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THE ADVOCATE WE CHEERFULLY PUBLISH ALL CRISP NEWS NOTES FROM ALL SECTIONS. VOLUME IX. WASHINGTON AT NASHVILLE INSPECTS FISK UNIVERSITY AND TALKS TO FACULTY AND STUDENTS. CAN'T STAND STILL Says the Wizard. Race Must Either go Forward or Backward, as is the of the Individual. Finds Much to Commend at the university. Nashville, Tenn., Jan. 9—(Special)—Last Wednesday morning, the people of Nashville became aware of the fact that their great race leader, Dr. Booker T. Washington, was in their midst. His visit to the city has a significant feature. He came not to address the people of Nashville, as he had done a little over a month ago, nor did he come amid the cheering of admirers and the blare of trumpets, but he came quietly and, accompanied by his wife, his little nephew and his secretary, he went immediately to the residence of Dean H. H. Wright, of Fisk University. His appearance in the chapel given an audience that is seldom given any note at this place. In a few words, he presented the President, the faculty and students, rephasizing the need of such schools as Hampton and Tuskegee and Fisk, Howard and Wilberforce and comparing them with the University of Michigan and Michigan Agricultural College, with Harvard and Massachusetts Agricultural College. He justified the ambitions of Negro students in reaching out for higher education, when possible. Throughout the day, Dr. Washington, in company with President Gates looked into the several departments of the institution. As a trustee of Fisk University, he acquainted himself with all the workings of the University, approaching them in his characteristic, practical manner; he looked into the wants of the school and especially into the financial needs. It is of great moment indeed that the greatest exponent of industrial education be connected with an institution like Fisk University. Thursday morning, at Chapel, the students and faculty were addressed by their distinguished visitor. He entered in the company of Prof. H. T. Keeling and was introduced by President George A. Gates, who outlined, the methods of industrial and Literary schools among Negroes. In opening, Dr. Washington said, "I have had a very rich, interesting experience in connection with your President, Dean Wright, and Dr. Moore and others in going through observing the physical plant of this institution. The more I study the physical side of this institution, the more I am led to honor the memory of those who laid the foundation of this institution; the more I am led to honor them because of the broadness of their vision, because of the faith they manifested in the earlier days and the possibilities before such an institution. This University has a rich inheritance in the physical equipment here and is destined to have a still richer inheritance in that respect. * * * * * * * "Now if I have any word for you this morning that can be of any value, it is perhaps in reference to some of my own observations as I pass up and down the world, as unfortunately I have to spend a good deal of time in passing from one place to another, and during my journeys hither tither thither I chance to meet now and again young men and young women, many of whom have been trained in normal schools, industrial schools, colleges and universities, and while many of them, up to now, tend to say, are standing up, maintaining themselves, putting into practical living conditions which were taught them while they were in the various institutions from which they have graduated, I am sorry to say that now and then there are those who have slipped back, who have not stood for the teachings which they got when they were in their institutions. "Now as I study those who have slipped back, who have slipped a coog, as it were, I find that there are several underlying weaknesses, and I warn you, whether you remain here to finish the course of study or are compelled to go out for this or that reason, before you finish, I warn you to consider now that everything, every rule and every policy that exists here in connection with this work, has an end in view. You are held up to the high standard in reference to the preparation and in reference to the recitation of your lessons. This is for the bringing of you up to such a high standard of mental exercise, of the use of your mind, that it will be impossible for you to slip back. It is said of us as a race of people that we need props more than any other people. We need some fellow to be near us, about us, constantly, to keep us propped up, that if we are left alone very long we begin to slip down, to slide backwards. You know it is said of the people of Hayiti that they cannot stand alone, that they continually, year by year, go back without the touch and influence of sohe other THE ADVOCATE. man's civilization. The same thing is often said of Liberian and of the people of our race in many parts of the world. * * * * * * * * "Every individual is either going upward or he is going to start backward. There is no such a thing as standing still in human progress. Sometimes people suggest to me that Tuskegee ought to stand still for a while. That is simply another way of saying that Tuskegee must begin to die. No institution can stand still. The very minute it attempts so do it begins to die, and so with the individual, the minute we begin to stand still we begin to go backward. * * * * * * * * The speaker then dwelt at length upon some of the phases in which the Negro slips back—in keeping in touch with the outside world, in the choice of associations, in taking pride in appearance, in economical house-keeping, in Christian living and activity. In closing, "you are going to find hard, difficult problems as you leave here. Here you are taught to master hard problems. Some of you sometimes shake your heads and sometimes grumble a little when you run up against a stiff problem in science and algebra, especially in geometry. You are inclined to say, "What is the use of it all? What is the value of it all? I will not have this problem when I get out into actual life. The working out of this problem has for its object the fitting you for still stiffer problems when you go out into life. * * Stick to your task. Thank God that you belong to a race that is surrounded with difficulties, with problems. Do despair because you belong to a race that has a task before it, that has difficulties to confront. Thank God for your opportunity. I would not care, as an individual, to live in an age when there were no great problems to solve. * * Ten times over I would rather belong to a race that has difficult problems to study on every day than to belong to a race whose pathway is stirred with flowers. Only as we meet and solve these great problems in and out of school, are we going to be strong, and finally to be lifted up into the atmosphere of the Christ, instead of despairing in the face of problems that we have to meet out of school, let us tithk God every day that we live, that we have problems that will complete and bring out finally the best that is in us, head, hand and heart. God bless you and God keep you, as students and as teachers." In the afternoon, by Washington addressed the Dunbar Club, the leading literary society for young men in Fisk University. He spoke briefly upon public speaking and the concomitants of success in that line. The President of the club asked him to accept an honorary membership in the society, which he did, graciously requesting his secretary to forward to the club a copy of his latest book, "The Story of the Negro." The party left for Tuskegee Thursday night. After considerable effort the colored people interested in the welfare of the less fortunate individuals of their race, have effected a permanent organization to work to that end. Membership has been made conditional upon the payment of $1 into the treasury of the organization. The names of the body is, "The United Charities for Colored People." The following are the officers:—President, Rev. E. W. S. Hammond; Vice President, Rev. Fr. A. G. Coombs; Executive, Secretary, to be chosen later; Treasurer, Prof. H. L. Keith. "MERRY MAKERS" Elect and Install Officers for the Year and Spend Pleasant Evening. Hinton, January 12.—The "Merry Makers" were entertained Monday evening by Misses Booth and Christian at the Sanitarium—The business feature of the evening was the election of annual officers. The following officers were elected: President, Miss M. S. Booth; Secretary, Miss Louise Smithers; Treasurer and Corresponding Secretary, Miss B. Perkins Christian . The officers were installed by Miss Dorthula Pack and words of encouragement were spoken by Misses Alfreda Smithers, Zenda Anderson, Virginia Warren and Sallie Haynes. After the business was suspended, a very palatable repast was served over which the girls had lots of fun and indulged in much merriment. The young ladies have agreed to make merry once every week the rest of the winer season. From such meetings they are anticipating great pleasure and amusement. Execution Marked Fulfillment of Promise Made to Mab. Williamstown, KY, Jan. 7. Earl Thompson, a Negro was hanged this morning in fulfillment of a judicial promise made to a mob heat on lynching him three weeks ago. On that day, Thompson was sent to a courthouse to harangue the lynchers and declared he would sentence Thompson to death if found guilty. FIRE WIPED OUT $100 Fire in the residence of Bud Medley on Court street, near State, about 9 o'clock, did more than $100 damages. The blazes was caused by a gas stove being set too close to the wall and gas well underway when the door desisted. The damage belongs to F. J. Daniels and the joes is fully covered by Insurance. CHARLESTON, WEST VIRGINIA, THURSDAY, JANUARY 13, 1910. TO BOOST BALTIMORE AS.EXPOSITION SITE WAS OBJECT OF MEETING ADDRESSED BY BONAPARTE. REVIEWS SLAVERY Which "Was Fast Making us Two Peoples Under the Same Rulers." Resolution Praising Taft Adopted Though Opposed. Baltimore, Jan. 9.—Special—At a roaring mass meeting last night at the Sharp Street M. E. church, Baltimore was boomed as the best place for holding the proposed exposition in 1913. The speakers were former Attorney General C. J. Benaparte, Rev. C. H. Steepleman, City Councilman Larry S. Camnntings and Dr. Ernest Leon American Minister to Liberia; Mr John Henry Smith, president of the Maryland Progressive League, under whose auspices the meeting was held presided. Attorney W. Ashby Hawkins introduced Mr. Bonaparte as the first speaker. Mr. Bonaparte said in part: "In a little more than three years a half century will have paved since the first of these great public acts in our country, which converted several millions of human feelings from things into persons, from chat-tels into men. We have met to urge on our national government and on American people the propriety, it might almost say the necessity, of a fitting commemoration for this memorable event. To this end we need only reprint thinking men of the immense changes in all that tends to our nation's greatness which have flowed from the Emancipation Proclamation and that several statutes and three constitutional amendments which completed the work it began. Military Resources Increased. First of all, emancipation notably and directly increased our military resources. In the instruction sent by General assembly of Maryland to too celebrate from this state in the Continental Congress the date of April 18, 1777, it is said: "Nergoss rather weaken than strengthen the southern states." At that time and so long afterward as slavery remained among us a foreign invader would have looked, and, when there were such invaders, did, look, upon our bondmen as his friends and helpers, as always ready to purchase liberty for themselves by jil service to the land which doomed them to slavery. With emancipation, wag had been a national weakness of millions national strength in place of millions of domestic enemies we gained millions of fellow enemies as ready as any American to give their toll, their blood, their lives for the safety, the greatness or the honor of the union which had set them free. This, however, after all, is, but little compared to the vast indirect consequences of emancipation and its sequel on our standing as a nation. When Abraham Lincoln declared this country could not remain half free and half slave because a house divided against itself must fall, he pointed out a far graver and more threatening cause of national weakness and national danger, from which his ever-to-be-remembered proclamation was the first step in our deliverance. Slavery had made, or was fast making us, virtually two people under the sambar rulers, the same laws and the same flag; only emancipation and the fruits of emancipation made it possible that we should become a nation at heart as well as in shape—in fact, as well as in form. In now designing or misguided men and women to inflame national prejudices and would mar, go far as they may, the great salutary work of national unity; nay, that such men at times seem to find some measure of local and transient success for their efforts, but they deceive themselves if they dream of any wide or lasting fruiting to their mischievous labors. But it is not enough to be merely strong or great in wealth and material resources, to truly count in the merited esteem of making a nation must deserve to be great, must true to its proclaimed principles, must mean what it solemnly says and say what, and only what, it truly means. Minister Lyon in his address said: "What these expositions have done for other races I will do for the Negro and it will lift the sigma put on the race by its enemies. It will redeem the pledge made for us on the battlefield. The celebration in 1913 must be more than national to be effective. The Negroes of other countries must be burgled to show the work of their genius in order that they can come from the comparison. Such comparison will stimulate effort on the part of the Negro in all parts of the world." The delegation inviting Africa to send the works of other citizens, and in closing he predeided the advancement and industrial growth of Africa. A resolution praising President Taft for his utterances in his recent mesage to Congress was opposed by W. Akroh Hawkins and Rev. G. R. Warbler, who declared that the recent elevation of Judge Corton, ex-Confederate soldier, to the Supreme Court, showed that Mr. Taft was not friendly to the race. The resolution was adopted, however, in overwhelming vote. Professor Boaz of Columbia, Declares only Difference is That White Man's is Larger. "There is no evidence of the inferiority of the black race to that of the white," declared Professor Frank Boaz, of the chair of anthropology at Columbia University, speaking to two hundred Negroes at the West Fifty-third street branch of the colored Y. M. C. A., New York, yesterday afternoon. "Anatomical characteristics show that all are alike," he continued. "The brains of the white man average slightly larger than those of the Negro, but ninety per cent of the brains of the Negro is the same as ninety percent of the brains of the white man. The weight of the brains of white women is less than that of the Negro. We are only justified in saying that there is the same relation between brain weight and ability. "But, said Prof. Bosas, 'if a Negro feels that he is kicking in social opportunity he does not meet the problem of the times.' He must recognize that prejudices cannot be met by achievements. Distrust still exists and the anatomical basis is of little value. Opinions cannot be readily eradicated, and so long as the present emotional state continues hope of a complete understanding is very slight." MR. THOMPSON FOR COMMISSIONER President Taft Should, by all Means Give Recognition to the Negro Press in Laying Plans for 1913 Exposition. Discussing the personnel of the Commission of Seven, which Congress may authorize President Taft to name for the purpose of devising a plan for holding the proposed semi-centennial exposition of Negro progress, the always levy-headed Journal and Guide, published at Norfolk, Va., the following to say: "The President should appoint upon the semi-centennial exposition a representative of the African American press, and be could certainly do better then to name the polished, resourceful and experienced R. W. Thompson, president of the National Negro Press Association, Mr. Thompson has had much experience in exposition work." There is no doubt that the selection of Thompson for this highly important place would give the greatest satisfaction to the Negro press of the country. His helpful connection with the Negro Department of the Jamestown Exposition give him a particularly strong claim upon such an assignment at this time. LAWLESSNESS. Was Absent at Cairo Lynchings and No Innocent Man Met Death Says Grand Jury. Cairo, IL., January S.—"We believe no innocent man met his death at the hands of the mob." The above was the report of the grand jury, which probed the murder of Miss Anna Pelley and the lynching of Henry Salzner and Will James, a Negro, several months ago. The grand jury adjourned today without returning indictments. Arthur Alexander, the Negro in the Chaupainian, IL., jail, who barely escaped lynching during the excitement, will be released Monday. The grand jury reported it was evident the so-called lawless element was not concerned in the lynching. Salzner was charged with murdering his wife and James was suspected of killing Miss Pelley. NEGROES BUYS DRINKS ALL DAY M. Regular Rates on Plaza Bar Hayanna--Manager is Fined Seventy Dollars. Havanna, Jan. 9. — The manager of the Plaza bar, which was the scene of a disturbance a few nigris ago because two Negro Congressmen had been overcharged for drinks on Saturday evening, was fined $70 in the Correctional court the following day. During the hearing which was comparatively brief, a mob of blacks jammed the courtroom and the adjacent streets. Moan Delgado, the Negro president of the Cuban Senate, attended and strove to induce the presiding judge to make a fine of $1,000 with sixty days imprisonment in addition, but this the court would not do. Immediately after a trial, hundreds of Negroes entered the Plaza Hotel, where they demanded and drinks at the ordinary rates. Tonight the Negroes continue to walk aggressively up to the bar depending that they be served. None is refused. CONFERRING ON LIBERIA Are Lyon and Scott with Booker Washington. Tuskegge, Ala., Jan. 9—Bishop J. R. Scott, who has cared of the work of the Methodist Episcopal Church, and Dr. Ernest Loon, minister to Liberia, are here at Tuskegge institute for a conference with Dr. Booker Washington, concerning Liberian educational conditions. It is expected that Liberian educational institutions will be greatly helped in the near future through some wealthy people of this country. EMANCIPATION CELEBRATION ORATION DELIVERED BY PROF H. T. KEBLING OF THE A. M. E. REVIEW. LOOKS INTO FUTURE And Finds: Justification in the Past for Freedom of the Negro. Lawson's Piano Recital the Chief Musical Event of the Week. In the piano recitals of Raymond Augustus Lawson, New Year's Eve, and upon the first day of the year, the real lovers of the great composers realized that a master was at the instrument. The pianist was at his ease at his Alma Mater and he won the hearts of his listeners by his sympathetic and pleasing touch. Seldom has a pianist been heard here with such intense interest and keen appreciation. The feature of the execling recital was the Chopin set of numbers and this was played in maszyny and powerful style. The noted "Black Key Etude," or cute in A flat was the favorite of the audience, judging by its aplause and comedienne. This program included also MacDowell's Novelty. It was in this brilliant occasion of the lamented American composer that the artist shone particularly. His interpretation of MacDowell was a revelation of the boldness and freedom of his phrases and the classical depth of his genius. Being himself a teacher of the highest ability and reputation, he was urged to say a few words to the students and music lovers during his recital on New Year's Day. With a bit of personal history and reminiscences, and in a heart-to-beart, talk, he impressed and interested in a manner that will not soon be forgotten. The last program was not so heavy as that of the day before but none the less enjoyable. The Arensky Etude was a graft demonstration of applegio movement and rapid tempo playing while the Chopin Ballade in A flat major was executed in each style to place the performance in the first rank of the pianists of our country. Mr. Lawson was entertained royally by Nashville society during his short stay here. Among the several functions were the musical evening at the home of Mrs. Erston Taylor. Dinner for the honored guest and the music faculty of Fisk given by Dean and Mrs. H. H. Wright and honeymoon at the home of Revs. and Mrs. G. L. Lines, of the Howard Congregational church. Mr. Lawson left the city Sunday evening for Atlanta where he is to appear again, and he will be few days, the people of Nashville have been gilded by the presence of Fisk. Fish Quarretie, which for three months had an incessant through the east, present the time to incure the degree of success which these gifted singers achieved, although it is very great. They secured the recognition of the musical elite of the east, people who are musical critics of rare solitude. Partors of wealth THE ADVOCATE ADVERTISEMENTS PLACED IN OUR COLUMNS BRING RE SUITS. TRY IT. NUMBER XXI TROUBLE IN STORE FOR MARYLAND NEGROES H LEGISLATURE SUBMITS AMENDMENT AGAIN. ANOTHER ACKPT Will be Made to Disp gress. Three Plans ered to Bring A Result. Governed Favor it. and influential residents of the city of New York were thrown open for their use. One of the most noted music critics of America pronounced their singing as unique, exquisite, and faultlessly harmonious. During their stay in the metropolis they commanded the highest praise. The Victor Phonograph Company obtained several records of the songs that have lived, the songs that built Fisk University. The members of the quartette are: Prof. John W. Work, professor of latin and history at Fisk University; Jas. A. Myers, B. D.; Alfred G. King and N. W. Rider. LEAPED FROM WINDOW And Ended His Life Did Joshua Sta ley, While Suffering From Melancholia. Fairmont, Jan. 11.—Joshua Staley, colored, aged about forty years, ended his life Friday by jumping from a third story window at Cook Hospital. Staley was admitted to the institution on Tuesday night. For some time Staley had been suffering from melancholia and at times was very despondent. Several times his spirits were so depressed that he threatened to end his life. His friends fearing that he would carry into effect the threats against his own life had him removed to the hospital for treatment. He was under the care of a special nurse, until last night, who acted under the instructions of his family physician who had charge of the case. Last night the special nurse was relieved of her care by the physician's order. Staley was placed in a straight jacket and was in the jacket this morning a few minutes before he jumped from the window, which was about eleven-thirty o'clock. Staley wormed himself out of the jacket and then placed the cover of his bed in position so that any one entering his room if, not taking particular notice would think he was lying in bed. He then raised the window of his room and removed the screen and jumped from the window to Second street. He lit on his head and died from concussion of the brain. He lived about an hour after striking the pavement. The body was removed to the undertaking parlor of Musgrave and Sona where it was prepared for burial. Staley was a native of Preston county and came here about fifteen years ago from Kingwood. He was an industrious hard working man, conducting an up-to-date tin shop at the corner of Monroe and Jackson streets. He was a leader among his people; was a member of the Masons an Odd Fellow and was a trustee of the Monroe street M. E. church. He leaves a wife and four children. Friends from many nearby towns attended the funeral of Joshua Stealey, whose untimely end shocked the entire city on Friday. Services were held at the Monroe street M. E. Church of which the deceased was a prominent officer and member and was in charge of the Patriarche No. 29, the Grand United Order of Odd Fellows of which he was a member. The subordinate Lodge No. 34, A. F. & A. M., attended in a body. Friends were present from Clarksbury, Morgantown and other places and the church was crowded with sorrowing relatives and former friends. Rev. C. C. Gill pastor of the church was assisted by Rev. D. B. Martin, of Huntington and the services were impressive. A union choir composed of singers from the M. E. and Baptist churches rendered several speeches under the direction of Clarence Lee. Interment was in Fairmont cemetery and members of the Odd Fellows acted as pill bearers. St. Paul A, M. E. Church, Court St. R. R. Downey, Pastor "The congregation will on the second Sunday in February begin the celebration of what is known as "Allen's Day" or "Negro Progress and Development for more than a Hundred Years." The pastor will preach special sermons on that ray at both the morning and evening services; however, this may be subject to change and a program arranged for the night service. In connection with this celebration the officers of the church have arranged to have a rally contest of eight persons to be styled as the "Take A Hand Rally." There will be two prizes, a lady's gold filled, hunting case watch; and, a fancy dress pattern, of the best quality of broadcloth, to be awarded the successful contestant. A committee of four have charge of the rally who will furnish the workers with "Take A Hand Rally" booklets. On Tuesday night, after the second Sunday, a select program will be rendered by a company of the best brain and talent in the city, indicative of the point of Negro progress to date. Our popular Lawyer T. G. Nutter will preside. A fuller program will be published later. Tickets will be sold for the occasion and to the lady disposing of the greater number of tickets will be awarded once of the finest, funny handkerchiefs; also, to the gentleman, for like service, will be given a dozen of the finest grade of gentleman's handkerchiefs. No pain will be spared to make the occasion both an intellectual and financial success. The workers are invited at large to make up the necessary contestants. The Ladies' Aid Club will meet at the parsonage next Friday night at the call of the Pastor. It is hoped Baltimore, Jan. 1 hot-headed Democrats are using another disfranchisement bill to be submitted to the people. The scheme now is to give the Democrats majority representation on election boards, and then to refuse registration to colored men, thus insuring the passage of an amendment. The advocates of this scheme say that Maryland never ratified the fifteenth amendment and that the state constitution adopted in 1867 only permits white men to vote. These subtle pre-amendment reasons seem to think that their wholesale denial of the right of registration to colored voters would be "winked" at by the United States Supreme Court. Another scheme is to extend the so-called Wilson law all over the state. The law which abolishes party designations on the ballot in 11 counties of the state, admits of all kinds of Democratic trickery. A third plan is to exeute a municipal election law to this city, moulded after the one in force at Angolapla, Md., which practically disfranchises all the colored voters in the state capital. Governor Favors Amendment. Governor Crothers in his message to the legislature last week comes out strongly for Negro disfranchisement as almost certain that the legislature obey his benacute. He and United States Senator John Smith saved the legislature the oberious job of electing presiding officers for both houses, and if they presiding officers, for the legislature they can certainly run an amendment down the throats of the meek white Democrats who are members of the legislature. Jack Johnson in City. Champion Jack Johnson and his retinue were in the city last Friday. While here he made his headquarters, at Campbell Hotel and the heavyweight champion, the for- mer lightweight king talked long and carnivally over the coming Johnson- s will. At night Champion Jason boxed before several thousand adults. Carl B. Cook, a song writer and conductor is in the city. CANADA TO HAVE NAVY Ottawa, Ont., Jan. 12.—The Dominion parliament, which resumed its sessions today after the Christmas recess, is looking forward to the most important discussion in its history. The subject is to be the navy bill, the agitation in regard to which has already attracted the world's attention. According to general opinion the point at issue is no longer whether Canada shall contribute ships to the British navy or start a navy of its own. That the latter course will be adopted seems to be a foregone conclusion and the only point that remains to be settled is the ships of the proposed Canadian navy shall be constructed in the Dominion or in England. It is believed that the government's naval bill will recommend the construction of the ships at home. If this policy is adopted it will probably result in several of the leading ship-building concerns in Great Britain starting branch establishments" in Canada. NEW FIREMEN UNIFORMS The new uniforms and caps ordered by Chief Rand of the city fire department for each member of the department, arrived today from Petitbone Bros., at Cincinnati, and they are up to date in every particular. Both the uniforms and caps were designed by the chief himself and are made from the best material obtainable. The department will first appear in their new outfit Sunday, when there will be a general inspection. A number of the police force have also been fitted out in new uniforms. that all of the members will attend. that all of the members will attend. The Utility Club, Doctor J. S. Sessions, president, Judging from its past two meetings and work done, promises to be a strong auxiliary to the trustee department of the church. The Doctor, apparently, is determined that it shall be a success, because he will not stand for a failure; he also believes in the doctrine of covenant club. The Sabbath school will hold its regular sessions in the afternoon on Sundays beginning at half past two o'clock. The Pastor's subject for next Sabbath morning service will be—"The Divine Study of Character"; Sunday night.—"The Perfect Entrance." This last may attract the attention of a certain class of our brethren, in this city, who have their faces set going to the west; we trust, also, to invite their attendance. CORRESPONDENCE PAGE TWO PT. PLEASANT. Mrs. Chus, Bell, and daughter, Grace and Blauche, who have been visiting her sister-in-law, Mrs. Carolina Hale, of Midshipmen, for the past few days, returned Sunday. The P. P. D. Panding Club entertained with its first dance of the second Friday, January 7th, at the Odd Fellows Hall. A number were to attendance. Jordan Stribling orchestra furnished music. Misses Georgia and Hazel Williams, who have been guests of relatives here during the holidays, returned to their home in Jackson, O. Saturday. John and Thomas Davis spent Sunday in Gallibois with friends. Misses Mosella and Nythine Colston were hostesses to the Reading Club Thursday evening. After a very interesting reading from Milton's "Paradise Lost" the hostess served a very dining lunch. The Club has added Rev. J. W. Robinson, John Davis and Miss Marie Liacoln to their membership. Rev. G. W. Muse filed the pulpit of M. E. church Sunday. A pleasing social event, of the year was the party given. Wednesday January 5. by the young ladies at the home of Miss Ida Craig in honor of Misses Hazel and Georgiana Williams of Jackson. O. Music and games were the features of the evening. Those enjoying the offered hospitality were: Misses Georgiana and Hazel Williams, Mary Craig, Augusta Risen, Agatha Alexander, Mithee and Mosella Colston, Marie and Virginia Lincoln, Messrs John and Thomas Davis, Pearl Johnson, Joseph Alexander, Clyde College, Lawrence Setshes and Isadore Lincoln. At the usual hour the hostess, assisted by Miss Mary Craig and Marie Lincoln, served a very dainty lunch. Owing to the breaking loose of fire in the Ohio river, Tuesday night, Miss Maggie Mitchell, of Pomeroy had to come to this point and take the B. and O. train for Mason City where she is teaching. While in town she was the guest of Miss Moseella H. Colston. John Hoggsett, of Charleston, is visiting his wife at Mrs. Jennie Kelley's. Mr. and Mrs. Hoggsett expect to reside here during the remainder of the winter. Clarence Henderson spent Sunday in Gallipolis with his wife, who has been quite ill at the home of her mother for the past month. CLARKSBURG Mrs. William Woods, of Wheeling was called home last week by the serious illness of her mother, Mrs. David Scott. Mrs. Margaret Green and Mrs. Mary Allen are on the sick list. Miss Rebecca Brent, who underwent an operation for appendicitis, is slowly recovering. The young ladies who spent their Christmas vacation here, have resumed their school work in the different schools. Mrs. Aaron Wilson was hostess to Queen Esther Society Friday afternoon. Rev. Curry, Supt. of Cumberland district, held the regular quarterly services at the Trinity M. E. church Sunday. Two excellent sermons were preached by him. Revival services are in progress at Mt. Zion Baptist Church. Rev. J. H. Aceco, presiding elder of Clarksburg District, will hold the regular quarterly services at Pride A. M. E. church Sunday. A pleasing program was rendered Sunday afternoon by the S. S. Missionary Society as Pride Chapel. Revs. J. W. Colbert, G. W. Curry and S. P. West were pleasant visitors at Water street school Monday. Howard Wilkes, one of Clarksburg's best known residents, is seriously ill with a complication of diseases. Miss Nelle Peyton has returned from Washington, D. C., where she spent the holidays with Miss Lydie Brown. Mr. T. E. H. Moore, of Johnstown, Pa., spent some time here with his uncle, Howard Wilkes. On Thursday evening a public stallation of the newly elected officers will take place. ANSTED. Master Earl Snyder is quite ill with fever. Charlie Stewart was visiting friends at Cotton Hill Sunday. Miss Lida Matthews and Mrs. Emtua Burchell are guests of Mrs. Julia Eddleton this week. Mrs. Peppers lost her little infant son during the holidays. She has now moved to Hawk's Nest. Mrs. Cox's little daughter has been quite ill but is convalescing. Mrs. Rosa Banks has resigned as secretary of the True Reformers. Applicants hereafter give their money to Mrs. Bessie Eldridge. John Forte was called to the bedside of his son who has pneumonia at Hinton. William Lust. of Minden, was a pleasant visitor in our town last week. Mrs. Frances Brooks has been quite ill, but is improving. The Mt. Chapel Sunday School, under Mr. Sam Clay, is getting on nicely. Charley Randall, who has been licensed to preach, occupied the pulit Sunday night. All parents who are interested in the welfare of their children will please send them to school regularly and on time. Mrs. Mildred Seaborn is confined to her bed. Mrs. Pearlie Barksdale is quite ill. Mrs. Miranda and Zack Clayton were guests of Mrs. Bettie Clayton last week. MT. HOPE. Samuel S. Agoe, the popular Mail Carrier, and Miss Rosa B. Thornton of Goochland. Va., were married during the holidays at the home of the bride's brother, by Rev. Thornton. Mrs. Poillie Johnson and James Dixon were married Christmas. Christmas Trees were in progress at all the various Sunday schools. A Kilsyth quite an interesting and instructive program was rendered become the Tree was undressed. Mrs. Mary Thomas entertained at Xmas dinner a number of invited friends the delicacies of the Xmas season were served most elaborately. Miss Ida Booker and Walter Brown were married at her home during the holidays. Quite a large number of invited friends were present. Rev. L. J. Thornton officiating. Geo. Bowsman and Jno. Johnson, of Mucklow, were here during Xmas. W. W. Thornton, of Goochland, Va., is visiting relatives here, and in the immediate vicinity. L. W. Thompson and Wm. Saunders were at Nuttall Saturday attending their lodge, B. K. Bruce K. of P. No. 21. Mr. and Mrs. John S. Hill gave an Xmas dinner to their friends Sunday, January 2nd. Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Greene gave an Xmas dinner December 28th to a number of invited friends. Mr. and Mrs. Solomon Carter, of Greensville, spent the entire holidays here with her parents. The grandest social event of the holidays was the Public Installation and Banquet of the Elks December 30. It was so grand that enough can not be said, but we are looking forward to their Social Session in March. A. E. Anderson spent the holidays in Washington, D. C. O. T. Wilkerson, of Montgomery, was here several days during the holidays. Rev. Thornton was invited to Sewell Sunday, January 9, to conduct services at that place. Rev. Davis is conducting a wideawake revival at his church, assisted by Rev. Daniel, of Low Moore, Va. Oliver T. and Graves Wilkerson spent the holidays at home, Montgomery. Jno. Smith, of Skelton, was here Saturday and Sunday. Philip Johnson is very sick at Paint Creek Hospital. A Russian committed suicide Friday in the Town Jail by hanging himself with his underwear. Drink seemingly was the cause. HINTON The election of officers of the Second Baptist Sunday School took place Sunday afternoon. The officers are as follows: Supt. S. P. Straughter; Asst. Supt., Mrs. Clara Peak Wells; See, Miss Vetta Briggs; Asst. See, Miss Irene Treet; Treas., Luther Payne; Librarian, Leigh Payne; Asst. Librarian, Brady Briggs. The officers were installed by Rev. A. D. Lewis. Mrs. Jackson, of Talcott, is ill at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Georgia Bush, of Bluff street. The Progressive Daughters met Monday afternoon with Mrs. Cynthia Payne on Railroad Avenue. Miss Zeida Anderson came home last Thursday morning from Howard University, where she was attending school, on account of poor health. E. G. Peack, Sr., left Monday morning for Charleston, where he will spend some time on business. On last Tuesday evening a very enjoyable affair was given at Hotel Strange by Misses Eva Wells, Willie Barrett and Bertie Lambert. The guests were William Lewis, Willie Grammar, Charles Branch and Willis Smith. The room was beautifully and most tastefully decorated and a dainty and delicious menu was served. The amusement was different kind of games. Miss Eva Wells made a business trip to Quinnimont Monday. Mr. and Mrs. Randolph Carter have returned from a few days' wait in Montgomery. Mrs. Figgs and Mrs. Wine, of Lowell, wer the city on business Monday. Mrs. Jackson, of Talcott, is very ill at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Ed. Bush on Bluff St. Jack French, who has been 'sick for several months with the rheumatism is able to resume his work again. There were only song services at the Second Baptist church, Sunday, as Rev. A. D. Lewis did not return home on account of the death of his nephew in Huntington. The song services were conducted by A. P. Straughter and enjoyed by all. Basil Braxton and "Lew" Brown were in town New Year's day visiting friends. Rev. M. W. Clair, of Washington, D.C., was in town last Thursday, the guest of his sister, Mrs. Lucy Lewis, of Bluff street. Misses Alfreda Smithers, Virgina and Dorthula Pack returned Saturday morning from the National Capital where they claim to have had a perfectly delightful time. They made many friends and received many nice tokens of admiration and friendship. The New Year to them is indeed a "Happy New Year." Dr. G. W. Holley returned Monday morning from the "Sunny South" from which he brings greatest praise of the "Dixie Land." Instead of the "bonnie bride," the doctor brought a warm day, for Monday was the warmest day we have had during the holidays. Mrs. Lucy Daniels has returned to Hinton after spending the holidays with friends in Charlottesville, Virginia, her home. Henry Worth and Jacob Conway are patients in the Sanitarium this week. Miss Rose Fuqua was called to Union on Sunday on account of the death of her father, Christ Whitlock. Dr. G. W. Holley was called to Meadow Creek Tuesday on professional business. MORGANTOWN. Rev. O. T. Davis, pastor of A. M. E. church, of Keyser, was in our city last Monday Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, and was the guest of Rev. S. Christian, Beechurst Avenue. Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Brown, Monongabella Avenue, Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Alexander, South High street, returned from Keyser Friday morning. Rev. O. T. Davis preached an excellent sermon last Wednesday evening at the A. M. E. Church, Beechurst Avenue. Miss Eva Lewis is still improving. The Angelic Union had a business meeting at Jones chapel M. E. Church. Chestnut street, Friday evening, making preparatory arrangements for the Union Rally which will be held at the First Baptist church Sunday. Rev. S. Christian was in Parkersburg Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday attending the wedding of his sister. He returned home Friday. Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Jackson have moved to White Avenue. Miss Elizabeth Lewis is in the city filling the place as substitute for her sister, Miss Eva Lewis at Geo C. Baker's, Spruce St. The Monongalia Lodge K. of P's No. 30 met in their Castie Hall, neccesary Avenue last Thursday evening and the following officers were elected and installed: J. H. Wilkinson, C. C.; Urvel Crawford, V., C.; J. A. Jones, K. of R. and S.; A. H. Brown, M. of F.; J. A. Edwards, M. of Ex.; John H. Lewis, Prelate C. D. Edwards, M. of A.; Joseph Richardson, I. G.; Wardon Parker, O. G. The Mt. Moriah A. F. and A. M. No. 20 met Tuesday evening, Jan. 4 and the following officers were installed: Wm. A. Holland, W. M.; Wm. Richardson, S. W.; Norman Shanklin, J W.; J. A. Hunt, Chaplain; John H. Lewis, S. D.; C. W. Thomas, J. D.; J. W. Hunt, Steward; Wm. Avler, Steward. After the installation there was a fine spread served and a joyous good time was spent. Principal E. L. Morton, Grand Vice Chancellor; of Fairmont, was in our city Thursday, December 30th, visiting the K, of P. lodge and gave a fine lecture. After the adjournment of the lodge there was a delightful spread in honor of the Grand Chancellor. Charles D. Edwards' home which was destroyed by fire on New Year's morning has been remodeled. He will be ready to move in his residence soon. The Silver Leaf Club met In H. W. Wright's Cafe Chestnut street and Court Square, Monday evening. Business of importance was transacted. John Shorts, of Point Marion, was a Sunday visitor the guest of Miss Louisa Jenkins. Mr. and Mrs. John A. Jones spent their Christmas holidays in Pittsburgh, Pa., with relations and friends returning home a few days ago. Mrs. C. W. Thomas, who have been ill at her home, Chestnut street, is able to be out once more. FAIRMONT. Mountain City Lodge No. 3538, G. U. O. of O. F. held a public installation of its newly elected officers Monay night, January 3, at their hall over the Dunbar school building. The following officers will be installed: F. H. Jackson, E. S.; Harry Johnson, V. G.; Howard Meade, N. G.; Ed, Holmes, P. N. G.; Thos, Keller, N. F.; A. H. Meade., P. S.; J. F. Staley, Treas; Fred Subbs, Guardian; B. Jenkins, Warden, Following the installation a banquet was served with the following menu: Roast Mountain City Turkey, Cranberry Sauce. Snow Flaked Potatoes, French Peas, Roman Punch. American Cheese. Crackers. Coffee. Misses Willa Lee, Estelle Cambric Ira Ross, Mesdames Winona Turner, Grace Biglow, of Clarksburg, Mrs. Richard Lowry and Mrs. M. G. Dil bard of Charleston and Mrs. Edward Henry, of Philadelphia, Pa., were the guests of honor at a reception given by Mrs. Arch Mead Wednesday December 29, at her home on Jackson street. Mrs. Meade received from 3to 5 P. M. 35 ladies called between these hours. Dainty re- freshments were served the guests and a very enjoyable time was spent. Mrs. Hamilton and Miss Grace Martin assisted Mrs. Meade. Later in the opening Mrs. Hamilton entertained the visiting ladies with a luncheon at her home 220 Jackson street. Mrs. C. H. Hamilton was the guest of Miss Willa Lee in Clarksburg, Thursday and attended the reception given by Mrs. Freeman, Mrs. Lutie Tuck and Miss Inez Tuck. M. T. Obie was the guest of friends in Clarksburg during the holidays. Mrs. Daley Martin entertained a number of young people last Friday night complimentary to Miss Lena Jackson Saturday night, Mrs. Martin entertained a large number of married ladies and gentlemen. A delightful luncheon was served at each reception. Friday evening she was assisted by Miss Bess Meade and Miss Pearl Washington. Saturday evening by Mrs. Obie and Mrs. P. Johnson. Mrs. Ida Scott entertained the following at 12 o'clock dinner New Year's Day; Mr. and Mrs. Suranther, Mr. and Mrs. Morton, Mrs. Fraction, Mrs. Hamilton, Rev. Wanzer, Rev. Arnold and Mr. Banks. Mrs. Chas. Hamilton entertained South Charleston FACTORIES EMPLOYING OVER 400 MEN Dunkirk Window Glass Co. Banner Window Glass Co. Kanawha Chemjcal Engine Mfg. Co. Kanawha Land Co. the following ladies at 6 o'clock dinner New Years' Day. Misses Lena Jackson, Bess Meade, Pearl Washington, Cora Taylor and Grace Martin. Mr. and Mrs. F. H. Jackson entertained complimentary to their daughter, Miss Lena, a large number of young people Saturday evening. Dainty refreshments were served. Games and music were the features of the evening. Saturday, January 1, 1910, Miss Grace Martin and Harrison Jones were united in marriage at the home of the bride's sister, Mrs. Arch Meade, Rev. G. O. Gill performed the ceremony. Only the relatives of the family witnessed the ceremony. The bride wore a becoming blue broadcloth princess. The groom was attired in the conventional black. The young couple will be at home at the bride's sister's, Mrs. Ed. Holmes on Jackson street. They have the best wishes of all. Mr. and Mrs. C., W. Hamilton entertained at dinner Sunday Mr. and Mrs. E. L. Morton, Miss Lilla Allen and Mr. Chas. Florence. Mr. and Mrs. Arch Mende entertained at six o'clock dinner Sunday, Mr. and Mrs. Harrison Jones, Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Hamilton and Mr. Robert Martin. Miss Lilla Allen of Fairchance, Pa., passed through the city Sunday en route to Clarksburg to begin school Monday after spending the holidays at home, Mr. Chas. Florence passed through en route to Grafton from Brownsville, where he spent the holidays with his parents. Miss Lena Jackson returned to Howard University at Washington, Sunday. Miss Carrie Harris returned to Storer College at Harper's Ferry Sunday. Miss Florence M. Cobb returned here Sunday night from Columbus, O., where she spent the holidays and will resume her position in the public school. Mrs. Robert Smith entertained a small party of friends at her home on Monroe street on Wednesday evening. Music and games provided amusements and at the close of the evening refreshments were served. Mrs. Jessie Hayes and children left Tuesday for Parkersburg. Mrs. Ed. Allen and daughter, Loutie, arrived home from Washington, D. C., to spend the holidays with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Johnson. Mrs. Geo. Whiting, of Washington, D. C., is visiting her sister, Mrs. D. H. Johnson. Miss Grace Jackson of Clarksburg, attended the dance here Monday evening. Dan Jones and Matthew Oble were in Clarksville Monday evening attending the dance given in Glen Elk. Glen Petty is quite ill at the home of his parents. Leonard Lewis of Philadelphia, Pa., visiting his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Lewis. Mrs. L. Ann Crawford has return- PEOPLE IN SOUTH CHARLESTON NOW Room 501 Charleston National Bank Building ed to her home at Pruntytown. Mrs. J. C. Sommerville, of Masontown, Pa., is home for the holidays. Wm. Handy of Morgantown, was a visitor to our city this week. Geo. Lewis of Mannington, was in town Thursday to attend the Al G. Fields Minstrel. Wm. Stout of Grafton, was a business visitor here this week. Rev. Chas. Arnold is suffering with rheumatism this week. & Rev. Wunzer, of the Mt. Zion Baptist church has returned from Braddock, Pa., where he has been spending the Yuletide with his family. Misses Webster, Ford and Berry of Mannington, were visitors to our town Monday. E. L. Morton returned Wednesday from Wheeling, Moundsville, and Morgantown, where he met the K. of P. Lodges of each town. Mrs. C. C. Gill was hostess to Ladies' Aid No. 2 Friday evening. Mr. and Mrs. Brent Meade of Clarksburg, were the guests of relatives here Sunday. HUNTINGTON. J. D. Patton, a student at the W. Va. Colored Institute, was the recent guest of Miss Luella Bowling. Mrs. Nannie Wade, of Bluefield, an adopted sister of the late James Lewis was present at the funeral. Miss Dora-Johnson spent a few hours with friends Sunday while en route to her school at Fram, Ky. Mrs. Almita Brown is very ill at her home near 5th street and Sixth avenue. Mrs. Nannie McFadden, who had the misfortune of breaking her leg some weeks ago is improving. Mrs Helen Peters, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Judson Peters, of Ironton spent a few days with friends here last week. D. W. Perdue, is able to be out again, having been indisposed for several days. Mrs. W. H. Thomas attended the Anderson-Parker wedding at Portsmouth during the holidays. J. W. Reed has returned from a few days' visit to friends in Cincinnati. Mr. and Mrs. E. Jones, of Cleveland O., are newcomers to our city at 1201 7th avenue. The revival services at the First Baptist church are very successful, with seven conversions during the week and many at the anxious seat. The services at the A. M. E. church are largely attended also and much interest is manifested. Mrs. Mary Rhodes, of 8th avenue, is ill. A young woman, whose name we have not learned, committed suicide by drinking carbolle acid Sunday morning at the residence of Dan Hill in the alley back of 7th avenue. Dr. E. C. Johnson spent the holidays with relatives and friends in Pittsburgh. Miss Nettie Leftwich is home from a delightful trip to Hampton and other points in Va. E. A. Vince spent the holidays with his father in Lancaster, O. THURSDAY, JANUARY 19, 1916. estor ON NOW R 400 MEN Banner Window Co. fg. Co. Hemlock Lur South Charles are Walk, Sew s, Everything. the trollly car ey go up wh payments to suit. and C ink Building BAUER SH COM D 30 CAPIT Veal, Mutton h Pork Sauce OUR OWN MAKE. our machine s and B RS, FISH, PO qualities in all th kinds of Boston OW MEN Window Glass Co. Imlock Lumber Co. Charleston. Walk, Sewers, rything. olly cars. up when the ts to suit. d Co. ding BUER MEAT COMPANY D CAPITOL ST. Mutton, Pork, ork Sausage DOWN MAKE. machine sliced and Bacon ISH, POULTRY es in all the popular ods of Beef, Veal, Mutton, Pork Fresh Pork Sausage OUR OWN MAKE. The best qualities in all the popular kinds of Cheese your patronage for stock in our line when you want atronage for we have in our lines and you you want it most. We want your patronage for we have complete stock in our lines and you can get it when you want it most. Are You Working for Money? Or is Your Money Working for You? If you are working and saving your money and putting it in a bank where you get no interest, keep it in the bank. If you somewhere about your house--You Are Working For Money. If you are willing to 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 hite floor is a large assembly and lodge hall. This building is sure to pay us well. After the Charleston building had been occupied only eight months our stockholders were paid a dividend of six per cent. Stock is still on sale at $10.00 per share, either paid up or on the installment plan. Ask your agent in your locality about it or write to this office. Let Your Money Work For You ADDITIONAL CORRESPONDENCE WANTED--A Many a man dies without one because he dines but hopes to make a fortune by a gi A small sum saved regularly from each in the Savings Department of "The Bank th will soon give you a fund which will buy We pay compound semi-annual Interest 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. --- MONTGOMERY. J. W. Brouder, the tailer, who has been sick several weeks is able to resume work. Miss Lillie Holmes left Menday for Harper's Ferry to enter school. Mrs. W. C. Laurence is arranging for an entertainment for the benefit of the Orphan's Home. K. H. Ralley was the guest of relatives at Ward Sunday. Mrs. M. A. W. Thompson was shopping here Friday. E. G. Ward, of Charleston, was here on business Monday. Mrs. Nannie Hardy, is ill at this writing. Mrs. Florence Clark, of Donwood, was the guest of her sister, Miss Ruth Watson Monday. Mrs. W. C. Laurence, who has been ill for a short time is able to be out again. Mrs. Smith Brown is reported better. Master Taylor Brown Page is out again after a week's illness. J. W. White of Charleston was no J. W. White of Charleston, was up Stanley the guest of friends. William Miller, of Gaulle, was a business visitor here Saturday. Mrs. S. S. White, is able to be out after several days' illness. Mrs. Joe Guthrie and son, Madrid of Donwood, were the guests Sunday of Mrs. Richard Tyler. Mrs. Andrew Howard was hostess Tuesday afternoon to the Willing Workers Club. Archie McKinney visited his wife at Paint Creek Hospital Sanity. Montague Allen, of Barnwell, was here on business Saturday. Rev. E. C. Page filled his regular appointment at West Charleston Sunday. John Cubit, of Cain Fork, spent several days here the guest of relatives. Rev. P. A. Harris, of Sylvia, was here on business Monday. Green Smith of Ward, was a Saturday visitor here. Mrs. Robert E. Burrell is out after several weeks illness. Dr. B. F. White was a professional caller to Ward and Cedar Grove last week. Dr. W. C. Laurence was called to Smithies last week on professional business. Robert Jones, of Page, was here Saturday on business. CEDAR GROVE. Dr. B. F. White of Montgomery was here on professional business Monday. Mrs. Martha Claxton is much better. She is able to be out again, after being confined to her room for several weeks with la gripe. Miss Mary Strudwick, of Charleston, spent the holidays here, the guest of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Smith. J. H. Dingess has returned from Rannoke and Lynchburg, Va. Mrs. Enail Fortner, of Mammoth, was here on business Wednesday. Miss Ollie Meadows was a business called in Charleston Saturday. L. A. Anderson is slightly indis- posed this week. Mr. and Mrs. Joe Vaughan have re- turned from a visit to Lynchburg, Va. Prof. H. Nailey, was in town Sunday a short while. Little Lola Smith has been very ill with croup. Felix Adams, of Charleston, was a business caller here Monday. Mrs. M. E. Brooks, of Charleston, was the guest of her daughter, Mrs. Ida Buster, last week. Mrs. Jennie Beamer is much better at this writing. Mes. Lewis Cobb, of Irgutte, was in town Saturday calling on friends. STORER COLLEGE Miss Dee Douglas left for her home Wednesday after spending a couple of weeks with her sisters, Misses Clementine and Viola. Dr. N. C. Brackett is at the Episcopal Hospital in Washington, having an operation performed for catarrh trouble. News received here today states he is improving rapidly. Golden Darby was called to Roanoke, Va., on account of the illness of his mother. Prospects for a successful baseball team are good this coming season with such men in school as Crawford and Tomlinson, Harvey and Scott. The municipal election held in Harper's Ferry Friday last resulted in a victory for the "wetts." "Pagoda Land" is the subject of the lecture billed here on January 19, by Sumner Vinton of Burmah, India. The lectures deal with India and the work of the famous Vinton missionaries and promises, to be very interesting. Miss Evelyn Mallory of New York, has returned to Storer. Miss Corine Barney returned today from Baltimore. Steam heat has been installed in the De Wolf Industrial Building during the past week. Other improvements have also been made. The laboratories are on the second floor and will be used by Prof. McDonald's chemistry class, while the tower floor will be devoted to agricultural studies. President McDonald and H. H. Winters spent Sunday in Charles Town attending the quarterly meeting of the Free-Will Baptist church. Skating is fine on the Potomac, and Shonandoo. The condition of Mr. and Mrs. John Young on Lewis street is slightly improved over last week. Mrs. Rush Webb is able to be out after several days illness. THE ADVOCATE HOWARD U The Leading Negro Institution of Le Gen. O. O. Howard Shortly After O Usefulness with Each Passing HOWARD UNIVERSITY The Leading Negro Institution of Learning in the Land, Founded by Gen. O. O. Howard Shortly After the Civil War, it has Increased in Usefulness with Each Passing Year. Howard University, at Washington, D. C., the foremost institution in America for the higher education of Negro youth is enjoying the banner year of its history. Under the energetic, painstaking and sympathetic guidance of President Wilbur Patterson Thirkield, the time-honored school is taking on a new spirit, and everything on Howard Hill spells Progress, and unity, harmony and enthusiastic co-operation are the watchwords that one hears fifty-eight graduated and received their degrees at the last commencement. These degrees included M. D. D. D. S., and Phar. D. Eighteen graduated from the law department with the degree of Bachelor of Laws. The law department at the present time has a creditable representation in the undergraduate classes. A vast improvement has been made in the law building on Fifth street. The library has been re-arranged and by removing the partition. The seating SCIENCE SCIENCE HALL. from one end of the campus to the other. For years not a new brick was laid within the University enclosure. Now two massive buildings are in process of erection, and plans are eling perfected that will lead to at least two more stately structures in the near future. New facilities for scientific study are being provided in the new $90,000 Science Hall, and the new $50,000 Carnegie Library will afford a reservoir of information that will prove to be of ines- --- The faculty has been enlarged and otherwise strengthened and the curriculum is being constantly broadened to keep pace with the demands of modern educational thought and methods. According to the annual report of President Thinkfield for the year ending June 30, 1909, recently filed with the Secretary of the Interior, Howard University is in a flourishing condition, and its sphere of influence is not only national, but international. GROUP OF STUDENTS GROUP OF STUDENTS—SCHOOL OF THEOLOGY The report states that the enrollment numbered 1265 students from thirty-five states and territories and a considerable number from foreign countries. There were seven students from Porto Rico, five from Africa, eighty from the British West Indies, five from Cuba, ten from South America, and one each from Haiti, Sento Domingo and India. There were 469 students enrolled in the medical department, of which LIBRARY—SCHOOL OF LAW. timable value: fifty-eight graduated and received their degrees at the last commencement. These degrees included M. D., D. D. S., and Phar. D. Eighteen graduated from the law department, with the degree of Bachelor of Laws. The law department at the present time has a creditable representation in the undergraduate classes. A vast improvement has been made in the law building on Fifth street. The library has been re-aranged and by removing the partition. The seating HALL. capacity of the lecture room has been nearly doubled. In the school of Theology there were ninety-seven students, one of whom received the degree of Bachelor of Divinity last June, four were given diplomas and seven presented with testimonials. Other departments of the University, of which the Teachers' College, the Commercial College, the College of Arts and Sciences and the College of Manual Arts were the most successful in the amount of work ac- LAKE FRONT. HOTEL DE VILLE MAIN BUILDING. SCHOOL OF THEOLOGY. complished in the past year, showed a large increase in attendance over previous years. President Thirkield has given over a quarter of a century of his life to the moral and intellectual uplift of the moral and intellectual uplift of Howard University are fortunate indeed in being able to command the services of such a material and spiritual leader, who combines with ample experience and sincere devotion FOOL OF LAW. SAHLEY,GEORGE&BSHARAH MAJESTIC THEATRE 14 SUMMERS STREET HIGH CLASS VAUDEVILLE ARTISTS SINGERS AND DANCERS REMAINDER OF THIS WEEK BLAND AND JONES IN "A DREAM OF DAHOMEY" --- RESOLUTION NUMBER 1 "RESOLVED that I will keep every engagement made during 1910 punctually. In order to do so you must have a reliable timepiece. There is one watch that makes you feel like the owner of a government bond every time you take it from your pocket. It is the HOWARD, then which no better watch is made. We carry all standard makes of watches, ranging in price from $1.00 to $150.00, and our well known dependable guarantee is back of every timepiece sold. Our repair department, too, has an enviable reputation. THE LADY'S COAT SAHLEY, GEOR Dry Goods and ENTRANCES:----11 CAPITOL MAJESTIC 14 SUMMER WEEK B JANUARY JER AL LEV HIGH CLASS VAU SINGERS AN MOVING PI ILLUSTRAT REMAINDER O BLAND A "A DREAM O to the highest interests of the struggling people with whom he has cheerfully cast his lot. He exemplifies in his engaging personality and fruitful policies, the hopes, aims and ideals that moved that immortal humanitarian and evangel of Christian Light, Gen. Oliver O. Howard, to establish this national center of high constructive endeavor for the aspiring freedman more than forty years ago. RESOLUTION "RESOLVED that I will keep o punctually." In order todo so you must ha one watch that makes you feel l bond every time you take it from then which no better watch is n We carry all standard makes o $1.00 to $150.00, and our well p or every timepiece sold. Our repair department, too, h ERNST --- We still have remaining a good assortment of the large line of which we received direct from the manufacturer a few days ago. These garments are of all desirable colors and all sizes and are of the very latest styles and excellent quality. Their actual values are from $15 to $50, but while they last they go AT HALF PRICE $7.50 to $15.00 Each. Come while selection is good. GEORGE & BSHARAH All ladies Furnishings OL ST. AND 720 KANAWHA ST. C THEATRE MERS STREET BEGINNING JANY 13 ROME AND WIS AUDEVILLE ARTISTS AND DANCERS PICTURES RATED SONGS OF THIS WEEK AND JONES IN OF DAHOMEY" MONTGOMERY SALOON EURNED A fire at Montgomery this afternoon, destroyed Johnson's saloon in that town. Reports came to the city that the whole town of Montgomery was burning and that requests for assistance had come to Charleston, but inquiry was made by Chief C. C. Rand, of the fire department, and he learned that the blaze had been confined to the one saloon. ON NUMBER 1 keep every engagement made during 1910 It have a reliable timepiece. There is sold like the owner of a government from your pocket. It is the HOWARD, is made. Sizes of watches, ranging in price from all known dependable guarantee is back so, has an enviable reputation. JEWELER & W.F.G OPTICIAN Cor. Va. Street and Arcade. Charleston, W. Va. --- PAGE FOUR THE ADVOCATE PUBLISHED EVERY THURSDAY BY THE ADVOCATE PUB. CO. Office, Pythian Building, Charleston. The Advocate is entered in the Post-office at Charleston, W. Va., as second class matter. MOR LAW UPHELD. Expressing it as their belief that no innocent man met his death at the hands of the mob which lynched Henry Salzner and Will James, a Negro, the Cairo, Ill., grand jury asserts further that the so-called lawless element was not concerned in the lynching. Then it adjourned without returning indictments. All of which may be true, but it strikes the man of average intelligence as being a little out of the ordinary that a grand jury should pass upon the guilful or innocence of a person or persons lynched, and then exonerate the lynchers on the grounds that the so called lawless element was not concerned in the lynching. The facts in the case are of too recent occurrence to have passed out of the minds of the public. Wili James, the Negro, was accused of criminally assaulting and murdering a white woman. Henry Salzner, white, had been convicted of murdering his wife under circumstances on the most atrocious nature. A mob of law-abiding citizens, according to the grand jury, battered down the jail, secured the Negro and put him to death. Then these same law-abiding citizens made an end of Salzner. Granting that "no innocent man met his death at the hands of the mob," how did the jury arrive at the conclusion that the so-called lawless element was not concerned. It had not appeared, nor do we think it will appear that any member of the mob was an officer duly authorized to execute such summary punishment, or in fact, any punishment upon the men. But on the contrary, since they did put the men to death without lawful authority, their action was without the pale of the law, was a degree of murder, all the grand juries in the world notwithstanding. The men composing the mob may not have been those usually clauses as lawless, but if they had been, the result would have been the difference between two dicedies and two bedums. But the fact that they were under or ordinary circumstances, law-abiding makes the grand jury's finding the less understandable, and clearer, points out the danger toward while our institutions are drifting. If law abiding citizens, or those so considered, have gone into the lynching game, and their actions are condone by the grand juries, why have legh latures to make laws, courts to later pret them or officers to execute them? The present system is no only useless, but it is far more expeasive than that virtually advocated by the Cairo grand jury. UTILIZING NEGRO ENUMERATORS. Census Director Durand is entitled to the thanks of the Negro people of the land for his practical effort to give recognition to the race in the taking of the 133th census. He will aim to have his supervisors employ not less than 5,000 colored enumerators, using the bulk of them in the Southern states, where the system of enumerating the races separately has been found to work very satisfactorily in gathering the statistics of the schools. The proposal to utilize short term teachers and exceptionally bright students wherever possible strikes us as a good idea. While affording these poorly paid workers a neat bit of "pin money", the government is thus assured of having, at its command a competent set of enquirers, who are familiar with the conditions that must be met and who enjoy the respect and confidence of the people with whom they must deal. It is patent, therefore, that they can get the best results chainable, without appreciable friction. The race is served by thus being able to spread upon the records a true reflex of its progress, and thousands of dollars are distributed where they are surely needed—benefits and advantage which might not have been conferred under any other circumstances. Do my the color line as we may, it seems to have become an invitable part of our American life, and it we must accept it, we show wisdom in insisting upon our "pound of the day" exchange for the "quarterly most distant discrimination." In teaching this workable solution of a highly vexatious problem, Director Durand is fortunate to have had the gage experience and sympathetic counsel of Dr. Thomas Jesse Jones a sociological expert from Hampton Institute, and who has thoroughly mastered the intricacies of the race question by bringing to bear spectacles devoid of narrow prejudices and archaic traditions. The Advocate joins in the appeal that the progressive type of Negroes throughout the country, and particularly in the heavily-populated localities, file their applications for enumerators at once and assist in making the race a factor in the 13th Census. Although certain newspapers prompted no doubt by some unseen black hand, periodically try to put Register of the Treasury Vernon out of office, the genial Kansan goes on in the even tenor of his way making new friends by the score and binding old ones to him as with hooks of steel. The friends of Register Vernon say they do not expect him to hold on at Washington forever, but when he goes back to his educational work at Western University, it will be of his own volition and in consonance with plans formed many months ago. He will retire from this office of Register of the Treasury when he "gets good and ready," so the story goes, but will not and cannot be "pushed out." In the meantime the silver-voiced statesman is allowing the other fellow to do the worrying. BE REERFUL CY: In the scramble for the larger columns at Washington, the anxious ones are overlooking a good bet in not giving attention to the office of Assistant Register of the Treasury, which has been held for two or three terms by Mr. Cyrus Fields Adams, of Chicago. The place pays $2,500 per annum and the work is easy and congenial. Just where Mr. Adams' political grip lies, no one seems to snow, and why he should hold on any longer than the $4,000 chiefs-taxes is a mystery which the soothsayers of the Capital are unable to solve. West Virginia, Indiana or Kentucky could furnish a genial, forcible, competent Assistant who would be of some real benefit to the race. We have nothing against Mr. Adams, but a change would do no harm. Here is a job the boys ought to make a strong pull for. AND THEN SOME. There are, roughly speaking, three hundred and ninety seven West Virginians of color who could be preluded upon to accept the position of Assistant Register of the Treasury. And when you come to think of it, one of them ought to have the place the sum total of the Federal patronage which has come to the Negroes of this state is one consulship. A state possessing a Negro electorate must equal to the difference between the Republican and Democratic vote, deserves more consideration to step up, gentleman! The Advocate is for the best man. THE WASHINGTON AMERICAN The vast improvement in the editorial tone, news features and mechanical make-up of the Washington american gives birth to the hope that the nation's capital is to have a ace journal worthy of its culture, intelligence and progressive spirit, for many moons enterprising Washingtonians have been compelled to look to enterprising papers on the outside for the news of their town, dore power to the Washington American. 40RS FOR PATRIOTS Who will constitute the Exposition 'commission of Seven?' They should be recognized men who are willing to give the benefit of their knowledge and experience without thought of personal aggrandizement. President Faxt will doubtless be given a fine hold from which to select the requisite number of patriots. It will be remembered that the preliminary 'commissioners are to serve without pay. Two or more branches of the National Negro Business League ought to be able to exist harmoniously in cities or the size and divergent interests of Chicago and Washington. Retail to follow self-appointed and debtors leadership cannot be construed into disloyalty to the National League. Washington takes no hand in the lands of local factions. He welcomes all in the fold of commercial development, and wisely allows individuals to compose their differences as rest they can. Governor Glasscock leaves no room for doubt as to where he stands when the interests of the state are in jeopardy. The shippers of the northern part of the state complain, and apparently not without reason, that they are not getting a square deal at the bands of the Baltimore & Oi to Railroad Company. Governor Glasscock has announced his intention of severing the reason, and the record he has made during his nine months of service is sufficient assurance that the evil will be corrected if the others. PR. THOMAS JESSE JONES It is stated for the information of those who have thought otherwise, that Dr. Thomas J. Jones, expert special agent of the census, is not a col 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. ored man. He is a Welshman by birth, a model American gentleman by instinct and training, a broad minded and clear-visaged student of the problems that concern the relations of man to man. Dr. Jones impresses us as being one Caucasian who has not a drop of Negro prejudice in his vetus. MAY THE GODS FORLFEND Is Hon, W. Calvin Chase the mouthpiece of Dr. Booker T. Washington at the national capital? If so, by whom appointed? Are those trusty veterans Tyler, Terrell, Cobb, Dancy, Thompson, McKinley, Curtis, et al. to be thus shoved off the map? Nevertheless and notwithstanding, Recorder John C. Dancy continues to do business at the old stand. But there is a Richmond in the field in the person of N. G. Robinson, of West Virginia, who will "ease the skids under him," if his friends have their way. If that investigation into the cost of living is as long drawn out as the Brownsville inquiry, it would be well for the man of small means to begin looking now into the nutritive value of dog-fennel, burdock, shavings, sawdust, bark and twigs. If you want to be an enumerator, now is the time to speak out. The Negro will be in the game and will make everything count in the returns. There will be nothing doing in this line in Kanawha county, but Fayette offers an excellent field. Odd Fellow politics show signs of warming up. The B. M. C. comes on apace and West Virginia will be in the running for a place on the Sub Committee of Management when the time is ripe. The Washington Bee, outranking the festive grasshopper in aerobic agility, has forgiven Judge Robert H. Terrell—at the usual rates cash in advance and for one week only. The faithful Negroes who "carried the banner" through the Taft campaign are simply grinning and bearing it. "Marking time" is tiresome to the militant march. The 1913 Exposition is going forward and the issue of "who saw it first" has been relegated to the limbs of things forgotten. MT. CARBON. Mrs. Mary Bicey, who has been in Richmond during the past two weeks returned last week to spend some time with Mrs. Martha Coleman, who is somewhat indisposed. Mrs. Agnes Harvey, Mrs. Florence Stokes and Mrs. Susan Skipper were very sick last week; the former is improving but the latter was taken to the Sheltering Arms Hospital Monday for treatment. M. H. Hill, district deputy of the Grand Lodge of Knights of Pythias, is now out visiting the lodges of his district. He was at Nuttallburg Saturday night and will visit Powellton, Montgomery, and other points this week. Suggestive Questions on Lesson by Rev. Dr. International Newspaper Copyright 1909 by Rev. January 16, 1910. The beginning of the Galilean Ministry. Matt. 4:12-25. Golden Text. The people which sat in darkness saw great light. Matt. 4:16. Verse 12. Why did Jesus depart for Galilee when he heard John was imprisoned? Was it for fear of personal arrest? Why should a good man not unnecessarily expose himself to danger? Verse 13. Describe or point out on the map, the situation of Nazareth and Capernaum and state at least one thing for which these cities are noted? --- Verses 14-16—State your reasons for either theory that Jesus went to dwell in Canterbury purposely to fulfil the prophecy of Isaiah, or that his going there was an unconscious fulfilment of this prophecy? Why, or why not, do any of the events which God says are going to happen, depend upon the help of man? Why is it that the advent of Jesus into any heart, or any community, is like a great light bursting out in dense darkness? (This question must be answered in writing by members of the club.) What is the literal meaning of the figures of light and darkness used in verse sixteen. Verse 17.—What, if any, was the difference between John's preaching of repentance and that of Jesus? (See Chap. 3:2.) Compare say Abraham and Enoch of the Old Testament, with the Ancient John and Paul of the New Testament, and then compare the four with an equal number of the goodly men now, and then say if there is an essential difference in the way that they each entered into the Kingdom of God? Verse 18-22.—How can you explain that these fishermen so promptly gave up their bounties and followed Jesus? THE ADVOCATE Mrs. Sallie Mills, district deputy of State Grand Court of Calanthe, made an official visit to the subordinate Court of this place last week and installed the officers for the ensuing year. Rev. S. E. Williams was called to Hill Top Monday to look after matters relative to the West Virginia Seminary and College. The outlook for church work for this year is very promising. Rev. S. E. Williams preached two good sermons Sunday that were listened to attentively by a large audience. The new Sunday School officers were installed in the afternoon. Rev. J. J. Turner, the State Superintendent of Missions, preached an excellent sermon for the occasion; timey addresses were delivered by J. V. Coleman, A. H. Bolling and Rev. S. E. Williams. RAYMOND CITY. J. W. Crosby preached an interesting sermon at Mt. Hermon Baptist church Sunday night. Mesdames Ida Williams, Ada Price, L. A. Massie and Blanche Woodson are till this week. Harvey Cole made a business trip to St. Albans Saturday. J. H. Lewis spent several days visiting friends at Hugheson last week. Chester Woods entertained a number of young friends at a birthday party Saturday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Hubbard. C. E. Saunders spent Sunday in Chattleton, with his family. BUCKHANNON Mrs. Eliza Mumford came home Saturday after a pleasant visit with her daughter, Mrs. Lewis, of Sutton. Mrs. Chas, Dickerson, of South Buckhamon is ill. Rev. Smoots, at the A. M. E. church returned home Saturday from Weston where he assisted Rev. Griffith with his revival services. The many friends of Miss Harriet Walker regret to learn of her serious illness. Chas. Davis has accepted a position as violinist in the orchestra at Wonderland theatre. A series of meetings are being held at Simpson Memorial church. At Hall's Chapel A. M. E. church, Sunday 11 a.m. memorial services were held in honor of Mr. Daniel Halt for whom the church was named. Miss Ingle Taylor has returned home, and reports a pleasant visit with friends in Beverly and Elkins. Mrs. Thornton Jackson, who was seriously ill last week, is somewhat improved at this writing. District Superintendent, Rev. Curry held quarterly meeting at Simpson Memorial church Sunday. Jan. 2. Rev. Curry remained here a part of last week and very ably assisted in conducting the revival services. DAVIS. Misses Blanche and Letha Lee have returned from a visit to relatives in Piedmont. Miss Louise Marks was a business visitor to Parsons Monday. Miss Lutia Clark and Holmes Randolph were married Christmas day. Mrs. Marie Denmark, Elsie Grandison and Fred Clark were visiting at Piedmont Sunday. Prof. E. B. Black and L. O. Coleman have returned from Romney. They report a pleasant trip. Chas Malone was a visitor to Thomas Monday. on the Sunday School Dr. Linscott for the Super Bible Study Club v. T. S. Linscott, D. D. What can be said for or against the idea that they had heard Jesus frequently and had thoroughly con- vinced themselves of his authority, and then that they took sufficient time to dispose of their business af- fairs? Give a reason to your answer as to whether God in these days, or ever, calls upon men and women to do erratic things, such as neglecting their business, in order to do religious work? How may a man of God recognize the call of God to new work, when it comes through the medium of another man? Will a true Christian at the command of God, give up the business in which he may be engaged in order to do gospel work? When God calls a man to devote himself to gospel work, is it always to be presumed that it is a life-long call? --- Most people recognize that a special call is necessary for the gospel ministry, but if this is so, why is not a special call necessary for any occupation? Why, for example, should not a Christian blacksmith, have as clear cut conviction, as that of a pastor of a church, that he is doing his divinely appointed work? If you are not sure you are where you ought to be, and are doing what God wants you to do, what reason is there to believe that you are not living in some degree separate from God? Verse 23.—Why is every Christian to the extent of his opportunity, under as much obligation to minister to the spiritual, social, and physical needs of the people as Jesus was? Verse 24.—Did Jesus heal all the sick people in the community? Verse 25.—Is a faithful man equally to be praised whether he is popular or unpopular? Lesson for Sunday, Jan. 23rd 1910 True Blessedness, Matt. 5:1-16. BLUEFIELD COLORED INSTITUTE BLUEFIELD, WEST VIRGINIA On the main line of the N. & W. R. R., and easy of access from all points of the Virginian Healthful location, the very best of school comforts, and excellent advantages in the way of Library, Laboratories, Student Societies and a strong earnest Faculty. Regular Normal and Academic Courses also courses in Music, Sewing, Cooking and Laundering. A Model Graded School in which Normal Graduates are given the necessary experience in teaching before beginning their regular work. For Further Information Address the Principal State of West Virginia, Kanawha County, ss: AT RULES held in the Clerk's Office of the Circuit Court of Kanawha County, on the first Monday in the month of January, 1910, The H. Stratemeyer Co., a corporation, Plaintiff, vs. ) In Chancery and on Attachment. Gus Loth and others, Dependants. The object of this suit is to obtain a decree against the defendant Gus Loth, for the sum of $587.55, the amount of plaintiff's claim set out in its Bill, with interest thereon from December 30, 1909, and the costs of this suit, and to subject the real estate of said defendant Gus Loth, to the payment thereof, consisting of a lot situate on Capitol Street in the City of Charleston, County of Kanawha, West Virginia, fronting 24 feet on the south-east side of Capitol St. and running back 285 feet to Hale street, together with the improvements thereon, being No. 230 Capitol St., now occupied by the defendant, J. W. Solof, as a business house. This day came the Plaintiff by their Attorneys; and on their motion, and it appearing by affidavit filed, that the defendants, Gus Loth, Geo K. Johnson and John W. Hamer, the last two named, trustees, are non-residents of this State, it is ordered that they do appear within one month after the date of the first publication hereof, and do what is necessary to protect their interest in this suit. NOTICE TO TAKE DEPOSITIONS. Kalamazoo Corset Co., a corporation, Plaintiff, vs. ) In Chancery and on Attachment. Gus Loth and others, Defendants. Pending in the Circuit Court of Kanawha County, West Virginia. To Gus Loth, the Penn Mutual Life Insurance Company, a corporation, George K. Johnson and John W. Hamer, the last two named, Trustees: NOTICE is hereby given that on Monday, February 21, 1910, between the hours of 9 o'clock A. M. and 9 o'clock P. M., at that day, at the law offices of F. R. Olmsted, at No. 212 Eleanor Street, in the City of Kalamazoo, Michigan, we will take the depositions of J. C. Hatfield and others, to be used as evidence in be balf of plaintiff in the above enti- tled cause. If from any cause the taking of said depositions is not commenced, or if commenced and not completed on said day, the taking of the same shall be continued from day to day, or from time to time, until the same are fully completed. KALAMAZOO CORSET CO., By H. C. & L. E. McWhorter. Atnoreys. ORDER OF PUBLICATION State of West Virginia, Kanawha County, ss: AT RULES held in the Clerk's Office of the Circuit Court of Kanawha County, on the first Monday in the month of January, 1919. Kalamazoo Corset Co., a corporation, Plaintiff. Cus Loth and others, Defendants. The object of this suit is to obtain THE CRYSTAL BATH HOUSE Owned and Controlled by the Knights of Pythiaq of North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa and Australia. Attendants' Fees { $3.00 per course of 21 Baths { $1.50 per course of 10 Baths a decree against the defendant Gus Loth, for the sum of $84.27, the amount of plaintiff's claim get out in its bill, with interest thereon from February 26, 1909, and the costs of this suit, and to subject the real estate of said defendant Gus Loth, to the payment thereof, consisting of a lot situate on Capitol Street, in the City of Charleston, County of Kanawha, West Virginia, fronting 24 feet on the south-east side of Capitol Street, and running back 285 feet to Hale Street, together with the improvements thereon, being No. 230 Capitol Street, now occupied by the defendant J. W. Solof, as a business house. This day came the Plaintiffs by their Attorneys; and on their motion, and it appearing by affidavit filed, that the Defendants Gus Loth, George K. Johnson and John W. Hamer, the last two named, trustees, are nonresidents of this State, it is ordered that they do appear within one month after the date of the first publication hereof, and do what is necessary to protect their interests in this suit. Teste: IRA H. MOTTESHEARD, Clerk. H. C. & L. E. McWHORTER, Sols. NOTICE TO TAKE DEPOSITIONS. The H. Stratemeyer Co., a corporation, Plaintiff, vs. ) In Chancery and on Attachment. Gus Loth and others. Defendants. Pending in the Circuit Court of Kanawha County, West Virginia. To Gus Loth, the Penn Mutual Life Insurance Company, a corporation, George K. Johnson and John W. Hamer, the last two named, Trustees: NOTICE is hereby given that on Monday, February 21, 1910, between the hours of 9 o'clock A. M. and 6 o'clock P. M. at that day, at the law office of James K. Jordan, at No. 62 Atlas Bank Building, in the City of Cincinnati, Ohio, we will take the depositions of Giles A. Smith and others, to be used as evidence in behalf of plaintiff in the above entitled cause. If from any cause the taking of said depositions is not commenced, THE CRYSTAL Owned and Controlled by the America, South America, Euro Attendants' Fees $3.0 $1.5 Call on or Address CRYSTAL BATH HOUSE --- THURSDAY, JANUARY 18, 1910. INSTITUTE VIRGINIA Dr. R. R., and the Virginian best of school stages in the Student So- faculty. Basic Courses, Baking, Cooking STUDENTS FURNISHED which Normal essary exper- inning their the Principal MS or if commenced and not completed on said day, the taking of the same shall be continued from day to day, or from time to time, until the same are fully completed. THE H. STRATEMEYER CO., By H. C. & L. E. McWhorter, 1-13-4t Attorneys, GREETINGS 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 conversations, 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. TEACHERS' REVIEW COURSE. The Teachers' Review of the English Branches will begin at the West Virginia Colored Institute, March 21st, 1910. Board two dollars ($2.00) per week. For further information address. Byrd Prillerman, President. Institute, W. Va. HOW COLORED SCHOOL TEACHERS CAN EARN EXTRA MONEY. If you are a teacher and want to earn some extra money after school hours, write A. R. Steward, Tuskegee Institute, Ala. 1-13-31. Pole Finder Mat Henson is due to return to the limelight. AL BATH HOUSE by the Knights of Pythias of North Europe, Asia, Africa and Australia. 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 certi- cates of good standing in their respective lodges are entitled to half the above rates. J. R. SMITH, Mgr. HOT SPRINGS, ARK. ————= NSTITUTE, WEST VIRGINIA -———— The only Industrial Institu(e for colored Students in the State Regular Normal, Academic and Commercial Courses, also Regular Courses in Agriculture, Carpentry and House Building, Steam Fitting, Smithing, Cabinet Making, Paint- ing and Glazing, Dressmaking, Laundering, Printing. A Complete Course in Military Training to Cadets Rooms, Books, Fuel and Lights Free to Normal Students: | and in addition Uniforms for State Students. We have a faculty of Twenty-two. Teachers. Board only Eight Dol- lars_per Month. ; ' | FOR CATALOGUE AND OTHER INFORMATION ADDRESS i: Byrd Prillerman, A. M. President | Institute, West Virginia | ‘ ' I Correspondence me THURSDAY, JANUARY: 13-1010. CHILICOTHE, 0. Misses Clara B. Medley and Ellen Dowdy spent Sunday in Frankfort visiting friends. Misses Mabel and Lillian Postells, of Greenfivld, spent. the weok. end in the elty the ‘guests, of Miss Clyda Bates on Fourth street Revival meeting is in progress at the First Baptist’ Church. — Rev. Thomas of Columbus, is assisting Rev. J. W. Carter, ‘The Ladies’ Aid of Quinn Chapel A. M. E. Church met Wednesday night in the chureh, Mrs. James Lueas and son, Grit- fin, nave returned from Denton, Md., where they spent the yuletide with her daughter and friends. Mrs. Phillip Harrison, who has heen i for a few days is on the mend. Mi and Mrs. Alexander Gatlift, on West, Main St., gave a sleighing party en Friday night for their friends. ‘The jatter part of the evening was spent in games, and refreshments were served. Mrs. Jennie Powell, of South Wal: nut street, entertained a few of her friends with a card party on ‘Thurs- day night, Rev. W. E. Walker received a tel egram from New York stating that his cousin, W. L. Law was dead and would be sent to: Winston-Salem, N. ©. for burial The Kihx and Queen Bees at Quin Chapel A. M. 8. Chureh have begun to work for the Ree Swarm which Will be held on the first Sunday in March. Dr. and Mrs. §. §. Jordan have re- turned from Pomeroy, where they spent the holidays. Mrs. Della McKinley and William Swan were held over to court without bond for the murder of Mrs. Jack- son and Minnie MeKinley on Thurs day morning, December 22, on South High street. Mrs, Jessie Becks, of Marictt&, is visiting friends in the city Dr. ©. §. Gee, P. i, of this Dis- trict of the A.M. 8.’ chureh, will hold the. second quarterly meeting of Quinn Chapel A.M. E. chureh on Une fifth Sunday in January. Business ig at a standstill in this city now on gecount of the snow and cold weathes. 12 degrees hetow ero. James H. Page, of the "National Soldiers Home, of Dayton, is. visiting his sister, Mrs. Fisker Sutton, on Me- ahventn aébaie - POWELIION, The missionary Society met Sun- day. The meeting was very Interest- ing, Mrs. J. A. Fairfax entertained the Cuurch Aid Society Thursday. After the business was over refreshments were served. Mise Gertrude BE. Johnson and Miss Mattie B. Curtis were in Montgomery Saturday shopping Mrs. Salie Mills and mother, Mrs. Bettie L. Johnson, were pleasant vis- ener a He Re wy BP ‘4 AW Lt sf iP nid“ Bs FE et tar tcl a eh sg sin Date None cesor Manns Drei: Desions: q Corynsairs Ac. Angered acti cuca ae a, Invention te prvcintcy meron! garmin Hegel fence Maan tae "Prime taken friinels Aiuto Con tecelee rantilntde an joe Chart i Selentliic Fisnericant,, A pamdoracty Hinuraind frecate. Tangent et Bul ate Aechs F: ifeud opal nesedgaters TURE, 8 Co,2017o-- low York Ol 1 BAL. Ys dugton, D, itors of Rev. S. B. Williams and wife last week Mrs. Sophia Robinson was out of towu on business last week Robert Woods was in Montgomery Monday on business. Mrs. William Lewis: and: children, who have been sick are convalescing. Miss Gertrude &. Johnson made a business trip to Mt. Carbon Monday. Mrs. Corena Erby, who has been sick ror awhile is reported no bet- ter. Miss Estella Stewart made a trip to Boomer. Miss Sallie J. Mills wag ont of town Tuesday installing officers of — the Court of Calanthe. Rev. D. Satton will preach at the First Baptist. church Wednesday night T. 8. Thompson was a business vis- itor here Saturday, ST. ALBANS. Dana Gordon requrned from Vir- ginia, Wednesday, where ie has been visiting relatives and friends. Miss Lillie Hopkins. wife of Dr. James Alexander Hopkins — arrived fron. Christiansburg ‘Thursday. Miss Elia Stewart will leave in a few days for Staunton, Va., where she expects to enter svitool, Miss Floyd Waddy and Margarette Chandler were visiting in Charlestoa sunday, ‘the body of Richard Harris, who died at Weston last week, was brought here Monday for interment. A few moths ago Mr, Harris] ‘mind became affected and he was sent to Weston where it was thought and hoped by his many friends that he would recover, but he became worse and worse until death relieved him of his sufferings.” Mr. Harris was born here about thirty years aso and very early in life he cennecivd himself with’ the St. Paul Baptist church, of which he was a member at the’ time of his death, Mr. Harris leaves a mother and father, a wife, one cnild, three sisters one brother and a host of friends. Rey. Daniel Stratton filled the pul- pit Tor Rev. J. W. Robinson Sunday night. Rev, Stratton was at his best and preached « most excellent sermon from these words: “I will bless. the Lord at all times.” . pean er SOUTH CARBON, Mrs. C,H. Wormley spent Satur- day and Sundiy at her home at Burnwell and returned here Monday evening. T. T. Alston was a visitor at Wev- aco Monday the gitesi of bis brother Burton Alston Leouard Lewis continues very sick, Alex Montague and H. Woods. who have been on the sick list for the Hast two weeks are able lo be out again pSRev. BLW, Mayo, was in Charleston Tuesday on business J. 1, Green is very sick at this writing, Miss Boll Gry is able to be out again after threw weeks illness, G. 8. MeNeal went to Charleston Thursday on business, Thursday nignt Robert Alston pre sented to GL. \enew, a large basket of groceries thar was donated to him by members of the church and. the community al large. YS Dtekeoren ist Jumes Saunders has been il the past week bul is better at this writ ing. Mr. and Mrs, James Willams were in Charleston. Saturday: Mrs. Mary Miller, or North Canhon was a visitor here Saturday. Mex Montague went to Decota Saturday on burincss, Austin Bulleck and Randal Smith, of Dorothy, were visitors here Satur day and Sunday. Mrs., Rebecca Carter is very sick at this ‘writing. Murrel Chambers was in Montgom- ery Saturday on business. Sunday was our regular preaching day. Rev. L. W. Mayo preached two able sermons. BANCROFT. Our Sunday School elected the fol- lowing officers for the enauing year: Siiperintendent, Dr. M. ‘T. Siiclair; assistant superintendent, Wm. Mick- eus; secretary, Mrs, Edward Hicks; treasurer, Mrs. Wm, Mickens; firs! Bible teacher, Homer Philips, second bible teacher C."W. Harris; Mrs, Wm. Mickens for the infant class, and 1d- ward Dickerson, librarian, Mr. and Mrs. Hale Dickerson and son Edward, of Bancroft, and Mrs. Joe Sawyers, of Betsey, attended the Coles-Chapman ylding at Raymond Wednesday _ Willie Pegram and Geo. Reed stop- ped over a few hours in Plymouth Thursday on theirway from Glouster Ohio to Hugheston, Mrs. C. W. Harris and Mr. and Mrs, Joe Sawyers little son Milen, of Betsey, are on Lye sick list this week. Mr. and afre, HA. Jones are spend: ing some time in Gallipolis this week, Tom ‘Compton, of Raymond, was calling on friends in Betsey Friday. Mrs, Hale Dickerson is indisposed at this writing. ‘The little son of Mr. and Mrs. Rich- ard Smiith, of Plymouth is better. Miss Mable Dills of Charleston, is sponding some time with her unele, Chas, Harris at Betsey. Edward Hicks and children have re turned from Gomoca where thes spent the holidays, Edward Hicks Made a business trip to Institute Yand Charleston _ Satur. day mS Geo. McKinney, of Betsey has re- turned after a few days Visit te friends in Ohio. Mr. and Mrs, Jesse Venerable have been indisposed for the past week. Will Venerable is suffering froin —s beeling on both thumbs. Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Stewart of Plym- outh, have returned after a few weeks’ visit in Middleport, Ohio, Miss Gretta Roberts is » suffering from an acute attack of bronchitis. Mr. and Mrs. John Cyrits’ little daughter, Norma, who has been suf fering from Lyphoid fever, is able tc sit up. Our school opened Monday after a week's vacation BERWIND. John Hutchinson has moved his family lo Slabfork Rev. R. H. McKoy, accompanied by his wife and daughter, spent Christ- mas here the guest of Mrs. Bettie Wood, Mrs. Janio Cobbs, of Williamson, spent the holidays here the guest of her aunt, Mrs. Annie Davis. The Stinday School Christmas trec Was a great suecess, ‘The following program was render ea: Invocation— Rev, RH. MeKoy. Song---Children, Reettation ==“ Necember—-prinrs Christmas”.Georgiana Perguson. Recitation “The Wise Men." Nellie Saunders., Song——"Find a Christmas Tree” Chorns, Recitation —- “Bethel’em star.” Claudia Coleman Recitation — “Little Christmas tree’ —Willie Fiteh Doll Drill by eight little girls, Yo ) THE: ADYOOATR. -- % ———————— > Reditation—"Merry Chinigtmas to All,’=-sJohn Ramsley. Dialogue "Is Santa Claus a Fraud.!—Twenty-one litle children. ‘The prozram showed that the child- ren had been carefully trained and was a credit to the teachers, C. S. Lomax and Miss Cornelia Spears. The Home Missionary Society is getting alony fine. Mrs, Ida Colbert left Tuesday tor her Aome in Welsh. School will open again ‘Monday; after, having been closed for three weeks on account of small pox. BRADFORD, PA. The officers of Tuna Valley Lodge No. 156 Improved Order of Blits. of the World were installed into: office for the ensuing term by Oscar Coe. installing officer, as foliows: — Exalt- ed Ruler, Furman 8, Reed; Leading Knight, John W. | Logan; Loyal Knight, George Brooks; Leeturing Knight, John Ruley; Treasurer, D. ‘Thomell; Financial Secretary, FW. Price; Tiler, Arthur Parker} ‘Trus- tees: John Davis, Henry Pendleton, 8. J. Bntry; Wsquire, Duke Price: Chaplain, lke McGanza; Inner Guard, Engene C. Underwood. After the installation a sumptuous banquet as follows, was served: Pickles, Celery, Oysters on halt shell, Soup, Olives. ‘Roast Duck, Mashed Potatoes, Stewed Corn and Green Peas, Roast Veal, Chicken Croquets, lec Cream and Cake and Pie. ‘Toast, Masiay A. J. Kney. ___ Mrs. Nag @®eM@yers “and daughter Were io PAWAIR BHppping last. week. > ATDERSON, Rey, see filed his regular appo' pent t ‘thet M, . church Sunday? I a iv. Emma Crawford entertained the church Aid Soctety Thursday eve- Ming. Delightful vefresiments were served: Alex Brown, Ernest. Hopkins, and Newt. Wilson were business visitors in town Thursday. Mrs, Emma Smithers, of- Hinton, who has been spending some time with her parents, returned to he¢ home Sunday. Mrs. Ed. Coleman entertained at dinner ,Sunday, Mrs. Taylor Craw- ford and daughter, Miss Susie, and Mrs. Lacy Robinson, Mrs. Julia Rucker and little son, Fitz, have returned from their trip to Columbus and other points, Mrs, Coleman and Miss Cora May Brown have returned home after spending several days visiting friends in Virginia. Mrs. Florence Freeman was called to Sinks Grove on account of the illness of her father, Walter Banks, of Fire Creek, was in town Saturday and Sunday visit- ing his-parents. THIS DATE IN HISTORY January 12, 1780—Richard Howley became jov- ernor of Georgia, 1816-—Ronaparte'’s family banished from France, I842-—Sir Charles Bagot assumed office as governor of Canada. 1846—Fifty lives lost in a theatre fire in ihe city of Quebee, 1857—The Kansas territorial legis. lature met at Lecompton. 1861—Confederates seized the forts and barracks at Pensacola. 18¢4—Sir John Lawrence made vice- roy of India, , 1S7I—Lo Mans occupied by the Ger- mans. ’ 1877—Gen, A. H, Colquitt inaugur- ated governor of Georgia, i897—Alva Adams began his second term as governor of Colorado. 1908—American battleship ficet’ wel- comed al Dio de Janeiro. THIS IS MY 48TH BIRTHDAY (Henry x. Miller.) Henry Irving Miller, president of the Chicago and Bastern Ilinois rail- road, was born in Cleveland, Ohio, January 12. i862, and was educated at Mount St. Mary's College, Emmits- burg, Md., and Cornell University. His carecr as a railroad man dates from 1880, when he became a clerk with ihe Pennsylvania—company, From this position he rose in the Pennsylvania service until He beeame Givision superintendent. In 1901 he was appoitied general manager. of the Vandalia Line and from 1903 to 1905 he filled a similar position with the Rock Istand system. Me ieft the Rock Island to become vice president ef the Chicago and Bastern Mlinots and soon afer was promoted to the presidency. Some time ago the Mik ko of Japan honored Mr. Miller by conferring upon him the Order of the Sacrd Treasure, Third Degree, for his aid in vringing Japanese rail: roads up to a high standard. GOT SIM OF ero Steve owe, who a short time ago caused some Wittle excitement by hav. ing warrants issued for the severat different persons connected with the Civic Leacue, who he said had failed 1o pay Him fer detective work he had been doings since the town went dry hak received the money that was due him, but much less than the $100 (al he suid was promised him. “the officers of the Teague stated that i wae their intention to jay she. man as soon as they could arrange to do so. lat Stove got in a hurry and de: Manded the money When it was fieured np how much was due him thes fouud it to be about $89, whiten wat pata htm—— - sc prat ices DIED IN PEPTSBERG The remains of Mrs. Lucy Tibbs, colored, late of Piltsburg, arrived in the city Tnesday evening over the K. & M. railroad. ‘The funeral will be conducted from the Kirst Baptist church Thursday at 2 o'clock p. m., by Rev, Ro M. Mayhew, The deceas- ed was the daughter of Mrs, Sarah Dickerson, of this city, Charleston Miss Ela Robinson, of Talcott, Spent-a tew days.here last weok with hor gister, Miss Maggie, Dunbar St. She left for Princeton to visit her fa- ther, whois ill, ' Mrs. Ellon Hairston is visiting her motlier at Princeton. ‘Miss Caroline Hairston left ‘Tues- day for her home in Virginia, where se Was called by ‘the serlous illness of her father. My ,and Mrs. Harvey Mickens gave a six o'clock dinner party Sunday at Hotel Brown complimentary to Mr. -and-Mrs,Wilcher. Covers were laid for eight. Miss Clara Johnson, who has been iN at her home at Malden, is able to be out again. ‘The Utility Clb of the A.M. B. Church will hold its regular meet- Ing on the 18th at 610 Court St. It fs hoped that all members will be present, . W. J. Harper, of Hot Springs, Va., is registered at’ Hotel Brown, Chas, Dickerson, Court St. is tm- proving. Abner Smith, called home by the iMness of his mother, has returned to Tuskegee Institute to resume his studies . Abner is in-the sentor class at that Institution and is expecting to graduate this spring. Mrs. John Jotinson underwent an operation at tie General Hospital last week. He® condition is reported to be satisfactory. 1 Mrs. Almeda: Pore entertained-the Ladies’ Aid of the Second Baptist church at her home on Court St. Monday evening. « ‘Thos. Smith is at the General Hos- pital for an operation. -__Mjss_Lena Alexander is_ill_at_the home of her mother on Court St. Edward Huffman continues very MV at his liome on Bradford st. Miss Frances Poole, who hag been the guest of Miss Bennie Mallory tor several weeks, returned, Wednesday to her home at Detroit, Mich, Mrs. Eugene Cash and daughter Lucille left last Week to spend the remainder of the winter with rela- tives in Kentucky. Mrs, Robert Foy and Mrs. Millard Ulen entertained at the home of Miss Bennie Mallory in honor of her guest, Atice Poole. = : Miss Frances roole, who hag been the guest of Miss Bennie Mallory tor several weeks, returned, Wednesday, to her home at Detroit, Mich, Mrs. Kugene Cash and daughter Lucille left last Week to spend the remainder of the winter with rela- tives in Kentucky. Mrs. Robert Foy and Mrs. Millard Ulen entertained at the home of Miss Bennie Mallory in honor of her guest, Miss Poole. ‘ ! Huling Lewis has yeturned from Lexington, Ky., and Natural Bridge, Va., where he spent the holidays, Mrs, Laura Williams, of St, Al- bans, spent Wednesday with Mrs. Henry Smith. C. W. Weeks, of New York City, W. H. Lacey, Glouster, O., C. H, Car- ter, Berlin, O., Miss Bita Stewart, St. Albans, Miss [da Saunders Roanoke, Va., J, Royal, Springfield O., W. J. Harper, Hot Springs, Va., Frank ‘Sheppard, Wright, Fred Dedyille, An- ‘sted, Mr. and Mrs. Bland and Jones, Chicago; J. E. Waldron, Gauley; T. LL, Thompson, Montgomery, were at Hotel Brown this week. King Jackson sustained a very se- rious Injury last week by a fall down stairs. “It was -thought ai first that his leg was broken, but an examina- tion resulted in the discovery that the knee tendons has. been strained, Too injery is extremely painful and will conte hint to the houge for sev eral weeks, The infant son of Mrs. Lenora. Cowser has been seriously ill for the past week and its: condition is such as to give grounds to the fear that meumonia may develop. K. G. Ward spent Friday at Mont- somery, on business Defective fittings of a natural gas pipe was responsible for a siight blaze at Garnet school. Friday after noon . The fire occured in the high schoo] room where no classes were being held at the time, but it was discovered by pupils in an adjoining room before it had gained much headway. The fire department was called and extinguished the blaze be- fore much damage had been done. Mrs. M .E, Brooks visited her daughter, Mrs. Ida Buster, at Ce- dar Grove, last week, Felix Adams was a business visit- or to Cedar Grove, Gilbert Beane, who has been con- fined to his room for several days on account of his eyes ,is able to be out again, B. P, Brownley and J. H, Taylor went to Columbus, O., yesterday to see Walker in “Mr. Lode of Koal.’’ Mrs Nan Wright jeft-vesterday-for Clarksburg, where she will spend the winter, Mrs. Amanda Cooper entertained Saturday evening, January 8, 1910, in honor of her daughter, Mrs. Le- thia Cooper Jackson, of ‘Wheeling, and Mrs. Frances Poole, of Detroit, Mich,, guest of Miss Bennie Mallory. The evening was delightfally spent. in playing games, after whieh the hostess served a delicious lunch, cov- crs being lafd for the following guests: Mrs. Lethia Cooper Jack- son, Mrs. Frances Poole, Miss Ben- nie Mailory, Mrs. L. Mallory Rich- ardson, Mrs. Mayme Wooten, Mrs. Hertha Parker, Miss Esther Staun- ton ,Miss Maud Woodson, Miss Cor- felia Wanzer, Miss Lina Dickerson; Mr. Kd, Cox, Charley Cox, John Carr, George Colberts Lewis Lee, WIT Al- exander, Hd. Preston, Mr. Coles. Miss Delilah Wanzer is convales: cing at her home on Hansford St. Mr. Wm. Wileher and Miss Willie Turks were quietly married Thursday of last week at the Simpson M. Bi. parsonage by Rey. J. W. Waters. After the ceremony they were enter- fained at anpper by Mrs, Susan Payne jen Bradford St | Chares Preston entertained a fow friends Wednesday evening at his Tone on Truslow Avenue fi honor of his birthday anniversary, Mrs. Mary Dillard returned Sun. day from | Clarksburg where sho spent the holidays, ‘The remains of Mrs. Luey Tibbs were brought to the city Wednesday from Pittsburg, Pa., and were inter- rod ‘Thursday afternoon, Mrs, Tibbs was ill only a few days with pheumo- nia, She is the daughter of Mrs. Sara Dickerson of this city, Shee ERD AA) ag een? ae PHENRY 'T. MDONADD, > N Oa is ~prendent) a STORER COLLEGE | Aha ; 7 NS ee Harper's Ferry, W. Va. © Sa —Fotinded | in. 1807— Z es ‘ More than 400 men and women have’ graduated tere; aah school in the state for Colored stud ents.» Magnifiéent los Lt ey tion high. Remarkably healthful. Ample Duildiugs, Ra BUILDINGS BEING ADDED TO OUR PLANT THIS YRAR a lar, faculty of sicteen highly educat ed, earnest teachers does: 200% assistants, ea Sa Our Library catalogued according: to the Dewey System, fain the Jargest in the state, wie ——-.—- > =a Bee PR ADE, CERTIFICATES ARE GRANTS TO THOMRY BERS OF THE GRADUATING OLASSES WHO ARE Ri} nOOMMM mn 16 THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION. Storer is interaeudl aii in its faenlty and student body, Its whole influence is towat a Cay living. Literary Societles, Christian Organizations, Mustesd) Bands and Sane Athletics. ~ hei - ai by tae COURSES: Academic, State Normal, Industrial, Musto: eee For illustraved catalogue and other printed matter write’ ee Pei. : The Presiden > Taio sencalieanslinieh bitin a nist) Vl ap OUR DIPLAY OF = hea Ladies’ Misses’ and Children’s Reg dt Wear garments, Millinery and Dress’ ‘ab i ; Is the largest in the City and our Prices as usual the lowbat' ‘ | can be made up-to-date Merchandise. a Vie GIVE us 9 “That Popul nie _acan, The People’s Store oes JOSEPH SCHWAB, Prop. 0.@ 602 Kanawha, cor. Aldersgn St., CHARLESTON, Wr Vier , Miss Ollie Meadows ,of Cedar Grove, was in the elty Saturday. ‘The improvement League met. Fri day with Mrs, Rhoda. Muse on Pied- mont street, $ Mrs. Geo. Hurt, of tnstitute, was Shoppingin_ the city Saturday.— -Miss--Bennie Mallory entertained a few friends Tuesday evening In honor of Miss Frances Pool ,of De- troit, Mich, Those present were Misses Bessie and Lillian Taylor, Ma- ry Preston, Aristes Johnson; Messrs. KR. Q. Hill, Truman Randolph, Hen- ry Smith; Mr .and Mrs,.Itussel. Ror- ney, Chas. Prestou, Mifard-Ulen and Mrs, Estella Foy, | —Misa“Ne\va Parker. is faking a nost Sraduate course at the Garnett High school. Edward Hoffman continues fT at his home on Bradford St. Pastor Waters :preached forcible sermons at Simpson M. I, church last’ Sunday . ‘The Sunday schoo! was reenforced last Sunday by the ‘recep- tion of new members . The outlook for this department grows briehter each week, ‘The musical and literary entertainment by the choir was of a high order and was a rare treat to all who attended. Prof, Burgess of Institute notwithstanding his suffer- ing from a cold in the throat. seemed at his best. The stranget is especially invited to all the public services of tee chureh and will be warmly. reéeived. Miss Alice Board has been shut in aut her home on Bradford street. all the week on account of illness. Mrs. Virgie Burns, was indisposed au few days at the home of her aunt, Mrs. Annie Garland, on Bradford St. ‘The jurors have been summoned for the special session of the United States court for the southern district of West Virginia, which begins at (he federal building January 14th At this term the equity docicet will be called and all eases not spoken to and falling -within-rate—13~ wt be dismissed, The fSllowing are the list_of jurors N. BR, Hoff and J. C. Campbell Roane county; Jacob Livciy, Way: elte; M. A, Bell_and T. B. Stephen- son, Clay; Vernon Jarrett and W. 8 Bean, Kanawha; Squire Romine and Y. C. Kidd, Raleigh; J, 8. MeWhor- ter, M. P. Anderson and George King, Greenbrier; Squire Vandeltine and A. Ballen, Boone; M.A. Bilis and Join D. MeCarty, Monroe: J.T. Cavendish, J. J. Summers and B.C. Haron, Nicholas; Charles Armstrong Putnam; Dan Rhodes, Jackson: P M. Foster and O. G. Ballinger, Sum mers: James Gibson and Samuel B. Moore. Poerhontas. CASH AGAINST HENRY FORD ‘The case of State vs, Henry Ford, who is charged with embezziement, is being tried today in tho Kanawha intermediate court and it is probable that it will not be finished before Friday. The sum that Ford is charg- ed with embezzling from the Morgan Lumber company, of this city, is very small, Attorneys Menager and Kon- nedy are the counsel for the defend ant, while Attorneys Barnhart, Bel- cher and Hurdette are handing the case for the State, — AThroe murder cases are get for this form, ‘The case of Andrew Bur- detie, charged. with voluntary) man- shtushier: the ease of Pru and dlesse Racker for the merter er a man on Mortis Creek atom. went vxa, and Peter Kisnan Witton 4 and Adam Couric, charge t si ander: ine a man on Cabin Creek, uy ie Cictmenta in these eases were all found iy the grand fury for this term,» nde be new line @ ALA =e ‘STAND ‘LAMPS i ae ee 3 _. over a | COFFEY : Plumbing Co,3 Eure St, near gl ic aa 7. COLLEE =f aan JL, ph 8 ana Rage NODUEOCAE DIET BURGH eye T EEA MOTy. . Cotamnaced bog Glemrapay, Ee iiese, tmcenpe riage aa Malini, > atta ol Cl age aud Ovonding vessiousrall yeas ae Sood teat wonky. Ress, Totti lent" Lisht, Abia. taadey, SHOuRseey sway. “Gatea nea wei a BARES JSNNGS CATO al ge a eee a NEW MINISTER ‘tO: CHARA Chleago, Jan, 12.—A‘ halt dee the leading organizations of busi and professional men. of ‘his have Joined in the arrangetignta the bix banquet at the La Sales tonight in honor of Wilting houn, recently appotated., 0a Scales minister to China ‘¢tORE ations to act as hosts are thes eno Association of Commeréaeg caso Tar Association, Minis Mai facturers’ Association and thea League, Hamilton and Inde clubs, - Se Goi More Mone} For Color People AG SER ROT ES a des lal ai eal aaa Halwa" dour on\teg. Sekt matidey fortune hear was he Sia iar ea Peer aif cote eae ae ae dah occurs nthe aut a Sa Big Cash Benet Atdeyth of men er $100 cash Bat UcLiniget There ny ott Ea “ihfeon eri pen 6 hh andes il bessandginisover IS years old. Ne alae Gear ab, G00 inn afte wah Aa Feet mo hg Perea a iC yon lab pdtierldis Bonet a ea ryaon nce ago Sere Err lice 2c tage ta ee ga anes nat one Ther lwLoW Crain fa (05 fot Bi a Sees i JANUARY CLEARANCE SALE Monday, January 10, Continuing For One Week Only Ready-to-Wear Garments and High Grade Holiday Goods When you stop to consider the high class garments we carry, notice what fine materials are used and then observe the prices, you will readily see that this is the most tempting offer of the season. AT THE NATION'S CAPITAL OFFICIALS EMPIRESIZE THE IMPORTANCE OF SECURING AN ACCU RATE REPORT ON THE POPULATION AND EDUCATIONAL. INDUSTRIAL AND GENERAL STATUS OF THE COLORS. Excellent Work of Dr. Thomas Jesse Jones. Most Negro Demographers to be Employed in the Various States. Applications must be filed before January 25th. No Time to be Lost. Terrell Reappointed Judge of the District Municipal Court. Southern Cities Getting in Line to Secure the Proposed Negro Semi-Centennial Exposition. (Tompson's National News Bureau) (Washington, D. C., Jan. 12—Hon. E. Dana Durand, the energetic Director of the Thirteenth Census, is exhausting every resource at his command to interest the Negroes of the country in the matter of securing an accurate report on the educational, agricultural, industrial, commercial and religious status of the race. Circulars touching "Important Points in the U. S. Census" and covering many other puses of work have been scattered for and wide, and particular palms have been taken to see that the announcement showing the simplicity of the enumerators' test reaches the type of colored men desired by the government to prepare schedules that can be relied upon as absolutely correct as human agencies can make them. As has been state elsewhere, Director Durand, in response to the demand of representative officials of the government and leading Negroes, has placed in the hands of Dr. Thomas Jesse Jones, of Hamilton Institute, the responsibility of devising ways and means of getting the best results possible with reference to the status of colored people in this country. His thorough acquaintance with the problems affecting the Negro and the sympathetic interest he has manifested for many years in the work of racial development, render him the best fitted superintendent of the very delicate and far reaching labors that this task requires. For some weeks Dr. Jones has been a touring the various states, especially in the south, for the purpose of ganging the situation and determining the plan of action most likely to get at the faces with the ministers, the teachers, the most progressive business men and the principal farmers in the sections visited, and he will have their constant co-operation in his effort to stir up the masses. As a practicable method of securing a reliable report the findings of Dr. Jones has resulted in the promulgation by Director Durand a of a letter of instruction to supervisors of census throughout the country, approved by Secretary Nagel, of the Depart- SINGLE COAT When you stop Ladies' Tailored Suits Splendidly tailored suits, correct styles and choice colors, divided into four lots. LOT 1—Suits of exceptional merit originally priced up to $13.50; sale price $6.90. LOT 2—Suits in many different exclusive styles, worth up to $22.00; sale price $9.90. LOT 3—All our $25.00 suits go at this price. More stylish, better tailored, or no smarter suits are made; sale price $43.90. Suits in a handsome out limited line, very high grade, beautiful colors, elegantly tailored, worth from $35.00 to $85.00; sale price one-half off. Limited line of three-piece suits, best to be had; models of art, real value of these suits, $50.00 to $70.00; sale price $19.75. Coats worth up to $15.00, good values, black and fancy colors; sale price $7.30. Coats of kersey, broadcloth, navy serge and fancy materials, worth $20.00 to $22.50; sale price $14.90. Coats of exceptional style, make and materials, all colors, black serge and broadcloth, worth $25.00 and $27.50; sale price $13.90. High class coats, variety of styles in both black and colors, worth up to $50.00; sale price one-half off. 106 CAPITOL STREET 106 CAPITOL STREET ment of Commerce and Labor, suggest the employment of Negroes as census enumerators and defining the conditions relative to such employment. The letter has been sent to all the colored papers in the land and to many individuals of providence, and hence need not be herein repeated. Saffire to say that it is deemed expedient to take notice of the racial sentiment as it is found in the south and the assignment of enumerators will be made in such a way as will conduce to an accurate report and give satisfaction to all concerned. Director Durand, feeling that Negroes can obtain information more readily from their own people than would be possible for white enumerators, issues instructions to supervisors that Negroes be selected to count Negroes in those enumeration districts where the colored people must two-fifths or more of the population. Both white and colored enumerators will be required in some of the districts to avoid the undesirable contingency of having data colored from enumerators. It is pointed out by Director Durand that in various southern cities the boards of education regularly employ Negroes enumerators to take the school census of the Negro population and execution results have grown out of the system. This practice adopted in Montgomery, Ala., Savannah, Ga., and in other places, gives evidence of the fact that the same policy adopted by the government will be recognized by the influential people of the south as a part of wisdom and will thus secure their earnest cooperation when under other circumstances might be withheld. Negroes have been phenomenally successful in gathering an accurate school census among their own race and will be equally successful in bringing out the full strength of the Negro in the Federal census. It is estimated that 5,000 Negroes will be needed for this work, and that 4,000 of that number will be employed in the gown. It is thought that the census will show approximately 10,000,000 in the United States, and that in the large districts in the states, Negroes JANUARY Monday Ready-to-W i will pay you to LADIES' p to consider the the prices, you Coats OL STREET immediately after the Civil war and later entered Laurence Academy at Groton, Mass., after finishing the public school course here. Graduating from Laurence Academy, he entered Harvard University, from which institution he graduated in 1884, with the degree of A. B., cum laude, being the first man of his race to attain this distinction, and he was one of the commencement speakers. He graduated from the law department of Howard University and was admitted to the bar of the District of Columbia and of the Supreme Court of the United States in 1892. From 1898 to 1893 he served as chief assistant to the Hon. John E. Lynn, Audition for the Navy Department, and from 1898 to 1902, prior to his first appointment by President McCormack as justice of the peace, he brilliantly administered the functions of principal of the M. Street High School. Throughout his career, Judge Terrel had been prominently identified with the professional, religious, journalistic, fraternal and social life of the nation's capital, and has evinced a deep and constant interest in all movements looking to the civic betterment and moral uplift of the colored people. His reappointment is a fitting reward for his helpfulness to his race and nation and gives eminent satisfaction to the masses and classes of this community. Hen. Cuno H. Rudolph, the newly appointed Commissioner of the District of Columbia, among many other useful activities, is a member of the board of trustees of Howard university. A sacred concept was given Sunday a ceremony by the Inter-Denominational Bible College at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Hall, 1906 Vermont Ave., N. W., from 4 to 6 p. m. Music was furnished by the Acajon Mundtown Club, Mrs. Jennie Stewart, Mrs. Eva Bail Height, Mr. I. Edward Wilson and others. Addresses were delivered by Prof. Kelley Miller, of Howard University! Mrs. Rosetta E. Lawson and Prof. Jesse Lawson and Miss Hepriota Vinton Davis, Mrs. Janie B. Brown and Mrs. Annie M. Gordon recited appropriate selections. Miss Davis appeared to excellent advantage in the rendition of Portia's famous "The quality of mercy is not strained, scene from Shakespeare's "The Merchant of Venice." The Crispus Attacks Relief Association has elected the following officers for the ensuing year: president; Henry H. Naylor; vice presidents; Joseph Shannon, James H. Voleman and George M. Cook; recording secretary, James C. Burll; financial secretary, James A. Payne; assistant financial secretary, W. L. D. Wilkinson; treasurer, James W. Jones; sergeant-at-arms, Hilary R. Lee; chaplain, Horace E. Bennett; board of directors, Dr. Henry L. Pailey, E. W. Turner, L. M. Hershaw, George L. Wanton, Richard H. Nagent, James R. Bell, W. E. L. Saundor, John C. Daney and W. C. Evans, John D. Quande, is chairman of the relief committee. CLEAR OF BARGAINS O 0, Continuing In Our nts and High d values that are SSES' CLO nts we carry, not that this is the m MARY CLEE THE FEAST OF BAY y, January 10, Com In Wear Garments and to see these splendid values P AND MISSES the high class garments we c you will readily see that this Capes A limited number of beautiful broadcloth capes in both dark and delicate colors, for evening and street wear, worth from $6.50 to $22.50; sale price 1-4 to 1-3 of Ready Made Dresses An elegant line of dresses that we must close out, dresses regularly priced from $25.00 to $40.00; sale price $16.50. All high-class evening gowns in messaline, crepe de chine and volter; sale price 1-2 off. Good tailored styles, black, navy and grey Panama, worth $5.09; sale price $3.98. Skirts of black and navy Panama and Serge, worth $7.50; sale price $5.47. Very high grade skirts, splendid values, elegant new ball styles in diagonal, broadcloth, moire and fancy mixtures; sale price 1.3 off. HOSS SSLE will constitute more than one-half of the population, and in many of the districts established by the Census Bureau, they will constitute from 75 to nearly 100 percent of the population. More optimistic authorities estimate the Negro population to be more than 12,000,000, but fear that many in the back districts will be misused, unless great care is taken to burn them up. The last day upon which applications for enumerators will be received is January 31. Only a few more days remain in which the Negroes will have a chance to file their papers and your correspondent argues that those who wish to enter upon this important work can easily at once and place their application on file with the supervisors of their districts. A circular has been issued giving the boundaries of every census district and the name and address of the supervisor in charge. It is urged that the Negroes everywhere take an active interest in this work as its importance and far-reaching character cannot be too greatly emphasized. The world for the next ten years must judge the race by the movies made through the census of 1910. As men of the very best type are necessary to insure reliability and thoroughness in gathering the data touching our population, lands, business, education and other vital points which make for progress and civic worth, the enlistment of our short-term teachers, ministers and professional factors in the rural districts, is urged, and in the cities, the thoughtful force should not be backward in seeing to it that only persons of character, fitness and probability are permitted to contribute to the most significant chapter of history our people will write in this generation. Heating that Director Durand had determined upon the policy of appointing Negro enumerators to take the ceasus of colored people in the South, representatives Hardwick and Bartlett, of Georgia, called upon President Tatt to discuss the situation and lay before him some of their fear; that such a plan would not work. Being assured that the system would be handled along the lines just described, the alarm of the callers was alarmed, and it is thought that every southern Congressman will find satisfaction in the comprehensive and practical scheme so admirably formulated by Director Durand and Export Statistical Jones. Judge Robert H. Terrell, as was predicated, has been reappointed as one of the five judges of the Municipal court of the District of Columbia, for a term of four years. He and his associates will be prematurely confirmed by the Senate and will enter upon their duties now this week. The salary is $2,500 per annum, and the jurisdiction includes all debts causes involving not more than $500. Hon. Robert Herterson Terrell, one of the acknowledged leaders of his race in this country and one of the oldest members of the bar, regardless of race, is a native of Virginia and is now in his fifty-third year. He came to Washington with his father Capes Separate Skirts ARANCE GAINS COMMENCING Finuing For One Week Our High Grade Holiday that are named below. Ex CLOAKS AND erry, notice what fine mater is the most tempting offer Special line of black heatherbloom petticoats, worth $1.50; sale price $0.80. Special line of black and colored taffeta silk petticoats, exceptionally good $1.40 value; sale price $3.30. Special line petticoats, made in black and colored taffeta silk. $5.00 value; sale price $3.05. All-alk petfloats in black and colora, also extra sizes, price from $5.00 to $15.00, splendid values; sale price 20% Large and complete line of kimonos in both long and short; silk, cotton, crope and flannelette; sale price 1.4 off. Large and complete line elastic belts, belt pins, handkerchiefs, fancy combs, bags, silk hose and many other useful articles for ladies: 1-4 off regular price. For youngsters from 6 to 14 years, exceptional values in all desirable colors, worth up to $8.99; sale price $4.17. Coats in red, navy and green, worth $10.00; sale price $5.97. VERY EXCLUSIVE COSTS, HIGH GRADE WORKMANSHIP, WORTH $12.00; SALE PRICE $8.47. LER'S THE ADVOCATE ident and Mrs. Taft in honor of the Diplomatic Corps, the only colored persons present were the Haitian minister and Mime, H. Pauleus sanjon. Mime. Sanjon wore a French gown of light blue caftan, over crepe at caine, with silver and gold embroidery. M. and Mime. Sanjon are invariably present at the state dances at the White House at which international courtesy suggests the attendance of the members of the diplomatic corps, and are received with great cordidity. Grand Mater W. L. Houston and formal Master Master Edward W. Morris, of the Grand Unite Order or Odd Fellows, left Sunday for Philadelphia to attend the regular session of the sub-committee of management. It isulated that business of more than usual significance is to be transaction at this meeting and its outcome is by the craft in "this neck o' the awaited with considerable anxiety woods." The Grand Master and ex-Grand Master (frequently styled now as the "Next Grand Master"), had a most enjoyable time while in the neutrue's epital and were special guests at a number of social Functions. Hon. W. T. Vernon, Register of the Treasury, has accepted an invitation to deliver the Lincoln DDay address this year at Harrisburg, Pa. After filling this engagement, Dr. Vernon will probably go to his school in Kansas on a brief tour of inspection. President Tait's endorsement of the proposed semi-centennial exposition of Negro progress for 1913 has given the movement national proportions and the feeling is general that Congress will prompt pass the bill providing for the commission of seven to lay the plans for such an exposition, and upon receiving the report of the said commission, will set aside a handsome sum to guarantee its success. A number of cities have already entered the race to furnish the site for the great show. Norfolk, where the Jamestown exposition was held in 1907 comes forward with a proposition to use the grounds and buildings still remaining on that spacious campus north of the city, Mayor, A. A. Moss, of Norfolk, has written a letter to Dr. Booker T. Washington on the subject, pointing out that this is an ideal spot for such a celebration, adding that it is the nearest available place to the exact spot where the Negro began his unique career on the American continent a little less than 300 years ago. Mayer Moss is of the opinion that the fine buildings and immense ground can be put in prime condition with a small expenditure. The Journal and Guide, the leading exponent of though among the colored people of Tidewater Virginia, is mounting sentiment at a rapid rate for the Jamestown site and if energy industry and enthusiasm will hand the display, Editor Young and his cohorts will not be behind when the award is finally made. The best whites and the most progressive Negroes of Norfolk are united on this project and Petticoats Kimonas Notions Children's Coats within their reach in their effort to entertain this great movement; Raleigh, N. C. is also putting in a strong bid for the exposition. At an Emancipation celebration there last week resolutions were adopted approving the movement headed by Dr. Booker T. Washington and declared that as the enterprise had its inception in North Carolina during the preparation of the Jamestown Exposition, it was proper that the exposition should be held at Raleigh. It is recalled that the state of North Carolina proved its interest in Negro expositions by appropriating $5,000 to aid the colored people of the state to make a suitable display of their progress at Jamestown in 1907. Senators and Representatives in Congress were asked to give their support to the claim set up by their colored constituents in Raleigh. Other cities which are looming up with heavy backing are Louisville, Baltimore and Washington. Of these more will be said later. At a recent public meeting of the Second Baptist Lyceum, of which Lieut. R. E. S. Toomey is president, a resolution was adopted urging upon Congress the passage of the Galloway amendments to the Morrill acts, applying the funds distributed by the Federal government for the encouragement of agriculture and the mechanic arts for the District of Columbia. The resolution, after stating the case succinctly and pointing out the benefits derived from a scientific study of agriculture at the nation's capital the resolution said: "We believe the Howard University and the George Washington University should receive equal allotments of this fund." President Toomey, Lawyer B. L. Gaskins, John E. Collins and Thomas Why Not Make Spare T Why Not Make Use of Your Spare Time? 1. TO INCREASE YOUR KNOWLEDGE. 2. TO INCREASE YOUR U 3. T The Afro-American School of Corres L. Jones, L. L. B., President and W. Bish Secretary, will do these things and more f of its kind for colored people and is condi tors. It provides a course in English, Theo College, and Business Courses. 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Silk Waists Large and complete line of correct styles, all colors, including black, worth from $3.75 to $18.00; sale price 20% off. Lace Waists Special line of lace and chiffon waists, from $3.75 to $12.50; sale price 1-4 off. Ladies' Coat Sweaters sale north Popular and practical garments, Oxford and white, correct styles, worth from $5.00 to $10.00; sale price 1.3 off. 106 CAPITOL STREET 106 CAPITOL STREET --- THURSDAY, JANUARY 13, 1910. Beckett were designated to bring the matter to the attention of Congress. There is a strong probability that the proposition will be granted and the plotment will be a timely aid to the scientific research at Howard, which is being stimulated by the approaching occupancy of the new $90,000 Science Hall. Mr. W. D. Johnson, of Georgetown, Ky., is in the city on business, and is the guest of Mr. H. P. Slaughter, of 2226 13th street. Mr. Johnson has disposed of his interest in the Lexington Standard to Mr. D. I. Reed and may embark in journalism again in Louisville. Dr. E. E. Underwood, editor of the Blue Grass Bugle and enjoying a lucrative medical practice at Frankfurt, Ky., is also here, the guest of architect W. Sidney Pitman, of Fairmount Heights. It is understood that both gentlemen are candidates for high-grade berths in the federal service and will have a heart-to-heart talk with President on the subject: Mrs. B. F. Willis has been on the sick list for two weeks. Mrs. A. L. Bruce, of Sugarlane, was in town last Sunday. Martin Payne and Ed. Jones were in Davis last Sunday. Mrs. W. H. Bott returned from Manchester, Va., last week. The election passed off quietly last Thursday and the "wets" won. C. L. Ford, who has lived in our town for several years is now located in Douglas. Mr. and Mrs. Holmes Randolph, of Davis, passed through town last Sunday, en route to Darbin, their future home. C. R. Black, was calling on friends in Davis on the 9th. 3. TO INCREASE YOUR SALARY FASHION