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Strong Competition On Part of Negro Doll Company Drove White Competitors to Make Attempt to Kill it, but Nashville Concern Discovered Trick Before Harm Was Done. Nashville, Tenn., Dec. 13.—The most inking cut that was ever given to a Negro enterprise was administered, or attempted to be administered to the National Negro Doll Company, of this city, by a newspaper correspondent recently. He possibly, wished urged or persuaded by merchants who shared the increasing popularity of the Negro doll; but like true, faithful patriotic race-loving people the Negroes throughout the United States did not place any confidence in the news. Even that was sent over the spymetry with the intention of descrubbing the Negro doll business. It was evident from the ovation given the advancing of Negro dolls that practically every family which cared to instill race pride into their children, would either have a Negro doll in their homes or none at all. The merchants saw this and the sale of white dolls among Negroes had fallen off to an alarming extent. They had thousands of dollars worth of white dolls left on hand from the last holiday season, so the special notice was sent out in an effort to revive the white doll business and destroy this Negro enterprise. It reads as follows: "There is nothing doing for the Negro doll business among Negroes and consequently the exclusive Negro Doll Factory for Nashville will not materialize. Negro mothers have set their foot on the Negro doll movement in Nashville, and no matter what church, conference, or religious and educational associations advise Negro dolls for Negro children to play with, they will not be able to make it work. Thus all the hopes of Dr. H. R. Boyd and the Colored National Baptist Association came to naught. At the recent convention of the National Baptist Association, Dr. R. H. Boyd, a wealthy Negro teacher of Nashville, brought this matter up, and the convention unanimously endorsed the idea in the following resolution. "Whereas, Our people for half a century, because of the uncomely and deformed features of Negro dolls, have spent thousands of dollars on white dolls on Christmas, etc., therefore be it. "Resolved, that we do here and now give our endorsement and hearty approval of the Negro Doll Factory, and not only urge the patronage of the people of our church, but the people of the race at large throughout the United States. "Securing a number of clever sales girls, Dr. Boyd undertook to introduce the Negro dolls, explaining that his church had endorsed the move, but the proposition fell flat. 'Gitout! My baby shan't play, wild any ob dem babboona. Doys' just as good as anybody's chillums, and is gwine to have pretty white dolls to play wid. This met the average sales girl when she attempted to sell the dolls and Dr. Boyd has given up his pet scheme. Your correspondent learning that such a notice had been sent out from Nashville, called upon Rev. R. H. Boyd, the president of the National Negro Doll Company to ascertain the facts. Dr. Boyd stated that the report with the regard to the failure of the National Negro Doll Company was false upon its face and that the only motive he could assign for sending out this special was as stated in the foregoing, that the Negroes had really resolved not to give their children white dolls, and that some of the merchants, like drowning men grasping at straws, attempted to save themselves by encouraging the sending out of false reports. The Manager of the National Negro Doll Company, Mr. Henry A. Boyd, showed your correspondent his order book which proves that orders for Negro dolls had been filled and shipped and sold in every state in the Union, and that they were hard at work attempting to supply the present demand. Already an enormous number of dolls is on hand, made up this year for the trade, preparatory to placing them in every Negro family in the United States. Dr. Boyd says further that these Negro dolls are not uncomely, but are the nearest approach to the refined and cultured Negroes of today that the artist could possibly produce. This malicious newspaper item was printed and circulated in the east, south and west, but was not used in many of the Tennessee papers, said RT. REV. ELIAS COTTRELL, Bishop of the Colored Methodist Church. Dr. Boyd; but that his friends cut clippings and sent them to him. He desires through your correspondent to inform the public and patrons that the item was erroneous and intentionally false—the National Negro Doll Company is still a reality, furnishing Negro dolls for Negro children. Displays and exhibitions were made during most of the recent fairs bazaars and church entertainments in Kansas, Missouri, Illinois, Texas, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Florida and as far west as Washington and California. Various Federations of Women's Clubs have endorsed the idea and the Woman's Era of Omaha, Neb., edited by Mrs. E. Shaggs-Edwards, is very outspoken in their favor. JIM CROW ORDINANCE TO PREVENT WHITES AND NEGROES DRINKING TOGETHER. Is Being Considered by Board of Affairs at Bluefield, where there is One Negro Saloon. Bluefield, Dec. 11.—The board of affairs met last night in the city hall and the session was attended by a number of citizens. The most important action taken was the introduction by the commissioner of public safety of what will be called the "Jim Crow" ordinance. The Jim Crow ordinance is intended to prohibit white liquor dealers from selling at retail spirituous liquors to colored people and also prevent colored saloon keepers from selling the same dampened beverages to white men. Its intention is to secure a better enforcement of the police regulations and provides for a fine of not less than $10 nor more than $50 for a violation of the ordinance. A further provision of this bill states that both the man who sells the liquor and the man who buys it may be prosecuted under the ordinance as both are held jointly violators of the bill. The ordinance passed the first reading and will be taken up at the next session of the board. RT. REV. ELLI Bishop of the C Chr EDUCATIONAL ETCHINGS According to the report of Principal Booker T. Washington, Tuskegee Institute; through its extension activities, reaches approximately 212,000 individuals each year. The following figures show the character of the several extension departments and the number of persons reached by each: Annual Ngro Conference, 5,000; State Fair, 4,000; Short Course in Agriculture, 1,000; County Fair, 2,500; Farmers' Institutes, 5,000; United States Demonstration Work, 8,000; Jessup Agricultural Wagon, 3,500; Local Conference, 23,700; Conference Agent, 26,000; activities in Tuskegee Town, 500; Greenwood Village Extension Work, 300; Russell Plantation Work, 150; Rural School Work, 6,750; Bible School Extension Work, 250; Hospital, 250; Health Pamphlets, 4,000; Negro Business Leagues in various localities, 40,000; tours through various states by Principal Washington, 130,000; total, 271,500; individuals reached, 212,700. It is gratifying to note that each year shows an increased interest in these several activities and a larger degree of tangible results, looking to the elevation of the race --- TO GREATER ENDEAVOR ON PART OF NEGROES OF VARD- AMAN'S HOME. Cottrell a Eactor There as Throughout the State in Inciting Negroes $o Self-Help which his Denomination Exhibited, at Annual Conference Last Week. Greenwood, Miss., December 15.—For conscientious painstaking endeavor in all religious and educational work, commend me to the Mississippi Negroes. Obstacles are but incentives to greater endeavor, the adverse current upon which the kite of prosperity rises to higher and higher atmosphere. It is an old story, how the Negroes in this State, in rebuke to Vardamaniam, that cruel, malicious and maltigant spirit, that put out of business the state school at Holly Springs, rose in their might,—might out of poverty—and erected an institution of learning, that for facilities and effectiveness of work has no equal. It is an old story how Elias Cottrell, heavy-headed, wise and brave, stumped the state and incited the Negroes in the Colored Methodist Episcopal Church to the Importance of self-help—that help most efficacious in the upbuilding of a race, nation or individual. This great work has its echo in the actual improvement of the home and church life of the people, in the actual conduct in the streets and in public gatherings. Just for example, there are no better homes to be found anywhere in the Southland than here in this town of Greenwood, the home of ex-Governor James K. Vardaman, the very place where Vardamanism, in all its mischievous means is rampant and free. Home after home can be found, individual after individual can be mist, that give the lie direct to all the insidious utterances AS COTTRELL. Colored Methodist Church. and unholly wishes of the exponents of the Vardaman idea of obstruction to Negro progress. The appearance of this body of upright, Christian men will necessarily have a salient effect upon the community . Not only was the personal conduct of the ministers all that could be desired, but the actual results of their coming are apparent to all who run and read. For example, the published accounts of the meeting show a total contribution of more than $6,000 for the educational and mission work of the Colored Methodists in this State. Noz is this all. The North Mississippi Conference to be held this week in Sardis, will report more than twice this amount, probably running the total up to $20,000 for their church work. Be it remembered that these people are no better off in the world's goods than the average of their race in the Southland. They have become fully awakened to the importance of contributing themselves in a substantial manner to their own uplift. The Mississippi and North Mississippi Conferences of this church have opened the eyes of the world to what happens actually can do, and so far no other church work is concerned have set the pace for all the other conferences. The school at Holy Springs is a monument to their endorsers. And the beautiful thing in connection with all this work, is that in giving honor to whom honor is due, they are a royal set of men to their great leader, Bishop Ellis Cottrell, the prince of educators. Bishop Cottrell is no fool. On the other hand a more level headed man does not exist. By being level headed, it does not mean that he is insensitive to the rights of Negroes, and the fact remains that the reason he has had to build this great school at Holy Springs almost entirely out of Negro funds, is because he has refused to take any 'but a manly stand on the various matters affecting the Negro people.' Bishop Cottrell has wrought well in the establishment and maintenance of the Mississippi Industrial College, and within the six years since the abolishment of the State Normal School at Holy Springs, he has been instrumental in raising more than $100,000, all of which has gone into the mammoth plant at Holly Springs. The Mississippi Conference has met in its forth annual session. A more open-hearted set of men does not exist. Liberal to a fault, the panic, the boll weevil and none of ELITE OF VIRGINIA SOCETY HEARS GREAT ORATOR SPEAK. Spacious True Reformers' Hall Crowded to the Doors. Meeting Presided Over by Hill. Richmond, Va., December 8.—(Special.)—Hon W. T. Winn, known far and wide as "Everybody's Register of Everyone's Treasury," delivered this night in the spacious addition of True Reformers' Hall before one of the greatest and most intellectual gatherings ever assembled in the proud capital of the Commonwealth of Virginia. The olite of Richmond society was there in force and the oldest inhabitants said it was the most brilliant and exclusive audience they had seen at any time within the walls of a Richmond hall. The leaders in church, office and affairs of state came early in order to secure seats and hear the magnetic Dr. Vernon, whose reputation as a classic orator had preceded him. His subject was "The Future of the Negro in America," and this fruity theme was handled in an eloquent and exhaustive manner, carrying with it valuable information touching the past and present history of our people and discussing in prophetic fashion our prospect for years that are to come. He was generously applauded throughout and at the close was tendered a pronounced ovation and was presented with an immense bouquet of American Beauty roses. Many tributes were paid Dr. Vernon, by both the white and colored press, and an eloquent tribute was delivered by Dr. W. T. Johnson, pastor of the First Baptist Church, the greatest organization of that denomination in Virginia. Said Dr. Johnson: "He is an orator of calm, impassioned, sparkling, conversational grace, of restrained intensity, of insuperable pulse, of broad culture, who showing the high art of achieving great results by the simplest means, conducts his audience, not only by steady flame, but by a succession of lightning flashes; crowds long processes of reasoning into an epigram: abashes political selfishness by a classical jest; punctures his stately reputation with a diamond point of a fatal epithet; and with no more apparent effort than that of breathing, he utters the word which is destined to become the watchword of the struggling Negroes of this country." In thought, Dr. Vernon is broad, logical, hopeful and believes absolutely in the capacity of the race to solve its own problem by the several phases of education and loyalty to the ideals of morality, industry and material acquisition laid down by the founders of the republic and instilled into the fathers of the transplanted Negro. The history of the race in the past three hundred years was its own answer as to the future of this people. While in Richmond, Dr. Vernon was the guest of honor at a magnificent banquet tendered by the citizens and was driven through the city in an automobile of the latest pattern, furnished by the leading business men of the Virginia metropolis. CHAS. E. MITCHELL. Business Manager of the West Vir- ginia Colored Institute. BALTIMOREANS WILL CALL A MASS MEETING AND SET FORTH CLAIMS. Davis Gets Advice From Minister Lyon on conditions in Liberia Where he goes as Military Attache. Prominent Negroes Want . Santarium for Consumptives of the Race. Hill Top, Dec. 11.—Thursday, Dec. 2 was the anniversary of the destructive fire that swept the property of the Seminary into ruins. Since then, our efforts to rebuild have been attended by varied experiences. Some, times things have moved forward most satisfactorily. At other times there have been vexatious delays and perplexing situations. But amid it all we have made very commendable and hopeful progress. On our fifty-acre farm, our new brick structure—three and a half stories high, with basement walls eighteen inches and the remaining walls thirteen inches—but the brick weighing eleven pounds each, not a single soft brick among them, the finest for the price ever seen in this part of the country. This structure has been advanced to the completion of all the walls, the east gable and chimneys, all the lower sub-floors, and the west gable and chimneys are half way up; and we are out of brick, waiting for the last carload which has been ordered and is expected at any moment. The carpenters are at work putting down the last sub-floor and the brickmasons and their helpers are at work, putting down the concrete floors in the basement. But right here, we have reached a critical point. The building is beautiful and imposing in its external appearance and very commodious in its internal arrangements. It has been advanced to this point with very little immediate cost to the people in general; yet it has cost close to $5,500. If it were of much $4,500 more to complete it, it will CHAS. E. M. Business Manager ginia Colore cost $2,000 to put on the roof, put in the windows and doors and flush up enough of the building to permit us to enter and to begin to make use of the building. We should have $2,000 by February 1, 1910. We must have $500 by January 1, in order to insure the roofing and enclosure of the building without delay. The Executive and Trustee Boards have been informed of the situation and have been deliberating upon the matter. They have decided to ask the churches and the people over the state to go to work in earnest and to raise for the above purpose between now and February 1, 1910, a sum equal to 30 cents per member. This is a trifling for so great a work. It will be a great disgrace to have such a worthy enterprise as this suffer from failure to rais so small a sum per member. We hope the ministering brethren, the sisters of the churches and the leaders of the fraternities will take hold of this matter at once and let us have this money without fall. The President of the Seminary goes to Huntington Saturday to speak in the courthouse there Sunday morning and to return to Charleston in the afternoon to speak them night. The Seminary people and others are to hold in the basement of the new building during five nights of Christmas week a bazaar to raise means for carrying forward the work on the new building. The President and others will have to cut short their vacation. The bazaar will begin Tuesday night of Christmas week and continue till Saturday night inclusive. The choirs and young people of Glen Jean, Sun, Macdonald, Mt. Hope Harvey and Prudence, along with Greenville and Hill Top are requested each to give a literary and musical entertainment one night in course of the bazaar. J. M. ARFER. President of the Seminary and Chairman of Building Committee. REGISTERED ACCOUNTANT IS BUSINESS MANAGER MITCHELL OF W. VA. COLORED INSTITUTE. Receives Diploma From International Business University Which Confers Upon Him Coveted Honor. (From the Charleston Mall.) Mr. Chas. E. Mitchell, the popular business manager of the West Virginia Colored Institute, having completed successfully fourteen examinations, has just been awarded a diploma by the International Business University. Mr. Mitchell is now a member of the International Accountant Society, the diploma awarded him a few days ago conferring this honor upon him. He is a graduate also of the Boston Commercial College and is at present accountant, for the United Order of Odd Fellows of the United States. The many friends of the young man of the day will join the Mall in extending congratulations upon his most recent accomplishment in graduating from the International Business College and all wish for him further admiration along the line that he appears to be making his specialty. Mr. Mitchell is providing MITCHELL, of the West Vir- ed Institute. much of a success in his position at the Institute, and he is deeply desirous of further perfecting the ability of which he is richly possessed. EDUCATIONAL ETCHINGS The annual debate between Howard and Wil伯force University is to come off soon and it is expected that it will be the stellar intellectual treat of the year. The contest will probably take place in Washington. Through the efforts of friends in New York City the Negro Baptist school at Selma, Ala., has received a donation of $5,000, according to a telegram received recently from the president of that institution. The Kentucky State Teachers' Association will hold its annual session at Frankfort, December 27, 28 and 29. The local arrangements will be in the hands of Prof. Will H. Mayo and Prof. J. H. Jackson. President J. M. Wood is looking for large delegations from all over the Grass state. --- POVERTY — NO EXCEPT FOR WESTERN PROGRAMMERS UNDERSTANDING AFFAIRS EXPLORING RACES Minister's Report A report on Representatives of the Arab League in Western Africa society in Whilst they news on African Affairs Burrough, Md., Dec. 11, 1890—in a stirring address describing the antic and Sociological development of city last Thursday, attended Ernest Lyon, American, Professor Liberia, strongly urged New York to are of western training to take work of making improvements in explorations in Africa. At the outset of the Lyon decommissioned that work trained in America, passed by exeuse of permission, and white men with almost explorations in various parts traced the interest of the people in Africa from the days Rome lingered a still tugging to every slave in America, over 200 years ago to the present, when Europeans their nuth for money and they have appropriated nearly all ritory in Africa, worth inven- declared that much that have written about Africa has been by white men interested in mercial exploitation of Africa. "Among the most well-known said Minister Lynn. We are pertaining to Nigerian minister Edward W. Hirsch. We are sultan of West Africa, minister for the earlier troubled areas, and in this legion of Mohammedans of Nigeria mediate the work of Minister Denisha Clapparion. Collector Landesera he explains, the writer is lampooned by some exasperating and the scandalous or bokh they withdrew with him. Mukhla, however, the most dubious the French emperor he gives an account of from Paris to "Timbucou terious" as also the emperor Mary A. Kinglesa, and "Studies in West Africa," he is admitted, however, that the estate of European is treasured and protectorates. Every bend in this direction and the Christian churches are required to conserve this end. The speaker then said Stewart African Foundation, Gammon Theological Seminary, Atlanta, Ga., should put more capable men vested in directives and conditions at the high department which prepared for Africa along these host and the Africans. He then made an comment that American television work of finding out and caring world authentic information, interesting populations, this work was rightful, future, and that that this line should be published. "Among those who have been involved'd' continued the discussion lomat, 'to the king, of disarming close study and observing the ground and whoso would commanding positions in the productions of the fifteen states even quoted in the proceedings puted African question and disarmed ward W. Blydon, minister of education and John Saber, 'to those who have be added the noted Liberian minister and explorer, Benjamin L. Johnson. At the conclusion of the discussion took place. The members of the Society, Prof. Mason kline, principal of the Baltimore School, presided. The executive committee of recently formed Maryland State League will meet Thursday, various committees in the same fare campaign will be announced. Dr. Ernest Lyon, United Minister to Liberia, has been advised asilver loving one by ministers. Zion's Herald, makes a fact that the Neare's hibits talents of an actor, says: "Once in a man of colored station of the possibilities of Witness the fact that the of Brown University comes from Jamalah's dies." CORRESPONDENCE Mr. A. Thomas, of Cabin Creek left home Monday. Mr. A. Alles spent Saturday and Sunday there visiting friends and relatives. Herbert Mitchell spent a few weeks at Lewiston Saturday. Mrs. Allie Thomas, of Cabin Creek now has been spending some time here visiting her daughter, Mrs. C. Allen, left for her home Saturday. Mrs. Ania Graham was called to Montmore, Md., by the sudden illness of her brother-in-law. Born to Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Allen in the boy baby. Both mother and son are getting along nicely. Wm. Tucker was a business visitor to Charleston Monday. Miss Garnet Turner was in town Monday shopping and called on Mrs. H. G. Lewis. Mrs. Bell Johnson died Tuesday, November 30, after a long time of suffering. She was a Christian and was held to rest beside her father and mother down on Kanawha. Rev. J. L. Griffith conducted the funeral services. She leaves a sister and daughter. Rev. J., H. Accoo held a quarterly meeting at Camden Hill A. M. E. church Wednesday night. He was the guest of Mrs. Lovey Lacey. Floyd Lacy and Miss Pattie Lacy returned to Weston Monday, after spending a few days here visiting friends and relatives. Mrs. Clark Rhea has been very sick for the past three weeks but is on the road to recovery. Miss Rosalia Daniels entertained Sunday Miss Garnet Turner, Miss Virginia Martin, Miss Mary Martin and Miss Jane Rhea. Miss Hannah Meade returned Saturday from Bridgeport. Mrs. Gay Lewis and Florence Ball were calling on Mrs. E. Blanche Lewis Thursday. Miss Willis Johnson entertained at dinner Sunday, Miss Maude Coleman, Miss Lena Johnson, Miss Stella Lewis, Floyd Lacy, William Perkins and George Lewis. Rev. C. N. Harris has been carrying on a very successful revival at the Shiloh Baptist Church. There are six converts. Very impressive memorial services were held at the Baptist Church Sunday the 5th by the Odd Fellows for the deceased ex-Grand Master, J. McHenry Jones. Appropriate papers were read by J. M. Treee, H. E. Freman and Angela Hopkins. Music was furnished by the Household. Mrs. Jennie Wilson, who has been suffering for several weeks with acute pneumonia is very much improved at this writing. Miss Susie Crawford, who has been visiting in Portsmouth, Ohio, returned home Thursday. Wade Perkins, of Huntington, spent several days here last week on account of the illness of his mother-in-law. Mrs. Jennie Wilson. Rev. C. N. Harris being called to Fayetteville Sunday. Rev. Howard White, of Ronceverte, filled the pulpit at the Baptist church. Rev. Jefferson filled his regular appointment at the M. E. Church Sunday. The presiding Elder, Rev. Hughes, stopped off here Sunday on his way to quarterly conference at Ronceverte and preached an excellent sermon at the M. E. church Sunday night. Dr. H. C. Hargrove was called to Raleigh Tuesday on professional business. A number of the members of the Pride of Beckley Lodge No. 148, L. H. O. E. of W. from Sullivan were over attending lodge Monday night. Henry Jemerson, who was hurt a few days ago by falling timbers while working at the lumber camp, is able to be out again. A number attended services at Raleigh Sunday morning. The Sabbath school is in a prosperous condition under the superintendency of K. 1. French. Samuel Clark has been very sick with pneumonia with a little improvement at this writing. Mr. S. A. Brockman has been supporing for the past week with a PATENTS All patent applications in all countries are free. Patent applications must be filed with the State Patent Office, Model or Photo, for patentability and for publication in the public press. 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Agnew has been suffering with a very sore throat for the last week, but is some better at this writing. Mrs. Hattie Martin is ill at this writing. Miss Minnie Carter and Andrew Young, of North Carbon were visitors here Sunday. G. S. McNeal is able to be out again after being off for a week with a sore foot caused by stepping on a nail while at work in the mines. Our Sunday School is in a prosperous condition and is making extensive preparations for the Christmas exercises. INSTITUTE. J. A. Booker, U. S. Agricultural Demonstrator of Mt. Bayou, Miss., visited the West Virginia Colored Institute Tuesday. Misses Estella Green and Nina Clinton, of Charleston, were guests of Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Lowry, Friday. The residence of Mr. and Mrs. Rqbert Howard was totally destroyed by fire Saturday. There was no insurance on the place. Mr. and Mrs. R. H. Lowry attended the Senior Play Friday evening. Lafayette Campbell, who has been ill for several days, is able to resume his studies. R. L. Brown and L. T. Brown were business callers in Charleston Thursday. J. A. Jackson, G. H. Beane, P. H. Payne and Norman Green were among the party that attended the play Friday evening. Miss Rosalynd Friend spent Friday evening with her mother, Mrs. T. J. Friend. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Pack and father were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Z. Taylor Brown Friday. Richard L. Brown, electrician of the West Virginia Colored Institute, spent a few days in Cincinnati. Mrs. Emma Brown White was an institute visitor from Friday till Sunday. Mrs. Roscoe Howard spent Sunday here. The "Starry Flag" a Comedy-Drama in three acts was presented by the class of 1910 of the West Virginia Colored institute Friday evening. The play was well seasoned with humor and pathos and met the hearty appreciation of the large audience that gathered to witness its rendition. Space will not permit a review of the work of each character but it suffices to say that each acted well his part. The drama was under the management of Prof. S. Hamlin Guus. Cast of Characters. Mr. Maitland, a wealthy New York gentleman—David C. Dean. Kenneth Tracy, Captain in the N. Y. N. G.-Emmett Saunders. Mark Horton, Lieutenant in the N. Y. N. G.-Richard L. Brown. Captain LeClaire, Captain in the N. Y. N. G.-Herbert H. Banks. HarvGey Maitland, Mr. Maitland's Son-James Hardy. Barney O'Shea, Irish of course Leonard T. Brown. Don Alfredo Suarez, A rival of the past—Basil S. Braxton. Jose. An accomplice of Don Alfredo Suarez—Robert Johnson. Mabel Horton, the pride and plague of Harvey's life—Lelia Powell. Jaunita, who is not what she seems—Mary Gordon. Bridget, an Irish maid—Catherine Harper. Soldiers—Elvin Howard, Thomas Taylor. DAVIS. Rev. Willis, who has done for our people what we so much wanted in establishing a church here, is certainly deserving of great honor. We wish to say he is a gentleman of noble Christian character, a fluent speaker and a constant student. He has recognized his charge at Elkins to accord the church at Federal, where he has held protracted meetings, 23 souls professing hope in Je- sus. He has so gotten into the hearts of his congregation here, that we feel ourselves upon a higher plane of Christian life and utility by his being with us. P. A. Bowman, who is doing so much for our church, being one of its officials, received a letter from his brother to meet him in Norfolk, Va., as they have not met for 5 years. They will go to see their aged parents. Their father who is very slick at this time will hall them with much joy, and the mother will receive them with fond embraces. We can imagine the consolation to these parents when their sons shall meet them on Christmas day. Mr. Boreman visited his parents about a year ago. Thomas Bruce, who has been confined to his bed is up again. He is a laborer at the Tannery and hurt himself in some way while working. John Blow and Mrs. Hallle Grandison are ill. Prof. Clarence Black, of Thomas, attended services here Sunday. James Malone thanks his friends for their remembrances on his twenty-third birthday. BUCKHANNON An entertainment was given at the A. M. E. church, Friday night, under the direction of E. W. Jones, Principal of Victoria School, for the benefit of the library. The following program was rendered: Invocation—Rev. Smootz. The Life of Frederick Douglas—D. H. Kyle. Solo and Chorus—Messrs. Jones Hunter, Green, and Dickinson. Illustrated Tolks on the Life of John Each number on the program was well rendered, and enjoyed by all present. The little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Powell was badly burned one day last week. The parents and friends have a little hope for her recovery. Miss Ella Wilkinson, of Over Hill, attended the entertainment at the A. M. E. church, Friday exening. D. V. Jordan, agent for an insurance company of Washington, D. C., was here several days last week. The Willing Workers met with Miss Nettle Madison, Thursday exening. Rev. Smootz, of the A. M. E. church, was given a pleasant surprise at the parsonage, by his congregation with a donation party. Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Williams have moved into their new house, in East Buckhannon. Mrs. Thornton Jackson, who has been ill for so long, is not so well at this time. The festival given by the Stewards and Trustees of Simpson M. E. church, was well attended. Little Esther Lewis, who has been quite ill with the mumps, is improving. Rev. Geo. De Young, of Simpson M. E. Church, conducted services at Weston Sunday. The Assistant Principal of Water Street School at Clarksburg, D. H. Kyle lectured here Friday night at the School entertainment. His remarks were inspiring, and uplifting. The people here hope to hear his lecture "Us Two" in the near future. BANCROFT. Rev. P. P. Holland filled his regular appointment here Sunday preaching Sunday morning at 11 o'clock and at 3 o'clock he preached an ordination sermon, after which Richard Smith and Dr. M. T. Sinclair were ordained as deacons, and at night the Lord's supper was administered by the pastor. Mrs. H. A. Jones, of Plymouth, was a business visitor to Charleston Monday. Rev. P. P. Holland returned to his home at Spring Hill Monday morning. Simon Woods, of Black Betsey, spent Sunday in Charleston visiting his wife. The Missionary Society met with Mrs. Edw. Hicks last Saturday afternoon. An interesting session was held after the business was over. Refreshment were served by the hostess after which they adjourned to meet on the second Saturday in January. Charlie Lawson and Wortha Lewis of Powellton, were called here last week on account of the serious illness of the former's father and latter's grandfather, Jas. Lawson Dr. M. T. Sinclair Visited our Homes and Investments FOR SALE—2,000 prop- ities this city and nearby States. For Sale in other and willers. Additional properties warrant Denver Sales List. WASHINGTON SKETCH BOOK 124 pages. 1,000 pictures—public men, building, vien- ter, etc. Ten cents for postage. See Our Special Agent in your reserve for information address. AMERICAN BRANDY CO., WASHINGTON, O. C. 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, NY. school last Friday and gave an interesting talk on the heart to the class in Physiology. Miss Jesse Hale, one of the Middleport, Ohio teachers, was the week end guest of Miss Gretta Robert. John Brown, of Plymouth, left Saturday evening to visit friends in Virginia for a few weeks. Mr. and Mrs. John Gorus' little daughter, Norma, is suffering from a severe case of typhoid fever. James Lawson continues about the same. Mrs. Joe Sawyers, Mrs. Hale Dickerson, and Mrs. Edw. Hicks were shopping in Charleston Monday. Mrs. Roland Williams, Mrs. Wm. Simus, Mrs. Robert Dickerson, Mrs. Ada Price and Mrs. Eva Walker of Raymond City were the Sunday guests of Mrs. Geo. McKenny. Harvey Coles and James Duckwylier Robert and Charles Dickerson, Ivory Austin and Robert Anderson, of Raymond City, worshiped at Mt. Zion Church Sunday. Fred Eely has returned after a few days' visit to his family in Ohio. RONCEVERTE Rev. Robinson filled his appointment here Sunday and preached two elequent sermons. Mrs. Mary J. Brinkley entertained the Ladles Aid Society Thursday. Those present were Mrs. Etta Green, Mrs. Maggie Banks, Mrs. Maggie L. Hickman, Miss Edith Wood. Rev. Jefferson and Wm. Eggleston. Mr. and Mrs. E. R. Brown were the guests of Mrs. Maggie L. Hiskman Sunday. Rev. Jefferson filled his appointment at Alderson Sunday. The fourth quarterly conference was held at the M. E. Church Monday afternoon. Reports for the year were read and everything was in a flourishing condition. Friday was library day at Maple Grove school. The children rendered an excellent program. Many visitors were present and refreshments were served. $6.00 was turned over to the treasurer. RAYMOND CITY. H. B. Good filled the pulpit at Mt. Hermon Baptist church Sunday night. H. Coles, James Duckwiler, Robert Dickerson, Robert Anderson, Mesdames Ida Williams Ada Price, Martha Dickerson, Cora Simms, Eva Walker and Lottie Compton attended services at Bancroft Sunday. Arthur Massie preached at Spring Hill Sunday. Eva Walker was at Institute Friday. The condition of Mrs. Laura Womack is still unchanged. The Sunday school is preparing for a Christmas tree on Christmas Eve. An excellent program will be rendered. The children are being trained by Mrs. Elizabeth Kent. Linna Collins is visiting friends here. MONTGOMERY. S. J. Jackson, who has been sick for several weeks, was taken to the John Hopkins hospital, Baltimore, Sunday night. He was accompanied by his wife, brother and family physician. Miss Alpha Elvin Brooks spent the week end at Charleston with her mother. Mr. and Mrs. Francis Sheppard are the proud parents of a little daughter. J. S. Taylor, of Ward, was up Sunday. J. W. White spent Sunday here the guest of I. S. White. Mr. and Mrs. James Jackson entertained at dinner Sunday Mr. and Mrs. Americus Qualls and children. Rev. V. Harriday has returned from Baltimore where he was called because of the illness of his mother. Mrs. B. F. White, Mrs. C. R. Pack, Misses Henrietta M. James, Minnie Carr, Etta Hall and Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Hardy attended the Senior play at Institute Friday. George Washington sustained the injuries of a broken leg and was taken to Paint Creek hospital by Edward Hardy Friday. Invitations are out for a banquet to be given in the Odd Fellows Hall Monday the 27th, by J. S. Sessoms Lodge No. 144, Els. Miss Emma Hardy is on the sick list. Miss Minnie Curtis and Gertrude Johnson, of Powellton, and Miss Ethel Bryant, of Kimberly were the week end guests of Miss Wysor Watson. Mrs. George Scott is sick at her home on College Hill. The entertainment given Tuesday for the Sunday school was Well attended and a neat sum realized. MORGANTOWN. Miss Blanche Dixon, the young lady who died as a result of burns received in the A. M. E. Church on Tuesday evening. November 30th, was buried in Mount Union Cemetery Sunday afternoon, December 5th, at 2:15 p. m. The services were conducted in the Beechhurst Avenue A. M. E. Church by Rev. A. J. Payne, pastor of Mount Britain Baptist Church, assisted by Rev. G. Christian, pastor of Paul A. M. E. church. The funeral was largely attended and the floral display was the largest ever seen in the church. The deceased was a popular young lady. The Baptist choir and the A. M. E. choir furnished music. Mrs. C. W. Thomas, the chorister of the Baptist church and J. H. Lewis of the A. M. E. Church made the selections by re- quest of the deceased: "Abide with Me" was played softly on the entrance of the funeral barge. The following selections were sung: "Jesus Lover of My Soul," "Rook of Ages," "Nearer My God to Thee," "Safe in the Arms of Jesus," "Lead Kindly Light," "Asleep in Jesus," and "Shall we Meet Beyond the River." Rev. J. H. Accooe, P. E. of the Clarksville District, was present and spoke. Our first quarterly meeting was held on the same Sunday morning and evening communion at night by the Presiding Elder. While returning from the funeral one of the horses hitched to a carriage slipped on the pavement and fell. The carriage was stopped by the brake, and neither the horse nor the occupants of the vehicle were injured. Rev. J. H. Accoose spent the entire week with us and preached some good sermons; He left the city Saturday for his next point. The next union rally will be held in the A. M. E. Church Sunday, Dec. 19th. Three services during the day. Rev. A. J. Payne, pastor of the Baptist church started his week of prayer last Sunday and is having successful meetings. He will continue his revival effort this week. The Missionary Society will meet next Thursday evening at Mrs. C. W. Thomas', Chestnut street. Mrs. Minnie Grant entertained Saturday for her stepdaughter, Miss Irene Armstead. Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Thomas will spend the holidays at Columbus, O., the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Thomas. The Missionary Society met Thursday with Mrs. Frank Beasley. After business was transacted refreshments were served. Wallace Smith, of Point Pleasant, who is now employed in the hotel at Point Marion, Pa., spent Sunday evening in Morgantown. The Mt. Moriah Lodge No. 20, A. F. and A. M. elected the following officers on the last Tuesday evening for the ensuing year: The Mt. Mariah Lodge No. 20 A. F. and A. M. meets in Castle Hall, Beechurst avenue the first and third Tuesdays in each month. The Masons will give their annual banquet in their hall Monday evening December 27th. Monongalia Lodge No. 30, K. of P's meets every first and third Thursday in every month in Castle Hall, Beechurst avenue. The Evening Star No. 12 Ladies Court of Calanthe meets in Castle Hall, Beechurst avenue every second and fourth Thursdays in every month. The True Reformers Lodge meets in Castle Hall, Beechurst avenue every second and fourth Tuesdays in each month. GRAFTON. A grand rally was held at the Warren M. E. Church last Sunday. Rev. L. A. Menefee preached in the morning to an appreciative congregation. Rev. J. W. Wilson, the pastor, delivered an able sermon at night. A very neat sum was realized in the collection. Revival services started Sunday night at the Second Baptist church. The pastor, Rev. L. A. Menefee, is being assisted by Rev. Bush, the missionary of the Tygart Valley Association. Mrs. Stephen Trimble, Mrs. Ida Dabney and Mrs. Laura Freeman are ill this week. Rev. J. H. Accooe passed through the city Monday en route to Buchannon. Mrs. Grace Stokes has returned from a visit to her home at Hamilton and reports a very pleasant trip. The High School Literary Society, of Clarksburg will render a program here under the auspices of the Grafton school. Charles W. Florence has recently been elected principle of Grafton school. Mr. Florence is formerly of Monongah where he has a fine record as a school man and comes to us well recommended. The work of the school is progressing nicely. Miss Sadie Mays, or Bellefountain, O., is the assistant teacher. Miss Mays is a competent teacher and has held this position for four years. Ressel Scott, a student at Clarksburg High School, was a caller at the school Monday. The citizens of Grafton have started a boom for Judge Ira E. Robinson, of this place, for Governor. He has the well wishes of his many colored friends and supporters. The stork visited Mr. and Mrs. William Hall last week, leaving a ten pound boy. PT. PLEASANT. Mrs. Clarence Henderson is visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Carter, of Gallipolis this week. Misses Mithae and Mosella Colston were hostesses to the Reading Club Thursday evening. Rev. G. W. Muse preached two very able sermons at the A. M. B. Church Sunday. He remained there until Tuesday to meet his steward THE BAUER MEAT & FISH COMPATY 28 AND 30 CAPITOL ST. Beef, Veal, Mutton, Pork, Fresh Pork Sausage OUR OWN MAKE. Try our machine sliced Hams and Bacon OYSTERS, FISH, POULTRY The best qualities in all the popular kinds of Cheese We want your patronage for we have complete stock in our lines and you can get it when you want it most. board Monday evening. Morton Kolley, who has been the guest of his sister, Mrs. Horgsett, of Charleston, for the past few weeks, returned Monday. He was accompanied home by his niece, Garnet Kolley. Grant Boyer, of Mason City, was a business visitor in town last week. Miss Jess Hale, of Middleport spent Saturday and Sunday in town the guest of her uncle, Chas. Bell and Miss Mosella H. Colston. Principal Robinson spent Saturday and Sunday with his family at St Albans. Mrs. Walter Sedwick was hostess to Queen Esther Aid Society Friday. The previous week Mrs. J. W. Colbert was the pleasant hostess to the society. The entertainments given Thursday and Friday evenings at Pride A. M. E. Chapel by Mesdames Turner and Biglow were well attended and proved very enjoyable. One evening was given to music, the other to reading. A prize being awarded by popular vote. D. H. Kyle attended the school entertainment at Buckhannon Friday night. Mrs. John Ogden and Mrs. Florence Ruffin are indisposed this week with Lagripe. Miss Lilly Allen spent Saturday and Sunday in Bridgeport. The grammar department of Water Street School gave a play at Mt. Zion Baptist Church Sunday night, the title being "Who's to win him?" Although the weather was inclement a large number enjoyed the excellent program rendered. The Women's Mike Missionary Society will hold a social Thursday night at the home of Mrs. M. N. Grayson. The Mt. Zion Baptist Sunday School will hold a festival Saturday night. ST. ALBANS. Miss Mabel T. Scott, teacher of the St. Albans school was shopping in Charleston Saturday. Miss Garnet Harris, of Charleston is spending a few days with her aunt Mrs. Celia Overall. Reece Greene is somewhat indisposed at this writing. Robert Allen and George Wilson, of Winnfrede, and Raymond City, respectively, are spending a few days with their families: Rev. R. D. W. Meadows spoke here Wednesday evening in the interest of Missions. Rev. Meadows was in the best of health and gave a full history of mis- slons in this state. He, also spoke very encouragingly of the future prospects of the work. Mrs. Sarah Prillorman, who died at the Infirmary, Wednesday, was brought here for interment. POWELLTON Miss Gertrude E. Johnson and Miss Mattie Curtis were shopping in Montgomery Saturday. > The evangelist, Mrs. Hale, preached at the First Baptist church Friday night. Mrs. Lillie Fairfax, Sophie Robinson and Mrs. Bettie Wren were in Montgomery Thursday on business. Charlie Lawson has returned from Bancroft. Miss Anna Westley, of Page, is here visiting Mrs. L. H. Woods. Mrs. R. J. Harvey was out of town last week. Moses Weet met with a serious accident in the mines last week. Henry Woods was in Montgomery Saturday. John Early is ill at this writing. Eugene Cole's wife arrived here Thursday. Mrs. Rader Smith of Long Branch, N. J., is visiting her mother, Mrs. Nettle Miles, who has been seriously ill but is now on the road to recovery. The M. E. Church is making arran- gements for Christmas exercises. Mrs. Robert Rilley, who has been ill for the past month is gaining rapidly. Oscar Coe visited Olean, N. Y., on Wednesday in the Interest of the Advocate. ADDITIONAL CORRESPONDENCE PAGE 3 Morris Walton, a graduate of Columbia University, '07, is teaching history and English at Tuskegee Institute, and Miss Sadie B. Brown, who finished at the Teachers' College, Howard University, last term, has taken charge of the immense kindergarten at Dr. Washington's bee-hive of industry. Mr. Warren Hunt Logan, Jr. of Tuskegee, has entered the sophomore class at Howard. Out of the nineteen dental students who graduated last year at Howard University, sixteen have successfully passed state board examinations and the following have opened offices and doing well: Dr. S. J. Louis, Harrisburg, Pa.; Dr. Sykes, Wilmington, Del.; Des. 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Rev., Vachel Harriday, ‘of Mont gomery preached there Sunday: morn- ing. a . Mrs. J. W. Woods is somewhat 111 at this writing. The friends of John Lawson will be glad to learn of him improving. Mr. Lawson will be able to return home from the Charleston ‘General Hospital in a-ftew daya. \ aaa Sriram . * ANSTED. r Mrs. Pearl Wood, the djstrict ‘Mis sloneary Worker, was. in town last week and gave a helpful ard interest- ing talk on her work. Rudolf Cox-and little daughter Mary, will leave for Richinond in a few days td apetid the holidays with relatives. ; % Wm. Mackey has opened a tailor shop In the business part of the town and {s progrossing nicely. ‘This speaks well for our ee Miss Lena Blaridge is Ing her drother on Morris Creek. Mrs, Bessie Eldridge has been ill for several Weeks jbut is: able ‘to be out agaifi, ae, Mr. and Mré:"Menry Ruvsel, whe have been visiting Mra. Murray, lef Quesdgy for Virginia wheke they will make their future home afd take cdr of.thofr parents. “Sohh Mgngrum is indisposed at this writing. ‘ ‘Lewis Bddleton ts having’a Kitchen and dining room ‘bullt to his house. / _ Sam Clay met with an acéident in the mined end fractured eome\ot his ribs a few weeks ago, but ts ifiprov- ing nicely. John, Goines and little daughter Will visit his wife, who is at the asy- lum, ina few days. =, Tom Clay and the blind man, who has been stopping with Mrs. Clayton soliciting. help for two. weeks, lett Monday. Mrs. Clayton has ¢one the part of a good Samaritan—kept him without price or script. ‘Miss Matte Freeman, accompanted by Miss Powell, who is teaching at Beckley will spend the holidays with Mrs. Ora Freeman at Marshes. Rev. Moore, the evangelist, filled the pulpit Sunday. A number wore present. His sermons were both in- teresting and inspiring, ‘A nice col- lection was lifted. # John and Will Forte took care of him and played an active part jn s0- Uolttig help for the unfortunate. Many white and colored responded to the call. Jas. Pogue, of Virginia, who lost his wife, leaving five little children, is now making his home with his sis- ter, Mrs, Amelia Dues. We extend heartfelt sympathy to him. - Harry Hawkins has been quite {Il but is better now. STANDARD. W. M. Harris was a visitor at the hospital Wednesday to see its wife who was taken there, Monday, for treatment. Rev. and Mrs. H. D. Austin were also visitors at the hospital, Friday, the sister of-the latter, Mrs, ©. ‘0. Harris being there for treatment, eR CER SH 98 le fis. Me a ‘ acu Be * : oe : ips ‘ sab pe If you haven’t made your selections, we would like for., you to come in and inspect our stock, and get our prices, We assure you that you dre getting the full value of avery cent » that you invest. Only a few days more to do your. buying.” | wy At Sign Street Clock. aT Tuan ae WM. Swank & CO. JEWELRY. a CAPITOL ST. | “AT SIGN OF THE STREET CLOCK.” 3 de At The Nation’s Capital PRESIDENT TAPT'S MESSAGE TO CONGRESS MEETS WITH A FPA- VORABLE RECEPTION AT ‘TE HANDS OF NEGRO PRESS Joint: Resolution Introduced Creating a Commission to Inquire Into the Advisability of Holding a Negro Exposition. Business of Mugh fmpor tance ‘Transacted by Jeanes' Fund Bourd. Wxecutive Committee of National Negro Business League to meet in New: York. yr EES TN ge ee a To Children for Christmas Presents. Gifts of moncy at that season are soon squandered withont material benefit to the child. Generally actual harm ie caused by strengthening the habit of waste. . Deposit any sum from $1.90 up in the Savings Department of “Phe Bank That You Can Depend Upon” and you have made a gift worth whiie and have Jaid the foundation for a habit which means succebs: in jife and comfort in old age. Compound Semi-Annial Interest paid on Savings Deposits tn : Kanawha Banking & Trust Co. ; CHARLESTON. W.VA. Capital $250,000. Surplus $175,00,0. te Wahsington, D. C., December 15, —The President’s message to Con- wress Is very favorably commented upon’ by the colored press, What- ever of disappointment that may be felt in some quarters by reason of the omission of reference to lynch- ing, disfranchisement and civil dis- eriminations are Gountérbalanced by the optimistic view vf American con- sitions generally, the strong states- manlike presentation of une problems that affect all citizens, and the gen- crous stand taken with regard. to ‘three matiers,of vital importance to the Negro people of the world: namely, the Liberian situation, con- cerning Which he promises to speak Jn defail after the report of the Li- berian Commission is made public; the recommendation that 2 commis. sion’ of seven be appointed to devise a plan for holding a semi-centennial exposition, demonstrative of the Ne- gro's fifty Pears of freedom, and ex- pression of approval of the objects and aims of such an exposition; and the resommendition eee the depos- ltors of the ill-fated Freedmen’s Bank be reimbursed to ithe extent of the money available for that purpose— About 38 per cert. Touching the Subject of the Negro’s rights as cit- izens, it is remembered that im his inaugural, address the President took thé” impregnable ground that he would guarantee to every citizen the same fair treatment accorded to ev- ery other eitizen, regardless of color, race or previous condition, etc., and it Is further remembered that his firm and\uncompromising attitude in opposition to the ‘*disfranchising amendment in Maryland was largely qotrumental in bringing about the Overwhelming defeat of that meas- hire. An exhaustive discussion of these questions at, this time would have been but a repetition of what ‘9 said before, and desiring to make the message as brief as possible, many. topics of pith and moment had to be omitted. There is room to velfeve that tte issues peculiarly affecting the colored people may be given attention in one of the later Special messages which the Chief Bx- ecutive thas promised to send in to Congress from time to time, as the occasion may demenad. The demonstrative exposition for 1913 is well under way, and since the “Th AOCA rE. emphatic edorsement given the pro- Ject by the President of the United States, the work of making the ex- hibit all that it should be- seems have been allotted, to the National Negro. Business League, as It is gen- erally conceded that ihe recognition given by the nation's chicfiain- was secured through .the {fluence of Dr. Booker T. ‘Washington, It is conced- ed on all sides that no other man can be half so effectiye.in attragting the attention of the cgyntry to the exposition, or in panes Congress and the state legislatures to make liberal appropriations in aid of the great purpose which the promoters have in mind, As is doubtless stat- ed elsewhere in this paper, steps have already beem takén in Congress to carry out the requail of the Pres- ident that-he be empowerda to“name a commission of seven {6 take up in specific fashion the advisability of holding ‘such an exposition and to formulate a plan by which it can be made most effective. At the suggos- tion of the National Negro Business League and other interested bodies, Congressman B. L. Taylor, ‘Jr. of Ohio, member of the House Commit- tee on appropriations, and Congress- man William A. Rodenberg, of Illi- nois, chairman of thy Committee on Industrial Arts and Hxpositions, of- fered a joint resolution yesterday creating the commission and requir- ing it to report to Congress on the first Monday in December, 1910. It is further provided that the sum of, 35,000, or as much thereof as may be necessary ‘to carry out the pur- poses of the act, be appropriated. ‘The members of the commission are. to serve without salary, out shall be paid their necessary expenses, and disbursements under the act shall be made by the Secretary of the Treasury on youchers approved by: the chairman of said Commiseton, That the resolution will be concurred in goes without the saying, and it is expected that the Commission will be able to go to work actively with- in a short time, No names have, as yet, been agreed upon as members jof the proposed commission, but there 3.no lack of seasoned material available. Among those mentioned are T. J. Calloway, who was the executive officer of the Negro Depart- ment of the Jamestown Exposition and Commissioner in charge of the Negro exhibit, at the Paris Bxposi- tion in 1900; Major R. R. Moton, of *' Sica ee oe te eee ee f —SITUATED AT— "4, ea BLUEFIELD, WEST VIRGINIA ° On the main line of the N. & W. R.R., and i na easy of access from all points of the Virginian “ vt Healthful location, the very best of school aa comforts, and excellent advantages inthe 9 way of Library, Laboratories, Student So- i cieties and a strong earnest Faculty. a - Regular Normal and Academic Courses, ee also coprses in Music, Sewing, Cooking a: and Laundering. 4 FREE BOKS TO NORMAL STUDENTS : : BOARD, FUEL, LIGHT AND FURNISHED ; ROOMS $8.00 PER MONTH. A A Model Graded School in which Normal "4 Graduates are given the necessary exper- a ience in teaching before beginning their aR regular work. a ally For Further Information Address the Principal a R. P. SIMMS SomptonInetitute; Profi: Wy: Ly Blackshear, of- Téxiv,” who: brought the idéa ‘prominently: ‘before the Louisville. convention; ‘R. 1. Smith, ot Texas; Rev. C, T Walker, of Georgia; J. ©. Napter, of Tennessee; H.'8. Cummings, of Maryland; Rev: W. L. Taylor, Grand Master of the True Reformers; Albert 'S. White, oft Kentucky; @. L> Kitox,. of Indl- tna, and others of equal prominence and. business experience. The Boara in oflarge of the-$i,- 000,000 Jeanes: Fund is in sosston here this week. ‘The meetings are being -held at the White House, upon the invitation of President Taft, wha 1s a member of the Board, Bust- ness of much importance is being transacted and reports of the cur- ‘Tent. year are being gone over care- fully, with a view of extending the Benefits of the fund wherever it geome expedient to do so. Some of the” well-known colored members of ‘the Board im consultation are Dr, Booker ‘T, Washington, Bishop Abram Grant, Mr. J, C, Napier, and Major R. R. Moton, mr. Emmett J. Scott, private sec- retary to Dr. Booker T. Washington, and member of the Liberian Commis~ sion, isin ithe city this week, called ‘here hurriedly to take up some spe- elal matters with the State Depant- ment, preliminary to the issuance of the report-of the Commission. He is the guest of Dr, and Mrs. A, M. Custis. It is understood that Mr. Scott is shortly to be invested, with the insignia. of the Order of African Redemption, ‘The second meeting of the Wash- ington Commercial Council was not less interesting. than, the fiyst and perfect harmony on’ ithe essential points prevailed, “Additiowal mem- bers were admitted anc a strong con- stitution for the guidance of the body was adopted, It is significant of the earnestness and live. charac- ter of the Council that it is the firkt body of Washingtomans to endorse the 1918 demonstrative exposition and to ally itself with Dr. Washing- con in ithe work planned along this line, It is the first body of Wash- ingtontans to fangs a Negro for one of the vacant District Commisston- erships, the first to officially recog- nize the value of the National Ne- ro Press Association and took sim- uitancous action with the. Citizens’ Committee in entertaining the con- vention of the National Medical As- sociation, which comes here next Av- gust. The Council, betieving that thie way to command the respect of ‘other races is to exhibit faith in the worth and ability of ourselves, unanimous! ly endorsed Dr. James R, Wildet for District Commissioner. “A. ‘me- morlal, setting forth his high charac: ter, exceptional business capacity and experience, commercial standing aiid‘ oth& qualifications for the office’ has ‘been submitted ito President Taft. Dr. Wilder is a leading prac- titioner of medicine here, and is the president of the Antitfuberculosis Soclety, which is doing an excellent work in stamping out ithe “white piague.” He is a heavy tax-payer and one of the District's most sub- stanital citizens in evety way. ‘The Council yoted tts thanks to Presi- dent Taft for his timely references to the Liberian sitpation, the 1913 exposition ad the Freedmen’s Bank be cial Gar Cre roe CORES Her. ae RINE ee . Te E. 2 eR a ane @ (A eb OL nae oa S ne For Lailles, Misses and Children Very Large Assortment "Finest Quality. <= ed Lowest Prices a Colors: Pais prea aed Gray 98e to $35 0 Sold'in Sts or single pleces. You are invited alah and comeare Quality and Price with what you are-#fie SE ‘ed elsewhere. okie ee ae SAHLEY, GEORGE & BSHARAH,| Dry Goods and Ladies” Furnishings, - | Entrances: 11 CAPITOL ST. | aiid’ 720 KANAWHA ‘STPS reimbtirsement. Arvhitect J, A! Lankford, the preptdeftt of tiie Coun. cil, is an energetic» Tender, and «ts building: up an organization of pub- lic-spirited business men which will make itsolf felt more and. more po- tently for the civle betterment of the race, Uishop Abraham Grant, D. D., Bishop of the Fifth: Bpiseopal District of the A.M. BL Church, a great churchman anda great teader—one of nature's noblerken—is in the city, attending the megting of the Jeanes Fund Board and looking into mgt- ters of vast Import tg the church and race. He preached a sticring germon on Sunday morningeat the Me\opolt- tan A. M. BE, Churetto an audience that packed the.immense structure. Together. with Register w. T, Ver- non, and Dr. John F. Hurst, the Bisiop paid his respects to Presi- dent’ Taft at the White House last Saturday, and was most cordially received, = The Washington. Times,, a local sheet that never, has a good word to say for colored’ people, and which never loses an opportunity to mud- dy the waters and sow:.seeds of dis- sension in our camp, has been “but- ing-in”” again on the quostion of Ne- ro appointments, It throws out the dark hint now that the. President will appoint no Negroes ita office, in. the ‘South, daiethaty chose now on the federal payroll will be dropped as their’ terms expire and white men will succeed them. “Another “tip” fs given out gratuitously that the President will “square himself” with ‘the oolored brother who deliv- ers the votes by hereafter handing out the big federal plums to Negroes of the northern and western states, As the Washington Times and tts “Negro th the woodplle, who is thought to be doing some dark-lan- tern’ prompting, are neither proph- SH por he kong. of Drone. ta I ae &ro _ office-holders here and Gxt) Fi stl South are “paying ahem ina ymin | y ‘and dre gotag on in the even. kenoy) 4) of their way,” The “Hadi” canta Will be ‘intact when’! the ‘Pithes REND porter hits been ‘fire for “indompes: > tency and returned to his ota fob. 98 of conducting ‘on’ streetiean’’ 201i 1 | eit peice Prot. ‘Kelly Miler, ‘Dees orlieitthn’ College of Ants and Sbteridaty,” ibe ixH, ard “Unixertity, delivered:ttntyniprinie! | elpal address in Baltimore nasties the occasion being a mit ae 3 ing in ténor of ‘General Q. 0,.BROW4s' 5 ard, the founder of. the « UnisaMlen(O and was ‘held under’ the -wepitees hats ht the Howard University. Alumni vase! sociation of ithe Monumental, Oitgac iy This Is one of ithe series of memorial N° meetings suggested by Prof, Milierit fo be held in every section of “Hal. fel country where the Howard ee . is to be found in any conslderhbtair numbers. + Vr bem ose ONT Bishop Smith, of the A. Mey Bit} Zion Church, held conference in Nove 4 folk, Va., lash week. gf hincgeiee Dr, J. EB, Moorland, intesuat eat secretary, and Mr. Lewis E. J6BiK Son, local secretary of the “¥: MR: C. A., have returned: from thie ta- Uonal convention of the Assestias |” Hon at Loutsville, and report-aitlgi-” ly profitable session. © They" ate owt? in their praise of Kentucky's, openisii handed hospitality, ¥ hy tasalit Major J. B. Ramsey, Coinmandaitt of Cadets at Tiskegeo Institute, Als ; abuma, spent a few days of tad weBkti inthe city, the guest of Mi, (i MLi6 jCatOmAy, of 1341 T street, Ns The. Major had been-on a visit ital ‘the: United States Military -Aggiblit ‘amy at West Point “to study) poke ‘in military science and disolpiitie, ‘The inforthation gleaned froin hile # 2023年 --- **2023年** * To hold faith when all seems dark; to keep a good courage when failure follows failure; to cherish hope when its promise is faintly whispered; to bear without complaint the heavy burdens that must be borne; to be cheerful whatever comes; to preserve high ideals; to trust unfalteringly that well-being folows well-doing; this is the Way of Life. * To be modest in desires; to enjoy simple pleasures; to be earnest; to be true; to be kindly; to be reasonably patient and everlastingly persistent; to be considerate; to be at least just; to be helpful; to be loving; this is to walk therein. —Murdock. A JUDICIAL MURDER To minds more discriminating we leave the decision as to which is the greater disgrace to our republican institutions, the lynching of a defenseless man by a mob, or his trial, conviction and sentence by the regularly constituted authorities intimidated by a mob. That is what happened in Kentucky a few days ago. A Negro accused of criminally attacking a white woman was brought from George town to Williamstown for trial, although feeling was known to be a fever heat in the latter town. The trial was held in a court house filled and surrounded by men eager to take the law into their own hands. Found guilty, the only verdict to be expected under such circumstances, the criminal was saved from the immediate death at the hands of the enraged citizens only by the solemn promise of the trial judge to order the hanging to take place within thirty days. There is no disposition on the part of the law-abiding Negro to condone the crimes of the lawless element. Rather they look upon every onl break of this nature as inimical to the harmonious relations between the races which all desire to see obtain, but none is so ignorant as not to know that there is no semblance of justice, no exercise of the rights guaranteed by the constitution to the accused, in the farce, miscalled at trial, at Williamstown, Ky. The mob did not execute, but it dictated, the punishment, murder sanctioned by the court. BLUEFIELD'S JIM CROW ORDINANCE. Since Bluefield will have saloons, it is not such a hardship as appears from first sight, that the liquor-drinking Negroes in that city should be compelled to purchase their refreshments from the sole saloonist of color, or pay a stiff fine. The commingling of the races in bar rooms is responsible for much of the friction existing today. There they come into close contact and their passions inflamed, their pugnacity excited by bad whiskey, overthrow in an hour what the better element has been months in building. Bluefield's proposed ordinance will minimize this danger, for whites will be restricted to saloons conducted by men of their race, while the Negroes must get their "booze" from a Negro, or go without. Again, the ordinance will compel them to patronize a business (?) man of the race. And here again it is a questionable blessing in disguise. Without it, the white liquor dealer would get many a dollar which will go to a Negro, to be used, we trust, in healing some of the wounds which his establishment is sure to make. SELF-HELP What follows is written solely for the benefit of those of our local readers, and others where conditions are similar, in quest of a way to add their mite to the advancement of the race. Others, to whom methods of self-help do not appeal, will save themselves time and annoyance by passing this by. There are in Charleston, conducted by Negroes for Negroes, a number of businesses, conspicuous among which are a drug store and a grocery each giving employment to four persons. The Negro population of Charles- ton is about five thousand. Suppose one-tenth of these would spend two dollars each week for necessities at the grocery and fifty cents at the grocery store-by no means an excess of their actual expenditures. Is it not clear that additional help would be required to accommodate the increased patronage? Would places not be open for the ambitious boys and girls of the race, who now, perforce, can secure only the most menial employment even in the business places where Negroes are good patrons? We are wont to complain bitterly of the lack of opportunities for our qualified youth, we bemoan our "down-trodden" condition, and call on the high heavens to witness that the lot of the Israelites in Egypt is not to be mentioned in the same mouth with our deplorable condition, but what are we doing to better ourselves If a Negro starts a business, he gets the trade—for a time. He gets paid for his wares—for a time. But as soon as the average individual has received credit for about five dollars worth, he finds it impossible to pay and takes his trade elsewhere. Then he begins to wonder aloud how long that particular business will be run. He creates distrust by predicting its failure, and prides himself upon his prophetic powers if his effort at undermining do result in the fall of the structure. A plague on such folk! Even if you do not personally like the Negro man who is conducting a business, give him your trade. He may have a daughter whom your son can marry, or a son who will take a liking to your daughter. In this way, you will be benefitted. It were a reflection upon the intelligence of our readers to carry the argument to its natural conclusion. This preachment is concluded with the aphorism, "God helps those who help themselves." THE LIMIT. For the whites to draw the color line is bad enough, in all conscience, but what's to do when Negroes themselves adopt this despicable method to further their ends. As stated exclusively in The Advocate last week, the Colored Methodist church is in the throes of a campaign leading to the election of a bishop. The issue is not one of merit of fitness, of piety, of Christlikeness, but—we blush to say it—color. Delegates are being asked to support a candidate for a bishopric simply because he is black. It matters not that his chief opponent is the more available, better qualified in all respects. Crucify him! "There are already too many bright skinned men on the bench of bishops." The spectacle afforded by these warring brethren in a church of Christ would be laughable, but for the large element of pitiable ignorance they, or rather, one of them, displays. Even the Sphinx could not restrain a smile at the thought of Negroes, of all people, setting up the color line as a bar to preferment to office. This is the limit. It there be any lower depths of folly into which an aspiring near-bishop may fall, Lord, guide his steps aright. The first requisite in education shall be to the end that the individual shall earn his own living. REMEMBER THE POOR The question of what gifts shall be made Christmas and who shall be the recipients takes precedence now over all others. Every man, woman and child who has the means is working his brains overtime trying to decide this momentous question. In making up your list, don't forget the poor. If there are none in your immediate neighborhood, send a contribution, however small, to the Colored Orphan's Home at Huntington. There are nearly a hundred little ones there in dire need of food, clothing and shelter. The expenditure of a few cents for Red Cross stamps will help in the fight against consumption. Both are worthy charities. Give them help. NO. NOT IN DECEMBER Men and women may walk hand in hand down Chestnut street. Philadelphia, "wearing nothing but the unconsciousness of innocence that a clean mind brings," is predicted by an extreme faddist, but it's a hundred to one shot that it will be in the "good old summer time." MISS HENRIETTA VINTON DAVIS IN "DESSAILINES." Pittsburg, Pa., Dec. 11. Special. The tour-act military drama of "Dessalines," was enacted at the Trinity Congregational Church Wednesday evening by a company of very capable young people, under the immediate direction of Miss Henrietta Vinton Davis, the race's foremost elocutionist. Miss Davis always a thorough and painstaking producer, and the artistic rendition of W. Edgar Easton's historic play showed evidences of careful study and conscientious study on the part of all concerned. The scenic effect and stage accessories were in keeping with the time and place depicted, and best of all, each actor was letter-perfect in his or her lines. The play is inspiring to the last degree. The plot deals with the struggle for liberty by the natives of Haiti, who led by the intrepid General Dessalines, a patriot of the Tongaaint L'Ouver. TO HELP OUT THE CHRISTMAS PURSE It has occurred to us that there is no better time of the year when a few extra coins are more needed than at the holiday season. You may be rich and don't need to count the dollars, but for those who do, we have prepared a little surprise. In every large shoe stock such as ours there are always broken lots--odds and ends--of splendid serviceable shoes and slippers. Instead of waiting till January or February as is customary, we are going to let you have a few hundred pairs right now at reduced prices. MEN'S DEPARTMENT. SLIPPERS Soft Fine Leathers. 1 Lot at 95c. 1 Lot at $1.20. 1 Lot at $1.45. SHOES Broken Lots of "Walk-Overs" and other good makes at a saving of from 55c. to $1.15, all sizes. LADIES' DEPARTMENT. SLIPPERS For evening and for house wear 95c. $1.20. $1.95. SHOES BROKEN LOTS--good serviceable winter boots that you can buy from 75c to $1.50 off regular prices, all sizes. --- 240 pairs of broken lots that we have put on the bargain tables at $1.20, $1.45, &c. Bring the Boys and Girls and Fit Them Out. YOUR SHOE MEN PALMER & THOMAS ```markdown ``` CHIL 240 pairs of broken lot WE ARE OP PAL tire type, overthrow the despotic rule of the French. There are numerous scenes of genuine dramatic power, and the company made the most of the opportunities afforded them. A large audience was present to inspire the young Thespians to deeds of valor and renown, and the applause was frequent and hearty. Miss Davis was "Zingarella," the flower girl, and doubling with "Dominique," a comedy role, gave a finished performance, evincing a versatility little short of marvelous and easile arried off the lion's share of the honors of the evening. Her forceful personality and pronounced histronic ability enabled her to rise to climaxes of patriotic fervor that so stirred the brilliant and discriminating audience that she won an enthusiastic recall at the end of each act. "Dessalines," the hero, was admirably impersonated by Mr. --- (AND QUITE A BUNCH OF DRESS SHOES TOO) 224 CAPITOL STREET. Henry Lewis; Mr. Frank Taylor as "Rigaud," and Miss Bessie Banks, as "Clarisse," the lovers, acted up to the full possibilities of their parts. Miss Mary Johnson as "Margurite," and Mr. Anthony Perpenor as "Peton," were all that could be desired. The entire cast of characters were as follows: "Dessallines"—Mr. Henry Lewis. "Flavien"—Mr. E. E. Bartholomew. "Peton"—Mr. Anthony Perpener. "Rigand"—Mr. Frank Taylor. "Lefebre"—Mr. J. R. Johnson. "Dominique"—Miss Henrietta Vinton Davis. "Placid"—Mr. Lewis Presley. "Clarisse"—Miss Bessie Banks. "Mother of Clarisse"—Miss Mamie Logan. "Margurite"—Miss Mary Johnson. "Zingarella"—Miss Henrietta Vin- Soldiers, slaves, etc. By general request, Miss Davis has consented to reproduce "Dessalines" on Tuesday evening, December 28, at the Carnegie Music Hall, with practically the same cast, but with greater attention to many details of the dramatic art, made possible by the larger stage and more elaborate scenic effects. ... TO CAPTURE EXPOSITION... Baltimore, Md., Dec. 14.—(Special) — The Maryland Progressive League, which was organized here several weeks ago, is going to wage a campaign for the holding of the proposed exposition here in 1913 to celebrate the semi-centennial of the issuance of the Emancipation Pro mation. To that, end a mass meeting will be held, Monday night, at which Baltimore's claims for the exposition will be set forth by leading citizens. Lieutenant Benjamin O. Davis, who has just been detailed by the War Department as military attache at the American legation at Moravia, Liberia, was in the city the other day to seek information from the American minister to Liberia, Dr. Ernest Lyon, concerning conditions in Liberia. The soldier and the diplomat will sail for Liberia the latter part of this month. Prominent colored men here have inaugurated a campaign for a State sanitarium for tuberculosis victims. The State last year appropriated about $120,000 for the care and treatment of white consumptives. Dr. Ernest Lyon was stendered a reception at John Wesley M. E. church Wednesday night. He was pastor of the church when he was appointed to the Liberian mission over six years ago. Minister Lyon was banqueted by leading citizens here Thursday night. Mr. George H. Watty, Grand Chancellor of the Maryland Grand Lodge of Knights of Pythias has moved his office from 616 W. Saratoga street to 1228 Druid Hill Avenue. Bishop J. W. Smith, of the African Methodist Episcopal church, and Mrs. Smith spent last week in this city visiting friends. WEST VA. COLORED INSTITUTE NSTITUTE, WEST VIRGINIA The only Industrial Institute for colored Students in the State Regular Normal, Academic and Commercial Courses, also Regular Courses in Agriculture, Carpentry and House Building, Steam Fitting, Smithing, Cabinet Making, Painting and Glazing, Dressmaking, Laundering, Printing. A Complete Course in Military Training to Cadets. Rooms, Books, Fuel and Lights Free to Normal Students: and in addition Uniforms for State Students. We have a faculty of Twenty-two Teachers. Board only Eight Dollars per Month. Byrd Prillerman, A. M. President THE selection of a suitable Christmas Gift form a man or a boy, is an easy proposition, at this store. The things a man or boy appreciates most---the things he would buy for himself---are here in great variety. Our store fairly glows with the spirit of Christmas, and we promise you the best of service, looking or buying. A Smoking Jackets, Bath Robes, Gloves, Collar Boxes, Suit Cases, Hand Bags, Handkerchiefs Our store fairly glows with the best of HEN ONE PRICE CLOTHIER. --- two other houses. Misses Olivia Meadows and Hattle Peters, principal and assistant teacher, respectively, at Cedar Grove, spent the week end here with friends. J. A. Shields, teacher at St. Albans, was a business visitor to the city Saturday. G. R. Caviness, of Wevaco, was here Tuesday making his Christmas purchases. Ex-Governor Wm. A. McCorkle, General James A. Campbell, Hon. W. E. Chilton, F. M. Staunton, president of the Kanawha Banking & Trust Co., and other gentlemen having interest at South Charleston made an inspec- tion trip over the new to the flourishing ad- Kanawha. Rev. F. A. Norris, O., will arrive in the c preach both morning and the First Baptist church is said to be one of the speakers in the Ohio V church here is to be upon having secured it the Sunday services. The Rev. Vachel Ha of the Methodist Episcopal Montgomery, was a b here Saturday. Miss Mable Scott. iving Made of a suitable Ch a boy, is an easy the things a man or he would buy for ariety. NECK AT 25c, 50c, Every shape that fashion allo designs. The most acceptable HOS Pure Silk Hose in Fancy 50c to $1.00. ing Made Easy suitable Christmas Gift is an easy proposition s a man or boy apprec would buy for himself- NECKWEAR AT 25c, 50c, 75c AND $1.00. shape that fashion allows. Beautiful and s. The most acceptable and easiest to select $1.00. AT 25c, 50c, 75c AND $1.00. Every shape that fashion allows. Beautiful and designs. The most acceptable and easiest to select c Pure Silk Hose in Fancy Boxes. All the new shades. 50c to $1.00. MUFFLERS 25c to $2.00 SILK OR KNIT-In the Silk Reefer shapes. These come Black. We are also showing SUSPE These are in beautiful Xmas Leather OR KNIT-In the Silk we have the Hunkaker shapes. These come in rich shades of grey, We are also showing an elegant Full Press SILK OR KNIT—In the Silk we have the Hammerkchief or Reefer shapes. These come in rich shades of grey, White or Black. We are also showing an elegant Fuffdress Muffler. SUSPENDERS are in beautiful Xmas Boxes. 50c (8.22.0. Leather Novelties is a new department with us but first choice here have attracted a great deal attention. We ere Brushes, Dressing Sets, Traveling Cups, Coat Hangers and other useful presents. Th in excellent Leather Cases. also show a large assortment of Smoking Jackets, Gloves, Collar Boxes, Suit Cases, Hand Bags, tefs and Etc. spirit of Christmas, and we promise you e, looking or buying, Y SMITH, This is a new department with us but first choice articles shown here have attracted a great deal attention. You will find here Brushes, Dressing Sets, Training Cups, Bridge Sets, Coat Hangers and other useful presents. These all come in excellent Leather Cases. We also show a large assortment of Smoking Jackets, Bath Robes, Gloves, Collar Boxes, Suit Cases, Hand Bags, Handkerchiefs and Etc. --- tion trip over the new street car line to the flourishing addition across Kanawha. Rev. F. A. Norris, of Portsmouth, O., will arrive in the city Friday and preach both morning and evening at the First Baptist church. Rev. Norris is said to be one of the most eloquent speakers in the Ohio Valley, and the church here is to be congratulated upon having secured his services for the Sunday services. Rev. Vachel Harriday, pastor of the Methodist Episcopal church at Montgomery, was a business visitor here Saturday. Miss Mable Scott, teacher at St. de Easy Christmas Gift for easy proposition, at or boy appreciates for himself---are 50c, 75c AND $1.00. Allows. Beautiful and exclusive table and easiest to select of any gift. HOSIERY Silk we have the Handkerchief or some in rich shades of Grey, White orwing an elegant Furry Dress Muffler. Tomas Boxes, 50c to $2.00. ter Novelties nt with us but one choice articles ed a great deal attention. You will ing Sets, Traveling Cups, Bridge other useful presents. These all er Cases. portment of Smoking Jackets, Bath boxes, Suit Cases, Hand Bags, Hand- as, and we promise you the buying, ICTH, 222 CAPITOL STREET. Albans was a business visitor in the city Saturday. Miss Garnett Harris is spending a few days at St. Albans visiting relatives. Tyler and James, and Curtsey and Mathews are drawing capacity houses at the Majestic this week. Rev. G. W. Muse went to Pt. Pleasant Saturday, where he filled his regular appointment at the M/I B church returning to the city Wednesday. The Charleston Woman's Improvement League is selling tickets for the benefit matinee performance at the Majestic Theatre Saturday. The proceeds of the afternoon will be donated to the Orphan's Industrial school at Huntington. Morton Kellley, of Roigt Pleasant, who spent a few days here with his aunt, Mrs. Hortett, returned to his home Monday accompanied by his niece, Garnett Kelley... W. N. Shelton of Winnifrede, was here Friday of business. King Solomon Temple No. 24, I. B. P. O. E. O. W. will hold a reception during the holidays at Hotel Brown. Edward Henley, accompanied by his cousin, Miss Ethel Higginbotham of Amherst Va., was in the city Tuesday. Miss Lottie Neal was hostess to the Ladies' Ald Society, Tuesday evening, at her home on Young street. Miss Mamie Tillot is seriously ill at her home on Sentz street. Mrs. Mary Anthony was quietly married at her home on Donally St. last week. Mr. and Mrs. Enos Brown, of Gary will be guest of Mr. and Mrs. John A. Brown, Court St., during the holidays. Miss Dille, Brown will spend the holidays with relatives here. Just received a new line of hair goods. Mrs Brown, 500 Capitol St. Adv. King Solomon Temple No. 24, I. B. P. O. El of W. will have a social Christmas tree, December 24th, at 804 Dennally street. All Elks are cordially invited. Miss Anne Nowling, of Snow Hill is spending a few days with Miss C. L. Haffington. Miss Clara Johnson, of Malden, will leave next week for Lexington, Ky., to visit friends. Mrs John Brown, of Thurmond is visiting her mother, Mrs. W. O. Wright. Mrs. William Holmes had as her guest Saturday and Sunday, Mrs. Mayme Alexander White and Miss Mae Alexander of Institute. Miss Lillie A. Foster is in the city she guest of her sister, Mrs. Oscar M. Holmes. Miss Foster leaves Sunday to resume her work as principal of the Oak Hill school, which she was on account of a contagious disease in the neighborhood. Mrs. William Holmes served six a clock dinner Sunday to a few friends in honor of her guests, Mrs. Mayme Alexander White and Miss Ida Alexander. Mrs. Oscar M. Holmes and little daughter are suffering with a severe cold. Mrs. Annie Smith is ill at her home on Lewis street. Mrs. Maude Jackson, of Institute, was in the city Monday. Miss Mary Williams, of Ward, visited relatives here last week. Mrs. Ballard Brooks had an attack of asthma last week. F. D. Cambric spent Sunday at Institute visiting friends. Eraustus Pack, of Hinton, is in the city for an indefinite stay. The many friends of Matthew Obie will regret to hear of his being seriously injured by a fall from a threestory building in Clarksburg. * Mrs. J. W. Viney has issued invitations for a dance to be given on Dec. 31st. A number of Charleston people attended the Senior play at Institute Friday. Curtis Johnson spent the latter part of last week at Institute. At Simpson M. E. Church Sunday the pastor, Rev. J. W. Waters, preached both morning and evening. His sermons, as usual, were of a very high order. The Friday Night Aid will entertain at the church tonight. All are invited to attend and spend a social hour. The Thursday night Aid will be entertained by Mrs. Amanda Neal, at hot residence on Young street this evening. The Lifters met at the church last Tuesday evening. A. O. Wells has been shut in several days this week on account of illness. Mrs. Clara Flagg is convalescent. Mrs. Anna Fulks Davis delivered an excellent address last Sunday afternoon to the pupils of Simpson M. E. Sunday school, urging them to contribute a pittance next Sunday for the benefit of the hospital association. Josephine, the little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Hackley, is confined to her bed with the fever at her home on Shelton avenue. Mr. Wilson, of the Colgate Co., will leave tomorrow for his home in Clarksburg. To the Prospective Bride. There is no better place in Charleston to get married than at Hotel Brown. Parents expecting their daughters home for the holidays should direct them to this popular hostelry to spend their time while awaiting for trains. West Charleston. Rev. Eugene Page was down Sun. Wm. Harris, dropman at the axe plant, has been ill a few days. The Ladies' Royal Association had a business meeting at Mrs. Mollie Hammond's residence Monday evening. St. Paul A. M. E. Church, Court Street, R. R. Downs, Pastor, Preaching at 11 a. m. and 7:45 p. m., by Rev. W. H. Thomas, P. E. The administration of the Holy Communion at night service. Sabbath School at 9:30 a. m. Grant Jones, superintendent. Monday night, beginning at 8:30 p. m., quarterly conference session. Tuesday night, 8:00 p. m., at the parsonage, 510 Court street, the meeting of the Utility Club, J. S. Sessoms, M. D., President. The Utility Club, organized by Dr. Sessoms, and authorized by the Trustee board, for a care of the house of worship. The pastor is granted a leave of absence during Christmas to visit his family. The officers and members of the church are determined that he shall not go empty handed; of course he is highly pleased, encouraged, and at the same time, sensibly grateful to them. The public is invited and earnestly solicited to attend our quarterly meeting services. All ministers are heartily invited and welcomed at any time. We are helped by their presence if nothing more. ORDER OF PUBLICATION State of West Virginia, Kanawha County, ss: At Rules held in the Clerk's office of the Circuit Court of Kanawha County, on the first Monday in the month of December, 1909. Mincey F. Sayers, Plaintiff, J. H. Sayers, Defendant. In Chancery No. 2290. (The object of this suit is to obtain a divorce from the bonds of matrimony.) This day came the Plaintiff by her Attorney; and on his motion, and it appearing by affidavit filed, that the Defendant is a npm-resident of this State, it is ordered that he do appear within one month after the date of the first publication hereof, and do what is necessary to protect his interest in this suit. Teste: IRA H. MOTTESHEARD, Clerk. J. A. Seaman, Sol. Notice to Take Depositions. To J. H. Sayers. Take notice that on the 6th day of January, 1910, at the office of J. A. Seaman in the "Bradford Building," in the City of Charleston, Kanawha County, West Virginia, between the hours of 10 A. M. and 5 P. M., of that day, I shall proceed to take the depositions of myself and others, to be read in evidence in my behalf, in a certain chancery cause depending in the Circuit Court of said Kanawha county, wherein I am plaintiff, and you are defendant, and if from any cause the taking of said depositions be not commenced, or, if commenced, be not concluded, on that day, the taking thereof will be adjourned from day to day, at the same place, and between the same hours, until the same shall be completed. By Counsel. J. A. SEAMAN, Sol. 12.9-4t. SEMI-CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION OF EMANCIPATION PROC LAMATION. Washington, D. C., Dec. 14.—Last August at Louisville, Ky., the N ational Negro Business League pass a resolution empowering its president Dr. Booker T. Washington, to proce to formulate plans for holding in 1913 a Semi-Centennial Celebration of the Emancipation Proclamation. Last month Dr. Washington laid the matter before President Taft and the latter immediately gave his approval of the plan and in his annual message transmitted to Congress Monday, December 6, not only indorsed the proposition but requested permission of Congress to appoint a commission to consider plans etc., for holding such an exposition. To carry out the President's suggestion and at the request and suggestion of leading officers of the National Negro Business league, and other interested bodies, Congressman E. L. Taylor, Jr. of Ohio, member of the House Committee on appropriations, and Congressman William A. Rodenberg, chairman of the House Committee on Industrial Arts and Expositions, have together offered the following joint resolution, which was introduced in Congress, Tuesday of this week: Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress Assembled. That the President of the United States be, and he is hereby, authorized to appoint a commission consisting of seven persons to consider carefully whether or not it is advisable to hold an exposition in the United States in the year nineteen hundred and thirteen to commemorate the fiftieth anniversary of the issuance of the Emancipation Proclamation granting freedom to the Negroes; and that the said commission report to Congress on the first Monday in December, nineteen hundred and ten. Sec. 2. That to enable said commission to carry out the purpose of this act, the sum of five thousand dollars or so much thereof as may be necessary, is hereby authorized to be expended. The members of said commission shall serve without compensation, but shall be paid their necessary expenses, and disbursements made under this Act shall be made by the Secretary of the Treasury on vouchers approved by the chairman of said commission. SCHWABE & MAY Get Him a Wearable Gift at Schwabe & May M Terry Bath Robe of excellent quality in medium dark and light patterns. Values at...$2.50 to $7.50 Blanket Bath Robes in all wool materials in Plain colors and hand some Roman figures $4 to $8.50 Men's House Never have we been better prep ment in men's House Coats. A Speci and especially beautiful garments, m blues, grays, greens and browns. $4.00 to Never have we been better prepared to fill every requirement in men's House Coats. A Special Holiday shipment of new and especially beautiful garments, made expressly for us in blues, grays, greens and browns. Very desirable gifts. A B ```markdown ``` MANY OTHER USEFUL GIFTS SUCH SUSPENDERS, HOSIERY, SILK HOSPINS, CUFF BUTTONS, INITIAL HOLEERS, GLOVES, HAND BAGS, SUP HOSE AND HANDKERCHIEFS TO M MANY OTHER USEFUL GIFTS SUCH AS OVERCOATS, SUITS SUSPENDERS, HOSIERY, SILK HOSE, LISLE HOSE, SOAPE PINS, CUPF LUTTONS, INITIAL HANDKERCHIEFS, MUF FLERS, GLOVES, HAND BAGS, SUIT CASES, HATS, THE HOSE AND HANDKERCHIEFS TO MATCH, ETC. NOTE OUR ATTRACTIVE HOLIDAY DISPLAYS SCHWABE & MAY SSUN DURK KING'S LADY The Christmas buying season is now in full swing every day's delay now will mean added discomfort to you later. We've outstripped all for mer years showing of neckwear and mufflers. It's the most gorgeous exhibit of silk neckwear ever undertaken to bring here. Sale to $1.50. AUTO SCARFS and KNITTED MUFFLERS For men and women in silk and mercerized are the latest novelty. $1.50 to $16 Phoenix Mufflers 25c and 50c. A great assortment of suitable articles: Fitted Travelling Cases for men $3.50 to $10.00 Change Purses .....50c to 70c Card Cases .....75c to $1.00 Bridge Sets .....$1.00 Bill Folds .....75c to $2.00 Cigar and Cigarette Cases .....$2.00 Military Brush Cases .....$3.50 Collar Boxes .....$1.00 to $2.00 Nice warm ones, in cotton and wool; correct in length—plate or combination colors. Small Boys' sizes $1.00 to $1.50 We're exclusive agents for imported Jaegers Wool Jackets. NownVorky TH—With a smil- ing retrence to tte Attack of the Metho@tst Chureki in Africa,” Presi: dent Tel andrgeediing Immense gath- ering attCarnegionZnll tonight at tho diamondy jubllee afi the Methodist | Bplsconel Chureh.egled to celebrate the comnfption of f gampaign started ‘in Jannat last eee $300,167 /has, Deenvralsed tg further the mis: (Sion workyof the.jhurch in Africa. ,Of this exe $72.48F has been re- ceived in cAsh ‘angythe remainder ts payable Iniigstalinents due at various times up votive years, } Rev. J. 0} Hartgen, D. D., LUD., Bishop of ahi isuen whose ef torts the mowey waberaised, was the ‘only speakerl of the evening. He followed Mr. Yaft: | “It is met alernads vappropriate to date a roltsloyg: @jrament from 2 Iwar,”” sald the Jet: but it does ‘seem to me as E Giit\geopte acquired ‘x World feeling e time we un- |dertook the reeanalipitice of freeing Cuba and saying Whatishould be done ‘by our neighbong wih! reference to internal povernesipt, gabon tnete ite ternal government sdimed to us to pass the bound offwhat we thought to be civilization. § 3 | “We began our 4 expecting to nish it shortly; mf Gended in the Philippines, and’ we’ be there still; but our horlzon hea widened much beyond these gems otaherPacltic. By ‘reasen of the responsibilities we have been oblised.to assumibith reference to the entire world. aq are anation with tremendous po md tremen- dous wealth, and unles¢ we use that for the bepefit of ourftovernational neighbers—and they. arg neighbors of ours, for the world ig-very small —we are failing to disalbere the du- ties that We ought to feql as mem- ‘bers of the internationalfommunity. | ~The mission is a nuedlus and an lepitome of the civilization| that is ex- ‘pected to widen out in that neigh- ‘borhood. , I have heard +cmissions ‘criticised. I have cheardv'imen say they’ would not contribute to for- eign missions at all; that had }wieked people enough at higte, and |we might just as well reaver for ‘eign natives and savages tofpursue ‘their own happiness in the\forest and look’ after our own, whocheed a ‘great deal of minfgteration. |, have ‘come to regard that as meron as the man who des not like: Music, [who does not understand the things that God has providéd for the @jeva- tien of the human*race. ‘y | “Missionaries in China, the misslon- aries in Africa are the forerypners [of our civilization, and without them we should have nd-hope of conquering ine love and the aguiration ahd i ospect of the millfens of people that we hope to bring under the influengg OWN A HOME OF YOUR OWN STOP PAYING RENT { eR ria eo ey BS 9) ’t Fail Read E Word of Thi POR eR ie oo, The price of our Lots Don’t Fail to Read Every Word of This, gS ee Be gi, Fe nom ote at ose feo a GM SA a Lace : We sell youa lot on such easy terms that you do not miss the eri Bi Were 6 If any time you shoul money, and at the same time insure you against loss. LS ee ee your payments stop and y ; ; : Peg. | So érty without any further ch if you care to make one of the safest Runt Estate Investments that has ever ben ot ee i ae Hg erat baaie ties f : ms 2 mde. “There is absolutely aure you against loss, ‘ | “ Ee Woh, it is yours; it can’t bu We sell you a lot on such easy terms that you do not miss the money, and at the & ‘Task to some good busines: titie ingore you against loss z Q pt your money in Real | . Ni ndepe! 1 i These lots lay vast of the Dickinson Salt Works, six miles from Charleston on 5 vant rent moves ae the K, & MR. R., between the Railroad and the River, All Lots are level, high 9 , 8 ‘get\ont of their house. Yo and dry—above high water. Six feet higher than Charleston mitstyinvest it and there is The Street Car Line to Montgom-ry is surveyed dircetly through this. property aaa ‘% Stake poy How wil SAP Ae oe RID Ee aE 1g, SEPRERG FOU DERE « Bo gbacprcnncnarnnnnnnncenn 6000 Oo OOOO OIOIOIOIOID: OHI sboaobocsdanetcces A Ce 0% OOO ISTO IO OIOI ID II TIO COCO OS IS SOO SOHO IOS OOOO ODO TOE RBS: 2099820 Om | 3 7 i s : ALL TRAINS Our Insurance Clause 5 ine’ x! ; ; A man living here can work, anywhere along ‘the @ on me me ia a axel o6nmess«wf «am eee Tl Levi, The New Town, Six Miles Easfot Charleston | Nita TO) me —- * Re Ae: bn) (ie JIN we 9 3 F Be oa ie oN i MW SS Uf Ge) \ LPN 2 | 2S WG AS OI SY —»> RF 1 ei es 7S l H ity y Xa T ' | sy Jeweled Gifts Spe YS Of all the rare ahd beautiful things that nature “TIN hi ty, b&s given, the diamond. is: far in the lead. There Ve: *s MW. is nothing to compare with it—and there never <9 bei Ri ep is. g P r S aan ith SS will be, There are diamonds—and diamonds, a or Mi a The former may be classed as such, but the latter ***’ I SQWZ. are cherished for their beauty, brilliancy and value. wile B SI We are showing many real gems—the pick of = -<@jR= ae many real g P CARRS |) Ha the market—patiently and carefully gathered. - aS Us ly, Wiz? Nil | t Wy Qin | Se See ON Nf Sea NSS 77S SS egies — FAIRS SS «t When in Doubt Wy = Buy Diamonds There ts some pretty serions talk to ‘ Y ‘The buyer depending to Quilty an ex thy effect that the price of diamonds, t Z/ 4. tentan the merchant, iti most impor fH ue i i Sn ea tows un : TOME TRAE UN hot te er ane Hh Trolley oy ie grea Pe ee Aoabeed respeaeiiailey eas thereto | ies eit ae. bel ¢ east ates not go dowi. It you are we all in EL Vatie whien “sow get for Four jf mtasaamsemtnaeeearn, NS oe abe | [Sree CF Ql 3 s <i pg as * 7 . i ‘ . 2 H @ Ais Elena, roll faa Ser ESST sl AER Px, Ay a) pO ER i SZ BH Ee RNS || SS ~ | (See Cee teen i say eee, | OTS ee : CAO ||| | : rae 3 Cae dN ee |i ; Sheen 8 Hon tt ($15.00 No. 3759. a eS 22.60 OR sike fi BES oes Bei ody tt Pen iss xi ee a i Hl ens ee Me i GS \ aaa ] = i Wo ) ater to Ht aed ergs Cen 3, i a x jiitecars SN ieee i PreniigthCemury Mounting Genuine Full $24.00 No.3943 —— Garitine Fu $16.50 - No. S417 i | eich Elans | rts’ eakeohaleee) SERS eo | we BUY DIRECT FROM HEADQUARTERS AND SAVE YOU THE MIDDLEMAN’S PROFIT ‘| | CATALOG wi Maft Ordors __ ll ‘ese te T Promptly Ried | OF ou dhustrates le fe _f Apinineptercrea | sobs, Nesets Lathe ered ere feces Ber act ony. wed 294 CAPITOL statér “pePOsITE STATE HOUSE.F Stomata on Yonge: kha 1 treo to ans 1.5 Be bith prise erica 7 : very guaran od. " Open Evenings Unit Xmen EER Open Evenings: Vatil Xmen. See Ae SSS il {oa ob OD OD OD OD aE? ae A a A aS a y yo ae te & G Our Insurance Clause ; PROTECT YOUR FAMILY FROM ANY LOSS. It is unlike most insurance you carry that costs you from 00 to $2.50 4 month, you must die for your family to get any of the honey you have paid; you. buy a Lot with ir insurance offer and when you have paid for it, the Lot is yours and is worth more money than when you chased it, for the history of every foot of land in Kanawha Valley is that it increases every year from 25 to 0 ‘per cent. Las +p arate ! When the Street Car Line which has been surveyed is completed, every Jot in the town of Levi will (rithble in value When you are buying a Lot, don't fail to ask the size, on Lots are 5Ox150; most sithdivisions are 25x120. ‘A FREE SIGHT FOR A CHURCH AND SCHOOLHOUSE has been set aside, both a church and a school wii! built at once. The new depot at Levi is completed. Six new dwellings and a #tére House are already up, and ds for 20 more are out. By spring there will be no less than forty Families living at Levi. And the town is ily 90 days old. The Lots are going fast—buy quick—don't wait and pay some shrewd buyer a profit. Only 62 ms are left out of 460. ry —— re DEMON ERLER. ‘or the Christian ctetithe kiddin. 0 | sThove who go for ineroantile purs poses into these dlgtant ed an, sorry to aay, ave nigker 8 out fe )Savoge tendéhetes, than | the. sdvader are to catch ftom them thé. beat Ot jour Christian clvitidations a fig idepend for their Peliet in the good that 18 to cothe to them from eerie ing Christianity and accepting the ofv- ‘tization that we offer them to that ;Which they learned from the adven- turers that go far into the interior to |ouy things from them at a price much jtoo low and much below what ought .to bo paid, we should never succeed fat all, ; “The men whom 1 wish ‘to’ com- jpend are thoso who in tho face of rall these obstactes that certainly tend \to discourage the ‘bravest, enter the jdark continent of Afftica ‘in an at- ,tempt to win those fields to Chrietl- vanity. | “The United States has not any in- terest or territory there. We did jmake an experiment or encqurage an jexperiment some years'.ago In Libe- [ria, and we do have the interest we jought to have in trying to. preserve jthe integrity of that Mttle Negro re- peblic, ‘but you know, and the nations lof the world know, that we are not :in Africa to spread our territory, we rhave enough. | Some people think we have got 2 | erence deal more’ than enough, and certainly there is no one so imperial- istic as to desire to share a part of the dark, continent.” “1 will not go, into detail, but we phave the magnificent eum of $1,320,- ) 147," said Bishop Hartzell. - “Now ‘there are three religious forces” in ‘Africa. First, barbaric, heathenism; ‘second, the Christian chureh, [am al- j Moat ashamed to stateypublicly how jWeak the church in Africa is, We are triflmg, with a continent. It, ts ldimeutt to give the exact numbers, but I do not suppose there: are more than 3,000,000 Christians in Africa. ‘Third there is Mohammedanism with its 60,000,000. ‘The real question is (whether Africa shall ‘be Mohamine- ‘gan or Christian; that fs the ques- ,ton."” | Bishop Luther B. “Wilson, of Phil- jadelphia, presided. “Phe President sat on his right, and next to him was Bishop Hartzell. Near by sat Rev. ‘Dr. Isiah B. Scott, the Negro Bishop jassociated with Bishop Hartzell in | African work. ; Tonight marked the practical eam- pletion of the campaign to ‘rntse $306,000. To do so Bishop Martrell head of all Methodist Episcopal work in Africa, traveled more than. 6,000 | mites in this country during the: bast ) year, leaving his work io Africa:tem- porarily in charge of Bishop. Scott. , President Roosevelt started the Jwbi- ‘lee movement last January, ANS. PRESENT FREE 70 YOU4 | adwanrs You aT 8 BROWNS. 226 Capitol Street, | tt ot at ‘ coat you’ buy of us. We know s we can‘suit you and save you. | | - money. shea Hrndsome: Ties, Gloves, Hosiery: and Mafflers suitable for a“ present, you will find here. ° 226 Capitol St. STORE HA SELS Fk SS ‘ - OUR INSURANCE CLAUSE. 5 ~ The price of our Lots are $175.00. each. Our terms are $10.00 Cash and $4.00 , # month, until the Lot is paid for. | bs Sins READ. CAREFULLY. fo tt 8 & If any time you should become disabled for life, or lose your life ifi any way; “your payments stop’and your family gets a general warranty deed for the prop- »érty without any further charges whatever. ; ‘What man could refuse to protect hi family when an offer of this kind ‘is’ mde. Phere is absolutely no chanee to lose, and when\ you have paid: for -your Woh, it is yours; it can’t burn up; the banks can’t fail and cause you to lose it. Tat to some good business man that has made a success and he will advise you to prt your money in Real Estate. WHY? Because it makes you independent. No matgsis independent that lives in a.rented house, in case of sickness you must pay ven rent or move; in case of labor troubles, you must do as the Company says or ‘getXont of their house. You can not make a fortune by saving your money, you mittyinvest it and there is nothing as safe on-earth as the earth itself, START PODAY. You will never start younger and have a better chanee than is y offered you here. % ? Ren ee ee ean Gerd en em een ree ma eo Soe eng en ape iw a ee * ALL TRAINS STOP AT LEVI A man fiving here can work. inywhere along ‘the K. & M. R. R...The. labor train leaves Levi every mornin at 5:45, returning at 6:30 P. ‘ML. \¥Rey carry you for ‘Tifs.to any-station between Charleston and Gauley Bridg LEVI is only six miles from Charleston and when linked with the Trolley Line will practically put you in th otty, m4 . DON'T WAIT TOO LONG BEFORE YOU BUY. REMEMBER we are only going to sell 20 more Lots with th Insurance Clause, and the price willsthon be advanced to $200.00 a Lot. #55, owt the blank below arid maik if to us and we will,have our agent to call and explain the propositio more frilly. . d tSe ‘ TOLEDO LAND CO., Charleston, W. Va.; : ‘ I would like your Agent to call'and explain your offér more fully, It is understood that 1 am un- der no obligations to buy, < NAME) coicwsvasssinesamenn awd Cae REE pang Post Office ........... eo ae Date SRA ey Hne Rm RCN ERIN ‘ 4 Every man or woman knows tha year is when the demand on you do it in so many ways. You have can afford it. GET THOSE GIF convenience. Ladies' Fine Trimmed Hats, $12. Long Coats for Ladies, mostly sma Children's All Wool Sweaters, $1.0 One-Piece Dresses, $15. $20, $25 Ladies' Waists, Net, Silk and Linen Every man or woman knows the value of a credit account at Christmas time. This of all the times of the year is when the demand on your purse is heaviest---Why not let us help you this Christmas? We can do it in so many ways. You have some gifts larger than others that you want to give, but do not feel that you can afford it. \GET THOSE GIFTS HERE. We will trust you and payments can be arranged to suit your convenience. One-Piece Dresses, $15. $20. $25 kind, as low as Ladies' Waists, Net, Silk and Linen, $4 and $5 kind. Open an Account Early for Christmas Buying Xmas Gifts for Gentlemen Nobby Winter Suits, . $12.50 up Fine Auto Overcats, . $10 up Cravanette Raincoats, . $10 up Stiff and Soft Hats, $1.50 to $3.00 Boys' and Children's Suits and Overcoats $5 to $15 Umbrellas $i.50 to $15 Banner Clothing Company delegation, he will be a member of the Episcopal committee. Rev. J. C. W. Jennings has been in the ministry 20 years, and has held some of the leading charges in his conference. He is now presiding elder of the Winona district, and for two successive years has led his conference in assisting connectional and educational money. Rev. Jennings owns some good property in the State, numbering among his holdings rich delta land, good land in the bills, and some valuable property in the city of Columbus where he lives. He will make a valuable addition to the general conference representation. Rev. S. E. Ervin, the humorist of the Mississippi delegation, has been for three terms a representative to the General Conference, and was second in the race for Agent of the last General Conference. He is an avowed candidate for the position this year, and in all probability will have to be reckoned with. Dr. Ervin is a strong man, is well known throughout the church, but it is feared in some quarters that he was training with the Brown camp. He appears to have removed that doubt however, and is standing purely upon his own merit. Without any disparagement to any one else, it is fair to say that he would make a capital Agent. Rev. J. H. Moore, too, is likely to be a candidate for. Secretary of Missions, the place now held by Dr. W. B. West, of Dallas, Texas. As to whether or not he will stand, will eventually depend upon the attitude of the Mississippi delegation. He is taking a sensible stand, and while he will in every manner make a capable man for the position, he does not seem to have a disposition to force himself upon the attention of the Church. He is well known, has a connection rating not to be despised, and has served three times in the General Conference. All Xmas Greeting We are now ready with our usual large and Attractive line of Xmas. Everything Substantial for all. Everything for Baby. Everything for Young America. Toys on 2nd Floor. Open Evenings. A Charge Account is more useful at Christmas time than any other time of the year. Open Evenings OBSTACLES CONTINUED FROM PAGE ONE. these hindrances seemed to have effec- ted their reports. With reference to the general conference, the delegation as elected seems to be about half and half Brown men. Brown is considered the foremost candidate for the Bishopsic. Of course there are other candidates, and the tendency of the church is to elect two or more bishops. Dr. G. W. Stewart, secretary of the Epworth League, of Sulem, Alabama, Dr. G. W. Mills, pastor of the Shroveport Temple, Shreveport, Liz, and Dr. E. W. Mosely, presiding elder of the Memphis District, West Tennessee conference, are prominent candidates. In the delegation elected are some very good men. By name, they are clerical—H. B. Leach, S. E. Ervin, J. H. Moore, Thomas Saunders, A. L. Jennings, J. H. Billups, G. W Holbert, J. T. Clay, and J. C. W Jennings, alternate. Lay—B. J. Sliger, J. H. Weaver, S. C. Edwards, A. D. Saffold, J. S. Gray, B. F. Black, W. T. Applewhite, H. W. Walker and E. J. Pope, Delegates to the General Conference. In the clerical past are five presiding elders and three ministers. Rev. H. B. Leach led the delegation. Dr. Leach is one of the best known men in the church, and J. H. Moore and S. E. Ervin has perhaps the best connection rating of any one in the conference. He is a native Mississippiian and has served nearly all his active years in the ministry in the Mississippi Conference; Dr. Leach joined the Mississippi conference in 1889, and was ordained in 1890 by Bishop Lane and an elder in 1892 by Bishop Bebee. Dr. Leach has served as presiding elder for six years and has been a member of the General Conference six years. By virtue of being the leader of his CREDIT A man in a trench coat. 24 CAPITOL STREET. The Substantial and useful in fine China Ware. Dinner Setts, Toilet Setts, Table Ware, Hand Painted Single Pie Plates, Salads, Bowls, Cups & Saucers, Celeries, &c., &c., look them over. Open an Account Early for Christmas Buying Xmas Gifts for Ladies Fur Scarfs and Muffs, . $2.50 up Ladies' Sweaters, . $2.00 up Military Capes, . $8.50 up Fine Tailored Suits, $15.00 up Beautiful Trimmed Hats, $3 up Fine Separate Skirts, . $6 up things considered, it is safe to say that Mississippi has been capable of filling any place in the church. Rev. F. H. Williams, D. D., of the North Mississippi is one of the strongest men in the church, and has as good chances as any other candidate being elected to the episcopacy. PARK FOR CHILDRENN IS OBJECT OF MOVEMENT ON FOOT IN TENNESSEE'S METROPOLIS. Nashville, Tenn., Dec. 15.—(Special.)—Wednesday evening, at Fisk Memorial chapel, the music lovers of the city and of Fisk University enjoyed an organ recital by William Hubert Bush, the organist of the Second Congregational Church at New London, Connecticut. The recital itself was significant for the number of selections from the romantic school of pianoforte composers, his interpretation of parts of MacDowell's works, arranged by himself, was extremely exquisite, while in his rendition of "Prelude and Fugue in D minor by Bush, he reached the sublimist heights of classical perfection in organ music. "The March of the Maji Kings"—Dubois was one of several Christmas tone-pictures which was pleasingly appropriate for the season of the year and rendered with a faultless technique. Again Madam Rumor is persistent concerning Nashville as the approaching location off the Normaf School by the State Board of Education. But there are others in the contest for the school since it is the intention of Dickinson, Harriman, Bristol and Tullahoma, to file bids Open an Account now and make your Christmas buying easy. Pay when you can. A Home Phone 125 also and it is expected that others will do likewise within the limit. January 15 is the time fixed for all bids to be in. The colored citizens of the vicinity have held meetings at the Odd Fellows Hall for the purpose of taking steps to obtain, for a certainty, the location of the proposed Negro Normal, for teachers. These meetings are and will be full of interest as the presidents of the local Negro colleges, as well as other prominent men of the city, have been scheduled to make addresses. Realizing the fast growing necessity for some effort to provide means of assisting the less fortunate of the poor of Nashville and facing it, Rev. Fr. Coombs, of the Holy Trinity Episcopal Church has endeavored, to excite interest among the influential Negroes for the accomplishment of great and charitable good. Several of the well-known of the city have been invited and have consented to lend assistance to such a start. Last Sunday was the date set for the first meeting, but few attended, since the weather, was inclement, and little was done. Friday evening, however, it is hoped that the proper impetus will be added to make the project a great and zar-reaching success. The work is undemnominational in its breadth and is hoped to be the result of united charities. Not only is the plan wholly charitable, but there is a sociological end in view, such as the securing of parks for the children. The conditions of the times here cry aloud for the benign benefit of such a movement and Fr. Coombs is deserving of gathering an abundance of the fruit of his labor. He has the hearty cooperation and good wishes of every able and philanthropic Nashville resident. Another musical treat is anticipated in the coming of Raymond Augustus Lawson of New Haven, Connecticut, for December 31. Mr. Lawson is an alumnus of both the col- All our Staples, and Ready to Wear. All Men's Furnishings, all Carpets, Rugs, All Room Druggets, All Blankets, &c. Prices all interesting. MAJESTIC THEATRE CUMBY and MATHEWS Singers, Talkers, Eccentric and Acrobatic Dancers ```markdown ``` BILLY CUMBY TYLER CUMBY Singers, Talke Illustrated S Benefit Matinee Sp Home DiX Singers loges, and music department of Fisk University and is consequently well known to Nashville society. Since his graduation from Fisk, he has become the fosestest pianist of the Negro race and his recital is looked forward to with much eager delight. At the Nation's Capital CONTINUED FROM PAGE THREE. the highest authority in the land, will prove of great value to the sturdy boys at Tuskegee. Major Ramsey is a thorough student of human nature, an dhas a knack of getting the best results out of men and boys no matter how unpromising they may seem at first. Under his skillful management, the students at Tuskegee have been brought up to a high state of efficiency in military tactics, and through the mastery of this science have imbibed a deeper sense of moral responsibility, order, system and obedience, which is manifested in all of their activities in school and out. Major Ramsey is always a welcome visitor in Washington, where he has a host of friends. Announcement is made that the midwinter meeting of the executive committee of the National Negro Business League is to be held in New York City about the 27th of January. One of the most important matters to come before this body will be the selection of the next meeting place of the national organization. At Louisville no decision was reached, but New York Boston, Omaha, Little Rock, Springfield, Ill., Hampton, Va., Nashville, Tenn., and Washington were submitted by instructed delegates for consideration. Sentiment seems to be divided between Boston and New York, with a decided preference, however, for New York. Boston is regarded as being too far out of the range of the League's center of influence, and a large attendance there would be practically out of the question. The experience of the N. M. A. last year was a case in point, and the League --- ```markdown ``` ROSALEE TYLER R AND J MEXICAN BE Y and MAT ers, Eccentric and Acre Songs and Movi Saturday Afternoon for the Performance begins NEXT WEEK: KON and WH Dancers does not wish to make the same mistake—with all due respect to the hospitable and enterprising people of the "Hub." The masses of our people will travel as far as New York—where the Negroes and the whites spell "Bushn"88 with a capital "B," but draw the line right there. New York for 1910, with Chicago, St. Louis and Philadelphia in reserve for 1911 and 1912, is the slogan heard in these parts. Dr. Charles P. Gradfield, the newly-appointed postmaster of Washington, is a graduate of the medical department of Howard University. He has a host of Howard men under him as clerks and carriers. In a card to the Washington Post, Dr. Booker T. Washington calls attention to the joy that a Christmas card, a book or other remembrance will bring to the poor boys and girls in the South, who may get nothing to remind them of the Christmastide unless the thoughtful people send them some token of this kind. He says, "I shall be glad to distribute, as in other years, whatever friends may send to me at the Tuskegee Institute, Ala." See if you cannot keep the clerks at Tuskegee busy carrying out their self-elected and splendidly-conceived task. You won't miss the little present you send and it will bring sunshine to hearts that know darkness more familiarly than light. Some time ago, Dr. J. Henning Nelbs, rector of the Church of the Ascension, delivered a lecture before the Sons of the American Revolution in which he described the Negro as lacking in the higher ideals of patriotism, and suggested that one of the labors of the society should be the teaching of what true patriotism stands for. At a largely attended mass meeting Sunday, under the auspices of the Second Baptist League, Dr. Nelms was severely taken to task for his uncalled for suggestion and resolutions were adopted challenging him to show wherein the Negro had ever given evidence of Comedians of patriotism. Lleut Richard E. S. Toomey, the well-known poet and failure to understand the meaning literateure, preside and serve an eloquent resume of the vior of the Negro soldiers in all the wards of the Republic. He drew on history and proved that the Negro was with Balcona at the discovery of the Pacific ocean; with Cortez in Mexico, and were members of the transcontinental expeditions of Fremont and Clark. 186,000 Negroes enlisted in the civil war to preserve the Union, and at Bunker Hill, Lake Erie and at San Juan Hill, they displayed heroism that has had no parallel in the life of any race. A Negro helped to nail the stars and stripes to the North Pole and took a patriotic oculint in so doing, and he has today the world for his audience. Other speeches in similar vein were made by Lawyer Perril W. Frydler Dr. S. L. Corrothers, Prof. W. H. Ferris, Stewart made the point that despite the Negro needs and crying obstacles, the race had yet to produce a bomb-throwing anarchist. Negro member of the Black Hand or Night-Riders or a Negro lyncher. A full report of the meeting was sent to Dr. Nelms. The Mu-So-Lt Club had an unusually interesting session Friday night. The principal speaker, was Hon. Ralph W. Taylor, Auditor for the Navy Department. His subject was "Which?* dealing in a well-balanced fashion with the problems of the relative value to society of the man who labors with his hands and the man who labors with his head. If asked which were most needed in the scheme of human development, his answer would be "Both." Mr. Tyler is a master of scientific statement, and in writing out this unique subject, he prevailed himself to be a reasoner of the highest quality and an analyst of the proception. Mr. Emmel H. Tuskegee Institute, and Mr. Miller, of Howard University, queer coincidence, took the Copyright 1909 by Rev. T. S. Linscott. D. D. Is the largest in the City and our Prices as usual the lowest that can be made up-to-date Merchandise. MOORE'S CHRISTMAS HINTS (Cut this out for a Shopping Lst.) Rodaka, $1 to $75. Mountain Pens- Waterman, Conklin, Photo Sterling and Stylographic (Fencil style) $1 to $10. SUGGESTIVE QUESTIONS, ETC. Sectional Bookcases, Globe-Wernicke and Hale. Golden Text for the quarter—I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith. II Tim. iv:7. Pictures and Mirrors of every kind Pyrographic Outfits, $1 and up. Monogram Stationery and Visiting Cards. The following questions can be used as a new and complete lesson, as well as for a review of the eleven preceding lessons. Holiday Papeteries, 25c to $3. Calendars and Diaries, a beautiful line. Ingersoll Watches, $1, $1.50 and $2. Pocket Books, Card Cases and Bill Books. The date and title of each lesson and where found, the Golden Text, and one question from each of the eleven preceding lessons follow: Inkstands, Postal Scales and Desk Sets. October 3.—Paul a Prisoner.—The Arrest. Acts xx1:17 to 22-29. Golden Text; Thou therefore endure hardness as a good soldier of Jesus Christ. II. Tlm. ii:3. Wash Baskets and Desk Blotting. Triplicate Mirrors and Toilet Articles. Collar Bags, Travelling Sets, Whisk Brooms. Verse 20-24—In bridging the two dispensations, is it likely that God, so to speak, winked at the apostles trying to graft the law of Moses into Christianity, or was it God's plan that Jewish Christians should still keep the law? Post Card Albums and Christmas Postals. Magazine Subscriptions at Club Rates. Dictionaryaries and Encyclopedias. October 10—Paul a Prisoner—The Plot. Acts xii: 35. Golden Text: I will say of the Lord He is my refuge and my fortress, my God; in him will I trust. Psalm 91: 2. The latest Books by the best authors. Books for Boys and Girls. Large Variety. Dolls, Games, Flying Machines, Sleds, Foot Balls, Etc. Verse 11.—There is no way to take the miraculous out of the New Testament without destroying it. Now in view of that fact, why did not God rescue Paul, in this instance, as He did from the prison at Philippi? Hynnants and Pillow Covers, C. H. E, W. V. U., S. H. and others. Christmas Tags, Seals, Coin Holders, Holly and Tissue Paper. In short, everything to be found in Christmas Goods to suit all people at prices to suit all purses. October 17.—Paul a Prisoner—Before Felix. Acts xxiv. Golden Text: Herein do I exercise myself to have always a conscience void of offence toward God, and toward men. Acts xxiv:16. YOU ARE INVITED to visit our Store and see our display, whether you wish to purchase or not. MAIL AND PHONE ORDERS receive prompt and careful attention. Verses 26-27—What was the besetting sin of Felix, and how do you estimate the character of a man who wants to be bribed to do right? Oct. 24—Paul a Prisoner—Before Festus and Agrippa. Acts xxv: 6-12, chapter 26. Golden Text. I know whom I have believed, and am persuaded that he is able to keep that which I have committed unto him against that day. II. Tim. 1:12. Verses 24-32—Why did not Festus and Agrippa both turn to God, seeing that they were clearly convinced of the truth of Christianity and their need of salvation? October 31—Paul a Prisoner—The Voyage. Acts xxvii: 1-26. Golden Text: Commit thy ways unto the Lord, trust also in Him, and He shall bring it to pass. Psalm 37-5. COLLEGE Gth St. and Penn Ave. Caton PITTSBURGH Preparatory. Commercial. Ste.ography Telegraphy, R. ecticity, Engineering Service Mathematics, Languages and Civil Service. Day and evening sessions, all year. Verses 21-26—What reason is there to believe from this narrative that when we fall to use, and it is OUR DIPLAY OF GIVE US A CALL 603 Kanawha, cor. Alderson St.. SELECT TWO CANDIDATES. Chicago, Dec. 11.—Special.—James A. Scott, a prominent colored lawyer of this city has been agreed upon by a large number of colored Republicans in the First Senatorial District, as the most available and best man as a candidate for the legislature to succeed Dr. Alexander Lane, for it has been generally agreed upon by the Republicans of Cook County, that Dr. Lane will be nominated as a candidate for county commissioner in the place of Frank C. Leland. Mr. Scott will make an excellent man for a member of the Legislature. He is a practicing lawyer at the Chicago Bar, and stands high in the estimation of the people of Chicago. Come in and look them over The people in the Third Ward and the Second Senatorial District, at a HENRY T. MCDONALD, President N. C. BRACKETT, Treasurer. STORER COLLEGE Harper's Ferry, W. Va. —Founded in 1867— More than 400 men and women have graduated here. The oldest school in the state for Colored students. Magnificent location. Elevation high. Remarkably healthful. Ample buildings. THREE BUILDINGS BEING ADDED TO OUR PLANT THIS YEAR. The regular faculty of sixteen highly educated, earnest teachers does not include assistants. Our Library catalogued according to the Dewey System, is one of the largest in the state. FIRST GRADE CERTIFICATES ARE GRANTED TO THOSE MEMBERS OF THE GRADUATING CLASSES WHO ARE RECOMMENDED TO THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION. Storer is interdenominational in its faculty and student body. Its whole influence is toward Christian living. Literary Societies, Christian Organizations, Musical Clubs, Bands and Sane Athletics. COURSES: Academic, State Normal, Industrial, Music. For illustrated catalogue and other printed matter write to The President too late to God's best plan, he will still graciously provide a good one which we may adopt- (This question must be answered in writing by members of the club). November 7—Paul a Prisoner—The Shipwreck. Acts xxvii:27 to xxviii:10. Golden Text: The Lord redeemeth the soul of his servants and none of them that trust in him shall be desolate. Psalm 34:32. Verses 33-38.—May praying and working, be as great a practical crime as scutting the ship? November 14—Paul a Prisoner in Rome. Acts xxvii:11-31. Golden Text: I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ, for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth. Romans 1:16. Versed 25-29.—Is it a law of God that sin deadens the conscience and perverts the judgment, hence, can a man living in any kind of sin, trust his judgment on personal, moral and spiritual questions? November 21.—Paul's Story of His Life. II. Cor. ii:21 to xii:10. Golden Text: He said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee, for my strength is made perfect in weakness. II. Cor. xii:9. Chapter xii:1-6.—What is the only real proof of God, or immorality and of the wisdom of the spiritual life? November 28.—Paul on Self-Denial. Romans xiv:10-21. Golden Text: It is good neither to eat flesh nor to drink wine, nor anything whereby thy brother stumbleth. Romans xic:21. Verses 15-16.—If you enjoy and drink your glass of wine, when you know that wine drinking is doing vastly more harm than good, what sort of a person are you? December 5.—Paul on the Grace of Giving, II. Co. vili:1-15. Golden Text. Remember the words of the Lord Jesus, how He said, It is more blessed to give than to receive. Acts xx:35. Verse 15.—What reason is there to believe that if we give systematically to God's cause that we ourselves shall never lack? December 12.—Paul's Last Words, H. Cim. iv:1-18. Golden Text: For me to live is Christ, and to die is gain. Phil. 1-21. Verses 3-4—Why is it that burglers, gamblers, counterfeiters, liers, drinkers, and other bad men and women often persuade themselves that they are right? OF Leses' and Children's Ready-to- tents, Millinery and Dress Fabrics our Prices as usual the lowest that and also. e's Store "That Popular Trading Place." SHWAB, Prop. St., CHARLESTON, W. VA. number of Republicans in that district, have agreed to run a colored man for a member of the legislature from the Second Senatorial District, which takes in Third and a part of the Sixth ward in that District and over 5,000 colored voters. They agreed upon Lawyer John G. Jones, a former member of the legislature, to make the race, but it is not known at present whether Mr. Jones will consent. A committee was appointed who waited upon him last Wednesday and he promised to notify them as to what he would do in the matter sometime soon. Lawrence T. Brewington, of this city died last Sunday. Several colored railroad men met on last Thursday evening, and decided to re-organize the National Colored Men's Railroad Association of the United States. This association was organized several years ago. Mr. James Foulk was the president, but for some cause or other, the organization ceased to meet. It will be re-organized next week, and the grand officers will be elected. A new organization has been formed by several colored men in the city, and from the state of Iowa, Wisconsin and Pennsylvania, among the colored people. It is to be known as the "National Commercial and Business Men's Association of the United States." The objects and purposes and election of officers will be reported in the next issue. AT THE NATION'S CAPITAL (Continued from page seven.) vigorous discussion that followed, and both sustained themselves admirably in support of the opposing educational philosophies suggested by the principal speaker, each believing to a certain extent in the efficacy of both. Cholco music was furnished by Dr. S. Sumner Worm- My, baritone, and Measra, Felix F. Weir and master Jeter, who played a violin duet, at the next meeting of the Massey Lit the annual election of officers takes place and some exciting things are expected. Bothe Library and Historical Association held an impressive memorial meeting last night in honor of Gen. O. O. Howard. Prof. W. H. Richards described the achievements of "Howard in Atlanta;" Mrs. Coralie Franklin. Cook gave "Reminiscences of Mrs. Belle M. Howard;" Rev. Walter H. Brooks discussed the "Influence" of "Howard University Upon Race; Culture;" the Aeolian Mandolin and Glee Club presented selections and Prof. John T. Layton directes the Metropolitan choir, which sang "President L. G. Gregory conducts with exercises and Mrs. Carrie W. Clifford acted as secretary. In the Brownville Court of Inquiry is in daily season. Direct testimony will begin in a few days and the case of the soldier will be disposed of as rapidly as circumstances will permit. Attorneys W. H. Marshall and Gilchrist Stewart are acting as counsel for most of the accused men. Mrs. Ida Gibbs Hunt, wife of Hon. W. H. Huett United States Consul at St. Etienne France, will spend a part of the winter here with her father, Judge M. W. Gibbs, and sister, Mrs. Hattie Gibbs Marshall. The "Blackstone Club" of the Howard Law School, will argue a difficult law case this evening in Andrew Rankin Memorial Chapel, Howard University. The attorneys for the plaintiff will be O. E. Granady, Horace Morris, H. H. Holley, and Albert Andrews, alternate; attorneys for the defendant, Leroy McGruder, Edward H. Lawson, C. H. Riley, and M. B. Williams, alternate, Prof. G. Francis Williams, will be presiding justice, with Edward H. Lawson as clerk and W. H. Burrell as assistant clerk. The Washington Division, United Order of True Reformers, with Chief W. R. Griffin at the head of the host of 5,000 loyal followers, will tender a grand reception Monday at True Reformers' Hall in honor of Grand Master, W. L. Taylor, of Richmond, who comes on his annual tour of inspection. Speeches will be delivered by prominent citizens and members of the fraternity, and an elaborate banquet will follow. The Washington Sight-Seeing Automobile and Investment Company is prospering beyond the most sanguine expectations of its promoters. Its high-grade machines are in constant use in people of consequence and the big sight-seeing car is popular with parties who come from abroad to visit the beauties of the nation's capital. The Company is now preparing to purchase a well-appointed garage, and has two or three very desirable properties under consideration. If the pending negotiations go through, it is likely that within thirty days the company will own one of the finest garages in the city, located in the heart of the fashionable quarter, surrounded by the families of Cabinet ministers, members of Congress and of the diplomatic corps, from whom it expects to draw a large share of its patronage. Messrs Stockton, Griffin, Lankford and other members of the company believe in going at things in a business-like fashion and those of our people who wish to see the race succeed in pioneer paths, will stand by them with both their financial and moral support. Prof. H. C. Spurlock has been given rank as full professor of chemistry at Howard University, and in addition to an advanced salary, in view of his scholarly and efficient services, has had the house adjoining Prof. Kelly Miller, assigned for his use. The house has been nicely refitted. Senator Gallinger's bill authorizes the payment of $1,291,744.50 to 61,131 depositors of the late Freedmen's Savings and Trust Company, the amount representing 38 per cent of the deposits remaining unpaid. More Money For Colored People This is one of the objects of this great Bunch. ical and Protective organization. The L-LU Grand Lodge aims to improve the safety and industriality, of every member, colored as well as white. Hinaraz Wager, Shorter Hours,Equal Opportunities, Self Betterment for which our members work. It is an International Chartered Cooperative Society in every sense of the term. No matter where you live, or what occupation you work in, it will be greatly to your advantage to join the L-LU Grand Lodge. Members aid their unemployed brothers and sisters to secure their employment or disabled, and where death occurs in the family. Big Cash Benefits At death of member, $100 cash is paid to beneficiary. At death of wife, or other beneficiary, memorial gift is made to the deceased or of baby, $6. There are many other benefits not allowed by other organizations. Membership is open to both ages, including children as nationality, gender, or religion. Over 50,000 men and women have already already joined our nursery, having found this the most rewarding experience. We invite you to join the institution in existence. We invite you to join, send it for copy of official paper, the "I-L-U Home Journal", circular matter and all particulars. You will receive a copy of our authority to represent us in your local lodge. You can devote your spare hours to securing your place in our nursery. You also need a few Traveling Rep. sentiments who can give their entire time to this work; good pay, including "traveling expenses". Write at once: The I-L-U Grand Lodge 105 I-L-U Blvd. Boston, Ohio LIBERTY country receives no mention at this time, but we all know where he stands on these questions. His past utterances suffices on that; we are confident when an occasion arises we will find standing by the constitution for every right affecting us as a race and citizens of the United States. This we feel sure of, and our confiants the world to note the progress wants the warld to note the progress of the race.—The Freeman. President William H. Clinton sent a message to the confidences of the United States which seems to have won the cordial commendation of the people of this country, when LASKY Great C IS NOW GOING ON, and should take advantage to you. See our display We offer a sample lot of DOLL From 24 FOR FURTHER PR 105 CAPITOL ST LA CHARLE CHRIST Finest display ever Seen in Kanaw Guarantee GIRLS & WOMEN. KY'S at Christmas N, and will last for 1 antage of this Great Sa display of the many usef OLLS at one-th regular p m 24 Cts. to S ER PRICES SEE OUR LASKY' CHARLESTON, WEST VA TMAS in Kanawha County. Quali guarantee Absolutely Depend BOYS & MEN. 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Rather has the President sought to encourage the exploitation of our virtues and achievements, of our possibilities and duties, realizing that the best solution for many of our ills is time.—Cleveland Journal. Congress has received Taft's first message. The people all over the country are reading it. Some are saying first one thing about it then another, while some have not had time to think on nor say anything about it. It touches on many phases of the country's conditions but what substantial actions shall be taken with regard to carrying out the President's suggestions remains to be seen.—McDowell Times. President Taft's message to Congress the first of the week was very largely a multiplication of words. There was a woeful lack of directness and definiteness. In these respects particularly, it was in marked contrast with President Roosevelt's messages. His only reference of direct interest to our people, were those touching upon Liberia and the Congo atrocities, and they were about as meaningless as a jumble of words could make them.—Cleveland Gazette. this country, but will attract the at- We suspect that the President's message is a disappointment to some men because of the lack of force and "ginger" that characterized the messages of his immediate predecessor—nothing to alarm, no show of pedantry, no meaningless platitudes, nothing ambiguous—just a plain, conservative document, disappointed so perhaps in certain quarters, but there is reason for this, and being new, the President is cautious in feeding his way. More than half of the message is devoted to foreign affairs and the Department of State. Belt Buckles, 50c. and. up. Bracelet, $1.00 and up. Brooch, 50c. and up. Chafing, Dish, $4.50 and up. Closisonne 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. WHEN IT IS SO PERFECTLY EASY AND SIMPLE TO OBtain credit at The Liberty. Our methods are so broad and so liberal, so perfectly satisfactory to everybody, that it seems strange anyone should prefer to pay cash when they may purchase of us the highest standard of outer garments and pay a small portion of the amount each week. We want new customers. We want you to come and select anything you or your family may need for winter wear, and arrange to pay what you think you can spare each week, and take the goods with you; in this way you can save your Christmas money. There's hardly a style or fabric that is fashionable for men or women this winter but can be found at The Liberty in its most attractive form, all reasonably priced for Christmas Gifts or for personal wear. There is never an insistence on the part our salespeople to induce a purchase. Visitors are always welcome here, even though they may have no thought of buying. Open Every Evening Until Christmas. THE LIBERTY CREDIT 615-617 VIRGINIA ST. HOME P 'S Christmas Sale will last for 10 days only. of this Great Sale, it means of the many useful Holiday Pre- LS at one-third to one-h- regular price. Prices Cts. to $2.98 . ICES SEE OUR CIRCULARS SKY'S 105 CAPIT STON, WEST VA. MAS GIFT ha County. Quality highest--Prices Absolutely Dependable. BOYS & MEN. FAMILY GIFT Cuff Buttons, 50c. and up. Clothes Brushes, $1.00 and up. Cigar 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. Brass Novelties, $2.00. Salad Bowl, $5.00 and Casseroles, $3.00 and Sliver Plated Water and up. Clocks, $1.00 and u Knives and Forks, po and up. Pepper and Salt, $1.0 Spoons, per set, $1.0 Tea Set, $8.00 and u Cut Glass, everything 1.00 to $40.00. $5.00. Goods laid aside and held for Christmas Jeweler & Mfg. Optician. Cor. Va. St. and Arcade. Charleston, W. Va. --- THE CREDIT CO. HOME PHONE 1063 it is considered as a whole. There are some recommendations there which will awaken criticism in certain quarters, but these are more than counterbalanced by the many excellent suggestions therein contained. The colored people of the States will be especially gratified to read the recommendation concerning the Freedmen's Savings Bank. These people should have been reimbursed years ago, and we hope that President Taft will not content himself with the recommendation, but will see to it that the power of his office is exerted to secure the passage of the meritorious measure.—The Richmond Planet. mas Sale 10 days only. You le, it means money ful Holiday Presents. third to one-half off price. Prices range $2.98 CIRCULARS S 105 CAPITOL ST GIFTS city highest--Prices lowest-- able. FAMILY GIFTS 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. Id for Christmas delivery. ---