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THE ADVOCATE WE CHEERFULLY PUBLISH ALL CRISP NEWS NOTES FROM ALL SECTIONS. VOLUME IX. IS THE PROBLEM OF THE NORTHERN NEGRO, SAYS WRIGHT BEFORE ACADEMY. DUBOIS ALSQ SPEAKS Does not Think that Systematic Deception in the South on Part of Negro or Whites will in the Long Run Help the Situation. Washington, Dec. 29. — (Special) The problem of the Negro in the north is economic rather than social, asserted Dr. R. R. Wright, Jr., of Philadelphia, in an address this morning before the American Negro Academy, in session at Lincoln memorial church, 11th and 12 streets northwest. Dr. Wright has made considerable inquiry into the status of the Negro in the north. He received the degree of doctor from the University of Pennsylvania last June for sociologian investigation. Northern Negro's Achievement. At the outset of his address Dr. Wright said it was the northern Negroes who first started newspapers, magazines endliches and fraternals, orders for their people. Richard Allen, Robert Purvis, William Skill, Frederick Douglass and Absamion Jones were advocating the abolition of slavery several generations ago, he said. "in the north," said Dr. Wright, "so far as civic privileges are concerned, the Negro has the same legal status as a white man. He has free entire to the schools and colleges, and he enjoys an unrestrained franchise. "But the real serious problem is the one of making a living. Race prejudice is not so much in matters social as above indicated, as in matters economic." Negro Discriminated Against. "The almost unanimous attitudes of the labor unions of the north is to exclude the Negro. But the attitude of the exclusion is not conned to the labor union alone, for Negroes do not have any better showing, in trades which are not unionized and in shops which are open than they do when the unions are in full power. "The competition which the Negro in the north has to meet is the fiercest possible, and keeps him eternally at it to make both ends meet. The result of this economic stress is reflected in every phase of the northern Negro's life. "He looks at education from the point of view of what it will bring rather than its cultural effects. He looks at the great social bodies, such as fraternal orders, from the point of view of the money they will provide in time of need rather than of their principles. And even the church takes on an economic aspect as well as a religious one." Race Group in Southern City. Dr. W. E. B. Du Bols of Atlanta, Ga., in a paper last night on "The Social Evolution of the Black South," said he "did not believe that systematic deception in the south, either on the part of black men or white men, will in the long run help the situation a single particle," and that "your Tillmans and Vardamas represent a certain disgusting but honest ignorance which acts upon its information and some day, when they get the right information, they are going to act right." After speaking of the influence of the house servant and the slave mechanic in ante-bellum times, Dr. Du Bois continued: "If we would know the social condition of the Negro today, we must turn our attention to the city Negro. No matter how much we believe the country the place for the southern Negro, or consider its certain advantages to him there, the black man who can take advantage of those opportunities is represented in the country districts in small numbers, and cannot, under present circumstances, be represented by large numbers save through conscientious, systematic group effort. Progress in Civilization. "It is the city group of Negroes therefore, that is more civilized and advancing. It is that group whose social structure we need to study. It is in the south above all the segregated group." "Let me illustrate the possibilities of a black man in a city like Atlanta today. He may arise in the morning in a house a black man built and which he, himself owns. It has been painted and papered by black men. The furniture was probably bought at a white store, but not necessarily, and, if it was, it was brought to the house by a colored drayman. "His provisions are bought at a Negro grocery. For the most part his morning paper is delivered by a colored boy. He starts to work walking to the car who a colored THE ADVOCATE. neighbor and sitting in a car surrounded by colored people "In most cases he works for white men; but not in all, as he may work for a colored man or a colored family. Even if he works for a white man his fellow workmen, men witta whom he comes in contact, are all colored. With them he eats his dinner and returns home at night. "Once a week he reads a colored paper. He is insured in a colored insurance company. He patronizes a colored school with colored teachers, and a colored church with a colored preacher. He gets his amusement at a place frequented and usually run by colored people. He is buried by colored people in a colored graveyard. "In his section of the city few or no white people live, consequently his children grow up with colored companions. In his home, a white person doldom, if ever, cuters. All the family meals, amusements and ceremonies are among his own people. A Separate People. "Now, such a situation means more than a more separation from white people. it means, as I have intimated before, not simply separation, but organized provision for the service of this colored group. "The group must see to it that religion, education, amusements, etc., are furnished its members. While some of these things are left to chance, more and more such groups are conscientiously exerting themselves in these ways. And this is what I mean by integration." "The place, however, where the separation cannot be made more perfect is in matters of work of economic co-operation. Here the Negro of Atlanta occupies one of the two very different positions. "He may be, and often is, one of those engaged in the service which the group as such demands—that is, a teacher, a lawyer, a physician, a druggist, an artisan whose clients are colored or a servant for colored people. This group of employers is growing rapidly, but it is a small group and a group naturally paid small wages. "On the other hand, the great mass of this city group are persons whose employment makes them a part of the whole economic organization of the south and the nation. These are the great mass of laborers, porters, servants and artisans. Their contact with the white group is considerable and constant, and in that contact enters and necessitates continual existence of social intercourse. Where Race is a Question. "It is hope that the great battle of the race question is fought—but fought, as you will perceive, not by the most highly educated and able members of the group, but usually by the middle-class workingman. Often too, the tendency is to separate that group of men from its natural intellectual leaders. "This in the southern city group of yesterday was possible, but is today being made more and more possible. These natural leaders are seeking economic improvement as leaders of the integrating forces of the race. "They depend therefore, upon this mass of workingmen for their remuneration and upon the loyalty which this mass of workingmen co-operate in organization. They must, therefore, cater to the whims and dislikes of the mass of the Negro people. This draws physicians and their kind, like teachers, preachers and lawyers, to the mass of their people by strong cords of self-interest, because their bread and butter lies in the hands of the mass. On the other hand this same mass is tremendously dependent upon this intellectual aristocracy for such organization of its life as will makes that life more pleasant and endurable. Few Social Chasms. "Consequently there has grown up in the south among the city groups of Negroes certain well defined social conditions, but with comparatively few social chasms." Rev. W. V. Tunnell of Howard University in a paper on "The Reflex Influence of Race Prejudice," declared that as prejudice wanes in the south its economical and educational development will inerease. Rev. Dr. L. J. Johnson, of Baltimore, read a paper on "Some Social Demands of the Hour." At the outset Dr. Johnson reviewed the anti-race feeling as exhibited in the recent Georgia railroad strike and the recent decision of Justice Dugro, of New York, who handed down a decision that a colored man's reputation could not be damaged as that of a white man. "The Negro needs," he continued "to concentrate his gaze within and realize the full humanness of power and capacity of intellect with those of other races. He must hold confidence in himself upon the ground of a like uniform humanity with all others, that makes him verily capable of belonging and doing as excellently as the others have become and done. Not assertion simply, however loud and long and vehemently it asserts, makes its claim true, but the facts upon which the claim rests. After saying that the monuments to Dunbar, at Dayton, Ohio and that to Frederick Douglas at Rochester, N. Y., were memorials to two men who had reached the summit, he continued. "From the Jungles of Africa to the heights of American civilization in 250 years" said a prominent southern minister "is the swiftest and greatest journey ever made by any people." He might have shortened the time over five-sixths the number of years for slavery for 250 years perpetuated the low and lowless conditions of jungle life, if indeed, it did not intensify them. At The Nation's Capitol STRONG EFFORT BEING MADE TO HAVE CONGRESS PASSPROVIDING FOR PAYMENT OF REMAINING DIVIDENDTHIRTY-EIGHT PER CENT DUE DEPOSITORS OF ILLFATED FREEDMEN'S BANK Horshaw Busy on Year Book of Niagara Movement.. Furniss' Art "Whaling in Brazil" Attracts much Favorable Comment. Sor partimental Promotions.. Football Heroes of Howard University of Honor at Banquet. Hiawatha Theatre Entertains Little Fel Washington, D. C., January 4.—A spread benefits upon the colony of this country. The origi "The race had done alone all it has done, since Emancipation, 46 years ago. As of Lincoln, so of the Negro, it may be said, 'From such depths derived to such heights ascending his flight mocks the eye of reason.' It must not be overlooked as to the compelling call of righteousness for superior place in the consideration of the needs of the race, moral mastery precedes all things in the making of the race. The racial demands of the hour are confidence, enterprise, conscription and righteousness." During the year Rev. J. R. L. Diggs, president of the Virginia Baptist Seminary, at Lynchburg, Va.; Prof. E. C. Wilson, a teacher at the Washington High School, and Rev. Dr. L. Z. Johnson, pastor of the Madison street Presbyterian church, Baltimore, were elected to membership. Officers were elected as follows: Archibald H. Grimke, Boston, Mass.; president; Prof. Kelly Miller, Washington, first vice president! Rev. M. W. Anderson, Philadelphia, Pa., sec. and vice president; Prof. W. H. Crogman, Atlanta, Ga., third vice president; Bishop J. Albert Johnson, Cape Town, South Africa, fourth vice president; Rev. Francis J. Grimke, Washington, treasurer; Prof. Kelly Miller, Rev. W. S. Tunnell, Rev. J. E. Moorland, Prof. A. A. Craig and Prof. C. C. Cook, all of the District of Columbia, executive committee. ALEXANDER BANQUETTED. Baltimore, Md., Jan. 4.—(Special) Rev. Dr. W. M. Alexander, president of the Maryland Suffrage League, which was an important factor in bringing about the recent defeat of the disfranchisement amendment, was tendered a complimentary banquet last Thursday night. Toasts were responded to as follows: "Our Honored Guest," Rev. A. L. Gahes; "Possibilities of the Maryland Negro," John Henry Smith; "The Savings Bank and the Negro," P. C. Gibson; "The Legal Profession," W. C. McCord; "The Progress of the Negro as a Farmer," Rev. Joseph C. Bryant; "Our Schools," Heber E. Wharton; "The Negro Business Man," Cornelius H. Jones; "The Medical Profession," Dr. H. F. Brown; "The Minister," Rev. A. B. Collis; "The Negro's Advantage in the State Capital," and "The Press," Hugh C. Macbeth. L. H. Davenport served as taoistmaster. Dr. Alexander, in a graceful speech, said, in part: "To hold our place as an element of civil society we, the leaders of our race, must see to it that our young people receive the advantages of the public schools and private educational institutions and that the masses are reached and brought in association with our churches and taught to understand how to appreciate the value of the Christian religion and to apply it as their rule for thought and daily service." The Baltimore Assembly, a leading social organization, gave a brilliant reception in the pink reception room of the Lyric last Wednesday night. The reception was attended by leaders in local social circles, and a number of out-of-town guests. Shortly after ten o'clock, Mr. and Mrs. J. Clarence Chambers led the grand march, and then until midnight the festivities kept up, with a short intermission for the serving of supper. The great Southern Temple of Daughters of Elks is holding a congress of all nations at the hall of Monumental Lodge of Elks. An attractive program is being rendered nightly. Rev. C. R. Uncles, the only colored Catholic priest in this city, has returned from a visit to St. Charles, IL. S. P. McDonald, a noted tenor-singer of Philadelphia, Pa., gave a private recital at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. John Brown, 937 Argyle Avenue, Friday night. Mrs. Theresa Stewart was the accompanist. Golden Text—In that he has suffered being tempted, he is able to succor them that are tempted. Heb. 2:18. Verses 13, 14.—Why did Jesus want to be baptized. What reason is there for the opinion that John's refusan to baptize Jesus was a reasonable position to take? STRONG EFFORT BEING MADE TO HAVE CONGRESS PASS BILL PROVIDING FOR PAYMENT OF REMAINING DIVIDEND OF THIRTY-EIGHT PER CENT DUE DEPOSITORS OF ILL FATED FREEDMEN'S BANK Hershaw Busy on Year Book of Niagara Movement. Furniss' Article on "Whaling in Brazil" Attracts much Favorable Comment. Some Departmental Promotions. Football Heroes of Howard University Guests of Honor at Banquet. Hiawatha Theatre Entertains Little Folks. Washington, D. C., January 4.—A strong effort is being made by leading men of both races to have Congress pass at this session the bill providing for the payment of the 38 per cent. dividend still due the depositors of the ill-fated Freedmen's Bank. President Taft in his recent message, recognized the justice of the claim and earnestly recommended that the over-due money be appropriated by the national legislature for the relief of the hundreds of colored people who had put their faith in this quasi-government institution and had lost their little all through its misfortunes. Former Register Judson W. Lyons, who is now practicing law in Augusta, Ga., is interesting himself deeply in this matter, and while here on business connected with other cases, has been spending some time among the members of Congress and urging them to see that the measure becomes a law at an early date. He is giving his services to the cause, without hope of reward, but as a personal favor to those of his people who are unable at this time to help themselves to get that which is rightfully theirs. A few days ago Col. Lyons had a satisfactory interview with the President, and has had assurances from prominent bankers that there is merit in the claim set up by the men and women who ask reimbursement through the United States Treasury. It is believed that the bill will pass. Col. Lyons, discussing the question a day or so ago, said: "The Freedmen's Savings and Trust Company, as it was officially known,—although usually called the 'Freedmen's Bank'—was founded directly after the War when the Negro was in fact a 'ward of the nation,' for the acts of Congress which afterwards enfranchised our people, had not then become the law of the land. To all intents and purposes, the colored race was the minor child of the government. Both legally and morally, the United States was responsible for the well-being of the freedmen, at least until he was fully clothed with the mantle of citizenship. "At the outset, when the Freedmen's Bank was established, it was provided in the charter that all funds should be invested in United States Securities. Had this policy been adhered to, the Bank would have been in existence to-day and it would have had on deposit not less than twenty million dollars. But, in an evil moment, the charter was amended so that a moiety of the funds could be invested in real estate and other things. There was a 'slump' in real estate not long after that; the bottom fell out of the Company's securities and the Bank went under. It failed in 1874, with over $2,900,000 on deposit. Financiers of ripe experience in probate matters place this money on all fours with funds held in trust for minor children, and hold that the government should make good the losses incurred through the faith the Negroes had placed in an institution presumably under the protection and authority of the United States. "Up to this time, there has been realized from the assets of the old Company a sufficient sum to pay off 62 per cent. of the money due the depositors, amounting to something over $1,700,000. 38 per cent. is still due, and it will take about $1,225,000 to cover this claim. There is every reason why this dividend should be paid, and Congress is doubtless willing to make the provision if the proper pressure is brought to bear. If the colored people all over the country will write their Senators and Representatives, and urge them to press the bill, it will go through at this session of Congress. The Senate passed the measure at the last session, but was unable, owing to the rush near adjournment, to get it through the House. The President has been good enough to give the measure his most hearty endorsement in his annual message to Congress, and this carries the tremendous weight of the influence of the Executive branch of the government. What we want now is to get the legislative branch. As Senators and Congressmen are responsible to the people for any just measure—and this is an entirely just proposition—where their constituents demand it, we may expect favorable action in this matter if the people rise up and demand that their chosen representatives vote for it. "I ought to say here that the passage of this bill will confer wide- spread benefits upon the colored people of this country. The original depositors of Freedman's Bank were all in the South, but they have so scattered that either they or their hows are now to be found in every section of the land. Thus, thousands and thousands of this money will be distributed among the colored people in New York, Boston, Philadelphia, Baltimore, Washington, Cincinnati, Chicago, St. Louis, Atlanta, Cleveland, Louisville, New Orleans and all the centers of Negro population between the oceans. "Now," continued Col. Lyons, probably many of the beneficiaries cannot be located at, this late day. Some may have lost their bank books or other evidences that the Bank owes them. If any money for which a legal claimant cannot be found, it is regarded as the just and fair thing to profitably invest the surplus, and distribute the interest thus derived among the existing institutions of learning throughout the South; on the basis of their needs and the number of Negro children benefited. To my mind, there is a bright prospect that the bill will pass. This is a splendid opportunity for the Negro to show the world what can be accomplished for the good of the whole race if it is only united." Dr. Henry W. Furniss, United States Minister to Haiti, whose vivid and comprehensive article on "Whaling in Brazil," in the June number of the Bulletin of the Bureau of American Republics, attracted such marked attention at the hands of the commercial people of the entire Western Hemisphere, will have another interesting contribution in the January number of the same bulletin. The article will be beautifully illustrated and will describe in detail a trip to the Falls of Paulo Alfonso, about which little has been published. The pictures will be particularly good, and are the result of three trips there with special photographic apparatus. Dr. Furniss is a practical photographer, having had valuable experience while Consul at Bahia, Brazil and upon other trips of this kind, and the views selected as typical of the picturesque region spoken of, were developed by himself in the accurate and painstaking fashion characteristic of all that our Minister to Haiti undertakes. Copies of the Bulletin can be had by addressing Hon. John Barrett, Director of the Bureau of American Republics, Washington, D. C. W. T. Menard, for many years connected with the Government Printing office, and a journalist of national reputation, has been assigned to a comfortable berth in the Senate Office Building. W. E. Cobb, also a former attache of the Government printery, has gone to the office of the Chief Engineers, War Department. Several first-class colored printers have sought transfers from the government shop as the system of furloughs has worked hardship upon men of family, some of whom have been employed scarcely half of the time. The unsympathetic attitude of the trades union is not encouraging to the colored printers remaining in the service, as they can not be employed in any of the local offices if separated from the government. The pay in the other departments is not so large as in the Government Printing Office, but, it is steady and sure and is preferred by many to the uncertain wages now offered at their old stand. Prof. L. M. Hershaw, one of the best-nested clerks in the General Land Office, is about to issue a volume called The Niagara Movement Year-Book, dealing with pertinent statistics of the Negro during the past year and touching some of the sociological problems confronting the race. Prof. Hershaw is a graduate of the Atlanta University and of the law department of Howard University. He served two successful terms as president of the Bethel Literary and Historical Association, and for seventeen years has been an efficient clerk and section chief in the General Land Office. He is one of the founders of the "Niagara Movement," and is the official head of that organization in the District of Columbia. Prof. Hershaw is a clear thinker, a cogent reasoner and an indefatigable investigator. He has made a close study of the relation of the Negro to the American body politic, and is a statistician of more than a local reputation. He is one of the editors of "The Hori- CONTINUED ON PAGE THREE. IS THE OBJECT OF CHICAGO ORGANIZATION. National Fraternal Congress, Organized to Look After Welfare of all Secret Societies Among Negroes. Chicago, January 4—(Special)—The delegates of several fraternal organizations in Chicago, met Monday in this city, and organized the National Fraternal Congress of the United States. The object and purpose of this National Congress is to unite permanently all the regular and legitimate fraternal and benefit societies for the purpose of mutual information, benefit and protection. After several addresses were made, the following Grand Officers were elected for the period of two years, and it was ordered and agreed that the next Session of the National Congress be held at New Orleans, Louisiana, on the 19th of October, 1910. The following are the Grand Officers: Robert J. Fetcher, President, Sacramento, California; R. R. Amos, D. D., First Vice-President, Little Rock, Arkansas; Mr. W. M. Farmer, Second Vice-President, Chicago; A. McMillan, Third Vice-President, Shreveport, Louisiana; W. T. Blue, Fourth Vice-President, Cleveland, Ohio; W. F. Biedaos, Fifth Vice-President, Marshall, Texas; G. A. Carter, Sixth Vice-President, Louisville, Ky.; Mrs. M. R. Sappho, Seventh Vice-President, Little Rock, Arkansas; R. D. People, Grand Auditor, Batesville, Mississippi; William T. Grant, National Statistician, New Orleans, Louisiana; John G. Jones, Attorney, Chicago, Illinois; Mrs. M. C. Hogan, Grand Treasurer, Cambridge, Massachusetts; Rev. J. D. P. Connors, Grand Secretary, Garyville, Louisiana; Mrs. M. H. Splight, Assistant Grand Secretary, Little Rock, Arkansas. Executive Committee—Mrs. Lena Ritter, Parkdale, Arkansas; Mr. J. E. Lewis, Los Angeles, California; Miss C. / Webb, New Orleans, Louisiana; Mr. Samuel H. Prather, Chicago, Illinois; Mr. H. M. Steward, Needles, California; Mr. A. Hodges, Chicago, Illinois; Mr. J. W. Strange, Clarksburg, West Virginia; Mrs. Annie Madden, Readland, Arkansas; Mrs. Mattie Otis, Lake Village, Arkansas; Mr. Walter Perry, Little Rock, Arkansas; Mr. J. E. White, Boston, Massachusetts. A Commission consulting of H. R. Laws, Samuel T. Boyington, Joseph E. English, has been appointed by several of the Fraternal Orders among the colored people to investigate the origin and regularity of them, and publish from time to time the result of their investigation to the end that there will be no more controversy or trouble among the colored people relative to who is right and who is wrong. Your correspondent will give from time to time the report of the Committee. Mr. and Mrs. Brooks, of 6607 Vincennes Avenue, entertained a number of their friends at a New Years' dinner. Mr. and Mrs. Brooks are among the prominent colored people of Chicago. NEGRO ENUMERATORS: Are to be Used in Taking Census in Negro Districts. Is Said. Washington, D. C., Dec. 4. —The employment of Negro enumerators to take the population in districts of which we fifths or more are colored is required in a letter of instruction by Census Director Durand to the Supervisors. He does not consider it advisable that in the south Negroes should enumerate in many enumeration districts to appoint both white and Negro enumerators. In carrying out this policy it is not thought that over 25 colored enumerators will be needed in Ohio. In some of the wards where there is a large colored population in Cincinnati it is thought that a few Negro enumerators will be employed. There will also be some places for Negro enumerators in Columbus and Xenia. In Kentucky a large force of colored enumerators will be engaged. There will be places for 25 in Louisville, where, according to the last census there is a population of over 40,000 Negroes. Bourbon, Boyle, Christian and Fayette counties will require a large proportion of Negro enumerators because the population is over 25 per cent colored. Quite a force of Negro enumerators will be used in Charleston and Huntington, W. Va., as well as in Jefferson and McDowell counties of that state. In McDowell county 32 per cent of the population are Negroes, and in Jefferson a little over 25 per cent. Director Durand thinks the census will show approximately 10,000,000 members of that race in the United States. REVIEW OF DR. BOOKER WASHINGTON'S LATEST EN DEAVOR IN LITERATURE. Department of Archaeology HISTORY CHARLESTON, W. but that he is "greater for his white reinforcement" as the late John I. Ingalls said of Frederick Donglass, he does not admit. At least in his new book, "The Story of the Negro," he argues that the blacks are the equal intellectually and otherwise of the mixed bloods. But without regard to the truth of that theory, Dr. Washington is a man of character and achievement and is doing work, though magnified in importance by those who have anxieties on the subject of black progress, is one of promises and highly commendable. It marks him, in independently of the advertising he has received, as a man of note and constructive power. He has the system of the white man and he has used it to great advantage in deviling and putting into effect the proper means of Negro education. Dr. Washington of lake years has turned writer as well as teacher, and like all in these latter days who have developed sufficient reputation to make them objects of wide personal interest is producing books. His "Up From Slavery" which was largely biographical, has been followed by the book under review. "In writing this volume," the writer says in a preface, "it has been my object to show what the Negro himself has accomplished in constructive directions, have not undertaken to discuss many problems which has raised through the contact of the Negro who other races, but to tell a simple straight story of what the Negro himself has accomplished in the way of attaining a higher civilization." A further explanation of the purpose of the work made in the first chapter is "to sketch the history of the Negro face in America as much the same way that the author wrote his individual story in another volume." Some chapters are devoted to a cursory review of the Negro in Africa, discussion of the various types of black men found on that continent, etc., but mainly the book treats of the Negroes in America, and in large part relates evidences of achievement and progress, citing many individual cases where Negroes have risen above the adverse circumstances that surrounded them and made notable advances in varied lines of endeavor. Booker Washington has always displayed a commendable candor and common sense in his view of the Negro and the conditions that affect him. His new book in a large degree reflects that spirit. He repudiates with fine scorn what is sometimes called "the tragedy of color." There is nothing, he says, "purely tragic connected with the life of the Negro except in the situation of those members of my race who, for one reason or another have yielded to the temptation to make a secret of their lowly birth and appear gorgoe the world as something other than they are." This is a different view from the one entertained by that eloquent and melancholy quadron of Atlanta, one William Edward Burghardt, DuBois, who has written with such bitter pathes concerning "The Souls of Black Folk," and who is not a friend of Booker Washington, but a critic of his methods. But even Booker Washington, with all his practicability and level-headed view, gives several times in this volume unconscious betrayal of that patient and universal desire among educated Negroes to wipe out race distinction. Speaking of the intermingling stocks of the different dark races in Africa, he says that it is difficult to find the "true Negro" there "as it is to find the color line in the United States." He then proceeds to tell in apparently jocular mood, some strained anecdotes to illustrate this contention. One is to the effect that "when an important exposition was being held in one of the Southern states, and certain days were set apart for the Negroes when they were admitted at half fare, the gatekeepers became desperate and wanted to give up their jobs, as they said it was too embarrassing work to pick out by their color, the black people from the white." Such a story is improbable and carries altogether a fallacious idea. Miss Ophelia Washington: who has been a student at the West Virginia Institute, spent the holidays here with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Washington, and was hostess to a large number of her friends Friday night. A very delightful evening was spent. Mesdames R. L. Lowry, G. L. Biglow, B. S. Turner, Ed. Henry and Mary Dillard and Misses Estelle Cambric, Ira Ross and Willa Lee spent Wednesday at Fairmont. Mrs. Aroh. McMad received in their honor from 3 till 5 p. m. They report a most enjoyable time. Revival services are being held at Mt. Zion Baptist church. A new order, known as the Chevaliers of Attucks, has been launched in Clarksburg. The promoters feel that much good will come to the community through the establishment of the order. The Jolly Glee Club gave a Yankee Doodle dance Wednesday evening which was unique in its many appointments. A large number attended. Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Webster entertained at dinner Wednesday evening complimentary to Mr. and Mrs. R. L. Lowry, Mary Dillard and others. Mrs. Martha Lipscombe entertained Friday night in honor of the holiday visitors. Mr. and Mrs. Wheeler Jackson entertained a number of friends on Thursday evening. Wm. Taylor, of Pittsburg, spent a few days here with his mother. From 2 to 6 o'clock Thursday afternoon, Mrs. Annie Brandon Freeman, Mrs. Lutie Freeman Tuck and Miss Inez Tuck received their many friends. Although the weather was extremely cold, the host of ladies calling between the hours mentioned, attested the popularity of those receiving. The house was beautifully decorated with Christmas greens and the soft glow of the shaded lamps only added to the beauty of the costumes of those attending. Mrs. Chas. Hamilton, of Fremont, assisted in receiving. Mrs. Lee Ruffin served coffee. Miss Florence Jackson served punch, Miss Lee served chocolate and Miss Cambric registered the guests. At night Mrs. Tuck entertained a number of friends. Whist was the evening's diversion. Carl Lee, of Columbus, O., was shaking hands with friends here Wednesday. The entertainment given by S. S. Class No. III, at Pride A. M. E. church Thursday night was a decided success. Madison Miles, who has been chef for several months at the Sistersville hotel, is home again. The court house was well filled on Monday night in commemoration of the 4th anniversary of the emancipation of the Negro. The following program was rendered: Chorus—"The Star-Spangled Banner."—Twelve Girls. Invocation—Rev. J. W. Colbert. Vocal Solo—"To the End of the World With You."—Miss Hattie Washington. Declaration — "The Convict's Christmas Eve."—Mr. F. C. Carridad. Vocal Solo—"If I had a Thousand Lives to Live."—Miss Velma Snyder. Reading—"How He Saved St. Michael's."—Mrs. Lutie Tuck. Declaration—"Marco Bozarris."—Rev. J. W. Colbert. Vocal Solo—"Oh, Fair, Qh, Sweet and Holy."—Miss Willa Lee. Reading—From J. Whitcomb Riley—Miss Emma Ruffin. Chorus—"Soldiers' Farewell."—Twelve Girls. An Epitome of Dunbar—Rev. S. P. West. Vocal Solo—"They all Love Jack."—Mr. S. B. Turner. Chorus—"The West Virginia Hills."—Twelve Girls. All seemed to appreciate the program rendered. The Misses Rone entertained Friday afternoon in honor of the holiday visitors of the younger set. The holidays were filled with social affairs. Roller skating parties, dances and numerous entertainments which your correspondent is unable to report in detail. Mrs. Malinda Green, of Buckhannon, was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Larkin Green for a few days. HUNTINGTON. Mrs. Beale Johnson, of Columbus, O., was called to the bedside of her son, Joseph, on 8th Ave. last week. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Scott and Mrs. J. C. Payne spent Friday with friends in Ironton. Miss Mabel Whiting, of Gallipolis, who was the guest of Miss Clara Stewart for a few days returned home Thursday. Rev. L. O. Lewis, pastor of the 8th street Baptist church, Lynchburg, Va. returned to his charge, having spent the holidays at home with his parents, Rev. and Mrs. A. D. Lewis, at their handsome new residence, 1215 8th Ave. T. G. Gregory, of Hill Top, spent a few days in the city last week. Mrs. Ella Brown left Tuesday for her home in Sherwood, Va. Mrs. Anna Turner is home from a few days' visit to relatives in Virginia. Among the social events of the Christmas were the following: An interesting program was rendered by some of the best local talent of the city at the 16th street Baptist church, entitled, "An Evening with Dunbar." Some choice selections were given interspersed with lovely music. Especial mention is made of two solos sung by Mrs. Arminta Topson, of Cincinnati. Mrs. Martha Baker served six o'clock dinner in honor of Mrs. Georgia Cooley, of Athens, O., to Mrs. B. C. Winston, Mrs. Sarah A. Wilkins, Josie M. Barnett and Prof. J. W. Scott. Mrs. Anna Arrington entertained at dinner Wednesday afternoon. Mrs. P. H. Cooley, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Early, Prof. J. W. Scott and Miss Josie Barnett. Mrs. Robert Humphrey was hostess to a few friends Wednesday evening. Those present were: Mrs. P. H. Cooley, Mrs. E. R. Harvey, Misses Clara Stewart, Mabel Whiting, Sarah Wilkins, J. M. Barnett and Rev. L. O. Lewis. A social was given by Mrs. B. C. Winston at 915 8th Ave., Thursday evening for the benefit of the Sixteenth street Baptist church. Mrs. Winston had as her special guests Rev and Mrs. A. D. Lewis, Rev. L. O. Lewis, Dr. T. H. Nichols, Mr. and Mrs. Pack, Mr. and Mrs. J. Hackett, Mrs. George Cooley, Mrs. E. R. Harvey, Mrs. Arminta Topson and Miss Josie Barnett. Miss Luella Bowling was the charming hostess to a mask party at the residence of Mrs. G. W. Fitzgerald, Wednesday evening. Quite a number enjoyed her hospitality. After the usual time spent in games a dainty funcheon was served. Mr. and Mrs. T. W. Wilkins and daughter, of 2901 8th Ave., served six o'clock dinner to the following friends Saturday: Rev. and Mrs. A. D. Lewis, Rev. and Mrs. S. A. Thurston, Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Winston, Mistresses Mollie Mickens, Martha Baker, Carrie Harvey, Miss Josie Barnett, Messrs. J. W. Scott, Isham Scott and Joshua Hatchet. Joseph Bass, of Holden, is in the city on business. The funeral services of James Lewis, son of Mr. and Mrs. Spencer Lewis, whose death occurred Friday evening, were very beautifully and impressively conducted by Rev. I. V. Bryant at the First Baptist Church Sunday afternoon. The solo sung by C. W. Morris was very sweet and soul stirring and notwithstanding the inclementity of the weather, the church was filled to its utmost capacity, thus showing the love, esteem and respect in which this young man was held. James was just entering manhood, with those sterling qualities of gentleness, obedience, industry and ambition which bid fair to make a useful citizen in this community. The grief-striken family have our sympathy and we commend them to God, who doeth all things well. Revival services began at the First Baptist church Monday evening. Rev. J. W. Terry is at home after a tour of several months through the country in his evangelistic work CHILLICOTHE. Q. Rev. Henry Estes and wife entertained at dinner on Wednesday, in honor of their niece. Miss Bessie Estis, of Columbus, and Mr. Smiley Banks, of Yonkers. N. Y. The following guests were present and partook of the sumptuous dinner. Miss Lizzie Jones, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Banks, Mr. and Mrs. Dinkiness, Mr. and Mrs. Haze Taborn and Miss Effle Stewart. Mrs. Daisy Richardson has moved from Greenfield, Ohio, to Chillicothe for the purpose of making this her home. Misses Effle Stewart and Bessie Estis attended the Slabtown entertainment at the Baptist church in Greenfield Tuesday night. George Hicks, Jr., of the Ohio State University is spending the holidays here with his parents. Robert Ryans has returned from Dayton, Ohio, and will spend the winter here with his parents. Miss Virgie Doll, of Cincinnati, Ohio, spent the holidays here visiting relatives. Miss Lydia Bates spent New Year's Day at Greenfield the guest of Miss Postels. Joseph L., the five-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. George Beard, sacked after an illness with the brain fever at his parents' home, 250 Mechanic street. The funeral was held at the house Friday at 2 p. m., Rev. J. W. Carter officiating. Miss Mabel Marshall has returned from Parkersburg, where she spent the yuleide and reported a most delightful trip. Mrs. Blauch Banks, of Locust street complimented her guests, Miss Bessie Estis, of Columbus, Ohio, and Mr. Smiley Banks, of New York, with a social Wednesday night. The deco- rations of the home were in holiday colors and refreshments were served to the following: Miss Effie Stewart, Annie Dunston, Florence and Ida Dinkins, Mabel and Irene Gatliff, Helen Marshall, Ethel Kenney, Bertha Wright, Julia Jones, Bertha Estis Celesta West, Helen Pettiford, Nellie Myers, Doeia Steptoe, Nannile Banks, Misses James Marshall, Walter Dunston, Stephen Pettiford, Albert Banks Fred Taylor, Edward, George and John Banks, Mr. and Mrs. George West, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Banks, Mrs. Lillian Banks, and Mrs. Mary Hedgepath. Miss Cora B. Medley visited Frankford Friday. Mrs. Edward Medley entertained on South High Street for dinner Sunday Misses Ellen Dowdy, E. R. Walker and Rey, W. E. Walker. Miss Lena Marshall was the hostess of a New Year's Eve party at her home on W. Main street, on Friday evening. Those present were: Misses Marguerite Cunningham Virgie Dall, of Cincinnati; Geneva Ross, Pearl Ford, Helen Carter, Florence Gatliff, Irene Gatliff, Esther R. Walker, Madeline Bates, Mabel Gatliff, Messrs. George Hicks, Russel Bates, Lawrence Hicks, Robert Ryan, Clarence Cunningham, Samuel Gatliff, Clifford Gatliff, Thomas Willett, Ralph Cunningham and John Marshall. Ice cream, cake and hot chocolate were served as the old year passed out. Rev. W. E. Walker read a paper before the ministerial meeting Monday morning on the subject "The Decision of Character." Miss Ida Dinkins entertained with a watch party in honor of Miss Bessie Estis of Columbus, O., Mrs. Mary Hedgepeth of Dayton, and Mr. Smiley Banks, of New York. The evening was spent with games and music. Those present were: Misses Effie Steward, Helen Rideout, Celesta, West, Nellie Myers, Ethel Kinney Anna Dunston and Ida and Florence Dickins; Messrs. Walter Dunston, Alfred Pettiford, Steve Pettiford, John Banks, William Lewis, Fred Cannon, of Greenfield, and Chaner Steward, of Asheville, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Banks. As the Old Year was going out and the New Year coming in light refreshments were served by the hostess. Mr. and Mrs. George West, of Lenn St., gave a yuletide party on Thursday night in honor of their cousin, Miss Bessie Estes, of Columbus. The decorations were pink and white. The chief amusement was flinch. Strawberry snow and cake were served by the hostess by the following guests: Misses Annie Dunston, Edith Bates, of Middleport; Elnora Hammond, Ida Dinkins, Ethel Kenney, Ella Hawkins, Bertha Wright, Nellie Myers, Helen Rideout, Celesta West, Effie Stewart; Messrs. Thomas Smith, of Greenfield; Ralph Bickenridge, of Mansfield; John Chatham, of Bluefield, Wa.; Smiley Banks, of New York; Fred Taylor, Elsworth Brown, Albert Banks, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Banks. STORER COLLEGE. The program and Christmas tree exercises, held at the Curtis Memorial church were enjoyed by all, especially the little ones. Several entertaining numbers were on the program, among those were the duet sung by Messrs. Arter and Warfield and the Poems read by Prof. Saunders. Tuesday night, December 28th, the young ladies of Storer College entertained the young men by giving them a moon-light picnic in Myrtle Hall sitting room which was enjoyed by all. Wednesday night the young men gave the young ladies a Tucker party in the Bowen lecture room, where all enjoyed the delightful game of Tucker. Music was furnished for the occasion by the second band. The members and friends of the Methodist church in Bolivar had the opportunity of listening to an interesting debate Thursday night between Martinsburg and Harpers Ferry the question being "Resolved, that women should have the right of elective franchise or to vote." The affirmative side upheld by Harpers Ferry, and represented by Rev. T. B. Snowden and C. W. Warfield, but were defeated by Martinsburg, represented by Rev. S. M. Beane and R. T. Ramer at a score of 27 points to 19. The music was under the direction of C. S. Arter and was very creditable. Miss Dee Douglas, of Pa., is visiting her sisters Miss Clemantine and Viola at Storer. Miss Lula Herrod, who is teaching at Berryville, spent the holidays with her parents here. Richard Taylor, '07, of Rippan, stopped off at Storer on his way to Washington a few days ago. James Hill and Miss Nellie Douglass, students at Storer, are visiting in Washington. Henry Van Leister spent the holidays in Charleston, the guest of Mrs. Washington. Fred Morris spent the holidays with Emanuel C. Brimage at his home in Buckeyeetown, Md. Miss Virginia Brown, of Storer, had as her guest for the holidays Miss Hannah C. Franklin, of Berryville, and Ashby Boyer, of Monessen, Pa. Prof. N. C. Brackett and wife left Friday on a business trip to Washington. G. F. Taylor spent the New Year in Charles Town, the guest of C. A. Meyers. Victoria DeShields, of Laurel, Del. is the proud possessor of the beauti- South Charleston ACTORIES EMPLOYE New Glass Co. Kanawha Chemi steel Co. es and other buil school House, Co or construction, Na now completed ore the prices go cars g 1-10 cash, balance i Discount f awha room 501 Charleston FACTORIES EMPLOYING OVER 400 MEN Dunkirk Window Glass Co. Banner Window Glass Co. Kanawha Chemical Engine Mfg. Co. Terms: 1-10 cash, balance in monthly payments to suit. Discount for all cash. Room 501 Charleston National Bank Building Bell Phone 750; Home Phone 1214 Mrs. Harriet Thomas and daughter of Charleston, spent the holidays here. Mrs. Mary Johnson and daughter, Miss Lillie, spent a few days in Charleston last week. L. R. Printiss had his leg very painfully mashed in the mines a few days ago. Mrs. Aretta Johnson is reported ill this week. Mr. and Mrs. George Anderson, of Hugheston, spent the holidays here with the latter's mother, Mrs. Agnes Price. Mrs. Bertie Parker, of Charleston, was in our town last week. On Christmas Eve Derrick Memorial chapel was largely attended by a very appreciative audience, and, considering the short period given to preparation (only one week), were fairly good, most of the music having only been sung by the choir that week. A neat little sum was realized for the pastor, Rev. O. T. Davis. Watch Night was also observed and well attended. Much spiritual fervor was evinced. Mrs. Rebecca Fiddler and husband gave a New Year's breakfast between the hours of 1 and 2 a.m. January 1st. Those who enjoyed it were Mr. and Mrs. Hezekiah Jackson and niece, Miss Sarah Hayes, Wm. S. Hamilton, Rev. and Mrs. O. T. Davis. Only for the hour it would have been called a dinner, for it was quite an elaborate breakfast which all greatly enjoyed. Mrs. Laura Womack, who has been sick for some time died Wednesday afternoon. The funeral services were conducted Thursday by the pastor. The deceased was a member of Mt. Hermon Baptist church, also a member of the H. of R. and C. of C., which had charge of the remains. She were Mr. a son and m Wm. S. Han T. Davis. O have been can quite an el all greatly the Infar The infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Washington departed this life at 10 a.m., January 1st. He was a bright lovable baby. They have our sympathy. Mrs. Briggs, of Cumberland, Md., was the guest of her daughter, Mrs. Emma Gillam, during the holiday week. On the 23rd of December, Mr. G. M. Burley and Miss Reitta Hunter, of Buckhannon were the guests of Rev. and Mrs. O. T. Davis, while en route to the home of the former. Miss Elizabeth Rolls, who is a student at Harpers Ferry, spent the holidays with his sister, Mrs. Sarah Washington. They were callers at the A. M. E. parsonage Monday. Zack McClung, of Parkersburg, spent the latter part of last week in the city. Miss Alice Whittaker left Tuesday for Harpers Ferry after spending the holidays with her parents. Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Whittaker, on Sentz street. ful college prize won in football in the season just closed. Mr. De Shields has been a member of the varsity for two seasons and has done excellent work in his position of guard. The prize, a sterling silver, football, engraved with Storer College '09, was presented to Storer by E. W. Jones a member of the class of '09. Layton Wheaton, '11, of Minneapolis was elected captain of Storer's team of '10. He has played the position of fulback two successive seasons and is capable of leading his team to victory. Prof. McDonald was unanimously elected manager of next year's team. RAYMOND CITY. Miss Florence Coles and Mr. Augustus Chapman were united in marriage at Mt. Hermon Baptist church Wednesday, evening by Rev. P. P. Holland. The bride was beautifully attired in satin; the groom wore the conventional black. After the reception of many beautiful presents and hearty congratulations the happy couple left for their home at Winnifrede. Miss Mattie Woodson, of Charleston, Mr. and Mrs. Hale Diskerson, and son of Bancroft, Mrs. Aussie Sawyers, of Black Betsey and Miss Willie Chapman of Winnifrede attended the Coles-Chapman nuptials. leaves a husband, seven children, a sister, brother and a host of friends to mourn their loss. Wade Womack and Miss Sherly Anderson were united in matrimony at M. Herman Baptist church Thursday evening by the pastor. Rev. Holland preached two very instructive sermons here Sunday. Garnet and Dan Lee Ferguson, of Institute, spent a few days here last week. Mrs. I. C. Williams entertained a few friends at her home Monday night with a birthday party. Miss Beatrice Calhoun, of Charleston and Misses Nola Walker and Hazel Price of Institute, spent the holidays here. Mrs. Perrie Dickerson has returned home after spending the holidays in Gallipolis. Mrs. Elizabeth Kent and Miss Bessie Norman spent the holidays at their homes in Pomeroy and Gallipolis, O. J. W. Hubbard and family have returned home. THERE APRIL 1,1907 MES EMPLOYING OVER Co. B wha Chemjcal Engine Mi other buildings in S House, Concrete Sir truction, Natural Gas completed and soon to e prices go up. Th cars go in. ash, balance in monthly p Discount for all cash. wha La Charleston National Bank KEYSER. 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 We want your patronage for we have complete stock in our lines and you can get it when you want it most. Cheese 6 Are You Working for Money? Or is Your Money Working for You? If you are working and saving your money and putting it in a bank where you get no interest, keep ing it in a trunk or hiding it somewhere about your house—You Are Working For Money. If you are working and saving your money and investing it in a safe way, where it will be working day and night whether you are working or not, and making you at least six per cent, interest—Your Money is working For You. The Pythian Mutual Investment Association was organized in order to give us an opportunity to put the money we could save together and then put it to work. The above is a picture of our building on the Capitol Square in Charleston. We have just purchased a splendid three story block building on one of the main business streets in the city of Huntington. The first floor is occupied by the Huntington Herald, the largest daily newspaper published in that section of the state, the second floor is used for office rooms, while the htird floor is a large assembly and lodge hall. This building is sure to pay us well. After the Charleston building had been occupied only eight months our stockholders were paid a dividend of six per cent. Stock is still on sale at $10.00 per share, either paid up or on the installment plan. Ask your agent in your locality about it or write to this office. WANTED---A HOME Many a man dies without one because he is unwilling to save the dimes but hopes to make a fortune by a single stroke. A small sum saved regularly from each envelope and deposited in the Savings department of "The Bank that you can Depend upon" will soon give you a fund which will buy you a home. We pay compound semi-annual Interest on Savings Deposits. $1.00 or more opens an account at the Kanawha Banking & Trust Co. CHARLESTON. W. VA. Capital $250,000. Charleston, W. Va. Surplus. $175,000. AT THE NATION'S CAPITAL CONTINUED FROM PAGE ONE. zon," and is author of several very ably written treatises on constitutional and ethical questions, which have had wide circulation. He speaks and writes French, Spanish and German fluently and more than once has been mentioned in connection with prominent assignments in the diplomatic service of the government. Prof. Hershaw's "Year-Book" will doubtless be a valuable contribution to the current literature of the race. The recent discussion of the "folk-song" at Howard University has added to their popularity and given opportunity for additional demonstration of the affection in which President W. P. Thirkield is held by the faculty and student-body of the school. The people and the press have both upheld the attitude of Dr. Thirkield—that the classics should be given their full share of attention, but the "folk-song," revered by our mothers and fathers in Israel, must not be denied its proper place in the scheme of musical instruction. Mischief-makers do not last long when they try their hand at Howard University. Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Cliord have returned from their home in Cleve- land, Ohio, where they went to attend the funeral of Mr. Clifford's mother, Mrs. E. A. Clifford, who died December 26, at the advanced age of seventy-one years. The obsequies were held December 30 at St. John's A. M. E. Church, of which Mrs. Clifford had been a member for many years. Rev. J. M. Gilmor initiated, assisted by Dr. Charles Bundy and Rev. G. V. Clark. The pallbearers were Messrs. William H. and John Clifford, H. T. Eubanks, Alox. Stanley, Crales E. Gordon and John P. Green, Mr. and Mrs. Clifford have the sympathy of their host of friends in this city. The solid gold elephant scarf-pin, presented to Auditor Ralph W. Tyler by Minister Ernest Lyon as a token of the latter's appreciation of Mr. Tyler's services in connection with the recent Lyon-Scott banquet, was made of gold taken from one of the richest mines in the Liberian Republic. Naturally, Mr. Tyler values the unique gift very highly. Hon. W. L. Houston, Grand Master of the G. U. of O. F., now located at Chicago, is spending the week here with his family. He is to attend the meeting of the Sub-Committee of Management in Philadelphia while in the East. Former Grand Master E. H. Morris and Mr. Noah D. Thompson, of Chicago, are expected in the city later in the week. The report that Minister Lyon, of Liberia, is a candidate for Register of the Treasury, is emphatically denied by those in the confidence of that gentleman. Dr. Lyon will return to Liberia at the expiration of his leave of absence. Prof. Arthur U. Craig, of the M. Street High School, is taking a special course at the Catholic University at the conclusion of which he will be entitled to the degree of Ph. D., an honor that has been attained by only a limited number of colored men in this country. Prof. Craig has charge of the Sunday school at Lincoln Temple Memorial Congregational Church, and is active in many of the movements looking to the uplift of the race. President Kelly Miller and Secretary Robert A. Pelham are pushing the canvass of the Howard University Alumni for funds with which to erect the gymnasium for the University. It is expected that the corner stone of the building will be laid as a part of the commencement exercises next June. Announcement is made that the theater, to hold 1,500 persons, is to be erected by a Baltimore syndicate on T street, between 6th and 7th street northwest, in the heart of the representative colored section of the city. It is the plan of the new management to provide a house where the best colored traveling companies may appear in Washington. They are now barred from all of the theatres conducted by the whites. The "Red Moon' Theatre has been compelled to close its doors on account of poor patronage. The "Maceo" opens next week, and the "Dunbar" will follow suit. The "Hiawatha" continues to do the banner business of the town. A new house, operated by a white syndicate, will join the caravan as soon as its building on U. street is completed. This evening Hon. James H. Hayes of Richmond, Va., was the speaker at Bethel Literary and Historical Association. His subject was "Pictures on the Wall." Mrs. Jessie King Neill rendered a solo. January 11, Hon. J. Thomas Newsome, of Newport News, Va., will read a paper on "The Relation of the New Negro to the New South," and Miss Eva Johnson will sing. January 18th, Hon. J. Douglas Wetmore, of New York, will speak on "The Peculiarities of Negro Leadership." Music will be contributed by the "L'Allegro Glee Club." Lawyer L. G. Gregory is president of the Bethel literary and Mrs. Carrie W. Clifford is secretary. There is a strong likelihood that the bill providing for a commission of seven to pass upon the feasibility of the Semi-Continental Exposition of Negro Progress will pass Congress early in the session. It is aid that a straw vote shows a majority of both houses in favor of the measure. Prof. Nelson E. Wetherless, instructor of science at M street High School, has been elected Grand Master of the Masonic Lodges of the District of Columbia. He received the largest vote ever recorded for a District Master of Masons. The "Gridiron" heroes of Howard University were toasted to a turn last Friday evening at Martin's new Northwest Cafe, 11th and U streets northwest. The large dining-room was decorated to represent a football field, and everywhere the blue-and-gray colors of Howard were conspicuously in evidence. Nearly a hundred ladies and gentlemen, many from out-of-town, were present, to do honor to the victorious foot-ball team of Howard, which had met and vanquished the best teams of the land and which had wound up the season by defeating for the first time in four years the proud eleven from Lincoln University. The address of welcome was delivered by Mr. J. B. Allen, whose efforts, in conjunction with those of Messrs. R. A. Pelham and Arthur S. Gray, and the faculty, alumni and friends of the University, made the banquet possible. Impromptu speeches were made by a number of the guests, upon call all of them in the happiest vein. Interspersed were college yells and beautifully rendered songs by the Howard Glee Club, under the direction of Prof. A. H. Brown. From beginning to the end each person present felt that as he was witnessing a great foot-ball game, so unique and vivid was every feature of the affair. The festival closed with the election of Mr. Clarence Eugene Allen, dental 11, as captain of the team for the season of 1910. About four hundred children received a delightful entertainment free of charge Saturday afternoon at the Hiawatha Theater, 11th street near U. For two hours the enthusiastic audience was made happy by pictures from "Tom Thumb," "All Baba and the Forty Thleves," "Mother Goose," and similar themes dear to childish hearts. In addition there were sleight-of-hand tricks and illustrated songs. Too much gratitude cannot be expressed to the managers of the Hiawatha Theatre, Messrs. Murray and Keyes, who so very generously tendered this performance to some of the social settlement workers of the city for the children with whom they labor. Little ones were brought from Blagden's Court by Miss Georgia A. Coleman, who conducts a Boys' Club there; from the vicinity of the Colored Young Women's Christian Association by Miss Ocea Brooks and Miss Mary Cromwell, who have charge of a Saturday afternoon sewing class at the headwaters of the Association; from the northern division by Mrs. Blandina, Mrs. Wright, Mrs. Crouse, Miss Maude Stewart, Miss Otelia Cromwell, Miss Alice Nelson, Miss Julia Wilson, Mrs. Duffield and Mr. Walter Dyson. These social settlement workers are winning golden results by going fearlessly into the alleys and rescuing promising children from unfavorable environment and are talking with and encouraging parents to make stronger efforts to have their children go to school and to provide them with sanitary homes amid surroundings that will aid them to lead moral and industrious lives. The liberal action of the Hiawatha Theatre management in offering this performance as a means of helping the ladies who are giving of their time and money and strength to uplift these unfortunates of the "submerged tenth" sets an inspiring example which might well be followed by other theatrical managers of the city. THE STORY OF THE NEGRO There are many mulattoes and other degrees of mixed bloods in the South, but the undistinguishable Negro is rare. Where he occurs he is always more or less a curiosity. The Negro feature, besides black skin and wooly hair, are so fixed and distinct that they appear plainly in the progeny to remote degrees. But it strangely delights the educated Negro to believe amalgamation imminent, though the mixed bloods carry in their color the inevitable badge of bastardy, in themselves or their immediate ancestors. The educated Negroes long for the abolition of the color line, and in that respect exhibit a lack of race pride observed in no other people the world has ever produced. This passage contradicts the lesson the book seems otherwise intended to inculcate. Outside of passages like this the book gives a great deal of gratifying and interesting information concerning the progress of the Negro. It is written in direct unostentatious style and is valuable as a contribution to one of the important subjects of the day from a source peculiarly authentic. The following which touches on the Negro's political status is one well worth observing: "Ever since the war * * * the normal political development of the south has been stunned by the fear or the ghost of 542 the fear, that the Negro would sometime or other again secure the upper hand in the south as he was supposed to have done directly after the war. As a matter of fact the Negro was never in control in the south. The people who were in control were representatives of the Republican party in the north who came south and used their influence with the Negro and with the government at Washington to control the course of events. Just such a condition never will and never can arise again. Even if it were possible the Negro does not desire it any more than the white man. It is well, however, that the Negro should know that his future must, as his past has been, in a large measure distinct from that of the white man. As people dwelling together in one country the two races have a common interest but the progress and development of each must be ever on distinct lines. ALDERSON. Miss Katie Pack of Huntington, who has been spending the holidays with her aunt, Mrs. Ella Smith, returned to her home Friday. Wrista Hill of Institute, spent several days here last week visiting friends. Leonard Brown and Basil Braxton, of Institute, were the holiday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Brown. Arthur Trice and Garfield Crawford spent several days in Charleston last week visiting friends. Mrs. I. E. Smithers, of Hinton, is here visiting his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Brown. Mrs. Jessie Smith entertained a large number of friends at dinner Sunday. Mrs. Jas. Davis entertained at dinner Thursday, Miss Katie Pack, Mr. and Mrs. Jessie Smith and J. M. Trice. Roman Burger, who has been spending the holidays with his daughter in Philadelphia, returned home Thursday. Mrs. Julia Rucker and son Fitzhugh are visiting friends in Columbus, Ohio. Mrs. Taylor Crawford entertained a large number of friends at dinner Sunday at her hospitable home in North Alderson. Walter Banks, of Fire Creek, spent a few days here last week with his parents. The annual banquet of the Odd Fellows was held at the Odd Fellows' Hall Tuesday, Jan. 4. The Baptist Church Ald Soelety met at Mrs. Ellen Smith's Tuesday. A large number were present and refreshments were served. Joseph Freeman, Sr., is suffering from an attack of la grippe. GREETINGS. To the Traveling Public: We extend to you many thanks for your patronage the past year, hoping to give better accommodations the ensuing year. We are pleased to note the change of sentiment in the traveling public, who are giving up the old idea of roaming the city looking up friends for a night's lodging. They now call up their friends, giving notice of their stopping at Hotel Brown. We give notice to conventions that may convene in Charleston hereafter that we will be in position to accommodate 100 people. Having now secured the entire delegation of the coming State A. M. E. Conference, we will proceed to make room as soon as weather permits. Respectfully, HOTEL BROWN, Charleston, W. Va. Of the African Methodist Episcopal Church to Meet. Greensboro, N. C., January 5. The semi-annual session of the bishops of the African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church will begin here next Wednesday. 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Is the title of a pamphlet written by the Rev. R. R. Downs, pastor of the local St. Paul African Methodist church in which "the present system of church finance" is styled as "wrong in faith and practice." Speaking of the usual method of churches to raise funds, he says: "More money is spent to get up entertainment than is hardly ever realized for the benefit of the church, when the cost, trouble of printing and selling tickets; the time of several individuals lost in serving and selling. Oftentimes a chicken, when cooked, worth sixty or seventy-five cents, is sold for twenty-five cents by inexperienced sellers. Cakes and other things go in the same way. The wear and tear of the building, lighting, heat and janitor. About thirty or forty dollars value expended to clear five or ten. "The value of preparation and labor of members exceed such small returns. Sometimes weeks and even months are spent in getting up "A Concert" by as many as twelve or more people practicing for hours nearly every night in the week, cost of light, etc., the matter of costumes, flowers and other incidentals, to realize a couple of dozen dollars. "It really has no official supervision—nothing like a business transaction. Those getting up the entertainment are a law unto themselves and do as they please. If the minister or one of the officers ask for a statement of things donated and an item of expenses the entertainers are offended and will perhaps quit the church. They are fearful of their reputation, "You don't think I would steal, do you!" Any worldly affair would insist upon accounting for the last penny and a balancing of account. But in the church it is an insult. "The church's credit is affected and discredited by the world. Those who donated and those who patronized the entertainment want credit and question the honest handling of the donations and receipts; they wonder what the church has done with all that money! "The pastor must turn his pulpit into an advertising medium and himself a public crier of vanities. He must talk up the pork chops fat and greasy, chicken pie, hog childings, a reader and proclaimer of the "bill of fare." In the most flowery and extreme manner cry out the program of "coon songs," ragtime music, and in many cases fool the people to a fake entertainment at so much per head. If he fails to satisfy in advertising the brakes are put on him, by those at the head of such things, and he is rated and regarded as an enemy to and not interested in the welfare of the church. Continuing, he says these entertainments lead to: "Favoring friends and relatives in the matter of refreshments, admitting them free; bringing individuals in under the plea of service; taking refreshments because assisting, thus eating up what, perhaps, would be profit; others gives cakes, etc., and because not sold, assert ownership and carry them back home. "Members accuse each other of unjustly retaining money for imaginary expenses; of carrying off cakes, meats and such like, from the tables in covered baskets." He illustrates the last with an incident, coming presumably under his observation, where a "leading sister" filled another's basket unwittingly, but prudently kept silent when the error was discovered. The worst indictment he brings against the "church entertainment" is that it "exposes innocent and inexperienced females by sending them out on the streets with "punch cards." subscription lists and such like; giving prizes, and thus breeding rivalry and contention. Causes the loss of confidence and disruption in the family because of late hours and promiscuous association." We submit the above to our readers without further comment than that the Rev. Downs has been in the ministry thirty or more years and ought to know what he is talking about. AN OPPORTUNITY FOR BRIGHT YOUNG MEN. The announcement that Negro enumerators are to be appointed for districts showing a preponderance of Suggestive Questions on the Sunday School Lesson by Rev. Dr. Linscott for the International Newspaper Bible Study Club Copyright 1909 by Rev. T. S. Linscott, D. D. Negroes, give rise to the suggestion that young men of color, who think themselves qualified, make an effort to get themselves on Uncle Sam's payroll wherever this condition obtains. As we understand it, the examination will be such as can be passed easily by the graduate of the average high school, the main test being to fill out the blanks. The pay is worth while and the work is not hard. Full information may be had from the supervisor of your district, whose name may be had from your postmaster, if you do not know it. This is an opportunity which should not be allowed to pass unnoticed. In West Virginia, there are several districts which Negroes, on account of their numbers, are entitled to enumerate. McDowell, Mercer, Fayette, Jefferson and Kanawha counties each show a large proportion of Negroes. In these counties the Negro will find their opportunity to connect with the national treasury. It is an opportunity which comes only once in every decade and will be seized upon eagerly by our brethren of the other race. If you would be a winner, you must get busy. WHAT'S IN A NAME During the past year a cloud has loomed upon the horizon of Negro fraternal societies which bodes any thing but good for their future welfare. Georgia has enacted a law forbidding the use by the second party of a name, regalia or emblem adopted previously by another. Michigan has done likewise, and the New York Superior Court has decreed that Negro Elks are without the pale of the law. What's to do when such forces are arrayed against one? Go to smash, or attain the same ends clothed in a different regalia, wearing another emblem and called by an unappropriated name? Fraternal societies are accomplishing too much good among Negroes in the way of solidifying the race, acquiring property and promulgating lofty principles to be abandoned now without a struggle. We have too much at stake to surrender all without an effort. But whatever effort is made must be along conservative and intelligent lines. A change of name, regalia and emblem will be far less expensive than certain defeats in state supreme courts and appeals to the United States Supreme Court of we'll known tendencies. DESERVES A REST. In all this talk abut prying long-time office-holders from their jobs, wonder why no one has thought to ease a jack under Cyrus Field Adams who has been drawing $2,250 as Assistant Register of the Treasury so long that man's mind runneth not to the contrary? The Baptism and temptation of Jesus—Matt. 3:13-17, 4:1-11. Verse 15.—Is baptism essential to salvation and if not, what is its purpose? Repentance seems to have been a necessary step to John's baptism, did Jesus need to repent? Verses 16, 17.—What evidence is there that any person but Jesus saw the opening heavens, the Holy spirit, or heard the voice from Heaven? If a few of those present who were spiritual, saw and heard these things, is there any evidence to show that the multitude did also? Verse 1.—Why did the Spirit lead Jesus into the wilderness. What reasons are there to believe that temptation was, or was not, essential for the spiritual development of Jesus? Is temptation necessary or a part of God's educational process for all of us? Give your reasons. How much virtue would there be in doing right, if there were neither temptation or opportunity to do wrong? (This question must be answered in writing by members of the club.) Verse 2.—Why did Jesus fast and what is the general effect of fasting upon spiritual life? If Christians follow the examples of Jesus in the matter of fasting what results would probably follow Give a reasoned opinion, as to whether Jesus would probably feel the pangs of hunger during the ecstacy of the fast? What are the limits of the rule that reaction generally follows exaltation, and state whether Jesus was likely passing through this reaction when he was "an hungered?" TWO GOOD APPOINTEES. TWO GOOD APPOINTERS. In the appointment of Major Elliot as Adjutant General, and Mr. Pierson as Pardon Attorney, Governor Glasscock made wise selections, and the state is to be congratulated on having secured the services of these two men so eminently fitted for their respective positions. As a major seeing active service during the Spanish-American war, Major Elliot brings to his position actual experience which will go far towards improving the already excellent condition of the state's National Guard. Mr. Pierson has served as prosecuting attorney and Judge of the Criminal Court in Fayette county, offices which, on account of the demands made upon him, no man of mediocrere ability can fill satisfactorily. Both gentlemen are strong additions to the Glasscock family and may be depended upon to serve their term with distinction. A CHECK ON PRE-JUDICEE American prejudice which is to be found wherever more than two citizens of these United States foregather and boast of the superiority of "the land of the free and the home of the brave" received a merited setback in Havana a few days ago. News dispatches are to the effect that an exclusive American hotel turned down two Negro Congressmen who sought to assuage their thirst at the public bar. A fine of $75.00 and the compulsory service of the two Congressmen reinforced by 400 of their dark-skkinned compatriots will doubtless teach the proprietor of the Hotel Plaza that Cuba is not the United States by a darn sight. PRAYERS OR CURSES. The prayers for the repose of the soul of the late King Leopold must be loud indeed to take precedence at the Throne of Grace over the execrations of the millions of African natives mutilated and put to death by the order of Belgium's libertine king. WITH THANKS. The Advocate acknowledges with thanks the receipt of an invitation to attend the Tuskegee Conference which will be held January 19th and 20th this year, and not in February as has been the custom. TAKE NO ORDER OF YOUR GOING The battle between Congressman Hubbard and Senator N. B. Scott for the latter's toga will be a battle of giants, and we adyise, all pigmies to take to the tall timbers. Beat it and do so without ceremony. Booker Washington puts in a wise thought for the southern blacks when he points to their fool friends as their worst enemies. What the Negro needs is not so much leaders as followers nowadays. on the Sunday School Dr. Linscott for the Super Bible Study Club T. T. S. Linscott, D. D. Verse 3.—To what part of the nature of Jesus did the devil make his first appeal? Give your reasons for your opinion as to whether physical temptations are as numerous or dangerous as spiritual temptations? Verse 4.—What would have been the moral quality of the act if Jesus had made bread out of stones? In what sense do good men live by the word of God? Verse 5.—Did Jesus go boldly into the city, and if not, what did take place? What are the reasons to believe that the mental temptations, would be as powerful as if it had been physically performed? Verses 6. 7.—What does the second temptation appeal to? Are there any exceptions to the rule that a man of God will never go contrary to God's established laws? What is it to tempt God? Verses 8-11.—What method did the devil adopt to give Jesus the most extensive view of his kingdom? What are the "kingdoms of the world" which the devil controls? How could the devil have given Jesus what he promised? Do Angels always administer to those who successfully oppose the devil? Lesson for Sunday January 16th, 1910. The beginning of the Gallilean Ministry. Matt. 4:12-25. EDITORIAL SIFTINGS. It is "Judge" Terrell again, Shake! 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That $7,500 which Assistant District Attorney McDougald, of New York, draws as a salary, will help to keep the wolf from the door, and he may able to lay by a few pennies for the proverbial "rainy day," if he is real economical. Unbiased sporting men are giving it out freely that Johnson will defeat Jeffries. Bob Armstrong is a big "find" for the Johnson camp. His alleged statement that Jeffries would best Johnson was a piece of slick work on the part of the Jeffries press agent. It isn't safe to believe all you see in the papers. The "genial press agent" has come to stay. For sale or trade, A job-lot of New Year resolutions. Ready for delivery after February 1. The Y. M. C. A. movement is gathering strength everywhere. Push the good work along! Bishopric booms begin to appear on the horizon. There is no trouble over the "folksongs" at Howard University. The students like them, the people applaud them vigorously, and President Thirkield insists upon good taste in their selection when they are to be sung. So, everybody on historic Howard Hill" is happy. The esteemed Boston Guardian might take a big injection of stovaine for that "anti-everything" feeling. The 1910 meeting of the National Negro Business-League should be held in New York. The bill to complete the re-imbursement of the depositors of the ill-fated Freedmen's Bank ought to pass without delay. Write your Senator or Representative and urge him to vote for this very just measure. 1912 will not do for the exposition. Too soon. The National Negro Business League has scored a touch-down for the 1913 exposition in getting the endorsement of the President of the United States. While other folks are talking about "who saw it first," Booker T. Washington is crystallizing the exposition idea into a reality and leaving the fussing for those who have nothing else to do. A busy man has no time to indulge in useless argument. Oklahoma wants the 1913 Demonstrative Exposition, and Douglass Russel, editor of the Western Age at Langston, and superintendent of the Institute for the Deaf and Blind at Taft, is heading a movement looking to that end. It is proposed that the various commercial clubs throughout the state use their influence to secure from the legislature a liberal appropriation. A probable "break in the Solid South" is not discernible to the naked eye. THOMAS. Mrs. Holmes Randolph and Miss Eva Clark, of Davis, were in Thomas Saturday. 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Mr. Jackson was a splendid example of what can be done by vim and push. Luther Clifford and J. W. Stevenson returned from Pittsburg and other points in Pennsylvania last Monday. Mrs. Vivian Bowden is visiting her parents at Fienington Ky. Other Parrish, C. C. D. Aycox, V C., C. L. Ford, Prolate. 1 The only bath house of its kind in the United States for Colored People, receiving its hot water direct from the United States Government. Equipped with all the latest improvements. Experienced attendants. Steam heated throughout. PRICE OF BATHS: $4.00 per course of 21 baths. $2.00 per half course of 10 baths. 25 cents per single bath Knights of Pythias and members of the Court of Calanthe with certificates of good standing in their respective lodges are entitled to half the above rates. GUYANDOTTE. Joseph Layne left Sunday to visit friends in Charleston and South Caperton for a few days before returning to Lynchburg, Va. Mrs. Charlotte Brooks was in Huntington calling. Norman Carrington and Edwin Yancey left Tuesday for their home in South Caperton, after spending a few days with relatives and friends. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Davis left Saturday for their home in Wheeling. Miss Louise Smootz entertained a few of her friends of Huntington at six o'clock dinner Wednesday. Afterwards they attended the show in Huntington. Miss Jess O'Dell spent Sunday with Miss Louise Smootz. Henry Mitchell spent the holidays at Pittsburgh, Pa. Correspondence Miss H. M. James, teacher at Montgomery spent the holidays with her slater, Mrs. M. E. Davis, and left Sunday morning to resume her work. The Baptist Sunday School gave its Christmas tree Christmas night in connection with a program. The M. E. Sunday School gave its Christmas tree Wednesday night the 28th and rendered a Christmas cantata. Rev. and Mrs. J. W. Warren, of Mt. Hope were down to the Christmas tree Wednesday night. Prof. J. M. Arter, who went to Harpers Ferry to spend the holidays with his children returned Saturday. Miss Mildred Burdette left Saturday evening for school. Taylor Gregory has returned from Huntington after spending a few days there with friends. Mrs. M. E. Davis gave a social on the 29th in honor of her sisters Miss H. M. and Cortey James. Miss Olella Rose has returned from Stone Cliff after spending a few days with friends. Mrs. Ida Claytor went to Caperton on New Year's day to visit relatives and friends. J. P. and Miss R. A. Munroe went to Thurmond one day last week on business. Troy Claytor is home to spend the holidays. Mr. Williams, brick mason for the W. Va. Seminary and College went to Hinton one day during the holidays and returned next day. Misses A. Y. Brown, Cortez James and the Misses Smith worshipped at Hayne Sunday. Mrs. Maggie Perkins and two children and grandchild, of Winni- frede, were guests of Mrs. Margaret Smith a few days during Christmas. Prof. Thomas Jefferson and wife entertained Thursday night. Misses Alice and Annie Smith went to McDonald Monday. RED SULPHUR SPRINGS. Otie Hamilton is improving. Floyd Pack is the guest of Edgar Pack this week. Wednesday evening the Ladies' Aid Society gave an entertainment at the M. E. Church. Rev. O. T. Harris preached an excellent sermon Sunday. A delightful reception was given at the home of Mrs. Minnie Dickerson, Her invited guests were Ella, Edith and Mabel Johnson, Edgar Pack, Annie Walker, Helen Hamilton, Pearl Walker, Lewis Walker, Gypsy Walker Charlie Johnson, Dassee and Herbert Pack. Edward Bush entertained at dinner Sunday Mrs. Nancy Penn and Mrs. Wert Williams Miss Julla Johnson was the guest of Mrs. Thomas Connor Tuesday. Thomas Connor is ill this week. Miss Ora Williams, who was sick last week, is able to be out. There was a good crowd at the Baptist church Sunday morning. MORGANTOWN. The Silver Leaf Club gave a reception Monday evening in honor of Miss Jessie Holland, at A. W. Wright's cafe, Chestnut street. The bill of fare was roast turkey with dressing, cranberry sauce; pickles, bread and butter; bouillon with crackers; coffee cake and fruits. After supper the Silver Leaf Club was then organized and the twelve persons present became members. Those present were: Miss Lugania Richardson, Miss Ada Johnson, Henry Wilkinson, Gabriel Holland, Sr., Robert Stratton, Jesse Jenkins, A. W. Wight, Jessie Holland, J. H. Lewis. Henry Wilkinson was appointed toast master of the evening and elected president; Miss Lugania Richardson, secretary; J. H. Lewis Treasurer; Henry Wilkinson and A. W. Wight and Miss Tishia Johnson are the executive committee; J. H. Lewis was appointed Agent for the magazines and papers. The club will probably meet once a week for business meetings; socials and receptions will be held once a month. The Woman's Mite Missionary Society met Sunday in the A. M. E. church and rendered an excellent program. Papers were read by Miss Arodella Richardson and Mrs. Lewis Ellis. Duets were sung by Misses McDolan, Bruce and Miss Ollie Mead. Mrs. Iona Parker and Miss Lizzie PATENTS TRADE MARKS DESIGNS Anyone sending ... sketch and descr. for him and his family. Send resume to Job Number at Invitation Number. Free resume and free resume free. Oldest age, for securing parole. Patent taken through Mam & Co. receive receipt. Johnson. Duets were sung also by the twin sisters Miss Alberta and Emma Ellis. Collection amounted to $5.50. William Lewis, of Pittsburg, who spent five pleasant weeks visiting Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Alexander and his mother has returned, to Pittsburg where he will make his headquarters. Urvell Crawford who spent the holidays at Connellsville, Uniontown and Fairchance visiting friends, returned home last Thursday. Miss Eva Lewis underwent an operation Friday and is confined to her room at Mrs. C. W. Thomas, Chestnut street. Miss Lewis has a host of friends who sympathize with her in her affliction and hope she will be out soon. Rev. S. Christian will leave Tuesday for Parkersburg to attend the wedding of his sister. RONCEVERTE. Mrs. Mollie Gilliam gave a social in honor of her nieces Misses Lena and Mollie Thompson, of Hurricane, Wednesday night. Those present were Misses Eva and Fannie Brinkley, Mrs. Sarah Young, Mrs. Ida White, Paul and Linwood Marshall, Robt. and Nicholl Young and Master Julian White. J. M. Mallory and Overton Lewis returned home Tuesday after a pleasant stay at Richmond, Va. Prof. T. C. Edmond, who spent the holidays with his family at Bridgewater, Va., has returned to resume his school work Monday. Rev. Jefferson has returned home after spending a week with his brother at Winchester Va. Mr. and Mrs. Gordon entertained a party of friends Wednesday night. Those present were Bettie Williams, Mrs. L. C. Brown, Mr. and Mrs. Roy Terry, Mr. and Mrs. H. T. Moore, Mr. and Mrs. Johnson, Mr. and Mrs. Green Davenport and Louis Shelton. Mrs. Lula Grant of White Sulphur, was a visitor here last week. Mr. and Mrs. Edward Hamilton were guests of Andy Spott at Sinks Grove Saturday. Mrs. Mary J. Brinkley returned home Sunday after a pleasant visit to Charleston. Miss Helen Rose was a visitor at Fort Springs during the holidays. Misses Alpha and Lucy Tibbs, of Academy, were guests of Mrs. Mary A. Brown last week. Miss Burnette Brown spent last week at Lewisburg visiting relatives. Gordon Rose made a business trip to Institute last week. Prof. D. W. Calloway returned to Adkinsville Saturday to resume his school work. Mrs. Katie Eldrige, who has been sick for the last two weeks, is improving. Rev. Chas. Lewis is visiting relatives at Columbus, O. SYLVIA. Mrs. Annie Brockman, one of Sylvia's beloved citizens died Thursday night at 11 o'clock after a short illness. The cause of her death was cerebral hemorrhage, which rapidly developed into a general paralysis. The funeral services were held at 1:30 at St. John's Baptist church. Rev. D. C. Hufner preached an able sermon after reading the 22nd Ps. The simple yet beautiful funeral services of the Fishmen and Pocahontas lodges were used at the grave and was witnessed by a throng of sorrowing friends and relatives. There is much slickness in our town at present. Among those reported ill this week are Miss Mabel Anderson, D. C. Banks. G. W. Anderson spent Sunday in Hinton with his family. Mrs. H. C. Hargrove, who has been confined to her bed for a week is able to be up again. Press Mans, Caleb Hargrove and Miss Lillian Harris stopped in town a few days en route to Sullivan. Norman Carrington, of South Caperton, visited his sister, Mrs. H. C. Hargrove Saturday and Sunday. Rev. D. C. Hunter preached two very interesting sermons Sunday. Ernest Kelly has returned from Charleston where he spent a few of the Christmas holidays. ST. ALBANS. Miss Gertude Parrish came home Wednesday to spend the holidays. Miss Rhoda A. Wilson returned to Charleston Sunday, having spent the holidays with her friends. Misses Mabel Scott and Minnie L. Walker returned from Columbus, Sunday. Miss Georgia E. Banks returned to her school at Page, Sunday. Miss Alberta Wilson returned to her studies at Institute, Sunday. Rev. Daniel Shallon spent the holidays with his family. William Taylor spent a few days with his mother-in-law, Mrs. Ruth Wilson. Little Ruth Wilson is on the sick list. The Guiding Star Lodge No. 32 met on the last stated meeting in December and elected the following officers: Joel Taylor, C. C. J. C. Hall, V. C. Lawson Davis, P. J. A. Bileids, K. of R. and S. R. A. Neal, M. of F. Howard Hall, Trustee. Born—to Mr. and Mrs. William Payne, a fine baby boy, last week. John Price spent a few days in Mason county, last week. Oscar Williams and Tollie Parrish returned to Institute Monday. Mrs. Sarah Hokeman is somewhat indsposed at this writing. INSTITUTE Miss Lavinia Warman, of Huntington, was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Solomon Brown during the holidays. Mrs. Arra Terrell, of Mitchell, Ind., left for her home Wednesday morning after visiting Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Lowry during the holidays. Mrs. E. M. Jones spent several days among home folks in Cincinnati last week. A. W. Curtis, head of the Agricultural Department of the West Virginia Colored Institute, has accepted an invitation to address the Farmers' Institute, January 17th at Tuskegee, Ala. Wirt J. Jones returned to Parkersburg Sunday to take up his duty as Commercial Teacher in the Sumner High School. Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Lowry were "At Home" Saturday afternoon and evening in honor of Mrs. Arra Terrell and Mrs. Charles E. Mitchell. Mrs. C. E. Mitchell left Sunday for Boston to resume her studies in the conservatory of music. MONTGOMERY. Rev. D. C. Deans spent Christmas week here with his family. Miss Lorine Robinson, of McDonald was the guest of Miss Maggie and Beatrice Wilkerson last week. Rev. Wagner Brown celebrated his birthday with a party Tuesday night. The most intimate friends of the family were invited and presented him some very useful presents. Grand Chancellor L. O. Wilson returned home to Weston Saturday after having spent several days here with his mother, Mrs. Samuel Hendrick. O. T. Wilkerson spent the week-end at McDonald the guest of his daughters. Mr. Richard Taylor who has been sick a few weeks is able to be out. William Taylor, of Nuttall was here on business Saturday. J. S. Noel spent the week-end here the guest of his mammy. Miss Erma Hardy is able to be out after a few weeks' illness. Mrs. Smith Brown continues ill at her home in west Montgomery. L. N. Brown of Institute was a business visitor here Saturday. Rev. and Mrs. E. C. Page and children have returned from a week's visit to Charleston and Institute. H. H. Ralley has returned home from a visit to points in Virginia. Mrs. Mayme Jackson, widow of the late S. J. Jackson, came home Friday accompanied by a cousin, Mrs. Lucy Whorton, of Orange, Va. Mrs. Maggie and Beatrice Wilkerson entertained with a party Thursday evening complimentary to Miss Lorine Robinson, of McDonald Misses Mayme Hale and Stella Day, of Nuttall, were guests of Misses Mary and Vanilla Noel last week. Miss Minnie Carr spent a few days last week at Charleston and Institute with friends. Misses Joc Willa and Ida Morgan had as their guests Wednesday Misses Viola and Hattie Smith, of Handley. Samuel Owen returned home this week. SMITHERS AND LONGACRE We have a good attendance in our Sunday School. A number of visitors were present Sunday: Misses Stella Robert, Pearl Clarkston and Maggle Gilmore, of Carbondale. Henry James, who has been confined to his bed with fever—is reported better. Miss Lillian Bryant and Mrs. Susan Saunders were the Sunday guests of Mrs. Ida James. Mr. and Mrs. W. C. James spent the holidays in Charleston visiting relatives. Ed. Grasper, who has been confined to his bed several weeks is able to be out again. Mrs. L. B. Daulton visited friends in London Sunday. The president of the Queen Esther Club desires the club to meet in the home of Mrs. P. E. Daulton, Monday and wishes all members to be present. Mrs. H. A. Gray visited friends in Longacre Monday. Mrs. Rossie Reeves made a pleasant trip to Charleston Sunday. Miss Lillie May Bright was visiting relations in Connetton Sunday. PT. PLEASANT. Mrs. H. Stevens and son of Spillman, are intown the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Pred Roberts. John Davis spent a few days of last week in Pomery the guest of relatives. Mrs. R. W. White and sister, Miss Ida Alexander, left for Institute Sunday to resume work. Misses Ida and Agatha Alexander very handsomely entertained a few friends Tuesday evening. Those prea- out were Misses Ida Craig, Mosella and Milhua Colston, Hazel and Georgiana Williams of Jackson O.; Messrs. Pearl and Robert Johnson and Thomas Davis. Messrs Daniel Jackson and son Douglas and Ike Kent spent a few hours in town Friday. Mrs. Joseph Campbell and daughter of Moundaville, who have been guests of her mother, Mrs. M. L. Jordan, for the past week left for Parkersburg Friday. Members of the Reading Club entertained Thursday at the home of Messrs Davls. Those present were: Misses Ida and Mary Craig; Mary and Virginia Lincoln, Ida and Agatha Alexander, Mrs. R. W. White, Augusta Rison, Mithue Colston, Anna Green; Hazel and Georgiana Williams of Jackson, O.; Messrs. Pearl and Robert Johnson, John and Tom Davis, Laurence Settles, Clyde Colston and Joseph Alexander. Mr. John Hoggssett left for Charleston Sunday. Howard Jackson of Mason, spent a few hours in town Thursday. Miss Mosella H. Coliston spent a few days of last week in Middleport and Pomeroy the guest of Misses Jess Hale and Frances Morton. Gus Bell, of Middleport, spent Sunday here the guest of his parents. Miss Bessie Norman, of Langsville, was the guest of Mrs. Chas. Bell Saturday and Sunday. POWELLTON. Christmas has passed and it was one long to be remembered, highly appreciated and never to be forgotten by all the people of Powellton, and a number of visiting friends, who were here to witness a reunion that was given December 28th. A program was rendered at the church by representatives from the different societies. The welcome address was delivered by Miss Gertrude E. Johnson. The church was represented by Rev. S. E. Williams; Sunday School, J. F. Fairfax; Bible Class, S. W. Dixon; Missionary Society, Mrs. R. Ji Harvey; Church Aid Society, Mrs. Lille Fairfax; K. of P. Lodge, George Walker; St. Lukes, Mrs. Sallie J. Mills; Court of Caianthe, Mrs. Sallie West; Choir, C. G. Thompson. Rev. Mn. Tom Carter; Gallillan Fishermen, J. S. Harvey; Juvenile department of the St. Lukes, Miss Estella Stewart. Solo, Miss Gertrude E. Johnson. After this program a banquet was given at the hall. Miss Mattie E. Curtis left Wednesday for Pomeroy, Ohio, to visit the rest of the holidays. Miss Margaret Edmunds, of Huntington, who has been visiting Miss Gertrude E. Johnson, left Wednesday Edward Mills, who has been spending his vacation with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Mills, left for Institute Monday morning to resume his studies. S. W. Dixon and Miss Gertrude E. Johnson were out of town Wednesday evening visiting Rev. S. E. Williams and wife. J. H. Graves is in town for a short time visiting S. W. Dixon. Mrs. Frances Lowry, of Charleston, was a pleasant visitor of her sister, Mrs. Sophia Robinson. Mrs. Sallie J. Mills was in Montgomery and Mt. Carbon and installed the officers of the Court of Calanthe for the ensuing year. Mrs. Corena Erby is very ill at this writing. Mrs. William Lewis has two sick children. SEWELL Miss W. A. Freland spent from Thursday till Saturday at McDonald the guest of Mrs. H. B. Hundley. Miss Birdie Turner was the weekend guest of Miss Fannie Cary. Ruben Quarrels of Montgomery, was the guest of R. O. Cary, Wednesday. Miss Elizabeth Green returned from Charleston Sunday after spending the holidays with relatives. Miss Lorena Gibson returned to institute, Monday, after spending the holidays with her mother. Mrs. Neil Van Hook and Mrs. Mattei Jones returned to Page Monday. Prof Harris, of Huntington, D. G. C. of W. Va. K. of P.'s came up Saturday to install the officers of Eastern Star Lodge No. 16. While here he was the guest of G. W. Johnson. Charleston Mrs. Nina Jackson gave a theatre party, Monday evening at the Majestic, after which she served lunch-on her home on Goshorn St. J. A. Jackson, Assistant State Librarian, returned yesterday from Washington, D. C., where he spent the holidays visiting friends. Miss Jennie B. Warner and Chas. E. Wright spent Tuesday at Longacre the guests of friends. The Misses Merritt gave a musicale at their home on O'Conner St. Wednesday evening, after which lunch was served. K. Q. Hill returned Friday from Huntington where he spent the holidays visiting friends. Miss Alpha E. Brooks returned to her school at Handley Sunday after a pleasant week here with her mother. G. H. Beane is confined to his room this week with a slight indisposition. turned Saturday from Clarksburg, where they spent the Yuletide with relatives. Misses Hattle Peter and Ollie Mendows, teachers at Cedar Grove, were calling on friends in the city, Sunday. George Turner was host at dinner Sunday at his home on McClung Street complimentary to Miss Ruth Watson, of the West Virginia Seminary and College. The dining room was decorated with ferns, evergreens and carnations. The menu of six courses was served at six o'clock and consisted of turkey, cranberry sauce, peas, creamed potatoes, grape fruit, asparagus, cauliflower, fruit salad, ice cream, cake, coffee, cocoa and tea. Those present were: Misses Emma Wade, Bessie Terry, Lula Roberts, Mossy, William Dickerson, Fred S. Haynes, Lacy Holmes and Just. Flagg, William Beane, of Huntington, Frank Goff, of Point Fleasant, and William Carper, of Columbus, O. A most pleasant time was spent. Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Haynes, of Buchanan, Va., were guests of the brother, Joan Haynes, Young St., last week. Mrs. Nina Jackson spent several days last week in Huntington. Mrs. Chas. E. Mitchell passed through the city Sunday evening returning to Boston, Mass.; to resume her studies in the New England Conservatory of Music. Mrs. Frank Fitzgerald is ill at her rooms at Hotel Brown. Mrs. Elia Walden was hostess at a six-stock dinner, Sunday evening, at Hotel Brown, in honor of a few of her friends. Little Genova Taylor, of Pittsburg, spent the Yuietide here with her grandmother, Mrs. Amanda Taylor, Court street. Mrs. C. E. F. Anderson was hostess to a few friends at her home on Washington street, Tuesday evening, complimentary to Mrs. Malinda Ford, of Ashland, Ky. A luncheon of six courses was served to Mrs. Ford, Mrs. Chris, Campbell, Mrs. Thos. Whittaker, Mrs. M. O. Mitchell, Mrs. John Campbell and Mrs. Alex. Courtney, Mrs. Ford returned to her home at Ashland, Wednesday. Miss Wertha Heath, who has been visiting relatives and friends, left Sunday for Buckhannon where she will resume her duties as assistant teacher. Miss Clara Johnson, who has been working in the city, is ill at her home at Malden. Mrs. J. W. Waters was seriously ill Tuesday night, but, thanks to the skill of Dr. Gamble, she is reported on the road to recovery. Two rooms, newly papered. Gas and water furnished. Call Home phone 1098. Ad. Mrs. Elizabeth M. Jones spent Sunday night in the city, returning to institute from Cincinnati where she spent the holidays with her mother. At Simpson M. E. Church the pastor, Rev. J. W. Waters preached morning and evening to large congregations. Assisted by Rev. G. W. Muse he administered the Holy Sacrament at the evening hour. The Sunday School of Simpson church gave the little folks a very substantial treat last Monday afternoon. We are glad to note that the Sunday school is gaining in numbers each Sunday. There will be a good musical and literary entertainment at Simpson M. E. church next Sunday evening. The Friday night Aid will have charge of the refreshments. The Thursday and Friday Night Aids will entertain at the church this week. All the friends of the societies are cordially invited to attend. Mr. and Mrs. Lee Winston, who spent the holidays with their parents, Mrs. and Mrs. John Bowyer, returned to their home Monday. Mrs. Ed. Scales, who was very seriously ill at her home on Lewis St. is steadily improving under the skillful treatment of Dr Gamble. Mr. and Mrs. John Young are both confined to their beds at their home on Lewis street. They are by themselves, but through the kindness of the neighbors they are not allowed to suffer. Mrs. Delliah Wanzer is confined to her bed with the Grippe. Geo. Brown is seriously ill with the pneumonia at his home on Hansford street. Miss Viola Smith, of Handley, passed through the city Sunday on route to Institute where she attended school. Charles Dickerson is seriously ill with tuberculosis at his home on Dryden street. Mrs. Carrie Preston, of St. Albans, was the week-end guest of her sister. Mrs. Samuel Hale, on Brooks street. The Independent Smart Set entertained a number of friends Tuesday evening of last week at the home of Miss Estella Allen on Sentz street. Miss Sallie Hale returned Sunday evening from a visit to relatives in Ronnoke, Va. Mrs. Bettie Burks and children have returned from Washington, Pa., where they visited relatives. Misses Nina Clinton and Estella Greene returned Saturday from Zanesville, O., where they spent the holidays. Herbert James, of Columbus, O., was the guest of relatives in the city Thursday. STORER Harper's F —Founded More than 400 men and women school in the state for Colored stu- tion high. Remarkably healthful. BUILDINGS BEING ADDED TO OUR lar faculty of sixteen highly educa- ticians. Our Library catalogued accord- the largest in the state. FIRST GRADE CERTIFICATE BERS OF THE GRADUATING CL TO THE STATE BOARD OF EDUC in its faculty and student body. It living. Literary Societies, Christian Bands and Sane Athletics. COURSES: Academic, State N For Illustrated catalogue and OUR DIPLAY C Ladies' Misses Wear garment Is the largest in the City and o can be made up-to-date Mercha GIVE US A CALL The People JOSEPH S.C. 602 Kanawha, cor. Alderson S STORER COLLEGE —Founded in 1867. and women have graduated here. The oldest, Colored students, Magnificent location, Elevat-healthful, Ample buildings. THREE NEW-DED TO OUR PLANT THIS YEAR. The reg-ably educated, earnest teachers does not include ued according to the Dewey System, is one of CERTIFICATES ARE GRANTED TO THOSE MEM-ATING CLASSES WHO ARE RECOMMENDED OF EDUCATION. Storer is interdenominational t body. Its whole influence is toward Christian es, Christian Organizations, Musical Clubs,. Music, State Normal, Industrial, Music. Dialogue and other printed matter write to The President LAY OF Misses' Misses' and Children's Ready-to-ear garments, Millinery and Dress Fabrics City and our Prices as usual the lowest that rate Merchandise. People's Store "That Popular Trading Place." PHI & CHWAB, Prop. More than 400 men and women have graduated here. The oldest, school in the state for Colored students. Magnificent location. Elevation high. Remarkably healthful. Ample buildings. THREE NEW BUILDINGS BEING ADDED TO OUR PLANT THIS YEAR. The regular faculty of sixteen highly educated, earnest teachers does not include assistants. Our Library catalogued according to the Dewey System, is one of the largest in the state. FIRST GRADE CERTIFICATES ARE GRANTED TO THOSE MEMBERS OF THE GRADUATING CLASSES WHO ARE RECOMMENDED TO THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION. Storer is interdisnominational in its faculty and student body. Its whole influence is toward Christian Iving. 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 Is the largest in the City and our Prices as usual the lowest that can be made up-to-date Merchandise. O., Saturday after spending two weeks with his parents, Mr. and Mrs I. M. Carper, Bradford street. A number of young people were delightfully entertained Saturday evening at the home of Miss Gertrude Melton. Miss Della Brown left Monday to resume her duties as teacher at Beccwth. Garnett Ferguson returned Monday to Nuttall, where he teaches school. Abner Smith, who is attending school at Tuskegee, Ala., is in the city because of the illness of his mother, Mrs. Annie Smith. Miss Fannie Davis left Monday to resume her studies at a school in Deffiance, O. Mrs. Sophia Spencer entertained the Hospital Association Monday afternoon at her home on Washington street. Misses Esther Fulks and Virginia Gliner entertained with an informal dinner party Thursday evening at the home of the former on Jacob St. The color scheme was red and green. The dining room was artistically decorated with bells, holly and poinsettias, candles with green shades furnished a soft light. The center piece for the table was a Marie Antoinette basket filled with ferns and poinsetias. The favors were souvenir cards with Xmas and New Year greetings which also served as place cards. Progressive Whist being the diversion of the evening, the highest score was made by Elwood Ferguson while Truman Randolph won the consolation prize. The guests were Misses Aristes Johnson, Cornellia Davis, Maude Viney, Mary Preston, Lucinda Williams, Virginia Gillmer, Esther Fulks;; Mesdames C. H. Stephenson and J. W. Wilson and Messrs. C. O. Lowry, Luther Jefferson, William Wright, B. P. Brownley, Dr. C. H. Gray, T. G. Nutter, Elwood Ferguson, C. H. Stephenson, F. C. Cambric and Truman Randolph. Mrs. R. H. Thomas and Mrs. Harvey Mickens charmingly entertained a number of ladies with a whist party Saturday afternoon from 3 till 7 at their homes on Bradford street. The entire house was enbowered with holly tied with red ribbons and was like a tropical arbor blossoming with poinsettias. More Money For Colored People The lights were softened by red shades and with the flowers flashing like fireflies in the dusk, the effect was enchanting. The many beautiful gowns worn by the ladies gave color to the decorations, which were red and green. After a certain number of games were played, the prize, a pair of brass statues was awarded to Miss Virginia Gilmer, who made the highest score; and the consolation prize, a box of chocolate bon bons, to Mrs. Alpheus Byrd. The guests were then invited into the library where Miss Esther Fulkus presided at the punch bowl. Mrs. Thomas and Mickens were assisted in the dining room by Megames Almeda Preston, Ola Given and Miss Effie Henderson, where a delicious supper was served. The guests were Mesdames C. H. Stephenson, Daniel Butler, C. O. Lowry, Jno, Campbell, Alphous Ayrd, Wm. Viney, Chris, Campbell, Thos. Whittaker, W. O. Terry, Robt. Hamlin, S. M. Davis, C. H. James, J. M. Hazlewood, Bend, Clark, R. H. Thomas and Harry Mickens; Misses Aristes Johnson, Mary Preston, Maud Viney, Virginia Gilmer, Eshar Fukks, Hazel Lutes, Cornelia Davis, Mary Burke, Elizabeth Donovan, and Alice Whittaker. Each departed thinking that Mesdames Thomas and Mickens were indeed delightful hostesses. HENRY T. M'DONALD President CHARLESTGN, W. VA. We have a new line of GAS STAND LAMPS Come in and look them over COFFEY Plumbing Co. Quarrier St., near Capito Miss Rhoda Wilson returned to the city Sunday after spending her vacation with her parents in St. Albans. West Charleston. Mr. and Mrs. C. P. Lucas and Master Charley McMorris, who have been visiting relatives at Bowling Green, Ky., returned home Monday. Jno. Thompson, who has been visiting his wife up State, has returned home. Mrs. Henry Allen is on the sick list. The Axe Plant started up in full Monday morning, after the holiday shut down. The Kelly Axe Works Aid and Benefit Association will have their New By-Laws out in a few days. Mrs. May Wicks, late of Cleveland, who has been visiting her mother, Mrs. Mollie Hammond, left Monday to join her husband at Cannelton. This is one of the objects of this great Beneficial and Protective organ The I-L-U Grand Lodge aims to improve the condition, in a financial way, as well as morally and industrially, of every member, colored as well as white. Higher Wages, Shorter Hours, Equal Opportunities, Self-Betterment and Protection generally, are among the things for which our members work. It is an International Chartered Co-operative Society in every sense of the term. No matter where you live, or what your occupation, be you married or single, employer or employee, it will be greatly to your advantage to join the I-L-U Grand Lodge. Members aid their unemployed brothers and sisters to secure work, help them when sick or disabled, and where death occurs in the family. Big Cash Benefits At death of member, $100 cash is paid to benefit of death of a death or other beneficiary, member needs care of the deceased, or other benefit of or baby $5. There are many other benefits not made by other organizations. May be used by sexes, including boys and girls over 18 years old. No discrimination as to nationality, color, politics or religion. May be used by all ages. Already loaded our ranks, using found this the grandest and most unifying Beneficial Protection. Good for copy of circular paper, the L-U House Journal, circular matter and full particulars. Authority to represent us in your locality. You can devote your spare time to securing their needs. You also need a few Traveler Rep. sensitive who can give their entire time to us; good work; good inclusive expenses. Write at once I The L-U Grand Lodge OUR FIRST ANNIVERSARY SALE ALL CALICOES, ALL COLORS, AMERICAN PRINT. 5c 50c and 25c COMBS. ODDS AND ENDS, AND WE MUST CLOSE THEM OUT. ANNIVERSARY PRICE 14c 50c HOSE, ANNIVERSARY PRICE, THREE PAIRS FOR $1.00 ODDS AND ENDS IN ELASTIC BELTS, 35c VALUES, ANNIVERSARY PRICE 10c LADIES' TAILORED WAISTS, POSITIVELY $1.00 and $1.25 VALUES. ANNIVERSARY PRICE 79c $4.00 and $5.00 LADIES' SWEATERS, WHITE GREY and RED, ANNIVERSARY PRICE $2.49 CHILDREN'S SWEATERS IN GREY AND WHITE, 50c VALUE, ANNIVERSARY PRICE 29c CHILDREN'S DRESSES, $1.50 VALUES, ANNIVERSARY PRICE LADIES' SHORT KIMONAS, IN ALL COLORS, SEVERAL STYLES, DIFFERENT VALUES, ANNIVERSARY PRICE LADIES' OUTING GOWNS, ALL SIZES, RETAIL AT 50c. ANNIVERSARY PRICE 39c CHILDREN'S OUTING GOWNS, WORTH 35c. ANNIVERSARY PRICE LADIES' OUTING SKIRTS. ALL COLORS, RETAIL, AT 50c. ANNIVERSARY PRICE. 75c AND $1.00 SERGE, IN ALL COLORS, DURING OUR AN- NIVERSARY SALE WILL GO AT 63c yd 75c WAISTS, MADE OF FINE PER- CALE AND MUSLINS, ALL SIZES. ANNIVERSARY PRICE $1.00 CORSETS ..... 79c $1.50 CORSETS ..... $1.60 $2.00 CORSETS ..... $1.50 WE HANDLE NOTHING BUT THE BEST. ALL WOOL BLANKETS IN PLAID MATERIALS, $5.00 VALUES. ANNIVERSARY PRICE $2.98 ALL SILK MESSALINE IN ALL COLORS, REGULAR $4.00 VALUES. ANNIVERSARY PRICE 69c per yd 85c SUPPORTERS, IN ALL COLORS ANNIVERSARY PRICE 17c 27x54 VELVET RUGS, REGULAR $2.00 VALUE. ANNIVERSARY PRICE $1.59 $1.59 A Wondrous Bargain Spectacle Never Before in the Natural Progress of Human Operation Has an Anniversary Sale Poured Forth Such Quantities of joy-inspiring bargains for all the people. Our rule, not to carry over any holiday goods, has been applied with unceiling force. Sales are being advertised, but there never was such merchandising event like this. It is impossible to grasp the vastness of a sale of this kind without coming here and seeing for yourself. Thousands of dollars worth of left-overs slaughtered-almost given away. Come and take part in the Jubilee of our FIRST ANNIVERSARY SALE. WE enjoyed a prosperous business since coming here. We started in a room in Huntington, 25x55, and built there until we are next to the largest store there. We hope to do the same thing here. Help us to this grand success. SOLOF $5.00, $1.00, $3.00, $2.00, $1.00 SHAPES, WHILE THEY LAST 39c All Millinery Trimmings 1-2 Off Children's Bear Skin Coats ALL COLORS, WORTH $2.50; ON SALE DURING THE ANNI- VERSARY SALE AT $1.39 Children's Coats SIZES 6 TO 14. $8.50 COATS AT ..... $1.75 $5.00 COATS AT ..... $2.50 $7.00 COATS AT ..... $3.50 Dresses NO STORE EVER DARED, OR EVER WILL DO SUCH SLAUGHTERING AS WILL TAKE PLACE IN THIS DEPARTMENT. WE POSITIVELY PLACE ON SALE DRESSES THAT RETAIL AT $27.50, AND AS LOW AS $20.00—SILK LINED, KILTED, MADE ON THE CO-ED OR ONE-PIECE STYLE IN PRUNELLA CLOTH, SILK MOIRE (SERGE, BROADCLOTHS—YOUR CHOICE $7.95 Evening Capes and Silk Dresses 1-2 off only during this sale. WE NOTIFY THE BUYING PUBLIC NOT TO WAIT UNTIL THE LAST DAY AND EXPECT TO GET THE SELECTION. $3.00 EMBROIDERED TAFFETA WAISTS. A Little Overstocked. Open Front or Back. Nicely Made. ANNIVERSARY PRICE. 1.48 NETS, MESSALINES AND TAF FETAS, ALL Colors, $5.00 Values. during our ANNIVERSARY PRICE $2.15 SOLOF'S 230 Capitol St. CHARLESTON, W. VA. Retailing Good Merchandise has been our success. We undersell them all, that's why we do the volume of business. 1-2 OFF ON HOLIDAY GOODS THERE IS NO NEED TO EXPLAIN WHAT ONE-HALF OFF MEANS. EVERYBODY KNOWS, AND IN ORDER NOT TO BE MISLED YOU HAVE THE GUARANTEE OF SOLOF, WHICH MEANS RELIABLE. $50.00 COATS, 54 In Long... $25.00 $45.00 COATS, 54 In Long... $22.50 $40.00 COATS, 52 & 54 In $30.00 COATS, 52 & 54 In Long ..... $15. $25.60 COATS, 52 & 54 In Cloak Department HALF PRICE IS THE MAGNET FOR BUYERS IN FALL SUITS. ALL ARE THIS SEASON'S MOST DESIRABLE MODELS AND MATERIALS. 1-2 OFF ON HOLIDAY GOODS SALE BEGINS $30.00 COATS, 52 & 54 In Long ..... $15.00 $25.00 COATS, 52 & 54 In Long ..... $12.50 $20.00 COATS, 52 In Long .. $10.00 $15.00 COATS, 52 In Long .. $ 7.50 BROS. 39 CENTS For any Hat Shape in House. All Millinery Trimmings 1-2 Off SKIRT DEP'T 33 1-3 off any Skirt in House Rustling Taffeta Underskirts REGULAR $4.00 VALUES ON SALE AT $2.39 Millinery Department THROW YOUR OLD HAT AWAY WHEN YOU CAN GET A STYLISH HAT AT SUCH RIDICULOUSLY LOW PRICES. $1.39 25 to 30 Styles to Select from. $4.00 TO $7.00 HATS AT $1.98 15 Styles to Select from. $7.00 TO $10.00 HATS AT $2.98 14 Styles to Select from. CHILDREN'S READY-TO-WEAR HATS AT 49c Worth $1.50 to $3.00 LADIES, KID GLOVES, All Colors, ANNIVERSARY PRICE $1.00 COMFORTS Full Sizes. ANNIVERSARY PRICE 69c 33 Per Cent. Off On All LEATHER GOODS GENUINE HEATHERBLOOM SKIRTS IN ALL COLORS, REGULAR $2.00 VALUES. ANNIVERSARY PRICE $1.59 TAFFETA UNDERSKIRTS, REGULAR $4 & $5 VALUES, RUST- LING KIND. ANNIVERSARY PRICE $2.69 HYDEGRADE SKIRTS, $1.50 VAL- UES. ON SALE DURING OUR ANNIVERSARY SALE 32 INCH PERCALES, REGULAR 10e VALUES. ANNIVERSARY PRICE ALL DRESS GINGHAMS, THE BEST MADE, 12% c and 10c QUALITY. ANNIVERSARY PRICE GINGHAMS ANNIVERSARY PRICE 5c yd 15c HOSE ANNIVERSARY PRICE 10c a pair 15c KIMONA SUITING, 50 DIFFERENT PATTERNS, IN ALL SHADES. ANNIVERSARY PRICE BLEACHED TOWELING, 5c and 7c VALUES. ANNIVERSARY PRICE $1.00 COTTON BLANKETS, 10-4 AND 11-4 SIZES. ANNIVERSARY PRICE 69c a pair 7c AND 10c EMBROIDERY. ANNIVERSARY PRICE 3 3-4c yd 72x90 SHEETS, RETAIL EVERY- WHERE AT 50 CENTS. ANNIVERSARY PRICE 10c CURTAIN SWISS, IN THE LATEST PATTERNS. ANNIVERSARY PRICE 7 1-2c $1.00 LADIES' UMBRELLAS GUARANTEED WATERPROOF. ANNIVERSARY PRICE 79c PURE TABLE LINEN, 72 INCHES WIDE, RETAILS AT 75c YARD. ANNIVERSARY PRICE 49c 36 INCH TAFFETA, POSITIVELY $1.00 A YARD EVERYWHERE. ANNIVERSARY PRICE 77c