock-work, he discharges the many duties incumbent upon him, and has never been known to have a crossword with an official, a transportation agent, a tradesman or a subordinate upon his staff. Throughout the long trip across the continent he bore himself in such a fashion as to win the warmest encomiums at the hands of the entire presidential party, and at numerous points the newspapers made him the subject of some of its most conspicuous stories, giving his portrait whenever they were lucky enough to catch him unawares and secure a snap-shot of him. Men may come and men may go, but that the tenure of Major Brooks at the White House will be co-existent, with that of President Taft himself. He has made a place for himself and fills it as none other can fill it. He has influence that the highest might well envy, but he is too LASKY'S Suits, Value 1350. FOR $8.59 sensible to abuse it. He has discensible to abuse it. He has discovion, and is making a record for the race that merits the commendation of all. Bishop G. W. Clinton's work, "Christianity Under the Searchlight," has made its appearance in this city, and is being eagerly read by both the clergy and the laity. It is fully up to the advance notices and will add laurels to the brow of its scholarly author. A comprehensive review will be given next week by your correspondents, as the book is far out of the ordinary and is worthy of especial attention at the hands of all lovers of pure literature. Next Wednesday evening, November 17, has been decided upon as the date of the banquet in honor of Hon. Ernest Lyon, United States Minister to Liberia, and Bishop I. B. Scott, representative of the Methodist Episcopal Church in the African Republic. The Masonic Hall, 1111 19th street northwest, has been engaged for the occasion, and arrangements have been made to lay covers for upwards of two hundred invited guests. Acceptances have been received from prominent men all over the country, including Dr. Booker T. Washington, Collector C. W. Anderson, of New York, Emmett J. Scott, of Tuskegee Institute, Ala., Harry S. Cummings, of Baltimore, W. H. Lewis, of Boston, J. C. Asbury, of Philadelphia, and many others. The local committee in charge of the arrangements embraces Ralph W. Tyler, who is chairman, and Lewis E. Johnson, secretary; Judge Robert H. Terrell, John C. Dancy, Prof. Kelly Miller, Rev. B. T. Perkins, P. B. S. Pinchback, Drs. A. M. Curtis, W. S. Lofton, W. Bruce Evans, W. C. McNell, Edward D. Williston, W. T. Vernon, Roscoe C. Bruce, Rev. M. W. Clair, Dr. John F. Hurst, and James A. Cobb. In the decoration scheme, the American flag, entwined with the Liberian colors, will be made prominent. The address of the committee to the subscribers says: "With Liberia now appealing to this country for protection, encouragement and assistance, this dinner, at this time, in honor of the two distinguished representatives of the race from this country to the little black republic, is quite opportune." In view of the fact that the report of the American Commissioners to Liberia is to be laid before the people at an early date, it is expected that the speeches of the evening will deal exhaustively with the prospects that this document may open to the struggling citizens of our sister-government across the sea. The event is being looked forward to with the deepest interest by the well-wishers of Liberia in this vicinity. 69 Ladies' Suits in a great assortment of all wool diagonals, all wool worsteds and fancy Panama, value from $18.00 to $22.50. Manufacturer's Sale Price. 14.69 Preparations are under way to make the next convention of the National Medical Association the biggest and best in the history of that useful organization. The session will be held in this city next August, and the details are being worked out on an elaborate scale by the committees, which are to include every important element in the varied population of the nation's capital. The General Committee on Entertainment has been organized, with the following officers: Chairman, Dr. W. S. Lofton; vide-chairman, Dr. John W. Mitchell; treasurer, Dr. G. W. Cabanisn; secretary, Dr. Amanda V. Gray; assistant secretary, Dr. J. C. Dowling. Chairman of various subcommittees have been appointed as follows: , D. J. H. Johnson; place of meeting, Dr. W. C. McNeill; banquet and ball, Dr. A. M. Curtis; outings, Dr. C. Sumner Wormley; Comfort, Dr. Charles H. Marshall; badges and souvenirs, Dr. Ridgeley; transportation, Dr. S. S. Thompson; promotion, Dr. J. C. Norwood; programs and printing, Dr. Charles I West; distribution of complimentary tickets, Dr. M. O. Dumas; press and publication, Dr. John R. Francis; clinics, Dr. W. A. Warfield; sightseeing, Dr. C. W. Childs; auditing, Dr. D. A. Smith. The officers named and the chairman of the several committees mentioned, constitute a Board of Executive Managers, who shall attend to all business pertaining to the entertainment of the National Medical Association. The wives of the local physicians have also met for the purposes of arranging for the entertainment of the visiting ladies at receptions, teas, soirees, etc., and the social season bids fair to be one continual round of delightful festivities. The memorial services to General O. O. Howard, held in the chapel of Howard University at the same hour as the funeral at Burlington, were most impressive. The student-body and faculty crowded chapel and platform. The two wreathes from students and faculty and the Board of Trustees were sent to the family. Gén. Howard's son writes Dr. Thirkleid: "These two wreathes, with one of laurel, symbolic of the victor's crown, were all the flowers that were carried with General Howard on the caisson to the grave, except the American flag, which was wrapped around the casket." The general public service at Howard University in honor of the deceased benefactor will be held at an early date, of which due announcement will be made. Last night at Bethel Literary and Historical Association was "Press Night." The speakers were Honz. One lot of Ladies' High Grade Tailored Suits. Coats 45 to 80 inches long. you cannot duplicate in any other store for less than $25.00 to $28.00. Sale Price. 19.86 Suits, Value 16.95 FOR $9.95 Ralph W. Tyler, Dr. W. L. Board, and Messrs. H. E. Macbeth, of the Baltimore Times, and R. W. Thompson, president of the National Negro Press Association. The attendance was large. "The Maceo" is the name given to the new moving picture theater that has just been erected by James F. Child at the southeast corner of 11th and U streets, northwest. The structure rises two stories in height, and besides the theater, there will be a good sized store-room in the rear portion of the U street front, and the second floor will contain a fiveroom living apartment and a commodious dental office suite. The building is of pressed brick and is handsomely finished. The theater is 70x20 feet and is 14 feet high. The stage accessories are ample and twenty people can occupy the platform at one time. There are opera chairs and a floor-incline of liberal proportions. The seating capacity is about two hundred. New ideas will be introduced by Mr. Child in the manipulation of the pictures and handling of vaudeville "stunts." The house will open for business about Thanksgiving. Mr. Child takes a rosy view of the outlook, and is of the opinion that there is room enough for another first-class theater in the populous and amusement-loving U street center of the northwest. The "Council of Upper Classmen" of Howard University resumed its sessions Wednesday evening, November 3rd. The following gentlemen were installed as officers for the ensuing year: W. J. Harvey, Jr., president; M. M. Morrison, vice-president; James F. Dagler, secretary; A. D. Washington, corresponding secretary; C. E. Brent, first assistant secretary; Alonzo McEwen, second assistant secretary; S. D. McCree, treasurer; Elijah J. Graham, parliamentarian. J. H. Haskins, of the Senior Medical Class, chairman of the Judicial Committee, presided at the installation. The oath of office was administered by Mr. Jackson, of the College of Law. A motion prevailed, authorizing the appointment of a committee to confer with President Thirkield, of Howard University, concerning two lamps which the Upper Classmen will give the University for use in the new Carnegie Library. The lamps will cost $100.00, Mr. J. C. Waters, Jr., played a prominent part in bringing about the tender of this appropriate gift. Brief Mention of Current Event $ ^{2} $ Howard University's foot-ball team beat Hampton last Friday at Hampton, Va. Score, 5 to 0. The boys on the home campus serenaded President Thirkield in honor of the victory. Fifty Ladies' Tailored Suits in Broad cloth, Worsteds and Herringbone Cheviots, 25 different styles to select from, you cannot match these under $17.50 to $20.00. 12.96 Ladies' Misses' and Children's Ready-to- Wear garments, Millinery and Dress Fabrics Is the largest in the City and our Prices as usual the lowest that can be made up-to-date Merchandise. 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. NEGLEY MOTORING COMPANY, 211 S. Negley Ave. Pittsburg, Pa. 9-16-17t One lot of high- grade Tailored Suits, these are samples, no two suits alike, and made by the best makers of high- grade garments. Sale Price, 9.95 9.95 OUR DISPLAY OF Ladies' Misses' and Wear garments, Mil- Is the largest in the City and our Price can be made up-to-date Merchandise. GIVE US A CALL THE PEOPLE'S S JOS EPH SHWA 602 Kanawha, cor. Alderson St., GIVE US A CALL WHY NOT BECOME A CHAUFFEUR AND EARN MORE MONEY? Frank V. Bacchus, a graduate of the pharmaceutical class of '09, has been appointed assistant pharmacist in Freedman's Hospital. He will have full charge of the department in the absence of the chief pharmacist. Mr. Bacchus is a native of Richmond, Va., and was one of the brightest students that the school has turned out. He is devoted to the work and will succeed. The Second Baptist Lyceum will re-open Sunday, November 21. "The School Teacher," the new educational magazine, is filling a long-felt-want. Dr. J. R. Wilder, president of the Washington Anti-Tuberculosis Society, will begin operations for the new season very soon. Mrs. Celestine Aliston, an accomplished instructor, has been appointed as English teacher in the Business Night School at old Mott building. A. Maurice, Jr., son of Dr. A. M. Curtis, who is studying at the University of Michigan at Ann Arbor, made a fine showing a few days ago in the cross-county meet of that well-known institution. While here at M Street High School, young Curtis won an enviable reputation as a long-distance runner. His friends in Washington expect him to win his "letter" in the track meet next spring, for which he is doing some steady training. Miss Irene Middleton, a graduate of Armstrong Technical High School, a young lady of rare beauty and refinement, presides gracefully at the box-office window of the Hiwatha Theater, and adds much to the popularity of the house. James E. Buckner, of Louisville, Ky., has been appointed as a stenographer in the Coast and Geodetic Survey, Department of Commerce and Labor. MONTGOMERY. Mr. William Giles and Miss Bernice Carter were quietly married Wednesday evening by Rev. V. Harri day, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. P. H. Shepherd. Woodson Jones who was sick the past week, is able to be out. Mrs. W. C. Lawrence is reported sick. Mrs. P. H. Shepherd is sick at her home on Fifth Ave. Miss Vanella Noel has returned to Institute after having spent several days here with her mother. Mrs. Warner Brown, who has been sick the past week is able to be out. The Advocate is entered in the Post-office at Charleston, W. Va., as second class matter. When President Taft announced that he would make no appointments at the south which might not please that section of the country, the Negro voter sat up and took notice. He questioned the necessity, if not the wisdom, of such a statement, since at the most, the positions filled by members of the Negro race, who alone could be persona non grata to the white south, were few and not many of these with emoluments of the magnitude which would seriously embarrass their holder by the passage of an income tax law. Following the advice of his conservative leaders, the Negro reserved the expression of his opinion even when Crum, evidently under compulsion, announced his intention not to apply for re-appointment as Collector of the port of Charleston, S. C. and Wilson was ousted from a post office in North Carolina for a Democrat. With the proverbial humor with which he meets the most trying situations, and which has undoubtedly been his salvation, the black man looked beyond this dark cloud upon his political horizon for the silver lining. That he has not read the signs of the times aright, that he has misinterpreted the activity of the "lily whites" must appear to even the most sanguine after reading the interview of Senator Cullom. This venerable representative of Illinois in the upper branch of Congress is anything but sensational. He is not given to reckless speech. He has been too long in politics not to know what to say and when to say it. This being the case, what does his frank avowal of the necessity of the Republican party at the south dropping the Negro portend for the race? Is this statement coming from one so high in the councils of the party as is Senator Cullom, the expression of an opinion from headquarters, or merely the declaration of his own thoughts? Upon the answer to these questions depends largely the peace of the Negro's mind upon his political status in the future. So long as he labored under the impression, erroneous though it may have been, that the Republican party was the palladium of his hopes of ultimate complete citizenship, he bore with what patience he might command the discriminatory franchise enactments of southern legislatures. Whither he will he turn now that the serpents of disfranchisement have invaded the very temple of his faith and strangled the guardians to whom he looked for the preservation of what every man holds most dear? Will he lose hope of ever receiving the reward which materialists tell him comes to him who labors and waits, or will he become despondent and despair of the attainment of his reinstatement to full citizenship? We dare not say, but let us hope that the future holds more than the present leads us to expect. AVERTING A LYNCHING. In going to Gassaway last week, and taking personal command, Governor Glasscock averted a double lynching and saved the fair name of the state. No crime could be more brutal nor more horrible than that charged against the three Negroes, one of whom died at the hands of a posse, the other two being confined in the Sutton jail. The details are such as to leave room for only one conclusion—the perpetrators were void of every human instinct, simply brutes in the guise of men, whose lives have been a curse, whose death would be a blessing. But, however brutal the crime, there was no justification for its punishment by a mob. Its expiation by the accused, if convicted, is too sure; the action in the court in such cases is too swift to excuse a resort to lynch law. Nor should the public entertain any doubts as to the governor's position. His going to Gassaway was in line with his high sense of duty. He does not think that the punishment the mob would have inflicted would not fit the crime. but he felt it incumbent upon him, as chief executive to maintain the supremacy of the law, to allow the regularly constituted authorities to decide upon the guilt of the accused and inflict the penalty provided for such revolting deeds. For his action the Advocate joins the state-wide expression of approval which greeted it. In going to the seat of the trouble where passion was high and the outraged citizens were for taking the law into their own hands, the governor displayed courage of the highest character. He has done what the law required. It is now up to the court to act promptly, for nothing, as the Huntington Advertiser says, goes more toward keeping down mob law than the prompt and sufficient punishment of men guilty of helnous offenses. THE RECORDER OF DEEDS. The Pioneer Press is opposed to the reappointment of John C. Dancy as Recorder of Deeds for the District of Columbia not only because he represents a state in which the Negro vote is a negligible factor, but also, the Press charges, he was largely responsible for the Wilmington (N. C.) riot in which many Negroes lost their lives. About this last, the Advocate knows nothing, for that reason, will say nothing, but it does think that such representative places as that of the Recorder of Deeds should go to a state which has better claims for political perferment at the hands of the national government than has North Carolina. The political activity of our bretheren in the Tar Heel State ceases practically with the close of the state conventions which send delegates to the national convention. Only here and there will be found one who can help the party out at the polls, for the simple reason that but few have votes. They render a little assistance in nominating the candidate, but do absolutely nothing in electing him. This is a misfortune rather than a fault, but such a misfortune as should disqualify them in a race against a man who hails from a state where the Negro counts not only in the nominating conventions but also at the polls. As for N. G. Robinson, whom the Press grooms for Mr. Dancy's position, we are again at sea, not having heard previously of the gentleman, but he is a West Virginian and if as his sponsor claims, "he is as fine a man as lives for the position," this paper endorses his candidacy and wishes him success. HELP THE WORTHY. The Advocate has made it a rule never to publish an appeal coming from a doubtful source for funds, and it is very seldom that its editorial columns are used to emphasize such an appeal, but its urgency and meritorious character is sufficient excuse if any is needed, for calling the attention of our readers to the request made by the hospital auxiliary for assistance. The women making up this association are working hard and without the hope of reward to assist in the restoration to health of those members of the race who are too poor to secure the comforts their condition demands. They have had some substantial encouragement but not as much as they have reasonably expected nor to the amount of the benefits the recipients of their charity have secured. They are now appealing for aid to continue their good work. Shall it be in vain? Shall it be said that the 5,000 Negroes in Charleston could not or would not contribute $200.00 toward endowing a bed in the hospital for their poor deserving sick? Aiming, it appears, to get ahead of the National Negro Business League, or is it Prof. R. R. Wright?, both of which forces have announced their plans for commemorating the promulgation of the Emancipation Proclamation, in 1913, the National Exposition of Colored People of the United States, a Chicago concern with the same end in view, will celebrate the event in 1912. Even if these three projects accomplish nothing more than the announcement of their plans, they have at least added to the gaiety of nations. SOMETHING UNUSUAL The McDowell Times states that "everybody was orderly and everything decently carried out" at the dedication of the colored Presbyterian church at Kimball. Such a state of affairs would have been taken for granted in any other section of West Virginia. It is to be presumed that it is out of the ordinary at Kimball? --- Paul a prisoner in Rome. Acts xxviii:11-31. Golden Text—I am not ashamed of the Gospel of Christ; for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth. Romans 1.16. Verses 11-13—Where are the places located, which are mentioned in these verses (This question must be answered in writing by members of the club.) How long did they stay at Melita after their shipwreck on that island. Which to the average man is the hardest thing to do; to wait or to go on; to be compelled to rest, or to be compelled to work, to have patience or to hurry? Is it as sinful to work when you ought to rest, as it is to rest when you ought to work? Here are two ships from Alexandria and bound for Italy, the one Paul sailed in and the "Castor and Pollux" and both apparently were compelled to put into Melita; one was wrecked by so doing, while the other landed and wintered in safety; was it providence, chance or skill, or any other power, that caused the wreck of one ship and the safety of the other? Two young men of apparently the same ability, go into the same kind of business, under similar circumstances, one of whom fails and the other succeeds—how do you account for it? Verse 14.—In Putcoli Paul found Christian brethren and tarried with them seven days—which today, answering from actual experience, forms the closest and most practical bond of union and fellowship, when travelling, members of the same church or, members of the same fraternal society? Verse 15.—What relation in life is there more fraught with blessings, and that imparts more "courage," than true Christian fellowship? (By King Solomon Lodge No. 7, A. F. & A. M. Day by day as we pass along life's highway we are caused to stop and mourn the passing of some loved one. The reaper, Death, is no respecter of persons. He summons the rich as well as the poor; the learned as well as the ignorant; the most influential and powerful as well as the unknown and insignificant person. Not many days ago the sad news came to us that Bro. R. D. Robinson, Grand Master, state of West Virginia, had passed to his reward beyond. As we assemble in our Lodge of Sorrow, we pass the following resolutions: The Great Creator, having been pleased out of his mercy, to remove our brother from the troubles of a transitory custom to a state of eternal duration and thereby to weaken the chain by which we are united man to man. May we, who survive him anticipate our approaching fate, and be more strongly cemented in ties of union and friendship, that during the short space allotted to our present existence we may wisely and usefully employ our time and reciprocate kind and friendly acts and mutually promote the welfare and happiness of each other. Whereas, At the very zenith of his active life God took to himself our beloved Grand Master, Bro. R. D. Robinson; and Whereas, Those years during his term of office, our fraternity has prospered. Be it resolved that we feel most keenly this stroke which has come upon us that we deeply regret his untimely death. Be it further resolved, That we recognize that the Judge of all the earth wills only that which is right, and although we cannot understand now, yet when the mist has cleared away, we shall know. Be it further resolved, That we extend our heart-felt sympathy to our beloved sister and the other members of the family and that we pray the Eternal God may be their comfort and solace. Respectfully submitted, I. W. Jones, Rev. J. S. Carroll, Rev. J. R. Adkins, Archie Murray, J. Ed. Jones, Secretary CHARGES Chicago, Nov. 8. — Charges have been filed against Attorney, Albert S. White, of Louisville, who is one of the vice-presidents of the National Bar Association of the United States. He is charged while noting as Vice-President, that recently he called a meeting in Louisville, Kentucky, and pretended, or tried to or did organize another National Bar Association of colored lawyers in the found in all trades and professions, and among the rich and the poor, and may be some are in prison; now is it invariably the case that, like Paul here, they get more comfort out of their circumstances than do their fellows? Verses 17-82.—When we are as badly treated as the Jews treated Paul, in his own country, is it either wise or profitable, or politic, to speak of our enemies in as strong language as the facts warrant; or should we out of loving hearts mitigate their offence all we can, as Paul does here? Christians were in those days much slandered, and were "everywhere spoken against;" are real Christians still spoken against? Christianity is now becoming popular, is that an advantage or disadvantage. Should we ever allow ourselves to speak against, or be prejudiced against any "sect" or society of which we have not got accurate or first hand knowledge? Verse 23.—What points would Paul be apt to emphasize concerning the "kingdom of God?" Verse 24.—Would those who believed Paul's testimony, be the religiously honest men, and those who disbelieved, the religiously dishonest men, or was it a mere matter of evidence and of the intellect? Verses 25-29—If a man lives in sin and his moral nature is deadened and perverted so he does not recognize the truth, is he as guilty as a man who deliberately rejects it? Is it a law of God that sin deadens the conscience and perverts the judgment, hence, can a man living in any kind of sin, trust his judgment on personal, moral and spiritual questions? Verses 30-31.—Should every Christian home be used for preaching and teaching the kingdom of God? Lesson for Sunday, Nov. 21st, 1909. Paul's story of his life. II Cor. xi.21 to xii:10. United States. In opposition to the regular National Bar Association of colored lawyers in the United States, of which he was one of the Vice-Presidents. President John G. Jones, of Chicago, of the National Bar Association of colored lawyers of the United States, that was organized in Chicago, on March 4th, 1909, will appoint a committee to try him on the charges of disloyalty and treachery, and acts unbecoming a lawyer. At a meeting of some of the prominent Republicans held in Chicago last week, it was decided to call soon a National conference of colored Republicans of the United States, and especially in the northern States. The object and purpose of this National conference, it will be to organize themselves into a body in each of the Northern States, and work and vote against the Republican candidates for President of the United States, and such other State Republican candidates that are objectionable to them. They want nothing more to do with any such Republicans as President William H. Taft and his party managers and followers. In the City of Chicago, we have a colored population of seventy thousand persons, with 12000 colored voters. Mrs. Clara E. Jones, of this City, was married last week, to Bishop William B. Derrick, of the A. M. E. Church, and the newly married couple left for their future home in New York City. Mrs. Charles E. Bintley entertained last week the Girls' Literary Club. Quite a number was present and had a delightful time. Bethel A. M. E. Church under the pastorship of Rev. D. P. Roberts, is making a splendid showing; a large number of persons are uniting themselves with the church each Sunday. Rev. W. D. Cook, the new pastor of Quinn Chapel A. M. E. Church, preahed to a large audience, Sunday evening. The address delivered by Attorney John G. Jones, on the early settlement and progress of the colored people of Chicago, Sunday, at the Bethel A. M. E. Literacy Society, corner Dearborn and 30th Streets, was largely attended. Dear Reader; We most earnestly appeal to every citizen, church and organization of the state for help to relieve the present disaster which occurred on the 4th of November. The fire wiped out everything the home contained, leaving seventy-eight children homeless, without food and clothing. There was a slight insurance but nothing compared to the loss. Whatever amount you see fit to send us please send to G. W. Winston, Secretary, food clothing will be accepted. Yours for the unplitting of my race If you haven't a regular, healthy movement of the bowels every day, you're ill or will be. Keep your bowels open, and be well. Force, in the shape of violent physical pill polon, is dangerous. The smoothness, cleanliness, most perfect way of keeping the bowels clear and clean is to take. CANDY GATHARTIO Cocoa THEY WORK WHILE YOU SLEEP EAT 'EM LIKE CANDY Pleasant, Palatite, Potent, Tarte Good, Do Good, Vinegar, Wheaten or Grapes; 10, 25 and 50 grams per box. Write for free. Mail to: lot on health. Address. Bourne Beverly Company. Challenges on New York. KEEP YOUR BLOOD CLEAN Calvin Bowdry, a Negro, scored in his first attempt to meddle with the wheels of high finance when he was awarded claim No. 1 in the Chayenne and Standing Rock lottery yesterday. He drew No. 2, but William J. Engle of Bismark, N. D., who drew No. 1 was disqualified today. Incidentally in his leap from poverty to wealth, Bowdry set a new mark in government annals, for, according to Judge Witten, this is the first time in history that a Negro has taken down a leader's prize. His claim will be worth $20,000. Bowdry is a porter employed by M. W. Webert, in Bismark, N. D. The news of his good fortune come to him so suddenly that he could scarcely appreciate what it meant. He is 25 years old. Gives Detroit Tigers $1m For The Money. Havana, Cuba, Nov. 7.—Ten innings were required to decide today's game between Detroit's American League champions, and the Havana Club, of this city. Detroit won by a margin of two runs, the score being 5 to 3. McIntyre; the Tiger left fielder was the principal factor in the run making for the Americans. He drove out four hits, three of which figured in the scoring. The Cubans went wild over the sensational fielding of Owleie Bush, the little Detroit short-stop. George Mullin joined the team and played right field in today's bame. The Havana nine was composed entirely of Negroes, three of them belonging in the States. All local attendance records for baseball are believed to have been broken today. The score: Runs—Detroit 5; Havana, 3. Hits—Deroit, 12; Havana, 11. Errors—Detroit, 2; Havana, 2. Batteries—Detroit, Lelivelt and Schmidt; Havana, Gonzales and Petway. REV. P. H. EDWARDS. Severs His Connection with Scott St. Church After Four Years' Service. Bluefield, Nov. 6.—Sunday, Oct. 31, was a great day in Bluefield. Rev. P. H. Edwards, for more than four years pastor of the Scott St. church, feeling that he had performed his mission in this field and that he should obey the guildings of the Holy Spirit, resigned his charge here against the protests of the entire official board, and his many friends. At 11:00 a. m., Rev. S. F. Boston of the A. M. E. church delivered a stirring sermon after which the congregation returned home only for a short time. At 2:30 p. m., Rev. P. P. Brooks, pastor of the Raleigh St. M. E. Church, in a masterly way delivered a sermon from St. Luke, 8. "What Shall We Do Then?" Again at 7:30 Scott St. Church was filled to its utmost capacity to listen to the last sermon of Rev. P. H. Edwards. He reviewed his ministry among them and admonished them for their future welfare. The audience was moved to tears. On Monday night, Rev. W. W. Hicks, pastor of Mt. Zlon Baptist church, filled the pulpit and in a fearless and beautiful way, expounded God's word to another large congregation. Tuesday, the last night of the rally was reserved for the teachers concert which was a literary and musical entertainment of the highest class. It was a rare treat to all. Refreshments were served both Monday and Tuesday night at the Y M. C. A. The entire proceeds for the rally were one hundred and ninety-five dollars. Bluefield greatly regrets to lose Rev. Edwards. BUCKHANNON Rev. O. T. Davis went to Clarkaburg Saturday to assist Rev. West, pastor of Pride's Chapel, A. M. E. church, in conducting services Sunday. Mrs. J. W. Mumford and Miss Maude Tyler entertained the Silver Leaf Club at the home of the former, Friday evening. Miss Maud Davis was called to Parkeraburg last week because of the serious illness of H. D. Hazelwood. The Missionary Society rendered a program at Hall's Chapel, Sunday afternoon. Miss Stella Hardy very. pleasantly an interest in BOYS' SUITS take advantage of this liberal offering. 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HOWARD CHANDLER & CO., Chicago, Ill INFANT MORTALITY New Haven, Conn., Nov. 10.—Arrangements have been completed for the national conference on the prevention of infant mortality, which is to assemble in this city tomorrow for a two days' session. The conference, which is the first of its kind to be held in this country, meets under the auspices of the American Academy of Medicine. There will be four sessions, each of which will be devoted to a special phase of the problem. Medical prevention will be discussed at the opening session, which will be presided over by Dr. J. H. Mason Knox, of the Johns Hopkins Medical School. The general themes of discussion and the presiding officers at the other sessions will be: "Philanthropic Prevention," Edward T. Devine, of New York, professor of social economy of Columbia University; "Institutional Prevention," Homer Folks, secretary of the New York State charities and association; "Educational," Prof. A. E. Winslow, of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology HEALTH OFFICERS CONFERENCE Rochester, N. Y., Nov. 10.—An unusually large attendance marked the opening here this afternoon of the ninth annual conference of the health officers of the State of New York. Mayor Edgerton welcomed the visitors and response was made by Dr. E. H. Porter, State Commissioner of Health. Dr. Charles O. Probat, Secretary of the Ohio State Board of Health, told of the methods and work of his department, and Frederick L. Hoffman, a well known statistician of Newark, spoke of the influence of trades on diseases. Governor Hughes and President Rush Rhees of the University of Rochester are scheduled for addresses tonight. The conference will continue its sessions until Saturday. D. A. R. OF GEORGIA Brunswick, Ga., Nov. 10.—The eleventh annual conference of the Georgia organization of the Daughters of the American Revolution convened here today with an attendance of delegates representing all of the chapters of the State. The gathering will be in session through the remainder of the week and already bids fair to be the most successful ever held in this State. Features of the proceedings at the opening session this morning were addresses by Mrs. P. W. Godfrey, the State Regent, and Mrs. I. Y. Sage, the vice president general of the society. Reports of officers and committees occupied the afternoon. The election of officers will be held Friday afternoon. THIS DATE IN HISTORY November 10. 1674—New York restored to the British authorities. 1791—William Scott Ellsworth, governor of Connecticut 1828-34, born in Windsor. Died in Hartford, January 15, 1868. 1799—Bonaparte declared First Consul. 1865—Captain Wrz executed at Andersonville. 1887—Winter quarters of Barnum's circus at Bridgeport burned. 1889—The Roman Catholic Centenary in America was celebrated at Baltimore. 1891—First world's convention of the W. C. T. U. opened in Boston. 1908—The battleship North Dakota was launched at Quincy, Mass. Professor Edmund Clark Sanford, who has recently succeeded the late Carroll D. Wright as president of Clark University, was born in Oakland and after having graduated from the high school of that city, continued his studies at the University of California, from which he graduated with high honors in 1883. He began his career as an educator as teacher at Oahu College, Honolulu. In 1837 he became a member of the faculty of Johns Hopkins and two years later became connected with Clark College in the capacity of instructor in psychology. He received honorary degrees from Johns Hopkins and Hobart. During the last twelve years Mr. Sanford was the head of the department of experimental psychology and he held that position when he was chosen to become president of the university. He has written several books and numerous articles on various subjects connected with experimental psychology and has also held various positions of trust, including the presidency of the American Psychology Association. PENNSYLVANIA CLUB WOMEN Harriburg, Pa., Nov. 10.—Club women from every section of Pennsylvania have gathered here in force for the annual convention of their State federation, which convened today for a three-day session. Among the speakers at the different sessions will be Dr. Robert N. Wilson, Jr., of the University of Pennsylvania; Prof. William Lyon Phelps, of Yale University; Dr. William Frear, of State College, and Miss Florence Sanville, of the Consumers' League, of Philadelphia. An interesting feature of the gathering is an exhibit showing the reforestation work in Pennsylvania. The business of the convention will include the biennial election of officers and the election of delegates to the biennial meeting of the General Federation of Women's Clubs, to be held at Cincinnati next May. The image provided is too blurry to accurately recognize any text or details. It appears to be a grayscale photograph of a building with a sloped roof and multiple windows. 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 it in a trunk or hiding it somewhere about your house—You Are Working For Money. day and night whether you are working or not, and making you at least six per cent. interest—Your Moneys! 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 third floor is a large assembly and lodge hall. This building is sure to pay us well. After the Charleston building had been occupied only eight months our stockholders were paid a dividend of six 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 locally about it or write to this office. Invesmtent Association. L. O. WILSON, President, Weston, 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. PT. PLEASANT Misses Elnora Hill, Linda Scott, of Gallipollis and, Mary Bell, of Athens, were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Henderson Sunday. A. H. Williams, of Fairchance, Pa., is in town on business. Walker Wilson remains quite ill. Mrs. Ellen Blackwell, one of our oldest citizens, died Friday after a short illness. She was buried Monday. Mrs. Blackwell was a member of the First Baptist church and took an active part in all affairs pertaining to that church. The entire community extend their heart-felt sympathy to the bereaved family. Rev. I. V. Bryant, of Huntington, officiated. Mrs. Husking and Mrs. Payne, of Charleston spent Sunday in town the guests of Mrs. George Thomas and Mrs. Ellen Jordan. Miss Ida Alexander, who has been on an extended visit to friends in Morgantown and points in Pennsylvania, returned Monday. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Holland and daughters, of Gallipolis, attended the funeral of Mrs. Ellen Blackwell Monday. Miss Agatha Alexander has accepted the position of organist for M. E. choir during the absence of Miss Smith. The following officers were elected in the Ladies' Aid of the M. E. church at their meeting Monday evening. Mosella H. Colston, president; Virginia Lincoln, vice president; Lupella Mrs. Calloway, who, was called here by the death of her sister-law, Mrs. Phrenoy Wade, has valianted to her home at Cincinnati, O. The Griffin Sisters will appear the balance of the week at the Majestic theatre in "in the Jungle," a dream of Abyssinia. Miss Hattle Taylor, of Court St., is imimproving. Mrs. M. A. Douglass, of Covington, Va., is in the city. Mrs. S. V. Taylor, formerly of Plymouth, has moved here for permanent residence. Mrs. Nannie Brown, of Gals, Va., is the guest of her uncle, Frank Brown, Shrewsbury St. Gilmore, Pankay and Gilmore are at the Majestic next week. Dan Wilson, of Acme, was in the city on business, Tuesday. James Watson, of Hansford St., is on the skl list. Braids, bangs, puffs and "rats" at Mrs. Brown's, 500 Capitol St. Born—to Mr. and Mrs. L. D. Hale, on South Side, Friday, a son. Little Courtney Preston is ill at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Alex, Courtney on Lewis St. Miss Virginia Cleveland, of Institute, was the guest of Miss F. C. Cobb, Saturday. Rev. S. B. Bullock is in Wilmington, N. C., on business. Joe & Clarence Burks, returned Friday from Red Sulphur Springs. Mrs. Anna Nesbitt, of New York, is the guest of Mrs. Napoleon Gardner on Elizabeth St. Lindsey Alexander returned Friday from Washington, D. C., where he has been taking treatment in Freedman's Hospital. The young girls of the Garnett High School are preparing to organize a Basket Ball team. Rev. A. A. Graham, of Hampton, Va., preached two very able seminars at the First Baptist church, Sunday, Miss Ollie Meadows, of Cedar Grove, was the guest of friends here Sunday. The Woman's Improvement League met Friday with Mrs. E. C. DeHoney on Lewis street. The next meeting will be with Mrs. M. J. Hazlewood, Washington street. George Nelson has returned from Detroff, Mich., after three years' absence. The revival of Simpson M. E. church is still in progress. The preaching force was augmented this week by the arrival of Rev. J. W. Waters, Jr., of Lewisburg, who with Rev. S. A. Lewis has been doing some effective preaching. The meeting so far has been productive of much good. The church has been spiritually quickened and is now upon a stronger basis than it has been for many years. Rev" Lewis leaves this week for Cumberland, Md., where he engages in an other revival at the M. E. church. Rev. J. W. Waters left Wednes- Rov. J. W. Waters left Wednesa day for his home in Lewisburg. The revival which has been going on at the Second Baptist church since the first of November will continue throughout this week. Several have already been added to the church and the attendance every night has been good. Miss Eva Wells, our successful milliner had her fall opening Thursday, Nov. 4th. She has a nice line of goods in the latest styles. A. P. Straughther and Miss Rosa Adams went to Kylsyth Friday, in which place they set up a Saint Luke's lodge. Mrs. Rosa Ford and family have moved to Hinton, and are living in the house of E. S. Packe, Jr., on Main St. Eldridge Campbell was taken very ill at Thurmond and was brought to Hinton to the home of Mrs. Ford, his aunt, where he is being treated by Dr. C. H. Payne, Jr. The Progressives met at the home of Mrs. Martha Kinley across the river. Allen Whitlock and his sister; Mrs. Rosa Fukua, were called to their home at Union owing to the illness of their father. Rev. Daniels, of Lowmore, Va., was in our town and preached a stirring sermon in the revival, Friday night. John Brooks, son of Mrs. Ella Brooks, of this town, died in Kansas City, Friday, October 29th. His brother Frank was wired for, who went and accompanied the body to Hinton. The funeral took place at the Second Baptist church Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Rev Lewis officiated. Mrs. Ella Bennett; of Second Ave., is on the sick list. BOYS! GIRLS! COLUMBIA BICYCLE FREE! Greatest offer out. Get your friends to subscribe to our magazine and we will make you a present of a $40.00 Columbia Bicycle—the best made. Ask for particulars, free outfit and circular telling "how to start." Address "The Bicycle Man," 29-31 East 22nd Street, New York City, N. Y. Roberts, secretary; Grace Kelly, assistant secretary and Mithune Colston treasurer. L. Taylor, of Sharon, attended the funeral of his mother-in-law, Mrs. E. Blackwell, Monday. TO BE GIVEN A TRY OUT AT THE MAJESTIC THEATRE TWICE A WEEK. Popular Antusement House Adds Local Talent to Its Attractions and will Change Bill Monday and Thursday Nights. The Griffin sisters have played to capacity houses at the Majestic every night this week. That they are making good is attested by the applause which marks the close of their act, and the number of performances attended by the regular patrons of the house, many of whom have not missed seeing at least two shows each week. Tonight the bill will be changed by the Griffin, who have substituted for their "Mexican Belles" in which they made such a hit, "In the Jungle" a dream of Abyssinia. The costumes and staging for this act are more elaborate than those used in the "Mexican Belles," and that is saying much. They will be assisted tonight, as they were last night, by James Hunt, champion buck and wing dancer; Webster Mickey, woman impersonator and toe dancer; and, Ben Lee, king of coon shouters. The last three named are amateurs of promise, and their appearance is the inauguration of "amateur night" for which the Majestic management will secure, two evenings each week, the best local talent—dancers, singers, monologists, musicians and performers of all kinds. The Majestic orchestra has been strengthened considerably by the addition of Edward James, violinist, who, with Miss Moss Clay, planist, Miss Eva Kinney, soloist, and Will Ray, trap drummer, is furnishing high class music. Manager J. M. Hazlewood has booked for next week Gilmore, Kinkey and Gilmore, a trio of novelty song and dance artists, which comes to Charleston's popular amusement house after having filled engagements in the most exclusive vaudeville theatres of Ohio, Indiana and Illinois. CEDAR GROVE. Miss Emma Meadows, of Winni- frede, was visiting friends here Frid- day. Little Callie Beamer was out of school last week on account of illness. Mrs. Bartley Dingess was on the sick list several days last week. Miss Mary Williams and S. S. Ad- ams, of Ward, were guests of the teachers here Sunday afternoon. The pastor, Rev. D. D. Davis, filled his pulpit Sunday. Misses Peters and Meadows were shopping in town Saturday. Miss Katie Strudwick, entertained a number of friends at her home Monday evening in honor of her seventeenth birthday. 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 als. 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. 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 Mottesheard, Clerk of said Court, the 21st day of October, 1909. IRA MOTTESHEARD, Clerk. L. E. McWHORTER, T. R. HUNDLEY, Sollicitors. Preparatory, Commercial, Stenography Telegraphy, Electricity, Engineering, Drifting, Mathematics, Languages and Civil Service, Day and evening classes, Good Equipment, Best Location, Recei- ent light, Able Faculty, Strong Course of Struly, CATALOG FREE. For Men and Boys Our haudsome Winter Suits are the expression of the latest and best ideas in tailoring and they show it in every way. Since our work began we have raised, to Nov. 9th, one hundred and seventy dollars. We are trying to retain the bed at the General Hospital and we can do it very easily if the churches and various fraternal organizations will help us. The conditions are alarming. The city is full of typhoid fever. The five hospital association beds have been full for two months, three of these with colored patients. The bill for October was $250.00. Of this amount I had only $2.00. In September we had three patients for whom we paid only $4.00. Will the coloured people awake to the necessity of answering this urgent call and help us to raise $200.00 by the first of January? We earnestly hope that all the churches, clubs, and fraternal organizations will feel it their duty to aid us in keeping up at least one bed at the hospital. Of the $400.00 needed to continue the work the auxiliary has assured the hospital authorities that the Negro people of Charleston will raise one half. Will you help us? Any one desiring to help in this meritorious cause will please call Home phone 1466 or at 510 Jacob street. Mrs. Anna Fulks Davis. EASLEY-KYLE WEDDING Rogersville, Tenn., Nov. 10. Many guests from out of town have arrived here for the wedding this evening of Miss Marge Glenn Kyle, daughter of Chancellor Hugh Graham Kyle, of the University of Tennessee, and Mr. James Easley, of Houston, Va. WE WILL TO DO YOUR CHRISTM During the three weeks in are always so rushed that it is testion to each customer which w Last year scores left our st Christmas shopping without have es Known. Shoppers themselves, who w rushed to give necessary time to Remember this, we have thi WE WILL PAY YOU 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 very bright OUR ENTIRE CHRISTMAS STOCK a full month earlier than usual, best showing ever in our store. live, but, to induce our friends to offer a DISCOUN on all cash purchases (diamond ds ing the month of November only. as cash and articles will be laid one half a month earlier. a full month earlier than usual, and it is by far the largest and best showing ever in our store. The prices are ususually attractive, but, to induce our friends to buy Christmas goods early, we offer a DISCOUNT OF 5%. on all cash purchases (diamon ds excepted) made at our store during the month of November only. Purchases 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. VIRGINIA POSTMASTERS Norfolk, Va., Nov. 10.—Postmasters of Virginia cities of the first class rounded up in Norfolk today for the annual meeting of their State association. Postmaster S. B. Carney, of this city, called the gathering to order this morning and presided at the opening session. The meeting will continue over tomorrow and will be devoted to the discussion of numerous questions relating to the postmasters' duties and the betterment of the postal services. Homes and Investments FQR SALE—one more territles in this city and district. States. Free Sales List to those in and sellers. Additional information WASHINGTON SKETCH BOOK 124 pages, 1,000 pictures—public men, buildings, etc. Ten cents for postage. See our Special Agent in town or for full information address AMERICAN REALTY CO., WASHINGTON, N.J. 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 them and associates; the right and privilege to use the streets, alloys, 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. PAY YOU MAS SHOPPING EARLY December Before Christmas we impossible to give the careful at e desire to give. more every day during the rush of ing a chance to make their wish alt until the last week, are too selection. s year bought and it is by far the largest and The prices are unusually attract- buy Christmas goods early, we T OF 5%. excepted) made at our store dur- Purchases will be considered aside upon which a payment of lamonds from the above discount are too low to allow such a di- Jeweler and Mfg. Opinions, Cor. Va. and Arcade, Charleston, West Virginia. --- March of Progress Shown In the New Rush For Lana Moore's 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 HOW YOU STAND LAMPS 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 here, save you a headache, ac of reading and sewing, we will charge you some new glasses you need, bu comparison with the be ain. A little optical advice A little optical advice which will cost you nothing here, will probably save you a headache, add to your ease of reading and sewing. To be sure we will charge you something for what new glasses you need, but little in comparison with the benefit you'll obtain. C. G. BERGMAN, 231 Capitol St., Charleston, W. Va. HENRY T. M'DONALD, President STORER COLLEGE Harper's Ferry, W. Va. —Founded More than 400 men and women school in the state for Colored st tion high. Remarkably healthful. BUILDINGS BEING ADDED TO far faculty of fifteen highly edu assistants. Our Library catalogued acce the largest in the state. FIRST GRADE CERTIFICA BERS OF THE GRADUATING C TO THE STATE BOARD OF EDU in its faculty and student body. Living. Literary Societies, Chris Bands and Sane Athletics. 1000 men and women have graduated here. State for Colored students. Magnificent location markably healthful. Ample buildings. THIS MENG ADDED TO OUR PLANT THIS YEAR. Eighteen highly educated, earnest teachers does catalogued according to the Dewey System, the state. MADE CERTIFICATES ARE GRANTED TO THE GRADUATING CLASSES WHO ARE RECORDED BOARD OF EDUCATION. Storer is interdenominational student body. Its whole influence is toward Societies, Christian Organizations, Music, Athletics. Academic, State Normal, Industrial, Music. 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, Christian Organizations, Musical Clubs, Bands and Sane Athletics. COURSES: Academic, State Normal, Industrial, Music. For illustrated catalogue and other printed matter write to --- Warning of Empire Builder James J. Hill Seems to Be Bearing Early Fruit---A New Kind of Movement Has Developed in the Last Year or Two. Washington, Nov. 10.—Are the people really leaving the farm in alarming numbers, in order to crowd into the cities? James J. Hill says, they are. The departments of agriculture and of the interior don't agree with him. On the other hand, those two departments find there is in progress today such a movement west as has never taken place before since the great migration which settled the Ohio and Mississippi valleys. Not only this, but the new migration to the semi-arid plains and to the inter-mountain west is of such tremendous proportions that it is giving great concern to far-seeing men, who fear that it is going to be followed by the imposition of some new and difficult obligations on the government. Thousands and tens of thousands of people are crowding into the lands west of the 100th meridian, buying or homesteading; they are building homes on the farms and starting new towns; they are starting to farm that country, and thus far, since the present movement began, they have had gratifying success. But it is a region of sharply limited rainfall; in the last few years, from all accounts, the precipitation has been above the normal average. Long experience has led to the conclusion that an excess of moisture covering a period of years is certain to be followed by a deficiency distributed over a like period. What will be- We have a new line of GAS STAND LAMPS Come in and look them over COFFEY Plumbing Co. Quarrier St., near Capitol tical advice n nothing here, will a headache, add to ing and sewing. To arge you something es you need, but lit- with the benefit N. C. BRACKETT, Treasurer. then have graduated here. The oldest students. Magnificent location. Elevat- Ample buildings. THREE NEW OUR PLANT THIS YEAR. The regu- lated, earnest teachers does not include ordering to the Dewey System, is one o TES ARE GRANTED TO THOSE MEM CLASSES WHO ARE RECOMMENDED Education. Storer is interdenominational. Its whole influence is toward Christian Organizations, Musical Club the Normal, Industrial, Music. and other printed matter write to The President --- Turkeys Will Be Scarce For Coming Thanksgiving come of these new settlers when the dry and lean years come? May Be Repeated. It is, in short, the serious question whether the whole region of the Rocky mountain slope must go through another period of settlement and depopulation, as much of it has done before. The present migration has filled up the western Nebraska and western Kansas plains, which years ago, in a like movement, were occupied, only to be largely abandoned by the settlers when the dry years came. The present movement, however, is a vastly bigger one than any former one. The western parts of the two Dakotas, once known as the "Bad Landa," are fast being developed and put into cultivation; fifteen years ago they were frankly regarded as worthless, and the most enthusiastic boomer did not dream of trying to people them. Wyoming, Montana, Colorado, New Mexico, Idaho, Washington and Oregon, all come into this category. The belief is that Nebraska and Kansas, even to their westernmost extremes, are now comparatively safe; new crops and new methods of cultivation, experience in the effort to make the most of the country, irrigation, and finally, the fact that the present settlers are possessed of more means than their predecessors have been and are able to establish themselves comfortably and even to live through a period of leanness while they are learning what the country is good for. But all this does not relieve the agricultural and the public land authorities from their anxiety over the outcome. Secretary Wilson is centering all possible energies in the effort to develop means and methods to assist these people. He will try to get more means from congress for carrying on the work. At the interior department the demand for more means will center largely in reclamation work; to put as much water as possible on the lands of these new settlers, at the earliest possible day, will be the struggle. But there is twenty times as much land as there means that farming or stock raising methods must be devised for them. Increase Continues. Judge James W. Witten, of the general land office, just returned from conducting a huge land lottery for the Standing Rock Indian lands, in western South Dakota, has been immensely impressed with the great movement to the farms in the last water. Vast areas can never be irrigated. They must be made the most of without irrigation, and that few years. He is assured that it will be greater the coming season than ever before. "We had 10,000 quarter-section homesteads in our lottery on the Standing Rock lands," he said, "and 81,000 people registered in person at the six places of registration, for a chance to draw. At Aberdeen, S. And With the Scarcity Will Come Higher Prices As Well. Higher prices will be paid for the Thanksgiving turkey this year. The scarcity of the turkey crop in all sections of West Virginia is responsible for the high prices which will prevail at a later date, and in many instances chicken will be substituted for the grasshopper dispatcher. Turkeys are said to be more plentiful in Bluefield than in any other section of the State, it being estimated that some 20,000 turkeys will be sent from the Bluefield section to Baltimore, Washington and other points. Cold weather in the early spring was responsible for the death of many young turkeys. The following are a few of the reports from different sections of West Virginia: Beckley, W. Va.—Turkeys are scarce and are commanding unusually high prices. For some reason the crop this year is not near so large as in former years, but it is expected there will be some large shipments before Thanksgiving Day. Lowell, W. Va.—As usual at this time of year the turkey crop is proclaimed short, but a few days before Thanksgiving it is expected to loosen up and the old supply of turkeys will be produced. Eggs are scarce at present and are selling from 25 to 40 cents per dozen. Ravenswood, W. Va.—Estimate the turkey crop in this county to be about a third or more short, compared with last year, and figure there will be about two cars of live stock shipped from this station this season. I am shipping now 2,000 to 3,000 pounds of chickens weekly and 75 to 100 cases of eggs. Chickens have been running about a third short all season. Tunnellon, W. Va.—We are not More Money For Colored People This is one of the objects of this great Benefit institution. The I-L-D Grand Lodge aims to improve the condition in a financial way, as well as morally as well as every member, colored as well as white. Black members are equal Opportunities Self Betterment and Prosecution generally, are among the things which occur in this institution. Chartered Companies Society in every sense of the term. No matter where you live, or what your occupation may be, member or employee, it will be greatly to your advantages to join the I-L-D Grand Lodge. Members and their wives and sisters to secure work, help them with sick or disabled, and where death occurs in the family. At death of member, $100 cash to aid to beneficiary. At death of wife, or other beneficiary, memorial. At death of death of member's child, $18, or baby, $8. The other benefit not allowed by other organizations. Membership is open to both exes, including students. No discrimination as to nationality, color, political affiliation. Over 50,000 men and women have also joined our ranks, having found this the grandest institution in existence. We invite you to join. Send let us for copy of official paper, the "L-I-U Home Junction." If you join promptly, we will give you authority to represent us in your local office. You can devote your spare hours to securing membership. We also need a 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 Bridge, Dayton, Ohio. D., alone no less than 55,000 registered. They came from all over the country, but mainly from Iowa, Minnesota, South Dakota, Illinois, Wisconsin, Michigan, Indiana and Ohio. Everybody in all that great valley is wild to get land; more land. They know that the supply of cheap land will soon be gone forever, and the eagerness with which every opportunity is grasped is almost unbelievable. A very few more years and there will be no more cheap land, say nothing of homesteads. "The wonder to me, in all these drawings I have been conducting, is the number of people who come from the cities. They want to get land in order to be able to leave the cities. You could talk a day with the people who came for that drawing, and convince yourself that the cities were about to be turned inside out, to distribute their millions over the face of the new west. There were two railroad engineers from St. Paul, who wanted farms so they could leave the road and settle down and "get something together for their families." Neither drew. An old lady from Sandusky, Ohio, waited day by day throughout the drawing, in the hope that her name would be called. At last on the afternoon of the closing day, as the last numbers were coming out, she turned away in tears, to leave the gathering. Hesitating to give up, she went to the bulletin where the names of the lucky ones, were posted, and stood, hopelessly, conning over the names. What was her surprise to find her own name, among the earliest called on the first day. She had drawn one of the best claims in the entire list, but had not heard her name when it was called. "The people are going with plenty of money; they build good homes right at the outset; they introduce fine stock and plenty of it; and they are going to succeed as their predecessors could not do. The day of pioneering is past. Two years after it is opened, that country will look just like sections settled a generation. There is no frontier, and there are almost no poor homesteaders such as we knew in the ox-train and prairie schooner times." sure, but do not think the turkey crop in this county this season is as large as last year as all other produce is scarce. We are now paying 13c for chickens and 25c for eggs and both are very scarce. Both dressed and live poultry are shipped from here, but most of the shipments consist of live stock. Blaker Mills, W. Va.—There is about the usual number of turkeys in this county this season as compared with last year and it is figured there will be shipped from this station this season 20,000 to 50,000 pounds. The general outlook for produce of all kinds in this district is very good, but there is some complaint of blackhead among turkeys. Most of the poultry is shipped from here alive. Spencer, W. Va.—The turkey crop in this county is short and will be higher in price this season than last. We figure something like 4 cars will be snipped from here for Thanksgiving, which will consist mostly of live stock. The chicken crop is short and our shipments during the next few months will average 600 to 700 pounds and eggs about 20 cases. All produce crops in this section are short and we look for prices to be very high. Marquess, W. Va.—The outlook for produce in this district this year is very good. The turkey crop as a whole through the entire county will be about the same as last year and estimate there will be about 2,000 pounds shipped from this station, which will be mostly live stock. I will also ship 200 pounds of chickens and about 2 cases of eggs per week during the next few months. Thornton, W. Va., is my shipping station. Phoenix, Ariz., Nov. 10.—In response to a call issued by Chairman J. P. Dillon, of the Territorial Democratic committee, leading Democrate from all parts of Arizona assembled in Phoenix today for a conference to discuss plans for the Statehood cam- MAJESTIC THEATRE ```markdown ``` Novelty Song and Dance Artists, Piano Playing and Sensational Trap Drumming, a Knockout From Start to Finish, Three Vaudeville Performances Nightly, Beginning at 8 o'Clock ADMISSION 10 CENTS Moving Pictures Every Afternoon From 3:30 to 5:30 ADMISSION 5 CENTS Wednesday and Thursday Amateur Nights Change of Program Thursday Night deville Mat ys Beginning at 2:00 ers Balande of This We "IN THE ROAD DISTRICTS MADE OVER INTO PRECINCTS Vaudeville Matinee Saturdays Beginning at 2:00 o'Clock T. G. Burdette, the county road engineer, who was recently appointed by the County Court, is working each day at his office in the Kanawha County Court House dividing the road districts into road precincts according to law and preparing to make map of same. This office was created by the last legislature and is one of importance as the engineer has entire charge of the roads, road building and repairing, bridges, bridge building and repairing. The law says that this office must be filled not later than October and on this day Mr. Burdette was appointed at the maximum salary of $1500 per year. The new engineer and the different members of the County Court have for more than a month been examining the roads throughout the county. FIRST CIVIL WAR VICTIM'S BODY TO BE MOVED FIRST CIVIL WAR VICTIM'S BODY TO BE MOVED Baltimore. Nov. 10.—With ceremonies befitting his memory, the body of Charles A. Taylor, of Lowell, Mass., the first man killed in the civil war, will be exhumed from its resting place in the New Mothologist burying ground near this city and removed to Boston next week. The body will be delivered to the governor of Massachusetts, who will follow the directions of the Massachusetts legislature as to its disposal. Taylor was a member of the Sixth Massachusetts regiment of infantry, which was attacked by a mob upon its arrival in Baltimore, at President and Pratt streets, April 19, 1861. He was shot and died in a hospital the same day. It is proposed to make the removal of the body to Massachusetts an important event, with a military display in keeping therewith. Change of Program Thursday Night Matinee 2:00 o'Clock Of This WeekinaDream of Abyssinie THE JUNGLE" MADE CINCTS ACCUSED OF BANK WRECKING, TRIAL IS ON Balande of This WeekinaDream of Abyssinie "IN THE JUNGLE" Madison, Wis., Nov. 10.—The case of Phillip Allen, Jr., who is charged with embezzling $168,000 from the First National Bank of Mineral Point, was called in the federal court this afternoon for a preliminary hearing. The First National Bank of Mineral Point, of which Allen was vice president, closed its doors early in October as a result of an investigation of the books by a national bank examiner. It was alleged that the bank, which had been regarded as one of the strongest in southwestern Wisconsin, had been looted for nearly $200,000 by means of notes forged by Allen. The money, it is alleged, was lost in mining speculations. Allen's chief aid in running the bank was Frank E. Hanscombe, who held the position of cashier. A week after the bank's failure Hanscombe committed suicide while kneeling over her mother's grave. His aged mother-in-law, Mrs. John Gray, dropped dead when told of the death of her son-in-law.