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OF THE WEST VIRGINIA STATE TEACHERS' ASSOCIATION WELL ATTENDED. Diagnise Questions of Interest to the Profession, and Resolutions Covering White Field are Adopted by the Association. Montgomery, Nov. 27,—(Special) —The Seventeenth Annual session of the West Virginia State Teachers' association was held hope Thursday and Friday. The teachers began to arrive in large numbers Wednesday afternoon. At eleven o'clock Thursday morning the pews of the First Baptist church were filled with pedagogue, meeting each other in Thanksgiving cheer. The president, Prof. Byrd Prillerman, called the meeting to order, and, at his request all sang "America." After invocation by Rev. J. J. Turner, Miss Mande Robinson sang a sole, "O Give Thanks," H. H. Ralley, the principal of the local school, was introduced and in writing words delivered the welcome address on behalf of the citizens and local teachers, saying that they were glad to welcome the teachers for the worthy cause they represented and for the inspiration that would be left among the people. This address was responded to by Prof. J. F. J. Clark, of Charleston, who expressed the appreciation and thanks of the visiting teachers. The address on The Responsibility of Citizenship, which was delivered by E. R. Harvey, of Huntington, was full of good Means, clothed in good language and full of inspiration capable of driving his hearers to their duty as citizens. The following committees were appointed: On Resolutions, J. W. Scott, Miss Rhoda A. Wilson, Miss Amelia McBainela, Miss Nora A. Wilkins, T. C. Walker and Miss Hirrietta James; On Place of New Meeting, A. W. Curtis, Mrs. E. W. Ellis, Miss Eale Hopkins, Miss Agron Smithers, W. Hulman, G. C. Hirley. After the rendering of the idea "after O Father," by Miss Miss Glimpin, Miss Rosa Hardy, Mary well prepared paper on Principle and Methods of Teaching Geography. This young woman is teaching her first school, still she encounted in her paper many helpful ideas which should eliminate many of the difficulties experienced in teaching this subject. Miss Artiles Johnson read a very helpful paper on The Value and Importance of Primary Teaching, which was followed by much discussion entered into freely by Miss Blanche Jeffries, H. H. Bailey, Miss Fannie C. Cobb, R. D. Page, S. H. Guss and I. C. Cabell. All agreed with the ideas advanced in the paper that primary work requires the greatest care. The following query was thrown out: Since primary teaching is so important, should the primary grade be supplied with the least experienced teachers? Principal C. W. Boyd, of the Charlefawn School, gave a good talk on the subject: "More High Schools for West Virginia." He related his long experience in high school work and suggested many ways by which teachers may have high schools established. Principal J. W. Scott, of Huntington, advised that steps be taken to influence the State legislature to put in the Massachusetts plan. The announcement for lectures in some places does not bring the people out in large numbers, but the people of Montgomery know how to appreciate good things. 'It having been announced that the most scholarly man of the race was to address the meeting of Thursday evening, the church was over crowded even before the opening hour. When Dr. W. E. B. DuBols entered, a great ovation was given him. Miss Nina Clinton favored the audience with a solo, and Rev. Warner Brown, the pastor of the church, offered prayer. President Prillerman introduced W. E. B. DuBols, Ph.D. professor of Sociology, Atlanta University, who delivered the most instructive address ever made in this town. He chose for his subject "The History of the Negro Race." In his address the Negro was held up as a potent factor in contributing to the advancement of civilization in all the stages of history. C. E. Jones and E. M. Burgess, instructors at the West Virginia Colored Institute, sang a beautiful duet following which the audience aroos and gave the speaker the Chataquia salute. The morning session on Friday was spent largely in routine business. The following officers were elected: President, Byrd Prillerman; First Vice President, E. L. Rann; Second Vice President, Miss Rhoda Wilson; Third Vice President Miss Mary Viney; Secretary, Mrs. Helen Johnson; Treasurer, Miss Mary Eubank; Historian, J. W. Scott; Board of Directors, R. P. Sims, J. W. Robinson, E. R. Harvey, H. H. Ralley, S. H. Guss, Miss Lohis Smithera, Miss Blanche Jeffries and Nathaniel Wiley. Miss Mary E. Miney read a good paper on The Best Method of Teaching Orthography. This paper was discussed by Mrs. E. M. Dandridge, who is a pioneer teacher as well as one who ranks among the best of the state. A. W. Curtis, instructor in agriculture at the West Va. Colored Institute, gave a practical lecture on "Agriculture." He stated that there is much land in the state that can be used for agriculture; and that it makes one independent as nothing else will. Mrs. M. A. W. Thompson, in a well written paper, made a strang plea for better English in Public Schools and showed how environment hinders progress in teaching this subject. In the afternoon of the last day, S. H. Guas, principal of the W. Va. Colored Institute normal department discussed the Value of the Normal School Diploma and told what is now required to obtain it. After some discussion The following educators were introduced: Prof. E. K. Robinson, principal of the Montgomery Public Schools; Prof. G. W. Conlay, principal of the Montgomery Preparatory Branch of the State University; Prof. J. M. Arter, President of W. S. and Col.; Miss Amelia McDaniel read a paper on the Advantages of Summer Schools for Teachers after remarks by Prof. J. F. J. Clark, the State Superintendent, Hon. S. P. Shawkey was introduced, who spoke on educational work in the State generally, showing the progress that TO DEATH BECAUSE OF HIS NEGRO WIFE WAS WHITE MAN. Prominent Louisiana Citizen and Relative of Former German Chancellor a Victim of the Terrible Miscongenation Laws of the South. In New Orleans, La., Nov. 28.—The pathological sulsole of Edward W. Von Buelow, first cousin of Prince Von Buelow, former chancellor of Germany, has stirred up a tremendous amount of public sentiment against the "miscongenation law" which prohibits white women from marrying another having a state, or Negro woman, or other status. do. That law killed Von Buselow, a brilliant, popular, lovable man. He drowned himself rather than stand trial for having violated it. His wife as white-skinned as the proudest southern belle in the city was an octooon. Business enemies of the man found this out, and in revenge for a coup he played upon them in the cotton market they first ruined him financially, then exposed his wife's secret, though it was no secret to him and caused his arrest. In the present revulsion of feeling against the seemingly cruel law the sentiment is that it should be greatly modified. New Orleans does not wish it repealed; the people do not want to allow the intermarriage of the races where the Negro blood is pure, or very pronounced. But they argue that cases of this sort should be provided for. A tragic feature in the Von Buelow affair is that the widow, who is a beautiful and cultured woman, is of a splendid line on her father's side. Her father was a judge bearing an old and honored name. He educated her and provided for her while he lived, and loved her as much, if not more than the children whom he openly recognised. The girl told Von Buelow about her parentage when he asked her to be his wife. She said it was impossible for them to marry; that she was of the inferior race; that if her friends knew of the trace of the Negro blood in her veins they would never speak to or look at her again. Von Buelow replied that he did not care about her parentage, he cared about herself. He persuaded her that no one need ever know their secret. Their only apprehension was about their children. It was possible, they felt, that there might be a reversion to the Negro blood, as sometimes happens. But their son, now six years old, proved to be a flaxen-haired, blue eyed little Teuton, and their happiness was complete. The daughter born a couple of years later, was likewise a dalinity little bit of the Fatherland. Then a group of cotton speculators led him into a business trap, in which he lost everything he had, his home and about $100,000. They had learned of his wife's mulatto mother and then had him arrested. Von Buelow disappeared. Officers going to his house to serve a warrant upon his wife, found him missing. "You'll never see him again," she told them. "Neither will I, your laws have killed him." A few days later Von Buelowa body was found floating in the Mississippi. REMOVES FROM HER SPHERE OF USEFULNESS MRS. C. C. BARNETT. Wife: of Huntington, City Physician, Answers the Last Summons After a Two Weeks' Illness of Nephritis. Interment at Gallipolis. --- Huntington, Nov. 29—Mrs. Katherine A. Barnett, the wife of Dr. C. C. Barnett, one of the city physicians of this city died at her home, 1201 Seventh avenue. Sunday morning, about five o'clock following an illness of nearly two months, death being due to nephritis. Although the critical condition of Mrs. Barnett was known for some time to her friends, her death was nevertheless a distinct shock to the entire community. Mrs. Barnett was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Whiting and was a native of Gallipolis, Ohio, where she grew to woman hood. She was well educated and accomplished in music. After graduating, she taught in the public schools of Gallipolis for several years very successfully. In 1899 she was married to Dr. C. C. Barnett and removed to Washington, D. C., where he was then in the government service. Shortly afterwards they came to Huntington where they have since resided. Mrs. Barnett was thoroughly devoted to her home and by her deep interest and active sympathy in his work contributed in no small degree to her husband's success. She found time outside of her home to lend a helping hand to the needy and friendless. Of her large circle of friends none will miss her more than the children of the Colored Orphans' Home. Today as friends streamed through the home to take a last look at the body living in a beautiful satinlined couch casket she looked more aston than dead. The body was afterwards taken to Gallipolis for interment where the funeral services will be held tomorrow, afternoon conducted by Rev. I. V. Bryant, of this city. EMMETT J. SCOTT, Executive Secretary of Dr. Washington, the Man Who Makes the Plans for the Famous State Tours. Arrives in Brownsville to Probe the Negro Soldiers' Trouble. Brownsville, Tex., Nov. 26.—Lieutenant General S. M. B. Young, Brigadier General J. M. Wilson, Brigadier General Theodore Schwan, Major General J. P. Sanger, and Brigadier General Butler D. Price, all retired, forming the military court detailed to make the latest investigation of the trouble in Brownsville with Negroes of the Twenty-fifth Infantry, arrived here today. A court reporter, messenger and clerk, who will assist Captain G. R. Howland, Recorder of the Court, during the investigation arrived also. Captain Rowland has been here several days looking over the ground and endeavoring to find new evidence to bring before the court. The first formal sitting will be held Monday. ```markdown ``` H. BOYD, D. D., LL. D., Of Nashville, Teen., Secretary-Treasurer and Manager of the National Baptist Publishing Board, President of the One-Cent Savings Bank. One of the Prominent Tourists with the Washington Party. Association Places Itself on Record As Being Opposed to Calling Its Members "Professor" and Decide to Discontinue the Habit. Fairmont, Nov. 27.—Special.—The fourth annual convention of The Teachers' Association of Northern W. Va. came to a close that Friday night, after the members had put in two days of the most instructive and enjoyable work. Thirty-seven leading educators, of the race were in attendance, and the sessions were of the highest order. The Association convened at the Mt. Zion Baptist church Charry avenue. Thursday morning. Prof. L. O. Wilson, president, called the meeting to order, and after devotional exercises conducted by Rev Arnold, introduced Chas. Florence, who delivered the welcome address, Mr. Florence is one of the young teachers of the Association who bids fair, to become one of the leading educators of the state. The response was delivered by E. W. 4 The "Wizard of Tuskegee". Who Has Just Completed a Successful Tour of the State of Tennessee. Jones, of Buckhannon, who in well chosen words accepted the welcome on behalf of the Association. The annual address of the president was practical, full of good sound advice, optimistic as to the future of the race. Prof. Wilson is one of the most eloquent speakers in the state. His address was not only interesting, but every sentence showed that he had the welfare of his people at heart. The papers and discussions as outlined by the program were then taken up. The discussions are the most interesting and instructive features of our Association. Benediction ..... Rev. C. C. Gill Yankiana ..... Orchestra The address of Prof. Hughes was highly appreciated by the teachers, and was a rare treat to those who were fortunate in being present. He advocates manual training in all schools and for all pupils. Friday morning the Association was called to order at nine o'clock, by Pres. Wilson. The most interesting and instructive feature of this occasion was a "model school" conducted by Miss Bernadine Peyton. Miss Peyton is one of the best Primary teachers in the state. She makes a practice of attending some good training school every year or so, and thus keeps pace with everything modern in the way of teaching. At the afternoon session a paper on "The Crusade Against Tuberculosis" read by Dr. I. R. Whipner, resident physician of West Virginia Institute, was highly complimented. It was said by prominent educators, who were present, to be the finest discussion of the subject yet heard in Fairmont. Fire Originated on Second Floor of Building and One Hundred and Eighty Students Were Seen Home From Lack of Accommodations. Orangeburg, Nov. 24. — Heavy loss befell the colored Normal Agricultural and Mechanical College of South Carolina late this afternoon, when Bradham Hall, one of the group of buildings of this institution, was totally destroyed by fire. The one hundred and eighty students and nine female teachers who lived in the building, which was used as a dormitory, were at supper in one of the other buildings and consequently escaped unarmed, but lost most of their effects. Bradham Hall was a two story wooden building. The fire originated on the second floor, between the selling and centre partition wall, and could not be reached with chemicals. A line of hose was carried up into the building over the fire, but no water issued from the nozzle. The loss is estimated by President Thomas E. Miller at about $5100 about half of which is covered by insurance. In addition to Bradham Hall the kitchen and its contents, together with the President's office furniture, and most of the records were destroyed. The cause of the fire is not known but it was undoubtedly an accident. Only herole efforts on the part of the firemen and the large crowd that had assembled cavored Morris Hall, the boys' dormitory, a building twice as large as the one that was destroyed, while several of the important buildings of the adjacent Chaffin University property were in great danger. The college exercises will continue but all the girls will be sent home by the local board and the president as fast as trains can get thru away until arrangements can be made for their return. W. R. Loman and A. U. Dukes report most of the college, are looking after the state's interests and will make an early report to the proper authori 193 Who Addressed the W. Va. State Teachers Association on "The History of The Negro." Why Roosevelt Is In Africa William Buckley in Leslie's Weekly says: That Theodore Roosevelt, while apparently in Africa on a hunting expedition, killing tigers and flees, is in reality carefully investigating conditions to ascertain if it be not possible and practicable to establish in the Sudan country a second empire of Liberia and thereby forever solve the Negro question of America, is the disclosure made by a United States Federal attorney in charge of a Southern district, who relates the supposed secret plans of Roosevelt in all their details. The plan as revealed by the former President's confidant, is "to stake out a good section of the country in the Sudan, north of Congo Free State and west of German and British East Africa; hoist up the Stars and Stripes at the four-corners, have Uncle Sam declare a protectorate, organize the native tribes into a suzerainy of the United States of America, and then will come the expatriation of the Negroes from this country to the new empire in the heart of Africa. In the rounding out of the plan a wedge will be formed by a nation un- der the control of the United States that will prevent the expansion territorially or commercially of Germany and will attack the United States a factor in the success of power among the American States, now struggling to resist and seize their foothold in Europe. But Up Stile Horn Weakened by a Chestnut Stroke. Silhouette. Were 'nable to Suffer the Wrinkle of Dearth and Lost by a Space of Elven to Nothing. Institute, Nov. 21.—The Summer High School eleven under the management of Winst. J. Jones, waste athletic visitors here the 26th inst. Having been beaten. Thanksgiving by the Gurnett squad, the Wood County boys concluded that institution second team scalps must be carried back to Parkersburg to grace their totem poles. The day was all that the side iliacs could wish for a football occasion, although a little warm for those engaged in the game. Quite a number came from Charleston and the visinity and after the game was over thought that they had received full compensation for the money invested. Promptly at 2:30, the referee blew his whistle, and the game was on. Institute having won the toss chose to defend the South goal and kicked off to Parkersburg. The ball was recovered by Carter on his 20 yard line but was downed by "Counter" before the ball had been advanced over yards. Two trials of Summers to create Institute's ends proving abortive on the third down the ball was punted to middle field where it was captured by Williams and returned to Sumner's 20 yard line. Here, Institute, by fumbling in which the second great ducker lost the ball to Sumner, all attempts of Sumner to advance the ball save by the punting route, were to no purpose. The rest of the half was made up of a series of punts on the part of Sumner, recovering and fumbling the same by Institute, until the last minute. Here Parkersburg, fighting desperately and cleanly, had been beaten back to its 15 yard line. The ball had gone to institute on downs, and Brown called the signals for what every one felt to be the last act of the tragedy. The ball was snapped. Brown executed a delayed pass; then glued to a perfect interference set sail for a left end run of 15 yards which landed him over the line close to the posts. An easy goal was kicked and the half ended with the score 6 to 0 in favor of institute. After ten minutes rest, play was resumed. Sumner kicked off to Institute. The oval was caught by Brown on his thirty yard line and he was not brought to earth until he had advanced to near midfield. Institute made most of her gains in this half by straight football and only once was she held for downs. She possessed however, an unerring ability to lose the ball on fumbles, whenever, and wherever the retention of the same meant a near goal. Once did she attempt the forward pass and drew 15 yards to her own goal. Once was it attempted by Sumner, and resulted in a very accurate placement of the ball in the waiting arms of Williams. With punts, line pinches, fumbles, time out, and word feels, the half neared its end. The ball had been carried to Parkersburg's 20 yd. line again was Brown given the ball, and again essayed a delayed pass. The necessary interference drifted to his side, and gritting his tooth with the ball tucked under his arm he turned Summer's left for a twenty yard run, and a second touch down. The boys from Wood county played a clean, manly game, and had not stiffness and soreness handcapped them from the Thanksgiving game the result might have been different. The breaking up of interference, and formations behind the line by the "Wizard," and the generalship of Carter were the Stellar performances of the up-country boys. Institute played desperately enough, but without finished team work. All cannot be mentioned, but the tackling of Jackson, and Brown, L. T., the line plunging of Cox, and nerve thrilling end runs of Brown, R. L., were by far the features of Institute. The line up: Institute, 11; Sumner, 0. Sumner. Institute. Giles.....C.....Minor Jackson.....R. G.....Taylor Carr.....L. G.....Clarkson Hill Washington, D. C. More than wards of 2,000 parish members eleven of Howard University, and over the orange and blackhairy Lincoln University, see the time in 14 years. The student well earned one, for the game, evenly matched, than the game, which, for selenium, and has seldom been seen in Howard grilliron. The game was started with Howard winning in the first round, chose, to defeat, the second round Moore kicked off to Lincoln in a 15 yard line, that Branch scored to gain. Bird punished the team mid-field who ran it base on Then began, no damage, in between Bird and Branch, mer outflicking his opponent on side kick, which passes resulted in four teams fumbling consecutive ten seconds more on the ball on Howard in a Lincoln's possession, vit. the dark for the blues and such was not to be. Lincoln to down the game given to Terrible. Terrible by the powerful backside by a, tandem or inbound bloke through the blaze, pretty a gun for his blaze down, as Howard has been. The play was started, with Lincoln's right wing between end Terry stopped the team, the number, the time, the first question. in the next inning, and up being the slider, as Chaghrinned at those times in half to score, and with a deduction to avenge that loss, out and blue started with speed of speed, marshaled of their little quarter-back. . . . (It that fairly took the orange and blue off their feet, and in the play, landed the ball within yards of the goal. Here the eleven proved themselves of stemming the dike by downs. Had two sliders in a critical moment, however, game most undoubtedly resulted in a tie. Indeed they kick to kick, and Bird corresponded horde of spectators was called kick out 7 yards. Seems plays through teams such fullback and mighty blue ball was carried onto the down. Terry failed in goodness began to fall and to touch the game, both times well in the air. Score: Howard, S. (Auctioneer) Howard Pedigree Lawrence, Cpt. H. H. Durrah R. T. Bell R. D. Bullock Moore G. L. Smith L. G. Whiting L. L. Tyson L. B. Barco, Brown G. B. Bird Terry L. H. B. Grey R. H. B. Allen G. B. Umpire—Tylert M. Palmer, tree—Haines, of Maynard, Judge—Henderson, Roe L. L. —W. H. J. Bullock, of Spartan, Time of halves, 80 minutes. METHODS DEMONSTRATING New York, NOW 125,000 members to President Tasker, the senator of final African Methodist Church. Jubilee Rally to be held on December Hall on December 14, 1913, with ops Joseph C. Haskell and Mary Scott, Methodist minister in rica. Bishop Harvey will pay $250,000 of the $500,000 for extension on his work. Tucker ... B. W. Lene Grant ... J. Johnson ... B. Len ... B. Moats ... B. Tucker, C. ... B. Kennedy ... B. Carter ... B. Reterse, W. in *Literature* (London) 1881 James; Hintelman in *Literature* (London) 1881 I. Jones; *The American Journal of Education* 1881 Pearce. - The American Journal of Education 1881 using ORRESPONDENCE RAYMOND CITY. After ten days of hard labor Revs. M. P. Friend and P. P. Holland began a very successful meeting here saturday night, having ten candi- lates for baptism which will take place on the third Sunday in Decem- ber. Mrs. Friend left Friday morning for his charge at Thayer. Mrs. P. P. Holland who had been begging a few days here with friends, accompanied her husband some Friday morning. Messames Emma Dickerson, of Bancroft, and Aussie Sawyers, of Bright, Betsey, attended the closing of the meeting here Thursday night. Mrs. M. A. Pierson, of Charleston, is spending a few days here. Miss Minnie May Lewis and Mrs. Orange Dickerson were quietly married in Charleston, Tuesday. November 23rd. They were accompanied to Charleston by the bride's mother and brother, Mrs. Agnes Price and John H. Lewis, and the groom's sister, Mrs. L. A. Massle. Misses Mattie Woodson, Beatrice Calhoun and Ollie Coleman, of Charleston, spent a few days here last week. H. C. Coles, and A. G. Hunter, left Sunday evening for Covington, Va., where they will attend the stockholders' convention. Misses Nola Walker, Mabel Peters and Hazel Price, of Institute, spent Thanksgiving here and returned to Institute Monday. W. M. Randolph and George Williams had their hands mashed in the mines last week. Mrs. Laura Womack is on the sick list this week. Mrs. Emma Printiss and son Holson were visiting friends in Black Betsey Sunday. George Cousin had his foot very painfully mashed in the mines last week. C. E. Saunders spent Sunday in Charleston with his family. HARPER'S FERRY Lawyer Thomas Robertson and wife, of Cherry Chase, Md., spent Thanksgiving with Mrs. Robertson's parents, Rev. N. C. Brackett and wife. Mrs. Newcomer and son left Saturday for their home in Henry county, Va., after a week's visit at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Brackett. They were accompanied to Charles Town byMr. Brackett and wife. Monday night the students and friends of Storer College were treated to a fine lecture by Mrs. Mosher, of Boston, subject: "The Land of the Midnight Sun." Her talk on the land of Cook and Perry was very interesting and helpful to all. Wednesday night Ernest Harold Baynes, of Newport, gave a very interesting lecture on "Animals of the Blue Mountain Forest Range." Mr. Baynes told of manys of his personal experiences with birds and wild animals and his stories were pathetic and amusing. The lecture was illustrated with lantern slides from photographs of wild animals taken by Mr. and Mrs. Baynes. Thursday night Mr. Baynes continued his lecture and his stories of Romulus, the gray wolf, Jimmy, the comical black bear and of the Buffalo, the Virginia deer and the Moose, showed keen observation and close study. After the lecture refreshments were served in the lecture room by the young men and quite a delightful time was spent by all. Thanksgiving services were conducted in Anthony Memorial Hall Thursday morning. The students assembled promptly at 10 o'clock and listened to an interesting program. Opening Address—Prof. McDonald. Singing—America. Reading—The Governor's Proclamation—W. A. Saunders. Reading—Bitter Sweets—Mrs. McDonald. Recollections of Early Thanksgiving—Mrs. Lightner. Binging—The Star Spangled Banner. Prayer. Doctor Mosher and wife left Saturday for their home in Boston, Mass., after a two week's stay with President McDonald. Work on the new boy's hall is progressing rapidly and the roof will be finished in a few days. The work of moving John Brown's feet has also begun. The fort is to be moved to the campus to serve as a museum and relief hall. Mr. B. Arnold, General Secretary. PATENTS PATENTS are not available on request or no fee. Patent applications may be made to the Patent Office or Photo, for their technical validity. Patent practicers are not authorized to issue patents for invaluable book patents or for cell patents. Patent applicants must be a partner, or have sufficient information. BRITT & CO. BROOKLYN, N.Y., D.C. of State Sunday Schools of West Virginia gave an interesting black board talk Sunday morning in Curtis' Memorial Church. Mr. Arnold is an eloquent speaker and his talk is enjoyed by all. Owing to the recent action of the board of education of the District of Columbia, Storer's game, with Armstrong Tech. School was canceled. Storer's season thus closes with the loss of one game. Preparations are being made for several basket ball teams to be organized among the young men and young ladies. LONDON Sunday afternoon Rev. W. W. Scott, of St. Albans, preached an excellent sermon. Miss Gussie Burton is visiting Mrs. Victoria Burks. Jerry Wayne continues very ill. Chester Carter, who has been away for a number of years, is here visiting his parents. Flemming Jongs, who has been very sick, is slowly convalescing. Miss Julia E. Brown, of Charleston is the guest of Mrs. A. L. James. Mrs. M. E. Graves and Miss B. R. Booker attended the Teachers' Association at Montgomery, Friday. The band boys gave a banquet Thursday night which was a success. Miss Nannie Morris, who has been very sick is slowly improving. Estella Patterson, Clara Blaney, Elvin Graves, Hugheston Brown and George Coates, students of W. V. C. I. spent Thanksgiving with their parents. The following program was rendered for the benefit of the Missionary Society. Scripture reading—Mrs. M. A. W. Thompson. Song—Congregation. Solo—Mrs. M. A. Thompson. Recitation—Beatrice Blaney. Instumental Solo—Mrs. George Reed. Recitation—Ula M. Whitlow. Solo—Mrs. I. M. Brown. Closing remarks by Mrs. Thompson after which a collection was lifted for the society. At night, Rev. Christian, of Ravenna, O., was introduced and in a very masterly argument he told how men crowd Jesus out of their lives. McDONALD. E. A. Bolling, teacher at Herberton, was in town on business last Saturday. Oliver Wilkerson was visiting friends in Raleigh last week. Luther Patterson spent Thanksgiving at Charleston and Institute. A numer from here attended the Teachers' Association which convened at Montgomery. The teachers attending were Rev. D. C. Deans, Mrs. J. V. Wilkerson, and Miss Janie Roberts. They report a delightful time. Mrs. Jordan Bailey was taken suddenly ill and died in a few minutes, last Friday evening. The body was carried to Virginia for interment. Grevei Wilkerson spent Thanksgiving in Montgomery visiting relatives. The public school is making rapid progress under the guiding hand of Rev. D. C. Deans, assisted by Oliver Wilkerson. The people of McDonald were entertained with two good sermons Sunday by the pastor. Rev. Booze, of Beckley City, was seen in our town last week. BANCROFT. The supper given by the Missionary Society on last Saturday night at the Mt. Zion Baptist church was a financial success. Miss Mattie Woodson, of Charleston, and Mrs. Lee Printiss, of Raymond City, were the week end guests of Mrs. Joe Sawyers, of Betsey. The ladies of the Improvement League met at Mrs. Geo. McKinney's on last Tuesday and tacked a comfort to be sent to the Orphan's Home at Huntington. They also arranged to send a box in the near future. James Lawson, who has been suffering from a complication of diseases, is very little improved at this writing. Mrs. George Steward and little son, Wilbur, have returned, after a few weeks visit to her mother, Mrs. Anna Wiley, of Middleport, Ohio. Mrs. P. P. Holland, who is spending a few days with Mrs. Hale Dickerson, visited friends at Raymond City last Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. Spencer Smith, of Plymouth, were guests of friends in Charleston Thanksgiving day. Mrs. George Brooks, of Plymouth, spent Thanksgiving day with her mother, Mrs. Lander Wilson, of St. Albans. Mrs. C. W. Harris, of Betsey, entertained at dinner Thursday Dr. and Mrs. M. T. Sinclair and George L. Brooks of Plymouth. Mrs. J. W. Sawyers and Mrs. George McKinney, of Betsey, were visiting friends at Raymond City Thursday. Mrs. H. A. Jones, of Plymouth, is visiting her sister, Mrs. Hattie Walters, of Gemoca, this week. Rev. P. N. Harris filled his regular appointment here Sunday and preached an excellent sermon to a large congregation. The friends of S. P. Penick, who has been ill for several weeks with typhoid fever, will be glad to know that he has sufficiently recovered to be out on the street again. Mrs. Jennie Wilson is dangerously ill with acute pneumonia at her home in North Alderson. Mrs. Wilson is one of our most respected citizens and her friends hope for a speedy recovery. The Odd Fellows and Household of Ruth gave an entertainment at the Hall Thursday evening and were very successful financially. Mrs. Hattie Smith, of Chicago, is visiting friends here. Mrs. Malinda Tyler, of East Liverpool, O., who has for several weeks been the guest of her daughters, Mrs. Brown and Mrs. Coleman, returned to her home Saturday morning. Among those who attended the banquet at Ronceverte Friday were Miss Susie Freeman and Jas. Hargrove. Miss Susie Crawford is spending a few weeks visiting friends in Portsmouth, Ohio. Mrs. Fannie Perkins, of Huntington, and Messrs. Lee and Nute Wilson were called home on account of the illness of their mother, Mrs. Jennie Wilson. Mrs. Jas. Davis delightfully entertained at Dinner Thursday Miss E. B. Page and Messrs J. M. Trice and Jessie Smith. Alex Brown, of Ronceverte, spent Thanksgiving here with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Brown. Memorial services will be held at the Baptist Church Sunday, December 5th, by the Odd Fellows, for the deceased ex-Grand Master, J. McHenry Jones. POWELLLTON. Miss Mattie Curtis reports a very pleasant session of the Teachers' Association. Miss Sallie Carrington, one of the highly respected women of this community, died Wednesday of last week. Miss Gertrude E. Johnson, who has been ill for several weeks, is convalescing. Edward Mills returned to Institute Monday, having spent Thanksgiving with his parents. SEWELL. Mrs. Effie Quarreels, of Hinton, spent the past week here with Mrs. Fanny Carey. Hon. J. M. Ellis, of Greentown, was here Monday on professional business. R. O. Cary was visiting at Prince Sunday. L. P. Scott was a business visitor to Thurmond Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Burrell Price, of Fayetteville, spent Sunday here guests of Mrs. L. P. Scott. Mrs. Laura Christian spent the past week here visiting her brother, Harvey Fountain. Mrs. James Roten and daughter, Miss Rose, of Fayetteville, passed through here Sunday enroute to Prince. The young men of the town gave a delightful social at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. A. Carey's, Thanksgiving night. All present report a pleasant time. Mrs. P. B. Jasper, of Pennbroke, was calling on friends here Monday. G. L. Jackson spent several days here last week. SOUTH CARBON. Winston Railey spent the first of the week in Charleston. Miss Gussie Martin and T. G. Agnew went to Charleston Monday to have their eyes examined. Miss Elmira Riddle gave a Dunbar entertainment at the school house, Monday night, for the Sunday school. The program was well rendered before a good crowd. Miss Riddle deserves credit for the perfection of the program. Addresses were delivered by C. H. Wright, teacher at Wevaco, C. H. Carter, H. M. C. Reed and Mrs. A. W. Alston. Mrs. Rebecca Young gave a supper at the hall Monday night. Perry Hairston went to his home at Roanoke, Va., Tuesday. Andrew Young spent Tuesday at Montgomery. Rev. L. W. Mayo with the assistance of the members of his congregation sumceeded in hanging the bell in the church, Tuesday. E. D. Redmond is able to be out again after being confined to his room a week with the grip. S. R. Mason and T. G. Agnew went to Leewood, Wednesday on business. Miss Elmira Riddle was the guest at dinner, Thanksgiving, of Mr. and Mrs. Rotan Alston, of Wevaco. Robert Alston was the dinner guest of Mr. and Mrs. F. W. Williams, Thursday. Mrs. P. J. Parham, of North Carbon, was a visitor here Thursday. Miss Ella Dickerson, of Paint Creek, spent Thursday here with friends. James Saunders and B. Reed went to Montgomery Friday. ACTORIES EMPLOYE y Glass Co. Kanawha Chemjc steel Co. and other buil school House, Co or construction, Na now completed a more the prices go cars g 1-10 cash, balance i Discount f awha from 501 Charleston FACTORIES EMPLOYING OVER 400 MEN Dunkirk Window Glass Co. Banner Window Glass Co. Kanawha Chemjcal Engine Mfg. Co. Buy now before the prices go up. They go up when the Kanawha Land Co. Room 501 Charleston National Bank Building Bell Phone 750; Home Phone 1214 returned home Sunday night from Montgomery and other points west where they spent the Thanksgiving holiday. They reported a delightful outing. Mrs. Sarah Johnson, who underwent an operation at the Sanitarium a few weeks ago, left for her home on Thanksgiving day much improved. The dinner which the Missionary Society served at the Strange hotel on the twenty-fifth was a thorough success. A. P. Straughter attended the teacher's association in Montgomery last week. The Black Patti musical comedy in the tropical singing success, "A Trip to Africa," will be in Hinton Friday, Dec. 3. Lloyd Booker, of Richmond, Virginia, is a patient in the sanitarium this week. The Progressives met with Mrs. Lucy Lewis, of Bluff street, Monday afternoon. All members of the Morning Star Council, 118, Ind. Order of St. Luke are requested to attend its regular business meeting Friday night, December 3rd, as there is business of importance to be transacted. Rev. F. E. Smith filled his regular appointment here Sunday and preached two able sermons. Miss Paris, of Harewood, was the Sunday guest of Miss A. Friend. Longacre Baptist church had a rally Sunday for the new building, and raised $96.15. Queen Esther Club here arranged to donate $5.00 to the new church. Miss Emma Hardy, of Montgomery, was the Sunday guest of Mrs. W. C. James. Una Whitlow and George Massey, of London, were visting friends here Sunday. Smithers and Morris Creek baseball clubs had a game Thanksgiving day. The score was 10 to 4 in favor of Smithers. Jessie James is reported better. Mrs. Hattie Sanders has returned home from Ranoke, Va., where she spent Thanksgiving. Rev. Dan Lipscomb, of London, was visiting here Sunday. Maggie Sanders is reported better. 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. Mrs. Nannie Young returned. Saturday from Ironfon, O.. where she went to be present at her father's burial. Mrs. Betty McCoy and daughter Mrs. Nellie Mitchell were. Sunday visitors at Wake Forest. BAKER'S FORK. As has been his custom for many years, Esmond Powell gathered his family at dinner. Thanksgiving day at the old home place. Thirty-three members of the family, including children and grandchildren, were present and nine absent, among whom were John Powell, and Mrs. Brooks, Mr. Powell's children. On these occasions, the father always acts as toastmaster and the table is laden with all the edibles which go to make up Thanksgiving cheer. After dinner reminiscences were exchanged, and the party separated, having sung, "God be With You Till We Meet Again." Mrs. Henry Madison has returned to her home at Montgomery, having spent Thanksgiving with Mrs. Agness Ferguson her mother. Gerirude and Robert Mickens, of Cedar Grove, were guests Thursday, of Ota and Freddie Stanton. Our school taught by Mrs. E. L. Irving, is doing splendid work. Mr. and Mrs. Nowling spent Thanksgiving with their sister at Dakota. CEDAR GROVE Miss Mildred Austin is visiting friends at Handley this week. Miss Clara Stewart, of Huntington was here Wednesday the guest of Misses Peters and Meadows. Mrs. Agness Mims, of Shrewsbury, is on the sick list this week. Miss Viola Crews left Monday for Institute where she is attending school this year. Miss Kitty Straudwick, of Ward, spent Sunday here with her parents. Mrs. Mary Booker is reported much better at this writing. Rev. W. W. Scott of Eastbank, filled his appointment here Thanksgiving. S. J. Stone, of Martinsville, is visiting his sister, Mrs. Geo. Lee, this week. HINTON Rev. J. A. Reid, pastor of the M. E. Church, baptized five in the New River Sunday afternoon, and in the evening at eight, sacramental services were held, attended by a large congregation. Miss Louise Smithers, Virginia Warren, Dorthula Pack, Annie Simpson, Alfreda Smithers and Mary Booth THERE APRIL 1, 1907 IES EMPLOYING OVER Co. B wha Chemjcal Engine M other buildings in S House, Concrete Sir truction, Natural Gas completed and soon t e prices go up. Th cars go in. ash, balance in monthly p Discount for all cash. wha La Charleston National Bank SMITHERS AND LONGACRE --- Beef, Veal, Mutton, Pork, Fresh Pork Sausage OUR OWN MAKE. The best qualities in all the popular kinds of We want your patronage for we have complete stock in our lines and you can get it when you want it most. & Hemlock Lumber Co. 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(Mf t Ree ee , Early Holiday Shoppers Will Find Our Christmas Collection Complete and Ready For Inspection ; W: are today showing in many depart- ments a carefully selected line, se- 5 lections of many years experience, and at lowest possible prices. (Come early and avoid the rush. “W. T. EISENSMITH, “THE CHRISTMAS JEWELER.” 245 Capitol Street. Opposite State House. ANY Stsmall deposi for tur delve FAIRMONT ; Aho Bas teeuhaee no of . Fair chanee, Pa, retuned home Friday af ter a weak’s visit to her aunt's Mre OW. Hetittiion and Mrs, Dy Mot OMe ey : eee _ Oliver Méide ‘spent & few days in Morgantown the past, week, Hs > Little que Fortue -has ‘recovered from an jiness of acarletine, ) “Mrs, Hadewa Jones,/of Gallipolis, 0. is the guest of Mrs. 0. W. Hamilton. Miss Mbaella Colston, of Pt. Pleas: vant, attehded “Teachers’ Assootation here. and estonia -visit-untit Sui day: with, her relatives, ee ‘Misa. Grace Martin returned “home after anextended: visit with relatives at Wheeling and Steubénvitte. ; Mrs, Arch Meade éntertatned. a nun: ber'of the teachers Thutsday eventing at Junchéon, | °'- ay Frank’. Davenport, “of ' Wheeling, spent. Thanlegiying here, with friends. Miss Nellie §taley* fs, much’ int: “proved trom her-tecent tIlness. + : Dr: Young, of Clarksburg, attended the Association Friday’ afternoon. H, Wi Mead ts recovering rapidly atter two months ip the Miners’ tospi- tal with a ‘broken leg. ~ Jessie Lewis, of Clarksburg, was the guest of Wim. ‘Washington; last’ week. “The dinner served ‘bythe Ladies’ of Mt, Zion Baptist chorch Thanksgiving; was a success from every standpoint. Mrs. Bate Wilkes, of ' Clarkeburg, was the’ guest of Mr. and Mrs. Addi- son Bumgardner. . - Rev. FG. Wanzer spent afew days with'his family at. Braddock, Pa. BUCKHANNON, ‘The: Siiver Leaf: €lub and the Will ing Workers of the’ A. M. B.jchurch gave o ‘Thadksgiving supper, ; Thurs day evening. - Rev. Geo. De Young has returned fram Washington, D. C.; where he at tended the funeral -of-a-friend-— — Propiding Wider Accoo held Quarter ly meeting at Hall's chapel A. M. B cbureh Sunday, Miss Heath and Mr, Jones, teachers of Victoria street school, ‘attended the ‘Teachers’ Association, at Fairmont. Dr. I. R. Whipper, of Institute, whc was the guest of Miss Maud Davis, ‘Thanksgiving, lett Friday for Falr mont. She was accompanied by Miss Davis. Samuel Madison’ died Wednesday, November 24th, after an illness of several months. The funeral services were conducted Thursday afternoon by his pastor, Rév. Smoot, of the A. M:,H church, assisted by Rev..J. H. Accoo Rev. De Young and Mrs, White, He was-one of our, respected citizens, 2 hard. working man, and a_ faithful member of the A. M. BE. church. His family have the sympathy of all. Mr. Madison was a good husband, father, and neighbor, Rev. De Young held Thanksgiving services at the M. E. church ‘Thursday morning. Mrg. White preached a Thanksgiving sermon ‘Thursday evening at the A. M BE. bhuret.) 6 Mre. Weathers, of Clarksburg, and Misé McDowell, of Biking, attended the funeral of thelr grandfather, Mr. Sem uel Madison. ¥ ST. ALBANS. “The play “entitied “Aunt Dinah's Quilting Party,” given by the Amanda- ville school at the Baptist Church, Monday iiight, for the benefit of the Amandaville School Library, was a de- cided success. “Seventeen dollars and forty-five cents. was realized. Rev. J. W. Robinsan preached a ‘Thankagiving sermon to an apprecia- tive audience Thursday morning. Rev. J. W. Robinson and Miss Min- nie L. Walker atterided the Teachers’ Association which was held at Mont- gomery. Dr. GN. Marshall, of Keystone, passed throygh Friday enroute to his home, Miss Nannie Walker was shopping in Charleston, Saturday. finedsrto” his" room ' for#eome ‘time; “Is reported no better. aes “Prot, LeRoy, Hall, who is /tgaching Achool at Winona, spent Sunday with his family. . /Onariio: btggans, of —Institiite, has Spéned a,restaurant on Main’street. — '. Mis Clara “Stewart tedoher at the Orphans’ Home, will, be here in a. tow Wave,'in behalf of that institution. It is hoped that every one will turn. ott apa-sonteibute liberally for, the: bene- fit of those distressed children. —Mire—Ruth Wileon—reseived_the sad nawe of the death of her sibter-ib-law, Saturday. | ~ 2 Miss. Rhoda A. Wilson, teacher ‘at Chatlgston, spent Sunday at:home, “<Mis#* Albetta Wilson, student at the West Virginia Colored Institute, spent Sunday with her parents, 7 ‘A.C, Branham spent’ Sunday with hia faintly, a ee eens Bes PT. PLEASANT. Misses Mithue: Colston Augusta Ri- son-and Agatha Alexander “attended the funeral of Bert Steward, Tuesday, ‘at Gallipol{s, : : Mrs. G. H. Jordan attended the fn neral of Mrs, Barncit Tuesday at Gal- ipotis. E Mrs.’ Mary While and sister, Miss Ida. Alexander, of Institute, spent Thanksgiving here the guests of thelr ‘Rarents, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Alex ander. . Walker Wilson, who has. been re Ported seriously ill for‘the past month, died Saturday. Funeral services were conducted, by Rey. M. Robinson Mon: day: = Miss Beselene Davis, of Gallipolis, Was organist at the funeral services of Walker Wilson, Monday.’ Dr. 1. R. Whipper, of Tnstitute, spent a few hours in town Wednesday. She wag enroute to. Fairmont to attend the” ‘Teachers’ Association, While here, she was the guest of Mrs. G. H. Jordan, Miss Mosella H. Colston returned Sunday from Fairmont, where she at tended the ‘Teachers’ Association. While there she was the guest of her ‘cousins, Mrs. Chas, Hamilton and Mrs. B. Morton. * ‘The Reading Clud will ‘have their openiiig meeting at the home of T. 8. Davis, Thursday, John Wilson, of Columbus, came over Tuesday to he present at-the fu: neral. of his son, Walker. Clyde Colston and Pearl Johnson were guests of Gallipolis friends, Sun- Bay. ch 3 \ Mrs. George Lee, of Cincinnati, is in town the guest of her sister, Mrs. Walker Wilson. CLARKSBURG. Mrs. Ada Griffin died Saturday morning after ap illness of two years’ duratién with tuberculosis. She was f patient sufferer and being prepared, gladly welcomed death. She is sur: vived “by her husband and one daugh- ter, Mrs. Chas. Hill. ‘The funeral, under auspices of W. §. Kearney Court of Calanthe, took place, Monday, from Mt. Zion Baptist Church where [she had been a member for some time. Lee Ruffner, of Wallace, spent Sun- day here with his parents. Misses Brown and Kelley, of Park: ersburg, who have been visiting at Bridgeport, passed through here Sun- lay evening. Jno. Warly and Cecil Smith, of Weston, were visitors here Monday. Mrs. Lark Green, who has been quite ill, is on a fair road to recovery. Mrs. Lee Ruffin and daughter, Miss Emma, who havé beep ill with gripe, are able to be out again. Mrs. Lillian Weathers was called to Buckhannon by the death of her grandfather. James Griffin, of Fairmont, attended the funeral of Mrs. Geo. Griffin, Mén day. Mrs. Arch Meade and sister, Miss Grace Martin and Mrs, Harrison Jones of Fairmont, were Sunday visitors here. Riettarpstig % 4 Coletan, | Alberts ‘MeChun| ee *perhaaine “trim Parkersburg} Miss" Maud’ Davis, 61 Sut Pe cb er Dk. 1. Whlippersot Unstitutes ai Riss W..Joneit of Bon and.C.W. Florence, ef Grafton, wer the week-ehd guests of friends. hike, ‘ iy Minges Afozalia. Colston; sot Point Pleasaht, and Jessjo Hale, of Middle- jot, Ohio’ Bagsed . throug; enroute jome trom the Teathers’ Association, Rt Ralrmont. 0 8 ‘The teachers’ of the’. Water’. Street Rchool attended ‘the Assocfation at Fairmont), Thursday and Friday. They feport a very profitable, meeting. The entertainments given at’ Mt. Zion Baptist and ‘Trinity ctiurches on Taykegiving, night were well attend- ed. © Excellent progranis : were _ren- fered, J.OR, Jefferson, of Parkersburg, passed,through Sunday enroute home trom Weston. ou tle ‘ . INSTITUTE. 4 ag la gle Wi alse agree tet Re ee et Jones were guests of Mr, and Mfrs. W. H. Lowry, for dinner Sunday. Miss Rosa Hardy spent ‘Saturday ‘ind Sunday visiting Mr, and Mrs, Joseph Lovett. © ~ ‘The, Misses Smithdrs, Warren, Pack, Booth, Strmpson, of Hinton, and Mrs. HW. . Ralley, of Montgomery, visited the West Virginia Colored Institute Saturday. . While here they were the gests of Mr..and Mrs. Z. Taylor Brown. 4 Miss Lillle Foster was compelled to close her school at Oak Hill because of amaflpox in that neighborhood, She ls 'spending 2 few weeks: at home. Mr. ‘and Mrs. RH. Lowry, of Charleston, visited Mrs. T. C. Briend Phruaday. * + "i Mrs. Sarah Johnson and son Curtis visited Inatitute Thanksgiving Day. _W, J. Jones, éonimérclal teachér of the Sumner High Scnool, Parkersburg, Was the Week-end guest of fis aunt, rs. 18, Mf. ones. Dr. LR. Whipper attended the Nofthéin State Teachers’ Association acd delivered in ‘address ‘on tuber- chlosis, W. T. B. Williams, Field Agent and Yrustee of the Slater Fund, Hampton Anetitute, delivered an address to the students of the West Virginia Colored Institute Sunday morting. His _ad- ‘Gress was based principally upon pre- paration aid punetuality and during his discourse many telling points, were scored which caused students and teachers to sit up and take notice. Fourteon teachers of thé West Vir. ginia colored’ Institute * attended the West Virginia Teachers Association at Montgomery. “Mts. (ROscob “Howard spent a’ tex days in her new home, last week. /W. J. Trent, secretary of the Louls. ville, Ky. ¥. M. C. A., addressed the students at the West Virginia Colored Institute, Wednesday evening. ‘Joseph Poindexter received a very severe sprained ankle in a football game Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. R: L, Brows and Mri. A. W. Curtis attended the West Vir- ginia Teachers’ Association at Mont gomery. _ Misses Virginia Clevéland and Lie. wellyn Spriggs were Charleston visi- tors Thursday and Saturday evenings. | Mr. and Mrs. Robert Pack were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Z. Taylor Brown, Thanksgiving day. Rev. L. G. Jordan, coresponding Sac: retaey of the Foreign Mission (Nation: ‘al Baptist Convention,) accompanied by H. B, Britt, gospel singer, Louis- ville, Ky., visited the West Virginia Colored Institute Monday. Rev. Jor: dan addressed the school at morning chapel exercises and so pleased avere the students with his remarks that they petitioned him to deliver another address before léaving, which he did to a large audience of students and citizens from the village, at 4:00 p. m. KANAWHA CITY, Miss Lillian Sellers, of Institute, was the pleasant guest of Mrs, R. B. Jolinson, last week. Mrs, Annett Watson and soh Wilt, of Ohio, dre gests of her daughter, Mra. Minnie Page. Thomas Johnson returned to the Clitton Forge hospital last Friday. Rev. J. W. Page is somewhat indis posed at this writing. Miss Mary F. Page left Saturday for Institute after visiting her mother. , Johnnie Woods, of Boomer, vinited his parents here Sunday. Mrs. R, B. Johnson Is suffering this week with rheumatism. Mra. F. D. Page was shopping in Charleston last Fridey. Miss Ivory Weeds was visiting « tr Charleston last Friday. CGHWACOTHE, oO. Mrs. Elizabeth Medley visited Mrs. Payne at Frankford, Friday, and re- ports a pleasant trip. . Miss Cora B. Medicy, Miss May Medley, Miss Helen Marshall, and Rev. W. B. Walker, spent the Thanks: giving week énd in the country at Mr. David Corker's, The Ladies’ Ald of Quinn Chapel held’a very profitable meeting Thurs: day evening in the church A hanting party consisting of the following, ladics and gentlemen spent ‘Thankegiving day at the farm of Mr. FA. Logan, about ten miles in the country: Dr. and Mre, 8. 8. Jordan, Mr. and Mrs. Steve Bates, Mr. and Mrs. Alex. Gatlifts, Mrs. Belle Beard, and Mr. and Mrs, Williath Ounning- bata, - Pr Born, to Reyes W. Carter wife, fihe daughter, last. satiiri¥a, morn. Ing, Mother and:ehjla are d be Le Hiss, Hil were fg es p by Rey. Ji [. Cakter SBhiepy @itéynoon jet the AMAL pbisletbaite, i ane oH , Walter J. Hunt; of Dayton, 0, and Oise" Octavia Willis, of this city, werd Aunited in holy-wedlock Sunday after: fioon. . 3 Mise Irete- Gatliff's Club wilh giva supper and conéert at Quinn Chapel}, AL Mi Ke church Thursday night® for the benefit of the eburch "4 ‘The Woman's ‘Day at tho Firat Bap: tist Churéh Sunddy, was a marked suc eens. $18 waa fealized for the’ clty hospital. °° 1 " A Sunday, schdol choir is being oF ganized at Quinn Chapel A, M. EB. church. Miss Geiiéva Ross is’ the ‘oF ganist. v4 iM , Brnest. Redmond is able to be oiif again at hig dally; voeation. Harvey Banks and wife, of Column: pus, spent Sunday in the city, visiting relatives." ms Muses Cora and: Mae Medley,. of South High ‘street, Venterfatpedy Soin clit Friday ovening, Missa Ann Cox and Miss Kate Préston were guests of the club. * oo Miss Ann Gox,“who is attending! school at- Columbus, Chios » dane Thanksgiving at her home on Weel Fourth street. 6.9 8 te es gh oe Miss Kate. Preston; tedcher, at Dit, trict No\ 15, Roxabell, Ohio, came home. far Thankegiving) eK ae ~ DIMEFIELD: | Rev. P. Py ee of the Ra- leigh Street M.-H. "earch, is seriously MN at his residencé, oii Raleigh street. W. C. Penn, 8. f/<Wiliams and Sec: retary N. M. Mating 8p the ¥. M. G: A. lett Tuesday morning for. Louis: ville, Ry.; sby, thy of Cincinnatt, to attend the whtwalY. MC. A. con: ference. =, Mv ) Mrs. P.-E. Pierce; “of Roanoke, Vay passed through town Sunday night entoute ‘home after having spent a Week with friends tnZBluefleld ang thé coal field. : Prof. J. D. Coleman, of the Institute, filled the pulpit at Scott Street ML B. Chireh, Sunday, rendering twoot hig very impressive and eloquent sermons, A large erowd wag in attendancé”\ag both, sermoris.” 7" =a" « - The Y, M. C. A. wif qptebratepiti LOth aniversary. on -t8¢.sgednd Sunday, at the Raleigh Street Church,“ Rev: Mitchell, of Kimball, will deliver the sermon for th occasion. Jairus, the son of Thomas Miller, about ten yeats.old, had: his foot ent off, while attempting to board’ an out: acing test’ bourid: tea: that ata) yard." le: with Comegaeee with: eth, er bad boys. This should. be a wart ing to all boys’ parents, and, the yard police, and if possible prevent ruture accidents of this kind. ‘The Ladies of Scott Street church and a committee from the Y. M, C. A. met Wednesday evening to make are rangemerits for a grand. bazaar . to come off some time during the holi- days. ‘Thos who delight in the drinking business will be glad to learn that the colored saloonist who has been closed since June; will open In a few days. The Board of Affairs finally agreed and the court readily granted him a license. The festival given by the Mount Zion Baptist Church, ‘Thanksgiving night, Was a success. “Mrs. Wiggins in the, Cabbage Patch” was grand. Charles Malone was the winner of a center piece. ‘ Misses May Clifford and Eva and Lutia Clark spent ‘Thanksgiving wit Mrs. L..D. Coleman, Mr. Manuel Harris, of Thomas, was calling on Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Lee, Sunday, Prof. E. B. Black was éntertained at the residence of Mr. W. H. Lee, Thure day evening. Rev. Goings and Lindsey HiIl, of Thomas, were over to prayer meeting Wednesday evening. The Mission Circle met at the homé of Mrs. Virgle Lee, Friday night. Prof. Black is ill with a cold. 3 The family of Charles Malone had taken up their residence iri Davis, | ‘The dance given by Mr. and Mré George Palmer was a pleadant — aftain, ‘The firet prize was won by Miss Patt mer, The Waltzing Prive, a water bottle, was won by Miss Jessie Pak mer. WINITREDE. R. H. Allen spent Saturday and Sunday at his home in St. Albans. G. W. Perkins spent a few days out of town on business. Mr. and Mrs. George Williams, of Charleston, spent Friday and Satur: day, here, visiting Mrs. Williams’ par. ents. ‘ C,H. Turner and son and Wm. Brown spent Saturday and Sunday in Charleston visiting their familtes, W. W. Lewis and T. R. Johngon spent Saturday and Sunday at their home in Kanawha City, | Miss Willie Chapinan gave a birth day purty Thursday night and a pleas ant time was enjoyed until a late hont with vartous games, after which Jancheon was served. Thowe present were Minses Kila, Sadie and Virgins Smith, B. L. Meadows, May Shelton Pauline Thomas and Messrs. Joe Wise ‘man, .Fidyd Adams, Herbert Mitchell Kelly, Geo. Smith, W. Fh Cory E, By Shelton, and Mr. and Mrs. Bh B eee piienegai ae ge oo ar a aba De: AG Mawel tisvded ae: AL HEBEET T) PRED ET Re WL . “QE ET Err: To eae a ae eM gg BLUEFIELD, WEST VIRGINIA eon eae Soe a ae Nes eaatae ae : 2 -._. Healthful location, the-very best of school comforts, and excellent advantages: in the. ye : way. of Library, Labo¥atoriés, Suan So- 2 “cietiés and 'g Strong earnest Faew ity. ee Regular- Normal: and Academi¢ Courses, also courses in Music, Sewing, Covking “ “: and Laundering. © (0 Pere Soa FREE BOOKS TO NORMAL oes | BOARI, FUEL, LIGHT AND FORMIHE ROOMS $8.00 PER MONTH. A Model Graded School in which Normal Graduates are given the necessary exper- ience in’ tedching ‘before beginning their... regular work. od ar For Further Information Address: the Principal a pags Si ‘é eh ) lk 4 eas ssea.dhbdstes aebbesthaly eS ' ' h 4 e D not hot air 4 ae. , i 4 : \ oa but the real_gentine suit sla, each suit bearing- its original mark.’ The pretty . weather ‘is ‘ hel ‘ : a Lec it ght Beas CO i: costing us money, People‘ are delaying buying on account of; these semi-summer days so we are selling cheaper than we other; ‘ ates he vps pg sake wise would. This would be a good titne® to’ select a hand some: » ye é . : rt Bo a ea suit. Slight changes can quickly be made as we haved ‘well equipped alteration départment with plenty of competent help and: i , ‘ 6 nfforing Se PRS a Ree an expert fitter. Thé suits we are offering in this‘ sale ave: STRICTLY HIGH GRADE and man tailored, Not cheap, she day. stuff bought for sale purposes. ee ‘can dea $25.00 and $22.50 Suits, all sizes dnd colors, Other high grado wuite that range in pipe tom i WHILE THEY UAST AT $15.75 |] $60.00 to $86.00 marked at “HALF AND $32.50, $30.00 and $27.50 Suits, exceptional values || THAN HALF PRIOB. & oe mi at the regular price, i ee WHILE THEY LAST AT §18.76 || Now is your opportunity to buy a high grado Suite $37.50 and $35.00 Suits, clean plain taijored with || at popular price, a ke ge Se Bood lines. It is not good busingsa to sell them 7% 80 cheap. ne Holday lines of Ladies’ Furnishings cot mig: tts . . WILE THEY LAST AT g24.76 || datty. UtUieat sedis ho pe eats ; i nonts ib te Seg — —«*TN Linnts.T Ge. Pes eee i i a ‘Allen, Mr. and Mrs, F. Mgsley, Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Wiseman, Mr. and Mra. Joe ‘Smoot, Out of town guests Present were Miss Sallie Hawking, of Malden, Frank McDaniel, of Charlottesville, Mr. and = Mrs. George Williama, Charleston,. and Miss Amanda Wil- ams, Salisbury, N, C. Mrs. W. N. Shelton entertained Miss C. 8. Meadows at dinner. Thanksgiving DAM Bie sas gd fk ede > ote sale We teach you thoroughly this now aii) Well occupation, making you com potent ta nie Alem repate aay maké ‘of sitomobitont ° Wa sig, Si students to’ gequre position, Classes : toy alii students, oe ae Oa Ths » shin MNCL MorORIKG COMPA, (Uae PIAS. NERY ARO va ? 4 OTE oe aa ee = é 2 he Cow Washes ih ea a WHY NOT BECOME 4 CHAUFFEUR AND EARN MORE’ MONEY? That nothing contributes so largely to the repeal of a vicious law as its enforcement, is likely to be demonstrated in Louisiana in the near future. The legislature of that state, in a recent session, passed a drastic law by which the marriage of whites with others having the least mixture of Negro blood was forbidden. The law affected not only future but past marriages between members of the different races. There were protests loud and long, but not from Louisiana's black citizens, at least the male portion, for they were not of those responsible for the bleaching process through which the race is passing. The better class of Negroes at the south has always deplored the system of concubinage which obtained among a large number of ignorant women of the race and white men of the highest social, political and financial standing. Under guise of housekeepers, when even this regard was had for public opinion, many Negro women were known to be leading immoral lives, and, at the same time, obtruding themselves upon the better element in churches and societies where their fine raiment and abundance of money gave them entire to places closed to their poorer, but more virtuous sisters. The respectable white women of Louisiana, appreciating the danger threatening from this source to their own firesides, were responsible for the passage of the law, but they overshot the mark. Instead of conquining the crusade to those who had disobeyed the then existing marriage laws, they piled on other conditions and illegalized unions entered into with the best of faith by the contracting parties. The law is vicious. The result is that at least one happy home is broken up, the husband is a suicide, the widow an outcast. If they had been of the lowly, the tragedy would have passed unnoticed. Being of the mighty, their fate has given the people of Louisiana food for thought. BOOKER. WASHINGTON'S. TRIP THROUGH THE SOUTH. More than ordinary interest surrounds the trip of Booker T. Washington has been making through a number of southern states. Dr. Washington, who deserves the credit of being the foremost man of his race is engaged in making a study of his own of the conditions in which the masses of the Negroes are living. He wants to see for himself how they are getting along and he gives them advice as he goes among them which is calculated to be of benefit alike to them and to the whites. Lately Dr. Washington has been in Tennessee. It appears that blacks and whites alike are interested in his trip and in what he has to say. Dr. Washington takes the practical view that the blacks and the whites must live in the south and that there is room for each race, with no need of social intermingling. He tells the Negroes that the south possesses many advantages for a working class of people which other regions do not possess. One of these is that there is always work for the colored man who is able and willing to work. The gospel which Dr. Washington is preaching to his people is simple, but there is no doubt if lived up to it would solve the Negro problem. He advises the Negroes to shun the idle and vicious, to work and do their work well so they will be wanted in every community to save their money and buy property, to lead moral lives, and to pay attention to personal cleanliness and to sanitation. He points out all that can happen to tear the races asunder has happened, and that yet in spite of this he finds in every community he goes that there is a close interdependence that the Negro has a white man as a friend on whom he can rely and that every white man is apt to have some colored man on whom he can depend. The country has need of more missionary work of the sort Dr. Washburn is doing. It points out the need for the solution of the greatest problem confronting the south. This day, fifty years ago. John Brown, the martyr, the fanatic, as he is variously styled, mounted the scaffold at Charles Town, Va., (now West Virginia) and paid the penalty for attempting to liberate slaves. In the stirring times immediately following his daring act, men judged him as their hearts dictated, rather than by cold laws of reason. To the slave-holders and their sympathizers, he was a brand fit for burning. The anti-slavery element hailed him as an envoy direct from the throne of Grace. And even yet there are many who entertain the same beliefs. Whether he was one or the other, there can be no question of his having crystalized thought and precipitated the "inevitable conflict." The conflict between freedom and slavery might have confined itself to the forum many years longer, had not John Brown conceived the plan of siezing the arsenal at Harper's Ferry and giving freedom to the enslaved. His failure was such a success as man seldom sees. Though dead, his soul went marching on. Inspired by his name, the army of the north swept victoriously over countless battlefields that the principle for which John Brown died might live. But few, if any, of the immediate beneficiaries of John Brown's heroism or fanaticism, whichever you will, will read these lines. That generation, for the most part, has passed on. But their descendants should remember with the highest feeling of respect and reverence him who thought "it is nothing to die in a good cause, but an eternal disgrace to sit still in the presence of the barbarities of American slavery." MISSISSIPPIES BLUNDER. Rather than establish for Negroes county agricultural high schools, the whites of Mississippi have decided that they will do without them. Acting under the authority presumably granted by the last session of the state legislature, an attempt was made to found such institutions for whites only, but the Supreme Court of the state decided that such a move was illegal, unless similar provisions were made for the Negro citizens. The disciples of Vardaman just could not see what right Negroes have to agriculture instruction, they could not or would not permit that the improvement of tillable land and the increase of crops would add to the state's wealth, regardless of whether the agent's hands were white or black, hence, their short-sighted policy. In the face of their determination it is encouraging to know that the judges of the Supreme Court were broad and just enough to hand down a decision which effectually checked this latest exhibition of race discrimination. OUR MAGAZINE OFFER. On the eighth page of this issue of the Advocate, which, it might be said in passing, had to be enlarged to accommodate the large number of merchants wishing to avail them selves of the best advertising medium in the state to reach the Negroes appears an unprecedented offer of magazines clubbing with this paper. In order to secure the reduced rate we offer, old or prospective subscribers need only remit the amount opposite the club they wish. If your favorite magazine is not listed, write us, and we will be pleased to quote its price with the Advocate. The members of the Teacher's Association of northern West Virginia have decided to discontinue addressing one another as "professor" Our cup of happiness would overflow if they would also discontinue the habit of prefixing the title "principal" to the names of teachers in one room schools. WILL NOT FIGHT IN DIXIE LAND Savannah, Ga., Nov. 29.—That he would not fight James J. Jeffries south of the Mason and Dixon line was the statement made today in a telegram to manager Nick Aprea, of a local athletic club by Jack Johnson heavy weight pugilist, in answer to the latter's offer of a purse for the battle. This statement accompanied the advice that it would be useless for a southern club to make an offer as the black man would not consider NOTICE TO STOCKHOLDERS. Notice is hereby given in accordance with Section 16, Chapter 52, Code of West Virginia, that at a meeting of the stockholders of the Lowenstein Realty Company to be held on November 26th, 1909, at the office of the Company, No. 225 Capitol Street, Charleston, West Virginia, a resolution will be offered to issue preferred stock not to exceed one hundred and sixty thousand dollars ($160,000.00.) CORNER-STONE OF $90,000 SCIENCE HALL OF HOWARD UNIVERSITY LAID WITH IMPRESSIVE CEREMONIES. Negro Magician is Chief Attraction at Carriage Builders' National Association.—Lieut. B. O. Davis Appointed Military Attache to the Government of Liberia.—Maj. John R. Lynch Back on the Job.—While Major Anderson Will be Retired. Golden Text—Remember the words of the Lord Jesus, how he said it is more blessed to give than to receive. Acts xx:35. Are these words in the Golden Text quoted from Jesus, hyperbolical, that is, a rhetorical over-statement, or is it literally true that it is more blessed to give than to receive, and if so, why? This question must be answered in writing by members of the club.) Verses 1-6.—Is it according to animal nature, or to average human nature, to give to others outside of kith and kin? Is giving liberally, intelligently and systematically, to religion and charity, always a "grace," that is an inclination divinely imparted? What is the relation between giving and loving? If we are in need or "affliction" ourselves with the grace of giving still operate in us, if our hearts are right? May "deep poverty," great "joy" and rich liberality be in the same life, and is such a combination natural or supernatural? There was great poverty and suffering among the Christians at Jerusalem, and the liberality of the poor churches at Macedonia to relieve their need is what Paul here refers to; contrast the evil at Jerusalem, with the resultant good grace of giving developed at Macedonia, and say which is the greater; that is did the result do as much good, or exceed the evil done by the cause? Titus it would appear was appointed to present to the Christians the need of the Jerusalem Christians, to take up a collection, and to develop in them the grace of giving; why is there no work more At The Nati CORNER-STONE OF $90,000 SCIE SITY LAID WITH IMP Negro Magician is Chief Attraction sociation.—Lieut. B. O. Davis Ap ernment of Liberia.—Maj. John Major Anderson Will be Retired. Thompson's National News Bureau. Washington, D. C., Dec. 1.—Impressive ceremonies marked the laying of the corner stone of the new $90,000 science hall at Howard University, last Tuesday afternoon. Dr. W. P. Thirkield, president of the institution, conducted the exercises. The principal attraction was the Hon. R. A. Ballinger, Secretary of the Interior, who laid the stone with the care and precision of a trained mason, and delivered an address that was full of encouragement to faculty and student body alike, and gave a new inspiration for the work to which the magnificent structure is to be dedicated. Secretary Ballinger has shown himself to be a true friend of Howard in the past and he pledged himself to even stronger efforts in its behalf in the future. He was the recipient of prolonged applause and the cordiality with which his remarks were received seemed to be greatly appreciated by him. Invocation was offered by Dr. W. W. Tunnell, warden of King Hall Dinitify school, and addresses were delivered by Dr. Robert S. Woodward, president of the Carnegie Institution, and by Dr. Charles Wardell Stiles, director of the Rockefeller fund for combating the hookworm diseases. Dr. Woodward's address was full of practical advice and reviewed the effect of scientific research upon the development of civilization. "The highest function of science," declared Dr. Woodward, "is to combat ignorance, superstition and vice. No other face is in so urgent need of students of science as is yours—and I speak plainly for the good of all. It is your duty to acquire and to disseminate knowledge of the laws of hygiene and sanitation among your people, and to insist that all the precautions provided by science be drawn upon to prolong your life and make for the larger usefulness of those who look to you for guidance." Dr. Stiles spoke upon the same lines, analyzing the disorders that are responsible for the high death rate among the classes that pay little attention to sanitation and personal habits. He advised a closer study of the biology the Negro race, and urged that the students face ugly and cold-blooded facts in a thoughtful and non-emotional way, and to consider the data they gathered in as candidly as if the subjects were snakes and mice instead of man. Dr. Stiles advocated noble, or duty more imperative, than for ministers and teachers to teach the people the duty and joy of giving? Verses 7, 8—Paul apparently assumes that a person may abound "in faith and utterance, and knowledge, * * * and in * * * * love," and not abound in the grace of giving; but is he right, for how can such a thing be possible? Paul states that he did not urge the grace of giving by "commandment;" is it therefore any less the duty, and privilege of every Christian, rich and poor, to abound in this grace? Verse 9—What should be the supreme motive, and what is the greatest inducement to give liberally? * What is the chief grace in the resplendent character of Jesus? Did the giving of Jesus of himself and all he had for us, imply permanent poverty for him, or was it the surest way to all that great wealth is supposed to stand for? Why does giving of all kinds finally result in giving more of that which we give, than would be possible if we kept it? (Think of money, love, knowledge, experience, encouragement etc.) Verses 10, 11—What is the difference in promising a subscription to religion or benevolence and not paying it, and not paying your grocer or baker? Verses 12-14—What is the proportion of our income which the Bible demands of us as a minimum? What are some of the many advantages of the tithing system? Verse 15—What reason is there to believe that if we give systematically to God's cause, that we ourselves shall never lack. Lesson for Sunday, Dec. 12th, 1909. Paul's last words. H. Tim. iv: 1-18. on's Capital NCE HALL OF HOWARD UNIVER- RESSIVE CEREMONIES. at Carriage Builders' National As- pointed Military Attache to the Gov- R. Lynch Back on the Job.—While vivisection in so far as the results benefit the human race. The occasion was a grand one and marks a distinct epoch in the history of the race's foremost institution for the higher training. The University choir and University Glee Club rendered appropriate musical selections. The Science Hall came in response to the demand for enlarged facilities, owing to the broader curriculum offered and the increase in the number of students. The building will consist of three stories and a high basement. The first floor will be devoted to physics, the second to biology, and the third to chemistry. It will be imposing in its size and finish, and with the wider scope thus permitted for scientific instruction and modern apparatus that has been provided for, the work of the school in science will be brought up to a very high degree of efficiency. At the recent convention and exhibit of the Carriage-Builders' National Association, which was held at the immense convention hall—the largest auditorium in the capital—the pronounced hit of the entire show was the work of a Negro magician, Prof. H. J. Howell, who officiated as an attraction for the booth of the Fairfield Rubber Company, a million-dollar corporation with headquarters in Connecticut. Mr. Howell gave evidence of being a skilled performer and for over an hour at each session he mystified, amused and entertained audiences numbering 2,000 and upward, and composed of the best people in the country. Some of his feats are simply marvelous, and here they merited especial praise, for he had no "background" to conceal any paraphernalia he may have had elsewhere—everything was done in a flash "before your very eyes," as it were. His levitation act," which made Herrman and Kellar the wonder of the world, evoked rounds of applause, and his trick of frying a pan of eggs over a fire made in a spectator's hat, brought down the house. He also gave exhibitions in hypnosis, mind-reading, juggling, taking eggs and coins out of the mouths of "innocent bystanders," and turning water into wine and whiskey. The most bewildering illusion imaginable is the "levitation act" referred to above. A lady from the audience is made to sleep in midair by braces from a taut. No viable supports are necessary. This is not Will Sell 10 HIGH GRADE PIANOS At About HALF Regular Selling Price Call or write W. A. CANTRELL COM'Y 204 Capitol St., Charleston, W. Va. tainly a most darling and difficult achievement, and Prof. Howell is the only colored performer who has ever attempted to produce the act in this section of the land. He says the accomplishment of this feat has been possible only after many years of study and at considerable expense. Cabinet illusions, spiritualistic trunk, creating birds, rabbits, bowers, and handkerchiefs from empty space, are a few of the many tricks he includes in his performance. He has set all Washington talking about blim. Prof. Howell is a native of Dismouth, N.C., but lives at Washington at 1914 New Hampshire avenue northwest, where he has an attractive "studio." He picked up the magic art while traveling with a white specialist, whom he served for a long time as an assistant. He has had thirty years of experience in the business, and when not on the road fill engagements for parlor entertainments. He has appeared before some of the most aristocratic gatherings here, and in other cities, and never fails to "make good." He has recently returned from a brief tour of New England points and is now arranging an extensive itinerary which will probably include Virginia, Maryland and Pennsylvania and barry him into the Middle West, where he will work in connection with vaudeville and moving picture shows, as well as in churches and parlors. Prof. Howell impresses one as being "as shrewd as they make 'em,' and is a deep student of human nature. He is a Negro who has made a place for himself in the world's activities by keeping his eyes open and taking as his model the very best performer in the field he saw fit to choose as his own. The country and the race will hear more of Prof. Howell. The six prisoners now in the District jail, serving sentences of from sixty to ninety days for contempt of the court in permitting a Negro to be lynched in Tennessee, are not happy. Sheriff Shipp and his five associates are finding time hanging heavily on their hands. It is safe to say they will not participate in any more lynchings. President Taft has designated Lieut. Benjamin Oliver Davis, of the Tenth Cavalry as Military Attache of the United States to the Government of Liberia. The position is newly-created and is taken as an earnest of the closer relation that has come to exist between this country and the African republic by virtue of the exchange of visits by the Commissions representing the sister-governments. The appointment is in the nature of a surprise to the Negroes of Washington and the nation at large, as no intimation had been given that such a place was to be made, but it is an exceedingly gratifying surprise to all concerned. It is universally conceded that the honor falls upon worthy shoulders. Lieut. Davis is a young man of exceptional force of character and has made his way to the front by sheer merit. He is a native of Washington and graduated from the public schools of this city. He entered the volunteer army shortly after the breaking out of the Spanish-American war, with (Continued on Page Six) Schwabe & May "FOR BETTER CLOTHES" On all Men's Suits for a few days only $10.00, $12.00 and $15.00 718 Kanawha St., Charleston, W. Va. THE MUSEUM OF THE WORLD'S LITERATURE Are You Working for Money? Or is Your Money Working for You? ing it in a trunk or hiding it some where about your house. You Are Working For Money. If you are working and saving your money and investing it in a safe way, where it will be working day and night whether you are working or not, and making you at least six per cent. interest—Your Money is working For You. The Path to Mutual Investment The Pythian Mutual Investment Association was organized in order to give us an opportunity to put the money we could save together and then git 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 hird floor is a large basement 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 or six per cent. Stock is still on sale at $10.00 her share, either paid up or on the installment plan. Ask your agent in your locality about it or write to this office. IN TIME OF PEACE PREPARE for WAR Jack Frost is coming. Remember you will need a Winter Suit or Overcoat for yourself or your boy. So buy now while the sale is going on and save half. Remember it is the most barbarous slaughter and butchery of prices Charleston ever witnessed. NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS The Board of Education, Independent District of the City of Charleston will receive bids until November 2nd, 1909, at 8 o'clock p.m. for the construction of a four-room addition to the Lincoln school building. Plans and specifications may be IN TIM PREPA Jack Frost need a Winter or your boy. going on and most barba prices Charle Sale Starts B. 226 Capitol St. govern at the office of the Superintendent at the High School building. The Board reserves the right to reject any or all bids. Bids should be marked "Bids for Lincoln Addition" and addressed to W. O. DAUM, Secretary 10-22-5fri. Board of Education FOR YOUR HAIR. If Rexall "02" Hair Tonic does not eradicate dandruff, stop the hair from falling out, and grow new hair to your entire satisfaction, we will, return every cent you paid us for it. Surely no offer could be fairer. Two sizes, scc. and $1.00. PEACE WAR ember you will at for yourself while the sale is ember it is the d butchery of ember 3, at W'S, 226 Capitol St. and guests of Miss Noah Farrar, on Brooks St. The Lifter's will meet with Mrs. Daniel McOhee Tuesday evening. All members are requested, to be present. Miss M. B. Booth, of Hinton, was the week-end guest of Miss Alpha E. Brooks, Jacob St. Miss Arbita Johnson spent Saturday and Sunday at Institute, the guest of Mrs. Lidy Ferguson. Ruby Tuck is ill at the home of his parents on Sentr St. Miss Louise and Alfreda Smithers, of Hinton, were guests of Miss Esther Fulkus, Sunday. Miss M. B. Jeffries had as her guest Sunday, Miss Annie Simpson, or Hinton. Misses L. O. Hopkins and M. B. Jeffries entertained Saturday evening in honor of the visiting ladies from Hinton. The following teachers of the city attended the Teachers' Association at Montgomery Thursday and Friday: C. W. Boyd, G. L. Cuzens, I. C. F. Jabell, F. D. Carambic and J. F. J. Clark and Misses Maud Vinev, L. O. Hopkins, Nina Clinton, Nola Farrar, Esther Fulkes, Arleste Johnson, Amelia 'Wilcher, Estella Greene, M. Bianche Jeffries and Rhoda Wilson. Mr. and Mrs. George Bailey entertained a few friends at dinner Sunday in honor of Misses Pack and Warren of Hinton. Miss Eva Parker, of Institute, spent the Thanksgiving holidays with her mother, Mrs. M. A. Parker. Daniel and Gurnett Ferguson, of Nataliburg, were visiting friends in the City Monday. Rev. G, L. Jordan, of Louisville, Ky., accompanied by Prof. H. B. Britt, was in the city Sunday and preached at the First Baptist Church on Washington street. Mr. Britt is an accomplished baritone soloist and pended several beautiful selections at the morning and evening services. Miss Nola Farrar entertained at 5 o'clock dinner Sunday, Misses Smithhars, Pack and Warren, of Hinton. A very enjoyable picture show party was given Saturday evening in honor of the visitors in the city, after which the party went to the K. of P. hall and there spent a very pleasant evening. Those in the party were, Misses Louise and Alfreda Smithers, Virginia Warren, Dorotha Pack, M. B. Booth, of Hinton; Virginia Cleveland, J. B. Embry, Lewellyn Springs, Charlotte Campbell, of Institute; Havel Lucas, Ameha Mitcher, Eshar Fulks, Virginia Gilmer, Missile Clay, Alpha Brooks and Maude Vhey, Messrs. W. T. B. Williams, Hampton, C. C. E. Mitchell, Armstrong, Institute, Endom Green, J. C. Hilmer, J. A. Jackson, Clarence Burks, E. L. James, Charles Payne, T. G. Nutter, B. P. Brownley, C. H. Gray, E. O. Fulks, T. W. Randolph, F. D. Cambric, J. C. Campbell, Washington, D. C. Geo. A. Stuart and Bernard Burton. Millard Ulen left Friday for Wheeling where he will work at his trade as a barber. Kanawha Lodge No. 130. Improved Benevolent Order of Elks of the World, will hold a lodge of sorrow Sunday at 3 p.m. at the K. of P. Hall. The public is invited to be present. J. C., Campbell returned last night to Washington, D. C., after having spent the week here with his parents. Rev. J. W. Waters, pastor, preached both morning and evening at Simpson M. E. church. Both sermons were highly intellectual and continually delivered. The funeral of Mrs. Garland Henderson was conducted at Simpson M. E. Church Monday of this week at 2:30 p. m. by Rev. J. W. Waters. Mrs. Henderson was a patient sufferer many years. In her death the home loses a faithful wife and a loving and devoted mother, the church a loyal member and the community a peaceful citizen. She confessed Christ as her Savior 28 years ago and joined the Simpson M. E. church. The Thursday Night Aid will be entertained by Mrs. Millie Parker, on Jacob street. The Willing Workers will meet at Mrs. Katr. Watkins', off Quarrier St., Thursday night. The Lifters will meet with Mrs. Lula McGhee, Elmwood Ave., this week. CHRISTMAS GIFTS Cuff Buttons, 50c. and up. Clothes Brushes, $1.00 and up. Cligar Cutter, 50c. and up. Key Ring, 50c. and up Letter Opener, 50c. and up Lodge Buttons, 50c. and up Match Boxes, 50c. and up Shirt Stud Set, 75c. and up. Shaving Set, $3.00. Umbrella, $1.00 and up. Watch, $1.00 to $135.00. Watch Fob, 25c. and up. Watch Chain, 50c. and up. Everything for baby 50c to $5.00. CHARLESTON Mrs. John Wilson, who is in the city visiting her aunt, Mrs. Mary Starks, and other relatives, was entertained with a card party Wednesday evening, by Mr. and Mrs. B. R. Starks at their home on the South Side. Their other guests were: Mr. and Mrs. C. O. Lowry, Mr. and Mrs. John Campbell, Mr. and Mrs. Chas Stevenson, Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Hale, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Huskins, Misses Bessie and Sarah Taylor, Della Williams, Virginia Rose, and Messrs. Adolphus Brown, George Poindexter, Jefferson and Williams. Mrs. Mary Thomas, of Sentz St., is convalescing. Pomps, Bunga and Puffs at Mrs. Brown's, 600 Capitol St. Mrs. Lillian Taylor, who underwent an operation at the General Hospital for throat trouble, is rapidly improving at her home on Washington St. Mrs. J. W. Waters is indisposed this week. Miss Sallie Gardner was at home to a few friends. Thursday evening of last week at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Napoleon Gardner on Elizabeth street, complimentary to Mrs. Frank Nesbit of New York City. A five course luncheon was served and partaken of by Mr. and Mrs. Chas Morris, Mr. and Mrs. B. F. Clark, Mr. and Mrs. James Page, Mr. and Mrs. N. B. Gardner, Misses Bessie Payne, Bennie Mallory, Maud Woodson, Mary Burks and Messrs. Joseph and Charles Burks, W. E. Preston, John Adams, Andrew Morris, and Thomas O'Connor, of Red Sulphur. Mrs. Hattie Foster and Frankle Smith served the Bachelors Club with dinner Thanksgiving day at Brown Hotel. Covers were laid for James Scott, William Jefferson, G. L. Brown, Eugene Allen, Joseph Bowles, Henry Wooster, Lindsay Alexander, Charles Lewis, Charles Minter and Luther Jefferson. A six course dinner was served, the table decorations being chrysanthemums. They were guests of James Scott at the Majestic Theatre after dinner. Dr. G. N. Marshall, Grand Medical Register of the Knights of Pythias and a prominent physician of Keystone, was here Friday en route from: the Teacher's Association at Montgomery to Institute, where he spent a few hours with his sister-in-law. W. J. Trent, an assistant secretary of the Y. M. C. A., at a few hours here Thursday. Mr. Trent has just paid the regular annual visit to the Y. M. C. A. at Institute, and spoke very encouragingly of the religious work being done by the young men throughout the country. Maude Clinton and her Pickaninies are drawing full houses nightly at the Majestic theatre. Miss. Alpha Brooks, teacher at Handley, spent the Thanksgiving holidays here with her mother. S. M. Davis, who is working at Standard, was here for the week-end with his family. Cumby and Malthews, two of the best comedians and dancers doing vaudeville, are booked for the Majestic next week. Garland Meadows is suffering with asthma at the home of his parents on Bradford St. Miss Clara Stewart of Huntington, was in the city this week in the interest of the orphans' home. Mrs. Maggie Wilson, of Pittsburg, Pa., is visiting her aunt Mrs. Mary Starks. Prof. W. T. B. Williams, Field Agent of Hampton Institute, Hampton, Va., was a visitor to the city Saturday. Mrs. Sarah Johnson and son, were the guests of Mrs. Lucy Ferguson at Institute Saturday and Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Hale entertained a few friends at dinner Monday at their home on South Side. Mr. George E. Wanzer and Mrs. Jno. Price spent Thanksgiving with Mrs. E. M. Burgess and Mrs. Co. Illns, of Institute. James Henderson was called to the city from Wheeling, because of the illness and death of his mother, Mrs. Garland Henderson. Mississippi Dorothula Pack and Virginia Warren, of Hinton, were week Belt Buckles, 50c. and up. Bracelet, $1.00 and up. Brooch, 50c. and up. Chaffing Dish, $4.50 and up. Closonne Jewelry, 50c. and up. Mesh Bags, $1.50 and up. Hat Pins, 25c. and up. Lockets, $1.00 and up. Necklace, $1.00 and up. Souvenir Spoon, $1.00 and up. Set of Pins, 50c. and up. Thimble, 50c. and up. Vanity Cases, $2.00 and up. Watch, $5.00 and up. Mrs. J. W. Henderson will entertain the Friday Night Aid at her home on Craig street. Thursday evening this week. Miss Alice Board entertained a few friends last week at her residence on Bradford street in honor of Miss Nannie Chandler of Mound. Mrs. Lillie B. Johnson has returned home after an absence of a few months from the city visiting relatives and friends in the east. Mrs. Amanda Campbell, who has been confined to her bed for several weeks is reported to be improving slowly. Mrs. Mary Waugh, of Bradford St., is able to be out again after a weeks illness. Little Charley Chapman has been confined to her bed several days with a slight attack of the fever at the home of her aunt, Mrs. Annie Garland, of Bradford street. She is reported out of danger. Rev. K. L. G. Jordan, of Louisville, Ky., corresponding secretary of the National Baptist Convention will speak Friday evening at the First Baptist Church on the humorous and pathetic side of life in Africa. Rev. Jordan has made several visits to the dark continent to visit the mission stations of the denomination and he is deeply interested in sending the gospel to that benighted land. He has given some of the best years of his life to pleading with his brethren in this country to help in this great work. Rev. Jordan has traveled extensively in the interest of missions throughout this country, the West Indies Islands and South America. He is an earnest, forceful speaker and the redemption of Africa lies very near to his heart. H. B. Britt the sweet gospel singer, of Loukaville, Ky. will accompany Rev. Jordan. Wherever Mr. Britt has appeared the press has been loud in its praises of him as a singer. Mr. Britt sang before the World's Baptist Congress in London, Eng. He has traveled through a large part of Germany, singing to large audiences, also in Paris. He recently spent two months in Canada, singing in revival services. Rev. W. H. Thomas, our genial presiding elder, will be with us on the third Sunday for the quarterly meeting day and we expect a grand season of service; the fast-day and love feast will be the preceding Friday; the quarterly conference will be held on Monday night. Don't forget to fill out an envelope for the "Elder's Salary" and hand it to the pastor. The official board will meet Monday night after each first Sunday at the parsonage; the trustee board will meet after each fourth Sunday at the parsonage; the stewardess board will meet after each first Sunday, Monday afternoon, at the parsonage. The church conference will be held next Wednesday night. Each member of the church is urged to be present as matters of importance concerning the future welfare of the church will be considered. The meeting will begin at eight o'clock. The first fruits of the Sabbath should be given to the Lord by attending the morning services; the Sunday newspaper, nor any other agency should occupy our minds and attention. Many never keep the Sabbath, they turn out when the Sabbath is gone—at night. We are pleased to note an increased attendance. From the amount of litter that is put in the racks back of the seats, and on the church floor, it would seem necessary to put a sign, "Throw no Rubish Here!" The males who stand in the vestibule are, of course, Jeweler & Mfg. Optician. Cor. Vn. St. and Arcade. Brass Novelties, $2.00 and up. Salad Bowl, $5.00 and up. Casseroles $3.00 and up. Silver Plated Water Sets, $5.00 and up. Clocks, $1.00 and up. Knives and Forks, per Set, $3.50 and up. Pepper and Salt, $1.00 and up. Spoons, per set, $1.00 and up. Tea Set, $8.00 and up. Cut Glass, everything you want, 1.00 to $40.00. in a sense of abomination, we must fruits of the tobacco habit. Our truly workers, nothing more by a return now and the time pushing forward the claims of the church, and will make a superior the fruits of their labors on the ond Sunday. All names of women will be called, someone is being outstrip the piling. Who will it be? We will not spend much time with notices from the pupil as long as we have such appended, edited pages and gracious editors. David Dawson has secured a position in the Post Department Atvice Factory. Thomas Carrington, who has been ill for some time, is able to be cared again. He has taken his thru-No. 6 drop hammer at the arts gallery. Mrs. Lue Allen, who has been for some time with eye care, is very much improved. Mrs. Mary Ball Allen, of Louisville, Ky., who is visiting her teacher, Mrs. Nancy Jones, 4th Aves, pects to return home this week. The Kelly Axe Workers' Ade and Beneft Ass'n and Ladies Royal Association had a very able sermon preached to them on Thanksgiving day by Rev. D. D. Davis, at Ladies School House, after which refrences were served by the committee. The Ladies Royal Association was entertained Saturday night of March 11. Crozier's on Second Ave. Nelson Dawson, head teamster, for the Kelly Axe Mfg. Co., has had a very successful operation performed on him for appendicitis at Charleston General Hospital. He is getting along nicely and will be home in few days. His brother, David Dawson, of Bowling Green, Ky., is at his bedside. The Ladies' Royal Association, now Monday evening at the residence of Mrs. Mollie Hammond, John Newman is ill this week. On Friday, Nov. 19th, the members and friends of the A. M. E. Church met in the church and briefly presented to the Paster, Rev. O. T. Davis and wife, quite a fine donation consisting of all things useful to the filling of the larder also a small sum of money to Mrs. Davis. The Paster in a neat and happy little speech thanked H. Jackson, who was the instigator of it, and all the friends for their thoughtfulness. Sunday, Nov. 28th, was rally day at the A. M. E. Church in the interest of the Trustees, three services were held, preaching at 11 A. M. by the Pastor, Rev. O. T. Davis. Preaching at 4 P. M. by Rev. M. B. Lamdin. Preaching at 7:30 by Pastor O. T. Davis. All of which were leavened attended and resulted in a very creditable sum for the aforesaid purpose. The afternoon service having been announced for 3 P. M. and Rev. Lardin not being able to come until 4 o'clock owing to a previous engagement, a prayer and praise meeting was conducted by the Pastor during the hour of waiting, thus making four services on that day. 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, processors and assigns, for themselves and associates, the right and privilege to use the streets, allots, bridge 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. COLLEGE Sib R. and Pam A. 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Je LASKY | ‘The Store that keeps the Dry Goods prices down. | A little optical advice which will cost you nothing here, will probably save you a headache, add to your ease of reading and sewing. To -be sure we will charge you something for what new glasses you need, but lit- tle in comparison with . the benefit you'll obtain. | : C. G. BERGMAN, | 231 Capitol St., Charleston, W. Va. HENRY T. MDONALD, N. C. BRACKETT, President ‘Treasurer, Harper’s Ferry, W. Va. —Founded in 1867-— More than 400 men and women have graduated here. Be oldest fchool in the state for Colored stud ents, Magnificent locatt@n. Elova- tion high. Remarkably healthful, Ample buildings. THREE “NEW BUILDINGS BEING ADDED TO OUR PLANT ‘THIS YEAR. The regn- Yer faculty of sicteen highly educated, earnest teachers does not include assistants. Our Library eatalogued according to the Dewey. 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See ovr Sprcial Arc in yout Ree MBSA Roa t So, vesmraron, 0.0. ae Se —— Bias < a> West Virginia’s Oldest LL “and Largest cy 3 . “Book Store : We can supply at Lowest i : Prices . Any Book Published seventies SOLE AGENTS FOR Bo / BBR 4 GR gh Xo sh 8 & p \) oe £ Py . The low-priced but high | quality cameras that have put amateur photography within the reach of everyone. Prices from $1.00 to $12.00 Charleston Souvenirs ic to $1,00 Moore’s 418 CAPITOL ST. 118 Catalog of Kodaks and Brow- nie Cameras Free. (Continued From Page Four)” the rank of secon lieutenant, and won distinetion in the Cuban cam- paign, Which Tet (0 his -promotion to a first lieutenancy. Enlisting in the regular army at the close of the Spanish-American war, he saw service in the Philippines and at various sta- tions in this country. giving eminent satisfaction to his superiors wherever his lot Was cast. He-rose to a first lientenany withip a few months after FR EMSAAR SAGES EKG Ye fWe nave fa new line of ‘LAMPS ——— Come in and} look them | eer te | COFFEY. i Plumbing Co. : Quarrier St., near Capito | 3923:93233222232232) 22222227 re eT eG oat TCE E Ee Ce Te ing -brillant examinations {np poth ‘this mental and actual fleld tésts, _- While stationed at Fort Washakle, yoming, he led to the altar’ Miss Lenora. Dick- erson, a charming young lady of the nation’s capitalthe “sweetheart of his youth” as it were. aa Im addition to his duties ‘fh the field, Lieut. Davis served most gredit- ably as military instructor at-Wiber force University, and last sump)ér, was detailed by the War Departifiént to instruct the First Separdte” Butalion, District National Guard, in th®niang- vers looking to the “capture” Of Hos: ton. The fine showing of the bat- talion reflected most happily bis “dili- gent and painstaking labors. Moa- est and unassuming in the, face of, all classes, he has earned a popularity that. is widespread and lasting. — Tn Liberia he will have a splendid’ field for usefulness to his own race ‘and to the nation he will serve, and will offer to the struggling people of the African Republic an example of the possibilities open to the Negro who ‘is faithful, determined and worthy. Lieut. Davis will “make good.” . ‘To set at rest all doubts that may have risen in the minds of ‘the publi WIEK T8Ireies to ths TurMre’otyMajor John R. Lynch, we give it out upon official authority that he is now sta- tioned at San Francisco as paymaster In the United States Army, and has been notified that he will be continued on the active list until the time of his enforced retirement, which is at the age of sixty-four years, and further that he will not be required to take the riding or walking test in the fu- ture. This gives Major Lynch nearly two more years to serve on’ the active list. ‘This cheering prospect will please the Major's large circle of friends and admirers, even if it does carry confusion into ‘the camp ofa small coterie of barkers in and about Washington who would have been glad to have seen him fail. Major William T. Anderson, chap- lain of the 10th United States Caval- ry. has been granted leave of ab- sence until Decémber 16 next, when he will be placed on the retired list. He was born in Texas in August, 1859. but was appointed to the ehap- laincy from Ohio in August, 1897, and assigned to the 10th Cavalry. He has been in poor health for several months and is now under treatment at the general hospital, Hot Springs, Ark. He stands number two on the list of chaplains and has served cap- ably in this country and in the Phil- ippines. Rumor has it that his suc- cessor has been agreed upon, and when the announcement is officially made it will be a big surprise to many. and will doubtless arouse con- tinent-wide attention because of the precedent the selection may estab- lish. The Odd Fellows of the District of Columbia united Tuesday evening in giving a grand testimonial in honor of Messrs, Thomas Hf. Wright, David Warner, Joseph Manning ani Sanmel W. Watson’ ‘The affair was one. of the most énjoyable held heresin marty a day, and was tendered by the lodges of this jurisdiction in recognitfon of the splendid service of the gentlemen named in paying off the enormops deht that hung over the order's 375, 006 hall “since the memory of man runneth not to the contrary.” Theye were speeches and music galore snd the grateful brethren made the welkin ring with plaudits for the gallant off- cers who led the Hall, Association to victory. ‘The exersies were under the auspices of the P. G, M. Council, aided and abetted by Mr W. lL. Pollard. Grand. Master of the District of Co- Inbia, and Mr. A, R. Naylor, chairman ti the committes on rangement. A special eifort is being made by the officers of Howard University to se- cure the presence of Matthew A. Hen: | son, to lecttiré on. Higepe oe in: reaching the Nort Pole.” : thought thet. he will cope agiiebon ag, the Polar controversy ire piaKe that will admit of.the . resumption . of. the lecture’ platform: by Dr. Cook and Commander Peary, which will mean tho réfease of MK Henson from bis enforced silence, A “Phyllis :Wheéatiey Recital and Musteate” was-@iven in Andrew Ran: Kin Memorial Chapel. Howard Univer- sity, Monday evening by the Book-Lov- ers’ ‘Gind; assisted, by a section of the University choir, ”. The proceeds went to help. the Howard Park Association, ‘which {ts endéavoring to have the park ticing iFicedmen’y: Hospital converted into a first-class AAtcooure park and Dliyeround. ‘THe’ colored citizens on the “Hil haye"Yone much to maice this’ fegion the: fytetlectual center of the nation’s capital, per ws NOTES OF THE NATION'S CAXYITAL. A. _N. Scurlock, , Washington's pre- mier photographer, achieved an artis- tic triumph at the-Lyon-Scott banquet, unprecedented a¥ fas as auy colored operator is concefned, at least. He took a flashlight photograph of the as- sembled guests Ii. the Masonic Apdi- porta and had 4,fine proof of the pie- ture in the hands)of the gathering Jong: before the-Jpgst, came to an end. Mr. Scurlock 1s strictly business, fol- lows only the best methods, and en- joys a custom tliat an artist of any race might well envy. Rev. Theobald A. Smythe, pastor of the Bethel A. Mii E. Church, Indiana- polis. Ind. a divine of rational repu- tation as an orator and scholar, was united in marriage recently with Miss Antoinette FE. Clark, of "Alexandria, Va., a former matricwtant of Howard University. Mise Clark, that was, is a young lady of refinement and cul- ture and will admfrably grace the handsome home which has been pro- vided for her at the Hoosier capital. Dr. and Mrs, Frank P. Laney, who were married on the evening of No- vember ii. gave an. “at home” to their many friends Wednesday--évening at their cosy home on Third street south- west. The bride was formerly Miss Bessie Abbie Dyson, and served: for several years as a teacher in our pub- lie schools. Dr. Laney is a son of Georgia, a graduate of the Medical De- partment of Howard University, and an efficient book-keeper in the office of the Auditor for the Navy Department ‘The value of down-town property is expanding at a rapid’ rate. The Mon- trose Hotel at the corner of H and 14th streets, owned ‘at one time by Mr. John F. Cook, a leading colored citizen of Washington, was sold sever- al weeks ago for $145,000, the purchas- ev being a New Orleans man who wanted it as an investment. Last week the new owngr fa said to have heen offered $165,000 for’ the property —an advance of $20,000—but the offer was not accepted, _ Mr. and Mrs. G. H. Fearing, of this city, now at Tuskegee Instftute tiave Moved into a cottage in South Green- wood, recently built by Dr. J. A. Ken: ney. Mr. Fearing ig making # splen did record as, assistant to the princi pal's secretary ghd associate editor of the Tuskegee Student, dnd is a young man of talents and painstaking industry. _ Isaac Hathaway, the Kentucky senlptor, who is achieving dederved fame by reason of his sxtperior work in designing lifelike buats of promi- nent persons. gave an Interesting der: onstration of his work at the recent Hallowe'en “surpriee party.” tendered William A, Joiner by the Wilberforc- ians. of which organization he is pres- ident. — Spebches, songs, games and refreshments enlivened the occasion. The club presented Mr. Joiner with an “address book," his mother was siven a large boquet of flowers and his sister, Dro atk B. Joiner, was Prenentéedl with a box of candy. Among the Wilberforclans ‘presént were’ Hr. John F. Harst, Dr. W. Ix Board, J. ‘rank .Biigburn, J. 8, Congey “Isaac: “How Will I Make My Money «99 Last Through Christ - as Nroug risimas. e J ‘! "That's: sort of ari eternal question at the present time: f° Many men and women want to remember relatives and friends," buy this and that and go here dnd there and still there is the . question, “T must have a new suit or coat before Christmas, but if T pay cash for the kind of garment 'L want, my money is not, AGP going to hold out.’ Then you think of our store or you see our’, , ,% ads and the’ question is solved. . Fi WR EASY PAYMENT PLAN WILL-HELP:YOU MAKE fT POSGBLE , h.. an x it 4 ds — PPR Wouldn't it he nice to get just the kind of suit or coat that. me" you have been thinking of getting and get the good, of the gar- ,/ ments before winter is too far advanced? ‘Then it ‘is time for’, you to see ‘our fine line of ladies suits and coats, and-suits and + overcbats fot.men., Hy taking advantage of onr dredit plan’ yout Spr’ # ean choose the garment yon want, make a small payment, and wo will adjust the other payments to sitit you, You still wilt a , [have yonr Holiday ‘money, and will enjoy..the, season from the’ AE $ fact that you are dressed im the latest style and material; and Jef o ‘ you have the satisfaction of Knowing tat you are not paying ex- 5 BP tra for this privilege. * Ze ‘e i” ¥ BANNER CLOTHING COMPANY Home Phone 128. "A. POLAN, MGR:, 24 CAPITOL STREET.” Open Eveulags. Hathaway,..W..S. Crouse. cand. (0, Wright: Mesdames WW. T. Vernon, Tey Nooks, M. B..Chék, J.C. Wright, "1. EB. Crousé, L. EB. Preston and Miss Etta Maxwell. The club Is made up of Wilberforce Alumni and has dhout twenty-five memberd. The Washington Times.of last Sun- day printed a sensational article, pur- Porting to be a resume of the chances of the leading Negro officials for re- tention. Much excitement was ratsed for a day or so, ‘and_sperniation is rife among the “Smart Set” a’ to how much truth the statement * confained. One guess is as good as another as nobody knows anything about what President Taft Is going todo. In the meantime, Vernon, Tyler, ‘Terrell, Dancy, Furniss, et al., continue’ to draw their salaries and look wise: Prof. Kélly Miller, Dean of the Col- lege of Arts and Sciences, Howard University, has been attending the ses- sion of the Atmerican Missionary Asso- ciation at Burlington, vt. . Miss Ida Crump ‘and Miss Zenobta Oliver, two Richmond belles, were Thanksgiving guests of the Misses Agnes and Julla, Dayis, of 1419 Cor- coran street northwest. * The Negro Commercial “Club. of Washington. D. C., haying, for- its ob- Jiect the stimulation -of thé pusines instinct of the race and; for the civic betterment of the Negro’ ini ‘every ave- nue of useful aetivity will organize this week. It will be conducted on broad lines, and will take high ground upon all public questions. . It will be an affliated body of the National Ne- sro Business League and: will take the Jead locally in pushing forward the Negro Demonstrative Exposition that fis (® be held in 1913. The Colored: ' Oitixens’«: Asoueigtion® has-been holding meetings at the resl- dencé of Mr. Daniel Murtay, 934.8 street, to, take action in thé matter of filling the two: vacancies on'tha Board ot District Commissioners. If any colored-man hs any chance’ té land one of the places, the Association has a large fleld from which to ‘find’ its candidate. . . Some’ of the names mien- tioned" for District Commissiéner. are W. R. Griffin, Chief of the Tris Re- formers, Whitfield McKinlay, Dr. W. Brace’ Evang, John F- Codk,-R- oR. Horner, W. 1. Pollard, and Dr. G. W. Cabaniss. Company B, of -the Separate Bat talion of the High’ School cadets won the inteFcompany match at the rifle tournament Inst Friday pfternoon on the rifle range of the National Guard of the District of Columbia. ‘The score was 65 out’ of a possible 140. The prize was a silver cup. ' Each com- pany was yepresented by four cadets, firing at two hundred yards. -.'The Armstrong Techmical High School de- feated the M Street High. School °in the inter-school match. The scores were 281 and.221oul aha passing, 00. Hach school was represtnted by ten pupils and they fired ten shots each at 200 yards. Cadet Willis Richardson made the highest individual score, 36 out of a possible 50, This is two points less than the standard bet by the National Rifle Association for a junior marksman, and no cadet qual fled for the junior marksman’s badge: The Morning Star Lodge, No. 40, and Forest Temple, No.- 9, District \Colored Elks of the World, wijl hold memorial services at the Auditorium, Sth street southeast next Sunday’ eve- ning. R. W. THOMPSON. ey ed, eee ‘The parties in the suit of Adam B. Littlepage ys. "TY M. “Britton, ad- ministratrix, ot: ils, pending in’ the ‘clreult edurt. of! Kanawha Caunty, West Virginia,’ #ill take, notice that on the 17th day of December, 1909, at-my-offtee-in-the- Areade-Butiding, in the City,of, Charleston, Kabewhe County,“ Weéat. Virginia, I wit’ pro- ceed to execute the decree of refer- ence tomo as required in sald de- cree showing the peraonal property owhed by Joseph M. Craig, deceased, character and value of same, what disposition ‘has -boen made of’ same, ete.: a scttlemant, of the accounts ‘of 'T. M. Britton as administratric; the real estaté Swned by decedent’ Jos- eph M. Craig; the debts against his eatate and’ such, other matters as may he required. . J. H, HUNT, Commissioner of the Cireult Court of Kanawha County, West Vir- ginia, 11-4-4E. Notice to Creditors. To the creditors of Joseph M. Craig: In pursuance of a decree of the Gireult Court of Kanawha County made in the canse therein pending, to subject the real estate of the Said’ Joseph M2Oraig tothe payment. of his debts, you aré required to pre- sent your claimg against the estate of the said Joseph .M. Craig for ad- judiéation to’ John A. Hunt, Com- missioner, at his office’ in the Ar- cade Puilding, in the City of Char- leston; Kanawha County, West Vir- ginia, on or before the 17th day of December, 1909, ‘Witness: Ira Mottesheard, Clerk of said Court, this 2ist day of Oc- tober, 1909, ‘s: IRA MOTTESHBARD, . - 4 Clerk. L. FE. MeWHORTER, T. BR. HUNDLEY, Solicitors. * 11-4-6t. During the week of the Colored State Fair, held at Batesburg, S. C., a temporary organization of a prospective State, Negro Business League was effected, by electing Hon. E. J. Sawyer, of Bennettsville, president; Mr. Joseph H. Garner, Columbia, secretary; Dr. John H. Goodwin, Weston, treasurer. Mr. Sawyer is not only a successful business man, but also one of the largest land owners and most prosperous farmers in the state. Progress is the watchword from now on with the Local Business development League of Montgomery, Alabama. Having recently fitted up nice comfortable quarters for the winter over Dr. Dean's drug etory, the members meet monthly to discuss questions vital to the welfare of the business community. Lunchon is occasionally served at these meetings. The officers of the Local League are N. H. Alexander, president; J. H. Fagain, vice president; Dr. U. S. Dean, secretary; V. H. Tulane, chairman executive committee. A few of the men here who have done well in the commercial world are H. A. Loveless, who owns the leading funeral establishment in the city for colored people, in connection with which he runs a livery business. He also owns a gravel pit outside the corporate limits, from which a half dozen teams are kept busy hauling gravel to different parts of the town. Mr. Loveless has the name of being a hustler in business and gives employment to more persons than any other colored man in the place. He is probably worth between $20,000 and $25,000. G. E. Newstell is not only a prosperous merchant but a successful dealer in real estate. His holdings in the latter business would likely amount to something over $20,000 a year. John Brown and William Hill conduct a profitable business as truck farmers, separately. They supply not only the home market but outside, the year round with their garden products. They are also fortunate possessors of valuable realty. Each one of them is rated to be worth about $25,000. Elijah Cooke is a retired business man. He has the reputation of being a pioneer in the undertaking business in the state of Alabama. For nearly twenty-five years he managed his business so wisely and assiduously that when he recently retired, he had accumulated a fortune that amounts to nearly $30,000. There is a score of other individuals in Montgomery, whose business transactions will average anywhere from $1,000 to $5,000 annually. John L. Thomas of Union Springs, Alabama, who several years ago ran a hotel for white patrons only (called the Commercial Hotel.) then afterwards a restaurant, and grocery, through which enterprises, he says he has done as high as $40,000 worth of business a year, is now making profitable investments in real estate only, having relinquished the other business entirely. Within the corporate limits of his home town, he owns 376 lots in one tract of 94 acres, which he sells to parties wishing to build, or he will build a house for them and give the purchaser time to pay for his home. At Midway, between Montgomery and Eufaula, he owns 72, building lots in the town; also, several business lots in Dothan, and a few small forms for sale. He, together, with his wife and unmarried children, lives in a handsome residence, that and the site worth not less than $5,000. Mr. Thomas is the president of the Homestead Land Company. Altogether Mr. Thomas has accumulated somewhere between $20,000 and $40,000. More Money For Colored People This is one of the objects of this great Benefit. civil and Executiveorganizational roles. Dads also take on the condition, in a financial way, as well as morally and spiritually. Black Women, White Women, Black Women, Equal Opportunities, SoFT Betterment, for which our members work. It is an international Chartered Co-operative Society in every sense of the word. Our group, for your occupation, be you married or single, employer or employee, be you group to you, your advani, or your employer. We are group to aid their unemployed brothers and sisters to secure and death occurs in the family. Big Cash Benefits At death of member, $100 cash is paid to beneficiary. At death of wife, or other beneficiary, member secures $100. At member's children, $16. At children, $5. There are many beneficiaries not allowed by other organizations. Membership is open to both sexes, including boys and girls over 18 years old. No discrimination as to nationality, color, politics or religion. Over 50,000 men and women have already joined our ranks, having found this the greatest and most uplifting Beneficial Protective Institution in existence. We invite you to join. Send 86 for copy of official paper the "I-L-U Home Journal," circular matter and full particulars. City of Mexico, Dec. 1.—President Dlaz today rounded out twenty-five years of continuous service as head of the Republic. In celebration of the anniversary flags were everywhere displayed and during the day the aged President was kept busy receiving deputations, bearing fellow messages and greetings from all parts. All the leading newspapers of the capital today contained articles calling to the anniversary and reminding Mexico and her people of what they owe to the soldier and statesman who has devoted his life to the welfare and development of his country. It is no exaggeration to state that under the rule of Diaz, Mexico has become a new land. For 300 years Spain ruled the country in the same manner that she ruled her other colonial possessions, for the benefit of Spain and Spaniards. The flag of revolt against Spanish authority was raised on September 16, 1810, but independence was not proclaimed, until eleven years later, when Iturbide made his triumphant entry into the capital. The next sixty years marked a period of almost incessant domestic warfare, during which time comparatively little progress was made. Then came Mexico's strong man, Porfirio Diaz. Great Change in Mexico. A quarter of a century of good government under the rule of Diaz has affected an almost incredible change in Mexico. Diaz saw that political peace and industrial prosperity depend upon railway communication. In two years before the first election of General Diaz, Mexico had only about 360 miles of railway. Twenty years later she had nearly 7,000 miles, and she has today approximately 20,000 miles. Much of this work has been done by a costly system of subsidies, but there can be no question of the wisdom of the investment. Aside from the effect of the railways on the industrial growth of Mexico, which certainly have been practically impossible for President Diaz to put into effect those political reforms which converted the country from a land of almost uninterrupted domestic war into a land of peace and law and order. During the twenty-five years that he has held uninterrupted sway over the destinies of Mexico, President Diaz, in addition to constructing railways and telegraphs, has produced a national surplus or $20,000,000, encouraged home industries, placed coinage on a gold basis, developed agricultural and mining resources, supported public school system, abolished the religious gregations, and, by cultivating the good will of foreign nations, given Mexico a new status among the world powers. HILL LIFTS HIS VOICE IN TIMELY WARNING AGAIN James J. Hill, president of the Great Northern railroads—"Yim Hill's road," as our Scandinavian brothers of the Northwest call it—sounds another note of warning, preaches another sermon to the American people, and incidentally seeks to justify himself and the conduct of his railroad against recent attacks of the French, an interesting and lavishly illustrated article in the December number of the World's Work. Mr. Hill not, only tells the story of the development of the Northwest in graphic style, but also draws from its history, certain lessons, which he thinks the American people would do well to take to heart. "While the development of the American Northwest," he says, "has occupied but the space of a single lifetime, it has affected the past more profoundly and will influence the future more widely than many events of greater historic moment. It has stimulated and financed immigration. It has supplied a large share of the world's food. It has given homes to an army of workers who began with little or no capital. It has revolutionized some industries and created others. It has opened opportunity for the increase of wealth and for human progress. It is worth while to examine in some detail the causes, the proportions, and the future relations of a growth which daily familiarity has not yet robbed of its marvels. "However, each event may be bound to every other in the general scheme of things, it is certainly true that the development of the Northwest has a wide reaction upon human life and history. A high scientific authority says that the central portion of North America affords the largest intimately connected field which is suited to the uses of our race. Land is a first and indispensable human requirement. It is the main support and resource of man. The imperial area of the American Northwest, using that term in its broadest meaning, constitutes one of the largest, most compact and most productive resources of the whole human race. We are dealing with a supportive and a precious possession. "The duty of the people of the Northwest now," he concludes, "is to render secure its development, and progress." The causes of its growth are to be found in the transfer of an immense population, supplied by our own natural increase and by immigration, to enormous areas of fertile soil. It was like opening the yaulets of a treasury and bidding each man help himself. But these conditions cannot be permanent. The present era is the crisis of the old. The primary business of the Northwest hitherto has been the mastery of natural conditions. Its next contribution should be to the economic and social condition of the race. We must determine upon national economy, quite different from the present when our population shall approach three times what it was in 1900. Striking as the contrast has been found between 1850 and 1900, that between 1900 and 1950 will reveal more serious features. "Practically speaking, our public lands are about all occupied. Our other natural resources have been exploited with a lavish hand. Our iron and coal supplies will show signs of exhaustion before 50 years have passed. The former, at the present rate of increasing production will be greatly reduced. Our forests are going rapidly; our supply of mineral oil flows to the ends of the earth. The soil of the country is being impoverished by careless treatment. In some of the richest portions of the country its productivity deteriorated fully 50 per cent. These facts of necessity will compel attention attention we have reached the middle of this century. To a realization of our position, and especially to a jealous care of our land resources, both as to quantity and quality, to a mode of cultivation that will at once multiply the yield per acre and restore instead of impatient fertility, we must come without delay." London, Dec. 1.—The sixty-fifth birthday of Queen Alexandra was celebrated today, with the usual heartiness throughout the kingdom, by artillery salutes, the ringing of church bells, and the display of flags. Her Majesty spent the day at Sandringham, surrounded by an unusually large gathering of the royal family. Greetings poured in from all parts of the world and numerous handsome presents were received from the King and other members of the royal family and from relatives among the reigning families on the Confinent. The Queen is reported to be in better health than she has been for a long time, thanks to her long visit the past summer in Norway and Denmark. In future her duties during the London season are to be lightened. There is talk of cutting down the number of courts and other state functions next year, while the Princess of Wales and the Duchess of Connaught will undertake many duties that have been carried out by the Queen in the past. Queen Alexandra was born in Coenhagen on December 1, 1844, the eldest of the late King of Denmark's three daughters. She married the Prince of Wales, now King Edward VIH, of England, in King George's Chapel, Windsor, March 10, 1863, and counts six children and nine grandchildren. Of her children—three sons and three daughters—four are living. Her third son, Prince Alexander, born April 6, 1871, lived only one day. The eldest son, the Duke of Clarence, died in 1892, at the age of twenty-eight. The second son, George, Prince of Wales, is forty-four years old, and is the father of five sons and one daughter, ranging in age from 15 to 5 years of age. The eldest of the Queen's daughters, Princess Louise, wife of the Duke of Fife, is the mother of two daughters, one of whom has been prominently mentioned of late as a possible consort for the young King of Portugal. The Queen's second daughter, Princess Victoria, now past 40, has never married. The youngest daughter, Princess Maud, became Queen of Norway four years ago, and her only child, Prince Gifaf, six years old, will be King of Norway some day if nothing happens. "Germany" Schnefer, of the Washington team, will make an early getaway for Hot Springs in order to give hisbum prop a good steaming before the spring practice begins. New York, Dec. 1.—None of the long list of notable weddings that have taken place in fashionable St. Thomas church ever attracted more attention than the ceremony performed there at noon today which made Miss Vera Macharland Moses, whose father is a multimillionaire, the bride of Edward Matthew Chamberlin, of Washington, D. C. The white satin and tulle and orange blossoms with which the beautiful bride was arrayed were unseen by her husband. Although she leaned proudly on his arm, the childish prattle of the two little flower girls was heard by him, but their happy faces, their baskets of flowers, counted for nothing. For Mr. Chamberlin, who comes from an old Virginia family, is totally blind. The marriage ceremony was performed by the rector, the Rev, Dr. Ernest M. Stires. The bride was attended by Miss Helen Melbourne Meek, of Virginia, as maid of honor. Mr. Chamberlin had his brother, Justin Morrill Chamberlin, of Washington, for best man, and another brother, Capt. Paul E. Chamberlin, of the United States marine corps, was among the ushers. The ceremony at the church was followed by a wedding breakfast at the Hotel Savoy where the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. James Moses, reside. DONNELLY ORDERED TO EXPLAIN ACTION DONNELLY ORDERED TO EXPLAIN ACTION Washington, D. C., Dec. 1. — Public Printer Donnelly has been cited to appear before the Civil Service Commission on December 15 to show cause why he placed a charge of insubordination against John W. Rogers, an employee of the stores division of the Government Printing Office, who exercised his legal right to absent himself from the office for sufficient time to visit his home and cast his vote at the November election. Mr. Rodgers alleges that on the Saturday before the election he asked his foreman for leave of absence for three days for the purpose of voting, and that this request was refused on the plea that "he could not be spared." As he had leave with pay due him, he requested to be marked "excused," and absented himself for three days. On his return to work he was notified he was discharged, and that a charge of "insubordination" had been filed with the Civil Service Commission as reason for such discharge. Mr. Rodgers is a constituent of Representative Bingham, dean of the House, and Mr. Rodgers notified Mr. Bingham's private secretary, of his discharge and the reason assigned. In company with Mr. Rodgers, the private secretary went to the office and demanded reinstatement of the former, and that the charge of insubordination be withdrawn. Added Another Charge. Mr. Donnellly reinstituted Mr. Rodgers, but refused to withdraw the charge of insubordination, and also added that a charge of inefficiency had been filed against Mr. Rodgers by his foreman, notwithstanding that a few weeks ago this foreman had recommended Mr. Rodgers for promotion on his efficiency record. Mr. Rodgers notified Representative Bingham of the decision reached, but this did not satisfy the latter, who maintained that his constituent had a legal right to absent himself and that, therefore, the charge of insubordination was unfounded and should be stricken from the efficiency record of Mr. Rodgers. Accordingly, Mr. Bingham lodged charges of violation of the civil-service law against Mr. Donnelly with the commission, but as Mr. Bingham was on the eve of starting on a trip to Panama, the hearing was deferred at his request. Employees Make Allegations. It is alleged that employers seeking promotion are told by Mr. Donnelly they need not look for preferment unless they can show the proper political backing, and that, many of the employees are in fear of demotion through lack of this influence. Those familiar with the alleged conditions in the Printing Office say the workers there are in a more disturbed state than under Mr. Griffins. It is further stated that applicants are to be made to Senator Cummins, who will be requested to ask for an investigation. PRESIDENT INSISTS ON POSTAL BANKS Washington, Dec. 1. — President Taft is taking a stand on postal savings banks which is likely to bring him into early collision with the leaders in the senate and house. He is going to stand by his position that there should be postal savings legislation without delay, in accordance with the republican platform. This does not suit the wishes of the house and senate leaders, but postal savings banks should go to over until the secretary commission report, and some of them hope that by delay they can kill the project altogether. Senator Carter, of Montana, who has announced that he will press for the passage of the postal savings bank bill in the senate, has been conferring with the President laterly. MAJESTIC THEATRE 14 SUMMERS STREET WEEK BEGINNING Monday, Dec. 6th CUMBY and MATHEWS ----IN---- Polite Vaudeville CHANGE of PROGRAM THURSDAY NIGHT Madge Clinton and her "Picks" balance of week in new bill. A Troupe of Five and the Best Performers on the Circuit. The President has left no doubt where he stands. He had not accepted the program of those who would defer action. In urging the senate to pass postal savings legislation, Senator Catter will have the backing of the President. Speaker Cannon is against postal savings legislation at this time. This has been made pretty clear by his selection of the chairman of the house committee on postoffices and postroads. That chairman is Representative Weeks, of Massachusetts, who has said repeatedly that he wants postal savings legislation deferred until the monetary commission reports. Mr. Weeks' views on the postal savings bank question are well known and, had Speaker Cannon desired to hasten postal savings legislation, he would not have made Mr. Weeks chairman of this important committee. If the President insists on postal savings legislation, as he seems disposed to do at this time, he will find his wishes blocked by Senator Aldrich and Speaker Cannon and their contingents. INTEREST AROUSED IN THE RIVERS CONGRESS Washington, Nov. 30—Hon. Jno. A. Fox,"who has just returned to Washington after completing his trip to the country in the interest of the National Rivers and Harbors Congress says: "I found the most remarkable interest, at a number of cities throughout the Pacific coast, in the Southern Commercial Congress movement. A large number of prominent men, whom I had no idea knew of the movement, commend it as one of the finest steps ever taken for the advancement of any section of the United States, many having seriously considered taking the same step for the Pacific coast states. It would not surprise me at all to see a Trans-Mountain Commercial Congress organized in the near future, with the same end in view—the co-operative advancement of the Rocky Mountain and Pacific coast states. The practical lines on Which the Southern Commercial Congress is being carried out appeal to me most strongly. It is an organization for the purpose of stimulating all other organizations and not for the purpose of interfering in any way with any endeavor made for any one place. I expect to attend all its sessions this year. Baseball Notes. Now that Pittsburgh wants Fred Tenuey, McGraw will probably hold fast to the clever first baseman. Why thine you think those Cubans don't know how to play baseball just look over the Detroit-Illana scores. Can you imagine a piece of cut glass, silvrware, or other jewelry that would be anything but appropriate as a Christmas gift? All that is desirable from diamond clusters to studded hat pins will be found here for your inspection. All beautiful gifts—all with some peculiar merit distinctively its own—every article recommended for just what it is worth—none worth less than its recommended price. The art of design—the detail of workmanship—the great assortment—these things will absorb worry and Holiday shopping trouble. About Quality and Price The average person knows to jewelry. Some people pay gris is worth simply because they b That is absurd. Quality does not does depend on quality however tates. Our goods are all sold on in buying them. average person knows little about true value of it. Some people pay greatly in excess of what is simply because they believe that price denotes worth. Quality does not depend upon prices at hand on quality however. We ask just what goods are all sold on this basis—you make them. The average person knows little about true value as applied to jewelry. Some people pay greatly in excess of what an article is worth simply because they believe that price denotes quality. That is absurd. Quality does not depend upon prices at all. Price does depend on quality however. We ask just what quality dictates. Our goods are all sold on this basis—you make no mistake in buying them. 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For some time past considerable time has been spent in such an effort and influential men have used their energies toward this end. Such a school is needed in Nashville since there is none of its kind situated here, given over exclusively for the Negro race. The possession of this school would greatly add luster and fame to the "Athens of the South." Possibly, the present apparent hesitation and cessation is due to the selection of a suitable principal and leader. It is sincerely hoped that the right man—a man of integrity, untiring energy and patience, and wide-reaching influence be chosen. In the annual football game, on Thanksgiving Day, at Athletic Park, between Fisk University and Meharry Medical College, the Gold and Blue of Fisk went down to defeat before the warriors in Red and Black, by a score of 9—0. Meharry won the game in the first few minutes of play, the Fisk men seeming rattled and unable to collect themselves. Later on, however, Meharry found that more than a match had been met in the men from the hill, for time after time. Fisk carried the ball within a few yards of the opponents goal, only to be repulsed by the superb generalship and magnificent kicking of Quarterback Lorenzo Johnson. In the second half, Fisk sent in the mighty king, whose terrific line-punching and long passes were made in vain by the approach of dark. Nashville society was well represented, in thousands that attended the gridiron battle. The throngs will not soon forget the exhibition of clean, manly straight football. Everyone is agreed, however, that if King had played in the first half, the score would have favored the faster, fighting formations from Fisk. MEN'S HIGHEST GRADE HAND MADE SHOES. Shoes worth $4.00 to $5.00 to go at ..... $3.44 Shoes worth $2.50 to $3.50 to go at ..... $1.98 500 pairs men's work shoes, to go for ..... 98c. Boys' heavy school shoes, $1.44 to ..... $1.98 HIGH CUT SHOES. 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Remnants and short ends, best dress down to 14c. 34c. and 64c. for choicest imported fabrics. All domestics LESS THAN WE CAN BUY THE SAME QUALITY TODAY. Flannels, Outing, Gingham, Wash Goods &c., &c. In get in while the assortment is full. Our large sales on fine blankets, nev- er have been so good as during this season. We have fine blan kets, $2.75. Others ask $4.00. Manufacturers short ends of table damask. Manufacturers Samples of Irish lin- owels at a great bargain. THE HOE CO. VED TO TOL ST. for business. The "older inhabitants" and the younger circles of society were shocked and palmed last Wednesday. Nov. 24, to receive from St. Louis, Mo., the news of the death of Mrs. Jane E. Napier, the mother of Hon. J. C. Napier, the prominent banker and attorney of this place. He was notified at Memphis, Tenn., where he was in company with the Booker T. Washington parly, and accompanied by Dr. E. B. Jefferson, of Nashville, he went immediately to St. Louis to bring the remains to their final resting place. The death of Mrs. Napier is but one of the changes of the old for the new. With her four-score and seven years she was an historic personage, lovingly and affectionately known to young and old as "Mother Napier." She was the mother of five children of whom two survive, Mrs. Ida Langston, of St. Louis, and Hon. J. C. Napier, of Nashville. The funeral services were held Sunday at Howard Chapel, conducted by Dr. Jas. Bond, assisted by Dr. Geo. Moore and Rev. G. L. Imes. Interment took place at Greenwood Cemetery, where sleeps her husband in the last, long sleep. FOILED LYNCHING PLAN McAlester, Okla., Nov. 26.—A Negro who is charged with attacking Mrs. King, wife of a miner, was captured a mile north of here late today and placed in the county jail. He offered no resistance, but 100 men who had gathered made an effort to take him from Under Sheriff O'Neal who placed his prisoner on a hive and fled with him to the jail, the mob following. An attack on the jail is feared. Mrs. James King has identified the Negro as her assailant. The authorities late tonight asked permi to place the Negro in the state prison to prevent a lynching, as the miners here are in a threatening attitude. If you haven't a regular, healthy manner out of the door, you will ill or will be. Keep your bowls open and beware of bowls open and beware of violent physic or pill poison, in dangerous. The smoothest, easiest, most perfect way of keeping the bowls clear and clean is to take OANDY CATHARTIO Fancarets THEY WORK WHILE YOU SLEEP EAT 'EM LIKE CANDY Pleasant, Palatable, Potent, Taste Good, Do Good, Never Sicken, Weaken or Gripe, 10, 25 and 50, Wife or Free sample, and book let on health. Address Stirling Beauty Company, Chicago or New York KEEP YOUR BLOOD CLEAN ANNUAL SESSION is being made. He expressed himself as being desirious of helping the teachers and advised the establishment of a Summer School for Teachers. At the conclusion of his address on the motion of Rev. D. C. Deans his suggestion was adopted and the Board of Directors was empowered to put the recommendation in force. The last session was opened by an invocation by Rev. D. C. Deans, which was followed by several choice musical selections by Messrs. C. E. Jones and E. M. Burgess, Miss Maude Robinson and Miss Mary E. Jones; after which Prof. W. T. B. Williams, trustee and field agent of the Slater Fund, Hampton Institute, spoke. Prof. Williams very often travels with Booker T. Washington and has gained broad information on the educational conditions throughout the country. He took for his subject "Progress of Education in the South." He showed that the people in the South are awake to the necessity of education as well as their brethren in the North. While the colored people are discriminated against in the distribution of the State education fund, they are so aroused to the subject that they are axing themselves so as to be able to lengthen their school terms and increase their teachers salary. He addressed himself to the teachers and paved out many ways by which they can make their schools helpful Miss Clara Steward, a teacher in the Colored Orphans' Home; was introduced and appealed to the Association for a contribution to help the institution in its embarrassed condition that was brought about by the building being destroyed by fire. $17.00 was donated for the Home. By request, A. P. Straughther, of Hinton, installed the officials. At a late hour in the night the association adjourned to hold its next meeting in Hinton. Resolutions. The West Virginia Teachers' Association in its seventeenth annual season at Montgomery, adopted the following resolutions: 1. Resolved, That we highly commend the able and wide-awake administration of our State Superintendent, Hon. M. P. Shawkey, in that, he has taken no steps backward in conducting his office along the progressive lines of his distinguished predecessor. 2. Resolved, That we rejoice to see the wide-spread interest that the people of the State are manifesting in public education and that we labor more systematically in our several fields to stimulate this interest by way of night schools, parents' day, public addresses, and library days. 3. Resolved, That we heartily endorse the suggestion of a high grade Summer School for our teachers as proposed by our State Superintendent and that the officers of this Association be requested to cooperate with him in carrying the idea into execution. 9. Resolved, That we tender our hearty thanks to Principal Ralley and the good people of Montgomery for the cordial welcome and generous hospitality which we have received at their hands and that we pray that the blessings of the Bountous Giver may ever rest upon the city and its people. 10. Resolved, That we express our high appreciation to our honored guests: Dr. W. E. B. DuBois of Atlanta University, Atlanta, Ga, and Prof. W. T. B. Williams of Hampton Institute, Hampton, Va., Special agent of the Slater Fund, for their inspiring and able addresses on the History of the Negro Race and Progress of Education in the South. That we recommend to our teachers a wider acquaintance with the invaluable publications of Dr. DuBois, 11. Resolved, That we record our J. V. Whittico, late principal of the J. W. Whittico, late principal of the Keystone-Eckman Graded School and Prof. J. McHenry Jones, the dimented president of the West Vir- The Second Time this, Season Local Boys Defeat Foot. Ball Team Representing Summer High School and Win the Pennant. By their second clear-cut victory over Summer High School, of Parkersburg, Garnett High, of this city, becomes high school football champions of the state. About five hundred spectators were at Wherle Park Friday evening when the referee's whistle signaled the beginning of the contest. The game during the first ten minutes furnished but little encouragement for the local rooters, the play being almost wholly in Garnett's territory. Garnett after several futile attempts, having seen the folly of line-bucking, changed her tactics to running the ends. From that moment the chances of scoring appeared a little more even. The balk was, gradually worked to within ten feet of the Sumner goal, where by Payne's unlucky fumble it was secured by Parkersburg and rushed the length of the field for a touchdown. Matters were, however, evened up by Neal, who was pushed over for five points after many exchanges of punts, much skirting of the ends and mixing up of the lines. The second half was more favorable to Garnett. Then it was that the Jacob street boys demonstrated their rights to championship by outplaying their appoinents at every point. Davis endeared himself to the side lines by scoring another five points for his team and the feat was duplicated a few minutes later by Neal, who placed the pigskin squarely between the posts from which an easy goal was kicked. The line-up: Sumner, 5. Positions. Garnett, 16. Giles . . . Center . . . Anderson Jackson . . . R. G. . . Alexander Carr . . . L. G. . . Ferguson Lane, J. Tucker . . L. T. Campbell Grant . . . R. T. . . Burks Johnson . . . R. E. . C. Davis Lee . . . L. E. . Hicks Carter . . . Q. Wilcher. Fulks Tucker . . . R. H. . Neal Dodd . . . L. H. . N. Davis Kenny . . . F. B. Payna CHAS. BANKS, Mound Bayou, Miss., Cashier of the Bank of Mound Bayou, Pres. of the State Negro Business League. A Member of the Washington Party in the Tennessee Tour. COLORED MAN. Who Died at the Age of 115, Was a Servant of John C. Calhoun. Pensacola, Fia., Nov. 25.—John C. Calhoun, colored, died here last night, aged 115. The death certificate as sworn to and filed in the office of the city clerk, gives the date of the Negro's birth as 1794. Calhoun was on the pay roll as yardman for Wright & Co., at the age of 101. In reminiscent moods he would relate incidental in the life of his master, John C. Calhoun, the states- ginia Colored Institute. In the death of Prof. Whittico McDowell County lost its foremost teacher who will be remembered as the first Negro in the State to establish a consolidated school. In the death of President Jones, who fell at his post after twenty-five years of continuous service in the school-room we feel that we have lost a state leader of national prominence. As educator, author, editor, and orator he exerted his acknowledged abilities in the schoolroom, in the press, and on the platform ever for the moral and educational uplift of his race. We miss his familiar figure in this meeting. Resolved, that we endorse the suggestion made by the Board of Regents that the legislature be asked to erect a monument in memory of his services to the State. 12. Resolved. That the thanks of the Association be and are hereby extended to its president, Prof. Byrd Prillerman, for his splendid arrangement in making this session so helpful, and that we regard his selection as the new president of the West Virginia Colored Institute a wise and worthy choice. 13. Resolved. That we note with pleasure the growth both in quantity and quality of the school exhibits and that we deem the exhibit work from Institute and Charleston worthy of special mention. MISS LOUISE SMITHERS. MRS. M. A. W. THOMPSON, J. M. LOWY Charleston, W. Va. SOLOF BROS. 250 Capitol Street $25.00 Suits at $14.98 No need talking, no need explaining, simply defy competition to meet this cut. 45 inch coats perfectly plain tailored, satin lined with beautiful kilted skirts, as long as they last $25.00 Suits at $14.98 Look at our line of Christmas Novelties. We can save you money. LEAGUE FORMED IN BALTIMORE TO LOOK AFTER MATTERS AF- FECTING RACE. Will Endcavor to Have School Term Lengthened, Urge State to Care for Insane and Create Sentiment for Care of Consumptives. . . . Baltimore, Md., Nov. 30. At a largely attended meeting of representative citizens Friday afternoon at Sharp Street Memorial M. E. church, the Maryland Progressive League was formed. The object of the league is to look after matters affecting the general welfare of the colored people in Maryland. To that end the association will endeavor to have the school terms lengthened in several of the counties; to urge that the State take care of its insane; to create sentiment for the proper care of victims of tuberculosis, etc. The work of the league will be done mainly through an executive committee of 25. In any community local leagues may be organized, and for each county in the State a vice president is to be appointed. John Henry Smith, a prominent and well-to-do Baltimorean, was elected President; Mrs. E. J. Cummings, Vice President; Harry T. Pratt, secretary, and J. T. Hilliard, treasurer. The executive committee is composed of the following well-known men and women: S. T. Young, W. Ashby, Hawkins, W. C. McCord, Rev, G. R. Waller, Mrs. A. L. Gaines, Miss Ida R. Cummings, Franklin, T. Johnson, Heber E. Wharton, George A. Owens, Rev, Dr. S. W. Shaw, H. E. Macbeth, Mrs. Hester Scott, Miss Emma Taylor, Rev, A. B. Callis, Warner, T. McGwinn, Rev, E. W. S. Peck, Rev. C. A. Stephen, Rev. W. E. Williams, all of Baltimore; S. T. Houston, of Salisbury, Md., Rev. E. J. Henry, of Snow Hill, Md., Rev. N. M. Carroll, of Annapolis, Md.; Rev. Moses, Lake, of Hagerstown, Md., Rev. G. W. M. Lucas, of Cumberland, Md., and City Councilman H. M. St. Clair, of Cambridge, Md., and Rev. E. W. Scott, of West Rqland Park, Md. THE CHARGE OF UNSPORTSMAN- LIKE CONDUCT IN COL- LEGE FOOTBALL. It is not merely that football as now played is a hazardous game, in which the chance of physical injury is too great to be tolerated by wise parents, but the game as played is also a demoralizing game because it is often unsportmanlike. In a game of tennis no one thinks of taking advantage of an opponent by any sort of cheating. But in the great contests at football the one object is to win by all possible means, and there is always an endeavor to beat the rules. If there is a star player on the opposing team, there is apt to be a definite intention to "put him out of the game" by one means or another. A college president whose eyes are open to the evils of the game remarked the other day concerning certain recent fatalities that these men had been killed intentionally. He hastened to explain that he did not mean that there was any deliberate intention to produce fatal results, but probably there was a purpose to injure the opponent sufficiently to "put him out of the game." All of this has a very ugly sound, and it will be bitterly denied in some academic quarters. But let it stand as the expression of a very experienced and able observer.—From "College Reform,—and Football," by Albert Shaw, in the American Review of Reviews for December. The Chicago White Sox will again go to the Pacific coast for spring practice and will play in Portland, Seattle and other cities in the north. 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